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[[Category: Release notes]]
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[[Category: OPC]]
  
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'''Release State:''' Beta<br/>
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'''Release State:''' Released<br/>
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'''Release Version:''' 4.1.0.0
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'''Release Version:''' 6.0.3.1<br/>
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'''Installation Package:''' VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom_Setup_V6.0.3.1.msi
  
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See also:
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* [[VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom - Release Notes]]
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* [[VS-OPC UA for AlphaCom - Release Notes]]
  
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= Upcomming 4.2.0.0 =
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= VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom 6.x.x.x =
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For the release notes of VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom please go to [[VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom - Release Notes]]
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= AlphaCom OPC Server 5.x.x.x  =
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== Important Note about Upgrading from version 5.0.x.x. ==
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Due to bug "{{Bugzilla|406}} OPC Server Windows 7 Compatible", and good programming practices, the location of the OPCServer configuration file needed to be moved from '''Program Data Folder''' to '''Application Data Folder'''.
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It is not implemented any automatic transfer of the configuration file, so after an upgrade either the old config files needs to copied manually to its new location, or the configuration needs to be re-done with the new AlphaComOPCConfigurator tool (v 2.1.3.0).<br/>
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'''Note!''' After a manual copy the configuration should be verified in the new AlphaComOPCConfigurator tool.
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.4.3.2 (2014-04-29) ==
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=== Errors Corrected ===
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==== MTN-495: OPC node status not updated when multiple nodes are involved in AlphaNet====
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Incorrect Node status and node behavior for Alphanets with eight or more nodes.
 +
 
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.4.3.1 (2014-03-28) ==
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=== Errors Corrected ===
 +
 
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==== MTN-486: Can not delete Call requests after some runtime ====
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 +
Issue with Signed Mailtag references causes failing of deleting mailtags with value greater then 32768.
 +
This issue with signed integers in OPC server could also potentially give problem with other OPC features where large numbers are involved.
 +
 
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.4.3.0 (2014-03-07) ==
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=== Functional Enhancements ===
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====Added SmartInspect log events====
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Use OPCConfigurator Tool to configure log file name, or use SmartInspect Log Viewer to connect directly to OPC server in run time and view logs.<br>
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Download [http://www.gurock.com/smartinspect/extras/ Redistributable Console]
 +
 
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=== Errors Corrected ===
 +
 
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====MTN-479: OPC AE: Custom format fails on CallRequest Synchronization events====
 +
 
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The Custom format for "Call Request" from OPCConfigurator Tool works only for new events. Synchronization of event during OPC connect time, or
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when writing '0' to the DA .synchronized item will send CallRequest events with default format.
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====MTN-439: Sending of OPC Event Stops====
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Sending of all OPC Events may stop if OPC Client request Call Request Items in same time as Call Request being updated from AlphaCom
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.3.3.0 (2013-01-24) ==
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=== Functional Enhancements ===
 +
 
 +
====MTN-49: OPC Server support for IP-ARIO and Turbine====
 +
 
 +
Number of inputs and outputs updated for stations type IP-ARIO and Turbine Compact Stations.
 +
For IP-ARIO also tags are added for statusflags, ackfault and clearfault.
 +
 
 +
====MTN-142: OPC: Uses old version of DANSrvAE.exe====
 +
 
 +
Advosol OPC server toolkit updated to latest version 7.0.0.0. Some bug fixes and memory issues fixes.
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New OPC DA tag now also show the version of the Advosol toolkit used: '''AlphaComOPCServer.AdvosolVersion'''.<br>
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Latest OPC Core Components from OPC Foundation can be used for this release. A download link for OPC Core Components is added to is the "AlphaCom OPC Configurator Tool" in the "About" tab.
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=== Errors Corrected ===
 +
 
