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Before downloading the zipped file I would suggest that you read the latest revision revision notes below to make sure the updates do not effect any files or data that you may have already created. Revisions and updates will slow as the development matures, however the earlier versions will be subject to frequent upgrades.

Note; Current versions of the software demand that you have already installed .NET Framework 4.0, if you have not done so, please install before running this version.

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Whilst the file has been checked for viruses, I recommend that you run a virus scan to be safe.

Portcullis Revisions

 

The revision numbers are easy to work out, the first part, "10" is the year, the second part "02" is the month, the third is the day and the final part is the general version number. Simple really !

 

Revision - 10.08.07.1. (No known conflicts with previous versions, see Version 10.04.27.0)

31 Screensaver does not show pictures if alarm is set, it will only blanck screen in this case.

30

Added check to makesure weather WOEID is set before trying to dispaly weather

29

Add function to disable all animation if reuired

28

Fixed error reoving old empty picture and video files

27

Sun and Moon icon now shows weather symbol for local weather

26

Corrected path error on still folder deletion

25

Minor changes to main screen 

24

Added option to mail log file with error report to assist with debugging 

23

Fixed error with reporting of error number and description 

22

Added routine to delete empty stills and video folders before moving to archive.

21

Added ability to review log files moved to archive folders using normal screen 

20

Fixed issue showing sun or moon when weather plug-in is not enabled

19

Improved video and still recording routines, and added indicators to show status

18

Revised camera viewer layout

17

New icons added for video playback and cameras

16

Fixed error going from video files to video directory listings

15

Hide the video buttons when viewing stills on the playback screen

14

Added Play, Stop, FF REW, and Pause buttons for video playback

13

Revised video file format to allow for quicker indexing and loading

12

Corrected error reading video directories

11

Corrected fault not displaying camera playback after IP support was activated

10

Significant upgrades to button graphics routine

9

Voicemail icon flashes on screensaver if active and messages are waiting

8

Record screensaver off / on in log file

7

Fixed issue with screen off / on when running on non 24 hour systems

6

Added separate sensor data field so all sensors can be set to NC or NO

5

Added 4 Alarm Zones that can be set different ways to suit the property

4

Fixed error when deleting sensor where only part of setup is copied

3

Voicemail icon flashes when messages are waiting on system

2

Fixed error reporting sensor state on overview screen

1

Fixed error when closing and reloading sensor overview screen

 

Revision - 10.08.06.1. (No known conflicts with previous versions post version 10.04.27.0

43

Disable system status shield click when arming alarm

42

Archive routine and folders for videos and stills over 28 days old

41

Fixed error recording stills on alarm

40

Added option to select no camera matched to sensors

39

Corrected fault with clearing clock face if alarm tripped

38

Fixed keypad before entry clock on alarm disable

37

Fixed fade error with windows XP, only allowed on Vista and 7

36

Added keypad tones to keypad

35

Add wave sound to sensor clicks on sensor overview screen

34

Volume set to high for duration of doorbell sample play

33

Fixed error with sunset not working on non 24hour clock systems

32

Added "Edit Sensor" button on Sensor overview form and info panel

31

Restyled sensor overview screen to be more user friendly

30

Added function to allow user to select door bell chime required.

29

Record last weather values if weather enabled but no connection to get latest figures

28

Added function to animate buttons if required

27

Fixed missing lines of code on reset program process

26

Past weather shows on chart even if no connection by using last known figures.

25

Added extra page for general settings

24

Added advanced settings form to hold advanced settings

23

Fixed form positions and visibility if no animation is selected

22

Removed spurious files from system.

21

Fixed error when selecting sensor from picklist which corrupted data file

20

Removed unused icons and graphics

19

Check for connection before allowing registration

18

Hide security code that is produced.

17

Protect admin function with passcode entered via key pad

16

Add version number to ini file on close for update runs

15

Fixed issues with reading registration code

14

Improved help and prompt notifications

13

Fixed issue showing keyboard when animation set to fade

12

Fixed problem saving new sensor data when adding new sensor

11

Fixed error loading weather after enabling plug-in and with no internet connection.

10

Files list sorted when viewed

9

Log files older than 28 days are moved to archive sub folder

8

Quick click moon / sun icon to get to weather screen

7

Grey out alarm options on sensor setup if alarm not enabled.

6

Long wait while reading alarm codes

5

Option to switch on alarm function if required.

4

Improved graphics

3

Fixed error with home away alarm setting

2

Large countdown figures for alarm exit rather than bar

1

Make clock face for entry exit timer

 

Revision - 10.07.02.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions post version 10.04.27.0

26

Fixed delay while reading alarm and user codes

25

Fixed error with resident simulator plug-in flag

24

Added option to disable Alarm plug-in

23

Improved graphics with a choice of options

22

fixed error with more than 3 alarm codes

21

Add entry / exit zone to alarm sensors

20

Reset shield after examining error reporting

19

Fixed Version ID position on start-up

18

Improved error reporting with camera fault.

17

Fixed bug error checking disk space on XP

16

Fixed bug with camera checking

15

Fixed error with checking internet connection once a day.

