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DCON Utility Revision History

Last Update: Version 5.1.8 (April 21, 2010)

All Revision Information

Version 5.1.7 (February 11, 2010)

  • New Features:
    1. Support for ET-87P4 and ET-87P8 (Auto Configuration and Hot Swap).
    2. Support for 87K high profile modules plugged into ET-87P4 and ET-87P8.
  • Support:
    1. PPDS DIO MODULEs (PPDS-721-MTCP, PPDS-732-MTCP, PPDS-734-MTCP, PPDS-743-MTCP, and PPDS-762-MTCP) are supported.
    2. I-7088 and I-87084W modules are supported.
    3. I-8084W, I-8088W, and I-8093W are supported on i-8000 and iPAC-8000 DCON firmware (DCON firmware must be version A435 or later).
    4. I-87084W and I-87028CW are supported on 87Pn I/O expansion units.
  • Modifications:
    1. Added "Modbus Response Delay Time" and Parity functions for M-7058 version 100, M-7045 version 110, M-7060 version 170, and M-7067 version 170 or later.
    2. Added "no command received timeout" function for M-7017 version C104 or later.
    3. Added "display 3 channel temperature on the LED display in turn" function for M-7033 version B201 or later.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. When DCON Utility searches for M-7080BD, it incorrectly displays "7080Z".
    2. M-7018 cannot set the channel CJC function.
    3. I-7017 and M-7017 show incorrect AI values in Hex data format.
    Screenshot Description: Two user interface screenshots are depicted. The first shows a "Channel Enable/Disable Setting" dialog with four channels (CH:0 to CH:3) displaying current values, T/C types (K-type, J-type), and offset adjustments. A "CH: CJC" setting is visible with a value of -00.60. The second screenshot shows a "Configuration for 7017 Module Version: B300" dialog. On the left, configuration settings include Protocol (Modbus RTU), Address (1), Baudrate (9600), Checksum (Disable), Dataformat (2's Complement), and Input range ([08] +/-10V). On the right, "Channel Enable/Disable Setting" shows CH:0 to CH:3 with checkboxes and values, for example, CH:2 displays "0170 [+000.011]".

Version 5.1.4 (July 21, 2009)

  • New Features:
    1. Ability to configure I-7K and I-87K DCON modules on the XPAC_CE (CE 6.0 OS) via COM 1~COM5 Ethernet.
  • Support:
    1. DCON Modules: I-87005W, I-87028CW, and I-87061W are supported.
    2. Zigbee modules: ZB-2052 and ZB-2060 are supported.
    3. I-87059W is supported on RU-87Pn and USB-87Pn.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. Resolved the WDT03 display problem.
    2. Fixed display errors on I-87017W modules (Input Type 0~20 mA).
    3. Corrected the M-7080B Filter setting problem.
    4. Fixed the I-7188EF-016 Digital OnLine Status problem.
  • Modifications:
    1. Removed LED.ocx, modifying related forms: DIO, I-7188EF-016, Xboard, and PDS-700.

Version 5.1.2 (April 16, 2009)

  • New Feature:
    1. Ability to configure 7000 and 87K DCON modules on the XPAC (Window XP OS) via COM 1~COM5.

Version 5.0.6 (July 25, 2008)

Version 5.0.5 (June 20, 2008)

  • New Features:
    1. 87K module configuration and setup at WinPac 8000.
  • Support:
    1. New supported modules: i-7059, i-87053A5, i-7080BD, and m7011.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. Resolved issues with disabling WDT and safe value settings in the Modbus 7000 DIO module.
  • Modifications:
    1. Added WDT functionality for i7012, i7014, and i7016.
    2. Added m7017 (B300) and m7018 (B305) Modbus Engineer data format.
    3. Added m7018 (B304) Type Code: 4 ~ 20mA and 0 ~ 20mA.

Version 5.0.0 (March 20, 2008)

  • Support:
    1. Analog input modules: 87015P, 7015P, 87018Z.
    2. Digital input module: 87059W.
    3. USB-87Pn Auto Configuration Remote Expansion I/O Unit.
  • New Feature:
    1. Multi-Language support: Default for English and Traditional Chinese. Users can add languages by referring to ICPDAS\DCON_Utility\language\Readme.txt.
  • Modifications:
    1. Added Watchdog configuration for 8410/8810; 8430/8830 DCON Firmware. For 8410/8810 DCON Firmware, refer to ftp://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/8000cd/napdos/dcon/8410_8810/firmware/for_256k_sram/dcon/.

