Release Notes

ASE 2000 V2 Communication Test Set

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Added support for SunSpec Modbus TCP Master Write.
Support provided for -
Automatically adding an Enable datapoint corresponding to
a datapoint with write exchange, if available, for the specified
model.
Enhancements SunSpec User-specified Enable send order when writing to datapoints
(in Exchange Modbus containing Enable points.
mode only) TCP Selective writing of datapoint, group datapoints, or SYNC
Version 2.34
group values for user-specified models.
20-Dec-2024
Applying scale factor independently when reading and writing
values from datapoints.
Performing control operations using the Write Multiple Register
function code alone.
DNP3 Fixed - Secure Auth options will become unticked if user switch
LAN/ between tabs in Tools->Properties->DNP3 LAN/WAN-> Secure
Bug Fixes WAN Auth V2 and V5.
Fixed - When the Line Analyzer view is opened or viewed in
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task mode, task-related tabs become grayed out and unusable.

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Added support for SunSpec Modbus TCP Protocol Master.
Enhancements SunSpec Support provided for -
Version 2.33 (in Exchange Modbus Automatic discovery of model list, data points and groups.
8-Nov-2024 mode only) TCP Periodic polling for data points and group values.
Selective data point and group value updates for user specified
models.
Fixed – Data Time picker control access causes application
Bug Fixes All
crash.

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Support in TCP Splitter to forward messages to multiple IP
addresses (and ports)
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Ability to launch ASE2000 Test Set instance in Exchange mode
via the command line.
Support in LAN/WAN UDP communication for Multichannel
DNP3
usage within Exchange mode.
Enhancements
PG&E
Support to translate Digital Controls for step position into
and
Analog feedback points in Exchange mode.
DNP3
IEC 101
and IEC Support to configure Step Position points in Task mode.
104
Version 2.32 Fixed - A2K file creation was failing due to an incorrect
03-July-2024 path prefix error in the index file during command line A2K
All generation using configuration CSV import.
Fixed - LAN/WAN UDP communication was not working in
exchange mode.
Fixed - DNP3 Certification Test Item 8.11.2.1 (Unsolicited
Responses), Test cases 9 and 15, which verify unsolicited
Bug Fixes responses from the DUT, were failing.
Fixed – DNP3 Certification Test Item 8.11.2.5.9 (Unsolicited
Responses), Test item 10, which verifies that the DUT retries
DNP3
its response 5 times, was failing even though the DUT retries
the response for the specified number of times.
Fixed - Changes in value were not reflected in the Operate
command after a Select command in Task Mode for DNP3
SBO Commands.
Fixed - SBO (Select Before Operate) exchanges were
DNP3 malfunctioning in Exchange mode.
and
PG&E Fixed - Loading the Communication Property CSV file from the
command line was not working during A2K file creation.
Fixed - Failure in the Test Set while starting communication
IEC 101
using the Play button from the Master for IEC 101 and IEC 104
and IEC
protocols in exchange mode, occurring if no exchanges are
104
enabled with the Transmit flag.
Fixed - File content was being removed upon disconnection
during a read operation.
IEC104
Fixed - Tasks in the File Operations category was not
automatically filling the configured Common Address.
Removed IEC 60870-5-103 protocol support from Task mode.
The User Guide option in CHM format has been deprecated.
Modifications All The User Manual will now be available only in PDF format.
A shortcut key (F1) is now available to launch the User Manual
from the Help menu.

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Command line support added for exiting the application after
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creating the A2K file.
Added support for IEEE 2030.5 protocol client with the
protocol's mirror meter reading functionality.
Enhancements
Option to create exchanges from CSV files with simulation
(in Exchange
IEEE values.
mode only)
2030.5 Template based Configuration generator to create large scale
configuration.
Multi-channel support in Client mode to simulate multiple
Version 2.31
clients and communicate over multiple TCP connections.
25-Sep-2023
Fixed – Exchange mode of IEC104 Interrogation with 65535
Comm address causes unknown message in line monitor
display.
IEC Fixed – Exchange mode of IEC104 crashes when no
101/104 exchanges et with transmit flag enabled and clicking play
Bug Fixes button.
Fixed – Task mode of IEC101 file read operation ends with
continuous class 2 polls at high speed.
Fixed – In exchange mode DNP3 Application confirm message
DNP3
does not send from Master or Slave.

