We have begun planning future product direction. In response to customer requests, we will be focusing more of our efforts at producing browser-based data viewers. The existing Java applications will form the core "console" technology, but more effort will be placed on making the system viewable and manageable from a web browser.
Version 2.01 will also mark a shift in how we number releases and updates. The first release will be numbered 2.01.00 and the first update to that will be 2.01.01, the second update will be 2.01.02, and so on. This is in better keeping with industry standards, as well as our installer packaging software.
Version 1.00.9 will be a "wrap up" release with very little new functionality being added to the base product. Most of the functional changes will involve adding support for devices such as relay controllers, environmental sensors and additional charge controllers. This will allow us to focus on Version 2.01.00, which shifts our focus towards browser-based functionality. You may view that roadmap here.
The feature roadmap for greenMonitor Version 1.00.8 has been completed. You may view it here. The focus of Version 1.00.8 was enhanced support for SMA inverters and the OEM Mate display controller. Further work was performed to support non-English language messages. We added support for a new hardware platform, the greenMonitor Lite low power data logger. Items which have not been completed will be analyzed based on the needs of our clients and either moved into Version 1.00.9 or cancelled.
Version 1.00.5 is scheduled to reach the end of its support life as of December 5th, 2010. We will be publishing Update 4, an internal set of minor changes, prior to that date. This update will not extend the end of life past the currently scheduled date unless additional customer-reported problems are found.
Version 1.00.4 (and all prior versions) has reached the end of its support life as of June 22nd, 2010. Please upgrade to a more recent version. In the event you require an older version for your environment, the next stable release is Version 1.00.5 Update 3. Otherwise we recommend you upgrade to Version 1.00.7 Update 2.
Please select the desired software release and the installation ISO image will begin downloading. You will need to burn the image to a CD-ROM before you can install the software. ISO images are the most convenient way to install the greenMonitor software as all installers are present on the installation CD.
Note: Based on customer feedback, we have stopped producing new ISO images. If you have a requirement for an ISO image for your environment, please contact customer support and we will have an ISO image produced. You may wish to consider using a flash memory drive as the installation files are much smaller than a full ISO image.
This is the official release for greenMonitor Version 1.00.5 for multiple platforms. This ISO image contains installers for all supported operating systems.
Beta test installers will begin appearing on the website in the next few weeks. This is a closed beta release and is not open to new customers. If you wish to participate in the version 1.00.9 Beta test, you must install and configure version 1.00.8, then request to participate in the 1.00.9 beta test.
This is the official release for version 1.00.8. The Beta release links will be updated as the installers are uploaded to the website.
Please be very careful setting up user accounts as you may accidentally lock yourself out of gmServer if you assign user accounts and don't have your personal passwords set up yet. Additionally, the builtin security firewall has been enhanced and repeated failed login attempts will completely "lock out" the originating IP address. For Individual Edition and higher (user accounts are not a part of Basic Edition), you will need to manually create a "guest" user ID with gmAccounts on the gmServer host name menu. The password must be empty and the commands should be "ALL". Make sure you check the checkbox to enable the account, then save the changes and exit.
| Version 1.00.8 Beta (Viewer Edition) installer for Windows | $25 | |
| Version 1.00.8 Beta (Basic Edition, Beta) installer for Windows | $60 | |
| Version 1.00.8 GOLD (Individual Edition) installer for Windows | $199 |
This release includes support for the TPS Mate Display Controller, remote log viewing enhancements for the gmLogView and gmReport commands, the new gmContact command for connecting to gmConsole, and many other features. Please see the Version 1.00.7 roadmap for a list of features.
This update corrects a problem with slow modem connections as well as unexpected errors in gmMobile.
This update corrects a problem with weather station handling, commands hanging when large numbers of errors are being caused by the Mate data stream, and a problem with the wrong manual being packaged.
