===================================== CBA Release v3.3.1.1 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.3.1.1 Changes - Fixed an issue where the statistics box on the right side of the screen was not showing up while tests were running. - Added a preferences option to enable or disable the popup that asks the user if they wish to change the working directory when selecting a file from another directory than the current working directory. ===================================== CBA Release v3.3.1.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.3.1.0 Changes - When clicking on a .BT2 file in the Windows file explorer with the software open, it will open the file. - Added a new feature to the standard discharge test where the software can continue to monitor the battery recovery after the test has been completed; the time to monitor is specified in the New Test menu. - AIUs now can use the "loop" option when starting a new Multiple Discharge test. - Increased the precision allowed for the voltage offset in the "Calibrate Cable" feature - Fixed an issue where the test time, in .CSV exports of tests, was rounded to the nearest day. Total hours is now displayed. ===================================== CBA Release v3.3.0.1 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.3.0.1 Issue Fixes - Amplifiers connected to an AIU should now show serial number and firmware version under CBA devices. - Saving a new test as another name would sometimes produce an error, this has been fixed. ===================================== CBA Release v3.3.0.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.2.3.0 Changes - Added a new Export feature that adds a button to the Multiple Discharge test type that when pressed, allows you to export the current Multiple Discharge Test configuration to a file. That file can then be imported to restore the configuration. - Added a new type of Internal Resistance test: a two-tier DC test. This test can be executed by selecting the Internal Resistance test type in the new test menu, and ensuring the "Two-Tier" checkbox is checked and a valid second tier is input. The original DC Internal Resistance test remains available by simply unchecking the box. - Added a new battery type to the list of supported battery types: Na-ion - Added the next version of CBA firmware, 5.07, able to be used on CBA Vs of either revision, that fixes an issue where there was an initial spike in voltage when starting tests randomly - Adjusted what statistics would show up in the blue statistics box on the right hand side of the screen, depending on the test type - Adjusted the statistics box to show when a user has manually stopped a test, as opposed to when it completed naturally Issue Fixes - Fixed an issue with error reporting where written reports were not getting sent to support properly - Fixed an issue where the blue statistics box on the right hand side of the screen would not update properly on a change in tabs between documents - Fixed an issue where the blue statistics box on the right hand side of the screen would not show the relevant statistics when a test was loaded from file - Fixed an issue where the blue statistics box on the right hand side of the screen would not show the relevant statistics when a test was clicked on in the chart - Fixed an issue where the Dynamic test was inaccesible to standard liscense users ===================================== CBA Release v3.2.2.1 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.2.2.1 Issue Fixes - Fixed an issue where the program would continuously ask to be updated ===================================== CBA Release v3.2.2.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.2.2.0 Issue Fixes - Fixed an issue where the AIU could not use sample rates under 1 second. Due to hardware limitations however, they can only sample at 250ms and above (eg 500ms, 1s, etc). - Fixed a related issue where with both CBAs and AIUs, the second sample would always occur 0.5 seconds after the first, no matter the selected sample rate. - Fixed an issue where when the "suggest amps" feature was used in the New Test menu, batteries of Absorbant Glass Material type would not return the correct amperage value - Fixed an issue where AIUs couldn't use the "Calibrate Voltage" feature Changes - Added new graphics that show how many amplifiers are connected in the New Test menu ===================================== CBA Release v3.2.1.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.2.1.0 Issue Fixes -Fixed an oversight where when using an AIU, the setpoint rates in multiple dicharge test's import menu did not show the properly possible setpoint rates for an AIU Changes -Added Amplifiers to the devices menu showing they're connected properly, their serial number and their version number when using AIUs. -Added more expressive error messages for the AIU, telling what status each unit returned when an error occurs. -Added new labels that, when using the AIU, show the currently connected number of amplifiers and the total available wattage capacity (500 watts per amplifier currently). Multiply your test amps by the volatage you have in the battery section to get your currently used wattage. If your currently used wattage exceeds the max wattage displayed, you will need to alter the test or add another amplifier. -Added a gate and error message when using an AIU to prevent tests from occuring when a connected amplifier has returned status 0 and thus is in Test Mode (one or more of the amplifiers should be continuously flashing red). If this has happened to you, please contact WMR support immediately. -Added a new warning for when the supplied voltage is over a CBA or AIU unit's maximum voltage -Added new graphics for multiple AIUs ===================================== CBA Release v3.2.0.