Changelog VelbusLink

Release date: 2023/02/21

Issues

VBL-509: Synchronise write hangs on Applying configuration

Release date: 2023/02/20

Issues

VBL-503: Rename VMBRYLD-2/VMB4RYNO-2/VMB2BLE-2 to their -1 counterparts
VBL-504: Implement VMB2BLE build 0x2307
VBL-506: Error saving project
VBL-507: Corrupt VMBELO Bitmaps

Release date: 2023/02/09

Issues

VBL-200: Performance improvement: reduce amount of duplicate address checks
VBL-200: Performance improvement: optimize ELO pages and RLE
VBL-200: Performance improvement: Write Skip Region
VBL-432: VMBDALI Group indexing error
VBL-458: VMBDALI Existing installation spinner
VBL-459: Synchronized apply packets
VBL-461: Make project open more resillient
VBL-462: Action manual open error
VBL-463: Moving temperature sensors change screensaver page
VBL-465: Stop gathering module status on project open
VBL-466: Allow duplicate VMBELx edge lighting actions
VBL-471: Velbus Energy Management
VBL-472: Firmware upgrade bug
VBL-472: Event changes
VBL-473: Don't request additional VMBGPOx bytes
VBL-473: VMBDALI Sync changes
VBL-477: Auto-send interval not retained
VBL-480: LED Monitoring Feedback icon not present in legend
VBL-481: Improve lag during status fetching
VBL-482: Fix TCP memory sync issues
VBL-484: Double click action to continue
VBL-491: Buffer full
VBL-495: VMBDALI invalid group/broadcast status

Release date: 2023/01/23

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where the manuals could not be downloaded during installation.

Release date: 2022/09/22

New features

Implemented firmware 0x2235 for VMBSIG/VMBUSBIP/VMCM3.
Implemented firmware 0x2237 for VMBDALI.
Implemented a way to stop periodically requesting values of unfolded modules in the project window.

Changes

Packets in the packet log can now be reused when the log is paused.
Modules in VelbusLink with duplicate addresses or that are undetected will now no longer receive status updates.
Improved the macro wizard for VMBDALI. It will now automatically select the broadcast channel for use instead of all channels.
Massively improved the write speed of VMBDALI.
Removed the "VelbusLink received a fresh coat of paint" window upon first installation of VelbusLink.
Checking or unchecking the "hide disabled channels" option will now persist accross VelbusLink restarts.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where unassigned VMBDALI channels would be put into every group.
Resolved an issue where addding or editting an action would take a considerable amount of time.
Resolved an issue where some VMBDALI actions incorrectly had the "Last Active Level" parameter.
Resolved an issue where replacing a VMBDALI module would not show its channels.
Resolved an issue in the LCD icons HTML.
Resolved an issue where the "Subsitute Go to Last Active Level" function was not properly greyed out when not applicable.
Resolved an issue where connecting to a HomeCenter would not work.
Resolved an issue where the IP of a network connection was not always fully visible.
Resolved an issue where VelbusLink would rapidly display Bug Report windows when connected to HomeCenter.
Resolved an issue where a module would not be pre-selected upon opening the address dialog.

Release date: 2022/08/02

New features

Implemented firmware 0x2228 for VMBDALI.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where the Signum would get an incorrect timezone.
Resolved an issue where a firmware upgrade of the Signum would loop.
Resolved an issue where multiple status packets were requested for VMBGPx and VMBGPx-2 modules.
Resolved an issue where the terminator icon of VMB2BLE would not persist upon saving.

Release date: 2022/06/22

New features

Implemented firmware 2221 for VMBGPx and VMBELx series.

Release date: 2022/06/13

Bugfixes

Reverted "Connections made over network now also include a delay between packet sends".

Release date: 2022/05/19

Changes

Connections made over network now also include a delay between packet sends.

Bugfixes

Fixed an issue where the New Project dialog would loop infinitely when there is a bus error.
Resolved an issue where replacing a module in VelbusLink would not propagate to a connected Signum.

Release date: 2022/05/17

New features

New blind slats mode for VMB2BLE (requires build 2205 or higher).

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where a dialog asking to enable Master Clock would keep displaying even though “Don‘t Ask Again” was checked.
Switching HEX/DEC display now properly propagates to Create a Packet in the logging window.
Resolved an where VelbusLink would show “Invalid memory” upon opening an older project file.

Release date: 2022/03/03

New features

Reworked the New Project dialog.

