Chapter 1. IntroductionGFK-2950C February 2018 31.2 PACSystems Programming and ConfigurationProficy* Machine Edition (PME) programming software provides a universal engineeringdevelopment environment for all programming, configuration and diagnostics of PACSystems. APACSystems CPU is programmed and configured using the programming software to performprocess and discrete automation for various applications. The supported programming languagesare documented in this manual.1.3 Migrating Series 90 Applications to PACSystemsThe PACSystems control system provides cost-effective expansion of existing systems. Support forexisting Series 90 modules, expansion racks and remote racks protects your hardware investment.You can upgrade on your timetable without disturbing panel wiring.• The RX3i supports most Series 90-30 modules, expansion racks, and remote racks. For a listof supported I/O, Communications, Motion, and Intelligent modules, see the PACSystemsRX3i System Manual, GFK-2314.• The RX7i supports most existing Series 90-70 modules, expansion racks and Geniusnetworks. For a list of supported I/O, Communications, and Intelligent modules, see thePACSystems RX7i Installation Manual, GFK-2223.• Conversion of Series 90-70 and Series 90-30 programs preserves existing developmenteffort.• Conversion of VersaPro and Logicmaster applications to Machine Edition allows smoothtransition to PACSystems.