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Serial protocols will support terminal server feature to
communicate over TCP with IP Addresses and Port Numbers
(*Conitel Protocol is not supported)
Monitor mode will support serial protocols over TCP if the
All packets are visible at the local network port
TCP Splitter module to support multiple protocols traffic in the
Enhancements same TCP communication channel.
(in Exchange Support added in the exchange mode of RTU to bind to a
mode only) specific IP address while listening for a TCP connection.
Control to MCD/Double bit update implemented in Exchange
mode.
PG&E & Option to create exchanges from CSV files with simulation
DNP3 sequences and control-to-status updates.
Version 2.30 Multi-channel support in Master and RTU modes to
31-Oct-2022 communicate over multiple TCP connections.
Auto increment functionality has been corrected.
Exchange mode issue of the execute command was not
sending out for SBO exchanges under IEC101 balanced mode
of operation has been corrected.
Task mode operation of IEC101 Counter interrogation
IEC101/ exchange with freeze/reset options set was causing
104 continuous class polls without any delay has been corrected.
Bug Fixes
Task mode exchange properties of Master currently show
correct Common Address value even though the COT Origin
property field is present. Common Address editing support to
have invalid address is also supported to conduct negative
testing.

All Network License support issue has been resolved.

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Tested on Windows 11
Removed the feature to automatically move exchanges to top
in the list when transmit flag is set.
Enhancements All Installer uninstalls old version and installs new version
Read Date & Time option under Time tasks in Task mode for
DNP3 Protocol
Option to save offline software failure report
Fixed - Tools responds to Master requests even if Stop button
is pressed. If play button is pressed, Tools says unable to open
the COM because it is already in use. Connect / disconnect
button sometimes is not operational.
All
Fixed - Wireshark import open doesn't display the information
in line monitor and messages.
Fixed – Traffic Filter based on IP is not working in monitor
mode
Fixed – digital state alarms configured in IEC protocol point list
as events not working
Version 2.29 Fixed - cannot be stopped once it is started either
24-Mar-2022 through once button or through play button. Class 2 polls
continue to happen.
Fixed - When is GI issued Test Set stops the communication
after a few messages. Class poll stops after negative activation
Bug Fixes confirmation and read command.
IEC 101 /
Fixed - Request / control exchanges with COT 'Activation'
104
does not follow proper communication sequences in exchange
mode
Fixed - Read Command response issue from RTU in Task
mode
Fixed - Select and Execute exchanges sending problem. GI
qualifier is not saving into monx files.
Fixed - Manually simulated events missed in Task mode if any
commands are received during event buffering
Fixed - When the control error is set in the RTU response it is
not displayed.
Tejas V Fixed - Accumulator Freeze, Reset, and Freeze/Reset
exchanges default values are incorrect. Wrong CRC byte
order.
DNP3 Fixed – Default qualifier for Time Synchronization messages

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Version 2.28
All Fixed Task mode connect / disconnect failure.
4-Aug-2021 Bug Fixes
All Fixed Wireshark PCAP file loading and not responding issue.

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Automatic generation of event objects, based on changes in
DNP3
other exchanges (under Exchange mode).
Added support of LUN address in RTU and Master Simulation,
under Exchange mode.
PG&E
Added support of Analog Output Command under Exchange
mode with LUN address support.
PG&E Added support of Control to Status value update feature
and (loopback).
Enhancements DNP3
Cyclic simulation enable / disable option added in the
exchange mode.
Version 2.27 Added *support to run tool using command line arguments to
11-May-2021 exit application after simulation and cyclic simulation of values.
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*Not supported in IEC 103 protocol.
Add support for Paste Special option for exchanges to copy
multiple times by specifying a range of RTU IDs.
Fixed issue of analog data quality is not getting updated
DNP3
properly for the event objects 32, 42 and 43 with variation 7.
Fixed floating-point configuration under Modbus Protocol in
both RTU and Master Simulation.
Bug Fixes
All Fixed line monitoring log clearing issue (after making any
changes in exchanges).
Fixed issues associated with rolling file functionality – avoiding
new file creation until the size limit is exceeded.

