ctrlX Configurator - Release Notes version 1.2511.18

Version 1.2511.18 (2025-12-11)

Features

• Usability Improvement: Flexible Save Options for Projects
  ID 858068
  To improve usability, users can now save their ctrlX I/O or ctrlX FLOW HS projects without interrupting their workflow. Instead of forcing the page to close and requiring re‑entry into edit mode, the new save behavior allows projects to be saved directly while continuing to work on the canvas or configuration. Clear feedback is provided through a toast notification confirming that the project has been successfully saved, while additional options remain available to either close without saving or save and close to return to the main page.

• Text boxes and Shapes
  ID 710114
  Within the graphic view there is now the possibility to add visual text boxes and rectangles to improve the layout visibility.

• Gearboxes GTE & GTMxx2
  ID 428323
  ctrlX Configurator now supports a separate product configurator for gearboxes of the families GTE & GTMxx2.

• Multi-Tab Support
  ID 612305
  Users can now open and use the Platform in multiple browser tabs without triggering page refreshes.

• Linear motors - MCL
  ID 633953
  ctrlX Configurator now supports the products Linear Motors of the Line MCL. The product configurator is available and the products can be connected on the topology.

• Labels for Connections
  ID 839598
  Activating Show cable labels in Project Settings and Filters displays labels for every connection in the graphic view. The topology becomes easier to interpret through clear visibility of each connection´s category.

• Module Name Character Limit in ctrlX I/O
  ID 841581
  The platform now enforces a maximum of 25 characters for module names in ctrlX I/O projects, ensuring consistency with FLOW HS product behavior in the Configurator. If a user enters a name longer than 25 characters, the system displays an error message with feedback to create a shorter, valid name.

• Unique Module Naming in ctrlX I/O
  ID 843624
  The Platform now enforces unique names for modules in ctrlX I/O projects, ensuring consistency with the FLOW HS product behavior in the ctrlX Configurator. When creating or renaming a module, the system checks for duplicates, prevents changes to existing production modules, and automatically appends "_copy" to avoid conflicts(This applies only to projects already in production with duplicated module names). Users receive error feedback if a name is already taken.

• Improved Sidebar Usability in ctrlX I/O and ctrlX FLOW
  ID 850704
  The left Add Components/Segments and right Details sidebars in ctrlX I/O and ctrlX FLOW now offer enhanced usability. Both can be expanded or collapsed, giving users greater control over hiding or enlarging the panels. This update provides a more consistent and streamlined navigation experience across products.

• IP65 cabinet free drive
  ID 799170
  The IP65 cabinet free drive XMD2 with 16A and 30A, the XCU1 Connection module, the XIU1 Interconnection unit and the XLT1 Topology node are now available.

• Platform Upgrade: Java 21 & Tomcat 10
  ID 833890
  The ctrlX Configurator Platform´s Java runtime has been upgraded to Java 21, and the application server to Tomcat 10. This update delivers improved performance, enhanced security, and long term support. Compatibility and stability have been verified across all environments (Dev, Q, and Production).

• Auto‑Save Available in Project Settings
  ID 903139
  A new Auto‑Save option in Project Settings enables automatic saving of project changes. The feature is turned off by default and can be activated at any time. Manual saving remains fully available, even when Auto‑Save is enabled.

• New Filter Option: View Discontinued Products in ctrlX Configurator
  ID 906561
  A new filter, Show Only Sellable Product, has been added to ctrlX Configurator. Enabled by default, it displays only current sellable products. Internal users can now toggle this filter off to view both sellable and discontinued service products. When visible, discontinued service products are clearly marked with an SV icon for easy identification.

• ctrlX OS licenses delivered on license dongle
  ID 909521
  It is now possible to deliver the selected ctrlX OS licenses on a license dongle. The license dongle is displayed as part of the ctrlX CORE configuration, but is an integral ctrlX accessory that can also be ordered separately.

• Connection XCS2-F to MS2M
  ID 915506
  The connection configurator between XCS2-F and MS2M has been extended to enable the configuration of a length up to 30 metres.

• Product data base update
  ID 955561
  For several products the data base has been updated and extended, e.g. MAD, MAF and EFC.

• ctrlX DRIVE compact - XCS2-H
  ID 960745
  ctrlX Configurator now supports the product line ctrlX DRIVE compact XCS2-H. The families portfolio can be configured and connected on the Graphic View.

• ctrlX DRIVE - Default encoder setting
  ID 964801
  The default of the device configuration within ctrlX DRIVE has been changed to "without EC".

