COMPASS® for Pressure Version 4 Release Notes

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Version 4 Releases
4.2 (2012.07.27)
ADD	CP-1334	COMPASS for Pressure now supports the calibration functions of CalTool for RPTs. This functionality allows users to fully adjust and report calibration results for supported Fluke products. Sample tests are included with COMPASS that support automated collection of as received data and as left data with an adjustment in between. Review the CalTool for RPTs application note for details. The COMPASS CalTool implementation supports the following instruments: PPC2+, PPC2AF, PPCK+, PPCH, PPCH-G, PPC3, PPC4, PPC4E,RPM3, RPM4, E-DWT, molbox1, molbox1+, and molbox RFM. When Demo versions of COMPASS for Pressure expire, COMPASS will function but limit activity to the calibration of supported Fluke products.
ADD	CP-1338	The installation of COMPASS 4.2 supports the export of data into MET/TRACK 8.X. A separate downloadable patch was created to support the export of data into MET/TRACK 7.3. MET/CAL 7.3 users must download and apply the patch to support the COMPASS to MET/TRACK data export.
ADD	CP-1303	A new [Data][Show Calibration Coefficients] menu choice was added to read and display the active RPT calibration coefficients. This menu option is part of the CalTool support and only applies to the following products: PPC2+, PPC2AF, PPCK+, PPCH, PPCH-G, PPC3, PPC4, PPC4E,RPM3, RPM4, E-DWT, molbox1, molbox1+, and molbox RFM.
ADD	CP-1226	There are two new report templates used to adjust calibration coefficients for supported products run using the new CalTool features.
ADD	CP-1224	Application Note on how to calibrate RPTs with COMPASS for Pressure
FIX	CP-1176	When using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, there may be large delays polling the output of instruments. The problem was exaggerated when using a multiplexer as part of the data acquisition. The problems did not occur on older operating systems. The problem is now resolved by using a new COMPASS Remote Interface tool (DHIIO.exe).
FIX	CP-1337	Fixed the example setup for Ruska 2455 in default.mdb.
FIX	CP-1335	The 2465 Autofloat prompt window to "Open bell jar to vent" was unavailable behind the COMPASS Test Complete dialog when completing tests in absolute mode. As a result, the vacuum pump would not properly shut down at the end of a test. The dialog no longer displays at the end of the test and the vacuum pump is shut down without a prompt.
FIX	CP-1327	The molbox "Upstream Pressure" or "Downstream Pressure" selected as DUT in the test would display incorrectly when repeating a test. The last used molbox output now displays correctly between repeated tests.
FIX	CP-1306	Checking "Use remote options" from the [Database][Remote Options] menu would incorrectly overwrite the options in the remote configuration file. The function now works as documented. The settings in the remote file are now used locally.
FIX	CP-1305	There was difficulty entering data in the ambient fields of the PG Calculator. The cursor went back to the beginning of the field after entering any number. This behavior happened only during test not when using the PG Calculator from the [Tools] menu. The problem is now resolved
FIX	CP-1296	An ATM point in a test definition could generate an incorrect warning message when initializing a test. The warning indicated that the test defined pressure exceeded the limits of the active controller. The warning no longer displays incorrectly.
FIX	CP-1281	During test initialization, the Head Medium would be empty when loading the FPG. Now the field will show the active head medium that is selected in FPG Tools.
FIX	CP-1209	The Ruska 7615 was not automatically set to Gauge measurement mode during test initialization. The issue is now resolved. The 7615 is now properly initialized for a test regardless of its current state.
FIX	CP-1336	The test pressure would time out without getting ready if an ATM point was used as the first pressure point of a test that used a non-autodetect controller that was setup to use Ready commands. The problem is now resolved by ensuring that the Ready commands are polled whenever a vent command is issued.
FIX	CP-1181	The lower limit of a Ruska 7250 was not properly set during test initialization. This could cause the test error message: "error 502 - low limit exceeded". The lower limit is not set correctly.
4.1 (2012.02.17)
ADD	CP-1112	The Ruska 7252 controller is now supported in a combined test port configuration. This allows a target pressure to auto select the proper channel and set the test pressure. Previously this configuration was not supported.
