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GSoft v3.8.1 Download

New with version 3.8.1:

• GSoft is now free to download.
• It corrects a communications problem with KEP, OPC server, version 5. The previous version of GSoft would not recognize KEP, OPC v5 and would only recognize KEP, OPC, v4. The new version will recognize and can communicate with either version.  

Recommended PC requirements

• Serial connections: Windows95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP Pro (Windows Vista NOT Supported at this time)
• Ethernet connections to drives via OPC: Windows NT, 2000, XP Pro only (Windows Vista NOT Supported at this time).
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (for HTML help support)
• 16-24 Mb of available memory
• 8 Mb hard drive space
• Available RS-232 serial port

If you wish to connect to your drives over Ethernet, the following additional requirements apply:

• Operating System - You must be using Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Pro to utilize the Ethernet connections via OPC with GSoft
• Available Ethernet port on your PC - Any Ethernet card supported by Windows should work without problem. You must have TCP/IP protocol installed and properly configured on your PC
• GS-EDRV module with firmware version 1.1.109 or higher
• KEPDirect OPC Server with version 4.120.274 (-u or -a) or higher for the server and Automation Direct EBC driver version 4.60.65 (-u or -a) or higher

Starting with Version 3.7 of GSoft, you should use the following versions of the GS-EDRV and KEPDirect OPC Server in order to access the new drive models supported by GSoft Version 3.7:

• GS-EDRV module with firmware version 1.1.273 and booter version 3.0.120 or higher
• KEPDirect OPC Server with version 4.201.359 (-u or -a) or higher for the server and Automation Direct EBC driver version 4.80.82 (-u or -a) or higher