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The latest version of WattPlot™ ACKcess is:
6.0.12.6 (26 July 2024)
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ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.6 - 26 July 2024
Corrected - Supporting functions for MidNite Solar Classic charge controller support. Corrected - Various aspects of AllInverters and AllChargeControllers calculations. Corrected - Ability to support multiple Gateways. Corrected - Charge controller contribution percentage. Corrected - Setting of PreviousTick for device sets. Corrected - Possible index overflow on compressed plot after midnight.Possible index overflow on compressed plot after midnight. Enhanced - Removed unnecessary Block-to-String translations to speed up processing. Enhanced - Keep Event Log file open to speed up processing. Enhanced - Program now tracks connection method and confirms against DHCP setting on device. Enhanced - Make "DHCP Enabled" a read-only field for the MATE3(S).
ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.5 - 15 July 2024
Corrected - Previous release inadvertently shutdown communication drop recovery.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.4 - 12 July 2024
Corrected - Multiple Radian L1 values being incorrect from Home Screen and Snapshot breakdowns. Corrected - Bug that prevented ACKcess from considering connection to MS Classic as successful. Corrected - Definition of MS Classic Charger Stages. Corrected - Inappropriate truncation compensation on Radian legs with zero amperage. Corrected - Saving of DHCP option for gateway. Enhanced - Operating Mode display in Snapshot bar for inverters in Slave On mode. Enhanced - Now logs devices/packet and packet frequency.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.3 - 02 July 2024
Corrected - Adjustable width calculations of Snapshot window. Corrected - Shunt-Amp replacement logic for Radians, including negative inverter amps. Corrected - Assignment of AC In to Grid vs Generator on Leg 2 of Radians. Corrected - Additional operating modes for Radian inverters, and error modes for all inverters. Corrected - Several adjustments to Snapshot display for Radians. Corrected - Reaction when user closes Gateway setup window. Corrected - Animation stop/start and incorrect wattages on Home Screen when packets are not All Devices. Corrected - Smoother OpenPort when using TCP Server. Corrected - Conversion error when editing Restart Pause Minutes in Communications Parameters. Enhanced - Display of Load Watts calculation - more to come. Enhanced - Information given in flow calculation pop-ups. Added - Wattage flow pop-up for External DC device shunt. Dropped - Support for Shunts monitoring individaul Radian legs.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.2 - 24 June 2024
Corrected - Read of MS Classic serial number. Corrected - MAC Address read from OutBack gateways. Enhanced - Streamlined code and error-handling for reading of specific values via Modbus. Enhanced - Streamlined code for opening Modbus communications across devices. Added - Fields for MS Classic to the Device Settings Tree.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.1 - 19 June 2024
Corrected - Fixed message when Modbus value Write operation fails and comms are restarted. Corrected - Retain NumDevicesPerPacket setting. Corrected - Cancel out of Gateway Setup now restores old values. Corrected - Calculation of Inverter and Charge Controller Set values before data present. Corrected - Reads from MS Classic Config block. Added - Ability to reboot entire program automatically when communications cannot be restarted.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.12.0 - 17 Jun 2024
Corrected - Radian Inverting and Selling Amps in Snapshot Bars. Corrected - Values for All Inverters set, when composed of Radians. Corrected - Various issues connected to a new installation of the software. Corrected - Selected packet frequency was not being adhered to. Corrected - Radian wattages when power coming from generator. Corrected - Full Icon tray not showing for FnDC in Home Screen. Corrected - Display of Charge Controller Wattage calculation in Home Screen. Corrected - All Charge Controllers and All Inverters calculations for staggered packets. Corrected - NonModalMsgBox disposed of but needed in OpenPort. Corrected - Error report for Monthly Summary power usage file having -1 days of data. Corrected - Doubled devices in Snapshot Display pop-up menu. Corrected - Attempt to save data in Monthly Summary file for invalid date. Corrected - Variable type overflow with high wattages on Home Screen. Enhanced - Slow down initial Modbus block mapping to reduce communication drops. Enhanced - Reduce Modbus Communication for OutBack charge controllers and Radians. Enhanced - Alignment of components in Wattage calculations in Home Screen. Enhanced - Raw data traffic display in Communications Setting window. Enhanced - Better IP Address advice in Communications Setting window. Enhanced - Event log auto-archive naming and top message. Enhanced - Removed messages no longer need for install. Added - Ability to set number of devices per packet. Added - Additional help when altering Data packet options in Communication Settings. Added - Ability to remain in Main screen, even if all communications fail. Added - Wattage info by clicking Ext. DC Device wattage and units on Home Screen. Added - Modbus I/O tally to gauge communication performance..