• ctrlX Apps | Streamlining apps configurator
  ID 974808
  The configurator for ctrlX OS and Partner Apps in ctrlX CONFIGURATOR for ctrlX CORE and ctrlX Apps are improved. The configurators now has an optimized view with subheadings, indented areas and a simplified overview of the individual apps.

• Material Variant Number Added to XML Output
  ID 984076
  The XML file generated by the ctrlX Configurator now includes the material variant number when available. If no material variant is found, the ZKMA number and its items will be used instead.

• Multi ZKMA Support in ctrlX CORE Configurator
  ID 984430
  The ctrlX CORE Configurator now supports multiple ZKMAs within a single product setup. This enhancement enables configuration of license dongles with onboard licenses, providing greater flexibility and efficiency in license management.

• Performance improvement for Data
  ID 1000534
  To improve the performance and stability with showing data for example in the area of "Show details" and Product Catalogue, the data provision has been changed to a separate API.

• Auto save with CAD Download deactivated
  ID 1010990
  To improve saving of projects and usability for users the automatic Save of projects when downloading CAD has been deactivated. As of users feedback this led to a lot of unneeded project saves.

• ctrlX DRIVE - MS2 with Gearboxes*
  ID 1022918
  In the product based configurator of the Synchronous servo motors the gearbox characteristics are now hidden as long as no gearbox is selected.

• ctrlX CORE | New extension module for ctrlX CORE
  ID 1024406
  New ctrlX CORE extension module "AI Module" can be selected as part of ctrlX CORE plus with performance class "X3".

• ctrlX CORE - AI module for performance classes "X5" and "X7" integrated
  ID 1026067
  The option "AI Module" for "OnBoard Extension 1" can now be selected with "Performance class/category" within "X5" and "X7".

• Update of IndraDrive Cs - HCS01 configurator
  ID 1032194
  The HCS01 product configurator has been updated to match all relevant product variants.

• ctrlX DRIVE - MS2E motors
  ID 1042596
  The ctrlX DRIVE MS2E Ex protected synchronous servo motors are now available as a separate entry in the add products dialogue.

• ROKIT motor
  ID 1043136
  ctrlX Configurator now supports the ROKIT motor and enables the connection to needed devices on the graphic view.

• IndraDrive Mi - Accessory defaults
  ID 1043142
  To improve the product configurator for IndraDrive Mi the defaults of the accessories have been reworked to include the mounting brackets by start.

• IndraDrive Mi - Accessory IO cables
  ID 1043145
  In the IndraDrive Mi connection configurator the option "Cable for digital IOs X37, X38" is now available to include the corresponding accessory.

• Selection of safety functions in ctrlX DRIVE
  ID 1045640
  Due to a potential misunderstanding of users, the selection of safety functions needs to be reworked. The order of the characteristic values of the characteristics "SAFETY CTRLX DRIVE" and "FUNCTIONAL SAFETY CTRLX DRIVE" were changed.

• Update ruleset for ctrlX OS - ROKIT Locator Client
  ID 1048247
  New dependencies for ctrlX OS - ROKIT Locator Client is implemented. The license no longer can be selected in ctrlX DRIVE integrated CORE´s and not can be configured in ctrlX CORE plus within performance class X3.

• New ctrlX I/O Module XI482204 integrated
  ID 1053442
  The new ctrlX I/O Module XI482204 is integrated in the ctrlX I/O configurator and can be selected.

• Connection for MS2N & MS2S and XCS2.F and XCS2-H
  ID 1053445
  New cables have been added to connection configurator to enable connection for

  MS2N & MS2S and XCS2.F and XCS2-H.

• ctrlX CORE | Power over Ethernet Switch as accessories part of ctrlX CORE
  ID 1053451
  A Power over Ethernet Switch can now be selected as accessories part of ctrlX CORE in ctrlX CORE configurator.

• ctrlX DRIVE - New mains filter XNF1
  ID 1053424
  The mains filter XNF1 with 12A/70nF and 80A/290nF were added for the ctrlX DRIVE.

• ctrlX I/O new modules
  ID 1077587
  The ctrlX I/O configurator now supports the following new I/O modules - XI113208, XI233204, XI234204, XI382204.

• ctrlX Apps | "Bosch Rexroth - ROKIT Locator Client" in ctrlX Apps and ctrlX CORE CONFIGURATORS
  ID 1078981
  New license "ctrlX OS License - ROKIT Navigator" is integrated in within ctrlX Apps and ctrlX CORE Embedded Control configurator.

