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ident Administrator
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Comfigurator 3.7.x will have the following changes. The new version will make it easier to use Comfigurator to program Comfort. This is a BETA version andis still being tested Bugs Fixed (from 3.6.8) If a KP04 with old firmware < 1.010 is in the system, a Module scan caused a new KP04 to appear. Saving the file and opening again and scanning will cause another phantom KP04 to appear. New Features The new features described here require Comfort and UCM firmware version 7. Please upgrade to the latest firmware as described in http://www.comfortforums.com/forum92/3400.html UCM Connection Settings simplified further "Override Saved Connections" removed Network (Local) and Network (Remote) settings are automatically saved in the cclx file. USB and RS232 settings are not saved. "Override Saved Settings" checkbox has been removed as it is no longer needed. The reasoning for this change is that only the Ethernet connection settings "belong" to the Comfort system while the USB and RS232 settings depend on the computer which connects to the UCM. UCM Connection Error If the connection to UCM fails with message “No Response from UCMâ€, an additional message “Please check the UCM Connection Settings†will be shown. In older versions, the login box popped up but this is not correct as another login will not work Convert/Select Comfort model based on scan After a module scan, the Comfort model in the cclx file is compared to the scanned Comfort model eg Ultra, Optimum etc. If the model in the file does not correspond to the detected Comfort model then a popup box should say “Controller Comfort Model XXX is not compatible with the selected File system YY in the cclx file. Convert to the correct file system YY?†If yes is selected the file is converted to the correct file system to match the scanned Comfort model Convert File System File > Convert file system has a dropdown list of models to convert to. Convert file system is used when a file has been written for a Comfort system but needs to be changed to another eg Comfort 1 Pro to Comfort II Ultra or Ultra to Optimum Detect ID Collision or ID lost Comms Comfort 7.006 and UCM 7.006 and above is able to report a message when a duplicate ID or missing ID is detected. Comfigurator will report a warning message “Possible Communications Lost or Duplicate ID for(module ID#) " e.g. KP06 ID#2, UCM/GSM ID#3 When the module communications is restored, Comfigurator will report "(Module ID) Communications Restored" Write User Codes When writing to Comfort two boxes "Set Comfort Date and Time" and "Write User Codes" will be seen "Write User Codes" box when checked will determine if tthe user codes in Comfigurator are writtent to Comfort. An installler programming a customers system may not want to Weite User Codes to Comfort because the customer may have changed the user codes via keypad, so writing user codes would overwrite the changed user codes This replaces the “Write User Codes†box in Configuration > Modules and settings which may not be noticed easily Comfort Time/ Write Date and Time - Local Time Zone Comfort’s Time is displayed in the status bar after login. Comfort saves the local time zone in the cclx file when the file is created When writing to Comfort, a checkbox "Write Date and Time" is seen. Comfigurator compares the timezone on the PC with Date and Time in the cclx file (in case the connection is made from another time zone) and makes the appropriate adjustment when writing date and time to Comfort Write to EEPROM in Modules A common problem is that when modules like UCM/KNX, KT03, UCM/Zwave, UCM/Velbus, UCM/Universal, UCM/eHomeGreen and others which have their own configuration in EEPROM, people forget that they need to write to EEPROM as well as writing to Comfort. In the new software when you exit from the file without writing to EEPROM, Comfigurator will check if any changes in the module needs to be written to EEPROM and will prompt you if you would like to write to EEPROM "Yes" means that Comfigurator will write to the modules EEPROM "No" means that Comfigurator will not write to the modules EEPROM but the changes will be saved so that write to EEPROM can be done later "Cancel" means that Comfigurator will stop checking for changes in other modules as well. This is normally the case when making changes for the purpose of testing and which are not to be saved Improved Scanning for Modules Scanning for modules can now determine if a module is Not Found or Not Polled "Not Polled" means the module is detected on the bus not it is not polled by Comfort because the Number of Not Polled modules are in BLUE "Not Found" means the module is not detected on the Comfort Bus. The colour code of Not Found modules are in RED. Serial Numbers In future Comfort, UCMs and other modules will be shipped with unique serial numbers (which are currently printed on the bar code labels). The serial numbers will appear on each modules properties along with type and Firmware Version and will also be saved in the cclx file thus helping to trace the product better. "Not Available with this firmware" means that the Comfort or module firmware does not support the feature. Please upgrade to the latest firmware as shown in http://www.comfortforums.com/forum92/3400.html Security Types > Non detector alarms The Name of the Non detector alarm is fixed (not editable) General help text in this screen added as follows; “Non-detector Alarms are alarm conditions that are not caused by Zones. These trigger the assigned Zone Types assigned to each one. The assigned Alarm Types should not normally be changed, with the exception of Phone Trouble, which can be assigned to Null alarm if the phone line is not connected to Comfort†Security Types > Alarm Types The Alarm Types that are referenced ie in Blue should have the Names fixed ie not editable. This is because the name reflects the alarm which should not be changed. Unreferenced alarm types (shown in black) can still have their names changed Keypad Voice Volume In Voice settings, " Keypad