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.9 - 24 May 2024
Corrected - Suppression of warnings by number of days. Corrected - Packet/Device options in Communications Advanced settings. Corrected - Cancelling out of Communication settings screen with no changes. Corrected - Access to Grid Use Time Settings from Grid image. Enhanced - Simplified Communication Setting screen for MATE3 and AXS Port. Enhanced - Reduce need for Communications TEST before saving settings. Added - Ability to view Communication Password (double-click field).
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.8 - 23 May 2024
Corrected - IP Scan function fails when the IP Address includes "?". Corrected - Roving icon try now appears over Radian image. Corrected - Display of time-of-day settings in Gateway System settings. Corrected - Modbus Write of time-of-day values was reversing minute and hour. Corrected - Crashing issue on systems without Battery Monitors.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.7 - 22 May 2024
Corrected - Some missing L2 values in Radian wattage flow calculation display. Corrected - Errors in Generator Configuration screen if Controlling device is None. Enhanced - Watts on Home Screen greater than 9,999 now show as ##.#k . Enhanced - Radian snapshot bars are now easier to distinguish. Added - Settings functionality on Snapshot roving icon bar.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.6 - 20 May 2024
Corrected - Mysterious bug in Modbus link warm-restart - fixed? Corrected - Minor issues in Home Screen display startup. Corrected - Removed obsolete field in System definition screen. Corrected - Gateway selection in New System startup.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.5 - 23 Apr 2024
Corrected - Disable inapplicable entries on Options menu. Corrected - Intelligently respond when System definition has no Gateways defined. Corrected - Temporarily disable MS Classic serial number retrieval. More testing required.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.4 - 14 Apr 2024
Corrected - Showing plot line samples when defining plot lines. Corrected - Disable Home Screen animation until program is ready. Corrected - Bypassed email settings on new installation for now - was causing error at non-WattPlot sites. Enhanced - Longer time delays on send actions to MATE3 - attempt to reduce communication drops. Enhanced - Check for Aux Mode allowing Remote Control of Aux Port.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.3 - 03 Mar 2024
Corrected - Added code to allow charge controllers AUX port to be controlled from snapshot bars. Corrected - Don't suspend comms due to high error frequency when comms not running. Corrected - Allow high error frequency to abort plot process. Corrected - If a plot window load fails, remove the plot window. Enhanced - Restore FnDC data window if left open in a previous run. Enhanced - Added some TCP Server text for the Events Log. Enhanced - Context-specific recognition of Enter key in Event log window.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.2 - 20 Feb 2024
Corrected - Adjust MATE3 OPTICSre setting message for internet found/not found. Corrected - Some Help menu entries for ACKcess, instead of Monitor. Corrected - Ability to flag charge controller AUX port values as OFF. Corrected - Start Generator command in Generator Control not showing action sequence. Corrected - Generator config window to store correct Aux Port index. Corrected - Misc. errors with the assignment and storage of Radian generator Aux type. Corrected - Set gateway Generator AUX index whenever setting device Generator AUX index. Corrected - Reloading FnDC shunt values from CSV history - off by a factor of 10. Corrected - Midnight plot indices going beyond 86400 points. Enhanced - Suppress notification of systematic communication errors when unattended. Enhanced - Suppress notification of clocks out of synch when MATE3 has incorrectly applied Time Zone. Enhanced - Simplified device list in Command Builder tool. Added - Ability to switch pen-plot to be scrolling with latest values from Right-Click pop-up menu. Added - Ability to Stop Generator Now (no cool-down) from Generator Control window. Added - Notification of user command success in Home status bar. Added - Confirm settings-change success/failure after warm reboot.. Added - More MATE3/AXS settings in Device Settings/Information tree.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.1 - 09 Feb 2024
Corrected - Aux Port On/Off flag indices for Radians, FXRs, and FlexMax devices. Corrected - Restored right-click pop-up context menu for pen-plots. Corrected - Multiple alerts when data is off-scale and Auto-scale is turned off. Corrected - Maintain live pen-plot scrolling when pen-plot is resized by user. Corrected - Display of time-of-day settings in MATE3/S/AXS Port. Enhanced - Don't prompt for settings audit in unattended mode or after communications reboot. Enhanced - Expanded OutBack gateway settings in Device Information/Settings tree. Enhanced - System settings audit based on internet connection. Added - Tracking of internet availability and expectation, noting changes.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.11.0 - 02 Feb 2024
