DL8000 Applications Product Release Notes

September 2019

DL8000 Applications Product Release Notes

Version: 2.36 (Date: 26-September-2019)

Description
This Release Notes document is for the DL8000 Application CD version 2.36 (W68209). It describes the updates and
enhancements included in this release, along with compatibility, upgrade instructions, and outstanding issues.

Note: Version 2.36 of the application suite is approved only for CSA-approved and “ATEX Only”-approved DL8000 presets.
We are currently working with the approval agencies for our other approval options.

Items Addressed in Release 2.36

 Implemented API 1952 Table 53/54 (PrSet00003534)
 Implemented API Chapter 12.2.2 rounding (PrSet00003519) (SupportNet # 139726)
 Enabled CTL, CPL, CTPL observed values (PrSet00003530)
 Added recalculated batch totals to the transaction history (For API CH12) (SupportNet # 139726)
 Updated transaction history displays to show archived volume and mass unit (For API CH12) (SupportNet # 139726)
 Printer user program modifications for API CH12.2.2 implementation (SupportNet # 139726)
 Added API Ch. 12.2.2 rounding for FWA volume correction factors (SupportNet # 139726)
 Added static totals (back calculated from FWA Volume correction factors)
 Integrated Alphanumeric Data entry feature from QER 13Q015 (SupportNet # 146587)
 Added support for alphanumeric data entry (SupportNet # 146587)

Required User Programs

Application Part Number Version

Additive Injection User Program W68179 2.30

Liquid Calcs User Program* W68196 2.32

Batching User Program* W68197 2.36

Keypad Display User Program* W68200 2.36

Transactional History User Program* W68202 2.36

Printing User Program* W68203 2.33

Note: Only the programs above indicated with an asterisk (*) have been updated from the previous version of the CD

Compatibility
Item Part Number Version

Series 2 CPU Module W48093 A

Series 2 Boot Firmware W68232 2.01

Series 2 DL8000 Flash Firmware W68252 2.51 or higher

Keypad Display Firmware W68198 1.21

Keypad/Display Boot W68199 1.01

ROCLINK 800 W68130 2.56

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Firmware/Software Update Instructions

1. Connect to the LOI or Ethernet port of the ROC using ROCLINK800
2. Collect and save all data and configuration files
3. Select User Program Administrator from the Utilities menu
4. Follow the instructions in the online/user manual to load the user programs

Note: The 2.00 and greater versions of the user programs have the associated displays integrated into the distributable (.tar)
files. If you no longer are going to interface with user programs older than 2.00, you may remove the display folders from your
PC (this will remove the DL8000 Config item from the menu tree). If you will be interfacing with both pre-2.00 and above,
please note that the new displays should be accessed by going to User Program -> <user program name> -> then the display
(e.g. User Program -> Program #5, Batching -> Display #11, Preset Setup). For pre-2.00 programs continue to access the
displays through the DL8000 Config selection on the tree (e.g. DL8000 Config -> Batching -> Preset Setup PT63).

DISPLAY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Go to C:\Program Files\ROCLINK800\Displays\
2. Delete the following folders:
 Liquid Calcs
 TransactionHistory
 Printer
 Additives
 Batching
 KeypadDisplay

Outstanding Issues
None

Change History
Version 2.35 (11-December 2015)
 Add selected base temperature to history archive when user base temp is selected (PrSet3482)
 Allow user to clear OIML print alarm when history record is changed to none (PrSet3488)
 Add user selected base temperature value to auditor screen when user base temp is selected (PrSet3472)
 Add user selected base temperature value to print out when user base temp is selected (PrSet3477)
 Add Ethanol mass % and user base temp option to Transaction History display (PrSet3484/PrSet3485)
 Add user base temp current status in keypad display (PrSet3486)
 Batching index is now synchronized with transaction history (PrSet3489, SupportNet # 116885)
 Add ethanol mass % to archive history (PrSet3480, SupportNet # 110048)
 Display mode now remains on white letters on black background after display test when white letters on black
background mode (PrSet3464)

Version 2.34 (20-January-2015)

