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Date 09 Nov 2022

Software version Setup v 3.10.17.0

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Table of contents

1 Bug fixes / extensions ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 V2.0.7.92 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 3
1.2 V2.1.6.209 (Setup Release) .................................................................................................... 4
1.3 V2.1.7.227 (Setup Release) .................................................................................................. 12
1.4 V2.1.12.344 (setup release) .................................................................................................. 12
1.5 V2.1.29.388 (setup release) .................................................................................................. 13
1.6 V2.1.30.389 (Setup Release) ................................................................................................ 13
1.7 V2.1.31.408 (Setup Release) ................................................................................................ 13
1.8 V2.1.32.411 (Setup Release) ................................................................................................ 13
1.9 V2.1.33.0 (Setup Release) .................................................................................................... 14
1.10 V2.2.0.0 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 14
1.11 V2.5.3.227020.140 (Setup Release 27.01.2014) .................................................................. 14
1.12 V2.5.4.0.0 (Setup Release) ................................................................................................... 14
1.13 V2.6.11.250025.129 (Setup Release) ................................................................................... 15
1.14 V2.6.12.250025.179 (Setup Release) ................................................................................... 15
1.15 V3.0.7.268154.254 (Setup Release) ..................................................................................... 16
1.16 V3.1.6.277328.270 (Setup Release) ..................................................................................... 17
1.17 V3.2.6.296514.277 (Setup Release) ..................................................................................... 18
1.18 V3.2.11.309587.283 (Setup Release) ................................................................................... 18
1.19 V3.2.12.326087.287 (Setup Release) ................................................................................... 18
1.20 V3.3.6.347141.306 (Setup Release) ..................................................................................... 19
1.21 V3.4.4.359177.311 (Setup Release) ..................................................................................... 20
1.22 V3.4.6.359903.314 (Setup Release) ..................................................................................... 20
1.23 V3.5.0 (Setup Release) ......................................................................................................... 20
1.24 V3.5.0.9 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 21
1.25 V3.5.0.10 (Setup Release) .................................................................................................... 21
1.26 V3.6.1.7 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 21
1.27 V3.7.0.15 (Setup Release) .................................................................................................... 23
1.28 V3.7.1.0 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 24
1.29 V3.8.0.4 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 25
1.30 V3.8.1.0 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 26
1.31 V3.9.0.9 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 26
1.32 V3.9.1.0 (Setup Release) ...................................................................................................... 27
1.33 V3.10.17.0 (Setup Release) .................................................................................................. 27

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1 Bug fixes / extensions

1.1 V2.0.7.92 (Setup Release)
o Bug Fix
 Host: After the first installation the application could not be started. The
config.xml was not created however searched by the host
 CanAddIn: The AddIn can now also be loaded without CAN hardware being
installed
 BasicAddIn: For approx. 92 %, loading an IEC application leads to an error
message. Now this error no longer occurs
 BasicAddIn: The execution of the function "Write NodeId or baud rate" now
takes 3000 ms longer. The reason is the new start of the controller since
another execution of the function when the controller has not yet been started
up leads to an error message in the maintenance tool (timeout).
 BasicAddIn: Language adaptation was carried out.

o Modifications
 Set-up: The old maintenance installation is removed first.
 Set-up: The readme.txt files were removed
 Host and all AddIns: The entry Release: ... in the AboutDialog was removed.
The exact version can be found in the properties of the file:
 Windows XP: see version --> product version
 Windows 7: see details --> product version
 Host: The visible use of the memory capacity of the application including the
add-ins was reduced
 BasicAddIn: During each maintenance communication with the controller the
user is asked to confirm a warning since the controller is stopped during
communication

o Feature
 Set-up: The set-up can now also be carried out under Windows7 64 bit
 Host: The application is now also running under Windows7 64 bit

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1.2 V2.1.6.209 (Setup Release)

o Bug fix
 EthernetAddIn: The title in the settings does not react to the language
selection (instead of "Settings" it is "Einstellungen" in EN).
 Host: Shifting error windows and closing a background window are not
possible.
 AddIns (IP, CAN, CanUtilities, Basic and PDM360) AddIns remain when ALT
has been pressed.
 BasicSystemAddIn: Misleading user query after application download
 CanAddIn: If the system language is missing, the AddIn is not loaded.
 CanAddIn: The second interface of CANUSB (Sontheim GmbH) cannot be
used.
 Host: Error when renaming the AddIn text in the AddInBrowser
 BasicSystemAddIn: If the system language is missing, the AddIn is not
loaded.
 CanUtilitiesAddIn: If the system language is missing, the AddIn is not loaded.
 EthernetAddIn: If the system language is missing, the AddIn is not loaded.
 PDM360AddIn: If the system language is missing, the AddIn is not loaded.
 Host: Long texts in the status line overwrite the time.
 BasicSystemAddIn: The entry "Software Date" at Identity does not react to
the language selection.
 Host and AddIns: The word "controller" was changed to "device".

