Welcome to the C-more Micro Programming Software
Version 2.0 Build 0.0 (2 Jul 2008)
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This document describes some of what's new in this release of the C-more Micro 
Programming Software. It also includes known issues as well as updated 
information for the documentation provided with this software. The information 
in this file and in the Help system is more up-to-date than that in the manual.


		Contents

	 1. Welcome 							
	 2. Getting Started
	 3. What's New?
	 4. Known Issues
	 5. Technical Support Procedures.
	 6. Documentation Changes.
	 7. Help File Changes.
	 8. Known Problems and Conditions.
	 9. Uninstalling the C-more Micro Programming Software.
	10. Contact Technical Support



Part 1: Welcome

AutomationDirect.com would thank you for using the C-more Micro Programming 
Software. We have loaded many powerful and exciting features to the New C-more 
Micro software; however we know that our customers sometimes have great ideas 
for features. Please feel free to give us input on the C-more Micro product 
line and you may even request features that you feel would add more value to 
the software for your application

Part 2: Getting Started

See the C-more Micro Programming Software Installation Guide for help on 
installing the software on your PC. Also, see the Hardware Quick Start 
guide that comes with every panel. You can find the same information in 
the C-more Micro help files by selecting the Getting Started item under the 
Help menu of the C-more Micro Programming Software window.


Part 3: What's New?

09/18/2006 - Original Release C-more Micro Programming Software 
             Version 1.1 Build 6.39
12/18/2006 - Version 1.11 Build 6.51

		1) Support Allen Bradley DF1 for Micrologix, SLC500, PLC5
		2) Increment and Decrement Added to Function Key Options
		3) Various Bug Fixes

		General


		1) Lookup Text Justification Issue Corrected
		2) Corrected Screen Selector allows Non-existing screens to be added to the list, locks up panel
		3) Corrected Panel Freezing while using Tab Index Function
		4) Corrected BCD Data Type Display Issue
		5) Corrected Panel switching to User Screen on it own while in System Screen.


		Touch Screen

		1) Fixed Panel Missing Touches to screen or Key Strokes on Function and Bezel Keys


1/11/2007 - Version 1.11 Build 6.51A

	Firmware release only:

		- Corrected a periodic PLC Timeout associated with DL 06 and 260 PLC's.

		- Corrected Problem using Momentary Pushbutton with PLC <-> Panel functions such as screen change.

		- Fixed Panel lockup associated with pressing the function keys and bezel buttons too quickly.


2/14/2007 - Version 1.11 Build 6.51B

	Full Release - 	Firmware change only:

		- "Sticky" Momentary Pushbutton

		- When using Koyo Modbus and Panel<-> PLC, "Send Current Key Status", Panel can lockup when a 
                  function key is pressed.

4/16/2007 - Version 1.12 Build 7.15

	Full Release
	
	New Features

	 	- Add New Object - Scroll Text (128 Char)
		- Add New feature – Dynamic Text has Scroll Text Option (40 char)
		- Add New feature – Lookup Text has Scroll Text Option (128 char)
		- Add New feature – All PLC drivers support Multiple PLC Node connection on EA-MG-SP1 Port 2

	Improvements
		- Support Internal Tags on the panel (PLC Address Not Required)
		- Improved Touch / Key response
		- Improved performance when communication error occurs
		- Built-in Serial Port 1 becomes a dedicated programming port when EA-MG-SP1 Port 2 is configured.
		  (Project can be downloaded with pressing F1 and F5 in this mode)
		- Error PTC-019 : No project File in Panel added 
		  (when trying to read project from panel with only the runtime loaded)
		- Display Hourglass instead of message “Loading Screen” and delay time is adjustable with Setup Screen

	Bugs Fixed

		- Momentary Pushbutton Delaying Shutting Off
		- Indicator Button and Bitmap Button do not work properly if "Indicator Tag Name" and "Push Button Tag Name" 
		  has the same address number, i.e.X0 and Y0 respectively.

5/3/2007 - Version 1.12 Build 7.15A

	Full Release

	Bugs Fixed

		- Shape Objects not displaying on panel

8/15/2007 - Version 1.2 Build 7.24

	Full Release
	
		New Features:

			1) New Driver Support:

			- GEFanuc 90/30 SNPX
			- OMRON Host Link Adapter
			- OMRON FINS Serial
			- Mitsubishi FX
			- Think & Do Modbus
			- Touch Panel Test

			2) Touch Panel Test on SETUP MENU
 
		Improvements:

			- File format and Check sum enhancement for EEPROM Failures; To Prevent Green Blank Screen
			- Changed Protocol Name Text in panel to 2 lines to make more readable

		Bugs Fixed:
			- Screen change pushbuttons are getting cut off in panel but look normal in software
		 
		New Error Codes:

		Error Code	Error Message 					Cause

 		R005		Panel Check Sum Error.  			System Info. check sum failed.
 				Panel Info (Not Project) will be initialized.
 
		R006		SW Ver. Mismatch				Software version does not match 
				Use software Ver.xx.xx 				the panel FW version when transferring the project.

