Model 1133A Firmware

Downloads:

Firmware release notesRelease Notes
- Read the release notes BEFORE downloading any firmware.
[Firmware Updater~3.6 MB] Firmware Updater
- Version 0.0.4.0 released March 18, 2008.
- Software that upgrades an 1133 via a serial port or interface card.
[Firmware~277.2 kB] Firmware
- Version 4.02 released September 19, 2007.
- You need the Firmware Updater along with this file in order to update your Model 1133A ROM.
- Not compatible with early 1133A mother boards. The Firmware Updater will not upload data to Processor Type: '167'.
- Steps to determine Processor Type:
  1. Download the Firmware Updater.
  2. Run the Firmware Updater.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Click Processor Type.
  5. A window will pop up indicating the Processor Type.
  6. If the Processor Type is 168 then you have the latest mother board and the firmware and Firmware Updater are compatible.
  7. If the Processor Type is 167 then you have an old mother board and require an upgrade. Contact the factory for information.

Model 1133A PSCSV Software

System Requirements:

CPU: 486 or better.
Operating system: Almost all Microsoft Win32 desktop systems: Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP. Click here for Arbiter software installation guidlines for Windows Vista.
Common Controls v4.71Common Controls v4.71 or better.
Windows NT 4: Service Pack 3 or higher
(Optional) Internet Explorer 4.0+Internet Explorer 4.0+
NOTE: Windows 95 is NO LONGER SUPPORTED (If you have a release that works in 95, DON'T UPGRADE PSCSV).
Please keep in mind that 98 and Me are going to go away eventually as well.

Downloads:

PSCSV release notesRelease notes
- Read the release notes BEFORE downloading any software.
[PSCSV setup~1.4 MB] The latest revision of PSCSV.
- Version 1.116 released May 1, 2008.
- To install, run the downloaded file.
[PSCSV Support DLL's~1.3 MB] PSCSV Support DLL's.
- PSCSV's Setup will tell you if you need this.

[Older PSCSV~1.4 MB] Older PSCSV
- The latest revision of PSCSV. Version 1.103 released July 13, 2007.
- This version of PSCSV allows you to open older data files that are not compatible with the latest PSCSV release.
- To install, run the downloaded file.

Documentation:

Troubleshooting:

If you are having trouble reading old documents created with previous version of the software, try renaming the document's extension to match the new extensions, see this for detailssee this for details.
Please read this pagethe page on RS232 support.
Compatibility: All versions greater than 0.700 are completely incompatible with firmware earlier than 25 OCT 2000. All previously saved data files will not be recognized. If you have a unit with firmware dated earlier than 25 OCT 2000, you must send your unit back in.
Security: If you are having trouble getting a connected 1133 to do anything, you need to read this pagethis page.

WindowFunction.exe [WindowFunction.exe~3.2 MB]
- The WindowFunction.exe program is provided to aid in window selection for the Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU). This program allows the user to evaluate each window function against the requirements of the PMU application by simulating the performance of the various filters available. By adjusting the window length and comparing the results of different window types the user can fine tune his PMU configuration.

TVA PMU Connection Tester (External Link)
- The PMU Connection Tester application was developed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support the North American Synchro-Phasor Initiative (NASPI, formerly the EIPP). This application verifies that the data stream from any known phasor measurement device is being received. It currently supports the following phasor data protocols: IEEE C37.118 Version 1/Draft 7, IEEE C37.118 Draft 6, IEEE 1344, BPA PDCstream and the Virginia Tech FNET streaming data protocol. Please read TVA's disclaimer.