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System Version 6.0.3.2

System 800xARelease Notes

Resolved Issues

System Version 6.0.3.2

Document Number: 2PAA112277-603Document Revision: DRelease: March 2018

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1 About This Release Note151.1 General .....................................................................................................................

151.2 Release Note Conventions ........................................................................................

151.3 Warning, Caution, Information, and Tip Icons .........................................................

161.4 Released User Manuals and Release Notes ..............................................................

2 Release Notes172.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................

172.2 Products Participating in this Version ......................................................................

182.3 Release Notes Safety Notices ................................................................................

192.4 Related Documentation ............................................................................................

192.5 Product Support ........................................................................................................

3 System Installation213.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 .......................................................................................

213.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

223.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

223.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

243.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.2 ..........................................................................................

243.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

4 Base System254.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 .......................................................................................

254.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

314.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 .......................................................................................

314.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

324.2.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

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414.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

414.3.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

424.3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

554.3.3 Instruction Manual Changes ......................................................................

564.4 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.2 ..........................................................................................

564.4.1 Installation .................................................................................................

574.4.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

584.5 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

584.5.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

584.5.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

594.5.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

714.6 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

714.6.1 Installation .................................................................................................

724.6.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

754.6.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

894.6.4 Administration ...........................................................................................


904.6.6 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................

5 System Services915.1 Central Licensing System .........................................................................................

915.1.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................

925.1.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................

935.1.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 ..............................................................................

945.2 Diagnostics Collection Tool .....................................................................................

945.2.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ...........................................................................

6 Engineering Studio956.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

956.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

996.1.2 Instructional Manual Changes ...................................................................

1006.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

1006.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

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1076.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

1076.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................


7 800xA for AC 800M1137.1 Changes to Firmware Functions in 800xA 6.0.3.2 ...................................................

1137.2 Changes to IEC61131 Standard Libraries in 800xA 6.0.3.2 ....................................

1137.3 Changes to Firmware Functions in 800xA 6.0.2 ......................................................

1147.4 Changes to IEC 61131 Standard Libraries in 800xA 6.0.2 ......................................

1257.5 Changes to IEC 61131 Standard Libraries in 800xA 6.0.0 ......................................

1357.6 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 .......................................................................................

1357.6.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

1367.6.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

1387.6.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

1417.7 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.2 ..........................................................................................

1417.7.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

1467.7.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

1617.7.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

1787.8 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 - Common Corrections ....................................................

1787.8.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

1817.8.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

1907.8.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

2027.9 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 from 800xA 5.1 ...............................................................

2027.9.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

2057.9.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

2107.9.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

2117.10 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 from 800xA 5.1 Feature Pack ..........................................

2117.10.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

2157.10.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

2227.10.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

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8 Application Change Management2278.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

2278.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

2288.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

2288.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

2298.2.2 Installation .................................................................................................

2298.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

2298.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................


9 Information Management2319.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

2319.1.1 Installation .................................................................................................

2329.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

2339.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

2339.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

2359.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

2359.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

10 PLC Connect and SoftPoint Server24110.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 .......................................................................................

24110.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

24210.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

24310.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

24310.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

24410.2.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

24510.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

24510.3.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

24510.3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

24610.4 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

24610.4.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

24710.4.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

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11 Multisystem Integration24911.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

24911.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

25011.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

25111.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

25111.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

25311.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

25311.3.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

25411.3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

12 SFC Viewer25512.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

25512.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

26012.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

26012.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

13 Process Engineering Tool Integration26713.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 ............................................................................................

26713.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................


14 IEC 6185027114.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 .......................................................................................

27114.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

27414.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

27414.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

27414.2.1 Installation .................................................................................................

27514.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

27514.3.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

27614.4 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

27614.4.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

27814.4.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

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15 Device Management FOUNDATION Fieldbus27915.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

27915.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

28015.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

28015.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

28115.2.2 Installation .................................................................................................

28115.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

28115.3.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

28215.3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

28315.3.3 Administration ...........................................................................................

16 Device Management PROFIBUS and HART28516.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 .......................................................................................

28516.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

28516.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

28916.1.3 Administration ...........................................................................................

28916.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

28916.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

29116.2.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

29216.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

29216.3.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

29416.3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

17 Device Library Wizard29517.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

29517.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

18 Asset Optimization29718.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

29718.1.1 Installation .................................................................................................

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19 Batch Management30019.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 .......................................................................................

30019.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

30119.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

30119.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

30219.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

30219.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

30519.4 Resolved in Previous Releases .................................................................................

30519.4.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

20 800xA History31120.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 .......................................................................................

31120.1.1 Installation .................................................................................................

31220.1.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

31320.1.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

31620.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

31620.2.1 Installation .................................................................................................

31720.2.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

31820.2.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

32220.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

32220.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

32220.4 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

32220.4.1 Installation .................................................................................................

32320.4.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

21 800xA for Advant Master32521.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

32521.1.1 Administration ...........................................................................................

32621.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

32721.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

32721.2.1 Installation .................................................................................................

32821.2.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

32821.2.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

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32921.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

32921.3.1 Installation .................................................................................................

33021.3.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

33021.3.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

22 800xA for AC 10033322.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

33322.1.1 Installation .................................................................................................

33422.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

23 800xA for Safeguard33523.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

33523.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

33623.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

24 800xA for Melody33724.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

33724.1.1 Installation .................................................................................................

33824.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

33924.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

33924.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

34124.2.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

25 800xA for DCI34325.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

34325.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

34425.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

34525.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

34525.2.1 Installation .................................................................................................

34525.2.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

34625.2.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

34825.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

34825.3.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

35025.3.2 Installation .................................................................................................

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26 800xA for Harmony35126.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 .......................................................................................

35126.1.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

35526.1.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

36026.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

36026.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

36426.2.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

36726.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

36726.3.1 Installation .................................................................................................

36826.3.2 Configuration .............................................................................................

36926.3.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

37126.4 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

37126.4.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

37226.4.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

27 800xA for MOD 30037527.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 .......................................................................................

37527.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

37627.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

37627.2.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

37727.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 ..........................................................................................

37727.3.1 Installation .................................................................................................

37827.3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................

37927.4 Resolved in 800xA 6.0 .............................................................................................

37927.4.1 Configuration .............................................................................................

37927.4.2 Installation .................................................................................................

38027.4.3 Operation ...................................................................................................

28 Public Address System38328.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 ..........................................................................................

38328.1.1 Operation ...................................................................................................

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Appendix A Additional Configurations385A.1 Visual Search Indication ...........................................................................................

385A.2 Relative Time Filters ................................................................................................

387A.3 National Language Support (NLS) ...........................................................................

Appendix B Revision History389B.1 Updates in Revision Index A ...................................................................................

390B.2 Updates in Revision Index B ....................................................................................

390B.3 Updates in Revision Index C ....................................................................................

390B.4 Updates in Revision Index D ...................................................................................

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1 About This Release Note

1.1 GeneralAny security measures described in this Release Note, for example, for user access,password security, network security, firewalls, virus protection, etc., representpossible steps that a user of an 800xA System may want to consider based on arisk assessment for a particular application and installation. This risk assessment,as well as the proper implementation, configuration, installation, operation,administration, and maintenance of all relevant security related equipment,software, and procedures, are the responsibility of the user of the 800xA System.

This Release Note describes the resolved issues in 6.0.3 release. For some FunctionalAreas, the resolved issues are explicitly classified based on upgrade path whether thesystem is being upgraded from System 800xA 5.1 Revisions or Feature Packs.

1.2 Release Note ConventionsMicrosoft Windows conventions are normally used for the standard presentation ofmaterial when entering text, key sequences, prompts, messages, menu items, screenelements, and so on.

1.3 Warning, Caution, Information, and Tip IconsThis Release Note includes Warning, Caution, and Information where appropriate topoint out safety related or other important information. It also includes Tip to pointout useful hints to the reader. The corresponding symbols should be interpreted asfollows:

Electrical warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard that could result inelectrical shock.

Warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in personal injury.

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Caution icon indicates important information or warning related to the conceptdiscussed in the text. It might indicate the presence of a hazard that could resultin corruption of software or damage to equipment/property.

Information icon alerts the reader to pertinent facts and conditions.

Tip icon indicates advice on, for example, how to design your project or how touse a certain function

Although Warning hazards are related to personal injury, and Caution hazards areassociated with equipment or property damage, it should be understood that operationof damaged equipment could, under certain operational conditions, result in degradedprocess performance leading to personal injury or death. Therefore, fully comply withall Warning and Caution notices.

1.4 Released User Manuals and Release NotesA complete list of all User Manuals and Release Notes applicable to System 800xAis provided in System 800xA Released User Manuals and Release Notes(3BUA000263*).

System 800xA ReleasedUserManuals and Release Notes (3BUA000263*) is updatedeach time a document is updated or a new document is released. It is in pdf formatand is provided in the following ways:

• Included on the documentation media provided with the system and publishedto myABB/MyControl Systemwhen released as part of a major or minor release,Service Pack, Feature Pack, or System Revision.

• Published to myABB/My Control System when a User Manual or Release Noteis updated in between any of the release cycles listed in the first bullet.

A product bulletin is published each time System 800xA Released User Manualsand Release Notes (3BUA000263*) is updated and published tomyABB/My Control System .

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1 About This Release Note 1.4 Released User Manuals and Release Notes

https://myportal.abb.com



2 Release Notes

2.1 IntroductionThis document represents the Release Notes for the System 800xA 6.0.3.2.

This document lists the problems that have been resolved in this release since theprevious release. The document contains additional notes that may be valuable tocustomers and service personnel working with the product.

The resolved issues are divided into categories by individual Functional Area orproduct. The categories are:

• Installation.

• Administration.

• Configuration.

• Operation.

• Instruction Manual Changes.

• Miscellaneous.

Known problems are described in System 800xA Release Notes, New Functionsand Known Problems (2PAA111899*), which contains the known problems thatwere previously identified in prior releases that have not been resolved in thisrelease.

2.2 Products Participating in this VersionThe following products are a part of the System 800xA 6.0.3.2.

• Adobe Reader

• 800xA for AC 800M

• DeviceManagement PROFIBUS and HART

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2 Release Notes 2.1 Introduction

• Autorun

• PLC Connect and SoftPoint Server

• 800xA for Harmony

• 800xA History

• 800xA Base

2.3 Release Notes Safety NoticesFailure to follow all Warnings and Instructions may lead to loss of process, fire,or death.

Read Release Notes carefully before attempting to install, operate, or maintainthis software.

Install the software within the design limitations as described in the installation andupgrade instructions. This software is designed to operate within the specificationsof the 800xA System. Do not install this software to systems that exceed these limits.

Follow your company's safety procedures.

These Release Notes are written only for qualified persons and are not intended tobe a substitute for adequate training and experience in the safety procedures forinstallation and operation of this software. Personnel working with this software mustalso exhibit common sense and good judgment regarding potential hazards forthemselves and other personnel in the area. Should clarification or additionalinformation be required, refer the matter to your ABB sales representative and/orlocal representative.

File these Release Notes with other instruction books, drawings, and descriptive dataof the 800xA System. Keep these Release Notes available for the installation, operationand maintenance of this equipment. Use of these Release Notes will facilitate properoperation and maintenance of the 800xA System and its software and prolong itsuseful life.

All information contained in Release Notes are based on the latest product informationavailable at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make changes at any timewithout notice.

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2 Release Notes 2.3 Release Notes Safety Notices

2.4 Related DocumentationThe documents to be used in conjunction with this Release Note document are:

• System 800xA Release Notes NewFunctions and Known Problems (2PAA111899):Contains the known problems that were identified in the current version of theSystem 800xA 6.0.3 release.

• Third Party Software System 800xA (3BUA000500*): Details the third partysoftware that has been evaluated for use with System 800xA includingMicrosoftoperating system software, Microsoft software, service packs, and hot fixes.

2.5 Product SupportContact ABB technical support or you local ABB representative for assistance inproblem reporting.

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3 System Installation

This section details the problems for System Installation that are resolved in the 800xA6.0 through SV 6.0.3.1 release.

3.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1

3.1.1 OperationTable 3.1 lists the major system or product operational issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasalso been given wherever possible.

Table 3.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 - Operational Issues

Correction or FixIssue

This problem has been corrected.During update the Configure System task willfail if the system has previously been updatedin series.The error reported have themessage "An itemwith the same key has already been added"800xASYI-OL-6030-010

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3.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3


Table 3.2: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.Replacing node using SCC was not workingfor Node fromwhere System has been created.800xASYI-OL-6000-001

This problem has been corrected.Multiple Configure System tasks wereavailable in System Configuration Consoleafter import of System Configuration Aspectsduring Upgrade.800xASYI-OL-6000-005

This problem has been corrected.If a node restarts abruptly during an ongoingupdate using System installer, it was possiblethat further update actions would fail.800xASYI-OL-6010-004

This problem has been corrected.During Update the System Installer updatedthe agent and restarted System ConfigurationConsole (SCC). It took some time for SCC toopen.800xASYI-OL-6010-005

This problem has been corrected.In some rare cases, the Update progress barwould not show the right status.800xASYI-OL-6010-009

This problem has been corrected.Exclude of Primary Aspect Server duringupdate or new Installation was not possible.800xASYI-OL-6010-010

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Table 3.2: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.In some rare case, 800xA Node(s) showed as"No-Connection" for a long time after restartduring the "Update Phase"800xASYI-OL-6010-011

This problem has been corrected.While updating from 800xA 6.0 to800xA 6.0.2, if an aspect server was excludedand replaced after update, then the AlarmProperty Service was not configured in ServiceStructure.800xASYI-OL-6020-002

This problem has been corrected.Node Preparation Tool (NPT) throwed the error"msiexec.exe exited with error code

1642" if an update was performed by runningSetup.exe on another node, than the node fromwhere the first update was performed fromversion 6.0.800xASYI-OL-6020-004

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This problem has been corrected.System Installer Agent Tray Applicationshowed disconnected when login user is nota local administrator or not part ofIndustrialITAdmin group.800xASYI-OL-6010-003

This problem has been corrected.After Update to 800xA 6.0.1, some nodefunctions like Information Manager Services,Calculations Services, and ApplicationScheduler Services were available for selectioneven if they were already selected. If they areselected again, the SCC may close abruptly.800xASYI-OL-6010-007

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4 Base System

This section details the problems for Base System that are resolved in the 800xA 6.0through SV 6.0.3.1 release.


4.1.1 OperationTable 4.1 lists the major system or product operation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasalso been given wherever possible.

Table 4.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 - Operation Issues


The problem has been corrected.Alarm/Event list Print windows is always shownon main screen. This only applies if theexecutable have the default configuration.800xASYS-OL-6030-033

The problem has been corrected.Both the Flexible Pipe and High PerformancePipe primitives are having glitches in thelayout, i.e. the shape is not properly drawn.800xASYS-OL-6030-032

The problem has been corrected.Columns in an Alarm/Event list may act strangeif the column name in the configuration aspecthave been user defined and been part of anupgrade.800xASYS-OL-6030-031

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Table 4.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 - Operation Issues(Continued)


The problem has been corrected.When having a late bound binding in anIfThenElse statement in a PG2 Display, thesubscription for the binding is not properlyremoved when the condition for the IfThenElsechange. This will increase the number ofsubscriptions in the Workplace and potentiallyeffect performance on the System. It can alsocause the Workplace to crash due to out ofmemory.

The problem was previously partially corrected by800xASYS-OL-5141-160.

800xASYS-OL-6030-028

The problem has been corrected.Alarm List shows all alarms if object filter is setto “Objects referenced by aspect” and any ofthe referenced objects is missing in the system(typically used for alarm indications on tabs inTabbed Workplace).800xASYS-OL-6030-027

The problem has been corrected.After performing logover operation to a higherprivileged user, any search operation withclose of find tool may result in showing accessdenied error messages in system event list800xASYS-OL-6030-023

The problem has been corrected.When a PG2 graphic display is configured withHigh Performance trend, it is not possible toopen the Diagnostics window for that graphicdisplay.800xASYS-OL-6030-018

The problem has been corrected.Border color indication is shown incorrectly inBoolean Direct entry windowwhen the propertyvalues of InitialValue and InitialValueType arenot same.800xASYS-OL-6030-010

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The problem has been corrected.When time span property in PG2 trendprimitive is changing continuously, there willbe high number of subscriptions created whichleads to memory leakage of the workplaceapplication. This may lead to performanceproblems of the workplace application.800xASYS-OL-6020-017

The problem has been corrected.An External Alarm may be wrongly triggeredwith no new alarm in the corresponding alarmlist.This can happen after engineering, whenmoving child objects, which may cause theparent object to wrongly trigger externalalarms.800xASYS-OL-6020-014

The problem has been corrected.In PG2 the Aspect View Button is not workingwhen used in Generic or Graphic elements.Nothing happens when clicking the button.800xASYS-OL-6020-013

Extended diagnostics and improved functionality.It has been reported that PG2 displays wereupdated with wrong values. Seems to be apure graphics presentation issue. Theinvestigation is ongoing.800xASYS-OL-6010-048

Improved diagnostic logging in the OPCDA Client.There is a need for better logging and storageof applog files.800xASYS-OL-6010-046

Performance improvements have been made.Performance improvements of AspectDirectory.800xASYS-OL-6010-044

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The problem has been corrected.In rare occasions , faceplate configuration viewloses references to the variables. The issuecan be seen with Batch unit templates fromBatchAdvTemplates Library.800xASYS-OL-6010-042

The problem has been corrected.High Performance FP bar configured withvertical orientation in PG2 graphic display isnot shown correctly in Smart Client.800xASYS-OL-6010-038

The problem has been corrected.When the Find tool is restored from windowstaskbar the last search is highlighted in blueand it is not possible to type in a new searchwithout clicking in the search field.800xASYS-OL-5142-046

The problem has been corrected.When the height of the tankbody primitiveelement is configured as 0, then the graphicdisplay does not show the context menu andgraphic elements in the display do not highlightproperly.800xASYS-OL-5142-041

The problem has been corrected.An object that has not been uploaded to thesystemmay cause AfwEventCollector to crashif the object triggers an alarm in the controller.800xASYS-OL-5142-039

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Improvements have been made for the overridevalue property in input field.

When we have string in Override valueproperty we show an empty dew with red colorborder for input fields of type Real, Integer andTime datatype.

When the user has valid Real/Integer overridevalues for Real/Integer dew, then the sameoverride value will be shown in the dew popup.800xASYS-OL-5142-038When the user formatted the override value withunits as in the description, then presented valuein the input field will show the formatted overridevalue and the dew popup will show the propertyreference value.

The problem has been corrected.The following problems have been detectedregarding audible alarms in combination withshelving of alarms:1. After workplace restart, a reactivation of

a shelved alarm will cause an unwantedaudible alarm.

2. Unshelving an active and unacknowledgedalarm will not activate an audible alarm.

800xASYS-OL-5142-021

The problem has been corrected.Using context menu print on a PG2 displaymay not replace a color configured in thePrinterColorMap file.800xASYS-OL-5141-175

The problem has been corrected.Using context menu print on a PG2 displaymay cause the color in the original display inthe workplace to change. This only happens ifthe color has been configured in thePrinterColorMap file.800xASYS-OL-5141-174

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The problem has been corrected.Trend Display with treatment ExtMomentarywill stop plotting the actual value when keptopen for a longer period of time, i.e. the traceis drawn as constant value without any change.By refreshing the Trend Display, using theRefresh Button, the traces will start plotting theactual values again.800xASYS-OL-5141-171

The problem has been corrected.Find tool fails to restore from the windowstaskbar when minimized and clicked on thefind tool button again on the application bar.800xASYS-OL-5141-162

The problem has been corrected.After upgrade the Alarm List Configurationswill be reset on the PriorityLevel filter, causingalarm list not showing the correct alarms.800xASYS-OL-5141-157

The problem has been corrected.When switching between PG2 displays a greyflash can be observed before the new displayis presented.800xASYS-OL-5141-066

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4.2.1 ConfigurationTable 4.2 lists the major system or product configuration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has also been given wherever possible.

Table 4.2: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.1 - Configuration Issues


It is now possible to add more than 3 AspectServers.

It is not possible to add more than 3 AspectServers to a system using Configure Systemtask.800xASYS-CN-6001-003

This problem has been correctedIn some occasionsGraphic builder hangs whenwe change the property of graphic elementinstance name to another which is not availablein the system.800xASYS-CN-5140-016

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This problem has been corrected.3BSE089721 - ALERT - System 800xAOperations 6.0.3 RU2. PG2 Real Dew canwrite wrong value to a controller.800xASYS-OL-6030-019

The problem has been correctedIn very large systems performance may beaffected during an Aspect Server shutdown.Workplaces may hang or become sluggish fora shorter period.800xASYS-OL-6020-012

This problem has been corrected.Corrections done for certain use cases ofAspect navigation.800xASYS-OL-6010-010

This problem has been corrected so that only theoriginal value of the AckRequired flag for an alarmis taken into account.

An active and unacknowledged alarm canwrongly be removed from the Alarm List. Thiswill only happen if the AlarmManager receivesa new event notification for the active alarmchanging the state to inactive with theAckRequired flag set to false.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6010-014

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This problem has been corrected.After an alarm refresh by the alarm systemsome acknowledged alarms may disappearfrom Alarm Lists, configured to show onlyalarms with Acknowledge State,acknowledged. The alarm system till typicallydo a refresh when disturbed and it losescontact with the OPC server (if redundantboth).This problem was by mistake described ascorrected in the Release Notes for 6.0.3although it was never included.In 6.0.1 and 6.0.2 the correction is includedcorrectly as described in the release notes forthese releases.800xASYS-OL-5110-053800xASYS-OL-5110-054

This problem has been corrected.When replace type is done on the compositeobject type which contains control module inthe Control Builder library, new logconfiguration aspect of the new object type isnot propagated to the instance.This was introduced in 800xA 6.0.3 by800xASYS- OL-5141-138.800xASYS-OL-5141-158

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes when closing a Graphic DisplaytheWorkplace can crash. The problem is morefrequent when properties from direct aspectsare used in the displays.Examples of direct aspects are PropertyTranslation and General Properties.800xASYS-OL-6010-032

This problem has been corrected.The Workplace may crash when Magnifyingglass is used in XY plot of the trend display.800xASYS-OL-6010-034

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Robustness improvements has been added toavoid the problem.

A problem to access Windows Registry onanother node can potentially cause the whole800xA System to freeze. This problem has onlybeen observed at one customer site whentaking an 800xA Backup of the system.800xASYS-OL-6020-004

This problem has been correctedThere is a small risk that the Event Storageservice and the File Set Distribution (FSD)service providers may fail to connect to itsredundant service provider during a restart ofan Aspect Server node.800xASYS-OL-5142-002

Behavior has been corrected so that the “Alarm isimplicit” system message is now only generatedwhen there are several different objects in 800xAmatching an alarm object name (in alarm termscalled source name).

“Alarm is implicit” system messages areincorrectly generated when alarms aregenerated for objects placed in severalstructures.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6010-006

This problem has been correctedIn some situations it´s possible for users tooperate process objects from faceplates evenif it is locked by another user.800xASYS-OL-5141-154

This problem has been correctedOn a few occasions it has been observed thatan 800xA Service has crashed due to a timingrelated communication problem.800xASYS-OL-5142-016

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Each time a new subscription is set up with the latebound functions the old one is terminated.

PG2 late bound functionsLateBoundPropertyRef andLateBoundPropertyRefArray sets upsubscriptions based on the input parameters.If the input parameters refers to a dynamicstring a new subscription is set up withoutterminating the old one when the string ischanged. When the PG2 display using theseconstructions is closed all subscriptions areterminated.800xASYS-OL-5142-015

The performance for the mentioned late bindingfunctions has been improved.

Late binding in PG2 suffered from poorexperienced performancewhen resolvingmanyproperties using the late binding functionsLateBoundPropertyRef() andLateBoundPropertyRefArray().800xASYS-OL-6010-021

This problem has been corrected.Traces in PG2 Trend Primitive, configured toshow alarm colors, will sometimes disappearwhen Block operation is done from MB300faceplate.800xASYS-OL-5141-163

This problem has been corrected.When opening a Faceplate from a PG2 overlapdisplay in a multi-screen Workplace, twoFaceplates are opening.The problem was introduced in System 800xABase 6.0.1 RU3 TC1.800xASYS-OL-6010-027

This problem has been corrected.It is not possible to resize the Find Toolwindow.The problem was introduced in 800xA Base6.0.1 RU3 TC3800xASYS-OL-6010-026

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Improvements has been done tominimize the whitebackground.

When bringing up a PG2 Display or PG2Faceplate a white background is shown beforethe content.800xASYS-OL-5100-089

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions it has been observed thatthe Operator Workplace leaks threads whenworking with many overlapping windows.800xASYS-OL-5104-037

This problem has been corrected.If theWorkplace is closed before the Find Tool,the Find Tool might hang with high CPU whenclosed.800xASYS-OL-6030-002

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the Find Tool is not positionedcorrectly in a multiscreen environment when itis maximized, restored or moved.800xASYS-OL-6030-001

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions it has been observed thatthe Find Tool is not working. When thishappens a restart of the Workplace will not fixthe problem.800xASYS-OL-6010-013

This problem has been corrected.Switching between PG2 Graphic Displayssometimes causes a leakage in the workplaceapplication. This happens when there is brokenreference in a PG2 Graphic Display.800xASYS-OL-5142-014

This problem has been corrected.Opening Graphic Displays for the first timetakes long time when the Display containsmany objects with same object name.800xASYS-OL-5141-144

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This problem has been corrected.Sometimes it is not possible to decrease a realvalue using the mouse scroll wheel in PG2Direct Entry Windows (DEW). It is the sameproblem with UP/DOWN arrows in the DEW.This happens only if the DEW is configuredwith a value in StepSize containing moredecimals than the value in NO_OF_DEC. Forexample:

Now all values are valid for StepSize containingmore decimals than the value in NO_OF_DEC.

• NO_OF DEC = 0 and StepSize = 0.3• NO_OF DEC = 1 and StepSize = 0.07The problem was introduced in 6.0800xASYS-OL-6010-008800xASYS-OL-6010-035

This problem has been corrected.Default Activation does not work from AlarmSequence Bar. Instead of running the verb thescripting aspect is opened.The feature Default Activation was introducedin 800xA Base 6.0.1 RU3 TC3.800xASYS-OL-6020-001

This problem has been corrected.No values are displayed in Trend after changeof time span in the following scenario. Use themouse to scroll and change the time span andthen move the cursor to the left to see theselected time span without releasing the leftmouse button.800xASYS-OL-5104-039

This problem has been corrected.Reference issue prevent importing xml filesinto Graphics Builder.800xASYS-OL-6010-017

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This problem has been corrected.Background Image placed inside an aspectview button in PG2 does not stretch. New Property “Image Stretch” has been added to

AspectViewButton. The Background Imageassigned to AspectViewButton can be stretchedor centered based on the value assigned to theproperty “ImageStretch”.

800xASYS-OL-5140-135

Default value is Centered.

This problem has been corrected.PG2 Trend primitive flashes in a graphicdisplay when multiple traces are configuredwith IF-Else or Late bound property expression.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6010-028

Correction done to improve the diagnostic andlogging.

Improved diagnostic and logging possibilitieswhen analyzing issues with the Alarm System.800xASYS-OL-6020-006

This problem has been correctedIn the 800xA 5.1 (possibly all versions) and 6.0(possibly all versions), there is a risk that noalarm is visible in Alarm Lists configured withone visible row.See more in Product Alert3BSE085998 ALERT – System 800xAOperations, 5.1, 6.0 – Risk that no alarm isvisible in an Alarm List with one visible row800xASYS-OL-5104-035

This problem has been correctedIt is not possible to configure a System Alarmto be generated when authentication fails whendoing a Log Over. For more informationregarding this see user manual Administrationand Security3BSE037410-XXX.800xASYS-OL-5105-008

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This problem has been correctedIt is not always possible to silence audiblealarms in dual (or more) screen OperatorWorkplace using Audible Silence button.This problem was introduced in 800xA Base6.0.3.800xASYS-OL-6010-012

This problem has been correctedProperty Transfer service which is not mastermay sometimes submit old systemmessages.800xASYS-OL-5140-067

This problem has been correctedOn rare occasions the Operator Workplacemay crash due to memory corruption.800xASYS-OL-6010-037

This problem has been correctedProperty Transfer as well as the OPC DataAccess components need better AppLoginstrumentation for Write Transactiontroubleshooting.800xASYS-OL-5104-043

This problem has been correctedThe tooltip in a PG2 display is presented withquoted characters "child\.child\.child" if theobject name contains a dot.This problem is introduced in 800xA Base6.0.3.800xASYS-OL-6030-011

This problem has been corrected.When having a late bound binding in anIfThenElse statement in a PG2 Display, thesubscription for the binding is not properlyremoved when the condition for the IfThenElsechange. This will increase the number ofsubscriptions in the Workplace and potentiallyeffect performance on the System. It can alsocause the Workplace to crash due to out ofmemory.800xASYS-OL-5141-160

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This problem has been corrected.When opening a faceplate from SFC Viewer,new faceplate will always open irrespective ofthe Maximum number of Windows set in theview class configuration in faceplate.The feature default activation was introducedin 800xA Base 6.0.1 RU3 TC1.800xASYS-OL-6010-040

This problem has been corrected.A problem to access Windows Registry onanother node can potentially cause the whole800xA System to freeze. This problem has onlybeen observed twice when taking an 800xAbackup of the system.800xASYS-OL-6010-039

This problem has been corrected.The Alarm Button in the Faceplates using“Standard AlarmControl” is presented withMagenta as background color instead of samebackground color as the Faceplate.This problem is introduced in 800xA Base6.0.3.800xASYS-OL-6030-014

This problem has been corrected.PG2 can write wrong value to a controller. Thisproblem is introduced in 800xA Base 6.0.3.For more information, see 3BSE088937800xASYS-OL-6030-007

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Table 4.4: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Configuration Issues


All VBPG aspects will be restored empty and thefollowing message will be presented whendisplayed: “This aspect is no longer

supported”.

VBPG is no longer supported in version 6.xbut VBPG aspects may exist in backups fromprevious systems when upgrading to SV6.For more information see Product Bulletin:3BSE084739.800xASYS-CN-6001-002

This problem has been corrected.Import of an afw file with Import/Export toolcontaining only structure aspects can fail.800xASYS-CN-5141-003

This problem has been corrected.Copy and paste of a structure containing botha Bookmark and a FileViewer aspect and theBookmark refer to the FileViewer, will result inerror. Creating a new Library Versioncontaining same construction will also fail.800xASYS-CN-5141-002

Configuration of Alarm Expressions are nowsupported by Bulk Data Manager.

It is not possible to configure Alarm Expressionaspects with Bulk Data Manager.800xASYS-CN-5104-002

This problem has been corrected.Name Tool tab in Aspect details dialog shouldnot be visible to users lacking appropriatepermission.800xASYS-CN-5103-001

This problem has been corrected.Sometime the Alarm Storage Configuration UIcan show wrong when customizing the sizesof stored Alarm Categories.800xASYS-CN-5100-036

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4 Base System 4.3 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3


Table 4.5: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Operation Issues


This problem has been corrected and now reserveand release will be performed by User2.

Reserve and release of entities in Find Toolafter doing a log over in Operator Workplacefrom User1 to User2 will be performed byUser1. All other actions that a user can dowhen logged over will be performed by User2.This problemwas introduced with the new FindTool released in 5.1 FP4 RevE and 6.0.1.800xASYS-OL-6010-007

This problem has been corrected.It is not possible to store system backups toUNC path. UNC path is typically shares onother PC's or other devices.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6010-005

This problem has been corrected.Start value and End value of PG2 ScaleHorizontal Limits are shifted towards the rightside. This can be seen in a PG2 faceplate.800xASYS-OL-6010-002

This problem has been corrected.Favorites does not work properly when thefavorites root object name is changed. Thiscan happen when a language pack is installed.800xASYS-OL-6001-007

This problem has been corrected.Mouse cursor changes to “hand” when hoveredover a PG2 display element even ifInpuEnabled is set to false.The problem is introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6001-004

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Table 4.5: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Operation Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.The Default Precedence list in the LibraryStructure contains a GUID.800xASYS-OL-6001-003

This problem has been corrected.Trend ruler disappears from the trend areawhen wemove left/right scope and press blockbutton in the trend toolbar.800xASYS-OL-5142-012

This problem has been corrected.The alarm counters in Alarm Lists cansometimes show wrong value when AlarmGrouping is used.800xASYS-OL-5142-011

The problem in PG Builder is corrected. HoweverPG2 Aspects edited with a PG2 Builder from anyof the Base versions listed in the Alert can still beeffected. How to correct them is also described inthe Alert.

PG2 displays can show incorrect expressionvalue. For more information see Product Alert:3BSE087140.800xASYS-OL-5142-009

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions it has been observed thatthe Faceplate wrongly reports bad quality forOPC data. Reopening the faceplate usuallyresolves the issue.800xASYS-OL-5142-008

This problem has been corrected.VideONet Graphics Primitive does not handlechanging Camera in runtime.800xASYS-OL-5142-007

This problem has been corrected.When a PG2 Display includes a Graphicelement containing another Graphic elementfrom a formal instance, object references partof the context menu will be empty for the innerelement. This happens only when bringing upthe context menu for the inner element on thesubscriber system of Multisystem Integration.800xASYS-OL-5142-006

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Inherited PG2 Displays are now cached which willimprove call up times.

No caching is done in the Workplace ofinherited PG2 Displays which can cause longcall up times for large displays.800xASYS-OL-5142-004

This problem has been corrected.PG2 LateBoundObjectRef functionalitysometimes return a GUID for#PresentationName800xASYS-OL-5142-003

This problem has been corrected and now bothnetwork paths will be unblocked.

If network loops are detected on both networkpaths, RNRP will block both networks.However only one of them is restartedautomatically when the loops are fixed.800xASYS-OL-5141-145

This problem has been corrected.It has been observed that RNRP clear the hostfiles when installing a new system with SystemInstaller. This will cause the installation to fail.800xASYS-OL-5141-142

This problem has been corrected.When export files containing an Object Typewith a Log Configuration aspect and itsinstances are imported, the Log Configurationaspect on the Object Type can be propagatedincorrectly to the instances.The issue occurs when using LogConfiguration aspects on Object Types andsetting the instantiation mode to “copy toinstance”.800xASYS-OL-5141-138

Performance is improved.Setting up a large (>1000) number ofsubscription towards direct aspect propertiestakes longer time (>1s) then expected.Example of direct aspects are GeneralProperties and Property Translations.800xASYS-OL-5141-137

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Improvements has been done to lower thememoryconsumption for Operator Workplace.

Memory problems in Operator Workplace.800xASYS-OL-5141-136

This problem has been corrected.When a log is deleted both in 800xA Systemand Historian, and then imported back tosystem again, it will not show bad status in thetrend table of the trend display.800xASYS-OL-5141-134

Now it is possible for Connect and other users ofthe Acknowledge Dialog to pass information to thetitle bar.

It is not possible to add any information to thetitle bar of the Acknowledge Dialog providedwith Base.800xASYS-OL-5141-129

Added the possibility to delete the environmentobjects.

Lingering environment objects after a LEGsession will cause backups of the system tofail with the error description: “Maintenance

Backup Failure: [Error] Transaction

failed due to Aspect Directory server

error”.These objects cannot be deleted from thesystem.800xASYS-OL-5141-113

This problem has been corrected.Graphics Trend primitive does not update thevertical grid line correctly whenTimeAxisGridspan is configured with anexpression having if else condition with value0.800xASYS-OL-5141-106

This problem has been corrected.When Find tool is launched in a tabbedworkplace the context menu details dialog onitems in the search result is not working.800xASYS-OL-5141-104

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Alarm Condition Filters are introduced as a solutionto avoid temporary signal changes to generatealarms and events.

It is not possible to configure time delays whengenerating alarms with Alarm Expressions.800xASYS-OL-5141-103800xASYS-OL-5141-115 For more information regarding the new

functionality, see chapter Configure AlarmCondition Filter in System 800xA Configuration(3BDS011222*) manual.

Subscription rate will be defaulted to 1000ms whensubscriptions with negative values are set upagainst Global Alarm properties.

Setting up subscriptions on Global Alarmproperties from PG2 Displays with a negativesubscription value will terminate thesubscription.800xASYS-OL-5141-100

This problem has been corrected.The new Find tool released in 5.1 FP4 RevEand 6.0.1 do not get focus when launched.800xASYS-OL-5141-098

This problem has been corrected.Filtering on attributes with data type Booleanin Event Lists does not work for “Equal” and“Not Equal”.800xASYS-OL-5141-095

When exporting an entity the Import/Export toolnow will warn the user when excluding parts of theentity.

There is no warning if not complete entities areexported with Import/Export tool.800xASYS-OL-5141-094

This problem has been corrected.The alarm counter for unacknowledged alarmsmay show the wrong value. This is visible inAlarm Bands, Alarm List status bar and viewsutilizing alarm list properties.800xASYS-OL-5141-091

This problem has been corrected.Traces in Trend displays can disappear iflogged signal is constant and treatment isExtMomentary.800xASYS-OL-5141-088

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This problem has been corrected.Pen property of Filled path is not working withARGB value in Graphics Builder.800xASYS-OL-5141-085

Now space and “-” are allowed in system name.Error handling is also improved to give feedbackwhen illegal characters are used.

Space and “-” is not allowed in system namewhen creating an 800xA System.800xASYS-OL-5141-076

A new setting “Auto-scroll on ruler position” hasbeen provided in the general tab of the TrendTemplate.

When changing scope in left or right view of aTrend Display, the new time scope is notcentered to the vertical ruler.

By default the setting will be disabled. When thesetting is enabled the time scope will be adjustedaccording to the ruler position. The scope will beadjusted so that the ruler is centered.

800xASYS-OL-5141-074

Now the Tracking Source Object Handler is usedas default handler when a new Event CollectorService group is created, as it implements therequired behavior. The Tracking Source ObjectHandler handles renaming of objects, to ensurethat new events are properly associated with thenew name of the aspect objects.

When a new Event Collector Service is createdmanually in Plant Explorer a default SourceObject Handler is created automatically. Thishandler does not track object name changes.This means that changes of object names inthe Controller is not tracked for Controllersusing names to resolve Alarms and Events. Inorder to track object name changes, allintegrated 800xA Connects are by defaultconfigured to use the Tracking Source ObjectHandler.800xASYS-OL-5141-058

Now the text color is inverted from the background.When using event lists with the“PriorityLevel”-column shown, the PriorityLevels are invisible for events with conditionstate enabled and unacknowledged. Thishappens because the text color of the PriorityLevel and the background has the same color.800xASYS-OL-5141-042

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This problem has been corrected.Sometimes it takes time to present tool tips inPG2 Displays. Also GUIDs can be presentedinstead of correct tool tip.800xASYS-OL-5141-021

Soft Alarms service now has a new option whichmakes it possible to configure the subscriptionbehavior.

In combination with some third party OPCservers, the Soft Alarms service can haveproblems with setting up subscriptions whichcan result in high memory usage and badperformance.

The configuration options are theUseBulkSubscription and BulkOperationSize in theSoft Alarms Service object in the Service Structure.The result is often that Alarm Expression

aspects have to be reduced, remade or can’tbe used at all.

UseBulkSubscription (default false) set to truemakes Soft Alarms combine all properties in allAlarm Expression aspects to add them to the OPCserver in large operations instead of aspect peraspect. A property used in multiple expressionswill be subscribed on once.

800xASYS-OL-5141-017

If bulk subscription is enabled, BulkOperationSize(default 500) can be changed to set the maximumnumber of items added to the OPC server in oneoperation.Changing the bulk subscription settings require arestart.Only enable the bulk subscription if Soft alarmsservice has redundant OPC servers with ParallelRedundancy enabled on the OPC DA servicegroup.Bulk subscription option has no effect on propertiesused in Property Translations or String Builderaspects, which in turn are used by AlarmExpressions.When bulk subscription is used, a data subscriptionerror on Soft Alarm startup or Alarm Expressioncreation result in an alarm with the message tellingthe data has bad quality instead of the usual alarmwith the message telling the subscription failed.

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This problem has been corrected.The Alarm Sequence Bar sometimes showsorange crosses when displayed indicating abad connection to the AlarmManager althoughthe connection is good. This specific problemonly occurs when there are no alarms to view.800xASYS-MC-5141-007

Stability of VideONet is improved.General stability improvements needed onVideONet.800xASYS-OL-5140-130

Handling of disabled soft alarms is improved andnow they are always visible.

In some situations disabled soft alarms aremissing from the Alarm List.800xASYS-OL-5140-127

Consistency Checker tool is improved to detectmore errors in entities.

Consistency Checker tool is not able to detectall errors in entities. An example is when entityrefers to objects in wrong structure.800xASYS-OL-5140-123

This problem has been corrected.Traces in Trend displays does not refreshproperly during a zoom out operation when“Refresh when Zooming” option is selected inthe Trend template.800xASYS-OL-5140-122

This problem has been corrected.There is a small risk that the second AspectDirectory service will crash when the primaryAspect Service is restarted in a 1oo2redundant systems. This error has only beenobserved a couple of times.800xASYS-OL-5140-119

This problem has been corrected.When the first alarm on an object contains boththe state changes enabled and active, thealarm is ignored. This is not a problem with800xA OPC AE servers and has only beenobserved in one external OPC AE server.800xASYS-OL-5140-118

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This problem has been corrected.Incorrect value can be presented in PG2graphic displays and PG2 graphic elements,which may cause the operator to make wrongdecisions. The error, which is in the PG2expression variable implementation sometimescauses the expression value to computeincorrectly.See also 3BSE085599 - ALERT - 800xAOperations 5.1, 6.0 Incorrect value can bepresented in PG2 displays.800xASYS-OL-5140-117

This problem has been corrected and now the useris automatically removed from Point of ControlsSection Definition aspects.

An 800xA user is not automatically removedfrom Point of Controls Section Definitionaspects when removed from the system.800xASYS-OL-5140-115

This problem has been corrected to allow theGraphics Builder to utilize more memory in nodesrunning 64-bit operating system.

Graphics Builder can get out of memory ifmany PG2 displays are edited at the sametime.800xASYS-OL-5140-112

Stability of VideONet is improved.Sometimes Video stops working on several orall cameras. Can happen when switchingbetween Graphic Displays containing severalcamera views.800xASYS-OL-5140-111

This problem has been corrected.When resizing one image resource in GraphicsBuilder it will effect all instances of same imagein the display.800xASYS-OL-5140-102

This problem has been corrected.Playback of continues recording in VideONetsometimes stops working.800xASYS-OL-5140-051

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This problem has been corrected.Aspect Directory applog operation ListBlobZisegive wrong value when size is greater then4GB.800xASYS-OL-5130-031

The possibility to configure inhibit lock on the OPCSurrogate has been added. This will allow writingto properties without any need of locking the objectfirst. If this functionality is needed contact ABBSupport.

It is not possible to inhibit locking on the OPCSurrogate when writing data from a third partyOPC client.800xASYS-OL-5110-076

This problem has been corrected.Aspect Directory leaks a small amount ofmemory each time a new version of an aspectis created. This problem only occurs in versionenabled systems.

800xASYS-OL-5110-066

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes when exception deviation isconfigured, the Basic History service do notextrapolate the old values correctly to the logs.800xASYS-OL-5105-006

This problem has been corrected to allow the BasicHistory service to utilize more memory in nodesrunning 64-bit operating system.

Basic History service can get out of memorywhen large amount of data is handled.800xASYS-OL-5104-038

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System Extension version added to backup infofile.

There is no information about versions ofinstalled System Extensions in the log file,BackupInfo.xml, created when taking systembackups.800xASYS-OL-5104-034

The error handling and overall robustness forexternal alarm has been improved.

