ReleaseOverview A14

Release Overview
Release 4.5.1
278700 Rev. A.14
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Contents
CHAPTER 1.........................................................................................................................
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................
Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................
Release Compatibility.........................................................................................................................................
Windows XP.......................................................................................................................................................
Release 4.5.1 Updates Details................................................................................................................................
Display Changes in Support of Redundant MIO...............................................................................................
maxSCRIPT Additions in Support data quality propagation.............................................................................
maxDPUTools Changes in Support of MIO.....................................................................................................
maxDPUTools Custom Blocks Changes...........................................................................................................
Atom Compiler Improvements.........................................................................................................................
maxDPUTools Find and Replace Improvements.............................................................................................
maxDPUTools Bookmark Navigation Improvements......................................................................................
OPCGateway Client Improvements.................................................................................................................
Release 4.5 Updates Details.................................................................................................................................
Display Changes in Support of MIO................................................................................................................
System Menu Display Changes........................................................................................................................
DPU4FStatus Display Changes........................................................................................................................
maxDPUTools Changes in Support of MIO.....................................................................................................
maxDPUTools I/O Cross Reference Summary.................................................................................................
OPC A&E Client..............................................................................................................................................
Release 4.4.1 Updates Details..............................................................................................................................
DPUBusMap Display Changes.........................................................................................................................
maxVUE mcsButtonControl.............................................................................................................................
maxVUE Editor................................................................................................................................................
Release 4.4 Updates Details.................................................................................................................................
maxSTATION File Synchronization................................................................................................................
maxSTORIAN Version 2...............................................................................................................................
maxARCHIVER Version 2............................................................................................................................
HealthLog Alarm Severity................................................................................................................................
Event Collector...............................................................................................................................................32
Virtual DPU Subscription Parameters............................................................................................................33
Additional DMT Alarms................................................................................................................................34
Sizeable Trend Wrapper..................................................................................................................................35
OPC Server Enhancements............................................................................................................................36
maxDPUTools Enhancements........................................................................................................................37
Network Diagnostic Enhancements...............................................................................................................38
HART 16 channel AI Module.........................................................................................................................39
maxVUE Editor Enhancements.....................................................................................................................40
Release 4.3.1 Updates Details............................................................................................................................41
maxDPUTools Download Events...................................................................................................................42
OPC Gateway Improvements.........................................................................................................................43
MaxVUE Event Summary Filtering Improvements......................................................................................44
ModbusSlave Library......................................................................................................................................45
Release 4.3 Updates Details...............................................................................................................................46
TC Linearization............................................................................................................................................47
Release Overview Release 4.5.1

Events Subsystem Improvements...................................................................................................................48
Events Automatic Archiving..........................................................................................................................49
maxSTORIAN Pair Lossless Failover............................................................................................................50
maxSTORIAN Automatic Archiving.............................................................................................................51
Distributed Communications Module (DCM)...............................................................................................52
Updated TimeZone.ini file..............................................................................................................................53
Updated Adobe Reader 7.0.7..........................................................................................................................54
Trend Bookmark mode...................................................................................................................................55
Multiple-Sheet Printing..................................................................................................................................56
maxVUE Tiling..............................................................................................................................................57
maxVUE text alignment properties................................................................................................................58
maxVUE Snapshot files..................................................................................................................................59
maxVUE Border Scheme Property.................................................................................................................60
Alarms Out of Service Display.......................................................................................................................61
Additions to MCS Registry Editor Utility......................................................................................................62
Point Browser Operator View Modes.............................................................................................................63
maxVUE Editor Toolbars...............................................................................................................................64
DPU4F Detail Displays IRIG Indicators.....................................................................................................65
Modbus, AllenBradley Libraries....................................................................................................................66
maxDPUTOOLS Custom Function Categories..............................................................................................67
Standard Function Libraries (maxDPUTOOLS)...........................................................................................68
maxSTORIAN Interface Updates...................................................................................................................70
Event Management Display...........................................................................................................................71
MCSListControl Write data initializer Property.........................................................................................72
Ladder.MN Modified to use Groups............................................................................................................73
Sizeable Trend Wrapper..................................................................................................................................74
Soft Key Support for OPC..............................................................................................................................75
maxVUE Runtime On-line Help....................................................................................................................76
Documentation Updates..................................................................................................................................77
Graphical Configurator Drawing Changes....................................................................................................78
DPU Detail Displays Updated........................................................................................................................79
USB Dongle....................................................................................................................................................80
Freeze Check after Download........................................................................................................................81
Enumeration of Event Text.............................................................................................................................82
SBP Limiter Atom..........................................................................................................................................83
OPCGateway Config tagname Import............................................................................................................84
HART..............................................................................................................................................................85
Multi Monitor maxSTATION.........................................................................................................................87
New maxSTORIAN Status Display................................................................................................................88
Vertical Toolbar Tracker Point........................................................................................................................89
Trending improvements..................................................................................................................................90
Alarm List/Summary improvements..............................................................................................................91
Updates to maxDPU4F Detail Displays.........................................................................................................92
Updates to maxDPU4E Detail Displays.........................................................................................................93
Key Programs Run as Services.......................................................................................................................94
Graphical Configurator Drawing Changes....................................................................................................95
New Startup Configuration............................................................................................................................96
Network Printing re-work..............................................................................................................................97
maxDPU4F.....................................................................................................................................................98
Distributed Communication Module (DCM).................................................................................................99
maxPAC Turbine Valve Positioner Module..................................................................................................100
maxPAC Turbine Overspeed Trip Module...................................................................................................101
Support for HART Communications............................................................................................................102
New Speedup Measures on the I/O Bus.......................................................................................................103
Release 4.0.2 Update Details............................................................................................................................104
New TimeZone.ini File.................................................................................................................................105
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Introduction
Enabling Non-Uniform Automatic Daylight Savings..................................................................................106
maxDPUTOOLS Incremental Download Improvements............................................................................107
Release 4.0.3 Updates Details..........................................................................................................................108
Improved Support for Propagation of Local alarms..................................................................................109
Updated Health Log Status Display.............................................................................................................110
Updated DPU4E I/O Status Display.............................................................................................................111
Release 4.0.5 Updates Details...........................................................................................................................112
Default Report Printer..................................................................................................................................113
maxSTORIAN new Registry entries.........................................................................................................114
DPU4F...........................................................................................................................................................115
CHAPTER 2.....................................................................................................................116
Bugs Fixed..................................................................................................................................................................117
CHAPTER 3...................................................................................................................118
Special Instructions for Upgrades.........................................................................................................................119
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................120
Border scheme corruption Release 4.5.1.......................................................................................................121
System Menu Display Release 4.0.5.............................................................................................................122
DPU Bus Map Display Release 4.4.1............................................................................................................123
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Release 4.5.1 is a minor upgrade from Release 4.5 with respect to
general WorkStation software. However, Release 4.5.1 adds support for
Metso redundant MIO Modules present in the new 5.1 ACN Release,
using the new EIBC buffer (9/38 build version and later). Please refer to
the Release 4.5.1 Release Updates Details section below.
Release 4.5 introduces support for maxACN and metsoDNA IO (MIO)
to the WorkStation.
The maxACN is an alternate processor for
maxDPU4F. The maxACN is designed to go in hand with MIO an
alternate I/O structure to the maxDNA maxPAC product. If you do not
have either the maxACN or MIO you are probably not interested with
this release.
Release 4.5 removes all DPU/ACN setup files from this
maxSTATION installation disk. It also removes the Virtual DPU files
from the installation disk. You must install all DPU/ACN files
including the Virtual DPU from the maxDPU4F installation disk. If
you are upgrading from a previous release, any existing files will not
be removed by the maxSTATION installation.
Release 4.4 introduced the new features:
maxSTATION File Synchronization
Version 2 of maxSTORIAN
With Release 4.4 and later, you must choose between Classic
maxSTORIAN and Version 2 maxSTORIAN during the installation
process.
Release 4.3 introduced a two-CD installation pack. The Pre-requisites
CD must be installed first. It is typically installed only once. Then the
Installation CD may be installed. The maxDNA Setup Helper utility will
guide the installer in correct CD installation.
Release 4.3.1 removes the DPU4F setup files from this maxSTATION
installation disk. In order to get the latest DPU4F files, you must
install them from the latest maxDPU4F installation disk. If you are

upgrading from a previous release, any existing files will not be removed
by the maxSTATION installation.
This document contains highlights of the changes and new features in this
release and as well as a list of bugs fixed. Descriptions of the bug fixes
can be found in section Bugs Fixed. There are other supporting
documents that give additional information about this release. For full
installation or upgrade refer to the Release 4.4 Installation Instructions
(278703_InstallationInstructions4.4.doc). For setup and operation of the
new features refer to the _Release 4.4 Manual Additions Folder (on the
Release CD) in the event that a new manual has not been released yet.
Release 4.3 includes support for Hyperthreading/Dual Core.
However, in order to use these features, the station requires a USB
dongle.
Release Compatibility
Release 4.x has many enhancements to various subsystems. Several
enhancements require some action on the part of the user before the 4.x
Release is installed:
Existing Virtual DPU MXT files will be incompatible with the new
virtual DPU. The existing database should be uploaded using the
maxDPUTools utility before the upgrade, then downloaded and a
new MXT file created after the upgrade to Release 4.4.
Release 4.x of maxDNA will work with previous DPU4E/F releases
going back to 2.1. This permits a system to be upgraded first by
upgrading the maxSTATIONs, followed by the DPU4E/Fs at a later date
when the system can either be shut down or placed in a fail-safe mode.
Release 4.4 does not include any DPU4E/F releases. For the most up-todate versions of the DPUs, refer to the Metso Automation Web site or the
latest version of the maxDPU4E/F Release media.
It should be noted that Release 2.x, 3.x maxSTATIONs and Release 4.x
maxSTATIONs are compatible with each other for daytoday
interaction. Subscriptions made from stations of any software revision to
those of the other revision will be successful. This will allow a gradual
transition to Version 4.
maxSTATION configuration tools (maxDPUTOOLS, maxVUE Editor)
are upward compatible only. Release 4.x displays cannot be used on a
Release 2.x station.
Note that there are special considerations for upgrade of Version 1.x
workstations. See Metso Customer Care.
Note that there are special considerations for support of IEC1131 as
applied to maxDPU4B. See Metso Customer Care.
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Windows XP
Release 4.x runs only in a computer running Microsoft Windows XP.
Windows XP offers longer-term support than Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
or 2000 has; Windows XP offers a more-modern interface to the user;
and supports more hardware, such as USB ports.
As a result of the use of Windows XP, the maxSTATION now requires at
least 256MB of memory, due to the larger memory footprint occupied
by the operating system. While Version 4.x performs equivalently to
Version 3 (given the increased RAM), it may be time to consider a
processor upgrade at the same time to take advantage of the performance
of modern technology.
It is our recommendation that the workstation disk be reformatted to
install Windows XP (vs. an upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 or Windows
2000). Our experience is that this leads to the least problems upgrading
the operating system and the best long-term reliability.
Update details for all Release 4 versions are included below.
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Release 4.5.1 Updates Details

Display Changes in Support of Redundant MIO
Support for the 5.1 release ACN with Redundant MIO exist in the
WorkStation. This required the modification of displays to allow the user
to view the status of Redundant MIO modules. It also includes the
addition of new displays for the EIBC module:
MIO Buffer pop-ups similar in functionality to maxPAC
modules with updates specific to MIO
MIO EIBC pop-ups a control pop-up and a detail pop-up
provide interface to this module that provides control and
monitoring of an MIO group.
IBC Status display provides a tree view of MIO attached to an
ACN.
IO Inventory display includes updates to show MIO
HW Test Selection display includes updates to show MIO
maxSCRIPT Additions in Support data quality propagation

Until this release, any local variables created by a script show good data
quality. New keywords and functions have been added to maxSCRIPT to
support propagation of data quality from an input value to a calculated
output (local) variable. This feature is described in detail in the
maxSCRIPT Users Guide included with this release. Briefly the new
keywords are:
Dim<X> variable as <Type>Q where <Type> is one of the
existing data types
SbpQuality Command used to assign SBP quality to a script
variable
SBP_QUALITY_<quality> - symbolic values to be used in
setting SBP quality
SbpQuality function used to extract SBP quality from a
variable
SimplifiedQuality function used to extract Simplified SBP
quality from a variable
maxDPUTools Changes in Support of MIO

The maxDPUTools utility is updated to support the configuration of
MIO with the new EIBC buffer present in the new 5.1 ACN release,
which features 32 extended modules or 16 modules with redundancy.
This includes a new Master database (Master_5.1.4F) file and the
validation of MIO address assignments. Refer to the updated
maxDPUTools configuration manual.
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maxDPUTools Custom Blocks Changes

The maxDPUTools utility is updated to support 96 rather than 48 shell
attribute definitions for a 5.1 version ACN target.
Atom Compiler Improvements

The atom compiler is updated to double its maximum object size to 8K
for a 5.1 version ACN target. New language primitives have been added,
such as loops and improved string parsing. Refer the the update Atom
compiler on-line help for descriptions.
maxDPUTools Find and Replace Improvements

The maxDPUTools utility now has 5 new replace action options:
Find Only, Manual Edit, Insert as Prefix, Insert as Suffic, Insert Before
Match, and Insert After Match. Refer to the updated manual for details.
maxDPUTools Bookmark Navigation Improvements

The maxDPUTools utility now supports placing bookmark references
anywhere in the process tree view for quick return navigation via
keyboard shortcuts. Refer to the updated manual for details.
OPCGateway Client Improvements

The OPCGateway is now configured with an index assignment allowing
up to 50 running instances, rather than just 15 based on Domains.
Domain assignments are no longer required to be unique to a
configuration. The option now exists to assign configured points an
OBJType, to enable creating custom graphic displays with callup linked
to OBJType such as a pop-up, detail, or macro. The option exists to track
digital OPC values and generate alarms on a state change with
configurable alarm text. Refer to the updated OPC manual.
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Release 4.5 Updates Details

Display Changes in Support of MIO
Support for MIO in the WorkStation requires the addition of displays to
allow the user to view the status of MIO modules as well as the ACN
which controls them. This includes:
ACN Details displays similar in look and feel to the DPU4F
Details displays, with updates specific to ACNs.
MIO Buffer pop-ups similar in functionality to maxPAC
modules with updates specific to MIO
MIO IBC pop-ups a control pop-up and a detail pop-up
provide interface to this module that provides control and
monitoring of an MIO group.
IBC Status display provides a tree view of MIO attached to an
ACN.
IO Inventory display includes updates to show MIO
HW Test Selection display includes updates to show MIO
System Menu Display Changes

Changes have been made to the System Menu display for MIO. The old
System Status DPU4E and System Status DPU4F buttons have been
replaced by one System Status DPU/ACN button that swaps to a new
version of the DPU4FStatus display. A sample display swap button is
also provided to access the new OPC A&E Client Status display.
DPU4FStatus Display Changes

This display now contains template annunciators for DPU4E, DPU4F
and ACN controllers. The user should use these templates to create a
Status display that will be opened from the System Menu.
maxDPUTools Changes in Support of MIO

The maxDPUTools utility is updated to support configuration of MIO.
This includes a new Master database (Master_5.0.4F) file.
maxDPUTools I/O Cross Reference Summary

The maxDPUTools utility has been updated to provide an I/O Cross
Reference Summary Display and Report. Refer to the updated 278597
maxDPUTools Users Guide that is part of the online release manuals.
OPC A&E Client

The OPC capabilities have been enhanced with the addition of an Alarms
& Events Client, making it possible to view real-time alarms on the
maxVUE Alarm Summary from another system using OPC, as well as
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include events into the event history. Refer to the updated 278615 OPC
Users Guide that is part of the online release manuals.