This updates corrects a problem where the product required Java 1.6 in order to function. This update should function properly with Java 1.5. Additional defects, including problems with dialup functionality, viewing systems in alternate timezones, systems with multiple Mate display controllers, and processing multiple network commands have been resolved. The missing battery monitor (FLEXnet DC or PentaMetric) table was also added to gmMobile.
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Basic Edition) installer for Windows
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Individual Edition) installer for Windows
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Small Business Edition) installer for Windows
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Small Site Edition) installer for Windows
This is the official release of greenMonitor Version 1.00.7 for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Version 1.00.7 GOLD (Basic Edition) installer for Windows
Version 1.00.7 GOLD (Individual and Small Business Edition) installer for Windows
Version 1.00.7 GOLD (Site Edition) installer for Windows
This release includes enhanced support for multiple Mate display controllers, the new gmLogView and gmConsole commands (Site and Business license only), as well as performance enhancements for the gmMate, gmMonitor, gmQuickView and gmReport commands. This release is supported for Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista, with support for earlier releases being verified on an as-able basis. Verification on Windows 7 is pending.
This update requires that a new installer be produced due to limitations in InstallShield, the software that we use to produce installation images and updates.
This update delivers additional content required for Site and Business Edition users. It is optional for Individual Edition customers, unless there is a listed defect which you require.
Version 1.00.6 Update 2 (Individual Edition, v1.00.6 update 2) Setup.EXE
This update corrects a major problem which was detected after version 1.00.6 was completed. This update is mandatory and must be applied prior to using version 1.00.6. Please see the defect list for more details.
Version 1.00.6 Update 1 (Individual Edition, v1.00.6 update 1) Update.EXE
This is the official release of greenMonitor Version 1.00.6 for Microsoft Windows.
Version 1.00.6 GOLD (Individual and Small Business Edition, v1.00.6) Setup.EXE
This is the official release of greenMonitor Version 1.00.5 for Microsoft Windows. This release includes optional support for multiple Mate display controllers, the new gmMobile and gmWizard commands, as well as a GUI replacement for the gmServer command. This release is supported for Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista. Note: You will need to install Version 1.00.6 or later if you are using Microsoft Windows 7.
This update corrects a number of minor problems which were detected after version 1.00.5 was completed. You do not need to install this update unless you are experiencing problems with your system.
Version 1.00.5 Update 1 (v1.00.5 Update 1)
This update corrects a number of problems with version 1.00.5.1. A data corruption problem with battery monitor compressed data files was corrected, as well as a memory usage problem with the gmReport command. A complete list of defects can be found here.
Version 1.00.5 Update 2 (v1.00.5 Update 2)
This update corrects a number of problems with version 1.00.5.2. A problem was found with systems that are heavily used via network connections. A complete list of defects can be found here.
Version 1.00.5 Update 3 (v1.00.5 Update 3)
This is the first update for Version 1.00.8. It includes code to create the default gmAccounts.gma file needed to grant access to the server after the software has been installed. Other minor bug fixes have been included.
| Version 1.00.8 Update 1 (Basic Edition) installer for Linux | $75 |
This is the official release for version 1.00.8. Please be very careful setting up user accounts as you may accidentally lock yourself out of gmServer if you assign user accounts and don't have your personal passwords set up yet. Additionally, the builtin security firewall has been enhanced and repeated failed login attempts will completely "lock out" the originating IP address until gmServer or gmConsole is restarted.
| Version 1.00.8 GOLD (Individual Edition 1.00.8) installer for Linux |
This update corrects a problem with weather station handling, commands hanging when large numbers of errors are being caused by the Mate data stream, and a problem with the wrong manual being packaged.
| Version 1.00.7 Update 2 (Individual Edition, v1.00.7.2) installer for Linux | $199 | |
| Version 1.00.7 Update 2 (Small Business Edition, v1.00.7.2) installer for Linux |
We have begun producing installers for this update and will update this page as they become available.