Voice Level" has been renamed to "Keypad Announcement Level" Entry Alert Disable Confirmed Alarm checkbox New setting in Configuration > Modules & Settings called “Entry Alert disable confirmed alarm (BS8243). This is for compliance to BS8243 (for UK only) "Entry dial Delay", "Entry Delay No CMS" Removed In Modules and settings removed “Entry dial delay“ and "EntryDelay No CMS" as these are not used New Action Codes Actions 121, 153, 154, 155 are supported. Action 121 Load Sensor # with last Action Value Action 153 Load 2 byte Value eg 153, 00, 02 - Load 2 byte value 512 into action value Action 154 Virtual Input On/Off eg 154, 10, 00 - force virtual Input 16 Off Applies when zone is a virtual input Action 155 Send SMS to Phone eg 155, 07, 02 - Send to Phone 7 Message #2 Applies to UCM/GSM4 only Please download Action Codes Reference from http://www.cytech.biz/action_codes_reference.html?category_id=106 Security > Status Renamed Security > Outputs Security > Status should be renamed to Outputs as it is more appropriate |
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ident Administrator
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Changes in KT03 Configuration KT03 Duplicate pages In KT03 pages, right click should have Duplicate Page to duplicate the page and buttons to a new page. This was not possible before. KT03 Connection Settings Connecting by KT03 has been simplified. Please read this carefully as the changes are significant The connection by KT03's USB port is in Options > Settings, select USB and "Via KT03" checkbox. "Via KT03" is seen only if there is at least 1 KT03 in the system. In the screenshot above, USB is selected. There are 2 KT03s in the system so you can select which KT03 to connect to. Then select the USB serial number from the dropdown list You can also connect to KT03 via the UCM instead of direct to the KT03 USB Port. Connecting via UCM (and the Comfort Bus) is much slower than connecting by KT03 USB but it is more convenient especially if you are connecting remotely using UCM/ETH02 (in which case it is the only possibility) Hence if the connection is via one KT03 in the system, the other KT03 is automatically connected via UCM (ie the other KT03 as UCM). Remember that a KT03 also acts as a UCM ie you can program Comfort through the KT03s USB port In KT03 Properties, the Connection Type is read only depending on the UCM Connection- you no longer select the KT03 USB serial number here. If the UCM Connection setting is via KT03 USB, then in that KT03's Properties, the Connection Type is shown as USB. If there are more than 1 KT03, only the KT03 that is used as the USB connection will have connection type as USB - Other KT03s connection type are shown as UCM, as the other KT03s will be connected via the 1st KT03s USB. KT03 Default Template New in Options > KT03 Default Template This default KT03 template with extension .kt3x is the KT03 template that is used when a new KT03 is added manually or by scanning. Previously a blank KT03 template was loaded |
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ident Administrator
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Comfigurator 3.7.2 (Beta) can be downloaded from http://www.cytech.biz/comfigurator.html?category_id=98 for testing purposes Please note the following known bugs in this software Bugs in Comfigurator 3.7.2
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juwi_uk Member
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Regarding point (2) on your known bugs list; can you expand on this as this sounds like the functionality I need. If I say scan my ucm smarttfit I want it to keep the value stored manually in the cclx file. So this doesn't feel like a bug to me. |
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ident Administrator
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juwi_uk wrote: Regarding point (2) on your known bugs list; can you expand on this as this sounds like the functionality I need. If I say scan my ucm smarttfit I want it to keep the value stored manually in the cclx file. So this doesn't feel like a bug to me. This problem is when a module is removed and replaced by an old module but the scan retains the firmware version of the old module see below We note your request that the module Type that was manually added should not be replaced when a scan returns 00000 Attachment: scan.jpg (Downloaded 122 times) |
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juwi_uk Member
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One thing I've noticed, if you set show status checkbox on say FLAGS or OUTPUTS, you can highlight a row and then press down arrow key to move focus to the next rows. I.e. when it refreshes the status it refreshes and jumps back to the remembered/current row. If you try the same on COUNTERS and SENSOR RESPONSES then the result is not the same as the fields are refreshed and you jump to the start of the list again. Could these act like the FLAGS list does such that it remembers position in the list? Julian |
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ident Administrator
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One thing I've noticed, if you set show status checkbox on say FLAGS or OUTPUTS, you can highlight a row and then press down arrow key to move focus to the next rows. I.e. when it refreshes the status it refreshes and jumps back to the remembered/current row. I dont see this at all When you check show status on flags the highlight disappears and all flags are status are updated almost immediately The same with outputs I cannot get it to remember where it was before Flags and output status are updated by a single command while counters and sensors need individual commands to get status which may account for any diference that you see But I dont see any advantage to your preferred behaviour |
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ident Administrator
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Comfigurator 3.7.3 Beta can be downloaded for testing The changes from 3.7.2 are Bugs Fixed
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ident Administrator
