APT V3.0.0.6 Release Notes (15/April/2021)
APT Server v1.9
-
Support added for KNA-Vis, KNA-IR, KLS1550, KLS635, KLD101 and KIM001.
-
Support added for BBD30x, but with BBD20x functionality
-
APT DLL added to software download package
Device Firmware
BSC20X (v3.0.11)
Front Panel button now works and removes power from motor.
KIM001 (v1.0.2)
Added support for change of fan manufacturer.
KLD101
v2.1.1)
Reduced the acceleration in the wheel (from x50 to x10 like in a KLS).
Added Digital Output sub command
v2.0.11
Fixed full scale rounding issue present when setting the full scale from
Kinesis.
v2.0.12
Added gating function for in EXT mode: (if <15mV the current is null
in CC)
Adjusted EXT IN gain error
Improved auto zero of the output offset
Enabled 2% circa of overdrive when in EXT IN mode
KLS101
v1.1.2
Increased maximum available current to 94mA for KLS635 to compensate the
lower efficiency of some pigtails.
v1.1.1
Fixed a bug (introduced in v1.0.13) that could erase the calibration
settings when
loading the latest firmware on older devices.
KST101 (v1.0.14)
Fix of position output trigger bug when more than 1 cycle in both
directions.
LTS150/LTS300
v3.0.9
Turned off internal flashing LED for low light experiments.
v3.0.10
Ensured sufficient current for allowable payload when vertical
MST601 (v3.0.4)
Modified to avoid Modules not responding when driven by Kinesis Server
opening and closing controls.
KBD101 (v2.0.6)
Added support for Hamamatsu joystick sensor.
Fixed default current limit and energy limit values for DDSM50 stage.
KNA101 (v1.1.15)
Support provided for legacy APT platform
APT status update
KST101
v1.0.13
The serial number is now immediately persisted after being set.
APT V3.21.4 Release Notes (01/May/2019)
APT Server v1.8
-
DDR100 now correctly treated as a rotary device (rather than linear).
-
LNR50SE settings corrected.
KPZ101 v1.0.11
-
Voltage reading flickering issue sorted out.
-
Closing down display flickering fixed.
-
Waveform generator functionality re-enabled.
KST101 v1.0.9
-
Added trigger stop command.
K10CR1 v1.0.3
-
Correct serial number now returned in hardware info structure (previously stuck
at a constant value).
BSC202 Child Card v3.0.10
-
Allows Load/Unload without 'unavailable control' errors.
BSC201 v3.0.10
-
Allows Load/Unload without 'unavailable control' errors.
BSC202 Motherboard v2.3.3
-
Allows Load/Unload without 'unavailable control' errors.
KIM101 v1.0.3
-
Add China stage selection in menu items (PIA/PDS1).
-
Tweaked pulse shape for China stage to optimise piezo travel.
APT V3.21.3
Release Notes (26/10/2018)
APT Server v1.7
Support
for DRV208 added.
Support
for PLS2 and LPS3 Cerna stages added.
Support
added for KLS101
KIM101 v1.0.2
Update
to support driving out from from a -10V to 10V input.
KLD101 v1.0.1
Initial
release
APT V3.21.2
Release Notes (12/03/2018)
KDC101 v2.2.1
Update
to include both OLED and LCD display drivers
KST101 v1.0.7
Update
to include both OLED and LCD display drivers
KSC101 v1.0.4
Update
to include both OLED and LCD display drivers
TIM101 v1.0.2
Fixed
bug where multiple fast jogs were stopping the generation of pulses.
Fixed
algorithm bug in acceleration profile.
LTSxxx v3.0.8
Firmware
update
PPC001 v2.1.2
Firmware
merged with PPC102
Fixed
glitch during switchover between open and closed loop when BNC input is
enabled.
PPC102 v2.1.2
Firmware
merged with PPC001
Fixed
glitch during switchover between open and closed loop when BNC input is
enabled.
Max
travel reported without 10x scaling factor
BBD201 v2.1.5
Firmware
update
KIM101 v1.0.1
Support
Added
KLS635 v1.0.1
Support
Added
KLS1550 v1.0.1
Support
Added
KNA101 v1.0.1
Support
Added
APT V3.21.1
Release Notes (19/06/2017)
KST101 v1.0.6
Fixed
bug to respond correctly when MoveStop commands are
completed.
TDI001/OE1 v1.0.2
Added
a joystick disable option.
KPA101 v2.0.1
KDC101 v2.1.9
APT V3.21.0
Release Notes (19/04/2017)
MLJ050 v3.0.4
Firmware
updated to isolate the velocity pot when a limit switch is active.
