PFC Hardware Calibration Utility Changelog

Version 3.2.2.89, 5 MAR 2019:

  • Added dual yoke board support for King Air

Version 3.2.2.88, 31 DEC 2018:

  • Added additional support for King Air features

Version 3.2.2.87, 18 DEC 2018:

  • Added support for King Air features

Version 3.2.2.86, 04 DEC 2018:

  • Added support for Cessna Diesel FADEC panel

Version 3.2.2.83, 22 Aug 2018:

  • Added support for Bell 407/206 collectives and various King Air features

Version 3.2.2.82, 26 Jun 2018:

  • Added support multiple products since last release

Version 3.2.2.80, 10 Jan 2015:

  • Fix progress bar scaling.
  • Clean up the Debug build.

Version 3.2.2.79, 27 Aug 2014:

  • Changed the "DONE"  button to the  "QUIT" button.
  • Fixed the value progress bar for aileron/rudder trims.
  • Made the All Devices and Current Device radio button behavior more friendly.
  • Added CALIBRATE_FLAPS.
  • Fixed the  text override selection count.
  • Increased the default timeout to 5 seconds.
  • Fixed many, many hangs and waits in the code.

Version 3.2.1.73, 23 Feb 2013:

  • Product ID changes and additions.

Version 3.2.0.72, 26 Nov 2012:

  • Fix Text Override count when fewer selections than the default are used,
  • Use the new XML configuration file for the maximum number of PFC HID devices and PID ranges if available.
  • Update device strings.
  • Add Illuminator control for the current device or all devices.
  • Add the new configuration file manager.

Version 3.1.3.66, 21 Sep 2012:

  • Fix initial backlight slider position.

Version 3.1.2.65, 06 Aug 2012:

  • Added support for UHID_RIC_10_PID, UHID_POWER_LIGHTING_DRIVER_PID, UHID_PFC_AILERON_TRIM_PID, and UHID_PFC_RUDDER_TRIM_PID.

Version 3.1.1.64, 30 Jul 2012:

  • Add Support for UHID_B200_PILOT_CB_PANEL and UHID_B200_COPILOT_CB_PANEL.
  • Fix ending brightness "flash" defect;.
  • Fix incomplete sprintf call.
  • Add support for UHID_COLUMN_CONSOLE.

Version 3.0.1.60, 25 Apr 2012:

  • Add support for CALIBRATE_TYPE_LIMITS_JOYSTICK.
  • Handle NULL returns from Text Override string routines.
  • New processing of calibration abort.
  • Re-enable out-of-range values.
  • Add support for  double-click events.
  • Fix problems with CALIBRATE_AP_ROLL.
  • Fix generic strings.
  • Turn on illuminators for the  current device being calibrated.
  • Send a TEST message to the currentdevice being calibrated.

Version 3.0.1.52, 17 Nov 2011:

  • Changed text for CALIBRATE_AP_ROLL.
  • Rebuilt with VS6.
  • Support all PIDs.
  • Support and fix CALIBRATE_BREAKERS.
  • Fix a hang when no calibration items are present for a device.

Version 3.0.1.46, 13 Sep 2011:

  • Added support for CALIBRATE_FUEL_SWITCH_4WAY and CALIBRATE_DISPLAY_BACKUP_MODE.

Version 3.0.1.45, 13 Sep 2011:

  • Overhaul of internal data structures in preparation for string definitions from the firmware.
  • Change backlight 1 and 2 to Panel and Buttons.
  • Use Panel and Button in info string as well.
  • Implemented Text Override for Option items;.
  • Fixed some item selector defects.

Version 2.1.0.41, 07 Jul 2011:

  • Send different selector values with the ILLUMINATOR_BACKLIGHT command.

Version 2.1.0.40, 25 Mar 2011:

  • Add support to Enable/Disable the yoke in the Cirrus II.

Version 2.1.0.39, 23 Mar 2011:

  • Add the PFC 530 Pid.
  • Set the Backlighting slider/edit box to the cur value before starting the adjustment.
  • Added the ability to change the Device Selector.
  • Checked multiple brightness calibrations.

Version 2.1.0.34, 27 Jan 2011:

  • Set the Backlighting slider and edit box to the current backlighting value in the device before starting the adjustment.

Version 2.1.0.33, 27 Jan 2011:

  • Add coarse and fine spin controls for the Backlight brightness adjustment.

Version 2.1.0.32, 07 Jan 2011:

  • Add Output Style and Flaps Style;
  • Consolidate the radio button selectors.

Version 2.0.1.30, 2010 Dec 07:

  • Added the Pilot Count for the device (one or two pilots.)

Version 2.0.1.29, 2010 Nov 16:

  • Added MFD RIC Status and MFD Type.

Version 2.0.1.28, 2010 Nov 01:

  • Added support for the PFC Throttle Quadrant device.

Version 2.0.1.27, 2010 Oct 05:

  • Fixed a defect that was overwriting the progress bar scaling with the default value.

Version 2.0.1.26, 2010 Sep 28:

  • Added the  PFC Rudder Pedals device.

Version 2.0.1.25, 2010 Sep 22:

  • Added support for disjoint selector sets.

Version 2.0.1.24, 2010 Aug 23:

  • Add additional devices to be used with the CALIBRATE_BACKLIGHT_SCALING command.

Version 2.0.1.23, 2010 Aug 23:

  • First attempt at adding the CALIBRATE_BACKLIGHT_SCALING command.

Version 2.0.0.22, 2010 Aug 18:

  • Add C2Pro Carb Heat/No Carb Heat selection.

Version 2.0.0.21, 2010 Jul 13:

  • Change the Lights Device to the Pitch and Roll Device.

Version 2.0.0.20, 2010 Jun 29 :

  • Fix the Release version to add radio buttons for the Absence/Presence of Aileron Trim and Cowl Flaps.

2010 Jun 25, Version 2.0.0.19:

  • Add radio buttons for the Absence/Presence of Aileron Trim and Cowl Flaps.

2010 Jun 16, Version 2.0.0.18:

  • Reverse the Turbo Throttle points, rather than the calibration item list.
  • Version number display on the Title bar.

2010 Jun 14, Version 2.0.0.16:

  • Value limits now dynamic.
  • Added support for the MFD Lights Panel.
  • 1024 retries on HID I/O error.
  •  Modifications to handle any valid calibration type, using generic text if needed.

2010 Mar 02, Version 2.0.0.12:

  • Modifications to accept additional calibration types with some of the calibration items, in order to support the New B200 firmware.

2010 Feb 24, 10:53AM, Version 2.0.0.11:

  • Changed the spelling of "buton" to "button" in a couple of places.

2010 Feb 19, 3:04PM, Version 2.0.0.10:

  • Fixed defects that caused a hang, and prevented the Calibration Utility from taking the devices(s) out of calibration mode.

2010 Feb 19, Version 2.0.0.9:

  • Added the Limits-plus-center calibration type to the Rudder Trim.

2010 Feb 17, 9:42AM, Version 2.0.0.8:

  • Changed "cowl flap switch" to "cowl flap lever."

2010 Feb 16, Version 2.0.0.7:

  • Added the Cessna MFD device..

2010 Feb 15, Version 2.0.0.6:

  • The list of calibration items for a given device is automatically refreshed if the equipment on the device (e.g, rudder pedals) changes.

 

  • The calibration item list is refreshed only when needed.

 

  • A "Cancel" button, to abort the current calibration activity, has been added.

2010 Jan 27, Version 2.0.0.5:

  • Rudder Pedal Detection and Throttle Quadrant Type selection no longer use the Calibrate button, but set their values by clicking on the appropriate radio button.

2010 Jan 26, Version 2.0.0.4:

  • Added the capability to select the Throttle Quadrant Type (PFC USB or Joystick Axes) that is sent by the firmware.

2010 Jan 26, Version 2.0.0.3:

  • Refresh the list of calibration items after every successfully completed calibration.

2010 Jan 26, Version 2.0.0.2:

  • Added a more descriptive message for calibrating the General Purpose Throttle Quadrant transition/stop point.

2010 Jan 12

·        Added a progress bar to show the current calibration value graphically.

·        Added the ability to set presence, absence, or auto-detection for serial rudder pedals connected to the console.

·        Added the ability to calibrate General Purpose Throttle Quadrant items.

·        Added the file “C:\PFC\PFCHardwareCalibration.log” to log all of the displayed messages during the current execution of the Calibration Utility.

2009 Sep 17

  • Added support for extended version format.