Trane TechView 12.1


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Installation Notes         

For new versions of TechView, installation can be accomplished by running the installation from the new version on top of the existing version (example, upgrading from V11.0 SP3 to V12.1 would be accomplished by installing V12.1 on top of V11.0 SP3).

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Trane TechView 12.1 includes the following changes:

General TechView software changes:

       Corrected and uninstall problem with computers configured for a foreign language.  The uninstall window was displaying no text, only radio buttons. (20300)

       Languages are now available to support Global Scroll 7.0. (20301)

       The installation program is now deleting an obsolete V11.00 registry key. (20484)

       In Trendview, corrected an issue when selecting sub modes and top level modes, TechView was displaying duplicate plots of each. (20273)

       In Trendview, the drop down menus for selecting subsystem / attributes “on the fly” has been re-enabled. (20275)

       In Trendview, when adding a new plot, the current attributes were not being displayed as already selected attributes. (20271)

       The installation program is now only installing LLID software 6200-0382-03 for use with the liquid level sensor. (19334)

       Corrected an issue with connecting to RTWD Phase 1 Chillers. (20298)

       Updated copyright year on main splash screen, and Help About screen. (20565)

       Corrected an issue with damaged PDF files on creation of a partial chiller service report. (20261)

CGAM

·         Release of CGAM MP version 1.0. (17682)

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Trane TechView 12.0 includes the following changes:

The following features and capabilities are added for TechView version 12.0.

       Implemented Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF) for generating customer reports to replace the need for distributing a report viewer application

       Implemented a Historic Chiller Service Report, the ability to generate a Chiller Service Report from a historical trend or data log.

       Implemented a method of creating directories on the PC to manage logs and reports generated on a specific chiller based on job name and serial number.

       Added ability to only enter sales office information once for Report Setup and allow it to be used on each subsequent Chiller Service Report regardless of chiller

       Improved method of selecting multiple attributes for Trendview

       Chiller Service Difference report - Choosing an archived report instead of the current report (in the bottom field) will overwrite the archived report with the difference report being created. (10636)

       Adjust time zone feature not accounting for daylight savings time. (13138)

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Trane TechView 11.0 SP3 includes the following changes:

General TechView software changes:

·         Updated TechView Registration program to be compatible with the IR network domain. (17702)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

RTAC

       Release of RTAC MP version 35.00

       Corrected a problem when there was an excessive communication loss diagnostic while the chiller was running, a nuisance trip of the "Software Error Code 1003 - Call Trane Service" would appear on the DynaView. (5649)     

       Corrected a DynaView boot-up problem.  The following error was being displayed using certain configurations:  “An error has resulted from an invalid configuration.  Record conditions and call Trane Service.  Assertion:  CComponentManager.cpp 0350”. (17371)  

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Trane TechView 11.0 SP2 includes the following changes:

TechView software changes:

       Features were added to TechView to support the Generic Monitoring Packages for the CTV (12.02) and CVR (6.03) Chillers. (9767)

       A new setpoint control was added to support the Initial Capacity Command Setpoint implemented on the Simplex Chillers. (9810)

       A new diagnostic was added to indicate whether the oil heater has failed.  A new setpoint control was also added to support the Check Oil Heater Setpoint.  These changes were implemented on the CTV and CVR Chillers. (9810)

       Corrected a V11.00 problem within the Chiller Service Report where a value of 20 psig was being reported for the High Pressure Cutout, however, in the configuration of the Chiller, the High Pressure Cutout was being reported as 15 psig. (9315)

       Corrected a problem where the Starter Power Demand is displaying values greater than 1 billion kW in Chiller Service Reports and TrendView.  This change was only made for the CVR Chiller. (9381)

DynaView software changes:

       Added support for AT49BV163D flash chip (8428)

CGWN

       Release of CGWN MP version 7.00

       Added Condenser Dual Inverter Functionally

       Fixed an existing issue of when controller power is cycled, the setpoints were not being saved.