LTS150 v3.0.7
Firmware
updated to allow both old and new motor specifications to be used.
LTS300 v3.0.7
Firmware
updated to allow both old and new motor specifications to be used.
APTServer V2.15.0
Support
added for PRMTZ8 Rotation Stage.
APT V3.20.0
Release Notes (07/03/2017)
APTServer V2.14.0
Support
added for K-Cube display dimming.
MLJ050 v3.0.3
Firmware
updated
KST101 v1.0.5
Firmware
updated to include display dimming
KSC101 v1.0.3
Firmware
updated to include display dimming
KDC101 v2.0.8
Firmware
updated to include display dimming
KPZ101 v1.0.8
Firmware
updated to include display dimming
KSG101 v1.0.2
Firmware
updated to include display dimming
KPA101 v1.0.2
Firmware
updated to include display dimming
BSC20x v3.0.8
Firmware
updated to remove restrictions on message returns when not connected to APT.
APT V3.19.0
Release Notes (09/12/2016)
BSC20x v3.0.7
Firmware
updated
KST101 v1.0.3
Firmware
updated
K10CR1 v1.0.2
Firmware
updated
APT V3.18.0
Release Notes (29/10/2016)
APTServer V2.13.0
Support
added for KSG101 and KPA101.
KBD101 v1.0.4
Firmware
updated
KPA101
Initial
release
KSG101
Initial
release
FirmwareUpdate
KPA101
reprogramming added.
BSC20x v3.0.6
Firmware
updated
KST101 v1.0.2
Firmware
updated
APT V3.17.0
Release Notes (08/08/2016)
APTServer V2.12.0
Additional
trigger modes added for KST101, KDC101 and KBD101.
KDC101
Trigger pulse width lower limit reduced to 100 us
KSC101
minimum on/off cycle time increased to 10ms.
KDC101 v2.0.6
Firmware
updated
KBD101 v1.0.3
Firmware
updated
KST101 v1.0.2
Firmware
updated
APT V3.16.0
Release Notes (28/06/2016)
General
Fixed
bug which caused APT User to crash on start up.
KDC101 v2.0.5
Support
added to allow manual selection of stage type.
KSC101 v1.0.1
Timing
limits changed and Initial Release
FirmwareUpdate
Utility
renamed.
Updated
help file for reprogramming.
APT V3.15.0
Release Notes (28/06/2016) THIS VERSION WAS NOT RELEASED
APT V3.14.0
Release Notes (10/05/2016)
General
Fixed
bug which caused APT User to crash on start up.
KDC101 v2.0.4
Support
added to allow manual selection of stage type.
APT V3.13.0
Release Notes (22/04/2016)
APTServer v2.11.0
Support
added for KSG101 Strain Gauge Reader
Support
added for KSC101 Solenoid Controllers
APT V3.12.0
Release Notes (29/01/2016)
APTServer v2.10.0
Helpfile
updated to include new methods for K-Cubes
APT V3.11.0
Release Notes (12/01/2016)
APTServer v2.10.0
Legacy
joystick parameters for KBD101 hidden
Home
limit switch bug fixed
Bug
fixes for driver installation
Support
added for Windows 10.
PPC001 (v2.0.1)
Support
added to allow reprogramming
APTConfig (v1.6.0)
Support
added for new K-Cube range.
APT V3.10.0
Release Notes (02/12/2015)
MFF101 and MFF102
(v1.0.3)
Increased
deceleration at each end of travel.
Increased
minimum transit time to 500ms.
APT V3.9.0 Release
Notes (20/11/2015)
APTServer v2.9.0
Support
added for TIM101 Piezo Motor Controller reprogramming
Support
added for KBD101 programming
HW
dev mode added
Z8 Series Motor
Actuators
Max velocities reduced to avoid over-current problems
APT V3.8.0 Release
Notes (22/10/2015)
APTServer v2.8.0
Support added for PY004Z8 Stage
TBD001 (v1.0.6)
Fixed Move At Velocity bug for DDR05 stage.
TSC001 (v1.0.6)
Added facility to persist Trigger Sense settings.
MFF102 (v1.0.2)
Added
facility to soften the end stop travel.
TST101 (v3.0.5)
Added facility to allow hardware dev parameters to change the microstep resolution.
APT V3.7.0 Release
Notes (10/08/2015)
APTServer v2.7.0
Bug fixes for PPC001 Controller.
TBD001 (v1.0.5)
Bug fixes for DDR05 stage.
APT V3.6.0 Release
Notes (17/07/2015)
APTServer v2.6.0
Support added for DDR05 stage and PPC001 Controller.
TBD001 (v1.0.4)
Support added for DDR05 stage.
