===================================================== Change log for the XT Connect range of texture analysers ===================================================== VERSION 3.00162 (25th April 2018) -------------------------------- * First release for production VERSION 3.00163 (26th April 2018) -------------------------------- * Fixed issue with project selection in TSI File manager * Improved failure detection on uploading a file to the TSI and offer an option to try again. VERSION 3.00164 (26th April 2018) -------------------------------- * Fixed issue with updating TSI firmware introduced in 3.00163. VERSION 3.00165 (27th April 2018) -------------------------------- * Fixed issue with putting a load cell back into an old XTPlus after being in a Connect. * Add Opto Input status to the Live Readings on the TSI. * Added Opto Output toggles the Diagnostics screen. VERSION 3.00166 (30th April 2018) -------------------------------- * Added ID numbers that were missing from parameters in the Firmware Information. * Added parameters that were in missing in grouped lists. * Added Opto Input status to the Diagnostics screen. * Added LastFile option to the Exponent Connect download command to bypass the delay to wait for more files. VERSION 3.00167 (1st May 2018) -------------------------------- * Added facility to send, delete and check if files exist on the TA. * Protected the TA Projects folder to prevent accidental deletion. VERSION 3.00168 (11th May 2018) -------------------------------- * Added Total Number of Test Runs and Total Time Powered On. * Added more support for future VolScan use. VERSION 3.00169 - 3.00178 (31th May 2018) ----------------------------------------- * Added more support for future VolScan use. * Added audible feedback for TSI touch response and message boxes. * Added option for user position offset so probe can be calibrated of a known surface that is not zero height. * Added a queue system for inter-processor tasks for better performance. * Extended number of characters for registration code on TSI to 50. * Extended number of characters for company name on TSI to 50. * Extended number of characters for company name on HTML interface to 99. * Added extra characters to keypad for company name screen on TSI. * Added support for & symbol in HTML interface fields. VERSION 3.00180 (11th June 2018) ----------------------------------------- * The Show Warnings screen now shows if the Real Time Clock is not working. * Most floating point information is now shown to 6 digit precision. * Fixed missing resource error for Sample Source. * Fixed issue with the "(Var X) = {16bit} data from 422 register (Var Y)" sequence command. VERSION 3.00181 (13th June 2018) ----------------------------------------- * The Network screen now shows the network cable connection status and refreshes if the network connection changes. * Fixed Web interface issue if a test is run while at the login screen. * Fixed handling of invalid sequence commands so test now aborts to prevent unintentional actions. * Invalid sequence commands are now reported with the line number and command name. * Added extra TSI status message for network reject information. * Removed a lot of information from Live readings screen so the essential information is easier to see. A long press on a blank area of the TSI of the Live Readings screen will bring them back. VERSION 3.00182 (20th June 2018) ----------------------------------------- * Improved start-up speed. * Fixed intermittent corruption on the TSI after performing a touch calibration. * Fixed issue where corrupted .pac file could slow the system down * Added more boot up progress messages. VERSION 3.00183 (21st June 2018) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed Tare button position on Live Readings Screen. * Added Pitch and Roll to advanced live readings which is calculated using the on-board accelerometer. VERSION 3.00184 (5th July 2018) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed Height Calibration not reporting errors correctly. * Stop button now aborts Height Calibration * Added check for user calibration gain against factory gain VERSION 3.00185 (9th July 2018) ----------------------------------------- * Added Multi-Point calibration date / time, user and Loadcell serial number to firmware information. VERSION 3.00187 (22 Aug 2018) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed issue with Express instruments reporting a bad Expansion EEPROM. VERSION 3.00277 (17 May 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Updates for production setup * Fixed scroll position issue when returning to various screens after opening a sub-screen. * Added TA Sequence and TA Settings modified date and time to TA Settings screen. * Added section titles to Firmware Information screen. * Improved compatibility with Firefox browser. * Split Chassis and Systems Information into separate sections on Firmware Information screen. * Added feature to show both chassis and backup values when they are different to Firmware Information screen. * Extra System Warnings are detected. * Added prompts before fixing chassis/cache EEPROMs after swapping boards * Added options to the project for maximum / minimum result limits. Results below the minimum are displayed in blue and results above the maximum are