RDE300i Software Updates

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct at 6:07 PM

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 Number	Release Date	Release Notes
R7258	2024-10-24	Support for improved IV curve fit in Firmware Improved support for AUX devices
R7067	2024-08-13	Added a support button to recover from Event Code 8 or 9 Added a message to be displayed for new Event Code 9 Support for updated Isc/Voc mode and legacy mode with disconnect
R6935	2024-06-28	Improved firmware update & support features Minor bug fixes
R6880	2024-05-23	Improved firmware update & support features
R6661	2024-01-12	Improved advanced settings dialog and help screen Improved configuration options dialog Added rear irradiance uniformity threshold Added event queue viewer for troubleshooting and support
R6619	2023-11-08	Added more detailed Help information for Advanced settings dialog Added support to display event code 8 for firmware R6611 and higher
R6573	2023-09-28	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
R6501	2023-07-21	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
R6426	2023-04-13	Fixed bug on advanced settings configuration
R6422	2023-04-12	Supports IV parameter rapid update configuration Improved performance index normalization Automatically checks for software updates Requires RDE300i Firmware R6425 or higher
R6365	2023-04-05	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 Number	Release Date	Release Notes
R7215	2024-10-24	Improved flexibility in IV curve fitting for Curtailment use cases Fixed bug resulting in occasional false spikes in Pmax on cloudy days Improved support for AUX devices
R7074	2024-08-13	Fixed a bug that could leave device stuck with internal communication issue reporting Event Code 8 Fixed a bug that could cause RTD temperature values to be stuck Added improved default Isc/Voc sweep operation. Eliminates 1-second clicking sound.
R6678	2024-02-14	Added support for new hardware revision with component substitution New units ship from Atonometrics with this version. There is no need to update any units in the field to this version.
R6654	2024-01-12	Added rear-side irradiance uniformity filter for performance index Added event code for cool-down time between high power IV sweeps Fixed minor bugs
R6611	2023-11-08	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
R6569	2023-09-28	Added features for integrating Mars Soiling Sensor Added features to prevent need for external user restarts Improved communication with AUX devices
R6492	2023-07-21	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
R6427	2023-04-13	Fixed bug affecting RTD temperature sensor startup
R6425	2023-04-12	IV parameter rapid update Improved performance index normalization Requires RDE300i Configuration Manager R6422 or higher
R6368	2023-04-01	Initial release

Installing the software:

Download the 500108 (.RDE300i) file from the link below
Follow firmware update instructions here: Updating RDE300i Firmware

Attachments (2)

RDE300i

500108_R7215....RDE300i
71.5 KB

msi

500092_R7258....msi
8.45 MB