Corrected - Possible bug for null Primary Battery device when comms fail. Corrected - Restored functionality of File...Exit menu entry (temporarily disabled by mistake). Corrected - Plotting issues when parameters are adjusted during communication flow. Corrected - Reset live pen-plots at data midnight. Corrected - Display (and display memory) of Performance Summary window. Corrected - Missing monthly file error message when going to Performance Summary window on first day. Corrected - Restored display of Inverters and CCs in Full System Summary (Numbers view). Corrected - Restored Min & Max Battery voltage for CCs in Performance Summary (Numbers view - More Info). Corrected - Various CC daily values in Performance Summary window (Numbers view). Corrected - Display in Performance Summary window when no data available (Numbers view). Corrected - Possible bug when clicking Generator flow in Home Screen. Corrected - Today's Summary for CC in Device Information/Settings Tree. Corrected - Shunt index when reloading shunt amps from historical data. Enhanced - More information available on AUX port status. Enhanced - Clarified the CC Aux Port Polarity setting. Enhanced - Greatly simplified internal pen-plot code by combining module and custom control. Enhanced - Improved some error tracking information for pen-plot issues. Enhanced - Restored some error tracking to find warm reboot bug. Enhanced - Consolidated two different FnDC dynamic information windows. Enhanced - Simplified visual WattageLabel down to internal WattageData. Added - Option to view CC Performance Summary values from Device or Program (Numbers view). Added - Some of CC's own Data Log values under Today's Summary in Device Information/Settings Tree. Added - Temperature-compensated voltages to Device Settings/Information Tree. Added - Ability for ACKcess to attempt repair of monthly summary files that have missing formulas.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.9 - 13 Jan 2024
Corrected - Some issues when communications initially fail. Corrected - Saving/restoring some obscure values in Communication Settings when cancelled. Corrected - Charge Controller Aux Port settings display in Information/Settings tree. Corrected - Charge Controller Aux Port Mode translation (was "n/a"). Enhanced - Defaults at least first three parts of IP Address and IP Port in Communication Settings. Enhanced - Modified System Definition screen to reduce Connection Edit Screen complexities. Enhanced - Gray out irrelevant Aux settings in FX and FlexMax Information/Settings tree. Enhanced - Generator controlling Aux Port now labelled in Information/Settings tree. Added - Communication Settings to Options menu. Added - Communications Icon to Charge Controller panel. Added - Refresh button to Information/Settings tree. Added - AUX Output States to Information/Settings tree.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.8 - 22 Dec 2023
Corrected - Issue with probing a non-SunSpec compatible connection. Corrected - Preserve old min/max values on Performance Graph when Line/Bar units match. Corrected - Unnecessary message about missing device when viewing Daily Summary for full system. Corrected - Corrected performance bar graph wattage values in Performance Graph window. Corrected - Charger kWh error for Full System in Performance Graph/Summary window. Enhanced - Min SOC % Y-axis scale on Performance Graphs now fixed at 0-100. Enhanced - Handle system displays with multiple monitor screens. Added - A Help Button to the Performance Graph/Summary Window. Added - FnDC Historical Totals to Information/Settings Tree.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.7 - 09 Dec 2023
Corrected - Some AAC defaults and maximums for different inverter models. Corrected - STILL trying to keep windows from adding scroll bars to utility screens. Corrected - Generator Control Screen management after execution is completed. Corrected - Some kind of overflow when rounding values for the Snapshot bar. Corrected - Error when Plot is missing a scale on the right axis. Corrected - Height of Radian snapshot bar. Enhanced - More execution tracking for Generator Control Screen. Enhanced - More support for DC generators on Generator Control Screen. Added - AC Input VAC display to Generator Control Screen.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.6 - 06 Dec 2023
