Thank you for using LinkTenn32.  

This version of LinkTenn32 operates in monitor/demo mode without the
HASP security key and with full capabilities when run with the key.

Downloads, patches, news and application notes concerning this software can be found at 
http://www.tidaleng.com.

New Features:

1. Fixes a channel two scaling display problem introduced when adding the 
   Temperature Pressure configuration for 
   VersaTenn 5 /Synergy Controller /Compatibles (VT5).

Please see release build section below for a complete list of new Features and Fixes.

Best Regards,
Tidal Engineering Corporation  (www.tidaleng.com)

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Software Installation - LinkTenn32 User Manual - Installation section
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LinkTenn32 software installation has been enhanced through the use 
of Installshield installation software.  This enhancement simplifies the 
installation process and uses standard Microsoft Windows installation 
conventions.  

WARNING: Do not insert the USB Dongle key until application has been properly installed (Note 8).

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1. First close all running programs (see Note 1).

2. Uninstall any previous versions of LinkTenn32 including 'Monitor Only' 
versions before installing this new version.  Previous versions of this software
are not compatible.

3. Insert the installation CD into the proper drive and navigate to drive root folder.
If necessary unzip program files into a temporary folder before proceeding to next step.

4. Run the LinkTenn32 setup program (LinkTenn32_Setup.exe) file from the run option
of the start menu.

5. Follow the installation instructions on the screen.

6. Insert the LinkTenn32 USB Dongle Key in a USB port on the PC and start LinkTenn32
from the Start Menu.

Notes:

1. Do not insert USB dongle key before LinkTenn32 has been properly installed.  If the USB Dongle key
is inserted before application has been properly installed, Microsoft Windows(tm) operating systems may unintentionally
assign the wrong software driver to the USB Dongle key.  This will cause LinkTenn32 not to recognize the USB dongle
even though it is inserted, and thus cause LinkTenn32 to run in 'Monitor Mode Only'.  Please see 
'Known issues section of the LinkTenn32 User Manual Rev. R (10/31/2006) for more information on this issue.

2. No other programs should be running during the installation.

3. The latest revision of the 'LinkTenn32 User Manual' can be found in the \Support folder
of the installation CD and can also be downloaded from the Tidal Engineering website (www.TidalEng.com).
Copy the 'LinkTenn32 User Manual' PDF file to the LinkTenn32 installation folder for
proper displaying.

4. For Microsoft Windows(tm) 2000 users:  If the LinkTenn32 setup program warns that it is
about to replace a newer file with an older one, select the response that will cancel the installation 
of the older version of the file, keeping the newer one.

5. For Microsoft Windows(tm) XP, Microsoft Windows(tm) 2000 and Microsoft Windows(tm) NT 4.0, user must have
administrator's privileges to install this software (Rev. 2.02 and up).

6. Adobe Acrobat reader software must be installed for LinkTenn32 to properly display the user manual.
If Adobe Acrobat is not installed, copy AcroReader51_ENU.exe located in the \Support folder of CD to a
'Temp' folder; then with the run option of the start menu, execute the program (AcroReader51_ENU.exe).  Then
follow the on screen setup instructions that appear.

7. During the install process it may be necessary for the setup program to reboot the PC to allow updated
files to be used during installation.  This is normal and it is handled automatically by setup program, 
just follow on screen instructions.

8. DCOM95.exe, DCOM98.exe and Acrobat Reader 5.1 can be found on the install CD in the
\Support folder. It is not necessary to manually install DCOM95.exe or DCOM98.exe as the LinkTenn32
setup.exe now installs these files automatically.

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Tidal Engineering Corporation (c) 2004 www.tidaleng.com

LinkTenn32 Environmental Laboratory Management Software

P/N TE1331

Revision History

This section describes any new features incorporated into Linktenn32 since first release.
Version 1.29.53
	Maintenance Release Build.

        *Fixes a channel two scaling display problem introduced when adding the 
         Temperature Pressure configuration for VersaTenn 5 /Synergy Controller /Compatibles (VT5).

Version 1.29.52
	Maintenance Release Build.

        *Added Temperature Only (Temp Only) single channel configuration for the Watlow F4 (WF4)
         using a Watlow F4S single channel controller.

        *********************************************************************************************
        *Fixes an intermittent 90103 (No response from controller) error when a Watlow F4S single 
         channel controller is used with a Synergy488 module.