DPUBusMap Display Changes
The DPUBusMap display incorrectly defines the return status from
either low loop A or low loop B as address 64. In the MAX1 and
MAX1000 systems this status was correctly identified as RT for Return
to High Loop. Address 64 is not a valid address for data highway token
passing. The return still occurs but the indication is incorrect. The
display has been corrected to show RT as in the MAX1 and MAX1000
systems. Please refer to Chapter 3 for special direction to correct an
already customized version of this display.
maxVUE mcsButtonControl
The capability was added to display a confirmation message before doing the
button writes. This was implemented by adding a new attribute on the
LiveData Property Window in the form of an edit box (see figure below). If
the box is blank, no write confirmation will occur. The syntax of the text
includes adding a custom text to the caption bar of the confirmation message
that is displayed. Only one confirmation is required for all the writes
configured for the button. Parameter expansion and alternate language
conversion are applied to the text.
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maxVUE Editor
A new right click menu item was added to allow the user to space objects
evenly on a display either in the horizontal or in the vertical direction.

maxSTATION File Synchronization
The ability to synchronize maxSTATION files with a master set of files
has been added to Release 4.4. The File Sync Subsystem includes a File
Sync Server and associated maxFileSync user application for user
interface to the File Sync Server(s). Please refer to Manual 278724_File
Sync User's Guide for details on how to set up and use this new
functionality.
maxSTORIAN Version 2
An updated version of the maxSTORIAN is included in Release 4.4. The
interface with older Trend displays and reports has not changed, so
existing displays and reports do not need to be changed. However, the
user interface has changed in minor ways.
Existing maxSTORIAN data can be converted to the Version 2 format
for a lossless upgrade to the new package.
When upgrading to the new maxSTORIAN, you should remove all
customized versions of the maxSTORIAN status displays that are
typically found in C:\Custom\Displays\Operating\SystemStatus. These
displays are incompatible with this version of maxSTORIAN. A new set
of displays can be used as is without the need to customize them.
Note that this version of maxSTORIAN requires the MCS Resistry
machine settings entry for Default Trend Source be set on the
maxSTATION running maxSTORIAN as well as other stations that
require access to the maxSTORIAN.
Please refer to Manual 278622(Rev A4) maxSTORIAN User's Guide for
details on how to set up and use this new functionality.
maxARCHIVER Version 2
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An updated version of the maxARCHIVER is included to be compatible

with maxSTORIAN version 2. The user interface has changed in that it
may optionally be run as a service, and run redundantly on multiple
workstations. The archive restore feature is now a separate application.
Existing maxARCHIVER data remains compatible with Version 2 for a
lossless upgrade to the new package with no conversion required.
A new maxVUE status display named maxArchiverStatus.mn has been
added to the SystemStatus display folder and added to the standard
system menu display.
Please refer to Manual 278719_maxARCHIVER User's Guide for
details.
HealthLog Alarm Severity
The HealthLog application has been enhanced to provide the ability for
the user to specify an alarm severity to the DPU is Not Responding
alarm. The default severity is 1. To change this value, add a line of the
form #S=n to your DpuList.ini file (in C:\Custom\database). The
value of n may be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Alternatively, you may specify
Option Switches of the form /S=n for Healthlog in the Startup
Configuration Utility:
If you specify Option Switches here, they will be used instead of any
value entered in DpuList.ini.
Event Collector
The Event Collector has been enhanced to preface the tagname for LSS
events from stations other than its own with the originating station name
similar to the Alarm Summary presentation of foreign LSS alarms.
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Virtual DPU Subscription Parameters
The ability to specify SBP connection priority for a Virtual DPU has
been added. In the past subscriptions issued b a virtual DPU were all
Loop priority with a mintime of .25 seconds. This is often more than is
required in a Virtual DPU application. The new parameters allow the
user to specify the Virtual DPU SBP connection priority:
/Loop the highest priority connection with a mintime of .25 second
/Normal the next highest priority connection with a mintime of 1

second
/Background the lowest priority connection with a mintime of 4
seconds
The default connection if none is specified is /Normal.
Additional DMT Alarms

DMT alarms have been added for more maxDNA programs so that loss
of functionality can be announced to the operator. The alarms have the
following format:
_<Station Name>_<Program Name>_DMT
Alarms are issued by the Local Status Server of the Station where the
timeout was detected. The station where the alarm was generated should
be restarted to recover the lost functionality.
Sizeable Trend Wrapper
Enhancements have been made to the sizeable trend wrapper user
interface:
A Slider to easily change trend interval has been added. The tool tip
of the slider shows the current interval
The ability to add a second trend cursor to easily show the span
between two spots on the graph has been added.
The ability to move the trend cursor from the Points Group popup
has been added.
Please refer to Manual 278599 Operator User's Guide for details on
how to use this new functionality.
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OPC Server Enhancements

Enhancements have been made to the OPC server capabilities:
The Data Access server has been updated to be OPC DA version 3.0
compliant.
A new Alarms and Events server has been added which is OPC A&E
version 1.1 compliant. Note that either the OPC server dongle or softkey
option is required to enable this feature. This is a standalone server
separate from the DA server, and may require custom DCOM
configuration for access security.
A new Historic Data Access server has been added which is OPC
HDA version 1.2 compliant. Note that maxSTORIAN version 2 is
required. Also note that either the OPC server dongle or softkey option
is required to enable this feature. Likewise this is a standalone server
separate from the DA server, and may require custom DCOM
configuration for access security.
Please refer to Manual 278607 OPC User's Guide for details on how to
use this new functionality.
maxDPUTools Enhancements
The maxDPUTools configuration tool now supports a multiple select
upload capability, where the uploading of one or more DPU can be
initiated in a single action. This same capability also exists as a standalone application program named maxDPUToolsUpload.exe in the
C:\Mcs\maxDPUTools folder, providing an easy method of performing a
complete save of the DPU running set.
Network Diagnostic Enhancements
An improved suite of network diagnostic programs has been created to
monitor network performance and detect possible problems via the
capture of network traffic and the creation of statistical summaries.
Please refer to Manual 278728 Network Diagnostic Guide for details on
how to use this new functionality.
HART 16 channel AI Module
This release provides support for the new HART 16 channel AI module
(IOP308). This module provides 16 analog current inputs with HART
communications capability for each. To use this module, insert an AIB
into your DPU configuration and set the maxPAC attribute to 16 chan
HART.
maxVUE Editor Enhancements
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The maxVUE Editor includes several enhancements to improve
productivity of the user:
MNG User Interface
When inserting a Group Pointer Object (MNG), initialize the parameters
and parameter definitions as defined with the saved pointer object.
The option to create an MNG file from selected object(s) is available from
the initial right click menu. (See below for other changes to the right click
menu).
The initial location for saving or inserting an MNG will default to
C:\Custom\Displays\Operating\Common\MNG.
File Browsing
The interface that selects a starting location for file browsing has
changed:
Action
Browse for Toolbar associated with a
display of type Main
Browse for New MN
Browse for Display Navigation property
Save or Copy Sheet MN
Open MN
Insert MNG
Save MNG
Insert BMP/WMF
Save SAMA MNG
Initial Location
C:\Custom\Displays\Operating
C:\Custom\Configs\Operating
Check the Most Recently Used file list and start in the most
recent folder. If no list has been created, start in
C:\Custom\Displays\Operating.
If the most recently used file was a Configuration Sheet,
start in C:\Custom\Displays\Operating.
C:\Custom\Displays\Operating\Common\MNG
C:\Custom\Displays\Operating\Common\MNG
C:\Custom\Displays\Operating\Common\BMP
C:\Custom\Configs\Operating\Common\MNG
Copy and Paste Parameter Definitions

The ability to copy parameter definitions from one group and initialize
another group with those parameters has been added.
After selecting a group, the user may select a right click menu item
Copy Paramterers. This copies the parameter definitions for the
sleected group to the clipboard. After selecting another group, the user
may select the Paste Parameters right click menu item. The parameter
definitions are then copied into the newly selected group.
Note that if the selected object is not a group, the copy/paste action will
work on the current group. This is often the Root group, except when
you have selected a target group.
Override of Automatic Snap
When maxVUE objects are moved, they are automatically snapped to the
users defined grid unless snap is disabled. The ability to temporarily
override this while moving an object is provided by pressing the Ctrl key
at the same time as pressing an arrow key. The object will then move 1
pixel in the direction of the arrow key.
Right Click Menu Additions
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Items have been added to the right click menu in support of maxVUE
Editor enhancements.
Copy/Paste Parameter Definitions from one

group to another
Save Selection as an MNG file
Edit Group Parameters is (also) available on the

initial right click menu
Align all centers with first item

picked
Read maxVUE Properties

The ability to read the following maxVUE properties has been added:
X the x coordinate location (in percent) of an object

Y the y coordinate location (in percent) of an object
Width- the width (in percent) of an object
Height the height (in percent) of an object
Color the fill color of an object
LineColor the line color of an object
"UseBorderScheme true/false indication for border scheme in
use for the object
In order to read these properties, a maxSCRIPT should use the

DblCtlIn keyword:
Dim once as Int

Dim x1 as DblCtlIn(myRec.x)
Dim y1 as DblCtlIn(myRec.y)
Dim w1 as DblCtlIn(myRec.Width)
Dim x2 as DblCtlOut(Rec2.x)
Dim y2 as DblCtlOut(Rec2.y)
If once = 0
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Let x2 = x1 + w1
Let y2 = y1
Let once = 1
Endif
Align Centers
The ability to align the centers of all selected objects with the first item
picked has been added.
Line Styles
The ability to select a line style has been added.
configured with one of the following styles:
A line may be
Solid (the default)

Dash
Dash-Dot
Dash-Dot-Dot
Note that in order to use a non-solid line, the line thickness must be either
1 Pixel or Single at any Zoom.

maxDPUTools Download Events
The maxDPUTools application has been enhanced to provide event
logging for the operator actions that occur during a download. The events
include enabling/disabling Backup, Active DPU Takeover, as well as the
start and completion of the three modes of downloads: Full, incremental,
and security only. These events are generated using SBP writes to the
local LSS application.
A sample of the events:
As shown above:
Operator action (OA) type events are generated.
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The alarm type and severity appear blank.

The tagname used is maxDPUTools.
The event text includes the DPU name and IP address.
Begin download events include the configuration file name.
The incremental download event includes the starting hierarchy.
The end download event includes the completion status.
All events include the originating maxStation name in the
description field.
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OPC Gateway Improvements

The following changes have been made:
Support for array data has been added.
The Async and OnDemand options have been moved to the group
level.
An LSS based alarm has been added to annunciate OPC connection

failure.
An LSS based Deadman timer has been added to annunciate program

failure.
The proper subscription failover to a Redundant Gateway on OPC

connection failure has been added.
Write only OPC items having an SBP reference to provide automatic

data updates written back to the OPC server have been added.
Refer to the updated OPC users guide 278607_OPC Guide in Volume 5

of the release manuals for additional information.
MaxVUE Event Summary Filtering Improvements

The event summary now has the capability to iteratively filter the
working set of events that are the result of a completed retrieval.
Refer to the updated 278594 auxiliary functions Document in Volume 2
of the release manuals for additional information.
ModbusSlave Library
A Modbus Slave standard library can be imported into a DPU4F
configuration in maxDPUTOOLS to create serial links to PLC devices.
The library contains custom blocks that build protocol specific messages
that can be transmitted by a Serial Communication Module (SCM) I/O
card. See the DPU4F Links Configuration Guide (278718) for detailed
information.
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TC Linearization
Updated TC Linearization codes have been included.
Events Subsystem Improvements
The Events Subsystem has been re-designed to remove the use of Access
MDB files. A new conversion utility is provided to transform existing
MDB files into the new storage format.
In addition the option for automatic online synchronization of the event
history between a pair of maxSTATIONs each collecting event history
independently is provided. Complementing this is a new maxVUE display
named EventSync.mn. This display provides Operational status of the
new event sync feature. This display is now accessible via a new display
swap button on the standard System Menu, referencing the bmp file
named EventSync 90x150 256clr as its faceplate image.
Optional event retrieval alternate text is also introduced as a new feature
via configuration of the EvtAltText.ini file.
Please refer to the 278716_Event Storage User's Guide in Volume 5 of
the release manuals for additional information. This manual describes the
changes in detail, along with upgrade instructions and configuration
options.
Events Automatic Archiving
The Events subsystem has been enhanced to provide optional automatic
daily archiving to DVD media, along with support for selective
restoration and playback. A softkey is required to enable the archive
feature. Please refer to the 278720_Event Archiver User's Guide in
Volume 5 of the release manuals for additional information.
maxSTORIAN Pair Lossless Failover
A maxSTORIAN pair can now failover without losing history. An option
has been added to the history configuration, per template, to use a DUAL
vs. a SINGLE subscription mode. When the DUAL option is enabled,
both the active and inactive maxSTORIANs will concurrently perform
data collection via redundant SBP subscriptions for all of the points
assigned to the selected template. Thus, upon failover, a gap in history
will not occur, as missing data due to any possible Replica update
latency writing to the inactive copy of the storage room data is
immediately corrected via a back fill operation as the former inactive
maxSTORIAN takes over. Note that this option is best reserved for use
with points originating in the model DPU4F that is running release 4.3 or
later. This DPU4F version now supports multicast subscriptions, an
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optimization technique for minimizing the loading of the dual redundant
subscriptions used by the maxSTORIAN pair. Otherwise the option
should only be applied with discretion, to avoid subscription overloading
to a DPU4E, a DBM/DHW system, and/or other sources. Please refer to
the updated 278622_maxSTORIAN manual in Volume 5 of the release
manuals for additional information.
maxSTORIAN Automatic Archiving
The maxSTORIAN subsystem has been enhanced to provide optional
automatic daily archiving to DVD media, along with support for
selective restoration and playback. A softkey is required to enable the
archive feature. Please refer to the 278719_maxARCHIVER User's
Guide in Volume 5 of the release manuals for additional information.
Distributed Communications Module (DCM)
The DCM has been updated to support the Modbus Slave and Allen
Bradley protocols. A version of the DCM can also be used with the new
Serial Communication Module (SCM) I/O card to support multiple links.
Please refer to 278714 Distributed Communications Module User Guide
and 278623 maxLINKS Users Guide.
NOTE: Attribute names in the DCM atomic block in the DPU have
changed.
Conn1Qual, Conn1Name, Conn2Qual, Conn2Name,
Conn3Qual, Conn3Name have been changed to Conn01Qual,
Conn01Name,
Conn02Qual,
Conn02Name,
Conn03Qual,
Conn03Name.
Please update any displays that reference these
attributes.
Updated TimeZone.ini file
Beginning in 2007, daylight savings in the United States will begin on the
second Sunday in March and end on the first Sunday in November. The
file timezone.ini located in the folder mcs\setup\custom has been
updated to include the new dates as setup for the Eastern timezone. For
an upgrade installation this file can be used as a template for correcting
the changeover dates in the custom copy of the file located in the
custom\Sbp folder using the Wordpad editor.
Updated Adobe Reader 7.0.7