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o Feature / Changes
 Host: AddIn selection window (add AddIn), AboutDialog, messages (warnings,
information and errors) can be closed by pressing the ESC / ENTER key
 Host: Icons were changed to Windows 7 style

 CanAddIn: The description was changed to "ecomat mobile interface CAN".

 EthernetAddIn: The description was changed to "ecomat mobile interface
Ethernet IP".
 PDM360AddIn: The description was changed to "ecomat mobile PDM360
(CR1051, CR1050)".
 CanUtilitiesAddIn: The description was changed to "ecomat mobile
CanUtilities".
 BasicSystemAddIn: The name was changed to "Basic System".
 BasicSystemAddIn: The description was changed to "ecomat mobile Basic
System".
 BasicSystemAddIn: Only *.resx files can be downloaded. The associated
*.md5 is downloaded automatically. The name of the *.md5 must, however, be
the same as of the *.resx file. Example: Test.resx  Test.md5 or
Test.resx.md5.
 Host: Information, warnings and errors reported as MessageBox have the
focus and can be acknowledged by clicking on ESC/Return.
 Host: The window title line indicates the loaded AddInbrowser configuration.
 Host: The root element of the AddInBrowser indicates the ecomat mobile
logo.
 Host: The user must confirm the closing of the application.

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 Host: The New menu item was added. The AddInBrowser can be deleted and
newly created via this item.

 Host: The ProcessId of the host application is displayed in AboutDialog.

 Host: When the host application is closed, the following dialogue is displayed:

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 All AddIns: AddIns indicate the own ProcessId.

 BasicSystemAddIn: Via the Ping menu item the "I am alive" response is sent
by the controller without stopping it.

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 BasicSystemAddIn: Software can only be loaded via the LoadSoftware menu

item.

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 BasicSystemAddIn: The Identity menu item was revised. The Software

Information and Application Information items have been added. Both items
indicate the respective information as from BasicSystem (firmware) version
V02.

 BasicSystemAddIn: A new Commands menu item was created. The

following can be seen in these items:

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 BasicSystemAddIn: The CSV file in UserFlash can be deleted.

 BasicSystemAddIn: The Settings menu item was revised. Expert Mode and
the MessageBox dialogue were added.

 BasicSystemAddIn: Importing CSV files is possible via the Load menu item.

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 BasicSystemAddIn: The menu structure has changed.

 BasicSystemAddIn: Importing CSV files via the menu item Software  Load
 button Import *.csv file... possible.

 BasicSystemAddIn: Information (MessageBox) before uploading critical

software.

 BasicSystemAddIn: A Stop button provides a MessageBox which has to be

confirmed by the user. Only then will the process be ended.

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Info:
 For some changes the menu item ToolsRefresh AddIn of the Maintenance
application has to be executed.

1.3 V2.1.7.227 (Setup Release)

o Bug Fix
 BasicAddIn: It is not possible to load an IEC application to a controller with
the BasicSystem version <= V01.03.03. The fault was removed.

1.4 V2.1.12.344 (setup release)

o Bug fix
 Host: The AddIn cannot be loaded if other programs use too much of the CPU
capacity. The error message (system message) "Could not create
AddInProcess.exe process within10 seconds." is displayed. The application
requires a lot of processing time from the CPU when loading AddIns. If other
programs requiring much processing power are already running, the
application cannot load the AddIn in the specified time.
 BasicAddIn: In the BasicSystem version V02.00.02 changing between the
baud rates 20 kbaud and 125 kbaud has no timeout 50008 any more.
 BasicAddIn: Umlauts (ÖÜAöüa) in the csv file are not correctly shown on the
BasicDisplay CR0451

o Feature / changes
 Host: The application can be started from the network drive.
 BasicAddIn: CsvEditor  Table for entering the CSV data.
 BatchMode: Integration of a BatchMode application for controlling the host
and AddIns (BasicAddIn)
 Host: (Docking Window) The navigation window can be minimised (hided).
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 BasicAddIn: (Docking Window) All 3 windows of the AddIn can be minimised

(hided).
 BasicAddIn: Load IECRetain from the device.
 BasicAddIn: Set the baud rate in the BasicAddIn.
 BasicAddIn: Factory reset
 Host: Load a standard configuration when starting the application.
 CanAddIn: Up to 4 CANfox (EX2112) can be connected.