This update corrects a problem where the product required Java 1.6 in order to function. This update should function properly with Java 1.5. Additional defects, including problems with dialup functionality, viewing systems in alternate timezones, systems with multiple Mate display controllers, and processing multiple network commands have been resolved. The missing battery monitor (FLEXnet DC or PentaMetric) table was also added to gmMobile.
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Viewer Edition, 1.00.7.1) installer for Linux
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Basic Edition, v1.00.7.1) installer for Linux
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Individual Edition, v1.00.7.1) installer for Linux
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Small Business Edition, v1.00.7.1) installer for Linux
Version 1.00.7 Update 1 (Small Site Edition, v1.00.7.1) installer for Linux
This
is the official release of greenMonitor
Version 1.00.7 for Linux.
You will
need to make the "install-10007.sh" file executable using the chmod
command prior to installation, or use the command
sh ./install-10007.sh
in order to perform the installation.
Version 1.00.7 GOLD (Basic Edition, v1.00.7) install.sh for Linux
Version 1.00.7 GOLD (Individual Edition, v1.00.7) install.sh for Linux
Version 1.00.7 GOLD (Small Business Edition, v1.00.7) install.sh for Linux
This update corrects several minor problems associated with delivering business versions of the product. This update is optional for Individual Edition users.
Version 1.00.6 Update 2 (Individual Edition, v1.00.6.2) install.sh
This update corrects a major problem which was detected after Version 1.00.6 was completed. This version is mandatory and must be used instead. The original version is included only for historical reasons. Please see the defect list for more details.
Version 1.00.6 Update 1 (Individual Edition, v1.00.6.1) install.sh
This
is the official release of greenMonitor
Version 1.00.6 for Linux.
You will need to make the "install-10006.sh" file executable using the chmod
command prior to installation, or use the command
sh ./install-10006.sh
in order to perform the installation. NOTE:
Do not install this
version if you have not done so already. You should install Update 1,
listed below.
Version 1.00.5 GOLD install.sh for Linux
This is an installation script for version 1.00.5.2 for Linux.
It may be used as a new install, or to update an existing install. You
will need to make the "install-1000502.sh" file executable use the chmod
command prior to installation, or use the command
sh ./install-1000502.sh
in order to perform the update.
This is the official release of greenMonitor Version 1.00.5 for Apple Mac OS™ X. To install on Mac OS X, you will need to create an installation CD-ROM from the ISO images. The greenMonitor application may then be installed by copying the greenMonitor.app folder directly from the osx folder on the CD-ROM to the Applications folder on your Mac OS X system. Opening the greenMonitor application will launch gmServer, allowing you to begin monitoring your Mate display controller and open other greenMonitor applications as well.
The gmViewer WattPlot compatibility mode viewer has been packaged into a very low cost product for users who are looking for a simple monitoring solution. In addition to the gmViewer command, this product also includes the gmTrace command for debugging greenMonitor network connections and the gmConnect command for creating a very light weight "server". Older versions are available at no cost.
There is no customer support for this product. Customers needing support should either purchase a supported greenMonitor product or will be expected to make a $25 payment via PayPal for each support incident. Previous release versions of the greenMonitor Viewer product will be made available free of charge.
We are actively involved in inventing the "Smart Grid" as well as advancing the state of the art in renewable energy system design. Our white papers are available for download for $25 per paper and include up to 30 minutes of telephone or e-mail consultation to help understand the concepts that are being discussed. They may also be available for free download from any vendor whose product is covered in the paper, but without the phone or e-mail consultation included in the purchase price. Please contact your hardware vendor to determine if the paper is available as a free download from their website if you do not wish to purchase it from us at this time.
We are also available to produce new white papers, should the topic be consistent with our overall business plans. Please contact us to purchase a white paper, or suggest a new topic for a white paper.
| Title | Description | Links |
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| Understanding The OutBack Power Systems FLEXnet DC™ Battery Monitor | This paper describes how to properly configure a FLEXnet DC battery monitor to insure accurate results. Topics include calculating return amperes, battery efficiency and using the FLEXnet DC battery monitor to determine battery health and capacity. | Abstract |