Updates

Changelog

Notable additions, changes, fixes, improvements and updates in Magna-Power products.

mars 22, 2024

Multi-Module Rack System Bug Fix

Snapshot 60 is a minor bug fix to address a few system rating issues affecting multi-module racks from the ALx Series. 7 development tickets were closed with this release.

Firmware xGen 0.068

  • Fixed:

    Introduction to system ratings causing multi-module systems (e.g. ALx racks) to fault.

    GEN2-4335

MagnaCTRL 0.003

  • Fixed:

    Prevent user from operating product when EEPROM is patching/

    GEN2-4321
  • Fixed:

    Program was freezing during initialization due to wrong logic in the Message Scheduler.

    GEN2-4330

Test & Cal Suite (Internal) 0.046

  • Fixed:

    Selected correct firmware when gaps in versions.

    GEN2-4318
  • Feature:

    Add calibration routines for Line Phase Loss.

    GEN2-4316
mars 12, 2024

Master-Slaving, Unified Codebase, Feature Masking

This release merges the control hardware and codebase between the SLx Series digital power supply and ALx Series electronic load, enabling feature and release parity. The SLx Series gets master-slave control and now the xGen products feature System Ratings, which are aggregate ratings across a master-slave system. Finally, a new feature masking capability was introducing, allowing select product features to be disabled by EEPROM patch through MagnaCTRL. 39 development tickets were closed with this release. 

Firmware xGen 0.067

  • Feature:

    Master-slave functionality

    GEN2-4289, GEN2-4211, GEN2-4166
  • Feature:

    Mask faults via Magna-Power provided EEPROM patches

    GEN2-4249
  • Feature:

    Measure local current when in multi-module and in master-slave operation

    GEN2-4056 (23080R42)
  • Feature:

    Setup and configure master-slave from the front panel menu system

    GEN2-4165, GEN2-4219
  • Feature:

    Include aggregate system ratings in the about menu

    GEN2-4168
  • Fixed:

    Eliminate fan fault under certain start-up/set-point conditions

    GEN2-4144
  • Improved:

    System faults when slave(s) communications are severed

    GEN2-2722
  • Improved:

    Factory programmable voltage levels for low AC-line fault

    GEN2-4208
  • Improved:

    Automatically dim VFD and LED to extend their life, when not in use

    GEN2-4056

Test & Cal Suite (Internal) 0.045

  • Improved:

    Catch condition where thermal couple readout is low

    GEN2-4297

Documentation 0.25

  • Improved:

    Expansion and clarification of industrial communication protocols

    GEN2-4106

Communications NI LabVIEW Driver 1.0.0

  • Feature:

    LabVIEW drivers for xGen MagnaDC approved by NI

    GEN2-3971
  • Feature:

    Added Lock

    GEN2-4169
  • Fixed:

    Measure signal and control ordering

    GEN2-3542, GEN2-3144
  • Fixed:

    Voltage and current reads timed out after *RST

    GEN2-4171
  • Improved:

    Add driver installation instructions to README

    GEN2-3380
  • Maintenance:

    Re-organize file naming for multiple product families and generations

    GEN2-4170

MagnaCTRL 0.002

  • Feature:

    Implement system ratings in menus and number scalings

    GEN2-4285
  • Fixed:

    Reduce screen buffer size for logs to conserve memory

    GEN2-4305
  • Fixed:

    Save log file in the application path

    GEN2-4298
Parth Desai and Andrew Heater in Magna-Power's product validation lab performing long-term SLx Series master-slave testing.
Parth Desai and Andrew Heater in Magna-Power's product validation lab performing long-term SLx Series master-slave testing.
févr. 02, 2024

MagnaCTRL Launch, Communication Updates and Additional Protections

A major release bringing the first release of MagnaCTRL software, Magna-Power's next-generation software platform, as well as many new communication features. In addition, this release lays the groundwork for the upcoming master-slave firmware update, by introducing "System Ratings," which will be used for aggregated ratings across multiple products. More than 400 development tickets closed with this release. 

Communications 0.058

  • Feature:

    Added EtherNet/IP EPS driver, which includes all commands both implicit and explicit, and EtherNet/IP UDT drivers for Input/Output Assemblies.

