L-VIS User Manual
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output NV. Now changing the direction on the NV from output to value, an integrated
feedback function is activated without the need for an extra data point. This becomes
especially useful in data point templates.
2.4 New in L-Vis 5.0.0
This section describes major changes and new features in L-Vis 5.0.0.
2.4.1 Usability Improvements
The LCD preview and the object tree were optimized and extended for better usability. It is
now easier to work directly in the LCD preview and both views provide better support for
working with multiple selected objects.
See the new Sections 8.2 and 8.3 for a detailed description of the new features. There are
also changes regarding vector control drawing mode, like the new angle locking function.
Please review Section 9.5.11.1 for an update.
2.4.2 Modbus Support
All L-Vis devices are now supporting Modbus. Both Master and Slave mode is supported.
In addition to Modbus/TCP, which is supported on all devices and in parallel to all other
communication interfaces, BACnet devices can also be configured to support Modbus/RTU
instead of BACnet MS/TP on the RS485 interface. Refer to Section 10.6.6 for special
properties of Modbus data points and Section 11.6 for new project settings regarding
Modbus.
2.4.3 Improved Web-UI
There are new configuration pages to manage the HTTPS server certificate as well as to
update the device firmware. Display of the system log and some of the statistics pages have
been improved. On some devices, there are now two options to restart the device. The
Reboot Device
command restarts the L-Vis application program only, whereas the
Cold
Reboot
command reboots the entire operating system.
2.4.4 Improved OPC Client
Performance and stability of the integrated OPC client, which is used to communicate with
LINX devices using OPC XML-DA, has been improved.
2.4.5 Improved OPC Server Management
Especially in combination with the LINX configuration software 5.0.0 or newer, handling
of OPC server references in LWEB projects was simplified to be completely automatic for
all common use cases. In cases where user intervention is needed, the dialogs presented to
the user are now easier to use and understand.
2.4.6 Nested Template Paths
It is now allowed to specify base paths for a template such that one base path is a sub
directory of another base path. The new algorithm will assign each data point reference to
the most specific base path. See the new section 9.15.6 for a detailed discussion.
2.4.7 Position Lock
Position locking was improved and can now be applied to individual controls, not only to
collections. When a control is locked, a small lock sign is added to the normal icon in the
tree view. The combined lock/unlock command was changed into separate lock and unlock
commands, to make it clear what happens for example when the command is applied to a
multiselection. Please review Section 8.5.8 for updated information.