Serial B3000 issues in firmware versions 81.30 and 81.31

Applies To:

B3000

Versions Affected:

Problem was discovered in version: 81.30
Released version problem is resolved in 81.32

Resolved In Version:

Released version problem is resolved in 81.32

Symptoms:

Various symptoms are apparent when using serial B3000 brains with version 81.30 or 81.31 firmware. They are characterized by the following:

Averaging does not work on the second channel of analog modules.

Periodic zero readings possible on any analog module. Readings are typically normal.

Some analog modules may report a value of ‑32768.

Scanning issues resulted in I/O readings not being updated.

Resolution:

Brain firmware version 81.32 corrects these issues. Determine the firmware version in your serial B3000 using the suggested methods:

If you are using OptoControl:

A serial B3000 unit may represent up to two digital I/O units, and two analog I/O units. Select one of the configured I/O units to inspect in Debug mode.

In Debug mode, double-click the I/O unit in the strategy tree. The View I/O Unit window appears.

The version is listed under Firmware Version.

If the version is within the affected version range, contact Opto 22 Product Support.

If you are using a custom application in a Windows environment:

Opto 22 Product Support

Questions?

Contact: Opto 22 Product Support.
Phone: 800-835-6786 or 951-695-3080
Email: support@opto22.com

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