On some computers there is a long delay when opening pdf documents.
Adobe Reader 7.0.7 fixes this problem. New installations will
automatically get version 7.0.7 installed. If your WorkStation has an
earlier version of the Adobe Reader, uninstall the previous version and
install the newer version located on Disk 2 of 2 of the WorkStation
Installation CD.
Trend Bookmark mode
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The sizeable Trend Wrapper provides an interface that allows the user to
save the current trend settings as a Bookmark. This bookmark can be
used to mark an event such as an upset. The user can move from trend to
trend without the need to relocate the point in time where the upset
occurred. Please refer to Manual 278599, the maxSTATION Operators
Guide for more information.
Multiple-Sheet Printing
The Graphical Configurator has been updated to include a Print
Configuration Sheets File menu item that allows the user to print
multiple Sheets with one print request. Please refer to Manual 278606,
the Graphical Configurator Users Guide for more information.
maxVUE Tiling
The ability to tile displays in maxVUE Runtime has been added. Use of
the tiling option is controlled by Soft Key authorization. When maxVUE
is launched, it starts up to four additional maxVUE processes that
include a Windows title bar, allowing for re-sizing, minimizing, dragging,
etc. Please refer to the 278599 maxSTATION Operators Guide for
more details.
maxVUE text alignment properties
The List Control and Text State Control have been updated to allow the
user to configure text alignment. Any value displayed by these controls
may be specified as left, center, or right aligned. The alignment defaults
to Auto to keep the behavior consistent with older versions: numbers
are right aligned and text is left aligned.
maxVUE Snapshot files
A new folder has been created for files that used by the maxVUE
Runtime Snapshot/Restore functions. The files are placed and retrieved
in the folder C:\Custom\Snapshot\<PC Name> (where <PC Name> is
the name of the maxSTATION).
maxVUE Border Scheme Property
The ability to dynamically enable/disable the Border Scheme property of
a maxVUE object has been added. Use the maxSCRIPT CtlOut
interface
(e.g.
Dim
listBorder
as
IntCtlOut
(ListBox.UseBorderScheme) to enable or disable the property for
a maxVUE object. A value of 1 will enable the property and a value of 0
will disable the property. The object must be stored and configured with
the property enabled.
Alarms Out of Service Display
A new Point Summary display to show Alarms Out of Service has been
added. Please refer to the Operator Users Guide (278599) for more
details.
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Additions to MCS Registry Editor Utility
The following items have been added to the MCS Registry:
Data Entry Large Inc/Dec Value for use when changing numeric
values in maxVUE Runtime and the Point Browser.
Data Entry Small Inc/Dec Value for use when changing numeric
values in maxVUE Runtime and the Point Browser.
Graphical Configurator Show Cross References flag to specify
whether or not to show Cross References on Sheets.
Trend Bookmark Cursor Color to specify the color of the Trend
Bookmark Cursor.
Remote Client SBP Minimum Time to specify the fastest SBP
update time for Remote Terminal Server clients
Remote Client SBP Timeout Time to specify the timeout value for
SBP transaction for Remote Terminal Server clients.
For more details please refer to the Auxiliary Functions manual
(278594).
Point Browser Operator View Modes
Point Browser now has six different view modes (Operator, Engineer,
Expert, All, Inputs, and Outputs) in order to filter the information
displayed to the target user. The view mode is initialized to the current
login (Operator or Engineer) on system startup, but can changed be on
the fly. Changes to the view mode persist until the maxSTATION is
restarted. The view mode also affects what the user can see and do in the
user interface (the user cannot change the DPU mode from Active for
example). For more details please refer to the maxDPU Auxiliary
Functions manual (278605). This can be configured for custom blocks
by adding S- for Operator, E- for Engineer, X- for Expert, and A- for All
to the category as a prefix. These prefixes are mutually exclusive (only
one designation at a time). Additional prefixes of I- for Input, O- for
Output, T- for primary trend variable, U- for user defined, V- and W- are
reserved for future use by maxDNA. The IOTUVW can be combined as
a prefix along with the view mode prefix to make a prefix for the
category. The prefix entry must be caps otherwise it will be interpreted
as part of the category. These prefixes do not make unique category
entries for each different combination, only the actual category text is
considered in the count of 50 defined custom categories.
Also included in the Browser update is the ability to select the DPU by a
menu including Active, Inactive, Primary, and Secondary. When in
Operator view only the Active DPU will be available and the selection
will be grayed out. A right click menu has been added to the Left panel
of the Point Browser display. This menu includes selection of View,
DPU, Detail as Popup, Refresh Tree, and Search. The View allows the
same selections as the View pulldown menu on the right pane. The DPU
allows the same selections as the DPU pulldown menu on the right pane.
The Detail as Popup opens the selection as a new popup window.
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Refresh Tree refreshes the tree view. Search simplifies searching the tags
by refining the tag list as you enter letters corresponding to the beginning
of the tag. You must be in the Tagnames tree to use this feature.
maxVUE Editor Toolbars
Toolbars in maxVUE Editor now retain their positioning and visibility
between instances. The first time the program is opened, the toolbars
will appear in their default positions, subsequent uses will restore the
toolbars to their last state.
This information is retained after
maxSTATION and workstation shutdown. Toolbars can be enabled or
disabled using a new option in the view menu, Toolbars, which lists the
toolbars (toolbars that are invalid in the current mode are grayed).
DPU4F Detail Displays IRIG Indicators
A change was made to the IRIG status annunciators on the DPU4F
Details and DPU4F Pair Details displays. In previous releases, the
annunciator on the inactive DPU would show IRIG Failure because the
inactive DPU does not decode the IRIG signal. That was misleading in
that there really was no failure. So, in release 4.3, the annunciator on the
inactive DPU will be blank. The annunciator on the active DPU will
continue to show the current IRIG status (IRIG OK or IRIG
Faikure). The annunciators on both DPUs will also continue to show
IRIG is not enabled when that condition exists while the DPU is
configured to be a Time Master.
Modbus, AllenBradley Libraries
Three new standard libraries can be imported into a DPU4F
configuration in maxDPUTOOLS to create serial links to PLC devices.
The libraries contain custom blocks that build protocol specific messages
that can be transmitted by a Serial Communication Module (SCM) I/O
card. The libraries are Modbus (master), AllenBradley and SCM. The
SCM library contains common functions that would be used by either
protocol. See the DPU4F Links Configuration Guide (278718) for
detailed information.
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maxDPUTOOLS Custom Function Categories

In support of the changes to the Point Browser view options and other
purposes, to include Input vs. Output positioning in graphical
configuration views, and optional default trend attribute assignment, the
prefixing letter options of the categories assigned to custom function
attributes in designer mode have been expanded beyond just the Xexpert option. To aid in proper entry, since several prefixes are mutually
exclusive, a new dialog has been added for defining the custom
categories.
Adding or modifying a category now requires a right click operation
within the category column of the design grid, aided by a tooltip hint.
This invokes a context menu with a single entry for viewing the new
dialog labeled as Add Category. Selecting this menu entry opens the
Category dialog pictured as follows:
A text box is provided for the category text.

The View option frame determines a browser view/hiding selection.
The I/O Wiring option frame determines a graphical configuration
placement position.
The checkbox options are for other possible selections that may be
enabled as shown.
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Note that the previous dialog is for release 4.3 and later configuration
versions. For Earlier versions, only the Expert option is allowed,
presented as a check box, and the dialog has the following presention:
Standard Function Libraries (maxDPUTOOLS)

A new category, Examples, has been added to the Standard Function
Libraries that may be imported when creating a maxDNA database.
The functions in the Examples category are intended to be used as a
training aid to help the user create new custom functions. Examples will
contain a number of useful functions that may be used as a starting point
when developing your own functions. Detailed help files for each
function explain what the function does, how it does it and how to use it.
Since these functions are intended strictly for use as demonstration
blocks, they may not have all of the functionality required for your
application nor have they been completely tested. So use them at your
own risk.
Eventually, Examples will contain a number of new functions. For this
release, we are starting it off with a single function (SnsrFailDetector)
that uses the standard deviation of a sensors signal to determine if the
sensor has failed. In conjunction with this function block, a new Control
Popup display for it.
Refer to the function block help files within maxDPUTOOLS for more
detailed information.
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maxSTORIAN Interface Updates
1. The maxSTORIAN has been updated to retrieve data either from the
default storage rooms or from one of a number of defined archive
sources. Please refer to the maxSTORIAN Users Guide (278622)
for more details.
2. Several maxSTORIAN options that were previously set via text INI
files are now set via the MCS Registry Editor Tool. A description of
these parameters may be found in the maxSTORIAN Users Guide
(278622). The user must define these parameters for both
maxSTATIONs of a maxSTORIAN pair:
Event Management Display

1. This new display (called by a new button on the System Menu
display) allows the operator to analyze events when the number of
events is too large to assimilate at a glance.
2. This display is based on the Event Summary display, but also shows
graphs that present event trends. Refer to the Operators Guide
(278599) for more details.
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MCSListControl Write data initializer Property

1. A new property called WritePointInitializer has been added to the
MCSListControl OCX.
2. This property allows the user to specify something other than the
Read Point Identifier as the value to show in the data entry dialog
(when entry is specified). This may be useful when writing to a
different attribute from the one being displayed.
Ladder.MN Modified to use Groups

1. The Buttons used to identify Ladder DPUs were changed from standalone controls to Groups with Param1 defined. When this parameter
is defined, it changes both the Button caption text and the Button
write point value.
2. There is no need to modify an existing customized version of the
display.
Sizeable Trend Wrapper

1. A new Trend Wrapper that sizes itself to fit its allotted space is
included in this release.
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2. Users are encouraged to convert their existing Trend displays to use
this new OCX.
3. It includes all the features of the older trends plus the ability to place
more than one trend on a single display instance.
4. New users will find it automatically loaded on the maxVUE Editor
toolbar. Upgrade users will need to add it to their toolbar:
From the View menu, select Manage Controls Toolbar
Scroll down until maxVUE_SizableTrnWrap.SizableTrnWrapCtl is
visible.
Click the box to its left the N indicates that this control always
appears on the toolbar.
Soft Key Support for OPC

1. Soft Key support for unlimited OPC access has been implemented.
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maxVUE Runtime On-line Help

1. Pressing the F1 key in maxVUE Runtime now opens the Operators
manual (instead of maxVUE Editor help).
Documentation Updates
1. Numerous updates have been made to the documentation that is
included as part of the release as PDF files (in the folders below
C:\Mcs\maxDOCS\_Release 4.2 Manuals).
2. The PDF manuals have been modified to allow the user to add
comments.
Graphical Configurator Drawing Changes

1. The ability to show Cross References to other DPUs has been added
to the Graphical Configurator. The option is not enabled by default,
but may be enabled via the View menu. It is also available in
maxVUE Runtime. Please refer to the Graphical Configurator
Users Guide (278606) for more details.
2. A Parent Sheet button has been added to the standard Horizontal
Toolbar for Sheets. Clicking this button will open the Parent Sheet
for the currently displayed sheet. If the ToolHorizontalSheet.MN has
been customized by the user, the button should be copied from the
standard and added to the customized toolbar.
DPU Detail Displays Updated

1. Numerous updates have been made to the DPU4E/4F Detail
Displays. For a detailed description of these displays, please refer to
the maxSTATION Operators Guide manual (278599).
USB Dongle
1. Replaces the slower parallel dongle.
2. Provides a faster interface to programs that check for dongle
presence. Usable on laptops that do not have a parallel port.
3. USB dongle is only supported in version 4.2 and beyond. Parallel
dongle is supported in all versions without hyper-threading/dual
core.
4. A USB dongle is required for stations with hyper-threading or dual
core.
Freeze Check after Download

1. This release has added a prompt after downloading a DPU that
suggests that the user check the freeze status of his outputs.
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2. When Yes is clicked, the Freeze Check utility is presented to the
user for that DPU.
Enumeration of Event Text

1. The DPU has been updated to use enumeration text instead of
numeric values in events. The text is has more meaning to the user
than a numeric value.
SBP Limiter Atom

This release adds the SBP Limiter Atom to the set of built-in max DPU4F
atoms. The SBP Limiter is used to prevent an excessive number of
subscriptions from impairing the functionality of the DPU. Symptoms of
subscription overloading include maxVUE display striping, slow screen
updates (data appears to be frozen), slow response time for PointBrowser data
updates and tooltip error messages such as Can not allocate buffer and SBP
Timeout.
The SBP Limiter atom can also
Protect against 1 or more stations hogging all of the communications

and DPU bandwidth
Preserve DPU Peer-to-Peer bandwidth
Add DPU security by preventing a rogue station or program from

sucking up DPU bandwidth
In addition to restricting subscriptions, the SBPLimiter atom can also generate

an alarm as each of the subscription limits is neared.
Both the restriction level (called a HardLimit) and the alarm limit (called a
HiLimit) for each type of limit can be configured in the SBPLimiter atom.
The types of limits are described in the following section.
Total Number of Incoming Subscriptions to a DPU limits the total to a
number that can be handled by the DPU under any loading conditions
Limits by connection priority loop (high), normal (medium), and
background (low) insures that a lower priority connection cannot consume
all available bandwidth preventing higher priorities from being serviced. Each
program on the Software Back Plane has one or more connections. By limiting
connection subscriptions, more bandwidth can be offered to higher priority
connections (such as maxVUE) than lower priority connections (such as
maxSTORIAN).
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Limits by station limits the number of subscriptions from any single station
to the DPU.
There are also a few restrictions on outgoing traffic:
Limit to number of outgoing references a restriction on the total traffic (peerpeer) that can be generated by a single DPU
Limit to number of unoptimized subscriptions a logical connection between
internal objects in a DPU that take work each time the block is executed. In
an optimized subscription, the destination object directly accesses the source of
data. An unoptimized subscription is access to data that is not stored, but that
must be computed each time it is accessed.
All limits can be set in maxTOOLS using object \system\SBPLimit. There are
usable defaults for each parameter. There is a new master database for
maxTOOLS that is required for editing limits (alarms) and hard limits.
However, it is strongly recommended that the user not change the default hard
limits. The default hard limits permit a high level of system functionality
without overburdening the DPU with subscriptions. Increasing the hard limits
risks causing DPU problems. Only increase a default hard limit as a last
resort. It is far better to go to the sources of the subscriptions and reduce their
need for them than to raise the limits and put more burden on the DPU.
In addition to providing limits and alarms, the SBP Limiter atom also provides
statistics to indicate who the top (highest) users of subscriptions to the DPU
are. This information is useful because knowing who is using the most
subscriptions is the first step in reducing the number of subscriptions.
The SBPLimit atom's configurable parameters are:
HiLimTotalSub
Specifies the High Alarm value for total external incoming

subscriptions processed by a DPU.
HardLimTotalSub
Default Value 8000 - The DPU may be stressed at this limit.

Specifies the Hard limit value at which any new subscription will be
rejected.
HiLimStnSub
Default Value 10000 a value larger than this is not recommended.

