FireDiagnostics Suite Release Notes

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.27 (2023-11-15)

• API
• LabVIEW call library node function calls to FireDiagnostics Suite DLL now take version from a global variable VI
• Recorder
• Fixed a problem with the initialization of the Mil1394 Format Sets in the Standalone version of the Recorder
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 105

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 105 (2023-11-14)

• General
• Fixed a problem that caused the API to return incorrect values for the AUX port pins

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.26 (2023-10-31)

• API
• Fixed installation of 64-bits API library files
• Fixed Mil1394Transmit example for PCIe-Based FireSpy models
• Gen4 FireSpy
• FireSpy830bTO: Set default optical toning mode to NORMAL
• Recorder
• Fixed a problem that caused hide menu items to be greyed out when Node A was not selected
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 104

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 104 (2023-10-31)

• Firmware
• Integrate fs_gen4_mainboard version 76
• General
• FireSpy830bTO: Set default optical toning mode to NORMAL
• Generator
• Scriptor sendPacketNextFrame() now supports 126 packets of 2048 payload bytes per frame

fs_gen4_mainboard version 76 (2023-10-30)

• Firmware
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 10

Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 10 (2023-10-30)

• IEEE-1394
• FireSpy830bTO: Control Optical Transceiver TX_DISABLE

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.25 (2023-05-24)

• Control Panel
• Fixed a problem with undo/redo for resize and move operations
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Fixed the setting for disabling PHY Warm Reset (broken since 7.0.20)
• Show Enable PHY enhancements setting on settings dialog when PHY supports it
• Support for the new FireSpy830bTO
• Mil1394 Signal Monitor
• Fixed a problem that prevented signal definition changes after running once
• Recorder
• Fixed a problem that prevented Save (as) when a file is loaded from disk
• Scriptor
• Fixed a problem in sending Float64 values from Control Panel to Scriptor
• Fixed a problem in the calculation of script feature count properties
• Several fixes to Control Panel File Browser widget
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 101
• Symbol Recorder
• Fixed the Symbol Color settings

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 101 (2023-05-21)

• Device Support
• Support for the new FireSpy830bTO

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.24 (2022-12-29)

• Licensing
• Updated FireSpy3852 Group Serials

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.23 (2022-10-31)

• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 100

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 100 (2022-10-31)

• IEEE-1394
• Limit port speed to S800 instead of S400 for models with Transformers and TSB81BA3

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.22 (2022-10-16)

• Control Panel
• New setting for File Browser control to select between file open or file save dialog type
• General
• Fixed all settings that are configured using a Combo Box on the Settings dialog
• Recorder
• Fixed support for loading old recordings with pre-recording SelfIDs for node 0
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 99
• Symbol Recorder
• Fixed a license issue that occurs when switching to Symbol Recorder mode from settings dialog

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 99 (2022-10-12)

• Scriptor
• Fixed startRecorder() Scriptor function

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.21 (2022-07-10)

• Gen4 FireSpy
• Improved disconnect/reconnect detection in device select dialog
• Prevent error message in case FireSpy is powered up while device selection dialog is shown
• General
• Minor fix to Script code editor
• Script Runner
• Prevent creation of a dump report when exiting the ScriptRunner application

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.20 (2022-06-02)

• Control Panel
• New moving Average function for Scriptor controls
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Gen4 FireSpys: Control TSB41BA3F-EPP Enhancements
• Mil1394
• Gen4 FireSpys: Lowered minimum frame length to 2.5ms
• Recorder
• Gen4 FireSpys: Show topology for Recordings without Bus Reset and before first bus reset
• Software
• Integrate Gen2 FireSpy Firmware version 2.75.0 (GitLab CI)
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 98

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 98 (2022-05-31)

• General
• Lowered minimum frame length to 2.5ms
• Store last SelfIDs before Recording start with recording
• IEEE-1394
• Control TSB41BA3F-EPP Enhancements

Gen2 FireSpy Firmware version 2.75.0 (GitLab CI) (2022-05-31)

• Build Configuration
• FS3810: Fixed an issue that typically occurs with scripts containing many calls to newPacket() or other heap allocation functions

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.19 (2022-03-03)

• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 97

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 97 (2022-03-02)

• Firmware
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 9

Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 9 (2022-03-02)

