Latest News

12.19.2022
UL/cUL Certification
Mirius

• The Mirius has received UL/cUL Certification.

02.22.2021
V3.2.3.1 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Fixed issue when downloading a configuration to the ETH-1000 where the studio may stay at the “Waiting for Device to Become Ready”message.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on the latest software release.

12.17.2020
V4.300 Release
Firmware Update:
Mirius

• Added a Factory Reset option to the Run Mode network configuration parameter.
• Increased the USB Serial Sniffer buffer size and maximum number of packets.
• Fixed BACnet COV detection issue when the special NaN value is used.
• Added support for the CD-6G detector to Macurco Modbus Monitor.
• Added a new Normalized Reading (Float) parameter for each detector to Macurco Modbus Monitor.
• See Mirius Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

12.17.2020
V1.7.3.1 Release
Software Update:
Network Parameter Utility

• Updated PicoPort and Mirius firmware.
• Improved USB communication error handling and recovery.
• See NPU Version Info for details on the latest software release.

12.09.2020
New Product:
G500ETH

• Multiprotocol Ethernet option card for Galt Electric G500 series inverters.
• Dual RJ-45 ports support star, daisy-chain, and redundant ring topologies for high availability.
• MDI/MDI-X allows the use of any combination of straight-through and cross-over cables.
• See G500ETH User's Manual for more details.

05.27.2020
V4.200 Release
Firmware Update:
PicoPort

• Added Modbus RTU Firewall Router protocol.
• Added support for Relinquish/Release Events to BACnet MS/TP Server, Metasys N2 Slave, and Siemens FLN Slave.
• Added support for Manual Triggers to Generic Serial Master transactions.
• Added support for Received Events to Generic Serial Slave transactions.
• See PicoPort Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

05.27.2020
V3.1.3.2 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added Modbus RTU Firewall Router protocol to PicoPort and Mirius.
• Added Relinquish/Release Events to BACnet MS/TP Server, Metasys N2 Slave, and Siemens FLN Slave for PicoPort and Mirius.
• Added support for a Manual Trigger to Generic Serial Master transactions for PicoPort and Mirius.
• Added support for a Receive Event to Generic Serial Slave transactions for PicoPort and Mirius.
• Added constant value support to the Bit Copy database logic operation to allow easily setting or clearing individual bits in the database.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on the latest software release.

10.23.2019
V1.6.3.0 Release
Software Update:
Network Parameter Utility

• Added a Port Diagnostics tool located in a new Tools menu. This tool allows a user to view the number of bytes sent, received, and received with an error on the network in real time.
• Changed the "Address" setting to "MAC Address" for BACnet MS/TP Client and Server.
• Changed how the NPU is packaged. The ZIP archive now contains a directory that includes the software version.
• See NPU Version Info for details on updates in this version.

09.20.2019
V1.400 Release
Firmware Update:
A8NXLT

• Removed Product Identifier (Pr. 1302) parameter and associated checks that default other network configuration parameters if Pr. 1302 does not match the card's product identifier.
• Added support for forcing a reset of the card if a reset was requested from the drive and the drive did not reset the card.
• Fixed issue where RS-485 bus was actively driven when the protocol is set to "Disabled".
• See A8NXLT Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

07.22.2019
1.4.2 Release
App Update:
NetLink

• Fixed SQL injection vulnerability.
• Updated to target Android Pie (API level 28).
• Added support for prompting for storage permissions when importing/exporting.
• Updated menus to better support modern Android devices.
• Fixed issue where app opens and immediately closes on some devices.
• Fixed crash issue that can occur when Android system is low on memory.
• See NetLink Version Info for details on the latest release.

