PCMT-2600 Software History

Software modifications:

Version 6.0 : 28 JUN 10

-Added option to set the Date / Time format
-Added link to the ATSI Web-site on the calibration reminder
-Removed firmware update buttons - we will now use a better (faster) firmware update .exe file
-Power-up all monitors at beginning of test to give user a chance to program the monitor.
-Leave power on to monitor at end of test to give user a chance to program the monitor.
-Changed comm port settings so we can be compatabile with most USB/serial converters.
-Changed the TS2 SDLC Port 1 timeout test to be compatible with EDI monitors that were made in accordance with an older TS2 standard and cannot be updated.  Old requirement was that the fault should latch on the 1st Port 1 timeout.  New requirement is that it does not have to latch until the 3rd.  New test allows it to latch on 1st occurence, but it MUST latch by the 3rd.


Version 5.9 : 23 JUN 09

-Added 100 FPM rate to all Canadian Fast Flash Tests

Version 5.8 : 11 MAY 09

-Added a monitor reset at the end of all tests so that a fault created in the last test would not be held in the monitor when it is put back in the cabinet.

Version 5.7 : 16 DEC 08

-Updated LADOT 2018 test data file
-Reduced CPU usage during SDLC tests

Version 5.6 : 15 DEC 08

-Added LADOT 2018 monitors

Version 5.5 : 26 OCT 08

-SDLC Test revisions

Version 5.4 : 12 OCT 08

-Reduced the CPU usage
-Fixed a problem with User optional test names on TS2 16 channel monitors

Version 5.3 : 17 SEP 08

-Added SDLC Port Testing for NEMA TS2 Monitors

Version 5.2 : 5 JUN 08

-Added option to verify all of the programmed permissives tests at the end
-Added a pop-up window to remind user to turn the tester power on before starting test
-Removed monitor switch setting reminder window at beginning of test for 210/2010 monitors

Version 5.1 : 13 MAY 08

-Added all permissives test
-Added 210 Canadian Fast Flash

Version 5.0 : 02 APR 08

-Added more Fast Flash Tests - Continuous GRN with a flashing conflict

Version 4.9 : 31 MAR 08

-Fixed Minimize button

Version 4.8 : 27 MAR 08

-Added new Canadian Fast Flash tests

Version 4.5 : 6 MAR 08

-Updated help files (switch settings)
-Fixed "Use Previous Notes"

Version 4.4 : 3 JAN 07

-Fixed a bug in the date display of the pop-up reminder for tester calibration

Version 4.3 : 21 DEC 07

-Added Multisonics testing.

Version 4.2 : 15 NOV 06

-Added EDI 2010 & 2010ECL switch settings to Help files.

Version 4.1 : 05 JUL 06

-Added Traconex monitor testing (4.8 or later firmware required)
-Added check box to enable the PCMT to beep when user attention
is required
-Added a help button to display the monitor switch settings on the
pop-up window at the beginning of the test
-Changed the Windows active form settings for the test report form
(save / re-start issue)

Version 4.0 : 27 JAN 06

-Set the serial port timeout settings to avoid a conflict with EDI Software

Version 3.8 : 25 OCT 05

-Added pop-up window at beginning of Programmed Permissives Test to allow
the user to reset the monitor after the card has been changed.
-Updated help files

Version 3.7 : 12 SEP 05

-Added pop-up window at beginning of monitor test to allow for setting of monitor switches
-Added "Report Viewer" button

-Added "Report Viewer" button

Version 3.6 : 26 AUG 05

-Added NYC AC Power Threshold Test

Version 3.5 : 01 AUG 05

-Added voltage display in the status bar during the TS2 AC power Failure
Threshold Test
-Updated help files

Version 3.4 : 07 JUN 05

-Allows saving files to a directory with spaces in name (i.e My Documents)
-Spaces in file name are changed to underscores

Version 3.3 : 27 APR 05

-Added TS1 / TCT Monitor Power Interrupt Test
(Requires firmware v3.7 or later)

Version 3.2 : 26 APR 05

-Added YEL Plus RED Interval Test for TS1 and TS2

Version 3.1 : 21 APR 05

-Added TS1 and TS2 Output Relay Test

Version 3.0 : 12 APR 05

-Added Manual Reset Button Test

Version 2.9 : 17 MAR 05

-Added 2010 AC Line Brownout Test
-Added 2010 Redenable 71Vrms and 49Vrms Tests
-Removed Watchdog Indicator Test from TS2

Version 2.8 : 01 FEB 05

-Added test for programmed permissives

Version 2.7 : 18 JAN 05

-Removed DC Monitor Inhibit test for MMU8 monitors
-Added monitor standard at top of report

Version 2.6 : 7 DEC 04

-Removed the DC2 tests for MMU8 monitors

Version 2.5:

-Fixed a communications lock-up problem.
-Updated 208 monitor tests.
-Updated help files

Version 2.4:

- Fixed a problem in v_2.3 that would cause the PDF generation tools not to work on Win 98 if the path was not set correctly or if there was a space is the PDF report path.

Version 2.3:

- Added tests for Canadian Fast Flash monitors
- Added ATSI logo, page numbering, and bold text formating to PDF reports

Version 2.2:

- Added Help files.
- Added "Get PCMT Info" button to the About screen
- Save Test Reports in PDF format.
- Added a Lap counter and Failure counter status bar at the bottom of the test report window

Version 2.1:

- Added tests for TS1, TS2, and 2010 Monitors.
- Added the Diagnostics test mode.
- Added Firmware update screen.

Version 2.0

- First release of PCMT-2600 interface software.
- Original version that was shipped to Caltrans with the 8 tester system.
- Tested 210 and 208 Monitors only.