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Version 2.26
Enhancements All Enabled automatic Trial license request option.
28-Jan-2021
Bug Fixes All Fixed issue of license dates on PCs with Spanish language.

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Comma Separated Values for simulation in RTU mode.
Extended RTU mode simulation to 10 minutes in Trial License.
Added feature to capture traffic into binary text files. (Only
Enhancements All Database capture was available earlier).
Installer includes all necessary driver modules.
Support of Network License.
Integrated License Management tool into ASE2000.
Fixed a crash issue in DNP3 Certification Procedures.
Version 2.25
Fixed issue in drag-and-drop of exchange to header row.
19-Oct-2020
Refresh line monitor view for offline messages with changes in
exchange configuration.
“First Point ID” applied for TRW Protocol.
Bug Fixes All Fixed the issue in SPT DNP3 traffic display.
Fixed the issue of display of quality code as offline.
Fixed the issue of SEL FM device polling.
Fixed stability issue during SBO command in IEC104.
Fixed issue in importing a2k files.
Fixed issues in file imports.

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Version 2.24
Enhancements All Support of time limited Subscription license
12-Mar-2020
Bug Fixes All Fixed a crash issue caused by Exchange highlighting feature

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In Task mode, under Master Simulation mode, Once Button is
enabled when a task is already active
Ongoing exchange is highlighted when communication is in
Enhancements All progress; Selected exchanges are automatically sorted to the
top of the list. Manual sort option is also provided to move
Version 2.23 exchanges up and down for easy viewing.
03-Feb-2020
Increased the buffer size of Msgx file captures.
Fixed unexpected crashing issues
Fixed the issue of automatic changing of capture file Max
Bug Fixes All Entries value.
Fixed the issue of slow response in case of double click on
Point List and launch of “Modify Point List” window.

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Exchange Editing: New ASE2000 V2 Test Set will allow User
to edit exchange (s) even when the communication is live or
active. This gives a lot of flexibility to modify the tests even
when test (s) is already running
Enhancements All
Message Filter: New ASE2000 V2 Test Set provides an
easy interface to manage filtered messages as per User
requirements. Filtered messages can be viewed even when
the communication is live or active.
Version 2.22 Fixed exception error while clicking on exchange list options
16-Apr-2019 after running simulation in Task mode
Fixed exception error with index out of range error message
transmitting all the options in Exchange list.
Fixed exception error while switching between Task mode and
Bug Fixes All Exchange mode
Fixed exception error while configuring RTU with inappropriate
entries
Fixed exception error while veiwing the capture file
Fixed Save option not visible error in Task mode (for Project
Saving in Task mode)

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Added Project Saving feature.
Enhancements All
Added SPT file parsing import ability.
Fixed issue with “Display Enabled Exchanges Only” option
where filtering is now applied on message import.
Fixed issue with brackets “<” and “>” swapped around on text
All
file imports.
Fixed Message Query filtering issue where query string would
Version 2.21 append an unneeded argument.
31-Aug-2018 Bug Fixes In Exchange mode, “transmit” flags for “Security Statistics”
and “Security Statistics Events”, object group 121, are now
included in Class 0 and Class 1, 2, 3 responses respectively
DNP3 LAN/WAN properties tab SSL Certificate dropdowns
DNP3
sometimes causing a crash when there are no SSL certificates
on the machine.
Fixed Message Query filtering issue where query string would
append an unneeded argument.
IAdded warning for “switched” when the carrier setting is
Cosmetic All
switched in Master Simulation mode.

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Added ability to export raw data bytes to a text file
Added option to allow user selection of SSL certificate.
Added import of Wireshark files for Linux/cooked files.
All
Enhancements Change event file size from bytes to MB.
Version 2.20 Added notification when support subscription is about to
27-Nov-2017 expire.
Conitel Added Conitel Byte mode protocol for monitoring
Fixed “AnyOf” and “SkiptoTest” functions
Scripting Fixed the issue of automatic changing of capture file Max
Bug Fixes Entries value.
Corrected parsing of Write-2 message when the length is
PG&E
greater than 1