Hot key for silencing External Alarm may stopworking.800xASYS-OL-5104-033

This problem has been corrected.The Operator Workplace favorites menu doesnot work when accessed by Operators havinga “.” in there name.800xASYS-OL-5104-032

This problem has been corrected.When a unique object is shown in the QuickFind tool, selection of tag by pressing the EnterKey is not working.800xASYS-OL-5104-031

This problem has been corrected and now Nodeand User name are case sensitive.

Node and User names stored in the AspectDirectory are not case-sensitive.800xASYS-OL-5104-029

This problem has been corrected.When High range is less than Low range in aTrend Display, the trend is not plotted correctly.800xASYS-OL-5104-027

This problem has been corrected.AfwApplogViewer consumes a lot of memoryand can crash during startup in large systems.800xASYS-OL-5103-022800xASYS-OL-5141-096

This problem has been corrected.Engineering unit is not presented in the currentvalue area of the Graphic Trend primitive fordigital values.800xASYS-OL-5103-020

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This problem has been corrected.Sometimes, when having networksdisturbances, the Alarm manager fails to setup subscriptions towards the Event Collectorresulting in an Orange Frame around the AlarmList. The problem has only been seen a coupleof time at customer sites.800xASYS-OL-5102-056

This problem has been corrected.When the Trend extrapolate option is selectedas Value/Slope, the Trend Display does notshow any trace when there are no data pointsin selected time scope.800xASYS-OL-5102-055

This problem has been corrected.The Object Manager can create severalunnecessary Objmgr*.dat files in folder\OperateITTemp\AspectDirectory. This couldpotentially fill up the disk.800xASYS-OL-5101-108

This problem has been corrected.A File Viewer aspect with an attached file willleak the file (file no longer recognized by thesystem) when the aspect is deleted in anenvironment enabled system. If the amount ofleaked files gets too high it may affect theoverall system performance.See also Product Bulletin: 3BSE084514.800xASYS-OL-5101-106

Error handling in FSD is improved to avoid creationof unnecessary orphan file sets.

Many orphan file sets in FSD can causetemporarily high CPU load on the AspectDirectory service.800xASYS-OL-5101-103

This problem has been corrected.Hide table in Trend Display does not workwhen right scope is pressed.800xASYS-OL-5101-050

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This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the Workplace Watchdog fails towrite log messages to system log.800xASYS-OL-5100-086

New functionality including a time range has beenapplied to the event filters. For more informationregarding the new functionality, see chapterRelative Time Filters, System 800xA Configuration(3BDS011222*) manual.

There is a need for improvements of theattribute filter to provide the possibility to setdynamic time ranges.800xASYS-OL-5025-013

This problem has been corrected.The PG2 Print functionality prints graphic itemsthat are not visible in the graphic display.800xASYS-OL-5024-061

The following corrections and changes in behaviorof the functionality have been made:

When a lower priority alarm comes and ahigher priority unacknowledged alarm exists,the higher alarm priority sound is played. • When a lower priority alarm comes and a

higher priority unacknowledged alarm exists,the new lower alarm priority sound is played.

• Alarm sound is played if there is anunacknowledged alarm configured withcontinuous alarm sound. This sound maytemporarily be interrupted by the sound of anew higher priority unacknowledged alarmconfigured with momentary sound.

• Alarms configured with no sound are ignoredby the Audible Alarm functionality.

800xASYS-OL-5022-043

The vulnerability is corrected.An elevation of privilege vulnerability has beendetected in 800xA systems.See also 3BSE084475 - SECURITYADVISORY – 800xA Base 5.1, 6.0 – Elevationof privilege vulnerability.ABBVU-PACT-3BSE084475

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4.3.3 Instruction Manual ChangesTable 4.6 lists the issues that exist in the instruction manuals that have not beencorrected since the previous version. A brief description of the correction has alsobeen given wherever possible.

Table 4.6: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Instruction Manual Changes


This problem has been corrected. The System800xA Operations Operator WorkplaceConfiguration (3BSE030322*) manual, is nowupdated with this information.

Recomendation to not select “Keep the taskbaron top of other windows” when runningWorkplace in Operator mode should bedocumented.800xASYS-MC-5141-008

This problem has been corrected. The System800xA Post Installation (2PAA111693*) manual,is now updated with how to set up a Web Service.

No information available in User Manuals howto set up an Engineering Repository WebServer.800xASYS-MC-6000-001

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4.4.1 InstallationTable 4.7 lists the major system or product installation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasalso been given wherever possible.

Table 4.7: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.2 - Installation Issues


This problem has been corrected.During manual installation of 3rd PartyCommon Install, the following error is seen:Error: Object reference is not set to

an instance of an object

800xASYS-IN-6010-004

This problem has been corrected.UPnP Device Host service is disabled afterNode preparation is run.800xASYS-IN-6010-003

This problem has been corrected.On Windows 8.1 engineering client nodes,Control Builder M crashes while going to testmode.800xASYS-IN-6010-001

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This problem has been corrected.Start value and End value of PG2 ScaleHorizontal Limits are shifted towards the rightside. This can be seen in a PG2 faceplate.800xASYS-OL-6010-002

This problem has been corrected.Incorrect value can be presented in PG2graphic displays and PG2 graphic elements,which may cause the operator to make wrongdecisions.The error, which is in the PG2 expressionvariable implementation sometimes causesthe expression value to compute incorrectly.800xASYS-OL-5140-117Product ALERT: 3BSE085599

New functionality including a time range has beenapplied to the event filters. For more information,refer to Appendix A.

There is a need for improvements of theattribute filter to provide the possibility to setdynamic time ranges.800xASYS-OL-5025-013

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4.5.1 AdministrationTable 4.9 lists the major system or product administration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has also been given wherever possible.

Table 4.9: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 - Administration Issues


This problem has been corrected.When taking Maintenance Backups in large800xA systems there is a risk that the backupfails with out of memory.800xASYS-AD-5025-001




This problem has been corrected.The Workplace does not pick up thecustomizations made to the Regional Settingsin Windows.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-CN-6001-001

This problem has been corrected.PG2 builder may crash when moving arrowkeys in the element browser search drop downwindow.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-CN-6000-006

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Table 4.10: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 - Configuration Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.When the PG2 graphic builder is closed &reopened the values assigned to the propertiesof the ActiveX element within the ActiveXWrapper are not saved and the default valueswill appear.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-CN-6000-005

This problem has been corrected.Redundant Videonet Server IP is not saved inthe Camera Definition Aspect configurationfile.800xASYS-CN-6000-002




This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the Element and Item hosted tooltips in PG2 displays do not work.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6000-008

This problem has been corrected.Late binding functionality LateBoundObjectRefin PG2 Displays will always return an emptystring when used together with#PresenationName.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6000-007

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This problem has been corrected.Start value and End value of PG2 Scalevertical Limits are shifted towards the left side.This can be seen in a PG2 faceplate.800xASYS-OL-6000-006

This problem has been corrected.PG2 Displays may crash if Animation Rate isset to zero.The problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6000-005

This problem has been corrected. Now, all theparameters can be static.

In Process Graphics (PG2) the expressionfunctionality LogicalColorFromName requiresthat at least one parameter is dynamic. Thedefault color is used if there are no dynamicparameters.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6000-004

This problem has been corrected.Presets cannot be used in the “Camera View”aspect even if they are saved in the faceplate.This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6000-003

This problem has been corrected.The AutoPopup property of RealDew inputitem:• Pops up correctly when the configured

condition is true. But it does not popupwhen clicking the hosting item.

• It is possible to enter a value in theinvoked faceplate using the keyboard thefirst time the AutoPopup pops up. It is notpossible to enter any value by using thekeyboard the second time it pops up. Butthe up/down buttons to the right in the dewwork.

This problem was introduced in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-6000-001

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This problem has been corrected.Disabling the segment limit used property ofPG2 High performance profile indication doesnot disable the segment limit used functionality.This includes H,HH,L,LL.800xASYS-OL-5141-093

This problem has been corrected.When the Find Tool is launched from theTabbed workplace through the combined appbar tools the Find Tool does not open.800xASYS-OL-5141-089

This problem has been corrected.Opening the trend display as an overlap, withmagnifying glass icon clicked, increasesmemory consumption of the workplaceapplication and leads to performance issues.This happens only when the Enable binary andSort binary area are checked in the Trendtemplate.800xASYS-OL-5141-087

This problem has been corrected.In a Multi-screen workplace alarms are notdisplayed correctly when the tabbed workplaceis not configured to the first screen.800xASYS-OL-5141-086

The problem has been corrected.Hardware events from AC800M always havethe same Source Name and Condition Name,the only changes being in the time andmessages. In a very fast system, such asPM891, more than one Hardware event canbe generated in a millisecond. If this happensthe events with same time stamp will beregarded as same event by the event list andrejected. The Status viewer and the projectexplorer should always reflect the correctupdate.

The events with same time stamp are now treatedas a new event.

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This problem has been corrected.When a DEW (Direct EntryWindow) is invokedin PG2 it is possible to use the mouse wheelto change the value. It is only possible to usethe mouse wheel when the cursor is over theitem that hosts the DEW or the DEW itself. Itshould be possible to have the cursoranywhere inside the graphic aspect and usethe mouse wheel.800xASYS-OL-5141-071

This problem has been corrected.The Graphics Builder might crash if PG2Displays are edited and Resource Referencesare selected.800xASYS-OL-5141-069

This problem has been corrected.A memory leak will occur in OPC DAConnector and the Operator Workplace eachtime a Faceplate is closed with the lockenabled.800xASYS-OL-5141-064

This problem has been corrected.There is slight difference in the way that thePG2 polylines are drawn in 800xA 6.0 whencompared to the 5.1 versions.800xASYS-OL-5141-063

Find Tool is launched as a separate process inorder to avoid workplace hang or crash.

Any problem in Find Tool may hang or crashthe workplace application.

Since the new Find Tool is no longer an overlapand is separated from the workplace applicationprocess, the “stacking order” view class value forthe new Find Tool does not have any effect. Thenew Find Tool will not be part of the Alt+Tabsequence of workplace overlaps.

800xASYS-OL-5141-060

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This problem has been corrected.When a LateBound Property functionality isconfigured to the TraceCurrentValue propertyof PG2 Trend Primitive, there will be highnumber of subscriptions setup to Basic History.This may lead to performance problems ofBasic History.800xASYS-OL-5141-054

This problem has been corrected.When the Graphic Display in the base pane ofthe Tabbed Workplace is pinned, opening aGraphic Display by clicking on the Level 1button may not work and the overlap is shownas blank.800xASYS-OL-5141-037

This problem has been corrected.The ruler value in the Trend Displays can bewrong for the binary signals when momentarytreatment is used.800xASYS-OL-5141-036

This problem has been corrected.In rare cases, a Multi-Screen workplace maystart with blank screens.800xASYS-OL-5141-031

This problem has been corrected.The log over dialog Change User will remainactive until actively closed by the user. The dialog closes automatically after 1 – 2minutes.800xASYS-OL-5141-028

This problem has been corrected.Traces in PG2 Trend Primitive, configured toshow alarm colors, will continue to show alarmcolor instead of bad quality color even afterstatus of the logged property is change fromalarm to bad quality.Alarm colors in PG2 Trend primitive is newfunctionality in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-5141-024

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This problem has been corrected.The user can select the Event attributes to beprinted from the Alarm and Event ListConfiguration aspect. However, If the columnname of an Extended Event attribute ischanged this column can no longer be printed.The possibility to configure what columns toprint is a new functionality in 6.0.800xASYS-OL-5141-013

This problem has been corrected.Navigating between displays in the OperatorWorkplace might make it crash.800xASYS-OL-5141-012

This problem has been corrected.Some times the engineering units are missingin the trend table when bringing up a TrendDisplay.800xASYS-OL-5141-011

This problem has been corrected.Long call up time for PG2 Faceplatescontaining non graphic aspects.800xASYS-OL-5141-010

This problem has been corrected.The Faceplate pin icon does not show thecorrect status when an operator keyboard isused to pin the Faceplate.800xASYS-OL-5141-002

This problem has been corrected.There is a mismatch in the indications ofNormalMinValue and InputVarMin in a PG2High Performance Bar primitive. The sameapplies for NormalMaxValue and InputVarMax.800xASYS-OL-5140-121

This problem has been corrected.The System Event message generated whencreating a 800xA Backup does not include anyinformation about the errors in the backup.

The system event now displays if the backup is asuccess or if it contains errors.

800xASYS-OL-5140-108

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This problem has been corrected.Disabling the Limit 2 Visibility property of PG2High Performance Bar does not disable theLimit 2 functionality.800xASYS-OL-5140-107

This problem has been corrected.When changing colors in a Logical ColorDefinition aspect there is a small risk that theOperator Workplace can crash.800xASYS-OL-5140-100

This problem has been corrected.Navigating between tabs of a tabbedworkplacewith the “Alarm Status Indicator” activated,takes long time and results in high CPU usagein Aspect Server.

A new service that provides all alarm status datafor tabbed workplaces. This reduces the load onthe aspect directory and improves startup andnavigation performance for all tabbed workplaceswhich uses alarm properties that uses the PG2graphics as alarm filter.

800xASYS-OL-5140-095

This problem has been corrected.Need better diagnostics and loggingpossibilities when analyzing issues in theworkplace.

Improved diagnostics and logging have been addedto the Workplace application.

800xASYS-OL-5140-092

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions the Operator Workplacehas crashed with the following error message“AfwWorkplaceApplication module stoppedworking”.800xASYS-OL-5140-091

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the Trend Display can show twovertical axis side by side.800xASYS-OL-5140-088

This problem has been corrected.The tooltip is not displayed when hovering overa trend curve in Trend Displays. This happensonly if theAuto-Scroll on Scroll Position functionality isactivated.800xASYS-OL-5140-086

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This problem has been corrected.The Trend Display may not display the currentvalue after clicking the 'Move Scope Right'button.800xASYS-OL-5140-085

This problem has been corrected.A subset of events might be missing in theevent list after the following scenario:1. Apply column filter2. Stop updates3. Start updates4. Clear column filterNote: The events stored in the Event Storageare not affected, only the current view of theevent list.800xASYS-OL-5140-082

This problem has been corrected.Restarting a Connectivity Server running theredundant Basic History service might lead tologging of incorrect data.800xASYS-OL-5140-079

This problem has been corrected.In Trend Display, the current selected Rulerindication does not work when using AeroTheme.800xASYS-OL-5140-063

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the 'High Range' and 'Low Range'in the Trend Displays are shown as 100 and-100 respectively instead of the configuredvalues.800xASYS-OL-5140-060

This problem has been corrected.In PG2, the Trend primitive values are writtentwice when a subscription is activated. Thismay increase memory consumption in theworkplace.800xASYS-OL-5140-058

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This problem has been corrected.Tabbed Navigation does not support NLS.800xASYS-OL-5140-021

This problem has been corrected.On very few occasions theOperatorWorkplacehas crashed during normal operation. Thecrash is caused by a memory corruption.800xASYS-OL-5130-032

This problem has been corrected.The Trend Display may not display the currentvalue after clicking the 'Move Scope Right'button.800xASYS-OL-5110-074

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions the “Resize failed:Unknown Error” System Alarm has beenreported from customer sites. The error isgenerated by the Event Storage service whenthe service has a problem allocating the diskspace. This will not result in any events beinglost.800xASYS-OL-5110-072

This problem has been corrected.Point of Control may cause performance issuesin the system when using operations such asrequest, accept, transfer responsibility. Thishappens when there is a high amount of activesubscriptions on OPC items from ProcessGraphic displays.800xASYS-OL-5110-071

This problem has been corrected.Memory leakages may occur duringMultisystem Integration upload, causing theAfwRAC process to crash and the upload tofail.800xASYS-OL-5110-069

In 6.0.1 a new Find Tool is released. Userdocumentation is now updated with how toconfigure the hotkey Ctrl + F for new Find Tool.

It is not possible to open the Find Tool by usingthe Ctrl + F hotkey.800xASYS-OL-5105-002

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This problem has been corrected.It is not possible to use the Find Tool on a nodewhere the update is performed, before thesystem extension is applied.800xASYS-OL-5105-001

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes logover does not work causing thetrend traces to freeze.800xASYS-OL-5104-026

This problem has been corrected.Quick find tool returns incorrect results whenusing wildcard search. For example: searchingfor “b*”, sometimes returns results that do notstart with a ‘b’.800xASYS-OL-5104-025

New Applog operation has been provided toremove the BADTIME stamp from the Direct Log.Contact ABB technical support for details andassistance.

Trend Display Seamless retrieval shows nodata for the time duration when a BADTIMEstamp is inserted into the Direct OPC Log.800xASYS-OL-5104-022

Several workplace crashes have been corrected.The workplace can crash when navigatingbetween displays. In many of the observedcrashes PG2 Displays have been involved.800xASYS-OL-5104-019

This problem has been corrected.The Process Graphics (PG2) trend primitivecauses a memory leak when its subscriptionreferences cannot be resolved.800xASYS-OL-5104-017

This problem has been corrected.Searching in the Element Explorer does notwork or hangs the Process Graphics (PG2)Editor if the search matches many objects.

Now the search result is limited to the 20 firstobjects that match.

800xASYS-OL-5104-015

This problem has been corrected.The find functionality in the Process Graphics(PG2) Builder Element Browser often fails tofind the correct aspects.800xASYS-OL-5104-012

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This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the consistency checks report falsedetections of invalid references.800xASYS-OL-5104-010

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes when a redundant Aspect Serveris restarted false Node Down alarms can begenerated from one of the Servers.800xASYS-OL-5103-019

This problem has been corrected.The security settings do not affect the ExternalAlarm Configuration aspects, resulting in anyuser silencing the external alarms.800xASYS-OL-5103-015

This problem has been corrected.The Basic History service may restart whenquerying a very large time span of data froman external historian (like IM) through a TrendDisplay.800xASYS-OL-5102-048

The Quick Find Tool is now changed to show amaximum of 20 items. There is an indication at thebottom of the list if more items are available.

The Workplace may hang when carrying outa wild card search using the Quick Find Tool.800xASYS-OL-5102-044

New Applog operation has been provided to forcethe synchronization of the log.

On rare occasions data retrieval fails for somebasic history logs. This happens when theredundant connectivity servers are not fullysynchronized.

Contact ABB technical support for details andassistance.

800xASYS-OL-5102-041

This problem has been corrected.There is a small risk that the AC800M OPCServer can crash. The crash occurs randomly.800xASYS-OL-5101-104

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This problem has been corrected.If the RNRP filter is enabled, the System StatusService may incorrectly indicate NODEDOWNstatus for the local node in a single nodesystem. A system alarm “Connection Down”will be issued when the single node server isrebooted.800xASYS-OL-5100-069

This problem has been corrected.Unable to input values with decimals in a realdew if the regional language is set to Swedishand a comma(',') is used as a decimalseparator in Windows Regional Settings.800xASYS-OL-5100-025

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4.6 Resolved in 800xA 6.0

4.6.1 InstallationTable 4.12 lists the major system or product installation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasalso been given whereever possible.

Table 4.12: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Installation Issues


This problem is related to System update tool whichis not used in 6.0.

PPA Services on the node are not startedcorrectly when rebooted after installationusing System Update Tool (SUT). For more information, refer to System 800xA Tools

(2PAA101888*).800xASYS-IN-5102-001

This problem has been corrected.During manual installation of 800xA software“This Program might not have installedcorrectly” notification from the ProgramCompatibility Assistance (PCA) ServiceWindow can appear.The PCA window will not appear if theproduct is installed with the System UpdateTool (SUT).800xASYS-IN-5101-001

This problem has been corrected.Avoid running the Firewall Configuration toapply rules for System 800xA more thanonce. This may create multiple rule entries.The systemmaintenance will be complicatedif there are multiple instances of the samefirewall rules.If only 800xA software is installed on a node,it is possible to configure the WindowsFirewall multiple times by first Restoring theDefault Policy and then applying 800xA rulesusing the System Installer tool for FirewallConfiguration.

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Table 4.12: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Installation Issues(Continued)


If any other software is installed on the 800xAnode, for example, an Antivirus software,restoring to the “Default Policy” will erase therules added by this additional software to theWindows Firewall.800xASYS-IN-5100-013


Table 4.13: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Configuration Issues


The User Documentation now includes informationon how to configure 3rd party OPC servers.

Some information on how to configure 3rdparty OPC servers is missing in userdocumentation, 800xA System Configuration.800xASYS-CN-5140-020

This problem has been corrected.A problem occurs in the VideONet databasewhen removing and adding the same cameramodel.800xASYS-CN-5140-017

This problem has been corrected.PG2 Graphics Editor may hang when aninstance of element is inserted and thenrenamed followed by right click on elementproperty.800xASYS-CN-5140-016

This problem has been corrected.The Tool icon in the favorites Object type cannot be overridden.800xASYS-CN-5130-004

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Table 4.13: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Configuration Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.In case no alarm has been generated for a SoftCondition in the Soft Alarm server, then it isnot possible to retrieve these conditions fromconfiguration UIs such as AlarmGrouping andAlarm Hiding.800xASYS-CN-5110-018

This problem has been corrected and now thedefault value is changed to good.

The Quality flag for Simple Events generatedby Alarm Expressions are always set to bad.800xASYS-CN-5110-017

This problem has been corrected.Dragging objects to the Reference Tool in PlantExplorer may fail if the size of the draggedobject is too large.800xASYS-CN-5102-001

This problem has been corrected.PG2 Graphics Editor may crash when clickingon any one of the resizing points in the graphicdisplay background800xASYS-CN-5101-028

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions PG2 Graphics Editor hascrashed during copy/paste operation wheneditor is run on Remote Desktop.800xASYS-CN-5101-025

This problem has been corrected.Some times when copying a PG2 GraphicDisplay with unresolved references, enumvalues on placeholders may get a wrong value.800xASYS-CN-5101-012

This problem has been corrected.Deleting a VBPG Graphic Element which isused in a VBPG Graphic Display, will notdisplay the message “Dependent AspectsExist” and the Graphic Element gets deleted.Important800xASYS-CN-5101-002

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This problem has been corrected.It is not possible to open certain ProcessGraphics display in PG2 Graphics Editor. Thishappens if the Graphic displays contain aTrend element configured with eitherOutsideLimitsPen = Empty orOutsideLimitsPen thickness = 0.800xASYS-CN-5100-031

This problem has been corrected. Userdocumentation has been improved.

Problems with configuration of ProcessGraphics (PG2) ComboBox.800xASYS-CN-5100-017

This problem has been corrected.Connecting a node to a new restored systemor rebooting a node can take a long time if youhave a lot of servers in the system and theyare not up and running.800xASYS-CN-5010-017

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Table 4.14: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Operation Issues


This problem has been corrected.Events that are defined to be executed when aPG2 Graphic Display is closed are not triggered.800xASYS-OL-5141-006

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the write operation, configured tooccur at call-up of a PG2 Display by using aProperty Writer with the Event property set toOnCreate, is not performed.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevD and5.1 FP4 RevD.800xASYS-OL-5140-078

This problem has been corrected.Faceplates might show wrong View Selectionbuttons if Faceplates with different number ofviews are opened in sequence.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevD and5.1 FP4 RevD.800xASYS-OL-5140-076

A new Workplace profile value called “ReplaceOverlaps on Different Screen” has beenintroduced. For more information see System800xA Operations 6.0 Operator WorkplaceConfiguration (3BSE030322*).

TheOperatorWorkplace overlap replace strategyneeds to be more flexible.800xASYS-OL-5140-072

Correction done to improve the diagnostics inthe workplace.

Improved diagnostic possibilities when analyzingworkplace stability and performance issues.800xASYS-OL-5140-069800xASYS-OL-5104-005

This problem has been corrected.When using Display Bar shortcuts in OperatorWorkplace the shortcut has stopped working witha script error pop up dialog on a few occasions.800xASYS-OL-5140-068

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Table 4.14: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Operation Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.In Alarm Logger daylight saving time is indicatedon the wrong hour. After transition from daylightsaving time to standard time the daylight savingtime indication '*' is added to time stampsbetween hour 3 and 4 instead of time stampsbetween hour 2 and 3.800xASYS-OL-5140-065

This problem has been corrected.High Range and Low Range values in Trenddisappears after uncheck and check of Visiblecolumn.800xASYS-OL-5140-062

This problem has been corrected.The Ruler movement buttons does not workproperly when “Sort binary area” is enabled inTrend Template.800xASYS-OL-5140-061

This problem has been corrected.Dynamic values in displays and faceplates basedon Process Graphics 2 (PG2) may show wrongvalues.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevD and5.1 FP4 RevD.800xASYS-OL-5140-059Product Bulletin: 3BSE078347

This problem has been corrected.After a drag operation (click + drag) on thebackground of a PG2 display; the first click onan Aspect View Button will not activate anything.The second click on the Aspect View Button willwork as normal.800xASYS-OL-5140-057

This problem has been corrected.Alarm Band can show wrong color (priority) whenalarms are shelved.800xASYS-OL-5140-055

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This problem has been corrected.Trend Display does not show dotted lines for badquality data when Trend Template is configuredfor binary signals with setting Enable Binary.800xASYS-OL-5140-053

This problem has been corrected.Some Faceplates have an AlarmControl showingthe alarm status for the object. When accessingthe context menu of the Alarm Control in anoverlapped Faceplate there is a risk that a mouseclick is transferred to an underlying PG2 Displayor Faceplate. If the underlying display has acontrol that reacts on mouse click and ispositioned directly under the context menu, thecontrol can be activated.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevD and5.1 FP4.800xASYS-OL-5140-050

This problem has been corrected.After bringing up an overlap display via thecontext menu of a base display the first left clickon an Aspect View Button will not activateanything. The second and following left click onthe Aspect View Button will work as normal.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevD and5.1 FP4.800xASYS-OL-5140-049

This problem has been corrected.Overriding aspects in the object type structuredoes not work.800xASYS-OL-5140-048

This problem has been corrected.The ConfigurationWizard can run out of memorywhen loading some system extensions.800xASYS-OL-5140-047

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This problem has been corrected.The Operator Workplace may crash whenworking with the context menu of the AlarmSequence bar.800xASYS-OL-5140-046

This problem has been corrected.On rare occasions the Operator Workplace maycrash when it reverts to inactivity user after logover.800xASYS-OL-5140-045

This problem has been corrected.When configuring a backup for External Services,the Apply button in the Backup Definition Aspectis not enabled after making a configurationchange.800xASYS-OL-5140-036

This problem has been corrected. Now the AlarmSequence bar will filter alarms that changepriority in the same way that Alarms Lists do.

Alarms that change priority are not filteredcorrectly in the Alarm Sequence bar.800xASYS-OL-5140-033

This problem has been corrected.Automatic silence of External Alarms will not workin some situations.800xASYS-OL-5140-031

This problem has been corrected.The Alarm Manager can crash when data storedin an aspect has become corrupt. The error hasbeen observed once in a customer system. Afterrestart of the Alarm Manager the alarm systemworks again.800xASYS-OL-5140-029

This problem has been corrected.Event list runtime filter status indication in thestatus bar is not removed when filter isdeselected.800xASYS-OL-5140-028

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This problem has been corrected.PG2 Graphics Editor will crash when clicking onthe expression column header in the expressionvariables window.800xASYS-OL-5140-026

This problem has been corrected.Accessing the .NET interface IAspectVerbSitecan cause unexpected exceptions.800xASYS-OL-5140-020

This problem has been corrected.If a PG2 Generic Element by mistake ispositioned on the top object in the GraphicsStructure all PG2 aspects will stop working.800xASYS-OL-5140-017

This problem has been corrected.There is a risk that the system is not possible tooperate from an Operator Workplace when thesystem enters read only mode. A system entersthe read only mode when two Aspect Directoryservices fail in systems running with 2oo3redundancy.800xASYS-OL-5140-016

This problem has been corrected.Basic history may provide incorrect values forOPCHDA Aggregates 'Start' and 'End' for aperiod with bad data due to communicationfailure.800xASYS-OL-5140-009

This problem has been corrected.Colon in property namesmakes the ConsistencyCheck Tool to report errors during a consistencycheck.800xASYS-OL-5140-007

This problem has been corrected.On a few occasions XML errors pop up whenstarting a multi screen Workplace that hasProcess Graphics (PG2) as start up display.800xASYS-OL-5130-028

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This problem has been corrected.Sometimes alarm status in Tabbed Navigationdoes not display the correct value.800xASYS-OL-5130-027800xASYS-OL-5141-082

The bread crumbs (drop down) will auto adjustto show the complete name as tabs do withrespect to the MinWidth & MaxWidthconfiguration specified in the Tab Appearance.The same configuration for MinWidth &MaxWidth configuration specified in the TabAppearance will be used to show the breadcrumbs (drop down) too.

Long object names are not fully visible in thebread crumb list (drop downs) below the tabs inTabbed Workplace.800xASYS-OL-5130-026

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the tabs in the Tabbed Workplaceare not created correctly when the alarm state ofthe configured objects is ‘AlarmInactiveShelved’,‘AlarmActiveShelved’ or ‘AlarmDisabled’.800xASYS-OL-5130-025

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes Alarm & Event lists ignore theconfigured Alarm shelving color definition.800xASYS-OL-5130-024

This problem has been corrected.Live values in Alarm Lists don't behaveconsistently when scrolling the list for Alarms thatdon't have any Current Value defined.800xASYS-OL-5130-022

This problem has been corrected.Logical colors used as argument to ProcessGraphics (PG) Build functionalityLinearGradientBrush() does not work.800xASYS-OL-5130-015

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The Startup sequence is now more robust toprevent this problem from occurring.

In some cases the alarm manager fails tosubscribe to events from all event collectors atstartup; resulting in an amber border around theAlarm List and no alarms being collected fromthat event collector.800xASYS-OL-5130-006

This problem has been corrected.A request for data from Trend Display that leadsto a very large number of samples may causethe Basic History service to crash due to runningout of memory.800xASYS-OL-5110-068800xASYS-OL-5102-035

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the Display Documentation tool inPG2Graphics editor does not generate completeimages.800xASYS-OL-5110-058

This problem has been corrected.Some timeswhen viewing the DiagnosticWindowof a graphic element in a PG2 Graphic Display,the information is shown for several elements.800xASYS-OL-5110-056

This problem has been corrected.After an alarm refresh by the alarm system someacknowledged alarmsmay disappear from AlarmLists, configured to show only alarms withAcknowledge State, acknowledged. The alarmsystem will typically do a refresh when disturbedand it looses contact with the OPC server (ifredundant both).800xASYS-OL-5110-054800xASYS-OL-5110-053

This problem has been corrected.Navigation hot keys do not work with defaultworkplaces in the Workplace Structure.800xASYS-OL-5110-033

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This problem has been corrected.Aspect link with previous display indication showswrong indication for quad workplace. The user manual has been updated.Important800xASYS-OL-5110-030

This problem has been corrected.Symbol Factory Symbols used in PG2may causethe AfwWorkplace to hang.800xASYS-OL-5110-017

This problem has been corrected.In the Plant Explorer workplace, click the NextTarget Tool and Previous Target Tool on theApplication bar and open the Main View of anyaspect. The aspect opens in the Preview windowand not as an overlap.The Next Target Tool and Previous Target Toolbelong to the Screen Bar Tools in the LibraryStructure. These are loaded into the Applicationbar when Primary Target Tool Collection isselected.800xASYS-OL-5110-005

This problem has been corrected.When Trace current value property of PG2 TrendPrimitive is configured with an expression writtenwith if else condition, the expression is notevaluated correctly leading to a wrong trace tobe plotted.800xASYS-OL-5105-003

This problem has been corrected.When changing display from a PG2 display toanother aspect in Operator Workplace the newdisplay can be distorted. This problem affectsonly a few aspects views implemented in .NET.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevD and5.1 FP4 RevD.800xASYS-OL-5104-006

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This problem has been corrected.On rare occasions the workplace may crashwhen using Process Graphics (PG2) diagnosticswindows.800xASYS-OL-5104-003

The User Documentation how to configureExternal Alarm is improved.

The External Alarm description in UserDocumentation (800xA System ConfigurationManual) on how to use Pulse option together withAcknowledged Alarms is not easy to understand.800xASYS-OL-5104-002

This problem has been corrected and there isno need for any dynamic parameter.

NLSTextFromIdent expression functionality inPG2 Graphic Displays requires one parameterto be dynamic.800xASYS-OL-5103-013

This problem has been created.On a few occasions the Operator Workplace hascrashed when bringing up an Event List.800xASYS-OL-5103-011


Instructions on how to set up Auto start ofOperator Workplace needs to be improved.800xASYS-OL-5103-009

Error handling is improved in Faceplate.When operating a Faceplate at the same time asall communication between the OperatorWorkplace and the Aspect Servers fails there isa small risk that no feedback is given in theFaceplate. All other status indications willcontinue to update as normal in this situation.Communication failure here means that bothnetworks fail in case of a redundant network.800xASYS-OL-5103-004

This problem has been corrected.Time span value is not shown properly in TrendDisplay Aspect after clicking the Left OR RightScope Button.800xASYS-OL-5103-002

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This problem has been corrected.When Audit Trail is activated unnecessarymessages are logged and presented in EventLists when Quick Find tool is used.800xASYS-OL-5102-045

This problem has been corrected.Aspect Columns in Plant explorer settingscontrolled by Workplace Profile Values arechanged when installing 5.1 RevD or 5.1 FP4RevD. The “Visible Aspect Columns” in the “PlantExplorer Settings” Workplace Profile Value ischanged to only the columns “Aspect CategoryName”, “Description”, “Inherited” and“Modification Time”.

The columns are set back to original as “AspectCategory Name”, “Aspect Version”, “Description”,“Inherited”, “Modified Name” and “ModificationTime”.

800xASYS-OL-5102-040

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the Workplace hangs when noresponse is given to the save dialog box afterchanging the configuration in the trend displaywhen a logover is performed.800xASYS-OL-5102-038

This problem has been corrected.If the display contains runtime errors viewing PG2Displays for a long time consumesmorememory,leading to a workplace crash.800xASYS-OL-5102-031

This problem has been corrected.Viewing PG2 Graphic Displays that receive datafor some properties, but do not receive any initialdata for other properties leads to high memoryusage.800xASYS-OL-5102-030

This problem has been corrected.If an Operator Workplace is configured with the“QuickFind Tool” as the first tool in a toolcollection the layout; the other tools in thecollection will be destroyed.800xASYS-OL-5102-029

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This problem has been corrected.Small memory leak in Operator Workplace.800xASYS-OL-5102-028

This problem has been corrected.The Shear expression functionality in PG2 maycause input in PG2 Graphic Display to stopworking.800xASYS-OL-5102-027

The following improvements has been done toPG2 Aspect View Button:

Improvements of PG2 Aspect View ButtonLinebreak of text is not supported in PG2 Aspect ViewButton. • Line Break of displayed text is now

supported• Right mouse click will now bring up context

menu of referenced object.• Improved possibilities to align background

imagesThese improvements are already included in 5.1FP4 RevD.

800xASYS-OL-5102-014800xASYS-OL-5102-015800xASYS-OL-5102-016

This problem has been corrected.The list is empty when opening the Referencetool from the Object context.800xASYS-OL-5102-011

This problem has been corrected.Workplace and Graphics Editor may crash dueto initialization problems in PG2 GraphicDisplays.800xASYS-OL-5101-098

This problem has been corrected.System Configuration Console can crash whenbringing up the Load Balancing task.800xASYS-OL-5101-094

This problem has been corrected.When displaying Process Graphics (PG2)displays a long call up time can occur if there isa delay setting up subscriptions on any of theincluded OPC properties.800xASYS-OL-5101-081

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This problem has been corrected.When changing time scope in a Trend Displayfrom 8 hr to 15 min and using the scope leftbutton a couple of times an extra curve can showup. This problem has only been observed whenexternal logs (PGIM) is configured in the TrendDisplay.800xASYS-OL-5101-073

This problem has been corrected.Ruler Value may not display correct values whenfilter value is applied in the trend display.800xASYS-OL-5101-064

Performance improvements has been done tominimize impact when “acknowledge all visiblealarms” is executed.

Acknowledge all visible alarms is a functionalityavailable in PG2 Displays. In some situations theworkplace can be inoperable for up to 30 secondswhen this functionality is activated.800xASYS-OL-5101-063

This problem has been corrected.The Trend Display vertical grid lines maydisappear after setting the ‘Selected Time’ field.800xASYS-OL-5101-042

This problem has been corrected.Point of Control (POC) request and releaseoperations can take long time to activate insystems configured with many process sections.In addition, POCSummary aspects can take longtime to bring up in such systems.800xASYS-OL-5101-035

This problem has been corrected.Alarm List popup window to shelf alarms cancover Application Bar.800xASYS-OL-5100-062

This problem has been corrected.Using blinking colors in PG2 Graphic displaysmay cause a leakage leading to a Workplacecrash.800xASYS-OL-5030-001

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This problem has been corrected.PG2 Graphics Editor does not behave correctlyin the following scenario:1. Create a text object and use “Add ItemHosted Input Item” and select a “String Dew”entry.2. Copy this element.3. Select the copied element (second object) andchange the configuration through “Datareferences”.4. Now after editing an entry which is part of a“General Properties” aspect, the first elementlooses its Item “String Dew”.800xASYS-OL-5025-012

This problem has been corrected.The workplace can crash when navigatingbetween displays. In many of the observedcrashes PG2 Displays has been involved.Further improvements have been done comparedto 5.1 RevD and 5.1 FP4 RevD.800xASYS-OL-5025-007800xASYS-OL-5103-007800xASYS-OL-5102-033

This problem has been corrected.Live values in Alarm List will cause a small leakin the Operator Workplace.800xASYS-OL-5025-002

This problem has been corrected.An inheritance change on a formal instance in aseveral-level composite object type in oneprocess is not always propagated through toinstances in other processes.800xASYS-OL-5024-111

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Functionality is improved so that a pulse isstarted after a property set failure leading to aproperty reset after the configured pulse time.

External Alarm pulse functionality can stopworking for Audible alarm property. This happensif the Audible alarm property is configured witha pulse time and the property for some reasonremains set after the pulse time (property ismanually set or pulse reset failure). Anyconsecutive writes to set the property will fail andproperty remains set.800xASYS-OL-5024-104

This problem has been corrected.TheOperatorWorkplacemay hang when clickingone of the Ruler movement buttons directly afterentering an invalid time scope in a Trend Display.800xASYS-OL-5024-084

This problem has been corrected.Property Translation aspects leads to a memoryleak if the defined properties refer to otherproperties from the same aspects.800xASYS-OL-5024-083

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes Process Graphics (PG2) tool tips canshow the aspect name instead of object name.800xASYS-OL-5024-082

This problem has been corrected.Audible Alarm may fail to sound for a low priorityalarm if sound is not configured for a higherpriority alarm.800xASYS-OL-5024-081

In 6.0 these events will be generated as simpleevents classified as new category ServiceOperation.

A system event is generated each time ExternalAlarm writes to an output property. This can floodthe System Event list if many external alarms aregenerated.800xASYS-OL-5010-076

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4.6.4 AdministrationTable 4.15 lists the major system or product Administration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has also been given wherever possible.

Table 4.15: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Administration Issues


User documentation has been updated with thisinformation.

System Engineers are not allowed to log onlocally on combined DomainController/Aspect Server.800xASYS-AD-5100-006


Table 4.16: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Instruction Manual Changes



Renaming the root Favorite folder can causeerrors when launching Aspect context menu.800xASYS-MC-5110-001

This problem has been corrected.PG2 Displays containing a large number ofPG2 trend primitives will cause high CPUusage on the workplace application.This problem was introduced in 5.1 RevA.800xASYS-MC-5101-002


Instructions on how to configure 800xA BasicHistory logging needs to be improved.800xASYS-MC-5023-034

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4.6.6 MiscellaneousTable 4.17 list the problems or issues major system or product operational issues thathave been corrected since the previous version or service pack and do not fit into oneof the other categories. A brief description of the correction has also been givenwherever possible.

Table 4.17: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Miscellaneous Changes


This problem has been corrected.Operator Workplace client and remote clientlicenses are not counted correctly.800xASYS-MS-5140-001

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5 System Services

This section details the problems for System Services that are resolved in the 800xA6.0 release.

5.1 Central Licensing System

5.1.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3

Operations

Table 5.1 lists the major system or product operational issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.



Correction is made in the client license providerservice.

The Workplace may hang or crash, whenthere are multiple license requests fromdifferent users and/or Remote Client Server.800xASRV-OL-6010-002

Correction is made in the CLS System Feature AgentAdd-On.

Increased tag licenses when updating orupgrading to 800xA 6.0.1 or 6.0.2. This isdue to an error in the calculation ofMB300 DAT tags in the system.800xASRV-OL-5160-003

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5.1.2 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1Table 5.2: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Operational Issues


The license counting for 800xA for Advant Master MB300DAT tags is corrected to also consider the availability offaceplates on MB300 DAT objects.A result of this correction is that systems using MB300DAT objects without faceplate will observe that more tagsare consumed after update to this system revision. Thismeans that the license for tags may be exceeded andthereby not granted.

Wrong calculation of tag exceptions for800xA for Advant Master MB300 DATobjects.800xASRV-OL-5160-001

This problem has been corrected.If an 800xA system was created withname containing special characters like& ‘ampersand’, then the temporarylicense message popped up.800xASRV-OL-5100-009

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Operations




This problem has been corrected.The Licensing software fails to disable Logging feature forABB License website located under default websites in InternetInformation Services (IIS) Manger. As a result, the%SystemDrive%\inetpub\logs\LogFiles\W3SVC1 folder maycompletely fill the disk on CLS server over a period of time.The Aspect Server running in the CLS Server may not respond;redundant Aspect Severs may stop responding too.Sometimes, all clients will be rendered non-operational in caseof 800xA systems.However, this is not an issue on CLS Standalone installation.In case of non-800xA product line, CLS Server becomenon-operational, this may impact rest of the nodes.800xASRV-OL-5100-006

This problem has been corrected.Selecting Available IDs under Machine IDs without creatingsystem causes ABB License Entry tool to crash. Additionally,the Available IDs are not displayed.800xASRV-OL-5140-008

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5.2 Diagnostics Collection Tool

5.2.1 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3

Operations




Correction is made in the DCT standard Plugins.Diagnostics Collection Tool generatescorrupted XML files and analysis fails.800xADCT-OL-6000-002

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6 Engineering Studio

This section details the problems for Engineering Studio that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 release.


6.1.1 OperationTable 6.1, Table 6.2 and Table 6.3 list the major system or product operational issuesthat have been corrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief descriptionof the correction has been given wherever possible.

Table 6.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Function Designer Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.The information about external references toCommunication Variable is not available inthe Function Diagram, if the connectedDiagram Reference/s are not in a FunctionDiagram. For example:

Display of External Reference and navigation toControl Builder M Project Explorer is possible forCommunication Variables used within a ControlBuilder Application.

Communication Variable (CV1) is declared ina Function Diagram and this diagram isallocated to an application, which alsocontains Single Control

For Communication Variables that are used outsidethe Control Builder Application, display of referenceinformation and navigation is not available.

Modules/Programs/Diagrams with the samecommunication variable (CV1). In this case,the communication variable in the FunctionDiagram does not indicate the externalreference information.800xAENS-OL-5100-021

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Table 6.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Function Designer Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.If some channels are connected to variablesin Control Builder M and others are allocatedthrough I/O allocation, this may lead toInconsistency in generated data.800xAENS-OL-5103-020

This problem has been corrected.When a Function Diagram is opened withdifferent screen resolution, the width of blocksis truncated and the routing of connection linesgets disturbed.800xAENS-OL-5104-019

This problem has been corrected.In rare cases generation of ConfigurationDatafor a Function Diagram results in ControlBuilder M crash due to the presence obsoletecomponents in its blob.800xAENS-OL-5105-029

This problem has been corrected.There is no provision for assigning propertiesto Unique id of the variables and ExpectedSIL.This is necessary for successful IACcommunication.800xAENS-OL-5105-032

Generate Configuration Data for all FunctionDiagrams that include SepSeqExecM block fromUtility library "seProcessObjLib" which show theerror message Failed to create direct connection.Source....