Specifies the High Alarm value for subscriptions from any particular
station (DPU or maxSTATION).
HardLimStnSub
Default Value 4000 - No station should consume more than half the
capacity of the DPU.
Specifies the Hard limit value for subscriptions from any particular
station (DPU or maxSTATION). Above this level any new subscription
from that station will be rejected.
Default Value 5000 - No station should consume more than half the
capacity of the DPU
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HiLimConnLoop
HardLimConnLoop
HiLimConnNorm
HardLimConnNorm
HiLimConnBgnd
HardLimConnBgnd
HiLimOutRef
HardLimOutRef
HiLimUnOptRef
HardLimUnOptRef
SBP connection running at Loop Priority.
Default Value 180 - Loop Subscriptions are used for DPU to DPU
communications. The number is small since they are handled at 1/4
second resolution.
Specifies the Hard limit value for subscriptions from any particular SBP
connection running at Loop Priority. Above this level any new
subscription from that station will be rejected.
Default Value 200 - Loop Subscriptions are used for DPU to DPU
communications. The number is small since they are handled at 1/4
second resolution.
SBP connection running at Normal Priority.
Default Value 1500 - Normal Subscriptions are primarily used for
maxVUE and browser communication.
connection running at Normal Priority. Above this level any new
subscription from that connection will be rejected.
Default Value 2000 - Normal Subscriptions are primarily used for
maxVUE and browser communication. 2000 values from a single DPU
should be considered extreme.
SBP connection running at Background Priority.
Default Value 2000 - Background Subscriptions are primarily used by
maxSTORIAN communication.
connection running at Background Priority. Above this level any new
subscription from that connection will be rejected.
Default Value 3000 - Background Subscriptions are primarily used by
maxSTORIAN communication. 3000 values from a single DPU exceed
the possible real point count by more than a factor of 2.
Specifies the High Alarm value for External References. (Those
containing a '[')
Default Value 450 - 1/4 second data may lag significantly if external
references exceed this value.
Specifies the Hard limit value for External References. (Those
containing a '[') Above this level any new outgoing requests will be set
to BAD_REF quality and not processed.
Default Value 500 - Values above 500 are not recommended in fully
loaded DPUs.
Specifies the High Alarm value for Internal Unoptimized References.
Default Value 720 - 1/4 second data may lag significantly if
unoptimized references exceed this value.
Specifies the Hard limit value for Internal Unoptimized References.
Above this level any new internal unoptimized reference requests will
be set to BAD_REF quality and not processed.
Default Value 800 - 1/4 second data may lag significantly if external
references exceed this value.
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The DPU will annunciate alarms for exceeding any of the above limits. The
format of these alarms is:
UnOpt Ref High %#22%
High Alarm for Unoptimized References reached.
External Ref High %#21%
%#22% is substituted by the current count of Unoptimized

references.
High Alarm for External References reached.
%#21% is substituted by the current count of External
references.
High Alarm for External station or connection subscriptions.
Subs High %#23% by

%#24%
%#23% is substituted by the current count of external subs

from the highest user.
%#24% is substituted by the name of the station or the
station name and connection number (Name:##)
corresponding to %#23%
High Alarm for Total Subscriptions reached.
Subs High %#26%
%#26% is substituted by the current count of total

subscriptions.
Hard Alarm for External station or connection subscriptions.
Subs Limit %#23% by

%#24%
%#23% is substituted by the current count of external subs

from the highest user.
Lost Subs %#26%
%#24% is substituted by the name of the station or station

name and connection number (Name:##) corresponding to
%#23%
Hard Limit for Total Subscriptions reached.
UnOpt Ref Limit %#22%
%#26% is substituted by the current count of total

subscriptions.
Hard limit for Unoptimized References reached.
External Ref Limit %#21%
%#22% is substituted by the current count of unoptimized

refs.
Hard Limit for External References reached.
%#21% is substituted by the current count of External refs.
The SBPLimit atom produces the following status information:

OutRefCnt
UnOptRefCnt
AlmCnt
AlmId
AlmPri
TotSubCnt
Stn1Cnt - Stn5Cnt
Loop1Cnt - Loop5Cnt
Norm1Cnt - Norm5Cnt
Bgnd1Cnt - Bgnd5Cnt
Current Count of External Outgoing References

Current Count of Internal Unoptimized References
Count of Subs for Current Alarm
Station/Connection ID for current Alarm
Priority of Connection for current Alarm
Current Count of Total Incoming external subs.
Top 5 Station usage counts
Top 5 Loop Connection Usage Counts
Top 5 Normal Connection Usage Counts
Top 5 Background Connection Usage Counts
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Stn1Id - Stn5Id
Loop1Id - Loop5Id
Norm1Id - Norm5Id
Bgnd1Id - Bgnd5Id
Names
Names
Names
Names
of Top 5 Station usage

and connect Ids of Top 5 Loop Connection Usage
and connect Ids of Top 5 Normal Connection Usage
and connect Ids of Top 5 Background Connection Usage
Note: Only Top station statistics are visible unless expert mode is turned on in
the browser. Name and connect Ids are of the form NAME:##.
OPCGateway Config tagname Import

1. Added the capability to import tagnames from a text file. Please
refer to the OPC Server and Client Users Guide (278607) for more
details.
HART
1. New HART enabled maxPAC analog input module IOP 307 please
refer to the maxPAC Hardware Reference Guide (278596)
2. FieldCare integration with HART enabled maxPAC I/O modules.

Multi Monitor maxSTATION
1. Up to 4 monitors can be connected to a single computer and operated
with a single mouse and keyboard. Each monitor displays a separate
maxVUE instance. This feature requires a 4 port video card and a
special license.
New maxSTORIAN Status Display

1. The maxSTORIAN status display shows information that would be
displayed on the applications dialog. The application dialog is not
available when maxSTORIAN is run as a service.
Vertical Toolbar Tracker Point

1. Configurable database that tracks key points and not affected by
display call-up.
Trending improvements
1. A new stretchable, mult-instance trend wrapper. See manual 278599
for additional information.
Alarm List/Summary improvements

1. The Grid used by the Alarm List and Alarm Summary has been
replace with one that resizes.
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2. In addition to the resizing, this grid outlines the tagname field when it
is the selected point.
Note: the new grid does not use the configured Font point size, but sizes
text to fit the number of rows in the grid. It may be necessary to change
the number of rows (or control height) in the Alarm List/Summary to
achieve the same Font point size as before this change.
Updates to maxDPU4F Detail Displays

1. A display field that shows Function Block Execution Time was added
to the DPU4F Detail display. Function Block Execution Time is a
measure of DPU loading.
Updates to maxDPU4E Detail Displays

1. A new display field shows Function Block Execution Time. This
provides an indication of DPU loading.
2. Another new display field shows Fatal Error Reason. Normally,
this field shows NA (Not Applicable). However, if the DPU
detects a serious problem, it will, if possible, display the reason in
this field.
3. A new button was added to the display. Network View calls up a
display that shows how this DPU sees the Control Room Network.
This can be a valuable tool for use in troubleshooting network
problems.
Key Programs Run as Services

1. maxSTATION programs can be configured to run as services so that
they continue to run even if the user logs off. For example, an event
collector would continue to save events even if the operator or
engineer logged off.
Graphical Configurator Drawing Changes

3. When drawing connection lines in off-line mode or for printing,
boolean lines are drawn as a dotted line. Analog lines are still drawn
as a solid line.
4. When drawing connection lines in run-time, color is used to denote
the type of connection (not data quality):
Solid black for ananlog connections
Thin False color for active boolean connections
Thick True color for inactive boolean connections
5. In addition to showing Input values when in run-time mode, analog

output values are now shown.
6.
Please refer to the 278606 Graphical Contigurator Users Guide for

more details.
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New Startup Configuration
1. A new configuration program has been provided that elliminates the
need to edit most startup configuration INI files. In fact, the old
MCS and Custom startup.ini files are no longer used. The Startup
Configuration program is available only if logged on as administator.
Note that the DPUlist.ini and Simdpulist.ini must still be manually
edited. TimeZone.ini and EvtLogger.ini may also have to be edited.
Network Printing re-work

1. Starting with Release 4.0.3, the printing of Events no longer uses the
Windows interface to print over the network. Instead, the Software
Backplane is used to send events to the PC that a printer is attached
to.
2. In order to make use of this feature, it is required that the user
rename any printers (defined before Release 4.0.3) to be used for
event printing. The new name must start with the 5 characters
_LOG_ and the printer must be shared. These characters may be
pre-pended to the existing printer name. Use the Windows Printers
and Faxes utility to rename and share an existing printer. (Right
click on the desired printer and select the Rename menu item).
3. Any printers defined for logging use before Release 4.0.3 will have
Registry entries for the old printer names. These must be cleared and
re-defined before using the printer for event logging. You may either
use the MCSRegEdit tool to rename these printers to match the name
you configured from the Windows Printers and Faxes utility (and
then restart your station), or you may use the Network Printing
display to clear old assignments and define new assignments. Old
printer names will result in alarms until the printer names with
_LOG_ are in use.
maxDPU4F
1. New form includes a faster (300Mhz) processor and more memory.
2. Complete identity is contained on compact flash. The compact flash
contains executables for the bios, CP, IOM, FPGAs and the dpu
database saved in mxt form. Software upgrades are accomplished
simply by plugging in a new compact flash. The DPU4F will
automatically load the new images. The compact flash can be
upgraded when plugged into a media writer at the workstation or
over the network when plugged into a DPU4F.
3. Critical time class has been improved from 20 milliseconds to a 10
millisecond maximum. The default is still 40.
4. Improved network security. DPU4F will only accept network
messages from an approved station. Network messages are filtered
at the ethernet driver level reducing the load on upper level
programs.
5. DPU4F does not use batteries. No longer a maintenance issue.
6. DPU4F does not need a processor cooling fan.
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7. Monitors its own temperature. An alarm is generated should a limit

be exceeded.
8. ATAG, DTAG, and AlmRep have return to normal alarm severity as
0 to 5. 0 is use the same priority as its Alarm Severity and 1 to 5 is
its new priority if it generates an alarm on return to normal.
9. ATAG, DTAG, AlmRep, and all buffers have an eneumerated Defeat
for alarms. A 0 does not defeat the alarm while a non-zero value
does. The value is the security level of the login at the station
defeating the alarm, except if the defeat is from priority level 9 when
the level of defeat as chosen by the security level 9 person can set the
level to any other level as indicated by 11 through 19.
Distributed Communication Module (DCM)

1. An alternate form of the DPU4F that supports a serial link to
MODBUS PLCs.
2. All atomic blocks except for buffers can be configured. See manual
278714 for more details.
maxPAC Turbine Valve Positioner Module

1. Stores multiple application programs so that it operates
Independently of DPU - highest possible reliability and determinate
speed of operation.
2. Analog and digital parameters provide data and status transfer
between the DPU and the module application.
3. High Speed - 5 ms loops - for applications such as turbine control
4. Hardened - configuration in flash - for greater reliability
5. Specialized outputs +/- 40 ma, +/-10 Volt - as required by diverse
applications. Up to 4 AI, 4 AO, 8 DI, 8DO.
6. The Module Configuration tool can be used to create application
programs that are downloaded to the module.
maxPAC Turbine Overspeed Trip Module

1. Stores multiple application programs so that
Independently of DPU - highest possible reliability.
it
operates
2. Triplicated Speed Inputs - to avoid trips

3. Two wire OR'able trip outputs - to allow for multiple parallel
modules.
4. High Speed - 10 ms cycle - trip quickly.
5. Programmable - can specialize the module to meet your specific
application.
Support for HART Communications
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1. This release now supports communications to field devices that
support the industry standard HART protocol. Two new I/O cards
are available for this interface; HART AO and a HART Tranceiver.
2. There is a new FB (Field Bus) buffer that interfaces with the new
HART cards, as well as, future planned communication modules.
3. The DPU4F standard library now contains HART custom blocks to
allow easy configuration to support communication to HART
devices.
4. Added direction book for configuring a HART interface. The book is
278715 HART Configuration Users Guide.
5. New standard popups were added for the Fieldbus Buffer (FB), and
for the HartStandardV5, HartStandardV6, and HartBeckDriveV5
custom function blocks.
New Speedup Measures on the I/O Bus

1. Burst mode - more I/O at higher speed (to support turbine control).
Release 4.0.2 Update Details

New TimeZone.ini File
1. This is a new text file that must be updated if your system includes
the automatic adjustment for daylight savings time. The file is in
c:\Custom\Sbp with self-contained detailed instructions.
2. The file defines the applicable timezone differences from GMT for
standard and daylight savings, the date and time of two
daylightsavings transitions per year, and which transition starts the
DST.
Enabling Non-Uniform Automatic Daylight Savings

This release includes support for the enabling of automatic daylight
savings for timezones not enabled as such in Windows, (notably the
Jerusalem timezone). To enable this feature, the user must simply
configure the C:\Custom\SBP\Timezone.ini file. If future transitions
cannot yet be determined (i.e., Jerusalem timezone), this file must be
maintained in a timely manner prior to the occurrence of the next
transition, and also include an approximate entry for the transition that
occurs after the next. Furthermore, the Timezone.INI must be updated
identically on all maxDNA workstations.
maxDPUTOOLS Incremental Download Improvements

Improvements to incremental download have been included supporting
the downloading of new and modified custom function blocks. Refer to
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the document 278597_Incremental Download Improvements.doc

included in the manual additions folder, as a supplement to the 278597
maxDPUTools Users manual describing the changes.

Improved Support for Propagation of Local alarms
There are a number of alarms that are specific to the operation of a
maxSTATION such as a _disk alarm indicating some portion of the disk
is exceeding specified limits. These alarms have been primarily
presented on the alarm list and summary of the station detecting the fault.
This is not desirable where there is an unattended station (such as a
maxLINKS or maxSTORIAN) which needs to be monitored.
It is possible to point the alarm merge program of a central station (such
as an engineering station) to all local alarms through edit of
C:\custom\Sbp\mergealm.ini:
The PROVIDER = [172.16.160.64] connects to the local status alarms

(_lss) of that station. Repeat this line for each station from which you
want to gather alarms.
Local Alarm Identification

The main functional change is to add [station name] to the alarm before
presentation on the alarm list or alarm summary to distinguish the source
of the alarm. This also serves to make the alarm acknowledge function
from workstation to workstation. The alarm summary may look as
follows:
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In the above example the station named DIONYSIS has reported 5

alarms that would have previously only been available on the local
console.
Updated Health Log Status Display

The Health Log Display has been enhanced to provide a visual indication
of cable breaks via animated icons and additional text status fields, as
well as providing status attributes available via the SBP. Below is a
pictorial example:
In the above example the sections labeled Ethernet Cable Breaks and
Alarms and Status at the top of the display have been added. As shown
no cable breaks are present as indicated by Good status for each list
entry as a Yellow Smile icon and as text in the Transaction status column
(labeled TransStat). Within the Ethernet Cable Breaks section, the two
icons representing the A and B network status are shown with a
green background color, and cable break counts of zero appearing below
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the icon. Within the Alarms and Status section, the checkboxes
indicating a Cable Break (labeled CabBreak) and No Communication
(labeled NoComm) are both clear, and the Alarm Text box indicates
Cleared. Note these statuses are accessible on the SBP as attributes
CabBreak, NoComm, and Alarm_Text of the service named
_HealthLog.
Below is the next pictorial example with a cable break present:
In the above second example a cable break has occurred on network A

(a cable was disconnected from 4CCS09 primary) as well as a station
becoming unreachable (4CCS09 secondary was momentarily reset). Note
the changes in the top section as well as in the list. Within the Ethernet
Cable Breaks section, the icon representing the A network status has
changed to a red blinking background color, and a cable break count of
one appears below it. Within the Alarms and Status section, both
checkboxes are checked indicating both a cable break and a no
communication problem are present, along with associated alarm text.
Within the list a cable break icon appears within the entry for 4CCS09,
as well as alarm status text.
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Lastly, what is the Accept Breaks command button used for? Below is
another example that is the result of selecting Accept Breaks with a
cable break present:

In the above third example, after selecting the accept breaks button, note
that cable break icons have changed from Blinking red to a cyan
background color, and the alarm status has been cleared. The action of
the accept button was to defeat the alarm status. It should also be noted
that upon the clearing of any cable breaks for a station, that the accept
button should once again be selected to re-enable the alarm triggering for
that station.
Updated DPU4E I/O Status Display

The I/O Status Display has been enhanced to provide an improved visual
indication of the status of each individual buffer to include offscan and/or
simulation state. This is accomplished by the use of enhanced picture
icons in the leading Address field column of the list. Note that a reference
key section to the various icons used is provided at the bottom of the
display. Below is a pictorial example for demonstation purposes:
1-40

Default Report Printer
1. In Release 4.0.5 the History Report subsystem has been upgraded to
allow the operator to specify a default report printer.
2. This default report printer is remembered on station restart as well as
when the Report Control Panel is re-started.
maxSTORIAN new Registry entries