• Enhanced List View: Create Multiple Groups
  ID 1082732
  The List View now supports creating more than two groups, removing the previous limitation of only two. This update allows for greater flexibility in organizing items into customized categories, helping users manage and reorganize their List View more efficiently.

• Global Control of Price and Delivery Visibility
  ID 1085147
  Users can now manage the visibility of List Price, Net Price, and Delivery time across the entire platform. These toggles now impact all views and tools, including the List View, Product Details, Product Search, Product Configurator, Download files, and summary values (sum list price and sum net price).

• Distribution partner in Sweden
  ID 1085433
  Correction of data for distribution partner in Sweden.

• Linear motor ML3
  ID 1097205
  The product configurator ML3 has been updated to match the new product variants.

• Further hardware configurations
  ID 1106125
  Further hardware configurations with more than one extension are released for the ctrlX CORE X5/X7. For COREplus X5/X7, up to 3 extensions are allowed.

• ctrlX OS HSR/PRP License
  ID 1106130
  ctrlX OS HSR/PRP License for secure and redundant network communication supporting ring (HSR) and parallel (PRP) topologies. HSR and PRP provide seamless failover against failures in one of the network components.

• ctrlX OS License - Firewall Basic
  ID 1106133
  The Firewall App is an industrial firewall for ctrlX OS. The firewall inspects traffic between networks based on predefined criteria. The data packets are either accepted or blocked. It is based on Nftables technology and supports Network Address Translation (NAT). The Firewall app is used to protect the machine from unauthorized network access by users or viruses.

• ctrlX Apps | "CODESYS - PLC Add-ons - WebVisu and CANopen" in ctrlX Apps and ctrlX CORE CONFIGURATORS
  ID 1106136
  New license for "CODESYS - WebVisu" and "CODESYS - Fieldbus Communication" (CANopen) are integrated within ctrlX Apps and ctrlX CORE Embedded Control configurator.

• New features in the configurator ctrlX IPC PR2x.2 Box PC
  ID 1106969
  The new feature value "with Win11 IoT 2024, Entry" have been added to the ctrlX IPC PR2x.2 Box PC configurator.

• Dependency of license model ctrlX MOTION implemented
  ID 1117113
  When Cam is selected, Electronic Gear is now also automatically selected.

• ctrlX CORE and ctrlX I/O changed End Brackets in configurators
  ID 1121318
  Due to a change other End Brackets in ctrlX CORE and ctrlX I/O configurator are needed. Now "SUP-M01-ENDHALTER" instead of "SUP-M01-ENDHALTER/PA" are chosen.

• New capacity modules XLC1 with 5mF
  ID 1121256
  The capacity module XLC1 with 5 mF were added to the ctrlX DRIVE configurator.

• CAD available XAS2
  ID 1121493
  CAD files for the XAS2-008 and XAS2-009 can now be requested.

• ctrlX DRIVE XCS2-F - remove hint
  ID 1122268
  A hint in the ctrlX DRIVE XCS2-F configurator was removed.

• Update of MAD/MAF configurator
  ID 1127225
  New RKB, RKG and RKL cables were added.

• Update of ML3 configurator
  ID 1127238
  Additional materials added as a result of cleanup analysis, EPLAN for ML3 deactivated in CPQ.

• Update RKB, RKG and RLK cables
  ID 1127247
  New RKB, RKG and RKL cables were added.

Resolved Bugs

• Calculation of Required Power for 24V
  ID 1086057
  Calculation of required power for 24V not correct, because the brake is not considered. Rename "Leistung/power" in "Dauerleistung/..." and consider "Spitzenstrom/..." ctrlX DRIVE in the details section.

• List View Sorting
  ID 1055204
  When switching between list- and graphic view the manual sorting of list view items get's returned to a default sorting.

• Material Number in I/O Configurator
  ID 1074969
  Some characteristics of IndraControl XM42 are not shown in project summary under the headline "Features".

• ZKMA Configuration Conflict
  ID 1097404
  When selecting ECEC and DL, the ZKMA configuration runs into a conflict.

• Additional Cable for XLI Bus Communication
  ID 1099960
  For the connection between XVR2 and XLI a firewire cable RG2 is required. If a customer cannot place XVR2 and XLI beside each other, an additional cable can now be selected.

• Encoder Cable Length Selection Missing
  ID 1100496
  Option to select a different length for encoder cable is missing when connecting

  XCS2- with MS2M.