Generation of Configuration Data for aFunction Diagram that includesSepSeqExecM block from Utility librarygenerates wrong code to CBM. On openingsuch a Function Diagram in CBM DiagramEditor, following error message is displayed:Failed to create direct connection. Source:Stepnnn.X, Destination .LastStepOffSeq.When generating documentation of such aFunction Diagram CBM crashes.800xAENS-OL-5105-035

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This problem has been corrected.Generation of Configuration Data fails forFunction Diagrams if there is a dot in it's nameor in the name of blocks.

Note: Dots are not supported in the names ofControl Module Types, Function Block Types andDiagram Types.800xAENS-OL-5105-036

This problem has been corrected.In some instances the default placement ofpage connectors are placed outside the pagelayout and form distorted lines whileconnecting to the blocks.

This problem will not occur for newly createddiagrams.The existing page connectors will still be outsidethe page layout.800xAENS-OL-5105-040

Table 6.2: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - BDM Operational Issues

Correction or fixIssue

Split the Bulk Data Manager copy/create intomanageable blocks and restart Microsoft Excel afterevery transfer.

While working on Bulk Data Manager tocopy/create 800xA objects with MicrosoftExcel 2013, leaks occur in Graphic DeviceInterface (GDI) objects. Due to this, MicrosoftExcel may stop responding after GDI objectsreach the maximum limit of 10000.800xAENS-OL-5105-0023

A new option OPC Settings is provided in the BDMoption. By default OPC Settings is unchecked andlive data are retrieved from Cache. If OPC Settingis checked, live data are retrieved from OPC, as aconsequence read and save data operations to800xA take longer time compared to when settingis unchecked.

When an aspect is dragged and dropped intoa BDM sheet, all the subscribed live data forall the properties are read from OPC insteadof cache. This deteriorates the performanceof reading the subscribed live data for all theproperties.800xAENS-OL-5105-025

This problem has been corrected.BDM does not work on direct launch of excel.Launching of BDM through Context menugives message Unable to Launch Bulk DataManager.800xAENS-OL-6000-011

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Table 6.3: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Document/Parameter Manager Operational Issues

Correction or fixIssue

This problem has been corrected.Opening and closing a Document Manageraspect such as Function Diagram Documentaspect does not release ENG_BASE license.800xAENS-OL-5105-002

This problem has been corrected.Configuration Wizard closes abruptly duringthe restore of 800xA 5.0 SP2 System backupif it contains Category Aspects of ParameterManager that include “<” or “>”.800xAENS-OL-6000-008

This problem has been corrected.Opening an instance of Parameter ManagerAspects results in an XML error. This isobserved when the Category Aspects ofParameter Manager includes “>” or “<“.800xAENS-OL-6000-009

This problem has been corrected.Import of an afw file that includes objects withParameter Manager Category aspect whichhas a special character fails with an error.800xAENS-OL-6000-010

This problem has been corrected.System Backup stops with the error messageBackup Stopped since backup service stoppedor re-started, while taking MaintenanceBackup from Maintenance Structure.800xAENS-OL-6000-012

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6.1.2 Instructional Manual ChangesTable 6.4 lists the issues that exist in the instruction manuals that have not beencorrected since the previous version. A brief description of the correction has alsobeen given wherever possible.

Table 6.4: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Instructional Manual Change


This has been documented.MMS Create fails with Unspecified Error whenthe task connection to Application/ Single ControlModule with MMS cross communicationreferences is not in the format:ControllerName.TaskName.800xAENS-OL-5025-010

This has been documented.In a sequence block, if different actions inmultiple steps are having the same name, theyalways point to the same action when ‘SFCOverview’ is used to navigate through theactions.800xAENS-OL-5100-022

This has been documented on page 179 of3BDS011223-600_C_en_System_800xA_Engineering_6.0_Engineering_Studio.The behavior has been documented in System800xA Engineering Studio (3BDS011223*). 4-20mA or 4..20mA can be used interchangeablywithout any impact on the functionality.

For CBM_Signals allocated to IO Modules likeAI895, CBM_SignalParameter aspect showsrange as 4-20mA where-as in Control Builder Mthe range is displayed as 4..20mA.800xAENS-OL-5103-029

This has been documented.When a block is dragged and dropped from oneFunction Diagram to another in FunctionalStructure then it results in an error on running aconsistency check of the Function Diagrams.800xAENS-MC-5104-007

This has been documented.On closing of a Function Diagram, an errormessage may be displayed if the MicrosoftWindows theme of the Engineering node isdifferent from the default Aero theme.800xAENS-MC-5105-006

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6.2.1 OperationTable 6.5 lists the major system or product operational issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.

Table 6.5: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 - Function Designer Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.Changes in connected parameters of FunctionBlocks or Control modules in a FunctionDiagram, that are done from Bulk DataManager using Application Engineer role,may not be updated when the same FunctionDiagram is opened by a user with Operatorrole.800xAENS-OL-5022-021

This problem has been corrected.In some rare instances, Function Designeronline values are not displayed on diagramreferences in child diagrams.800xAENS-OL-5024-020

This problem has been corrected.In some rare instances, right-click onFunction Aspect of a Function Diagram andnavigating to Aspect Info tab under Detailsmenu may cause the workplace to stopresponding.800xAENS-OL-5024-025

This problem has been corrected.In some instances, the EngineeringWorkplacecloses abruptly while opening or working onFunction Diagrams.800xAENS-OL-5024-029

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This problem has been corrected.If the 800xA System Maintenance back-upincludes Parameter Manager aspects suchas 'CBM_SignalParameter' and if anyparameter value includes quotes ', then therewill be transaction errors during restore.800xAENS-OL-5024-030

This problem has been corrected.In rare cases, yellow references of DiagramReferences aremissing in Function Diagrams.800xAENS-OL-5025-007

This problem has been corrected.In some instances, while subscribing live datain the Function Diagrams, navigating fromsender to receiver diagram and performinggraphical changes by selecting group ofobjects leads the system to stop responding.800xAENS-OL-5100-004

This problem has been corrected.In some instances, Function Designer andControl Builder M stop responding duringconfiguration data generation when ControlBuilder M is online.800xAENS-OL-5100-016

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This problem has been corrected.Function Diagrams linked through diagramreferences and opened in workbook modemay have the following issues.Scenario 1:1.Select either Subscribe for Live Data forConnected Output Ports or Subscribe forLive Data Output Ports for a FunctionDiagram.2. Double-click and select the Diagram in thenext tab and select either Subscribe for LiveData for Connected Output Ports orSubscribe for Live Data Output Ports.The values are not displayed for the currentFunction Diagram.Scenario 2:Select either Subscribe for Live Data forConnected Output Ports or Subscribe forLive Data Output Ports for any page of aFunction Diagram where the source pageconnector is available.The color indication for the Boolean values isvisible in the sink page connector though thatspecific page is not subscribed by the user.

Scenario 3:Select Subscribe for Live Data forConnected Output Ports for the FunctionDiagram. The color indication for the inoutports of the Boolean datatype is not correctlydisplayed based on the value transferredbetween the ports.800xAENS-OL-5100-018

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This problem has been corrected.If a child instance of any function block typeis selected during the Change Type operation,the Engineering Workplace does not respondwhen this diagram is opened next time.For example, this behavior occurs if a childinstance under any function block type isselected during the Change Type operationof a particular function block which is aSymbol Object.800xAENS-OL-5100-019

This problem has been corrected.When a Function SettingConfigDataForSFCis set as true, on performing ConfigurationData Generation, SFCXRefDataMapperaspect is created for all diagrams by default.800xAENS-OL-5101-016

This problem has been corrected.Following issues are observed while editingthe text box/label in a Function Diagram:• A blue background is seen in the text

area, and when the user starts enteringthe text, the text is not visible. It is visibleonly after the Enter key is pressed.

• When a language pack is used and sometext is entered, a big preview appearsmaking it difficult to edit the text.

800xAENS-OL-5103-001

This problem has been corrected.On printing several thousands of FunctionDiagrams under a parent object inFunctional/Control Structure, the printterminates with the following error message:Insufficient Memory

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This problem has been corrected.On opening BDM templates/sheets inMicrosoft Excel 2013, BDM toolbar stopsfunctioning.Technical Description ID: 9ARD134783-207800xAENS-OL-5104-036

Memory leak has been minimized.Opening and closing of Function Diagramsresults in memory leak. This memory leakaccumulates, and working on FunctionDiagrams for an prolonged duration may leadto suspension of the workplace.800xAENS-OL-5105-021

This problem has been corrected.The print of Sequence Overview Diagramwithlarge sequences (typically exceeding 20 stepsand transitions), may display very small stepsand transitions which may not be readable.800xAENS-OL-5105-022

This problem has been corrected.Valid pin of a Communication Variable, usedin an SCM based Function Diagram does notupdate correct status of InterApplication/Controller Communication.

After applying the correction, perform “GenerateConfiguration Data (Full Build)” for existing FunctionDiagrams which have Communication Variableswith Valid pin connected.800xAENS-OL-5105-028

This problem has been corrected.PT 100:-40 is unavailable in the Sensor Typeproperty of CBM_AIS, which is allocated toAI893 TC module under CI854, with one ofthe following Communication Interfaces:• CI840• CI830• CI801800xAENS-OL-5140-012

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This problem has been corrected.In rare cases, the Workplace closes abruptlywhile using the copy/paste functionality tocopy components from one diagram toanother.800xAENS-OL-5140-013

This problem has been corrected.Variables used in Function Diagrams havecase sensitive port names. During a systemupdate or upgrade, connections to ports of avariable are lost if there is a case change inany of the port names.800xAENS-OL-6000-007

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6.2.2 Instruction Manual ChangesTable 6.6 lists the major system or product issues that have been corrected and updatedin the user manual since the previous version or service pack. A brief description ofthe correction has also been given wherever possible.

Table 6.6: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 - Instruction Manual Issues


This has been updated in the user manual.IO Allocation fails for profibusmodules whosenamesmatch reserved keywords such as AI,DI, DP, AO, DO, etc.

Refer to the Prerequisite for PROFIBUS ModuleNaming section in System 800xA Engineering Studio(3BDS011223*).800xAENS-MC-5104-004

This has been updated in the user manual.For Extensible Parameters, only “?” or “ *” isdisplayed if the user selects the followingoption : "Subscribe for live data for connectedoutput Ports".

The following information has been added:Subscribe for Live Data is. not supported forExtensible Parameters.

800xAENS-MC-5105-002 Refer to System 800xA Engineering Studio FunctionDesigner (3BDS011224*).

This has been updated in the user manual.Information on BDM Formula to be updated.Refer to the Using Formulas Within a Data Areasection in System 800xA Engineering Studio(3BDS011223*).

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6.3.1 OperationTable 6.7, Table 6.8, Table 6.9 lists the major system or product operational issuesthat have been corrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief descriptionof the correction has been given wherever possible.

Table 6.7: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Function Designer Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.SFC Viewer aspect of a Function Diagram,based on Single Control Modules with asequence, gets deleted and re-created ongenerating the Configuration Data.

This correction is not applicable for generating theConfiguration Data by “Generate Configuration Data(Full Build)”.

800xAENS-OL-5024-027

This problem has been corrected.The “4..20mA, <2mA” item is not available inSignal Range drop-down list ofCBM_SignalParameter aspect for AI815module of S800IOModulebusHwLib.800xAENS-OL-5024-028

This problem has been corrected.If a Function Diagram or its child object ismodified, which is having more than oneFunction Structure Aspect, then the trafficlight status does not change.800xAENS-OL-5105-014

This problem has been corrected.If the transition of a sequence based FunctionDiagram included Diagram Input Parametershaving more than one connection thengeneration of Configuration Data results inan error.800xAENS-OL-5103-015

This problem has been corrected.Forcing a Control Builder M signal in aFunction Diagram is not possible if theControl Builder M signal name containshyphen (-) in it.800xAENS-OL-5104-008

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Table 6.7: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Function Designer Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.In some instances, allocation of CBM signalof Function Diagram to controller and/or ongenerating Configuration Data, may result inthe following warning message:

Warning messages have been minimized.

Application “XXXX” is notconnected to any controller,Transaction committed.

800xAENS-OL-5104-030

This problem has been corrected.User cannot change or repair EngineeringStudio through Add or Remove Programs.800xAENS-OL-5100-012

This problem has been corrected.Flipping through many Function Diagramsthrough the Preview pane of EngineeringWorkplace causes the EngineeringWorkplace to stop responding.800xAENS-OL-5100-023

This problem has been corrected.Graphical changes in a Function Diagramsuch as change in connected parameter,routing changes and so on, that are donefrom one 800xA node, may not be updatedwhen the same Function Diagram is openedon another 800xA node through the FunctionAspect of it's child object.800xAENS-OL-5104-032

This problem has been corrected.On using Paste Rename functionality for theFunction Diagrams having diagramreferences with property “Keep connectionto the source”, Engineering Workplace maystop responding.800xAENS-OL-5104-034

This problem has been corrected.In some instances, on opening FunctionDiagrams with page connectors, EngineeringWorkplace may stop responding.800xAENS-OL-5105-004

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Table 6.7: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Function Designer Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.Opening of Function Diagrams is slow if thereare multiple Function Settings aspects in theAspect System.

On opening Function Diagrams only FunctionSettings aspect available by default in Object Typestructure is read.800xAENS-OL-5105-005

This problem has been corrected.User is not warned if a constant of wrongexponential format is connected to a port ofdatatype real.800xAENS-OL-5105-015

This problem has been corrected.In a Function Diagram, when componentsare copy-pasted from one page to another,in rare cases the workplace closes abruptly.800xAENS-OL-5105-007

This problem has been corrected.If a Function Diagram or its child object,which is having more than one FunctionStructure Aspect is modified, then the trafficlight status does not change.800xAENS-OL-5105-014

This problem has been corrected.In a Function Diagram, if a connection link ismade between an output port of a block andan input port of another block having lowerdataflow order, than the block with the output,a respective link variable is created and thevariable attribute value is set to nosort.

Nosort retain attribute is assigned to feedback links.

As a result values are not retained for suchlink variables during the warm download800xAENS-OL-5105-019

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Table 6.8: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Bulk SPL Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.Reference variables in the FunctionDiagrams, created using Bulk SPL template,may go beyond the template limit if thenumber of reference variables are more. Thisis due to references position going beyondthe template size.800xAENS-OL-5130-001

Table 6.9: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - IO Allocation Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.Allocation of HART signal to S900 IO-cardfails with following error message:“Some channels and signal types do not fit.”800xAENS-OL-5103-007

This problem has been corrected.IO Allocation of DP910 FI2P and DP910 FI2F(S900) IO boards is not possible using IOAllocation tool. This is due to mis-match ofdatatype and number of channels in theboard.800xAENS-OL-5104-024

The problem has been corrected for DP910*(F12 F)card.

Allocation of multiple pulse signals toDP910*(F12 P) and DP910*(F12 F) cardsperformingWrite Allocation into CBM, resultsin errors.

Since the channel addressing is not continuous inDP910*(F12 P) card, multiple pulse signals cannotbe allocated. This information has been updated inthe user document.

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6.3.2 Instruction Manual ChangesTable 6.10 lists the major system or product issues that have been corrected andupdated in the user manual since the previous version or service pack. A briefdescription of the correction has also been given wherever possible.

Table 6.10: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Instruction Manual Issues


This has been updated in the user manual.During a system update, performing theGenerate Configuration Data for FunctionDiagrams, with Function SettingConnectLibsOnGenerateConfigData setto "True", results in reconnecting old versionsof Control Builder libraries instead of the newversion.

Upgrade manual has been updated with theinformation to set the Function SettingConnectLibsOnGenerateConfigData to Falseduring update. After the update, Function Settingcan be set to True.

800xAENS-MC-5104-001

This has been updated in the user manual.On copy-paste of a Sequence/Sequence2Dwith multiple steps/transitions connected tosingle transition/step, makes one or moreconnection links red and results in an error.

Close and open the Function Diagram (or) deletethe red colored connection link and re-connectmanually.

800xAENS-MC-5104-008

The corrected information has been updated in theuser manual.

The information under Create Differencestopic in the System 800xA, EngineeringStudio Function Designer (3BDS011224*) isincorrect.800xAENS-MC-5105-001

If Engineering Studio is installed on an 800xA node,then before copying trend data ensure that the Excelsheet is open.

Trend data is not copied to Microsoft Excelon an 800xA node where Engineering Studiois installed, if the Excel sheet was openedafter performing copy operation in the TrendDisplay.

This information has been updated in the Operationsuser document.

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7 800xA for AC 800M

This section details the problems for AC 800M that are resolved in the 800xA 6.0through 6.0.3.2 release.

Resolved in 800xA 6.0.2 section lists issues present in the 6.0.0 version.

Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 - Common Corrections section lists the issues present inboth 800xA 5.1 Rev D and 800xA 5.1 FP4 Rev D.

Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 from 800xA 5.1 and Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 from 800xA5.1 Feature Pack lists the additional issues that existed in either 800xA 5.1 Rev D or800xA 5.1 FP4 Rev D.

7.1 Changes to Firmware Functions in 800xA 6.0.3.2No changes in firmware functions since Control Software version 6.0.0-0

7.2 Changes to IEC61131 Standard Libraries in 800xA6.0.3.2No changes in IEC 61131 Standard Libraries

7.3 Changes to Firmware Functions in 800xA 6.0.2No changes in firmware functions since version 6.0.0.

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7.4 Changes to IEC 61131 Standard Libraries in 800xA6.0.2Table 7.1 gives short description of relevant IEC 61131 library changes in systemversion 6.0.2 that might affect the application compatibility when upgrading.

Table 7.1: Application Library changes

DescriptionVersionLibrary

Minor change in all Control Builder InteractionWindows.

1.7-2AlarmEventLib


1.4-2BasicGraphicLib

Forward Range not available in the first scan.(CCOutputGate)

1.8-5BasicLib

800xACON-OL-3100-005


Minor internal change (CCInputGate andCCOutputGate)


1.4-2BatchLib

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Table 7.1: Application Library changes(Continued)


Changes since version 1.0-3 released in version5.1 Feature Pack 4 Revision E

1.1-2BurnerLib

The alarm handling is improved so that the alarmwith the highest severity is shown rather than thefirst alarm that occurred. (RealIn2oo3)

A new optional out-parameter (Running) has beenadded to indicate that Tightness Test is inprogress. (TightnessTest)

Alarmmessages for faulty signals now showwhichof the three input signals that caused the fault andalarm messages for signals in error show whichtwo of the three input signals that caused the error.(RealIn2oo3)

Erroneous Order to Open PilotValve was Setduring Application Reconfiguration. (Burner)800xACON-CN-5112-001

Parameter Running and CleaningDone was resetduring Application Reconfiguration. (Burner,ComplementIn, Lambda, RealIn2oo3 andTightnessTest)800xACON-CN-5113-001

Errors has been corrected in the autotunerfunction algorithm, both for the step and relayresponse type. (PidAdvancedCC)

1.6-4ControlAdvancedLib

800xACON-CN-3100-004

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It is now possible to connect the StictionCompport on AnalogOutCCwith the corresponding porton the StictionCompensator control module in theDiagram editor. (StictionCompensator)800xACON-CN-5100-095

PID controller warnings has been added to thePPA faceplates for the different controller types.(PidAdvancedCC)800xACON-CN-5100-096

Missing graphical warning if derivative filter timewas set too low. (PidCC and PidAdvancedCC)800xACON-CN-5110-067

Forcing of In2 signal of the DecoupleFilterCCcontrol module type did not affect the status of theoutputs. (DecoupleFilterCC)800xACON-OL-5000-097

The PidAdvancedCC control module type did sendwrong backtracking values in the ExternalGSrefparameter. (PidAdvancedCC)800xACON-OL-5112-003

The PidAdvancedCC control module type didunder some circumstances send the wrongbackward value to the SP parameter.(PidAdvancedCC)800xACON-OL-5112-004

Using Feed Forward in a PID-object in ExternalReset Feedback (ERF) mode did not result in thecorrect output value. (PidAdvancedCC)800xACON-OL-5141-002

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PidAdvancedCC Output value could not bechanged in PPA face plate for user with operatorprivileges. (PidAdvancedCC)This problem was only present if using 5.1.1-2Library Update.800xACON-OL-5141-004


Errors has been corrected in the autotunerfunction algorithm, both for the step and relayresponse type. (PidLoop, PidCascadeLoop,PidLoop3P and PidCascadeLoop3P)

1.4-3ControlBasicLib

800xACON-CN-3100-004

PID controller warnings has been added to thePPA faceplates for the different controller types.(PidLoop, PidCascadeLoop, PidLoop3P andPidCascadeLoop3P)800xACON-CN-5100-096

The actuator could stop in an incorrect positionwhen using PidLoop3P, and PidCascadeLoop3Pfunction block types. (PidLoop3P andPidCascadeLoop3P)800xACON-OL-5142-001



1.5-2ControlExtendedLib

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PID controller warnings has been added to thePPA faceplates for the different controller types.(Fuzzy controller)

1.5-2ControlFuzzyLib

800xACON-CN-5100-096



1.4-2ControlObjectLib


1.4-2ControlSimpleLib

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Errors has been corrected in the autotunerfunction algorithm, both for the step and relayresponse type. (PidCC)

1.6-8ControlStandardLib

800xACON-CN-3100-004

PID controller warnings has been added to thePPA faceplates for the different controller types.(PidCC)800xACON-CN-5100-096

Missing graphical warning if derivative filter timewas set too low. (PidCC and PidAdvancedCC)800xACON-CN-5110-067

Forward Range not available in the first scan.(AnalogInCC)800xACON-OL-3100-005

The SplitRangeCC control module returned anincorrect back value to the preceding modules incase both its outputs are in backtracking mode.(SplitRangeCC)800xACON-OL-5100-120

The CommonRangeCC control module type didcalculate the backward Control Connection valueincorrectly. (CommonRangeCC)800xACON-OL-5102-006

The PulseWidthCC control module type was notgoing into Backtracking mode when an IO wasforced. (PulseWidthCC)800xACON-OL-5102-007

The RealToCC control module type did not handlethe status codes for the in parameter Statuscorrectly. (RealToCC)800xACON-OL-5102-008

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If using PID Controller in ERF mode a warmre-configuration causes a bump in backwardsvalue in the passive input. (MaxCC, Max4CC,MinCC and Min4CC)This problem was only present if using 5.1.1-2Library Update or 6.0.800xACON-OL-5110-038

If using control module SplitRangeCC with PIDController in ERF mode the back value in somesituations was not correct. (SplitRangeCC)This problem was only present if using 5.1.1-2Library Update or 6.0800xACON-OL-5110-040

The BranchCC and Branch4CC control moduletypes did under some circumstances send thewrong backtracking values. (BranchCC andBranch4CC)800xACON-OL-5140-018

Using Feed Forward in a PID-object in ExternalReset Feedback (ERF) mode did not result in thecorrect output value. (PidCC)800xACON-OL-5141-002

PidCCOutput value could not be changed in PPAface plate for user with operator privileges.(PidCC)This problem was only present if using 5.1.1-2Library Update.800xACON-OL-5141-004

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The actuator could stop in an incorrect positionwhen using the ThreePosCC control module type.(ThreePosCC)800xACON-OL-5142-001


Errors has been corrected in the autotunerfunction algorithm, both for the step and relayresponse type.

1.5-9ControlSupportLib

800xACON-CN-3100-004

The actuator could stop in an incorrect positionwhen using the PidLoop3P andPidCascadeLoop3P control module types.800xACON-OL-5142-001



1.5-2FFHSECommLib


2.6-2FireGasLib


1.6-2GroupStartLib

Control modules MMSToCC and CCToMMS wasnot working correctly in backward direction.(MMSToCC and CCToMMS)

1.5-3MMSCommLib

800xACON-OL-4100-056


New function block "MBConnectR" added,supporting line redundancy for MODBUS RTUslave communication.

1.5-4ModbusCommlib

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The Valid output parameter of theMBTCPReadCyc function block was toggling eachtime a new request was made as per theconfigured CycleTime parameter.(MBTCPReadCyc)

1.4-2ModbusTCPCommLib

800xACON-OL-5025-002

An extra stop order was given to an alreadystopped object at warm download. (UniSimple,BiSimple, UniSimpleM, BiSimpleM)

2.6-4ProcessObjBasicLib

800xACON-OL-5000-096

Priority Command input possible even if the objectwas set to Out Of Service mode. (UniSimple,BiSimple, UniSimpleM, BiSimpleM)800xACON-OL-5100-101



1.6-3ProcessObjDriveLib

An extra stop order was given to an alreadystopped object at warm download. (Uni, Bi,ValveUni, MotorUni, MotorBi, MotorValve, UniM,BiM, ValveUniM, MotorUniM, MotorBiM,MotorValveM)

2.6-3ProcessObjExtLib

800xACON-OL-5000-096

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Priority Command input possible even if the objectwas set to Out Of Service mode. (Uni, Bi,ValveUni, MotorUni, MotorBi, MotorValve, UniM,BiM, ValveUniM, MotorUniM, MotorBiM,MotorValveM)800xACON-OL-5100-101

If both Opened and Close feedback signals wasset no ObjectError was given for MotorValve.(MotorValve and MotorValveM)800xACON-OL-5140-014



1.6-2ProcessObjInsumLib

The 'Valid' parameter on the S3964 ReadCyclicfunction block was not stable. (S3964RReadCyc)

1.5-2S3964CommLib

800xACON-OL-5100-115


1.3-2SignalBasicLib

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The SignalInRealM and SignalSimpleInRealMcontrol module types did under somecircumstances not set the output ParError.(SignalInRealM and SignalSimpleInRealM)

1.8-8SignalLib

800xACON-CN-5020-099

The VotedBranch4 control module type did sendthe wrong Forward.CmdNumber in the Out2parameter. (VotedBranch4)800xACON-OL-3100-006

The output from the Vote control modules wasdelayed one scan if no delay time was configured.(Vote1oo1Q, VoteXoo2D, VoteXoo3Q andVoteXoo8)800xACON-OL-5020-079

Status from control module SignalRealCalcOutMremained as uncertain also after predeterminedvalue of the signal was reached.(SignalRealCalcInM and SignalRealCalcOutM)800xACON-OL-5100-126



1.3-2SignalSupportLib


1.3-2SupervisionBasicLib


2.7-2SupervisionLib

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7.5 Changes to IEC 61131 Standard Libraries in 800xA6.0.0Short description of relevant IEC 61131 library changes in system version 6.0.0 thatmight affect the application compatibility when upgrading.

Table 7.2: Application Library changes


Data type and control module description not shownin lower pane of project explorer windowDescriptionof the few data types was not shown in the lowerpane of the project explorer window.

1.7-1AlarmEventLib

800xACON-CN-5100-068

Data type and control module description not shownin lower pane of project explorer window.Description of the few data types was not shown inthe lower pane of the project explorer window

1.8-2BasicLib

800xACON-CN-5100-068

ParError for Control Module CCInputGate andCCOutputGate might not be set in special cases.For CCInputGate the problem could occur if bothBackward.UpperLimitActive andBackward.LowerLimitActive are set at the sametime.800xACON-OL-5000-094

Range Check (ParError) for Control ModulesCCInputGate andCCOutputGate in SIL ApplicationsNot Automatically Activated A problem has beenfound with BasicLib support control modulesCCInputGate and CCOutput-Gate. The descriptionof the EnableParError parameter indicates that therange check (ParError) is automatically active if themodule is used in SIL applications which is not thecase. This problem could occur if CCInputGate orCCOutputGate have been used in user specificmodule solutions.800xACON-CN-5020-088

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MinCC, Min4CC, MaxCC and Max4CC.1.6-1ControlAdvancedLibAn active PID connected to Max or Min modulecould now pass the passive input. It is also possibleto set the tolerance to zero.800xACON-OL-5140-004

In control module PidAdvancedCC, the parameterERF has changed name to EBV (External backvalue). The function is still the same if the EBVparameter is connected. When connected the EBVvalue is used instead of the backward value in theControl Connection in the controller outputparameter.

PidAdvancedCC have been enhanced to supportcontroller types 'ClassicERF' and 'ClassicERF+D'.PidAdvancedCC has additionally been enhancedfor controller type 'ABBERF' and 'ABBERF+D'.

MinCC, Min4CC, MaxCC and Max4CC.1.4-2ControlBasicLibAn active PID connected to Max or Min modulecould now pass the passive input. It is also possibleto set the tolerance to zero.800xACON-OL-5140-004

Master output goes to zero in function blockPidCascadeLoop and PidCascadeLoop3PWhen the master controller came to the limitationMaxReached at 100% the master output was setto zero and then started to ramp up.800xACON-OL-5110-024

Display Element Value in FuzzyController3CC wascorrected

1.5-1ControlFuzzyLib

Trend Signal Properties aspect updated1.4-1ControlObjectLib

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Incorrect behavior of VelocityLimiterReal whenusing negative Values

1.4-1ControlSimpleLib

VelocityLimiterReal function did not correctlyhandled when one or more of the inputs OutIncLim,OutDecLim, TolPos or TolNeg had a negative value.800xACON-OL-5020-065

VelocityLimiter removed in ControlSolutionLib1.4-1ControlSolutionLibVelocityLimiter is removed from all 5 examples inControlSolutionLib since it is not needed, the PIDshould be configured to handle increase rate.800xACON-CN-5020-086

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Detection of limit values for analog output objects.1.6-3ControlStandardLibThe out-modules used in a control connection chainhave got a different backwards signaling. Max- andMin-Reached are no longer set on Max and Minrange but is set when the range is passed.This change affects the following modules:AnalogOutCC, SignalOutRealM, ThreePosCC,PulseWidthCC, SignalSimpleOutRealM,ACStdDriveM, DCStdDriveM and EngDriveM.800xACON-OL-5100-105

VelocityLimiterCC output freezes if disabled whenbacktrackingWhile VelocityLimiterCC is backtracking and thenwhen it is disabled, the Out.Forward.Value will nolonger freeze but will continue to track backtrackedvalue. The internal state (Out.Forward.Value) isused for value back instead of Out.Backward.Value.800xACON-OL-5110-015

Oscillating of the PID output when leaving Maxreached/Min reachedPIDCC and PidAdvancedCC, output does notoscillate when leaving Max-/Min-Reached.800xACON-OL-5110-020

MinCC, Min4CC, MaxCC and Max4CC.An active PID connected to Max or Min modulecould now pass the passive input. It is also possibleto set the tolerance to zero.800xACON-OL-5140-004

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During windup mode, PidCC and PidAdvancedCC,sends back Pv in Sp.Backward.Value.A general condition for backtracking to the Sp inputis that an upstream object exists that has apossibility to catch a backtracked value to aninternal state, but also for an EFR controlleralgorithm to be able to work on that value.800xACON-OL-5140-010

PidCC and PidAdvancedCC with MaxReached setin Out.Backward not bump-less during downloadA bump on the output proportional to the Gain if thePID occurred when performing are-configuration download and PidCC orPidAdvancedCC had MaxReached set inOut.Backward.800xACON-AD-5110-015

On control module PidCC, the parameter ERF haschanged name to EBV (External back value). Thefunction is still the same if the EBV parameter isconnected. When connected the EBV value is usedinstead of the backward value in the ControlConnection in the controller output parameter.

PidCC have been enhanced to support controllertypes 'ClassicERF' and 'ClassicERF+D'.PidAdvancedCC has additionally been enhancedfor controller type 'ABBERF' and 'ABBERF+D'.

TapCC and TapRealCC - A new node is addedwhere the backward information is transferred inthe forward direction. The addition is completelycompatible with the present object. Backtracking tothe new node is never possible.

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RealToCC - A parameter UseBackwardRange hasbeen added to make the selection to use thebackward range as the forward one. The initial valuefollows the original functionality.

BranchCC and Branch4CC - A parameter Modehas been added to make the selection inbacktracking strategy. The initial value follows theoriginal functionality.

Control Module ThreePosCC range bounce causestemporary invalid output signal.If no positionfeedback signal is used and the input signal to themodule reaches the boundary for the signal rangeand then returns; the digital output wilbe invalid until the signal stabilizes (after internalramp-up).800xACON-OL-5000-093

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MinCC, Min4CC, MaxCC and Max4CC.1.5-5ControlSupportLibAn active PID connected to Max or Min modulecould now pass the passive input. It is also possibleto set the tolerance to zero.800xACON-OL-5140-004

Master output goes to zero in function blockPidCascadeLoop and PidCascadeLoop3PWhen the master controller came to the limitationMaxReached at 100% the master output was setto zero and then started to ramp up.800xACON-OL-5110-024

PidCC and PidAdvancedCC with MaxReached setin Out.Backward not bump-less during downloadA bump on the output proportional to the Gain if thePID occurred when performing a reconfigurationdownload and PidCC or PidAdvancedCC hadMaxReached set in Out.Backward.800xACON-AD-5110-015

Alarm & Event lists not available from faceplates1.3-0GraphicSupportLibWhen a language pack was installed, navigationfrom AC 800M faceplates to alarm and event listsdid not work.800xACON-OL-5100-110

Trend Signal Properties aspect updated

Trend Signal Properties aspect updated1.5-1ControlExtendedLib

Trend Signal Properties aspect updated1.5-1FFHSECommLib

INSUMReceive FB showed Error Code-19 INSUMReceive function blocks showed error code -19 aftera re-configuration download of the application.

1.4-1INSUMCommLib

800xACON-CN-5020-078

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The maximum communication Timeout forMMSReadHI control module has been extendedfrom 10 to 30 seconds.

1.5.1MMSCommLib

IEDCommandSend: FB is not sending Direct ModeClose command properly IEDCommandSendFunction block did not send proper Commands toIED for controlling Control Breaker in Direct ModeOperation.

2.6-3ProcessObjBasicLib

800xACON-CN-5110-017

Detection of limit values for analog output objects.1.6-2ProcessObjDriveLibThe out-modules used in a control connection chainhave got a different backwards signaling. Max- andMin-Reached are no longer set on Max and Minrange but is set when the range is passed.This change affects the following modules:ACStdDriveM, DCStdDriveM and EngDriveM.800xACON-OL-5100-105

Missing reset button The faceplate and interactionwindow for the drives object (ACStdDriveM,ACStdDrive, DCStdDriveM,DCStdDrive, EngDriveMand EngDrive) was missing a reset button. Whenthe motor had been set in Priority mode, it couldonly be reset by the AlarmsAck parameter.800xACON-OL-5100-104

NLS texts for MotorValveM andMotorValve updatedto be consistent.

2.6-1ProcessObjExtLib

800xACON-OL-5100-104

Trend Signal Properties aspect updated1.3-1SignalBasicLib

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Detection of limit values for analog output objects.1.8-2SignalLibThe out-modules used in a control connection chainhave got a different backwards signaling. Max- andMin-Reached are no longer set on Max and Minrange but is set when the range is passed.This change affects the following module:SignalSimpleOutRealM800xACON-OL-5100-105

Function blocks SignalSimpleInReal andSignalInReal using OSP value when warning isactive. The value on parameter In was not passedto parameter Out for function blocks SignalInRealand SignalSimpleInReal when warning was active,instead OSP value was used. If OSP wasconfigured as pass through the function was correct,but for other settings the OSP value was activatedalready when warning became active.800xACON-OL-5101-024

Wrong property parameter Min Range forSignalOutRealM.In the aspect Trend Signal Properties, theparameter Out.Value had wrong property in the boxMin Range.800xACON-CN-5020-067

Trend Signal Properties aspect updated

Alarm coloring in Trend Displays and Trim Curvesupdated.

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DetectorLoopMonitored, no alarm from single2.7-1SupervisionLibscan fault. The DetectorLoopMonitored controlmodule type (SupervisionLib) handled faultconditions of short duration incorrectly. If a faultcondition (e.g., cable break or short circuit) wasactive for only one scan, themodule would internallylatch the fault, but there would be no alarmgenerated or presented.800xACON-OL-5020-062

Library could not be inserted in system with otherlanguage than English

1.2-1TCPCommLib

800xACON-IN-5110-001

TCPRead did not always return all bytes to read.The TCPRead block in TCPCommLib has beencorrected and now stays in pending state until therequested number of bytes has been returned.800xACON-OL-5110-027

The TCPRead Function Block has been improvedby adding two new parameters:• The RdOffset is an input parameter that defines

an index in the receivestructure where the datashould be put.

• The NoOfBytesLeft is an output parametershowing the number of bytes left in the bufferto be read.

Library could not be inserted in system with otherlanguage than English

1.2-1UDPCommLib

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7.6.1 AdministrationTable 7.3 lists the major system or product installation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.

Table 7.3: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 - Administration Issues


Controller

This problem has been corrected in the AC 800MController Firmware.

Redundant PM866 crash at power fail ormanual init when using controllers withdifferent product revisions.If firmware version 6.0.0-1 was used in aredundant PM866 pair where one controller hasproduct revision F or higher and the other onehas product revision E or lower then switchingprimary by pressing the Init button or by removingthe power to the primary crashed the controller.800xACON-AD-6001-004Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0027

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Controller


Controller crash when downloading afterswitching project in Control Builder.Switching project in Control Builder followed bya download, without restarting the Control Buildercould in rare cases result in a controller crashdue to inconsistent application signatures beingcreated during application compilation.800xACON-CN-5100-109Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0020

High Integrity

This problem has been corrected in the AC 800MController Firmware

Diagnostic controller shut down duringdownloadInterference with application reconfiguration andbackground diagnostics could in rare casescause a missed diagnostics check with acontroller shut down as consequence.800xACON-CN-5020-107

This problem has been corrected in the AC 800MHigh Integrity Controller Firmware.

AC 800M High Integrity controller crash atdownload if maximum number of forces inSIL3 application is decreased.If a download was performed after “Maximumnumber of Forces” was decreased in a SIL3Application the controller could crashindependent of number of active forces in theController800xACON-CN-6001-002Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0024

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Communication


Controller shutdown when moving IAC Outvariables between applications in the sameor in different controllers.Moving an Inter Application Communication (IAC)outvariable between two applications in the sameor indifferent controllers could under some conditionscause a controller shut down.800xACON-CN-5100-107Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0015


IAC CV-In going to ISPwhen performing LEGcommands on SIL application with IACCV-OutIf the IAC interval time for the IAC CV-In (i.e.client) was shorter than the 1131 Applicationinterval time for the application of the IAC CVOutwhen performing Load Evaluate Go (LEG)commands Go or Revert on a SILapplication the IAC CV-In could go to ISP.800xACON-OL-5110-055Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0017

FOUNDATION Fieldbus

This problem has been corrected in theCI860FFHSEHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Bump in signals when downloading CI860configuration change.When doing configuration changes (addition /modification / deletion of process signals) inCI860 it could cause a bump when downloading800xACON-CN-5020-110

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Controller


Controller crashed when unblocking alarmafter LEG downloadUnblocking an alarm could under specificconditions cause an AC 800M controller crash.For the problem to occur Alarm blocks had tohave been stopped from executing and a LoadEvaluate Go (LEG) downloadbeen performed. See Product Bulletin foradditional conditions.800xACON-OL-5100-143Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0021


PM891 controller network port might remainpermanently blocked after exposure to anetwork storm.A network port on PM891 AC 800M controllercould be permanently blocked after beingexposed to a network storm.800xACON-OL-5110-053Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0011


Controller shut down due to networkdisturbance.Disturbed network communication could in rarecase cause a controller starvation situation whichcould lead to a controller shut down.800xACON-OL-5113-004

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Controller crash during recovery fromrepeated network stormsWhen AC 800M Controller is recovering fromrepeated network storms, that is several shortnetworks storms in a row, the controller couldcrash. The problem has only been observed intest lab environment with a high number ofnetwork connections and high communicationload.800xACON-OL-6000-005Product Bulletin: 3BSE081800D0004

Modulebus IO


Modulebus I/O communication might hangwithout Indication.Non Safety Modulebus Inputs could freeze andI/O Status Indication stop if TB840A/TB820Cluster Modem hung.800xACON-OL-5020-084Product Alert 3BSE081800D0016

Communication

This problem has been corrected inModbusHwlibin AC 800M Connect.

Concurrency issue for Modbus RTU causecontroller crashIn a very rare case a race condition could occurfor Modbus RTU communication whencommunication was not correctly configured andthere was a lot of “exception response”messages in the log, causing a controller crash.800xACON-OL-5100-140

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This problem has been corrected inCI868IEC61850HwLib in AC 800M Connect.

CI868 Incorrect event timestamp generatedfor SOEThe microsecond part of SOE timestampsgenerated by CI868 is found inconsistent withrespect to source IED timestamp.800xACON-OL-5110-059Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0022

PROFIBUS IO

This problem has been corrected inPROFIBUSonCI854 intermittently interruptedcausing watchdog timeout on PROFIBUSslaves.

the AC 800M Controller Firmware.

PROFIBUS communication could beintermittently interrupted. This interruption couldlead to PROFIBUS slave timeouts whereconnected I/O slave outputs went to OSP / SafeState.800xACON-OL-5113-003Product Bulletin 3BSE081800D0012

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Control Builder

This problem has been corrected in ControlBuilder.

Problem at SystemUpgrade if "No" is Selectedin Upgrade DialogAfter a system upgrade, a project upgrade failedwith an error message from the Control Builder"Open project xxx failed.Reason: Error upgrading source block. Automaticupgrade aborted."This happened if the user requested Open Projectand then selected "No" in the Upgrade Projectdialog, and then afterwards, without restarting theControl Builder, selected the same project andrequested Upgrade Project.800xACON-AD-5020-042


Import of Control Module Failed if ControlBuilder was OpenImport of a single Control Module (in an afw-file)when the affected project was open in ControlBuilder was not successful in one special case.The changes in the imported file were not applied.800xACON-AD-5100-046

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Control Builder Crash at Download due toMemory LeakWhen compiling Diagrams, especially withoff-page connectors, allocated memory was notproperly released. This eventually led to a ControlBuilder crash, which in turn could force a ColdRestart at the next download.800xACON-AD-5100-048


Control Builder Crash when Going OfflineOn rare occasions, the Control Builder wouldencounter a runtime error when going offline, anddisplay an "Assertion failed" message. After that,the Control Builder would crash.800xACON-AD-5100-049


Replacing HWUnit removed non-autocreatedunitsWhen changing CPU type for an AC 800MController, for example, from PM861 to PM891,non-autocreated units (e.g protocol objectsUDPProtocol or TCPProtocol for UDP/TCP) wereremoved.800xACON-AD-5110-001

OPC Server

This problem has been corrected in OPCServerfor AC 800M.

AC 800M OPC Server got no Contact withControllers whenNetwork Switch is RestartedIf restarting network equipment resulted in morethan 21 controllers to reconnect to an alreadyrunning OPC server this could block the OPCserver connections.800xACON-AD-5100-044

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This problem has been corrected in the AC800M Controller Firmware.

Redundant PM891 Fail to Restart after PowerFailIf power fail occurred during synchronization ofbackup CPU the power fail recovery in somecases could fail for redundant PM891 controller.800xACON-AD-5001-001


Webserver Password does not Accept SpaceCharactersWhen changing the webserver password spacecharacters were not accepted by the webserveralthough defined as supported.800xACON-AD-6000-001

High Integrity

This problem has been corrected in theAC 800M Controller Firmware.