1. MaxStorian parameters that were previously entered manually in
various INI files have been set up as registry entries.
2. The default values may be changed via the MCS Registry Entry tool.
Refer to the picture below.
DPU4F
1. The DPU has been corrected to reject duplicat HID and/or Relative
IDX entries in a configuration during download. A configuration with
duplicate HID texts, which would previously have downloaded, will
now fail during the Commit phase (see below).
2. The maxDPUTools utility should be used to detect and correct these
duplicates and the DPU re-downloaded. Use the File Duplicate
Names menu item. Note that the problem HID is also shown in the
maxDPUTools error log.
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1-42
Chapter 2
Bugs Fixed
The following bugs have been fixed in either this release or its most recent predecessors.
Fixed
4.0
Subsystem
DPU4F
4.0
maxVUE
4.0
Events
4.0
maxVUE
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
maxVUE
maxSTORIAN
maxVUE
maxLINKS
4.0
4.0
DPU4F
Software Backplane
4.0
Software Backplane
4.0
4.0.1
4.0.1
4.0.1
4.0.1
4.0.1
4.0.2
maxVUE
maxVUE, DPU4F
DPU4F
DPU4F
maxVUE
maxVUE
maxVUE
4.0.2
maxVUE
Description / Explanation
Fixed the problem when too many macros are assigned in one
group (only a browser interface problem). Fixed the "Data
Error" problem when too many unoptimized text reference
subscriptions are assigned.
Need to prefix DpuName on Tagged Objects when selecting
them in the Graphical Configurator.
Fixed crash after 500 events. Close timing window with server
when creating a new mdb.
Increase limit of display on Healthlog from 100 to 300 entries.
Prevent crash when limit exceeded.
Modifications for Daylight Savings.
Fixed Crash on Yield. A number of other miscellaneous fixes.
Crystal report formats updated for spacing problems.
Changes to the overrun detection code. Changed Alarm
handling to avoid continuous alarm posting. Also the alarm
severity is configurable via sbp. Added code for a new
member ALM_SEVERITY. Changes to the interface structure
used for alarms.
Added Defeat attribute to all buffers.
Fixed a retry mechanism to get more timely re-subcribes on a
failover.
Fixed the occasional inability to get data and lost
subscriptions in the proxy server.
Fixed the trend wrapper Copy to File function.
Added a third alarm sort. (ack/sev/time, sev/time, ack/time)
Allow an additional 100 macro definitions.
Dpu will reject a duplicate tagname (within itself).
Supports Transfer Points
MCSDpuStatus control - Correct secondary CP light coloring.
maxScript Control: Add ability to read properties of other
maxVUE controls.
#214 - Shift Report Format error with DST
#1984 - DST vs. Daily Shift Report
Multiple changes to support daylight savings time.
TimeZone.ini is a new file in C:\custom\Sbp that may have to
be edited. See the ini file for detailed instructions.

Fixed
4.0.2
Subsystem
maxVUE
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxVUE
maxSTATION
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxSTATION
maxVue
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxDPUTOOLS
maxVUE
DPU4F
4.0.2
maxSTATION
4.0.2
DPU4F
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
DBM
maxSTATION
maxDPUTOOLS
4.0.2
DPU4F
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxDNA
maxVUE
maxVUE
maxDPUTOOLS
maxSTORIAN
maxSTATION
maxSTORIAN
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxDPUTOOLS
OPC Server
DPU4F
4.0.2
maxVUE
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxDPUTOOLS
maxSTORIAN
4.0.2
4.0.2
4.0.2
maxSTORIAN
maxSTORIAN
maxVUE
2-2
#243 - New Data Look Bad
#2451 - Trend Wrapper crashes when zooming to 1TTH
Interval
#2902(3) Crash after leaving Trend
TrendControl Multiple fixes to zooming and data quality.
#373 St. Johns Similator-Logic call up
#656 - The Annunciator Task does not reload upon station
startup
#791 6- or 7-second Outage after takeover
#1004 - Event Logger multiple HIDs cannot be included or
excluded.
EvtLogger Fixes to HID and severity filtering. Multiple
HIDs and NHIDs now work.
#1005 AOB Downloads Incorrectly
#1078 - Crashes in maxVUE and LSS
#1159 - Trend/maxStorian did not recover from Bad data
Fixed references in a multi-virtual simulation environment.
#1166 - Alarm Summary adding one exclusive HID excludes
all alarms.
#1435 Simulation VDPU references do not resolve following
full download
#1752 - Striping and bad data - Ghent
#1831 - Wrong Java version
#1863 - Can not search (find) in Excel Listings in
MAXTOOLS
#1913 Simulator False Triggers.
Fixed simulation false triggers on database reload from mxt.
#2050 Java Runtime Install Aborts
#2127 - maxVUE Hardware test control broken
#2273 Event Printing is not working
#2305 - maxTOOLS add point failure
#2308 - maxSTORIAN temporary points may not work
#2428 - Routed Writes not working through _sel_pt
#2636 - maxSTORIAN crash on yield
Fixed crash on yield.
#2902 - maxTOOLS ExCEL editor does not 'find'
#2918 - OPC Server failure
#2967 - Simulation "Snapshot" and "Restore" does not work
exactly
Buffers Added logic to inherit a time class from parent so
that IOM table buffers match the DPMS buffer execution.
#3508 IO Config error
IOBusConfig changed to maxval between burst time and
item time in millisecond utilization calculation.
#3672 - MaxTools crashes after multiple searches
#4009 - maxStorian - delete point causes crash
Fixed crash when deleting maxSTORIAN points.
#4035 - Cannot see older data - >30sec rate
#4524 - maxStorian_remote view
#4711 - IMPORT MNT with Button Control
Fixed
4.0.3
4.0.3
Subsystem
maxSTATION
maxDPUTOOLS
4.0.3
maxVUE
4.0.3
maxDPUTOOLS
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
maxVUE
DPU4F
DPU4F
Remote maxVUE
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
maxLINKS
maxVUE
DPU4F
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
maxSTATION
maxDPUTOOLS
DPU4F
DPU4F
DPU4F
maxSTATION
maxLINKS
DPU4F
DPU4F
maxDPUTOOLS
maxSTATION
maxVUE
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.3
maxVUE
maxDPUTOOLS
DPU4F
maxVUE
maxVUE
maxVUE
4.0.3
DPU4F
4.0.3
4.0.3
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
maxVUE
Remote maxVUE
maxSTATION
DPU4F
maxSTATION
maxSTATION
#86 - Random maxLSS crashes
#129, #4941 - External reference validation shows incorrrect
errors, Favor Custom block Desc vs Title in Tagname
selection popup
#131, 2151 - Trend Callup is very slow,
maxVUE_maxDNA_TREND_WRAPPER shows Range
Limits at resolution higher than 1024 x 768
#186, 249, 965, 1923, 2771 - Incremental download with
modified custom blocks corrupts DPU, Atom Compiler Object
vs. Custom Function Edits, Prevent concurrent multi-user
editing of a 4E/4F configuration, Nested Custom Functions
should prevent wrapped around referencing, Add printing to
Tabular Detail Display
#233- Date or Time Control cannot be placed on maxVUE
#308 - Custom Function custom category text lost on Failover
#333(3) - Orphaned Atomic Blocks
#559, 4199(3) - Garbage collection not working when using
Remote maxVUE
#749 - maxLINKS floating point writes by exception
#999 - Printing Problems in MaxVue Editor
#1654 - DPU Failover and Take Over cause Bad Quality in
peer DPUs
#1672 Cant acknowledge LSS alarms
#1897 - DlFreezeChk does not report all points
#1905 - dpu4f takeover test fails
#1908(3) - Redundant Virtual DPU Inactive Fatal
#1913 - Simulator False Triggers
#2029 - Automatic daylight savings based on timezone.ini
#2413(3) - WizconHelper Quality goes bad
#2480 - Item queue flooded when AI put in critical
#2522 - Configuration Upload Causes DPU4F to Crash
#2660 - DPU Security Download Does not Work
#3126(3) - Wrong or no events in Report
#3272(3) - Demanding Reports doesn't work in Alternate
Language
#3437 - Browser does not completely support Exposures
#3468 - HID levels Greater than 8
#3682 - Warmup failure when entering text
#3971 IO Inventory control locks up.
#4046 - maxVUE Editor Export does not show line work
#4388 - maxSCRIPT crashes if script source is missing
closing double quote on bitmap function
#4654 - Fixed the cleanup of outgoingsubs in a virtual dpu
after markall, delall
#4747 - Trend Display shows white data
#4781 - Security is stuck at 0
#100 - IOBusConfig is broken
#143 - Complex user attribute with bad data
#344 - Timesync should issue alarm for out of sync objects
#514 - Ladders fail to install
2-3

Fixed
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
Subsystem
DPU4F
maxSTATION
maxSTATION
maxSTORIAN
maxDPUTOOLS
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.4
4.0.5
OPC Server
maxVUE
DPU4F
maxDPUTOOLS
maxVUE
maxVUE
maxSTATION
maxVUE
maxDPUTools
4.0.5
new.mdb
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
maxToolsUpdate
MaxRRS
SystemMenu.mn
DPU
Max1Maintain
MaxDPUTools
MaxVUE
MaxDPUTools
EvtCollector
MaxVUE Runtime
Remote maxVUE
new.mdb
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
MaxToolsUpdate
EwsImport
DPU4F
4.0.5
4.0.5
MaxSTORIAN
Event Collector
4.0.5
4.0.5
4EIOModuleStatus
display
DPU4F
4.0.5
4.0.5
DPU4F
Point Browser
4.0.5
MaxDPUTools
2-4
#751 - SW Support for SODIMM
#991 - Event Summary printing contains truncated time field
#1529(3) - Loss of Comm with DBM alarm severity too low
#1628 maxSTORIAN crash due to network failure
#1640 - maxDPUTools does not have QPAT Buffer Limit
Outputs
#1983 - OPCServer write throughput slow
#2196 - Passing text with spaces in display Parameters
#2399 - DPU4F I/O Relay Miss-Operation
#2820 - Custom Block Attribute Category Changes on Upload
#3036 - maxVUE CPU utilization grows
#3745 - _Sel_pt is missing members that existed in Release 3
#3883 - Healthlog alarms not system type
#1104 Corrected tool tips on the System Menu display
#4250 Propagate tagname change to references in the
tabular grid where it can be selected for editing.
#3294 Configuration master for maxTOOLS to add Conf0,
Conf1, Conf2, Conf4, Conf5, Conf7, Conf8 attributes for
excel compile at Gaston; bump rev to 31
#3294 Handle rev 31 of new.mdb (above)
#3310 Correct security level 0 login problems
#1104 Correct tooltips on several buttons
#880 Do not allow adds to the Root group
#388 Fix monolithic excel compiler crash
#1794 Fix crash on updating a version 2.0 configuration
#880 Allow only GRP adds to DPMS Root group
#1603 Prevent backwards version updating
#1955 Add LSS DMT and associated alarm
#1760 Fix Screen printing on multi-monitor
#4231 correct Document 1 not found error
#4187 Configuration master for maxTOOLS to add dummy
lincodes and bump revision to 32
#4187 Handle rev 32 of new.mdb (above)
#4187 Properly handle error on invalid lin-code
#1162 remove reference bubbles on graphical sheets for user
attributes that are referenced by children
#1020 added Registy entries for configuration options
#4738 elminiate memory growth with periodic database
closing
#2654 remove extra copy of control from display
#1444 reject HID text if the name already exists in the DPU;
reject duplicate Relidxs.
#710 do not exit when Save or Save As buttons are clicked
#3869 Show a locked Block with information similar to an
Atom
#1475 purge orphaned template hierarchy folders in an
uploaded configuration; fix incremental download to prevent
problem in the future
Fixed
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
Subsystem
DPU4F
maxLINKS
Event display
Annunciator task
DPU4F
DPU4F
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
Report Subsystem
DPU4F
DPU4F simulation
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.0.5
Event Printers
Windows SP2
Graphical Config
4.0.5
4.0.5
DPU4F
MaxDPUTools
4.0.5
SBP VB interface
4.0.5
4.0.5
4.1
4.1
Remote maxVUE
DPU4F
maxSTATION
DPU4F
4.1
4.1
4.1
maxSTATION
maxSTATION
maxSTORIAN
4.1
4.1
4.1
maxSTATION
maxSTATION
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
maxSTORIAN
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
#2581 Added QPAT Buffer simulation slew rate limiting
#3-847 fix crash when other maxLINKS is reset
#4526 improve performance on event retrieval for display
#215 fix crash due to severity 6 alarms
#2144 correct simulator crash
#2252 Correct peer-to-peer references for duplicated
tagnames
#1236 add the ability to specify a default report printer
#3073 fix the 40,000 outgoing subscriptions problem
#192 Provide the ability to configure simulation DPU timer
queues
#3797 correct problem where events were not being printed
#202 add support for Windows Service Pack 2.
#1162 Removed reference bubbles on graphical configurator
for user attributes that are referenced by children
#428 Skip USB device if not in mode 8 or 9
#2037, 4047 Fix custom function instance missing and extra
children
#1743 correct mishandling of VAR_PUBYTE data
conversion
#1608 Correct Remote maxVUE crash
#365 Correct Limiter lockup at or near limits
#213 Trend trace does not show value if quality is not good
#3319, 564 - Added stateful Alarm Defeat and Return to
Normal priority to taggers and ALMREP. Added stateful
alarm defeat to buffers.
#731 - Snapshot list of Simconsole is out of order
#375 - Tracking Point maxVUE Control cannot be resized
#156(3) - maxSTORIAN Status display is recreated as
application
#3190 - GenReportUpdate : Incorrect version displayed
#4864 - DPUEvents: Make delay time customizable
#4607 - TrendWrapper: OnLine Shading Assignments. Restore
good Trace number on invalid entry. Off-line property entry
had the same problem.
#337(3) - Shift Log not generated in IST time zone. Correct
report scheduling in a timezone with a GMT offset that is not
a multiple of an hour
#4613 - The MCSAlarmSummaryCtrl and
MCSAlarmList controls must adjust to the size selected by
the user. AlarmSummary flickers on some Monitors. There

should be an indication of selected point on these controls.
#4061 - Fixed problem where count of extra attributes in an
inactive hot dpu was doubled. Only a problem if the active
dpu is older.
#156 - maxSTORIAN station requires maxVUE run time to
see status display
#454(3) - Fixed the "100% of cpu" problem that occurs when
running a redundant virtual dpu and maxLINKS.
#4814 - maxVUERuntime does not respond
2-5