Changes

Increased clarity for VMB7IN alarm configurations.
Re-enabled FAQ downloads during installation.
In the connection dialog when using a Signum connection, the first entry is now automatically pre-selected.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where VMBDALI statusses would not correctly be displayed.
Resolved an where VelbusLink would crash when adding a layer.
Resolved an where VelbusLink would show a module upgrade had a critical upgrade pending, despite the module not being able to be upgraded.
Resolved an issue where consulting action info would result in an error.
Resolved an issue where sorting addresses in the action dialog would not work.
Resolved an where changing the zone of a VMB1TS sensor while it was not enabled would result in an error.
Resolved several issues where layers were not correctly being saved.
Resolved an issue where loading a sensor configuration file would result in an error.
Resolved an where it was not possible to copy actions from/to VMB4PD.
Resolved an issue where the connection status would not get updated upon connecting.

Release date: 2022/02/21

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where reading the memory map of several modules would fail.

Release date: 2022/02/09

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where reading module memory would result in a buffer full.

Release date: 2022/01/18

New features

Upon launching the VMBDALI configuration, a start screen is shown to guide the first-time usage.
Added Master Clock optimization to improve Master Clock usage.
VelbusLink can now detect memory dumps from outside VelbusLink (e.g. Signum) and act upon it.
Implemented VMBELO screensaver memo text options (requires build 2113).
Every module now keeps track of the maximum amount of actions it can hold.
Updated the main tree legend to include VMBDALI icons.
Added a ‘Go to Signum’ button which opens a browser window to the connected Signum.
It is now possible to see the individual VMBDALI devices dim values (requires build 0x2149 or later).

Changes

The installer now better handles when VelbusLink is already open during installation.
Increased error visibility in the dark-light configuration.
VMBELO no longer shows multi-button for non-addressed pushbutton channels.
The upgrade notification background is now highlighted when an update is available.
Increased visibility for VMB4PB common anode/cathode switch.

Bugfixes

Channel filter can now correctly identify VMBDALI channels.
Resolved issues during addressing (e.g. assigning main and secondary addresses now work simultaneously).
Resolved an issue where finding a module would crash.
Resolved an issue where copying actions from one channel to another would not correctly.
Resolved an issue when swapping subject and initiator channels while creating an action.
Resolved an issue when pressing Next while creating an action.
Resolved an issue where a VMBDALI device as initiator would not work.
Resolved an issue where VMBDALI devices were not removed correctly removed from their respective groups upon factory reset.

Release date: 2021/10/21

New features

Implemented VMBGPOD-2 0x2142.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where the the memory write after a firmware would hang indefinitely.

Release date: 2021/09/29

New features

Added a help text for VMBDALI actions, noting that the device has to support the action.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where firmware upgrades would hang indefinitely.
Resolved an issue where restarting a module would hang indefinitely.
Resolved an issue where the firmware upgrade dialog showed a progress bar when the upgrade was completed.
The energy consumption for VMBDALI now correctly shows 300mA.

Release date: 2021/09/21

New features

Implemented VMBDALI 0x2136.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where VMBDALI settings would not be written correctly.
VMBDALI Device Addressing: Extension now correctly clears existing devices before adopting existing ones.
Resolved an issue in VMBDALI where a relay device's scenes could not be activated.
Resolved an issue during installing where certain files could not be written.

Release date: 2021/09/06

New features

DALI Devices and DALI Groups can now be used as initiators.
DALI Devices now show their status (update requires Request Status command).

Bugfixes

The DALI dim percentage for action “0214. Atmospheric Dimvalue” is now written correctly.
DALI Devices that are member of a group now properly display their group in the DALI configuration.

Release date: 2021/08/25

Bugfixes

Resolved an where the Troubleshooting button would not work.
Corrected text in the Macro Wizard.

Release date: 2021/08/12

New features

Added a troubleshooting button that leads to the troubleshooting document.

Bugfixes

Replace a module now correctly shows the 'Show only modules with address 0xFF/255' checkbox.
Resolved an issue where the channels in the operate window would not be displayed correctly.
Resolved an issue where text was hidden behind a button on VMBDALI.
Resolved an issue where it was possible to write too many actions to a module.
Resolved an issue where submodule addresses were not written correctly during replacement or addressing.
Modules that were collapsed during synchronisation now correctly expand again.

Release date: 2021/06/21

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where action parameters reset to default while editting

Release date: 2021/06/17

Bugfixes

Firmware upgrades for VMBDALI no longer infinitely loop
Resolved an issue where VMBGPOD and VMBELO bitmaps are blanked after synchronisation

Release date: 2021/06/15

New features

Implemented VMBDALI 0x2123
Implemented VMB4AN 0x2120
Added a loading spinner to the synchronisation window

Changes

Modules in the project overview are now collapsed when opening the synchronisation and firmware upgrade window
The connection info is now displayed in the bottom-left corner

Bugfixes

VMBDALI devices are now properly removed upon full DALI addressing
VMBDALI last active level parameter is now written and loaded correctly
Action parameters are now properly copied over when copying actions.
Action parameters are now properly displayed when editting actions.

