Do-more Designer: Optimized instruction set

FREE Software that actually does more The Do-more instruction set was
developed by listening to our customers’
needs and requests, with flexibility and
ease of use as our goals. Download
the free software today and take a
Download the free software today and look at these powerful and easy-to-use
check out all these great features! instructions.
The Do-more Designer software is a free download at
www.do-moreplc.com
To test your program, use the built-in simulator or connect to
a Do-more PLC with your choice of a serial, USB or Ethernet
connection. Intuitive math
The spreadsheet style MATH instruction allows mixing of data types*
and it accepts formulas and variables. The MATH instruction also
allows nesting with parentheses up to 8 levels, plus:

• Ten ‘real’ functions, including natural log, PI, square root,

and conversions.
• All the standard trig functions.
Use the Instruction Toolbox and • Eight statistical functions, including average, min & max, RANDINT and
Element Picker to quickly select RANDREAL (to generate random values), standard deviation functions
and more.
instructions and available
• Thirteen conditional functions, including six CountIF, six SumIF, and If/
elements for your ladder program! Else expressions with a full complement of binary operators.

If that’s not enough, how about absolute value, time, memory, and
Built-in simulator indirect addressing? You even get access to system-level bits such as
$IndexError, $OutOfRange, $Overflow, etc.
The built-in simulator creates a virtual PLC so you can test your logic
without a PLC present.
• Windows application uses the same code as the CPU firmware - for
the most accurate simulation.
• Simulates discrete and analog I/O with access to timers, counters, High-speed I/O and motion control:
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control bits, etc.
Simulate PID - Use the Simulator coupled with the Trend View for
simplified
outstanding visibility into your PID processes. Dedicated instructions greatly simplify and improve the
motion functionality of Do-more PLCs.
• Native support allows fill-in-the-blank motion profiles and
high-speed counter configuration.
• Use the ‘Axis Mode’ instructions for dynamic positioning,
Local I/O is automatically configured jogging, and trapezoidal moves.
• Assign a logical name to each axis, and use that name
Connect to your PLC, and visit the I/O Configuration window throughout your code.
for full Auto-Discovery of your modules in the local base.

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* Note about data types: integer and real types are really all you
need but Do-more does include a few BCD and octal conversion
instructions for legacy data types.
 The software story just gets better and better Organize your code with outstanding
program management tools
Do-more supports straight ladder logic, tasks, subroutines, and stage
Insightful monitoring and troubleshooting tools structures for a best-of-all-worlds approach that simplifies code and
makes troubleshooting easier.
View Trend Data in its own view and within specific ladder instructions like PID,
RAMPSOAK, and High/Low Alarm. Code can be broken up into Programs, Tasks, Subroutines and
Interrupt Service Routines:
Tasks and Programs can be suspended to isolate code; stages can be
enabled or disabled. • Programs run based on events
The PID Monitoring window allows precise tuning of your PID loops. • Tasks run when called; once, continuously, or at user-defined intervals
• Subroutines are called from other code blocks
Use the Data View to monitor program elements
• Interrupt Service Routines (ISR) are called when an interrupt trigger is
and Program Status Bits for behind-the- activated
scenes visibility into PLC internal operations.
Code blocks can be suspended to isolate code; stages can
be enabled or disabled.
Get flexible, powerful control over your program code
execution:
Turn on the Do-more Logger and receive custom error
messages via the network message viewer (free • Assign code blocks to a fixed timeslice
Do-more Designer utility that runs on your PC). • Define “yield points” for logical pauses
• Define priorities and order of execution

Convenient project browser

All project files are stored on board the CPU - no more
searching for the old laptop with the most recent copy of
the program before you can fix your machine!
Flexible memory management You can also store your own files with the disk-based
capabilities version of the project to aid future improvement or trou-
bleshooting efforts. Store PDF, HTML or virtually any file
Strong data typing keeps your data organized and format (up to 10Mb) that you want to keep with the project
protected. Data structures automatically put the for reference, or information to assist your coworkers or
important details at your fingertips. customers whenever they open the project.
Do-more can be as flexible as you need. You can The Project Browser makes it easy to select the code block
allocate all the data memory the way you want it you want to view or edit. System tasks are predefined for
up to specific maximums (no more rigid, predefined many common actions. Jump directly to any part of your
blocks of wasted space!). code with just a few clicks.
You can even define your custom memory addresses The Do-more Designer software even supports “restore
and assign a data type of your choice to improve points”, which are basically previous versions of your
the readability of your program. program that you saved at known good operation. It’s
nice to know that you can easily “roll back” your project
if your development goes awry.

