North product release notes

Updated to add support for the new M7212A and M7213A modules.

New M7212A panel-mount text display released. With a four-line display and four menu buttons, replacing the M7202A.

New M7213A panel-mount LED display module released. With four dual-colour LED outputs, and four button inputs.

Updated to include addition of new display modules.

Released to replace older format documentation for ObSys applications.

Added support for test events.

Updated alarm event conditions, including ‘isolated’ to ‘disabled’.

Note: Legacy configuration compatibility can be restored using the LAC driver object.

Updated output group object references. Legacy references are retained for backwards compatibility.

Added support for the latest Notifier ID2net peer-to-peer third-party protocol and Inspire panels.

Re-engineered object references to align with newly exposed protocol features.

Deprecation Notice: The legacy master-slave protocol is no longer supported.

Added support for the Ziton revision 3 protocol and ZP3 panels equipped with the V4 CPU board.

Resolved an issue where location string caused fault in scanning the system object.

Fixed an issue to CDM driver version that blocked access from BACnet and Modbus modules.

Resolved an issue where zone labels longer than 30 characters caused fault in accessing a zone’s values.

Optimised data receive handling

Added UTF-8 character decoding.

Fixed an issue when setting a server authentication password longer than 30 characters.

AES-128 encryption added and enabled by default. Added objects to control access from local and remote networks

Turned off by default.

Moved from ObServer core, can now be started as an interface.

Updated for hardware version 3.0, and latest Secure by Default firmware.

Now available as an interface to start, instead of built-in module

Added security objects to control read-write access from local and remote networks, increased User-ID length, and added Telnet session monitoring objects.

See new Telnet Driver Manual for API use.

Fixed on-board I/O (loop 0) reporting to offset device and sub-addresses.

Updated to ignore the case on HTTP header field requests.

Added a prompt to update ObSys when missing files are detected. Advanced ObVerse Processor updated with additional Windows Style.

Updated to support recent changes to ObVerse Processor.

Major revision. The driver now connects directly to a WeatherLink Live to access nformation from multiple local weather stations concurrently.

Modbus Server: Improved documentation generation for third-party integrations; clarified signed/unsigned integer registry boundaries.

Modbus Client: Added a decoding option for isolating a single register from a multi-register read loop.

Modbus Client: Introduced connection caching and TCP keep-alive options.

Modbus Client: Resolved a request/response timing mismatch observed on high-speed serial links.

Provides user authentication and control of a single electric vehicle (EV) charger via an OCPP gateway.

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

Updated with additional network diagnostics.

Operates with network address port translation, with replies sent to the UDP originating port.

Removed default user.

Performance optimisations.

Added menu item to close ObServer.

Improved re-synchronising of connected applications.

Added support for subscribing to topics (to receive values)

MQTT version 5.0

(on ObServer platforms) TLS connections available

Adds support for underfloor heating, electric heat actuators, and changes in its operation.

Add default baud rate

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

Add default baud rate

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

For Commander, now available via cloud update.

Updated to improve start-up, including faster detection of connected modules.

Improved LDAP (Active Directory) sign-in, and modified text to sign-in alarm events.

An issue with RemoteWrite was resolved that could cause a browser to incorrectly display a missing image placeholder.

Updated to resolve an issue with CSV file formatting.

Includes performance optimisations.

Adds a new Last-Change module

Text-Equal, Text-In-Text, Text-Join, Text-Length, and Text-Split modules are now supported. Previously these Text modules types were only supported in advanced processors.

Updated for new Last-Change module

Improvements to CSV data file handling includes a new auto-delete option, custom folder location, and the re-creation of files if deleted by another application.

The retry time when a channel’s source object is failing has been changed, similar to Essential Data, to increase with the number of failed attempts.

Object reference changes include a new Information object with total data channels, alert counts, and cycle time. The Setup object now contains set up options grouped by category.

Various general improvements were made and issues fixed.

