LabTest v3.8.1 Changelog (08/15/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Updates to the IEEE 2030.5 Server and DER Sim IEEE 2030.5 Client for:
* Automated wireshark capture for COMM tests
* SunSpec-compliant json reporting documents for CSIP certifications
* Normal and “Accelerated” (shorter wait time) profiles
* End-to-end CSIP certification testing with no server or client reset operations
– [Pro] Updated plotting for Watt-Var tests.
– [Pro] Updated IEEE 1547.1/UL 1741 SB harmonics and DC injection results post-processing
– [Pro] Updates to Opal-RT drivers to capture harmonics and DC injection data
– [Pro] Added CAT_A test cases/parameters for IEEE 1547.1 Volt-Var AutoVRef and VV Imbalance Tests.
– [Pro/Plus] Multiple DER Simulator Updates:
* Update WSet functionality for ESS devices
* Added LV/HV Trip and LF/HF Trip functionality with timers
* Added momentary cessation functionality for HV/LV regions
* Updated Enter Service operations under trip conditions
LabTest v3.7.7 Changelog (07/02/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Remove unencrypted CSIP option from DER simulator.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated test certs for IEEE 2030.5 Client COMM4 Test.
– [Pro/Plus] Corrected 713 SunSpec Modbus test errors for certain DER device types.
– [Pro/Plus] Fixed bug in DER Simulator so that it can run the IEEE 2030.5 interface without the SunSpec Modbus interface.
– [Pro/Plus] Fixed bug in GUI when overriding default DER Simulator encryption keys and certs for SunSpec Modbus.
LabTest v3.7.6 Changelog (06/25/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] No change. Updated to match Dashboard versioning.
LabTest v3.7.5 Changelog (06/22/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Update upgrade/license information.
– [Pro/Plus] Corrected default certificates for Modbus TLS operations.
LabTest v3.7.4 Changelog (06/10/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Updated CSIP Client certification tests and Server handling.
– [Pro/Plus] Improved IEEE 2030.5 Server logging.
– [Pro/Plus] Added Model 64415 to DER Sim for CSIP client tests (log events, http message)
– [Pro/Plus] Added encrypted Modbus to Client (Dashboard) and Server (DER Sim)
– [Pro/Plus] SunSpec certifications now bypass Model 713 tests if missing for 2-quad devices.
– [Pro/Plus] SunSpec certifications for MOD2 (Point Read) no longer read across SunSpec points.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated to pysunspec 1.3.2 (new/corrected SunSpec Models)
LabTest v3.7.3 Changelog (05/21/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Corrected Modbus enum write tests in certification tests.
– [Pro] Fixed bug in AC Manual with Prompts.
LabTest v3.7.2 Changelog (05/19/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Updated CSIP Client tests.
– [Pro] Updated Keysight SL1200 driver.
LabTest v3.7.1 Changelog (05/12/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Updated CSIP client tests.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated IEEE 1547 SunSpec Conformance Tests:
* Fixed MOD-3 test names.
* Allowance of DA=0 for TCP devices.
* Extended PF scale factor to include -4.
* Warn if 125 holding register reads return an Exception when across SunSpec points.
– [Pro] Updated Keysight SL1200 drivers to include post init waits and OS hooks.
LabTest v3.7.0 Changelog (05/02/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Created “IEEE 2030.5 CSIP Profile 2.1 Client” with COMM, CORE, and BASIC tests.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated IEEE 2030.5 server to handle superseded events.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated IEEE 2030.5 client to correct the mup POSTing.
– [Pro] New DAQ driver that queries the SunSpec 100-series models.
– [Pro/Plus] DER simulator updates to enforce AMax limits and VAMax/VAMaxRtg under W and Q priority modes.
– [Pro/Plus] DER Simulator has ability to be placed in “hacked” mode that falsifies data.
– [Pro/Plus] Created Swagger API documentation for IEEE 2030.5 server configuration interface.