Redundant PM865 Fail to Restart after PowerFailRedundant PM865 controller did not restart afterpower fail if primary SM81x was missing.800xACON-AD-5020-044


Redundant HI Controller Shutdown whenPrimary SM81x is Hot-Removed afterCoexistence DownloadThe problem could occur during the process ofcontroller firmware upgrade after coexistencedownload was made to redundant AC 800M HIcontroller. Controller could shut down if theprimary SM81x was hot removed before upgradewas completed.800xACON-AD-5020-046

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High Integrity Controller Fail to Restart afterPower FailA timing issue with 1131 program flow monitoringcould in rare cases cause a power fail recoveryto fail for High Integrity controllers.800xACON-AD-5110-022


Redundant HI Controller Shutdown when oneSM Fails or is Hot InsertedOn rare occasions, a failing or hot-inserted SMcould lead to a software exception on the PM.800xACON-AD-5110-026


Redundant HI Controller Shutdown on SMHotInsertOn rare occasions, a hot insert of an SM couldlead to a software exception on the PM.800xACON-AD-6000-002

Communication

This problem has been corrected inCI856S100HwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Controller may Crash if Hot Swap ofCI856(S100) during OLUA controller crash could occur during hot swap ofCI856 module or during Online Upgrade in step8 or during a reconfiguration download for CI856.800xACON-AD-5100-050

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This problem has been corrected inCI871PROFINETHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Module on PROFINET does not Start Up afterHot SwapIn rare cases it could happen that a module of aremote I/O did not start operating after hot swap.A parameter fault might be indicated. This wascaused that after plugging the module not allmodule specific parameters were downloadedfrom CI871 to the device. This problem was onlyrelated to devices that split the parameters of amodule into several parameter groups.800xACON-AD-5100-051

This problem has been corrected inCI867ModbusTcpHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Modbus TCP Communication through CI867does not resume through default gatewaywhen next hop gateway is deadA connection is established between the CI867as master and external slave on another network.Communication goes through the default gatewayas configured. When an ICMP redirect messageis received from the default gateway, the CI867correctly updates the next-hop gateway to the newgateway.However if the new gateway is dead, then thecommunication does not resume through thedefault gateway.800xACON-AD-5110-016

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This problem has been corrected inCI857INSUMHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

High Integrity Controller with CI857(INSUM)Shutdown During Online UpgradeAHigh Integrity controller with CI857 INSUM couldshutdown during online upgrade if the handoverlimit was set to 1000ms.800xACON-AD-5110-020

This problem has been corrected inCI857INSUMHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Problem in Online Upgrade for CI857(INSUM)There could be problems with an CI857 during anonline upgrade e.g. CI857 was going to fault modeor a rollback of CI857 was not possible.800xACON-AD-5110-021


Table 7.7: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.2- Configuration Issues


Control Builder

This problem has been corrected inControl Builder.

Creating a Control Module Type using the "Group"Command FailsIf a new Control Module Type was created using the"Group" command in CMD Editor, and one or more ofthe selected elements were a Single Control Module, apop-up "Error reading source code" would be displayed.The content of the new Control Module Type would belost.800xACON-CN-5000-106

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This problem has been corrected in theControl Builder.

The "Go to Type" Command in Project Explorercould take very Long Time

When a Control Module, Function Block, or Diagram isselected in the Project Explorer, there is a command togo to its type (in Project Explorer). For large projects,this could take several minutes and the Control Builderappeared to have hung.800xACON-CN-5000-107

A compiler check has been added inControl Builder. A warning is issued if theParameters.Min or Parameters.Maxcomponents are written from SIL3.

Safety Shutdown when Writing to Min and MaxComponents of I/O data types in SIL3 ApplicationWriting to the Parameter component of a RealIO variable(e.g. Min, Max) connected to an AI880 in a SIL3application could lead to a safety shutdown of thecontroller.800xACON-CN-5020-092Product Bulletin: 3BSE081800D0003


Controller Shutdown during Download after Importof Updated Hardware LibraryThe AC 800M controller could shut down at downloadif the configuration change affected a hardware unitwhose hardware type had just been modified byimporting the updated hardware library. The problemoccurred if the channel structure of the hardware unitwas changed, and if the Control Builder was not restartedbefore the re-configuration.800xACON-CN-5020-093Product Bulletin: 3BSE081800D0002

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This problem has been corrected inControl Builder. Illegal HWD files with thespecific error "Offset larger than specifiedmemory size" are rejected at import.

Controller Crash at Download of Illegal HardwareDefinitionsWhen downloading a hardware unit with an illegalhardware definition (HWD) file, the controller wouldcrash. The root cause was that an illegal file was createdin the Device Import Wizard - errors displayed in theMessages tab were ignored.800xACON-CN-5020-097


Control Builder Crash when Compiler Switch'Multiple Calls' set to ErrorIf the compiler switch "Multiple Calls" was set to Errorfor Global, the Control Builder would crash beforedownload.

800xACON-CN-5020-101


Control Builder Crash when Tracing a sink of aSignal in FDB EditorWhenmultiple sinks are found in the FBD editor, a dialogis opened for browsing multiple signal sinks.There was a problem when this dialog stayed while theuser was performing interactions from e.g. PlantExplorer. This caused the Control Builder to crash.800xACON-CN-5100-085


Control Builder crash when taking over reservationIn some cases the Control Builder could crash whenperforming a take over operation of library reservation.800xACON-CN-5100-088


Libraries Shown in Wrong OrderAfter switching to another project than the current andthen switching back again, libraries were no longerdisplayed in the same order.800xACON-CN-5100-090

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Some Control Builder commands very slow afterlibrary modified from other Control BuilderSome Control Builder commands, such as rename of aControl Module Type, could take very long time if alibrary in the project had been modified from anotherControl Builder.800xACON-CN-5100-092


Control Builder crashed if double-click in ProjectExplorer during downloadThe Control Builder might crash if the user double-clickedin the Project Explorer during a download.800xACON-CN-5100-093


Problem Opening Diagram after ProjectDocumentation GenerationAfter generating project documentation of a diagram, itwas not possible to open the diagram editor. The projecthad to be reopened before the diagram could be opened.

800xACON-CN-5100-094


Project Documentation of Diagrams Could CauseControl Builder CrashProject documentation of a diagram could in some casescause the Control Builder to crash during generation.800xACON-CN-5110-036


Paste Special with Comment Throws Exception inDiagram EditorPerforming a Paste Special in the DiagramEditor causeda Control Builder crash if the copied elements includedany comments.800xACON-CN-5110-037

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This problem has been corrected inControl Builder by adding a compile errorfor the case when a PageConnector hasno data connection.

Control Builder Crash when Page Connector inDiagram was Missing ConnectionThe Control Builder crashed when compiling the programand a page connector in a diagram was missingconnection.800xACON-CN-5110-042


Problems with Replace in Communication VariableWhen trying to search and replace a string in the nameof a Communication Variable, the string would not bereplaced.

800xACON-CN-5110-056


Control Builder Crash if Double Declaration of DataTypeIf a structured data type with the same name wasdeclared both in a library and in the application, and thenused e.g. on a Communication Variable, the ControlBuilder would crash.

800xACON-CN-5110-057


Problemwith Bidirectional Communication Variablesand Expected SILIf a bidirectional Communication Variable was passedfrom a higher-SIL to a lower-SIL application, the ControlBuilder incorrectly considered the higher to lower SILcommunication as an error.

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Incorrect information in Unit Specific Alarm andEvents DialogFor some hardware units, incorrect and incompleteinformation was presented in the Control Builder's UnitSpecific Alarm and Event dialog. The problem affectedproject documentation and Open Interface too.Information in the controller was not affected.

800xACON-CN-5110-061


Control Builder Crash or Hanging when RebuildingSearch & Navigation DataWhen rebuilding the Search and Navigation browserdata, the Control Builder could sometimes crash or hangwhen it encountered a Diagram type that was not usedin any application.

800xACON-CN-5110-062


Control Builder Crash after Take Over Reservation

The Control Builder might crash after Take OverReservation, after an application change had beenmadefrom another Control Builder.800xACON-CN-5110-063


Paste Special of Invalid Characters causes Problemin DiagramThe diagram editor had an insufficient validation of theentered names in the Paste Special dialog. It waspossible to include non-valid characters, for example '.'in the name. This resulted in a non-working diagram.

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Working with Structured Data Types in DiagramEditorThere were two issues when working with variables ofstructured data type in the Diagram Editor: Thecomponent selection dialog did not appear for structuredcomponent with more than one layer.Split page for component connections sometimes causedcomponent connections to 'disappear'.

800xACON-CN-5140-008


Control Builder Crash if too Complex POUsFor specific POUs, in particular such with many or largeSFC diagrams and many parameters, the ControlBuilder's sorting algorithm would encounter an internalerror and shut down.800xACON-CN-5140-009


Rename of Diagram Type Instance fromEngineering Workplace or Function DesignerNot PersistentWhen renaming a diagram type instance from an editoror interface other than the Control Builder, e.g. FunctionDesigner or directly from Engineering Workplace, thename change was not persistent. When Control Builderwas reopened it reverted back to the old name.

800xACON-CN-5140-011Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0184

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This problem has been corrected in theAC 800M Controller firmware.

Controller Shutdown during Load Evaluate Go (LEG)Download when 1131 Task without Assignment toApplication is present in ControllerA (dual) shutdown would occur if a LEG applicationdownload was made when an orphan IEC 1131 taskexisted in the controller i.e. an 1131 Task existed in thecontroller but the corresponding application was notpresent in the controller.800xACON-CN-5100-082Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0169


Download to Controller Aborted if Changes Made toRNRP Settings.If changes to RNRP settings weremade and downloadedfrom a Control Builder located on a different RNRP areathan the controller, the download failed and no furtherdownloads were possible without a cold restart of thecontroller.



IAC Communication Might be Disturbed after ColdDownloadAfter a cold download to an AC 800M controller, the IACcommunication could enter a state where communicationwas continuously disturbed. The problem was observedwith PM891 controllers.800xACON-CN-5110-049

High Integrity

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SIL3 IAC status discrepancy if IP address of the IACServer changedWhen an input Communication Variable was used in aSIL3 application, and the corresponding outputCommunication Variable was moved to anothercontroller, or the controller's IP address was changed,the IAC status would indicate discrepancy during a shortperiod after download. If the IAC status was used in thecritical loop a controller shutdown could occur.

800xACON-CN-5110-046

This problem has been corrected in theAC 800M Controller Firmware andControl Builder.

Corrupt hardware attributes after power fail recoveryif preceded by aborted LEG sessionA similar problem as described below in800xACON-CN-5100-081 could occur after a power failrecovery if preceded by the followingconditions.1. LEG is performed with changed I/O connections2. The LEG session is aborted (not accepted)3. Power fail occur before a new LEG or warmre-configuration is performed.800xACON-CN-5110-047Product Alert: 3BSE047421D0179

Library

This problem has been corrected inControlAdvancedLib, ControlBasicLib,ControlSupportLib andControlStandardLib in AC 800MConnect.

Issues in the PID AutotunerThe step autotuner had a start problem when themeasured process value had overlayed noise. The relayautotuner showed deviating results depending on theselected relay amplitude. It also had too short of an initialexponential function related to the expected processconstants.

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This problem has been corrected inSignalLib in AC 800M Connect.

ParError Indication MissingThere was a problem in In SignalInRealM andSignalSimpleInRealM which made ParError not beingset when the RedIncDecLim was set outside the allowedrange.


This problem has been corrected inControlAdvancedLib in AC 800MConnect.

Wrong Port-placement on StictionCompensatorThe StictionComp port on the AnalogOutCC could notbe connected to the corresponding port on theStictionCompensator in the Diagram editor. The reasonwas that both modules had this port on the left-handside.

800xACON-CN-5100-095

This problem has been corrected inControlBasicLib, ControlStandardLib,ControlAdvancedLib andControlFuzzyLibin AC 800M Connect.

Missing Indications in PID FaceplatesPID controller warnings were missing in PPA faceplatesfor the different controller types. Example of additionsare Oscillation detected, Sluggish control detected,Derivation Filter time andMax sample time. The followingobject are affected by the changes; PidCC,PidAdvancedCC, PidCascadeLoop(3P), PidLoop(3P)and the Fuzzy controller.

800xACON-CN-5100-096

This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLib andControlAdvancedLib in AC 800MConnect.

No Warning if Derivative Filter Time is Set too Lowin PID with ERFIf the derivative filter time was set too low a warning inthe form of an exclamation mark in the CB graphics wasmissing. This happened in PidCC and PidAdvancedCCif ERF-mode was used.800xACON-CN-5110-067

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This problem has been corrected inBurnerLib in AC 800M Connect.

Erroneous Order to Open PilotValve was Set duringApplication ReconfigurationIf the BurnerLib burner was Active an Erroneous Orderto Open PilotValve was Set during ApplicationReconfiguration.


This problem has been corrected inBurnerLib in AC 800M Connect.

Running andCleaningDoneReset duringApplicationReconfigurationTwo parameters on the Burner object lost their currentvalue at warm download.Running: Dropped for one scan. Could cause problemif the output was supervised with a latch.CleaningDone: The Burner forgot that cleaning had beendone.Also see 800xACON-CN-5112-001 for problem with thePilotValve.

800xACON-CN-5113-001

Communication

This problem has been corrected in theCI867ModbusTCpHwLib in AC 800MConnect.

Controller Crash During Reconfigur of Modbus TCPHardwareA controller crash could occur during download if therewas a reconfiguration as part of the Modbus TCPhardware configuration in the hardware tree under theCI867.

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This problem has been corrected in theSM81x Firmware.

Cold restart of SIL3 application that is server for IACcontroller-internal communicating leads todiscrepancy.If an application that was the server of controller-internalSIL3 IAC communication was cold restarted, discrepantvariable values were received in the client application.This caused a shutdown if the variable values were usedto set any outputs.

800xACON-CN-5110-050

This problem has been corrected inCI862TRIOHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Controller CrashDuringCo-existenceDownloadwithCI862(TRIO)A controller crash could occur when a co-existencedownload was made to an empty controller with CI862in the configuration.

800xACON-CN-5110-051

EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet

This problem has been corrected inControl Builder Device Import Wizard.

Device Import Wizard for does not generate thehardware definition files correctly for eds files ofanalog devices that support little endian format.There are some Ethernet IP analog modules withchannels of Real data type supporting little endianformat. Channels of such devices did not work properlyafter the eds files of such modules were imported usingDevice Import Wizard.

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This problem has been corrected inEthernetIP Device Import Wizardintegrated with Control Builder.

Channel name renaming and selecting byte swapoption for std. conversions not possible duringimport of EDS fileIt was not possible to rename the channel or select bytesswap option for some standard conversion in the Iosetting page during import of EDS file for Ethernet/IPdevices.

800xACON-CN-5100-086


Advanced property cannot be selected for multiplechannels during import of EDS fileAdvanced property could not be selected for multiplechannels in the IO setting page during import of EDSfile.

800xACON-CN-5100-087


I/O bytes field not Editable in EtherNet/IP DeviceImport WizardThe Input and Output bytes field in the IO setting pageduring import of EDS file of EthernetIP device was noteditable.

800xACON-CN-5110-039


Import of EDS Files for EthernetIP Devices FailsThe import of EDS files for EthernetIP devices failed ifthe values for the "Min" and "Max" parameters wereeither empty or had the same value in the EDS file.

800xACON-CN-5110-048

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This problem has been corrected inIEC 61850 Device Import Wizardintegrated with Control Builder. IEC61850Wizard shall ignore unsupported DataAttribute signals while importing and notallocate any IO channel for the same. Alog warning shall be provided inIEC61850Wizard.log file as follows:"Unsupported data attribute

CI868 Firmware Error on importing scd-fileContaining Unsupported Data Attribute SignalsCI868 firmware could generate the following error whenimporting scd-file containing unsupported Data Attributesignals (e.g. dirGeneral of ACD type, stSeld of DPC type)in GCB assigned to CI868.

800xACON-CN-5020-094

"IEDName.LDInst.LNName.DOName.DAName"is found in inputs section of IED"SelectedIEDName".

This problem has been corrected in IEC61850 Device Import Wizard integratedwith Control Builder.

CI868 firmware error with Error log 'IED : IP is NULLstringCI868 firmware could generate the following error withError log 'IED : IP is NULL string' when importing anddownloading scd-file containing RCB signals to CI868from IEDs (with valid IP addresses) from differentsub-network.

800xACON-CN-5100-084

This problem has been corrected in IEC61850 Device Import Wizard integratedwith Control Builder.

CI868 incorrect Protocol Info Assignment for GOOSEsend LNsCI868 GOOSE Sending LN IO channels was assignedProtocol Info for more Client IEDs than actuallyconfigured in CI868 GCB send dataset.

800xACON-CN-5110-041

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This problem has been corrected inCI871PROFINETHwLib in AC 800MConnect.

I/O Connection Error with Beckhoff Device onPROFINETA PROFINET device like the BK9053 from Beckhoff didnot start up cyclic communication and indicated 'I/Oconnection error' in the Unit Status of Control Builder.This problem could only happen to devices that providecyclic data also on submodules directly configured belowthe DAP.

800xACON-CN-5100-083

This problem has been corrected in''I/O Connection Error' or 'WrongModuleType' forFENA-xx with ACS880 Drives ABBDrvFenaCI871HwLib in AC 800M

Connect.With firmware version 3.05 of the FENA-xx drive adapterchanged IDs for the communication adapters FENA-01,FENA-11 and FENA-21 are requested to be supportedby the engineering system. By using a not updatedfirmware of CI871 the CI871 does not start cycliccommunication as described by800xACON-CN-5100-083 and 'I/O connection error' isindicated. Using an updated firmware of CI871 still'WrongModuleType' will be indicated for FENA-xx.

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Control Builder


Interaction Window has Incorrect size on WideScreen MonitorWhen viewing an interaction window in Control Builderon a wide screen monitor it would not appear with thecorrect height/width ratio.800xACON-OL-4100-058


Control Builder Crash in HW Online EditorIf a modal dialog was kept open on the screen whilea HW online editor was also open, the Control Buildercrashed after a while.800xACON-OL-5100-134


Incomplete Audit Trail Entry for Values Changedfrom Control BuilderWhen a variable value in a controller was changedfrom the Control Builder (not PPA), the audit trail entrywas incomplete. The changed variable and itsenclosing POU were not specified, only the controllerand application.800xACON-OL-5110-042


Diagram Editor: Checkbox for Clear PortConnection not Displayed CorrectlyThe checkbox that shows if a port connection shouldbe cleared would not update correctly after saving,closing, and opening the diagram editor. The valuewould still be saved, but not shown in the editor.800xACON-OL-5110-045

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Communication Variable Faceplate not Openingfrom SFC Viewer AspectCommunication Variable faceplate was not openingfromSFCViewer Aspect. This problemwas only visiblein version 5.1.1-2 due to changes to search andnavigation.800xACON-OL-5112-001


Diagram Editor not Showing Online Values forComponents in a Data TypeNo online value was shown if a control moduleparameter was connected to a component of astructured data type800xACON-OL-5140-011


Binary Constant Values was Only Showing 30 bitin Online ModeOnly the highest 30 bits of a 32 bit binary constant wasshown in online mode of the POU editor(ST, SFC and Ladder).800xACON-OL-5140-009


Aspect View Could not be Opened from DiagramOnline EditorIf an application was located in an application folder,it was not possible to navigate to Aspect views fromthe diagram online editor.800xACON-OL-5140-016

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This problem has been corrected in OPCServer for AC 800M.

AC 800M OPC Server Could not Re-establishConnection when Lost Connection to Half anApplicationIf OPC server lost connection to one controllercontaining a distributed application, thencommunication could not be reestablished to the othercontrollers containing the same application after theOPC server was restarted.800xACON-OL-5100-116


OPC Server Could Hang After ControllerReconfigurationOn rare occasions, the OPC server could hangpermanently at an application configuration download.This stopped all data and A&E access fromworkplacesand other clients to the connected controllers. In caseof redundant connectivity servers, clients wouldfail-over to the other server.800xACON-OL-5100-130Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0192


License Error for OPC IBA LOGGERAn erroneous license annoyance message couldappear when the AC 800M OPC Server was started.Themissing license feature was OPC_IBA_LOGGER.800xACON-OL-6000-004

Controller

This problem has been corrected in the AC800M Controller Firmware and ControlBuilder.

Load Evaluate Go: Changed I/O Out ChannelConnection may Result in Controller ShutdownIf variable connections to Analog Out or Digital Outchannels were added, moved, or removed during aLEG session, the AC 800M controller could shut downwhen doing Abort or Accept.800xACON-OL-5000-095

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This problem has been corrected in the AC800M firmware.

Controller Crash at Controller Re-configurationOn rare occasions, the controller could crash atdownload of a configuration change. The problemcould occur when acyclic communication through acommunication Interface was used.

(This correction also mitigates800xACON-OL-5100-129)

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Controller Crash if Only one Internal MMSConnection Exist in the ControllerA controller crash could occur during warmre-configuration of an application with the only internalMMS connection (connected to the own partneraddress) of the controller. If there exist no such internalconnection or if more than one application have suchconnection the problem could not occur.800xACON-OL-5020-073


Resetting Forces in a SIL3 Application MightShutdown the ControllerIf I/O forces were reset by application code in SIL3application with function ResetForcedValue and thediagnostic function block ForcedSignals was executedlater in the same application this could result in acontroller shut down. The shutdown occurred sincePM and SM units had a different perception of theaccount of actual forced I/O signals for a short time.800xACON-OL-5020-074


Controller Crash when Conditional Execution ofCommunication Function BlocksOn rare occasions, the controller could crash if functionblocks for communication (Read, Write and Receive)were conditionally executed.800xACON-OL-5020-078

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This problem has been corrected in the AC800M Controller Firmware for PM891.

Network Ports on Redundant PM891 might StopWorking if Exposed to Excessive ARPCommunicationNetwork ports on a redundant PM891 sometimes stopworking if exposed to excessive amount of ARPcommunication. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)is a protocol used to resolve network IP addressesand MAC addresses and is a standard part of TCP/IPcommunication.The problem affected the network port exposed toexcessive amount of ARP communication. In aredundant network configuration a failover occurredto the backup network port and the port was errormarked.The problem could only occur if a CPU failover hadpreviously taken place and then the controller networkport was exposed to excessive amount of ARPcommunication.800xACON-OL-5100-114Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0171


Low Time Quality for SNTP Between ControllersThe time accuracy for clock synchronization usingSNTP between controllers could be up to 10ms. Thespecified accuracy is 1ms.800xACON-OL-5110-034

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High Controller Load when Missing MMS PartnersWhen a controller attempted to establish MMSconnections to partners that did not respond, thisconsumed about 5% additional total load per failingconnection.Failing MMS connection can be identified in the remotesystem dialog as connections with 0 transactions persecond.800xACON-OL-5110-047Technical Description: 3BSE047421D0183


Controller Crash in RuntimeOn rare occasions, and probably triggered by highpacket rates reaching the controller's Ethernet ports,the controller would crash due to a software exception.800xACON-OL-5110-050


Redundant PM891 Controller Unreachable onEthernet after PM SwitchoverOn rare occasions, probably related to high Ethernetpacket rates, a failure on the primary PM891 lead toa switchover but the new primary was not able to startEthernet communication. All Ethernet communicationto the controller stopped800xACON-OL-5141-003

High Integrity


Discrepancy in SIL3 application if all MMSCommunication was Disabled.MMS discrepancy in SIL3 application could occur if allMMSHIRead control modules were disabled at thesame time and then later enabled. This could lead toa controller shutdown if MMS input data was used incritical loop.800xACON-OL-5020-075

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SIL3 Controller Halt Due to SafeMMSDiscrepancyIn a HI controller running Safe MMS to read valuesinto a SIL3 application, the diagnostic supervisioncould falsely detect discrepant values between the PMand SM, which lead to a shutdown. The probability ofgetting the problem increased with high CPU load.800xACON-OL-5020-080

This problem has been corrected inBasicHIHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Missing Alarm Texts in PPA for SM81xSeveral of the status bits from SM81x were missingalarm and status text to be presented in PPA alarmlist.800xACON-OL-5100-128

Library

This problem has been corrected inBasicLib and ControlStandardLib in AC800M Connect.

Range fromAnalogInCCnot Available in First ScanAn error in the output Range of the AnalogInCC duringthe first scan affected PidCC and PidAdvancedCCcontroller or any other object connected to the outputof AnalogInCC. Example: For the PID controllers thismeant that the SP input used the default range untilthe user changed it from the operator graphics.800xACON-OL-3100-005


Control Module VotedBranch4Out2 takes the valueof Out3If different command numbers are used for Out2 andOut3 selection the Out2 output will take the same valueas Out3.800xACON-OL-3100-006Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0198

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This problem has been corrected inProcessObjBasicLib in AC 800M Connect.

Unintentional Stop Order from Process Object atWarm Download.A Process Object set to use pulsed outputs andFBConfig set to 1 had an issue at warm download. Anextra stop order was given to an already stoppedobject.This problem was present in the following objects:UniCore, BiCore, MotorBiM, MotorValveM, BiM,MotorBi, Bi, MotorValve, BiSimpleM, BiSimple,MotorUniM, ValveUniM, UniM, MotorUni, Uni,ValveUni, UniSimpleM and UniSimple.800xACON-OL-5000-096


Force not Working Correctly in DecoupleFilterCCForcing of In2 of the DecoupleFilterCC did not affectthe status of the outputs.800xACON-OL-5000-097


Output from SignalLib Vote Control ModulesDelayed One ScanThe output from the Vote control modules Vote1oo1Q,VoteXoo2D, VoteXoo3Q and VoteXoo8 coming fromSignalLib was delayed one scan if no delay time wasconfigured.800xACON-OL-5020-079Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0187

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This problem has been corrected inProcessObjBasicLib and ProcessObjExtLibin AC 800M Connect.

Library Objects based on UniCore and BiCoreObjects, Priority Commands Enabled when objectis Out of ServiceThere was a deviation in behavior compared tointended design for UniCore and BiCore library objectsin ProcessObjBasicLib. When using library objectsUniCore, UnicoreM, BiCore, BiCoreM or objects basedon these basic elements, the object was able to acton Priority Command input (PriorityCmd0,PriorityCmd1 or PriorityCmd2) even if the object wasset to Out Of Service mode.800xACON-OL-5100-101Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0147

This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLib in AC 800M Connect.

SplitRangeCC did not Backtrack CorrectlyThe SplitRangeCC control module returned anincorrect back value to the preceding modules in caseboth its outputs were in backtracking mode.The back value would be a copy of the value receivedfrom the preceding module. This resulted in adiscontinuous control output once the backtrackingended.800xACON-OL-5100-120


Wrong OPC-Status in Out Value inSignalRealCalcOutMStatus from control module SignalRealCalcOutMremained as uncertain also after predetermined valueof the signal was reached. Status will now be goodwhen predetermined value is reached.800xACON-OL-5100-126

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Incorrect Back Value from CommonRangeCCCommonRangeCC was calculating the backwardControl Connection value incorrectly. Backward valuesare now calculated with respect to value ranges.800xACON-OL-5102-006


No Backtracking in PulseWidthCCPulseWidthCC was not going into Backtracking modewhen an IO was forced. Backward range values arenow calculated with respect to forward in range value800xACON-OL-5102-007


RealToCC did not Indicate Overflow or UnderflowRealToCC did not handle the status codes for thein parameter Status correctly.Overflow and underflow was not indicated in the OutControl Connection. Overflow/underflow indication wasalso missing in the interaction window.800xACON-OL-5102-008


Bump in Backward Value in MinCC and Min4CCDuring DownloadIf using the PID Controller in ERF mode a warmreconfiguration caused a bump in backwards value inthe passive input. This problem was only present ifusing 5.1.1-2 Library Update and 6.0.800xACON-OL-5110-038Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0186

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SplitRangeCC Sends wrong Back Value in SomeSituationsWhen the control module SplitRangeCC was usedwith the PID Controller in ERF mode the back valuecould end up incorrect when the out signal reached 0.This problem was only present if using 5.1.1-2 LibraryUpdate and 6.0.800xACON-OL-5110-040


Incorrect Back Value from PIDAdvancedCCIn PIDAdvancedCC the backvalues (Value and Range)in ExternalGSref.Backward were incorrectly copiedfrom Feedforward.Forward instead ofExternalGSref.Forward.800xACON-OL-5112-003


Wrong SP Backward CalculationThe PidAdvancedCC behaved incorrectly when thePID was in internal SP mode and the SP nodeindicated backtracking not possible. It then sent thewrong backward value to the SP node; the internal SPvalue instead of the SP.Forward.Value (as the PidCCdoes already).800xACON-OL-5112-004

This problem has been corrected inProcessObjExtLib in AC 800M Connect.

No Feedback Error in MotorValve if Both Openedand Closed is ActiveIf both Opened and Close feedback signals was setno ObjectError was given.800xACON-OL-5140-014

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Incorrect Back Value from BranchCC andBranch4CCAn ERF controller upstream the branch module wouldnot work when Output1 on the branch module wasdisabled. Other control modules upstream the branchmodule that can receive signals backwards could alsogive an incorrect result. The problem was only relevantwhen Mode = 0 (And-function) was selected for thebranch module.800xACON-OL-5140-018Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0194


PID in ERF-Mode with Feed Forward notResponding CorrectlyUsing Feed Forward in a PID-object in External ResetFeedback (ERF) mode did not result in the correctoutput value.This problem was present in the following objects:PidCC, PidAdvancedCC.800xACON-OL-5141-002


PidCC and PidAdvancedCC Output Value Couldnot be Changed in PPA Faceplate for User withOperator PrivilegesPidCC and PidAdvancedCC could only be changedin PPA face plate if user has "Administrate” privileges.This problem was only present if using 5.1.1-2 LibraryUpdate.800xACON-OL-5141-004Product Bulletin (PCDevice Library): 9ARD149928-051

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This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLib and ControlBasicLibin AC 800M Connect.

3P Stopped in an Incorrect PositionThe internal state and information of the actuatorposition in the PidLoop3P, PidCascadeLoop3P andThreePosCC objects did not have the correct value ifthe internal state had reached its limit. Theconsequence of this was that the actuator could stopin an incorrect position. This was relevant forThreePosCC when the position feedback was notconnected.800xACON-OL-5142-001

Communication

This problem has been corrected inMMSCommLib in AC 800M Connect.

CCToMMS and MMSToCC not Working Correctlyin Backward DirectionControl modules CCToMMS and MMSToCC did notcalculate the backward value when they were not inbacktracking mode. This has been a problem since5.1.1-2 Library Update 1 and 6.0.800xACON-OL-4100-056

This problem has been corrected inCI856S100HwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Controller Crash if CI856(S100) DisturbedA controller crash could occur if the cable connectedfrom the CI856 to the S100 racks was disturbed or ifthe CI856 is hot removed.800xACON-OL-5020-081


Frozen I/O values on IEC 61850, Crashed CI868Under specific conditions, the I/O signals connectedto a CI868 would freeze and the CI868 module wouldcrash. This could happen if the I/O of a single CI868was accessed from multiple fast 1131 tasks, inparticular if one of these was a Time Critical task.800xACON-OL-5020-082

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This problem has been corrected inS3964CommLib in AC 800M Connect.

S3964RReadCyc Valid Port toggles During ValidOutputThe 'Valid' parameter on the S3964Read cyclicfunction block in S3964CommLib was not stable. Ittoggled true/false even though the data was gettingupdated.800xACON-OL-5100-115


Controller Shutdown when Using MMS on PPPThe AC 800M controller could shut down if runningMMS over PPP on CI853. The problem only occur ifboth channels on the CI853 were in use.800xACON-OL-5100-119

This problem has been corrected inCI872MTMHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

MTMReadCyc Function Block gets Wrong Valuefrom MOD5 SystemThe ACR values were not read correctly from MOD5system when using MTMReadCyc function block.800xACON-OL-5100-122

This been corrected in Ci854ProfibusHwlibwhich is part of AC 800M Connect.

ConnectionDownonPROFIBUSSlave not Updatedin Control BuilderConnection down may not be reported On Line withControl builder in rare cases for a Profibus slave thatis powered off, the Webserver live list has correctSlave status indication.800xACON-OL-5100-132

This problem has been corrected inCI873EthernetIPHwLib in AC 800MConnect.

Inputs not Updated in First Scan for EtherNet/IPThe inputs were not updated correctly during the firstscan after a switchover of CI873.800xACON-OL-5100-133

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This problem has been corrected inCOMLIHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Controller Shutdown due toManyCOMLI Read andWrite FBsA controller crash could occur when COMLIcommunication was enabled when there was a lot ofread and write function blocks enabled.800xACON-OL-5101-025

This problem has been corrected inModBusHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

No Communication with Modbus RTU Slave afterCI853 Hot SwapCommunication with Modbus RTU slave could stopdue to timeout after a hot swap was made on theCI853 module.800xACON-OL-5110-036

This problem has been corrected inModBusHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

Modbus RTU could Stop after Disabling andRe-EnablingIf Modbus RTU was disabled and later reenabled thecommunication was not always resumed. Controllerrestart was needed to restart communication.800xACON-OL-5110-039

This problem has been corrected in AC800M Connect. Now a proper errormessage is displayed to inform that thewrite operation was cancelled due to themissing Confirmed Write Support aspect.

Safe Online Write - Error HandlingWhen performing a Safe Online Write operation andthe Confirm Write Support aspect was missing, thestandard (non-SIL) confirm dialog appeared insteadof the expected error message to inform that theconfirm write support is missing.The write operation could be confirmed in the dialog,but it would not be accepted by the HI controller.800xACON-OL-6000-003

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This problem has been corrected inCI857InsumHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

No Response from CI857 (INSUM) During NetworkStormDuring a network storm of more than 300packets/second CI857 did not respond, however theunit status for CI857 did not show the relevantinformation. After the network storm was over theCI857 was not coming back to normal state.800xACON-OL-5100-124

Modbus TCP

This problem has been corrected inCI867ModbusTcpHwLib in AC 800MConnect.

Controller Crash due to Toggling Modbus TCPConnection BlockA controller crash could occur if the MBTCPConnectblock was being toggled and a lot of read/ writecommunication was taking place.800xACON-OL-5020-077

This problem has been corrected inModBusTCPCommLib in AC 800MConnect.

Valid Signal Toggling onModbus TCPRead CyclicFBThe Valid output parameter of the MBTCPReadCycfunction block was toggling each time a new requestwasmade as per the configured CycleTime parameter.800xACON-OL-5025-002Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0181


Connection to Modbus TCP Slaves Fails DuringCI867 SwitchoverConnection with Modbus TCP slave went down for along time in case of a CI867 switchover scenario.800xACON-OL-5100-117

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Reset of Modbus TCP SlaveA CI867 as slave could reset if there were frequentdisconnections from the external master.800xACON-OL-5110-041


Communication Lost to Modbus TCP Slaves Dueto Communication Disturbance.If Modbus TCP communication was disturbed or newrequests were made while operation was still pendingthe communication to one or moreModbus TCP slavescould stop for about one minute. The problem couldalso occur when a Modbus TCP (CI867) redundancyfailure occurred or during power fail recovery of thecontroller.800xACON-OL-5110-046Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0190

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7.8 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 - Common CorrectionsUse this section to know the common issues resolved for AC 800M, while upgradingfrom either 800xA 5.1 Rev D (product version 5.1.0-3) or800xA 5.1 FP4 Rev D (product version 5.1.1-2).




PROFINET IO

This problem has been corrected in theAC 800M firmware.

I/O-channel status for I/O under CI871 showsok (0xC0) during hot-insert processAfter restart of CI871, for example, due to hotswap, the input channels of the PROFINETdevices might get wrong indication. The channelstatus might be set for a few seconds to goodinstead of bad, even though the I/O unit was inthe phase of being initialized and WaitingToInit orChannelError was indicated on sub-module level.800xACON-AD-5102-003

IEC 61850

This problem has been corrected inCI868IEC61850HwLib.

IEC61850 - Outputs was mapped to wronginput on receiving client after Online UpgradeWhen importing and downloading new SCD fileafter online upgraded of CI868 severe mismatchof I/O channels could occur. This could lead towrong I/O outputs being set or wrong input valuesread.800xACON-AD-5110-007Product Alert: 3BSE047421D0139

Control Builder

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Controller crash after using rename dialog inControl BuilderIf object types are replaced using the renamedialog in Control Builder, the controller could crashor wrong retain values could be applied.800xACON-AD-5020-037Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0157


Import of Control Module failed if ControlBuilder was OpenImport of a single Control Module (in an afw-file)was in one special case not successful in casethe affected project was open in Control Builder.The changes in the imported file were not applied.The problem did not occur if the project was notopen when the import took place.800xACON-AD-5100-046

Controller


Controller Shutdown During Rollback ofAborted OLUIf a OLU was aborted by exceeded handover limitthe rollback could in some cases fail, resulting ina controller shutdown.800xACON-AD-5020-043

INSUM

This problem has been corrected inCI857InsumHwLib.

Online Upgrade SIL3 failed during FirmwaredownloadOnline Upgrade Failed with CI857 INSUMOnline upgrade could fail with CI857 INSUMmodule in case the CI857 was not able to connectto the gateway in time during the Online upgradeprocess.800xACON-AD-5020-040

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Communication

This problem has been corrected inSerialHwLib.

Online Upgrade - Serial CommunicationSerial communication using SerialHwLib failedwith error code -7000 after Online Upgrade ofcontroller firmware.800xACON-AD-5020-041

This problem has been corrected in ControlBuilder, OPC Server and AC 800M firmware.

MMS Timeout when removing network cablesfrom controllers simultaneously

The reconnect timer has been decrease from10s to 2s.

If removing the network cable of the active networkfrom two controllers in different network areas atthe same time, the network switchover time couldbe up to 10 seconds. A network switchover timeof 10s will cause a MMS timeout if using SafeMMS communication.800xACON-AD-5110-013

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PROFINET IO

This problem has been corrected inCI871PROFINETHwLib.

Hirschmann switch RS20 not working as PROFINETIO deviceWith firmware version 04.2.08 of the Hirschmann switchRS20, the switch provided a newGSD file for PROFINETthat was not supported by CI871. The device cannot beconfigured and was indicated with an Error in thehardware tree.800xACON-CN-5100-012


Maximum number of PROFINET devices reached inLifeList of WebInterface

The number of supported devices hasbeen increased to 252.

When having more than 128 PNIO devices connectedto one switched Ethernet network, the lifelist in thewebserver was not able to show all connected devices.The lifelist reported an error "Lifelist full".The error typically occurred when several CI871(connected to one or several AC800M controllers) sharedthe same Ethernet network, so that all connected devicesrespond to the DCP requests, independent of beingassigned to that CI871 or not.800xACON-CN-5100-052

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Communication problemswith Drives on PROFINETafter re-configurationIf the configuration for an already downloaded deviceon PROFINET is changed, the cyclic communicationafter the succeeding download will not start up correctly.The IOPS status for the output values on PROFINETwill stay on bad so that the PNIO device will stay in safestate, outputs are not operated.The problem was only seen with Siemens SINAMICSdrives following the PNIO PROFIdrive profile by use ofAPI=14848.800xACON-CN-5100-071Product bulletin:3BSE047421D0164


PROFINET IO devices using high numbers for thehardware addresses do not start up communicationWhen configuring physical device management (PDev)for a PROFINET IO device the device did not start upcommunication. PDev is supported if interface andport-sub modules with hardware addresses >=32768are configured below the DAP.800xACON-CN-5100-080

PROFIBUS

This problem has been corrected inCI854PROFIBUSHwLib.

Controller crash during delete redundancy anddownloadController Could Crash During Download if CI854ARedundancy was RemovedDeleting redundancy for CI854A during re-configurationdownload could lead to Controller crash.800xACON-CN-5100-072

EtherNet/IP

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This problem has been corrected inEthernetIP Device Import Wizard inControl Builder.

Connection TimeoutMultiplier Cannot be Configuredin the Hardware Type for Ethernet/IP DevicesThe Connection timeout multiplier parameters washidden parameter in hardware definition file hence usercould not change the value.800xACON-CN-5020-095

Control Builder


New Variables in POU of Batch Type are MarkedRead-OnlyIf a variable was added in a POU editor for Batch controlthe variable was marked read-only when the POU wassaved.This was wrong, only variables with Batch Property'batch' should be read-only.800xACON-CN-5000-069


Restriction Against Moving Tasks Between SIL3ApplicationsIt was not permitted to move an existing Task betweenSIL3 Applications as part of a Warm Re-configuration.Example: The controller was executing with SIL3App1connected to Task1, and SIL3App2 connected to Task2.Then SIL3App1 was connected to Task2, and SIL3App2to NewTask. At download to the controller, the internaldiagnostics will (incorrectly) detect this as an illegal reuseof Task2, and perform a shutdown.800xACON-CN-5020-005


Large Code Blocks in SFC Transitions Cannot beScrolledIn Online mode, it is now possible to scroll an SFCtransition pane where the condition is too big to fit.800xACON-CN-4100-053

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Erroneous I/O re-configuration messages atdownloadAt a download to a controller after a (any) change wasdone to the Hardware Configuration or settings, therewould be warning messages for all S800 modulesconnected to the ModuleBus.Example:“Information 9003 : Con_M10:HW Unit 'DO810' atposition '0.11.1' will be configured”.800xACON-CN-5020-020


Difference Report show non-existing changes inlibrary pathsWhen switching between different projects the differencereport did show non relevant changes in library pathsrelated to project paths.800xACON-CN-5020-080


Control Builder crashIf a Control Module was converted to a Single ControlModule the Control Builder crashed at download unlessit had been restated in between.800xACON-CN-5020-084


Memory leak in Control Builder Test ModeDepending on what hardware units were configured inthe project, Control Builder was leaking memory whenusing Test Mode.800xACON-CN-5020-091

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Not possible to navigate from I/O Address columnto Hardware editorPOU editors in offline had a column called I/O Addresswhere connected I/O appeared once the project hadbeen downloaded to controller. The pop up menu forthis column lacked the possibility to navigate to the actualHardware editor.800xACON-CN-5100-016


Slow refresh of LibrariesReservation and engineering of Libraries in ControlBuilder could be very slow.800xACON-CN-5100-065


Control Builder crash after mismatch ininstance-specific initial valuesIf instance-specific initial values are defined in the ControlProperties aspect, then a mismatch in the ChangeAnalysis at download (e.g., after a function block instanceis renamed) could lead to a Control Builder crash. Thishappened if the user Quit the analysis without doingSave.800xACON-CN-5100-076


Control Builder error message when undeclaredvariable used in SFCIf the SFC Viewer option is enabled and an undeclaredvariable is used in a transition, an “Incorrect syntax" errormessage appeared at Save.800xACON-CN-5100-077


Control Builder FBD/LD crash when run throughTerminal ServerWhen the Control Builder was run via Terminal Server,it could occasionally shut down when the FBD/LD editorwas used.800xACON-CN-5101-020

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Control Builder, SFC gives Parse Error dialog onSaveIf the SFC Viewer was enabled for an SFC code block,the Control Builder would sometimes launch a ParseError dialog after a change to the SFC code block or tothe POU containing the SFC.800xACON-CN-5110-024


Using "diskpart" tool to partition CF cards requiresadministrator rightsThe manual 3BSE035980-510 System 800xA ControlAC 800M Configuration does not specify this conditionrequired for performing automatic partition of CF cardsfrom Control Builder.800xACON-MC-5100-001


Control Builder crash when having Project Constantas Task ConnectionIf an application had a project constant as taskconnection, Control Builder would crash whendownloading (or going to test mode).800xACON-CN-5100-067

Alarm/Event

This problem has been corrected inAC 800M Connect.

Generate Alarm Info sometimes fails to update OPCSource NameAfter copying or moving a hardware unit from onecontroller to another, the Generate Alarm Info commanddid not work for that object. The OPC-Source Nameaspect was not updated.800xACON-CN-5000-104

Library

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This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLibGraphExt andControlAdvancedLibGraphExt.

Not possible to change decimal digit representationin PPA faceplateIt was not possible to change decimal digit representation(fraction) in process graphics faceplate for PID: SP andSP ramp values.800xACON-CN-5020-085

This problem has been corrected inControlSolutionLib.

VelocityLimiter removed in ControlSolutionLibVelocityLimiter is removed from all 5 examples inControlSolutionLib since it is not needed, the PID shouldbe configured to handle increase rate.800xACON-CN-5020-086

This problem has been corrected inCI856S100HwLib.