11.26.2018
V4.100 Release
Firmware Update:
PicoPort

• Fixed issue in Metasys N2 slave driver where COS notifications stop being sent to the master.
• Fixed delays in Metasys N2 COS reporting on high traffic networks.
• Improved Metasys N2 slave COS checking when the driver is running on multiple ports.
• See PicoPort Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

11.26.2018
Metasys V5.700 Release
Firmware Updates:
Millennium Gateway Series

• Fixed issue in Metasys N2 slave driver where COS notifications stop being sent to the master.
• Fixed delays in Metasys N2 COS reporting on high traffic networks.
• See DNET-1000 Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.
• See ECAT-1000 Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.
• See ETH-1000 Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.
• See PBDP-1000 Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.
• See XLTR-1000 Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

11.26.2018
V1.5.3.1 Release
Software Update:
Network Parameter Utility

• Updated PicoPort and Mirius firmware.
• Fixed issue where setting visibility overrides were not applied when an unsupported protocol is active.
• Fixed issue where status text stays at "Ready" after clicking the reload button.
• Setting validation performance improvements.
• See NPU Version Info for details on updates in this version.

07.24.2018
V4.000 Release
Firmware Update:
Mirius

• BACnet MS/TP drivers are now BTL Certified.
• BACnet BTL Certification changes.
• Added support to Modbus RTU Slave driver for mapping Coils and Discrete Inputs directly to database locations.
• Updated Macurco Modbus Monitor driver to support sensor addresses from 1 - 99.
• See Mirius Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

07.24.2018
V1.5.3.0 Release
Software Update:
Network Parameter Utility

• Fixed USB discovery of devices when values other than default are used for the Product ID.
• Added the ShowUnsupportedProducts OEM tag to AppConfig.xml.
• Changed behavior of when the Timeout setting is shown.
• Fixed issue with negative values for BACnet UTC Offset.
• See NPU Version Info for details on the latest software release.

01.10.2018
V3.200 Release
Firmware Update:
Mirius

• Added override release support to Metasys N2 Master and Siemens FLN Master.
• Increased configuration file memory by 25%.
• Increased object memory by 7%.
• Fixed issue where network configuration parameters were reset when updating the device using the NPU.
• See Mirius Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

01.10.2018
V2.7.3.0 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added override release support to Metasys N2 Master and Siemens FLN Master.
• Added support to trigger network parameters to be overwritten on the PicoPort and Mirius.
• Fixed various minor issues.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on new features in this version.

12.14.2017
V1.4.3.0 Release
Software Update:
Network Parameter Utility

• Changed USB behavior so that only devices defined in AppConfig.xml are discovered.
• Changed behavior of default values for all settings when selecting a new protocol so that the values from the device's configuration are used instead of fixed defaults for the protocol.
• Fixed issue where the Address setting may be marked with an error incorrectly after selecting the BACnet MS/TP protocol and clicking Reload or changing the protocol again.
• See NPU Version Info for details on improvements in this version.

10.11.2017
New Product:
Mirius
Now Available!

• Multi-interface serial gateway for RS-485, RS-232, UART, and I/O.
• See Mirius User's Manual for more details.

09.07.2017
V2.6.3.0 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added support for the Mirius.
• Added Macurco Modbus Monitor protocol.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on improvements in this version.

08.14.2017
New Product:
A8NXLT

• Multiprotocol RS-485 connectivity to Mitsubishi 800-series drives (ASDs).
• See A8NXLT User's Manual for more details.

07.14.2017
V1.1.3.0 Release
Software Update:
Network Parameter Utility

• Added support for BACnet Max Info Frames setting.
• Improved error detection when writing parameters and resetting the device.
• Added the "Disabled" protocol selection to disable a device's network port.
• Added support for Modbus RTU Sniffer Timeout setting.
• See NPU Version Info for details on improvements in this version.

01.04.2017
1.3.4 Release
App Update:
NetLink

• Improved Demo Mode Warning text to inform the user to select a plugin from the protocol selection in the settings menu.
• Changed the "Temporary License (Expires ...)" status in the About box to "Refund Period (Renews ...)".
• Fixed issue where the license type is indicated as temporary instead of permanent after updating.
• Improved efficiency of OEM licensing checks.
• See NetLink Version Info for details on the latest release.