LabTest v3.6.8 Changelog (04/04/2025)
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– [Pro] New “DAQ” driver using the SunSpec 701 Model to collect power data
– [Pro] Updates to the Regatron ACS, ITECH 6000C, and Opal-RT drivers.
– [Pro/Plus] Improved threading in the DER Simulator with better start up and shut down processes.
– [Pro] CAT II profiles added for RT/Trip tests.
– [Pro] Open Phase post-processing added for IEEE 1547.1 Project; switching operations included in Excel summary.
– [Pro/Plus] Reworked the logic for reversion and reversion cancel tests for the SunSpec for 1547 Conformance tests.
LabTest v3.6.7 Changelog (03/10/2025)
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– [Pro] Added dynamic driver loading at run time for easier testing/development.
LabTest v3.6.6 Changelog (03/06/2025)
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– [Pro/Plus] Fixed bug with legacy models handling symbols in the dashboard.
– [Pro] Updated result processing for IEEE 1547.1 Limit Active Power to account for Freq-Droop and Volt-Watt Behaviors.
– [Pro] Condensed the IEEE 1547.1 VRT tests to simplify test selection.
LabTest v3.6.5 Changelog (02/28/2025)
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– [Pro] Added new “switchbank” equipment driver to automate the Open Phase tests in IEEE 1547.1 and UL 1741 SB.
– [Pro] Updated Regatron ACS driver to generate voltage, frequency, and phase angle profiles.
– [Pro/Plus] SunSpec Modbus dashboard updated with enum and bitfield data; added unit column.
– [Pro/Plus] Fixing Freq-Droop Pmin rounding problem.
– [Pro/Plus] Improved ITECH/Rexgear 6000C driver to account for upper protection limits.
LabTest v3.6.4 Changelog (02/18/2025)
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– [Pro] Updated Opal-RT AC, DC, and DAQ drivers with delay time on load, etc.
– [Pro] Updated Regatron AC simulator driver to load DLL based on .NET version
– [Pro/Plus] DER simulator fixes including VarSet sign, Volt-Var DeptRef, and AutoVRef
– [Pro/Plus] Improvements to DER simulator IEEE 2030.5 client implementation
LabTest v3.6.3 Changelog (02/04/2025)
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– [Pro] Updated Opal-RT AC, DC, and DAQ drivers – included options to skip model reloads.
– [Pro/Plus] Created IEC 62443-4-2 Tests using a new PICS Excel template format.
– [Pro/Plus] Fixed bugs in DER simulator for Freq-Droop to calculate curves using p_pre.
– [Pro/Plus] Expanded DER simulator IEEE 2030.5 implementation to handle events with timers.
LabTest v3.6.2 Changelog (12/18/2024)
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– [Pro] Improved drivers for Opal-RT equipment.
– [Pro/Plus] Fixed issue with missing build files preventing some conformance tests from running.
– [Pro/Plus] Created placeholder for IEC 62443-4-2 Conformance Tests.
– [Pro/Plus] Fixed issues with stalled conformance tests, when test names were too long for Excel tabs.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated DERSec DER battery simulator to include mandatory points.
– [Pro/Plus] Added new conformance tests for 800 series SunSpec models.
– [Pro/Plus] Added powerOfTenMultiplier in /mup for IEEE 2030.5 client on DER simulator.
LabTest v3.6.1 Changelog (11/26/2024)
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– [Pro/Plus] Updated SunSpec Modbus conformance tests for:
– SunSpec Conformance v1.1
– SunSpec Conformance v1.2 (June 2024 update)
– SunSpec for IEEE Conformance v1.1
– SunSpec for IEEE Conformance v1.2 + IEEE 1547 Profile (June 2024 update)
– [Pro/Plus] Improved functionality for setting DER simulator grid parameters and DC power.
– [Pro/Plus] Updates to DER simulator VarSet, Watt-Var, Freq-Droop functionality (additional DeptRefs, etc.)
– [Pro/Plus] Added Exception 3 responses for many points in the DER simulator.