 Add support for approval with Industry Canada (PrSet3449, PrSet3450, PrSet3451, PrSet3452, PrSet3455,
PrSet3456, PrSet3457, PrSet3458, PrSet3459, PrSet3460, PrSet3461)
 Storage Memory Alarm, unexpected raising alarm unexpectedly (PrSet3432)
 Pulse Security Alarm was being raised after a warm start for the first batch (PrSet3434)
 Allow Data Error Alarm TLP to be viewed (PrSet3437)
 Enable DL8000 using Danload6000 protocol to respond to command 39h (Request Stored Transaction) (PrSet3453)
 Enable Pressure Alarm for Light Hydrocarbons to trigger only when the meter in use crosses the calculation boundary
condition (PrSet3414)
 Enable a screen redraw after a warm start to clear the flashing red LED (PrSet3425)
 Update range check for composite batch total to enable all valid configurations (PrSet3445)
 Add the ability to enter floating number for additive calibration from the keypad (PrSet3423)
 Ensure DL8000 TA command (63,0,166) 28 initializes correctly after restarts (PrSet3424)
 Enable Pulse Security Alarm for Level B when pulse input Pulse input 2 fails (PrSet3448)

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 Add support for the AI-16 from the keypad (PrSet3425)
 Add option for the main displayed values (left side) to be Composite Batch Totals (PrSet3430)
 Add support for Custom Base Temperature (PrSet3393)
 Add support for Offer Light Hydrocarbon vapor pressure option (PrSet3168)
 Add support for live input for Ethanol Mass % (PrSet3348)
 Remove unused yesterday and previous month accumulations TLPs from LiquidCalcs (PrSet3410)

Version 2.32 (August-2012)

 Addressed history archiving sync with batching when power cycle happens before a batch is run
(PrSet3418/PrSet3419)
 Addressed internal temperature erroneous alarm (PrSet3417)
 Addressed inability to input alpha-numeric characters in generic TLP configuration menu (PrSet3415)

Version 2.31 (August-2012)

 Disabled the hydrometer option on the preset (PrSet3400)
 Limited the range of the base density option (PrSet3395)
 Updated the density of water value from the 1980 value to the 2004 value when Light Hydrocarbon product is
selected (PrSet3405)
 Updated for parameter name change (interchanged name Mass Tot to Net and vice versa) (PrSet3399)

Version 2.30 (March-2012)

 Display change to remove an option that was not implemented (grayed out)
 Add support for Ethanol fluid type. Two different calculations have been implemented, OIML R22, and ABNT NBR
5992. There is an Ethanol Table option to decide between these two. Both of these two calculate the base density
from the temperature and ethanol-to-water mass fraction. They do not support a densitometer or user entered base
density. These standards provide temperature correction only, no pressure correction (CPL = 1.0).
 Add warning to user when a table is out of bounds (Includes temperature, density, etc. out of range for the table in
use)
 ‘Days to retention history’ is allowed to change only if the legal record is history
 Change to prevent a person from getting locked out of history (if history configuration was changed while the unit was
locked, the user would have to unlock the unit before loading was allowed)
 Improved delivery method on vapor return mass loading
 Reverse and net forward mass added to history options (for vapor return mass loading)
 Improve notification when a user requests too many transaction history records
 Parameter name change (61,0,46) from ‘weight’ to ‘mass’
 Added OIML printer errors for more information for the user
 Improved the printer application to include a default format and remove the out of the box alarm to configure (not all
users want to use the printer application)
 Add an option to remove the hidden txt on the print out; this will still include whether or not the unit is in configuration
mode and the option is weights and measures protected.
 Additive alarms are going only to the alarm log now, not the event log as well
 Made the additive calibration more robust to protect against a communication failure.
 Implemented a 'wizard' for product calibration
 Improve comm port assignments to not overwrite LCD
 Allow vapor recovery to be used with sequential type loading only (mass loading)
 Improve pump stop so the user has the option to shut pump down before flow rate is 0. Some users want to keep the
pump on to generate pressure in the line where others have weaker control valves that can’t overpower the pumps.
This has been added as an option.
 Improved usability of some alarm messages
 Implemented updated Portuguese messages
 Cleaned up event logs for easier readability
 Various desktop display changes
 Display additive error messages on the display
 If mass loading, and there are no Net Volumes on the display, then remove the ‘correct to XX deg’ line.
 Improved appearance of alarm clearing from keypad display
 Implement configuration from the keypad (only when the unit is not weights and measures locked)
 Corrected a keypad glitch that deleted a part of the loading screen when the start button was pressed, before loading
started (cosmetic defect only).

