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| Ascent® 2008 Analysis Software Released. Read more below. | New vbSeries® Data Collectors, Analyzers and Balancers Now Available, look here |
Christchurch, New Zealand. May, 2008.
Commtest Instruments Ltd. today announces the immediate availability of its Ascent® 2008 software. Commtest's Ascent 2008 software builds upon the success of the company's award-winning Ascent 2007 software release and includes a number of significant new features and tools for the vibration analysis professional.
The newest iteration of the Ascent software incorporates the following features and performance improvements:
* New software key-based licensing model
* Multi-measurement type (spectrum and waveform, 6Pack™) support
* Support for Commtest Instruments' new vbSeries® portable instrument range: vb5™, vb6™, vb7™, vb8™, vbBalancer™ and vbBalancer+™ analyzers and balancers
* New Navigator Tree search filter
* The ability to play waveform recordings through a user's PC speakers or headphones
* Upgraded database platform (Firebird 2.01)
* New automated Machine Assessment Report tool for simple XML/HTML report generation
* Improved communications protocol between software and vbOnline®/vbX series instruments
* Database functionality UI improvements
* Parameter Set editor improvements
* Stability enhancements
Also included with this new release of Ascent 2008 software is the latest vb7 instrument firmware revision: 3.0.11. This firmware upgrade adds the following features and improvements:
* A new database recovery feature (recycle bin)
* The addition of simultaneous spectrum plus waveform measurement and display capability
* Commtest's unique new 6Pack measurement system, allowing users to take up to 12 measurement types simultaneously
* A new 'Average Value' recording mode for DC-coupled sensors
* Multi-language user interface support
* The addition of Ethernet printing of balance reports
* Various minor fixes and updates
Ascent 2008 software is now available for
download
from the Commtest Instruments website (account and login required).