What’s so great about Do-more Designer? ‘Bumpless’ Run-time Edits

Click to find out! Do-more Designer can download a new version of your
code into the Do-more CPU and seamlessly switch to it
at the beginning of the next scan. There is no need for
any pause (however brief) that can wreak havoc on the
operation of your machine or process.

Visit www.do-moreplc.com for more details on all the

hardware and software features, and to view all of the
informative videos.
 CUSTOMER
FREE software that’s designed around YOU FEEDBACK No Frustration Navigation
“The Do-More software The Do-more Designer software is jam-packed with features and includes an
Your success is our success! is more user friendly
intuitive software interface to make finding your way around easier than ever.
The System Dashboard gives you real time project status such as enabled
At AutomationDirect, we aren’t interested in squeezing every And don’t forget we also include a certificate for 30 days of free
than any I have ever used interrupts and used program memory percentage. It also provides interactive
dollar we can out of your PLC purchase. We would much rather online training with every BRX CPU or starter kit purchased. graphics and links that will take you directly to the feature you need to get
give you what you need to be successful with our products and in before. PID, Modbus commu-
the job done.
turn keep you coming back. That’s why we never charge a dime nications, Filters etc... All
for the Do-more Designer programming software. This software
was designed to not only be easy to use but to provide the tools very easy to use!”
you need to get the most out of your BRX PLCs. We want you to SK in ENDERBY, BC The Dashboard is divided into 7 major sections (Program, Documentation,
be satisfied with your purchase, and paying extra for software Communications, I/O, CPU, Memory and Devices). Each section has
just isn’t that satisfying! real-time status and configuration information with easy hyperlinks to the
Download the fully-functional (no demo) software at www. configuration screen or monitor tool you need.
BRXPLC.com and try it out. You’ll be surprised at how robust
FREE can be.

The center section contains a series of graphical representations for the

PLC system’s components. The leftmost selection is the local base with
the CPU. Any time the mouse cursor is in the center section orange
outlines (hotspots) will appear on the PLC system to indicate there is
status information available or configuration that can be done for that
area.

Book 1 (14.4)
 Find it, Fix it, Fast
Easy-to-use troubleshooting tools are built into the BRX programming software
to help you resolve unforeseen issues quickly. The Trend View allows you to see
exactly how the system is responding over time, the PID View displays the real-time
status and values of your control loops, and the Debug View gives you control
over program execution - suspending or isolating suspected code sections.
These features and others allow you to easily hunt down even the dreaded
With the included intermittent fault in no time and keep your operation running smoothly.
simulator you can test
your logic without the Email vital data instantly!
hardware present! “Temperature exceeds allowable range”... “Tank level approaching overfill”... Getting
Attach data logs to critical messages like these emailed directly to you from your PLC may not be a new
feature for you, but receiving these emails with data files attached probably is. The
outgoing emails and Do-more Designer software now has the ability to attach data log files to an outgoing
get the information email. That way you’ll know in an instant that the temperature has not only exceeded
you need when you its range, but by how much and for how long. Or, not only that the tank is overfilling,
but how fast and if a shutdown was initiated. Information like this can be invaluable
need it most. when failures occur and possible dangers arise.

If it ain’t broke, simulate it

When programming, there’s nothing worse than implementing an obvious improvement
only to realize that another function was inadvertently broken in the process. Don’t let
that happen to you. With Do-more Designer, you get a PLC simulator that you can use in
FREE Software!
conjunction with the Data View to test code modifications before a simple improvement
Download as often
becomes a time-critical malfunction.
as you need.
The time-saving simulator provides virtual inputs, outputs and memory locations that No license or key
you need to test your control program without the hardware connected. This can jump- needed.
start your project development on the front end and reduce unexpected errors when the
system goes live. You can even test your communication configuration using the host
PC’s comm ports to ensure there are no surprises.
 Five quick start
videos embedded in the
Quick-start videos, embedded directly in the programming software
help you get started
software, get you up and rolling in minutes! quickly.

Plus! A huge ever-

expanding online
video library
accessible from within the software
Get help in an instant with
direct access to a huge
video library
The Do-more Designer software includes a
video help browser for quick access to our You can also
library of instructional videos. If you need
help with EtherNet/IP, motion and many
download the videos
more topics, just filter the results, click the you want and watch
video, and get help instantly. them whenever you
choose. Perfect for job
sites with no
Internet access.
Let our instructional videos show you how
Enhanced video help has also been incorporated into the see a quick video explanation of how the instruction works and/
Short 30-60 second
instruction set of Do-more Designer. If you need assistance with
an instruction, now you can select the video icon (if available) to
or how it needs to be configured.
videos to help you 3
when you need it.
1. Open Function Block Instruction
2. Click “play video” icon
3. Video will open and play (internet connection required)
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