displayed in red. * Fixed file system issue when reading data from some USB drives that have no standard partition. * Safety warning displayed on TSI when instrument switched on. * Front panel COMMS LED now comes on when a connection is established over USB or Ethernet and flashes upon data transfer. (Requires FPGA revision 28/11/2018 22:20:59 or later) * Final value now marked at target position in line with old instruments. (Requires FPGA revision 28/11/2018 22:20:59 or later) * Fixed possible motor stall when arm moved, stopped and moved again in very quick succession. * Fixed issue with move probe command from Exponent hangs when used over Ethernet and no safety cabinet fitted. * The "Waiting for run button" message can now be aborted from Exponent Connect (>= V7.0.4.0) and is cleared when the Run button is pressed. * The results can now be configured by an Admin to show values relative to the start of the cycle. * The exported TAB result file now includes the values at the start of each cycle. * The small graph can now be configured to show absolute or relative data and the distance can be inverted. * Motor enable delayed at start up to allow PSU to stabilise before drawing power for the motor. Required for HD models to improve switch on reliability. * Fixed issue with moving to a lower force than already applied to the probe. * Added Target and Speed to the text in the Quick Position selection drop list. * Web results list now recovers scroll position when the view is updated. * Fixed issue where some TSI screen were not closed that needed to be closed when Exponent connected. * The force on the simple Live Readings screen is now averaged for a more stable reading. Long press on the screen to change to the complete list and the force is direct as before. * Some screens now use frames to group related items for a cleaner look. (requires TSI firmware version 85 or later) * Added options to the General Security to enable / disable 'User level' users access to various features. * Added options for Backup and Restore of system settings on a USB stick. * Added options to display graphic buttons in place of some text buttons. (requires TSI firmware version 85 or later) * Added Polski to language options. * Added option to move the probe by tilting the screen. (requires TSI firmware version 85 or later) * Added help button to show T.A. keypad shortcuts. * Added QR code to allow easier connection of mobile devices that are on the same network. (requires TSI firmware version 85 or later) * Added QR code to allow easier navigation to the registration page, with some parameters pre-filled, via a mobile device. (requires TSI firmware version 85 or later) * Added System Warnings screen to view any errors that were detected during boot. * Many other stability fixes have been included. VERSION 3.00280 (30th May 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Changed drive strength on A/D data lines to fix intermittent start up issue on some boards. VERSION 3.00281 (3rd Jun 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Results screen now scrolls to the bottom when opened so the latest result is in view. * Fixed issue where Results screen would jump back to the top after a message box was displayed. * The check boxes in the File Manager screen are now cleared when certain options are changed. VERSION 3.00282 (12th Jun 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Change debounce timers back to be compatible with old FPGA. * Added "Height Calibration Complete" message to bubble and message log. VERSION 3.00300 (8th Aug 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed break detect rate mode. * Debounce timer values now based on FPGA version number. * Extra verification on messages passed between the two processors. VERSION 3.00301 (13th Aug 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Fetching Parameters using the new method ignores the mezzanine type. VERSION 3.00304 (15th Aug 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Increased timeout for bend calibration and added status messages. VERSION 3.00311 (29th Aug 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed setting chassis board serial number on Volscan * Fixed Auto values for Volscan motor setup * Updated Volscan Alignment Wizard. * Changed I2C speed to be slower on Volscan due to extra cable length. * Fixed "Set Target Aux" sequence command. VERSION 3.00312 (4th Sep 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed some timeouts that were too short * Comm's messages are now rejected when the queue is full instead of wait for a slot that can cause the software to timeout. * Fixed a race condition if two move commands were sent in very quick succession. The second request is now rejected instead of timing out. * Fixed a race condition between the two microprocessors at start up that could cause a delay. VERSION 3.00317 (3rd Oct 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed issue transferring commands to motor processor. * Changed Volscan laser configuration for clearer image. VERSION 3.00348 (6th Dec 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Re-write of postbox between mains processors to improve speed. * Enhanced EEPROM test function of Motor console port. * Add CPU load indication for both processors to TSI and Web Live