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PowerSuite

The PowerSuite Team

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

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 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 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. (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.00 (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.01 (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.02 (Smp) 402070.003, v 01.03 (Smp) 402073.003, v 01.00 (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.00 (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.02 (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.03 (Smp) 402073.009, v 02.04 (Smp) 402073.009, v 03.03 (Smp) 402073.009, v 03.04 (Cpk) 405002.009, v 01.00 (Cpk) 405002.009, v 01.01 PowerSuite Version No. 1.0 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Version & Date

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3.1 New functionality (3.1) 2009-06-05 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 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

Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (3.1):

ID Symptom Status 3190 Programmable Inputs are displayed as Configured Fixed in version 3.1 As: Normally Closed, when I/O card is not installed 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 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

Fixed in version 3.1

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 New functionality (3.0) 2008-06-26 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 2402 Site Managers difficulties resulting in wrong port connections Status Fixed in version 3.0

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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Version & Date

In Previous Versions

2.4 New functionality (2.4) 2007-11-05 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 1594 At times the dots in the Power Animation are not displayed. Part of another window is displayed instead. 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. 2178 The Clone tool write to file "Save button" does not save file. 2415 The Reconnect message dialog box does not disappear after clicking on the dialog box Cancel button 2410 The Battery Bank Current alarm monitors do not display the shunt size, before you edit the size value manually Status Fixed in version 2.4

Fixed in version 2.4

Fixed in version 2.4

Fixed in version 2.4

Fixed in version 2.4

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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2.3 New functionality (2.3) 2007-07-dd 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 1982 Rectifier Status and Details export 2079 Battery test log does not show correct info 1977 More information in the battery test log file 1995 Added explanation in discontinuance tab 1881 The OK button will not save data 2076 String view is not correct 906 Status Fixed in version 2.3 Fixed in version 2.3 Fixed in version 2.3 Fixed in version 2.3 Fixed in version 2.3 Fixed in version 2.3

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

Fixed in version 2.3

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

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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2.2 New functionality (2.2) 2007-03-16 No new functionality has been added

Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.2):

ID Symptom Status Fixed in version 2.2

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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2.1 New functionality (2.1) 2006-12-21 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 904 Symptom The PowerSuite program window hides behind other program windows Status Fixed in version 2.1

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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 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.

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 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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2.0 New functionality (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

Most Important Fixes in PowerSuite (2.0):

ID 611 Symptom If Time/Date is adjusted during a Battery Test or boost it will affect the test time. Status Fixed in version 2.0

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832 Test Mode could have sub levels: Boost, Float Man., Auto, Interval and Charge/Discharge. Fixed in version 2.0

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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.

Fixed in version 2.0

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Refreshing the Power Explorer pane expands all the tree options.

Fixed in version 2.0

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Cancel functionality. Automatic refresh.

Fixed in version 2.0

918

As the Event Log list is displayed in a ring-buffermanner, all messages will re-appear after last message.

Fixed in version 2.0

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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) 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.

Fixed in version 2.0

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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 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

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

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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.

Fixed in version 2.0

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.

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

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 New functionality (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.

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Beta Our beta test group tested and used PowerSuite during many months, and the R&D 2005-mm-dd Department has revised and improved the software extensively.

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Reported Problems ~ 2009-06-05 ID 2513 Symptom The Smartpack controllers 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 When running PowerSuite with MS Windows Vista, a doubtful warning message might be displayed when opening alarm monitors. . Status Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue. Workaround Restart the Smartpack controller to re-establish USB communication

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Press Continue in the message dialog box; PowerSuite will continue working correctly. In Compack systems, sometimes alarm groups Eltek Valere has confirmed Close and reopen the are missing in the alarm monitor configuration that this might be annoying, dialog box dialog box. and is working to correct the . issue. Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue. Mismatch in the number of control unit errors, in the Alarms Overview dialog box, sometimes when more than one control unit is not present. . The "Find COM-Port #" button in the Site Manager dialog box doesnt work properly. . . . The current flow graphics are not updated correctly in the Power Animation pane. Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be confusing, and is working to correct the issue. Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue. Find the COM port via Windows Device Manager, in the My Computer, System Properties

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Eltek Valere has confirmed that this might be annoying, and is working to correct the issue.

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The PowerSuite Team

Many in Eltek Valere have contributed to create the PowerSuite application, among others:
Programmers & Architects:

Tonny Mastad Hanne Cathrine Enger Sherry Zhang Asbjrn Skjereng Bjrn Marthinsen Bjarte Hkon Hovden Bjarne Stavnes Ty Heaven Manuel Fernndez Ole Morten Lunden Hkon Andersen

Tonny Mastad Hanne Cathrine Enger

Testers:

Product Manager:

Help and Installation system: Contributors

Thanks to all for a great job!

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