Major fixes in threads management. With Log or Verbose panels active, some problems may occur in normal SMSServer behavior, such as modem disconnection or Citect Alarms refresh timeout.

Main fixes are:

  • Compatibility with CitectSCADA 2016;
  • 3G Modem interactions improved to decrease COM Port traffic;
  • Verbose panel refresh method changed to avoid interference with other threads;
  • Log panel refresh method changed to avoid interference with other threads;
  • Fixed license form exception in case a fresh SMSServer is launched without administrative privileges.

SMSServer 4.3 update is strongly recommended to avoid some problems that may occur in normal SMSServer behavior, such as modem disconnection or Citect Alarms refresh timeout.

New SMSServer version uses a new component for the software license method.

This changes has to be done because the older protection software was unsupported from years, and since the new year most of the common anti-viruses recognized it as a malware.

As a result of this, software licenses purchased before 24/03/2016 will become invalid, but if you still want to update SMSServer to the latest release (strongly recommended), you can download and install it and then use the patch available on the download section.

With the new SMSServer version the graphic interface has been changed together with the graphic update of the website.

Main news are:

  • SW and HW licensing method unified in a single executable, no need to choose the license method during setup;
  • New license component to avoid virus detection in case of use of the software license;
  • 3G Modem 100% compatible with SMSServer purchase availability from the website;
  • Website and application graphic interface refreshed;
  • Alarm Area details available in message composing;
  • Possibility to send auto acked alarms;
  • Modified alarm read routine from Citect.

Bug fixed with the latest release:

  • [CRITICAL] it has been fixed the functionality of area filter. Due to a missing function introduced on one of the previous version it was disabled, but it is now fixed and working.
  • Fixed Verbose window.

New SMSServer version uses a new component for the software license method.

This changes has to be done because the older protection software was unsupported from years, and since the new year most of the common anti-viruses recognized it as a malware.

As a result of this, software licenses purchased before 24/03/2016 will become invalid, but if you still want to update SMSServer to the latest release (strongly recommended), ask our technical support. If you have a valid old license we'll send you a customized component developed to work with older licenses and the new SMSServer versions.

 

Thanks to SMSServer Mobile, alarm notification has been semplified
Alarms notifications, received on the mobile phone as SMSs, will be clearly organized and separated by standard SMSs:

  • Clear Alarm status representation icon;
  • Spot on description and comment;
  • One-click acknowledgment possibility;
  • Alarm history separated by SMS list.

This app needs SMSServer PC Version installed with SMS delivery option enabled.