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Comfigurator Beta 3.7.4 can be downloaded for testing
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slychiu Administrator
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Comfigurator 3.7.5 (still Beta) is available for download. Please read the Known Bugs list. The first item is very important - please write to Comfort before reading from Comfort so as to avoid an exception Customers are encouraged to upgrade to 3.7.5 even though it is beta, provided that they take note of the Known Bugs listed below Known Bugs
The changes are
New Actions
In Control Menu, Alternate Phrase can be entered. This can be used for the iPhone/Android/ iPad apps in future Phone Permissions (GSM) Phone permissions added for each Phone in Security > Phone Numbers. "Allow SMS Arm", "Allow SMS Disarm", Allow SMS Control". This determines if each phone is allowed to do the selected action by SMS Functions New Functions category in Comfigurator left Pane. Functions implemented are Blinds and Thermostats (for testing only) Bugs Fixed
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juwi_uk Member
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I notice there's a new "Display Manual" hyperlink too against the UCM's which is helpful. I presume the Known Bugs (1) is a one off you just need to do after upgrade to 3.7.5? Julian |
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juwi_uk Member
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In Known bugs you say 4.If Last Security Mode has only "security off" Presume this sentence is incomplete? |
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slychiu Administrator
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Yes you need to write to comfort the first time only for each system that you have Thanks for spotting the Manuals Link we forgot to mention that! |
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juwi_uk Member
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Hi Just been playing with "Action 43: Clear Event Log"; it works exactly as expected. Question is though should this not be a privileged action as now it seems anyone could potentially use to cover their tracks? I would have thought a checkbox on the Sign-In Codes page for "Reset Event Log" or something? Also are these new actions going to be available via the Comfort Protocol as well? Julian |
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juwi_uk Member
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It doesn't seem to do the display manuals for all the modules yet in my systems for sure at the moment: Controller: Yes UCM/Eth: No UCM/GSM: No UCM/ZWave: Yes UCM/Smartfit: No --> But wouldn't presume it too either! What determines whether the link is available or not? Julian |
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slychiu Administrator
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UCM/GSM manual link should be seen, there is even a screenshot in the post introducing 3.7.5 UCM manuals should be seen but is missing in the version (still beta) I dont think there need not be any privileged restriction to action 43 to clear event log. These are programmed by the installer or the user and not accessed during operation. Putting a checkbox on sign in codes and unchecking it is the same as not using the action in the first place. You can always check the user number in the response Disarming the system is also possible by Response and this is a much higher security risk than clearing the event log. It is up to the one doing the programming to access the security risks for the end user. There is no need for additional commands in the protocol. You can always use the Do Action DA command to do any action eg DA2B |
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juwi_uk Member
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Not for me then it seems! :0( Attachment: SShots.jpg (Downloaded 48 times) |
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juwi_uk Member
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Sorry duplicate post (can be removed) Last edited on Saturday Sep 28th, 2013 07:33 am by juwi_uk |
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juwi_uk Member
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I'm guessing it only does with the UCM/GSM4 at the moment then. |
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slychiu Administrator
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The missing links will be fixed in the next version, hopefully the release |
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slychiu Administrator
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Please note a new bug confirmed below Selective Write does not select Control Menu when Responses change which are assigned to the Control Menu. To workaround, please use Full WRITE. This may be a bug from older versions and not new to 3.7 |
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ident Administrator
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The next version 3.7.6 is expected to be the released version after final tests. This mainly fixes bugs from earlier versions Bugs fixed
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Home Comfort Distributors
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juwi - the pictures are obviously a screen shot but how do you get the torn edge effect? |
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Home Comfort Distributors
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Another thing ! We have been to attend several old C1 installs and tried to extract the program file using Comfig 3 - - - - no luck We have had to go back to the old 2.2.3 extract the file and then upgrade and then re-load .cclx using C3 |
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juwi_uk Member
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Snagit |
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slychiu Administrator
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Send us the ccl files of the C1 systems that you read from Comfort so we can try to check with C2 |