ADD	CP-1122	MET/TRACK reference devices now include environmental monitors, 100011 - Ambient Pressure, 100012 - Ambient Temperature and 100013 - Ambient Humidity. These devices are now imported as standards along with te COMPASS calibration data.
ADD	CP-1144	Additional examples are now included in the default database (default.mdb). The examples are automatically added to the current COMPASS setup database upon upgrade when the [Database], [Setup] menu, Auto update examples option is enabled in COMPASS.
ADD	CP-1205	To bypass the 500 limit on the MET/TRACK asset selector, place a file called AssetLimit.dat into c:\. Specify the new limit inside the file, blank for no limit. The 500 limit exists to improve performance of asset selection on large databases. The list is auto refined based on manufacturer, model and serial number information entered for the specific device.
ADD	CP-1242	The export prompt file entry allows overriding values exported from COMPASS. The DEFAULT entry in the prompt file line is used to populate the field in MET/BASE.
FIX	CP-1110	Specific models of Ruska controllers would set and control zero gauge instead of venting the system pressure.
FIX	CP-1111	The Ruska controller run time display did not always indicate the unit of measure selected in COMPASS. Now the test defined unit of measure always displays on the Ruska run time display.
FIX	CP-1114	A Ruska controller venting test pressure could incorrectly indicate a "Ready" state prior to completing the vent process.
FIX	CP-1117	During Test Initialization, an extra "B" displayed in the range text for a PPC or RPM4 configured to use a BG range RPT.
FIX	CP-1118	Setting pressure on Ruska controller would show "Out of Range" after changing units from psi to kPa for devices with two channels such as 7052,7252 and 7750.
FIX	CP-1119	Seat-based license could not be added or upgraded from version before 4.0 in some regional settings of Europe.
FIX	CP-1120	The asset calibration Due Date was calculated by COMPASS when test data was exported to MET/TRACK. The Due date is now based on Asset fields I4228, I4229 and the cal date. It is not exported from COMPASS.
FIX	CP-1121	Out of tolerance (T) was only recognized by the export to MET/TRACK when not comingled with other status flags.
FIX	CP-1126	During test initialization, "Customize Output" would not show for Fluke 700 module, which is desired by customers. Now COMPASS allows all devices other than non-DHI PG to customize output during test initialization.
FIX	CP-1137	Ruska 7215 came up with autodetect option but would not run. No 7215 is added to the list of supported AutoDetect device.
FIX	CP-1139	Ruska 7252i would not change units other than psi.
FIX	CP-1208	Fixed an issue where required fields without defaults would prevent the export to MET/TRACK from completing.
FIX	CP-1149	Ruska controller resolution will be preserved in COMPASS now.
FIX	CP-1150	Could not change unit during test initialization for Ruska 7010
FIX	CP-1154	May receive unhandled exception error when sorting MET/TRACK asset grid in COMPASS during Test Initialization.
FIX	CP-1155	The MET/TRACK Asset selection screen no longer displays the "mtag" value.
FIX	CP-1159	2465A would show ready instantly after COMPASS step "waiting for stability" in absolute mode.
FIX	CP-1160	The hold and stability limits shown on FPG run scheen were divided by 1000 from what were on [Pressure][Set] tab of COMPASS, which would cause the wrong indication of ready status. Now these limits are consistent.
FIX	CP-1162	The first negative gauge mode target pressure entry for a Piston Gauge would result in zero for the mass to be loaded. All subsequent negative gauge pressure points would select the correct masses. The issue is now resolved
FIX	CP-1165	Default Mass Loading Resolution in Tools/Options would not be enforced on PG Calculator. Now the Mass Loading Resolution in Tools/Options and on PG Calculator are consistent.
FIX	CP-1172	Data file header information, including model and serial number, were not properly updated when using a Ruska 2465A.
FIX	CP-1177	"Clean up" database option in the [Database Maintenance Tool] could sometimes fail with invalid password error message. The issue is now resolved.
FIX	CP-1178	The mode of Ruska controllers such as the 7250 is now changed to "Measure" at the beginning of a test. Previously if the controller were in a vent state, a user was required to manually change the mode in order to user the controller as a DUT.
FIX	CP-1184	During test initialization, Head Medium would show blank for PPCs. Now the field will show the head medium that is selected on the PPC front panel.
FIX	CP-1192	The example setups in Default.mdb would not get automatically imported to the active setup database.
