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PFGLab Changelog

Release version 1.0.0.22 - 2009.08.25
- minor fixes
Release version 1.0.0.21 - 2009.08.07
- Timeout has been incresead slightly to 500ms.
- The GUI now has a new color system. Background color has been set to white and a few buttons got some new icons.
- Other minor fixes.
Release version 1.0.0.20 - 2009.07.30
- Update QuickRemoteSupport to version 4.1.6452
- Detection and connection to PFG2A and PFG2X USB devices has been improved. The timeout required to connect to these devices has been incresead to wait longer for a response on systems where this problem occured. The current timeout is 400ms.
- The Graphical User Interface has been rearanged slightly.
- Other minor fixes
Release version 0.9.9.18 - 2009.07.15
- Updated QuickRemoteSupport to version 4.1.6320
- Software Manual (Help) updated to the latest version available (2009.04.24)
- Output Monitor slightly rearranged
- Introduced new waveforms (For a complete list of waveforms already includud in our software plase click here: PFG Lab waveforms)
  - New ramp down functions (a combination between a square and ramp down) with different duty cycles: ramp_dn10, ramp_dn20, ramp_dn30, ramp_dn40, ramp_dn50, ramp_dn60, ramp_dn70, ramp_dn80 and ramp_dn90.
  - Square waves with different duty cycles: square10 - 10%, square20 - 20%, square30 - 30%, square40 - 40%, square60 - 60%, square70 - 70%, square80 - 80% and square90 - 90%. Essentially, the traditional square wave is a 50% duty cycle.
  - New ramp down function: ramp_pt10, ramp_pt20, ramp_pt30, ramp_pt40, ramp_pt50, ramp_pt60, ramp_pt70, ramp_pt80, ramp_pt90. Essentially, ramp_pt100 is a ramp_dn;
- Session History, under File menu, now also display last accessed time.
- Total Time Left has been removed as it was not counting right all the time. The Total Time, however is fine.
- Improvements to adding frequencies to current session:
  - The "Add to session" button has been renamed to "Add frequencies to session"
  - When click "Add frequencies to session" and nothing has been type in the text box, it won't display a dialog box anymore, but directly to the "Add frequencies" / "Frequencies Parameters" window.
  - The text area in the "Frequencies Parameters" window now allows editing. You can modify or add new frequencies in the text area.
- New program (database) defaults set to: Offset - 0; Amplitude - 5;
- FIX: When adding frequencies from the "Frequencies Library" is now using the defaults (function, offset, amplitude and time). Previously it was using the values that were in the library. IMPORTANT: For this to work, you need to UPDATE the DATABASE. If you choose to do so, please make sure you save all your session (you cand use export session) and other settings.
Release version 0.9.9.17 - 2009.04.09
- Support for new PFG2X (hardware version v1.4 - previous/initial release version was v1.2)
- Updated QuickRemoteSupport to version 4.0.5769
- Updated FTDI / PFG2 (A & X) Drivers to version 2.04.16 (WHQL Certified). This new driver addresses several fixes including:
  - Fix power management issue.
  - Additional protection in serial driver.
  - Added more languages to FTLang:
  - Added support for FT2232H and FT4232H.
  - Prevent users from programming EEPROMs with VID or PID of 0x0000.
  - Fixed rare installation problem on Windows Server 2003 x64.
  - Fixed problem with USB 2.0 hub enumeration.
  - Fix for DTM rebalance test.
  - Force endpoint size in FT232R/FT245R EEPROM structure to always be 64.
  - Added FT_EVENT_LINE_STATUS for use with FT_SetEventNotification.
  - Fixed LocIds bugs.
Release version 0.9.9.16 - 2009.03.04
- Improved detection of PFG2A and PFG2X
- Fix: When adding frequencies from the Frequencies Library window, the window now closes.
- New: Added Total Time Left (fixed - previously removed)
- Fix: Total time now updates properly after adding frequencies to current session or changing the frequnecies using the Frequencies Parameters window
- Some other minor changes
Release version 0.9.9.15 - 2009.01.21
- Added support for the new (unofficial release) PFG2X (eXtended spectrum precision function generator) integrade on our new P3 2009 systems.
- New feature added: The amplitude (output power) is now progressively increased, helping bot the contact applications, as well the plasma tube systems (P3) for a better activation.
- Some other minor bug fixes
Release version 0.9.9.13 - 2008.11.19
- The P3 Calibration feature has been fixed and it is working properly now. In the past it was screwing up the play time of frequencies.
- Some other minor adjustments and to the GUI (graphical user interface).
Release version 0.9.9.12 - 2008.11.18
- The Output Monitor has been corrected to adjust more realistically the waveform and the offset in use.
- The Output Monitor now displays for all waveforms 2 (two) cycles of the waveform (function).
- Importing a session or merging a session into current/a new session is now importing the frequencies in the right order (before it was importing/merging in the inverse order)
Release version 0.9.9.11 - 2008.11.13
- Updated the "PulsedTech QuickSupport" to a newer version which offers different minor bug fixes and speed improvements.
- Removed (temporarily) the sorting feature. It needs more testing and adjustments.
Release version 0.9.9.10 - 2008.11.07
- Critical fix regarding the voltage output for PFG2 units (USB generators).
- Added support for sorting the session table by Function, Frequency, Offset, Power and Time (by clicking on the table header)
Release version 0.9.9.8 - 2008.07.03
- PFG2 Fix: Fixed the problem where the software could not connect to the PFG2 unit when it was set on a COM Port above 9, which required manual changing of the port to a value less than 9. Currently works for COM Ports from 1 through 99.
Release version 0.9.9.7 - 2008.07.01
- Minor improvements to the interface
- PFG2 FIX: FIXED problem with ramp down function (ramp_dn) for PFG2 where the function was incorrectly mapped
Release version 0.9.9.6 - 2008.06.24
- Output was modified to 6Vpp in the PPLED Operation Mode. Previously it was set to 3, not enough to trigger the PPLED on.