Version 4.5.0 (October 16, 2007)

  • Support:
    1. RU-87P4, RU-87P8 Auto Configuration Remote Expansion I/O Unit.
    2. M7018Z Modbus AI Module.
    3. 7017Z, 7017A5, 87017A5 AI module.
    4. 7083, 7083B Encoder module.
  • Modifications:
    1. Added Parity check function for 7018R, 7015, 7033, 87013.
    2. Added Engineering format for Modbus 7018Z, 7015 (Ver>=B202), and 7019R (Ver>= B300).
    3. Added 7019R, 87019R, 7018Z, 87018Z, 7015, 87015, 7005 Calibration Function.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. 7005 cannot set user-defined type code.
    2. WinCon cannot be used to configure 87015, 87005.

Version 4.4.3 (January 23, 2007)

  • Support:
    1. 7019Z, 87019Z 10 Channel AI module.
  • Modifications:
    1. Ensured compatibility with ODM version of 7018Z.
    2. Added Channel Temperature Offset function for 7015, 87015, 7019R, 87019R, and 7005.
    3. Removed the MDI Form and added a Start Search Address Option.
    4. Added Hex Format Data Conversion for Analog modules.
    5. Supported new type codes 0x82 and 0x83 for 7017/87015.
    6. Supported 50/60 Hz filter setting for 7015, 87015, 7018Z, 87018Z.
    7. Supported new type codes 0x2E, 0x2F, 0x80, and 0x81 for 87013.

Version 4.4.2 (September 20, 2006)

  • Support:
    1. 8017ML(87K), 8017RC(87K) when 87017ML and 87017RC are inserted into i-8000 system.
    2. 87017RC, 87017ML when 87017ML and 87017RC are inserted into i-87K I/O Expansion.
    3. 87017RC, 87017ML when 87017ML and 87017RC are inserted into WinCon 8000 system.
    4. 7018Z, 87018Z 10 Channel AI module.
  • Modifications:
    1. Added watchdog status detection for all 8K DIO, 7K, and 87K modules.
    2. Added type code information for all analog modules.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. Does not support input range of L- (0x17) and M- (0x18) thermocouple types for 7011P and 7018P modules.
    2. Does not support 7005 ohms data format.
  • Notes:
    1. The Firmware must be A3.08 or above to support 87017ML and 87017RC inserted into i-8000 system.
    2. The Firmware must be DCON_CE_V201.exe or above to support 87018Z, 87017ML, and 87017RC inserted into WinCon 8000 system.

Version 4.4.0 (April 27, 2006)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. 8082, 8019(87K), 8015(87K), 8082(87K), 8015T(87K), 8017HS DCON protocol modules inserted into the i-8000 system.
    2. M-7022 Modbus RTU Analog output module.
  • Notes:
    1. The i-8000 DCON firmware must be A3.07 or above to support the 8019(87K), 8015(87K), 8082(87K), 8015T(87K), 8017HS.
    2. The 8015T(87K) is an ODM product and not formally released.
    3. For 8017HS, when the selected jumpers are located at a single end position, it can support 16 channel Analog Input. When located at differential, it will be named as 8017H/HS and can support 8 channel Analog Input.
    4. 8082 and 8082(87K) are entirely different I/O modules.
  • Modifications:
    1. i-8018 added module CJC and channel CJC function.
    2. 7021, 7022, 7024, 87022, 87024, 87026 added AO safe value.
    3. Added Modbus Response Delay Time for Modbus modules, including Analog input, Analog output, and Counter/Frequency I/O modules.
    4. Single Line added Modbus RTU Function.
    5. Save Map function can save the search result to a map file.
    6. Open Map function can load the saved result to the search form.

Version 4.3.9 (October 31, 2005)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. M87019, M87015, i-87019, i-87015 Modbus and DCON protocol modules.
    2. M7024 Analog output module.
    3. M7041, M7045, M7050, M7051, M7052, M7053, M7055, M87063, M87055, M87040, M87041, M87053 Modbus DIO modules.
    4. M7015, M7033 Modbus protocol modules.
  • Modifications:
    1. 7019 module added CJC adjustment for each channel.
    2. 7018, 87018 added CJC adjustment for each channel.
    3. i-7015, i-7033, i-7013 support new type codes 0x2E, 0x2F, 0x80, 8x81.
    4. i-7021, i-7022 support new hex data format.
    5. 7080 added new function to set the filter setting to default value.
    6. i-8000 MCU added new function to reverse the DI active status.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. Debug 7019 showed a run time error when setting type code.
    2. When modules' checksums were enabled, an incorrect firmware version was reported.
    3. Thermocouple module AI values close to -0 incorrectly showed -0000 under range error code.
    4. i-7005 module could not link to the Help file.
  • Note:
    1. The i-8000 DCON firmware must be A3.05 or above to support the DI active status reverse function.

