Current Public Releases
DataLogger Version 786, 1.46
Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.006
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) 2.011
Operator Display Console v.2.0.7
Wireless Receiver 1.5
Previous Public Releases
DataLogger Version 764, 1.45
Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.002
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) 2.002
Operator Display Console v.2.0.2
Wireless Receiver 1.4
February 23, 2026 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 786, 1.46
What's New?
- The ASTM F3722 fusion specification has been added as a selection which covers butt, sidewall-outlet, socket and electrofusion welding. This specification was added to the the McCalc® Fusion Pressure Calculator as well.
- Code changes have been put in place to translate machine controls screens. On connected equipment, the machine controls screen text labels will appear in the user selected language. Spanish translation has been added in this initial release with additional languages upcoming.
- Barcode scanning is now available for the "Job" tab on the set up screen during the fusion process. This reduces the amount of manual data entry by a user and addresses previous case-sensitivity issues.
- The open/close time has been added in the drop down menu of the Logging screen when utilizing the "Other" standard. The times will display if set and the fusion is set to Level 1 or 2.
Bug Fixes
- The "unlisted" machine model selection was restored after it's exclusion in the previous release.
- On the Joint Report review screen, tapping the open/close tab didn't navigate to the open/close portion of the fusion graph to review. This has been updated after the state was set to the correct value from the operating system.
- Also on the Joint Report review screen, the open/close text label was displaying in smaller text than the other tabs and that has been corrected in this release.
January 12, 2026 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 764, 1.45
What's New?
- Vault™ ID Tag and Fabrication Workflow - Vault™ ID tags are pre-coded, specially-made, ruggedized labels containing QR codes that can be associated with a specific joint in the Vault.™ This allows anyone with a smartphone to scan the printed QR code and access the joint information directly on the pipe. Vault™ ID tags can be assigned utilizing features included in this release. After performing a fusion as normal on a DataLogger® tablet, the operator will scan the label on the "Joint Report" screen to associate it with a joint record on the Vault.™
- In addition, the Fabrication Workflow has been incorporated as an extension of the standard DataLogger® workflow to include additional data that relates different joints together. The "Enable Fab Workflow" option can be enabled on the "Preferences" screen.
- User interface, machine controls, fault messaging and support for new products including the Acrobat™ iSeries, EP3000 and ProFab™ 400i.
Additions and Improvements
- API update for GPS location settings
- Refactoring of screen handling and electrofusion implementation
July 29, 2025 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 639, 1.44
What's New?
- A customized beadup feature was added for all connected equipment which allows customization of the initial bead size in the "beadup" phase. This change also updates the calculation for bead displacement for some specifications.
- The "use reduced cooling procedure" option has been added as an available flag for the DVS polypropylene (PP) specification. This allows an operator to use procedures to reduce the cool time according to the specification.
Additions and Improvements
- The pipe sizes for Acrobat™ 630 and Acrobat™ QuikFit® have been updated. The new range is 250-630 mm which increased the minimum range sizes.
June 24, 2025 Release Summary
Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.006
What's New?
- Updated the end of travel (EOT) values for collision avoidance and start of fusion checks.
Additions and Improvements
- Updated logic to raise heater for a longer period of time. This includes an update to withdraw at 70% if the open/close time is \<12 seconds, and the screen calibrated value if the open close time is >= 12 seconds. A user warning has also been updated to trip when the stop condition is reached, and the user is requesting movement towards the movable side.
- The carriage is now closing at the fuse/cool pressure instead of the full system pressure. This allows the carriage to lower the pressure while moving instead of all at once while starting the soft close process. The pressure drops when starting the soft close process is lower, reducing the time.
- Updated collision avoidance messaging to instruct an operator to index the heater all the way out or in before closing the carriage for improved experience.
- Updated the feed forward calculation process. When calculating the feed forward voltages, the carriage now checks the drag pressure to determine if the voltage can be lowered to avoid overshoot.
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) v.2.011
What's New?
- Transferred the storage of heater offset to the vehicle control module.
- Added a function required for changing the high speed track limit.
- Added a maintenance reminder to change the "hydraulic breather" every 1,000 hours of operation.
