SFRA - 5.3.1 - Release Note
SFRA - 5.3.1 - Release Note
SFRA - 5.3.1 - Release Note
Do I Need to If you are presently using an earlier version of SFRA software and are
not experiencing any problems, there is no need to upgrade. Note that:
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• Version 5.3 fixed a problem with sub-band plots in reports.
• Version 5.3.1 fixes a problem with report generation in Spanish
language mode.
No other changes have been made.
Compatibility
Operating SFRA 5.3.1 is intended for use with Microsoft Windows 7, 8, and 10.
System SFRA 5.3.1 is expected to work under Windows XP, but it has not been
fully tested on Windows XP.
Backward Version 5.3.1 of SFRA can open files that were created with any
Compatibility previous version of SFRA.
.NET Before you can install SFRA 5.3.1, you must have installed Microsoft
.NET Framework 3.5, Service Pack 1 or later on the PC. (.NET 3.5 SP1
Requirements is included with Windows 7 and 8 and need not be installed again
unless it has been removed.) An installer for .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
is included in the DotNet folder on the SFRA 5.3.1 CD-ROM or
download.
USB Drivers You must install a driver in order to use the USB port on the M5200 and
M5400 instruments. The drivers are stored in the USB Drivers folder
included on the SFRA CD-ROM and in the download package
available on www.doble.com. Read the readme file located in the USB
Drivers folder to identify the driver to install for your instrument.
Installing under Note! SFRA 5.3.1 has not been fully tested under Windows XP.
Windows XP You must have administrator privileges to install SFRA 5.3.1 on PCs
running the Windows XP Operating System.
To install under Windows XP:
1. Double-click setup.exe.
2. Accept all defaults.
3. If you are installing on a general-use PC, select the Everyone
installation option.
Problems • SFRA 5.3: Reports that include sub-bands now include all three
bands
Fixed • SFRA 5.3.1: Reports can now be previewed and generated
when running SFRA software in Spanish language mode.
Known
Problems
and
Limitations
SFRA 5.3.1 • Results listed in the Data Grid cannot be removed from the grid
using the Delete key. Previous versions allowed results to be
removed temporarily from the grid view using Delete, and
restored by refreshing the grid.
• The Phase plot y-axis is incorrectly labeled in decibels (should
be degrees) when printed in a report.
• After communication is established between the M5200 or
M5400 instrument and SFRA, if you cycle the power to the
M5200 or M5400 instrument, you must restart SFRA to
re-establish communication.
M5200 Some M5200 instruments have older USB technology: A few older
M5200 instruments have never been upgraded to full USB serial port
technology and require a custom Doble driver on your PC to simulate a
USB connection. This legacy driver is included on the SFRA 5.3.1 CD
and download, but the legacy driver is NOT compatible with Windows 7
or 8. If you have an older M5200 with the legacy USB interface and you
are using Windows 7 or 8, you must either use the Ethernet connection
option or return the instrument to Doble for USB upgrade.
Contact Us Should you have any questions regarding this software release or any
other Doble Engineering Company SFRA product, please contact
Doble:
Phone: +1-617-926-4900
Fax: +1-617-926-0528
Email: [email protected]