Version 1.29.51
	Maintenance Release Build.

	*Added Temperature/ Pressure configuration for VersaTenn 5 /Synergy Controller /Compatibles (VT5).

Version 1.29.50
	Release Build.

       *Added the ability to communicate with Tidal Engineering’s TCweb Temperature Aquisition
	System via TCP/IP Telnet. This new feature allows the addition of up to 160 external 
        temperature sensors for UUT testing and data logging for controllers that do not have 
        that capability builtin.  To learn more about the TCweb Temperature Aquisition System,
	visit Tidal Engineering's Website at www.tidaleng.com to download press releases and the
        latest user manual.

       *Added enhanced method of displaying PDF files.  Menus have been changed to reflect new
       error displays when PDF files do not exist in proper folders..

       *Added enhanced Alert system menu option, caption changes to denote action when clicked.

       *Added enhanced chamber definition display for better readability and smoother operation with 
       Tooltips added for detail information.

       *Added VersaTenn 3 Temperature Only mode configuration support.

       *Added messages to Alarm Limits screen to indicate that delay setting are disabled when limit
       checking is enabled.

       *Added new print with white background feature for graph printouts.

       *********************************************************************************************
       *Fixed graph pop-up menu intermittent collapse and expand issue.  Now uses discrete buttons
       instead of pop-up menu.

       *Fixed Y750 Decimal point display issue.  Application now uses proper variable to display
       process variables with proper decimal point (scaling).

       *Changed exported log file LogTime and Time field formats to reflect  a 24-hr clock for 
       easier importing.

       *Fixed TCP/IP address format check where parts 1,3 can be zero. Original check did not
       allow this.

       *Fixed WF4 profileoneexists check problem by adding special read  enable mode.

       *Fixed VT5 Multiple alarm display, if multiple alrms occurred only the last one would display.

       *Fixed Y750 WaitStep issue, user must supply actual value for step  to work properly.
       Controller does not support wait for just time.

       *Fixed database cleanup error in 'FCLEAR_NON_USED' function, log  records could be left orphaned.

       *Fixed VT4 Profile issue where profile would not stop on end step.

       *Fixed VT3 Channel 2 display when controller is in Extended range mode.

Version 1.28.82
	Maintenance Release Build.

	*Enhanced 'General Status' message to include Chamber Status, Chamber Alarm(*) or Program Alarm Flags(+).

	*Fixed RS485 and GPIB device addressing.  RS485 is single ended so only address 1 is available.

	*Fixed RS232 and RS485 controller communications preset clearing problem.  Dropdown List was continously 
        being loaded if 'Back' button was clicked then "Next".

	*Default logging criteria check boxes are now cleared when creating a chamber.  Must select at least one
        before logging can be enabled.

	*Added Temperature/Altitude mode for Watlow F4.  Channel 2 units are set for "Kft".

Version 1.28.81
	Maintenance Release Build.

	*Updates resize control to v4.1.

	*Changes default installation to 'ALL USERS', so all user of PC can use application.

	*Enhanced resize event Error reporting/handling.

	*Fixes Alarm Updating so repeat alarms are now flagged for Alert System.  Converts automation
	errors to hex equivalents.

	*Enhanced 'General Status' message to include Chamber Alarm(*) or Program Alarm Flags(+).

	*Fixes 'Msgs' tab alarm sorting problem.

	*Fixes Alert System "Subscript out of range (SetTime)" Error.

	*Fixes Alert System unrecognized Category error.

	*Fixes test email addressee issue where alerts are sent 
	to test email addressee after sending a test email.

	*Fixes misspelled 'Tenney' Name on main form caption and PDF error displays.

Version 1.28.80
	Release Build.

	*Revised LinkTenn32 User Manual, added a section for each controller so information can 
	be grouped together for easy reference. Created a release notes page, a new document to 
	hold past and current revision information, and revised the Quick Start Guide.

	*Adds new Autoload feature for loading chamber windows on application startup.  Feature 
	is set via Preferences menu or when defining a chamber.

	*Adds support for RS485 networking using the Synergy488 module.  Currently only the 
	Watlow F4 and Partlow 1460 controllers are supported.

	*Adds Autostart step profile support for VT3, VT4, VT5, and WF4 controllers.  See specific 
	controller section for details.

	*Adds drop down list of RS232 presets for controllers and communication methods. 
	This makes it easier in selecting default parameters for  controllers and communications.