– [Pro/Plus] Provided support for unit ID (common.DA) modifications in the DER simulator.
– [Pro/Plus] Provided support for unit ID = 0 broadcast emulation in the DER simulator.
– [Pro] Corrected Voltage Trip in IEEE 1547.1 tests.
– [Pro] Corrected Freq-Droop evaluation script in IEEE 1547.1 tests.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated pysunspec2 to v1.1.8.
LabTest v3.6.0 Changelog (10/28/2024)
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– [Pro/Plus] Added SunSpec compliance tests for the 100-series models.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated service agreement.
– [Pro] Expanded support for ITECH IT7900P and IT6000C.
– [Pro] Added support for Regatron ACS AC simulator.
– [Pro] Added Keysight SL1200 DC, AC, and DAQ drivers via the Keysight SCPI gateway.
– [Pro] Correction to NHR remote mode operations.
LabTest v3.5.9 Changelog (09/16/2024)
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– [Pro/Plus] PICS generation added default test types.
– [Pro/Plus] DER Simulator menu is cleaned up.
LabTest v3.5.8 Changelog (09/13/2024)
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– [Pro] Updated ITECH/RexGear IT7900/IT7900P Driver.
– [Pro] IEEE 2030.5 Client updates modify DER Sim converter emulation.
– [Pro] Fix for Const PF plotting.
– [Pro/Plus] Updated default 711/Freq-Droop parameters to align with IEEE 1547.
– [Pro/Plus] Expansion of SunSpec Modbus conformance test coverage (200, 300, 400, and 500 series models)
LabTest v3.5.7 Changelog (08/29/2024)
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– [Pro/Plus] Updated SunSpec Conformance tests to include the 800-series models.
LabTest v3.5.6 Changelog (08/20/2024)
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– [Pro] Expanded collection of example IEEE 1547.1 test results
– [Pro/Plus] Energy Storage DER Simulator fixes for Wh accumulators, SOC reserve limits, and SOC charge/discharge sign conventions.
– [Pro/Plus] UI settings change for DER Simulator
– [Pro] Updated Rexgear/ITECH RLC driver to simultaneously control multiple relays
– [Pro] Improved plotting for multiple tests
LabTest v3.5.5 Changelog (08/02/2024)
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– Improved ESS simulation capabilities
– Additional IEEE 1547.1 results plots
– Added parameter sets for Four Quadrant EUT tests for Watt-Var, PF, and Freq-Droop (P’rated values)
LabTest v3.5.4 Changelog
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– Updated SunSpec conformance testing
– Updated IEEE 1547.1 plots for Const Q
– Added the capability to import zipped project example results
LabTest v3.5.3 Changelog
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– Resolved conformance missing test suite error
LabTest v3.5.2 Changelog
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– Updated to PySunSpec2 version 1.1.5 (fixed missing models bug)
– Created SunSpec Modbus Conformance Tests for non-700 series models
– Created battery system simulator with SOC tracking and 802, 803, and 804 models
– Expanded IEEE 1547.1 and UL 1741 SB post-processing plots
– Added multiprocessor support for IEEE 2030.5 to support 10,000+ client connections
LabTest v3.5.1 Changelog
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– [Pro] Corrected UL 1741 SB project names.
LabTest v3.5.0 Changelog
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– [Pro/Plus] Several improvements to the SunSpec Modbus for IEEE 1547 conformance tests.
– [Pro/Plus] Added CSIP IEEE 2030.5 BASIC conformance tests.
– [Pro] Better triggering interface for Yokogawa PX8000 waveform data.
– [Pro] Full collection of waveform post-processing actions to get trip times, ride-through conformance, and
momentary cessation initiation and return times.
– [Pro] Added IEEE 1547.1 Sec 5.18.1 Fault Current for Inverters Test.
– [Pro] Added Project result plotting feature based on Excel data from the tests.
– [Pro] Revised the AC profiles for RT and Trip tests.
