Software Downloads
Software and Firmware
PV II™ Data Analysis Software
| Version | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5.5.1 | January 15, 2025 | Data Analysis Software for PQPro™ – including sample Data Files. Free to download for your evaluation. |
Feature additions:
Bug fixes:
- Bug fixed issue with channels changing on Event tab scrolling.
- Added warning display on application startup if system ADOBE reader is below expected version for report generation.
- Corrected issue generating reports when selecting L‑L Voltage for Trend pages.
- Bug fixed UI issues with the report Layout tab when scaling display.
- Bug fixed issues when scaling display and connecting to a wireless instrument.
Feature additions:
Bug fixes:
- Memory and performance improvements.
- Fixed issues loading templates created in older PVII versions.
- Record will now be updated while sliding the track bar on event and waveform tabs.
- Fixed issues with 1P3W files from displaying CH3 on graph tabs.
- Fixes for generating VA, KVAR, PF values.
- Fixed issue for outputting cost table in a custom sized snapshot.
- Bug fixes generating Daily and Hourly costing reports from Quick menu.
Feature additions:
- Top 10 most recently opened files. Recently opened files can now be accessed from the "File" menu.
- Quick report functionality. Generate RMS Trend reports quicker and easier via the "Report" menu.
Bug fixes
- Fixed incorrect or missing data box values on the Current Inrush tab.
- Fixed various crashes when using the "Open Multiple" function.
- Fixed issue where arrow annotations were disappearing on IEC tab when changing channels.
- Resolved crashes when attempting to paste text bubbles to graphs with right click.
- Fixed issues with X axis disappearing when changing harmonic and hertz settings.
- Fixed crash saving Demand and Costing file while using Spanish language setting.
- Resolved issues where changing language did not update all graph labels.
- Resolved issues with PVII installer. No longer deletes user specific config files from the installation directory.
Feature additions
- The PVII version number is now included on the active application as well as in any screen shots generated with the snapshot button or report function.
- Added table paging for events on the CW event tabs to improve application performance.
Bug fixes
- Fixed application crashes on the waveform tabs when using harmonics and saving graph databoxes and annotations.
- Fixed an issue where a user could not click on the text bubble arrow annotation for the tab types IEC, Waveform and Events.
- Improved the performance for data input on the text bubble graph annotation.
- Fixed an issue where reports would not generate with a large number of spike events.
- Fixed issues when changing databox font and colours in the preferences would not apply to all databoxes, bubbles and delta time boxes.
- Added time validation to the Demand and Costing form to prevent invalid times entered and application crashes.
- Added validation to all record and time range inputs to prevent invalid data generation and application crashes.
Feature additions:
- Current Traces can now be configured separately from voltage traces. To access the new feature, go to "Setup" -> "Preferences" and click on the "Trend/Waveform" tab.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed issue where TSQ files recorded at 400Hz could not re-open properly once saved.
- Fixed issue where TSQ files recorded at 400Hz would not open in certain instances.
Feature additions:
- IEC measurements are now computed with external and software PT/CT.
- “Reset Tests” button added to delete all computed IEC values.
- Selection of a non-computed measurement in the IEC tab prompts the IEC window only once.
- Wirelessly connected device tabs now display the measurements with the external PT/CT ratios selected.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed issue with export to PQDIF that appeared when generated file was large.
- Fixed issue where “Current Trans. Mag”. And “Voltage Trans. Mag”. would generate errors in some instances.
- Fixed issue with Report generation where an “Index Out of Bounds” error was encountered.
- Fixed avg RMS measurement display in some instances where V1 is disconnected.
- Fixed several errors that would appear when TSQ file was too small for some measurements (Frequency, Flicker) which require a minimum time span for any results.
- “View Instrument Setup” properly displays PLL status where applicable.
Feature additions:
- For list of new features and bug fixes, view PDF for more details.
Bug fixes:
- See above.
Feature additions:
- Spanish translation for PVII features except “Custom Report”, “Trend Events” and BT Connections.
- Selected language is displayed and saved in “Preferences”.
- Improved performance and speed of opening and saving files.
- PVII no longer prompts user to enter notes for every newly opened file.
- Added “EPF/TSE to TXT” export feature.
- Added ability to compute/save “Trend Events”.
- Added support for IEC 61000-4-30 in Reports tab, and in Export -> Excel (*.CSV).
- Added ability to append to existing “IEC only” file and “IEC only” template selection in “Open Multiple” option.
- Added “RMS + Events” feature for “Open Multiple” continuous waveform data files.
- Ability to show/hide event markers for individual pages.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed 3P3W current RMS and watt calculation for EnergyPro data files (*.TSE).
- Fixed issue where PVII would not display the correct RMS values or waveforms for “Trend Events”.
- Fixed incorrect ratio used for CH4 power.
Feature additions:
- Modified formatting of Instrument Setup table
- Added both secondary and primary voltage levels for Instrument Setup display of trigger levels.
- Added to Trend graph selection “Voltage Trans Mag” and “Current Trans Mag” for Continuous Waveform data files.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed waveform display where graphs would disappear when selecting new quantity.
- Fixed summary files having gaps when they shouldn’t.
Feature additions:
- See Release Notes of v3.2.0 for full list of new features.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed a bug in calculation of current harmonic sequence value. See Release Notes of v3.2.0 for full list of other bug fixes.
Feature additions:
- “Quick Report” option has been removed.
- Sequence components can be graphed and exported as % of Fundamental, % of RMS or magnitude.
- Added ability to graph and export harmonic sequence components, previously only the fundamental sequence components were calculated.
- Added polarity to Power Factor CSV export to indicate Lead/Lag, -ve indicates Lead.
- Added angles to the Harmonic Trend CSV export.
- Added timestamps to CSV waveform export.
- Added new page called “Calculated Events” where user can set event thresholds for various parameters such as THD, Watts, VA, Var, PF, etc.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed graph scaling issue when Channel 4 unit scaling was different from Channels 1,2,3 scaling (ie. A and kA or V and kV).
- Fixed polarity of calculated I4 (ie. neutral current).
- Fixed software crash when the Trend display is minimized.
- Fixed software crash when taking “Snapshot” of wirelessly connected Waveform screen.
- Fixed CSV export for watt import/export.
Feature additions:
- For list of new features and bug fixes, view PDF for more details.
Bug fixes:
- See above.
Feature additions:
- For list of new features and bug fixes, view PDF for more details.
Bug fixes:
- See above.
Feature additions:
- Calculated Neutral Current from Phase Currents.
- Invert measured Neutral Current Waveform.
- Export Continuous Waveform Event data to CSV.
- Export Continuous Waveform Event data to PQDif.
- Energy Import/Export table added to Custom Report.
- “Delta Time” measurement tool for Trend and Waveform Graphs.
- “Advanced” dialog box for Event Table sorting.
Bug fixes
- Corrected EP600i 3P3W power calculation.
- Software failure due to large PT/CT ratios.
- Software failure when exporting IEC RVC data to CSV.
- Incorrect export of Power Factor to PQDif.
- Event harmonics not using selected Event Record
Feature additions:
- Added ability to select which events are to be exported in event tabs.
- Added CSV export button in applicable Pages.
- Added PQDIF export button in Event Page.
- Added PQDIF support for IEC.
- Added "Watt Demand" "Import/Export" values to "CSV Export".
- Added "Watt/Var" "Import/Export" values to "CSV Export".
- Added ability to select HarmonicType for trend harmonics in CSV export.
- Added ability to select HarmonicType for trend harmonics in "Custom Report".
Bug fixes:
- Fixed incorrect VA calculation for unbalanced 3P3W connections.
- Fixed incorrect screenshots taken on Windows 10 machines.
- Fixed databox not responding when cursor moves outside of graph.
- Fixed incorrect CSV export output for event "L-L Voltage".
- Fixed incorrect labels in graph settings when switching from trend harmonics.
- Fixed incorrect average values in "Quick Report" tables.
Feature additions:
- Expanded Preferences settings
- Custom Report with user adjustable formatting features.
- Aggregation of individual harmonics for trending graphs, CSV & PQDIF exports, and Custom Report.
Bug fixes
- Fixed incorrect L-L RMS voltage calculation in continuous waveform files.
- Fixed software crash when placing data box after changing preferences.
- Fixed Lead/Lag on Power Factor graph axis when zooming.
- Fixed PQDIF harmonic export.
- Fixed PQDIF waveform export for high sampling rates.
- Fixed PQDIF trend export for large number of records.
MIV Software
For Meter Installation Verification
| Version | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1 | March 14, 2019 | MIV Software for the PQPro™ + Meter Installation Verification package. Please contact us for files and instructions. NOTE: This version requires MIV firmware MV020700 loaded on the PQPro. |
Feature additions:
- Allow the user to select whether to load custom plugin (.dll) when MIV software is launched.
Bug fixes:
- No bug fixes in this version.
Feature additions:
- When connected to PQPro, the serial number is shown in the 'Disconnect' button.
- Added messages for Delta at the Block tests to tell user which side of the CT test block the secondary CTs should be connected to.
- Changed default Meter Kh for Network Service Watt/Var Registration Test (Disk Test) to 1.2 instead of 1.8.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed bug associated with restoring dropped wireless connection during a test.
- Fixed data display for Network Service connection.
