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Software Revision History

 

SENS Setup Utility

3.0.61
Release Date: 11/11/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to support PowerCab2 and include revised charger firmware versions.

3.0.52
Release Date: 6/21/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions. No change to functionality.

3.0.45
Release Date: 5/31/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions. No change to functionality.

3.0.44
Release Date: 4/3/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise operation to prompt users to correct IQ max allowed ground fault setpoint when utility is connected to affected IQ chargers.

3.0.43
Release Date: 3/19/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise operation to support PowerCab2 and include revised accessory firmware versions.

3.0.42
Release Date: 3/1/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise operation to support PowerCab2 and custom Helix profiles.

3.0.40
Release Date: 1/8/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions. No change to functionality.

3.0.39
Release Date: 11/9/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improve firmware update functionality.  Include revised charger firmware versions.

3.0.34
Release Date: 8/30/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions.  No change to functionality.

3.0.33
Release Date: 6/8/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions.  No change to functionality.

3.0.32
Release Date: 4/26/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions.  No change to functionality.

3.0.31
Release Date: 4/5/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Update to include revised charger firmware versions.  No change to functionality.

3.0.24
Release Date: 11/30/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: No functional change, update included charger firmware versions only.

3.0.23
Release Date: 11/17/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Release new alarm test feature (ability to force alarm states) and support for NiZn batteries.

2.8.33
Release Date: 3/4/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add features for DNP3 communication.

2.8.23
Release Date: 10/13/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Corrected AC input voltage meter display.

2.8.20
Release Date: 10/1/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved saving a Snapshot on units with a MicroGenius accessory circuit board.

2.8.14
Release Date: 8/12/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved overall performance and Snapshot operation.

2.8.1
Release Date: 5/27/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Updated to support the new IQ2.

2.6.0
Release Date: 7/17/2020
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to add three-phase product and access to additional configuration values.

2.5.0
Release Date: 8/21/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to add features to change keypad security settings plus minor user interface changes.

2.4.0
Release Date: 6/7/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to include updated MicroGenius firmware. No change to SENS Setup Utility functionality.

2.3.0
Release Date: 3/11/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to include updated MicroGenius firmware. No change to SENS Setup Utility functionality.

2.2.0
Release Date: 2/20/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to include updated MicroGenius firmware. No change to SENS Setup Utility functionality.

2.1.0
Release Date: 2/15/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added a feature to update firmware on all devices in a system with one button press.

2.0.0
Release Date: 2/12/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added support for MicroGenius 2 Display/Alarm/Keyboard module code 3.0.0 and later.

1.6.0
Release Date: 9/28/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added ability to adjust Channel Rated Current setting.  This setting allows control over output current and redundancy for systems with multiple charging modules such as MicroGenius S2/S4 chargers.

 

 

EnerGenius EDC Power Board

0.7.39
Release Date: 11/11/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Release new alarm test feature (ability to force alarm states).

0.7.35
Release Date: 1/8/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improve save process on power loss to ensure integrity of odometer data.

0.7.34
Release Date: 4/5/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Correct commissioning time duration functionality.

0.7.33
Release Date: 8/12/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Minor improvements to LED, load share and odometer behavior.

 

 

EnerGenius IQ2 Control Board Control

2.6.207
Release Date: 4/5/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Correct commissioning time duration functionality.

2.6.142
Release Date: 11/30/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Correct intermittent lack of AC Fail alarm.

2.6.141
Release Date: 11/17/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise to support improved firmware update process.

2.6.139
Release Date: 11/9/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Correct alarms displayed when unit powered by DC only.

2.6.138
Release Date: 10/14/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved AC line filter and internal communications.

1.0.14
Release Date: 10/1/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved AC Fail alarm accuracy to prevent intermittent lack of alarm.

1.0.11
Release Date: 8/12/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Minor revision to support data logging on communications board.

1.0.7
Release Date: 6/15/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved internal resistance detection for current meter.

1.0.3
Release Date: 5/25/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Initial Release.

  

 

Extended Power MicroGenius 2 Power Module

2.7.35
Release Date: 6/21/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add NiZn unloaded battery charging.

2.7.33
Release Date: 5/31/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise 8Z high temperature boost criteria.  Update to display only applicable alarms.  Improve overvoltage shutdown alarm operation.

2.7.25
Release Date: 11/7/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improve load-sharing operation.  Improve charger operation when powered by poor/distorted AC sources.  Revise DC LED state for Incompatible Battery alarm to flashing yellow/red.

2.7.12
Release Date: 8/30/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revisions to ensure chargers operate when powered by poor/distorted AC sources.

