Can you believe it? This is our very first JCOM1939 Monitor Pro newsletter! It has been a while since we updated the software, but from now on, we target more frequent improvements and added functionality.
This time, we would like to introduce Version 3.50.00. This version symbolizes a break from older gateways, i.e., those we sold before 2022. In detail:
- We eliminated the FLASH button in the Gateway section, which was used to program new firmware versions for devices purchased before 2022.
- We have set the PGN transmission frequency to a minimum of 10 milliseconds following the SAE J1939 Standard. Any frequency lower than this value may lead to transmission problems.
- We improved user-friendliness by adding a detailed COM port description, eliminating the need to access the Windows Device Manager to identify the gateway’s port.
- J1939 devices can now be added without restarting the software. Previous versions did not recognize newly connected devices, so they required closing the app and starting it again.
To install the new version, please log in to our download section.
Now, let’s talk about future functionality:
The first major change involves updating the display of received and transmitted data. The current version scrolls with each new PGN, which makes it difficult to follow data during high busloads as the screen becomes too busy. The new version will update the PGN data in only one static line with an attached counter.
In the next step, we will add timestamps to each PGN. This will allow us to determine and display the PGN frequency, but it will require a firmware update.
We approach firmware updates cautiously because they involve two separate updates: one for the Windows software and one for the JCOM.J1939 gateway. As a result, it’s important to ensure that both versions are synchronized. The updated Windows version will not work with older firmware versions, and vice versa. This needs to be communicated clearly to the user.
Further plans involve recording and replaying received PGNs. The app can currently record PGNs and store them in an Excel file. With the implementation of timestamps, we will be able to replay the recorded data traffic.
Furthermore, some customers have requested a feature to create a data traffic script, allowing users to design data traffic for more effective simulation.
We will work on these ideas, and when any of them become available, we will send you another newsletter.
Thanks for reading. See you soon!
The Team of Copperhill Technologies
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