COMPASS® for Pressure Version 4 Release Notes

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Version 4 Releases
4.2 (2012.07.27)
ADDCP-115%4COMPASS for Pressure now supports the calibration functions of CalTool for RPTs. This functionality allows users to fully adjust and report calibration results for supported Fluke products. Sample tests are included with COMPASS that support automated collection of as received data and as left data with an adjustment in between. Review the CalTool for RPTs application note for details. The COMPASS CalTool implementation supports the following instruments: PPC2+, PPC2AF, PPCK+, PPCH, PPCH-G, PPC3, PPC4, PPC4E,RPM3, RPM4, E-DWT, molbox1, molbox1+, and molbox RFM. When Demo versions of COMPASS for Pressure expire, COMPASS will function but limit activity to the calibration of supported Fluke products.
ADDCP-115%8The installation of COMPASS 4.2 supports the export of data into MET/TRACK 8.X. A separate downloadable patch was created to support the export of data into MET/TRACK 7.3. MET/CAL 7.3 users must download and apply the patch to support the COMPASS to MET/TRACK data export.
ADDCP-1303A new [Data][Show Calibration Coefficients] menu choice was added to read and display the active RPT calibration coefficients. This menu option is part of the CalTool support and only applies to the following products: PPC2+, PPC2AF, PPCK+, PPCH, PPCH-G, PPC3, PPC4, PPC4E,RPM3, RPM4, E-DWT, molbox1, molbox1+, and molbox RFM.
ADDCP-1226There are two new report templates used to adjust calibration coefficients for supported products run using the new CalTool features.
ADDCP-1224Application Note on how to calibrate RPTs with COMPASS for Pressure
FIXCP-1176When using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, there may be large delays polling the output of instruments.  The problem was exaggerated when using a multiplexer as part of the data acquisition.  The problems did not occur on older operating systems.  The problem is now resolved by using a new COMPASS Remote Interface tool (DHIIO.exe).
FIXCP-115%7Fixed the example setup for Ruska 2455 in default.mdb.
FIXCP-115%5The 2465 Autofloat prompt window to "Open bell jar to vent" was unavailable behind the COMPASS Test Complete dialog when completing tests in absolute mode.  As a result, the vacuum pump would not properly shut down at the end of a test.  The dialog no longer displays at the end of the test and the vacuum pump is shut down without a prompt.
FIXCP-1327The molbox "Upstream Pressure" or "Downstream Pressure" selected as DUT in the test would display incorrectly when repeating a test.  The last used molbox output now displays correctly between repeated tests. 
FIXCP-1306Checking "Use remote options" from the [Database][Remote Options] menu would incorrectly overwrite the options in the remote configuration file.  The function now works as documented.  The settings in the remote file are now used locally. 
FIXCP-1305There was difficulty entering data in the ambient fields of the PG Calculator.  The cursor went back to the beginning of the field after entering any number. This behavior happened only during test not when using the PG Calculator from the [Tools] menu.  The problem is now resolved
FIXCP-1296An ATM point in a test definition could generate an incorrect warning message when initializing a test.  The warning indicated that the test defined pressure exceeded the limits of the active controller.  The warning no longer displays incorrectly. 
FIXCP-1281During test initialization, the Head Medium would be empty when loading the FPG. Now the field will show the active head medium that is selected in FPG Tools.
FIXCP-1209The Ruska 7615 was not automatically set to Gauge measurement mode during test initialization.  The issue is now resolved.  The 7615 is now properly initialized for a test regardless of its current state.
FIXCP-115%6The test pressure would time out without getting ready if an ATM point was used as the first pressure point of a test that used a non-autodetect controller that was setup to use Ready commands.  The problem is now resolved by ensuring that the Ready commands are polled whenever a vent command is issued.  
FIXCP-1181The lower limit of a  Ruska 7250 was not properly set during test initialization.  This could cause the test error message: "error 502 - low limit exceeded".  The lower limit is not set correctly.
4.1 (2012.02.17)
ADDCP-1112The Ruska 7252 controller is now supported in a combined test port configuration. This allows a target pressure to auto select the proper channel and set the test pressure. Previously this configuration was not supported.