	*Adds Temp/Vibration - Halt/Hass configuration for Versatenn 5 controller and compatibles.

	*Adds a 'GPIB PC Card Define' communication method to specifically define the PC GPIB 
	interface without using a combined communication method (Synergy488/GPIB IEEE).   For GPIB 
	communications the PC interface must be defined first, then define subsequent chamber GPIB 
	communication devices during chamber definition by choosing appropriate GPIB method.

	*Adds support for a Watlow F4 Temperature/Temperature mode.

	*Adds display for Watlow F4 analog inputs via the Events tab.

	*Adds an enhanced profile run display with step time remaining information for VT3, W942, and WF4.

	*Adds a default input code message for code 7222 upon chamber load for Partlow 1460/62.

	*Removes Hold Event support for Watlow F4 Hold step with this version (1.28.80).

	*Numerous background fixes and enhancements to optimize functionality of GUI interface and 
	ease of operation.

	*Fixes a occasional graph error where the graph index times are out of synchronization.  Now all 
	graph time indexes are synchronized with main chamber timer so this error will not occur.

	*Fixes graph control resource hogging problem when more than one chamber is utliling the 
        RS485 networking capability.

	*Fixes Hold step skip over problem, and Profile step time display problem with Partlow 1460/62. Corrected 
	profile step time remaining display, set cycles parameter to 1 when no loop step is defined for 
	a downloaded profile so the profile only runs once. 

	*Fixes Partlow input select button blinking problem.

	*Fixes Partlow PB2 and PB1 values displayed in wrong order.  

	*Fixes discrepancies with Partlow parameter descriptions.  Some parameters used modbus command names which 
	do not correlate to the controller parameter which causes confusion.  Corrected various other problems 
	with Partlow display and moved variables specific to running profiles to the profile tab (Profile Control).  
	Application now downloads profile to Profile number 1.

	*Fixes VT3 problems with humidity display when switching between Temp/Humidity and Temp/Pressure mode.

	*Fixes possible problem with Watlow 942 events tied together for a profile hold step.  Now both are 
	defaulted to the OFF position.

Version 1.27.51
	Maintenance Build.

	*Fixes profile hold, jump step and profile remaining time display problems with
	 Partlow controllers.

Version 1.27.50
	Release Build.

	*Adds new controller support for Yokogawa 550/750.

	*Now downloads profiles to profile 1 for the Watlow F4 so users can keep 
	profiles created manually in other locations.

Version 1.26.29
	Release Build. Minor Release.

	*Adds new Hasp Key driver to support Windows XP SP2, this version uses HL drivers.

Version 1.26.28
	Release Build. Minor Release.

	*Adds new Hasp Key driver to support Windows XP SP2.

Version 1.26.27
	Release Build. Bug Fix.

	*Fixed bug where numeric entry keypad locks up and chamber window is not usable.

Version 1.26.26
	Release Build.

	*Adds new Alarm and Deviation checks feature which has programmable delay settings.

	*The Watlow F4 can now utilize the Synergy-TCPIP communication method which utilizes
	the Synergy488 module to provide Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity.

	*Corrected chamber window status messages when port disconnects abruptly.  Chamber status
	would indicate a 'Connecting' state which was not correct.  LinkTenn32 now displays
	the proper chamber state when a port disconnects abruptly or due to error. 

	*Corrected a problem whereby the same TCP IP address could not be used for a chamber that 
	had its controller changed.  LinkTenn32 now allows the utilizing of the edited chamber 
	TCP IP address if the controller has been changed and supports that communication method. 

	*Added command button on the events page of the VT5 and Synergy controllers to
	'Acknowledge all errors'.  This will allow errors that self clear to be removed from the
	controller's error list.  This button will not clear errors where the error condition still
	persists, the cause of the error must be determined and rectified first.  The button does
	allow remote 'ACK' of all errors at once, there by removing the need to manually 'ACK'
	the error at the controller which will allow the error to clear if the condition does.

Version 1.25.07
	Release Build. Minor Changes

	*Adds new preset button for Synergy488-RS232 communication method under the define a port 
	menu selection.

Version 1.25.06
	Release Build. Minor Changes
	
	*Adds new communication method called Synergy-RS232 which utilizes the Synergy488 RS232 
	 port to communicate with Versatenn 3, Watlow 942, Watlow F4 and Partlow 1460/62 natively
         using ASCII or Modbus RTU as required.