1.5 V2.1.29.388 (setup release)

o Bug fix
 Host: Exception when importing CSV files with negative real values
 BasicAddIn: Umlauts in the CSV file and/or CSV editor can be used.
o Feature / changes
 CanAddIn: Auto baud rate was removed.
 BatchMode: The command -h for help was added.

1.6 V2.1.30.389 (Setup Release)

o Bug Fix
 Setup: Creates the AddIn cache at the end of installation

1.7 V2.1.31.408 (Setup Release)

o Bug Fix
 BasicAddIn: Button GoToBootloader does not work

1.8 V2.1.32.411 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 R360_32AddIn: set the communication parameters for the current
communication
 R360_32AddIn: set the communication parameters in the device
 R360_32AddIn: read identity (order number, software version, manufacturer,
application status)
 R360_32AddIn: reset (online, cold, source)
 R360_32AddIn: start, stop,delete IEC application
 R360_32AddIn: Goto Bootloader  brings the controller into the boot loader
mode

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 R360_32AddIn: Goto Runtime System  brings the controller into the runtime
system mode
 R360_32AddIn: read and display memory map
 R360_32AddIn: read and write memory contents

1.9 V2.1.33.0 (Setup Release)

o BugFix
 The maintenance host application had some problems to load bad
configuration files.
 You cannot install the setup if .net 4.5 or higher is installed.
 Missing runtime library msvcr71.dll in the CAN AddIn folder.
o Changes
 Remove the R360_32 AddIn

1.10 V2.2.0.0 (Setup Release)

o BugFix
 Windows 8
o Changes
 Remove the Utility AddIn

1.11 V2.5.3.227020.140 (Setup Release 27.01.2014)

o Features
 new RS232 addin (serial communication)
 new PLC addin (32bit controller addin)
o Changes
 Add CanUtility addin

1.12 V2.5.4.0.0 (Setup Release)

o BugFix
 BasicAddIn: „Goto Bootloader“ functionality restored

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1.13 V2.6.11.250025.129 (Setup Release)

o Features
 R360 System AddIn: new addin for 32bit and 16 bit controller
read hardware information to file
execute recovery and boot commands
CSV Editor
CSV File import
loading bootloader
read error memory
extended controller support
indicate memory areas

o BugFix
 following bugs fixed during further development from R360_32AddIn to R360
System AddIn
BatchMode: The batch mode is not implemented.
Import File returns CRC checksum error for memory and var retain data.
Load software from pc to device (*.resx or *.h86) does not continue after
loading the runtime system segment. This happens only if using CAN
communication (serial works fine).
In case of incorrect controller (i.e. controller not supporting file system), the
addin displays successful file transfer operation when file download
operation is attempted.
Run any feature on a CRxx33 controller throws a timeout error message.
Loading (upload / download) memory or var retain data failed for CRxx33
controller over CAN and RS232.
CRC checksum error after loading the runtime system to the controller (only
CRxx33)
File System feature → the file size can be inconsistent.
Maintenance Tool does not allow downloading of files having the same
name to the File System.

1.14 V2.6.12.250025.179 (Setup Release)

o BugFix
 The RM (CANremote) AddIn can be loaded without an error message.
The AddIn is marked red in the AddIn browser, but he CANremote AddIn itself
works fine.