ADDCP-1122MET/TRACK reference devices now include environmental monitors, 100011 - Ambient Pressure, 100012 - Ambient Temperature and 100013 - Ambient Humidity.  These devices are now imported as standards along with te COMPASS calibration data.
ADDCP-1144Additional examples are now included in the default database (default.mdb). The examples are automatically added to the current COMPASS setup database upon upgrade when the [Database], [Setup] menu, Auto update examples option is enabled in COMPASS.
ADDCP-1205To bypass the 500 limit on the MET/TRACK asset selector, place a file called AssetLimit.dat into c:\. Specify the new limit inside the file, blank for no limit.  The 500 limit exists to improve performance of asset selection on large databases.  The list is auto refined based on manufacturer, model and serial number information entered for the specific device.
ADDCP-1242The export prompt file entry allows overriding values exported from COMPASS. The DEFAULT entry in the prompt file line is used to populate the field in MET/BASE.
FIXCP-1110Specific models of Ruska controllers would set and control zero gauge instead of venting the system pressure.
FIXCP-1111The Ruska controller run time display did not always indicate the unit of measure selected in COMPASS. Now the test defined unit of measure always displays on the Ruska run time display.
FIXCP-1114A Ruska controller venting test pressure could incorrectly indicate a "Ready" state prior to completing the vent process.
FIXCP-1117During Test Initialization, an extra "B" displayed in the range text for a PPC or RPM4 configured to use a BG range RPT.
FIXCP-1118Setting pressure on Ruska controller would show "Out of Range" after changing units from psi to kPa for devices with two channels such as 7052,7252 and 7750.
FIXCP-1119Seat-based license could not be added or upgraded from version before 4.0 in some regional settings of Europe.
FIXCP-1120The asset calibration Due Date was calculated by COMPASS when test data was exported to MET/TRACK. The Due date is now based on Asset fields I4228, I4229 and the cal date. It is not exported from COMPASS.
FIXCP-1121Out of tolerance (T) was only recognized by the export to MET/TRACK when not comingled with other status flags.
FIXCP-1126During test initialization, "Customize Output" would not show for Fluke 700 module, which is desired by customers. Now COMPASS allows all devices other than non-DHI PG to customize output during test initialization.
FIXCP-1137Ruska 7215 came up with autodetect option but would not run. No 7215 is added to the list of supported AutoDetect device.
FIXCP-1139Ruska 7252i would not change units other than psi.
FIXCP-1208Fixed an issue where required fields without defaults would prevent the export to MET/TRACK from completing.
FIXCP-1149Ruska controller resolution will be preserved in COMPASS now.
FIXCP-1150Could not change unit during test initialization for Ruska 7010
FIXCP-1154May receive unhandled exception error when sorting MET/TRACK asset grid in COMPASS during Test Initialization.
FIXCP-1155The MET/TRACK Asset selection screen no longer displays the "mtag" value.
FIXCP-1130%2465A would show ready instantly after COMPASS step "waiting for stability" in absolute mode.
FIXCP-1160The hold and stability limits shown on FPG run scheen were divided by 1000 from what were on [Pressure][Set] tab of COMPASS, which would cause the wrong indication of ready status. Now these limits are consistent.
FIXCP-1162The first negative gauge mode target pressure entry for a Piston Gauge would result in zero for the mass to be loaded.  All subsequent negative gauge pressure points would select the correct masses.  The issue is now resolved
FIXCP-1165Default Mass Loading Resolution in Tools/Options would not be enforced on PG Calculator. Now the Mass Loading Resolution in Tools/Options and on PG Calculator are consistent.
FIXCP-1172Data file header information, including model and serial number, were not properly updated when using a Ruska 2465A.
FIXCP-1177"Clean up" database option in the  [Database Maintenance Tool] could sometimes fail with invalid password error message.  The issue is now resolved.
FIXCP-1178The mode of Ruska controllers such as the 7250 is now changed to "Measure" at the beginning of a test.  Previously if the controller were in a vent state, a user was required to manually change the mode in order to user the controller as a DUT.
FIXCP-1184During test initialization, Head Medium would show blank for PPCs. Now the field will show the head medium that is selected on the PPC front panel.