- Modified Reference Phasors for Network Service and 1.5E 2-2Wire CT connections.
Feature additions:
- No new feature added
Bug fixes:
- Fixed phase rotation display in phasor diagram for “Delta (2 Element)” connection.
- Fixed incorrect CT ratio error calculation for “1 Element 3 Wire CT” connection.
Feature additions:
- For list of new features and bug fixes, view PDF for more details.
Bug fixes:
- See above.
Feature additions:
- Added 'Plugin' feature where users can install customized plugins created for their specific needs. Please Contact Us for more details.
Bug fixes:
- No bug fixes in this version.
Feature additions:
- Added connection diagrams for three phase connections.
- Added time stamps to Vector diagram and real time data snapshot in the report.
- Added ability to select Manual or Auto for CT ratio test. Manual allows the user to enter the primary CT current instead of measuring it
- In Preferences, Report Setup tab added display of imported setup file name and added ability to reverse changes caused by the setup file (“Unload Setup”).
Bug fixes:
- Fixed distortion and improved resolution of imported photos.
- Fixed Wireless communications issue that was in version 1.9.0
- Fixed Windows 10 related issue that caused the software to crash when a photo was taken by a tablet.
Feature additions:
- Added support for WiFi PQPros. Note that WiFi and wireless module are hardware modifications which are mutually exclusive.
- Added “Remove” button to Discover function which will delete inactive instruments from the device list.
- Changed name of “1 ½ Element” Service Type to “1 ½ Element 2-2 Wire CTs”.
- Added diagram for “1 ½ Element 2-2 Wire CTs” Service Type.
- Added PT Ratio Check test. The secondary side voltages are automatically measured and the user must manually measure and enter the primary side voltages.
Bug fixes:
- Tot/Avg column on first screen was not correct.
- Delta (2 Element) voltage angles and vectors were not correct.
Feature additions:
- Added ability to view data on first screen as primary or secondary values.
- Added connection diagrams for some service types, specifically 1 Element 2 Wire CT, 1 Element 3 Wire CT, and 1 Element 2-2 Wire CTs
- On first screen added Flex CT selection for “Secondary CTs” to enable current measurement on the primary side of the metering CTs. This would be used in the Interval Billing Test.
- For Phasor Diagram setup added Auto scaling feature in addition to the manual and fixed scaling selections.
- Added to the info page a second column for entry of changed data (ie. If meter changed original and new meter numbers could be recorded)
- Added ability to read MIV data from a data file. This requires firmware version MV002500 which can generate the MIV data file which will have the file extension *.MSQ
Bug fixes:
- None
PowerView Data Analysis Software
| Version | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2221 | October 8, 2009 | Data Analysis Software for PowerPro and EnergyPro EP600i – Legacy software. Please contact us for software files. |
PQPro™ Firmware
For standard power quality
| Version | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PQ020604 | December 10, 2018 | Standard PQ firmware. Please contact us for instructions to update firmware. |
Feature additions:
- No new features added.
Bug fixes:
- Calibration factors for channel 4 "Spare" CT were not saved properly.
Feature additions:
- No new feature added. Semantic version update.
Bug fixes:
- No new bug fixes. Semantic version update.
Feature additions:
- Added support for WiFi.
- Unbalance calculation independent of phase sequence.
- Filename of last file recorded displayed in Record screen.
- Added "FIX" option flag to be used by software.
Bug fixes:
- GPS interface to accommodate leap seconds.
- Issue related to 16Hz Measurement.
- Setup Lock did not work.
PQPro™ Firmware
For Extended Continuous Waveform Storage (XCW)
| Version | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CW020603 | October 19, 2017 | Extended Continuous Waveform Storage firmware for the PQPro™. Please contact us for instructions to update firmware. |
Feature additions:
- No new feature added. Semantic version update.
Bug fixes:
- No new bug fixes. Semantic version update.
Feature additions:
- Added support for WiFi.
- Unbalace calculation independent of phase sequence.
- Filename of last file recorded displayed in Record screen.
Bug fixes:
- GPS interface to accommodate leap seconds.
- Setup Lock did not work.
- Recording duration calculation error when changing number of channels or sample rate.
- If memory card was removed, screen went blank instead of displaying error message.
MIV Firmware
| Version | Updated | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MV020700 | February 14, 2018 | MIV – Meter Verification firmware file. Please contact us for instructions to update firmware. |
Feature additions:
- For list of new features and bug fixes, view PDF for more details.
Bug fixes:
- See above.
Feature additions:
- No new feature added in this version.
Bug fixes:
- Fixes an issue relating to the pulse test accuracy for 2 element meter installations.
Feature additions:
- Added support for WiFi.
Bug fixes:
- Secondary CT selection changes was not saved properly.