What is the latest firmware version for C-Bus 5500NAC and 550SHAC Automation Controller?

Their latest firmware version is 1.18.0 and released on 27/08/2024, here are their download links:

C-Bus Firmware for 5500NAC Automation Controller V1.18.0
https://www.se.com/au/en/download/document/5500NAC_Firmware-V1.18.0/

C-Bus Firmware for 5500SHAC Automation Controller V1.18.0
https://www.se.com/au/en/download/document/5500SHAC_Firmware-V1.18.0/

 

or

https://www.se.com/au/en/product-range/2216-spacelogic-cbus-home-automation-system/#software-and-firmware

 

Typically for C-Bus underground cable use it needs to be a Cat5E UTP cable with the similar characteristics / impedance as the C-Bus 5005C305B cable.

If you use an underground CAT5E  data cable from brands such as belden or garland etc

We would recommend you ask the supplier to provide confirmation they can provide a CAT5E UTP underground equivalent cable  Gel filled.

Do not use shielded cabling.

Can you run both V1.17 and V1.16.4 Toolkit on the same PC/Laptop?

No You can’t run both on the same machine as C-Gate2 & C-Gate3 they can’t co-exits on the same machines(PC/Laptop).

This is mentioned in the Toolkit 1.17 release note.

https://www.se.com/au/en/download/document/C-Bus-Toolkit_V1.17.0/

 

Where to download the C-Bus Toolkit 1.17.4?
Release Date: 02/04/2024
Version: V1.17.4
Reference: C-Bus_Toolkit_V1.17.4
C-Gate: 3.3.0 (build 1825)
Operating systems: Windows 11 Professional (64-bit), Windows 10 Professional (64-bit), Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit), Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7

What’s New 
C-Bus DALI-2 Gateway
Additional Measurement and Error Reporting application parameters are now supported in this release (future client feature).
C-Bus Digital Dimmers
The network burden property of the digital dimmer devices are now supported in the network calculator in this release.
Performance Improvement
Support has been added for the extended range of C-Bus replies for both new input and output devices in this release.

Fixes
• Fixed an issue with scanning and opening the older DALI Gateway (5502DAL) devices.
• Fixed an issue with setting the C-Bus power supply property for new output devices (future client feature).

Link to download C-Bus Toolkit 1.17.4
https://www.se.com/au/en/download/document/C-Bus-Toolkit_V1.17.4/
or
https://www.se.com/au/en/product-range/2216-spacelogic-cbus-home-automation-system/?parent-subcategory-id=88010&filter=business-5-residential-and-small-business#software-and-firmware
 

Where to download the C-Bus PICED 4.14.2?

Date: 29/06/2023
Version: V4.14.2
Reference: PICED-V4.14.2
Operating Systems:  Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows x86 / x64

It contains C-Bus Wiser 2 firmware V1.33.1 and C-Bus Home Controller firmware V2.01.1

https://www.se.com/za/en/download/document/PICED-V4.14.2/
 

Where to download the C-Bus Toolkit 1.16.3?
Release Date: 29/06/2023
Version: V1.16.3
Reference: C-Bus_Toolkit_V1.16.3
C-Gate: 2.11.10
Operating Systems:  Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows x86 / x64

It contains eDLT firmware version: V1.7.0

https://www.se.com/au/en/download/document/C-Bus_Toolkit_V1.16.3/
 

System with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32/64bits
System: Pentium Processor 2.4 GHz or higher, recommended 3.0 GHz
RAM memory: 2GB minimum; recommended: 4GB
Hard disk: minimum available free space 8 GB, recommended 20 GB
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
On Windows 7 64bits System, installation of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is mandatory in order to use Unity Pro V13
 
Windows 7  64bits is recommended for projects using DTMs (example : projects using Modicon M580 controller)
 
 
System with Microsoft Windows 10 32/64bits
System: Pentium Processor 2.4 GHz or higher, recommended 3.0 GHz
RAM memory: 2GB minimum; recommended: 4GB
Hard disk: minimum available free space 8 GB, recommended 20 GB
Windows 10  64bits is recommended for projects using DTMs (example : projects using Modicon M580 controller)
 
System with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Recommended version: Windows Server 2012 R2, standard version
Processor recommended: 3.20GHz
RAM memory recommended: 16.0 GB
 
Important notice
Unity Pro requires .NET 3.5 and .NET 4.5.2
Depending on the target Windows version and Windows configuration, .Net versions may be
      - not installed
      - installed but not enabled ( the related "windows feature"  is not set ON )
      - installed and enabled
 
Unity Pro setup tries to automatically install and enable the required .Net  on the target Windows if necessary.
 
On Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 R2, automatic or manual installation of .Net 3.5 requires an internet connection.
And service “Windows Update” must be started in order to install the .NET Framework 3.5.
 
