represents the peak of Schneider Electric’s pre-IoT automation era. It is robust, feature-complete for motion control, and incredibly stable. For legacy machine maintenance, it is indispensable. However, for forward-thinking OEMs, migrating to EcoStruxure Machine Expert unlocks IIoT features (MQTT, cloud dashboards, advanced cybersecurity) without abandoning the core Codesys DNA.
Note: As of recent naming conventions, SoMachine v3.1 is the final major release before the transition to (v2.0 and higher). The "Exclusive" version refers to the top-tier license allowing connectivity to all supported hardware (M241, M251, M258, LMC058, and LMC078). somachine v31 exclusive
Based on the release notes and field feedback, the “Exclusive” tag typically applies to one or more of these areas: Based on the release notes and field feedback,
: Integrates both PLC logic programming and Vijeo-Designer for HMI development into a single package. this feature is priceless.
For remote support, use the Gateway Management Console to set up Static Remote Connections, allowing technicians to diagnose controllers from different network segments. Hardware Compatibility:
Unlike standard logging, the "Exclusive" tag unlocks the . This is a high-speed oscilloscope inside the PLC. You can monitor variables in real-time (microsecond resolution) without external hardware. For troubleshooting intermittent servo jitter, this feature is priceless.