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Add ability to display security data in brackets in raw
monitoring data view
For network protocols, do not start timeline movement until
All connection is complete.
Enhancements
Line Monitor view keyboard control: PgUp, PgDn, Home, and
End.
Added text search to line monitor view.
DNP3 Allow entry of specific date/time for LAN/WAN time sync
Corrected control loopback for double points in IEC 60870-
IEC 5-101 and -104. Prior code was writing wrong value to
60870 associated input point in RTU simulation mode. Impacted
Version 2.19 double points only
16-Mar-2017
IEC Allow time entries for year 2038 and later
60870-
103
SC 1801 Correct reception in RTU simulation mode
Bug Fixes
Fixed issues with control dialog added in release 2.18
All
Fixed text import issues of sometimes missing final byte
Secure authentication, disable aggressive mode in first
message after a key exchange
Secure authentication, disable aggressive mode in first
DNP3
message after a key exchange
Secure authentication, disable aggressive mode in first
message after a key exchange

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Point Values View: Made the time a point change is highlighted
a user selected parameter. Previously it was always 5 seconds
Allow import of messages created by another program as text
Enhancements All
files
Added exchange modem analog and digital control dialogs
Version 2.18
similar to ASE2000 version 1.
10-Aug-2016
Improved color highlighting for raw data when selecting a
All corresponding “interpreted date” entry. Prior coloring was
reported as too faint
Bug Fixes
Slight enhancement to bit value text shown in messages view
DNP3 Fixed task mode issue sending file requests to device that
does not support files.

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Added ability to load ASE2000 Version 1 MON files
Ongoing exchange is highlighted when communication is
All in progress; Selected exchanges are automatically sorted
to the top of the list. Manual sort option is also provided to
move exchanges up and down for easy viewing.
Modbus/TCP Added ability to import Wireshark capture files
Added ability to import Wireshark capture files for DNP3
LAN/WAN
Added Script editor and execution. Please see
Enhancements documentation. Special license required
DNP3 Added ability to specify default variation in Task Mode
responses
Changed DNP3 test procedures to align with Version
2.7 changes issued by the DNP3 Users Group on
2-March-2016
Version 2.17 Added Script editor and execution for 101 and 104. Please
23-May-2016 see documentation. Special license required
IEC 60870-5
Added ability to import Wireshark capture files
Added ability to enter originator address
Fixed scrolling in Line Monitor view. Messages could be
displayed in wrong order in rare case where a message
length was exactly one character longer than a line
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Fixed unexpected crashing issues
Fixed the issue of automatic changing of capture file Max
Entries value.
Bug Fixes SES-92 Fixed display of setpoint execute command
Corrected task mode error that included pulse data in a
CDC Type 2
scan 1 response
Fixed DNP3 cert step 8.5.5.2.2 tests for multiple events
returned to a Class 1/2/3/0 request
DNP
Fixed DNP3 Certification test 8.11.2.6.8 that could lock up
at step 2 when events were reported unsolicited.

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REMOTE MONITORING. Added integration to remote
monitoring hardware (ASE SPT or Terminal Server) that
collects (in real time) communication data from remotely
located serial or network devices. Communication can be
monitored by remote ASE2000 with network connectively
to ASE listening device. Completely non-invasive. No
All control action is possible, only remote listening.
Added ability to start ASE2000 from command line, in
task or exchange mode, with delay before starting active
communication.
Allowed Task Mode monitoring for serial protocols when
there is only one COM port available. In prior releases, this
was supported in Exchange Mode only.
Enhancements
Added ability to generate Binary Output Status point events
in task mode
Task mode, DNP3 Lan/WAN, RTU Sim, computes
DNP3 reasonable value for response to delay measurement.
Change conformance test 8.7.2.2 to no longer check
accuracy of time synchronization operation in accordance
with change in test procedures by DNP Users Group.
IEC 60870-5 Added support for large data bases exceeding 1,500 points
Added Script editor and execution for 101 and 104. Please
Modbus
see documentation. Special license required