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1.15 V3.0.7.268154.254 (Setup Release)

o Features
 BasicSystem/R360System: Change node id and baud rate of the device
using batchmode
 R360System/BasicSystem: Support function for R360System and
BasicSystem
 R360System: Auto detection of the RS232 baudrate
 All: New GUI design
 BasicSystem/R360System: CSV editor merge functionality
 Basic: Load CSV files using batchmode
 All: User documentation in pdf format
 BasicSystem: CSV editor load functionality
 R360System: Support for CR0234 and CR0235 (hardware release planned
for September 2015)

o BugFix
 Batch - Recovery Command: Delay prompt and the delay do not work as
expected.
 R360 System – Batch: In case a file is not present on the File System area,
the command execution failed error should convey some information about the
failure
 Batch - Recovery Commands: Recovery commands do not do read
operation before execution
 R360 System – Commands - CR2500: Timeout after starting IEC application
 R360 System – MemoryDisplay: Scrolling after changing the address
manually in the address field
 R360 System – Load: After CSV file import in load control the checkbox ALL
was gone
 R360 System - CSV Editor: Addin crashs if you delete many rows from CSV
editor
 R360 System – Load: Load MemoryRetainData and VarRetainData throws
an timeout after loading VarRetainData
 R360 System: After CSV file is imported, blank line gets displayed along with
memory segment
 R360 System – Load: Stop button stops the currently downloading segment
also.
 R360 System – Load: EEPROMData segment throws a CRC error after
loading.

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 R360 System - File System: After performing any operation in RS232 side,
Read/Download operation for File System using CAN does not show any
update in the file list.
 R360 system – Support: Advanced option check gives "This operation not
available for this device" error sometimes.
 Maintenance tool: Exception while starting without administration rights
 File System: Disconnecting power to the controller does not show CAN
timeout error, MNTT hanged.
 R360 System: In some cases yes/no MessageBoxes shown in background.

1.16 V3.1.6.277328.270 (Setup Release)

o Features
 CanUtility - CAN monitor: An easy and simple usable CAN monitor.
 CanUtility - CAN Filter: It is possible to set one of the following CAN filter:
 Full Range 11/29 Bit
 Full Range 11 Bit
 Full Range 29 Bit
 Download/Debug Basic
 Single ID
 ID-Range from ... to ...
 CanUtility - SDO Access: Read/Write SDO Access.
 CanUtility - CAN Trace: Can bus data (trace) is shown on screen.
 CanUtility - CAN Busload: Displaying the CAN Busload percentage on the
CAN monitor screen.
 CanUtility - CAN Trace Export: CAN trace can be exported to a CSV file.

 CanUtility - Import an EDS file: It is possible to import an EDS file.
 CanUtility - Option tab settings: Set CAN trace data interpretation and file
settings in the options tab.
 Host - First steps wizard: A first step wizard is added which guides the user
to select and load the AddIns.
 Host - Load a specific AddIn browser configuration: The user is able to
set/reset an option that the last configuration will be automatically loaded on
Maintenance startup.
 R360-System - Save file format: It is possible to save data as *.h86 file.

o BugFix
 Basic - View Window: Header shows wrong title when Language change
 Basic – Settings: Set NodeId or Baudrate causes a timeout error

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 R360 System – Identity: Application Status is not updating according to IEC

Application
 Batch: Starting the batch mode takes a lot of time
 CAN – Settings: PCAN-USB interface (PEAK-System Technik GmbH) is not
saved in configuration
 CAN – Settings: CAN Interface was not shown in Settings but available in the
list
 R360 System – Identity: Message Box shows invalid memory segment
 Basic System: Unable to upload password protected application for PDM

1.17 V3.2.6.296514.277 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 Windows 10

1.18 V3.2.11.309587.283 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 Support for R360 16/32 bit Safety controllers: CR7021, CR7506, CR7201,
CR7032, CR7132
 RFID Device Addin: RFID Device AddIn integrated in Maintenance Tool

o BugFix
 R360 System - CR2500 –Load: Invalid characters display for RuntimeSystem
'To R360 System' download to device
 R360 System – Load - CR0303, CR0505: Downloading Runtime system
success but gives timeout error

1.19 V3.2.12.326087.287 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 New Runtime Versions added for compatibility
- CR0032 V02.01.07, V03.00.02
- CR0033 V01.00.10, V02.00.03
- CR0232 V01.00.04
- CR0233 V01.00.10
- CR0234 V01.00.02
- CR0235 V01.00.02
- CR7132 V01.00.06
- CR7032 V01.00.06