– [Pro] Improved coverage for 1547.1 L/HVRT, L/HFRT, and OV/UV/OF/UF trip tests.
LabTest v3.4.9 Changelog
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– [Pro] Unintentional Islanding test scripts are included in IEEE 1547 Project.
– [Pro/Plus] Conformance tests now only display results from same test type.
– [Pro/Plus] New function to export SunSpec Modbus device settings in EPRI file format (csv).
– [Pro] Option to skip all AC, DC, Load, DAQ, or DER steps by selecting the “Bypass All Operations” driver.
– [Pro/Plus] Corrected reversion testing bug related to data synchronization.
LabTest v3.4.8 Changelog
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– [Pro] Initial test for CSIP conformance evaluations for IEEE 2030.5 Clients.
– [Pro] Began creating project that directly references UL 1741 SB.
– [Pro] Corrected evaluation for voltage disturbance in continuous region (IEEE 1547 5.4.5).
– [Pro] Revised Rexgear RLC load bank driver.
– [Pro] Corrected SunSpec for 1547 TCP-2 test for devices that provide partial response.
– [Pro] New equipment driver for Keysight SL1200 AC Simulators.
– [Pro] Bug fix for DC Simulator “Manual with Prompts”. Added “DC Sim – Bypass All Operations”.
– [Pro] IEEE 1547.1 Monitoring tests now evaluate each of the L-L and L-N voltages independently.
– [Pro/Plus] Minor GUI changes.
LabTest v3.4.7 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Revised WSet reversion conformance test to account for size of DER.
– [Pro] Added Excel results plot of RMS and Waveform data for Yokogawa using Start/Processing Waveform Data.
– [Pro] Corrected dependency bug in Yokogawa driver.
LabTest v3.4.6 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Expanded Freq-Droop (Model 711) SunSpec conformance tests.
– [Plus/Pro] Added VarSetPct and WSetPct reversion capability to DER Simulator.
– [Pro] Created “manual” driver for loadbanks that prompt user to take control actions.
– [Pro] Created functionality to capture waveform data using Yokogawa PX8000 devices.
– [Pro] Added waveform processing to calculate high-speed frequency/RMS data from waveform data for IEEE 1547.1 RT and Trip tests.
– [Pro] Added initial DEWESoft NET driver.
LabTest v3.4.5 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Several minor improvements to the SunSpec conformance tests.
– [Plus/Pro] Added default PICS min/max values for ChaRte and DisChaRte points.
– [Pro] Added Yokogawa PX8000 reconnection capabilities for when the VXI-11 connection terminates.
– [Pro] New automated results processing for IEEE 1547.1 Sec 5.9 DC Injection and IEEE 1547.1 Sec 5.11 TDR tests.
– [Pro] Improved FTP server capabilities to transfer waveform data from DAQ systems.
– [Pro] Changed the Volt-Var results processing independent variable from DAQ voltage to target AC simulator voltage.
LabTest v3.4.4 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Fixed HF point for SunSpec compliance testing.
– [Pro] IEEE 1547.1 5.9 DC injection test now includes automated results processing.
– [Pro] Yokagawa simulation now includes DC components of AC signals.
– [Pro] Corrected import error for Yokogawa drivers with new waveform analysis.
LabTest v3.4.3 Changelog
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– [Pro/Plus] Corrected bug in splash screen for unlicensed applications.
– [Pro] Added Harmonics and THD queries to Choma and Ametek AC grid simulators.
– [Pro/Plus] Added Modbus traces for all SunSpec Modbus conformance tests.
– [Pro] Additional logging for WSet operations.
– [Pro/Plus] Corrected missing RTU scale factor issue.
– [Pro/Plus] No longer writing values that set points to unimplemented in SunSpec conformance tests.
LabTest v3.4.2 Changelog
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– [Pro] Corrected P(V) results processing.
– [Pro] Added IEEE 1547.1 tests for 5.19 persistence of parameters, 5.9 DC injection, and 5.12 TRD harmonics.