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.2.0.0 Issue Fixes - Fixed an oversight to allow a user to change the file name a test is saved to while a test profile is locked - Fixed an oversight where when the test chart type was set in seconds, the test statistics box would automatically still convert to minutes once 60 seconds had been reached - Fixed a bug in which Append Test was not working - Fixed a bug in which the "Additional Notes" section of battery information in the New Test menu could not be copy-pasted to or from - Fixed a bug in which the "Additional Notes" section of battery information in the New Test menu would not have support for line breaks Changes - Added new graphics for when multiple CBAs are being used - Added new command line parameter that allows a user to force a supported test (types ) to stop after a certain duration has been reached - Implemented the Timed Discharge type test such that it can be exported as a .csv ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.5.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.5.0 Changes - Removed extra debug info from log file ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.4.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.4.0 Issue Fixes - Charge/Discharge: Charge Controller stops charging battery when test is paused - Fixed bug causing error when calibrating temperature if no test is open Changes - Mission Profile: Added option to set cutoff voltage - Duty Cycle: Increased max cycles allowed to 5000 - Can now start tests if measured battery voltage is below cutoff voltage ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.29 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.29 Issue Fixes - Charge/Discharge: Fixed bug causing test to stop unexpectedly between cycles - Fixed bug causing an error to appear when highlighting data points on graph Changes - Graph: Added "Seconds" graph type for all applicable tests ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.26 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.26 Issue Fixes - Fixed bug causing WH in the test status box to show the incorrect amount after closing and reopening software, only fixed for tests created with 3.1.3.26 and later Changes - "File>Open" will now open to the Working Directory by default - Command Line: An optional fourth parameter can be added to the duty cycle test specifying maximum number of cycles ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.23 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.23 Changes - Charge Discharge: Added charge back to 100% option - Multi-Unit Tests: Changed max current/power allowed to be based on the number of units used ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.21 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.21 Issue Fixes - Fixed bug causing AmpHrs/WattHrs graphs to be incorrect for tests with a sample rate faster than 1 second Changes - Added Zinc-air battery type - Charge Discharge: Discharge cycle can now be set to less than one minute by using a decimal number ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.18 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.18 Issue Fixes - Fixed bug causing unlocked test profiles to behave as locked Changes - New Test window is now resizable. - Can now use the Return key in the Additional Notes field to break a line - Charge Discharge: Charge cycle can now be set to less than one minute - Charge Discharge: Test can be started when battery is below cutoff voltage if starting with charge phase ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.13 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.13 Changes - Removed overpower warning for tests using the CBA Charge Controller ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.12 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.12 Issue Fixes - Warning will no longer be displayed when discharge cutoff voltage equals minimum recommended cutoff voltage - Unit Test can no longer be selected while a test is running Changes - Power Profile: Graphs that have current on X-axis will now use target current ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.9 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.9 Issue Fixes - Now uses correct thermal cutoff temperature for CBAV rev3 units ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.8 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.8 Issue Fixes - Update Drivers: Fixed CBA4 and CBA5 drivers so they install properly ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.7 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.7 Issue Fixes - Update Firmware: Fixed issue with CBAV where using Identify in CBA software did not cause LED to blink Changes - Charge Discharge: Changed max cutoff voltage to 100V instead of 20V - Added Power Supply and Solar Panel battery types - Added option in active warnings to disable noisy discharge line warning ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.3 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.3 Issue Fixes - Update Firmware: Menu now displays CBAV firmware correctly - Update Firmware: CBAV device is no longer displayed as CBAIV Changes - Added driver support for CBAV ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.1 Changes - Now test only aborts on cutoff voltage after 3s - Added graphics for CBA 5 for new test form - Changed Lead Acid cell voltage from 2.0 to 2.1V ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.3.