FIXCP-1192The example setups in Default.mdb would not get automatically imported to the active setup database.
FIXCP-1193"Over Flow" error would show when importing certain Ruska .ms files into COMPASS. The problem has been fixed by examining the file for legatimacy before importing.
FIXCP-1194Letter designated "mass ID" values from Ruska .ms files could not be imported into COMPASS.  Now COMPASS supports "mass ID" values with both numbers and letters.
FIXCP-1201Could not run Negative Gauge mode for Ruska 2456 PG Monitor. Now "Negative Gauge" mode shows in mode selection during test initialization.
FIXCP-1209Ruska 7615 could not be set to gauge mode
FIXCP-1245When MET/TRACK export is active in Tools, Options, MET/TRACK; Asset information entered into COMPASS was required to be entered in the same case as listed in MET/TRACK. Failure to use the same case would prevent the test initialization from completing.
FIXCP-1246Asset selection dialog may return wrong record after resorting the grid by clicking on the column header.
4.00.22 (2011.08.19)
ADDCP-776A new [Tools][Repair Template Macros] option was created in the Report Editor. The menu is available only when editing an existing template. Use the item to map macros in a template to corresponding macros in a new database. The macros must already exist. Please review the Help in the Report Editor for additional details.
ADDCP-788New COMPASS profile for Ruska 2456-LEM environmental monitor.
ADDCP-819The PPC4E is now supported via the Auto Detect setup option.
ADDCP-837The comparison and device output displays now include resize controls.  Displayed values can be resized with the slider on the right-hand-side of the form, or via the keyboard, using SHIFT <> (or up and down. The font can be set to bold/normal, by right-clicking on the slider or via CTRL-B
ADDCP-854Several new example devices were added to the default database. 
ADDCP-877Support Ruska controllers and monitors as auto-detected devices.  All 7000 series controllers and models are supported.  Note that the System Controllers are excluded and must be setup with direct remote commands.
ADDCP-890Ruska piston gauge features are now supported in COMPASS. An import from WinPrompt option was added to the [Tools] menu.
ADDCP-903DHI and Ruska piston gauges include a graphical indicator for piston position and rotation. 
ADDCP-912New COMPASS profile for Ruska 2465-Autofloat.
ADDCP-915Added seat-based license scheme that allows user to purchase specified number of seats and to add additional seats into existing COMPASS license
ADDCP-958All device setups in COMPASS support the selection of a MET/TRACK asset. All non DUT assets are now used as standards for the DUT.
ADDCP-974Pressure media used by WinPrompt and PressCal are included as default media selections.
ADDCP-978Intermediate calculation results are now visible within the PG Calculator
ADDCP-980Vent Head
ADDCP-982New piston gauge mass loading resolutions of 5mg, 20mg and 50mg were created.
ADDCP-994COMPASS Export to MET/BASE now supports prompting for additional values to be entered on-the-fly, during the import, for the Inventory and Calibration tables. The feature is driven by and configured via the file compassexport.prm in the C \DHI\COMPASS for Pressure directory. Review the help file for additional details.
ADDCP-997Added option to support 2nd fluid medium for non-autodetect piston gauges
ADDCP-1009Various units of measure are now supported for the characteristics that define a piston cylinder, a mass set and a mass bell. 
ADDCP-1043Support "Negative Gauge" mode for non-autodetect piston gauges.
ADDCP-1107A new Tip of the Day feature was added.  Enable and disable the tips by using the [Help] menu in COMPASS.
ADDUMC-7Custom units created in the Unit of Measure converter are now stored in the database. 
CHGUMC-11Ruska unit of measure conversions are applied win "inH2O" based units are selected.  DHI unit of measure conversions are applied with "inWa" based units are used.  Refer to the Unit of Measure help to see the difference between the conversions.
CHGCP-831The flashing edit indicator is now yellow when creating a new record while editing an existing record flashes red. This applies to DUTs, Test Definitions, Support Devices and all editors within COMPASS.
CHGCP-815Reference Raw Output #1 is included as a data header by default on new installations of COMPASS. Existing users that upgrade are not affected.