FIX	CP-1193	"Over Flow" error would show when importing certain Ruska .ms files into COMPASS. The problem has been fixed by examining the file for legatimacy before importing.
FIX	CP-1194	Letter designated "mass ID" values from Ruska .ms files could not be imported into COMPASS. Now COMPASS supports "mass ID" values with both numbers and letters.
FIX	CP-1201	Could not run Negative Gauge mode for Ruska 2456 PG Monitor. Now "Negative Gauge" mode shows in mode selection during test initialization.
FIX	CP-1209	Ruska 7615 could not be set to gauge mode
FIX	CP-1245	When MET/TRACK export is active in Tools, Options, MET/TRACK; Asset information entered into COMPASS was required to be entered in the same case as listed in MET/TRACK. Failure to use the same case would prevent the test initialization from completing.
FIX	CP-1246	Asset selection dialog may return wrong record after resorting the grid by clicking on the column header.
4.00.22 (2011.08.19)
ADD	CP-776	A new [Tools][Repair Template Macros] option was created in the Report Editor. The menu is available only when editing an existing template. Use the item to map macros in a template to corresponding macros in a new database. The macros must already exist. Please review the Help in the Report Editor for additional details.
ADD	CP-788	New COMPASS profile for Ruska 2456-LEM environmental monitor.
ADD	CP-819	The PPC4E is now supported via the Auto Detect setup option.
ADD	CP-837	The comparison and device output displays now include resize controls. Displayed values can be resized with the slider on the right-hand-side of the form, or via the keyboard, using SHIFT <> (or up and down. The font can be set to bold/normal, by right-clicking on the slider or via CTRL-B
ADD	CP-854	Several new example devices were added to the default database.
ADD	CP-877	Support Ruska controllers and monitors as auto-detected devices. All 7000 series controllers and models are supported. Note that the System Controllers are excluded and must be setup with direct remote commands.
ADD	CP-890	Ruska piston gauge features are now supported in COMPASS. An import from WinPrompt option was added to the [Tools] menu.
ADD	CP-903	DHI and Ruska piston gauges include a graphical indicator for piston position and rotation.
ADD	CP-912	New COMPASS profile for Ruska 2465-Autofloat.
ADD	CP-915	Added seat-based license scheme that allows user to purchase specified number of seats and to add additional seats into existing COMPASS license
ADD	CP-958	All device setups in COMPASS support the selection of a MET/TRACK asset. All non DUT assets are now used as standards for the DUT.
ADD	CP-974	Pressure media used by WinPrompt and PressCal are included as default media selections.
ADD	CP-978	Intermediate calculation results are now visible within the PG Calculator
ADD	CP-980	Vent Head
ADD	CP-982	New piston gauge mass loading resolutions of 5mg, 20mg and 50mg were created.
ADD	CP-994	COMPASS Export to MET/BASE now supports prompting for additional values to be entered on-the-fly, during the import, for the Inventory and Calibration tables. The feature is driven by and configured via the file compassexport.prm in the C \DHI\COMPASS for Pressure directory. Review the help file for additional details.
ADD	CP-997	Added option to support 2nd fluid medium for non-autodetect piston gauges
ADD	CP-1009	Various units of measure are now supported for the characteristics that define a piston cylinder, a mass set and a mass bell.
ADD	CP-1043	Support "Negative Gauge" mode for non-autodetect piston gauges.
ADD	CP-1107	A new Tip of the Day feature was added. Enable and disable the tips by using the [Help] menu in COMPASS.
ADD	UMC-7	Custom units created in the Unit of Measure converter are now stored in the database.
CHG	UMC-11	Ruska unit of measure conversions are applied win "inH2O" based units are selected. DHI unit of measure conversions are applied with "inWa" based units are used. Refer to the Unit of Measure help to see the difference between the conversions.
CHG	CP-831	The flashing edit indicator is now yellow when creating a new record while editing an existing record flashes red. This applies to DUTs, Test Definitions, Support Devices and all editors within COMPASS.
CHG	CP-815	Reference Raw Output #1 is included as a data header by default on new installations of COMPASS. Existing users that upgrade are not affected.
CHG	CP-962	Revised COMPASS export to MET/BASE. Supports creation of (up to 7 Standards (links and has optional prompts.
