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PRODUCT INVOLVED
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Diagnostic Logger Utility Software
Version 4.50

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CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE UPDATES 4.50
ENHANCEMENTS 4.42
MAINTENANCE UPDATES 4,42
SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
MINOR OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAINTENANCE UPDATES 4.50
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* Dlogger will support the ACMx, CCMx, IDI, IDO, QUADLOG CAM, QUADLOG CAI, QUADLOG
CDO and QUADLOG CDI modules.

* The Diagnostic Logger is now available for use on the Windows XP and 2003 Server
operating systems.

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ENHANCEMENTS 4.42
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* The Diagnostic Logger is now available for use on the Windows 2000 operating
system.

* The default value of the Continuous Resource Scan option was changed from NO to
YES. (4/21/03)

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MAINTENANCE UPDATES 4.42
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* Dlogger Export will now default to *.csv instead of *.txt

* Dlogger will support the PFM, CAI, SAI, CDO and IDO modules.
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SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
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* Dlogger supports Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server.
The Dlogger needs NIM32 running to collect data from external resources unless a
Nim list is provided in the apacs.ini file.

* The PC on whch the Dlogger is running needs a unique NRS. The (Note 12263)
Dlogger will start without a unique NRS, but other Dloggers will not be able to log
data from this instance of Dlogger.

* In the control panel->services->apacs nim32->startup. The allow service to

interact with desktop must remain selected. If this is not selected, multiple
dloggers can run at the same time. This is not a desireable operating condition.

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MINOR OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
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* None

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SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
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See Software Release Memo (document number SR39PS-5)

Operating system platform compatibility for Diagnostic Logger 4.50

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DLOGGER |
32-BIT IMPLEMENTATION |
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ETHERNET |
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Windows NT | Windows 2000 | Windows XP | Windows 2003 Server |
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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See Software Release Memo (document number SR39PS-5)

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INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING
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See Software Release Memo (document number SR39PS-5)

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PRODUCT SUPPORT
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Our Technical Support Centers (TSC) offer a variety of technical support services
that are designed to assist you with Siemens products and systems. Our support
engineers have experience with troubleshooting, development, system startup, and
system test. They will help you to solve your issues in an efficient and
professional manner.

Customers in North America can contact Siemens Technical Support Center at 1-800-
333-7421, on the web at: http://support.automation.siemens.com, or by e-mail:
techsupport.sea@siemens.com

Customers outside North America can contact their local Siemens subsidiary;
addresses and telephone numbers are listed on the Internet at the web site:
http://support.automation.siemens.com.

When contacting Siemens, customers will be asked to provide site-contact

information (name, address, and phone number), the product involved and detailed
information regarding the nature of the issue.

Contained within the Process Automation User Connection is the APACS+/QUADLOG

Secure Site at: http://sitescape.sea.siemens.com/forum/aca-
1/dispatch.cgi/f.apacsquadlo forum. This site is only open to customers with an
active service agreement. It contains all service manuals, service memos, service
notes, configuration manuals, etc. for the APACS+ and QUADLOG family of products.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the site, please contact
SiteScape technical support at: toll free 1-877-234-1122 (US) or 1-513-336-1474.

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DISCLAIMER
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Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. assumes no liability for errors or omissions in
this document or for the application and use of information included in this
document. The information herein is subject to change without notice.

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TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHT
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ProcessSuite, 4-mation, APACS, APACS+, and QUADLOG are trademarks of Siemens Energy
& Automation, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.

Copyright (C) 2005 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

All rights reserved.

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