Updated links to documentation and resolved an issue with buttons on the info pane not initialising correctly.

Navigating to folder shortcuts has been added when browsing for a destination folder location.

Is now available and covers Alarm Manager, Data Manager, and ObView.

New objects for event counts of each condition.

Fixes an issue decoding 4-register (8-byte) values.

Added support for LDAP secure (LDAPS).

Resolved issue causing email to resend on some servers.

To improve security, Modbus TCP server is disabled by default.

Updated to support the new M7007 module.

A new M7007A module is released. It has two digital inputs, four universal inputs, two relay outputs, and three analogue outputs. This replaces the M7012 for new projects.

The M7204A Smart Switch display has been redesigned and features a solid brushed aluminium facia and buttons. For a custom install, replacement unfinished solid brass metal facia and button kits are available to finish in your chosen design.

CDMs moved to ‘old’ folder before new versions installed.

Security enhancements.

Add last message sent object.

Updated Action object.

Resolved issue with Panel Action object not working correctly.

Added: Profile, Times, and DateTime property types

Added: Times-State, Profile-Values, Date-Pulse, and Smooth module types

See ObVerse Manual: Standard Processor for details.

Updated to include support for new properties and modules.

An update to Object Exporter resolves an issue when exporting complex objects.

Updated for Daikin, HeatmiserNeo, JSONData, and StfaNICO driver.

Resolves an issue when isolating devices.

Added support for VFC input/output.

TCP Server Setup driver object returns full label from Essential Data.

Fixed issue with object scanning incorectly.

Minor enhancements.

Support for new M7005 module.

Thermistor value conversion range extended to -50…150 °C.

Offline configuration of an M7004 module: fixed an issue that caused universal outputs (UOx) to wipe when connected.

M7202 display: resolved issue of bi-directional values writing on a restart, even though adjust set to ‘no’.

A new twelve digital input M7005 module is now available. This replaces the M7001 for new projects.

Improved LDAP (Active Directory) sign-in and alarm message text.

Fixed an issue with Essential Data not clearing a comms alarm state, when the value is unchanged.

Resolves an issue with its comms check, caused by a reference containing an alias.

Document released, updating and simplifying the documentation for ObServer.

New driver manuals are available for BACnet, Cerberus, Esser, InnerRange, Luxmate, and SatchSNP drivers.

New driver interfacing to a Drayton Wiser temperature control system.

New driver interfacing to the Kentec Taktis range of fire detection panels.

Adds support for the new Meaco receiver and S2TX transmitters

An auto-discovery option simplifies engineering.

Value units for built-in sensor types have been updated for better interoperability.

Increases the resolution of temperature setpoints

Detects any changes to a zone’s device type more frequently.

Fixed an issue with the Modbus server, negative values incorrectly read as ‘-1’.

Fix issue with non-modifying writes.

Fixed negative temperatures reading incorrectly.

Simplified scanning for IQ3 and IQ4 controllers.

Resolved an issue with Telnet not re-enabling after being disabled.

Auto-scanning and object type checking, introduced in the previous release, has been enhanced and can now be enabled using the ‘Auto Scan/Check’ option.

Improved responsiveness when scanning an object that no longer exists.

Improved display on high-DPI monitors

New tutorial released.

New driver manuals released for Adam, Andover Controls AC8, Andover Controls Continuum/Infinity, Andel Floodline, Autometers, Benning, Carrier, Danfoss, Lutron HomeWorks, Mitsubishi City Multi air conditioning, Notifier fire, Pelco Endura, Rafiki, Rotex Solaris, Safegard, and Texecom.

Updated to include information on Crestron Home system.

New version presents Essential Data values on the Johnson N2 bus

Replaces room with group support.

Adds scene and switch support.

CLIP sensor adjustment.

Adds support for HVAC and Output monitoring.

Reduces scanning limit on Integration-IDs to 500.

Improves handling of error responses.