    GEN2-3476, GEN2-3477
  • Feature:

    Show MAC address on front panel for industrial communication options.

    GEN2-3438, GEN2-3323

Firmware xGen 0.065

  • Feature:

    Monitor temperature on output capacitors, which could be caused by excessive load ripple, protecting them from premature failure.

    GEN2-3141, ENG-4692
  • Feature:

    Added Programming Line Fault detection, which triggers if User I/O signals exceed 110% of maximum allowed value.

    GEN2-3131, GEN2-3332
  • Feature:

    Fan control and monitoring improvements with PWM control, tachometer feedback, and rotor fault

    GEN2-3683, ENG-5051, GEN2-4093
  • Feature:

    Gain scheduling on inner chopper feedback compensator for improved ripple and stability under various loads.

    GEN2-3907, GEN2-3896
  • Feature:

    Maximum slew rate now user/factory programmable in EPROM, laying groundwork for High Slew Rate (+HS) option.

    GEN2-3962
  • Feature:

    Added chopper stage hard and resetting soft trip states (burp mode)

    GEN2-4044
  • Fixed:

    Disable Modbus protocol when other LXI and industrial interfaces are active. Modbus available for standard USB and RS485 interfaces only. 

    GEN2-2974
  • Fixed:

    Master and slave instantaneous current matching.

    GEN2-2786, GEN2-3229, ENG-2086 (23080R42)
  • Fixed:

    Stability improvement for front panel firmware upgrades.

    GEN2-3593, GEN2-3874
  • Fixed:

    Switching to Function Generator now retains set points.

    GEN-3858
  • Fixed:

    Independent fault timers for handling simultaneous faulting.

    GEN2-3916
  • Improved:

    Completed syntax for SCPI query SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?

    GEN2-4176
  • Improved:

    Front panel status messages now vary between MagnaDC and MagnaLOAD products.

    GEN2-3942
  • Improved:

    Expand status register to 64 bits.

    GEN2-2958, GEN2-3777, GEN2-3866
  • Improved:

    Modifications to EEPROM read/write settings and visibility to allow editing EEPROM in MagnaCTRL.

    GEN2-3704
  • Changed:

    Aggregate temperature faults, create soft and hard fault groups in STAT:QUES:COND?

    GEN2-4186

MagnaCTRL 0.001

  • Feature:

    Initial release of MagnaCTRL for SLx Series with core functionality, including: dashboard with multi-product control, EPROM editor, firmware update, and product explorer. 

    GEN2-3579

Documentation 0.002

  • Feature:

    Added out of regulation and below minimum voltage faults.

    GEN2-3441
  • Feature:

    Added EtherNet/IP documentation with full command list for Implicit/Explicit messaging.

    GEN2-3252
  • Fixed:

    Corrected parameter order for SCPI Command SCPI CONF:CONT. 1 (Current) | 2 (Voltage) | 3 (Power) | 4 (Resistance) | 5 (Rheostat) | 6 (Shunt Regulator)

    GEN2-3143
  • Improved:

    Updated Remote Sense documentation for revised functionality.

    GEN2-3439
  • Removed:

    IEEE-488 GPIB now documented only for ALx Series MagnaLOADs and Gen1 products.

    GEN2-4175
MagnaCTRL user-configurable dashboard with multi-product control.
MagnaCTRL user-configurable dashboard with multi-product control.
MagnaCTRL EPROM Editor.
MagnaCTRL EPROM Editor.
déc. 15, 2023

Extended Reporting for Test & Cal and MagnaWEB Bug

A minor update primarily for the internal testing tools. Many behind-the-scenes updates to unify xGen testing among SLx Series, ALx Series and DBx Module. 30 development tickets were closed with this release.

MagnaWEB 0.44

  • Fixed:

    Overflowing serial buffer on MagnaWEB communications drivers. Buffer now flushed before sending *IDN? query during protocol check.

    [GEN2-3898]

Test & Cal Suite (Internal) 0.43

  • Improved:

    Test report now generated for diagnostic test, for use in validation tickets

    [GEN2-3893]
  • Fixed:

    Test and store calibration records on replacement control boards.

    [GEN2-3823]
  • Changed:

    Created option to enable more intensive (conditional) testing on reworked products and repairs.

    [GEN2-4085]