LTS150 (v3.6.0)
Bug fix for stage moving occasionally at slow speed without command.
LTS300 (v3.6.0)
Bug fix for stage moving occasionally at slow speed without command.
General
Settings added to support PY004Z8 stage
APT V3.5.0 Release
Notes (11/03/2015)
APTServer v2.5.0
Minor bug fixes.
TST101 (v3.0.4)
Bug fixes to allow operation with FW103 Filter Wheel.
APT V3.4.0 Release
Notes (20/01/2015)
APTServer v2.4.0
Support added for K10CR1 stage.
TST101 (v3.0.3)
Support added for additional stages.
K10CR1 (v1.0.1)
Initial release of firmware.
APT V3.3.0 Release
Notes (03/10/2014)
BPC301 (v3.2.1)
Solved issue with recognising some closed loop piezo travel details.
BPC303 (v3.2.3)
Solved issue with recognising some closed loop piezo travel details.
APTServer v2.2.0
Solved issue with recognising some closed loop piezo travel details, plus minor bug fixes..
APT V3.2.0 Release
Notes (21/05/2014)
General:
Motor settings file updated with new stage and controller types.
Resolved occasional problem
BBD201 (v2.1.14)
Direction of homing now changeable by user.
BBD202 (v2.1.14)
Direction of homing now changeable by user.
BBD203 (v2.1.14)
Direction of homing now changeable by user.
MST602 (v3.0.2)
Solves problem with reprogramming occasionally not working.
TPA101 (v3.0.3)
Resolved problem with range on display.
APT V3.0.0 Release
Notes (09/04/2014)
APT Firmware
(v2.6)
Added support for new TPA101 device
USB Drivers
(2.10.0)
Support for Windows 8 and minor bug fixes
BBD101,BBD102,BBD103 (v1.1.6)
Fix to allow DDS220 stages to be used.
BBD201,BBD202, BBD203 (v2.1.3)
Added support for rotary stages
TQD001 (v1.1.3)
Added support to persist settings to memeory of device.
TPA101 (v3.0.2)
Added support for additional low level messages
BSC201, BSC202, BSC203
(v3.0.5)
Fixed parameter persistance.
APT V2.23.0
Release Notes (17/12/2013)
BSC203 Motherboard
v2.3.1
Modified firmware to allow serial communication through RS232 port.
APT Config 1.6
Changes to support the new filter flipper.
APT USer 2.4
Fixed single run drop down menu feature.
APT Server 1.6
Added support for filter flipper.
Added features for inernal development.
APT Firmware 2.5
Added support for filter flipper.
APT V2.22.0
Release Notes (25/11/2013)
BSC103,BSC102,BSC101 - V2.0.7
Status bits corrected
BSC201, BSC202,
BSC203 - V3.0.4 Child Card
Joystick support added
BSC201,BSC202,BSC203 - V2.2.0 - Motherboard
Joystick support added
APTConfig - V1.5.0
Ordered Stage types alphabetically
APTServer - V1.5.0
Changed visibility of Encoder methods.
Minor code changes for future product support.
APT V2.21.0
Release Notes (25/11/2013)
APT
Server V1.4.0
General Bug fixes
APT v2.20.0 Release Notes (23.09.13)
General
COM registration
process modified to ensure full registration within Windows registry..
APT v2.19.0 Release Notes (19.07.13)
APT Config v1.4.0
Fixed problem with
actuator selection for certain controllers.
APTFirmware v2.4
Added support for upgraded TST001 controller.
Added support for upgraded LTS150 & LTS300 controller.
APTServer v1.3
Added support for upgraded TDI001 controller.
BSC201
V3.0.2 Added joystick support.
BSC202
V3.0.2 Added joystick support
BSC203
V3.0.2 Added joystick support
General
Updated settings for various actuators
APT v2.18.0 Release Notes (17.05.13)
APT Config v1.3.0
Fixes dwell time problem with Japanese Windows and added support for new
release controllers
MST602 v3.0.1
New Firmware to support MST602 module
General
Updated settings for various actuators
CDM621 APT
Software V2.17.0
Release Notes (05-04-13)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
TDC001 Firmware
Version 2.0.7 Released. Fixed bug which ignored limit switches and ran stage into mechanical end stop.
APT Server Revise
Existing Revision v1.2.0
Updated default .ini file settings for motor velocities to prevent Z8 motor actuators overrunning.
Added new settings for new range of stepper motor actuators.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.16.0
Release Notes (15-11-12)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
BPC303
Firmware
Version
3.2.2 Released. First release.
MLJ050
Firmware
Version
3.0.1 Released. First release.
TBD001
Firmware
Version
1.0.3 Released. Enhanced triggering.
TDC001
Firmware
Version 2.0.6
Released. Fixed an issue that required a power cycle to be identified by the
PC.
TST001
Firmware
Version
1.0.3 Released. Allows controller to work at very slow speeds.
APT Firmware
v2.2.0
Support for
the MLJ050 and BPC303 added.
APT User v2.3.0
Fixed a
problem with cycle count being saved to file.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.15.0
Release Notes (16-08-12)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT User v2.2.0
Minor
enhancements to the interface made.
APT Server v1.2.0
Support
added for future controllers.
Slight
changes to default motor settings.
APT Firmware
v2.1.0
Support for
the BBD2xx product range added.
BSC201
Firmware
Version
3.0.1 released.
BSC202
Firmware
Version
3.0.1 child card software released.
Version 2.0.0
motherboard software released.
BSC203
Firmware
Version
3.0.1 child card software released.
Version
2.0.0 motherboard software released.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.14.0
Release Notes (16-04-12)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT User v2.1.0
Support for
the BBD2xx product range added.
New
enhancements to the interface made.
APT Firmware
v2.1.0
Support for
the BBD2xx product range added.
TSG001
Firmware
Version
1.0.3 Released.
Corrected identification
of some products due to component tolerances.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.13.0
Release Notes (23-01-12)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.1.2
Support
added for the TBD001 controller.
Support
added for the BPC301 controller.
Support
added for upcoming product.
Revised backlash correction for various stages.
APT Firmware
v2.0.0
Support added for the TBD001 controller.
New software infrastructure to support future controllers.
BBD102
Firmware
Version
1.1.3 Released.
Corrected
time out for get position command.
Support for micro manager.
Various Bug Fixes.
BBD103
Firmware
Version
1.1.3 Released.
Corrected
time out for get position command.
Support for micro manager.
Various Bug Fixes.
BPC301 v3.2.0
Minor bug
fixes
TDC001 v1.1.0
Minor bug
fixes
Fixed drift due to
new velocity potentiometer
TLS001 v1.0.3
Minor bug
fixes
TST001 v1.1.0
Minor bug
fixes
Fixed drift due to
new velocity potentiometer
LTS150 v1.3.0
Support for new
potentiometer
Opened window for
potentiometer idle position
Limit switch and Power to motor changes
Fixed drift due to
new velocity potentiometer
LTS300 v1.3.0
Support for new
potentiometer
Opened window for potentiometer
idle position
Limit switch and Power to motor changes
Fixed drift due to
new velocity potentiometer
L490MZ v1.3.0
Support for new
potentiometer
Opened window for
potentiometer idle position
Limit switch and Power to motor changes
Fixed drift due to
new velocity potentiometer
CDM621 APT
Software V2.12.0
Release Notes (09-05-11)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.1.0
Support
added for upcoming product.
APT Config v1.1.0
Support added for the BPC301 controller.
APT Firmware
v1.2.0
Support added for the BPC301 controller.
BBD102
Firmware
Version
1.1.1 Released.
Support for
micro manager microscopy software.
BBD103
Firmware
Version
1.1.1 Released.
Support for
micro manager microscopy software.
L4090MZ
Firmware
Version
1.0.3 Released.
Corrections
to limit switch and torque supplied to motor.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.11.0
Release Notes (17-09-10)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.0.31
Updated to add support for MLS203 stage
APT Config v1.0.20
Support added for MLS203 stage
APT User v1.0.22
Support added for MLS203 stage
BBD10X
Firmware
Version
1.0.1 Released
CDM621 APT
Software V2.10.0
Release Notes (14-06-10)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.0.29
1.
Linearised the L490MZ Labjack
movement
2.
Updated to add
support for new stages
APT
Firmware
Version
1.1.2 Released
Added support for
future controllers
BSC101
Firmware
Version
2.0.6 Released
This
version addresses some minor bugs fixes and enhanced features;
Fixed
intermittent comms problems
Fixed fault
when in encoder mode and stages do not reach target position.
Motherboard
Firmware
Version 1.0.4
Released
Fixed boot
up problem after multiple restarts.
BSC102
Firmware
Version
2.0.6 Released
This
version addresses some minor bugs fixes and enhanced features;
Fixed
intermittent comms problems
Fixed fault
when in encoder mode and stages do not reach target position.
Motherboard
Firmware
Version
1.0.4 Released
Fixed boot
up problem after multiple restarts.
BSC103
Firmware
Version
2.0.6 Released
This
version addresses some minor bugs fixes and enhanced features;
Fixed
intermittent comms problems
Fixed fault
when in encoder mode and stages do not reach target position.
