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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-, Smartpackand Smartpack2-based DC Power Supply Systems from a personal computer. Installation
Computers 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 or MS Windows 7 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 6.1 The installation software will prompt you to upgrade the Eltek Valere USB to UART driver to version 6.1 (required for MS Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems). 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.
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 6.1, 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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PowerSuite Program History
Doc 402207.063, Issue 3.3, 2010-November, Pub. 2010-11-10
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New functionality (3.3) 3.3 Compatibility with MS Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems 2010-11-dd
Implemented upgrade for USB to UART driver version 6.1 Increased Import/Export tool, by only recording configuration changes to an XML-file (Factory Access) Improved Import/Export tool, to also support binary configuration files Added new Location tab with Map Coordinates fields for entering the exact Power System global position PowerSuite language improvements: New PowerSuite language: Japanese Implemented support to select Portuguese as controller language Added support for Smartpack2 Master and Smartpack2 Basic controllers Added support for I/O Monitor2 units (T2) Added support for Mains Monitor units Implemented Mains Outage Log functionality Improved display of the tree in Explorer pane: Battery node is hidden when battery banks and battery monitors are set to 0 Renamed the Load Bank X term with Load Group X in the tree in Explorer pane The Efficiency tab is displayed in the Rectifiers dialog box for all rectifier types Implemented functionality for Tank Configuration in the Generator dialog box Implemented a Run Hours Log in the Generator dialog box Implemented a Fuel Consumption Log in the Generator dialog box Implemented a battery Discharge Cycles Log in the Battery dialog box Implemented Voltage Setup as start criteria in the Generator dialog box
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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New functionality (3.2) 3.2 Only improvements are implemented in this version 2009-09-18 Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (3.2):
ID Symptom Status 3747 The configuration file for I/O units does not include Fixed in version 3.2 events for Outdoor Temperature monitors 3771 The XML file includes all events for battery fuse monitor 3772 In some cases, for Programmable Inputs, the configuration list includes Clock and Voltage for battery fuse monitor 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 Fixed in version 3.2 too low in the Smartpack default configuration file 3721 Reallocating rectifiers, in Rectifier Overview, does not function 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 Fixed in version 3.2 Control Unit Error in the Alarms Overview Summary 3684 The Alarms Overview - Review filters is very slow due to too many monitors are read 3701 Event Log files have no file extension 3777 Modem connections do not function . . 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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In Previous Versions
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 units dialog boxes Increased the Event Logs 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
3489 In the Data Log dialog box, the Cancel button does Fixed in version 3.1 not stop loading the log. 3301 Error message Object reference not set to an instance of an object. 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 Fixed in version 3.2 dialog box doesnt work properly.
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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In Previous Versions
New functionality (3.0) 3.0 New Alarms Overview dialog box 2008-06-26
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
2665 Import/Export (cloning tool) possibility to read other Fixed in version 3.0 files than default Smartpack 2152 Output Test dialog box should only display existing Fixed in version 3.0 outputs 2605 Fan Configuration reading functionality 2417 Rectifiers Reallocation problems with high IDs 2448 Slow navigation when activating tabs in Rectifiers dialog box Fixed in version 3.0 Fixed in version 3.0 Fixed in version 3.0
2736 Battery Capacity (Ah) not saved in Smartpack (from Fixed in version 3.0 battery table file) 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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In Previous Versions
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
2416 The alarm monitors alarm group list is not updated, Fixed in version 2.4 when an alarm group is edited (outputs enabled) on other control units than Smartpack
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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In Previous Versions
New functionality (2.3) 2.3 Rectifier ID reassignment directly from PowerSuite 2007-07-dd
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
In negative system polarity, most of the dc-voltages Fixed in version 2.3 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 1849 Increased the number of maximum Control Units from 10 to 100
1845 Control System \ Summary: Hide the OK and Apply Fixed in version 2.3 buttons 2062 Added "Reset Manual Alarm" in the "Tools" menu 2065 Options dialog - bug when closing dialog fixed 2125 Tree View - Only nodes that are "In view" are updated for status. Should be all nodes where the parent node is expanded 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 Fixed in version 2.3 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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In Previous Versions
New functionality (2.2) 2.2 No new functionality has been added 2007-03-16
NNN When manually configuring Battery Symmetry settings with Power Suite, v 2.1, other battery configuration settings might be inadvertently changed too.
Also, read the description of reported problems or bugs at the moment, at the end of this file.