Release date: 2021/04/22

Bugfixes

Resovled an issue where VMBDALI, VMB4PB and VMBIN would not be available for use

Release date: 2021/04/14

New features

Implemented VMBDALI, VMB4PB, VMBIN, VBM4RYLD-2, VMB4RYNO-2, VMB2BLE-2, VMB4DC-2 and VMBPIRC-2

Changes

Changed the "Communication error received" dialog to better reflect the bus status and possible resolutions
Checking for the latest version is now again possible (top-right of the window)
Connection dialog: changed the field "Password" to "Authentication key" to better reflect Signum naming
Connection dialog: enable TLS/SSL by default for network connections to better reflect Signum convention

Release date: 2021/03/15

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue with duplicate actions on VMB1RYS.

Release date: 2021/01/29

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue when installing VelbusLink (installer error when manuals selected).

Release date: 2021/01/26

New features

Added a new look to the VelbusLink installer.
Implemented several new firmwares:
- VMBELPIR 2104: Light value is now displayed correctly.
- VMBELPIR 2049: Now allows for setting the cycle protect per motion channel (not yet implemented in VelbusLink software).
- VMBGP4PIR, VMBGP4PIR-2 2050: Now allows for setting the cycle protect per motion channel (not yet implemented in VelbusLink software).
- VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBPIRO 2051: Now allows for setting the cycle protect per motion channel (not yet implemented in VelbusLink software).

Bugfixes

The VelbusLink installer will now correctly always show the language option on startup.
Fixed an issue when entering a Signum IP-address manually (would not connect to the correct host).

Release date: 2021/01/08

New features

Added the ability to save the credentials of a network connection (unsafe).

Bugfixes

VMBGPOD now correctly writes the counter unit to the memory map (requires new synchronisation).
Resolved an issue where the Connection Dialog would crash when the user does not have a network connection.
Some connection errors should now be handled more gracefully.

Release date: 2020/12/14

New features

The network connection dialog has been adjusted for use with a password and SSL/TLS.
Implemented several new firmwares:
- VMB4DC 2048: Resolved an issue with master/slave settings.
- VMBKP, VMBEL1, VMBEL2, VMBEL4, VMBELO, VMBELPIR 2047: Sunrise/sunset program steps will now be correctly executed at the end of October.
The synchronisation shield will now change when a remote sensor address is changed.
A warning is now shown when a program step is made for sunrise and sunset settings while they are disabled.
Pushbutton names are now shown when editing the VMBGPOD and VMBELO bitmap.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where a remote Homecenter connection would not succeeed.
Resolved an issue while setting the 'Edge lit during screensaver' setting.
Improved several aesthetic features.
Resolved an issue where pressing 'Next' in the Action dialog would cause an error.
The VMBELPIR can now correctly be set to factory defaults.

Release date: 2020/10/01

Bugfixes

Fixed an issue where actions would not display properly.

Release date: 2020/09/16

New features

Upgraded VelbusLink to the new look-and-feel for Velbus.
Implemented firmware upgrade 2037 for VMBSIG/VMBUSBIP/VMCM3.
It is now possible to request the clock for VMB4PD (without time).

Changes

Exporting the packet log will now print the time with the correct ms seperator ('.').
Changed the parameter name for actions 0504 and 0505 to 'Off delay'.
Improved scanning network for VMBSIG/VMBUSBIP.

Bugfixes

Cooling mode icons are now properly displayed in the project overview.
Factory reset for VMBELO will now correctly reset the bitmaps.
Using action 0605 on VMBELPIR will now no longer show as action 0810.
Fixed an issue with the action wizard while using VMB2BLE as a subject.
Settings on VMB1TS will no longer be overwritten when expanding it in the project overview.
Fixed an issue where the bitmaps on VMBGPOD would not correctly be written with quick-sync.
Offsets can now be correctly used for VMB4AN alarms.

Release date: 2020/06/10

New features

Implemented VMBELPIR and VMBKP.
Implemented firmware upgrade 1948 for VMBSIG/VMBUSBIP/VMCM3.
Added multi-select to copy action window.

Changes

Changed output names on VMBELx modules.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue with configuring VMBRFR8S over a HomeCenter connection.
Resolved an issue where firmware upgrades would complete and then start over.
Resolved an issue where used virtual channels automatically get their reaction time set to 'Disabled', instead of 'Immediate'.
Resolved an where the default captions of VMBELx channels were not filled in.
Resolved an issue where copying a module action would result in an error.

