SIEMENS Distribution

MD-xxHD
Media Distribution Changelog

Contents
Distribution Release 9/9/2022.................................................................................................................................................3
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................................3
ViewPoint HD Viewer...........................................................................................................................................................3
Localization File.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Register List..........................................................................................................................................................................3
User Manual......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Distribution Release 10/10/2020.............................................................................................................................................3
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Register List..........................................................................................................................................................................4
User Manual......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Distribution Release 6/30/2020...............................................................................................................................................5
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................................5
Register List..........................................................................................................................................................................5
User Manual......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Hardware (PCB Rev M, Assembly Rev A)..............................................................................................................................5
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Register List..........................................................................................................................................................................6
User Manual......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Register List..........................................................................................................................................................................7
User Manual......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Distribution Release 12/31/2018.............................................................................................................................................9
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Register List..........................................................................................................................................................................9
User Manual......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Distribution Release 9/9/2022
Firmware
v2.61 (changes from v2.60).
1. Fix - BACnet MSTP - UART stops listening (receiving) if frequent who-has broadcasts are received
ViewPoint HD Viewer
v2.16
1. No Changes
Localization File
9/9/2022
1. No Changes
Register List
9/9/2022
1. No Changes
User Manual
9/9/2022
1. No Changes
Hardware
1. No Changes

Firmware
2. BACnet Test Lab (BTL) certified to Protocol Revision 16.
3. Corrected bug in MD24 where Element A enable setting interfered with settings in element C, D, G & H
4. Restrict Modbus addresses to 1-247
5. Restrict PIN entry on Web Page to a valid range
6. Corrected bug in MD24 Element E reporting
7. Update calculation rules for System Power Factor
8. Update LCD formatting for “off” channels
ViewPoint HD Viewer
v2.16 (Changes since 2.15).
2. Changed data tables to suppress “disabled or off” channels
3. Changed Power Page aPF to dPF (more effective at correcting CT phasing issues)
4. Improved Charting behavior (Harmonics and Phasor Plots)
5. Relocated Meter Clock Setting to Meter Setup Page
Localization File
10/10/2020
1. Updated images to include Part # in CT Picker photo (customer request)
Register List
10/10/2020
2. Changed Definition of object 2377 (System Phase Check). This register and BACnet object are now Boolean
system variables.
User Manual
10/10/2020
2. No Changes
Hardware
2. MD24/48 Power Supply Revision (I) for Improved Surge Immunity
Firmware
1. Model support for MD3HD and MD24HD meter models

2. Corrected Pulse Input functions on MD48
3. Removed Alarm Objects for Current and Overvoltage
4. Changed System Phase Check register type from Bitfield to Boolean
5. Added User Configuration Register to Control Modbus Error Reporting
6. Changed Alarm response model from SPDT Relay to optocoupler
7. Display Scaling and alignment Improvements
ViewPoint HD Viewer
1. Reworked Alarm configuration page (removed all alarm types except under-voltage)
2. Remove unsupported data formats in RS485 setup
3. Introduced range restrictions on voltage scaling factors (eliminate safety concerns for entering a 0)
4. Minor Bug fixes & performance enhancements
Localization File
06/30/2020
1. Re-Order CT Picker to move most common CT types to the top of the list
Register List
06/30/2020
1. Added documentation for missing (unused) registers within each organizational block
2. Added User Configuration Register 2296 for Control of Web Page Access
3. Moved RTC Register from 2501/2502  2489/2490
4. Removed Alarm and Trigger Registers for Current: 2245,2246, 2452, 2455,2456
5. Removed Pulse Output Registers 2279-2290
User Manual
06/30/2020
1. No Changes
Hardware (PCB Rev M, Assembly Rev A)

1. Rolling change from SPDT Relay to Isolated Open Collector Transistor on Alarm Output
2. Rolling change to “Dual color” silk screen markings on PCB Channel Inputs
Firmware
v2.07 (changes from v2.06). – no changes to MD48HD
1. Improved voltage measurement synchronization & recovery time (MD12HD only)

2. Corrected error in reported meter model # on idle screen (MD12HD only)
ViewPoint HD Viewer
1. Corrected element copy feature for 2 wire single phase

2. Corrected “Connect to Different Meter” button response
3. Corrected displayed pop up message when selecting firmware from file
4. Re-arranged display window to accommodate 1366 x 768 display settings.
Localization File
09/01/2019
1. No changes
Register List
09/01/2019
1. No changes
User Manual
09/01/2019
1. No changes
Firmware
v2.06 (changes from v2.04). v2.05 – a provisional release to a specific customer
1. Corrected reporting error in model number string registers 2633-2648