Motherboard
Firmware
Version
1.0.4 Released
Fixed boot
up problem after multiple restarts.
TQD001
Firmware
Version
1.1.2 Released
Fixed
a bug that caused the SUM signal to jump when the signal level was close to
mid-range.
L490MZ
Firmware
Version
1.0.2 Released
Code
base changed to match LTS codebase.
LTS150
and LTS300 Firmware
Version
1.0.2 Released
Fixed
homing in opposite direction.
USB
Drivers
Version
3.2.0 Released
Drivers now
compatible with Windows 7
CDM621 APT
Software V2.9.0
Release Notes (01-06-09)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.0.27
3.
Support added for L490MZ, LTS150, LTS300, PRM1Z8,
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8
APT Config v1.0.19
1.
Support added for L490MZ, LTS150, LTS300, PRM1Z8,
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8
APT User v1.0.21
2.
Support added for L490MZ, LTS150, LTS300,
PRM1Z8, MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8
APT Firmware
v1.1.0
1.
Support added for new hardware listed above.
BPC101 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v2.0.3
1.
Fixed problem with waveform generator
BPC102 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v2.0.3
1.
Fixed problem with waveform generator
BPC103 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v2.0.3
1.
Fixed problem with waveform generator
BPC201 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v2.0.3
1.
Fixed problem with waveform generator
BPC202 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v2.0.3
1.
Fixed problem with waveform generator
BPC203 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v2.0.3
1.
Fixed problem with waveform generator
TST001 Stepper
Motor Controller v1.0.5
1. Fixed intermittent comms problem
TDC001 DC Motor
Controller v1.0.11
1. Support added for the new actuators
TLD001 Laser Diode Driver v1.0.2
1.
Relaxed PSU monitorng
limits
CDM621 APT
Software V2.8.0
Release Notes (17-03-09)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.0.25
4.
Support added for PDP90A lateral effect sensor .
5.
Auto ident added for Z8 series actuators.
APT Config v1.0.17
3.
Support added for Z8 series actuators and future
controllers.
APT User v1.0.19
1.
Support added for Z8 series actuators and future
controllers.
APT Firmware
v1.0.17
2.
Support added for future controllers.
TQD001 PSD Autoaligner v1.1.1
1.
Calibration added for use with PDP90A lateral
effect sensor.
TDC001 DC Motor
Controller v1.0.10
2. Support added for the new Z8 series actuators
MPZ601 Piezo
Control Module v1.0.15
1. Change tolerance on PSU monitoring
MNA601 NanoTrak Control Module v1.0.15
1. Change tolerance on PSU monitoring
BPC001 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v1.0.15
2. Change tolerance on PSU monitoring
BPC002 Benchtop
Piezo Controller v1.0.15
1. Change tolerance on PSU monitoring
BNT001 Benchtop NanoTrak Controller v1.0.15
1. Change tolerance on PSU monitoring
General
1.
Support added for 64bit Windows operating systems.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.7.0
Release Notes (10-10-08)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server v1.0.24
1.
Missing settings button text for multi channel controllers corrected.
2.
Adjusted TDC001 pot gain to ensure full speed is
achieved on all versions.
APT User v1.0.19
1.
Updated help to HTML format for
APT Config v1.0.16
1.
Updated help to HTML format for
BSC101 Motor
Controller
1.
Digital I/O control implementation has been
corrected.
2.
Joystick support has been enhanced to operate at
lower speeds.
BSC102 Motor
Controller
1.
Digital I/O control implementation has been
corrected.
2.
Joystick support has been enhanced to operate at
lower speeds.
BSC103 Motor
Controller
1.
Digital I/O control implementation has been
corrected.
2.
Joystick support has been enhanced to operate at
lower speeds.
TDC001 DC Motor
Controller
1.
Corrected issue with move status flags not being
updated.
TTC001 TEC Controller
1.
Fixed bug in ReadTECTemp
method.
2.
Improved response of encoder control knob.
TLD001 Laser
Diode Controller
1.
Initial release.
General
1.
New merge module to reflect new installation.
2.
Updated manuals installed off the start menu.
3.
Added new autorun start up window.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.6.0 Release Notes (29-07-08)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
MPZ001 Piezo
Controller
1.
Fixed issue with displaying piezo filter tab for
controllers with built in filters.
MNA001 NanoTrak Controller
2.
Fixed issue with displaying piezo filter tab for
controllers with built in filters.
BPC001 Piezo
Controller
3.
Fixed issue with displaying piezo filter tab for
controllers with built in filters.
BPC002 Piezo
Controller
4.
Fixed issue with displaying piezo filter tab for
controllers with built in filters.