Version 2.16 Added support for control output feedback in RTU

Telegyr 8979
24-Feb-2016 Simulation/Task Mode
All Fixed occasional crash with large capture files
Corrected DNP conformance test cases:
• 6.1.2, step 28. Allow CON bit set with data link confirm
• 6.6.2.5, step 9, allow response of “link Services Not
Implemented”
• 6.6.3.1., step 2, allow data link confirm in LAN/WAN
testing
DNP • 8.6.5.3, allowed selection of ON or OFF for control
action
• 8.9.2.2, step 14
• 8.19.2.1, corrected allowed analog variation
Corrected response processing for multi-fragment
messages
Bug Fixes
Harris Corrected Task mode operation
Disconnects if t1 timer expires
Allow entry of individual point IDs when “SQ” field is
IEC 60870-5-
cleared
104
Corrected EOI message transmission in RTU Simulation
mode
Indactic 33 Corrected encoding of setpoints
Modbus Byte ordering in Force Multiple Coil request corrected
Native Async Allow use of non-ASE Com ports
SES-92 Added task mode support
Telegyr 6500 Corrected parsing of timestamp

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Fixed crash for some data base actions invoked with an
empty RTU/device data base.
Fixed crash resulting from lack of permissions on user’s
All
account.
Corrected crash in task mode, CDC2 protocol, RTU
simulation.
Corrected RTU simulation issue entered MCD values from
Conitel
point values view
Fixed “display enabled exchange only “option”
Corrected simulation of more than one outstation device in
Task mode
DNP3
Incrementing floating point analog values in RTU
simulation maintains fractional value. before, values were
truncated to whole numbers
Bug Fixes Fixed “Test Command” responses when operating as a
control station
Fixed setpoint SBO sequence
Do not disable timer for supervisory messages when SBO
IEC 60870-5
sequence is active
Bad cause of transmission in response will terminate a
Version 2.15 SBO sequence
5532.26000 /
P/N bit set in response will now terminate a SBO sequence
23-Feb-2015
Telegyr 8979 Corrected handling of multiple block responses
Corrected BCH polynomial. Users should delete any pre-
TRW 9550 existing TRW9550.OPTX file before launching the new
ASE2000.
Corrected response to Configuration request command
Valmet 5 Corrected response processing for multi-fragment
messages
Changed wording for analog alarms to including
engineering units
Corrected port open error on restart for Task and RTU
All
simulation modes
Added build information to MSGX files to improve
customer support
Modbus Added support for 64-bit floating point
Enhancements
Added option to enable/disable Activation termination
message on a control sequence
IEC 60870-5 Disallow two control sequence from being simultaneously
active
Added ability to specify Originator Address
Added option to include/exclude binary and analog output
DNP3
status points from a class scan response

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Corrected crash when opening Properties dialog with no
Task RTU selected (2.13 issue only).
Corrected crash issue in some cases when maximum size
of a capture file was exceeded.
Corrected problem preventing insertion of an exchange
into an empty exchange list.
Communication would not start when the events log file
could not be created. Communication is now allowed to
All continue in cases where no event logs are enabled.
Corrected crash issue in some cases when maximum size
of a capture file was exceeded.
Corrected parsing response with multiple octet string
objects.
Improvements to Secure Authentication V5 were made for
2.13.
Fixed issues with “unsolicited” portion of conformance test
procedures.
RTU Simulation, Task mode, would sometimes stop
Bug Fixes
being responsive after several minutes. This problem was
introduced in release 2.12 and corrected in 2.13.
Corrected simulation of more than one outstation device in
DNP3
Task mode
Incrementing floating point analog values in RTU
Version 2.14 simulation maintains fractional value. before, values were
5351.27154 / truncated to whole numbers
06-Aug-2014
Task mode, response to setpoint output command might
CDC 1
contain wrong setpoint value.
Harris 5000 Corrected RTU Simulation in Task Mode
Corrected rare master simulation startup condition that
IEC
would fail to send class 1/class 2 messages after a GI
60870-5-101
completed.
Getac 7020 Fixed naming error that restricted access to exchange list
LP
TRW 9550 Fixed calculation of BCH Security Code
Added option to include/exclude binary and analog output
DNP3
status points from a class scan response
Provide more detailed explanations when ASE2000 license
cannot be validated
Increased Capture database size to permit larger amounts
of communication data to be stored
All
Added feature to select range of captured messages to be
viewed for large capture sets
Enhancements Added feature for exporting capture data directly to a
.MSGX file
Network Added “LAN Properties” button to allow selection of a
Protocols specific adapter when monitoring network protocols
IEC 60870- Added Directory command to Task Mode File Operations
5-101 & IEC
60870-5-104

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testing failure conditions to provide more information
DNP3 Master Simulation, Task mode. Added “Process IIN” option
to process Need Time, Restart, Class 1, Class 2, and
Class 3 IINs. If checked, appropriate action will be taken
after a response with any of these five IIN sets.