CTV

       Release of CTV MP version 12.02

       Added new CTV MP code that support for Generic Monitoring package for field performance monitoring which includes 8 temperature sensors, 8 pressure sensors, 4 analog modules, 4 high voltage modules, and 4 low voltage modules. (9302)  

       Corrected a problem where the AFD drive was overheating at startup. (7869)  

       Corrected a problem where the Chilled Water Pump was not shutting off on transition from Free Cooling. (9484)  

       Corrected a problem where the Current Overload was tripping in Ice building mode. (6174)  

       Corrected a problem with a French translation error. (9303)  

       Added a 10 second filter to the generation of the “Solid State Starter Fault” diagnostic. (7726)  

       Added a diagnostic "Oil Temperature too low- Check Oil Heater” to indicate whether the Oil Heater has failed. (5628)  

       Corrected a problem where the “Software Error 002” was being displayed on the DynaView. (7651)  

       Added support to allow the Initial Capacity Command Setpoint to be initialized to some value other then zero. (9042)  

       Corrected a problem where the DynaView was displaying “Assertion: CComponentManager.cpp 0350” on power up. (4568)  

CVR

       Release of CVR MP version 6.03

       Corrected a problem where the Current Overload was tripping in Ice building mode. (6174)  

       Corrected a problem where the “Software Error 002” was being displayed on the DynaView. (7651)  

       Added a diagnostic "Oil Temperature too low- Check Oil Heater” to indicate whether the Oil Heater has failed. (5628)  

       Added a 10 second filter to the generation of the “Solid State Starter Fault” diagnostic. (7726)  

       Corrected a problem with a French translation error. (9303)  

       Corrected a problem where the Chilled Water Pump was not shutting off on transition from Free Cooling. (9484)  

       Added new CVR MP code that support for Generic Monitoring package for field performance monitoring which includes 8 temperature sensors, 8 pressure sensors, 4 analog modules, 4 high voltage modules, and 4 low voltage modules. (9302)  

RTAC

       Release of RTAC MP version 34.00

       Corrected a problem with the Low Evaporator Temperature protection in operational pumpdown mode. (13295)     

       Corrected a problem with the High Oil Temperature protection in operational pumpdown mode. (13295)  

RTWD

       Release of RTWD MP version 5.01

       Corrected CRV control to control using 1.75 ratio

       Corrected CRV preposition to position between the minimum flow and 100%

       Corrected CRV preposition so the valve does not move to 100% open prior to the first circuit start or retain the preposition calculation value in the circuit that is not running.

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Trane TechView 11.0 SP1 includes the following changes:

General TechView software changes:

       Fixed a V11.00 problem for CTV and CVR - Manual Override View - Condenser, Evaporator, and Oil Pump Control and Hot Gas Bypass control manual override color indicators were showing as red when in non-overridden state, and were opposite of intended.  This forces the user to leave these items in manual control in order to exit KestrelView.  Also affected Unit View. (9163)

       Corrected a V11.00 problem for CTV and CVR units with Hot Gas Bypass installed.  The Manual Override Color indicator was Red when the HGBP override setting was set to automatic and reverted to grey when the setting was set to Manual. Oil management and water pump controls were also similarly affected. (9071)

       Corrected a V11.00 problem with the title of the Chiller Service Differences Report.  It was incorrectly labeled as Chiller Service Report. (9102)

       Correct a V11.00 problem with e-mail reports where Outlook was not always opening when the user attempted to send reports via e-mail (9078)

       Fixed a V11.00 problem when saving a config file, KestrelView rebooted but froze when it tried to re-connect. (8871)

       Fixed a V11.00 problem when leaving binding view to get back into configuration, KestrelView was locking up. (8300)

       Updated splash screen to be able to show version and service pack. (8121)

       Contrast Adjustment Range for Dynaview Display was extended to match the range available during self-test. (9286)

RTAC

       Added new RTAC MP code that support for Generic Monitoring package for field performance monitoring which includes 8 temperature sensors, 8 pressure sensors, 4 analog modules, 4 high voltage modules, and 4 low voltage modules.  To use this new feature you must download the new RTAC MP code 33.03 to the chiller. (3443)  

       Contrast Adjustment Range for Dynaview Display was extended to match the range available during self-test. (9286)

       Data Recorder Corrections - numerous bugs corrected in how data recorder files are stored and compressed to improve accuracy of files.  (4484)

       Data Recorder Corrections - fixed issue with data recorder files overwriting each other in memory causing loss of data. (3439)

       Added boot up improvements to combat bad power during power up sequence causing configuration losses.

       Changed Copyright information from American Standard to Trane.