BNT001 NanoTrak Controller
5.
Fixed issue with displaying piezo filter tab for
controllers with built in filters.
BSC002 Stepper
Motor Controller(Motherboard)
6.
Incorporated software for external joystick
control.
BSC003 Stepper
Motor Controller(Motherboard)
7.
Incorporated software for external joystick
control.
TST001 Stepper
Motor Controller
8.
Fixed bug which prevented get status method from
functioning.
APTUser V1.0.18
9. Fixed bug when viewing help file after opening via shortcuts.
10. Incorporated OEM support.
APTConfig V1.0.15
11. Fixed bug when viewing help file after opening via shortcuts.
12. Incorporated OEM support.
APTServer V1.0.23
13. Incorporated OEM support.
14. Fixed issue with displaying piezo filter tab for controllers with built in filters.
15. Improved error handling for communication problems to allow applications to shut safely.
16. Improved filtering of USB devices that impersonate APT equipment.
General
17. Corrected offset for FW103 filter wheel.
18. New USB driver issued that solves issue of conflicting devices operating on the USB bus.
19. Merge module updated (V2.0.0) to reflect changes in APT software.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.5.0 Release Notes (04-06-08)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
TPZ001 T-Cube
Piezo Controller
1.
Fixed bug where unit could lock up under heavy
communication conditions.
TSC001 T-Cube
Solenoid Controller
2.
Corrected Hardware version number reported by unit.
APTUser V1.0.17
3. Fixed bug when resizing APTQuad Control form (overflow error 6).
General
4. Merge module updated (V1.0.4) to reflect above changes.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.4.0 Release Notes (19-05-08)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
BSC101 Single
Channel Benchtop Motor Controller
1.
Corrected Comms overflow problem
2.
Fixed bug in Jog Handset software
BSC102 Dual
Channel Benchtop Motor Controller
3.
Corrected Comms overflow problem
4.
Fixed bug in Jog Handset software
BSC103 Three
Channel Benchtop Motor Controller
5.
Corrected Comms overflow problem
6.
Fixed bug in Jog Handset software
TST001 T-Cube
Motor Controller
7.
Fixed bug in Move velocity functionality
TDC001
8. Changed Move/Jog pot functionality to stop immediately on release
APT Firmware
V1.0.16
9.
Fixed possibility of re-programming failure for
TSC001
General
10.
Corrected Velocity settings for NanoRotator
stages
11.
New release of Merge Module V1.3.0 to reflect above
changes
CDM621 APT
Software V2.3.0 Release Notes (27-03-08)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APTServer V1.0.22
1.
DRV013 Enc, DRV014 Enc, DRV113 Enc, DRV114 Enc,
DRV013, DRV014, DRV113, DRV114 - Max Accn and Vel increased from 1 and 4 to 10 and 12 respectively.
2.
Quad detector T-Cube support and help file added.
MPZ601 Modular
Piezo Controller
3.
Fixed bug in Waveform generator
MNA601 Modular NanoTrak Controller
4.
Fixed bug in Waveform generator
BNT001 Benchtop NanoTrak Controller
5.
Fixed bug in Waveform generator
BPC001 Benchtop
Piezo Controller
6.
Fixed bug in Waveform generator
BPC002 Benchtop
Piezo Controller
7.
Fixed bug in Waveform generator
MST601 (Rev 1 and
Rev 2) Modular Stepper Motor Controller
8.
A bug fix when extensive back to back comms being
sent to module. Corrupt message header being prevented.
9.
A bug fix if both axis finish movement at exactly
the same time. This ensures that both End Of Move(EOM) messages get back to the
server.
BSC101 Single
Channel Benchtop Stepper Motor Controller
10. A bug fix when extensive back to back comms being sent to module. Corrupt message header being prevented.
11. Jog end of Move added. Should have been in but was forgotten for this new version of code when initially released.
BSC1023 Two
Channel Benchtop Stepper Motor Controller
12. A bug fix when extensive back to back comms being sent to module. Corrupt message header being prevented.
13. Jog end of Move added. Should have been in but was forgotten for this new version of code when initially released.
BSC103 Single
Channel Benchtop Stepper Motor Controller
14. A bug fix when extensive back to back comms being sent to module. Corrupt message header being prevented.
15. Jog end of Move added. Should have been in but was forgotten for this new version of code when initially released.
APTUser 1.0.16
16. Upissued to include support for TQD001.
17. Increased the limit on Dwell Time Period in the move sequencer.
APTConfig 1.0.14
18. Uppissued to include support for TQD001.
General
19. Applied new changes to merge module v1.2.0.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.2.0 Release Notes (05-02-08)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APTServer V1.0.21
1.