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Corrected occasional crash when choosing “Reset to
Defaults” from View pull-down list.
All
Corrected crash with CSV data base import function.
Fixed slow memory leak for dongle users.
Corrected obscure memory leak occurring when operating
in RTU Simulation unsolicited data reporting when the
master has stopped. Continual transmission of events with
no acknowledgement caused a problem.
RTU Simulation. Corrected error response on request for
analog input data (object 30)
Conformance test step, 2.11, section 6.6.2.2, step 5 allows
the DUT to either not respond or to send a “Link Server
DNP Not Implemented” response. Corrected errant failure when
device returns the “Not Implemented” response
Bug Fixes Certification procedures would not run correctly if started
with the “play” option, but would work OK when started
with “Send Once”. Version 2.12 supports the “Play” option
to run the tests repetitively
Fixed memory leak in DNP3 Exchange mode
Version 2.12
5176.29496 / Corrected certification procedure checks for Outstations
03-Apr-2014 that use the data link “Not Implemented” function code
Fixed RTU simulation problem reporting too many holding
Modbus
registers.
IEC Allow negative setpoint values
60870-5-101 Corrected RTU simulation reporting issue with multiple
and 104 non-contiguous blocks of the same ASDT type
IEC Fixed transmission of GDD values for Generic Data.
60870-5-103
RTU Simulation, Task Mode. Added ability to define cross
mapping to derive digital or analog input value from digital
Conitel, DNP,
or analog output control. In Description field in Point’s List,
IEC
enter source address in square brackets. For example, [6]
60870-5-101
in the description field for an Analog Input point will set that
and 104,
point’s value after a control to analog output point 6. For
Modbus
Enhancements Conitel, enter [group.point]. Feature must also be enabled
from Properties menu.
IEC Added qualifier column to exchange properties menu
60870-5-101
and 104
Telegyr 8065 Added support for new protocol
DNP3 Enhanced operation of secure authentication version 5

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Corrected occasional abort when activating Event Log
view.
All
Fixed several display aborts and corrected tooltip
information.
In RTU Simulation mode, corrected processing or Counter
IEC 870-5-101 Interrogation requests.
and -104
Fixed multiple file transfer problems
Corrected error where data link size could be set to 2
octets.
IEC 870-5-103 Corrected problem where manual entry of generic
Command data was not saved.
Process ACD bit if sent in response to Reset Link.
Version 2.11
4974.13791 / Fixed crash dealing with secure authentication
14-Aug-2013 Bug Fixes
Fixed timing issues with some certification procedures
steps
Following DNP3 certification errors were introduced in
release 2.9 and have now been corrected:
• 6.3.2, step 4 sent wrong message
DNP3 • 8.6.5.2 step 5 now sends message to broadcast
address
Corrected interpretation of status code in Binary Output
Command Events
Correct task mode “Remote File Directory” processing for
DNP3 serial
Fixed abort detected by “Fuzzy” testing group
Task Mode, RTU Sim, corrected responses to control
Conitel
select commands.
Added clarity to certification test failure reports
Added option to disable UDP listen in master simulation
mode, allowing two DNP3 LAN/WAN tests sets running in
DNP3
the same PC to communicate to each other
Enhanced automated processing of certification tests for
digital and analog output status reads
Added block entry for a set of point raw or increment
Enhancements values from the Point Values view
Added ability to import RTU/point data from a CSV file
All
Added triggers on queries, which can include DNP3
Internal Indication and DNP3 security messages
Ability to set default port numbers when launching
Added support for IPv6 (IPv6 addresses are represented
Network
as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits)

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Version 2.10. Change Type Protocol Description
4869.16727 / Corrected Data Link confirm error introduced in 2.9
01-May-2013 Bug Fixes DNP3