Fixed
4.1
Subsystem
maxDPUTools
4.1
4.1
maxDPUTools
DPU4F
4.1
maxLINKS
4.1
4.1
maxSTATION
maxSTATION
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
4.1
4.1
DPU4F
DPU4F
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
maxDPUTools
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
2-6
#3916 - An incremental download containing custom functions
could not be completed, the message "error comparing user
oject chidren attributes" was displayed
#3911 - Ignore _Backup references in reference validation
#3319 - Added code to eliminate Bad Quality on failover from
the buffers.
#1322(3),2518(3),3266,3846(3),3898(3),454(3) - Problem
Fixes: non zero value for InterMessageDelay parameter causes
the status bit of maxLINK to toggle, maxLINKS crash while
unattended, maxSERVER.exe crash and "Bad References,
Cannot tolerate flaky connection, maxLINK Redundancy
Problem using ABCIPHelper & MSvTCPNet Transport..
#4768 - Event Query does not print events
#1139, 1194, 3666, 1759, 2715 - Added BitBlt drawing
option; added logic to restore non-auto close pop-ups on reexec; Added logic to prompt for a GNAME when adding
Custom Funtion blocks; Added logic to automatically show
and close thumbnail when zooming in Runtime.
#1485 - Fixed ALMREP defeat check that was causing many
events. Recently introduced.
#286 Bios and ATAG fixes for the DPU lockup problem.
#1510 - Disconnecting both network cables crashed the dpu.
#856 - BackupVirtual stops receiving causing a dpu failover
and warm-up failure that left the DPU with 14 services.
#64 Pointbrowser does not unsubscribe when a right click
pop-up is closed causing a buildup of subscriptions in the
provider (DPU).
#1657 incomingsubs value would slowly increase in a
redundant dpu pair.
#4934 - Added grace period for reschedule of outputs and last
bad status to all buffers.
#3074 - Correct double exposure on difference merger after
copy and paste of a custom function.
#599 - Outgoingsubs value increments when a reference to an
external value is changed.
#4198 - Download of a huge configuration used up all of the
long name objects.
#710 - Virtual dpu changed to not exit on a file save (fixed in
4.0, was missing in 4.1).
#763 - Can no longer distribute Adobe Reader 6.0. Version 7
is provided.
#1331 Alarm Reporters that are in alarm are not on the
alarm summary display. A takeover or failover had to occur to
observe this problem.
#4934 The DPU was failing over during workstation
operations such as database upload, point browsing or
displaying sheets with a lot of data.
#1593 - Alarm Reporter will not always post an alarm on an
alarm condition. This problem was created by the recent
addition of the "Return to Normal Severity" attribute.
Fixed
4.1
Subsystem
Graphical Config
4.1
4.1
StartupConfig
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxDPUTools
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxVUE
4.1
4.1
maxVUE
maxSTATION
4.1
maxVUE
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxVUE
4.1
maxSTATION
#2767, 3387, 4050 In testmode, output values are shown.
Also changed tooltip in Editor to say "Show Values/Names"
instead of "Show input Values/Names". Note that analog
outputs connected to boolean inputs do not show values, but
show the connection line as a digital and digital outputs
connected to analog inputs show a value. Analogs to analogs
show a value and digital to digital do not.
#727 - Generate from Scripts button is dangerous
#1761 - Fixed borderschemes that did not process when Main
was re-called.
#3099 - MaxHisRepSvr - fixed crash when formulas are used.
Made usec time calcs check >= 1000000; allow low priority
Sbp messages to trickle among higher priority messages
#1293 - Added "IOM not running" detection. If detected,
generate an alarm and go inactive fatal. Requires a new IOM.
Alarm and state change disabled by mode 8.
#456 - Made alarmtext exposeable in ATAG, DTAG, and
ALMREP. Shell variables that reference alarmtext will still
work, but it would be more efficient to make these exposures.
#3728 - SbpMonitor\maxTRANSview fix crash on display
close.
#388 - Correct starting working directory for excel
compilation.
#2967 - CDStart - Upgrading of adobe should standalone, not
requiring other updates.
#3243 - Firewall - Add additional entries to firewall exception
list.
#4905 - maxLSS - Fix race condition of UnitID vs display
swap subscription updating.
#4640 - improve maxScript performance.
#3788 - Realtimegateway - Plug memory leak communicating
with an RTS.
#3501 - MCSTrendControl - Added quality calculation when
compressing samples.
#1198, 2736, 3319 - StartupConfig - Fix no entry problem
with maxLinks Option switches, added options for virtual
DPU backup, added 58x option for the annunciator.
#1807 Changed the input 1 and input 2 bar graphs on some
point popup displays to show percent of input range as
requested by Problem report 1807. The Point Detail popups
for the following points were changed: Divider, Multiplier,
Upper Select, Lower Select, Two position Switch, Ctl-Divider,
Ctl-Multiplier, Ctl-Upper Select, Ctl-Lower Select, Ctl-Two
Position Switch. The Point Data displays were changed for
the Divider, Multiplier, Upper Select, Lower Select and Two
position Switch.
#8 - EvtServer - Prevent timeout of a count query response by
segmenting into multiple queries of 250 sequential event
record IDs, until all events are covered, rather than one query
on the full record set which can be large.
2-7

Fixed
4.1
Subsystem
DPU4F
4.1
DPU4F
4.1
4.1
maxDPUTools
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTATION
4.1
maxSTORIAN
2-8
#81243,1846 - Corrected DI buffer bugs, AO bump on
failover, Pb on scan - off scan problem, and TimeSync
inclusion of carrier detect in consistent algorithm
#294 - Correct logic in OnSubscribeDone that is looking for
optimized subscriptions. Needed to successfully optimize an
internal reference with a force quality prefix.
#3167 - Ignore command values in online differencing.
#2303 - standard library and displays. Added a new HART
manual 278715 and standard popups for the FB Buffer,
HartStandardV5, HartStandardV6, and HartBeckDriveV5
custom blocks. Changed the standard library to use the new
4.1 master.mdb dated feb 8. Changed library to use Alarm
Reporter instead of DTAG.
#3653(3) TimeSyncPlgin (Realtimegateway) - Make SBP
server members _rtg_nosync and _set_time register as private.
#1337, 1127, 4508, 4382, 4577, 2561, 980 - Problem fixes:
-Method ReadCoreBlock() added a to read core data.
-FlushPutBlock() VERIFY macro added to check
FlushViewofFile result.
-SkipDomainClarifer() changed and pointer added to record
the service name.
-New classes added COfflineSymbol CHashOfflineSymbol to
keep track of the symbols available on external mounts.
-Added constructor to CStorageSymbol to buil offline
symbols. Destructor modified.
-sMergePoint changed to be able to read just the core block.
-Class added to represent external mount points.
-Struct MOUNT replaced with CMount instances.
-New members added to install an external configuration and
to playback it.
-New trend flag added TRN_FLAGS_ALTMOUNT.
-SubscribeDataTrend() and ParseService() changed to support
external mounts.
-Changed to work again with the current lss, button and events
added to
select an alternate mount point among the ones created.
-Changed resorces.
-Code added to let the user browse all the network mounts.
-ImpersonateReplicaUser() member added in order to be able
to clean the storageRoom folder.
-ExitProcess used to terminate Replica instead of
::DestroyWindow.
-ExitProcess used to terminate Replica instead of
::DestroyWindow.
Added checks to FlushViewOfFile call, logged errors on fails.
-Added PID to the log msg printout to help troubleshooting.
Fixed
4.2
Subsystem
maxDPUTools
4.2
maxVUE Runtime
4.2
Point Browser
4.2
maxSTORIAN
4.2
maxVUE Editor
4.2
Time Sync
4.2
Alarm Summary
4.2
Graphical Config
4.2
DlFreeze
4.2
Trend Wrappers
4.2
4.2
4.2
Healthlog
SBP Core Services
Database Summary
displays
#2878 Correct duplicate Gname creation on a configuration
update.
#2830 Fix crash in duplicate tagname search when searching
20 or more configurations.
#355 Keep AI, AO, QPAT, maxpac, Tynn, HiCntnn,
LoCntnn consistent when editing
#1440 Correct display parameter expansion of tagnames
that include the string DPn where n is a number
#3-3733 Corrected so that a click on a Button that has zero
size but includes a border will open a pop-up
#3633 Fix slow update rate for Hidden Logic variables
#3-2655 & 3-990 Correct occasional crashes when using the
follow and back options
#4094 Correct problems with the display and data entry of
enumerations that include negative values
#4422 Fix not being able to add temporary points to
collection
#699 Correct logic to allow browsing to shared network
folders
#3-1071 Correct forever Releasing state on Yield request
#776 Fix to allow imported displays to be saved
#1982 Fix to allow saving Cross Reference database
#22227 Fix problem with entering constant values that
caused the error message the parameter is incorrect
#834 Fix problem where maxSTATION would not
synchronize to DBM time
#3119 Fix manual time sync entry causing future time.
#4098 Fix slow update of Alarm Summary display
#1707 Fix not being able to open a display with previously
defined column widths specified
#4659, 1672 Correct crash when using copy/paste functions
#2303, 1162, 3663 Correct problem that did not draw
connection lines and other Sheet drawing problems
#4631 Corrected drawing problems with exported WMF
files
#3-80- Fix occasional crash when dialog is closed in
maxDPUTools
#3-4745 Position on-line dialogs over control instead of
using the Windows random positioning
#333 Clean up Cable Break and other alarms
#714 Correct routing of messages to the proxy
#4469 Correct HID filtering
#2589 Set entire name (not just 16 characters) when
selecting a point
2-9

Fixed
4.2
Subsystem
DPU4F
4.2
RealTimeGateway
4.2
4.2
4.2
Button Control
maxPROXY
maxSCRIPT
4.2
4.2
Dpu4Fsetup
maxLINKS
4.2
Alarm List
4.2
4.2
Virtual DPU
Time State
4.2
4.3
maxTOOLSDiff
DPU4F
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
Sizeable Trend
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
Alarm Summary
Button Control
Graphical
Configurator
Timesync
4.3
4.3
4.3
DNA Trend
DPU4F
Atom compiler
2-10
#3226 Corrected problem with adding Custom Function
blocks containing nested Custom Function Blocks
#3651 Insure timely takeover when an active Hot DPU is
Soft Reset
#3199 Support SOE from a DTAG inside a Custom
Function Block via a shell variable reference
#3984 Fix AO Dropout on failover (with redundant I/O)
#4250 Fixed excessive backup ethernet errors
#3838 Correct problem that caused program to stall when
run as a service
#121 Correct the need to cancel data entry twice
#2684, 3-1108 fix maxProxy crash
#3873 Fix crash that occurs when creating many local
variables
#3-212 Fix crash when running a program via maxScript
#1354 Allow (up to) 12 character DPU Names
#1747 Correct maxLINK switchover using ModbusHelp32
Added Modbus Slave Helper
#4817 preserver frozen state after yield/takeover for Allen
Bradley Helper
#620 Fix filtering via SEV>=x (where x > 1)
#2417 Made Font fize bigger for Alarm List
#3864 Correct DIB Simulation processing
#2015 Fixed inaccurate striping on DPU Details display
after DPU takeover was requested
#3-2281 fix print to file problem
#3373 TC and RTD time class inherit fixed to work with
less than normal time class.
#2790 Edge trigger atoms do not output time 0 on the return
to normal output cycle and the Command atom captures its
inputs on every cycle as well as correct operation of
SingleCmd
#1748 Updated the bios to check the sodimm error bits
during normal startup and mode 3 startup. Added mode 4 ram
test
#4250 - Added delays in net c initialization. Reduces backup
ethernet errors.
#1470 removed debug messages; allow for skipped pen
assignments
#2417 fixed gaps in alarm summary line spacing
#3600 fix crash when writing a string using double quotes
#2698 only show one cross reference when a DPU pair is
the using application
#3238 fix so alarms are generated when Timesync is
minimized
#3-4097 correct display of date
#2625 do not show Bad Ref when forced quality is used
#1210 Corrected atom compiler help text for find function
which was backwards
Fixed
4.3
4.3
Subsystem
DNA History
control
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
IOM
maxDPUTools
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
DPU4F
DPU4F
Trend Control
Alarm List
maxDPUTools
4.3
maxSTORIAN
4.3
4.3
MxsControlPanel
maxSTORIAN
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
4.3
DPU4F
DPU4F
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
maxSTORIAN
Point Summary
4.3
4.3
maxVUE Runtime
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
maxTRANSPORT
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
4.3
Graphical Config
DPU4F
Graphical Config
4.3
4.3
Backup Virtual
DPU
Virtual DPU
4.3
Atom Compiler
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
Remote SBP Server

maxLINK
#435 corrected check of data type to include data with
quality bits
#1624 Force conversion of NAN and out of range floating
point number in the atom interpreter to be clamped at the max
value used in the dpu.
#247 fixed for read of HART on a long bus
#1464, 1760, 3439 Default the text entry lilmit of attributes
to 40 characters; Prevent drag and drop of the System group
folder in the tree view; Correct omitted ! references in the
cross reference listing
#1349 Fixed Sbp limit counts (counts were not decreasing).
#2898 Prevent CALC MOD function from dividing by zero
#3982 fix maxVUE lockup when using Shade to % of trace
#4085 fix for alarm list not showing alarms
#1624 Eliminate the reading of Custom Function Status
attribute values on Upload
#4650 fix crash when startup file contains blank
maxSTORIAN password
#3933 resize application so entire list is viewable
#5210 fix file Cleanup function that deleted the last
configured file entry
#1866 fix references mis-assignment when doing a hot
upgrade from 4.0 or 4.1
#4044 fix for rare high gain episodes
#369 improve performance of CALC Atom
#3608 fix problems when a DI Buffer is changed from Fast
to Slow
#4906 improved performance of standby disk
#3868 fix crash when refreshing display from one that had
no points
#79 correct restore function for Tracking Point popups
#1269 fix problem seen in our manufacturing floor where
the DPU would restart due to bad MXT files.
#4286 fix problem when Transport View display was closed
#2718 correct inactive DPU to rebuild schedule tables when
the x-position of an atom changes
#133 go to page of selected Atom when opening a Sheet
#2728 do not allow duplicate GNAMEs
#546 fix hang that occurred if there were errors during a
paste operation
#44311 improve performance of warm-up
#1129 add ability for an inactive VDPU to go to stand-alone
mode
#2212 the string returned by the Mid function was not
correct
#4878 add the ability for the Interpreter to handle strings
with intersperces nulls
#4598 fix memory leak
#3048 add the ability to change input registerf from MdbSrv
2-11