Controller Crash During Downloadwhen using S100IOController crash could occur if the user perform repeateddownloads of project with S100 IO modules and CI856.800xACON-CN-5020-087

This problem has been corrected inBasicLib

Range Check (ParError) for Control ModulesCCInputGate andCCOutputGate in SIL ApplicationsNot Automatically ActivatedA problem has been found with BasicLib support controlmodules CCInputGate and CCOutput-Gate. Thedescription of the EnableParError parameter indicatesthat the range check (ParError) is automatically activeif the module is used in SIL applications which is not thecase.This problem could occur if CCInputGate orCCOutputGate have been used in user specific modulesolutions.800xACON-CN-5020-088Product Alert: 3BSE047421D0167

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This problem has been corrected inAlarmEventLib and BasicLib.

Data type and control module description not shownin lower pane of project explorer windowDescription of the few data types was not shown in thelower pane of the project explorer window800xACON-CN-5100-068

This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLibGraphExt.

Not possible to change Hysteresis in Level6CC,Level4CC and Level2CCWith a signal range of e.g. 60 to 85 it was only possibleto set a hysteresis between 60 and 85 in the faceplate.In the Control Builder faceplate it was possible to set amore suitable value, e.g. 0.2.800xACON-CN-5100-069

AC 800M Connect


Problem When Importing Application in FunctionalStructureImporting an Application that was linked into theFunctional Structure could cause an inconsistency inthat Application. This lead to errors at check, compile,or in source code handling.The inconsistency could be resolved bymaking a dummychange in the imported Application and then Save.800xACON-CN-5020-089

High Integrity

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This problem has been corrected in theAC 800M High Integrity firmware.

Re-configuration of ISP value for Safety I/O in ISPstate cause I/O discrepancy in SIL3 ApplicationInput discrepancy will occur during the first IEC 1131application execution after reconfiguring the ISP valuefor DI880 or AI880 when the channel is in ISP (Input Setas Predefined) state. This problem can only occur forI/O channels used in SIL3 applications.If the input signal is a part of the critical loop this canlead to an output discrepancy.Depending on Error Handler configuration an outputdiscrepancy may result in a controller shutdown.800xACON-CN-5024-004Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0159

Controller

This problem is corrected in AC 800MController firmware.

Memory Corruption or Controller Crash after Restartwhen I/O Connections Removed or Added

If a power fail restart or cold restartalready has been performed with I/Oconnection changes pending, a controllerreset and cold download are needed toremove a potential memory corruption.

During a cold or warm restart of a controller a memorycorruption of the controller memory could occur or thecontroller could fail to restart (crash).800xACON-CN-5100-081Product Alert: 3BSE047421D0168

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PROFINET IO


The CI871 Editor does not update the WD valueWhen the parameter "Ethernet Recovery time” waschanged for CI871, the parameter settings for“Watchdog factor” was automatically recalculated.A message was raised that the “Watchdog factor” hasbeen changed, but the value in the editor was notupdated.800xACON-OL-5100-021

This problem has been corrected inABBDrvFenaCI871HwLib andABBDrvRetaCI871HwLib.

ABB drives ACS800 and ACS880 connected viaRETA or FENA communication adapter onPROFINET have negative speed reference problem

“Speed reference” is now defined as signedinteger.

It is not possible to run the drives in the negativedirection. “Speed Reference” is limited to unsignedvalues only. Note: In case of having a workaround

implemented e.g. addition/subtraction of65536, this configuration has to be changedwhen using the modified HwLibs.

800xACON-OL-5100-108Product Bulletin:3BSE047421D0166

IEC61850


Channel error occurs when variable is connectedto 'ModIn' channel

'ModIn' channel was not required and isnow hidden. 'ModOut' channel has beenrenamed to 'Mod' as per IEC 61850specification.

A Channel error occurred when variable wasconnected to 'ModIn' channel under the path CI868--> MyIED --> LD --> LN0. Protocol information wasnot updated for ModIn channel of LN0 object.800xACON-OL-5100-085

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This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLib and ControlSupportLib.

Control Module ThreePosCC range bounce causestemporary invalid output signalIf no position feedback signal is used and the inputsignal to the module reaches the boundary for thesignal range and then returns; the digital output willbe invalid until the signal stabilizes (after internalramp-up).800xACON-OL-5000-093

This problem has been corrected inBasicLib.

ParError for Control Module CCInputGate andCCOutputGate might not be set in special casesFor CCInputGate the problem could occur if bothBackward.UpperLimitActive andBackward.LowerLimitActive are set at the same time.For CCOutputGate the problem could occur if bothOut.Backward.MaxReached andOut.Backward.MinReached are set at the same time.800xACON-OL-5000-094

This problem has been corrected inSupervisionLib.

DetectorLoopMonitored, no alarm from single scanfaultThe DetectorLoopMonitored control module type(SupervisionLib) handled fault conditions of shortduration incorrectly. If a fault condition (e.g., cablebreak or short circuit) was active for only one scan,the module would internally latch the fault, but therewould be no alarm generated or presented.800xACON-OL-5020-062

This problem has been corrected inControlSimpleLib.

Incorrect behavior of VelocityLimiterReal whenusing negative ValuesVelocityLimiterReal function did not correctly handledwhen one or more of the inputs OutIncLim, OutDecLim,TolPos or TolNeg had a negative value.800xACON-OL-5020-065

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This problem has been corrected inControlSolutionLibGraphExt.

Wrong aspect link in SingleLoop faceplateControl module in ControlSolutionLib for "trenddisplay". Trend Display aspect link was opening theConfig View instead of the Main View.800xACON-OL-5100-103

This problem has been corrected inProcessObjDriveLib.

Missing reset buttonThe faceplate and interaction window for the drivesobject (ACStdDriveM, ACStdDrive, DCStdDriveM,DCStdDrive, EngDriveM and EngDrive) was missinga reset button.When the motor had been set in Priority mode, it couldonly be reset by the AlarmsAck parameter.800xACON-OL-5100-104

This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLib, ProcessObjDriveLiband SignalLib.

Detection of limit values for analog output objectsThe out-modules used in a control connection chainhave got a different backwards signaling. Max- andMin-Reached are no longer set on Max and Min rangebut is set when the range is passed.This change affects the following modules:AnalogOutCC, SignalOutRealM, ThreePosCC,PulseWidthCC, SignalSimpleOutRealM, ACStdDriveM,DCStdDriveM, and EngDriveM.800xACON-OL-5100-105

This problem has been corrected inGraphicSupportLib

Alarm & Event lists not available from faceplatesWhen a language pack was installed, navigation fromAC 800M faceplates to alarm and event lists did notwork.800xACON-OL-5100-110

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This problem has been corrected inSignalLib.

Function blocks SignalSimpleInReal andSignalInReal using OSP value when warning isactiveThe value on parameter In was not passed toparameter Out for function blocks SignalInReal andSignalSimpleInReal when warning was active, insteadOSP value was used. If OSP was configured as passthrough the function was correct, but for other settingsthe OSP value was activated already when warningbecame active.800xACON-OL-5101-024Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0160

This problem has been corrected inControlStandardLib.

VelocityLimiterCC output freezes if disabled whenbacktrackingWhile VelocityLimiterCC is backtracking and then whenit is disabled, the Out.Forward.Value will no longerfreeze but will continue to track backtracked value.The internal state (Out.Forward.Value) is used forvalue back instead of Out.Backward.Value.800xACON-OL-5110-015Product Bulletin:3BSE047421D0152


Oscillating of the PID output when leaving Maxreached/Min reachedPIDCC and PidAdvancedCC, output does not oscillatewhen leaving Max-/Min-Reached.800xACON-OL-5110-020Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0152

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Duringwindupmode, PidCC and PidAdvancedCC,sends back Pv in Sp.Backward.Value.A general condition for backtracking to the Sp input isthat an upstream object exists that has a possibility tocatch a backtracked value to an internal state, but alsofor an EFR controller algorithm to be able to work onthat value.800xACON-OL-5140-010

S100

This problem has been corrected inCI856S100HwLib.

S100: Optical S100 connection not workingproperlyS100 IO Problemwith Long Optic Fiber Cables. Therecould be communication failures with S100 IOmoduleswhen using long optic fiber cables between the CI856and the S100 IO racks.800xACON-OL-5110-018

High Integrity

This problem has been corrected in the AC800M High Integrity firmware.

AI880 and DI880 SIL3 discrepancyAn internal channel error on a AI880/DI880 caused adiscrepancy on the connected RealIO/BoolIO variable.If this value in turn affects the value of a SIL3 outputthis could lead to a controller shutdown.800xACON-OL-5020-063


Safety shutdown at download with cold restartIn rare occasions the AC 800MHI controller shutdownat download if Cold Restart was selected for a SIL3application.800xACON-OL-5020-070

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Controller unintentionally halted due to falselydetected interrupt.A single or dual AC 800M HI controller would if falselydetecting an interrupt designated for hardwarediagnostics unintentionally halt.800xACON-OL-5020-067Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0173

Alarm/Event


OPC AE Subscription Stop WorkingAC 800M OPC Alarm & Event subscription could failfor systems with certain network configurations if anMMS A/E connection was broken and laterre-established with a different source IP address thanoriginally.800xACON-OL-5020-058Product Alert: 3BSE047421D0130

Control Builder


Control Builder FBD Online view shows incorrectvaluesIn Online mode, the Control Builder's FBD view couldsometimes display incorrect actual values. Typically,output values from simple assignment blocks wouldbe displayed as zero or false even when the value wasnon-zero.800xACON-OL-5020-064


Load Evaluate Go evaluation not reporting allalarms, if alarm burst occursIf an alarm burst occurred during Load Evaluate Go,the evaluation report might fail to present some of thealarms. Single alarm activations during Load EvaluateGo were presented correctly.800xACON-OL-5020-056

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Compiler Statistics does not show all ApplicationsThe Control Builder's Compiler Statistics tool was onlyable to include a limited number of applications in theproduced statistics. The content of the excessapplications was ignored.800xACON-OL-5100-093


Difference Report - Hardware LibraryA change in minor version or revision figures of ahardware library was not shown in Difference Report.800xACON-OL-5100-111


Control Builder SFC force commands associatedwith wrong permission

The SFC force commands now require the'Force SFC' permission.

In previous versions, the SFC force commands in theControl Builder (Hold, Reset, Force Forward, ForceBackward) required the 'Operator Configure'permission. This was not correct, the 'Force SFC'should be used.800xACON-OL-5140-002

Communication

This problem has been corrected inModBusHwLib.

Modbus, FB MBConnect hanged with error -7000after Double Power FailureModbus RTU through the CI853 Could Fail after PowerFailModbus Communication of Modbus RTU master onthe serial interface of the CI853 with slaves could failin case of repeated power failures on the AC 800Mcontroller. TheMBConnect block did show -7000 errorstatus.800xACON-OL-5020-068

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This problem has been corrected inCI867ModbusTcpHwLib.

CI867 Resetting- Frequent disconnections onModbus TCP network with CI867, acting as slaveto external master, would lead to reset of CI867Modbus TCP interface CI867 could CrashCI867Modbus TCP interface could crash when actingas slave to external master if there were repeateddisconnections on the network.800xACON-OL-5100-102

This problem has been corrected inCI867ModbusTcpHwLib.

CI867: Connect fails with -7001 for 75 seconds atremoval of ethernet cable

Now the communication failure time hasbeen reduced to a couple of secondsduring a CI867 switchover.

Modbus TCP Communication Failure DuringSwitchoverTheModbus TCP communication could fail with certainslaves for about 75 seconds in case of CI867switchover and the CI867 acted as master.This wasspecific to slaves that did not respond in time to thedisconnect requests from the CI867 during theswitchover.800xACON-OL-5100-106


Safe Peer-to-Peer Communication TimeoutThe default timeout for theMMSRead Control Modulesfor Safe P2P communication is 2 seconds. This wassufficient to handle a single TCP retransmission, butdouble TCP retransmissions could occur infrequently,depending on network and controller load.

General networks stack improvementsdecreased the retransmission interval fromversion 5.1.1 t to better handle shortertimeouts.

800xACON-OL-5020-008

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Switching of Redundant NetworksIf two controllers were communicating over a network(several switches) and a network failure occurred onthe primary network between the controllers, butcommunication between the primary and the backupnetwork of the controller itself still worked, thecontroller did not switch to the secondary network.800xACON-OL-5020-071

This problem has been corrected in the AC800M Process Automation ControllerFirmware in 6.0.0-0 TC2.

AC 800M Controller Firmware 6.0.0, ControllerCrash during Recovery from Repeated NetworkStormsWhen AC 800MController is recovering from repeatednetwork storms, that is several short networks stormsin a row, the controller could crash. The problem hasonly been observed in test lab environment with a highnumber of network connections and highcommunication load.Note: This problem only existed in version 6.0 and wasnever released in an AC 800MHigh Integrity ControllerFirmware.800xACON-OL-6000-005Product Bulletin: 3BSE081800D0004


Shut down of Redundant Controller having adisturbed ModulebusA redundant controller could perform a shut down ifthere were disturbances on the modulebus (like badfibers, IO-modules going up and down and so on).800xACON-OL-5020-072

This problem has been corrected in the AC800M firmware (PM891).

PM891 TCP MMS Send buffers filled upIn rare cases PM891 communication buffers were notreleased correctly, causing problems with TCP/IPcommunication.800xACON-OL-5100-118

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Diagnostic Overview Communication Variablesnot Fully Updated After Cold StartDiagnostic Overview Communication variables wasempty and never updated after a Cold download tothe controller.800xACON-OL-5110-037


Latched Error & Warning after first downloadAfter cold download to the controller when usingvariables of simple data types, for example, Bool orReal, the unit status latched errors and warnings wouldindicate channel error.

This could be avoided by using structuredIO data types such as BoolIO and RealIO.

800xACON-OL-5110-009

This problem has been corrected in AC800M controller firmware.

Increase robustness for CEX interface drivers.Accessing CI855 over CEX bus could give spuriousCEX bus timeouts which caused communication stop.A retry mechanism has been introduces in the CEXbus driver to make it more robust against thesesporadic errors. The change has indirect effect on CIunits using same CEX driver components i.e. MB300(CI855), S100 (CI856), PROFINETIO (CI871), FF HSE(CI860), Profibus (CI854), Insum (CI857) and DriveBus(CI858).800xACON-OL-5020-061


Increased Frequency of Backup Controller Stopdue to LDB Buffer OverflowIt was observed that redundant AC 800M controllersPM866 and PM865 with controller firmware versions5.1.1-2 or 5.1.1-2 CC1 had an increased frequency ofexperiencing the problem Backup CPU error 'LDBOverflow in Backup'.800xACON-OL-5112-002Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0175

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Wrong Severity assigned to Task Abort andLatency system alarms

Task Abort alarms now get severity=Fatal,and Latency alarms get severity Medium.

In earlier versions, the AC 800M system alarms forTask Abort and Latency were assigned Severity=High.This was incorrect. Task Abort shall have severityFatal, and Latency shall have severity Medium.800xACON-OL-5101-018

EtherNet/IP

This problem has been corrected inCI873EthernetIPHwLib.

Network check in CI873 has to be correctedEthernetIP – Download Aborted due to Sub NetworkDownload of project from Control Builder was abortedif CI873 and the EthernetIP slave devices configuredunder it in the hardware tree in Control Builder werein the same sub network.Error message displayed: “Device is in different subnetthat CI873”800xACON-OL-5100-107

This problem has been corrected inCI873EthernetIPHwLib in AC 800MConnect.

MaximumConfigurable RPI Rate for LD 800DN andOther EthernetIP DevicesMaximum configurable RPI rate for LD 800DN neededto be increased for LD 800DN and other Ethernet/IPdevices. This would give option to the user to increasethe RPI rate, if the load on the CI873 was high.800xACON-OL-5100-123

This problem has been corrected in theDevice Import Wizard integrated withControl Builder.

Over Range/Under Range Should be Supportedfor DNet and EIP Analog ModulesEthernetIP and DeviceNet Modular IO did not ShowOverflow and Underflow.Overflow and underflow indication was not shown foranalog channels for EthernetIP andDeviceNetmodularIO modules.800xACON-OL-5100-069

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OPC Server

This problem has been corrected inAC 800M OPC Server.

Bad OPC Quality on structured CommunicationVariables' Status componentWhen fetched from a controller via the OPC Server,the value of the Status component of a structuredCommunication Variable sometimes erroneouslyappeared as Bad or Uncertain. All other componentsof the Communication Variable would appear Good.800xACON-OL-5100-109

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7.9 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 from 800xA 5.1Use this section to know the additional issues resolved for AC 800Mwhen upgradingfrom 800xA 5.1 Rev D (product version 5.1.0-3). A brief description of the correctionhas been given wherever possible.

7.9.1 AdministrationTable 7.12 lists the major system or product Administration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has been given wherever possible.

Table 7.12: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 Rev D - Administration Issues


This problem has been corrected inCI869AF100HwLib, CI872MTMHwLiband CI873EthernetIPHwLib.

I/O status for CI873,CI872, and CI869 indicates Okbefore receiving Waiting for Init at hot insertI/O status for CI873,CI872, and CI869 indicates Ok beforereceivingWaiting for Init at hot insert The I/O channel statusfor I/O under the CEX modules CI869(AF100),CI872(MOD5) and CI873(EthernetIP/Devicenet) displayedOk (I/O Unit with no errors) for a short moment(approximately, 1s) during hot insert process, before itreceived the status Waiting for init.800xACON-AD-5100-031

DeviceNet


Re-import of EDS file after the Version change isdisplayed as aborted importIf the user tried re-import of an EDS file with higher majorversion using DIW in Control builder, the import wassuccessful. However the indication of the import was seenas aborted import on page 1 of the Device Import Wizard.800xACON-AD-5100-019

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Table 7.12: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 Rev D - Administration Issues(Continued)



No status indication in Control Builder DeviceNet I/OmodulesThere were no status indication in Control Builder whileremoving the I/O module for DeviceNet or swapping I/Omodule to a new position, which was different from ControlBuilder configuration.800xACON-AD-5101-008

High Integrity

This problem has been corrected inthe AC 800M High Integrity firmware.

Controller crashwhen SMLink cable is removed duringhot-Insert of SM811If SM Link cable was removed from primary SM811 duringhot-insert of backup SM811, this resulted in a controllershut down.800xACON-AD-5020-030


Controller Shutdown during Online Upgrade if I/O Unitin B position A act as Primary when Configured forHot-ReplacementHigh Integrity controller might perform a dual shutdownduring Online Upgrade (OLU) if Modulebus I/O is configuredas Hot Replacement and any of the I/O Units in position Bin the module termination unit (MTU) acted as Primary.800xACON-AD-5020-035Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0144

Control Builder

This problem has been corrected inControl Builder. The compiler preventsOnline Upgrade if there is pending I/Oconnection changes.

SIL3 I/O Connection is changed with Online Upgrade,the I/O is Degraded to SIL2If Online Upgrade procedure was performed and there werepending, uncommitted change in the controllerconfiguration, this lead to degradation of SIL3 DO880 I/Oto SIL2.800xACON-AD-5020-036Product Alert: 3BSE047421D0153

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Table 7.12: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 Rev D - Administration Issues(Continued)



Control Builder crash when copy and paste singlediagramIn some cases copy and paste of a single diagram couldlead to a Control Builder crash.800xACON-AD-5140-002

Controller

This problem has been corrected inthe AC 800M firmware (PM891).

PM891 Network Port configuration Mismatch withSwitch Port after Controller Startup without ActiveNetworkA problem has been found where PM891 after a powerfailure or at a CPU switchover could use wrong Ethernetport settings. This concerns the case when explicit settingshave been chosen, that is Auto Detect is not desired.800xACON-AD-5100-040Product Bulletin:3BSE047421D0150

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Table 7.13: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 Rev D - Configuration Issues


High Integrity


Possible data mix-up with bidirectional InterApplication CommunicationA possible data mix-up could have happened when auser-defined data type used for bidirectional InterApplication Communication between two controllers waschanged.This problem occurred if there was only one componentof simple data type in any of the directions (with/withoutthe Reverse attribute) and any of the following attributesof that simple component was changed:1. 1. The name2. 2. The Reverse setting

Note: A corresponding modification of the userapplication (reading/writing) was necessary in ordernot to get a compilation error.

800xACON-CN-5100-041


Controllermight shut down if the task name is sub-partof SIL3 application nameIn rare cases, depending on creation order, a High IntegrityController would have shut down when a task name wasa sub-part of the SIL3 application name.800xACON-CN-5020-072

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Table 7.13: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 Rev D - Configuration Issues(Continued)



Too many SIL3 applications lead to controllershutdown.The maximum number of SIL3 applications allowed in onecontroller is 8, but there was no check for this in the ControlBuilder. If too many SIL3 applications was downloaded toa controller, a safety shutdown did occur.800xACON-CN-5110-003


Modulebus discrepancy when changing clamp settingfor SIL3 I/O.Using Hot-replacement configuration of ModuleBus I/O inSIL3 applications could cause discrepancy for the channelstatus of the I/O channels.800xACON-OL-5020-048

IEC 61850

This problem has been corrected inDevice Import Wizard / Control Builder.

Import Wizard shows Warning with incorrect count ofCI868 subscribed datasets.Import Wizard showedWarning in CCF View with incorrectcount of CI868 subscribed datasets.800xACON-CN-5100-026

EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet

Upgrade controller firmware to thecurrent release and perform the colddownload.

DeviceNet stop working when performing coldco-existence downloadIf a cold co-existence download was attempted i.e.download from 5.1 RU3 to controller firmware 5.1, 5.1 RU1or 5.1 RU2 DeviceNet communication did not resumeoperation but showed hardware error “showing notpreferred version”. A cold download will be performedeither if the controller is empty of application program aftere.g. a crash or a failed power fail resulting in removedapplications.


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DeviceNet Devices with configurable connection sizesare not supportedCI873 with LD 800DN could not communicate withDeviceNet devices for which the connection size dependedon the configuration.800xACON-CN-5100-008


Only Devices with a Maximum of 100 ParametersSupported on DeviceNetOnly devices with less than or equal to 100 parameterswere supported on DeviceNet. Any device that had morethan 100 parameters could not be configured.800xACON-CN-5100-019


Re-configuration of DeviceNet devices throughControlBuilder will interrupt communicationThe input and output communication were stopped forre-configuration of the following communication parametersof DeviceNet devices:• Electronic keying• MAC ID change• Trigger type• Heart beat• Ack time• Inhibit time800xACON-CN-5101-011

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Re-configuration of DeviceNet parameters for LD800DN causing network to stop and restartHot Configuration In Run (HICR) did not work for DeviceNetwhen certain parameter changes were made. If any of theconfigurable parameters Interscan delay, Expected packetratio, ADR enable flag or Background poll ratio of LD800DN were changed in Control Builder duringre-configuration, the communication for the DeviceNetnetwork would be stopped and restarted again.800xACON-CN-5101-012


EDS Selection page does not save the user inputregarding the files selectedEDSSelection page does not save the user input regardingthe files selected.800xACON-CN-5101-014


Re-import of modular I/O EDS file shows the defaultchannels in Device import wizardRe-import of modular I/O EDS file showed the defaultchannels in Device Import Wizard.800xACON-CN-5101-015

Library

This problem has been corrected inSignalLib.

Wrong property parameter Min Range forSignalOutRealM.In the aspect Trend Signal Properties, the parameterOut.Value had wrong property in the box Min Range.800xACON-CN-5020-067

Controller

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Passive Load Evaluate Go (LEG) Application OverruleOutputs for Active ApplicationDuring very special circumstances both the Active andPassive application could get the same state at the sametime (i.e. both become Active or both become Passive).In this case the outputs did not reflect the values from theindicated Active application.800xACON-CN-5020-076Product Alert:3BSE047421D0132

Control Builder


Alarm blocks with top level diagram as alarm ownerand no source name not workingAlarm blocks with top level diagram as alarm owner andsource name not connected was not working. This problemoccurred if an object in the top level diagram (directly ontop level) was breaking the alarm owner chain.800xACON-CN-5100-066

The problem has been corrected inControl Builder.

Diagram errors when Locale set to non-latin languageIf characters not defined in code page 1252 (WestEuropean Latin) were used in Diagrams, this causedcompile errors or shutdown. This could happen if thesystem locale of the PC running Control Builder was setto for example, Greek or Chinese.800xACON-CN-5100-079


Search and Navigation not finding in_out parametersin DiagramsSearching for a parameter with direction in_out with theSearch and Navigation tool did not find any Diagraminstances.800xACON-CN-5110-023

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Table 7.14: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 Rev D - Operational Issues


Controller

Use same access right configurationfor a variable on all hierarchical levelsin the application.

Wrong Access rights for Confirmed Write.The access right for one variable might under specialcircumstances assume the access right of the samevariable as configured on a different object level. Theproblem could only occur if the same variable has differentaccess levels configured on different hierarchical levels inthe application.


800xACON-OL-5010-042Product bulletin: 3BSE047421D0146

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7.10 Resolved in 800xA 6.0.0 from 800xA 5.1 FeaturePackUse this section to know the additional issues resolved for AC 800Mwhen upgradingfrom 800xA 5.1 FP4 Rev D (product version 5.1.1-2). A brief description of thecorrection has been given wherever possible.


Table 7.15: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 FP4 Rev D - Administration


Controller FW


Controller crashed when CI860 was hot removed.When a hot-remove of CI860 was performed secondtime, in a rare case resulted in a controller crash.800xACON-AD-5020-032


Downgrade of controller firmwareDowngrade of controller firmware from a new versionto an older version, using Control Builder of the olderversion was not possible.800xACON-AD-5110-018


OLU Failed in Controller SwitchoverA timing issue could in rare case cause an OLU to beinterrupted and a rollback initiated. This problem did notaffect High Integrity controllers.800xACON-AD-5110-019

EtherNet/IP DIW

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Error 'Unable to get parameter no=361' observedduring 1794 AENT downloadError after Import of EDS File – Scaling of ParametersWhen hardware types for some devices was insertedin the hardware tree, the following error message“Unable to get parameter no=xx” was displayed duringdownload to controller.This happened after importing from EDS files which hadparameters of data type other than real with scalingvalues.800xACON-AD-5100-037

High Integrity


Backup SM fail at downloadConfiguring many Communication Variables in a SIL3application could make the backup SM811 fail atdownload.Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0176800xACON-AD-5110-014

Library

This problem is corrected inControlStandardLib andControlSupportLib.

PidCC and PidAdvancedCC with MaxReached setin Out.Backward not bump-less during downloadA bump on the output proportional to the Gain if the PIDoccurred when performing a re-configuration downloadand PidCC or PidAdvancedCC had MaxReached set inOut.Backward.800xACON-AD-5110-015Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0186

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With this version of AC 800M Connect,the consistency error can be easilycorrected in the Consistency Checkertool.

ConsistencyChecker error when creating newmajorversion of libraryIf a new major version is created from a library that wascreated in SV5.1 or earlier, the Consistency Checkerwill report “Missing predecessor info in member DiagramTypes”. Previously there was no possibility to correctthe inconsistency.800xACON-AD-5110-017

IEC 61850


Hardware object names provided for CI868, LD, andLN in Control Builder M was not updated in icd/cidfile The Name field of the Hardware Object

Insert Unit Dialog is disabled as it is notrequired to provide any Object Nameswhile inserting CI868, LD and LNHardware objects in Control Builder.

Names provided for Hardware objects CI868, LD andLN in the Hardware Object Insert Dialog in ControlBuilder M does not update the icd file during icd export.800xACON-AD-5100-032


Upgrade CI868 FP3 -> FP4. GOOSE LN0 Health VardisconnectedCI868 LN0 Health variable disconnection uponmigration. The connected variables shall be retained

after Migration.While migrating to newer Control Builder M version, thevariable connected previously under LN0 Health IOchannel gets disconnected after migration.800xACON-AD-5110-009


Support CI868 MMS Receive for RCBs containingLLN0 and LPHD signals - CI868 SwIEC61850 Wizard did not import RCBs containingsignals from LPHD and LLN0 Logical Nodes assignedto CI868.800xACON-CN-5110-016

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This problem has been corrected inProcessObjBasicLib.

IEDCommandSend: FB is not sending Direct ModeClose command properlyIEDCommandSend Function block did not send properCommands to IED for controlling Control Breaker inDirect Mode Operation.800xACON-CN-5110-017


IEC61850 Wizard to allow Import of InconsistentHeader Scd file with WarningIEC61850 Wizard Handling of Inconsistent SCD-File.IEC61850Wizard did not provide proper error messageswhile aborting import of inconsistentSCD-file with invalid schema.800xACON-CN-5110-031

This problem has been corrected in IEC61850 Device Import Wizard in ControlBuilder.

IEC 61850 Wizard Throws 'Invalid SCD File' Errorwhile Importing Inconsistent SCD-FilesThe IEC 61850 Device Import Wizard could throw'Invalid SCD File' error due to Schema validation failurewhile importing inconsistent scd-files (Eg. Duplicate LNsunder Substation / Voltage Level Bay).

Inconsistent scd-file handling has beenimproved. Any scenario leading to SCLschema validation failure shall be loggedin IEC 61850 Wizard log as genericmessage:

800xACON-CN-5110-044

"Error detected in SCD-file by ParsingComponent. Import Aborted".

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Table 7.16: Resolved problems from 800xA 5.1 FP4 Rev D - Configuration


This problem has been corrected in theINSUMCommLib.

Read communication error on INSUM units afterdownload to the controllerINSUM Receive FB showed Error Code-19INSUM Receive function blocks showed error code -19after a re-configuration download of the application.800xACON-CN-5020-078

This problem has been corrected inS800IoModulebusHwLib in AC 800MConnect.

Name of Parameter in DO818 Hardware Definitionnot CorrectThe internal name on OSP parameter for channel 26in DO818 for ModuleBus was wrong and have now beencorrected. This change is only relevant if accessingparameters via open interface.800xACON-CN-5110-040

ProfinetIO DIW


PROFINETDevice ImportWizard reported error dueto CIGIO buffersWhen importing a gsd file for a device having manyparameters on module/submodule level, the numberexceeded the supported limits and the import failed.Errors were listed in the conversion results (final pageof DIW) and session log of Control Builder. As a result,hardware units could not be inserted into the hardwarelibrary.800xACON-CN-5100-055

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PROFINET Device Import Wizard: Data type'Float32+Status8' not implementedWhen a gsdml with Float32+Status8 is imported, thereis an error message for each channel which uses thistype. Error message: “Data type [Float32+Status8] notimplemented. No channels are created for it!”800xACON-CN-5100-063

Profibus DIW


DIW/PROFIBUS parser generates CB warningsubunits, Logical Numbers Discrete NumberError after Import of GSD File – Sub Unit NumberingWarning message was displayed during download of aproject with some PROFIBUS devices that has beenadded in Control Builder after importing from the GSDfile.Error message displayed: "Warning in the input file linexx: subunits, and Logical Numbers Discrete Numbersare mutually exclusive.”800xACON-CN-5100-059

PROFIBUS

This problem has been corrected in theCI867ModbusTcpHwLib.

I/O values does not freeze for the reconfiguredwatchdog time (CI854 settings).PROFIBUS Slave Failed to Report Connection Down.The PROFIBUS slave did not report connection downin the Unit status in Control Builder as per the configuredwatchdog time for the CI854.800xACON-CN-5100-060

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Issues with 1732E 16 Input I/O EtherNet/IPArmorBlock I/O:1Error after Import of EDS File – ENUM Values.There could be error/warnings after importing an EDSfiles for certain devices having parameters fields thathad ENUM values. Such EDS files were not importedcorrectly hence the error.800xACON-CN-5100-061


Issues with 1732E 16 Input I/O EtherNet/IPArmorBlock I/OProblem Importing EDS File – Mapping Subset of IOByteThere is a problem is importing an EDS file in creatingchannels when the user wants to map only a subset ofthe IO bytes.800xACON-CN-5100-062


After re-import of EDS files using Device ImportWizard and replacing the hardware types someparameter values was not updated.In some cases, some of the configuration done duringthe re-import of EDS files was not seen for the instanceof the hardware type when it was replaced in thehardware tree after the re-import.800xACON-CN-5110-012

EtherNet/IP

This problem has been corrected in theModBusHwLib.

Control Builder crash observed while DIW cancelof importing EDS filesControl Builder Could Crash if EDS Import wasCanceled Control Builder could crash if the usercanceled the import of an EDS file during the importprocess.800xACON-CN-5100-073

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This problem has been corrected inEthernetIP Device Import Wizard inControl Builder.

Multiple Signal Range Parameters Shown for AnalogModules in Ethernet/IPSignal Range parameters for analog modules wasgenerated twice in HWD file.800xACON-CN-5110-038

High Integrity


Moving variable connected to SIL3 CommunicationVariable could cause variable discrepancyMoving a Communication Variable (CV) variable on theserver side from one controller to another, for example,changing from controller internal to controller externalCV or vice versa, could lead to discrepancy for the CVon the client side, that is, the value in SM811 andPM865 are not the same. Also changing the directionof bidirectional Communication Variables could causediscrepancy.800xACON-CN-5110-009


AC 800M HI Controller Shutdown when using LoadEvaluate Go (LEG) after Power Fail or OnlineUpgrade (OLU)AC 800M High Integrity controller will shut down duringLoad Evaluate Go (LEG) after Power Fail or OnlineUpgrade (OLU).800xACON-CN-5110-033Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0156

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CI868 Hardware Library 2.x is Not compatible withAC800M Controller running FP4CI868 Hardware Library 2.x is Not compatible withAC 800M Controller running FP4 firmware. TherebyCI868 Hardware Library 3.x should be usedmandatorilywith AC 800M controller upgraded/running on FP4firmware or while performing Online Upgrade to FP4.800xACON-CN-5110-014


Missing attributes of Dataset Signals Not fullyrecorded in IEC61850 Wizard Log.IEC61850 Wizard Logging of Missing Signal AttributesMissing 'q' attributes of dataset signals was not recordedentirely in IEC61850 Wizard Log.

IEC61850 Wizard shall log all missing 'q'attributes for Dataset signals assigned toCI868.800xACON-CN-5110-025


CI868 does Not start after Import scd file inControl Builder M and Application Download.CI868 does Not start after Application Download.Importing scd-file containing CI868 subscribing to RCBsignals from many LDs under each IED lead to largenumber of Hardware objects and IO channels in theControl Builder M hardware tree.Downloading such project increased the CI868 startuptime beyond the controller timeout value thereby haltingthe CI868 module.800xACON-CN-5110-026


CI868 FW error & Restart when only GOOSE signalpresent in any IED for MMS scd.CI868 Firmware Error & Restart when only GOOSEsignals was configured from certain IEDs to CI868 whileother IEDs configured with MMS signals to CI868.800xACON-CN-5110-027

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IEC61850 Wizard generated CID/ICD FileGSESettings attribute needs correction.CI868 CID/ICD File attribute Error. CI868 CID or ICDfile generated from Control Builder does containGSESetting attribute 'dataSet' instead of 'datSet'.Because of this the dataset cannot be assigned to anyGCB in IET600 version 5.3 or higher.800xACON-CN-5110-030


CI868 Restart during re-configuring the Hw channelsettings (IO ch Inversion)CI868 Error on IO Channel Inversion. CI868 Modulegoes to error state upon setting IO Channel Invertedparameter to True and Download.800xACON-CN-5140-006

Control Builder


Control Builder crash when reserving DiagramOn rare occasions, the Control Builder could crash whena Diagram was reserved, especially if applicationchanges had just been made that affected the ProjectExplorer view.800xACON-CN-5110-034


Communication Variables - Missing warning forExpected SILConfiguring Expected SIL for a Communication variableof simple data type with direction Out in a SILapplication did not generate any warning message.Configuring Expected SIL for CV Out is not applicable- the CV always has the same SIL as the application.800xACON-CN-5110-035

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Erroneous restriction against multiple connectionsfrom Out ports in DiagramsIn some cases when multiple connections were madeto an Out port, this was erroneously considered as anerror with the message 'Multiple connections are notallowed in both source and destination'. The problemaffected both Function Diagrams and Control Diagrams800xACON-CN-5140-002


Private Control Modules prevent use of PhaseParameters and Control Properties.If a Control Module Type was set to Private, it was notpossible to add or modify Batch Phase parameters, orControl Properties aspects.800xACON-CN-5140-003

Communication

This problem has been corrected inTCPCommLib.

TCPCommLib portability errorTCPCommLib was not possible to insert in somesystems not using English as display language.800xACON-IN-5110-001

Diagram

This problem has ben corrected inAC 800M Connect.

Problems when importing Diagrams to Bulk DataManagerWhen Diagrams were dragged-and-dropped to BDM,there were error messages and some diagramproperties were lost.800xACON-CN-5100-078


Adding Join or Split in Diagram Could Cause aCrash in EditorIf already having a Join or Split with very short name,two characters or less, adding a new Join or Split in thediagram could cause a editor to crash.800xACON-CN-5110-045

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Communication Variables latched with bad statusduring LEG SessionCommunication Variables configured for manualacknowledge latched with bad status when an applicationchange was downloaded using Load-Evaluate-Go,requiring a manual clear of the status before making thepassive application active (Go command)800xACON-OL-5110-026

This problem has been corrected inTCPCommLib.

TCPRead did not always return all bytes to read.The TCPRead block in TCPCommLib has been correctedand now stays in pending state until the requestednumber of bytes has been returned.800xACON-OL-5110-027


RNRP out of syncIn rare situations an RNRP internal state could get outof sync, leading to a failure to handle networkredundancy.This situation was shown by the RNRP Fault Tracer Toolas “RNRP: SystErrLog=590, errNo=1074855937”800xACON-OL-5110-028

This problem has been corrected in theAC 800M firmware (PM891).

PM891 crash at network stormA PM891 using RNRP could crash if exposed to anetwork storm.800xACON-OL-5140-007

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Memory Leak in Control Builder when Going Onlinewith Several Diagrams OpenControl Builder was havingmemory leak when to on-lineand off-line mode repeatedly with several diagrams open.800xACON-OL-5110-033


RNRP Route Add Returns Bad StatusDuring stress RNRP could return error status(SystErrLog= 590, 591, 593, 595 or 596) and in rare casefail to add network route.800xACON-OL-5110-030


Controller Total Load at 100% When NetworkMessages PendingIf a problem with network communication causingcontinued retry to read or write this could lead to thecontroller load reaching 100%.In rare case the load could stay at 100% for a long time.If total load is 100% in High Integrity controller for 24hthis would lead to a controller shut down.800xACON-OL-5110-035


Online Upgrade Increasing Communication Load forInternal MMS CommunicationInternal MMS communication could be handled asexternal MMS communication after OLU and cause someincreased communication load.800xACON-OL-5140-012


High Load When Acknowledge Many Alarms Fromthird-party OPC ClientWhen acknowledging over 250 alarms from third-partyOPC client the controller load was 100% for someminutes.800xACON-OL-5140-015

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This problem has been corrected inTCPHwLib in AC 800M Connect.

TCPCommLibCommunicationDelay if SendingMorethan 256 bytes of DataTCPCommLib communication had a delay if multiplemessages or messages longer than 256 bytes was sentat the same time. Now several messages will bepackaged together for more efficient communication.800xACON-OL-5110-023


Hanging Communication Causing ControllerShutdownIn very rare case a network lockup situation in networkstack could occur and cause the controller to shut down.800xACON-OL-5110-032

MODBUS RTU

This problem has been corrected in theModBusHwLib.

“MBException” block is not working for ModbusSerial, throws -6903 error messageFB MBExceptionc did not Work. The MBExceptionfunction block for reading exception status (ModbusFunction code 7) did not work.800xACON-OL-5100-099

I/O


S800 I/O - DO818 incorrect OSP valuesDue to a parameter handling fault the values set for OSPare swapped byte-wise. This means the set OSP valuewill not be as expected unless the same value is set forall channels. Channels set as “keep current value” workas expected.800xACON-OL-5110-022Product Bulletin: 3BSE078480

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This problem is corrected inControlSupportLib and ControlBasicLib.

Master output goes to zero in function blockPidCascadeLoop and PidCascadeLoop3P.When the master controller came to the limitationMaxReached at 100% the master output was set to zeroand then started to ramp up.800xACON-OL-5110-024

This problem is corrected inControlBasicLib, ControlStandardLib,ControlAdvancedLib andControlSupportLib.

MinCC, Min4CC, MaxCC and Max4CCAn active PID connected to Max or Min module couldnow pass the passive input. It is also possible to set thetolerance to zero.800xACON-OL-5140-004

This problem has been corrected inTCPCommLib in AC 800M Connect.

Controller Crash When Stressing User DefinedTCPCommLib CommunicationIn rare cases the controller could crash when usingTCPCommLib communication in 1131 tasks with shortinterval times.800xACON-OL-5140-006

Drives

This problem has been corrected inABBDrvFPBACI854HwLib.

ABBdrivesACS800 andACS880 connected via FPBAcommunication adapter on PROFIBUShave negativespeed reference problem. “Speed reference” is now defined as

signed integer.It is not possible to run the drives in the negativedirection. “Speed Reference” is limited to unsigned valuesonly.800xACON-OL-5110-025Product Bulletin: 3BSE047421D0166

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IEC 61850


CI868 module Error on normal operation whenexposed to unwanted BroadcastCI868 module Error when exposed to unwantedBroadcast When CI868 communicating over GOOSEwas exposed to a Ethernet broadcast storm of above10,000 packets per second, CI868 stoppedcommunicating and does not respond any further800xACON-OL-5101-022

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8 Application Change Management

This section details the problems for Application ChangeManagement that are resolvedin the 800xA 6.0 release.





This problem has been corrected.If ACM server is upgraded from SV 5.1 FP4latest Revision to SV 6.0 Rev A, thenCheck In of any object from 'Workplaceapplication' fails with the following message:"Column 'ModifiedDateTime' does not

exist. It may have been deleted by

another use"800xAACM-OL-6000-005

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This functionality has been removed from customentity dialog of ACMClient.

In ACMClient, Delete at Import functionalityis not functional.800xAACM-OL-5140-005

This System extension is now loaded only if theEngineering Studio is installed and loaded.

Loading the System extension, 'ACM forEngineering Studio' fails due to missingdependent extension.800xAACM-OL-6000-003

This problem has been corrected.ACMClient application closes down if the lastcolumn of the Object view pane is selected.800xAACM-OL-5141-002

This problem has been corrected.Selecting any object in the object view paneand double-clicking the scroll bar opens thecorresponding .afwfile. 800xAACM-OL-5141-003

This problem has been corrected.If check-in is performed on an object/entityafter modifications with respect to earlierchecked-in version, check-in comment getsmodified for all its dependent objects/entity,even if there are no changes in those objects.800xAACM-OL-6000-002

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8.2.2 InstallationTable 8.3 lists the installation issues that may exist and affect the system or productat time of release. Workarounds, clarifications, or helpful hints have been providedfor each issue wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.Updating ACM from S FP 5.1.4-1 to S FP5.1.4-1A using Feature Pack Update Toolleaves two entries in 'Programs andFeatures'.800xAACM-INS-5141-001



Table 8.4: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.In some instances, ACM client stopsresponding, or insufficient memory messageis displayed during check in of largeprojects. 800xAACM-OL-5140-001

This problem has been corrected and updated in theuser manual. Refer to the Problem ID(224)800xAACM-MC-6000-001.

ACM server/client, configured in differentdomain had problem in connection.800xAACM-OL-5140-003

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Table 8.4: Resolved in 800xA 6.0 - Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.Connection to an existing ACM server is notpossible for first time launch of ACM client.800xAACM-OL-5140-004

This problem has been corrected.In some instances, GetLatest withdependencies may fail if ACMClient.exememory in task manager is high (e.g.memory > 450MB).800xAACM-OL-5140-002

8.3.2 Instruction Manual ChangesTable 8.5 lists the problems or issues in the instruction manuals that have beencorrected since the previous version. A brief description of the correction has alsobeen given wherever possible.



The ACM Server and the 800xA System should beconfigured in the same domain.

The ACM Server and 800xA Systemconfigured in different domain have problemin connection. Refer Prerequisites subsection of System 800xA

Engineering, Application Change Management(2PAA108438*).