 +
====MTN-53: OPC Configurator: Using node "0" gives problems====
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Node 0 was originally used for simple configuration when only connecting to 1 (local) node.
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The Node 0 features is not compatible with other updates in the OPC project.
 +
Possibility to program node 0 in OPC Configurator is removed.
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.2.3.0 (2011-02-18) ==
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=== Functional Enhancements ===
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.2.3.1 (2011-05-09) ==
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=== Errors Corrected ===
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===={{Bugzilla|541}}: Station item "Operational" is not reporting "0" when station is disconnected====
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.2.3.0 (2011-02-18) ==
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=== Functional Enhancements ===
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 +
==== Added new station OPC item '''.customparameter1''' ====
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The parameter will enable sending of a custom parameter (16 bit int) from the evnethandler programmed in AlphaPro.
 +
E.g.  @01C7 M7F01 L(1)101 U0 W1200 W0 W0 W0 W0
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.1.3.2 (2011-01-04) ==
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=== Functional Enhancements ===
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==== New Informational log Event:  Connecting to AlphaCom {ip}/{port} ====
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.1.3.1 (2010-10-10) ==
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=== Errors Corrected ===
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====AE: Custom text format do not work for OPC AE Events (Only default custom texts is used) ====
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== AlphaCom OPC Server 5.1.3.0 (2010-09-17) ==
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Old Configuration file:
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C:\Program Files\STENTOFON\AlphaCom OPC Server\Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.Config.OPC.xml
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The location of the new configuration file depends on OS version and other enviromnet setups (using variable '''Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData''').<br/>
 +
Typical locations:
 +
 
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WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Stentofon\SDK\Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.Config.OPC.xml
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Win7 : C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Stentofon\SDK\Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.Config.OPC.xml
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=== Functional Changes/Enhancements ===
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===={{Bugzilla|227}} OPC DA: No information available telling which station is A- and B-subscriber in a conversation ====
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New tag .callapri, see [[OPC_Server#Station_Item_Table|Station Item Table]]
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====OPC DA: No information available seperating if station is in calling mode (private ringing) or in a conversation (connected) ====
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New tag .callmode, see [[OPC_Server#Station_Item_Table|Station Item Table]]
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===={{Bugzilla|420}} From OPC it should be possible to send alarm messages to groups ====
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Added new nodeX.groups.gx node tree, see [[OPC_Server#Node_Item_Table|Node Item Table]]
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=== Errors Corrected ===
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===={{Bugzilla|362}} OPC DA: Tone Test errors are not reported by the Linestate item====
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New item .tonetest added for indication tonetest errors (The linestate can be OK even if tonetest error)
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See [[OPC_Server#Station_Item_Table|Station Item Table]]
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===={{Bugzilla|330}} AE: Some events are not reported on the selected format ====
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====DA: Only output.1 for IP stations is working output.2 and .3 do not work  ====
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===={{Bugzilla|406}} OPC Server Windows 7 Compatible (64 bit) ====
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* For 64 bit OSs it is required to install the "Advosol OPC Core Components" included in the new Setup package
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* The Config file is moved to the "Application Data Folder".
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* Securtiy exeption when creating new Event Log Source "AlphaComOPCServer" resolved with new function in the
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  AlphaComOPCConfigurator to create the source (requires "run as Admininstrator")
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====DA: Only up 255 stations was reported in the OPC DA item tree. ====
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Now the maximum of stations is 1000 (practical available is 552) 
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<br/>
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= AlphaCom OPC Server 5.0.0.0 (2009-07-01) =
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== Functional Changes/Enhancements ==
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'''Major changes'''<br/>
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*Re-written to use the new '''[[Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.dll]]''' library.<br/>
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*Config file name and format is changed with the new library. New config file name: '''Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.OPC.xml'''<br/>The [[OPCServerConfigurator]] application will test for old config file, and prompt for automatic conversion to the new format.
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*Implemented '''Redundant OPC''' Server mode allowing two OPC Devices connect to the same AlphaCom nodes. Requires AlphaCom Sys version '''10.55'''
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*The station item '''.relatedto''' is now updated on AlphaCom CallStatus event. The .relatedto property will then be set on calls in private mode, before the call is accepted.
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<br />
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'''Easy Projects Activities'''
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{| class="sortable"  border="1"
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|- style="background: #ffdead;"
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! Activity
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! Short Description
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|-
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| 209
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| Make (IP) station IO items based on ST_STATE messages, make RCO/RCI item obsolete
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|-
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| 210
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|Make global node RCI based on RCI_CHANGED messages incl OPC/RCI config
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|-
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| 211
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| Implemented OPC Items for M-Key, C-Key and DAK-key
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|-
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| 217
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| Updated to use library Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.dll
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|-
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| 166
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| Redundant OPC Server
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|}
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<br/>
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'''Limitations'''<br/>
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Global RCI/RCO states is updated on state changes, but '''is not''' synchronized at OPC Server startup.
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== Errors Corrected ==
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'''Easy Projects Activities'''
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{|  class="sortable"  border="1"
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|- style="background: #ffdead;"
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! Activity
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! Short Description
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|-
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| 205
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| cr_iterate_command items offset
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|-
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| 206
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| OPC AE: "Station UP" is reported on all ST_STATE changes
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|}
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= AlphaCom OPC Server 4.1.0.0 (2009-04-01) =
  