14

Corrected error reading disk size in Windows 7 on system overview page

13

Improved log file reporting

12

Unregistered version are limited to 2 installed IP cameras only

11

Unregistered versions are limited to 5 installed sensors

10

Fixed Velbus start error when not found

9

Major overhaul of system health shield

8

Fixed duplicating error when adding another sensor.

7

Fixed bug were sunrise / sunset data was not converted properly during day time boot

6

Changes to error reporting system

5

Corrected update notification mail function error

4

Corrected "info" panel position on smaller screen layouts

3

Improved start-up on screen reporting

2

Fixed error checking for updates when not connected to internet

1

Started process to support X10, intention that it will function under X10 or Velbus, not both

 

Revision - 10.6.16.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions, see Version 10.04.27.0)

14

Fixed error when "C" is hit twice during wrong pin code entry

13

Improved night time checks and updates routine

12

Added routine to delete 12 month old video and still directories

11

Improved back up applet

10

Fixed update error when set to mail update actions

9

Improved backup routine

8

Disk space check on start up and at 4am every day

7

Fixed error truncating back up path selection from pick list

6

Corrected volume function reset to normal volume after door bell volume

5

Corrected alarm keypad error when using "C", no longer crashes program

4

Corrected sound function when alarm is set the "Home" to be muted

3

Improved start up process with progress display

2

Screen on and screen off events now logged

1

Corrected error with saving screen on and screen of times.

 

Revision - 10.04.27.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions, see Version 10.02.30.0)

1

Product underwent a major 60 day stress test, no major errors and no new updates.

 

Revision - 10.02.30.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions, see Version 10.01.31.0)

5

Fixed issue with sending stills by e-mail

4

Improved support for up to 5 emails with options of what each receive.

3

Improved keypad controls on entry process

2

Improved help and update screens

1

Corrected error on start-up if internet is not connected.

 

Revision - 10.01.31.0. (Requires Net 4.0 to operate)

53

Added function to check if soundcard or wave device is installed.

52

Added function to allow recording of stills or video depending on alarm status.

51

Fixed error with pick list boxes not being fully displayed

50

Back up Path Field added to allow back up to USB stick or network drive for improved data security

49

Stills and Videos now sorted into daily directory

48

Number of cameras installed shown on overview screen

47

Add field to control preview time when snap displayed on screen

46

Added facility to e-mail snapshot direct to registered address

45

Added sensor field to control cameras, status either while alarmed, always or never

44

Added field to show folders and field available.

43

Video / stills playback form

42

Support for up to 4 IP Camera, Vivoteck

41

Improved registration process with encrypted key

40

Unavailable icons are now hidden and screen resized to suit.

39

Added toggle Resident Simulator on or off option

38

Added field reset button (Rs) to keyboard plus (\) and (:) for item 37 below.

37

Support for backing up data files to USB or Network drive.

36

Added auto On / Off support

35

Added default alarm deactivation wav.

34

"C" on keypad clears field, not just last input.

33

Correct error saving sensor vocalise data

32

Play sound once selection has changed on alarm and sensor setup screen

31

Touch screen support improved

30

Sensor / devices types added

29

Improved start-up / splash screen

28

Greyed out functions not available or not enabled.

27

Historical weather data saved to file when system closed

26

Added help pointers to weather setup panel.

25

Added sun / moon controlled by sunrise / sunset weather data RSS

24

Added toggle voicemail on or off option.

23

Added toggle weather on or off option

22

Added weather setup screen

21

Added historical weather data trend chart covering every hour for last 7 days

20

Added routine to enumerate modems and ports.

19

Added initial support for modems

18

Added activity light to bottom left of screen

17

Added status shield to replace status lights and give more information

16

Added support for weather page with current and 2 day forecast based on Yahoo weather RSS based on location

15

Fixed alarm issue, dual logic !

14

Fixed visibility of entry exit bar after use.

13

Added MAC and IP address reporting to overview screen

12

Support for Windows 7

11

Changed graphics movements on sensor setup screen

10

Adjusted font sizes and standard text to suit screen size

9

Added visible entry / exit timer bar

8

Corrected error with sensor action routine

7

Fixed bug with log file reporting

6

Revamp of graphical buttons on general settings page.

5

Added IP camera setup form.

4

Added voicemail settings screen.

3

Added initial support for IP cameras.

2

Fixed problem with error message boxes locking up system.

1

More improvements to graphic slides.

 

Revision - 9.12.07.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions)

7

Added field to display install date and cycles on sensor setup screen

6

Added Tools function to allow cleaning of touch screen for 60 secs without making input.

5

Corrected errors with checking internet connection on start-up

4

Improved log reporting on program settings

3

Improved data and sensor save routines

2

Fixed start-up bug with blank alarms user details.

1

Improvements to graphic slides

 

Revision - 9.10.15.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions)

11

Corrected system file fault when upgrading from Version 9.10.15.0 or earlier

10

Click on status lights to reveal long form view of system status

9

Subtle navigation banner added

8

Graphical layout changed to suit increased functions

7

Improved shutdown routine.