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Properties/Event/Display processing corrected. In
previously releases, it would not create an event entry in
the Line Monitoring view.
Added support for certain third-party USB-to-Serial
All
adapters. Previously releases worked only on a subset of
these adapters.
Corrected occasional crash when configuring RTUs from
the Points List view
Improved task mode scanning for devices with multiple
scan groups with multiple points types in each.
Conitel
Fixed RTU Sim task mode responses to controls to
groups 1 and higher
Fixed data entry of analog points in Task Mode RTU
CDC 2
Simulation.
Fixed data entry of analog points in Task Mode RTU
Simulation.
Fixed RTU Simulation responses of Digital Output Status.
Added support for non-ASE manufactured serial ports in
Task Mode. Previously release supported these ports in
Version 2.9. Exchange Mode only.
4834.22893 / Fixed Exchange Mode responses to analog outputs to
27-Mar-2013 Bug Fixes more than one point.
Added support for non-ASE manufactured serial ports in
Task Mode. Previously release supported these ports in
DNP3 Exchange Mode only.
Fixed Exchange Mode responses to analog outputs to
more than one point.
Corrected problem where “Object Unknown” IIN could
be incorrectly sent when generating unsolicited binary
changes.
Fixed support for long floating point values.
Correct intermittent failure monitoring LAN/WAN in task
mode.
Corrected memory leak.
Task Mode, RTU Sim, corrected responses to control
Conitel
select commands.
Corrected configuration of “Read Multiple Register”
Modbus
requests in Modbus/TCP
SES-92 TCP Corrected TCP parameters
Fixed problem handling a Time Bias request in RTU
Telegyr 8979
Simulation task mode
Wisp Corrected misidentification of RTU IDs other the ID 0

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 Added ability to change “Forced Error” settings during
active communication without stopping. Changes are
made via theTools pull-down list and the Runtime
All Changesentry. This feature works in Exchange Mode only
Added error message when log file size is exceeded
Upgraded installer to work on Windows 8
Added ability to change “Internal Indication” settings
during active communication without stopping. Changes
are made via the Tools pull-down list and the Runtime
Changesentry. This feature works in RTU Simulation
DNP3 Exchange Mode only. (see also prior entry for “All”
protocols)
Added Warm Start and Cold Start exchanges
Enhancements
Added support for Secure Authentication version 5
In Task Mode, added ability for states in digital output
DNP3, IEC commands and values in analog output commands to
101, IEC 104, be echoed back in, respectively, digital and analog input
Modbus points. Select “Copy Output to Input” from the Properties/
Protocol tab
Tejas V Added option to select between CRC-16 and LRC
2- byte security
Added ability to enter structured address IDs. Prior
IEC 101, IEC
versions displayed structured addresses but did not
104
support entry
Added ability to enter signed values for analog output
VanComm
commands

Release Version/
Details
Build Date
Change Type Protocol Description
Allowed “on times” greater than 255 milliseconds in Task
Mode.
DNP3
Corrected Clear Restart task to use qualifier code 0 instead
of 1.
All Corrected a customer reported crash.
Bug Fixes Corrected problem with SCAN 1 requests issued in task
CDC 1
mode.
IEC 60870 Corrected error where GI task would stop issuing class 1
-5-101 and class 2 requests after a response timeout.
Version 2.8. TRW Corrected problem where this protocol could not be
4636.23498 / System 9 selected.
01 -Sep-2012 DNP3 Added more control over qualifier selection in Task Mode
Adjust “RTU ID” column width in Point Values view to show
entire value for IDs over 1000
All
Improved processing time for RTU Simulation with large
point counts
Enhancements Added ability to change “Forced Error” settings during
active communication without stopping. Changes are made
via theTools pull-down list and the Runtime Changesentry.
All This feature works in Exchange Mode only
Added error message when log file size is exceeded
Upgraded installer to work on Windows 8