Fixed issue with Load Labels not loading all detector labels.

Modified panel action object values when reading to improve operation with Essential Data.

Updated priority array for multi-state objects.

Added additional protection against malformed network messages

Device MAC address cache increased.

Improved ObView pages for a device to reduce object requests and increase description length.

Updated driver for current product platforms.

Added Error object

Set default values for configuration objects.

Moved objects from Scene to Channel

Amended fan speed object to include an auto state.

Added O, P, and Q decode types.

Resolved an occasional rounding error when writing to register value using a formula.

Corrected issue with ObView pages only referencing registers 0-99.

Added .Q object

Updated to reduce the retry period from 15min to 5min, when remote fails reach 9.

Views are auto-scanned when no items have been discovered previously.

Items that have changed since the view was last scanned are highlighted, prompting a rescan

Quicker page load and refresh times for table views, such as Data Transfer and Essential Data

ObView’s toolbar has been refreshed.

Marked object is reset to the local ObServer when ObSys is started.

An update to the ObVerse Editor application resolves an isolated issue when inserting or pasting ObVerse. When a pasted item’s reference was already in the ObVerse processor, the reference was four characters long, and ended in a ‘z’; then the item’s reference became corrupted.

Updated for MitsubishiG50, and Vesda drivers.

Incorporates features from our existing range of Modbus drivers (Modbus, ModbusTCP, and ModbusSlave) replacing them with a single unified driver.

Updated to include support for DALI compatible emergency lighting, and brightness levels as a percentage.

Incorporates the latest Heatmiser API.

It is compatible with 2nd generation neoHub gateways and the latest neoStats, including heat/cool features.

Finding a neoHub using the connect key is now supported.

Baud rate now adjustable.

Resolved an issue with unsolicited command causing value reply corruption.

Pre-engineering a Zip System
With this new ZipMaster driver, it is now possible to engineer a Zip system before the physical network is available.

Using the Module Types Setup object, the engineer can specify the module type to expect at each address (without the physical module being connected). When the Zip System is scanned, the modules appear. Great for pre-engineering.

Saving the Zip Setup and Zip System objects will save the module types as well as the individual module settings for each address. The backup file(s) can be loaded into a Zip interface elsewhere, even if no modules are physically attached to the new Zip network.

Module lock
Get better control of what happens when a new module is physically added, replaced with another of the same type, or changed for a module of a different type on the Zip network. Use the new Module Lock object to protect against unwanted changes.

Added optional delay in reporting a value alarm state. Use it to reduce false alarm events. The delay can be set up to 12 hours.

Resolved an isolated issue where if an object is adjusted multiple times before the remote device acknowledges the first, the last adjustment may not be sent to the remote device.

Enabled faster page loading from logs containing a large amount of data, and pages with Essential Data values.

Examples from the ObVerse Manual: Standard Processor are now available as macros. Using the editor, insert them into your ObVerse Processor strategy

Application updated with links to the new documentation.

Updated with more command line options, useful for automating object backups.

Document is released, consolidating ObVerse documentation for the extra features within ObView - the advanced processor.

Updated for the new features available in the ZipMaster driver, including the Module Types configuration.

Updated for ColtOPV, and Hitzinger drivers.

Features enhancements from the latest Protec protocol release, support for general alarm and technical alarm panel events, and a pause between commands is now enforced by driver.

Added options to filter particular panel events, and can optionally resend output group overrides when the system is reset.

Resolved an issue when reading an object description containing a long text value.

Updated to improve re-connection time after a power fail of the connected system.

Updated to improve re-connection time after a power fail of the connected system.

Updated for compatibility with the latest Essential Data version included in this release.

Updated for compatibility with the latest Essential Data version included in this release.

Modified alarm condition text, device reference always includes sub-address.

Added a heartbeat confirmation frame to the RS232 serial connection routine.

Resolved a message queue resource leak that could cause services to stop completely, requiring a reboot to restore operation.