DirectSOFT5 PLC Programming Software

Our powerful Windows-based DirectSOFT programming package is new and improved. With many new instructions, programming is now easier, quicker and more intuitive than ever.

Improved viewing options and customizable tool bars make it easier to program and monitor your PLC system.

With DirectSOFT5, documentation can be exported for use in other applications such as our C-more operator interface panels. User Interface Themes allow operators to create a unique look and feel for the DirectSOFT programming environment. The dockable window feature allows relocation of Cross Reference and Data views. The ability to auto-hide or even tear away views and place them outside the DirectSOFT5 work space optimizes full ladder viewing.

The product offering has been simplified to a full support PC-DSOFT5 package that programs all of our DirectLogic PLCs, and our new PC-DS100 package, which is a full-featured FREE programming package with a 100 word limitation. (DS100 is only available by download from our Web site).

Simplified packages make your selection fast and easy

PC-DSOFT5, the newest DirectSOFT version, has a host of advanced features that make it easier to program your PLC. It supports full-featured 32-bit Windows-certified programming for all six DirectLOGIC PLC families, including all DL05s, DL06s, DL105s, DL205 CPUs, DL305 CPUs, DL405 CPUs, and all of their Koyo cousins. The software supports an incredible array of online/off-line programming and documentation features, as well as our ALL NEW IBox instructions.

• PC-DS100 is our all new free full-featured software package that allows a maximum of 100 words for programming, editing, and downloading in any DirectLOGIC CPU. A perfect solution for small applications! Larger programs can be created and saved but NOT reopened or downloaded without upgrading to the full version. FREE [download PC-DS100 at no charge now]
  
  
• PC-DSOFT5 is the full programming package for all six DirectLOGIC PLC families (DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, DL305 and DL405) with no programming limitations, at the lowest price ever. $395.00
  
  

Cables and Handheld Programmers

DL405 CPUs can be programmed with DirectSOFT5 and a PC cable, or with the D4-HPP handheld programmer. We offer the following programming cables and handheld programmers:

• D4-DSCBL - PC programming cable for DL405 CPU
  
  
• D3-DSCBL-2 - PC programming cable for D3-330/330P/350 and DL405 bottom port CPUs
  
  
• D2-DSCBL - Programming cable for DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, D3-350 and D4-450 CPUs
  
  
• DA-DSCBL - Programming cable kit that includes one each of D2-DSCBL, D3-DSCBL-1, D3-DSCBL-2, and D4-DSCBL cables
  
  
• D4-HPP-1 - DL405 Handheld Programmer provides programming, testing and monitoring for all DL405 CPUs.
  
  
• D4-HPP-U - Upgrade kit to upgrade older DL405 Handheld Programmers to firmware V5.01 or newer to program the D4-450 units
  
  
• D4-HPCBL-1 - DL405 handheld programmer extension cable, 9.24 ft. (3m)
  
  
• D4-HPCBL-2 - Handheld programmer Extension cable 4.6ft. (1.5m)
  
  
• D4-CASCBL - Cassette Interface cable for D4-HPP-1 handheld programmer
  
  
• USB-RS232 6 ft. USB to RS-232C serial adapter cable transparently connects serial devices to PC applications via a USB port. USB-A male connector to 9-pin D-shell male connector.

PLC Programming Cable Selection

Since CPUs provide many different communication port possibilities, it is helpful to know exactly which communications cable is required. Use the table below to choose the proper cable: