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PowerSuite Program History
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Program HISTORY
PowerSuite
The PowerSuite Team
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Contents • Installation • Compatibility • New in This Version • In Previous Versions • Reported Problems
This document is a record or history database that describes what's new in the latest and previous versions of this program.
PowerSuite is a software application designed for programming Compack- and Smartpack-based DC Power Supply Systems from a personal computer.
Installation
Computer’s Requirements — Minimum:
PC with 400MHz CPU, 96MB RAM memory, 310MB free hard disc space, a 1024x768 display and MS Windows 98 as the operating system.
— Recommended: PC with 800MHz CPU, 256MB RAM memory, 1GB free hard disc space, a 1024x768 16 bit color display and MS Windows XP as the operating system. More powerful PCs running MS Windows Vista are also suitable.
— Communication with the Controller: The PC running PowerSuite may be connected to the controller either locally via an USB port or remotely via an Ethernet LAN (UDP tunneling protocol)
Notice: — Do not connect the USB cable
to the PC before installing the application and drivers, if USB port connection is used
— Automatic Upgrade The PowerSuite installation software will upgrade and overwrite your previously installed version of PowerSuite.
— Upgrade of USB Driver 5.4 The installation software will prompt you to upgrade the Eltek Valere USB driver to version 5.4. If you are unsure whether you have such a driver installed, or which version, we advise you to click on the ―Install‖ button to install or upgrade the driver, and then click on the ―Continue Anyway‖ button to accept the driver installation.
Installation Procedure: You can install PowerSuite directly from the CD-ROM, from the FTP server or from the Elvis site. Follow the instructions on the screen.
In short, to install PowerSuite carry out following steps:
1. Run the setup.exe file, and the ―PowerSuite Install Wizard‖ will guide you through the installation process. — Let the wizard install the Eltek Valere USB driver 5.4, if unsure — Skip steps 2 and 3, if connecting to the controller via Ethernet LAN
2. Switch the Smartpack controller ON and connect the USB cable
3. Wait for Windows to detect the Smartpack (―Found New Hardware‖ balloon tip) In the ―Found New Hardware Wizard‖, select: — ―No, not this time‖ (not to connect to Windows Update), — ―Install the software automatically (Recommended)‖ and — ―Continue Anyway‖ — After the installation, you must let Windows restart the computer
4. Start the PowerSuite program
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Compatibility Controller versus PowerSuite
For a complete overview of compatibility between PowerSuite, Smartpack controllers, Compack controllers, rectifiers and communication protocols, e-mail your contact person at Eltek Valere.
Controller Version No. PowerSuite Version No. 1.0 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.0 3.1 3.2
(Smp) 402070.003, v 01.00 X (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.01 X (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.02 X X X X X X X (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.03
X X X X X X X
(Smp) 402073.003, v 01.00 X X (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.00 X X X X X X (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.02 X X X X X (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.03 X X X X X (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.04 X X X X (Smp) 402073.009, v 03.03 X X X (Smp) 402073.009, v 03.04
X X
(Cpk) 405002.009, v 01.00 X X (Cpk) 405002.009, v 01.01 X X
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Version & Date
New in This Version
Art. 402207.009
3.2
2009-09-18
New functionality (3.2)
Only improvements are implemented in this version
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (3.2):
ID Symptom Status 3747 The configuration file for I/O units does not include
events for Outdoor Temperature monitors
Fixed in version 3.2
3771 The XML file includes all events for battery fuse monitor
Fixed in version 3.2
3772 In some cases, for Programmable Inputs, the configuration list includes Clock and Voltage for battery fuse monitor
Fixed in version 3.2
3746 Site Manager dialog box uses old password for verification, after changing the password from the Access menu (from v2.3-v3.1)
Fixed in version 3.2
3799 The Shuffle Time in Rectifier Efficiency Manager is too low in the Smartpack default configuration file
Fixed in version 3.2
3721 Reallocating rectifiers, in Rectifier Overview, does not function
Fixed in version 3.2
3728 Alarms overview dialog box displays incorrect number of outputs
Fixed in version 3.2
3715 All minor alarms for I/O units are displayed as Control Unit Error in the Alarms Overview Summary
Fixed in version 3.2
3684 The Alarms Overview - Review filters is very slow due to too many monitors are read
Fixed in version 3.2
3701 Event Log files have no file extension
Fixed in version 3.2
3777 Modem connections do not function . .
Fixed in version 3.2 (Slow response on 9600 baud connections. Reconnect, if communication is aborted)
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
3.1
2009-06-05
New functionality (3.1)
Support for Compack controllers
Support for Solar Charger Units
Implemented configuration of logged alarm monitors in Data Log
Implemented logging of Energy and Power
New selection: enable/disable Efficiency Manager functionality (HE)
New Temperature Handler tab (alarm monitors) in control unit’s dialog boxes
Increased the Event Log’s maximum number of events
Improved Import/Export Configuration (―clone tool‖) to also read from customized files, in addition to the default Configuration Files (xml)
Added new functionality to I/O Monitor units: Humidity Reduction Scheme, Pressure Test, selective temp probe setting on temperature monitors
Implemented new alarm monitor in I/O Monitor units: Speed Deviation
Added new digital inputs’ configuration settings: Voltage and Clock
Added new control for digital inputs used with setting: Clock
Implemented more PLC functionality, for ―AND (&)‖ of alarm groups
Added Standard Generator setup
Improved 60V systems settings command: Set Default
PowerSuite language improvements. New language: Greek
Added selection check boxes for Load Events, in Alarms Overview dialog box
Improved current measurement functionality: display in deci-ampere
Implemented Master Password functionality
Added new events: Battery Test Inhibit and System Shut Down (Use rectifier ON/OFF function)
Implemented upgrade for USB to UART driver version 5.4
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (3.1):
ID Symptom Status 3190 Programmable Inputs are displayed as ―Configured
As: Normally Closed‖, when I/O card is not installed
Fixed in version 3.1
2383 PowerSuite program hangs when suddenly disconnecting the cable between the PC and the Smartpack controller.
Fixed in version 3.1
3489 In the Data Log dialog box, the Cancel button does not stop loading the log.
Fixed in version 3.1
3301 Error message ―Object reference not set to an instance of an object‖.
Fixed in version 3.1
3420 Error message when no connection. In case of unstable communication the user will be notified, with the possibility to disconnect or to continue communication.
Fixed in version 3.1
3655 The "Find COM-Port #" button in the Site Manager dialog box doesn’t work properly.
Fixed in version 3.2
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
3.0
2008-06-26
New functionality (3.0)
New Alarms Overview dialog box
Implemented C#-comm driver
New Profiles functionality implemented
Improved Import/Export dialog box (clone tool functionality)
Improved Battery Table dialog box
New dialog box – AC Generator functionality
Support for new control unit - Mains Monitor
Added password protection on I/O Monitor control unit
Ability to rename Battery Monitor and Mains Monitor
Data Log functionality is moved to control unit level
Added system capacity scale, battery boost current threshold and voltage threshold
Improved control on battery symmetry vs. digital inputs
PowerSuite language improvements. New language: Russian
Improved Site Manager dialog box
Added attribute (versions header) in XML file
Updated XML files
Improved Modem Callback dialog box
Improved OVS reference voltage; 4 decimals for better accuracy
Implemented delete Data Log functionality
Nominal voltage setting based on cell voltage and number of cells
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (3.0):
ID Symptom Status 2402 Site Manager’s difficulties resulting in wrong port
connections
Fixed in version 3.0
2665 Import/Export (cloning tool) possibility to read other files than default Smartpack
Fixed in version 3.0
2152 Output Test dialog box should only display existing outputs
Fixed in version 3.0
2605 Fan Configuration reading functionality
Fixed in version 3.0
2417 Rectifiers Reallocation problems with high IDs
Fixed in version 3.0
2448 Slow navigation when activating tabs in Rectifiers dialog box
Fixed in version 3.0
2736 Battery Capacity (Ah) not saved in Smartpack (from battery table file)
Fixed in version 3.0
2677 MainsFail monitor deactivation – info about consequences
Fixed in version 3.0
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
2.4
2007-11-05
New functionality (2.4)
MS Windows Vista compatibility
Battery-Capacity used alarm monitor
I/O Alarm Interface Functionality on CAN bus connected units
Rectifier Shut Down alarm monitor (only in Chinese versions)
PowerSuite language improvements
Eltek Valere branding code implemented (logo, colours, etc)
Import & Export configuration uses a new Wizard; clone tool improved
Calibration, Scale and Configuration of Alarm Monitor functionality; improvement
Battery Test Guard Time remaining time indication on Status bar; improvement
Site Manager adjustments; improvement
PowerSuite appearance options or themes ; improvement
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.4):
ID Symptom Status 1594 At times the dots in the Power Animation are not
displayed. Part of another window is displayed instead.
Fixed in version 2.4
1596 Missing monitor text link, after opening the Power Summary pane and clicking on the Apply or OK buttons. Also, after editing values, before clicking on these buttons.
Fixed in version 2.4
2178 The Clone tool write to file "Save button" does not save file.
Fixed in version 2.4
2415 The Reconnect message dialog box does not disappear after clicking on the dialog box Cancel button
Fixed in version 2.4
2410 The Battery Bank Current alarm monitors do not display the shunt size, before you edit the size value manually
Fixed in version 2.4
2416 The alarm monitor’s alarm group list is not updated, when an alarm group is edited (outputs enabled) on other control units than Smartpack
Fixed in version 2.4
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
2.3
2007-07-dd New functionality (2.3)
Rectifier ID reassignment directly from PowerSuite
Connection to an Smartpack Connection File
Modem Call-Back Functionality
Battery String Monitor Functionality on CAN bus connected units
All Smartpack connection and login tasks collected in the same dialog box
Site Manager connection data (phonebook) preserved after upgrades
Calibrate, Configure and Scale functionality on applicable Alarm Monitors
Import & Export configuration data supports several units; improvement
PowerSuite version displayed in title bar; improvement
White unused nodes in Power Explorer pane; improvement
More PowerSuite languages, added
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.3):
ID Symptom Status 1982 Rectifier Status and Details export
Fixed in version 2.3
2079 Battery test log does not show correct info
Fixed in version 2.3
1977 More information in the battery test log file
Fixed in version 2.3
1995 Added explanation in discontinuance tab
Fixed in version 2.3
1881 The OK button will not save data
Fixed in version 2.3
2076 String view is not correct
Fixed in version 2.3
906 In negative system polarity, most of the dc-voltages will be shown as negative
Fixed in version 2.3
2080 Status field - When system is in critical state, show ―Critical‖ in the status field
Fixed in version 2.3
1849 Increased the number of maximum Control Units from 10 to 100
Fixed in version 2.3
1845 Control System \ Summary: Hide the OK and Apply buttons
Fixed in version 2.3
2062 Added "Reset Manual Alarm" in the "Tools" menu
Fixed in version 2.3
2065 Options dialog - bug when closing dialog fixed
Fixed in version 2.3
2125 Tree View - Only nodes that are "In view" are updated for status. Should be all nodes where the parent node is expanded
Fixed in version 2.3
1120 The battery table Export to File function only exports the actual displayed table values. Other relevant battery test data will not be exported.
Fixed in version 2.3
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
2.2
2007-03-16
New functionality (2.2)
No new functionality has been added
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.2):
ID Symptom Status NNN When manually configuring Battery Symmetry
settings with Power Suite, v 2.1, other battery configuration settings might be inadvertently changed too.
Fixed in version 2.2
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
2.1
2006-12-21 New functionality (2.1)
Site Manager, PowerSuite site connection overview
Storage of the 5 last site connections
Modem Dial-up functionality
Efficiency Management functionality
Distributed functionality and configuration, improved
PowerSuite languages, added
Smartpack language configuration
Default setting for 48V and 24V systems
Smartpack Data Log overview
PowerSuite Data Log overview
Symmetry Configuration, improved
Battery String overview, improved
Discontinuance Battery Test
Inhibit Battery Test option
Battery Test Log view, improved
DeltaStringCurr – monitor, added
RectCapacity – monitor, added
RectCurrShareEr – monitor, added
―Max. Discharge (Ah)‖ configuration in Simplified Battery Test, added
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.1):
ID Symptom Status 904 The PowerSuite program window hides behind
other program windows
Fixed in version 2.1
1098 LVD monitors may display negative values, when entering data outside the min/max limits
Fixed in version 2.1
1118 The Get Data button, in the Battery table data, may be disabled (grey), when it should be active.
Fixed in version 2.1
1198 The String Cell monitor text may not be displayed correctly, the first time you open the window.
Fixed in version 2.1
1605 The Control Unit dialog box may sometimes hide behind the Animation View pane.
Fixed in version 2.1
Xxxx We have also corrected several other fixes, among them fixes with following ID numbers: 1046, 1506, 1520, 1573, 1589, 1649, 1650, 1685, 1785, 1805, 1832. For detailed information about these and other fixes, e-mail your contact person at Eltek Valere.
Fixed in version 2.1
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
2.0
2006-07-17 New functionality (2.0)
Distributed functionality Support for larger power systems with several Smartpack controllers.
Multilanguage support
Automatic data refresh for dialog boxes
Dialog boxes design improvement OK and Cancel buttons located on the bottom of dialog boxes
PowerSuite Help implemented
Improved Event-log functionality
More configurable LVD alarm groups
Shunt scaling implemented
Expanded calibration functionality
Control unit Error monitor implemented
Smartpack’s front panel option disabled
Rectifier Fail suppressed, when Mains Fail option is active
Rectifier Walk-in time configuration implemented
Rectifier Communication Error monitor implemented
Rectifier Capacity monitor implemented
Battery Test/Boost event configuration implemented
Manual Reset Configuration monitor extended
Hysteresis Configuration monitor implemented
Time Delay Configuration monitor implemented
Fuse Input Configuration (NO/NC/Diode Matrix) implemented
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.0):
ID Symptom Status 611 If Time/Date is adjusted during a Battery Test or
boost it will affect the test time.
Fixed in version 2.0
832 Test Mode could have sub levels: Boost, Float Man., Auto, Interval and Charge/Discharge.
Fixed in version 2.0
834 If you try to start a Battery Test and it is not possible, a warning should be displayed informing the reason.
Fixed in version 2.0
867 Refreshing the Power Explorer pane expands all the tree options.
Fixed in version 2.0
881 Cancel functionality. Automatic refresh.
Fixed in version 2.0
918 As the Event Log list is displayed in a ring-buffer-manner, all messages will re-appear after last message.
Fixed in version 2.0
923 Alarm group names longer than 16 characters may be entered in PowerSuite. But, characters above 16 are lost when refreshing (Smartpack’s max. string length)
Fixed in version 2.0
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
930 It is possible to set the rectifier’s Standby Voltage to be higher than the battery test End Voltage. This may cause the battery test to enter an endless loop.
Fixed in version 2.0
972 Changing temperature scale (Celsius, Fahrenheit) does not update battery monitor’s denominations.
Fixed in version 2.0
974 Information, controls, etc. may not refresh properly in certain dialogue windows.
Fixed in version 2.0
1009 When Time / Clock is selected in read only mode, you are not allowed to log in to adjust the time.
Fixed in version 2.0
1027 Certain buttons and controls seem to be deactivated at times.
Fixed in version 2.0
1059 Warnings for incorrect system voltages entries do not refresh properly (hang)
Fixed in version 2.0
1073 The Battery Test results table and the graph columns at the bottom are not displayed in the same order, when more than 10 test results are displayed. The result parameters are displayed correctly.
Fixed in version 2.0
1097 Slow update of animations
Fixed in version 2.0
1107 When pressing the + or – button in the Explorer pane -- or when double-clicking the Expand / Retract Hierarchy Tree icon -- a window is opened from the Explorer pane.
Fixed in version 2.0
1108 Power System Install date and Service date have no Min/Max check in PowerSuite.
Fixed in version 2.0
1125 The Disconnect / Connect animation may display red dots missing.
Fixed in version 2.0
1128 Calibration in system configuration may not refresh the displayed data. Neither the Refresh button nor closing and reopening the window will refresh the data.
Fixed in version 2.0
1130 When you open a LVLD monitor, blank fields (no values) may be displayed.
Fixed in version 2.0
1132 PowerSuite allows displaying LVLD and LVBD data in several windows.
Fixed in version 2.0
1134 Incorrect temperature scale is displayed in the Rectifier detailed data. E.g.: displaying degree Celsius when Fahrenheit are selected.
Fixed in version 2.0
1587 System Configuration dialog box crashes if not loaded completely.
Fixed in version 2.0
1598 Active alarm groups prevent status on slave alarm groups to be presented correctly.
Fixed in version 2.0
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Version & Date
In Previous Versions
1602 Error message in Event Log.
Fixed in version 2.0
1606 Buttons disappear when downsizing the Event Log dialog box.
Fixed in version 2.0
1607 Alarm group Configuration may report an error message, forcing to quit the application.
Fixed in version 2.0
xxxx PowerSuite allows displaying Battery Test Result data in several windows.
Fixed in version 2.0
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1.0
2005-11-04
New functionality (1.0)
Finally we release the official version! This program is made for you, hopefully making your Flatpack2 configuration tasks easier.
The beta testing is now completed. The R&D Department thanks Asbjørn, Steffen, Hanne and Bjarne-- special beta test group -- for good accomplished testing job. They have used PowerSuite extensively during many months.
Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (1.0):
Hopefully we have been able to removed most of the initial problems in the application. But should you find any bugs, please let us know about them
Future software versions will describe the new functionality and fixes in each version. Also, this history file will describe the reported problems or bugs at the moment.
Beta 2005-mm-dd
Our beta test group tested and used PowerSuite during many months, and the R&D Department has revised and improved the software extensively.
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Reported Problems ~ 2009-09-18
ID Symptom Status Workaround 3794 The status in the Alarms Overview dialog box is not always
updated automatically . .
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.
Refresh the dialog box manually (F5)
3797 In the Battery>Status>LVBD dialog box, the alarm monitor status is not displayed correctly, after Enable/Disable LVBD . .
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.
Refresh the dialog box manually (F5)
2513 The Smartpack controller’s USB driver sometimes malfunctions (communication loss), when PowerSuite writes COM port settings to the controller. Applies to Smartpack firmware 2.0 and upwards, and when PowerSuite 2.3 generates the Smartpack configuration XLM file. Problem is solved in Smartpack firmware 2.4
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.
Restart the Smartpack controller to re-establish USB communication
3022 When running PowerSuite with MS Windows Vista, a doubtful warning message might be displayed when opening alarm monitors. .
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.
Press ―Continue‖ in the message dialog box; PowerSuite will continue working correctly.
3569 In Compack systems, sometimes alarm groups are missing in the alarm monitor configuration dialog box. .
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.
Close and reopen the dialog box
3644 Mismatch in the number of control unit errors, in the Alarms Overview dialog box, sometimes when more than one control unit is not present. .
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be confusing, and is working to correct the issue.
Xx The current flow graphics are not updated correctly in the
Power Animation pane.
Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.
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The PowerSuite Team
Tonny Mastad
Hanne Cathrine Enger
Many in Eltek Valere have contributed to create the PowerSuite application, among others:
Programmers & Architects: Tonny Mastad Hanne Cathrine Enger Sherry Zhang
Testers: Asbjørn Skjereng
Bjørn Marthinsen Bjarte Håkon Hovden
Product Manager: Bjarne Stavnes
Ty Heaven
Help and Installation system: Manuel Fernández
Contributors Ole Morten Lunden Håkon Andersen
Thanks to all for a great job!
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