10/17/2007 - Version 1.2 Build 7.40

		New Features:

			1) New Driver Support:

			- GEFanuc SNPX supports VersaMAx, VersaMax Micro, Micro 90		

		Improvements:

			- Increase available SRAM for increased number of tags by 4 times

		Bugs Fixed:
			- Numeric Entry - Simulator and Panel act differently whe entering numbers
			- Blank Green Screen - Required F2-F4 Reset factory defaults to clear
			- Project Option - does not keep the Backup/Save settings
			- Tag Name Import from Directsoft - spaces not allowed
			- Numeric Display - SW does not display the position of values properly

3/12/2008 - Version 1.50 Build 8.11

		New Hardware: 
			1) C-more Micro High Contrast White Screen Models
			
			- EA1-S3MLW
			- EA1-S3MLW-N

		New Features:

			1) New Driver Support:

			- Allen-Bradley DH485
			- Siemens S7-200 PPI	

			2) Additional Fonts

			- 32x16 
			- 32x32		
	
		Improvements:

			- Bar Graph - Target Line Added

		Bugs Fixed:
			- Screen Password Entry - While entering a screen password, the password characters are visible.
			- Floating Point - floating value in C-more Micro is different from Floating Point value in the PLC.
			- Import Tagname Database - Tags will not import into C-more Micro if comma is missing at end of line
			- Graphic Library - Add Graphic to Graphic Library DialogBox Broke
			- Frames different between C-more Micro Panel and Programming Software.
			- Bar Graph - Floating Point setting alway changes back to 1 when closing the configuation dialog box and reopening
			- Project Memory Size calculation error
			- Function Object - Function Labels displaying text that was defined for other screens


7/2/2008 - Version 2.0 Build 0.0

		New Hardware: 
			1) C-more 6" Micro Panels
			
			- EA1-S6ML
			- EA1-S6MLW

			2) C-more 6" Micro Bezels
			
			- EA-MG6-BZ2
			- EA-MG6-BZ2P

		New Features:

			1) Support for up to 16 alarms	

			2) Line Graph Object

			3) Real Time Graph Object

			4) Analog Meter Object

	
		Improvements:

			- New Numeric Entry Object Style 3 - Style 3 requires an optional keypad bezel.
			- Enhanced labeling of the function key object for 6" panels.
			- Microsoft® Vista compatiblity.


		Bugs Fixed:

			- Panel to PLC tags do not map correctly in the simulator.
			- Tag Name Export to XLS creates an extra quote character on tags beginning with a number.
			- EA-MG-SP1 RXD status LED does not light.
			- Export Screen Image with Object Name does not include object name.
			- Bar Graph Object does not display actual value.
			- Numeric Display Object and Numeric Entry Object do not make Fractional number of Digits selection unavailable when “Use Tag for Decimal Point” is selected.
			- 'Loop Back Test' and 'PLC Enquiry Test' are not displayed correctly.
			- GE SNPX driver: Please allow the I, Q, AI, AQ data types to be Read/Write





Part 4: Known Issues

Screen DPI settings: It is recommended that when using C-more Micro Programming
software, the DPI setting should be one of the following settings:
     72dpi (75%)
     96dpi (100%)
    120dpi (125%)
    144dpi (150%)
    192dpi (200%)
Failure to do so will cause text in a project to display incorrectly. 

USB-to-Serial Drivers: It is recommended to disconnect any USB devices except 
mouse and keyboard during installation. Some USB devices can interfere with the installation and 
uninstallation of the Koyo USB to serial driver.

We request that you contact us with any Issues that 
you might find via fax (1-770-886-3199) or inquiry at 
http://support.automationdirect.com/techinquiry.html.


Part 5: Technical Support Procedures

If you need technical assistance, you may find the information you need on our web 
site at www.automationdirect.com/support. If you prefer, you can send us your inquiry 
at http://support.automationdirect.com/techinquiry.html.Or you may call 
Automationdirect at 1-770-844-4200 -- our technical support team is available to 
answer your questions weekdays from 9 AM - 6 PM EST. Or you can fax the information 
to us at 1-770-886-3199 any time of day.

Please provide the Version information when requesting technical support. You'll 
find it under the Help/About C-more Micro Programming Software Version.


Part 6: Documentation Changes

We request that you contact us with any corrections, 
enhancements, changes that you would like to see in the documentation via fax 
(1-770-886-3199) or inquiry at http://support.automationdirect.com/techinquiry.html.

Please always check the On-Line Help files and our web site at 
www.automationdirect.com/support for updated and new information.


Part 7: Help File Changes

Refer to the "What's New" Topic in the Help File for a list of changes and additions to the help file.

We request that you contact us with any corrections, 
enhancements, changes that you would like to see in the documentation via fax 
(1-770-886-3199) or inquiry at http://support.automationdirect.com/techinquiry.html

Please always check the On-Line Help files and our web site at 
www.automationdirect.com/support for updated and new information.


Part 8: Known Problems and Conditions

Find a Problem?
Please check the version of your Windows once again.
C-more Micro Programming Software runs under the following Windows Operating systems: 
Windows XP Pro/XP Home with SP2, Windows 2000 with SP4, and Windows Vista (32 bit)

Please report any problems to Automationdirect via 
http://support.automationdirect.com/techinquiry.html  or by calling 1-770-844-4200.


Part 9: Uninstalling C-more Micro Programming Software

Before Starting: Data Backup
If you have saved projects that you feel are important to you, then you will need to 
make a backup of these files. Please backup your files such as Project files and 
Library files before uninstalling.

Before Starting: Remove USB Cable
If the C-more Micro Panel is connected to the PC USB port via the USB-Serial 
Converter (EA-MG-PGM-CBL), then the USB driver will be active. Please Remove USB Cable
between PC and C-more Micro panel before Uninstalling. It is also recommended to
disconnect any USB devices except mouse and keyboard. Some USB devices can interfere 
with the installation and uninstallation of the Koyo USB to serial driver.


Part 10: Contact Technical Support

Our technical support hours are from 9am to 6pm Eastern Standard Time Monday 
through Friday.

Telephone: 1-770-844-4200
FAX: 1-770-886-3199

Technical Support Inquiry
http://support.automationdirect.com/techinquiry.html

Discussion Forum: AutomationDirect Customer Forum
http://forum1.automationdirect.com/

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