Release date: 2020/02/26

Release date: 2020/01/06

New features

Implemented firmware upgrade 1950 for VMBELO.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where the LED feeback intensity on VMBGPO/VMBGPOD modules would default to off.
Fixed an issue where 'Resend packet' would send a wrong packet when a filter is applied.

Release date: 2019/12/11

New features

Implemented VMBRFR8S.
Implemented firmware upgrade 1950 for VMB4AN.

Bugfixes

Channel names for 'Analog out' on VMB4AN are now correctly written to the module.

Release date: 2019/12/05

New features

It is now possible to operate blind modules and set their position.
Implemented firmware update 1948 for VMBELx.
Implemented firmware update 1935 for VMB1BLS/VMB2BLE.
Implemented firmware update 1917 for VMB4RYLD/VMB4RYNO.
Added auto-save logging: the current packet log file is now automatically saved. You can access these logs under 'Logging tab' => 'Logs'.
Added an icon when a channel is configured with, or is part of 'Dual Mode' or 'Multi mode'.
Added explanations on priorities in edge lighting colors.
Added support for SSL-secured TCP connections.
Added most-used actions for VMBELx.
Added new VMB4AN sensor files.

Changes

Unified the look and feel of
- PIR configuration
- backlight configuration
- NO/NC configuration
- temp sensor configuration
It is now possible to use NO/NC for virtual channels.
Improved VMB1TC configuration
- Changed show/hide functionality of sensors
- specify 32 max. active sensors
- specify 31 program steps per zone
- specify 31 program steps per sensor
Changed VMB4AN 'active mode threshold' alarms.
Virtual channels can now only set their reaction time to 'Immediate' or 'Disabled'.
Renamed action '0407. Non-retriggerable timer' to '0407. Non-restartable timer'.
Improved 'Request module time' to work with VMBLCDWB.
Moved the bus monitor above the ribbon control.
Correctly handle the amount of analog, energy and temperature sensors on VMBGPOD and VBMELO.

Bugfixes

Entering an offset for a reverse curve VMB4AN will now work correctly.
Replacing a module will now correctly copy the defective module's actions.
Resolved an issue in multiple actions wizard where multiple channels would be selected after filtering.
Several PIR settings are now written correctly.
Connection dialog will no longer fail to open when there is no network adapter.
Addresses will now be correctly written when a module has 4 addresses.
Operating (lock, channel program steps) a VMBLCDWB channel will now work correctly.
Fixed an issue where VMB7IN counter would not load properly.
Updating firmwares will now show the correct % left.
An icon will now correctly show when thermostat programs are disabled on VMBELx.
Corrected factory defaults of multiple modules.
Choosing 'Next' when creating an action will now no longer cause a crash.
Reading/saving the autosend counter value on VMB7IN now works correctly.
Dragging the middle slider in the project overview will no longer snap to the sides.
Fixed an issue when changing the project file name in the project overview would cause a crash.

Release date: 2019/11/28

Bugfixes

Fix error in 'Replace a defective module'.

Release date: 2019/09/26

New features

Implemented firmware update 1939 for VMBSIG/VMBUSBIP/VMCM3.

Release date: 2019/06/21

New features

Implemented firmware update 1925 for VMBELx.

Release date: 2019/06/17

Bugfixes

Loading program steps from a project file will now work correctly.

Release date: 2019/06/13

New features

Implemented firmware update 1921 for VMBELx.

Changes

The VelbusLink installer now installs one universal driver instead of prompting for different drivers.
Changed the installer's default installation path.

Release date: 2019/05/20

New features

Implemented firmware update 1915 for VMB4DC/VMBDMI/VMBDMI-R (allows setting slow dim speed).
Implemented firmware update 1920 for VMBELx.

Release date: 2019/05/06

New features

Implemented firmware update 1917 for VMBELx.

Release date: 2019/04/29

New features

Implemented firmware update 1917 for VMBGPx.

Release date: 2019/04/26

Changes

Module replacements now require connection to the bus.

Bugfixes

Pressing CTRL+F will now open the search dialog again.
Resolved issue where firmware upgrading a single module would not work.

Release date: 2019/04/10

Bugfixes

Resolved issue where opening the configuration dialog of VMB7IN resulted in an error.

Release date: 2019/04/09

New features

Added an icon when a channel is configured with 'Monitor status'.
Added an icon when a VMB7IN channel is configured as 'Pulse counter'.
Details of Quick Connect are now shown in the Project Info screen.
Added Luxom LU0205 sensor data files.
Implemented VMBELx 1913.
Implemented VMBSIG/VMBUSBIP/VMCM3 1913.

