Nidec Control Techniques Ltd.
CTScope V2.06.02 Release Notes

This README file contains the latest information regarding CTScope.

## Contents

- Changes in this version
- Features
- Installing CTScope
- Uninstalling CTScope
- Known issues

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## Changes for Version 2.06.02

> New for this release
> - Parameter database now includes M754, M880, M881, M882, M888, M889, S100, F600 and SI-Powerlink.
> - Existing parameter databases updated.
> - File -> Close button added.
> - Other minor bugs resolved.

## Changes for Version 2.06.01

> - Parameter database updated.
> - Scope files are now saved immediately before a new file is created, rather than after it is created.
> - Selected parameters in the Write Parameters dialog are auto enabled.
> - Non-printable units characters in Select Parameters dialog no longer show as '?'.
> - Problems with firing triggers from a time setting have been resolved.
> - Other minor bugs resolved and improved reliability issues.

## Changes for Version 2.06.00

> - Parameter database now includes M702, M201, M750, M751, M753, C200 and C300 drives.
> - Database version visible for selected drive in parameter selection dialogs. (This does not apply to legacy drives.)
> Please note: this feature necessitates that earlier versions of CTScope must be uninstalled before installing V2.06.00
> - Maximum length of scope info has been increased to 5,000 characters. Potential crash if length exceeded has been fixed.
> - Other minor bugs resolved and improved reliability issues.

## Changes for Version 2.05.00

> - Revised parameter descriptions for all Control Techniques drives.
> - Unnecessary requests for saving scope data removed.
> - Error message on uninstallation of product resolved.
> - Maximum time per division increased to 60s.
> - Access to PLC parameters on MCi2x0 options when using Ethernet communications through the option.
> NB: these parameters are only accessible from options with firmware version 1.08.01 or later.
> - Other minor bugs and reliability issues resolved.

## Changes for Version 2.04.00

> - A Write Parameters feature has been added enabling rapid parameter setup when making repeated tests.
> - Multiple parameters can be setup using a single dialog.
> - A suite of pre-configured scope setup files are available specifically for Elevator drives.
> - Large scope files now load faster. (See note below on known problems with large scope files)
> - The database of parameter descriptions has been updated, especially for Elevator drives.
> - Delays when selecting a large scope file in the Open File dialog have been eliminated.
> - Vertical cursors are now synchronised between the digital an analog channels when "Pan Both" is enabled.
> - Drive Explorer integration
> - Fixed issue importing scope data from Connect
> - Fixed erroneous error message when parameter number >100
> - Various other minor fixes.

## Changes for Version 2.02.01

> - The Y-axis label width has been made fixed, making the analog and digital traces align along the X-axis.
> - Restrictions on selectable parameters for the Digital traces has been lifted.
> - Elevator parameters now have bit selection (ie, format A99.99)

> Foreign language support
> - Version 2.02.01 is currently only available as an English language version.

> Resolved issues.
> - Minor stability improvements and bug fixes to links with Connect drive commissioning software

> ## Changes for Version 2.02.00

> A collection of pre-configured scope files have been added for Elevator applications.
> Version 2.02.00 will now associate a window panel layout with individual scope files.
> Parameter descriptions for Olympian drives added to the Select Parameter dialog.

## Features

CTScope is a PC Tool designed to trend/ trace the values of parameters on Control Techniques drives and option modules.

The main features available are:

- Up to eight analog drive parameters may be separately monitored.
- Up to four digital drive parameters may be separately monitored a additional view.
- Start and Stop Triggers are available, e.g. start on the rising edge of a parameter value.
- The data for analog channels can be offset or scaled to allow data with different magnitudes to be shown.
- Cursors are provided to measure differences between points on traced data.
- The scope view can be zoomed to examine small data artefacts.
- The scope view can be scrolled or panned to examine historical data.
- Scope files can be saved, with or without recorded data, for future use.
- A collection of preset parameters can be used for configuring channels.
- CTScope can be automatically started from CTSoft or SYPTLite by selecting an on-line parameter.

## Installing CTScope

Minimum System Requirements:

- Pentium III 500MHz or better recommended.
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10 operating systems. NOTE: Windows 2000/95/98/98SE/ME/NT4 and Windows 2003 Server are NOT supported.
- Absolute minimum of 800x600 screen resolution. 1024x768 is recommended as a minimum.
- 128MB RAM
- Windows Installer V4.5 or later. This will normally be pre-installed with later versions of Windows, but for Windows XP, you may need to download from Microsoft.

Note that you must have administrator rights to install CTScope. You do not need administrator rights to run CTScope but this will be necessary should you wish to simultaneously run CTSoft or SYPTLite.

To install CTScope please insert the CD and the auto-run facility should start up the front-end screen from which you can select CTScope. Otherwise run the SETUP.EXE in the CTScope folder. N.B. If you have a previous copy of CTScope installed you must uninstall it first (you will not lose any existing projects).

Important Note: The new digital channel window has resulted in a different scope view and window layout. If installing CTScope as an update to an earlier version, it is recommended that you delete the old layout file (created when you exit CTScope). Search for CTScope Layout.xml (in Windows 7 it will be found in folder C:\Users\your user name\AppData\Roaming\Control Techniques\CTScope\English\)

Product Registration
This version of CTScope requires the product to be registered with Control Techniques after installation. Unregistered copies have full functionality: a reminder, however, that the product must be registered will be displayed before any further use is permitted. To register, go to the registration website (www.controltechniques.com/ctscope/) and carry out the instructions detailed on the site. You will then be emailed a special Key Code which must be entered in the relevant window in the registration dialog. Clicking the 'Unlock' button with a correct Key Code will disable the reminder dialog.

N.B. An unlocked version of CTScope cannot be copied to another PC without repeating this registration process.

## Uninstalling CTScope

CTScope is uninstalled in the usual way: go to Control Panel and select "Add and Remove Programs". Scroll down the list, locate "CTScope" and click the "Change/Remove" button. Uninstalling will not lose any user data files.

Known Issues

1. Drives connected by RTU can have issues utilising the Write Parameters tool. If you have issues please use Connect to change parameter values.

2. Loading very large scope files can cause an apparent loss of trace data after scrolling the traces. It is recommended that large scope files are only re-examined in CTScope after suitable backups of these files have been taken.

3. An error stating "Save the project view layout to project file" indicates there has been at attempt to open multiple instances of CTScope. Only one instance of CTScope may be opened at a time.

4. The communication settings help is outdated.

5. Infrequently on start up the Comms Protocol in Comms Settings won't match the Channels pane. This will make establishing a connection to a drive impossible. This can be resolved by restarting your computer.

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This file updated: 8th December 2021