 

 

MicroGenius 2 Power Module

2.7.35
Release Date: 6/21/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add NiZn unloaded battery charging.

2.7.33
Release Date: 5/31/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise 8Z high temperature boost criteria.  Update to display only applicable alarms.  Improve overvoltage shutdown alarm operation.

2.7.24
Release Date: 11/7/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improve load-sharing operation.  Improve charger operation when powered by poor/distorted AC sources.  Revise LED state for Incompatible Battery alarm to flashing yellow/red.

2.7.4
Release Date: 6/8/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revisions to ensure chargers powered by poor/distorted 240VAC sources do not prematurely initiate an AC over mac voltage shutdown.

2.6.214
Release Date: 4/24/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revisions to support factory burn-in process.

2.6.142
Release Date: 4/5/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Correct commissioning time duration functionality.

2.6.141
Release Date: 11/17/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise to support new alarm test feature using SENS Setup Utility, add ground fault voltage and current meters and minor improvements.

2.4.8
Release Date: 1/13/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Minor revision to support hardware revision. No change to functionality.

2.4.7
Release Date: 11/2/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Minor revision to support hardware revision. No change to functionality.

2.4.0
Release Date: 11/6/2020
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved Modbus RS-485 performance. Only applies to models without the optional display.

2.3.0
Release Date: 2/6/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Enhanced Charger Fail alarm detection and revised Current Limit minimum to 25% of rated output current.

2.2.0
Release Date: 6/8/2018
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added filtering on the AC input to improve voltage and frequency readings for distorted or noisy AC inputs. Enhanced current sharing for parallel chargers at very light loads. Revised operation at low power to react more quickly to large load transients.

2.1.0
Release Date: 2/26/2018
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improvement in current sharing behavior when output power of paralleled chargers is derated for protection due to operation at full load and high temperature.

2.0.0
Release Date: 2/5/2018
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to support new MicroGenius S2/S4 chargers, remote accessory panels and multiple output capability.  Updated current sharing to better handle light intermittent loads.

1.7.0
Release Date: 9/28/2017
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to support operation with a front panel keypad including features such as Battery Check and Battery Commissioning. Fixes voltage range adjustment when using jumpers in Factory Mode.

 

 

EnerGenius/MicroGenius Monitor/Display/Relay Boards and Battery Monitor

6.1.18
Release Date: 11/11/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add new menus to show Last Crank information on accessory displays. Add new menus for AC powered by DC (extended power MG2). Add auto-shutdown when no AC input for 8Z.

6.1.15
Release Date: 3/19/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Ensure alarm relay configurations and communications settings persist after firmware upgrade. Fixed intermittent Modbus lock-up at 9600 baud.

6.1.11
Release Date: 1/8/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise to support fan control in PowerCab systems.

6.1.8
Release Date: 4/24/2023
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revisions to support accessory boards with USB and Modbus TCP/IP.

6.0.28
Release Date: 11/17/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add ground fault voltage and current meters and minor improvements.

5.2.4 (IQ2 Monitor only)
Release Date: 1/7/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Corrected temperature display when remote sensor is not used.

5.2.0
Release Date: 8/12/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Minor enhancements to menu display and functions.

5.1.2
Release Date: 6/3/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Invalidate channel settings on channels other than A.

5.1.1
Release Date: 5/25/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Initial Release.

 

 

MicroGenius/EnerGenius Communications Protocol Board

1.2.6.3021
Release Date: 11/11/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add new menus to show Last Crank information on accessory displays. Add new menus for AC powered by DC (extended power MG2). Add auto-shutdown when no AC input for 8Z.

1.2.5.2993
Release Date: 2/20/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise to support fan control in PowerCab systems.

1.2.4.2982
Release Date: 1/8/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revise to support fan control in PowerCab systems.

1.2.3.20129
Release Date: 11/17/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add ground fault voltage and current meters, support for NiZn battery types and minor improvements.

1.2.2.19061
Release Date: 3/4/2022
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add features for DNP3 communication.

1.1.0.17405
Release Date: 8/12/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Add features for common Keypad UI and other minor improvements.

1.0.0.16498
Release Date: 6/15/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: No functional change, included control firmware in protocol package.

 1.0.0.16162
Release Date: 5/25/2021
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Initial Release.

 

 

EnerGenius IQ Control Board (Gen1)

3.01
Release Date: 6/30/2014
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Increased alarm threshold for high AC voltage alarm to avoid possible nuisance alarms. Temperatures now displayed in both degrees C and degrees F.

3.00
Release Date: 7/18/2013
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added new functionality including Dynamic EqualizeTM charging, commissioning mode, set battery chemistry from control panel, alarm relay/lamp test, and various other feature & reliability improvements.