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9 Information Management

This section details the problems for Information Management that are resolved inthe 800xA 6.0 release.


9.1.1 InstallationTable 9.1 lists the major system or product installation issue that has been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.



Since the Information Manager Bulk ConfigurationExcel Add-in had to be manually added for all otheruser accounts, automatic installation of the add-inin the 800xA Service Account was removed to avoidthe possible installation hang. The add-in must nowbe manually added to the service account.

In prior product versions, the InformationManager Bulk Configuration Excel Add-inwas automatically loaded in the 800xAService Account. This could result in aSystem Installer hang during installation ifExcel was not installed on the node.800xAINM-IN-6010-016

This problem has been resolved.While installing Oracle the following errormessage "OraProvCfg.exe has stoppedworking” appears.8800xAINM-IN-6000-006

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This problem has been resolved.Archive crashes when scrolling throughpublished message logs data from an Alarmand Event List aspect.800xAINM-OL-5104-123

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The problem is a result in a compatibility issue withthe new version of Internet Explorer used in 800xAversion 6.0. To resolve this issue

Desktop Trendsmigrated from earlier versionsof 800xA will not properly display in 800xAversion 6.0.

a conversion program has been provided in RevisionA.

800xAINM-OL-6000-011

1. Open a command prompt and set your defaultfolder as follows:cd “C:\Program Files (x86)\ABB Industrial IT\InformIT\Desktop Trends\help”2. To update a single Desktop Trend file do thefollowing:UpgradeTrendFile <fileName>3. To update a group of files in the same folder dothe following:UpgradeTrendFile –A <FolderPath>

The scheduler has been modified to clean up anytemporary Excel files that are left behind.

Scheduled reports would on occasionsuccessfully complete but the Excel processthat generated the report would delete thetemporary files it created from the disk. Aftera period of time the growing number oftemporary files could fill the disk and impactthe performance of the scheduler node.800xAINM-OL-5104-120

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This problem has been resolved.On occasion ODA queries would fail withoutapparent reason. The underlying ODA servicewould crash and restart. This was caused bya memory corruption.800xAINM-OL-5104-121

The scheduler has been modified to monitor Excelto make sure it exits properly. If Excel does not exitafter report completion the Scheduler will terminateit.

Scheduled reports would on occasionsuccessfully complete but the Excel processthat generated the report would not exit. Aftera period of time the growing number of Excelprocesses remaining in memory would impactperformance on the scheduler node.800xAINM-OL-5025-112

This problem has been resolved the AttachmentFormat setting is now retained.

Making any configuration change to the EmailInformation dialog box, in a scheduled report,would result in the Attachment Format settingbeing cleared.800xAINM-OL-5104-118

The problem has been corrected. DataDirect willnow return up to 32767 rows of data, which is thedocumented maximum number of rows.

DataDirect would return an overflow error ifmore than 24855 rows of data were attemptedto be returned from a history log.800xAINM-OL-5104-119

The problem has been corrected.ODA did not support update commands towrite data into the 800xA System on ODAtable columns that are marked as modifiable.800xAINM-OL-5104-117

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The AUDIT_EVENTS database view has beencorrected to return the proper attribute data in eachcolumn.

The AUDIT_EVENTS database view did notreturn correct data. The data returned in thevarious columns in the view was not for theexpected attribute.800xAINM-OL-5103-116

This problem has been corrected.Information Manager fails to store values forBatch Phase Parameters of type Out or InOut,if the parameter name is in excess of 30characters in length and the PDL database isin excess of 10 million records.800xAINM-OL-5103-129





DataDirect now properly formats these attributeswith the configured time format. Milliseconds arenot shown for these three attributes as the time isnot stored to that level of accuracy.

When retrieving alarm and event dataDataDirect would not format theActiveChangeTime, ShelfExpireTime, andShelvingTime attributes with the configuredtime format. The time format was alwaysm/dd/yyyy hh:mm.800xAINM-OL-5102-096

hsDBMaint -reindex has been updated to createthe correct indexes based on the message log type.

hsDBMaint -reindex improperly processedOPC message logs.800xAINM-OL-5101-097

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The Message Log retrieval processing has beencorrected so that messages are no longer duplicatedor missing.

When filtering data retrieved from theInformation Manager Message Log by Timeand Object Name the user may seeunexpected results. There may be duplicateor missing events. All data is properly storedand no data is actually duplicated or lost.There was an error in the algorithm thatretrieves the data from the message logresulting in the unpredictable results.800xAINM-OL-5023-007

This problem has been corrected.Information Manager 5.1 Revision B incombination with any Feature Pack will fail tostore Condition Events (Alarms). An errormessage is generated in the following formatindicating that this problem can be found inthe SystemEvent List. "Events of Category

(CategoryName) will not be collected

because of a definition error".".

800xAINM-OL-5103-098

This issue has been fixed by using stackindependent memory methods to process all theOPC/Attributes.

Event collection stops and the hsMSGServerprocess restarts constantly. ThehsMSGServer process crashes when thestackmemory is exhausted by a large numberof OPC/AE attributes that are defined in thesystem.800xAINM-OL-5023-006

This problem has been corrected.The hsDBMaint Purge Future Dates optioncorrupts numeric storage files when run onfiles that have wrapped.800xAINM-OL-5103-099

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This problem has been corrected. Archive volumesnow properly switch in this situation.

When archiving Batch PFC data as part ofPDL archival, if an Archive volume becamefull the Archive System would fail toautomatically switch to the next availablearchive volume.800xAINM-OL-5101-100

This problem has been corrected.hsDBMaint -stagger could crash trying toaccess unallocated memory. This crash wasrandom and did not happen every time.800xAINM-OL-5102-101

Information Manager still does not support loops inexcess of 999 iterations. However, Production datastorage has been updated so it will not crash if thelimit of 999 loops is exceeded.

Batch looping recipes that loopmore than 999iterations would result in the failure to storeProduction data (PDL).800xAINM-OL-5024-102

See the document:3BUF001091-600_en_System_800xA_Information_Management_6.0_Getting_Started,Section 6 Batch Integration; Looping RecipeLimitations, for a description of how this issue isnow handled.

This problem has been corrected.The DataDirect Alarm and Event (AE) buttondid not support filtering using Alarm Shelvingattributes. Attempts to use Alarm Shelvingattributes resulted in incorrect data beingreturned.800xAINM-OL-5104-103

This problem has been corrected.The Scheduler could fail when exporting anExcel based report in PDF format if the Excelworkbook contained a chart on any of thesheets.800xAINM-OL-5102-104

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The ObjectName is now included in the view.The batch_auditevents view was missing theattribute ObjectName.800xAINM-OL-5022-105

This problem has been corrected for all propertieswith the exception of AC400 properties.

Event Driven Data Collection Actions wouldfail if any of the logs in the Log List containeda period (".") in the log name.800xAINM-OL-5102-106

The problem has been corrected.The following views were not returning eventsin the correct time order if any of the eventsoccurred in the second. The millisecond datain the time was not being properly used tofurther sort the events.• Audit_Events• Batch_AuditEvents• Batch_CommentEvents• Batch_Events• Batch_ProcessEvents• Batch_SystemEvents• BatchMgrEVENTS• IMMSGLOGBYCAT800xAINM-OL-6000-010

This problem has been corrected.Calculations would fail when they containedMOD 300 properties.800xAINM-OL-5102-107

This problem has been corrected.The BATCH_BatchMgrEVENTS,Batch_ProcessEvents, Batch_AuditEvents,and Batch_CommentEvents views did notproperly return the Class attribute.800xAINM-OL-6000-008

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This problem has been corrected.IM History Service would crash and restart at5 AM each day in some large configurations.800xAINM-OL-6000-009

This problem has been corrected.IM History would not start after an OPCmessages log was restored to Oracle morethan 25 times.800xAINM-OL-5100-108

This problem has been corrected.IM history would incorrectly take additionalnumeric log licenses when a templatecontained more than one IM log that wascollecting from the same PPA OPC log. Thiswould result in license warning for thecustomer when there were not in violation.800xAINM-OL-5101-109

This problem has been corrected.DataDirect did not properly return values forsome historic integer data properties.800xAINM-OL-5103-037

This problem has been corrected.When a PDLMSGLOG or IMMSLOG havestored between 999,999,999 and(999,999,999 + log capacity) messages, anytimed archives will loop until the archivevolume is full and then fail.800xAINM-OL-5025-111

This problem has been corrected.The hsAdmin service failed to start on anInformationManager Server after configuringthe machine to support Cyrillic.800xAINM-OL-5102-113

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10 PLC Connect and SoftPoint Server

This section details the problems for PLC Connect and SoftPoint Server that areresolved in the 800xA 6.0 through 6.0.3.2 release.


10.1.1 ConfigurationBelow table lists the major system or product configuration issue that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has been given wherever possible.



This issue has been corrected.Write from PLC Connect fails when writeoperation consists Real datatypes and alsoCommunication object does not show theright status.Also CommServer log shows the followingerror:For example:ERROR 1C1C DumpSignalStatusToFile,

Could not store that datatype:4

signal:OPC_Remote:rMix1067.rMix1067

Real

800xAPLC-CN-6003-001

This issue has been corrected.Verb Map aspect is empty for PLC ConnectProcess Objects.800xAPLC-CN-6001-001

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This issue has been corrected.After upgradation from 5.x to 6.x objectdescription is blank in the Alarm/Event list.800xAPLC-CN-6000-001

This issue has been corrected.For PLC Connect signal types, additional“text” is appended to the name after anupgrade from 5.x to 6.0.0, 6.0.1 or 6.0.3version. This happens only when the backupcontains child name hook aspect.800xAPLC-CN-6001-002

10.1.2 OperationBelow table lists the major system or product operational issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has been given wherever possible.



This issue has been corrected.Any modification (like adding signals,changing the names) on existing used PLCprocess or Composite Objects containingChildNameHook aspect would give an error.For example:[Error] Operation rejected by

VB140_PS01: Child Name Hook

(Structure Hook:Child Insert)

Transaction Cancelled.

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10.2.1 ConfigurationTable 10.3 lists the major system or product configuration issue that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has been given wherever possible.



It is now possible to choose space or underscore asthe delimiter in the Child Name Hook View.

Child Name Hook aspect does not supportunderscore as delimiter.800xAPLC-CN-5020-019

The HandleOnEvent::AdAesSrvHandler stores theExtendedEventText value as a GUID (of thealarmOwner). The change made is to replace theGUID with the text value for simple event.

PLC Connect Extended Event text displayedas GUID rather than text800xAPLC-CN-5024-001

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A new registry key has been added to make itpossible to keep the OPC group active while addingnew items, this has been done to accommodateKepwareOPCServer that would otherwise not triggera callback for a newly added signal.

Values are not updated after deploy.800xAPLC-OL-5020-023

For 64-bit Windows:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ABB\Operate IT\Common\Params\PlcOpc\OPCServer\[OPC Server ProgID]For 32-bit Windows:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ABB\Operate IT\Common\Params\PlcOpc\OPCServer\[OPC Server ProgID]Name :KeepActiveGroupOnAddItemValue :0 (Default) PLC Connect will disable the group whileadding items to the group.1 - PLCC will not disable the group while addingitems to the group.

Signal quality is set to Out of service if the OPCclient fails to activate the group in the OPC server

Communication Error was not indicated onsignal quality.800xAPLC-OL-5020-027

When you choose Single Precision on the SignalConfiguration Range tab, the PLC Connect OPCdriver will request an R4 from the OPC server.

PLC Connect cannot read VT_R4 valuesfrom OPC800xAPLC-OL-5020-025

The word order setting in the Modbus driver settingswill now be used for write operations on real values.

PLC Connect Modbus TCP word orderproblem for real values.800xAPLC-OL-5020-024

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The order of control drawing in the UI has beenchanged.

The timeout settings is not visible in the Comlidriver.800xAPLC-CN-5104-001

The call in Alarm Event Configuration to trigger thedeploy manager has been moved

“Override Default Condition Name” notupdated when changed using Bulk DataManager800xAPLC-CN-5100-014




No alarms are raised for signals of bad qualityFalse events / alarms from PLC connect onsignals with bad quality.800xAPLC-OL-5020-018

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The problem is corrected in System 800xA SV6.0(PLC Connect 6.0) by adding a General Propertiesaspect and automatically PLC Connect objects arecreated as new instances.

Possible issue with PLC Connect OPCuploader caused by invalid (not a) PLCCConnect object is inserted by the PPAuploader server in the PLC Connect controlstructure. For earlier System 800xA versions the solution is to

recreated the invalid objects manually after restoreor in the source system before creating the backup.

The implementation has been changed to avoid thetimeout, the registry setting has been removed.

Timeout for Aspect Directory Connection.800xAPLC-CN-5100-003

This problem has been corrected.Not possible to configure 800xA PLCConnect Communication object. The click event for the radio buttons has been

corrected so that the text boxes are enabled.800xAPLC-CN-5100-010

This problem has been corrected.Signals become unconnected and set todefault controllable and default range ifuploaded more than once.

The delimiter used during the append operation inthe aspect wrapper was not properly initialized.

800xAPLC-CN-5100-009

This problem has been corrected.The AdsScadaSrv.exe hang and prevent afailover to the redundant server. The service is configured to be shutdown

automatically if it hangs for more than 5 minutes.800xAPLC-CN-5100-012

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This problem has been corrected.Sattbus communication doesn’t run afterrestore. The files necessary for Sattbus communication are

now included in the backup.800xAPLC-CN-5100-013

This problem has been corrected.PLC Connect Extended Event text displayedas GUID rather than text. The HandleOnEvent::AdAesSrvHandler stores the

ExtendedEventText value as a GUID (of thealarmOwner). The change made is to replace theGUID with the text value for simple event.

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This problem has been corrected.When a consistency check is performed onPLC Connect signals, you can get a brokenproperty reference error. This error is causedby a faulty implementation in the aspectwrapper GetRelations function and is not aconsistency error.800xAPLC-OL-5100-004Product Bulletin: 9ARD122017-031

This problem has been corrected.The Deploy server sometimes cannot readthe object configuration.800xAPLC-OL-5100-005Product Bulletin: 9ARD122017-033

This problem has been corrected.Sometimes the collection of dial history fails.The files used to import dialed history have beenmoved to a sub folder of the GCN folder.

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This problem has been corrected.Property permissions cannot be set to defaultvalues. Before saving the property permissions a check is

performed to see if the default permissions shouldbe saved for the instance.

800xAPLC-OL-5010-010

This problem has been corrected.PLC Server not starting up due todependency on applog service. This dependency has been minimized so that PLC

Connect can start independently of theapplogservice.

800xAPLC-OL-5010-011

This problem has been corrected.Memory leak during deploy operation.The problem was incorrect handling of dynamicallycreated objects. Proper handling was implementedas part of the fix, which will free up the dynamicallyallocated memory.

800xAPLC-OL-5100-006

This problem has been corrected.AE Server getting to Dead lock state oncealarm acknowledgement is attempted onalready acknowledged alarm.

This dead lock was caused by two threads acquiringtwo locks in different order. The locks are nowrequested in the same order from both threads.800xAPLC-OL-5023-012

This problem has been corrected.Writing 32-bit value with Modbus TCP/IP failsif word order is reversed. The word order of the written value is now reversed

before the telegram is sent to the controller.800xAPLC-OL-5000-014

This problem has been corrected.SourceName propety i PLC ConnectAEServer contains the ObjectID of the signal. The ObjectID has been removed from the

sourcename property.800xAPLC-OL-5100-010

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This section details the problems for Multisystem Integration that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 release.





This problem has been corrected.If a Remote Access Clients (RAC) in thesubscriber system loses all connections to theprovider system it will remain in service state.If redundant RAC is configured this means thatthe clients will not fail over to the other RAC.800xAMI-CN-5110-005

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This problem has been corrected when havingSubscriber on 6.0.3.

Multisystem Integration compatibility problem.For more information regarding which versionsthat are effected, see Technical Description3BSE066471.800xAMI-OL-6001-001

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A new feature UseBalancedRedundancy hasbeen added to support load balancing.

All data connections from a subscriber systemto a provider system is by default routed throughthe primary RAS server. If the primary RASserver is stopped all the connections will fail overto the redundant RAS server. This leads tounnecessary load and disturbances to thesystem.

To configure the system to balance theconnections between primary and redundant RASservers:1. Update the subscriber system to 6.0 or 6.0.1.2. Update the registry key“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\ABB\AFW\SystemModules\RAC\1.0-0\private\UseBalancedRedundancy”and set the value to 1 on all Remote AccessClients (RAC) in the subscriber.

800xAMI-OL-5110-009

This feature was introduced in 6.0.

This problem has been corrected.In 800xA MI S-FP 5.1.3-1 TC1, 800xA MI S-FP5.1.3-1 TC2 and 6.0 the feature“UseBalancedRedundancy” was introduced, see800xAMI-OL-5110-009. This feature needs tobe manually enabled. When it is enabled objectlocking will fail on uploaded objects in thesubscriber system.For more information see Product Bulletin:3BSE082247.800xAMI-OL-5141-001

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This problem has been corrected.The time taken to upload objects from a providerto a subscriber system might increase, if itcontains many OPCproperties.800xAMI-OL-5130-002

This problem has been corrected.In a subscriber system containing many objectsfrom a large provider system it can take longtime (up to 3 minutes has been observed) beforeGraphic Displays get dynamic data.800xAMI-OL-5110-012

This problem has been corrected.An upload may fail if the uploaded structurescontains inconsistencies. The AfwRAC serviceconsumes large amounts of memory and maycrash.800xAMI-OL-5110-011

This problem has been corrected.There can be inconsistency in the subscribersystem, when uploading a Functional structurethat contains an aspect with a reference to aControl Application in the Control Structure. Thereference can for example be a reference to anOPC-property on the Control Application from adisplay.800xAMI-OL-5110-013

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This problem has been corrected.Point of Control will not work in a MultisystemIntegration system if 800xA 5.1 Feature Pack 1is loaded on an existing system.800xAMI-CN-5110-001

This problem has been corrected.The user mapping roles for the Remote AccessServer is changed because of the support toPoint of Control for 800xA 5.1 Feature Pack 1.It is not possible to map a subscriber user tomore than one provider user. This makes itpossible to uniquely identify a user who isresponsible for a section or subsection.800xAMI-CN-5110-002

The System 800xA Multisystem Integrationmanual (3BSE037076*) is now updated with thisinformation.

Using "Clean" in Multisystem Integration withmany objects uploaded will cause severedisturbance in the subscriber system and willresult in an unresponsive system.800xAMI-CN-5010-003

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This problem has been corrected.There is a risk that the Remote Access Client(RAC) could crash during an update or upgradeof the subscriber system. If this happens theRAC service will enter error state with error code0x8abb1e44.800xAMI-OL-5103-001

This problem has been corrected.In the subscriber system, the node taking thePoint of Control responsibility is shown in theStatus Views. After a disconnection between thesubscriber and provider systems and after anupload operation, the subscriber system nameis displayed in the Status Views instead of theresponsible node.800xAMI-OL-5110-002

Improvements have been done to the RemoteAccess Client (RAC) to make it more robust.

On a few occasions the Remote Access Client(RAC) crashes when performing uploads.800xAMI-OL-5130-001

This problem has been corrected.Closing a Trend display in the OperatorWorkplace on the Subscriber System will causea leak of both handles and a memory in theWorkplace. Log over will stop working in aWorkplace on a subscriber system because ofthe leak. Trend displays configured with TRIMor SEAMLESS does not have this problem.800xAMI-OL-5104-001

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12 SFC Viewer

This section details the problems for SFCViewer that are resolved in the 800xA 6.0.1release.


12.1.1 OperationTable 12.1, Table 12.2, Table 12.3, Table 12.4 and Table 12.5 list the major systemor product operational issues that have been corrected since the previous version or

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service pack. A brief description of the correction has also been given whereverpossible.

Table 12.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 - Melody, Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.Sequence selection branch has the following issues:• A transition, connected to a jump in different vertical

position, misses the connection to the step.• Jump from the step is overlapping with closing

selection line.• Jump to the step is overlapping with closing selection

line.800xA-MEL-OL-5102-004

This problem has been corrected.SFC Viewer has the following display issues:• When there is no direct connection from a transition

to a step, and a jump is available above the samestep, a vertical line which is not required is drawnabove it.

• The closing line of the simultaneous branch ismissing when the branch is configured from the firstX position.

800xA-MEL-OL-5102-005

This problem has been corrected.The workplace slows down and stops responding whenthe user closes the SFC Viewer main windows which arekept open for more than 8 hours, with Autorefreshenabled in steps and transition window.800xA-MEL-OL-5102-007

This problem has been corrected.In online mode, the transition block overlaps with theforce button and the user will not be able to view the forcebutton completely.800xA-MEL-OL-5102-006

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Table 12.2: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 - AC800M Configuration, Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.The Workplace closes down if an empty aspect (SFCViewer) is called from Operator Workplace.800xASFC-OL-5140-002

This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer, object navigation does not work asexpected from the transition view (which includes list viewand graph view).800xASFC-OL-5140-003

Table 12.3: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 AC800M Control Module Type and Diagram Type, OperationalIssues


This problem has been corrected.The 800xA Workplace Application closes down due toexcessive memory allocation for SFC Viewer Aspects onControl Module Types and Diagram Types.

SFC Compression tool must be used forexisting SFC Viewer Aspect Blobcompression.800xASFC-OL-5131-001

This problem has been corrected.The 800xA Workplace Application closes down due toexcessive memory allocation, when there are more than1000 SFCViewer aspects on Control Module andDiagramTypes.800xASFC-OL-5131-001

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Table 12.4: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1Freelance, Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected.The transition view of the SFC Viewer does notdifferentiate between the tag name and the variable namedisplayed in the list.800xASFC-OL-5140-001

This problem has been corrected.The 800xA Workplace closes down due to insufficientmemory while performing SFC Uploader. This is due tosame variable being referenced in both input and output,inside structured text code of driving Control ModuleType.800xASFC-OL-5140-008

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This problem has been corrected.Sequence selection branch has the followingissues:• If transition is not placed in the same

level horizontally, then lines connectingthe branches in the SFC Viewer aremissing.

• When first step/dummy step connectingto the transition is not in same verticalposition, then lines connecting thebranches are missing.

• When transitions in the selectionbranches are not in the same horizontallevel and are interfered by anystep/transition in-between, then a line isdrawn which is not required.

800xA-MEL-OL-5102-001

This problem has been corrected.Look and feel of SFC Overview in SFCViewer for complex SFC diagrams, may differfrom Melody Composer’s SFC diagrams.800xA-MEL-OL-5102-002

This problem has been corrected.An xainstall user and an advanced operatorwith the same “Force SFC” permissions havedifferent SFC presentations regarding thevisualization of the “Force” Buttons.800xA-MEL-OL-5102-008

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In some cases, after clicking Upload in the SFC Uploaderaspect window, the following error message appearedeven though the correct project was opened in ControlBuilder.

800xASFC-OL-5110-001

This problem has been corrected.If a variable was used multiple times in the logic in thetransition and if the value of the variable was false (inOnline mode), clicking Unfulfilled Criteria in the transitionwindow resulted in display of multiple entries of thisvariable.800xASFC-OL-5110-009

This problem has been corrected.If the description of the tag or the diagram referencevariable is long, the description text is not completelyvisible in the List View of transition or in the action displaywith target diagram reference name.800xASFC-OL-5110-011

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This problem has been corrected.SFC Viewer shows incorrect data of the transition whenthe variable used within that transition has hiddenattribute.800xASFC-OL-5101-002

This problem has been corrected.If the Diagram Input Parameters are used in the Transitioncriterion logic, the resulting Transition Display of the SFCviewer will not show the live data.800xASFC-OL-5102-001

This problem has been corrected.In some instances, workplace closes while openingdifferent SFC Viewer aspects continuously.800xASFC-OL-5102-002

This problem has been corrected.The Bin folder and its contents remained intact even afterSFC Viewer FP3 build2_1 was uninstalled from 800xAnode.800xASFC-OL-5130-001

This problem has been corrected.In Transition window, tool tip for graph view displays bothtag name and object name, but list view displays only tagname.800xASFC-OL-5130-002

This problem has been corrected.Continuous opening and closing of SFC Viewer aspectleads to memory leak up to 1800kb, and eventually theworkplace closes.

Memory leakage has been reduced.Note: On opening and closing the SFCViewer aspect for 82 times, memoryleakage has been reduced from 1800kbto 200kb (it is reduced by 89%approximately).

800xASFC-OL-5130-003

This problem has been corrected.SFC Uploader displays only one variable and same path,even if different Control Modules are written in theStructure Data Type variable.800xASFC-OL-5130-004

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This problem has been corrected.After upgrade of Control Builder M from previous versionsto 800xA 5.1 Feature Pack 4, SFC uploader links thevariables to objects, but does not link to the faceplate.800xASFC-OL-5130-005

This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer Uploader, if a Control Module type isinstantiated in multiple levels inside the same application,then the Structured Data type variables are not listed inthe SFC Viewer Uploader aspect at the application level.800xASFC-OL-5130-006

This problem has been corrected.On accessing the SFC Viewer Uploader aspect andViewer aspect of a library Control Module Type element,in Object Type Structure, the workplace stops responding.800xASFC-OL-5130-007

This problem has been corrected.SFC upload at the application level might not fetchvariables for Structure Data Type of a child SFC, and theobject navigation fails.800xASFC-OL-5130-008

This problem has been corrected.Following software configuration message is displayedfor first time, if a graphic display is accessed from anyuser account other than installed user account:

800xASFC-OL-5130-009

This problem has been corrected.Communication Variables used in Single Control Moduleare not listed as part of SFC Viewer Uploader, and theyare also not listed in SFC Viewer transition for navigation.800xASFC-OL-5130-010

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This problem has been corrected.If the transition logic has a single condition, the variablename for that particular condition in SFC Viewer is notdisplayed correctly.800xASFC-OL-5130-011

This problem has been corrected.In a transition, when trying to open a Faceplate other thana Unit Faceplate, the following error occurs:‘Object not found’.800xASFC-OL-5130-013

This problem has been corrected.In the application, if multiple children of same type areused, there is a conflict of these children when trying toupload them in SFC Viewer Uploader and results innavigating to wrong objects.800xASFC-OL-5130-014

This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer, object navigation does not work asexpected when Communication Variables are used inControl Diagrams.800xASFC-OL-5130-016

This problem has been corrected.SFCViewer aspects may have following issues with Jumpbox:• Overlapping jump with adjacent step box.• Jump of initial step box is partially visible in view

area.• There is no clear visible connection between step

box and transition box if there are any jumps on thestep box.

800xASFC-OL-5130-018

This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer transition view, on using multiplicationblock, animated logic may display wrong state for thelogic.800xASFC-OL-5130-019

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This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer, when more than 3 level operators arebeing used, the transition output text is not completelydisplayed in the Graph View of the transition viewer.800xASFC-OL-5130-020

This problem has been corrected.The text limit set in SFC Viewer is as follows:For Graph View• Uppercase Letters: 20 characters.• Lowercase Letters: 26 characters.For List View• Uppercase Letters: 28 characters.• LowerCase: 36 characters.When the number of characters exceeds the maximumlimit set or the text has space in it, the text in the SFCViewer overlaps.800xASFC-OL-5130-021

This problem has been corrected.When a same variable is used inside two control modules,the object navigation opens the “in” variable for CM1faceplate which is incorrect. As a reason, the objectnavigation fails, because for one control module thevariable is passed as “in”, and for the other it is passedas “in_out”.800xASFC-OL-5130-022

This problem has been corrected.Driving object path is not displayed correctly in thetransition window. User can set the Tag Separator value

based on the requirement in SFCViewerUploader aspect for that application.

For example, the actual driving path to be displayed isDrivingObject.AEL.Stat or DrivingObject.AEH.Stat,instead DrivingObject.Stat is displayed.800xASFC-OL-5130-025

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This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer, object navigation does not work asexpected from the transition view (which includes list viewand graph view).800xASFC-OL-5140-002

This problem has been corrected.In SFC Viewer, object navigation/context menu does notwork as expected from the transition view (which includeslist view and graph view).800xA-MEL-OL-5140-001

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13 Process Engineering Tool Integration

This section details the problems for Process Engineering Tool Integration that areresolved in the 800xA 6.0 release.





This problem has been corrected.After upgrade of PETI from previous versionsto 800xA 5.1 Feature Pack 4 using FUT, thefollowing issues are observed:1. Add or Remove programs contains twoentries of PETI.2. PETI transfer using sample mapping fileis not successful for the Hardware objects ofBasicHwlib.800xAENP-OL-5140-005

This problem has been corrected.PETI does not transfer IO modules underModule Bus of Safety Controller-PM865 to800xA.800xAENP-OL-5140-002

This problem has been corrected.Linearization and Filter Time values are nottransferred to 800xA for AI845 card.800xAENP-OL-5140-003

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This problem has been corrected.If the ABB Function Designer and ABB DM& PM Application extensions are not loaded,PETI transfer is unsuccessful for the PureCB workflow.800xAENP-OL-5140-007

This problem has been corrected.All variables created in Control Builder Musing Pure CB work-flow have the defaultdescription as 'Created by PETI' instead ofdescription updated in the input CAEX file.800xAENP-OL-5140-006

This problem has been corrected.FF Global Variables are not created at theapplication level, after a PETI transfer usingFF work-flow.800xAENP-OL-5140-008

Perform the following steps manually:Sometimes PETI may have the following IOAllocation issues: 1. Generate PETI.• PETI does not connect application level

IO variables.• PETI considers the Single Control

Module name and not variable name forIO Allocation.

800xAENP-OL-5140-009

2. Assign the support library to already generatedapplication.

This problem has been corrected.All the FF properties are not transferred byPETI in the FF workflow.800xAENP-OL-5140-010

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This problem has been corrected.FF Signals that are created as GlobalVariables in Control Builder M are notautomatically connected to CI860 channels.800xAENP-MC-5140-001

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14 IEC 61850

This section details the problems for IEC 61850 that are resolved in the 800xA SV6.0 through SV 6.0.3.1 release.





This problem has been corrected in this version.IEC61850 OPC Server CET Tool version 1.2throws error “Finalizing project conversion failed”while opening project created in CET version1.1.3.800xAIEC-CN-5140-015

This problem has been corrected in this version.Migrating CETProject version 1.1.3 to IEC61850OPC Server CET Tool version 1.2 throws error:‘SCL Generator. Finalizing project conversionfailed. The given key was not present in thedictionary’.800xAIEC-CN-5140-034

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This problem has been corrected in this version.CET scd-file Import Option ‘Filter DOs that don’tbelong to DataSet’ does not work.Importing scd-file in CET with ‘Filter DOs thatdon’t belong to DataSet’ option checked, importsunwanted DOs that are not configured underany RCB dataset.800xAIEC-CN-5140-038

This problem has been corrected in this version.800xA System Status Viewer does not updateStatus for all connected IED and underlyingobjects.This is due to IEC61850 OPC Server unable tohandle the 20 signal per packet limit introducedin IED to protect against DoS attacks.800xAIEC-CN-5140-041

This problem has been corrected in this version.IEC61850 Connect Uploader does Not Uploadcustom Conducting Equipment Object typesdefined in IEC61850 Object Type Library.

There is No Prefix or Length restriction for thename of Custom Conducting Equipment objectsintroduced in IEC61850 Object Type Library.800xAIEC-CN-6000-027

This problem has been corrected in this version.IEC61850 Uploader does Not Upload when theselected IEC61850Object Type Library containsadditional custom Extension Libraries in LibraryStructure.800xAIEC-CN-6001-039

Upload shall check Consistency of selectedIEC61850Object Type Library in Library Structureas follows :- All Mandatory Extension Library objects of BaseLibrary are present.- There are no duplicates of the MandatoryExtension Library Objects.- Presence of additional custom extension Libraryobjects shall Not Prohibit Upload.

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This problem has been corrected in this version.IEDSignalMapping aspect Remote LNReference Rule does Not generate ControlConnection Aspect ItemID according toAlphabetical order for any Conductingequipment objects.800xAIEC-CN-6001-040

The Remote LN reference shall generate Item IDas per Alphabetical order of the entities forSubstation, Voltage Level, Bay and otherConducting Equipments.

This problem has been corrected in this version.800xA IEC61850 OPCServer DA Updatebehavior of cVal attribute is improper.When CET IED parameter, Measurement LimitSupervision is set to ‘OPC based LimitSupervision’ :DA Update behavior of cVal attribute isimproper.Eg. When cVal.mag is simulated to ‘44’ =>Online cVal.ang value changes to ‘44’ and aftera couple of refresh cVal.mag value changes to‘44’.Eg.When cVal.ang is simulated to ‘22’ => OnlinecVal.ang value does Not change. No impact tocVal.mag.800xAIEC-CN-5140-045

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This problem has been corrected in this version.IEC61850 OPC Server CET Tool version 1.2does Not generate any Alarm for any Signal oftype RSS.800xAIEC-OL-5140-030

This problem has been corrected in this version.CET Automatic Upload of Disturbance Recordfiles from Siemens IED Not working.The Uploaded files are of size 0 KB.800xAIEC-OL-5101-037





This problem has been corrected.800xA System Configuration Console tooldeploy failed for IEC61850 Connect. For successful deploy of 800xA for IEC61850 enter

the service credentials as<DomainName>/<UserName> for SystemonDomainAnd <UserName> for System on Workgroup.

800xAIEC-IN-6000-036

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14.3.1 ConfigurationTable 14.4 lists the major system or product configuration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection is also given


Workarounds, Clarifications, and Helpful HintsIssue

For standard recommendation on pre-configuredIndication events for unused Data Objects, refer toSection 2 800xA IEC61850 OPC Server, of IEC61850 Connect Configuration (9ARD171387*)manual.

PPA generates unwanted discarded alarmsfor each data object when initially connectedto IEC61850 OPC Server.CET generates Inactive alarms forun-configured Data Objects mapped withdefault indication events.These inactive Alarms causes the PPA todiscard them as there were no correspondingActive alarms generated in the first place.800xAIEC-CN-6000-022

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This problem has been corrected.Default Indication Events are not mapped forafter importing SCD file. The default mapping of Indication events are

applied while importing an SCD file.For example: In ACT type Signal, the propertyIndication Event for General is empty and notmapped by default to TripSignalFromGeneral.800xAIEC-CN-5140-019

This problem has been corrected.In IET600 version 5.3, when OPCServer icd filedelivered with 800xA are imported as OPCServer, they are not able to be configured asRCB client for RCBs from other IEDs.

Following OPC Server icd files are updated andincluded in IEC61850 Connect Software:• OPC Server with 1 Subnetwork.icd• OPC Server with 16 Subnetwork.icd800xAIEC-CN-5140-018

This problem has been corrected.CET Project Conversion failed while migratingfrom previous version of CET.800xAIEC-CN-5140-015

This problem has been corrected.IEC61850 OPC Server RedundancyConfiguration Steps are incorrect in IEC61850Connect configuration manual:9ARD171387-600_en_System_800xA_6.0_IEC_61850_Connect_Configuration.

Refer to Section 2 800xA IEC61850 OPC Serverof IEC61850 Connect configuration manual.

800xAIEC-CN-5140-008

This problem has been corrected.CET Online Diagnostic Window does not showlive data for MMXU.A Data Object.800xAIEC-CN-5140-009

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This problem has been addressed throughProduct Bulletin (ABB IET600 versionrecommendation for 800xA System3BSE047421D0095).

800xA IEC61850 projects that have not usedstandard naming rules as foreseen in IEC 61850Engineering tool ABB IET 600 5.2 or newershould be aware about the following restrictions.IET600 Tool version 5.2 or newer strictlyenforces the naming rules for Substation,Voltage Level and Bay objects according to theguidelines specified in IEC 81346 (IEC 61346before).

Please use the IEC 61850-Ed1 naming conceptfor Substation, Voltage level and Bay asdesignated in newer IEC 61850 Engineering toolslike ABB IET 600 5.2.There is No Workaround for allowing furthermodification of the configured names ofSubstation, Voltage Level and Bay from IET6005.1 / CCT600 4.1 or older projects after migratingto IET600 5.2 or newer project.

Due to this restriction in naming, projects ofIET600 5.1 / CCT600 4.1 or older containingfreely configured names of Substation, VoltageLevel and Bay after migrating to version 5.2 ornewer are retained but not supported for furthermodification as explained below.

Thereby it is recommended to use only IET6005.1 / CCT600 4.1 for Project Engineering with800xA System for projects that using other thanpredefined IEC81346 naming concept.

Any further modifications of configuredSubstation, Voltage Level and Bay names toanother nonstandard name are ignored. The above recommendation is applicable

IEC61850 scd-file engineering for use with 800xASystem versions 5.1 FP4 or newer.

Eg. Existing Bay with Nonstandard name‘Q01A1’ changed to new nonstandard name‘Q01A11’ or ‘Q01A1Bay’ is ignored (revertedback).Any further modifications of configuredSubstation, Voltage Level and Bay names tostandard name are locked and cannot bereverted back.Eg. Existing Bay with Nonstandard name‘Q01A1’ changed to standard name Q01 islocked (cannot be reverted back).800xAIEC-CN-5140-017

IEC61850 Connect manual updated with correctOPC redundant configuration steps. For moreinformation, refer to Section 2 800xA IEC61850OPCServer, of IEC 61850 Connect Configuration(9ARD171387*) manual.

OPC redundant configuration steps mentionedin IEC 61850 Workflow and Configurationmanual, are not correct.

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IEC61850 Connect Configuration manual hasinconsistent information on “Opening CETproject from network” feature. These inconsistentinformation must be corrected and proper OPCredundant configuration steps must be updatedin the manual.800xAIEC-CN-5140-008




This problem has been corrected.Default Update rate of Control ConnectionAspect properties of LN object in Object Typestructure is not retained in Control structureinstances after upload.

The default update rate of Control Connection Aspectproperties set by uploader is 1000 ms.For more information on standard behavior ofinstantiated LN objects, an information text isprovided in Section 3 800xA IEC 61850 Uploader,of IEC 61850 Connect Configuration manual(9ARD171387*).

800xAIEC-OL-5101-012

It is recommended to follow the standardconfiguration. Recommendation for IEC61850 OPCServer as described in System 800xA SystemGuideTechnical Data and Configuration (3BSE041434*)manual.

CET OPC Server takes about 30 minutes toestablish communication and attain ReadyState with one IED having 5600 signals.800xAIEC-OL-5140-021

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This section details the problems for Device Management FOUNDATION Fieldbusthat are resolved in the 800xA 6.0 through 800xA 6.0.3 release.





This problem has been corrected.The Fieldbus Builder FF may crash while assigninga H1 Device as well as downloading the device.800xADMF-CN-5142-001Product Bulletin:2PAA115109

This problem has been corrected.The FBB FF may crash during check of the linkingdevice if large amount of data have to be processedin the blocks (resource, transducer and function).800xADMF-CN-5142-002Product Bulletin: 2PAA115119

This problem has been corrected.Download and Upload flags are mixed up in the FFlibrary during import of a block parameter CSV file.800xADMF-CN-5123-001

This problem has been corrected.Differences of the Upload flag are not shown duringthe import of a block parameter CSV file.800xADMF-CN-5123-002

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This problem has been corrected.Load of FF System Extension fails in 2oo3redundant systemsLoading the Fieldbus Builder FF systemextension with the System ConfigurationConsole fails the first time in systems with 2oo3redundancy.800xADMF-CN-6000-006

This problem has been corrected.The system synchronization rollback does notrestore the FF library. Devices will not beremoved from a library.800xDMF-CN-4100-025

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This problem has been corrected.Upgrade fails for systems having only PG2graphics If Foundation FIELDBUS is used in a5.1 system (all versions) and if Visual BasicGraphics or Faceplates are not used, thesystem may contain Visual Basic relatedaspects. A Manual Upgrade to 6.0 will fail.800xDMF-IN-5100-023





This problem has been corrected.After importing the SAMSON 373x device typethe check will not finish successfully and afollowing upload of the FF library will fail.800xDMF-CN-5100-022

This problem has been corrected.UTF-8 coded device specific strings from DD /EDD are not supported. The strings are shownwith an additional special characters 'Ã'.800xDMF-CN-5131-001

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This problem has been corrected.The 'Enter matrix' method in the Transducerblock TR8007 in the H1 device Micromotion2700 revision 07 stops execution with an error.800xADMF-CN-5131-002

This problem has been corrected.OPC DA service for a HSE subnet may stay inundefined state after restore or restart.800xADMF-CN-5131-003

This problem has been corrected.Import of complete HSE Subnet failed with thefollowing error message: “There is no free slotfor this type of resource”.800xDMF-CN-5100-015




This problem has been corrected.Plausibility check causes downloadrequests after online parameter changesAfter parameter changes are done in OnlineMode of Fieldbus Builder, a plausibility checkin the Offline Mode creates a downloadrequests that is visible as download arrowsin the tree view.800xADMF-OL-5102-001

This problem has been corrected.Repeated crash of OPC serverThe OPC servers FF crash repeatedly, withirregular time distances.800xADMF-OL-5101-011

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This problem has been corrected.OPC trace tool cannot connect OPC server.800xADMF-OL-5101-014

This problem has been corrected.No OPC data after reboot - Failover tonon-functional partner.800xADMF-OL-5101-015

This problem has been corrected.OPC server locks up after download.800xADMF-OL-5101-017

This problem has been corrected.Version strings from read H1 devices maybe displayed in a hexadecimal format.800xADMF-OL-5131-005

This problem has been corrected.Out-of-memory crash of OPC server FF.800xADMF-OL-5101-013

15.3.3 AdministrationTable 15.6 lists the major system or product Administration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has also been given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.The Backup of FF configuration fails if thereis no interactive user logged in on the nodewhere the backup is executed.800xDMF-AD-5000-017

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16 Device Management PROFIBUS and HART

This section details the problems for Device Management PROFIBUS and HARTthat are resolved in the 800xA 6.0 through SV 6.0.3.2 release.


16.1.1 ConfigurationThe table lists the major system or product configuration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version. A breif description of the correction has alsobeen given wherever possible.


This issue has been correctedIn S + Engineering Harmony and MelodySystems, DI818 Module DTM provides wrongaddress information for status bits.800xADPH-CN-5100-070

16.1.2 OperationThe below table lists the issues that may exist and affect operation of the system orproduct at time of release. Workarounds, clarifications, or helpful hints have beenprovided for each issue wherever possible.


This issues has been correctedUser could not open Freelance Engineering onWindows10 -1703/1709 version Operatingsystem.800xDPH-OL-6000-002

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This issues has been correctedIncorrect status display in DO820 DTM -->Observe and Diagnosis User Interfaces whenDO820 Channel value is binary 1

When DO820 Channel -1 is binary value 1,DO820 DTM Observe/Diagnosis User Interfaceindicates Green Status and binary Value 1 forthe channel

E.g. When DO820 Channel-1 binary value is 1,DO820 DTM Observe/Diagnosis User Interfaceindicates Red status and no value for the channel800XADPH-OL-5100-51

This issues has been correctedIn S + Engineering Harmony and MelodySystems, S800 AI810/AO810DTMs -->Observeuser interface does not display its actual analogvalues800XADPH-OL-6000-003

This issues has been correctedIn S + Engineering Harmony System, whileinserting S800 IO Modules from position 7 to 12below CI840/CI801, redundancy check box wasdefault enabled.But S800 IO Modules doesn’t supportredundancy from position 7 to 12Note: Following S800 IO Modules supportredundancy:AI845, AI843, AI880/AI880A, AO845, DI840,DI880, DO840, DO880 and DP840800xADPH-OL-5100-071

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This issues has been correctedABB Generic HART DTM --> Simulation UserInterface displays incorrect operation mode infollowing Use cases.Use case-1:Simulation User Interface display "Constantcurrent" instead of "Normal operation" in followingUse case1. Open Generic HART DTM --> Simulation

user Interface for Device 12. Select the "Constant Current" mode and set

the new value.3. Again change back to "Normal Operation"

mode.4. Close and reopen the Simulation User

Interface for Device 1.Now mode Area displays "Constant Current"instead of "Normal Operation"Use case-2:Simulation User Interface display "NormalOperation" instead of "Constant current" infollowing Use case1. Open Generic HART DTM --> Simulation

user Interface for Device 12. Select the "Constant Current" mode and set

the new value.3. Leaving Device 1 DTM user interface

opened, close and re-open 800xA4. Open Device 1 DTM -> Simulation user

interface. Now mode area displays "NormalOperation" although output current is fixed

Issue noticed on following Systems:1. System 800xA2. S+ Engineering Harmony3. S+ Engineering Melody800xADPH-OL-5100-072

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This issues has been correctedOn System 800xA, during DTM operation,FBBFileSynchapplication crashes on System800xA Nodes800xDPH-OL-5100-0049

This issues has been correctedOn System 800xA, PROFIBUS HART OPCServer gets restarted every 5 minutes resultingin multiple instances of "ABB OPC FDTContainer Proxy" process at Windows Taskmanager800xADPH-OL-6000-002

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16.1.3 AdministrationThe below table lists the issues that may exist and affect operation of the system orproduct at time of release. Workarounds, clarifications, or helpful hints have beenprovided for each issue wherever possible.