Changes

Changed VMBELx feedback configuration.
Re-enabled the dimmer replacement wizard, and added DME to DMI-R.
Modules with address 254 (0xFE) will no longer be shown at the top of the project navigation.

Bugfixes

Removing multiple actions at the same time will now work.
Copying actions using CTRL+drag will now work with module actions.
Resolved an issue where saving a VMBELx color palette would get an incorrect filename.
Resolved an issue where saving a VMB4AN sensor file would get an incorrect filename.
Resolved an issue where font sizes in the VMBELO bitmap config would fall back to 0.
Resolved an issue where text and icons on a VMBELO bitmap were not correctly aligned.
Detecting sensor channels (e.g. VMBGP4PIR) will now no longer trigger its input channels.
Addresses shown in the 'As subject' panel will now correctly switch between DEC and HEX view.
Closing VelbusLink when the project file has changes will now no longer error.
Fixed an issue where VMBELx' temperature alarm channels would not be shown.

Release date: 2019/02/13

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue when changing a module's adresses.

Release date: 2019/02/12

New features

Added new 4AN sensors: Tempolec 3104NDG/3115/3128/3128AP.
Quick connect can now connect to a network connection.
The icon for duplicate addresses now also show which adress is a duplicate.

Changes

Changed the 'As subject' part of the action pane to now always list the initiator on the left-hand side.

Bugfixes

Resolved an issue where loading a log would not work correctly.

Release date: 2019/02/07

New features

VelbusLink will now show a message in the top-right corner when a new version is available.
Updated 'Replace a defective module' to allow GPO to GPOD and DMI to DMI-R.
Implemented support for VMBUSBIP and VMCM3.
Re-enabled the Manual dialog.

Changes

The action pane is now split in two parts; one for when the current channel is operating as initiator and one for when the current channel is operating as subject.
When logging is paused, new packets will now be shown but greyed out.

Bugfixes

Pressing 'Cancel' while closing a project while now longer close VelbusLink.
Changing the sleeptime interval on VMB4AN will now work correctly.
A newly created project will now be correctly added to the project history pane.
Opening a project file from outside VelbusLink should no longer crash VelbusLink.

Release date: 2019/01/21

New features

Added 'Day of week' and 'Daylight savings' to Request Time.
Added new 4AN sensors: KTY 81-121, Tempolec TS SND 0xxx, Theben AMUN 716SR.
Firmware update 0x1903 for VMBELx.

Changes

Actions now automatically get removed in case its module address is changed to 0xFF.
There can now be duplicates of actions, as long as the parameters are different.

Release date: 2019/01/11

New features

An asterisk (*) is now shown in the title bar next to the filename when there are unsaved changes.
Icons have been added to indicate when a button is in Dual or Multi mode.
VMUSBIP and VMCM3 module have been implemented.
Firmware update 0x1902 for VMBSIG.
Added a new module type for configuration modules.

Changes

Improved startup speed.
Improved synchronisation speed of VMBELO modules.

Bugfixes

Pressing CTRL+S will now correctly save the project file.
Fixed a bug where a blind's timeout could not be set to 'Continuous'.

Release date: 2018/12/19

Changes

Changed text of power consumption to clarify @ 15V.

Bugfixes

Firmware upgrade on VMB4AN fixed.
Bootloader icon is now correctly removed when a firmware update sucessfully finished.

Release date: 2018/12/12

New features

It is now possible to issue a per module scan (right click on module when connected).
Time on the bus is now synchronised when a new project is created and when a module has finished a firmware update.

Changes

Detector tab in the project navigation has been improved.
Bootloader icon is now correctly removed when firmware updates stops.

Bugfixes

Connection issues with Homecenter resolved.
Re-enabled PIR sensitivity settings for VMBPIRx.
Fixed dip-switch terminators not showing their status.
Fixed a bug where remote sensors would not be written correctly on VMBGPO with builds 0x1350 or lower.

Release date: 2018/11/27

New features

Complete look and feel changed (don't worry – everything works the same as you're used to and is still in the same place).
VMBEL1, VMBEL2 and VMBEL4 modules have been implemented.
VMBGP1-2, VMBGP2-2, VMBGP4-2, VMBGP4PIR-2 and VMBGPOD-2 modules have been implemented.
VMSIG module has been implemented.
Firmware updates for:
- VMB2PBN, VMB6PBN, VMB7IN, VMB8PBU: build 1822
- VMBGPx: build 1848
Modules with an address of 0xFF (hex), 255 (dec.) will now be listed on top of the project navigation.
Channels that are disabled will no longer show their status
Program steps are now sortable.
When in Advanced mode, modules can now be restarted (right click on module > adavanced > restart).
Everytime a project is saved, a back-up is stored seperately.
In the detection tab, modules can now be detected (for VMB4AN).
An icon has been added for the navigation window to indicate a module is inactive (firmware upgrading or stuck in bootloader).
While batch firmware upgrading, an estimation of the remaining time is now shown.
While firmware upgrading, the screen will now refresh itself to avoid going into sleep.
Calibration configuration of VMB4AN will now be saved in the project file.