2.06
Release Date: 1/31/2013
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: NiCad strings up to NEMA maximum cell count can now be set per NEMA specifications: 1.600 Volts per cell equalize voltage and 1.750 Volts per cell over-voltage shutdown threshold. Chargers set up for any type of lead-acid battery are not affected by this release.

2.05
Release Date: 4/23/2012
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improve open DC breaker detection algorithm.
Compatible with Version 2.00 boot loader and SENS SD cards up to 32GB.

2.04
Release Date: 8/11/2010
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Changed behavior of “High Battery Temperature” alarm such that it does not operate the summary relay, does not show the “DC System Alarm” display on line 2 of the default display, does not sound a beep, does not show up in the alarms menu, and does not turn the Battery mimic LED to amber. The IQ will still check for and propagate the alert to the CommsGenius.

 

 

EnerGenius IQ Bootloader (Gen1)

2.00
Release Date: 6/14/2012
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes:

  • Compatible with FAT32 file systems and SENS SD cards up to 32GB
  • Faster firmware field update operation
  • Compatible only with IQ functional software version 2.05 or later
  • NOTE: Bootloader is not field upgradeable. Provided only with new chargers and replacement control boards 

 

 

CommsGenius – EnerGenius IQ communications option (Gen1)

2.02
Release Date: 11/6/2018
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Not a required field update. Release 2.02 allows SENS flexibility for internally assembling/calibrating the IQ CommsGenius option. No change to features or function.

2.01
Release Date: 3/30/2015
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Release 2.01 is a field-installable upgrade for the IQ CommsGenius option that improves communications between the SENS IQ & CommsGenius Setup Utility and the charger.

2.00
Release Date: 9/23/2009
Security-Related: N/A
Summary of Changes: Initial Production Release.

 

   

SC4 Site Controller Unit

1.42
Release Date: 8/30/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes:

  • Updated landing page in Site Viewer.
  • New button in Site Viewer to send SNMP test trap on demand.
  • New button in Site Viewer to send test email on demand.
  • Added support for more batteries in Runtime Estimator.
  • Fix for DNP3 returning wrong number of points in multi-string configurations.
  • Fix for UGM incorrectly showing trouble alarm during discovery.

 

 

SCMini-XC Small Systems Controller Unit

1.12
Release Date: 8/30/2024
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes:

  • Updated landing page in Site Viewer.
  • New button in Site Viewer to send SNMP test trap on demand.
  • New button in Site Viewer to send test email on demand.
  • Added support for more batteries in Runtime Estimator.
  • Fix for MiniXC running low on disk space in systems with many strings.
  • Fix for DNP3 returning wrong number of points in multi-string configurations.
  • Fix for UGM incorrectly showing trouble alarm during discovery.

 

 

Deprecated – MicroGenius 2 Display/Alarm/Keypad Module

See above “MicroGenius/EnerGenius Monitor/Display/Relay Boards and Battery Monitor” section starting at version 6.0.28 for all future revisions to MicroGenius 2 display module firmware

3.4.0
Release Date: 6/7/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved support for multi-device Modbus networks. This update is only required for units incorporated in a multi-device Modbus network.

3.3.0
Release Date: 3/11/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved speed of flash writes at factory. This update is not required for units in the field.

3.2.0
Release Date: 2/20/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Improved flash writes at factory. This update is required for MicroGenius 2 chargers with the optional display/alarm/keypad module.

3.1.0
Release Date: 2/15/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Increased speed of flash writes at factory. This update is required for MicroGenius 2 chargers with the optional display/alarm/keypad module.

3.0.0
Release Date: 2/6/2019
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added additional protections against unintentional changes to charger settings. Improved MODBUS RS-485 reliability. Enhanced charger module fault detection. Requires SENS Setup Utility 2.0.0 or later. This update is required for MicroCab, MicroGenius S2/S4 and MicroGenius 2 chargers with a keypad.

2.1.0
Release Date: 6/22/2018
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Enhanced recovery for oscillator interruption to improve communications between power and accessory circuit boards under fault conditions.

2.0.0
Release Date: 2/5/2018
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Revised to support new MicroGenius S2/S4 chargers, remote accessory panels and multiple output capability. Added ability to clear battery check and low crank alarms using the keypad. Added ability to initiate a battery check remotely using Modbus.

1.8.0
Release Date: 9/28/2017
Security-Related: No
Summary of Changes: Added new functionality including Battery Check, Battery Commissioning and front panel keypad operation.  This upgrade is optional and for chargers/systems including the display/alarm/keypad accessory circuit board. Removes incorrect vent fan message in MicroGenius 2 models with display or keypad.