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Change Logs

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THIS RFL FIRMWARE IS A REQUIRED UPDATE - All RFL data loggers must be updated to this new firmware version by February 22, 2022.

Description Impact Recommendation

Bugs

  • A bug that caused inconsistent sampling of data points was fixed.
  • A bug regarding audible alarms not triggering when a sensor pod is swapped was fixed.
  • A bug regarding log files not containing the correct times or serial numbers was fixed.
  • A bug regarding readings above 999.9 not being displayed on the logger’s screen was fixed.
  • A bug regarding settings not being changed properly when device settings are changed was fixed.
  • A bug regarding the exported LOJ files not containing channel thread IDs was fixed.
  • A bug regarding incorrect Epoch/date timestamps in log files was fixed.
  • A bug regarding server errors being caused when data loggers are re-registered to DicksonOne was fixed.
  • A bug that caused intermittent issues regarding data exports not containing data was fixed.
No impact No testing needed

Enhancements

  • A factory reset functionality was introduced.
  • Logged events on the data logger now utilize the RTC timestamp.
  • Data loggers now support exporting data using exFAT formatted USB drives.
  • Data logger screen display error messages were updated to provide better context.
Low impact No testing needed

Networking

This firmware includes a required update to migrate RFL data logger traffic from The Things Network version 2 to version 3.

Low impact No testing needed
Description Impact Recommendation

Enhancements

  • Updated SSL Cipher Suite
  • Implement Additional Differential Pressure Units
  • Audible Calibration Alarm was replaced with a calibration alarm pop up
  • Downloading data from TSB using DicksonWare 2.0 with USB cable
  • Add Sensor Port to Readings Packet
  • Added backup settings to prevent devices from resetting their own settings
Low impact No testing needed

Bugs

  • Enterprise Connection attempts Authentication with Username GSN
  • Alarms triggered at alarm set value
  • Sensor swaps caused device reboot
  • Logger would not report model SKU to DicksonOne
  • Calibration warnings on the device displayed the wrong port number
  • Clearing the Min/Max with a probe error caused high Min/Max values
  • Device does not boot up from a low power state
  • Parse Incoming Proxy Settings through API
  • New channels are not created properly when swapping different sensor models
  • Device does not send readings packets while still sending ping and configuration packets
  • Units lock up and reboot
Minor impact Check new functionality
Description Impact Recommendation
  • BSSID to be included in API logs
  • Option to export Partial (Since Last Export) or all Historical Data (Entire History) have been added
  • USB icon flashes on the display when taking a screenshot
  • Min/Max has been added to the Text Display View
  • A button to reset the Min and Max has been added
  • Viewable characters have been expanded for the device name on the screen
  • Dallas/Sensiron Pod Replacement to improve sensor swapping
  • Connection improvement has made to adhere to Access Point hopping based on RSSI values
  • WiFi Scan List has been improved to display more SSIDs
  • Thread IDs are now reset properly when performing a factory reset on the device
  • The label for Device Code has been renamed to Registration Code to mirror DicksonOne
No impact No testing needed
Description Impact Recommendation
  • Updated RTC fallback time to 1/8/2019 midnight GMT
  • Added functionality to update RTC fallback time to time of most recent message from D1
  • Fixed issue where replaceable sensors with different sensor types couldn’t properly replace one another.
  • Updated firmware will show new firmware version without need for reboot
  • Fixed issue where config packet was sent on battery power
No impact No testing needed
  • Added rounding functionality to ensure display readings match what is shown in the DicksonOne interface
Minor impact Check new functionality
Description Impact Recommendation
  • Adjust real-time clock’s offset to account for drift (mainly for TSBs or TWE/TWPs used without DicksonOne)
  • Changed default sample rate to 5 minutes instead of 1 minute
No impact No testing needed
  • Resolved bug where battery may be drained too quickly.
  • Resolved bug where USB exports attributed readings to the incorrect serial number
Low impact No testing needed

Firmware version 1.9.8 is an identical release of 1.9.6 (since pulled from production servers) with the addition of the security certificate necessary to continue communicating beyond the phase out of a specific security certificate by Google.

Description Impact Recommendation

Security

  • Includes new SSL Certificate for continued communication between device and DicksonOne Servers.
No impact No testing needed

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where additional channel(s) was being created based on sensor type for RTMP sensors
  • Reduced the size of ping packets to reduce watch dog timeouts caused by the ping packet
  • Pairing/registration code is now the highest priority and will be displayed over all other messages (e.g. errors)
  • Fixed multiple bugs allowing for devices to be properly configured reset at factory
  • Fixed bug related to large numbers of sensors being connected over time
  • Removed legacy code/functionality where ping packets were being sent every 6 hours when device was on battery
  • Fixed issue with readings not being sent due to processing constraint
  • Fixed “No AC” error message to appear whenever the device runs on battery
No impact No testing needed

Improved Network Communication

  • ARP cache cleared automatically after 20 minutes to allow device to connect to new access points
  • Improved WiFi roaming to allow device to jump between different access points
No impact No testing needed

Configuration

  • Added support for reporting connection status to new Network Connection App
No impact No testing needed

Device Exports

  • Improved performance of USB file export; short button press now exports all data since last export and long press exports all data
Low impact No testing needed

This update is required for continued operation of your TWE/TWP after October 12, 2018.

Description Impact Recommendation

This is the same as the pervious version (2.4.27) but has the new security certificates to address Google’s decision to distrust some existing certificates.

No impact No testing needed

This update is required for continued operation of your DWEs after October 12, 2018.

Description Impact Recommendation

This is the same as the pervious version (1.4.4) but has the new security certificates to address Google’s decision to distrust some existing certificates.

No impact No testing needed