Changes

Many configuration dialogs and settings have been adjusted to be more alike.
Synchronise will now list only two catergories: active modules (ready to synchronize) and inactive modules (undetected, bootloader)
Quick connect will now always attempt to connect in following order:
1. HomeCenter connection (if specified in project file)
2. TCP connection (if specified in project file)
3. Serial connection (USB) (if connection is found)
if no connection available, the connection dialog will be shown.
Batch firmware update improvements
- Modules now require synchronisation before updating, except if the module is marked as inactive.
- New 'required' category for inactive modules
- New 'unsynced' category for unsychronised modules
- New 'undetected' category for undetected modules
Configuration of alarms on VMB4PD has been improved.
The packet creator has been improved.
Module remarks can now contain linebreaks
Sensor channels will now be set as initiator when creating a new action.

Bugfixes

VMB4AN sensors with a decending curve will now have the correct readout value.
Setting a channel's 'dual mode' reaction time to immediate will now correctly set both involved channels reaction time to immediate.
Setting a channel's 'dual mode' long-pressed time will now correctly set the long-pressed time on the module.
Detection of channels will now work correctly and not trigger other channels on the module.
When a channel is locked, the icon will now display properly.
When a channel has its program disabled, the icon will now display properly.
The correct icon for a program step will now shown.
The traffic monitor will now be shown when connected through HomeCenter or a TCP bus.
The correct auto-send value for VMB1TS will be shown in configuration.

Release date: 2018/10/30

Bugfixes

The screensaver settings are now correctly written to VMBGPOD FW >= 1817.

Release date: 2018/08/28

Bugfixes

Firmware update through 'Advanced mode' can now be correctly started

Release date: 2018/08/23

New features

New firmware 1833 for GPOD

Release date: 2018/08/02

Bugfixes

Now correctly allows blind actions to be added when “Slats mode” is activated

Release date: 2018/08/02

New features

New firmware 1817 for 1BLS

Release date: 2018/06/05

New features

New firmware 1822 for GP1, GP2, GP4, GPOD, G4PIR (small bugfix concerning multi button-mode)

Bugfixes

VMBPIRO
- Temperature sensor does not have a (useless) mode icon anymore (comfort, day, night, ...)
- Config: temperature alarm and calibration values are now correctly written to the memory map
- Config: “can’t focus disabled or invisible window” error fixed

Changes

Batch firmware updates improved.

Release date: 2018/05/14

Changes

The firmware update icon per module has been replaced by one global icon next to the project name.

Release date: 2018/05/14

Bugfixes

In the French version, a bug is fixed that prevented the VMBMETEO configuration dialog from displaying

Release date: 2018/05/11

New features

Firmware updates for:
- VMB1BLS, VMB2BLE: build 1816
- VMBGPx, VMBPIRx, VMBVP01x: build 1817
- VMB4AN: build 1818
Recommended firmware updates icon: an icon now appears next to modules if an important new firmware update is available. Hovering over the icon gives a short explanation about the update.
Batch firmware updates dialog: a new dialog (found in Tools > Firmware updates) for batch updating the firmware of multiple modules.

Changes

After a firmware update the time is synced to the module
When a value in the sunrise/sunset table of one module is changed, the change is now automatically synced across all modules that support sunrise/sunset calendar
The button mode and LED feedback configuration dialogs have been revamped and are now the same across all modules that support it
Improved address warnings : exclamation mark now only means 0x00, 0xFF or duplicate, and is no longer displayed for virtual modules
If a module is virtual, a small blue dot appears on the module icon
"Show advanced features" checkbox in configuration dialogs has been made more useful by including sunrise/sunset table and group alarm settings.