Removed drivers for Windows 98/Me and Linux from the setup. They will be included on the CD or downloadable online from www.ftdichip.com
Improvements to the installation wizard.
Updated drivers for PFG2 to version 2.04.06 WHQL Certified. This new driver addresses several fixes including:
- Added FT_GetComPortNumber function.
- Added Line Status to IOCTL_FT_GET_MODEM_STATUS.
- Changes to write request processing to fix blue screen.
- Fixed FT_ResetDevice for FT2232.
- Fixes for Windows error report crashes.
- Fixed synchronisation issue.
- Fixed deadlock issues for multi-processor systems.
- Fixed error condition state in suspend.
- Revised co-installer.
- Support for com port disabled in device manager (as opposed to disabled though property page).
- Fixed synchronization issue if comport installation was incomplete.
- Fixed device info list issues: list not populated when using Win32 functions
- Now return default info for devices open in other processes.
- Fixed lock-up problem in Vista and XP.
- Fixed USB 2.0 location ID problem on Windows 2000

Release version 0.9.9.5 - 2008.06.21
- CAFL database was added to the Sequence Library
- Bugfix: Software was not starting for PFG v1 users (parallel port)
- Cleanup of registration information on first run
- The "PulsedTech Quick Remote Support" has been added to Desktop and Programs Menu by default
Release version 0.9.9.4 - 2008.06.17
- numerouse changes and bugfixes
- improved user interface
- support for PPLEDr (prototype research unit)
Changes since version 0.9.1.3.1 (beta release)
- Installer now contains the appropiate drivers for PFG v2. The user is asked wether to install or not the drivers for PFG v2. Drivers for Microsoft Vista operating system are not required and are automatically installed upon connecting the unit (You need internet connectivity in order for the Microsoft Vista to locate automatically the appropiate drivers).
- Other bug fixes and cleanups in the installer.