• General
• Fixed an SODIMM initialization problem that occurs in specific setups
• PCIe Endpoint
• Fixed a register read problem caused by returning an incorrect lower address in completion packet

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 96 (2021-12-02)

• Firmware
• Integrate xFSx422 version 5
• General
• Fixed a FireSpy communication error that occurs when uploading very large script or large packet using Commander
• Fixed a problem where a fan speed of 0rpm would not be reported
• FS422bT(1)/FS822bT: Correctly represent the fact that port A1 is transformer coupled

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.18 (2021-12-02)

• Filter/Trigger
• Fixed copy/paste functionality in trigger sequencer
• FSx424bT: Filter/trigger settings for short prefixes, AUX events and filterset byte operations no longer disabled
• Gen4 FireSpy
• FSx422bT: Fixed a driver issue that occurs on close when multiple FireSpy applications are open
• Self-test dialog error indication if fan speed below 500rpm
• General
• Consistent (non-scaled) GUI element sizes when Windows scaling set to a value higher than 100%
• Consistent (non-scaled) text sizes when Windows scaling set to a value higher than 100%
• Mil1394 Player
• Fixed a problem that occurs when opening Recorder after Mil1394 Player without a FireSpy connected
• Monitor
• Clear values button resets all counters to zero even when Monitor paused
• Recorder
• Do not disable Download button after downloading recording
• Fixed a problem that caused the last quadlet of a packet in packet Layout view to be hidden
• Fixed a problem that occurs when saving a recording when no FireSpy is connected
• Fixed a problem where saving to file with many UTC timestamps fails
• Fixed export to Mil1394 Player menu option
• Keep current cursor position when zooming in/out using the mouse wheel in the Time View
• Option to ignore timestamp errors when loading a corrupted Recording file
• Scriptor
• FS422bT(1)/FS822bT: Correctly represent the fact that port A1 is transformer coupled
• New toolbar buttons to control the zoom level of the script source code text
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 96

xFSx422 version 5 (2021-11-25)

• Misc
• Fixed a problem where receiving a PCIe request with Digest Bit set results in a malformed response

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.17 (2021-06-29)

• Gen4 FireSpy
• FSx422bT: Fixed a possible driver issue that could happen after a FireSpy application terminates abnormally
• Mil1394
• Improved detection of Mil1394 XML settings file changes
• Support for Units, Offset and Factor for floating point signals defined through Mil1394 XML settings

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.16 (2021-06-03)

• Control Panel
• Fixed a problem that prevented the Standalone Control Panel from loading/saving .dat files
• Fixed a problem that prevented the user from clearing Control Panel item settings that are of a textual type (units, filename, ...)
• Mil1394
• Mil1394 XML settings will not be automatically disabled on errors
• Mil1394 Signal Monitor
• Several fixes to the Mil1394 XML file format processing

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.15 (2021-05-27)

• Commander
• Support for new TSB41BA3F-EP PHY register fields
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Backwards compatibility option to disable PHY Warm Reset Fix (needed for 6.0.14 and lower)
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 95

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 95 (2021-05-26)

• General
• Backwards compatibility option to disable PHY Warm Reset Fix (needed for 6.0.14 and lower)

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 94 (2021-04-01)

• Scriptor
• Fixed a problem that caused the recvStreamPacket() function to return part of the data length instead of the channel number

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.14 (2021-04-01)

• Mil1394
• Improved XML file parsing and error feedback
• Recorder
• Do not show file overwrite warning twice
• Fixed a problem that would make the Recorder export feature overwrite files rather than append
• Fixed a problem that would occur when pressing Clear while a single Asynchronous Transaction is present and selected in the Transaction View
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 94

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.13 (2021-01-12)

• General
• Fixed a problem with FireSpy GUI style after user login/logout
• Mil1394 Signal Monitor
• Fixed XML format processing errors related to structures and nested fields
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 93

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 93 (2021-01-11)

• Monitor
• Fixed a problem in Normal mode (not Mil1394 mode) that caused all counters to be stuck at zero

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.12 (2020-12-21)

• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 92

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 92 (2020-12-16)

• Device Support
• Do not initialize max port speed to S400 for models with TSB81 without Transformers

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.11 (2020-12-12)

• General
• FireSpy3410bT1: Support S200 in addition to S100

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.10 (2020-11-26)

• Installer
• Improved driver signing for Windows 7, 8 and 2012
• VC Runtime 2013 (x86) included in installer instead of downloaded during installation
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 91