Bugfixes

VMBGPOD will now correctly display selected VMB4AN analog sensors
The displayed current sunrise/sunset time now correctly calculates Daylight Saving Time
Various fixes to VMB4AN (requires firmware update to 1818 or higher):
- The value of a configured Mode is now visible when linking actions
- Alarm condition threshold:
  - the ‘on value’ can now be equal to the ‘off value’
  - Choosing active mode as threshold is now supported
- Better support for sensors with an inverse (descending) curve
- Changing a mode in the Operate dialog now works correctly
- The 0xEA packet will now be correctly interpreted

New features

Text improvements in VMBMETEO and VMB4AN config dialog
Added an explanation on the workings of VMB4AN alarms
It is now possible to use hostnames in TCP connections

Bugfixes

The operate dialog for dimmers now sends the correct dim time parameter for all types of dimmers
The temperature settings are now also requested on a status request, which corrects an error concerning the Auto-send value

New features

VMBVP01 module implemented
implemented "Slats mode" for VMB1BLS/2BLE (requires firmware upgrade to 1809 or higher)
the synchronize icon will now turn yellow when an address of a module has changed, and an action is affected
counters of 7IN will now be saved across firmware upgrades
it is now possible to only show the data bytes in the logging window, instead of the full packet
the configuration of auto-sending values of sensors is now uniform across all sensor modules
the sunrise and sunset times for the current day are displayed in the sunrise/sunset calendar of the module
updated the look and feel of the display configuration of energy counter
stability on USB connections increased further
it is now possible to paste bytes in the packet creator
improved the user interface configuration of dark/light output in VMBPIRM and VMBPIRC
Program step offsets are now visible in the program steps overview

Changes

renamed actions 0501, 0502 and 0503 to be more descriptive
configuration for modules with address 0x00 or 0xFF is now disabled
advanced mode is now toggleable
users will now be notified in case their module contains address 0
in the configuration of a program step, the amount of days in a month will now be displayed correctly (instead of always 31)
in the connection dialog, the user will now have the option to automatically connect in case only one USB connection is found

Bugfixes

editing a duplicate action no longer crashes VelbusLink
the lock/unlock action of a sensor program step on VMBGP4PIR is now display correctly
action 0210 will now have the correct parameters
actions will now have correct default parameters
various fixes to firmware upgrades (improved stability, correct writing of build numbers)

Bugfixes

Fixed the firmware upgrade on VMB4AN

Bugfixes

Fixed the firmware upgrade on VMBGPx

Bugfixes

GlassPanel channels are now able to be locked correctly in the Operate dialog
Order of the GP4PIR sensor program steps actions has been adjusted

Bugfixes

Rightclick on action in "Macro wizard" dialog -> "info" now loads the help file

Bugfixes

Firmware upgrade of modules with PIC18F14K50 (VMBPIRO, VMB2BLE, ...) now writes also the new build number
Velbuslink no longer hangs when writing VMBMETEO factory default
Rightclick on action in "Edit action" dialog -> "info" now loads the help file

New features

New/improved icons (see the legend in Velbuslink for more information)
- the chainlink icon next to a channel (for actions) represents now whether the channel is initiator and/or subject
- if a module contains a module-action a (new) icon will be shown
- added icons next to VMB6PBN and VMBGPxxx channels that indicate which physical button correspond with the channel
- icons for program steps/sunrise/sunset give more information
improvement of drag and drop creation of actions
it is now possible to drag and drop a channel to a module (instead of a channel) to make a module action
dropping on inadequate channels is prevented
modules can now be automatically addressed from within the "new project" wizard
new firmware upgrades added
- VMBGP1/2/4/PIR/OD (1720)
- VMB1BLS/2BLE (1720)
new features in VMBGPOD (firmware 1642 or higher required)
- dual mode (short and long press) for the first 4 push buttons
- new actions: Force screensaver to off, and Cancel forcing screensaver to off
- the on delay for the screensaver is now configurable between 15 and 127 seconds
- the screensaver page can be chosen (clock, sensors, ...)
- it is now possible to configure immediate reaction when pushing a button during screensaver (dimmed and off)
the last used IP-address of a connected Home Center is now saved in the project file
button added to clear the list with recently opened projects
during installation manuals (module user manuals and general Velbus manuals) can be downloaded and installed. These can be opened from within Velbuslink (new menu-item in the Help menu).
when adding a virtual module subaddresses can be configured, and the build number (firmware) is checked
text and icons on the VMBGPOD oled screen are now saved in the project file so they can be easily modified later, without having to start from scratch again
it is now possible to modify/reset the counter of a 7IN channel in the configuration dialog
it is now possible to request the bus time (per module) from within Velbuslink. Righ-click on a module and choose "Request time"
the dark/light interval can now be set on VMBPIR and VMBGP4PIR modules
it is now possible to add a horizontal and/or vertical divider line in the VMBGPOD oled bitmap
new feature: action wizard. This allows to create actions between multiple initiators/subjects
added the option "synchronise immediately" to factory default (to avoid errors when incoming statuses intervene with factory defaults)
hover over actions in the action view shows the selected action parameters
hover over action in action creation dialog shows short description of the action
right-click on action in action dialog shows link to extended manual of actions (opens in browser)
overview of LCD icons for VMBGPOD oled added (opens in browser)
right-click on a channel shows the option to copy the actions to other channel
log filters extended (among others filter on raw packet, more information by pressing the logging help button)
VMB4AN module implemented

