Power Controller Firmware Revision History

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1.9.1  Latest downloadable update (Sep 02 2019)

   

• The authentication cookie is set to HttpOnly
• HPRINT script command sends a hexadecimal string to the serial port 1, HPRINT2 to port 2
• Changes to aid support.
• Upgrade only if you need these feaures - please use a local connection.

1.8.6  Update with power handling and other improvements (May 20 2016)

   

• Power surge detection / reporting
• Outlet locks are cleared automatically unless hardware keypad is present

1.8.4  Update with autoping group fixes and other improvements (Feb 05 2015)

   

• UI Improvements / fixes for AutoPing group separations
• Outlets configured for open access (blank login + blank password) are no longer accessible by non-admin users.
• GMT is now used by default until time zone information is properly initialized.
• Fixed a few spelling typos.

1.8.2  Update adding quick startup option (Nov 14 2015)

   

• Added "Quick Startup" option in the recovery section.  This enables an abbreviated POST with no beep (except for vital errors).
• Fixes UI distortion caused by entering outlet names containing an apostrophe (')
• Eliminates potential UART collisions for products with serial options
• Eliminates potential truncation of long non-admin passwords on input
• Adds minor UI and usability improvements

 

 

1.8.1 - Update adding keypad configuration option (Dec 16 2014)

   

• Extended Keypad UI - Pressing up and down buttons simultaneously enters network setup to change IPs, etc.
• Added support for new universal input DC power switches
• Added IP white-listing feature
• SCRIPT [at XXX] STARTED" message appears properly on either cold or warm boot
• LCD backlight control improved
• Configuration set by web can be locked from the keypad
• Serial port interface is hidden on some models
• Note: AC relay and IoT relay hardware options released.

1.7.2 - First Release with Web Power Switch Version 7 (Jun 13 2014)

   

• Adds support for new Web Power Switch 7 hardware.
• Minor improvements to manual and online documentation.

1.6.D (Apr 04 2013)

   

• Preliminary support for LPC7 hardware.
• Minor improvements.

1.6.9 (Jan 03 2013)

   

• Improves serial port console interactivity.
• Documents the TOGGLE scripting function.
• Provides a post-brown-out re-latch option and warning message on DC power controllers.
• Sets brown-out re-latch mode to DISABLED (=0) after a user presses the hardware reset-to-defaults button.
• Minor UI improvements.

1.6.7 (Nov 06 2012)

 

• Fixes a bug with KILL 0 (kill all threads when running multiple scripts simultaneously)
• Supports new DIN Relay III and future POE products.
• Address a possible issue with serial port 0 sometimes unnecessarily disabled on Ethernet Power Controllers

 

1.6.6 (Sep 28 2012)

 

• Adds ability to disable local keypad on PoE injectors, Web Power Switch 6, and Ethernet Power Controller 3
• Adds NTP clock synchronization
• Adds clock/calendar scheduling feature using scripting WAIT command.
• Adds admin ability to disable local keypad control.
• In-line variable entry and several other scripting improvements.



1.5.8 - Update for Ethernet Power Controller III / DIN Relay II (May 04 2012)

 

• Ethernet Power Controller III will beep and suspend operation when started on battery when no AC power is available.
• Audio alerts (beeps) during AC power fail on Ethernet Power Controller III.
• Scripting can be started on a warm boot.  Useful in applications where power may be unreliable, ie "gray out" conditions.
• Updating to 1.5.8 clears latched "8192" errors detected on Ethernet Power Controller III.

 

1.5.6 (Feb 22 2012)

 

• Added Wake on LAN (WOL N) support via scripting.
• The maximum AutoPing device reboot delay has been extended to 43200 seconds (12 hours max)
• Added new AutoPing (AUTOPING N) startup command for scripting.
• DIN relays (only) now have simultaneous relay contact activation when the Sequence_Delay parameter is set to 0s.
• Support links are added for 208-220V Power Switch, POE Injectors, and the new Web Power Switch 5.

 

1.5.1 (Nov 06 2011)

 

• Added web links for new Web Power Switch 4 product manuals and FAQs.

 

1.5.0 (Jun 26 2011)

 

• Improved serial port web terminal support.
• Added serial cross-connect.
• Added cumulative KWH metering, useful with the free power billing / logging utility.
• Added support for Ethernet Power Controller III battery backup system.
• Made several UI and reliability enhancements.

 

1.4.3 (Mar 14 2010)

 

• Improved boot loader. 
• Improved help files.
  



1.4.2 (Mar 01 2010)

 

• Release for LPC3.
• Removed subnet restriction when running scripts.
• Improved boot loader and firmware updating.
  
  

1.3.9

 

• Voltage/current metering calibration improvements.
• Fixed AutoPing setup error with Internet Explorer.
  
  

1.3.7 (Sep 18 2009)

 

• Improved network setup section. Improved help.
• Released scripting with serial port & LCD drivers.
• Added multi-user support and outlet mapping.
• Improved AutoPing adding multi-target mode.
  
  

1.2.C (Apr 12 2009)

 

• Disabled listening on TCP Port 0.
• Improved TCP LAST-ACK retransmit for smoother user interface.
  
  

1.2.B (Oct 27 2008)

 

• Minor improvements.
  
  

1.2.A (Jul 17 2008)

 

• Improvements to help links for all product variants.
  
  

1.2.9 (Jul 09 2008)

 

• Critical option can be set requiring confirmation to power cycle or switch off a switch.
• Minor improvements.
• Units shipping with this BIOS version and newer will not power cycle the outlets when updating firmware.
  
  

1.2.7 (Mar 04 2008)

 

• Inserted a space before the controller name in the set up page and the controller name to show on the login page title.
• Improved sequence delay accuracy. 
• Blue LEDs are lit during firmware update (on EPCR2/2L).
• Improved system clock accuracy.
• HTTP redirect logic changed slightly.
  
  

1.2.4 (Dec 02 2007)

 

• Improved stability and Syslog.
• Added AutoPing options.
  



1.2.1 (Aug 23 2007)

 

• Added internal memory test and bypass. Improved Syslog logging.
  
  

1.1.B-1.1.5 (Oct 17 2006)

 

• Made additional Autoping improvements.
• Faster web interface response.
• Added a warning about using the default password.
• Minor improvements in Autoping compatibility and performance.
  
  

1.0.4 (Feb 13 2006)

 

• Improved web server robustness.
• Added the ability to change the login name.
  
  

1.0.2 (Feb 02 2006)

 

• Solved possible MAC addressing issue affecting users with multiple web switches.
• Note: The unit will restart after the update and all connected devices will be reset unless the BIOS version is 1.2.9 or newer. 
• BIOS and Firmware signatures are identified on the control web page in the lower left corner.