Fixed
4.3
Subsystem
VDPU
4.3
4.3
4.3
Report Control
Panel
Module Download
Atom Compiler
4.3
4.3
Backup Virtual
DPU4F
4.3
Quicklog
4.3
Annunciator
4.3
4.3
4.3
maxVUE Runtime
maxLINKS
maxMergeAlarm
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
Healthlog
OPC Server
Event Access
OPC Gateway
Configurator
Atom Compiler
maxDPUTools
4.3
4.3
4.3
maxDPUTools
DBM
Graphical Config
4.3
maxDPUTools
4.3
DCM
4.3
4.3
maxSTORIAN
maxSTORIAN
4.3
Atom Compiler
4.3
43.
4.3
4.3
maxDPUTools
Differences
maxDPUTools
DPU4F
maxSTORIAN
4.3
maxVUE Runtime
4.3
4.3
4.3
DPU4F
DPU4F
DPU4F
2-12
#3-4757 fix failover problem where the DPU lost its
database
#4363 use the Default Report Printer for print preview
requests
#4000 Improve user interface
#3368 added support for constant expressions and constant
ifs. Added support for OD replacement
#2718 rebuild schedule table in inactive hot DPU
#4672 fix crash when a configuration containing two PBs
with duplicate bus addresses was downloaded
#199- fix problem seen at IBM where program does not auto
execute
#3890 correct the Test Sound button to activate the DO to
sound the annunciator.
#621 fix Custom LAST button function
#108 fix high rate of DPUComTransport errors
#4842 correct problem resulting in RCV BAD STAT
FROM dummy alarm
#2190 correct station unreachable status
#662 correct random crash during OPC Gateway connection
#3816 Correct memory leak in Event Summary display
#1442 allow for delimeters other than period
#275 fix adding a string to the output buffer
#2263 correct problems trying to change a Custom Function
block to a different one
#2392 eliminate duplicate tagnames in printer report
#3-3973 correct truncated event messages
#3843 correct drawing of polygons and lines on multi-page
Sheets
#120 Disallow the use of the shorthad IP address [] during
incremental install
#3266 correct toggling of status bits when a non zero value
is entered for InterMessageDelay parameter
#4268 correct maxSTORIAN crash during Import
#22 when a request for historical data does not specify a
statistic, return the sample statistic
#936 correct Check method and Write method to handle
Long, Float, and Text type shell variables
#1331 correct reporting for exposure editing
#1508 improve custom complex definition entry
#2960 correct ALRMCLCK local time option problem
#1932, 1433, 3692 fix problem where Export never
completes and other Export problems
#147 do not clear the selected point when swapping to a new
display
#1304 fix DPU that locks up
#2298 fix PB failure on incremental download
#2747 correct incorrect alarm for AIB and PB
Fixed
4.3
4.3
4.3
Subsystem
DPU4F Detail
display
DLFreeze Check
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
DPU4F
maxVUE Runtime
4.3
4.3
maxVUE Editor
DPU4F
4.3
maxDPUTools
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
VDPU4F
4.3
maxVUE Runtime
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
maxTOOLS
CDStart
DPU4F
mxsConfig
4.3
maxLINKS
4.3
4.3
Tracking Point
configuration
DPU4F
4.3
DPU4F
4.3
4.3
Backup Virtual
MCS List Control
4.3.0.2
DPU4F
4.3.0.2
4.3.0.2
4.3.0.2
maxSTATION
maxVUE Runtime
maxVUE Runtime
4.3.0.2
maxSTORIAN
4.3.0.2
4.3.0.2
maxVUE Runtime
maxVUE Runtime
4.3.0.2
maxVUE Runtime
#823 correct status for IRIG-B on inactive DPU
#1466 fix to allow use of this control in maxVUE
#965 correction to allow addition of CB via Graphical
Configurator
#2337 correct PB command change detection
#2553 correct drawing of large bitmaps via Terminal Server
connections
#1876 correct momentary drawing of Freeze Check dialog
#3480 Stop processing of SOE events ina secondary DPU4F
with redundant I/O
#1011 correct configuration masters for missing ATAG
exposures; hide EB atom
#2426 stop re-subscribes for references of the form
[^]tag.attrib where the tag resides in the same DPU
#3438 fix crash when multiple VDPUs are started in one
maxSTATION
#4079 fix truncated maxVUE Runtime display for maxVUE
that spans more than one monitor
#4105 correct crash during 58x migration import
#2775 correct installation process that skips needed steps
#4636 fix AutoMan atoms FailCoe for Target out of Range
#4482 preserve temporary trend assignments when reinstalling a maxSTORIAN configuration
#1569 correct Modbus helper to handle writes of negative
values
#465 open Tracking Point Configuration tool on the correct
monitor of a multi-monitor maxSTATION
#1424 a forced quality reference to an exposure wasnt
always passing on the forced quality
#3969 fix problem where TOTL atoms does not capture
ResetVal on Reset input
#71 correct to work with dual core or multi-threaded PC
#2159 fix to show data entry popup (on List with header &
Border scheme)
#4313 correct limitation for redundant Burst AO modules
(no longer limited to 4)
#1775 LSS and other programs abort due to dongle failure
#2406 Dual language description broken in event summaries
#4373 Fixed Defeat button to recognize values greater than
1
#1355 Multicast subscription now honor the priority of
incoming packets instead of changing them to normal.
#3818 maxVUE re-exec as Operater hangs for a time
#1985 - maxVUE Runtime crash on re-exec with non-auto
close pop-up
#275 - DPU4F Security View Popup updated to support
unbracketed IPs
2-13

Fixed
4.3.0.2
Subsystem
maxArchiver
4.3.0.2
maxDPUTools
4.3.0.2
4.3.1
4.3.1
maxDPUTools
BackupVirtual
Report subsystem
4.3.1
DPU4F
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
maxDPUTools
PID Display
maxDPUTools
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
DPU4F
maxDPUTools
DPU4F
excelCompiler
Event Summary
VB SBP Control
maxSTORIAN
maxVUE Editor
DPU4F
DPU4F
maxRRS
maxPROXY
Trend displays
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.4
4.4
Archiver tasks
maxVUE Runtime
maxSTORIAN
maxSTORIAN
Alarm Summary
MCSEnumFields
Trend displays
4.4
Startup
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
maxDPUTools
Classic
maxSTORIAN
FindBadRef
maxDOCS
maxVUE
4.4
Timesync
2-14
#3-2326 - Only require closure confirmation on a mouse click
selection of the close button in the title bar, not if an external
close request (shutdown or logoff)
#1506, 4776 Fixed lost attributes on Copy and Incremental
download. Fixed slow online differences.
#4081 - maxDPUTools crash after configuration update
#71 fix to run on multi-threaded or dual core machines
#801 add detection/display of Export Feature to Control
Panel
#2513 add default text for TrTxt and FlsTxt attributes of
DTAG Atom
#4667 added Operator Action events for Download action
#1480 correct text for overview index
#4760 correct crash in creation of SQL with text containing
special characters
#4667 added events for various DPU takeovers
#3414 fix Import from database using Gname lookup
#2261 fix temporary string storage in Interpreter
#1423 correct ladder compile crash
#3846 improved event list filtering
#369 corrections for return of Variant data
#1579 fix incomplete import merge
#4887 correctly save Imported displays
#3244 fix FB on hot failover
#2024 fix DPU reset for failed re-exec case
#240 fix incorrect Operator auto login level
#3-3057 correct proxy data access
#280 correct selected point setting with maxSTORIAN
prefix
#2348 correct crash on Administrator invocation
#4814 correct navigation via rectangle on 2nd monitor
#3091 fix file clean crash
#799 fix SBP errors when running export
#3906 fix crash when Summary is in a pop-up
#3705 fix enumeration of DPU4F text
#2084 fix start time for 8-hour intervals to start on 8-hour
boundary
#4554 fix for VDPU startup which was ignoring the delay
time parameter
#3049 add validation of Gname and Tagname on import
#1278 improve performance during maxSTORIAN failover
#2967 fix crash when processing FBs
#1702 Updates to 278610, 278719, new 278724
#2119 show correct DPU name when following a peer-topeer reference using [^] syntax
#1454 delay TimeSync alarm output until consecutive bad
readings are detected
Fixed
4.4
Subsystem
Startup Config
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
maxVUE Editor
maxDPUTools
maxDPUTools
NetAnalyze
Event Subsystem
4.4
4.4
OPCGateway
ExcelMerge
4.4
4.4
4.4
Sizable Trend
Wrapper
maxTOOLS
Database
Button control
Alarm Summary
4.4
Alarm Summary
4.4
Buffer Pop-ups
4.4
4.4
Various workstation
programs
maxSCRIPT
4.4
4.4.1
maxDomainConfig
maxPROXY
4.4.1
4.4.1
OPCGateway
maxLSS
4.4.1
maxLSS
4.4.1
4.4.1
maxSTORIAN
subsystem
maxDPUTools
4.4.1
maxDPUTools
4.4.1
HWTest displays
4.4.1
maxDPUTools
4.4.1
maxDPUTools
4.4.1
maxLINKS
4.4
#331 Added the ability to specify slower SBP subscription
rates for a Virtual DPU
#2557 Fix high CPU usage when opening multiple Sheets
#2780 Prevent duplicate names via find and replace
#4945 Prevent SBP connection timeout during Upload
#3834 Improve Network Analyzer information
#1125 Add the ability to access merged events from multiple
Event Servers
#47 fix what appears to b a memory leak while doing writes
#4341 Add missing lookup of Gname used in a modular
excel parameter reference
#2635 Correctly display user defined descriptions and UOM
text
#3470 updated to Rev 33 with DHYCNT attribute for excel
compiler
#600 allow parameterization of Write Point Value
#1840 fix memory growth in maxMergeDPUAlm when
paging on the Alarm Summary display
#2032 fix for alarm severity filtering in Ack/Time sort for
alarms issued by work Station programs.
#3097 Added State Text SIM EU for simulation state
value 2.
#4556 fixed various programs to open pop-ups on the same
monitor (of multi-monitor stations) where request was initiated
#2250 fix Editor debugging of scripts that caused the script
to work in Runtime but not in Editor
#644 allow configuration of 16 domains per workstation
#3601 fix for peer to peer communications - rapidly retries
once.
#47 Limit write queue to one subscription update.
#3431 Change the description of a Deadman Timer (DMT)
point to Possible program failure rather than Keyboard
support
#4242 Changed the periodicity of disk sizing checks from
every 2 minutes to once an hour
#1813 Allow for longer attribute name assignments in the
maxSTORIAN database.
#2615 Correct bad instance records with a self-parent
reference
#1138 Split up database operations that were causing
excessive file growth when using the graphical editor
#2839 fix displays that were doing button click logic on
initial display call-up
#3049 Correct failure of import update by tagname. A
duplicate tagname should be allowed.
#2444 Add child attribute exposures to Group detail in
Expert view.
#3944 Bad float conversion and not remembering quality
caused write_only points to write on every data update
whether the value changed or not (MsvImmData).
2-15

Fixed
4.4.1
Subsystem
Annunciator Task
4.4.1
EvtServer
4.4.1
Disk Usage display
4.4.1
Point Browser
4.4.1
SP1
4.4.1
SP1
4.4.1
SP1
Manual Updates
4.4.1
SP1
4.4.1
SP1
FileSyncServer
4.4.1
SP1
Event Summary
display
4.4.1
SP1
4.4.1
SP1
Sizeable Trend
Wrapper
EvtSync display
4.4.1
SP1
4.4.1
SP1
4.4.1
SP1
4.5
Core Trend Control
4.5
4.5
Enum Fields
control, OpLogic
control, maxServer,
Replica,
SbpNetWrapper
TimeSync
4.5
4.5
OPCGateway
maxToolsDialog
2-16
maxLSS
maxDPUTools
EvtServer &
EventAccess
OPCGateway
EvtArchiver &
maxArchiver
maxLINKS
#2789 fix Terminal Server audible alarms to loop
continuously when configured to do so.
#4809 fix infrequent crash caused by multi-thread access to
a shared list
#3106 updated Disk Usage display to be more information
including a help button.
#36 added middle mouse wheel scroll support for the
browser detail view.
278 705, 278715, 278589
#2405, 4374 Correct memory leak; correct maxSCRIPT
problem with variables created for multi-monitor stations
#4205 Read the registry for the path to launch MS-Access
version 8 for configuration update. This allows co-installation
of MS-Access 97 and Office 2000.
#2755 fix crash when doing multiple station file
synchronization
#4662 Improve retrieval performance; correct Daylight
savings transition problem; added historic vs. realtime
retrieval status; modified wait time of retrieval for new events
from 20 seconds to 10 seconds; allow 2 seconds for Edit
Actions.
#4662 increased default font size from 10 to 12; added Font
property page to allow further selection; expanded the range of
default relative start time from 24 hours to 90 days; modified
caption state text.
#3429, 4473 fix on-line changes for pop-ups; fix faulty bar
pointer when using t.rangeLim instead of a constant
#1522 update the Event Sync status dipsly to run on any
workStation (not just where the EvtSync program is running);
updated the display to include alternate EvtSync server status
#4798 corrected display presentation for long time spans
with large intervals
#2648 correct problem with abrupt shutdown of the
OPCGateway (such as happens when a station is restarted)
#1357 ensure that next time to archive persists through a
station restart
#1220 fix ABCIPHelper and AllenBradleyHelper to support
TCP communication for certain AB PLC types
#966 correct an SBP interface call which resulted in random
crashes
#3803 Ingore the SYNC RTG option in Timesync.ini file;

prevent starting multiple instances of TimeSync on one station
#2270 Prevent crash when alarming lost subscription
#2285 Validate configuration name entry to be alphanumeric
with '_' and '-' only.
Fixed
4.5
Subsystem
maxDPUTools
4.5
4.5
maxDPUTools
OPCServer
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
DOB pop-ops
OPCServer
Event Management
display
MCSTextState
control
PointBrowser
4.5
SimTransport
4.5
CSVExport
4.5
4.5
maxDPUTools
SRMerge
4.5
mxsPanel
4.5
OPCHDAServer
4.5
4.5
maxSTORIAN
CSVExport
4.5
OPCAEServer
4.5
4.5
SBP/EvtSync
maxVUE
4.5
4.5
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
maxSTORIAN
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
ACNSetup
maxVUE
OPCGateway Suite
4.5.1
AB EIP
4.5
#2172 add an initial file selection dialog for Open New
Copy to the welcome screen
#1954 add wheel scrolling to the tabular detail grid
#360 add read only ModeCh to the exception list to default
its type to float
#4109 change to recognize any non-zero value as true
#3148 fix version 3 connection failure
#1426 fix to filter out duplicate events
#3-3733 Allow a zero size text state with border to provide
display navigation.
#3233 Close the wks.ini file after use. Fix wandering focus
rectangle.
#3028 Correct routing on incremental download that caused
install download errors.
#1758 Remove extra blanks in output, that caused MSEXCEL problems.
#852 corrects errors in IMPORT library revision mismatch.
#2587 Reduce the detail in the log file that made it too large
to view.
#3421 Fix crash when using mouse wheel to change
maxSTORIAN source.
#806 Sort the uploaded identifier from maxSTORIAN, for
use in client browsing.
#621 Provide HID alias support to configured Tagnames.
#3339 Added options to include/exclude row header. Allow
date format selection via a limited set of radio style sub-menu
entries.
#2969 Added option to enable/disable alarm severity rescaling from 1 to 5 into the 1 to 1000 OPC range.
#1622 Corrected PreserveValue for extended string in reply.
#1682 Corrected non-updating Graphical Configuration
Sheet in runtime.
#1468 Added I/O cross reference display and output.
4040 Corrected dongle X bit handling.
Allow 96 custom attributes and double sized atom object with
new ACN 5.1.
Added MIO Address consistency validation.
#2048 - During Download, queue and retry any attribute
errors.
#4817 - Upon opening a configuration, adjust any SvcY
values to be 275 maximum.
New DPU 5.1 master with EIBC added.
Added EIBC programming support.
#1595 - Fix Border Scheme database corruption.
Rewrite for Performance improvements, error fixes, and
addition of alarming for Rovisys, 50 running instances.
Fixed a problem reading S record files.
2-17