This issues has been correctedOn System 800xA, When user open Licensecounting tool, it crashes800xDPH-AD-6000-002





This issue has been fixedS800 IO DTM configuration cannot be saved aftermodification in composer field.For example, if user modify “OSP control” of a digital outputchannel from “set OSP value” to “keep current value”, whilereopening the DTM configuration, “OSP control” of thatchannel is still “set OSP value”800xDPH-CN-5100-043

This issue has been fixedDelete the first S800 IO module will destroy channelparameter set in Composer MelodyFor Example:Three modules created with Composer Melody:Slot 1: DI810Slot 2: DO810Slot 3: AI835A

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Delete the first module DI810 will destroy the channelparameter set of subsequent modules.800xDPH-CN-5100-044

This issue has been fixed.DTM UI to enable HCIR is not available for CI840 Module.HCIR UI available for CI840800xDPH-CN-5100-045

This issue has been fixed.AI830 and AI893 DTM Process Value and Bar Graph arenot displayed if the signal range selected other than “0..400ohms”800xDPH-CN-5100-027

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16.2.2 OperationTable 16.2 lists the issues that may exist and affect operation of the system or productat time of release. Workarounds, clarifications, or helpful hints have been providedfor each issue wherever possible.



This issue has been fixed.Communication problem is observed whensome HART Device DTMs such asEndress+Hausser Liquiline M Cci / CM42,Liquiline M pH-ORP / CM42 are connectedto S800 IO Modules.800xDPH-OL-5100-040

This issue has been fixed.S900 - IO Diagnosis error in running phaseobserved with Composer Melody.This issue occurs when 16 modules of typeAI930 (AI4H A) are used within one S900 I/OTerminal Unit.800xDPH-OL-5100-042

This issue has been fixed and channel configurationis handled properly.

DI828 and DO828 DTM Channel errorobserved in Freelance and ComposerMelody.For Example:If channel -1 of DO828 forced, thenChannel-9 LED glows800xDPH-OL-5100-041

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This issue has been fixed.1. An Upload executed in the Subscriber System willfail when:a) The selected structure / object in the ProviderSystem has Device Management PROFIBUS/HARTaspectsANDb) Plant Explorer is NOT open in the Provider System800xDPH-CN-5100-023

This issue has been fixed.Following issues may occur on the system that haveinstances of 'PDP22-FBP with UMC100' HardwareType of BMI_FBP_UMC100_HwLib library whileupdating or upgrading from System Version 800xA 5.1Feature Packs.a) The AC 800M Status Monitoring System Extensionload fail with Object Hook error for FieldbusManagement aspect.b) The Control Project upgrade fail with Object Hookerror for Fieldbus Management aspect.800xDPH-CN-5100-033

This issue has been fixed.The Modulebus and CI854 module instances arecounted for DeviceManagement PH license count.800xADPH-CN-5100-003

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This issue has been fixed.While working with HART Mux Connect, the aspectsdisappeared on some objects.800xDPH-CN-5100-001

This issue has been fixed.License entry in Generic HART DTMwas not available(Browse button is disabled).800xDPH-CN-5100-003

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The issue is fixed for HART devices configuredunder ModuleBus IO S900 Remote IOs.

Some HART Device Asset Monitors reportbad status with alarm as“HART_RESPONSE_BYTE1 Only exception is when device DTM is open and

cyclic update is selected in DTM during AssetOptimization cycle, same device or any other devicefrom same IO module may report bad status. Incase DTM is closed, bad alarm will get reset duringsubsequent AO cycle.

Input Record quality: badCommFailure” and/orfailure to complete all subsequent AssetOptimization cycles. This issue was observedafter communication disturbance on fieldbusnetwork while Asset Optimization cycle scanwas in progress.Following are examples of communicationdisturbances:• IO module disturbance• Controller Network cable disturbance• Communication disturbance during hot

download to controller800xDPH-OL-5100-020

This issue has been fixed.The Asset Monitors reports bad status forHART Devices connected to AI895/AO895 IOmodules.

Asset Monitors report good status for devicesconnected to AI895/AO895.

This issue is random and switches betweenHART devices connected to AI895/AO895.800xADPH-OL-5100-022

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17 Device Library Wizard

This section details the problems for Device Library Wizard that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 release.





This issue has been fixed.While searching devices using filter optionthere might be possibility that complete listof devices are not available for the first time.800xADLW-OL-5100-002

This issue has been fixed.While installing ABB Instruments device typeswith device specific DTMs, the DLWinstallation windowmay stop responding anduser has to end the launcher.exe process tocontinue the installation

DLW error handling improved for installing DeviceDTMs.

800xDPH-OL-5020-001

In such case from System 6.0, user will get moremeaningful error message

When user try to create a instance for deviceobject with specific DTM from a system nodeon which required DTM is not installed theoperation fails with error message “Failed toCreate Object! Catastrophic failure”

Failed to Create Object!E_AFW_DTM_MISSING (0x8abb4601) Objectcreation!!! The required DTM is either missing or notinstalled properly in this system800xDPH-CN-5100-038

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18 Asset Optimization

This section details the problems for Asset Optimization that are resolved in theSystem 800xA 6.0.1 release.


18.1.1 InstallationTable 18.1 lists the major system or product operational issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.Replacing node using SCC for "AssetOptimization Services Additional" is creatinga duplicate service group in system.800xAASO-IN-6000-001

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19 Batch Management

This section details the problems for Batch Management that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 through SV 6.0.3.1 release.

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This problem has been corrected.Tag data creation and the reading of Tag datausing custom function phase drivers are notsynchronized in runtime during execution ofrecipes.Writing and reading of batch variables usingbdbput/bdbget are not synchronized whichcauses failures during the runtime executionof recipes.800xAPMB-OL-6010-001

This problem has been corrected.Procedures having Batch Message BMAconfigured with HTML and if the messageexceeds 10K characters, the Compareprocedures using Difference Reportfunctionality for differences does not getexecuted and it closes without any errormessage.800xAPMB-CN-6010-002

This problem has been corrected.In the Procedure Operation Assignmentdialog, when the user configures theexpression field for parameters of the type“List” and “Equipment List”, clicked anywhereelse and scroll down, the selected value ofthat list randomly pops up somewhere else inthe Expression field.800xAPMB-OL-6010-001

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This problem has been corrected.Opening Batch Phase parameter runtimedialogs from a Batch Phase Faceplate willcause a memory leak. Each occurrence ofthese dialog being opened will increase thememory usage. This will have adverse effectson the workplace.800xAPMB-OL-5140-113

This problem has been corrected.While processing a very large string containingthe '{' character, the recipe manager may stopresponding. One way this may occur is duringa runtime edit of a very large compute blockwith audit events enabled.800xAPMB-OL-5025-013

This problem has been corrected.The “__current” function used in Batch recipesto display a time counting down on the stepwhen the step is active during runtime holdsonly the value “0” regardless of whether thestep is active or not.800xAPMB-OL-6000-015

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Table 19.3: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 -Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected as per the statediagram, which states that the Batch phase shouldgo from Restarting to Stopping and then to Stoppedstate.

The Stopping command code block is notbeing executed when a Stop command isissued from a state of Restarting. Thecommand will go directly to the Stopped state.This is contrary to the state diagram for thisstate change.This issue is only associated to the use of theAdvanced Phase Templates and the codeblock that is used to process the commandlogic for the Phase state command.800xAPMB-OL-5025-022

This problem has been corrected.Operator inputs are not showing up in theaudit trail events for the category “BatchOperator Actions”.

The Long Message field of the Audit Trail Eventmessages, now includes the batch operator actions.This is the same information supplied in the LongMessage field of the Block Status event message.

800xAPMB-OL-5131-112

This problem has been corrected to handle theZoom feature.

The PFC Zoom feature fails to work, if morethan one PFC displays are open.800xAPMB-OL-5140-115

This problem has been corrected to handle the newcell when duplicate option is used.

Batches that have been scheduled using theduplicate option are not showing up in theBatch Overview. This occurs in a scenariowhere the recipe procedure's batch cellconfiguration has been changed from a namedifferent of the original completed recipeprocedure that has been copied.800xAPMB-OL-5140-116

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Table 19.3: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 -Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected and it allows nowto navigate from PFC.

Procedures that execute anotherrecipe/procedure using the rcpexec functionare not allowing navigation to thatrecipe/procedure from within the PFC.800xAPMB-OL-5140-117

This problem has been corrected to display all theexecuted Batches in Batch History Overview.

It is possible to schedule a batch using thesame name only differing in capitalization. TheBatchmanager does not see this as duplicate.The Batch History Overview does notrecognize that the two Batch ID are differentand will not display the second occurrence.800xAPMB-OL-5140-118

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Table 19.3: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.1 -Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected.There are two cases where a user can modifyparameter expressions in an approved recipe: The software is enhanced to check for syntax errors

and evaluate the erroneous or out of range valuesthat have been entered and will not allow the userto ignore errors and proceed scheduling or runninga recipe. A valid entry must be used.

Case 1: In the batch schedule dialog, bypermission, users are allowed to modifyparameter value expressions prior toscheduling a recipe.Case 2: Procedure, block and phaseparameters can be modified during runtimewhen accessed through the PFC display,provided the user has the correct permissions.If an operator provides an erroneous or out ofrange value in above 2 cases an expressionerror message will be displayed. The optionis to acknowledge “Yes” to ignore errors andcontinue save, or acknowledge “No” andcancel.Answering “Yes” allows that value to be savedto the recipe. Having an erroneous or out ofrange parameter save to an approved recipewill cause the recipe in Case 1 to stop andabort. In Case 2 the recipe will stop with errorand require manual intervention to correct theissue. The act of acknowledging “Yes” witherror should not be allowed in a runtimeenvironment, this will cause the recipe to error.800xAPMB-OL-5140-121

This problem has been corrected to handle up to256 characters and error handling is improved withproper message.

Batch procedure Print/view functionality doesnot work as expected when the procedureobject path has more than 127 characters.800xAPMB-OL-5140-124

This problem has been corrected to handle BatchStatus/Command/Schedule Status/Terminate andshould not be enabled as long as the recipe is stillexecuting.

Blocks within a terminated batch recipe arenot reaching a state of completion. The statuscontinues to be running and can remain thisway indefinitely.800xAPMB-OL-5140-126

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19.4 Resolved in Previous Releases


Table 19.4: Resolved in Previous Releases - Operational Issues


This problem has been corrected to handle theworkplace hangs when user clicks Auto-generateBatchID is selected before Batch is configured.

Workplace stops responding, whenAutoGenerate Batch ID Aspect isselectedbefore Batch services are running.800xAPMB-OL-5101-038

This problem has been corrected.The Batch Report displays broken links ifBatchsoftware is installed on a drive otherthan theC drive.800xAPMB-OL-5101-041

This problem has been corrected.Using the TAB key for navigating betweenuser input fields does not work in the BatchMessage Window at runtime.800xAPMB-OL-5102-078

This problem has been corrected.Transitions would not go in “Active” state whilereturning from “Hold” state.800xAPMB-OL-5102-079Product Bulletin: 3BUA002337

This problem has been corrected.Doing a save of a runtime edit using the PFCeditor is not incrementing the version numberof the procedure that was edited.800xAPMB-OL-5102-081

This problem has been corrected.Operational changes in the Runtime Editdialog is saved despite users canceling theedit session.800xAPMB-OL-5102-082

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Table 19.4: Resolved in Previous Releases - Operational Issues(Continued)


This problem has been corrected to handle the unitsthat are inserted into multiple structures.

The system does not handle the units that areinserted into multiple structures. This createsduplicate Batch messages in thePDLMSGLOG from the Batch Unit.800xAPMB-OL-5102-48

This problem has been corrected.During runtime, Batch message dialogdisplays ''' when user has provided “' "(single quote) in the Message configurationdialog. Eg: Input during configuration 'OK'appears as “'OK'” during runtime.800xAPMB-OL-5104-088

This problem has been corrected.The use of a continuation character “\” (backslash) within a user defined function is causinga syntax error at runtime. This only occurs ifthe combination of locking the function andthe use of the continuation character are donetogether.800xAPMB-OL-5104-090Product Bulletin: 3BUA002608

This problem has been corrected.When an expression is configured on aProcedure parameter and if Access level ofthis Procedure parameter is changed at thelower level, then the change is not be reflectedat the upper level.

The access level now has an option to be inheritedwhen configuring the parameters.

800xAPMB-OL-5104-092

This problem has been corrected.Phase parameters in Procedure reports areordered alphabetically. There is no option toorder them by user entry order.

In the Print Procedure Aspect, there is now anoption to select whether the print order isalphabetical or by the order entered.

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This problem has been corrected.The error message “Failed to get Batch IDAspect interface” is encountered when usingthe Batch Web Service Interface. Users areunable to schedule Unit and Operation BatchProcedures. This same issue will occur withthe Simple Batch and Parameter ManagementExcel Spreadsheet Scheduler.800xAPMB-OL-5110-004

This problem has been corrected.The “putm” function returns inaccuratestatuses for points after the first point thatfailed to write.800xAPMB-OL-5110-006

This problem has been corrected.The compute BMA used to define/execute acustom function, randomly fails to executeresulting in the BatchManager not responding.

The Batch Manager will now handle the customfunctions defined in Compute BMA as expected.

This can be triggered by creating anexpression that exceeds 511 characters withan “OR” (||) operator after the 511th character.800xAPMB-OL-5126-108

This problem has been corrected.The Date/Time entry window used with theBatch Scheduler is only opening on theprimary monitor in a multiple screenworkstation. This is regardless of monitorscreen used to schedule the Batch.800xAPMB-OL-5130-001

This problem has been corrected.TheModified by column in the Aspect list doesnot update when a Development ProcedureAspect is modified by another user using thePFC editor. Instead, the username thatcreated the file is indicated.800xAPMB-OL-5130-030

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This problem has been corrected.Phase can be incorrectly left marked as 'inuse', if certain OPC error conditions existduring completion of the phase.

The release of the phase is now unconditional anda new diagnostic message is added.

800xAPMB-OL-5130-031

This problem has been corrected.When an AFW file that contains Batch unitsfails to import, the license count for the Batchunits is incremental even though the units failto load in the system.

The license counts are now maintained correctlywhen the import fails.

The incorrect count of units will then limit thenumber of Batch units that can be added tothe system after the failed import.800xAPMB-OL-5130-099800xAPMB-OL-5104-094

This problem has been corrected.The Batch Manager stops responding whentwo operators try to delete an unscheduledBatch at the same time from different BatchOverview Dialogs.

The Batch Manager will now properly handlemultiple requests for deleting the same item fromthe Batch Overview Dialogs.

800xAPMB-OL-5131-107

This problem has been corrected.Changing Regional settings has no effect onthe Batch Overview, Equipment and HistoryOverview display names. The NLS translationtables are missing for each of the dialognames. The language displayed is in Englishonly.800xAPMB-OL-5140-102Product Bulletin: 3BUA002681

This problem has been corrected.Selecting a restart point in the exceptionrecipe does not work correctly. This occursafter the exception recipe procedure has beeninitially triggered. Subsequent occurrencesnot occur if the exception triggered.800xAPMB-OL-6000-003

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This problem has been corrected.When pseudo unit instances are created byimporting a unit type with the “Copy To AllInstances” flag set (for the Batch EquipmentAspect), the newly created unit instances willnot appear in the Equipment Overview.800xAPMB-OL-6000-004

This problem has been corrected.When a user logs on with Operatorpermissions, the pending message overviewwindow is hidden under the PFC window.The user is required to look for the messagedialog behind the PFC800xAPMB-OL-6000-005

This problem has been corrected.The data that is displayed in the Trend Reportis not lining up with the correct column title inthe report.800xAPMB-OL-6000-006

This problem has been corrected.Wrong phase parameter value indication onPFC phase label by using the standardindication Add to Label.800xAPMB-OL-6000-007

This problem has been corrected.The Auto align feature in the Procedure editoris not handling recipe layouts that include aloop back from start branch to preceding endbranch.

The Auto align feature will now handle thiscondition.

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This problem has been corrected.When using the icon settings profile value of"Medium", the batch History Overview iconwill not show up on the toolbar. "Small" and"Small-Classic" profile values are workingcorrectly.800xPMB-OL-5140-105

This problem has been corrected.Modified by column is not updated if the userlogs in to PPA using Change User (Log Overchange). It always updates this column withthe System Logged in user.800xAPMB-OL-5130-031

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20 800xA History

This section details the problems for 800xA History that are fixed in the 800xA 6.0release.



Table 20.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3.2 - Installation Issues


This issue is corrected.Warnings related to Online Copy,Post Install &service keys are observed in DCN & HistoryServer nodes.800xAHIS-IN-6100-004

This issue is corrected.800xA History versions are not installed orupgraded after Jan 1st 2017.800xAHistory-IN-6000-003

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This issue is corrected.800xA History Sync does not start due to specialcharacters in the Object Name.800xAHIS-CN-6003-005

This issue is corrected.History synch service restarts every 20 minutes.800xAHIS-CN-2003-008

This issue is corrected.800xA History synch server restarts continiously.800xAHIS-CN-2003-009

This issue is corrected.Exception messages related to 800xA HistoryEvent Server were generated whenever there isno communication between 800xA History DCN& Server800xAHIS-CN-2002-003

This issue is corrected.800xA History Logs not gets created for 100thproperty in the same object800xAHIS-CN-6003-003

This issue is corrected.Timezone TZ (Day light saving) for Asia/Istanbulis updated800xAHis-CN-6000-001

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20.1.3 OperationTable 20.6 lists the major system or product operation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.



This issue is corrected.Wrong value is plotted in the trend display.800xAHIS-OL-2002-047

This issue is corrected.When 800xA History Events are retrieved onlyObject Name should be displayed instead of itsfull Object path.800xAHIS-OL-6003-014

This issue is corrected.Trend display showing duplicate data of Adjacenttraces.800xAHIS-OL-2002-046

This issue is corrected.trend value drops to zero and comes back800xAHis-OL-2002-048

This issue is corrected.800xA History High-Availability Servers stopcollecting data when the Time Synchronizationbetween the 800xA History High-AvailabilityServers is Out Of Sync800xAHIS-OL- 6100- 003

This issue is corrected.800xA History Log status is set with invalidchracters instead of Active / Inactive as seen inHistory database800xAHIS-OL-2004-001

This issue is corrected.When update is performed from SV 6.0.x to SV6.0.3 tcp connection string does not change towss automatically as seen through Vtrin in theDatabase nodes.800xAHIS-OL-6003-010

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This issue is corrected.Sync Service alarm does not disappear fromEvent list after acknowledgement800xAHIS-OL-2003-001

This issue is corrected.After time out History Event Server Serviceshould auto connect to the History Server.800xAHIS-OL-6100-004

This issue is corrected.Some event attributes stored in DCN but nottransferred to 800xA History Server800xAHis-OL-6003-008

This issue is corrected.800xA History Event Archival fails for largenumber of History events that are stored in theHistory Server for a short period.800xAHis-OL-2002-034

This issue is corrected.Interruption in the Operator trending for the800xAHistory Logs is due to the following:• RTDB-OpcHdaServer: Memory Resource

leak when OPCHDA client is disconnected.• RTDB-OpcHdaServer: Access violation in

case of connection point800xAHis-OL- 2002- 037

This issue is corrected.When timeout occurs during History eventretrieval, 800xA History does not auto-connectto the 800xA History Event Server.800xAHIS-OL-6100-004

This issue is corrected.800xA History Super Vision aspect does notshow connection status to the 800xA HistoryServer.800xAHis-OL-2002-045

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This issue is corrected.800xAHistory Sync Service consumesHigh CPUusage in the following scenarios:1. During periodic subscription of Log

properties.2. 800xAHistory Sync Service subscribing with

large number of items toAfwopcsurrogateserver.

3. When 800xA History Logs are configured tosubscribe to the OPC properties such asMin Value, Max value, Engineering Unit andDescription, and the subscribed items arenot available as OPC items, then 800xAHistory sync service re-subscribes the sameitem several times. This eventually increasesthe load on OPC Server of ConnectivityServer leading to OPC Server crash.

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This issue is corrected.800xA History Sync Service shows “undefined”in Service Structure.800xAHis-OL-2003-007

This issue is corrected.During deletion of duplicate Logs using the800xA History Configuration Utility, a messageis shown asking the user to stop 800xA HistorySync Service provider.800xAHis-OL-6003-007

This issue is corrected.800xA History Properties appearing as logsmarked for deletion in 800xA HistoryConfiguration utility.800xAHis-OL-6100-005

This issue is corrected.Actor ID does not get collected in Historydatabase for Audit Events.800xAHis-OL-2003-004

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This issue is corrected.In HA Configuration of 800xA History Servers, ifthe Hot-Standby History Server is unavailablethen the History Supervision aspect will notupdate the correct status of Replica Node.800xAHis-OL-6000-002

This issue is corrected.Event Retrieval into 800xA fail with Timeoutpopup when a single subcategory of events aretried to retrieve from History database.800xAHis-OL-6000-003





This issue has been fixed.800xA History installer exception if networkadapter has special character800xAHis-IN-6001-001

Information updated in the 800xA History 6.0Installation manual (2PAA107280*).

Firewall port numbers that are autoconfigured in software firewall of HistoryServer(s) and DNCs. are not matching.800xAHis-IN-6001-002

Information updated in the 800xA History 6.0Installation manual (2PAA107280*).

Wrong password for the service accountapplied on RTDB* services when automatedinstallation is used in 6.0.0.800xAHIS-IN-6003-001

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Table 20.4: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Installation Issues(Continued)


This Issue has been fixed.History DCN / Server installation on a DomainController combined node800xAHIS-IN-6003-006

Information on Installing the 800xAHistory Archiveupdated in the 800xA History 6.0 Installation manual(2PAA107280*).

800xAHistory Archive system function getsdeployed without node function.800xAHIS-IN-6100-001




This Issue has been fixed.Unable to read the data in xA if the history logsdefined for more than 100 for the globalvariables of AC800M Connect.800xAHIS-CN-2003-003

This Issue has been fixed.Vtrin RTDB Internal Service crashes due tosame first 24 char of Object name.800xAHIS-CN-2003-002

Information updated in 800xA History 6.0Administration and Configuration (2PAA107563*).

OPC timestamp in 800xA History.800xAHIS-CN-2003-001

Configuring the Binary Text from 800xA HistoryLog Configuration Aspect has been implemented.

Boolean BinaryTextID in cpmPlus from 800xAtags800xAHIS-CN-6003-001

Auto Configuration of HistorySuperVision Aspectduring Installation by System Installer has beenimplemented.

Auto Configuration of History ServerCredentials in HistorySuperVision Aspect800xAHIS-CN-6003-002

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This Issue has been fixed.800xA History Sync Service Providers arerestarting continuously due to long variablepath length.800xAHIS-OL-2002-001

This Issue has been fixed.One 800xA History Log creates multiple tagsin DCN.800xAHIS-OL-2002-017

This Issue has been fixed.Sometimes by default, the 800xA HistoryLogs created by control modules, are set toInActive state.800xAHIS-OL-2002-025

This Issue has been fixed.Backfill Issue in Main Server when redundantDCN contains Invalid Variables and VtrinlinkBackfill Queue List.800xAHIS-OL-2002-004

This Issue has been fixed.OpcDaServer goes to non-responsive statein performance tests due to CurrentValueCacheInvalidate processing locking issue.800xAHIS-OL-2002-005

This Issue has been fixed.SQL backward compatibility:OpcEventLog_All Virtual columns Classgetting data from wrong physical attribute.800xAHIS-OL-2002-008

This Issue has been fixed.Table Open Issue with “Processing EventsTakes ‘x’ seconds” in Vtrinlink Log file(or anyRTDB process accessing tables).800xAHIS-OL-2002-011

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This Issue has been fixed.RTDB-CVMC Server value handler loadingimprovements.800xAHIS-OL-2002-013

This Issue has been fixed.Consistency Controller did not automaticallyrecover from taking off the "AllowMultiple"-flag if "DisableInheritance" -flag was set.Issue related to Consistency Controllerfailover and causing a problem where noneof the HA Server Services Own the mastertoken and thus causing data (Tag/Events)Incosistency.800xAHIS-OL-2002-006

This Issue has been fixed.Slow add items issue with OPC DA dataprovider in History Server. Typical additionof group of 60k Tags while subscribing fromHistory OPC DA Server was taking almost6-7 minutes.800xAHIS-OL-2002-005

This Issue has been fixed.Current History Table Corruption Issuerelated to corruption of Current History Tablewhile Failover test.800xAHIS-OL-2002-014

This Issue has been fixed.In HighAvailability Configuration, any one ofthe RTDB Tag Consistency ControllerService and RTDB Event Forwarder is nottaking the Master Token Ownership.800xAHIS-OL-2002-016

This Issue has been fixed.DCNHeartbeat stops for slowmoving signalswhen the source data has a previoustimestamp than the latest value received (i.e.during a controller restart).800xAHIS-OL-2002-023

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This Issue has been fixed.OPC HDA Server:1) Interpolative Aggregate is beingimplemented in the 800xA History OPCHDAServer.2) A change in setting the future time stampand Invalid History values will be marked asUncertain quality.800xAHis-OL-2002-031

This Issue has been fixed.RTDB-OpcHdaServer:In Releasing OPC server object, if someasync read operation was still processing,data can lead to access violation in server.800xAHis-OL-2002-032

This Issue has been fixed.RTDB-OpcHdaServer:Async operations: When preparing the asyncread call, it cannot send callback to OPCclient.800xAHis-OL-2002-033

This Issue has been fixed.DCNHeartbeat stops for slowmoving signalswhen the source data has a previoustimestamp than the latest value received.800xAHIS-OL-2002-022

This Issue has been fixed.Sync Service alarm will not disappear fromEvent list after acknowledgement.800xAHIS-OL-2003-001

This Issue has been fixed.Average Agreegates show BAD quality ofdata when accessed through SC Excel orExternal opHDA Client.800xAHIS-OL-2003-002

This Issue has been fixed.Interpolate feature required for viewing datausing Smart Client Excel Interface.800xAHIS-OL-2002-026

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Information updated in System 800xA 6.0Configuration (3BDS011222*).

Documentation update required for LogCompression.800xAHIS-OL-6003-002

Information updated in System 800xA 6.0Configuration (3BDS011222*).

VtrinTag Deletion table to be cleared oncetags are deleted for recreation of the sametag.800xAHIS-OL-6003-003

This Issue has been fixed.Events data and Tags Config data not storedin History Server (800xA History 2.0 RU2).800xAHIS-OL-2002-009

800xA History utility Tool has been implemented andprocedure available in the documentation.

800xA History logs deletion - Auto / Manualdeletion using 800xA History utility Tool.800xAHIS-OL-6003-005

This Issue has been fixed.Connection Delay while connecting DB viaVtrinLib SDKt.800xAHIS-OL-2002-012

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This issue has been fixed.Events generated by BATCH are transferredto History Server, as seen in vtrin all theevent attributes are storing the values.

Note: BatchID Event Attribute need to be added inthe Event Attribute filter of all 800xAEvent CollectorServices.When retrieved using 800xA History Event

Server the Event attribute for BatchIDreturned with NULL (No value) although it isavailable in RTDB OPC Event Tables.800xAHIS-OL-6001-001





This issue has been fixed.The attribute information present in OPCEvent Attributes table of Data Collector RTDBdoes not reach the corresponding table inRTDB of History Server.800xAHistory-IN-2000-003

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This issue has been fixed.Live value update does not happen in VtrinGUI opened in Replica Node of 800xAHistory Server.800xAHIS-OL-6000-001

This issue has been fixed.When 800xA History Event data is beingretrieved from 800xA History Server, theTime bound queries will fail to retrieve theHistory Events into workplace.800xAHistory-OL-2000-018

This issue has been fixed.While 800xA History Event Collector serviceis collecting event and attribute informationfrom PPA Event Storage, a networkdisturbance between the Aspect Server andthe Data Collector would stop collection ofuser-defined attribute information.800xAHIS-OL-2001-002

This issue has been fixed.The collection time intervals on dual DataCollectors may not synchronize, resulting instoring same datapoint twice with anadditional timestamp.800xAHIS-OL-2001-003

This issue has been fixed.With more than one 800xA HistoryEmbedded Data Collector in same System800xA, it has been observed that,occasionally duplicate events get stored inHistory Server. This happens only when thereare events with same value of EventTimeattribute and with different value ofAlarmChange attribute.800xAHIS-OL-2001-004

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21 800xA for Advant Master

This section details the problems for 800xA for Advant Master that are resolved inthe 800xA 6.0 release.


21.1.1 AdministrationTable 21.1 lists the major system or product administration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has also been given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.The display "Local Devices" sometimes showserror "Array index out of range" in PG2Diagnostics window.800xAADM-AD-5104-001

This problem has been corrected.A memory leakage has been detected in RTAManagement Service, AdvMbRTA.exe. Theleakage is caused by the Advant MasterCentral Backup function. The size of theleakage is dependent of the number ofbackups taken. For more information, refer toProduct Bulletin 3BSE084525.800xAADM-AD-5141-001

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21.1.2 OperationTable 21.2 lists the major system or product operations issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasalso been given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.The Local device status display used for AC 410,AC 450 and Safeguard 400 controllers mayindicate wrong status for the secondProgram/Application card.800xAADM-OL-5111-002

It is now possible to acknowledge AI objects inRepeat Fail Blocked state from the faceplate,also if the alarm for some reason isn’t presentin the alarm list.

Unable to acknowledge some AI objects in“Repeat Fail Block” (Auto Disabled) state.800xAADM-OL-5103-003

The AI Object Display now shows the RepeatFail Block state, but only for those objectsconfigured for the function.

AI Object Display doesn’t indicate "Repeat FailBlock" state.800xAADM-OL-5103-004

The state is now indicated in standard displayelements as for other alarm blocking reasons,normally with a yellow dotted frame around theelement.

"Repeat Fail Block" state is not indicated in DIand AI display elements.800xAADM-OL-5103-005

Improved error handling, which dissolves thistype of data subscription issues.

In some rare situations, it has been found thatdata subscriptions fromAdvant Master Controllerscan stop update, resulting in for example, "redcrosses" in process graphics. A restart of theOPCDA Service Provider is required to resolvethis issue.800xAADM-OL-5103-006

Example, An active unacknowledged alarmcondition exists on the object when ConnectivityServer is restarted. Later, another alarmcondition is raised on same object. Both thesealarm conditions can now be acknowledged.

Some alarms cannot be acknowledged afterrestart of Connectivity Server.800xAADM-OL-5103-001

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This problem has been corrected.Alarms generated first few seconds after acontroller restart, may not be sent to aConnectivity Server, due to late reaction in theConnectivity Server when the controller becomesavailable again.800xAADM-OL-5103-002

Now these events are controlled by the BlockAlarm function. If Block Alarm is active, noevents will be sent.

Simple events to 3rd party clients, handled bycategory “SimpleProcess(MB300)”, are issueddespite of that the object is in Block Alarm state.800xAADM-OL-5141-009

This problem has been corrected.“AC 400 Connectivity Server CommunicationDisplay” shows irrelevant information in position100 if system contains Safeguard Dual Systems.800xAADM-OL-5141-008





This problem has been corrected.Sometime, the System installer hangs wheninstalling 800xA for Advant Master.800xAADM-IN-6000-004

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21.2.2 ConfigurationTable 21.4 lists the major system or product configurational issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has also been given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.The function Advant Master Alarm Refreshcannot be started manually, if more than oneaspect with the name “General Properties” isplaced on the Controller node object in theControl Structure. The propertyFORCE_REFRESH, which is used for manualrefresh of the alarms, will not be found.800xAADM-CN-6000-001

21.2.3 OperationTable 21.5 lists the major system or product operations issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasalso been given wherever possible.



The lock handling function has been made morerobust against delayed lock responses from thecontrollers.

Process objects may be locked for operationin a period of 5 minutes. The faceplate viewindicates 'locked by other', but there are noother users of the object.800xAADM-OL-5010-005

This problem has been corrected.OPC DA Service Provider may crash when“Local Devices” system status displays areshown in the workplace.800xAADM-OL-5111-005

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This problem has been corrected.The red cross is shown on the process displaysuntil the Connectivity Server is restarted. Thisproblem concerns versionS-FP 5.1.1-1 TC1 only.800xAADM-OL-5111-006

This problem has been corrected.The function for resend of subscription requestsignals which are not received by thecontroller. The function continues to send theserequest signals even if the subsequent signalsare sent successfully. This can causeunnecessary load in RTA.800xAADM-OL-5111-007





This problem has been corrected.Upload of MP200 andMP200/1 controllers failsafter Backup/Restore. The Control Connectionaspect on these objects loose the network andnode number.800xAADM-IN-6000-003

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This problem has been corrected.MB300 uploader cannot upload S400 I/O unitswith 24V channels on Base board and 48V onExpansion and vice versa.800xAADM-CN-5020-017




The new function Advant Master Alarm Refresh isnow available. See user documentation for moreinfo.

The 800xA for Advant Master ConnectivityServer does not support Alarm refreshfunctionality. The Connectivity Server does notrecreate and present the alarm state changesfor objects in the controller that have occurredwhen the Connectivity Server (or the EventCollector) is not available.800xAADM-OL-5100-006

This problem has been corrected.Problem occurs when adding a RedundantConnectivity Server.After performing Add Redundant Serverfollowed by the Configuration Wizard actionAdd RTA, the Event Collector Service providerfor the newly created server does not enter theService or Standby state.800xAADM-OL-5110-008

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This problem has been corrected.Module position (field Pos) is not presentedcorrectly in theS800 IOModule Detailed Viewdisplay, if S800 I/O clusters are used.800xAADM-OL-5110-007

This problem has been corrected.The reverse time sync mode does not workproperly for redundant connectivity servers.This problem only affects 800xA for AdvantMaster used in System 800xA 5.1 FP4Rev D.800xAADM-OL-5111-004

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22 800xA for AC 100

This section details the problems for 800xA for AC 100 (including AC 100 OPCServer) that are resolved in the 800xA 6.0 release.





The AC 100 OPC Server is now shut down by theConfiguration wizard action "Maintenance Stop”.

A manual stop of AC 100 OPC Server wasrequired before system update in the previousversion.800xAAC1-IN-5100-001

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This problem has been corrected.The license handling in OPC Server can givefalse messages.800xAAC1-OL-5020-003

This problem has been corrected.AOS PG2 faceplate shows wrong value in thebar graph if the value range is other than 0 -100.800xAAC1-OL-5020-004

This problem has been corrected.AIS and AOS PG2 faceplates and objectdisplays do not display the correct range forbar graphs and trends, if the number containsmore than three digits.800xAAC1-OL-5020-005

This problem has been corrected.Calculated Integer Data MI and MIL PG2faceplate does not allow input outside therange 1- 100.800xAAC1-OL-5020-006

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23 800xA for Safeguard

This section details the problems for 800xA for Safeguard that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 release.


23.1.1 ConfigurationTable 23.1 lists the major system or product issues that have been corrected andupdated in the user manual since the previous version or service pack. A briefdescription of the correction has also been given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.800xA for Safeguard object types FI and GIdid not support standard Object Lockingfunctionality used with MultisystemIntegration.800xASAG-CN-6000-002

This problem has been corrected.All PG2 faceplates didn’t use standardfaceplate background color.800xASAG-CN-6000-0003

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23.1.2 OperationTable 23.2 lists the major system or product issues that have been corrected andupdated in the user manual since the previous version or service pack. A briefdescription of the correction has also been given wherever possible.



This problem has been corrected.The 800xA for Advant Master and SafeguardConnectivity Server does not support Alarmrefresh functionality. The Connectivity Serverdoes not recreate and present the alarm statechanges for objects in the controller that haveoccurred when the Connectivity Server (orthe Event Collector) is not available.800xASAG-OL-6000-001

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24 800xA for Melody

This section details the problems for 800xA forMelody that are resolved in the 800xA6.0.3 release.





The prerequisite for the Object List to open is toset the language for Internet Explorer as English(United States) and this must be on top of all thepreferred languages.

Unable to open the Object List in MelodyConfiguration Server.800xAMel-IN-6000-002

To set this, open Internet Explorer > Options >Languages > Set Language Preferences.Refer to System 800xA for AC 870P/Melody,Configuration Guide (3BDD011741*).

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Table 24.1: Resolved in 800xA 6.0.3 - Installation Issues(Continued)


Restart the Configuration Server node and then,one by one, the Connectivity Server nodes. TheReplication Monitor should show all nodes asonline.

Configuration Server Replication is offline afterConfiguration and Connectivity Server nodeswhere started at the same time, especially afterthe system was updated offline from a previousversion. Refer to System 800xA for AC 870P/Melody,

Configuration Guide (3BDD011741*) and System800xA, Update Manual (2PAA114580*).

800xAMel-IN-6001-001

The Configuration Server name is not used wheninstalling Melody Client components, so any ofthe available server nodes can be selected asConfiguration Server.

Installing a MI subscriber system requires toselect the Configuration Server node althoughthe system does not contain a ConfigurationServer and onlyMelody Client components needto be installed. Information for this purpose was added to the

System Configuration Console.800xAMel-IN-6001-002




The values are now displayed correctly.If a Trend Display is open, it could possiblybe that the low and high range for some tagsdid not show the actual value instead showedthe default range 0 - 100.800xAMel-OL-6000-001

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This problem has been corrected.Tag inhibition is incompletely removedduring tag modification Tag inhibition is not removed during tag

modification, an inhibited tag remains inhibited.There is no difference between the visible andthe persistent inhibit state of the tag and restartinga Connectivity Server does not change the inhibitstate.

After modifying an inhibited tag, the tag is nolonger inhibited, but this change is notpersistently stored.After restarting the redundant ConnectivityServer pair the tag is inhibited again.If only one Connectivity Server is restarted thetag is inhibited on this server and not inhibitedon the other one. Depending on which serveris active the inhibit state in faceplate changes.800xAMel-CN-5144-03

This problem has been corrected.Failure of inactive Melody ConnectivityServer after online deletion of tags.Online deletion of tags can fail if a tag isrepeatedly created and deleted. This can causethe inactive Melody Connectivity Server to stopworking when synchronizing tags.800xAMel-CN-5144-02

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Handling of alarms after tag modifications hasbeen corrected.

Alarm count is wrong after tag modificationor tag inhibited changes

Handling of alarms after tag inhibit changes hasbeen changed to correct the problem. Tag inhibitchanges will be immediately visible in alarm list.

After modifying a tag the alarm list can wronglyshow alarms as disabled and the alarm countshown in Alarm Band can be wrong. Furtherchanges of alarm states can result in a negativealarm count.After removing the inhibit flag of a tag the nextalarm state changes can be wrongly displayedin alarm list as disabled and the alarm countshown in Alarm Band can be wrong.800xAMel-CN-5140-01

Deleting a tag will no longer trigger an alarmrefresh in 800xA.

Deleting a tag triggers an alarm refreshDeleting a tag triggers an alarm refresh in800xA. Alarms that have been deleted in alarmlist are sent out again.800xAMel-CN-5140-02

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This problem has been corrected.Failure of Melody Connectivity Server afterlosing connection to a controllerThe Melody Connectivity Server can stopworking if it loses the connection to a controllerduring put operations. If the connection problemto a controller reoccurs after its redundantpartner gets active, both servers of a redundantpair can fail.800xAMel-OP-5144-01

This problem has been corrected.Possible Connectivity Server Failure atStartupA timing problem exists at startup in which the800xA for Melody Connectivity Server might notstart up completely and will not be able toprovide data from the Melody Control System.800xAMel-AD-5100-01

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25 800xA for DCI

This section details the problems for 800xA for DCI that are resolved in the 800xA6.0.3 release.





Timezone information has been included in 800xAfor DCI installations. The DCU will not lose it'stimezone information on bootup when the timemaster is an 800xA for DCI Connectivity Server.

The time zone in the Harmony DCUwill defaultto US\Eastern on bootup when an 800xA forDCI Connectivity Server is time master on thesame Control Network.800xADCI-CN-5101-010

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800xA Batch for DCI service provider failover hasbeen streamlined. Typical failovers should occur inless than 10 seconds.

800xA Batch for DCI service providers take30-40 seconds to failover. Longer failovertimes have been observed.800xADCI-OL-5102-020Product Bulletin: 3BUA003062

The DCI System Status display has been correctedto reflect the correct state of DCUs on the DCINetwork.

DCU Status indicators may show incorrectstatus on the DCI Status Display.800xADCI-OL-5102-021Product Bulletin: 3BUA003072

The 800xA for DCI OPC Alarm and Event serverhas been corrected to send all events when arefresh from 800xA is requested. This allows for800xA to hide all alarms of a given Alarm HidingMask.

Alarm Hiding may not hide some 800xA forDCI Alarms.800xADCI-OL-5102-022Product Bulletin: 3BUA003071

Basic Object Name Hook aspect has beenremoved from the ANI FIX 0 Object Type. The DCITag Importer no longer hangs when processing ANIFIX 0 tags.

The DCI Tag Importer may hang duringprocessing.800xADCI-OL-6001-001

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25.2.1 InstallationTable 25.3 lists the major system or product installation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.



The DCI Connectivity Server can now be replacedin an 800xA system using the SystemConfigurationConsole.

Replacing an 800xA for DCI ConnectivityServer using the System ConfigurationConsole after the node had been previouslydeployed successfully will result in a failedaction on creating a service provider.800xADCI-IN-6000-003




The formatting of the 800xA for DCI SEC alarmson the SEQ Faceplates has been revised to providethe same data that was available on Conductor NT.

SEC alarms are not configured the same asthey were in Conductor NT.800xADCI-CN-5023-011

The IOP indicator has been added to the 800xA forDCI Sequence PG2 Faceplate. Follow the PostInstallation instructions to complete the installationof this change in the Sequence Faceplate.

The Sequence Faceplate is missing an IOP“Invalid Operation” indication.800xADCI-CN-5102-012

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DCI Network tables are no longer refreshed on aDCI Connectivity Server on startup.

Area Names can be lost when a DCIConnectivity server is started.800xADCI-CN-5102-011

Time Zone files are shipped with 800xA for DCI.When 800xA is the Time Master of the DCINetwork, the 800xA for DCI Connectivity serverswill now supply Time Zone files to Harmony DCUs.

A Harmony DCU may revert its clock toEastern Standard Time (EST).800xADCI-CN-5101-009




Input/Output alarms have been fixed to allowacknowledgement after a Bad Input/Output alarmhas returned to normal.

