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4.649 24 Dec 2009. This version implements narrow band spectral analysis, with up to 2M samples in the FFT. This allows 50 Hz resolution in a 50 MHz bandwidth.
It also does full buffer loading automatically if the protocol decoder data set needs to grow to allow decoding on long message streams.
We include two worked examples, including descriptive .pdf's and a YouTube video in the Examples page.
4.647 29 Sep 2009. This version fixes the calibration faults that have been affecting a few users. This version will use both the old and the new calibration tables, and so there is no need to re-calibrate. Recalibrating an older system (Once Yearly followed by Standard calibration) will improve accuracy. You MUST load the latest firmware into the unit, which is included in the Executable/xx Firmware directory. This version includes a clearer 'Cscope Update Instructions.pdf'.
4.646 16 Sep 2009. This is a version to fix a fault in the sig gen calibration for the Classic CS328. It includes pictures to show you where to find the built in 2.048V reference, which is in from the External Trigger BNC. To use this version, you MUST load firmware 6443 (CS328A) or 5335 (Classic CS328) or cscope_lan 6442 (Ethernet). Then you need to do a Once Yearly calibration (follow the instructions on the Settings/Calibrate Clverscope dialog), followed by a Standard Cal. Best CS328 offsets are achieved with the 20 Mhz filter on. Good luck!
4.645 12 Sep 2009. This version improves the calibration system, and reduces error. To use it you must load the included firmware into your Cleverscope, and then carry out a Once Yearly Calibration, followed by a Standard Calibration. Errors in the range 0- +/- 2.5V should be uV level. Uses the full bit resolution, if it is available. Note that we have moved the firmware into two sub-folders (Ethernet firmware and USB firmware) to save confusion. This version also improves the time logged with Information Display logs to text or excel files.
4.644 31 Aug 2009. This version adds persistence. You have independant control of persistence on each graph, and by channel. You can also use persistence to add a reference signal for comparison purposes. Note that if persistence is turned on for one channel, the persistence system starts, and the other channel is automatically set to 'Hide'. Have a play!
We have also improved the sig gen controls slightly - the actual output frequency is now displayed, and if you set the Frequency step to 0, the value will revert to the smallest frequency step available. For >100 this is about 190 mHz, and for below 100 Hz, it is about 3 mHz.
4.642 3 July 2009. This new version improves the calibration process, resulting in higher gain accuracy and reduced offsets. To carry out a full calibration, you will need first to do a Yearly Calibration, and then a Standard Calibration. See the Settings/Calibration dialog for instructions. We have also added a new front-end filtering mechanism. You can now use either or both of a 20 Mhz pre-filter, and a moving average filter (with time constants from 40ns to 1.28us) in the incoming signal stream. We have modified the resolution system so that you can determine the resolution to transfer signals in independant of the ADC used. The ADC resolution is now also displayed. See the Settings/Acquisition Settings... dialog. You will see resolution enhancements if you use the filters, or the waveform averaging Display Method. This version also corrects a fault in the repetitive waveform filter which resulted in reduced effective bandwidth when measuring signals in the 1 Mhz to 10 Mhz range. Higher frequency signals were not affected. You will need to load the latest firmware to take full advantage of these new features. Note: The classic CS328 does not support moving average filtering. There is not enough room.
IMPORTANT: we have a new method of updating existing installations. Please follow the instructions in the Updating pdf contained in the compressed folder.
4.639. 24 April 2009. This new version corrects a bug in the evaluation version which stopped the simulated sig gen from updating the spectrum, tracker and maths graphs. This has been fixed. We have also improved the simulated sig gen so that it can be used to check out deep memory, and high frequency signal use. It remains real-time - change amplitude to see triggering, for example. However, the simulated sig gen can't do dual trigger, or digital triggering. (If you want to look at examples of digital triggering go to our Examples page, and download the protocol analysis example). The update has also been refreshed so if you are evaluating with 4.637 or 4.638, get the update to reduce download time. Copy to the ..Program Files/Cleverscope directory.
4.637. 5 April 2009. New version which supports new Period-Count and OR trigger methods. Supports DC sweep for signal generator. Unifies the text file format used when logging or save as text. The microsoft excel format for time is now used to specify the trigger time (days since 1 Jan 1900). Includes updated binaries for both CS328 (fixes protocol decoder, adds trigger time, and is faster than 5332) and CS328A (includes new trigger methods). Reduced trigger jitter. The Save methods now enforce the correct file type suffix.
4.635. 12 Feb 2009. Fixes these faults - Logger (Signal Info/Show Logging) now works with Excel 2000, 2002 (XP), 2003, 2007. Application no longer left hanging if there is no Excel installed. Increased the oversampling used during protocol analysis to improve reliability. DDE link help can now be copy and pasted. A number of tool tips have been improved. The update now includes instructions on how to install the Ethernet I/O module, and how to configure it.
4.634. 13 Jan 2009. Major release. You will need to update the Cleverscope binary using the new Rom Loader v5.0 (included in the update) with cscope_fw6434.csf
This release supports Prototcol (for SPI, Uart and I2C), improved Maths Processes (see the help), improved multi-frame capability (you can capture 300 SPI packets for example, as 300 frames, and examine each of them), and protocol save to Notes. You can copy and paste Notes into Excel with formatting. This version also supports the Ethernet I/O module. NOTE: you will need the Visa driver installed to use the new Rom Loader. See the document 'Cleverscope install USB driver.pdf' in the update.
4.631. 29 Oct 2008. This version implements calibration for the Digital inputs, and External trigger (for CS328A only till next iteration). It includes full buffer Maths, and Maths on Spectrum results. The protocol analyser is still beta, and results are not yet saved - please be patient. Any comments welcome! (This version also gets rid of the text entry fields obscuring the graph vertical controls).