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In Previous Versions
New functionality (2.1) 2.1 Site Manager, PowerSuite site connection overview 2006-12-21
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
1098 LVD monitors may display negative values, when entering data outside the min/max limits
1118 The Get Data button, in the Battery table data, may Fixed in version 2.1 be disabled (grey), when it should be active.
1198 The String Cell monitor text may not be displayed correctly, the first time you open the window.
1605 The Control Unit dialog box may sometimes hide behind the Animation View pane.
Xxxx We have also corrected several other fixes, among Fixed in version 2.1 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.
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In Previous Versions
New functionality (2.0) 2.0 2006-07-17 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 Smartpacks 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
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Test Mode could have sub levels: Boost, Float Man., Auto, Interval and Charge/Discharge.
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If you try to start a Battery Test and it is not possible, a warning should be displayed informing the reason.
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Refreshing the Power Explorer pane expands all the tree options.
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As the Event Log list is displayed in a ring-buffermanner, all messages will re-appear after last message.
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Alarm group names longer than 16 characters may Fixed in version 2.0 be entered in PowerSuite. But, characters above 16 are lost when refreshing (Smartpacks max. string length)
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930 It is possible to set the rectifiers Standby Voltage to Fixed in version 2.0 be higher than the battery test End Voltage. This may cause the battery test to enter an endless loop.
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Changing temperature scale (Celsius, Fahrenheit) does not update battery monitors denominations.
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Information, controls, etc. may not refresh properly in certain dialogue windows.
1009 When Time / Clock is selected in read only mode, you are not allowed to log in to adjust the time.
1059 Warnings for incorrect system voltages entries do not refresh properly (hang)
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.
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.
1108 Power System Install date and Service date have no Min/Max check in PowerSuite.
1125 The Disconnect / Connect animation may display red dots missing.
1128 Calibration in system configuration may not refresh Fixed in version 2.0 the displayed data. Neither the Refresh button nor closing and reopening the window will refresh the data.
1130 When you open a LVLD monitor, blank fields (no values) may be displayed.
1132 PowerSuite allows displaying LVLD and LVBD data Fixed in version 2.0 in several windows.
1134 Incorrect temperature scale is displayed in the Rectifier detailed data. E.g.: displaying degree Celsius when Fahrenheit are selected.
1598 Active alarm groups prevent status on slave alarm groups to be presented correctly.
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1602 Error message in Event Log. Fixed in version 2.0
1606 Buttons disappear when downsizing the Event Log dialog box.
1607 Alarm group Configuration may report an error message, forcing to quit the application.
xxxx PowerSuite allows displaying Battery Test Result data in several windows.
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New functionality (1.0) 1.0 2005-11-04 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 Asbjrn, 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.
Our beta test group tested and used PowerSuite during many months, and the R&D Beta 2005-mm- Department has revised and improved the software extensively. dd
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The status in the Alarms Overview dialog box is not always Eltek Valere has confirmed that this Refresh the dialog box updated automatically might be annoying, and is working manually (F5) . to correct the issue. . In the Battery>Status>LVBD dialog box, the alarm monitor Eltek Valere has confirmed that this Refresh the dialog box status is not displayed correctly, after Enable/Disable LVBD might be annoying, and is working manually (F5) . to correct the issue. . The Smartpack controllers USB driver sometimes Eltek Valere has confirmed that this Restart the Smartpack malfunctions (communication loss), when PowerSuite writes might be annoying, and is working controller to re-establish COM port settings to the controller. to correct the issue. USB communication Applies to Smartpack firmware 2.0 and upwards, and when PowerSuite 2.3 generates the Smartpack configuration XML file. Problem is solved in Smartpack firmware 2.4 When running PowerSuite with MS Windows Vista, a doubtful warning message might be displayed when opening alarm monitors. . Eltek Valere has confirmed that this Press Continue in the might be annoying, and is working message dialog box; to correct the issue. PowerSuite will continue working correctly.
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Mismatch in the number of control unit errors, in the Alarms Eltek Valere has confirmed that this Overview dialog box, sometimes when more than one might be confusing, and is working control unit is not present. to correct the issue. .
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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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Tonny Mastad Hanne Cathrine Enger Sherry Zhang Asbjrn Skjereng Bjrn Marthinsen Bjarne Stavnes Manuel Fernndez Ole Morten Lunden Hkon Andersen
Testers:
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