2. Changed definition in Modbus and BACnet object 1141 from Channel sum to Channel average
3. Corrected bugs in “Veris Emulation Mode” for elements with mixed polarity among channels
4. Corrected malformed packet in ModBus file firmware update response
5. Changed definitions for reporting “element” results for aPF, dPF, dispPF and THD
6. Corrected bug in reported dPF for CH3
7. Corrected inadvertently deleted BACnet objects (voltage reference) [2220,2229&2238]
8. VA changed from signed value to absolute value
9. Added Factory Register for Web Server Restriction and future customization
10. OSR sampling change for improved harmonic measurement
11. Improved security in Network Discovery
12. Restricted Ranges on IP, Netmask and Gateway (see # 8 below)
ViewPoint HD Viewer
v2.13 (Changes since 2.11). v2.12 - a provisional release to a specific customer
1. Corrected bug in copying meter configurations to element C and D

2. Help Menu on Advanced Tab does not show BACnet pulse objects
3. Corrected bug with reading PS12 meter configurations from file
4. Change Modbus Port Number (502) to Read Only on Communications tab
5. Remove Web Page calls for improved security
6. Updates to improved Network Discovery feature
7. Corrected error in Network Scan function that selected wrong meter
8. Added Data Entry Range checks for:
a. BACNpet Port: 47808-47823 and 49152-65535
b. IP Address disallows: (127.0.0.1, 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255)
c. Subnet Mask disallows: (0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255)
d. Gateway address disallows (0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255)
e. BBMD address disallows: (127.0.0.1, 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255)
9. Added message for UDP timeout (Waveform Capture, Polar Plot, THD)
Localization File
06/15/2018
1. No changes
Register List
06/15/2019 (Changes since 12/31/2018)
1. Change name of Modbus and BACnet object 1141 from “Current Sum Element” to “Current Avg Element”
2. Remove BACnet objects for WEC (used by ViewPoint HD)
3. Added User Configuration Register 2296 (Reserved for Future Use)
4. Added Factory Configuration Register for Meter Feature Control (not public)
5. Added Data format notes to Alarm Enable Mask Register 2452
User Manual
06/15/2019 (Changes since 12/31/2018)
1. No changes
Firmware
v2.04 (changes from v2.03)
1. Correct bug in web page configuration, CT type for CH2 now correctly indicated.
2. Allow changes to Modbus Address from LCD to take effect without power cycle.
3. DHCP renewal (meter response to power cycle of DHCP server).
4. Clear Alarm bits when alarm is disabled.
5. Improve compatibility with SunSpec Discovery Tools.
6. Correct LCD display of model number in “About Meter”.
7. Improve numeric auto-scaling for LCD display.
8. Improve meter response to “Clear Demand” user entry.
9. Add 20msec delay to meter response to modus function 17 “Report Slave ID”.
10. Add BACnet object [2248] for “Power Factor Sign Convention”.
11. Corrected swapped channel behavior for CT Flipper 2 & 3.
12. Corrected avg voltage calculation for Veris Emulation [Register #6].
13. Removed menu item for changing modbus port in LCD (fixed at 502).
14. Corrected RoCoil Snap To Zero behavior (was using mV snap setting).
15. Corrected RoCoil amperage reporting where CT range register was not updated (non ViewPoint entry).
16. Removed Modbus entry field from Web Page.
17. Corrected errant character in modbus function 17 “Report Slave ID” in Veris emulation mode.
ViewPoint HD Viewer
v2.11 (Changes since 2.10)
1. Remove modbus port conflict causing USB connectivity issues with meter.
2. Allow Viewer application to be minimized.
3. Remove IP address range restrictions when connecting to meters.
4. Correct refresh behavior on Waveform Capture Page.
Localization File
06/01/2018
1. No changes
Register List
12/31/2018 (Changes since 6/01/2018)
1. Update Notes on Modbus TCP Port Register [2249].

2. Added BACnet object for Power Factor Sign Convention [2248].
3. Corrected bug in “BACnet Object Floor” for Spreadsheet Tabs B-P.
User Manual
12/31/2018 (Changes since 6/01/2018)
1. Introduction
a. Updated meter anatomy drawings (change pulse outputs to pulse inputs).
b. Updated UL logo to include E File number.
2. Meter Installation
a. Updated Video Table to include more descriptive language of video content.
b. Remove specific video hyperlinks in favor of top menu link (better maintainability).
3. Communication & Verification
a. Updated Section on Pulse Outputs (discontinued).
b. Update section on Pulse Inputs.
4. RTU Programming & Scripting
a. Corrected Error in Register Template Table.
b. Updated Supported Modbus Command Table.
c. Updated Modbus String Entry Section (including examples).
d. Added Section on Floating Point Register Entry (including examples).

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MD-xxHD

Media Distribution Changelog

Distribution Release 10/10/2020

1. Model support for MD3HD and MD24HD meter models

Hardware (PCB Rev M, Assembly Rev A)

1. Improved voltage measurement synchronization & recovery time (MD12HD only)

1. Corrected element copy feature for 2 wire single phase

1. Corrected reporting error in model number string registers 2633-2648

1. Corrected bug in copying meter configurations to element C and D

1. Update Notes on Modbus TCP Port Register [2249].

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