readings. * Fixed issue where laser calibration was lost when the instrument was switched off. * Added a 0.5s delay between energising and starting the motor. * Fixed calibration issue with DRDis. * Extended timeout for probe height calibration. * Changed default motor parameters for Volscan. VERSION 3.00355 (18th Dec 2019) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed some Volscan production diagnostics items. * Fixed FPGA postbox race condition. * Fixed DR DIS calibration issue. VERSION 3.00357 (9th Jan 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Added Laser On / Off command to PC interface. * Fix bad load cell serial number (when zero). VERSION 3.00358 (13th Jan 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Added Disable Rotary Motor Option to Volscan. VERSION 3.00358 (13th Jan 2020) VERSION 3.00368 (3rd Feb 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Changed TSI Close button to operate on button up so it doesn't effect the next screen. * Added "Force Calibration Complete" message to the Message log. * Added code to repair MCA settings from a 'mca.bin' file supplied by SMS. * Moved error detection / reporting functions to a different thread so the transmission of status message is not disturbed. * Added facility to test Video Capture box trigger input by pressing STOP and RESET to simulate a test trigger point. VERSION 3.00369 (10th Feb 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed MODBUS-TCP/IP crash when too many registers were requested. VERSION 3.00373 (20th Feb 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Added Load Cell Model to the firmware information. * Fixed Restore option not saving recalled user list. * Fixed a timing issue when starting the motor immediately after hitting a stop. * Added option to wait for filter to settle when switching channels. VERSION 3.00374 (25th Feb 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Enhance laser error code for the Volscan. VERSION 3.00378 (5th March 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Check laser is returning good values after turning it on. VERSION 3.00381 (2nd July 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed timeout when spinning up a heavy mass. * Fixed issue with laser switching off and on when Scanner Utilities window was using Continuous rotation. VERSION 3.00385 (8th Aug 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Add option to use , for decimal point. * .CTF Test file now saves PPS, batch ID and probe name. Requires Exponent v8,0,0,20 to read the new file format. VERSION 3.00392 (14th Sep 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Add option for 2 point calibration on Volscan. * Check for valid gain after calibration. * Added beep to T.A. trigger (data capture on). Option is switched on in the Admin - System Settings on the TSI. VERSION 3.00393 (18th Sep 2020) ----------------------------------------- * The TSI results are now refreshed at the end of the test when break detection is enabled. VERSION 3.00394 (21st Sep 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed check for product function on Volscan. VERSION 3.00396 (2nd Nov 2020) ----------------------------------------- * Add option for L6N loadcell. VERSION 3.00397 (14th Jan 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed issue where no results were displayed for new projects. VERSION 3.00399 (15th Feb 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Add support for internal 422 port VERSION 3.00400 (22nd Feb 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Ignore remote when running test via Batch mode VERSION 3.00401 (2nd Mar 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added User name that performed the laser offset calibration. VERSION 3.00402 (2nd Mar 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added "Special" load cell model option. VERSION 3.00403 (3nd Mar 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added diagnostic option to scan when the bottom stop is active. VERSION 3.00405 (11th Mar 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added new a break detection mode that triggers when the force drops below X% of the maximum measured force. (Requires Exponent Connect 8,0,4,1 or later) VERSION 3.00406 (21th Apr 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added Volscan laser serial number to the list of information data. VERSION 3.00407 ----------------------------------------- * Added Location to firmware information. * Changed the Volscan laser stop alignment message for new procedure. * Added motor dwell setting to auto options. VERSION 3.00408 (20th May 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added memory capacity parameter VERSION 3.00409 (24th May 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes for DR DIS pressure checks. * Added Pressure captions (to replace Force) for DR DIS. VERSION 3.00410 (4th June 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added an option to the COMS API to wait for a new rotational average laser reading. VERSION 3.00411 (29th June 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added an option to update peripheral firmware. VERSION 3.00412 (29th July 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed gain check for new DrDis units VERSION 3.00413 (18th Aug 