– [Pro] Expanded functionality for PX8000 driver to capture DC components of AC signals and the 1st 50 harmonics.
– [Pro/Plus] Added remaining days left on the license to splash screen.
– [Pro/Plus] New RTU-3 SunSpec RTU conformance test (partial modbus command).
– [Pro/Plus] Added single register write functionality for SunSpec RTU (open-sourced in pysunspec2).
– [Pro/Plus] New notification for periods when active power target is derated by Irating.
– [Pro/Plus] Revised the DEV-2 to validate the common model matches the PICS.
– [Pro/Plus] Replaced report shortcut (Excel “X” icon) with green “R” to avoid confusion.
LabTest v3.4.1 Changelog
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– [Pro/Plus] Improvements to project and script stopping operations.
– [Pro/Plus] Cleaned up logging for scripts and projects.
– [Pro] Added NHR 9400 AC and MagnaPower DC drivers.
– [Pro] New IEEE 1547.1 tests for open phase, rotating machine fault current, prioritization, and Q(V) with Auto Vref.
– [Plus/Pro] Several improvements to the SunSpec certification test suite.
LabTest v3.4.0 Changelog
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– [Pro/Plus] Updated RTU conformance test logging.
LabTest v3.3.9 Changelog
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– [Pro/Plus] Fixed TCP-3 conformance test dependencies.
– [Pro] Fixed DC Simulator “Manual with Prompt” driver UI interactions.
LabTest v3.3.8 Changelog
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– [Pro] Created drivers for Magna DC simulator and ITECH/Rexgear AC sim, DC sim, and RLC loadbank.
– [Plus/Pro] Completed the SunSpec Modbus conformance tests for RTU and TCP products.
– [Plus/Pro] Updated DER simulator to reject writes to read-only curves.
– [Plus/Pro] Updated DER simulator to handle reversion timer cancel and update operations.
– [Plus/Pro] Minor changes to GUI, such as resizing parameter boxes.
LabTest v3.3.7 Changelog
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– [Pro] Created DNP3 master monitoring environment.
– [Plus/Pro] Expanded SunSpec Modbus for IEEE 1547 test certification tests to include:
– Mandatory Points: confirms models include all the required SunSpec and IEEE 1547 points.
– Scale Factors: confirms scale factors are set to allow full ranges of IEEE 1547 adjustment.
– Rejection: confirms devices do not accept values that place them in unknown operating states.
– Reversion: confirms the revert functionality is operating correctly.
– Modbus Operations: confirms the device follows the Modbus.org requirements (mostly for serial devices).
– [Plus/Pro] Updated logos and GUI.
– [Plus/Pro] Included DER simulator reversion functionality and rejection of bad points when in dynamic mode.
– [Plus/Pro] Added ability to continuously poll SunSpec Modbus device at a user defined interval.
– [Pro] Added TCP communication interface option to Chroma AC simulator.
– [Pro] Improved the DC and AC Simulator user prompt drivers for those without communications to the hardware.
LabTest v3.3.6 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Restructured the menu to be more intuitive.
– [Plus/Pro] Added tooltips to the menu items.
– [Pro] Added IEEE 1547.1 Overvoltage tests for synchronous and asynchronous generators.
LabTest v3.3.5 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Confirmed ActPt is set to SunSpec default values before testing SunSpec implementation.
– [Plus/Pro] Fixed default Voltage Trip test Tms1/Tms2 values.
– [Pro] Corrected duplicate Yokogawa driver name for new DL950.
– [Pro] Added IEEE 1547.1 Sec 5.16 Test for Prioritization.
– [Pro] Incorporated latent imports for Opal-RT RtlabApi and OpalApiPy.
LabTest v3.3.4 Changelog
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– [Plus/Pro] Fixed comparison logic around curve comparisons in SunSpec certification tests.
– [Pro] Added several new equipment drivers for Typhoon, Opal-RT, Chroma, Tektronics, and SunRex.
– [Plus/Pro] Fixed bug related to int16/int32 SunSpec range tests.