Version 4.3.8 (March 2, 2005)

  • Fixed Bug:
    1. The Install Shield package did not include "MSWINSCK.OCX", causing a run time error if Windows\system32\ did not have this file.

Version 4.3.7 (February 1, 2005)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. i-7045, i-7055 I/O modules.
    2. M7067 Modbus RTU Protocol modules.
    3. 7188EF-016 RFNet modules.
    4. WinCon: 87K modules plugged into WinCon I/O slots.
  • Modifications:
    1. Thermocouple module added CJC enable/disable function.
  • Note:
    1. i7000.DLL must be version 5.1.4 or above to support i-7045, i-7055, 7188EF-016 FRNet.

Version 4.3.6 (December 27, 2004)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. i-7051 16 channel DI unit.
    2. M7060, M7017, M7018, M7019 Modbus RTU Protocol modules.
  • Modifications:
    1. RunMonitor:
      1. Support for Modbus protocol.
      2. Added simple data log function.
    2. 8080 unit: Each channel can set channel mode independently.
    3. 7015: Added type codes 0x2E, 0x2F, 0x80, 0x81.
    4. 7016 unit:
      • 2-Channel (By Switch): If 7016 firmware is less than B1.3, it cannot read two channels' values simultaneously. It requires using command $AA0 or $AA1 to switch channels, and the system needs a 300 ms delay each time command #AA is used to read a channel's value. In this case, the sampling rate is approximately 2 Hz.
      • 2-Channel Mode: If 7016 firmware is B1.3 or greater, using command $AA332 sets 2-channel mode. It can read two channels' values simultaneously using #AA. In this case, the sampling rate is approximately 2 Hz.
      • Single Channel: If 7016 firmware is less than B1.3, it needs to use command $AA30 or $AA31 to set to channel 0 or channel 1, then use command #AA to read the analog value. In this case, the sampling rate is approximately 10 Hz.
  • Fixed Bug:
    1. 87K Analog unit: 87013, 87017, 87018 cannot read AI values when address is 1 or greater. This bug occurs when these modules are plugged into an 87K I/O Expansion.
  • Notes:
    1. uart.dll must be upgraded to 2.1.4 or above for support.
    2. i7000.dll must be upgraded to 5.1.3 or above to support i7051 and new 7016 commands.
    3. Firmware must be upgraded to A3.0.3 or above to support the new 8080 library.

Version 4.3.5 (October 20, 2004)

  • Fixed Bug:
    1. 8013(87K) generated an error description when changing the SSTab page.
    2. Opening 8024(87K) resulted in a run time error.

Version 4.3.4 (October 7, 2004)

  • Supported Modules:
    1. 7005 universal 8 channels thermistor with 6 Digital output module.
  • Modifications:
    1. 7011, 7012, 7014, 7016 units support power-on value and safe value functions.
    2. 7011, 7012, 7014, 7016, 7033 support LED Display function.
    3. Added Version information to the main form.

Version 4.3.3 (August 5, 2004)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. 8050.
  • Notes:
    1. DCON Firmware must be A3.0.1 to support 8050.
    2. i7000.DLL must be Version 5.1.2.
    3. Uart.DLL has been upgraded to 2.1.1.

Version 4.3.2 (June 15, 2004)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. 7015.
    2. 8080 (plugged into an I-8000 main control unit).
    3. 87082 (plugged into an I-87K expansion unit).
  • Modifications:
    1. 7019R writes channel status (Enable/Disable) into EEPROM when the checkbox is clicked.
    2. 8017H removed filter rejection and data format setting.
    3. Disabled Slew rate setting of 8024.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. 8017H cannot set alarm to DO modules plugged in slot4 ~ slot7.
    2. 7012 cannot apply alarm setting function.
    3. 7012 DI signal picture does not match the correct value.
    4. 7014D linear mapping range display does not work properly.
    5. Utility cannot run on Windows NT4.0.
  • Notes:
    1. For 8080, the firmware version must be A3.00 or above.
    2. Indicates hardware does not support this function.
  • Relative Information:
    • Firmware for RS232, RS485: CD:\NAPDOS\8000\841x881x\firmware
    • For Ethernet: CD:\NAPDOS\8000\843x883x\TCP\Vxcomm\Server(843x883x)
    • MiniOs7 image (40MHz): For 40MHz CPU: 8k040330.IMG (CD:\NAPDOS\8000\843x883x\TCP\Vxcomm\Server(843x883x)\os_image\40MHz)
    • MiniOs7 image (80MHz): For 80MHz CPU: 8e040420.IMG (CD:\NAPDOS\8000\843x883x\TCP\Vxcomm\Server(843x883x)\os_image\80MHz)