Corrected - Fatal error when returning to Home Screen after connect failure. Corrected - Some Aux Port data in real-time information tree. Corrected - Potential error from Release check frequency when saving Program Options screen. Corrected - Removed UDP/IP and USB as connection options for MATE3/S. Enhanced - Reduce duplication of data in real-time information tree for FX and FXR inverters. Enhanced - Increase prominence of Grid-connect option in System Configuration dialog box. Enhanced - Add AUX Function Description to Summary report. Enhanced - Restore AUX Hours tracking to Summary report for FnDC. Enhanced - Added shunt letters to Shunt Config in Settings Information tree for FnDC. Added - Check for AC Input Mode/Grid Present discrepancies in System Settings Audit. Added - Ability to add Grid connectivity from Home Screen. Added - Present Activity and Temperature data to real-time information tree for Radians. Added - AC Input Mode checks to System Settings Audit.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.5 - 27 Nov 2023
Corrected - Inappropriate attempt to flag Gateway status on Inverter Reporting Set in snapshots. Corrected - Ability to detect off-grid inverter getting generator AC in. Corrected - Background of flag-type fields should reset from yellow or red when normal. Enhanced - Refresh Generator Control screen every time any command is processed successfully.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.4 - 19 Nov 2023
Corrected - Data Summary/Graph window not loading past data correctly. Corrected - Radian tick processing having trouble getting correct Present object - part 2. Corrected - Zoom In/Out options enabled on Plot right-click. Corrected - MidNite Solar Classic serial number read. Corrected - AllChargeControllers error counter. Corrected - Inverter error handling for "All Inverters" set. Corrected - Possible bug in plot scroll placement after changing resolution. Corrected - Disable Action selection in Generator Control during execution. Corrected - Removed debugging message in Generator Control for each command executed. Enhanced - Extensive work to consolidate inverter and charge controller data tracking. Enhanced - Expanded MidNite Solar Classic data tracking. Enhanced - Reduced some processing at startup. Enhanced - Add "Executing" message in Generator Control window.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.3 - 08 Nov 2023
Corrected - Radian tick processing having trouble getting correct Present object. Corrected - Pen-plot scroll bar operations and plot resolution changes. Corrected - Battery Tools menu for Start/Stop Bulk or Eq charge. Corrected - Still trying to stop Windows from adding scroll bars to Home Screen. Enhanced - Minor interface improvements to Device Command Builder. Enhanced - Default Plot legend for Battery Monitor device.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.2 - 29 Oct 2023
Corrected - Plotting issues with negative data values. Corrected - New error editing plot line options from legend when plot doesn't exist. Corrected - Faulty Generator Control interpretation of GenState. Corrected - Generator Control buttons enabled/disabled. Corrected - Error in Generator Control if commands are sent from Command tool instead. Corrected - Error when selecting MidNite Solar Classic as Gateway device. Added - Simplified negative plot options by adding "0 - " options.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.1
Corrected - WPBrowser Load and Close must check for presence of HomeMDIWindow. Enhanced - Suppress systemic error logging when plotting previous data. Enhanced - Plot data error information.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.10.0
Corrected - Plot Legend window was incorrectly loading Right Scale data set. Corrected - Loading of previous hours of data for current day. Corrected - Display of option to show wattages as negative in Plot Line Options dialog box. Corrected - Determination of missing data (Battery voltage = -0.1) in pen-plots. Corrected - Absence of valid scale data set improperly generating plot error. Corrected - Plot index errors improperly treated as bitmap errors. Corrected - 1-second overflow in plot at midnight - again. Corrected - Retrieval of actual maximum data value when manually setting plot scale maximum. Enhanced - Shunt Name based on location now includes shunt #. Enhanced - Short description of shunt wattages in point detail now includes shunt #.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.10
Corrected - Handle bad data of null Shunt Type. Corrected - Error when setting negative values over Modbus. Corrected - 1-second overflow in plot at midnight. Enhanced - Reset some error information after logging errors. Enhanced - Changed "NumMATEs" to "NumGateways" in Config.ini file.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.9