- Added a battery fault for low internal voltage when engine is running and if \<=12.5V. The trigger is currently set for 30 seconds.
Bug Fixes
- Updated fault verbiage on display to read "jaw" rather than "clamp" throughout the system.
- Updated logic so that when a unit is powered on, the fault will sound a constant beep regardless of if the alarm has been dismissed already or not.
- An update was made to save the calibrated track value.
Additions and Improvements
- Improved percentages of heater and facer arc sensors to facilitate troubleshooting.
- Changed logic so that the heater would not be allowed "on" until both the fault had been acknowledged from the vehicle screen and the delta dropped to \<=19.
- Updated filtering capabilities on SPNs.
- Put new logic in place to improve valve performance.
- Added F to C conversion for heater offset on the vehicle.
- Updated FF32 to be continually transmitted. This was done for the heater offset saved value to be transmitted for tether case.
Operator Display Console v.2.0.7
What's New?
- Added navigation on the "Indexer Calibrations" to HEATER END OF TRAVEL and FACER END OF TRAVEL buttons which can only be adjusted if the CCM is connected.
- Added a maintenance reminder to change the "hydraulic breather" every 1,000 hours of operation.
- Added option to activate tracks in both "normal" and "crawl" speeds on the paddle switch calibration screen.
- A new user warning was added to notify a user that access control from the vehicle is unavailable while the DataLogger® 7 tablet is tethered.
Bug Fixes
- Updated fault verbiage on display to read "jaw" rather than "clamp" throughout the message the system.
- Edited the QR code connect page verbiage to read that the information can be accessed on the "Wireless Information" page. Previous versions listed the "Display information" page in error.
- Changed incorrect fault text for pin. The faults that referenced "J122" were changed to "J22" on the the affected SPNs.
May 6, 2025 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 567, 1.43
Bug Fix
- An issue was identified that prevented the firmware update process from completing on the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) on the Large Diameter TracStar® iSeries line.
May 5, 2025 Release Summary
This release includes the addition of German as a language preference as well as highly requested improvements and features.
DataLogger® Version 563, 1.42
What's New?
- Added German as a language selection to the application user interface.
- Added a new calibration expiration warning in the "Preference" settings. Toggling the setting "on" will enable a fusion setup warning which will prompt the operator to cancel or proceed if a sensor calibration is nearing expiration.
- Added functionality to enable tablets to scan machine nameplate barcodes instead of the existing manual entry for carriage (CCM) and vehicle (VCM) components.
Bug Fix
- Resolved performance issues and implemented improvements to the latest Android 14 version of the application.
Additions and Improvements
- Added the joint ID number to the existing "Fusion Settings" drop down window. This improvement will display the joint ID number on the Logging screen during the fusion process for higher visibility.
- The TEPA unit of measure can now be entered in metric units (mm) on "unlisted" machines during the fusion process.
- Added connectivity improvements for the newest software version of the Highland VORTEX and Supercell electrofusion machines.
March 17, 2025 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 526, 1.41
Bug Fix
- Addressed an issue with start up of the GPS subsystem utilized in fusion reporting.
February 21, 2025 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 494, 1.39
Bug Fix
- Addressed a reported issue in the Android 14 preparation release concerning the CAN bus functionality. A limited number of DataLogger® 7 units did not fully reconnect to the CAN bus after the user disconnected the CAN cable. The logic has been updated to reset the CAN bus anytime the cable is disconnected from a machine to prevent the issue.
February 17, 2025 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 485, 1.38
What's New?
- Code infrastructure changes and refactoring on the application to support Android 14 from the current Android 11.
Additions and Improvements
- The pipe size range for Acrobat™ 315 machines was updated based on the new heater which allows for pipe sizes down to 90mm.
- Updated minimum value: 90 mm SDR7
- Updated maximum value: 315mm for all SDR sizes
December 30, 2024 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 455, 1.37
What's New?
- New heater offset methodology has been activated for all machine components and is activated by Carriage (CCM) version number.
Bug Fix
- Resolved an issue in which, on returning to the heater temperature screen, the temperature values would display in Fahrenheit (F) regardless of the unit preference set by the user.
