I have to write a program for the X20CP1485-1. Do not ask why I need to use this hardware. Which Automation Studio version is the best match for it? I am considering versions 3.0.90 and 4.8. Both of them support the X20CP1485-1. However, I have some doubts about the choice. On the one hand, I have to use an Automation Runtime version 3.xx. So, it seems to me that Automation Studio version 3.xx is “native” for the X20CP1485-1. On the other hand, version 4.8 is more polished (and likely contains fewer errors). Also, it has more features, for example, the System Designer etc.
A “native” version does not really exist. Any AS which does support this PLC can be used without any drawback. Both mentioned can be used but I would suggest to use a version also suitable for Win11 which is AS4.12
This version also does support the CP1484-1 (which is a so called “Legacy” hardware as it is discontinued)
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