June 29th 


2.03.11_2.02.35 replaces 2.03.10_2.02.34


Changelog:


29.06.2023 (draft)

STM: Version 2.02.35 /GD: Version 2.03.11: *mA output +0.35mA intermittent offset fixed - reset DAC chip on power/cycle


31.01.2023

STM: Version 2.02.34 /GD: Version 2.03.10: * bug with ASC and mA Output fixed (different from mA offset). 

                       * Customer wish to implement holding Temperature during Peakhold within EAAA and ASC=1


17.01.2023

STM: Version 2.02.33 /GD: Version 2.03.09: * added new command "ASC": ASC=1 enable attenuation special treatment;

                        ASC=0 (default) disable, normal attenuation handling.

                       * improvement of (Peakhold-) timing during EAAA


06.01.2023

Version 2.03.08:    * Video stream issues fixed


06.12.2022

STM: Version 2.02.32 /GD: Version 2.03.07: * add new command "ICAL": set P(1-6) ,Ty (measured Temp 1),Tx (target Temp 1),Ty (measured  Temp 2),Tx (target Temp 2) ….

                         set up to 6 calibration points (ICAL=n T11 T12 T21 T22 ...T61 T62), ?ICAL

                       * add new command "SIC=1/0" enable (1) 6-point calibration or standard measurement (disable, 0).

14.11.2022

Version 2.03.06:    * Video freeze issue fixed.


Example:

Sensor features and updates will be applicable to all ages of sensor, the 2.03.08 offers no advantage to 2.02.32.


Firmware revisions covered by the single file starting 2.02.. are applicable to sensors built up until the end of Q3 2022 (approximately), and 2.03... thereafter. This is due to a hardware change (microcontroller) in the sensor.


*********Special Note**********

DTMD version 6.1.99 is mandatory to perform the update. You may initially have an error message that the update was not successful. If this happens, please try again after power cycling the sensor.


Background on mA offset issue


A small number of sensors can have an intermittent effect where the mA output is 0.35mA higher than the calculated temperature to mA value.


This intermittent positive offset can equate to error for the a standard E1RL - +26.3K at any point in the temperature range.


Further examples below:



The problem is very often cleared by re initializing the sensor. However, the issue can return after an unpredictable number or power cycles or re initializations. 


From an application perspective, the issue may never be detected (hidden inside an acceptable margin of error) or experienced in terms of process set-point instability.


It is typically detected when the PLC or indicator value is witnessed to differ from the temperature display on the LED panel on the sensor or displayed via software.


Not all units are affected.