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 Added ability to change “Internal Indication” settings during
active communication without stopping. Changes are made
DNP3 via the Tools pull-down list and the Runtime Changesentry.
This feature works in RTU Simulation Exchange Mode only.
(see also prior entry for “All” protocols)
Added Warm Start and Cold Start exchanges
Added support for Secure Authentication version 5
• Corrected determination of BAD FIR in certain
unsolicited tests. In a prior release, the check was
coded incorrectly.
• A pause was inserted in Unsolicited Class scan sections
8.11.2.2, 8.11.2.3, and 8.11.2.4 after step 16 for the time
period specified by the procedures
• Removed some crashes in the unsolicited test section.
These crashes could have occurred if the DUT sent
messages to the ASE2000 too early
• Corrected occasional failure to reconnect in section
8.11, unsolicited tests for LAN/WAN protocol
DNP3 • Corrects oversight in conformance test procedures
Certification checking multiple outputs for devices that only allow
Procedures one control output per message. Steps 13 and 14 of
sections 8.2.4.2 and 8.4.4.2 should be skipped and now
are when the maximum controls per message is set to
‘1’
• Corrected auto verification of test 8.9.2.2 when
response contains more than two fragments
• Added prompt to end of test 6.1.2 to disable Data Link
confirms
• Added clarification to selected prompts requesting
control point verification. Also added prompts to sections
8.2.1.2.13, Step 6, 8.2.1.2.15, Steps 6 and 9, 8.2.2.2.2,
Step 3, and 8.2.2.2.3, step 5
• Corrected error when tests 6.6.2 and 6.6.3 were run
automatically together. Worked OK when they were run
separately.

Release Version/
Details
Build Date
Change Type Protocol Description
Corrected abort in certification procedures.
DNP3 Corrected setting application confirm bit in multi-fragment
responses without events.
Increased stability.
Version 2.7.
Corrected problem when Device list is empty.
4499.15959 / Bug Fixes All
26-Apr-2012 Fixed problem with Messages view when “Auto-Expand”
level was set to a large number.
Improved scan task with multiple groups defined.
Conitel Fixed point ordering when most significant bit is the first
digital input point.
Enhancements IEC 60870 Added interpretation for file transfer FRQ octet.

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Details
Build Date
Change Type Protocol Description
General Improved stability on capture file creation.
Exchange mode, use Destination and Source entered for
an individual exchange instead of defaults.
DNP3 Fixed timing problems with certification tests/unsolicited
reporting.
Saves Dest and Source address in MONX files.
Task mode, corrected problem where file transfers started
Bug Fixes at section 0. It now starts at section 1.
IEC 60870- Corrected problem collecting data in large capture files.
5-101/104 Corrected abort sending Bitstring Command in Task Mode.
Corrected problem in RTUs configured with more than 242
points.
Corrected display of point indices for Input Status points.
Modbus Corrected display of negative values in 32-bit analogs.
Corrected Task Mode scanning of 32-bit analogs.
Cannot accidentally exit Points List editing by pressing
Version 2.6. ESC.
General
4458.23642 / Cannot accidentally delete a RTU by simply pressing the
16-Mar-2012 Delete key.
Certification Test Procedures.
• In Time Sync test, added log for time that control output
was issued
• Associates each message with a test step. Prior version
only identified the start of each test section
• Added ability to set OnTime for relay output tests
• Added ability to specify relay type (trip/close, latch on/
DNP3
Enhancements off, momentary)
• Added ability to define value to be sent in analog output
tests
• Corrected test 8.9.2 to allow for a single fragment
response
Task mode, RTU Simulation. Added ability to simulate more
than one RTU.
Task mode limits point change generation during General
Interrogation.
IEC 870-5
Task mode, RTU Simulation. Added ability to simulate more
than one RTU.
SES-92 Added task Mode support.

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 Release Version/
Details
Build Date
Change Type Protocol Description
Supports General Interrogation to the Broadcast Common
IEC 60870-5- address (FFFFx) as well as to individual addresses.
101 and 104 Support added to Task Mode for both Master and RTU
Enhancements Simulation.
Telegyr 8979 Added interpretation of SOE LOG message.
Version 2.4. Added ability to automatically alternate between Trip and
All
4342.26950 / Close when issuing multiple commands in Task Mode.
21-Nov-2011 Common Time Of Occurrence should be returned with
DNP3
Qualifier 7 (Count). Prior release was incorrectly coded for
Certification
qualifier 0 (start/stop).
Bug Fixes IEC 60870-5- Corrected RTU simulation issue that would not report
101 and 104 changes for Double points.
Default location of Event Log file was changed to My
All
Documents.

Release Version/
Details
Build Date
Change Type Protocol Description
Version 2.2.
4262.20231 /
02-Sep-2011 Enhancements All Initial Release

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