RDE300i Configuration Manager Software


Overview


RDE300i Configuration Manager Software (500092) allows you to configure, test, and normalize your RDE300i units. The software runs on a Windows PC or laptop.


Version History:


Version NumberRelease DateRelease Notes
R66612024-01-12
  • Improved advanced settings dialog and help screen
  • Improved configuration options dialog
  • Added rear irradiance uniformity threshold
  • Added event queue viewer for troubleshooting and support
R66192023-11-08
  • Added more detailed Help information for Advanced settings dialog
  • Added support to display event code 8 for firmware R6611 and higher
R65732023-09-28
  • Added features to improve reliability of firmware update process
  • Added user-settable irradiance threshold for soiling analysis
  • Added features for integration with Mars Soiling Sensor 
  • Modified Advanced Configuration screen to better guide user selections
  • Added Help button on Support tab
  • Fixed a bug in the export data progress bar
R65012023-07-21
  • Added support for integrating Mars and RC22 with RDE300i
  • Added support for up to 4 RDE300i Follower units
  • Added Event Code to Help screen
  • Requires RDE300i Firmware R6492 or higher
R64262023-04-13
  • Fixed bug on advanced settings configuration
R64222023-04-12
  • Supports IV parameter rapid update configuration
  • Improved performance index normalization 
  • Automatically checks for software updates
  • Requires RDE300i Firmware R6425 or higher
R63652023-04-05
  • Initial release


Installing the software:

  • Download the 500092 installer .msi file from the link below
  • Run the .msi installer


RDE300i Firmware


Overview


RDE300i Firmware (500108) is the software that runs directly on your RDE300i unit. 


Version History:


Version NumberRelease DateRelease Notes
R66782024-02-14
  • Added support for new hardware revision with component substitution 
R66542024-01-12
  • Added rear-side irradiance uniformity filter for performance index 
  • Added event code for cool-down time between high power IV sweeps 
  • Fixed minor bugs
R66112023-11-08
  • Fixed a bug that prevented reporting Isc or Irradiance at low Isc values
  • Improved IV sweep capability for low Isc
  • Improved IV update rate: parameters now update up to once per 1 second
  • Added a feature to automatically attempt restart after internal communication error
  • Improved sweep logic so Isc and Voc are always obtained, even at low currents
  • Added event code 8 for internal communication error
  • Improved consistency of Pmax/Isc reporting in different operating modes
  • Fixed a bug that could cause missed Pmax mini sweeps at low current
  • Fixed a bug that could cause some Follower registers to be reset incorrectly after a communication error
R65692023-09-28
  • Added features for integrating Mars Soiling Sensor
  • Added features to prevent need for external user restarts 
  • Improved communication with AUX devices
R64922023-07-21
  • Added support for integrating Mars and RC22 with RDE300i
  • Added support for up to 4 RDE300i Follower units
  • Fixed a bug that could cause missed communication attempts
  • Improved filtering of measurement results 
  • Requires RDE300i Configuration Manager R6501 or higher
R64272023-04-13
  • Fixed bug affecting RTD temperature sensor startup
R64252023-04-12
  • IV parameter rapid update
  • Improved performance index normalization
  • Requires RDE300i Configuration Manager R6422 or higher
R63682023-04-01
  • Initial release


Installing the software: