WHAT'S NEW

This page displays an up-to-date listing of changes to our customer support web. We'll also place notices here regarding product updates, scheduled releases, or problems and work-arounds that may affect all users. When bugs reported by our users get fixed, we'll place a notice here, along with the fix on the download page.

 

1/2010 1/2009
  • DrzTrack updated to version 2.02. Fixes a startup error when saving the setup values..

11/2008

  • DrzTrack now has absolute encoder programming built in and you can set the correct address, reverse the count direction, and select high or low resolution right from our control program (DrzTrack.exe).  For details on how to do this refer to our software details page.
  • Added a new page called 'Encoders', referenced from the links at the top of all main pages.  This page lists the different types of encoders we support, provides an overview of each type and links to more information for each.
  • Added full information on the hardware aspects of using index pulses with incremental controllers.  This information is on the LC485-IDX page and can be accessed from a link on the Encoders page.
  • Changed the Welcome page to use frames and added links to various on and off site pages in the left frame.
  • Moved the FAQ and What's New page links from the top of each page to the left frame of the welcome page (only).
  • Updated all of the incremental and absolute encoder information to show new US Digital part numbers and wire assemblies.
  • Added the LC485-IDX level converter for index pulses to the products page.
  • Updated the A/D (potentiometers) section to show additional details on wiring and protection for the A/D inputs of the microprocessor.
  • Added a description and photograph of modifications to the CT-2 board that are now required for use with incremental encoders (new product is shipped with the modifications installed).

9/2008

  • Finished documentation for using Z-Index pulses from Incremental encoders. See the Controller page and click on the RJ45 link.
  • Changed documentation to reflect the new control and tracking program, called DrzTrack.
5/2008
  • Added preliminary info on using Z-Index pulses from Incremental encoders. See the Controller page and click on the RJ45 link.
  • Added our upgrade policy and moved upgrade information to the Products page.

4/2008

  • Complete documentation for the DrzCom2 program.
  • Added page on Polar Mounts by Dale, W4OP.

1/2008

  • Changed this Web to document the CT-2 controller.
  • Preliminary Control program documentation

2/2003 - 12/2007 - See CT-1 Web pages


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