Vision V02_01_04 released

scubadiver1961

I did not get the email, but I contacted SDS and Mike, thanks Mike, sent me the following copy of the email. I think this should answer a lot of the questions out there, but I would guess something happened with the mail process, since it looks like no one got the orginal email.

Dear Vision Owner,

Software Version 02.01.04 has now been released and should be downloaded from the website http://www.apdiving.com/downloads/software/ and uploaded to your rebreather. It replaces Version 02.01.03.

IMPORTANT: In the download pack is a new APD Communicator which must be installed first, and must be used to install the new program to the Vision lid !

This version completely over-writes previous software, so simply load V02.01.04, regardless of which version you have currently on your Vision lid. Also released are new versions of the APD Communicator and APD LogViewer.

All the language versions are available to everyone. You can change from one language to another and back again simply by uploading the desired language file.

V02.01.04 is an open upgrade. It is suitable for all Vision lids, regardless of the decompression option chosen and regardless of the serial number, so one copy of the software can be uploaded to all (Vision) rebreathers. The personal details will be retained on the handset as will the decompression software status, dive logs and memory buffer – so it is quite in order to upload this new software in between dives, in fact at your earliest convenience.

Download Instructions:

Step 1) Download the file:
Go to http://www.apdiving.com/downloads/software/ and select the language version you require. Enter the required registration information and download the zip file to a readily accessible location on your PC . The zip file contains the Upload software for your Vision electronics and the two APD programs, Communicator and LogViewer. The software for your Vision electronics (Vision_V02.01.04_English_Sport_System.ccr) is NOT an executable file, so “double clicking it” won’t work – instead go to step 2:
Step 2) Install the new APD Communicator:
Once the files have been extracted, firstly install the APD Communicator by double-clicking on it. It simply replaces your installed program, there is no need to “uninstall” the old version. Leave the “create a desktop icon” box ticked and it will simply overwrite your old desktop icon.
Step 3) Connect your PC to the Vision lid:
Step 4) Run the APD Communicator Program:
Step 5) Upload the Vision ccr file to the rebreather
Step 6) Install the APD LogViewer Program


On the Download site http://www.apdiving.com/downloads/software/, you’ll see there are full description guides to downloading, uploading and trouble shooting as well as the guide for Macintosh owners.


Changes to Code from V02_01_03 to V02_01_04

Software Release Date: 8th January 2007

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1">The occasional unearned Missed Deco warnings bug fixed<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1">New battery indicator switching levels: 3 to 2 at 5.25 volts; 2 to 1 at 5.0v ; 1 to 0 at 4.80v. Low battery warning and switch to 2nd battery at 4.8v.<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1">Improved battery measurement, improving accuracy and battery life. <LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1">The OTU and CNS warnings are now suppressible every 20 mins instead of 5 mins and these warnings are now suppressed on the screen display, as well as the audible alarm. There is discussion on using different values for the OTU warnings but this is not concluded.
• The battery warning (audible and HUD) is now also suppressed from the display screen.

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2">Improved shut down routine ensuring complete C2 shutdown.<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2">The “Pressure Sensor Failure” warning has been changed to “Depth Sensor Failure”. In the event of a pressure/depth sensor failure whilst on the surface, the diver is given the option to dive and if “yes” is selected the diver is asked for the ambient pressure to calibrate the unit, the same way as a Classic Inspiration calibrates. By calling it a pressure sensor there was a risk that the diver assumed it was an oxygen pressure sensor that has failed, so the terminology has been changed to “Depth Sensor” to help clarification. Please note: the PO2 calculation and display is, and always has been, independent of the depth pressure sensor.
• Fixed logbook bug to record all dive starts even when the surface interval is less than 5 mins. Previously, if the unit was switched off and on during a surface interval with a duration less than 5 mins then the start of the 2nd dive was not recorded properly.

APD Communicator (Version 3.1.1.0) Changes since previous release:

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3">Improved uploading according to available devices. New improved checking and reporting features for correct or incorrect upload.
• German translations changed

APD LogViewer (Version 3.1.1.6) Changes since previous release:

• <LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4">Battery block levels set according to code version<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4">Some moving around of items to make space for German translations<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4">Corrections for extended character set handling – now handles Norwegian characters or any characters used by the diver on the information page.
• Auto/Manual setpoint change indicator on Handset Screen mimic enabled

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PhilSiswick

Why have so many people decided to post the list of changes? I know someone asked for them, but they've already been posted. Those who really need to know will have the email from APD anyway.

