WinSC - WorkHorse Self-Contained Deployment Software Package

Details: This program has been designed specifically for users to create
a deployment configuration file for a WorkHorse (WH) ADCP, test a WH ADCP, 
deploy (send commands) a WH ADCP, recover data from a WH ADCP, and to have 
a quick look at the data collected by the WH ADCP.

The program (WinSC.EXE) works as a shell program to launch the PlanADCP 
program.  The PlanADCP.EXE program allows the user to create a deployment 
configuration file.  After creating a deployment configuration file (or 
loading an existing file) the WinSC.EXE program will continue with the 
testing, deployment, recovery of data, and quick view of the data.
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WinSC.EXE       WH Planning, Testing, Setup, Deployment, Data Recover, and Quick 
Graphical Look WINDOWS program.   

Latest Version: 1.31
Last Updated:  August 12th 2009
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Version 1.31 (12 August 2009 - Present)
- Added PlanADCP v2.06 to WinSC install program. 
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Version 1.30 (5 March 2009)
- Added CR1 command to the test procedure.
- Fixed installation issues for paths that are more than 120 chars long.
- Added Vista compatibility.
- Updated Icons and Company information. 
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Version 1.29 (27 August 2003):
- Fixed problem with displaying graphics.
- Fixed problem with COM ports > COM9. They were not shown in the list of the 
  available ports.
- Fixed problem with slow updates of terminal window.
- Added the AZ command in the wizard to zero pressure sensor. 
- Added option to erase memory in the wizard. 
- Added warning if the recorder is not empty when starting deployment.
- Added warning if files already exist in download directory.
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Version 1.28 (1 August 2002):

This version of the program works with an entirely new version of the planning 
module (PLANADCP).  This new planning module includes:

 - updated calculations for power consumption**
 - range
 - battery power
 - current profiling modes 5, 8, 11, and 12
 - bottom track
 - ability to edit the configuration file from within the program
 - feed back on how many batteries are required for the deployment

** As a result of these updates the user will find that the power consumption 
will be, in most cases, less than were obtained in the previous version of the 
planning module (PLAN).  This is the result of our experience and improved 
modeling of these operations.   

WINSC.EXE has been proven to be completely compatible with the WIN95 and 
WIN98 operating systems.  WINSC.EXE has not been 100% tested with WINDOWS NT, 
2000 and XP.  But, our testing with this new version has shown successful 
operations on these platforms.  We are continuing to perform our testing to 
ensure complete compatibility with these operating systems.  If required we will 
update the WinSC.EXE program again in the fourth quarter of 2002 so that it will 
be compatible will all versions of WINDOWS operating systems.  In the mean time, 
if you should find any problems with operating WinSC.EXE on any WINDOWS environment 
system that you notify us immediately.  

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Version 1.27 (11 January 2000):
 - Added put ADCP to sleep between all functions when not deploying.
 - Added ability to set for long profiling range or high precision. 
 - Allow ensemble sizes larger than 8192 bytes.

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Version 1.18 (12 May 1999)
 - First release.

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How to Update to Latest Version:  To download the latest version click on the 
download button.  Once downloaded double click on the file and the self-extracting 
file will open allowing access to 2 installation setup files: 'WINSC SETUP.EXE' 
and 'PLANADCP SETUP.EXE'.  You must run both of these installation setup files, by 
double clicking each one (the order does not matter), to obtain all of the 
features required to plan, test, deploy, and recover data from your WH ADCP.  

Next Scheduled Update:  The next scheduled maintenance update is in the 
August 2004.

Send all questions to the Customer Service Department.

EMAIL Address: rdifs@rdinstruments.com