Fixed
4.5.1
Subsystem
maxVUE
4.5.1
Sizable_TREND_
WRAPPER
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
MCSTrendControl
TrendMenu
PointBrowser
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
IOInventoryControl
maxDNA_IBCStat
us
maxVUE_maxDN
A_HWTest4E
MaxTransport
4.5.1
4.5.1
Gparted
maxVUE
4.5.1
maxDOCs
4.5.1
maxVUE Editor
4.5.1
maxOPCServer
4.5.1
AB Links
4.5.1
4.5.1
maxVUE
Event summary
4.5.1
SRCheck V1
4.5.1
maxArchiver
4.5.1
evtArchiver
4.5.1
mxsPanel V2
4.5.1
netAnalyze
4.5.1
maxRRS
4.5.1
mxsConfig
4.5.1
2-18
4-2968, 4-4525: Correct access of VDPU; correct border
scheme drawing using BitBlt option; fix "Space evenly" not
writing new Atom positions.
5-4101 - Show Limit values instead of tag.attrib; limits dialog
is not longer sizeable; position pen info together; show pen
number inside color box only when "Display Trace No."
property is checked
5-4101 - Allow more than 10 vertical grid lines.
5-4101 - Add button to shown/change tag vs description mode.
4-2968 - Correct access to VDPUs (by using connection
number when accessing by IP address).
Update to add EIBCs
Update to add EIBCs
Update to add EIBCs
Registry updated to increase UDP buffering to 32K to reduce
respooling.
Update to this tool included on Install Release Disk.
Popups for EIBC control, Detail, as well as individual control
popups to allow redundancy.
278705 DPU4F IRIG, 278609 Sys Resources delete Sync
RTG, 278597 maxDPUTOOLS add MIO validation section.
5-1756 - Fix printing of current sheet. For invalid references
or peer-to-peer on inputs, do not print the page number box.
1251 - Add Runstc to the exception list for determining write
data type. Assume Float.
Added a new port config command to specify message
timeouts for multi-drop links.
4-529 Popup corrections
5-1318 - Remove event severity 6 problems with MergeAlarm
Comm alarms.
5-4348 - Correct crash due to null block / pointer mishandling.
5-764, 5-3239 - Prevent redundant running copies; Modify
Current mount Serial no recognition; Remove error
notification MessageBox.
5-3239 - Prevent redundant running copies; Modify Current
mount Serial no recognition.
4-427 - Add keystroke processing delay of 1/2 second, to
allow quick consecutive entry of a name match before
applying the name filter.
4-2865 - Prevent intermittent red icon flashing by extending
the timeout from 5 to 10 seconds on receiving a new message.
5-4392 - Correction for badly formed read request without a
".attribute" causing maxVUE Runtime hang.
5-3197 - Apply limit of 120 seconds to subscription min and
max times. Trim String entry of Template, Name, and
Attribute text in grid before saving. Add Mouse wheel
scrolling.
Fixed
4.5.1
Subsystem
FileSyncServer
4.5.1
maxDOCS
4.5.1
EvtSync
4.5.1
maxVUE
4.5.1
MCSBarControl
4.5.1
maxFileSyncViewer
4.5.1
BackupVirtual
4.5.1
Event Summary
4.5.1
DB Summary
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
SimTransport
AB Link
Firewall
HWTest4E
DlFreezeChk
SBPNetWrapper
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
MAXHisRepSvr
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
4.5.1
MCSListControl/M
CSSglPtValueContr
ol
MCSBSEditor
4.5.1
AllenBradleyHelper
4.5.1
SRMerge
4.5.1
MCSClass
4.5.1
maxVUE
4.5.1
MarkIVSlave
5-3557 - Fix crash when copying Folders into a Master
Group.
4-4192, 5-3799 - 4F hardware for Mode 8, GC page
numbering clarifications, accuracy spec for IOP321 analog
output.
5-1412 - Repair merge results. Correct infinite transfer retry
on a merge error.
5-785,1012) - fix crash when Restore 20th popup; also fix
crash when using "Save Selection" with Layers Dialog.
5-4855 - Bar chart alarming now occurs at the limit values
instead of only when the limits were exceeded.
5-3364 - Correct tooltip inconsistency, do not show stations
not in my domain.
Updates to support the 9600 byte extra large cell size in
Version 5.1.
5-3071 - Include the milliseconds of SOE events when
applying any on screen filtering by time to allow filtering
within the same second.
5-1800 - Filter out custom block children from the manual
summary.
4-3042 - Fix routing to VDPU when Secondary is Active.
fixed the ABWordRngWrite.atom custom block.
2736 - Add OPCGatewayValidate to the exception list.
4-1211 - Remove debug messages.
4021 - OD buffer not showing as frozen.
3024 - need to preserve variant data request array in
subscribing for history and also events.
5-2166 - Correct 4.4 and 5.0 Configuration masters and
libraries to add ATAG and DTAG missing Track enumeration
value for the Mode attribute.
WIJ-223422 - Init values passed to printer enumeration
function; check return status of same function - fix for crash.
3868) - workaround fix for zeroed Hi/LoCountxx attributes in
HART AIB. Custom limits are re-tried at the end of download.
5-3518 - put back logic: control must have both width &
height <= 10 pixels to draw as a black rectangle.
4-1595 - add "/FixCorruption" parameter to allow the user to
move scheme lines up and down from/to default position.
Fixed Protected Typed Logical Read & Write with 3 Address
Fields and Write problems for AB EIP using SLC5/05.
5-2958 - Updated to provide minimum hourly interval
repeating samples to fill the gap when data updates are slower
than one hour.
4-1349 - Position Trend Selected Point dialog on monitor that
requests it.
4-529 - Correct Alarm Text Wrapper Calcs for dashes in
tagnames; correct check in scripts for EU Simulation.
Added protocol support for GE Mark IV Data Dump link
using SCM card.
2-19

Fixed
4.5.1
Subsystem
NetAnalyze
4.5.1
4.5.1
HealthLog
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
MaxMergeAlm
4.5.1
MaxMergeDPUAl
m
4.5.1
maxVUE
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
OPCGatewayConfi
g
maxScript
maxScriptEditor
4.5.1
Modbus
4.5.1
AllenBradley
4.5.1
AllenBradleyEIP
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
ACNSetUp
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
Logo Updates
Sizable_TREND_
WRAPPER
EvtServer
CsvExport
4.5.1
SbpNetLibrary
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
2-20
4-4956 - ignore arp request messages that had invalid IP
source addresses, these were resulting in bogus station list
entries.
5-303 - Fix Overflow error with > 124 DPUs in DpuList.ini
5-1286) - Apply auto reference updating when a tagname is
modified via Find and Replace. Include tagname references
with '!' prefix.
Added 5 new replace action options: Find Only - manual edit,
Insert as Prefix, Insert as Suffix, Insert Before Match, and
Insert After Match.
5-0037 - When alarm is created, wait a fixed period before
reporting it to LSS. If another identical alarm is not created
within this period then do not report it, otherwise report it and
process as usual.
5-0037 - When alarm is created, wait a fixed period before
reporting it to LSS. If another identical alarm is not created
within this period then do not report it, otherwise report it and
process as usual.
5-2555 - Various fixes to Graphical Configurator for Page
Numbering and lines frawn from off-page connectors.
5-3546 - Correct browsing problem with un-normalized tree
hierarchies.
Add ability to set SBP data quality in LSS variables.
Add ability to recognize new maxSCRIPT strings and
capitalize them appropriately.
Added processing of timeout message from SCM card.
Increased timeout to 60 secs. LinkFail set to false when
ResetStats command is given.
5-4957 - Correct errant Atag.AlmSev exposure resetting to
zero when slected in the custom tab.
Update 5.1 maxDpuTools master with addition of MDIB16
and MDOB16 services.
Update Flash Warning message. Fix processing of nonexistant IBCs.
updates for "Metso Automation USA Inc." and for 2010.
Updates for custom control compatibility.
2072 - EvtServer retrieval crash corrected.
3024 - Revitalize CsvExport with progress bar and grid
display.
3024 - Serialize Historian collection retrieval. Change delegate
callback technique for thread performance and prevent
stallout.
Updated DPU masters 4.4 and 5.1 for added EB attributes.
Fixed
4.5.1
Subsystem
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
maxSTORIAN V2
4.5.1
maxSTORIAN V2
4.5.1
maxLSS
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
maxMergeDpuAlm
4422 - Ignore Exclusive HID filters to eliminate doubled up alarms

that may occur.
4.5.1
HotFixInstall
4.5.1
maxVUE Editor
4.5.1
BackupVirtual
4.5.1
CSVExport
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
maxDPUTools
4.5.1
4.5.1
maxDPUTools
HealthLog
4.5.1
4.5.1
4/5/1
MCSButtonControl
maxVUE
maxVUE
4.5.1
4.5.1
DpuEvents
maxVUE
4.5.1
maxSTORIAN 2,
SBP, Trend Control
maxSTORIAN 2
maxLSS
When a folder to be created spans multiple Hotfix service

packs, an attempt at running MKDir multiple times failed.
Need to double check new directory existence, before using
MkDir in case of it was already just created.
5-4205 - Disallow paste of Custom blocks into a different
DPU.
3606 - Was not supporting references in custom attributes
when warming and there are data attributes in the group of the
warming DPU.
Correct the interval count computation when a
starttime/endtime request spans a change from Daylight
savings to Standard time.
New 4.5 Master DPU configuration.
Updated 5.1 Master DPU configuration to add AnyAlarm
attribute optimization when referenced for the Group, ATag,
DTag, and any custom block.
2398 - Remove value writes for attributes with references
during incremental download. This corrects the loss of quality
override status.
4168 - Eliminate error 432 when updating a configuration.
5-2922 - CLear orphaned RefTurns. Clear Refturns on Ref
Edit in the tabular grid.
Correct Filtering by Category in the Edit Detail Grid.
5-4877 - Raise default Memory alarm for ACN to 90 (from
65). Allow user to override this in DPUList.ini.
4-3200 - Correct display of font style in Caption dialog
5-3255 - Correct truncated numeric parameter expansion
5-3095 - expanded field size for Time Since Boot and Time
Since change to allow for more than 999 days
3687 - Ignore packets with huge text instead of crashing
4-4992 - changed dpmsSEQMSTR-control.mn St & Ch time
fields from integer to rel time
4111 - introduce new CSbpTime conversion changes for
spanning daylight savings. Without gaps in retrieval.
1968 Save temporary points additions to the CSV file.
4-2416 - added support to LSS to create a unique string for
use in (popup) displays
4.5.1
4.5.1
4-1692 - Extend the DPMS.AppFlag signal after a full
download to 5 seconds after a 2 seconds delay, rather than 2
seconds.
5-39,4-3665,5-2101 Correct memory leaks, missing data in
retrieval, looping on edit merger.
5-713) Remove restriction on retrieval intervals less than 5
minutes being part of an enumerated set requiring roundup.
5-1789) Eliminate nuisance alarms on startup by changing the
default DMT timeout to 120 seconds rather than 10.
5-4205 partial fix) If a custom block is copied and pasted
across DPUs, the template is missing. Abort upload in this
scenario to prevent a bad configuration.
2-21

Fixed
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
2-22
Subsystem
maxDPUTools /
Browser
Point Browser
maxDOCS Release
manuals
5-1120 - Updated the Atag/Dtag HTML configuration help to
describe the Track option for the Mode attribute.
5-1406 - Correct row placement of ">" exposure indication.
(4-34, 4-661, 4-1280, 4-4280, 4-4529, 5-1767, 5-2889, 54877)
Added better instructions for doing repair and
upgrades for DPU4E and DPU4F.
Added event details to the Atoms and MIO Buffer
manuals.
Fixed mixed system time sync in Sys Resource
manual.
Added detailed description of Redundant BEM
configurations to the maxPAC manual and 564 BEM
manual.
Added description of quality propagation to
maxSCRIPT manual.
Added documentation about running multiple virtual
DPUs to the maxDPU Auliliary and Simulation
manual.
Added information about station setup to the Aux
Function manual.
Description of comparing personalities on a
Positioning Module.
Added Description of of the Atag and Dtag Track
option for the Mode attribute. Also Updated the
HTML configuration help.
Added description of the new maxDPUTools
Bookmark feature for nodes in the tree control.
Added instructions to the ACN-MIO Overview about
resetting the ACN after flashing the IBC.
Improved the description of using the maxSTORIAN
Default template for online trend assignment
additions.
Updated Alarm messages regarding Healthlog
alarming for memory usage.
Fixed
4.5.1
Subsystem
maxDOCS
Manuals continued:
Volume 1
278590 - DPU4E_HdwGuide
278705 - DPU4F_HdwGuide
278610 maxPAC
278558 - alarm messages
Volume 2
278594 - Auxiliary Functions
278605 - maxDPU Auxiliary Functions
278609 - system Resources,
278597 - maxDPUTools
Volume 3
278595 - bem
Volume 5
278589 atoms
278623 maxLINKS
278730 maxSTORIAN
278588 - maxScript
278707 - Virtual DPU Simulation
278704 - Positioning Module
Volume 6
278733 - ACN/MIO Overview
278732 - MIO Buffers
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Chapter 3
Special Instructions for Upgrades
Overview
If you are upgrading from an earlier version of maxDNA, please follow
these extra steps to ensure that your system gets updated properly. If this
is a first-time installation of maxDNA, skip this section.
Border scheme corruption Release 4.5.1

It is possible for the maxVUE Border Scheme Database to become
corrupt, especially when there have been a large number of schemes
added to the database. The corruption is manifested by the expression
lines being stored out of order. Please read the document Update
Corrupted Border Scheme Database.pdf in the _Release 4.5 Manual
Additions folder in maxDOCS for corrective instructions.
System Menu Display Release 4.0.5

The System Menu display was changed to correct incorrect tool tips on
some buttons.
The System Menu display (SystemMenu.mn) is a user customizable
display. The user must copy the Metso standard display from the MCS
folder, customize it as desired and then save it in the Custom folder.
The updates made to SystemMenu.mn were ONLY made to the standard
copy in the MCS folder. It is the users responsibility to update his/her
custom display. The following instructions assume that the user knows
how to operate the maxVUE editor.
The update should be done as follows.
2-24
In the maxVUE Editor, open the standard display

c:\mcs\displays\mn\SystemMenu\SystemMenu.mn.
Also open the custom display
c:\custom\displays\operating\SystemMenu\SystemMenu.mn.
Replace the following buttons on your custom display with the
corresponding buttons from the standard display in the MCS folder.
Report Control Panel
maxSTORIAN Status
Tracking Point Configuration
Time Set
Save the custom display that you just updated.
Close the displays and the maxVUE Editor. This concludes the
upgrade procedure for SystemMenu.mn.
DPU Bus Map Display Release 4.4.1

The DPU Bus Map displays were modified to show return status from
low loop A or low loop B as RT (for Return to High Loop) as was
done on the MAX1 and MAX1000 versions of this display.
The template versions of DPUBus1Map and DPUBus2Map displays
must be customized for a specific system. To do this the DPUBusMap
folder in C:\Mcs would have been copied to the
C:\Custom\Displays\Operation folder.
Only the DPU Bus DPU Station Group has been modified. If your
customized version of the displays uses this group, follow the directions
below to update your display.
1. In the maxVUE Editor, open the standard display
c:\mcs\displays\mn\DPUBusMap\DPUBus1Map.mn.
2. Also open the custom display c:\custom\displays\operating\
DPUBusMap\DPUBus1Map.mn.
3. Select and Copy one of the DPU Bus DPU Station groups from
the standard display and Paste it onto your custom display.
4. Select one of your customized DPU Bus DPU Station groups and
click the right mouse button. From the menu items select Copy
Parameters.
5. Select the newly pasted group from the standard display and click the
right mouse button. From the menu items select Paste Parameters
6. Select your original group and click the right mouse button. From
the menu items select Properties. Note the X, Y, Width and Height
parameters, and then delete this group.
7. Select the new group and click the right mouse button. From the
menu items select Properties. Set the X, Y, Width and Height
parameters to the values of your old group.
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8. Repeat steps 3-7 for each DPU Bus DPU Staion group on your
customized display.
9. Save your customized DPUBus1Map display and close the maxVUE
Editor.
Repeat the above steps for your customized version of the
DPUBus2Map.mn display.
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Release Overview Release 4.5.1

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maxSTATION File Synchronization

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Release Overview Release 4.5.1

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Release 4.5.1 Updates Details

maxSCRIPT Additions in Support data quality propagation

maxDPUTools Changes in Support of MIO

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maxDPUTools Custom Blocks Changes

Atom Compiler Improvements

maxDPUTools Find and Replace Improvements

maxDPUTools Bookmark Navigation Improvements

OPCGateway Client Improvements

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Release 4.5 Updates Details

System Menu Display Changes

DPU4FStatus Display Changes

maxDPUTools Changes in Support of MIO

maxDPUTools I/O Cross Reference Summary

OPC A&E Client

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Release 4.4.1 Updates Details

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Release 4.4 Updates Details

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An updated version of the maxARCHIVER is included to be compatible

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/Loop the highest priority connection with a mintime of .25 second

/Normal the next highest priority connection with a mintime of 1

Additional DMT Alarms

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OPC Server Enhancements

maxVUE Editor Enhancements

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Copy and Paste Parameter Definitions

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Copy/Paste Parameter Definitions from one

Edit Group Parameters is (also) available on the

Align all centers with first item

Read maxVUE Properties

X the x coordinate location (in percent) of an object

In order to read these properties, a maxSCRIPT should use the

Dim once as Int

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Solid (the default)

Release 4.3.1 Updates Details

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The alarm type and severity appear blank.