When you purchase Proficy, you have several choices in how you license the software: If you need assistance with purchasing Proficy software, please contact CIMTEC Automation and we will direct you to the proper sales channel. Install the latest version of Proficy Machine Edition (currently 9.5)

Losing a project file means that your operation may be down for an extended period and it is easily mitigated by making a backup file and storing it somewhere safe. If you need assistance on how to backup your projects, please contact us. If you do not have recent back-ups of your project files, stop reading this document and get that done. Proficy Machine Edition v9.5 runs on Windows 7 and later Operating Systems so you can rest assured that your programming software will run on newer PCs. This guide will help you answer questions and briefly explain how to migrate your existing project files into GE’s latest programming software, Proficy Machine Edition v9.5. If you are running any of the above software, you should be concerned about your continued ability to interface with your PLCs.

Proficy Machine Edition (versions lower than 8.0).

GE Automation & Controls Legacy programming software includes the following:

A lot of the older programming software requires the use of an operating system that will not run on newer PCs.

New computers do not have a true serial port for interfacing to older PLCs.There are TWO main issues that happen when these computers no longer start and must be replaced: Given that some PLC hardware was installed so long ago, it is not uncommon to find that the computers used to interface with PLCs are extremely archaic and require a silent prayer before powering them on hoping they will boot. Typically, computers are not as robust and may exhibit any number of issues we run into using our computers in our daily jobs. However, as robust as PLCs are, they still need to be programmed by computers: Desktops and Laptops. GE Automation & Controls PLCs are known for being extremely robust, and we often talk with customers that have been running their GE equipment for 20 or more years and have rarely had to touch it to perform maintenance.

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