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1.20 V3.3.6.347141.306 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 R360 System - Import C-Code Application: Import C-Code Application
(ISOBUS_Stack_C_Code) using H86 file.
 CAN - R360 System - Run IO Module: This function switches the IO Module
from bootloader mode (Green LED blink at 5 Hz) to Runtime mode (Green
LED continuously glowing).
Valid only CAN communication with Expert mode and if IO Module is in
bootloader mode only.
 R360 System – Error Memory: Visualisation of error data.
 Basic System – Error Memory: Visualisation of error data.
 Batch: Command line argument, -l (load to device)
Version is optional for Firmware, Load from PC to Device
 Batch: Error Memory Batchmode (-em)
User should be able to see Error Memory and Error Event List of the
connected Controller. (Basic system and R360 System)
 CANremote Config AddIn: It’s a device AddIn - This AddIn is a standalone,
configures the CANremote device
 CANwireless Config AddIn: It’s a device AddIn - This AddIn is a standalone,
configures the CANwireless device.
 Basic System: ioControl CR2050, CR2051, CR2052 added for compatibility
 Basic System – Settings: 20 Kb Baudrate for CR2530 and CR2532 disabled.

o BugFix
 R360 System - CR0233: Application download gives CRC check failed
 R360 System - RS232: Many of the times, the first communication with the
controller using RS232 connection returns baudrate not detected error.
 R360 - Upload Abort: After aborting upload process, checkboxes remains
checked
 R360 System: Some message boxes are not updated completely for the set
language

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1.21 V3.4.4.359177.311 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 CANwireless AddIn: It’s a Communication AddIn - This AddIn is a
standalone, with this AddIn communicate with Basic system Addin, R360
system Addin, RFID sytem, CANRemote AddIn, CANwirelessConfig Addin.
 Compatibility files online update: While loading Maintenance Tool checks
the compatible files contains in web server if any newer updated files are
present then copy files from server to local path.
Note: This compatibility file check only for Basic System Addin and R360
System AddIn
 Warning for communication with safety devices via non-safe
communication addin: In case the safety devices are being accessed via
non-safe communication AddIn, an appropriate warning (Confirmation
message box) should be displayed indicating that the intended operation
would be a non-safe operation. Example: safety devices - CR7132, CR7032,
CR7201, CR7021, CR7506
 AddIn Background safety color: AddIn Background Safety color visible if
these AddIns are TUV certified and to use with Safety controllers.

1.22 V3.4.6.359903.314 (Setup Release)

o Closed Defects
 R360System - 16 bit Safe - Download: Downloading RuntimeSystem to
CR7201 gives "Object reference not set" error
 Host - LoadConfig: Maintenance V03.04.04 crashes when using existing xml
files config
 R360 - RS232: Identity read Safety device gives error
 Batch - Load: loading .prg and .bin files from PC to device giving error

1.23 V3.5.0 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 Ethernet AddIn: AddIn for Ethernet communication integrated in Maintenance
Tool
 ecomatController AddIn: AddIn for ecomatController integrated in
Maintenance Tool

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1.24 V3.5.0.9 (Setup Release)

o Closed Defects
 ecomatController AddIn: Delivery Zip-File can't be opened

1.25 V3.5.0.10 (Setup Release)

o Closed Defects
 First Steps Wizard: Updated ecomatController Image
 BasicSystem AddIn: Compatibility with New Firmware Version V03.05.01

1.26 V3.6.1.7 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 ecomatController AddIn: Load from Device(Upload) – Single segment
swinfo Software Information
iomapping IO Mapping
appinfo Application Information
comconf Comconf (Interface settings)
standardapp Standard application
standardretain Standard retain
standardmemorybytes Standard MB
safeapp Safe application
saferetain Safe retain
safememorybytes Safe MB
password Password file

 ecomatController AddIn: Load to Device(Download) – Single segment

iomapping IO Mapping
comconf Comconf (Interface settings)
standardapp Standard application
standardretain Standard retain
standardmemorybytes Standard MB
safeapp Safe application
saferetain Safe retain
safememorybytes Safe MB
password Password file