• XCS2-F Multi Ethernet Cable Connection
  ID 1100532
  After deselecting the mains filter the respective XCS2-F can not be connected to another XCS2-F via multi ethernet cable although they should have the same communication protocol.

• EFC Frequency Converters Default
  ID 1102628
  The initial default is changed to products with operating panel = 7-segment LED display (7P).

• MS2N Motor Connection
  ID 1102630
  Not possible to connect MS2N07-E0BNL together with XMS 90 Amp - now resolved according to documentation.

• Save Project Indicator
  ID 1105154
  Save project bubble indicator color issue resolved. Bubble now stays green after switching between graphic view and list view when project is saved.

• Motor Cable for XMS2-W0090
  ID 1088471
  Motor cable for XMS2-W0090 not found in configurator - now resolved.

• Error Message PDCcont
  ID 1110316
  The error message now only appears for DC bus connections, not for fieldbus connections. Only DC bus connections should trigger the drive line calculation.

• ZKMA Communication EX
  ID 1110374
  ZKMA does not allow communication EX (ctrlX OS) with runtime 05 for affected products XMV2, XVE2, XVR2, XCS2, XCD2 - now resolved.

• I/O Group Display
  ID 1115384
  In the I/O Group section: The bus coupler price is now correctly displayed, quantity shown correctly, and subtypecodes properly formatted.

• Missing Checkbox for Connections
  ID 1119087
  Checkbox missing for connections ctrlX DRIVE-A - MAD/MAF, XCS2-F/H - MS2M - now added.

• Project Validation Errors
  ID 1123248
  Various errors after validating a project resolved: Defaults now set correctly, wrong cable after validation fixed, blocked port properly removed after deleting a connection.

• Power Supply Calculation for XVR2
  ID 1123580
  Power supply calculation for XVR2 corrected. The 24V control voltage power calculation is now accurate.

• XCS2 Configuration
  ID 1124363
  R914521604 XCS2-W0100ABN-01NETTBECNN-S06RSN4TE0S0NN can now be configured.

• Save Icon Behavior
  ID 1125694
  Save Icon changing issue resolved. The TopologyRowId for Fieldbus coupler EtherCAT is now maintained during solution loading.

• PDCcont Calculation
  ID 1126899
  Wrong PDCcont calculation corrected. The "C_ab_cable_sum" characteristic is now displayed in the details section.

• Connection Drawing Issue
  ID 1126931
  Connection drawing issue with specific motor configuration resolved. Connection can now be established properly.

• Power Supply Error Message
  ID 1126932
  Error message "Power supply does not deliver enough power for the connected consumers" now appears correctly. Interpretation of SafetyLink connection versus DCBus connection corrected.

• Type Code Display for KSM/KMS
  ID 1128846
  Type code of the KSM/KMS is now shown in the list view and in the details.

• Drive and MS2N Motor Connection
  ID 1129730
  Connection between specific drives and MS2N motors now possible according to documentation.

• HCS01 NFE Line Filter 1x 230 V
  ID 1133095
  HCS01 NFE Line filter 1x 230 V now available. Mains filter R911266399 - NFE02.1-230-008 added to configurator.

• ctrlX CORE Safety Configuration
  ID 1134182
  The combination ctrlX CORE (X3) with Hardware option 1 - Safety = SafeMotion - I/O's & Fieldbus (M8) can now be selected in the ctrlX DRIVE configurator.

• IndraDrive Mi Type Codes
  ID 1137315
  Type codes for IndraDrive Mi products (KMV03, KSM, KMS02/03) are now shown in List View.

• XVR2 Error Message
  ID 1138383
  Power supply XVR2 error message corrected. The allowed leakage capacitance calculation and C_ab_cable_sum characteristic display are now working properly.

• ctrlX Dongle Display
  ID 1140057
  Configured ctrlX Dongle R914521723 now correctly displayed instead of showing R914521722.

• Translation Functionality
  ID 1142091
  Translation now works when changing language.

• Cable Details View
  ID 1142976
  Cable details view now shows complete information about connections as expected.

• ctrlX I/O Price Calculation
  ID 979506
  When requesting prices in ctrlX I/O configurator in some situations the price is calculated for the incorrect quantity of modules.

• ctrlX DRIVE Configuration
  ID 1031547
  When selecting a ctrlX CORE as part of an ctrlX DRIVE, it is not possible to deselect the ctrlX AUTOMATION - DRIVE Connect App.

• XCS2-F Productivity Mode
  ID 1122032
  Within the XCS2-F product configurator when selecting productivity mode the configuration cannot be confirmed.