Server prepared for forthcoming release of new
T-Cube products (TLD001 and TQD001).
2.
Lowered default initial velocity for NR360 Rotation
stage.
3.
Modification to fix bug in piezo firmware (LUT
functionality).
APTFirmware V1.0.15
4.
Fixed device firmware revision status icon
misrepresentation bug.
5.
Replaced WinHelp with
HTML help.
6.
Added support for future release of TQD001 Quad
detector T-Cube.
MPZ601 Modular
Piezo Controller
7.
Fixed bug in LUT functionality
MNA601 Modular NanoTrak Controller
8.
Fixed bug in LUT functionality
BNT001 Benchtop NanoTrak Controller
9.
Fixed bug in LUT functionality
BPC001 Benchtop
Piezo Controller
10.
Fixed bug in LUT functionality
BPC002 Benchtop
Piezo Controller
11.
Fixed bug in LUT functionality
TSC001 Shutter
Controller T-Cube
12.
Fixed bug in communication loop for repeated TX/RX
transmission
TPZ001 Piezo
Controller T-Cube
13.
Updates to comms loop when operated with TSG001
Strain Gauge cube.
TTC001 TEC
Controller T-Cube
14.
Fixed Status Update messages
15.
General updates to improve usability.
TSG001 Strain
Gauge T-Cube
16.
Allowed firmware to read negatively balanced
bridges.
General
17.
Applied all changes to new merge (redistribution)
module.
CDM621 APT
Software V2.1.2 Release Notes (03-12-07)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APTServer V1.0.20
1.
Additional Functionality for BPC001, BPC002 and
MPZ601 units to allow output waveform function to be used while operating in
closed loop mode.
APTFirmware V1.0.14
2.
Fixed reprogramming of single USB node rack MMR601
MMR601 Modular
Rack Controller
3. Fixed reprogramming of rack modules.
MST601 (V1
hardware) Stepper Motor Control Module
4. Fixed spontaneous errors at start of move.
BSC001 Stepper
Motor Controller
5. Fixed spontaneous errors at start of move.
BSC002 Stepper
Motor Controller
6. Fixed spontaneous errors at start of move.
General
7. Added redistributable (merge module) for client applications..
CDM621 APT
Software V2.1.1 Release Notes (19-10-07)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APTFirmware V1.0.13
1. Added support for new TTC001 T-Cube TEC Controller.
MPZ601 Piezo
Control Module
2. Correction to NanoTrak/Piezo switching routine (shares code base with MNA601 NanoRak Module).
MPZ601 Piezo
Control Module
3. Correction to NanoTrak/Piezo switching routine.
BPC001 1-channel
Benchtop Piezo Controller
4. Correction to NanoTrak/Piezo switching routine (shares code base with MNA601 NanoRak Module).
BPC002 2-channel
Benchtop Piezo Controller
5. Correction to NanoTrak/Piezo switching routine (shares code base with MNA601 NanoRak Module).
BNT001 Benchtop NanoTrak Controller
6. Correction to NanoTrak/Piezo switching routine.
TLS001 T-Cube
Laser Source
7. Correction to hardware information report.
TPZ001 Rev 2
T-Cube Piezo Driver
8. Reverse Bias Voltage limits increased. PID loop adjusted for increased performance
Device Drivers
9. Updated
device drivers. MicrosoftTM WHQL certified
device drivers simplify hardware installation on Windows XP and
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.11 Release Notes (21-09-07)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APTServer V1.0.19
1. Correction to Filter Wheel (FW103 and FW104) and PRM1-Z7 default settings.
APTFirmware V1.0.12
2. Correction to file reference used for updating the BPS103.
MST601 Stepper
Motor Control Module
3. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
4. Increased maximum speed.
MST601 Stepper
Motor Control Module (V2.0)
5. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
6. Increased maximum speed.
MPZ601 Piezo
Control Module
7. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
MNA601 NanoTrak Module
8. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
BSC001 Stepper
Motor Controller
9. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
10. Increased maximum speed.
BSC002 Stepper
Motor Controller
11. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
12. Increased maximum speed.
BPC001 Piezo
Controller
13. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
BPC001 Piezo
Controller
14. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
BNT001 Piezo
Controller
15. Correction to reported product number with hardware information.
BSC101 Stepper
Motor Controller
16. Increased maximum speed.
BSC102 Stepper
Motor Controller
17. Increased maximum speed.
BSC103 Stepper
Motor Controller
18. Increased maximum speed.
BPC101 PiezoController
19. Synchronized code with BPC201 variant.
BPC102 PiezoController
20. Synchronized code with BPC202 variant.
BPC103 PiezoController
21. Synchronized code with BPC203 variant.
BPC201 PiezoController
22. Correction to handset piezo enable override.
BPC202 PiezoController
23. Correction to handset piezo enable override.
BPC203 PiezoController
24. Correction to handset piezo enable override.
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.10 Release Notes (17-08-07)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
TPZ001 T-Cube
Piezo Driver
1. Support added for Rev 2 TPZ001 T-Cubes
TST001 T-Cube
Stepper Driver
2. Support added for FW103 and FW104 Filter Wheels
TSC001 T-Cube
Solenoid Controller
3. Inverted electronic trigger control
BNT001 Benchtop NanoTrak
4. Circle frequency range reduced from 1 300Hz to 20 195Hz.
APTServer V1.0.18
5. Piezo control Set and GetHubAnalogueChanIn methods renamed to Set and GetExtAnalogueInput, for consistency between rev 1 and rev 2 hardware.
APTUser
6. Added counter for move sequencer.
7. Support added for new product.
APTConfig
8. Support added for new product.
ODC001 and TDC001
Firmware
9. MoveAtVelocity functionality now fixed to stop motor immediately on contact with limit switch.
10.
Functionality added to support PRM1-Z7 limit switch
configuration.
It also provides
functionality for new controller models and stage types - listed below:-
TNA001 T-Cube NanoTrak Controller
TLS001 T-Cube
Laser Source
TTC001 T-Cube
TEC Controller
BDC101 Single
Channel
BDC102 Dual
Channel
BDC103 Three
Channel
PRM1-Z7 - Rotation Stage
MTS Series Motorized Translation Stages
FW103 and FW104 Filter Wheels
DRV414 - DC Motor Actuator
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.9 Release Notes (16-04-07)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
ODC001 -
1. Reallocation of internal memory and support for future hardware revisions
TDC001 -
2. Reallocation of internal memory and support for future hardware revisions
TSC001 - T-Cube
Solenoid Controller
3. Trigger operation revised
MPZ601 - Piezo
Controller Module
4. Support for new handset control
MNA601 - NanoTrak Controller Module
5. Support for new handset control
BPC001 - Single
Channel Benchtop Piezo Controller
6. Support for new handset control
BPC002 - Dual
Channel Benchtop Piezo Controller
7. Support for new handset control
BNT001 - Benchtop NanoTrak Controller
8. Support for new handset control
It also provides
functionality for new controller models - listed below:-
BPC201 - Single
Channel Benchtop Piezo Controller
BPC202 - Dual
Channel Benchtop Piezo Controller
BPC203 - Three
Channel Benchtop Piezo Controller
APT Server V1.0.17
9. Added support for future hardware models.
APT User Utility
V1.0.13
10. Added support for future hardware models.
APT Config Utility
V1.0.11
11. Added support for future hardware models
APT Firmware
V1.0.10
12. Added support for future hardware
13 Bug fix for BSC00X reprogramming
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.8 Release Notes (23-01-07)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
MST601 Firmware
V1.0.11
1. Endstop handling on jog moves corrected.
BSC001 and BSC002
Firmware V1.0.11
2. Endstop handling on jog moves corrected.
BMS001 and BMS002
Firmware V1.0.11
3. Endstop handling on jog moves corrected.
MST601 Version 2
Hardware
4. V2.0.2. software supported.
APT User Utility
V1.0.13
5. Added support for TLS001 Laser Driver T-Cube.
APT Config Utility
V1.0.11
6. Added support for TLS001 Laser Driver T-Cube.
APT Server V1.0.16
7. Added support for TLS001 Laser Driver T-Cube.
APT Firmware
8. Added support for V2.0 MST601 Hardware.
General
9. On-line manuals updated.
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.7 Release Notes (01-12-06)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
BSC10X Firmware
V1.0.3
1. Modifications to support MXY and MAXY microscopy stages.
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.6 Release Notes (22-11-06)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APTUser V1.0.12
1.
Parameter autoload at start up implemented
BSC10X Firmware
V1.0.2
2. Homing routines for NanoRotator stages fixed
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.5a Release Notes (18-10-06)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
ODC001 Firmware V1.0.4
1. ZM1 Motorized Mirror Mount homing routines fixed.
Firmware Reprogramming Utility
1. BPC00X reprogramming fixed
CDM621 APT
Software V1.1.5 Release Notes (03-10-06)
Significant changes to specific code bases highlighted below:-
APT Server V1.0.15
TDC001 DC Servo Controller
TST001 Stepper Controller
TPZ001 Piezo Controller
TSG001 Strain Gauge Reader
TSC001 Solenoid Controller
ODC001 Firmware V1.0.3