If automatic installation of  .Net 3.5  fails, please read & follow  Microsoft technical notes on .NET 3.5 installation:
 
      - Installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 or 8.1
      http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx
 
           
 
Virtualization:
Unity Pro V13 has been successfully tested in the following configuration :

• VirtualBox 5.0.20
• VMware Workstation 12 Pro 12.1.0 build-3272444

 
 
DVD-ROM drive: to install the software;
DVD-ROM writer recommended
 
Display:
Min VGA (800-600).
Recommended:
·         SVGA (1024-768 or more) with high color 24 bits
·         SVGA (1280-1024 or more) for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 R2
 
Pointing device:
Mouse or compatible devices. 
Access rights on the computer
Unity Pro V13 needs to have Administrator access right for installing the software.
For Unity Pro usage User access right are sufficient
Nevertheless Administrator rights must be used for updating the Hardware catalog (CANopen, DTM)
PRM DTM requires administrator rights to work correctly.
 
Note: 
-       User must check that all directories used by Unity pro are accessible in read write mode.
                           Check for the Options Management: Options / General / Paths:
- Project Path
- Import / Export file path
- XVM path
- Project settings templates path
- Project settings template file
- Custom Library path
- Working drive
- Log file path
Check the directory c:\UnityProTemp (Hidden directory) has the following rights: Read, Execute and Write.
 
If these paths are not accessible an error message will appear and the requested operation will fail


-       Access rights & Multi instances : As some components are shared, when several instances of Unity Pro are launched, rights access must be the same on all the instances
-       In Windows 7 , if UAC (User Account Control) is set, and if Unity Pro is executed without checking "Run as Administrator", system folders can be only be accessed in read only and FFB Libset can not be modified.
-       Start Menu: following short cuts must be executed with “Run as Administrator”:
- Remove Unity Pro
- Repair Unity Pro
- Types Library Update


Unity Pro V13 Readme file is attached.




 

Where to download the C-Bus Toolkit 1.16.2 and PICED 4.14.1?

C-Bus Toolkit Software and Release Notes - V1.16.2, released on 07/06/2022
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/C-Bus_Toolkit_V1.16.2/


PICED_V4.14.1 Programming Interface for C-Bus Embedded Devices, released on 05/09/2022
https://www.se.com/sg/en/download/document/PICED_V4.14.1/

Note: PICED_V4.14.1 comes with the new C-Bus Wiser 2 firmware 1.32.35 and Home Controller firmware 2.00.24.
 

If 5085edlt has the latest  firmware 1.6 and toolkit running is an earlier version than Toolkit V1.16.0 then you will have issues with programming them. Things expect are  i.e no serial number showing up on network scan or able to load up and program the unit.. 

advice to download and run C-Bus Toolkit 1.16.0 or later

please see link for C-Bus software: https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/

C-Bus Toolkit 1.6.0 https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Archive_Name=C-Bus-Toolkit_V1160.zip&p_enDocType=Software%20-%20Release&p_Doc_Ref=C-Bus-Toolkit_V1160

The solution is to use the steps below which show the setup of Control Expert V15.0 and above’s IP address port simulator.
Step 1: Create an XML file with the format below. Any IP address can be used and assigned to a port.

eg). 
 <EquiList>
<PLCAdressSim Address="192.168.250.1" Port="502"></PLCAdressSim>
 <PLCAdressSim Address="192.168.100.1"  Port="503"></PLCAdressSim> 
 </EquiList>

Step2: Open Control Expert and create a new M580 project. Create a program with the Read_Var block and assign an IP address that corresponds to one of the ports (created in the XML). Eg)


Build and connect to the simulator using the port number not assigned to the IP address used in the ADDM block. Transfer the program and run. Eg)



Step 3: Open another instance of Control Expert and create another blank M580 project. Connect to the simulator as below. The IP address must be 127.0.0.1 but the port number must be the one assigned to the IP address used in the ADDM block previously. 



Step 4: From the task bar, select Options from the Simulator menu


Step 5: Enter the location of the .xml file


It will now be possible to monitor the memory read in by the Read_Var block.

Issue:
Four-pole IEC contactors needs the part number for the mechanical interlock

Product Line:
IEC Contactors

Environment:
Tesys D contactors

Resolution:
LADT9R1 is the mechanical interlock and power wiring only. The LADT9RV1 also includes an electrical interlock (2 NC contacts).

Issue:
Wants the Altivar VFD set to always run at a particular speed when no reference input is connected.

Product Line:
Altivar 12, 32, 312, 61, 71, 212, 320

Environment:
All models

Cause:
VFD does not run the motor without a speed reference.

Resolution:
If there is no external speed reference when the VFD gets a run command, then it will always run at the minimum speed programmed to the VFD.  Set the minimum speed parameter to the desired run speed.  Use parameter LSP for the Altivar12, 32, 312, 320, 61, 71 drives.  Use parameter LL for the Altivar 212 drive.  These can be adjusted while the motor is running.