Corrected - WindowStateSave/Restore errors if System not initialized. Corrected - Various data reference bugs for OutBack Radian devices. Corrected - Ability to recognize more Event Logs in File Open. Corrected - Error when generator control device not specified. Corrected - OK button not enabled in Generation Configuration dialog box. Corrected - Install should not create "WattPlot ACKcess" folder under Program Files-WattPlot. Corrected - Another attempt to remove persistent scroll bars showing up in Home Screen. Enhanced - More information in monthly summary data file error message. Added - Details when External Device rectangle is clicked in Home Screen. Added - "Voltage Compensation for Temperature" to FnDC settings details. Added - Home Screen View Options under View menu. Added - Warning when maximum plot resolution is severely limited. Added - Option to reduce number of gateways when cancelling definition.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.7
Corrected - Arithmetic overflow if possible plot resolution list has been severely reduced. Corrected - Possible fatal hover error after plot bitmap paint fails. Corrected - Arithmetic overflow in Home Screen State of Charge calculation? Added - Remember previous plot definition selection.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.6
Corrected - Internal thread responses to plotting bitmap errors. Corrected - Index error when requesting Full System pen-plot. Added - Shunt configuration screen access from Options menu.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.5
Corrected - Restoring failed/suspended communications. Corrected - Logging of plot memory-related errors. Enhanced - Remember gateway model when testing connection, regardless of success. Enhanced - Use old MATE3 Firmware record to reduce warning messages. Enhanced - Better tracking of gateway serial numbers. Enhanced - AGS detection message on first connection. Added - One-click IP Node scans for DHCP changes.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.4
Corrected - Plot Legend save when only one scale is defined. Corrected - Some duplication possible when selecting pre-defined plots. Corrected - Plot device options filtered for applicability. Corrected - Restore previous pen-plots on start-up. Enhanced - Plot Legend data sets now include a value. Added - Ability to display multiple pen-plots.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.3
Corrected - Local update of configuration values changed by user (e.g. shunt enabled flag). Corrected - Write and display of double register values (e.g. IP addresses). Corrected - Handle plot definition error when shunt names are changed or device is removed. Corrected - Possible issue with suspension of all communications. Corrected - Cleaned up the text gathering for error reporting in the Alert log. Enhanced - Added Caveat warning for Email Settings. Added - Maximum Plot Resolution can now be set in Plotting tab of Options...Program Setup.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.2
Corrected - Logic around which Charger Control options are available to be selected for an inverter. Corrected - Read-back issue in Modbus integer write function. Corrected - Response to state changes for the FLEXnet DC device. Corrected - Heading for independent shunt configuration screen. Corrected - Live loading of changes from shunt configuration screen. Corrected - Settings list for REactor response actions had been disabled. Corrected - Plot Y-coordinate factor after some auto-scaling operations. Enhanced - Provide warnings when scale data sets or edited plot line options are not included on the plot. Enhanced - Pause communications when performing modbus write in an attempt to reduce communication drops. Enhanced - Include system exception messages in alert logging. Enhanced - Further memory usage reductions. Added - More options for amps data that may be plotted. Added - Activated Communication Suspend/Resume from File menu.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.1
Corrected - System Information from Help...About. Corrected - Ability to change Modbus string value to "". Corrected - Modbus write process for double registers and IP Addresses. Corrected - Display of External DC Device shunt wattage. Corrected - Penplot legend now prevents left and right scales being the same units. Enhanced - Error handling in Performance Graph and Summary window. Enhanced - Advanced Settings screen (width of value field). Enhanced - Generator contents in Informations/Settings screen. Enhanced - User interface for the Advanced Settings screen. Added - ACKcess text in Help...About. Added - Tools icon to Generator on Home Screen. Added - Code to catch MATE3 resetting values after a write operation.
ACKcess, Version 6.0.9.0
Corrected - Showing snapshots from lower right hand area of Home Screen. Corrected - Ability to show Charge Controller Battery Voltage on pen-plots. Corrected - Restored custom FnDC Status window when clicking on FnDC in Home Screen. Corrected - Today's minimum/maximum battery times in Today's Summary for FnDC. Corrected - Information icon action for Generator. Enhanced - Pen-plot scale edit dialog box. Enhanced - Helpful Tips - be sure to view them all! Added - Ability to click pen-plot scale labels to edit Max and Min. Added - Prompt to specify shunt parameters if not already there.
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