Enhancements include ISaVIEW integrated HMI, Windows Vista compatibility; and Advanced Control Function Blocks for faster development and reduced resource consumption.
February 16, 2009 - ISaGRAF released version 5.21 of its IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-3 automation software.
ISaGRAF v.5.21 key enhancements:
- Addition ISaVIEW, an integrated HMI;
- Windows Vista compatibility;
- Support for ISaGRAF 3 platform, including automatic import of ISaGRAF 3 projects;
- Addition of several new Advanced Control Function Blocks for faster development and reduced resource consumption.
- New localization: Simplified Chinese;
- Additional ISaGRAF porting examples.
- The ability to create custom screens for each ISaGRAF project;
- The ability to use standard or custom library objects;
- Animation options (rotate, resize, move) with several possible actions;
- Compatibility with HiBeam, ISaGRAF’s web-based HMI solution with embeddable event-driven data server.
About ISaVIEW
ISaVIEW enables users to build custom graphical screens for visual debugging and simulation.
Features include:
About ISaGRAF 5
ISaGRAF 5 offers unparalleled functionality and benefits by incorporating both the IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 standards.
Using ISaGRAF 5, any field device manufacturer has the ability to turn their equipment into an IEC 61499 product.
For example, intelligent flow meters can act as a regulator and control a valve while being part of an integrated distributed control system.