CHGCP-962Revised COMPASS export to MET/BASE. Supports creation of (up to 7 Standards (links and has optional prompts.
CHGCP-973The piston gauge calculator now simultaneously displays both the pressure resolution and the mass loading resolution.  Previously it was one value or the other. 
CHGCP-987COMPASS setup database is now encrypted and cannot be directly accessed from MS Access without a password.  
CHGCP-1012The "Constant Offset" field on the Tolerance tab of the Piston-Cylinder Editor was removed.  
CHGCP-1020Use Fluke Calibration in product description and logo
CHGCP-1051The installation program now present an option to store the database in a non default location. 
CHGCP-1061COMPASS Export to MET/TRACK now uses imp2.exe and reports progress & messages during the export.
FIXCP-55XStrip charts properly scroll and resize based on the source data.
FIXCP-792Print report to PDF file created a seperate file for each page.
FIXCP-794Changing printers in the Report Editor did not take affect unles the Report Editor is restarted.
FIXCP-795ATM is used as the pressure exercise min point when 0 is defined as the min exercise point in the Test Definition and an automated piston gauge is used as the pressure reference in absolute by ATM mode.
FIXCP-806A PG7000/PG9000 used as a raw source instrument would always default to Absolute measurement mode during test initialization. The active measurement mode on the front panel of the PG is now used.
FIXCP-807During test initialization an incorrect DUT or Reference instrument out of range error message could occur during test initialization. The error message now displays only when the device range is less than the test defined range.
FIXCP-811All AMH masses are loaded whenever a PPC will be used to exercise the system pressure when the PG is the reference.
FIXCP-818Macro Editor now scans for and reports on duplicate function names upon save.
FIXCP-840Enhanced error message for COMPASS Export to MET/BASE in regards to inventory recall interval and unit.
FIXCP-841Selections on the Tools, Options, MET/TRACK tab were not properly retained when edits to other options were made or when COMPASS is opened or closed.
FIXCP-851Assets added in MET/TRACK within a COMPASS session might not be available for selection until COMPASS is restarted.
FIXCP-853Support COMPASS data file with comma as decimal separator for exporting to MET/BASE.
FIXCP-868COMPASS Export to MET/BASE would attempt to calculate cal due date, rather than export the value from COMPASS
FIXCP-887The Piston Gauge Calculator doesn't support zero psi as a target pressure.
FIXCP-915%Include mass bell in minimum PG pressure option
FIXCP-971The serial number of Hart instruments as read by command 14 was incorrect whenever the last byte of the serial number had a value less than 16. The issue is now resolved.
FIXCP-972PG Calculator form size shrinked if the mass list was selected before closing the form in the last section.
FIXCP-977The DUT tolerance was not properly calculated when a test definition is run in a specific unit of measure that was not the same as the DUTs unit of measure. Tests run in %DUTSpan functioned correctly.
FIXCP-983Cannot display multiple strip charts on readings of third party PG for which "Auto Detect" is not checked.
FIXCP-990Set point logged for "MIN" point with PG as controller shows random number even though the pressure target sent to PG is correct.
FIXCP-1015When exporting data to MET/TRACK C215%1 may be populated with an odd combination of semicolons and NULL
FIXCP-1016Incorrect upper / lower limits shown on v7 cal report for data exported from COMPASS.
FIXCP-1019COMPASS units are preserved, with the exception of those which have the milli (m, mega (M or kilo (k prefix - which is split off. Now also supports kA, mPa and MV.
FIXCP-1021The Load Settings option in the test initialization would fail when the model included additional model descriptors. For example "PPC4" would work, but "PPC4 A1000/A100" would fail.
FIXCP-1038Removed obsolete online reference from new macro header
FIXCP-1053The Process Gas Editor did not properly support the comma as a decimal separator.
FIXCP-1058A template macro that is no longer available to a report template is listed as "Missing Macro" instead of a blank line in the Template Macro selection dialog. The macro could be part of a different database or it may have been deleted by the user.
FIXCP-1060The last file path of a Report Template is used as the default file path when opening a Report Template.
FIXCP-1101A piston gauge platform with a reference vacuum device would fail to initialize in gauge mode if a prior test were run in gauge mode.