Pacsystems Programming And Configuration; Migrating Series 90 Applications To Pacsystems - GE PACSystems RX7i Cpu Programmer's Reference Manual

1.2 PACSystems Programming and Configuration

Proficy* Machine Edition (PME) programming software provides a universal engineering
development environment for all programming, configuration and diagnostics of PACSystems. A
PACSystems CPU is programmed and configured using the programming software to perform
process and discrete automation for various applications. The supported programming languages
are documented in this manual.

1.3 Migrating Series 90 Applications to PACSystems

The PACSystems control system provides cost-effective expansion of existing systems. Support for
existing Series 90 modules, expansion racks and remote racks protects your hardware investment.
You can upgrade on your timetable without disturbing panel wiring.
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The RX3i supports most Series 90-30 modules, expansion racks, and remote racks. For a list
of supported I/O, Communications, Motion, and Intelligent modules, see the PACSystems
RX3i System Manual, GFK-2314.
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The RX7i supports most existing Series 90-70 modules, expansion racks and Genius
networks. For a list of supported I/O, Communications, and Intelligent modules, see the
PACSystems RX7i Installation Manual, GFK-2223.
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Conversion of Series 90-70 and Series 90-30 programs preserves existing development
effort.
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Conversion of VersaPro and Logicmaster applications to Machine Edition allows smooth
transition to PACSystems.
GFK-2950C February 2018
Chapter 1. Introduction
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