******************************************************************* _ _ _ _ _______ ___ | \ | | | | | | | __ \ \ / / | | \| | ___ _ __| |_ ___| | _| | | \ \ / /| | | . ` |/ _ \| '__| __/ _ \ |/ / | | |\ \/ / | | | |\ | (_) | | | || __/ <| |__| | \ / | |____ |_| \_|\___/|_| \__\___|_|\_\_____/ \/ |______| ******************************************************************* ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV6664_BBPV4053_11.ad2 ====================================================== Date 07/11-2023 Description Doppler (BBP): - Added STEALTH mode to instrument LED setting, switching it off completely. - Added Data format PD13 (similar to PD6, but with :RA sentence). - Fixed water track issue in FAST_ACQ mode. - Corrected break problem. Description Network (SEC): - Fixed issue when using NTP for time sync. - Improved handling of serial communication. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV6549_BBPV4053_8.ad2 ====================================================== Date 14/04-2023 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed problem in crawler and auto mode when minimum blanking distance was used in combination with fast external trigger. Description Network (SEC): - No Changes. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV6549_BBPV4053_7.ad2 ====================================================== Date 22/03-2023 Description Doppler (BBP): - Implementation of four different modes for bottom track detection, normal, crawler, fast_acq and auto where auto combines normal and crawler modes. - Bottom track algorithm improvements. - New data formats for fast pressure sensor sampling. - Support for new hardware component variants. Description Network (SEC): - Added configuration and help text for new bottom tracking detection modes. - Support for new hardware component variants. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV6127_BBPV4051_38.ad2 ====================================================== Date 08/06-2022 Description Doppler (BBP): - Supports low Impedance Transducer for DVL 1000. Description Network (SEC): - No Changes. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV6127_BBPV4051_36.ad2 ====================================================== Date 02/02-2022 Description Doppler (BBP): - Bottom track algorithm improvements with improved bottom detection and water track performance. - Increased maximum number of files on the recorder to 4095 files. - Implemented configurable fast pressure sensor sampling (selectable 10 Hz/15 Hz/30 Hz) through the commands SET/GETFASTPRESSURE/LIM. This is a licensed feature. - Implemented geo tagging of current profile data. This is a licensed feature. - Improved boost operation measurements in Built In Test. Description Network (SEC): - Added support for the increased number of files on the recorder. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV6056_BBPV4051_16.ad2 ====================================================== Date 19/04-2021 Description Doppler (BBP): - Bottom track algorithm improvements - Added fast trigger possibility for DVL. The transmitter is powered up before waiting for the trigger. Increased power consumption/lower trigger latency. - New algorithm implemented to correct for range dependent biases. - Fixed some issues with number of digits in dataformat PD6 Description Network (SEC): - Changed behavior where instruments with newer version than released would display "Up to date" on "Maintenance" page. They will now display "Pre-release" in dark orange color if either SEC or BBP is newer. - NTP/PTP improvements. - Fixed a problem when establishing the communication between the SEC and the BBP that occurred in certain configurations when the SEC was powered up. - Changed watch dog handling so exceptions will restart in 2-3 seconds and watch dogs will restart in 22-23 seconds. These events previously caused 82-83 seconds delay. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV5446_BBPV4048_11.ad2 ====================================================== Date 21/01-2020 Description Doppler (BBP): - Range dependent bias correction: A model for velocity bias variations as a function of range has been implemented. Velocity estimates are now corrected in accordance with this model to obtain good long term accuracy independent of altitude. Description Network (SEC): - No changes ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV5446_BBPV4048_10.ad2 ====================================================== Date 11/12-2019 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed potential Bottom tracking detection problem. Description Network (SEC): - Fixed problem with NTP not synchronizing when DHCP is used. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV5422_BBPV4048_8.ad2 ====================================================== Date 25/11-2019 Description Doppler (BBP): - File system Improvements. - Fixed bug potentially causing erroneous Timestamps and Sensor data. - Fixed BT/WT validation for PD0, PD4 and PD6 Data formats. - Changed noise floor estimation algorithm to cope with high noise environments. Description Network (SEC): - Added Ethernet clock synchronization holdover by keeping the BBP synchronized to the SEC if the SEC has been synchronized to an external clock even if the external clock is lost. - Add in backwards compatibility for firmware which doesn't support AODFRS commands. - Check for special characters (^C / ^X) anywhere within an ASCII user command sent over telnet. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV5248_BBPV4047_2.ad2 ====================================================== Date 17/6-2019 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed issues with configurations not using all 4 beams. - Removed Pressure Sensor noise seen at some configurations. - File system: Require Reformat after FW Upgrade + general bug fixes. Description Network (SEC): - Simplification of firmware upgrade process ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV5217_BBPV4047_0.ad2 ====================================================== Date 24/5-2019 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed problem with USERMAG Description Network (SEC): - Changing the DVL speed of sound to "Measured" and re-submitting no longer causes an error with the speed of sound being reported as 0. - Use WebSockets to update the firmware image. This greatly reduces the amount of memory consumed during the upgrade process. - When reformatting the first partition, if the file system is not the new filesystem, have the Doppler processor do the reformat to preserve backwards compatibility. - Reduced memory usage ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV5150_BBPV4046_4.ad2 ====================================================== Date 12/4-2019 Description Doppler (BBP): - Replaced FAT32 File System with a transactional file system for increased robustness. - Added fix for bug causing a maximum of 100 splitted files (1GB) on the recorder. - Fixed reading of Water Temperature Sensor at low temperatures. Description Network (SEC): - Added support for the new transactional file system. - Operation of the DVL web data display no longer requires a reboot if the IP address changes. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV4792_BBPV4044_6.ad2 ====================================================== Date 28/9-2018 Description Doppler (BBP): - Added "STEALT" mode for Instrument LED. - Added support for new SD cards. Description Network (SEC): - No changes. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV4792_BBPV4044_4.ad2 ====================================================== Date 28/9-2018 Description Doppler (BBP): - Improved bottom track detection algorithm at high velocities. - Allow starting measurements using recorder storage even if the recorder is full. - Force configuration text output after START command has been used. - Corrected bottom track velocity sign error in PD0 data format. - Write setup configuration to file (filename.cfg) if recorder storage is enabled. - Require recorder formatting after firmware upgrade. - Set water track estimates with high FOM (Figure Of Merit) to the invalid velocity value. - Improved altimeter processing and increased detection range. - Fixed bug that potentially caused velocities outside the ambiguity range in noisy environments. - Fixed bug where deleting instrument log also cleared CID-data. Description Network (SEC): - Prevent 169.254.x.x addresses from being assigned. - Prevent 255.255.255.255 address from being assigned. - Do not allow the IP address and gateway address to be the same. - Move recorder enable / filename in DVL configuration to Diagnostics section and add warning in status bar when recording is enabled. - Change PDx in data display to PD0, PD4/6 where appropriate. - Add sample rate vs. range table to help section of DVL web page. - Reply with ERROR if the SD card mount fails during re-formatting / re-partitioning. - Add commands with NET prefix to configure time sync parameters from the command interface. - Add file with diagnostics measurement to support file. - Make sure that all data in the serial port buffer gets processed when a receive event occurs. ====================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV4552_BBPV4041_10.ad2 ====================================================== Date 20/11-2017 Description Doppler (BBP): - Improved FOM scaling function. - Increased maximum bottom track range. - Corrected direction/sign of rotation around the z-axis for PDx data formats. - Fixed temperature sensor timing (for Sensor Boards >= "I-0"). - Changed calculation of reported bottom track to reflect total transit time for the bottom track estimated (from transmit signal to reception of end of bottom echo). - Allow setting DVL sound velocity from 1000-2000 m/s through Command Interface. - Improved Spectrum Analyzer processing. Description Network (SEC): - No important changes. ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV4433_BBPV4041_7.ad2 ===================================================== Date 04/07-2017 Description Doppler (BBP): - Improvements in bottom track algorithm. Improves robustness with respect to colored noise and long range detection. - Improved water track algorithm to avoid crosstalk from bottom echo to water layer cell between channels. - Spectrum analyzer output for the bottom track pings to be used as a tool for analyzing noise and interference. - Supports additional data format output (Ethernet operation only). The additional data format output is configured through the new commands SET/GETAODF/LIM. A zero value (default) is used to disable the additional outputs. - Simplified the use of PDx data format, the LegacyCoordinateConvention.txt configuration file is no longer needed, upload the file SetdefaultUser.txt, located in the updated Documentation folder, see also the updated operation manual. - Changed default sound velocity from measured to fixed 1500.0 m/s. - Change sign for bottom track velocities in PD0 data formats to comply with PD0 velocity definitions. - Corrected erroneous value for salinity in PD0 data format. - Always disable RS-232/422 