Version 4.3.1 (May 13, 2004)

  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. 7019R showed run time error 9 when setting input range.
    2. 87018 showed run time error 340 when adjusting CJC offset up/down.
  • Updates:
    1. Firmware must be version A1.98 or above.
    2. DLL must be version 5.0.9 or above.
    3. uart.dll must be 2.0.5 or above.

Version 4.3.0 (April 22, 2004)

  • New Supported Modules:
    1. 7019.
    2. 87040, 87041 (plugged into an I-8000 MCU or I-87K expansion unit).
  • Added New Functions:
    1. All thermocouple modules can display CJC temperature and adjust CJC offset, including modules 7011, 7018, 7019, and 87018 (when plugged into an I-8000 MCU or I-87K expansion unit).
    2. All 87K digital input DI count/latch functions are supported when these modules are plugged into 8K MCU.
  • Modifications:
    1. When 87K modules are plugged into the 8K MCU, the module's name changes to 80xx(87K).
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. 8017H input range was wrongly defined.
    2. Run Data log sometimes showed garbage.
  • Updates:
    1. Firmware must be version A1.97 or above.
    2. DLL must be version 5.0.9 or above.
    3. uart.dll must be 2.0.5 or above.

Version 4.2.9 (February 20, 2004)

  • Supported Modules:
    1. 8069, 87069 (plugged into an I-8000 MCU or I-87K expansion unit).
  • Fixed Bugs:
    1. Run Data Logger unit: The generated log file could not be displayed normally on the English Microsoft Platform.
    2. 8017, 8018 unit: DO Map Enable/Disable function mismatch at the High Alarm Setting between channel 1 and channel 7.
  • Modifications:
    1. 87K Digital I/O user interface:
      1. Combined frm8KDIO and frm87KDIO as frmDIO.
    2. 87K digital input DI count/latch user interface:
      1. Completely redesigned user interface.
      2. Increased support for max channels from 16 to 32 channels.
    3. 8017, 8018 unit: Added message box when setting the high alarm and low alarm configuration of the 8017, 8018 units.
  • Added New Functions:
    1. Terminal -> Single Line:
      1. Timeout value can be adjusted.
      2. 8 set command line lists can be memorized.
  • Note:
    1. I-8000 MCU Firmware must be version A1.96 or above to support 8069, 87069.

Version 4.2.8 (January 5, 2004)

  • Fixed Bug:
    1. Setting module address error: Modules Address up/down button did not work for 7011, 7011P, 7012, 7012F, 7013, 7014, 7017C, 7017FC, 7017RC, 7017R, 7017FR, 7017FRC, 7018, 7018P.
  • Updates:
    1. uart.dll updated to 2.0.5.
    2. 7000.dll updated to 5.0.9.
    3. ICPCON.HLP replaced by DCON_HELP.chm version 1.0.
  • Added:
    1. A module list that the Utility supports.

Version 4.2.7 (October 14, 2003)

  • Supported Modules:
    1. 7017C, 7017FC, 7017RC, 7017R, 7017FR, 7017FRC.
    2. 7018BL.
    3. 7058.
    4. 8037.
  • Modified Data Logger:
    1. Log_Config.txt (original default.log) now configures how to log data.
    2. Log_Report.txt (original report.log) now contains the logged data.
    3. The syntax has also changed. Refer to the comments in the Log_Config.txt.
  • Fixed Bug:
    1. Setting 87017 in 87K expansion unit caused an error.
  • Updates:
    1. uart.dll updated to 2.0.4.
    2. i7000.dll updated to 5.0.8.
  • Note:
    1. Firmware of I-8000 MCU must be A1.95 or above to support 8037.