It may not be possible to acknowledge a BadInput/Output alarm after the followingsequence of events:1. Module goes into Bad Input/Output (that is,by removing wires during maintenance).2.Point goes out of Bad Input/Output directlyinto alarm (that is, by reconnecting the wires).3.Point goes back to Normal.4.Attempt to acknowledge the alarm. Theprocess alarm will be acknowledged, but theBad Input/Output alarm may not be.800xADCI-OL-5102-001

DI alarms have been fixed so that their conditiondoes not change if the DCI Alarm and Event ServiceProvider fails over.

DI alarms can change condition from Discreteto Security, causing duplicate alarms to bedisplayed in the Alarm List.800xADCI-OL-5102-003

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Operator Call Events have been fixed to be alwaysacknowledgeable.

Operator Call Events may becomeunacknowledged.800xADCI-OL-5102-004

The CCL window will now open on the monitorwhere the CCL window was called.

Opening a CCLwindow from amultiple screenworkplace may open on a different screenthan the screen where CCL window wascalled. If multiple CCL windows are open, itis difficult to know which CCL window belongsto which faceplate.

Multiple screen workplaces should be configuredas described in 3BSE030322* System 800xAOperations Operator Workplace Configurationmanual.

800xADCI-OL-5102-002

800xA for DCI process alarms have been changedto display and store in millisecond precision.

800xA for DCI process alarms are notrecorded or displayed with millisecondprecision.800xADCI-OL-5102-005

Alarm acknowledgement is no longer lost by timeouts in the DCI OPC Alarm and Event server. Theacknowledgement will be updated in 800xA if thisoccurs and a warning will be written to the DCI OPCAE server’s Windows Application Log.

800xA Event Collector may restart whenmany800xA for DCI alarm acknowledgements aremade in a short period of time.This could result in unacknowledgable 800xAfor DCI alarms.800xADCI-OL-5102-007

The 800xA for DCI Alarm and Event server hasbeen updated to note the previous alarm state ofReturn to Normal events to the DCI Event Historian.

Sub-Conditions of Return to Normal eventsmay not show the previous alarm statecorrectly.800xADCI-OL-5102-014

The Next button on the last DTB module will returnthe user to the first DTB module in an MSEQ orCCM extended faceplate.

800xA for DCI MSEQ and CCM Faceplatesdo not allow for the user to go to the first DTBmodule from the last module when inextended faceplate view.800xADCI-OL-5102-015

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The 8th, 9th and 10th values of a DTM list for MSEQand CCM Faceplates have been correctlyassociated with controller data.

800xA for DCI DTM values on MSEQ andCCM Faceplates are incorrectly displayed.800xADCI-OL-5102-018

A TMR field has been added to the 800xA for DCIMSEQ Faceplate.

800xA for DCI MSEQ Faceplates are missinga Timer that Conductor NT MSEQ Displayshave.800xADCI-OL-5102-019





Thread safe changes were made to the 800xA forDCI OPC DA server to prevent releasing memory tothe operating system until the thread is finished withit.

800xA for DCI OPC DA Server may crashwhen thread memory is released to theoperating system.This is an additional cause for 800xA for DCIOPC DA crashes.800xADCI-OL-5023-007

800xA for DCI OPC AE server no longer continuesto subscribe to deleted tagname objects for alarmsor events.

When a DCU Tagname Object (objectassociated with a DCU tagname) is deleted,any subsequent alarms from that DCUTagname still appears in the Alarm & EventList. An object is not created in Lost andFound as expected.800xADCI-OL-5023-008

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Internal 800xA for DCI Alarm processing has beenchanged to allow all alarms to be acknowledged afterAE Server failovers.

800xA for DCI System and Process alarmsmay not be acknowledgeable after an AEServer failover.800xADCI-OL-5023-004

800xA for DCI System alarms are acknowledgeableafter AE Server failovers.

800xA for DCI System alarms may not beacknowledgeable after an AE Server failover.800xADCI-OL-5023-006

800xA for DCI does not use the DCI Network tables.It has been modified to not write to them to stopcorrupting other DCI Network products in the sameConsole Group.

Network table synchronization betweenConductor NT nodes and 800xA for DCIConnectivity nodes may corrupt the DCINetwork tables.800xADCI-OL-5023-005

A decimal to string conversion issue that can leadto a crash in the 800xA for DCI OPC DA server hasbeen corrected.

800xA for DCI OPC DA Server may crashand automatically restart.800xADCI-OL-5023-003

Selecting DCU objects on the DCI System StatusDisplay will navigate to that object without error.

The error message Object DCUx not foundappears when attempting to select someDCU objects on a DCI System StatusDisplay.800xADCI-OL-5021-013

Faceplate displayed field formatting has been fixedon Timer Modules.

On the Timer (TMR) Module faceplate, if theFMT Value is 11 the Stored Preset Limit(SPL) value cannot be written as HH:MM:SS.800xADCI-OL-5022-008

The DO Faceplates have been fixed to display statuscorrectly.

The Status field on the 800xA for DCIfaceplate for Digital Output (DO) Modulesincorrectly reports Out of Ser when theassociated DOB Module is Out of Service.800xADCI-CN-5022-007

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800xA for DCI has been fixed to reliably failover inthe event of an 800xA for DCI Batch OPC Servercrash.

A failover of an 800xA Batch for DCI BatchServer may not correctly identify when aphase is complete. When this happens, thephase continues to show as active on theProcedure Function Chart (PFC), even afterthe phase is complete. The recipe will notcontinue beyond the phase without manualintervention. This is of concern because thereis no indication that the recipe has notcontinued.800xADCI-OL-5101-007Product Bulletin 3BUA002398

The CCL file name has been removed from the CCMand PHS module faceplates.

Irrelevant CCL file names may be displayedon CCM and PHS module faceplates.800xADCI-CN-5022-010

25.3.2 InstallationTable25.7 lists the major system or product installation issues that have been correctedsince the previous version or service pack. A brief description of the correction hasbeen given wherever possible.



System 800xA for DCI installation is supported inSystem 800xA 6.0 using System Installer or theSystem 800xA Manual Installation Launchpad.

System 800xA 5.1 System Installer does notautomatically install 800xA for DCI 5.1software.800xADCI-IN-5100-003

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26 800xA for Harmony

This section details the problems for 800xA for Harmony that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 through 800xA 6.0.3.2 releases.


26.1.1 ConfigurationThe below table list the major system or product configuration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version. A brief description of the correction has beengiven wherever possible.


The TagConfig aspect has been updated to onlyallow entry of ICI Indices in the valid range of1-30,000. In addition, the Harmony Server willgenerate a diagnostic event if any existing exporttags have an invalid index (>30,000).

The Analog and Digital Export TagConfig aspectICI Index field allows invalid values to beconfigured. The valid ICI Index range for Exporttags is 1-30,000.800xAHAR-CN-6010-015Product Bulletin 3BUA003172

The “Enable Time Synchronization” option is nowautomatically selected whenever the “ModuleTime-stamping” option is selected.

The Harmony Server Time Synchronizationoption must be enabled when the ModuleTime-Stamping option is enabled. The "EnableTime Synchronization" option shouldautomatically be selected when the "ModuleTime-Stamping" option is selected in theHarmony Server Object TagConfig aspect,however this is not occurring.800xAHAR-CN-6000-020

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The Harmony Uploader has been updated tochange non-numeric “Inhibit Values” to zeroduring an Import.

The Harmony Uploader can fail on an Import ifthere are any non-numeric values defined in the“Inhibit Value” tag fields in the Import Databasefile.800xAHAR-CN-6010-010

Bulk Data Manger support has been added forthese configuration fields.

There is no Bulk Data Manger support for theHarmony Inhibit Tag Property and Inhibit Valueconfiguration fields.800xAHAR-CN-6010-019

A new ‘Consistency Check’ function has beenadded the Harmony Uploader aspect.Consistency Check will identify and report tagswith duplicate Harmony addresses. The ‘Try toRepair’ function provides options to delete theduplicate tags, or move them to Lost and Found.

The Harmony Uploader does not preventHarmony tags with duplicate Harmony addresses(Loop, Node, Module, Block) from being importedinto the Aspect Directory.800xAHAR-CN-6010-006Product Bulletin 3BUA003038

See System 800xA Release Notes NewFunctions and Known Problems (2PAA111899),Section 800xA for Harmony - New Functionalitiesin 800xA 6.0.3.2: HarmonyUploader ConsistencyCheck for additional details on the new UploaderConsistency Check feature.In addition, the Harmony Server was updated togenerate a “Duplicate Tag” alarm if a tag with aHarmony address is found when loading tags.

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The Harmony TagConfig aspect view wasupdated to preserve the Area, Unit, Equipment,and Security-Group IDs when loading them fromthe Aspect Directory.

An issue has been identified where an 800xA forSymphony Plus Harmony tag’s currentlyconfigured Area, Unit, Equipment andSecurity-Group assignments will be lost when atag configuration change is made using the800xA for Symphony Plus Harmony TagConfigaspect.

In addition, the new Harmony UploaderConsistency Check function will check and repairArea, Unit, Equipment, and Security -Group IDsin the TagConfig aspect data.The S+ Engineering for Harmony tool allows

users to assign an Area, Unit, Equipment andSecurity-Group to a Harmony tag. The assignedentries are included in the MDB database filethat is used to import and export Harmony tagconfiguration data between 800xA for SymphonyPlus Harmony and S+ Engineering for Harmony.The 800xA for Symphony Plus HarmonyUploader Import function can be configured tooptionally create Functional StructureAssignments for Harmony tags based on theassigned Area, Unit, Equipment andSecurity-Group. The assigned Area, Unit, andEquipment are also available as Alarm and EventList Attributes for the Harmony Tags.From 800xA for Symphony Plus Harmony, whena user Exports the Harmony tag configuration toan MDB file after making a change with theTagConfig aspect, the export MDB file will notcontain the expected Area, Unit, Equipment andSecurity-Group assignments. If a user laterimports this MDB file with the 800xA forSymphony Plus Harmony Uploader “ImportFunctional Structure Assignments->ReplaceArea/Unit/Equipment/Security-GroupAssignments” option selected, the previousFunctional Structure assignments will also bedeleted.The Area, Unit and Equipment Alarm and EventList attributes will also be blank for the tag aftermaking a change with the 800xA for SymphonyPlus Harmony TagConfig aspect.

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800xAHAR-CN-6010-018Product Bulletin 3BUA003191

This issue has been corrected. Area, Unit,Equipment, and Security-Group IDs will now bepersisted in this case.

If a user clears the 800xA for Symphony PlusHarmony Uploader “Import Functional StructureAssignments” option before doing an import, thecurrent Area, Unit, Equipment, andSecurity-Group IDs are not preserved for theHarmony tags. They are overwritten with theentries in the MDB file, but this should not bedone in this case. As a result, if a subsequent800xA for Symphony Plus Harmony Exportoperation is done, possibly incorrect Area, Unit,Equipment, and Security-Group assignmentsmay be written to the export MDB file.The Area, Unit and Equipment Alarm and EventList attributes will also be incorrect for the tagsin this case.This will only cause an issue if the Area, Unit,Equipment or Security-Group assignments in theMDB file are different than the currentassignments in the Harmony tags.800xAHAR-CN-6010-017Product Bulletin 3BUA003191

This issue has been corrected. Area, Unit,Equipment, and Security-Group IDs will now bepersisted in this case.

Tags manually inserted into new FunctionalStructuresmay not persist Area, Unit, Equipment,and Security-Group assignments. This can occurif the difference between the time the tag isinserted into the Functional Structure and thetime the Functional Structure object was createdis less than the GMT time-zone delta and thedelta is a negative number (e.g.-5:00 for EST).This may result in alarms may not containing theproper Area, Unit, or Equipment names in thevendor-specific attributes.800xAHAR-CN-6000-021

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26.1.2 Operation


This issue has been corrected. The redundantinactive Harmony Server will transition to activeand remain active if the active Harmony Servernode is shutdown.

If the optional 800xA for Harmony RNRP-basedswitchover functionality is enabled and aWindows shutdown is performed on the activeHarmony Server node, the redundant HarmonyServer may briefly transition to active but thenreturn to the inactive state. This results in noactive Harmony Server until the node that wasshutdown is restarted.800xAHAR-OL-5104-005

The Loop Topology Display now displays thecorrect Error Node Outline Color and Error Nodefill Color.

The Error Node Outline Color and Error NodeFill Color configured in the Harmony LoopTopology Color Definition aspect areinterchanged in the Loop Topology Display.800xAHAR-OL-6030-003

The CP700 status checking and reporting logichas been updated to account for the status byteadditions and corrections.

There have been corrections and additions tothe SD Series Controller SPC700 CP700 statusbyte information. Changes are needed inHarmony Server to correctly interpret the statusbytes.800xAHAR-OL-6030-005

The IPT800 status checking and reporting logichas been updated to account for the status byteadditions.

There have been additions to the SPIEB800INFI-NET to PN800 Plant Network Bridge(IPT800) status byte information. Changes areneeded in Harmony Server to interpret the newstatus byte information.800xAHAR-OL-6030-006

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The Harmony Server will now generate an alarmthat can be acknowledged if “AcknowledgeRequired” is set for the Harmony Digital stateChange Event Points.

The Harmony Server ignores the “AcknowledgeRequired” configuration attribute for HarmonyDigital State Change Event Points. This affectsthe following Object Types:

Note that the Harmony Digital State ChangeEvent Point “Acknowledgement Required”attribute is not set by default.

DADIG ReadDD ReadDigital ReadDigital ExportEnh Digital InEnh Digital OutMSDD ReadRMCB ReadRCM Read800xAHAR-OL-5000-018

The Harmony Station faceplate was updated toallow users to transition directly from AutoCascade or Auto Ratio Mode to Auto Basicmode.

The Harmony Station faceplate will no longerallow a direct transition from Auto Cascade orAuto Ratio to Auto Basic. The Auto Button isdisabled when the station is in Auto Cascade orAuto Ratio mode.800xAHAR-OL-6010-016Product Bulletin 3BUA003190

This issue has been corrected.The Harmony Connectivity Server can crash afteran online change of the ICI Index of an ExportTag.800xAHAR-OL-6010-014Product Bulletin 3BUA003172

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The Harmony Server was modified to betterhandle Export Tags with an ICI Index of zero orduplicate ICI Index values in the tag configurationdata. If the ICI Index is zero or is a duplicate ofanother Export tag’s ICI Index, a diagnostic eventis generated and the tag quality is set to “Bad,configuration error. A bad quality alarm for thetag is also generated. Additionally, if it’s aduplicate Export Tag, a “Duplicate Tag” alarm isgenerated for the Harmony Server tag.

In 800xA for Symphony Plus Harmony 6.0 andlater, there is no checking of duplicate AnalogExport and Digital Export tag addresses (.i.e. ICIIndex) If a duplicate is configured, only one ofthe tags at a given ICI Index will be established,and no error is generated.Furthermore, Export tags that are manuallycreated in an 800xA Workplace are defaulted toICI Index 1. If this is done with online tag changeprocessing enabled, the tag currently assignedto point index 1 will be disestablished and willnever be reestablished.

Changes were also made to the Export tagTagConfig aspect to help minimize the creationof Export Tags with duplicate ICI Index values.800xAHAR-OL-6010-013

Product Bulletin 3BUA003172

A correction was made to the Harmony Serverto reestablish tags at a new ICI point index if theyare disestablished due to the online addition ofan Export tag. A diagnostic event will begenerated indicating that the tag has beenreestablished at a new ICI point index in thiscase.

At startup the Harmony Connectivity Server firstestablishes all configured Analog Export andDigital Export tags at their configured ICI Index(point index). The Harmony Connectivity Serverthen establishes all other tags sequentially at thenext available point index.If an Analog Export or Digital Export tag is addedto the system after startup and online tag changeprocessing is enabled, if another tag has alreadybeen established at the Export tag’s configuredICI Index, the Harmony Connectivity Server willdisestablish the previously established tag andnever reestablish it. This can also happen if anexisting Export tag’s ICI Index is changed online.The disestablished tag will not show any qualitychange to indicate that it has beendisestablished. The tag properties will no longerupdate when the function code it representsexception reports, however, and any attemptedcontrol actions on the tag will fail.800xAHAR-OL-6010-012Product Bulletin 3BUA003172

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This issue has been corrected.Harmony tag bad quality and module statusreturn to normal alarms may be incorrectlyautomatically acknowledged. In addition, theHarmony tag’s UNACK property may beincorrectly set to “True” when there are nounacknowledged alarms for the tag.These issues were introduced in logic that wasadded to the Harmony Server to automaticallyacknowledge bad quality and module statusreturn to normal alarms that occur during startupwhile the Harmony Server is establishing pointswith the Harmony Rack Series/Symphony DINSeries control systems. This logic was addedbecause these alarms can occur during startupdue to timing issues that may not reflect actualbad quality or module status return to normalalarm conditions. Before the automaticacknowledgement logic was added, bad qualityor module status return to normal tag alarms thatoccurred during the startup of a redundantHarmony Server would appear as additionalunacknowledged alarms after a Harmony Serverfailover.The startup period for the automaticacknowledgement is defined by a registry key,and is defaulted to 180,000 milliseconds (3minutes).An issue exists in this automatic acknowledgmentlogic that can result in bad quality and modulestatus return to normal alarms being incorrectlyautomatically acknowledged for a reoccurringwindow of time after the startup period. With thedefault startup period setting, the period ofautomatic acknowledgement will startapproximately 25 days after startup, continue forapproximately 25 days, and then continue toalternate approximately every 25 days.

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In addition, these bad quality and module statusreturn to normal alarm automaticacknowledgements may result in a Harmonytag’s UNACK property being incorrectly set to“True” when there are no unacknowledgedalarms remaining for the tag. The UNACKproperty should be set to “False” when there areno unacknowledged alarms remaining. This canoccur either during the startup automaticacknowledgement period, or during thereoccurring period of automaticacknowledgement (defaulted to approximatelyevery 25 days).800xAHAR-OL-6011-001Product Bulletin 3BUA003201

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26.2.1 ConfigurationTable 26.1 lists the major system or product configuration issues that have beencorrected since the previous version or service pack. A brief description of thecorrection has been given wherever possible.



The Harmony Uploader has been enhanced torelocate existing objects in the Control Structureduring an Import if their Harmony Address haschanged.

TheHarmonyUploader does not automaticallyrelocate existing Harmony Tag Objects in theControl Structure during an Import if theirHarmony Address (Loop, Node, Module,Block) has changed.800xAHAR-CN-6010-009

The Harmony Uploader now imports EngineeringUnits correctly.

The Harmony Uploader does not importEngineering Units (PV/Units) from S+Engineering/Composer Harmony generatedMDB files.800xAHAR-CN-6010-002

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The Harmony Uploader now imports the MSDDLS0, LS1, OUT/SIG0, and OUT/SIG1 fieldscorrectly.

The Harmony Uploader does not correctlyimport the Logic State Zero (LS0) and LogicState One (LS1) fields for Multi-State DeviceDriver (MSDD) tags from HarmonyComposer/S+ Engineering generated Exportdatabases, or databases generated by theHarmony Tag Importer Exporter tool from an800xA for Harmony version previous to 6.0.When importing an affected database, theconfiguration information for LS0 and LS1 iserroneously saved in the OUT/SIG0 andOUT/SIG1 fields for each MSDD tag beingimported.Note that this behavior does not occur whenusing a database that was created via theStandalone ConfigServer Export Tool or theHarmony Uploader Aspect's ExportFunctionality. The above mentioned fieldsimport correctly from these databases.800xAHAR-CN-6000-011Product Bulletin: 3BUA003038

The Harmony Uploader now imports AnalogLOW/COM1 and LOW/PRI0 fields correct.

The Harmony Uploader imports AnalogLOW/COM1 and LOW/PRI0 fields incorrectlyfrom Composer. This affects Analog, AnalogExport, DAANG, Enh Analog In, Enh AnalogOut and Station tags.800xAHAR-CN-6000-016,800xAHAR-CN-6010-003

The Harmony Uploader now imports changes toTag Names and Descriptions for existing objects.

The Harmony Uploader will not import TagName and Description changes for existingobjects. It only imports Tag Name andDescriptions for new objects.800xAHAR-CN-6000-012,800xAHAR-CN-6010-007

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After upgrading a system from 800xA for Harmony5.x to 800xA 6.0 or later, the original ComposerObject ID (GUID) will be stored in the TagConfigaspect's User Index field if the object was originallyuploaded fromComposer and the customer has notchanged the User Index value. The HarmonyUploader has been enhanced to also check theUser Index field when performing an Import asadditional criteria for a Harmony Tag object match.

After upgrading a system from 800xA forHarmony 5.0 SP2 or 5.1 to 800xA 6.0 andlater, if a user changes an existing 800xA forHarmony Tag Name or Description in S+Engineering/Composer Harmony, and thenimports the change into 800xA, a newHarmony Tag object will be created. Thisissue occurs in upgraded systems becausethe internal 800xA Harmony Tag object'sglobal identifier (GUID) does not match theGUID used in S+ Engineering/ComposerHarmony.

Note that users may change the User Index field tosomething other than the Tag object GUID. If thishas been done, then it will not be possible for theHarmony Uploader to identify the matchingHarmony Tag object and a new object will still becreated. In this case the user will need to manuallyremove the duplicate, and then manually updatethe original Harmony Tag object.

When importing, the Harmony Uploader firstattempts to match the tags being importedwith tags in the Aspect Directory based on theGUID. If a GUID match is not found, theUploader will then check to see if Tag Namesmatch. In the case where GUIDs are different(upgraded systems), and the Tag Name hasbeen changed in S+ Engineering/ComposerHarmony, no match is found and a newHarmony Tag object is created.This is not an issue for newly installed 800xA6.0 and later systems. In this case, 800xAHarmony Tag internal GUID will match the S+Engineering/Composer Harmony GUID.800xAHAR-CN-6010-005

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The Harmony Uploader no longer allows NLS Textresources with the same GUID to be created in theAspect Directory.

If a user manually changes a NLS ResourceID (e.g. NLSID_Harmony_Event-Comment_1)in the Aspect Directory after importing a MDBimport database file, and then imports thesame MDB file again, duplicate entries arecreated in the Aspect with the same GUID.This can also occur if the Alarm Commentindexes are changed in S+Engineering/Composer.Duplicate GUIDs for different entries shouldnot be allowed and can cause issues. Forexample, if a user manually deletes one of theNLS Resources that have been duplicated,all entries with the same GUID might bedeleted.800xAHAR-CN-6000-015

The Functional Structure object names anddescriptions are now updated during import.

The Harmony Uploader does not updateFunctional Structure object names ordescriptions (Area, Unit, Equipment, SecurityGroup objects) during Import operations, if theobjects already exist in the Aspect Directory.If the names or descriptions are changed inthe import database, these changes will notbe propagated into the Aspect Directory.800xAHAR-CN-6000-014

The Harmony Uploader now properly importsStation SP/Low values from S+Engineering/Composer MDB import database files.

The Harmony Uploader will overwrite StationPV/LOW value with SP/LOW value whenimporting from a S+ Engineering/ComposerMDB import database file.800xAHAR-CN-6000-013

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The Graphical Loop Topology display has beenupdated to correct these issues.

The Graphical Loop Topology display hasseveral issues related to bridges. It does notalways show the remote loop number, thebridge legend text was incorrect (stated interiorinstead of exterior), and the bridge moduletool-tip contained a formatting error.800xAHAR-OL-6000-017

This issue has been corrected. Harmony I90Serverand Event Concentrator Dynamic Event Pointgenerated alarms are now viewable in 800xA.

Dynamic Event Point generated alarms(alarms generated from Harmony I90Serversand Event Concentrators that are not tied toconfigurable Event Points) are not displayedin 800xA. This issue was introduced in 800xA6.0.800xAHAR-OL-6000-018

The Harmony Web Based Server Explorer hasbeen updated such that it will only function iflaunched from an account in the IndustrialITAdmingroup. If launched from an account not in theIndustrialITAdmin group, the user will be promptedfor login credentials. If credentials for an accountin the IndustrialITAdmin group are provided, thenthe Harmony Web Based Server Explore can beused.

As of 800xA 6.0, it is possible to launch anduse the HarmonyWeb Based Server Explorerfrom non-800xA Admin accounts.800xAHAR-OL-6000-019

Note that if the default 800xA Admin group nameis changed to something other thanIndustrialITAdmin, users will need to add anIndustrialITAdmin group to the system and assignthe accounts which should have access to theHarmonyWeb Based Server Explorer to this group.

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An enhancement has been made to 800xA forHarmony and the Harmony API (HAPI) that willallow the 800xA for Harmony Connectivity Serverto quickly detect an IET800 or PNI800 failure,resulting in quicker failover. It is expected that inmost cases failure detection and failover will occurin less than five seconds with this enhancement.This enhancement is enabled by default for theIET800. This is not enabled by default for thePNI800, but it can be enabled if needed. ContactABB Support line for additional information on thisissue.

The 800xA for Harmony Connectivity Servermay not detect an IET800 or PNI800 failureimmediately, which can delay failover to theredundant Connectivity Sever. The expectedIET800 or PNI800 failure detection time is inthe 10 to 35 second range.800xAHAR-OL-5102-025

The 800xA for Harmony Server has been updatedto generate an alarm if a valid license has not beendownloaded to the IET/PNI device.

If a valid license has not been downloaded toan IET/PNI device, there is currently nofeedback in the 800xA for Harmony operationsclient. The IET/PNI device will fail afterapproximately 3 hours in this case.800xAHAR-OL-6010-008

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The Harmony Server error handling logic wasimproved to not issue the command that lead tothis error for tag types that do not support it.

The 800xA for Harmony Servers maycontinuously generate “Fatal 29 (ICI): Pointtype incompatible with command” eventsunder certain conditions. One condition wherethis could occur is the existence of ModuleStatus tags for modules that don't exist in theHarmony control system.

In addition, the Harmony Server diagnostic eventshave been improved to include more informationto make it easier to troubleshoot these types ofissues.

800xAHAR-OL-6010-004

The Harmony Server no longer changes Activealarms toReturn to Normal state on an ICI failure.

Active 800xA for Harmony alarms are changedto Return to Normal state on an ICI failure.If there is a running redundant HarmonyServer, alarms will return to the correct Activestate a short time period after failover occursif the alarm condition is still active. If there isnot a running redundant Harmony Server, thealarms will remain in the incorrect Return toNormal state until the ICI failure is corrected.800xAHAR-OL-5104-003

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The Make Redundant feature now includes therequired “PC, Network and Software MonitoringServices for Harmony and Melody” function on800xA for Harmony Connectivity Server node.

The Make Redundant feature in the NodesConfiguration tab of the Configure Systemstask does not include the “PC, Network andSoftware Monitoring Services for Harmonyand Melody” function in the list of availablenode functions that are redundant. 800xA forHarmony requires that the “PC, Network andSoftware Monitoring Services for Harmonyand Melody” function be applied to all 800xAfor Harmony Connectivity Server nodes.800xAHAR-IN-6000-008

The 800xA for Harmony deploy was updated tocorrectly handle the case where Service Providerscreated during the deploy already exist.

Replacing an 800xA for Harmony ConnectivityServer using the System ConfigurationConsole after that node had been previouslydeployed successfully will result in a failedaction on creating a service provider.800xAHAR-IN-6000-009

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This issue has been correctedIf a user attempts to re-import tags on asystem that has been upgraded, newFunctional Structure assignments will not beimported if the “Merge…” option is selected.If the “Replace…” option is selected, oldFunctional Structure assignments will bedeleted, but the new assignments will not beimported. A similar problem exists if importingthe same tags a second time, but from adifferent .mdb file that contains Area, Unit,Equipment or SecGroup objects that havedifferent object IDs than the original ones.800xAHAR-CN-6000-003

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Active Times for active alarms are nowsynchronized at server startup. A synchronizingicon is now displayed in the Harmony Serverfaceplate during the synchronization process.Enabling Module Time Stamping on the HarmonyConnectivity Servers will help to minimize thedifferences in Active Times after startup.

After failover of redundant 800xA for HarmonyConnectivity Servers, the Active Times ofexisting Harmony alarms can change.800xAHAR-OL-5022-029

A timing issue was found at startup that could resultin erroneous BAD quality alarm andModule StatusTag alarm return to normal events being generated.When this occurred during startup of an inactiveHarmony Sever, upon failover these events wouldappear as new unacknowledged alarms.

After failover of redundant 800xA for HarmonyConnectivity Servers, Module Status Tagalarms that had been previously acknowledgedmay appear again as unacknowledged.800xAHAR-OL-5102-014

The startup logic has been updated to betterprevent erroneous BAD quality alarm return tonormal events from being generated.

The Harmony Server will now generate alarms fora tag if specs have not yet been received.

Harmony alarms are not displayed in the Alarm& Event list until after specs (Alarm Limits,Process Limits, Alarm State information, etc.)are received for a tag at startup. It is possiblethat there may be a delay between startup andreceiving specs for a tag.

All loadable spec tag properties are now initializedto Uncertain (Sub-normal) until specs are received.Value tag properties are now initialized to Uncertain(non-specific) until a process value is received fromthe Control System.A related issue is that all Harmony tag

properties are initialized to good quality atstartup before specs and process values havebeen received.800xAHAR-OL-5102-018

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This issue has been corrected.The Harmony Module Status Tag aspects thatdisplay Module Type incorrectly identify theSPIEB800 INFI-Net to PNI800 Plant NetworkBridge module as an IIT05.800xAHAR-OL-6000-004

Internal error handling logic has been improved inthe 800xA for Harmony OPC DA Server to lessenthe chances of an internal locking issue occurring.

A problem has been reported where signalson a graphic display went bad quality due toan internal locking problem in the 800xA forHarmony OPC DA Server.800xAHAR-OL-5022-030

The Harmony Server logic was updated to betterdetect ICI watchdog time-out conditions and torestart the ICI if a watchdog time-out is detected.

The Harmony Server does not restart the ICIwhen an ICI watchdog time-out occurs.800xAHAR-OL-5102-021

This issue has been corrected. The keylock iconis now displayed when the override lock status istrue

The Enhanced Analog Input, Enhanced AnalogOutput, Enhanced Digital Input and EnhancedDigital Output Faceplate Enhanced OverrideLock Status Faceplate Icon functionality isreversed. The keylock icon is displayed whenthe override lock status is false, and it is notdisplayed when the override lock status is true.800xAHAR-OL-6000-005

The number of digits displayed after the decimalpoint for the Violated Limit attribute in the Alarm &Event List is now defined by the Initial ProcessValue Format property (PV/FOR). This can beconfigured in the TagConfig aspect.

It is not possible to specify the number of digitsdisplayed after the decimal point for theViolated Limit attribute in the Alarm & EventList.800xAHAR-OL-5102-024

A quality indicator suffix will also now be displayedafter the Violated Limit if it is not good quality.

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This issue has been corrected.Deleting a Tag that is configured as anotherTag's inhibit Tag when on-line changeprocessing is enabled can result in System800xA for Harmony Connectivity Serverstability issues.800xAHAR-OL-5022-003,800xAHAR-CN-5022-003

This issue has been corrected.All available Module problem reports may notbe displayed in the Harmony Module DetailsAspect.800xAHAR-CN-5102-010

This has been fixed for PG2 and VB Faceplates.When an Infi90 Harmony Station Read isin Computer Mode, an Operator is able toperform control operations.800xAHAR-CN-5101-010

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Process startup errors have been corrected for theHarmony EbI90Server process.

An application error or crash may occur duringthe startup of the Harmony Eb190Serverprocess.800xAHAR-OL-5102-013

This issue has been corrected.Trying to change manual/auto, user insertedvalue, force exception report or any othercontrol action on DAANG tag may generate“red-tagged” system (SY) event even thoughthe tag is not red-tagged.800xAHAR-OL-6000-001

This issue has been corrected.A timing problem exists at startup in which the800xA for Harmony EbServerBroker servicecan fail and then restart. If this occurs, theHarmony Servers and Event Concentratorstatus on the node will be Unavailable.800xAHAR-OL-5102-012

This issue has been corrected.800xA for Harmony may incorrectly report aresource shortage for Non-paged PoolMemory. If this problem occurs, the HarmonyServer Tag will show an Internal Error statusfor the Harmony Server Tag Object, and aLow Resource alarm will be generated. Theissue is a result of the default Non-paged PoolMemory alarm value limits being set too low.800xAHAR-OL-5101-008,800xAHAR-OL-5102-008

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Local and remote I/O error alarms are now begenerated for Controller Module Status Tags, anda new configuration option has been added to theHarmony Server Tag Config Aspect that allows thelocal and remote I/O errors to be filtered out.

The alarm handling of Module Status Tag localand remote I/O errors for communication andcontroller module types is not consistent. Localand remote I/O error alarms are generated forcommunication Module Status Tags but notfor controller Module Status Tags.Furthermore, it is not possible to filter out thelocal and remote I/O errors for communicationmodules.800xAHAR-OL-5101-009

A PG2 based 800xA Harmony Batch PhaseXfaceplate is included with Harmony Batch 6.0.

A PG2 based 800xA Harmony Batch PhaseXFaceplate was not provided in 800xA 5.1 RevD and earlier revisions.800xAHAR-OL-5102-003

The Recipe ID text has been corrected.If a user attempts to execute phases manuallyusing the PG2 PhaseX faceplate, the RecipeID text may not be correctly displayed in theAcquiring IDs tab of the extended faceplate.Note that the main faceplate tab does showthe correct Recipe ID text.800xAHAR-OL-5102-007

This issue has been corrected.An “Invalid License Granted: No such featureexists” license error for the AO_NET_MONfeature can be generated for someconfigurations.800xAHAR-OL-5102-009

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This issue has been corrected.Writing a RedTag Key string containing eithermore than three characters or containing anon alpha-numeric characters could result ina Harmony Server failure.800xAHAR-OL-5101-011

This issue has been corrected.The Enhanced Analog Input, EnhancedAnalog Output, Enhanced Digital Input andEnhanced Digital Output Faceplate buttonoperation is reversed for the Normal InputMode and User Input Mode.800xAHAR-OL-5101-012

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27 800xA for MOD 300

This section details the problems for 800xA for MOD 300 that are resolved in the800xA 6.0.3 release.





MOD 300 integer array data subscriptions havebeen corrected in the 800xA for MOD 300OPCDA Server.

TheMOD 300 Plot Aspect does not work with dataarrays of type INTEGER. This issue does notaffect Plot Aspect values using REAL array data,nor does it affect MOD_DValue graphic elementsusing array data.800xAMOD-OL-6010-001Product Bulletin: 3BUA003205

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The acknowledge dialog box displays the nameof the TCL program that generated themessage as well as the name of the associatedunit in the title bar

The TCL Unit Message Title Bar does not indicatethe unit that generated it.800xASYS-OL-5141-129

A timing issue between the 800xA for MOD 300OPC DA server and OMF has been corrected.

ABBGetOPCDA calls from DataDirect may return“Bad Data” or “#VALUE!” when reporting on 800xAfor MOD 300 data.800xAMOD-OL-5103-004Product Bulletin: 3BUA003000

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"Allow Parallel Redundancy" is disabled on creationfor 800xA for MOD 300 OPC DA Service Groupstarting with System 800xA 6.0.1. If the system wascreated using System 800xA 6.0, “Allow ParallelRedundancy” will need to be unchecked on theMOD300 OPCDAService Group in the Service Structure.

After installation, "Allow Parallel Redundancy"is enabled on the automatically created800xA for MOD 300OPCDAService Group.800xA for MOD 300 does not support parallelredundancy, however.800xAMOD-IN-6000-004

The MOD 300 Connectivity Server can now bereplaced in an 800xA system using the SystemConfiguration Console.

Replacing an 800xA for MOD 300Connectivity Server using the SystemConfiguration Console after that node hadbeen previously deployed successfully willresult in a failed action on creating a serviceprovider.800xAMOD-IN-6000-005

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MEASLREF is now a writable field on Data EntryFCM graphic displays in 800xA for MOD 300.

Data Entry FCM MEASLREF cannot bewritten to from a graphic display. This fieldused to be writable in AdvaCommand(HP-UX) operator stations and MOD 300Multibus consoles.800xAMOD-OL-5103-002Product Bulletin: 3BUA002925

TCL Unit Alarm messages will now display correctlywhen returning to an alarm state after being cleared

When cleared, TCL Unit Alarm messagesmay not display in the TCL Message Listeven after returning to an alarm state.800xAMOD-OL-5102-002Product Bulletin: 3BUA002807

Load balance MOD Batch elements acrosscontrollers. Keep controller CPU and MOD Batchequipment, units and phases within documentedsupported levels.

Under heavy MODBatch loads, the OPCDAand OPC AE servers on a MOD 300Connectivity server may restart to reestablisha connection to the RTAB.800xAMOD-OL-6000-002

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Multiple monitor support has been fixed in 800xA forMOD 300 displays.

Users are unable to select from the dropdown menus (for example, Group Status,Area Status), while using certain multiplemonitor configurations. The problem occurswhen multiple monitors are used in a"stacked" configuration and the primarymonitor is not configured as one of themonitors on the bottom. Multiple monitorsused in a side by side configuration are notexperiencing this problem. There is noproblem with single monitor configuration.800xAMOD-CN-5020-018




System 800xA for MOD 300 does not allow theselection of Client/Server installation without havingPAS installed first in System 800xA 6.0. A pop-upmessage is displayed to the user and installation willnot proceed if the selection is made.

There is a problem with the System 800xAfor MOD 300 Client versus the Client/ServerInstallation package of 800xA for MOD 300.800xAMOD-IN-5024-002

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A feature has been added to disable DiagnosticMessages for a given 800xA for MOD 300 Alarmand Event server.

MOD 300 Diagnostic Message do notsynchronize across multiple 800xA for MOD300 Alarm and Event server pairs (Forexample: When the AE Servers are in theirown unique AE Service Group).800xAMOD-OL-5011-011Product Bulletin: 3BUA002812

Special characters are now available for PDLmessages originating from TCL.

PDL messages originating from the TCL,such as those generated by theSTARTBATCH, ENDBATCH, and RECORDstatements, are not stored in the PDLdatabase when they contain fields with anyof the following characters: <. >, ', “, &.800xAMOD-OL-5023-006

Changing Period Unit Value will no longer result inproducing Error #383.

When opening a Non-Rate Periodic TotalizerFCM in a LoopFCM Display after changingthe Period Unit value,“Error #383 Text property is

read-only”

was generated byAdvTemplates::NewRuntimeValue.800xAMOD-OL-5101-010

Archive messages will be displayed correctly afterrestarting PAS.

After restarting PAS, System Status Displayarchive messages appear in the wrong order.800xAMOD-OL-3500-001

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The FCM display has been fixed.If you have a Periodic Rate Totalizer and aNonperiodic Rate Totalizer in the same loop,the Non-Periodic Rate Totalizer will bedisplayed as a Periodic Rate Totalizer whenyou display the FCM templet using the FCMtemplet button in theLoop_FCM display.800xAMOD-OL-5101-009

800xA for MOD 300 6.0. LKP FCM display matchesAdvaBuild.

The LKP FCM display does not matchbetween AdvaBuild and 800xA for MOD 300.800xAMOD-OL-5101-010

Performance enhancements weremade so the newlywritten value is updated more quickly on theFaceplate.

When writing to a controller from a MOD 300Faceplate, it can take a few seconds for theFaceplate to update and show the newlywritten value. Note that the value is writtenin the controller/field within 50 milliseconds.800xAMOD-OL-5101-007,800xAMOD-OL-5101-005Product Bulletin: 3BUA002358

MOD 300 Display Servers have been updated tohandle cases that could hang a display server.

MOD 300 Display Servers can hang from anumber of scenarios, resulting in blue statusdots on MOD 300 displays.800xAMOD-OL-5101-006Product Bulletin 3BUA002386

TCL Recipe HI, LO, and VAL data points are nowdisplayed using the correct data type.

TCL Recipe HI, LO, and VAL data pointsshown on PG2 displays may be displayedincorrectly as a result of an incorrect datatype being used.800xAMOD-OL-5020-023

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HI and LO values on the TCL Recipe Detail displayare now displayed with four decimal places, rounded.

HI and LO values displayed by the TCLRecipe Detail display show only one decimalplace.800xAMOD-OL-5023-005

800xA for MOD 300 online help files have beenupdated with the 800xA 6.0 release.

The 800xA for MOD 300 online helpinformation is not updated with the 800xA 5.1release.800xAMOD-OL-5100-001

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28 Public Address System

This section details the problems for Public Address System that are resolved in the800xA 6.0 release.





This problem has been corrected.The PAS Announcement Aspect may cause theLog Over functionality to malfunction.800xAPAS-OL-6010-001

This problem has been corrected.The PAS Service may hang / restart duringnormal operation.800xAPAS-OL-6010-002

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Appendix A Additional Configurations

A.1 Visual Search IndicationA visual search indication is provided to operate exactly as it currently does whenreading data from the PPA event storage. The indication will remain until the eventsare returned or the search completes without returning any events matching the selectedfilter. If the search indicator is closed and there are no events in the list then no eventswere found that matched the filter.

A.2 Relative Time FiltersTo provide consistent and deterministic alarm and event call-up times a time rangeis applied to the event filters. On initial call-up the filter is configured with a Durationfilter. The Duration filter defines how far back in time from the current time to getevents from. Therefore, if an alarm and event page with a Duration filter of 1 weekwere called up it would show all data from now to now minus 7 days.

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Figure A.1: Alarm and Event List - Duration Filter

Once the initial alarm and event page is launched with the Duration filter a Runtimefilter using relative time is used to select additional time windows. Runtime filters isused to retrieve events further back in time using relative time criteria.

For example building on the prior example where we launched the alarm and eventpage to show the prior week of data, we can apply a Runtime filter to show the datafrom two weeks in the past (start = now -7 d, end = now - 14 d). Make sure that thequotes around the filter as shown in Figure A.2 are required.

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A Additional Configurations A.2 Relative Time Filters

Figure A.2: Alarm and Event List - Runtime Filter

Only support for the keyword "now" has been implemented. For more informationabout keywords and offsets, refer to System 800xA Configuration (3BDS011222*).

A.3 National Language Support (NLS)Filter expressions are not automatically translated into different local languages andsome expression parts are even treated as key words like “now”.

This would require configuring specific event pages with expressions for “German”and “English” local settings.

For German translation the filter expressions could utilize the fact that some expressionparts are the same in English and German. This applies to “h” for “Hour/Stunde”,“mo” for “month/Monat”, “m” for “minute/Minute” and “s” for “second/Sekunde”.

Filter Expressions should be created by using “h” for hours. Like “now - 48 h” andhave a label/filter name to the Operators stating “Jetzt - 2 Tage.

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Appendix B Revision History

This section provides information on the revision history of these Release Notes.The following table lists the revision history of these Release Notes.

DateDescriptionRevisionIndex

September 2016Version published for 6.0.3.-

November 2016Version published for 6.0.3.A

November 2017Version published for 6.0.3.1.B

February 2018Updated for the release of 6.0.3.2C

March 2018Published for the release of 6.0.3.2D

B.1 Updates in Revision Index AThe following table shows the updates made in this user manual for 800xA SystemVersion 6.0.3.

Description of UpdateUpdated Section/Sub-section

Added resolved issue to the section.Section 4, System Services

Updated the description for the resolved issue.Section 10, Multisystem Integration

Added resolved issues to the section.Section 24, 800xA for DCI

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B Revision History B.1 Updates in Revision Index A

B.2 Updates in Revision Index BThe following table shows the updates made in this user manual for 800xA SystemVersion 6.0.3.1.


Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 3 System Installation

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 4 Base System

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 14 IEC 61850

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 18 Batch Management

B.3 Updates in Revision Index CThe following table shows the updates made in this user manual for 800xA SystemVersion 6.0.3.2.


Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 7 800xA for AC 800M

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 10 PLC Connect andSoftPoint Server

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 16 Device ManagementPROFIBUS and HART

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 20 800xA History

Added resolved issues to the sectionSection 26 800xA for Harmony

B.4 Updates in Revision Index DThe following table shows the updates made in this user manual for 800xA SystemVersion 6.0.3.2.


Added resolved issues to the section.Section 4 800xA for Base

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