tranceiver when Ethernet is used. - Changed validation of number of beams for bottom track and current profile so NB=0 is no longer allowed. - Fixed timeout issue when reformatting/erasing large SD cards through web page. Description Network (SEC): - Added graphical and textual output of the measured data on the WEB page (bottom track, water track and current profile). - Support for WEB page configuration and output of the additional data formats over TCP and UDP. - Added NTP time sync capability. - Added option to zero pressure sensor from the WEB page. - Added option to set mounting angle from the WEB page. - Add authentication to the discovery protocol (enabled when password protection is turned on via the web page). - Fixed FTP anonymous login enable/disable based on password enable. - Stop waiting for data to be transmitted after the TRIG command has been sent. This ensures that the TRIG receive timestamp in the DVL is correct. - Validate IP addresses on the Network Configuration web page before they get submitted. - ^C and ^X are now limited to ASCII only command sessions (as intended). ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3815_BBPV4039_2.ad2 ===================================================== Date 20/04-2017 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed potential problem with reading temperature sensor on a few systems that was related to hardware variations. The invalid temperature reading would impact the speed of sound calculation if measured speed of sound was used. Description Network (SEC): - No changes. ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3815_BBPV4039_1.ad2 ===================================================== Date 07/04-2017 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed potential problem of setting the wrong serial protocol if the instrument was in wait mode when powered off or a break was received when using serial communication. - Added support for new version of interface board. Description Network (SEC): - No changes. ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3815_BBPV4036_5.ad2 ===================================================== Date 04/01-2017 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed erroneous definition of PD0 bottom track structure. Description Network (SEC): - No changes. ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3815_BBPV4036_4.ad2 ===================================================== Date 29/11-2016 Description Doppler (BBP): - Fixed problem resulting in Bottom Track occasionally lost for short ranges. Description Network (SEC): - No changes. ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3815_BBPV4036_3.ad2 ===================================================== Date 22/11-2016 Description Doppler (BBP): - Increased bottom tracking range for NortekDVL500. - Improved performance for water track estimation. - Improvements to bottom tracking algorithm. - Changed scaling of FOM to reflect white noise in the bottom track velocity estimate. - Added support for reading Real Time Clock with millisecond resolution (GETCLOCKSTRMS and GETCLOCKMS). - Added logging of firmware version in deployment log after firmware upgrades. - Fixed wrong bottom track id in PD0 data format. Description Network (SEC): - Add support for multicast addresses to UDP data transmit. - Fixed a problem that resulted in data very occasionally being dropped. - Display a link to the firmware release notes on the maintenance page. - Added SECREBOOT,9999 command to telnet interface to enable SEC reboot from telnet. ===================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3607_BBPV4035_1.ad2 ===================================================== Date 16/08-2016 Description Doppler (BBP): - Added NMEA bottom track formats 350/351. These formats output data in beam coordinates. - Fixed time stamps for water track NMEA format which used bottom track values when calculating DT1 and DT2. - Removed :UT sentence from the PD6 dataformat. - Fixed startup issue when using trigger and SETDVL,CP=2. - Added parameters DECL,HX,HY,HZ to USER command. - Swithed "RS485RISE" and "RS485FALL" du to RS485 polarity definition. - Fixed some issues with DVL NMEA formats. Description Network (SEC): - Log a warning if the START command to the DVL fails. - Fully unmount the SD card before sending a BREAK to the BBP. This allows the filesystem dirty bit to be properly cleared, preventing "Filesystem was not properly unmounted" warning messages from being generated. - Increase the timeout for logs requested from the web server to 10 seconds to accommodate for the slow (char by char) read of command responses. - Make sure that the mode has a default "Unknown" state before calling the GETMODE command. - Properly handle "Firmware upgrade mode" vs. "Couldn't read firmware version" when outputing the upgrade web page. - Run BBP process at better priority in attempt to remove occasional loss of sync. - Add the ability to set the instrument clock from the maintenance web page. - Look for ASCII data as well as binary data for the DVL TRIG command. - Add local port / remote IP address to connect log message. - Log a message to flash when there are not PTP messages for 10 minutes. Include the Ethernet link state in the message. - Remove DVL trigger timestamp processing - Fix initial BOARDSENSGET read error (command now returns five parameters instead of 3) ==================================================== Release DVL Version NortekDVL_SECV3379_BBPV4033_1.ad2 ==================================================== Date 10/03-2016 First Release.