Version 1.25.05.
	Release Build. Minor Changes

	*Adds capability to selectively display alarms for Partlow 1460/1462 profile controller.

	*Change of IEEE-GPIB communication method to reflect use of Synergy488-GPIB interface.  No change
         to GPIB operation.  

	*Enlarging of chamber window to display longer port names. 
	
	*All Ethernet-TCPIP / Synergy488-TCPIP ports are now defined from the ports menu allowing for
         a easier user interface.

        *LinkTenn32 now supports VT5 download of infinite loop step (-1).

Version 1.25.04.
	Release Build. Adds RS485 support for Partlow 1460/1462 controller.  Modified Error messages during 
	"Connecting" phase to be more descriptive.

Version 1.24.21.
	Release Build. Adds support for Partlow 1460/1462 controller and profile
        control support for Watlow F4.

Version 1.24.20.   
	Beta release adds support for Partlow 1460/1462 controller.  Adds profile
        control support for Watlow F4.

Version 1.23.29.   
	New build to fix Custom Action problem with Hasp Key Installation.

Version 1.23.28.   
	New build strategy to fix lost of file references. .

Version 1.23.27.   
	Various builds with new version of Modbus control to fix com port support above com port 9.
	Fixes need to upgrade OS file.

Version 1.23.24 - 26.   
	Various builds with new version of Modbus control to fix com port support above com port 9.
	Non working non releases.
		
Version 1.23.23.   
	Rebuilt with new version of Modbus control to fix com port support above com port 9.
        Application may need OS upgrade (MFC40.dll).

Version 1.23.22
	*Finalized PC serial port support at 16 ports.  Minor upgrade release.

Version 1.23.21
	*Increased PC serial port support to 256 ports. Test build.

Version 1.23.20
	*Modified chamber definition and port setup function to a wizard like interface.

Version 1.22
	*This was an interim build for a trade show, no major changes

Version 1.21
	*Interim release to test VT3 Temp / Pressure mode  configuration.

	*LinkTenn32 now supports the Temp / Pressure mode configuration for VT3 controllers.
	 There is one known issue with this configuration which will be resolved next build. 
         The profile download display may show incorrect channel values.  To workaround this
         just multiply values shown  by 10, where applicable for this release.  These values
         are for display only, the proper values are sent to the controller.  

	 All other functions work the same as previous version of Linktenn32 except changes 
         noted here.  For this configuration to work properly the VT3 controller must be 
         properly configured for Temp / Pressure mode.  Please see VT3 User manual or 
         TENNEY personnel for assistance.  Then using Linktenn32 follow the normal steps 
         for creating ports and chambers as shown in Users Manual for a VT3 controller.
         Make sure to select the Temp / Pressure mode when defining the VT3 chamber.

	*UUT Log data now included with process Log data
	 For VT5 controllers with UUT units the Log data is now exported into one csv file
         instead of separate files.  The sensor data appears in separate columns after the 
         normal process variable data selections.  The convention for the sensor field names
         is as follows:   S11, S12, S13, etc.  Where "S" stands for sensor, the tens digit 
         represents the UUT number, and the ones digit represents actual sensor.  So sensor 
         field column S11 means sensor one on UUT unit 1, and sensor field column S35 means 
         sensor five on UUT unit 3.

	*The chamber menu has been moved.
	 The LinkTenn32 chamber setup menu has been moved from the FILE menu  to the CHAMBERS 
         menu.  All chamber functions are the same only the menu has been moved to facilitate
         usability.

	*The profile editor can be accessed from main menu.
	 The Profile editor can be started in 'Monitor Mode' and from the main menu.  
         All functions are the same except that no profile download can occur.  A chamber window
         is needed for that.

	*The LinkTenn32 User Manual is now installed with application.
	 The latest LinkTenn32 user manual is now installed automatically with application.
         There is no need to copy the manual to the installation folder after installing only 
         when updating the manual with a new version which when a available can be found on the
         website.

Version 1.20

	*Added new software installation procedure with Installshield Express 5.0
	 Using Installshield Express 5.0 allows automation of some the installation tasks while
         keeping to Microsoft Windows(tm) conventions.  It is no longer necessary for user to
	 install DCOM95 or DCOM98; these tasks are done automatically by setup program.

	*Added Software Registration and protection via Dongle key
	 LinkTenn32 now incorporates software registration and protection by the use of an external
	 Dongle key.  See 'External Hardware Dongle Key' for more information.

