Overview of major

S500 upgrades
Version 4.20 : July 2012

S500 SOFTOOLS / S500 Documentation

V 4.20 V 4.20 V 4.2 a

 Management of CSV overflow sensor,

 Managing a DHCP client on Ethernet.

Version 4.11 : April 2012

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 4.11 V 5.93 V 4.1 b

 New GSM card : The GSMS-2 card replaces the current GSM card.

Version 4.10 : May 2011

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 4.10 V 5.90 V 4.1 a
 GPRS communications: the GSM medium becomes multi-purpose.
An S500 Remote Terminal Unit in GPRS communication with certain recipients can additionally
receive or send SMS messages (for example in the event of an alert) and exchange its data with
devices in GSM-Data mode.
 Communication in VOICE mode: voice functions are available only over PSTN medium
(PSTN board).

Version 3.61: March 2011

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 3.61 V 5.83 V 3.6 b
 Management of setpoint and time period initialization values: on re-reading a configuration,
replacement of the initial value by the current value
 Battery tested every 2 hours.
 SMS communications:
• SMS acknowledgment with ability to request reading of a data group
• Reporting: the received SMS message displays the alarm appearance date-time and its number
• In response to a data group request, transmission of several SMS messages if necessary

Version 3.60 : October 2010

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 3.60 V 5.82 V 3.6 a
 Communication with Public GPRS APN server Sofrel SG1000

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Version 3.50: December 2009

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 3.50 V 5.70 V 3.5
 Communications with HF-BOX units,
 Permanent display of a numerical value on the Graphical display (IGD),

Version 3.40 : March 2009

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 3.40 V 5.60 V 3.4

 Creation of "SCADA Central Station and S500 recipients" over IP medium (GPRS, LAN, ADSL, etc.)
 IP recipient addressing in literal format

Version 3.30 : September 2008

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 3.30 V 5.50 V 3.3

 Softools V. 5.50 is compatible with Windows Vista PRO SP1 “32-bit”

 GPRS communication: via the GSM boars in GPRS mode, secure access to a dedicated APN with static IP
addresses, periodical GPRS connection checks for S500 communication with Softools, SCADA Central Station,
email and S500 inter-RTU.
 LACBUS RTU protocol management for communication with LACBUS-compatible Front-end SCADA Central
Stations and also with S500 range Remote Terminal Units: transmission of data to the SCADA Central Station
in real format requires no conversion.
 The LACBUS-RTU protocol is not compatible with earlier generation hardware communicating via
SOFBUS (S50, BOX, PCWin, etc.).
 Thermistor (0-2950 Ohm sensor) management on “S550-6AI-T°” expansion modules.
 Integration of the DIN43760 standard for Sauter brand NI1000 temperature probes
(for AI boards and “S550-6AI-T°” modules).
 Compatible with PDAs running Windows Mobile 5 and 6.
 On analog sensor failure, the "Process control – PR” function switches to downgraded mode.

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Version 3.10: March 2007

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 3.10 V 5.20 V 3.1

 Development of the S500 range: S550 is joined by the new S510 and S530 remote terminal units.
- S550: upgradeable remote terminal unit that can manage up to 7 input-output boards and 7
communication boards. It comprises an interactive graphical display, an infrared port and a
485-I/O port dedicated to managing the "S550 I/O" and "S50 I/O" expansion modules.
- S530: compact remote terminal unit with 4 slots, able to manage up to 2 communication
boards and 4 input-output boards. It possesses an interactive graphical display, but
has neither infrared port, nor 485-I/O port.
- S510: simple remote terminal unit with 4 slots, able to manage up to 2 communication
boards and 4 input-output boards. It has no graphical display, infrared
port or 485-I/O port.
 Development of input-output expansion modules for S550: 16DI, 6DO, 8AI-20 and 6AI-T°.
 Elimination of the SOFTOOLS vocal dictionary: voice messages are integrated into the S500 configuration,
 Secure communications:
- During PSTN/GSM communications, correspondents' numbers are entered into the communication event log
and S500 can block incoming calls from callers with hidden numbers,
- During PSTN/GSM and Ethernet communications, an authentication password for the different correspondents
(SCADA central station or other S500 Remote terminal unit) can be assigned; this password must be configured at
the level of the S500 and of all master and slave devices communicating with the remote terminal unit,
- Management of a PSTN/GSM recipient fault if the modem is absent, out of order, missing its SIM card, or without a
PIN code,
 MODBUS access to setpoint locking,
 Simplification of MODBUS access to time periods,
 Entry into the operational log of status changes to archived logical inputs-outputs,
 Increase maximum surface area of a Lift Station's tank: 200 m².

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Version 2.50: July 2006

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 2.50 V 4.60 V 2.5

 HF 869 MHz 500 mW Radio Modem board

 ST functions for developing specific Serial link protocols,
 Automatic "Summer / Winter time" switching,
 Alarm logging to remote printer,
 Direct access to data groups (assignment of a password to each group),
 Person identification: expansion to 50 groups of 30 users.

Version 2.40: January 2006

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 2.40 V 4.50 V 2.4

There is no main evolution

Version 2.30: May 2005

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 2.30 V 4.40 V 2.3

 Sending messages via Télétel servers (SMS and ALPHAPAGE),

 Time period expansion (4 time periods, cyclical periods, etc.),
 Creation of DJU/DJR and Mean flow rate data,
 PC TEXT communication with counts and measurements,
 "Waste water disposal - Lift Station" function upgrades,
 Expansion of the Process Control module (online debugger, etc.),
 Sending Emails with authentication,

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Version 2.20: November 2004

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 2.20 V 4.30 V 2.2

 GSM VOICE board (dual band GSM/DCS modem),

 Communication with TSX process controls over UNI-TELWAY and FIPWAY networks,
 Sending Emails with attachments,
 Automatic reset of certain values (setpoints, time periods, etc.),
 Expansion of archival and backup capacity in the event of a mains outage,
 Rapid counts on 8DI board.
 Direct access communication with TREND controllers.

Initial version Version 2.10: March 2004

S500 SOFTOOLS Documentation

V 2.10 V 4.20 V 2.1

 Waste water disposal: Lift Station Management and Process ControlProcess control formulae,
 Person identification,
 DL/HF modem management,
 Text mode operator dialog (Minitel),
 Person identification (access control by means of DALLAS badge readers).
 Automatic PSTN/GSM call sending and receiving,
 Process controls,
 Curve tracing,
 Voice functions,
 MODBUS communications,
 etc.