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 91 (2020-11-25)

• Device Support
• FireSpy430b(T)/830(bT): Fixed 1394 connectivity
• Generator
• FireSpy430b(T)/830(bT): Fixed Generator running/stopped status indication

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.9 (2020-11-15)

• Gen4 FireSpy
• Improved stability of fallback firmware of PCIe-connected FireSpy models
• General
• Support for FireSpy3422bT analyzers delivered after October 2020 (Serial: B-099-)
• Support for the new FireSpy422bT, 822bT and 422bT1
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 90

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 90 (2020-11-09)

• Device Support
• Support for FireSpy3422bT analyzers delivered after October 2020 (Serial: B-099-)
• Support for the new FireSpy422bT, 822bT and 422bT1
• Firmware
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 8

Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 8 (2020-11-09)

• General
• Support for FireSpy3422bT analyzers delivered after October 2020 (Serial: B-099-)
• Support for the new FireSpy422bT, 822bT and 422bT1

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.8 (2020-09-30)

• Gen4 FireSpy
• Fixed a problem for the case where multiple USB3-connected Gen4 FireSpy devices are connected
• General
• Support for the new FireSpy4432bT
• Recorder
• Fixed a Recorder Export problem for Absolute time Mode in case Time Offset from STOF is selected
• Fixed a standalone Recorder app problem where it ignores the locked state of the Recorder module
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 89

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 89 (2020-09-29)

• Device Support
• Support for the new FireSpy4432bT

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.7 (2020-06-23)

• Mil1394 Player
• Loop mode
• User-configurable frame sync mode on start
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 88

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 88 (2020-06-11)

• Mil1394 Player
• Loop Mode Support

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.6 (2020-04-22)

• Script Runner
• Fixed a problem that caused ScriptRunner to show an empty Control Panel for scripts compiled with an older version of the software
• Scriptor
• Fixed a problem that would occur when closing the application while a breakpoint is set in the Scriptor
• Fixed upper limit calculation in processBack() function in AS5643 CC example script
• Gen4 FireSpys: Fixed incorrect endianness used by readFile() and writeFile() functions
• Settings
• Gen4 FireSpys: Fixed a problem that would occur when changing the memory test settings
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 87

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 87 (2020-04-20)

• Scriptor
• Fixed a problem that prevented the Scriptor from running on single bus Gen4 analyzers

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.5 (2020-03-10)

• General
• All SHA1-based signatures have been removed from device drivers
• Fixed a problem that would prevent a second FireSpy application instance from using a Group serial number for licensing

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.4 (2020-02-27)

• Gen4 FireSpy
• Fixed a problem where opening a Gen4 triple analyzer from the command line did not work as expected.
• General
• Fixed a problem with USB FireSpy models that would occur if another USB device is connected with a very long device path (occurs e.g. with iPhone connected)
• Licensing
• Fixed Group Licensing functionality
• Manual
• Added documentation for the following FireSpy models: FS3432bT/FS3832bT and FS430b(T)/FS830(bT)
• Quick start guides for Gen4 FireSpy models have been split in separate model-specific documents
• Monitor
• Minor GUI update
• Script Runner
• Fixed a problem that prevented the Scriptrunner from executing scripts
• Settings
• Fixed a problem that occurred when changing the alternate device name

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.3 (2020-01-12)

• API
• Increased maximum number of Mil1394 TX packets per frame from 63 to 126 (Gen4 FireSpy models only)
• Commander
• Support editing and writing local PHY register contents using raw bytes formatting
• Firmware
• Integrate xFSG4USB3 (Gen4 FireSpy USB3 Engine) version 8
• Format Editor
• Command line option for opening format definition file
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Disable memory check feature on FireSpy3422bT since it is not (yet) supported
• More robust recovery from fallback firmware
• Properly update settings file when switching between Normal/Mil1394 mode
• Support for the new FireSpy430bT, 430b, 830bT and 830
• Generator
• Increased maximum number of slots from 63 to 126 (Gen4 FireSpy Models only)
• Licensing
• Context menu for license key list now works properly
• Mil1394 Player
• Channel check-boxes are now grayed-out during playback
• Improved handling of files with heavily varying frame lengths
• Increased maximum number of packets per frame from 63 to 126
• Packet counter no longer updates on packets queued but on packets transmitted
• Packet counters now correctly handle enabling/disabling STOF transmission
• Recorder
• Correctly show AS5643 protocol errors
• Exporting to Regeneration file format now correctly handles non-stream packets
• Fixed the IIDC video frame player
• Format sets are now correctly loaded if recording file provided on command line (or double click Recording file)
• Time View now correctly scrolls to packets when they are selected in other Recorder Views
• Scriptor
• Fixed the range of horizontal Slider Widgets on Control Panel
• Increased maximum number sendPacketNextFrame() calls per frame from 63 to 126 (Gen4 FireSpy models only)
• Lock debug mode setting while script is running
• Minor GUI updates to Script Editor Properties tab
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 86
• Topology
• Fixed Vendor name lookup based on EUI64