October 25, 2024 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 437, 1.36
What's New?
- New features have been released to support training and qualifications operator cards. These physical cards are NFC enabled and include a printed QR code. The QR code opens the operator’s profile to display fusion experience, training and qualifications. Current features include:
- The ability to login as an operator with a tap of the physical card to the NFC reader on the back of the DataLogger® 7. This login can be done from any screen in the application and loads the operator details including name and McElroy ID number, expediting the process to login and begin fusion operations.
- New login/account creation screens which allow operators with a McElroy University account to sign into or create a new account. New users can create an account by providing their name, email address and setting a password.
- Feature which requires a re-login on the tablet when 7 hours have elapsed since the operator’s last login event or fusion activity.
- Socket fusion operation process has been added and is available for selection.
Additions and Improvements
- An initial heater temperature value has been added to joint reports. This value is taken at the beginning of fusion and will display as "RTD value" in the "Heater Temperatures" section under the "Location" heading. The value will display in the temperature unit the user has selected.
- This value can also be seen in the "Logged Data Summary" section of the joint report on the McElroy Vault™. The field is labeled "Fusion Start Heater Temperature."
August 15, 2024 Release Summary
Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.003
Bug Fixes
- An exception has been added to the carriage control module "fusion start" checks to allow a user to begin a Level 1 fusion when utilizing the in-ditch configuration.
- Following an aborted joint, the pressure control loop has been updated to reset when entering sub-state 101 or 201.
- In a Level 1 simulated fusion (when no pipe is present) the "close for bead" slip check will be bypassed when the carriage is closed for bead-up in order to complete the fusion.
Wireless Receiver 1.5
Bug Fixes
- Addresses various small scale bugs found during testing.
July 22, 2024 Release Summary
DataLogger® Version 340, 1.34
Bug Fixes
- Updates were made to address reports of DataLogger® 6 units missing sensor calibration dates on uploaded records.
- The sampling rate for standalone DataLogger® 7 units was updated. This fix addresses reports of pressure fluctuations on the fusion graph which was affecting the fusion overlay generated by the Vault™.
July 17, 2024 Release Summary
This release includes continued improvements to the user experience when performing firmware updates and fusion operations. In addition, Trainer Mode has been added to simulate the fusion process for training purposes.
DataLogger® Version 336, 1.33
What's New?
- Guided Firmware Updates
- The step-by-step guided process allows users to update components with are controlled by firmware.
- This process is exclusive to the DataLogger® 7 and will walk users through updating components on the Tritan™ 560 machine.
- The firmware update process can be initiated from the DataLogger® home screen:
- From the DataLogger® home screen, tap “Settings”
- Then tap “Machines”
- Select the Tritan™ 560 unit that is being updated from the list
- Tap the button at the bottom of screen labeled “Firmware”
- The “Firmware” button opens the step-by-step firmware update interface by presenting the components which can be updated for selection. Select which component you would like to update to get started.
- As more components utilizing software are added, the process will be updated. Current components include:
- Carriage
- Vehicle
- Wireless Receiver (Compulab/Wifi module)
- Battery Charger
- An offline updating procedure is available as well which can be performed if the update file has been download onto the DataLogger (previously, when connected).
- Trainer Mode
- Trainer mode is a new feature/setting that allows users to simulate connection to a machine and performing fusion operations. By enabling the feature in system settings on the application, a user is guided through the fusion process from beginning to end for the purposes of training.
- Trainer mode also includes settings to shorten fuse times and adjust the percentage of the scaling. For example, moving the slider to halfway along the line shortens the fuse times by 50% (from normal fusion operation.)
- Once trainer mode is active, the bottom status bar will display which training machine is connected and corresponding buttons (such as the white machine controls icon) will become available.
- A white graduation cap icon in the lower left corner denotes that training mode is enabled and active on each screen.
- Pre-Fusion Warnings
- Pre-fusion warnings have been added to prevent users from beginning fusion in certain cases in which an incorrect fusion set up is detected.
- Additional warnings which can be firmware detected will be added in the future.