12.19.2016
V2.5.3.0 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added the Port Diagnostics Window.
• Added settings for controlling the PicoPort's status LED.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on improvements in this version.

11.16.2016
New Software:
Network Parameter Utility

• Configure and update devices in the field with ease.
• Automatically discovers and connects to devices via USB.
• Light-weight and portable, no installation necessary.
• See Network Parameter Utility web page for more details.

10.28.2016
V4.002 Release
Firmware Updates:
ETH-1000

• Fixed issue in BACnet/IP Client where simultaneous write requests would not be serviced.
• See ETH-1000 Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

09.15.2016
V2.3.3.0 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added a restriction so that read-only service objects cannot overlap with write-only service objects under the same protocol.
• Fixed issues with Batch Update Mode when updating a device whose configuration is locked.
• Fixed issue where the configuration on a locked device could be lost if a firmware update is performed as part of the download configuration procedure.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on improvements in this version.

09.01.2016
New Product:
A8NETH-2P

• Multiprotocol real-time Ethernet connectivity to Mitsubishi 800-series drives (ASDs).
• Dual RJ-45 ports support star, daisy-chain, and redundant ring topologies for high availability.
• MDI/MDI-X allows the use of any combination of straight-through and cross-over cables.
• See A8NETH-2P User's Manual for more details.

08.18.2016
V2.2.3.0 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added support for configuration locking for the PicoPort.
• Added support for Real-time Clock Settings in BACnet MS/TP Client and Server for the PicoPort.
• Fixed issue in USB Serial Capture Window when saving PCAP files where proper format could not be detected when incomplete capture lines are received.
• Other minor fixes.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on new features and improvements in this version.

08.18.2016
V2.200 Release
Firmware Update:
PicoPort

• Added support to BACnet MS/TP Client and Server so that the APDU Timeout, Number of APDU Retries, and Max Master property values set over the network are persistent across reboots.
• Added support for time and date information in BACnet MS/TP Client and Server by utilizing an externally-provided real-time clock mapped into the device's database.
• Fixed issues with using the USB Virtual COM port with Windows 10.
• Added support for 7 data bits to the USB Pass-Through Mode.
• See PicoPort Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

06.16.2016
V2.1.3.0 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Added Database Matched Byte to Generic Serial.
• Added ASCII entry option to Generic Serial.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on new features in this version.

06.16.2016
V2.101 Release
Firmware Update:
PicoPort

• Added Database Matched Byte to Generic Serial.
• Added ASCII entry option to Generic Serial.
• See PicoPort Version Info for details on the latest firmware release.

05.11.2016
V2.100 Release
Firmware Update:
PicoPort

• Doubled the maximum supported configuration file size.
• Added support for a configurable Product ID.
• Minor bug fixes.
• See PicoPort Version Info for details on new features in this firmware version.

03.11.2016
Version 2 Release
Software Update:
ICC Configuration Studio

• Redesigned the workflow for Device Configurations and Online Devices.
• Added Batch Update Mode.
• Major Improvements.
• See ICC Configuration Studio Version Info for details on new features in this version.
• Watch the YouTube Tutorial videos to learn about the features.

03.11.2016
Version 2 Release
Firmware Update:
PicoPort

• BACnet MS/TP drivers are now BTL Certified.
• Increased Object Memory capacity by 50%.
• Added Persistent User Parameters.
• Added Host - Network Pass-Through mode.
• Added Generic Serial Master and Generic Serial Slave drivers.
• Added support for ADF, ADI, and BD object types to Metasys N2 Slave.
• See PicoPort Version Info for details on new features in this firmware version.

08.05.2015
New Product:
A7NETH-2P

• Multiprotocol real-time Ethernet connectivity to Mitsubishi 700-series drives (ASDs).
• Dual RJ-45 ports support star, daisy-chain, and redundant ring topologies for high availability.
• MDI/MDI-X allows the use of any combination of straight-through and cross-over cables.
• See A7NETH-2P User's Manual for more details.