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K190
Temperature Controller
(shareware
- $24 USD)
This is an enhanced version of the
K190TCStd software, for the DIY/Kitsrus "K190 Temperature Monitor and
Control" kit
(www.kitsrus.com). The K190 is a 4
- channel unit, using DS18S20 or DS18B20 one-wire temperature sensors, and relays for
switching external loads. Connection to the pc is through the serial port.
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Software
Features:
- 4
channels of temperature monitoring and control
- Heat and Cool modes
- Configure Setpoint and Dropout individually for each channel
(Setpoint and related values settings are
accessible when
connected to the K190)
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- Option to add calibration value to sensor readings recent
- Manual operation of relays
- Temperature display area
- Min/Max temperature display
- Display/record temperatures in C or F
- Thermometer display
- Configurable scale
- Setpoint marker visible on each scale
- C-F conversion calculator included
- Temperature plot (same scale as Thermometers)
- Logging of temperatures and relay events
- Temperatures and relay actions are recorded with a timestamp
- Selectable temperature logging interval (1 – 15m)
- Add a user comment to the Log
- Save log to file automatically every 24 hrs.
- Save log to file manually
- File is in tab-delimited text format
- Configurable log font
- Diagram Interface recent
- Display temperatures and relay objects in user-created diagram
(diagram is created in separate Editor
program, here)
- Relay objects can be manually operated in diagram
- Color configurable in program for relay and temperature objects
- Optional date-time object in diagram
- Default diagram is included
- Option to auto-connect to board at program start
- Selectable COM port and baud rate
- Change visual appearance (by skinning)
- Custom program title
- Detect Decimal Separator, using local setting for display
- Config settings saved to file
- Disconnect alarm (for serial connection)
- Run multiple copies at the same time, for multiple boards |
Download
K190TCLite
software
Pay for the
software
Purchase
the
K190 kit
at Carl's
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See the change log (below) for
info on recent updates.
System Requirements:
- Windows 2000 to Win7/64 (not tested on Win95, WinME, XP64, Vista64)
**It runs on Win98SE, but not supported there.
- 3.1 MB of hard drive space
- an available serial port
You can download the K190TCLite files here.
The Diagram Editor files are here.
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Change Log
Sep 08/10 v.2.3.1 (35)
- added option to open main window maximized
(when maximized, the Title Bar - at top - is removed)
- popup menu
- added option to adjust spacing of menu items
- added option to have a "Menu" button to call the
popup menu, from the button bar at the bottom
These options are intended for those using a touchscreen.
- added "Minimize" function
- Setpoint range expanded: now -25 to +225
- bug fixes around Deg F calculations related to Offset values
- revised Offset configuration
- now opens in separate window
- adjustment to +/- 15 degrees in 0.1 steps
- revised Config form to accommodate new options.
- K190TCLite has been successfully tested on Win7/64
- Help file not updated
Feb 9/10 v.2.2.1 (27) (internal release)
- revised Dropout values to be in 0.5 degree steps
**a dropout value of 0.5 degree C will likely work
(depending on environment).
a dropout value of 0.5 degree F will likely cause problems
due to such tight control.
(Hint: degree F has smaller incremental values than C)
- revised Diagram file detection, error messaging is simplified
- when doing "live" Setpoint changes (ie: when connected), the
new Setpoint value now shows on the Thermometer screen.
- there are some environments where temperature readings may
randomly and suddenly change to some extreme value. This
has a negative effect on min/max values. The program now
compares the new value to the old value. If the difference is
greater than a preconfigured "Max Allowed" setting, then the
old value is reused. There is also an option to make note of
this in the Log.
- Help file updated
Dec 20/09 v. 2.1.2 (26)
- revised error handling so that "bad data" errors are recorded in
the Log rather than halting the program.
- fixed bug in Log engine that might cause an AV.
- Temperature scales can now be set for a range of 10 degrees.
- Setpoint (and related values) settings are now accessible when
connected to the K190 (see popup menu).
- Help file *not* updated
Oct 18/09 v. 2.1.1 (24)
- added ability to modify recorded (and displayed) temperatures
with a calibration value.
- Help file updated.
Oct 09/09 v. 2.0.1 (22)
- moved user configuration settings to separate window
- added diagram interface
- moved and resized plotter to fit bottom of diagram page
- added color config settings for control objects in diagram
- replaced most buttons with popup menu
- logging is now always on
- changed Thermostat operation...
When manually operating a relay an enabled Thermostat
is disabled, and *stays* disabled, until re-enabled from
the popup menu.
- keyboard shortcuts updated
- Help file updated
Jul 13/09 v. 1.2.2 (38)
- changes to how the Disconnect Alarm works...
- removed text ("Disconnect") from Flasher,
added hover hint: "Alarm Disconnect"
- added config option to use a different (internal) procedure
for generating the Alarm sound.
- modified timing so the Alarm will start sounding a bit earlier.
Note1: in testing here, the Alarm _will_ sound even when the program
is minimized, or not topmost onscreen, or the screensaver is
running. This is using either of the "A" or "B" sound procedures.
Note2: later reports indicate issues with the Alarm sound may be
due to accessing the program through Remote Desktop.
Jun 14/09 v. 1.2.1 (36)
- added Plot view (with fixed 32 hr timeline), with ability to capture Plot to clipboard
- fixed bug in Thermometer display, where a Thermometer would
continue to show a value after a sensor had been disconnected.
- NOTE change in keyboard shortcuts due to Plot view being added
- Help file updated
May 12/09 v. 1.1.1 (34)
- added "Add Comment" function
(user can add a custom comment to the Log)
- added 2 new skins (4 total)
- minor visual layout adjustments
- Help file not updated
Mar 26/09 v. 1.0.2 (29)
- fixed issue with Spacebar key, where pressing the Spacebar
could accidentally activate a button.
(eg: cause a connect/disconnect from the K190)
- improved keyboard tabbing through controls on the Config page.
Feb 28, 2009
First release.
Notes:
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