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 Improve the refresh of the screen in case of short power loss (less than 5 seconds)
 Provide flow alarm notification if alarm happens during calibration
 Improve usability of configuration mode PINs through desktop software
Version 2.25 (August-2011)
 Addressed Pump, block valve and Ratio valve output status after power recycle
 Addressed Pump, block valve and Ratio valve output status after Keypad and display unit communication failure
 Alarms are no longer getting double logged to the alarm log as well event log
 Update liquid calcs meter factor curve to use more than the first entry in the curve
 Addressed batching program restart when data error found alarm occurs during initialization
 Alarms are no longer getting double logged to the alarm log as well event log
 Improved response when recipe selected during initialization
 Improved response when start button pressed while safety circuit alarm raised
 Linked the legal record to the number of days to retain history
 Implemented Additive error code messages
 Addressed the issue of Keypad display screen stuck to booting screen if power failure to the Keypad display unit
happens
 Implemented Additive error code messages required in Spanish and Portuguese
 Addressed the issue of Add error code screen- W&M switch status icon not displaying and the screen accepts
numeric values
 Addressed Incorrect order of actions while selecting transaction and batch archive parameters could cause the unit to
lock
 Addressed User program restart if no COM port is assigned and a Printer TLP change event occurs

Version 2.03 (March-2011)

 Extend support from 6 to 10 Additives
 Resolved issue of additive names in additive selection screen
 Updated for Transaction Authorization TA command independent of Print user program
 Updated for Temperature TLP to write manual temperature value
 Updated for Base density and Observed density TLP changes in Liquid Calcs
 Resolved issue of alarm IDs. New alarm IDs assigned to extended additives (From Additive 7 to Additive 10)
 Resolved issue of additive names in additive selection screen
 Resolved issues related to invalid entry made by user during Additive Calibration process
 New point type (PT65) addition for extended additives archiving
 Addressed timing issues with TA
 Added Xon – Xoff Flow control as an option

Version 2.02 (November-2010)

 Add integrity checks to all builds
 Add support for pre-batch testing to ensure the application that is running is identical to the image that was loaded.
 Add support for updated temperature, pressure, and density reported through TAS
 Add parity and communication alarm support with display board
 Add error checking (CRC) on transaction records going into and out of history
 Add volume, mass, and additive units in report always
 Add support for additional VB expressions in .dsp files

Version 2.01 (March-2010)

 Enhanced the additive closure volume learning algorithm (controlled injection)
 Added manual option for additive closure volume (controlled injection)
 Enhanced the additive delivery method (controlled injection)
 Enhanced the additive calibration algorithm (controlled injection)
 Added support for Analog valve
 Provided consistent keypress response as DanLoad 6000 for use with TA systems
 Added support for decimal value to be used in additive calibration
 Enhanced additive calibration to support Portuguese and Spanish

Version 2.00 (September-2009)

 All displays now integrated with the .tar files
 Add Controlled (metered) injection
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 Additive F alarm only raises once
 Additive totals moved to double parameters
 Added calibration of additives
 Additive L alarm now displays correctly on the display
 Add support for vapor recovery
 Add enhanced support for DanLoad 6000 protocol
 Add support for swing arm
 Add support for stop button to end transaction in auto mode
 In manual mode DL8000 responds with current response
 Add support for 'Admin' and 'driver' level access
 Add support for additive calibration from the keypad
 Enhanced DanLoad 6000 protocol interaction
 Add density units, net volume correction, and FWA base density to printout
 Add support for double additive parameters
 Comm port settings retain in power cycle
 Add support for swing arm feature
 Add support for additive double parameters
 Add support for density units, net volume correction, and FWA batch base density
 Enhanced DanLoad 6000 protocol interaction

Version 1.06 (June-2009)

 Returns current flow rate via DanLoad 6000 protocol
 Maintains parity and data bits on DanLoad 6000 protocol and printer ports on power cycles and cold starts
 Pressure values now return correctly for values 0.01 and below
 Volume per pulse parameter access type changed to weights and measures
 Messages no longer cleared coming out of program mode
 After authorizing a new transaction progress bar no longer updates incorrectly

Version 1.05 (December-2008)

 Allow DO controlled digital valves (Brooks type control)
 Reduce MPU loading for inline blending
 Display correct units on quantity screen
 Do not display 0.0 for suggested quantity in auto mode
 Allow mass option for delivery type

Version 1.04 (October-2008)

 Support for Portuguese language

Version 1.03 (September-2008)

 NTEP approval update
 Changed loading screen organization
 Enhanced DanLoad 6000 protocol support
 Changed Rollover to support DanLoad 6000 protocol

Version 1.02 (July-2008)

 Parameter data types restored/download config fixed
 Added Ethernet printing capability

Version 1.01 (February-2008)

 Added new history parameters to history display
 Added new component parameters to component display

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Version 1.00 (November-2007)

 Initial Release
 Programs Included:
 Additive Injection version 1.01
 Liquid Calcs version 1.13
 Batching version 1.01
 Keypad display version 1.00
 Transactional History version 1.00
 Printing version 1.00

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