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.3.0 Issue Fixes - Charge Monitor: Rename axis to "Temperature" if graphing temp - Fix error fetching latest version in About me if no internet - Recovered missing Sample rate settings for Charge Discharge/Charge Monitor Changes - Status: Test status box now displays why the test stopped - Charge Discharge: Added ability to graph temperature or current ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.2.23 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.2.23 Issue Fixes - Zoom: Fixed zooming too far if the rectangle is too small - Power Profile: Test now reports the actual current while sweeping target currents - Charge Monitor: Fixed current being graphed even when asking for temperature - Charge Monitor: Fixed Max Charge value changing in Test Properties Changes - Charge Monitor: Turned Max Charge Voltage into an optional setting - Added icons to right click buttons ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.2.17 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.2.17 Issue Fixes - View All: Fixed view all form race condition error causing it to stop updating - Unit Test: Resent current request to CBA in case it is lost. Retry before failing the test - Power Profile: Fixed UI preventing users from going below 5s Hold Time Changes - Added ability to drag and drop test file(s) to the software - User is now prompted on Software start to update software. - This notification is optional. Software will download the installer temporarily and prompt the user to close the software to run the installer. - Extended CBA IV: Added lower sampling rates down to 600s for long-term testing - Power Profile: Lowered minimum Hold Time warning from 5s to 2s ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.2.10 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.2.10 Issue Fixes - Fixed chart messing the x-axis range if a slightly smaller test is overlaid - Unit Test: Added additional checks to fix intermittent handle error - Charge Monitor: Fixed Vertical clipping of trace by specifying a max allowed V Changes - Added "Test>Open Working Directory" button - Charge Discharge: Renamed "Terminal V" to "Stop Charge Exceeding X Volts" - Charge Monitor: Added option "Stop Charge Exceeding X Volts" - Test will add a blue marker for this and stop the test if it is exceeded ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.2.2 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.2.2 Issue Fixes - Fixed WH and AH not updating in chart boxes - Fixed chart trace not updating unless F5/reset is pressed ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.2.0 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.2.0 Issue Fixes - Fix wrong cell estimate for AGM by updating AGM Cell voltage record to 2.14V - Unit Test: CBA III: Fix fan not enabled during unit test - Status: Fixed issue where time appears in different spots for active vs opened tests - Test: Fixed Duty cycle test not checking for cutoff voltage to stop test Improvements - Allow Overlays of Discharge and Charge monitor tests to Charge Discharge ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.1.21 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.1.21 Issue Fixes - Fixed Charge Monitor Max Time read back as 168 hours - Fixed irrelevant cutoff voltage warning in Power Profile test - Fixed Battery Age, Notes, Manufacturer not saved per test profile - Unit Test: CBA III: Fixed load test failue by waiting for it to stabilize Improvements - Status: Display Internal Resistance with 3 decimal places - Unit Test: Allowed unit to be selected if multiple are connected ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.1.12 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.1.12 Issue Fixes - Fixed mission threshold not updating with threshold type - Fixed issue running cable calibrate when no test is started - Increased maximum wattage allowed for multi-unit tests - Fixed issue running a test with 3 units causing only 2 to run - Fixed View All form counting a test with multi-units as separate ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.1.6 ===================================== Update to CBA Release v3.1.1.6 Issue Fixes - Fix test not stopping on cutoffV for Const Power and Const Res - Fix bug causing an error when starting Test Properties as a test runs - Charge Discharge: Fix Test Properties reporting double the cycle count - Charge Discharge: Fix flickering Recovery status box - Append Test: Fixed previously appended tests being renamed - Append Test: Fixed legend information changing when appending test Changes - Add a new CBA Desktop Icon - Charge Discharge: Added an option to charge back to 33% of specified battery capacity - Software now remembers if test description is toggled off - Allow non-multi mode units to start tests in new files if only using one unit ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.0.9 ===================================== Update to CBA release v3.1.0.9 Issue Fixes - point pop-up: Fixed temperature not updating when F/C preferences are changed - Power Profile: Removed cutoff voltage warning as it is not applicable - Installer: Now prompts the user with a driver install wizard. Some systems reject to install drivers otherwise - Settings: Fixed a problem preventing the copying of v2.4 settings Changes - Unit Test: Added additional diagnostics and a clearer message for test errors - About Me: Made the copyright font a little smaller for the whole text to fit - Minor update to the desktop Icon ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.0.2 ===================================== Update to CBA release v3.1.0.2 Issue Fixes - Patches problem with starting a new test on a fresh install ===================================== CBA Release v3.1.0.0 ===================================== First Stable Release v3.1.0.0 Major Improvements and features added to v2: - New Battery chemistries are added - Ability to use multiple CBA units on the same test to increase load - Major changes to the look of the sofware - This includes new menu ribbons, more modern looking screens, and repolished test status reporting boxes - Improved test usage and start operation - It is now easier to start a test quickly, and test and filenames are tracked automatically - A new test for internal resistance measurement is included (extended) - Able to quickly turn on the load with a dynamic test and adjust it for lab tests - Improved label printing including the use of DYMO Printers and ability of including a logo and customizing the label contents - Summary tables are added for lifecycle testing - An Overview window was added to monitor the status of multiple tests at once - A Self test function was added to quickly diagnose hardware problems with the CBA unit - Able to simulate the expected results of a discharge test - Able to monitor for SW updates from About Me - Improved diagnostics and allows user to report issues seamlessly