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/*                          HiVoCS Release Notes                             */
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/*   Rel. 1.6.7  - March         2025                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.6.6  - September     2022                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.6.5  - July          2020                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.6.4  - July          2020                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.6.2  - January       2020                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.6.1  - December      2019                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.6.0  - November      2019                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.5.1  - June          2019                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.5.0  - July          2018                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.4.1  - November      2017                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.4.0  - August        2016                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.3.2  - April         2016                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.3.1  - November      2014                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.3.0  - March         2014                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.2.4  - January       2014                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.2.3  - October       2013                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.2.2  - March         2013                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.2.1  - December      2012                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.2.0  - November      2012                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.1.1  - September     2012                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.1.0  - August        2012                                        */
/*   Rel. 1.0.0  - March         2012                                        */
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  Description
  -----------

  This document is updated for every official release of the 
  HiVoCS (Web based Control Software for SY4527 and SY5527 Systems)
  and it contains various information specific to this firmware which 
  can not be found in the User's Manual.


  System Requirements
  -------------------
  - CAEN Universal Multichannel Power Supply System (SY4527 or SY5527)
  - CAEN Universal Multichannel Systems Low Cost (SY4527LC or SY5527LC)

  Naming Conventions
  ------------------

  The image file format for HiVoCS upgrade is as follows:
                sy4527-5527-HiVoCS-[HiVoCS version].bin
  Where [HiVoCS version] is the number HiVoCS software release. 
  For example, the file containing the HiVoCS for the Version 1.2.3 
  will be named at the factory:
                                   sy4527-5527-HiVoCS-1.2.3.bin
                                   
  The leftmost number ('1' in this case) is the Major Version number and it changes 
  when substantial improvements and structural modifications take place in the 
  firmware.
  The middle number ('2' in this case) is the Minor Version number and it changes
  when minor improvements are made.
  The rightmost number ('3' in this case) is the Revision number and it changes 
  when some corrections take place.


  What's New in Rel. 1.6.7
  --------------------------

   - fixed the boards supported in Remote Board upgrade module (added A876)

  What's New in Rel. 1.6.6
  --------------------------

   - removed Channel Controller feature   
   - fixed WiFi settings to allow passwords with special characters

  What's New in Rel. 1.6.5
  --------------------------

   - fixed EPICS
   - fixed CAEN Analytics
   
  What's New in Rel. 1.6.4
  --------------------------
   
   - fixed CAEN Analytics
   
  What's New in Rel. 1.6.3
  --------------------------
   
   - fixed CAEN Analytics

  What's New in Rel. 1.6.2
  --------------------------
   
   - fixed the log for CAEN Analytics
   - fixed the boards supported in Remote Board upgrade module

  What's New in Rel. 1.6.1
  --------------------------
   
   - fixed some settings for NTP Service and CAEN Analytics
   
  What's New in Rel. 1.6.0
  --------------------------
  
   New Features and Important Notes
   -------------------------------
   
   - added the CAEN Analytics feature
   - added the NTP service for time synchronization
   
   Bug Fixes  
   ---------
   
   - changed the network configuration for the gateway
   
  What's New in Rel. 1.5.1
  --------------------------
   
   - added the CAEN Analytics feature (beta version)

  What's New in Rel. 1.5.0
  --------------------------
  
   New Features and Important Notes
   -------------------------------
   
   - changed the operation of the DHCP at boot
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.4.1
  --------------------------
   
   - Fixed Network Configuration.   
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.4.0
  --------------------------
  
   New Features and Important Notes
   -------------------------------

   - Update EPICS service. 
     IOC is built with EPICS Base 3.14.12.5 and it supports pvAcces for EPICS V4.
   
   Bug Fixes  
   ---------
   
   - Fixed the EPICS PVs for the status from mbbi record type to ai.
   - Fixed the EPICS service name to permit the colon character.
   - Fixed the string validation for hostname setting.
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.3.2
  --------------------------
   
   - Fixed Channels Controller.   
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.3.1
  --------------------------
   
   - Fixed Network Configuration.  
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.3.0
  --------------------------
  
   New Features and Important Notes
   -------------------------------

   - add EPICS service
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.2.4
  --------------------------
     
   - Fixed bug on Channels Controller.
  
  What's New in Rel. 1.2.3
  --------------------------

   - add support for SY4527LC and SY5527LC
   - change names of menu options to upgrade the web interface software.

  What's New in Rel. 1.2.2
  --------------------------

   - change names of menu options to upgrade the firmware.

  What's New in Rel. 1.2.1
  --------------------------

   - add User Manual for SY5527 system.

  What's New in Rel. 1.2.0
  --------------------------

   New Features and Important Notes
   -------------------------------

   - add Channel Controller module.
   - add user interface for mobile device.
   - modified web interface and menu organization.
   
   Bug Fixes  
   ---------
   
   - Fixed bug in Reboot module.
   - Fixed bug on password restriction.

  What's New in Rel. 1.1.1
  --------------------------

   - add virtual keyboard for input box.
   - Fixed bug on Remote Board upgrade module.

  What's New in Rel. 1.1.0
  --------------------------

   New Features and Important Notes
   -------------------------------

   - add new license manager module, that allows to enable Wi-Fi and control software advanced features. 
   - add MAC address information in Networking module.
   
   Bug Fixes  
   ---------
   
   - Fixed bugs on sessions.
   - Fixed bug on start/stop/restart in DHCP Server module.
   - Fixed bug on start/stop in Remote Assistance module.
   - Fixed bug in System Upgrade module.
   - Fixed bug in Users Management module.
   
 
  What's New in Rel. 1.0.0
  --------------------------

   New Features and Important Notes
   --------------------------------

   - First release        


  Determining Your HiVoCS Version
  --------------------------------------------------

  To determine the complete software release of the SY4527/SY5527 CAEN Universal 
  Power Supply system, you can use the Web Interface of the system and open the 
  right sidebar.
  
  You will see something like: 
					  HiVoCS version
					  1.1.0

  How to get support
  ------------------
  
  For technical support, go to https://www.caen.it/mycaen/support/ (login and MyCAEN+ account required)