       Fixed a problem where RTAC if addressed low as 1,2,3, or 4 on a Comm3 link would cause intermittent communications.  (4857)

RTHD

       Added new RTHD MP code that support for Generic Monitoring package for field performance monitoring which includes 8 temperature sensors, 8 pressure sensors, 4 analog modules, 4 high voltage modules, and 4 low voltage modules.  To use this new feature you must download the new RTHD MP code 10.05 to the chiller. (4487)                                                                                                                             

       Contrast Adjustment Range for Dynaview Display was extended to match the range available during self-test. (9286)

       Changed Unload control to improve stability during unloading ("Stick/Slip" problem). (4896)

       Data Recorder Corrections - numerous bugs corrected in how data recorder files are stored and compressed to improve accuracy of files.  (4484)

       Data Recorder Corrections - fixed issue with data recorder files overwriting each other in memory causing loss of data. (3439)

       Added boot up improvements to combat bad power during power up sequence causing configuration losses.

       Changed Copyright information from American Standard to Trane.

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Trane TechView 11.0 includes the following changes:

General TechView software changes:

·        Fixed a problem in the language pull down menu where the displayed name is not correct. (6972)  

·        Fixed a problem with a download error that was occurring when using a USB Connection. (4567)

·        Corrected a problem where the uninstall program was uninstalling all the .msr files.(7386)                                                                                                                                

·        The suffix added to the data recorder files now displays the correct time.(6422)                                                                                                                                

CGWF/CCAF

·        Added the Hot Gas Bypass Max Time setpoint to TechView to be user adjustable. (7565)                                                                                                                             

RTAC

·         Fix was applied to TechView database which resolved an issue with the end of line test equipment. (7945)                                                                                                                             

·         Added support for Generic Monitoring package for field performance monitoring which includes 8 temperature sensors, 8 pressure sensors, 4 analog modules, 4 high voltage modules, and 4 low voltage modules.  This feature will be fully functional in the next RTAC MP release.   

·         Added the RTAC230 Ton and RTAC240 Ton configuration to the TechView product database. (6846)                                                                                                                             

RTHD

·         Modified the Generic Monitoring Package that was released in 10.02.  This package now includes 8 temperature sensors, 8 pressure sensors, 4 analog modules, 4 high voltage modules, and 4 low voltage modules.  This feature will be fully functional in the next RTHD MP release. (4861)                                                                                                                           

·         Removed the RTHD Starter Energy Consumption “feature” in Status View under the Compressor Tab. (4482)                                                                                                                           

RTWD

·         Fixed an issue where the Local Schedule Event number was not matching between the Dynaview and TechView. (5519)                                                                                                                             

·         Moved “Revise Compressor 1A & 2A Run Time” and “Revise Compressor 1A and 2A Starts” to Access level 4.  These are located in Unit View, under Starts & Hours. (6126)                                                                                                                             

·         Fixed a problem in the Generic Monitoring package.  In TrendView, the sensors were always read as SI for units and pressures were always read in Absolute. (6891)                                                                                                                             

·         In the Circuit I/O Status tab, removed the reference “Motor Winding Thermostat”. (6469)                                                                                                                             

·         The unused input on the “Unused and Night Noise Setback request Low Voltage Input”  LLID is now not bound.(7604)                                                                                                                                

·         Fixed a problem where the BAS type in the MP Configuration was not changing based on the “20 questions” . (7526)                                                                                                                                

·         Corrected a problem where the RTWD Condenser Head Pressure Control – Off State Output Command setpoint parameter was displayed as “Inverter Speed”. (7897)                                                                                                                              

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Trane TechView 10.02 includes the following changes:

General TechView software changes:

·         Fixed a problem in TrendView where there was missing data (gaps) at several intervals in the log. (4484)  

·         Fixed a problem in BindingView where the pressure transducers were not reading correctly. (2684)

·         Added support for Microsoft Vista. (3438)                                                                                                                                

·         Updated TechView to use the current Registration program. (6195)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Global Scroll

·         Reduced the Minimum Air Temperature Setpoint from 50 deg. F. to 32 deg. F. (5565)           

·         Fixed a problem with an error being displayed when connected to a Global Scroll. (3436)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

RTAC

·         Corrected and added some database codes to the CH530 RTAC Model number. (3440)                                                                                                                              

RTHD

·         Added a Generic Monitoring Package.  This package includes two high voltage binary inputs, two low voltage binary inputs, two pressure sensors, and two temperature sensors. (4487)                        

·         Changes were made to improve the stability of the RTHD unloader system. (4896)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

RTWD

·         Release of RTWD MP version 3.01

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