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 86 (2019-12-19)

• Firmware
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 7
• Mil1394 Player
• Improved transmission time resolution from 1.3us to 0.6us

Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 7 (2019-12-09)

• VHDL
• Increased maximum number of Mil1394 Tx packets per frame from 63 to 126

xFSG4USB3 (Gen4 FireSpy USB3 Engine) version 8 (2019-12-08)

• Misc
• Support for the new FireSpy430bT, 430b, 830bT and 830

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.2 (2019-09-23)

• Ethernet
• Ethernet config now loads mode settings properly
• General
• Fixed a problem where under very specific circumstances USB3-connected Gen4 analyzer models do not correctly configure
• Licensing
• Fixed a problem that occurs on application start if temporary license keys are present
• Fixed Temporary license keys on Gen4 FireSpy models
• Mil1394 Player
• Corrected the behavior of the End Time indicator under heavy load
• In case of external sync, use sync margin according to AS5643 specification
• Stability and performance improvements
• Monitor
• Fixed a problem with the Bus Configuration dialog
• Protocol Editor
• Fixed loading format sets from user-defined directories
• Recorder
• Fixed loading of Custom Protocols
• New feature to export directly to Mil1394 Player
• Scriptor
• Allow compilation of scripts stored in read-only folders
• FireSpy3422bT: Fixed Scriptor function GetSerialNumber
• Settings
• Fixed custom directory settings for Format Sets, Protocols and Icons
• Software
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Software version 85

Gen4 FireSpy Software version 85 (2019-09-12)

• Firmware
• Integrate Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 6
• IEEE-1394
• FireSpy3422bT: Fix PHY startup problem in very rare situations. After installing this release, FireSpy3422bT will not work anymore on versions prior to 7.0.2.

Gen4 FireSpy Engine version 6 (2019-08-29)

• PCIe Endpoint
• FireSpy3422bT: PCIe Core Enhancements

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0.1 (2019-07-18)

• API
• Minimum memory allocation for API increased from 0 to 1MB
• Control Panel
• Fixed a problem with alarm sounds when multiple controls have an alarm sound
• Fixed alarm sounds not working (introduced in 7.0)
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Fixed a problem where Gen4 FireSpy models do not boot correctly when the Device Selection dialog is open during power-on
• General
• Fixed scrollbar behavior in tables
• Installer
• Use MS Attestation Signed Drivers on Windows Server 2016
• Mil1394 Player
• Added Standalone Mil1394 Player application
• Fixed some problems that occurred when loading a file after another file was loaded
• Fixed total time calculation in case not playing all channels
• Improved error handling for unsupported files
• Improved node synchronization when playing on multiple nodes of a FireSpy
• Support for .rgn files in STOF offset timing format
• Support playback of packets before first STOF in file
• Mil1394 Signal Monitor
• Meaningful row header titles in Enum value editor
• Monitor
• Minor GUI improvements
• Scriptor
• Fixed an issue with navigating to an object using the Object Browser view
• Settings
• Fixed memory allocation settings for Gen4 FireSpy models with USB3 host connectivity

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 (2019-05-20)

• Commander
• Fixed a problem in Vendor-specific field decoding for Stream packets with tag equal to 3
• Embedded Software
• Final AUX pin assignment of FireSpy3422bT
• Fixed support for 6 and 9 bus FireSpy models (broken in 7.0 beta 7)
• Gen4 FireSpy: Reset Fan controller on startup
• Ethernet
• Fixed a non-responding issue after writing firmware
• Support for Symbol Recorder firmware
• Monitor
• Fixed display of bus voltages
• Improved device, unit and node labeling
• PCIe Drivers
• Improved error checking
• Recorder
• Fixed a problem with the scroll bars in the Time View
• Fixed mouse scroll wheel behavior in TimeView
• Minor GUI refinements
• Scriptor
• Gen4 FireSpy: Fixed getSerialNumber() function
• Gen4 FireSpy: Fixed writeLine() function