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added Large Live readings (requires TSI v94). * Added sign on / off LAN broadcast message. VERSION 3.00414 (20th Aug 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed Get485Data32 command. * Increased buffer for sign on / off LAN broadcast message to accommodate extra information. VERSION 3.00415 (26th Aug 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed alignment wizard door override. * Added option to verify rotary axis start up. VERSION 3.00416 (3rd Sep 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed issue with value update on alignment wizard door override. * Fixed marginal timing on rotary startup check. * Added option to move up / done on top pin wizard to cope with both old and new platforms. VERSION 3.00417 (6th Sep 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes to Volscan factory setup options. VERSION 3.00418 (7th Sep 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes to Volscan factory setup options. * Fix Volscan Rotary units text on TSI. VERSION 3.00419 (9th Sep 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fix DrDis capacity setting. VERSION 3.00420 (15th Sep 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added diagnostic command to set the laser offset VERSION 3.00421 (5th Oct 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fix prompt to repair chassis / mca data. VERSION 3.00422 (14th Oct 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added Volscan bottom pin alignment wizard VERSION 3.00423 (28th Oct 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Added Volscan height offset calibration temperature VERSION 3.00424 (29th Oct 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fix Volscan height offset calibration temperature VERSION 3.00425 (10th Nov 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Product check at top stop now user minimum radius value VERSION 3.00426 (30th Nov 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Enhanced VS slow Spin up to allow for faster rotation speeds VERSION 3.00427 (9th Dec 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Made 5 RPS the default maximum spin speed VERSION 3.00428 (16th Dec 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed Constant Strain Rate sequence command. * Fixed Bubble Strain Rate sequence command. VERSION 3.00429 (23rd Dec 2021) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with starting the probe move when bend compensation is switched on. VERSION 3.00430 (11th Jan 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Enlarged area for big live readings values. * Changed TSI probe move method as tilt sensors are now unobtainable. VERSION 3.00431 (1st Feb 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Increase motor acceleration timeout for slow RPS. VERSION 3.00432 (14th Feb 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fix rotary deceleration issue. VERSION 3.00433 (17th Feb 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Enhanced VS calibrate height routine to work with new verification rod. * Changed Video / AED trigger signal to keep it active while data is captured. VERSION 3.00434 (17th Feb 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Allow 32 bit MODBUS register addresses in the device log map. VERSION 3.00435 (22nd Feb 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Increase allowance for Mid-Point value. * Restrict reporting of blocked / failed network connections to once per 10 seconds per IP. VERSION 3.00436 (22nd Feb 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fixed regression to old video capture box not recognising the new trigger message. VERSION 3.00437 (3rd Mar 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Don't spin the product for product check if the product is already spinning. VERSION 3.00438 (8th Mar 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Reduce load cell over and under limits and widen mid-point to allow for tolerance of new load cells VERSION 3.00439 (10th Mar 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Reset VS rotatory position at the start of each scan. * Increased top pin diameter for alignment wizard. VERSION 3.00440 (17th Mar 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Show the new result on the TSI when the results list is on view and the test finishes. * Fix possibility of double FAST + RUN button detection when starting a test. VERSION 3.00441 (31st Mar 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Added option to move to Force / Position by taping on the force / position field in the Big Live Readings screen. VERSION 3.00442 (5th Apr 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Set Spin Speed to 1.0 RPS during alignment wizard VERSION 3.00443 (20th Apr 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Extended top of product search timeout VERSION 3.00448 (22nd Apr 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fix for new AED trigger signal VERSION 3.00449 (26th Apr 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Ensure new AED trigger signal is switch off when a test is aborted. VERSION 3.00450 (19th May 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Added extra information message to the height calibration routine VERSION 3.00451 (19th May 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Message