 
== Functional Changes/Enhancements ==
 
== Functional Changes/Enhancements ==
  
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xxx
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Added the OPC AE event StationSignal (.signal).<br/>
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This event is generated from the station sending a Call Request ("I need attention")
  
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= 4.1.0.0 =
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= AlphaCom OPC Server 4.0.0.0 (2008-10-29) =
  
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xxx
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First official Release

Latest revision as of 10:35, 30 July 2024


Release State: Released
Release Version: 6.0.3.1
Installation Package: VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom_Setup_V6.0.3.1.msi

See also:

Contents

VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom 6.x.x.x

For the release notes of VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom please go to VS-OPC Classic for AlphaCom - Release Notes

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.x.x.x

Important Note about Upgrading from version 5.0.x.x.

Due to bug "BZ 406 OPC Server Windows 7 Compatible", and good programming practices, the location of the OPCServer configuration file needed to be moved from Program Data Folder to Application Data Folder. It is not implemented any automatic transfer of the configuration file, so after an upgrade either the old config files needs to copied manually to its new location, or the configuration needs to be re-done with the new AlphaComOPCConfigurator tool (v 2.1.3.0).
Note! After a manual copy the configuration should be verified in the new AlphaComOPCConfigurator tool.

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.4.3.2 (2014-04-29)

Errors Corrected

MTN-495: OPC node status not updated when multiple nodes are involved in AlphaNet

Incorrect Node status and node behavior for Alphanets with eight or more nodes.

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.4.3.1 (2014-03-28)

Errors Corrected

MTN-486: Can not delete Call requests after some runtime

Issue with Signed Mailtag references causes failing of deleting mailtags with value greater then 32768. This issue with signed integers in OPC server could also potentially give problem with other OPC features where large numbers are involved.

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.4.3.0 (2014-03-07)

Functional Enhancements

Added SmartInspect log events

Use OPCConfigurator Tool to configure log file name, or use SmartInspect Log Viewer to connect directly to OPC server in run time and view logs.
Download Redistributable Console

Errors Corrected

MTN-479: OPC AE: Custom format fails on CallRequest Synchronization events

The Custom format for "Call Request" from OPCConfigurator Tool works only for new events. Synchronization of event during OPC connect time, or when writing '0' to the DA .synchronized item will send CallRequest events with default format.

MTN-439: Sending of OPC Event Stops

Sending of all OPC Events may stop if OPC Client request Call Request Items in same time as Call Request being updated from AlphaCom

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.3.3.0 (2013-01-24)

Functional Enhancements

MTN-49: OPC Server support for IP-ARIO and Turbine

Number of inputs and outputs updated for stations type IP-ARIO and Turbine Compact Stations. For IP-ARIO also tags are added for statusflags, ackfault and clearfault.

MTN-142: OPC: Uses old version of DANSrvAE.exe

Advosol OPC server toolkit updated to latest version 7.0.0.0. Some bug fixes and memory issues fixes. New OPC DA tag now also show the version of the Advosol toolkit used: AlphaComOPCServer.AdvosolVersion.
Latest OPC Core Components from OPC Foundation can be used for this release. A download link for OPC Core Components is added to is the "AlphaCom OPC Configurator Tool" in the "About" tab.

Errors Corrected

MTN-53: OPC Configurator: Using node "0" gives problems

Node 0 was originally used for simple configuration when only connecting to 1 (local) node. The Node 0 features is not compatible with other updates in the OPC project. Possibility to program node 0 in OPC Configurator is removed.