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta7 (2019-02-12)

• Embedded Software
• Do not show fan speed for FireSpy3x22bT
• Gen4 FireSpy models: Performance improvements for Signal Extractor and Monitor
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Device Selection dialog improvements for single-unit FireSpy models
• General
• Fixed handling of command line options
• Recorder
• Fixed behavior of hide/unhide packet menu items
• Scriptor
• Fixed a problem in the fileOpen() function
• Fixed the file selector on Control Panel
• Minor GUI refinements
• Settings
• Fixed malfunctioning of Apply/Discard buttons

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta6 (2019-01-16)

• Control Panel
• Fixed copy-paste functionality
• Device Monitor
• Correctly display serial number of Gen2 USB FireSpy models
• Filter/Trigger
• Gen4: Automatically start the trigger sequencer when Recorder starts
• Prevent first trigger sequencer item from executing twice
• Gen4 FireSpy
• Fixed a problem where send/receive module locks up under very specific circumstances
• General
• Support for the new FireSpy4430bT(1), FireSpy4430b, FireSpy4830bT and FireSpy4830 FireSpy models
• Recorder
• Fixed packet details panel in Mil1394 Protocol View
• Improved Multi-Recorder time sync configuration

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta5 (2018-12-20)

• Control Panel
• Performance Optimizations
• Filter/Trigger
• FireSpy3x22bT: Filter/Trigger now also operational
• PCIe Drivers
• Fixed a problem that could cause BSOD under high memory demand

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta4 (2018-12-13)

• Embedded Software
• FireSpy3422bT: Fixed a problem causing Monitor to sometimes miss events
• PCIe Drivers
• Fixed a driver load problem that could lead to BSOD
• Recorder
• Fixed a problem with marking/unmarking packets
• Fixed the Source Packet display in Protocol View
• Resurrected missing Packet Info in Mil1394 protocol View
• Scriptor
• Fixed a problem in the data editor file import functionality

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta3 (2018-12-06)

• Embedded Software
• FireSpy3x22bT: Major stability improvement
• General
• Minor fixes to graphical user interface
• Reduced minimum size of all main windows
• Generator
• Fixed check boxes in Slot definitions window
• Licensing
• Correctly display Gen4 FireSpy licenses stored on host computer
• Monitor
• FireSpy3x22bT: Option to clear individual counters
• PCIe Drivers
• FireSpy3x22bT: Support controlling FireSpy from multiple applications
• Recorder
• Fixed scaling of Time View scrollbar
• Scriptor
• Correctly display Tooltips in script editor window
• FireSpy3x22bT: Support for the IBC Connector
• Fixed a problem with large data items in Hex editor on Scriptor Data editor tab
• Fixed check boxes for macro properties
• Settings
• Correctly save selected FireSpy Mode for Gen4 USB3 FireSpy models

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta2 (2018-11-22)

• Control Panel
• Fixed a range issue in the History Plot view
• Embedded Software
• FireSpy3422bT: Fixed Mil1394 Transmit API Initialization
• FireSpy3x22bT: AUX port and Time Synchronization support
• FireSpy3x22bT: Fixed a problem where it was not possible to record only on one or two nodes out of three
• General
• Fixed a problem in the External Time Synchronization settings
• Fixed a problem that would occur when opening a file after downloading a recording
• Improved error feedback on device open failure
• Licensing
• Fixes some issues with the License key dialog
• Scriptor
• Fixed an auto-scroll related issue in the Scriptor Hex Data Editor
• LEDs are now the same size as on pre-7.0 series software
• Slider and Thermo widgets now default to color red

FireDiagnostics Suite version 7.0 beta1 (2018-11-14)

• General
• Integrated a new and modern foundation for the FireSpy GUI applications
• Refined and modernized GUI Look and Style
• Support for the new FireSpy3422bT and FireSpy3822bT
• Monitor
• Toolbuttons for Window and Bus configuration
• Recorder
• Toolbuttons for Search and Filter/Trigger