displayed on the TSI when a keypad button is pressed if the keypad is locked. VERSION 3.00455 (27th May 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Added option to update TSI Probe Height Calibration values after the height is calibrated. VERSION 3.00456 (7th Jun 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Validate Frame Deflection Calibration user name. * Reduce limits for VSP Calibration Rod detection. VERSION 3.00457 (16th Jun 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Validate stored user names. VERSION 3.00459 (23rd Jun 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes to Display Message when working with Exponent Connect. VERSION 3.00460 (30th Jun 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes to Display Message when working with Exponent Connect and no TSI fitted. VERSION 3.00462 (20th Jul 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fix distance offset firmware information. VERSION 3.00464 (17th Aug 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Now returns a more detailed error code when settings parameters VERSION 3.00465 (27th Sep 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Added more description for calibrate laser settings. VERSION 3.00466 (13th Oct 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Added option to wait for Move Probe comm's command to finish * Split "Top or Bottom" stop return error message to show which stop was active. * Fixed race condition with stop processing VERSION 3.00467 (3rd Nov 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Update VS alignment wizard VERSION 3.00468 (10th Nov 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Update VS alignment wizard VERSION 3.00469 (15th Dec 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Increase timeouts to cope with very low spin speeds VERSION 3.00470 (20th Dec 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with starting a test via Ethernet connection. * Fix issue with moving the probe via the Ethernet connection. VERSION 3.00471 (22nd Dec 2022) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with moving the probe via the USB connection. VERSION 3.00472 (10th Jan 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with moving the probe via the USB connection. VERSION 3.00473 (2nd Feb 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Added a diagnostic command for production. VERSION 3.00474 5th Apr 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Fix an error message issue. VERSION 3.00475 14th Apr 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Added new motor controller type to list. VERSION 3.00476 1st Jun 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Improve accuracy of laser reading rotational sync. VERSION 3.00477 3rd Aug 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Added more abort routes to long processes. VERSION 3.00478 22nd Aug 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Added more abort routes to long processes. VERSION 3.00479 26th Oct 2023) ----------------------------------------- * More space added for Run and Cycle numbers in the results list. VERSION 3.00480 28th Nov 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Added TSI Display Theme support. VERSION 3.00481 12th Dec 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Fix export of tab results. VERSION 3.00482 12th Dec 2023) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with configuration data after firmware update VERSION 3.00483 27th Feb 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Increase timeout on RS422 reception to fix errors communicating with the RAED VERSION 3.00484 5th Mar 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Add option to send data to I2C peripheral via the 485 commands by setting a negative ID VERSION 3.00485 5th Mar 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fix TSI issue in new Live readings page VERSION 3.00486 5th Mar 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Set new Live Readings as the default startup page VERSION 3.00487 11th Mar 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with non-ASCII characters in company name causing issue with EEPROM messages. VERSION 3.00488 11th Mar 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fix issue with new Home screen recursion and Live Position update. VERSION 3.00489 8th Apr 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fix showing/hiding Run button VERSION 3.00490 11th Apr 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Extended timeout when wait for an ACK from the TSI to prevent duplicate messsages. VERSION 3.00493 23rd May 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes for VS screen layout. VERSION 3.00494 29th May 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes for TSI not redrawing after it has updated the firmware. VERSION 3.00495 11th July 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes for Rate Break detect VERSION 3.00497 2nd Sep 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes for reboot issues in last update. VERSION 3.00498 2nd Sep 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes for T.A. sequence format string command. VERSION 3.00499 6th Sep 2024) ----------------------------------------- * Fixes issue with status message slow down after a dialogue has been displayed.