	*New About Display for Serial number and Dongle key port
	 The External Hardware Dongle provides an unique serial number to be used for software 
	 registration and support issues.  Please see sections 'LinkTenn32 Monitor Only' and
         'LinkTenn32 Normal Mode' for more information.

	*New Help page for User manual installation
	 LinkTenn32 displays this manual from its Help menu via Acrobat reader.  If this manual is 
	 not installed properly then this new help page appears with instructions on how to install
 	 PDF file and where to get a copy.  Please see ' View User Manual Menu Item' for screen
	 and details.

	*Importing of VT5 profiles into LinkTenn32 via 3.5 floppy Disk
	 The profile editor can now import profiles from a VT5 controller via a 3.5 floppy disk for
	 editing and download through LinkTenn32.  See 'Profile Editor' for more information.

	*Enhanced UUT data display for VT5 Chamber Window
	 The VersaTenn 5 UUT Data Display has been enhanced to show  sensor numbers along with 
	 status of sensor measurements (see 'VersaTenn 5 UUT Data Logging').

Version 1.19

	*Added support for VT5 Logging UUT data
	 Added Logging and Exporting of external UUT data for VT5 controller.  This feature was a 
	 quick add in and will be enhanced in a future version.

Version 1.18

	*New Controller Support
	 Added communications support for Thermontron 4800 via RS232 with RTS handshaking.

	*Addition of RTS hardware handshaking  for Thermotron T4800 controller.
	 As part of the controller support for Thermontron 4800, RTS hardware handshaking was added to 
	 the 'Define A Port'  dialog screen.  RTS hardware handshaking is found under the 'Flow Control'
	 section of the port parameter selection page and is selected during the port definition phase
	 of defining a chamber for a Thermontron 4800 (T4800).

	*Modification to Versatenn 3 Chamber Window to better reflect physical controller.
	 The ON-2 and OFF-2 now only appear when the controller mode is set Temp / Temp.  For Temp / Humidity
	 only ON-1 and OFF-1 appear as shown below.  This is representative of the physical controller.
 
	*Enhanced Event Tab display for Chamber windows
	 The Event tab for all chambers has been enhanced to include the controller ranges for each controller
	 type. Depending on mode and controller type, these ranges can be adjusted.    See 'Chamber Windows
	 for Supported Controllers' for details.

Version 1.0.17.30

	*New Log File Format
	 Added 'LogID' field to provide a running row count to aid in data graphing.  The 'LogID' field is 
	 incremented by 1 each time a new record is added to the log file by the individual chamber window.

	*Added a separate 'Date' and 'Time' field in addition to the 'LogTime' field for ease of creating 
	 graphs on a daily basis using the autofilter feature of excel.
	 
	*Added 'TempMode' field to indicate whether temperature measurements are in Celsius (True) or 
	 Fahrenheit(False).

	*New Controller Support
	 Added communications support for WF4 (Watlow F4) and W942 (Watlow 942) controllers utilizing GPIB.  

	*Added profile control feature for VT5 controller using TCP/IP communications only.

	*New Alarms Setup Saving
	 LinkTenn32 now saves 'Alarms' tab setup information between chamber window sessions.  Temperature
	 values are adjusted automatically based on chamber temperature mode of current session

	*New Monitor Only Version
	 LinkTenn32 is now available in a 'Monitor Only' version.  The 'Monitor Only' version has control
	 features disabled, see 'Feature List' section for details or contact Lunaire at www.Tenney.com or 
	 570-326-1770 for more information.

	*New About Box Release Information
	 New build release information added to the 'About' box display.

	*Available Port Display
	 Available com port display now displays all com ports installed in PC.  Hovering the mouse over 
	 a particular port will display a tooltip which indicates if the com port is in use or available. 
         See Graphic below.

	*PC GPIB Interface Card Support
	 Due to GPIB software library constraints, LinkTenn32 is able to support only two PC GPIB interfaces.
	 The available GPIB interface display has been modified to reflect this limitation.  The display also
	 indicates if an PC GPIB interface has been installed.  LinkTenn32 will only recognize PC GPIB
	 interfaces installed as GPIB0 or GPIB1.

	*Updated Defined Port Display
	 After defining a port and accepting port definition, the 'Currently Defined Ports' display now 
 	 highlights newly defined port as shown below.