Version 4.2.6 (June 13, 2003)

  • Removed Files:
    1. The installer no longer copies mfc42.dll, msvcrt.dll, msvcrt20.dll, oledlg.dll, riched32.dll to windows\system.
  • Changed Directory:
    1. Copies olepro32.dll, oleaut32.dll, stdole2.dll, asycfilt.dll, msvbvm60.dll to the DCON_Utility directory instead of windows\system.
  • Fixed Bug:
    1. Cannot recognize the difference between 7018 and 7018P.

Version 4.2.5 (April 25, 2003)

  • Updates:
    1. i7000.dll updated to 5.0.6.
  • Support:
    1. 87022 (plugged in I-87K expansion unit).
    2. 87026 (plugged in I-8000 MCU or I-87K expansion unit) (command sets are the same as 87022).
  • Note:
    1. Firmware of I-8000 MCU must be A1.94.

Version 4.2.4 (January 16, 2003)

  • Change:
    1. Name of the Utility changed to DCON Utility.
  • Updates:
    1. i7000.dll updated to 5.0.5.
  • Support:
    1. 8077 (command sets are the same as 8054).
    2. 8017MP (command sets are the same as 8017H).
    3. 8017LP (command sets are the same as 8017H).
    4. 87022 (plugged in I-8000 MCU) (command sets are the same as 87024 plugged in I-8000 MCU).
  • Note:
    1. MiniOS7 must update to 1.04 build 012, December 27, 2002.
    2. Firmware of I-8000 MCU must be A1.93.

Version 4.2.3 (November 5, 2002)

  • Fix:
    1. 87018 input range now supports 3 T/C types: L-type, M-type, and L-type (DIN43710).
  • Note:
    1. Firmware of I-8000 MCU must update to version A1.91 or later.

Version 4.2.2 (October 29, 2002)

  • Fix:
    1. Resolved "Run-time error: 13" when clicking on 87017 plugged into an 87K expansion unit.

Version 4.2.1 (October 15, 2002)

  • Fix:
    1. Resolved "Run-time error: 339" when clicking on 8K digital modules plugged into an I-8000 MCU.

Version 4.2.0 (September 24, 2002)

  • Update:
    1. i7000.dll updated to 5.0.3.
  • Support:
    1. 8040, 8041, 8042.
  • Added:
    1. Power On Value and Safe Value settings for 8K DO and DIO modules.

Version 4.1.2 (July 11, 2002)

  • Updates:
    1. uart.dll updated to 2.0.1.
    2. i7000.dll updated to 5.0.2.
  • Added:
    1. Excitation voltage configuration for 7016.

Version 4.1.1 (April 3, 2002)

  • Added:
    1. Fast Mode for 87017.
    2. Filter Setting for 87013, 87017, 87018.

Version 4.1.0 (March 17, 2002)

  • Updates:
    1. uart.dll updated to 2.0.0.
    2. i7000.dll updated to 5.0.0.
  • Fix:
    1. Resolved error where 8013, 87013 read incorrect values.

Version 4.0.9 (February 29, 2002)

  • Support:
    1. 8058, 87058.
  • Fix:
    1. Checks the COM port before searching.

Version 4.0.8 (January 22, 2002)

  • Fix:
    1. Searching error occurred when address was 16 (Decimal) or greater.
    2. Setting 8017 and 87017 resulted in an error when address was 16 (Decimal) or greater.

Version 4.0.7 (January 14, 2002)

  • Upgrade:
    1. uart.dll (version 8.13, dated January 14, 2002, 1:39 PM) upgraded to a Sleep version to reduce CPU resource consumption.

Version 4.0.4 Beta2 (November 19, 2001)

  • Support:
    1. 752N.
  • Search:
    1. 8X3X/8X4X by only one address (skips N-1 address).

Version 4.0.4 (October 20, 2001) by Kevin

  • Fix:
    1. Run log file's first line is now an explanation (e.g., "This is test log.").
    2. Search timeout was too short.
  • Support:
    1. 8X3X, 8X4X.
  • Search:
    1. 8X3X/8X4X by only one baudrate.

Version 4.0.3 (October 19, 2001) by Kevin

  • Removed:
    1. Auto search function.

Version 4.0.2 (July 10, 2001)

  • DLL Information:
    • i7000.dll: July 10, 2001, 3:14 PM, version 0460.
    • uart.dll: July 13, 2001, 5:43 PM, version 8.1.
  • Fix:
    1. 8017 T/C input range mapping error.
    2. 8017 Filter selection error.
  • Changes:
    1. Timeout for opening COM port changed to 2 seconds (original timeout was 10 seconds).
    2. i7000.dll and uart.dll are now installed into the 7000 Utility directory (originally installed into windows\system).

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