4.630. 27 Aug 2008. This version has had extensive internal upgrades to improve memory usage. In tandem we have released a new set of device drivers, and programming examples for the Windows Visual Studio C++, C#, Borland Delphi and CBuilder, and NI Labview and Labwindows CVI environments. The version includes a beta version of the protocol decoder.
4.627. We have added live save direct to an open Excel worksheet in the information display/logging area. Get the latest update from the downloads page. To use logging, use View/Display Signal Info, then click on the 'Show Logging' button, and then choose a Log File Type of Excel File. You can specify a file name if needed, and if the first sheet in the workbook is used, or a new sheet added. When you click 'Start Logging' Excel will open, and the log results will go directly into the spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is automatically saved when logging finishes.
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New features are a log frequency axis in the spectrum display, the ability to save signals to binary files for Matlab or other application extraction, and a reduction of about 100 Mbyte in memory use.
4.624. This version includes firmware v6430, which addresses an issue with USB reliability we have been after for some time, and also uses a new USB driver, which provides access to Vista 64. Current USB drivers continue to be supported.
4.622. This update include Firmware 6424, and provides improved multi-unit operation. You will need to update the firmware to 4624 if you wish to attach 2 or more cleverscope acquisition units to your PC. Unzip the contents into your program files/cleverscope directory. For maximum reliability, please update your USB driver - see the PDF inside the Cleverscope USB Driver sub directory for assistance.
4.621. This update brings the CS328 up to the same standard as the CS328A. Auto triggering now works for both versions, and multi-frame support can now be accessed via the cscope driver for both units. The Rom loader has been improved, and displays the version that will be overwritten. The Rom Loader will not program the wrong firmware.
4.620. This update fixes a small error in the classic CS328 communications, and reduces the load while waiting for a trigger. We will keep you posted about new firmware for both the CS328 and CS328A.
4.619 This update enables the external trigger (Settings/Acquisition Settings/Sampling Clock), includes a display of the Sampling Frequency, includes a charting display in the Signal Information logging function, includes new Maths functions to compare a number with zero and includes improvements in connection reliability for the USB 2.0 system. Support for multiple connected acquisition units is added for mixed CS328 and CS328A systems. NOTE: you must install firmware 6420 (ONLY in the CS328A) to achieve these features.
4.614. This is an update to fix a problem with the full buffer replay, and to improve recovery when the acquisition unit is not connected or powered down. Look out for the new knob enable feature (3rd button from right at top of scope graph), fine movement adjust on the graphs, and better sig gen calibration. Works with both CS328A and CS328.
4.613. This version works with the CS328 (you will need to load the new v5327 binary), and the CS328A. It provides improved sig gen calibration for both versions, as well as DC and Off outputs for the Sig Gen. It also provides knob control if you want it (click the knob button at the top of the graph), and fine movement for the graph pan controls. For the CS328A you will need to load the new binary v6420.
4.611. This update fixes an intermittent USB communications problem, and improves robustness. It also adds an Autoset button to automatically find your signals. It adds DC and zero outputs to the sig gen, and a much better self calibrate for the sig gen. Please NOTE: the sig gen calibration only applies to the CS320/8A version. The Autoset works with the CS328, but you cannot calibrate the CS328 with this update. The classic CS328 sig gen will be done shortly.
IMPORTANT: you need to update the firmware in your CS328A to take adantage of this update. There is as yet NO firmware update for the CS328 classic.
V4.606. This update will control both CS328/0A and CS328/0 oscilloscopes. If you have a CS328/0A please update both firmware and application to versions 6403, if yours is older. See Help/About. This version adds a 'Notes' window for writing about what you are doing, and makes a number of internal improvements.
V4.602 This was released for the CS328A, it adds no enhancements for earlier models but provides a firmware update to 6409 which resolved a number of issues with the new design.
V3.525 17 Dec 2006 - adds enable/disable Tooltips, adds mouse wheel support to pan/zoom controls.
V3.524 12 Oct 2006 - provides logging to disk of Info values, XY graphs and a new Maths window for viewing Maths and raw signals at the same time. Much improved repetitive sampling. Strong automatic load and store functions. Rapid capture of a user defined number of triggered frames. New: Harmonic analysis and logging spectrum values to disk.
V3.523 [12 Sep2006] - Rapid acquisition of user defined number of frames with minimal interframe gap. Added interleave to do 200 MSPS sampling.
V3.521 [26 Aug 2006] - Adds logging of information values, and improvements to File options.
V3.519 [27 July 2006] - supplies XY graphs, and a separate Maths window.
V3.517 [16 June 2006] - supplies a new File Options dialog to automatically save and load files on trigger or time duration. Includes list of 8 most recently used files. Increases the number of Get Buffer size options. Sets the groundwork for charting and full buffer Maths.
V3.516 [23 May 2006] - some improvements to v3.515 to improve reliability. You MUST install 5326 or later firmware in the Acquisition Unit to use this version.
V3.515 [9 May 2006] Get Buffer control added, and improved spectrum analyser control.
V3.513 [12 Apr 2006] Remembers all window positions, and presets with correct time/amplitude axis. Correctly loads text files, and saves time/freq axis values into text file. Saves the processed waveform if Maths is on. A new Win98 version is available in the resources section. A control DLL is available in the resources section.
V3.512 [19 Feb 06] Update saves time/freq axis values to text file. Saves Maths processed values rather than raw values.
V3.511 [13 Feb 06] Win98 version update
V3.510 [6 Feb 06] Fixes a problem with presets updating time axis.
V3.509 [2 Feb 06] Adds memory of all window locations.
V3.508 [24 Jan 06] Adds waveform averaging in the acquisition unit for fast averaging display.
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