 CAN Utility AddIn: CANMonitor write functionality

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o Closed Defects
 ecomatController AddIn: Tool Freezes / hangs if User moves focus away
from Tool while Package is Loaded from Device
 ecomatController AddIn: CAN Baudrates not coming in ascending order in
dropdown list
 ecomatController AddIn: Inconsistent File Path or File Name coming in the
Files to be Loaded for Firmware
 ecomatController AddIn: All Files getting displayed on UI after user selects
any specific segment to Load to Device and refers files which would be loaded
to device
 ecomatController AddIn: Helper Label & Button Text need to be updated
from “ZIP” to “Software”
 ecomatController AddIn: Not able to load Software (Package) from device
on clicking "Single Segment" checkbox while loading Package
 ecomatController AddIn: Ambiguous names for buttons "Update" and
"Apply" on Interface Screen
 ecomatController AddIn: When Uploading a Segment File from PC on “Load
to Device” Screen, We get the Label text INCORRECTLY as “Select the
Element you want to load to the device"
 ecomatController AddIn: Rename the “Open Package” Text on File Upload
Dialog box to “Open Firmware”
 ecomatController AddIn: User able to rename add-in name as empty
(space)
 ecomatController AddIn: User able to launch the add add-in prompt for leaf
add-in
 ecomatController AddIn: User is not able to change the Serial Interface
Settings using the PowerOn Reset.
 R360 16-bit - Load: Loading VarRetain system to the device returns CRC
check failed error at the end of the data transfer
 R360 16-bit - Load: Loading RuntimeSystem to the controller returns CRC
check failed, but the firmware is successfully loaded to the controller
 R360 CR0032 - Load: Downloading password protected application with
maintenance tool returns timeout error

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Software version Setup v 3.10.17.0

1.27 V3.7.0.15 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 ecomatController AddIn: support of
1. Read / Write Memory Settings as package
- Package reads and writes (compat and memconf files)
2. Read Logging from Device
- Retrieves logging errors, logging information and logging maintenance
activities as a list of logging events according to timestamp latest first.
- possibility to save logging table as .csv
3. Delete application segments
- Deletes single segment (safeapp, standardapp, standardretain,
standardmemorybytes)
4. Read / Write IOMapping
- Read and Write the settings of all IOs from and to the device
5. Read / Write multiple segments
- User able to Read and Write more than one single software segments
from and to the device.
 ecomatController AddIn: support of (with minimum firmware V3.1.0.1)
o Read filelist
User able to get the Userfiles as a list.
This option is in single segments Load from device.
o Read / Write Userfiles
User able to Read and Write Userfiles.
This option is in single segments Load from or to device
o Factory Reset
All settings and application will be deleted.
Please send a poweron reset afterwards. The command can take up to 90
seconds!
o Important Device notes
 ecomatController
- Firmware downgrade from V3.1.0.1 to older versions end in FATAL_ERROR
and after 2s the Controller is in Bootloader (LED-SYS0 5Hz green).
Performing a power on reset over clamp and the downgraded software will be
available.
Please take care of updating firmware versions.

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- Userfiles, which exceeds maximum size corrupts file system (after that a
factory reset is required)
- After factory reset iomapping file is deleted. (before loading apps, load
iomapping file after that power cycle is required [For Firmware < V3.1.0.2])
- After factory reset comconf file is deleted. (For Firmware < V3.1.0.1)
- After factory reset filelist.txt file is deleted and read/write files to /data not
possible. (For Firmware < V3.1.0.1)

o Closed Defects
 ecomatController AddIn: Invalid error message if user clicks Update on
Interface settings page without authentication / with invalid authentication.
 ecomatController AddIn: Apps package is provided even if safe or standard
is unchecked after both selected.

1.28 V3.7.1.0 (Setup Release)

o Important Setup Instructions
- Executing setup of MaintenanceTool needs local admin rights

o Important Device notes

- This hotfix also provides a MT-API driver update to version 7.4.81 for CAN
communication with CANfox and PCAN-USB (Peak) USB-to-CAN interfaces.
NOTE: This driver version requires Microsoft C++ 2015 Redistributable
package which is also part of the setup now.
- MaintenanceTool since 3.7.0 was designed for Windows 10. Depending on the
configuration of the target system, MaintenanceTool may also run under
Windows 7 but officially not supported.