6

System reset function added to reset to installed values

5

More audible countdown exit / entry timer with audible remaining duration

4

Fix error indexing alarm ring time

3

Send e-mail when alarm reset after tripped

2

Reset alarm after tipper by intruder, and ringing completed

1

Send e-mail when alarm tripped by intruder, and code not entered

 

Revision - 9.10.10.0.

6

Corrections to log entry when creating new log file

5

Fixed fault on update routine when no updates found

4

Upgrade of drag and select list. Now iPhone style

3

Fix of individual wav file on alarm deactivation.

2

Issue with volume and audio on re-entry fixed

1

Corrected initial sound switch setting

 

Revision - 9.10.08.0.

6

Corrections to log entry when creating new log file

5

Fixed fault on update routine when no updates found

4

Upgrade of drag and select list. Now iPhone style

3

Fix of individual wav file on alarm deactivation.

2

Issue with volume and audio on re-entry fixed

1

Corrected initial sound switch setting

 

Revision - 9.10.05.0.

5

Improved Graphics - Drag to scroll on log files.

4

Fixed error with sound switch not reflecting change

3

Fixed error when selection Com Port in use.

2

Correct error when loading log file selection list

1

Screensaver disabled when alarm is set.

 

Revision - 9.09.29.0.

6

Update now includes a version back up to allow a complete roll back if required

5

Mail program rotations option added.

4

Mail program errors to author option added.

3

Addition of field to allow addition of e-mail address for sending mail

2

Improvements to device overview.

1

Ability to mail the previous days activity log.

 

Revision - 9.09.11.0.

7

Improved help and system messages

6

Corrected error displaying com port options

5

Error report now relays basic sensor information for analysis

4

Add cycle counter for devices

3

Add install date for devices

2

Corrected intermittent fault with screensaver

1

Fixed bug in pick list displays

 

Revision - 9.09.09.0.

7

Enabled printing of reports direct from log viewer

6

Improved upgrading notification

5

Fixed bug that clears sensors on a restart

4

Fixed issue with pick list scrolling

3

Corrections to reporting updates to log file

2

Correction to version information displayed

1

Improved update system using stand alone update program to install and update files in controlled and safe manner.

 

Revision - 9.09.04.0.

13

Improved update notification and download.

12

Installed sensors reset after restoring system files.

11

Improved error reporting with system information

10

Addition of system overview screen.

9

Reload sensor data after restoring data files.

8

Record start-up time and current and total system up time

7

Additions to sensor and location option listings.

6

Improved status lights.

5

Routine to stop selection of existing sensor and circular references to same sensor

4

Tap sensors on walk though for more information.

3

Sensor walk through graphics improved, now supports 84 sensors per page..

2

Selection lists now in alphabetical order. 

1

Scrolling selection lists can be dragged now

 

Revision - 9.08.25.0.

7

Entry / Exit tick will not play if time is between screen off and screen on time.

6

Add moon / sun icon to show the status of the dusk sensor when it is installed.

5

Correct error deleting sensors.

4

Hide exit button unless main menu is centred.

3

Catch invalid time enter on sensor and screen setup.

2

Updates ini files on each load to ensure most up to date version is available and for crash recovery. 

1

Backup routine improved to capture only essential data files

 

Revision - 9.08.23.0.

15

Addition of file access light.

14

Sensor status recorded during safe shutdown.

13

Detection of unsafe shutdown or crash (to allow for system recover in next major revision)

12

Purge log file directory every 10 days of log files older than 90 days.

11

Addition of quick check status "lights" to main screen.

10

Set screen off and on times.

9

Select either random or sequenced pictures for screensaver.

8

Errors now write to log file also.

7

Corrected formatting on log screen

6

Alarm will not set if at least one alarm code has not been set

5

Add user names to alarm codes

4

Modify all alarm codes and admin code in secure area

3

5 additional alarm codes with own user set welcome wav

2

Admin code protection for alarm setup area

1.

Addition of admin code requirement on first install

 

Revision - 9.08.18.0.

10

Mail alarm instances to selected mail.

9

Check internet connection on hourly basis

8

Check screen resolution on load

7

Delete read message files from system

6

Correction to sensor selection screen

5

Corrections to Screensaver option selections

4

Support for all NC/NO sensors such as Smoke, Flood, Frost, and Gas.

3

Tidy up of start up screen and graphics

2

Display message numbers on sub menu

1.

Major update of options pick list and routines

 

Revision - 9.08.15.0.

4

Support for NC/NO panic button with code required to silence.

3

Improvements to alarm exit sequence and graphics.

2

Correct resetting of screen under alarm conditions.

1.

Updated automatic checking for updates and notification

 

First Stable Release - 9.08.14.0.

5.

Automatic checking for updates and notification

4.

Minor graphical changes to some text boxes to ensure they display fully on differing resolutions, use Arial Narrow font.

3.

Minor improvements to update check sequence, more informative prompts.

2.

Changed icon sizes on log page

1.

First stable release.