Changes

actions have been thoroughly rewritten, every action has also received a unique ID number that is the same for all modules
several actions have been renamed to clarify what they do exactly
connection dialog has been improved
VelbusLink gives a warning and no longer allows to sync as long as there are modules with addresses 0 or 255/FF in the project
error handling when connection is lost have been improved, error warnings give more useful information
firmware upgrading has been improved to minimise the chance of errors during upgrades
advanced mode ("service mode") has been made more accessible (new menu-item in Tools menu and password removed)
VMBPIRO sensor channels can no longer be operated
dialogs for program steps have been streamlined (unified for all modules and improved)
'Replace a defective module' has been improved
operating modules from within VelbusLink has been improved

several channels can be operated at once
all operate options together in one window

translations (especially FR) have been greatly improved
actions to activate/deactivate program steps on VMB1BLS/2BLE have been modified into module-actions (for greater coherence with other modules)
syncing is no longer allowed as long as there are undetected modules (red cross) in the project, to prevent errors
address dialog has been improved
dialogs for temperature and remote sensors on VMBGPOD have been improved
VMB1BLS/2BLE sunrise/sunset/clock alarms are deprecated + explanation added
thermostat options are greyed out as long as no thermostat address has been assigned (to prevent users from configuring options that cannot be written to the module)
many GUI improvements and better description of configuration settings
several help texts have been added

Bugfixes

names of VMBMETEO alarm channels will no longer overwrite themselves
temperature channels of VMBGPOD will be correctly shown at first scan
VMBGP4PIR bug that resetted sensitivity is fixed
VMB1TS
- auto send temperature bug (unwanted revert to 'never') fixed
- safeguard is now correctly written
- channel statuses are now correctly read/written

Bugfixes

Fixed VMBGP2 firmware upgrade

New features

Blind modules now have an icon to indicate their current mode
VMBPIRM and VMBPIRC now support the 'Reset absence reaction timer at closed contact' action
New firmware implemented for
- 1409 - VMB4RF
- 1439 - VMB6PBN
- 1537 - VMB7IN
- 1521 - VMBGPO, VMBGPTC
- 1612 - VMBGPOD
- 1626 - VMBGP1, VMBGP2, VMBGP4, VMBGP4PIR
- 1626 - VMBPIRC, VMBPIRO, VMBPIRM
- 1627 - VMB2BLE
Bus traffic monitors have been added
Large scale version with display filter (under Logging)
Small scale version which is always visible in top right corner
VMBMETEO Weather station has been implemented
Display filter on the logging
An icon has been added for test mode (Meteo and PIR sensors)
Tooltips have been added to explain certain functions
- GPOD memo text
- Detection of PIR sensors
Modules' sensor values will now be refreshed when viewed in the project navigation
Toggle programs actions have been implemented for glass panels with firmware above 1415
Display of the synchronize icon (in or out of sync) optimized

Changes

Firmware upgrade is now only possible in Service Mode (CTRL+SHIFT+F10)
Write changes in a configuration dialog is now only possible in Service Mode (CTRL+SHIFT+F10)
Address management dialog has been revamped

Bugfixes

Homecenter will now correctly disconnect when an invalid password has been entered
Temperature alarms configuration dialog for glass input modules with firmware above version 1520
Creating a new project will now correctly fill in a default project name
It is now possible to select more than only the Spanish language in VMBLCDWB
Canceling the import of a bitmap image (VMBGPOD) will no longer give an error
Displaying text on the GPOD is now independent of the user's DPI setting

Changelog VelbusLink

VelbusLink versions

VelbusLink 10.9

VelbusLink 10.8

VelbusLink 10.7

VelbusLink 10.6

VelbusLink 10.5

VelbusLink 10.4

VelbusLink 10.3

VelbusLink 10.2

VelbusLink 10.1

VelbusLink 10.0

VelbusLink 9.86

VelbusLink 9.84

VelbusLink 9.82

VelbusLink 9.80

Changelogs

VelbusLink 10.9.2

Issues

VelbusLink 10.9.1

Issues

VelbusLink 10.9.0

Issues

VelbusLink 10.8.6

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.8.5

New features

Changes

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.8.4

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.8.3

New features

VelbusLink 10.8.2

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.8.1

Changes

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.8.0

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.7.3

New features

Changes

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.7.2

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.7.1

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.7.0

New features

Changes

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.6.5

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.6.4

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.6.3

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.6.2

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.6.1

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.6.0

New features

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.5.4

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.5.3

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.5.2

New features

Changes

Bugfixes

VelbusLink 10.5.1