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Software version Setup v 3.10.17.0

o Closed Defects
 ecomatController AddIn: does not work on Turkish and some other language
specific Windows Systems
 Can AddIn: CANfox and PCAN-USB (Peak) USB interfaces with up-to-date
firmware cause communication errors. As a fix of this, the new CANfox USB
MT-API driver with version 4.7.81 will be installed along the MaintenanceTool
Setup.
 Host: Limited visualisation because of missing scroll functionalities
 ecomatController AddIn: FirmwareUpdate Dialog available even when user
is logged out

1.29 V3.8.0.4 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 ecomatController AddIn: offers the feature to scan within ethernet subnets
for (ifm-)devices

o Closed Defects
 ecomatController AddIn: Firmware Update and loading Apps to device fails
on Windows 10 Rel.2004
 ecomatController AddIn: IO-Mapping dialog still available after logout
 ecomatController AddIn: In case of No Authentication, the Blank
Table/Invalid/Incomplete UI should not be displayed on the Screen.
 Host: MNTT Tool asks prompt of saving newly stored configuration even
when the default configuration is not changed.
 Setup: Typo error in Setup Instruction message box
 ecomatController AddIn: User gets exception while loading any segment
from device
 ecomatController AddIn: Firmware version gets displayed on the firmware
update screen even if user is logged out.
 ecomatController AddIn: Rename ‘Device Access’ to ‘Device Authentication'
 ecomatController AddIn: Helper message for scan feature coming for login
screen too

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 Release Notes Maintenance Tool
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Software version Setup v 3.10.17.0

1.30 V3.8.1.0 (Setup Release)

o Closed Defects
 Setup: Setup fails in silent mode when MT-API driver V4.7.81 is already
installed.
 CanUtility - CAN monitor: Filter function not working correctly.
 ecomatController AddIn: Under certain network configurations, the scan
process also lists the IP of hosts interface(s) itself. Trying to connect to them
gives an 'unknown exception' error message.

1.31 V3.9.0.9 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 ecomatController AddIn: LoadToDevice/LoadFromDevice dialog
fundamentally revised. Package/Segment differentiation removed;
All elements are selectable as single segments with support of inner selection
logic.
 ecomatController AddIn: Firmware dialog removed - Updates will be done as
selectable item in LoadToDevice dialog.
 ecomatController AddIn: Multiple Memconfig file support: User can select
required file version for loading to device out of the given ZIP-Package file.
 ecomatController AddIn: Loading user data files to devices is not restricted
for certain firmware releases any more.

o Closed Defects
 Setup: Setup fails on existence of certain VC++2015 Redistributables
 Setup: Setup fails when trying to update an older MT installation which has
been setup by another user

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Software version Setup v 3.10.17.0

1.32 V3.9.1.0 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 Setup: Setup requires Windows 10
 Setup: Setup does not automatically install CANFox driver - After/before initial
setup, the user must install the driver separately. A current version of the
driver is available under '/Dependencies/MT_API' folder of the setup package
as well as on the ifm homepage for download.
 Setup: Setup supports silent mode by '/silent' (no user interaction) and
'/verysilent' (no GUI outputs at all) option

o Closed Defect
 Setup: Setup fails on existence of certain VC++2015 Redistributables

1.33 V3.10.17.0 (Setup Release)

o Feature
 Host: MT now officially supports Windows 11
 Basic System: offers a resource file converter, creating a ZIP package file out
of a given ResX file. ZIP format is required for work with ifm ControllerAPI
 ecomatController AddIn: ZIP package with more than one Memory
configuration, the user is forced to select a specific one to load to device
 ecomatController AddIn: Interface settings now alternatively offers an expert
mode settings dialog which offers to directly edit the comconfig file
 ecomatController AddIn: Now provides slot configuration, available in
Interfaces dialog
 ecomatController AddIn: Now provides activationg IoT Service for interfaces
 ecomatController AddIn: Brute Force protection on giving user account
credentials

o Closed Defects
 Setup: Fixed Setup routine, scripted silent install available, now the
redistributable of VC++ 2015-2022 will be installed if not yet available
 Setup: … fails on existence of certain VC++2015 Redistributables
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 Basic System: support controllers with FW Version V03.07.00

 Basic System: Missing validation for resx files
 ecomatController AddIn: Loading memconf only / invalid compat file in
memconfig package does NOT gives Controller API Error Code
 ecomatController AddIn: No reboot of the device if user selects the reboot
after load while loading data file
 ecomatController AddIn: User gets an unwanted information message while
loading data files (FW = 3.0.0.6)
 Basic System: CR0403, V03.06.00, Error on Download
 ecomatController AddIn: Underscores will not displayed in ZIP-Filepath
control
 R360 System: Updated online help documents

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