CHG	CP-973	The piston gauge calculator now simultaneously displays both the pressure resolution and the mass loading resolution. Previously it was one value or the other.
CHG	CP-987	COMPASS setup database is now encrypted and cannot be directly accessed from MS Access without a password.
CHG	CP-1012	The "Constant Offset" field on the Tolerance tab of the Piston-Cylinder Editor was removed.
CHG	CP-1020	Use Fluke Calibration in product description and logo
CHG	CP-1051	The installation program now present an option to store the database in a non default location.
CHG	CP-1061	COMPASS Export to MET/TRACK now uses imp2.exe and reports progress & messages during the export.
FIX	CP-55X	Strip charts properly scroll and resize based on the source data.
FIX	CP-792	Print report to PDF file created a seperate file for each page.
FIX	CP-794	Changing printers in the Report Editor did not take affect unles the Report Editor is restarted.
FIX	CP-795	ATM is used as the pressure exercise min point when 0 is defined as the min exercise point in the Test Definition and an automated piston gauge is used as the pressure reference in absolute by ATM mode.
FIX	CP-806	A PG7000/PG9000 used as a raw source instrument would always default to Absolute measurement mode during test initialization. The active measurement mode on the front panel of the PG is now used.
FIX	CP-807	During test initialization an incorrect DUT or Reference instrument out of range error message could occur during test initialization. The error message now displays only when the device range is less than the test defined range.
FIX	CP-811	All AMH masses are loaded whenever a PPC will be used to exercise the system pressure when the PG is the reference.
FIX	CP-818	Macro Editor now scans for and reports on duplicate function names upon save.
FIX	CP-840	Enhanced error message for COMPASS Export to MET/BASE in regards to inventory recall interval and unit.
FIX	CP-841	Selections on the Tools, Options, MET/TRACK tab were not properly retained when edits to other options were made or when COMPASS is opened or closed.
FIX	CP-851	Assets added in MET/TRACK within a COMPASS session might not be available for selection until COMPASS is restarted.
FIX	CP-853	Support COMPASS data file with comma as decimal separator for exporting to MET/BASE.
FIX	CP-868	COMPASS Export to MET/BASE would attempt to calculate cal due date, rather than export the value from COMPASS
FIX	CP-887	The Piston Gauge Calculator doesn't support zero psi as a target pressure.
FIX	CP-933	Include mass bell in minimum PG pressure option
FIX	CP-971	The serial number of Hart instruments as read by command 14 was incorrect whenever the last byte of the serial number had a value less than 16. The issue is now resolved.
FIX	CP-972	PG Calculator form size shrinked if the mass list was selected before closing the form in the last section.
FIX	CP-977	The DUT tolerance was not properly calculated when a test definition is run in a specific unit of measure that was not the same as the DUTs unit of measure. Tests run in %DUTSpan functioned correctly.
FIX	CP-983	Cannot display multiple strip charts on readings of third party PG for which "Auto Detect" is not checked.
FIX	CP-990	Set point logged for "MIN" point with PG as controller shows random number even though the pressure target sent to PG is correct.
FIX	CP-1015	When exporting data to MET/TRACK C215%1 may be populated with an odd combination of semicolons and NULL
FIX	CP-1016	Incorrect upper / lower limits shown on v7 cal report for data exported from COMPASS.
FIX	CP-1019	COMPASS units are preserved, with the exception of those which have the milli (m, mega (M or kilo (k prefix - which is split off. Now also supports kA, mPa and MV.
FIX	CP-1021	The Load Settings option in the test initialization would fail when the model included additional model descriptors. For example "PPC4" would work, but "PPC4 A1000/A100" would fail.
FIX	CP-1038	Removed obsolete online reference from new macro header
FIX	CP-1053	The Process Gas Editor did not properly support the comma as a decimal separator.
FIX	CP-1058	A template macro that is no longer available to a report template is listed as "Missing Macro" instead of a blank line in the Template Macro selection dialog. The macro could be part of a different database or it may have been deleted by the user.
FIX	CP-1060	The last file path of a Report Template is used as the default file path when opening a Report Template.
FIX	CP-1101	A piston gauge platform with a reference vacuum device would fail to initialize in gauge mode if a prior test were run in gauge mode.

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