Cheers,

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jepuskar

Hey Phil,

Here you go:

Changes to Code from V02_01_03 to V02_01_04

Software Release Date: 8th January 2007

• The occasional unearned Missed Deco warnings bug fixed
• New battery indicator switching levels: 3 to 2 at 5.25 volts; 2 to 1 at 5.0v ; 1 to 0 at 4.80v. Low battery warning and switch to 2nd battery at 4.8v.
• Improved battery measurement, improving accuracy and battery life.
• The OTU and CNS warnings are now suppressible every 20 mins instead of 5 mins and these warnings are now suppressed on the screen display, as well as the audible alarm. There is discussion on using different values for the OTU warnings but this is not concluded.
• The battery warning (audible and HUD) is now also suppressed from the display screen.

• Improved shut down routine ensuring complete C2 shutdown.
• The “Pressure Sensor Failure” warning has been changed to “Depth Sensor Failure”. In the event of a pressure/depth sensor failure whilst on the surface, the diver is given the option to dive and if “yes” is selected the diver is asked for the ambient pressure to calibrate the unit, the same way as a Classic Inspiration calibrates. By calling it a pressure sensor there was a risk that the diver assumed it was an oxygen pressure sensor that has failed, so the terminology has been changed to “Depth Sensor” to help clarification. Please note: the PO2 calculation and display is, and always has been, independent of the depth pressure sensor.
• Fixed logbook bug to record all dive starts even when the surface interval is less than 5 mins. Previously, if the unit was switched off and on during a surface interval with a duration less than 5 mins then the start of the 2nd dive was not recorded properly.

what2be

This thread is only 3 pages long and we have 4 (FOUR!) posts of the changes. Dont any of you actually read the previous posts before you post?

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caveseeker7

They bought the units in the first place, what do you think?

Cheap shot, couldn't resist, too early for a Saturday, not enough coffee yet - I apologize.

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jepuskar

Hey,

I got an idea. Since I got my question answered can we have the thread closed?

Brainx3

Hi guys,


Have you actually tried diving with the new software yet? I'm a bit sceptical regarding installing it on my Vision as I fear there might be some unknown bugs which also cause other problems. Please advise what pros and cons you guys had so far with the new software vs. the previous one.


Best Regards. Wael

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Tino de Rijk

Do you have any argumented reason to suspect it for "unknown bugs" and/or "cause other problems"..?
If you do: please specifiy, as that is what Rebreather World list is for.
If you don't: this is called FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt).

Why would you want OTHERS to find that out for you? How about making some test dives yourself, testing all functions in a safe environment? (couple of meters depth, with an attending buddy - that's what I do).
If You don't trust Your unit, Don't Dive it. Nobody will force you to apply this upgrade. Just stay with your current one if you like it.

In my personal experience the bugs in previous versions were only quite minor, and mainly affected the deco-calc-part ("missed stops") and switch-on/off part, all of which didn't affect the diving mode in any dangerous way.
To me they were in the "nuisance" category.
You can deduct that already from the quite short list of bugs this update remedies.

Things like the altered battery warning suppression and altered (re-tuned) battery displaymode are just there to make life easier on the diver. They are not bug-solving: they are simply improvements ("tuning", if you like) driven by feedback of divers on things they wanted to see changed. The same applies e.g. to the IMHO very valuable addition of the battery testing function in the previous update.

Ciao,

Tino.

mik

Dived with the new software today, 24m 50 mins. I did not notice any difference.

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Brainx3

Hi,


Well, it's definitely not about trusting my unit, as I have been diving it for some time now and even though my experience might be limited but it would have been obvious if there was any problem with it in general and of course my maintenance technique is very thorough so I wouldn't skip an O-Ring to check before diving. However, my concerns aren't specific to rebreathers' software but to all software in general and I have previous experiences with new software i different domains so that's why in my opinion it would be known to people regarding the positive and negaive sides so personally I would prefer to hear about the experiences before jump into it.

Thanks again Tino . So how about that Trimix course now?


Best Regards. Wael

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