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.2.3.0 (2011-02-18)

Functional Enhancements

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.2.3.1 (2011-05-09)

Errors Corrected

BZ 541: Station item "Operational" is not reporting "0" when station is disconnected

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.2.3.0 (2011-02-18)

Functional Enhancements

Added new station OPC item .customparameter1

The parameter will enable sending of a custom parameter (16 bit int) from the evnethandler programmed in AlphaPro.
E.g.  @01C7 M7F01 L(1)101 U0 W1200 W0 W0 W0 W0

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.1.3.2 (2011-01-04)

Functional Enhancements

New Informational log Event: Connecting to AlphaCom {ip}/{port}

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.1.3.1 (2010-10-10)

Errors Corrected

AE: Custom text format do not work for OPC AE Events (Only default custom texts is used)

AlphaCom OPC Server 5.1.3.0 (2010-09-17)

Old Configuration file: 

C:\Program Files\STENTOFON\AlphaCom OPC Server\Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.Config.OPC.xml

The location of the new configuration file depends on OS version and other enviromnet setups (using variable Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData).
Typical locations: 

WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Stentofon\SDK\Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.Config.OPC.xml
Win7 : C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Stentofon\SDK\Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.Config.OPC.xml

Functional Changes/Enhancements

BZ 227 OPC DA: No information available telling which station is A- and B-subscriber in a conversation

New tag .callapri, see Station Item Table

OPC DA: No information available seperating if station is in calling mode (private ringing) or in a conversation (connected)

New tag .callmode, see Station Item Table

BZ 420 From OPC it should be possible to send alarm messages to groups

Added new nodeX.groups.gx node tree, see Node Item Table

Errors Corrected

BZ 362 OPC DA: Tone Test errors are not reported by the Linestate item

New item .tonetest added for indication tonetest errors (The linestate can be OK even if tonetest error)
See Station Item Table

BZ 330 AE: Some events are not reported on the selected format

DA: Only output.1 for IP stations is working output.2 and .3 do not work

BZ 406 OPC Server Windows 7 Compatible (64 bit)

* For 64 bit OSs it is required to install the "Advosol OPC Core Components" included in the new Setup package
* The Config file is moved to the "Application Data Folder".
* Securtiy exeption when creating new Event Log Source "AlphaComOPCServer" resolved with new function in the 
  AlphaComOPCConfigurator to create the source (requires "run as Admininstrator")

DA: Only up 255 stations was reported in the OPC DA item tree.

Now the maximum of stations is 1000 (practical available is 552)


AlphaCom OPC Server 5.0.0.0 (2009-07-01)

Functional Changes/Enhancements

Major changes

  • Re-written to use the new Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.dll library.
  • Config file name and format is changed with the new library. New config file name: Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.OPC.xml
    The OPCServerConfigurator application will test for old config file, and prompt for automatic conversion to the new format.
  • Implemented Redundant OPC Server mode allowing two OPC Devices connect to the same AlphaCom nodes. Requires AlphaCom Sys version 10.55
  • The station item .relatedto is now updated on AlphaCom CallStatus event. The .relatedto property will then be set on calls in private mode, before the call is accepted.


Easy Projects Activities

Activity Short Description
209 Make (IP) station IO items based on ST_STATE messages, make RCO/RCI item obsolete
210 Make global node RCI based on RCI_CHANGED messages incl OPC/RCI config
211 Implemented OPC Items for M-Key, C-Key and DAK-key
217 Updated to use library Stentofon.AlphaCom.AlphaNet.dll
166 Redundant OPC Server


Limitations
Global RCI/RCO states is updated on state changes, but is not synchronized at OPC Server startup.

Errors Corrected

Easy Projects Activities

Activity Short Description
205 cr_iterate_command items offset
206 OPC AE: "Station UP" is reported on all ST_STATE changes

AlphaCom OPC Server 4.1.0.0 (2009-04-01)

Functional Changes/Enhancements

Added the OPC AE event StationSignal (.signal).
This event is generated from the station sending a Call Request ("I need attention")

AlphaCom OPC Server 4.0.0.0 (2008-10-29)

First official Release

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