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This firmware replaces v2.8.1 due to a bug that could prevent loggers from communicating in a small subset of cases. Firmware v2.8.1 has been removed to prevent the risk from this bug.
Firmware version 2.8.1 focused on supporting Open/Close Sensors, Co2 Sensors, Universal Sensors, the new Telit WiFi modules, and the new DicksonOne API endpoint. Along with further support, multiple improvements and bug fixes have been included in this version as well.
Firmware version 2.8.2 is identical to 2.8.1 but includes a fix for the bug as descibred below. We have included the change logs for 2.8.1 in this release as well and noted this accordingly.
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
Bugs (Resolved in v2.8.2)
- Resolved an issue where loggers would get stuck in a NTP synchronization loop if they were unable to get a response from an NTP server.
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No impact |
No testing needed |
Sensor Support
Originally released in v2.8.1, no impact if you already tested and upgraded to that version.
- Adds support for Open/Close sensors.
- Adds support for Oceasoft Triple-CO2 and Universal 4-20mA sensors.
- Fixed an issue where certain replaceable sensors briefly displayed invalid readings when first plugged into Touchscreen loggers.
- Calibration dates read from sensors are understood to be in local time for Chicago, IL (CST or CDT depending on the date), and are converted to UTC when stored internally.
- Calibration dates are transmitted to DicksonOne in UTC.
- Calibration dates are converted from UTC to the logger’s local time when displayed onscreen.
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No impact |
No testing needed |
Networking
Originally released in v2.8.1, no impact if you already tested and upgraded to that version.
- Adds support for alternate DNS addresses when using Ethernet connections.
- Adds support for Telit wifi modules.
- Fixed an issue where Touchscreen loggers would not request new registration codes from DicksonOne after an initial code had expired.
- Fixed an issue where Touchscreen loggers would become stuck sending DNS queries for up to 20 minutes during data catch-up periods.
- Include blank SSID when communicating on Ethernet
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Low impact |
No testing needed |
DicksonOne Communication
Originally released in v2.8.1, no impact if you already tested and upgraded to that version.
- Adds support for updated DicksonOne API interface. Removes TLS certificates from the old DicksonOne API interface.
- Eliminates insecure HTTP-only communication with DicksonOne. All communication is now encrypted using TLS 1.2.
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Minor impact |
Check new functionality |
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
This release marks the initial product release for the RFG-US-003 LoRa Gateway. Functionally, the behavior is identical to the RFG-US-002 but changes to the hardware required a new model number and therefore firmware.
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No impact |
No testing needed |
This release added support for EU frequencies for the Battery Operated Data Logger. The actual release date of the firmware was September 22, 2023 but we are now uploading it here.
This firmware included no changes for the US/915MhZ versions of the loggers and does not require nor would we recommend an update if you use your loggers in the US.
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
Features & Enhancements
- Added support for 868MhZ (EU LoRa frequencies)
- Logger will report as RF868 when it is configured for 868MhZ.
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Low impact |
No testing needed |
Initial product release
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
New product release
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Major impact |
Testing recommended, including possible regression testing |
Follett Firmware is for Follett branded refrigerators and freezers. If you do not use this equipment, then this does not apply to you. If you’re interested in learning more please reach out to your Follett account representative.
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
Bug Fixes
- Improved the visibility of available networks for provisioning with the FollettConnect APP.
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No impact |
No testing needed |
This release solely adds support for a new component on the circuit boards of the touchscreen models. This firmware is backwards compatible with old revisions of the circuit board but offer no user-facing functional enhancements.
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
Support for Component Replacements
- Added backwards compatible support for new flash memory chip
- Updated bootloader to support new flash chip
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No impact |
No testing needed |
THIS RFG FIRMWARE IS A REQUIRED UPDATE - All RFG gateways must be updated to this new firmware version by March 25, 2022.
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
- Updated the LoRa server to point at TTN V3 infrastructure
- Update SDK to latest RAK version
- Resolved a bug where static IPs for the WiFi and Ethernet controllers couldn’t be edited in the admin UI
- Resolved a bug where gateways were unable to connect to hidden SSIDs
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Minor impact |
Check new functionality |
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.
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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.
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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.
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Low impact |
No testing needed |
| Description |
Impact |
Recommendation |
This release marks the initial production release for the RFG 1.2.0 production firmware.
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No 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
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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
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Minor impact |
Check new functionality |