TracStar® iSeries Software Updates Available

McElroy has released the newest TracStar iSeries software updates. Read below for the modifications that have been made. Additional information can be found on the software download page on the McElroy website.

Current Public Releases

Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.031

DataLogger Version 107, 1.25

Vehicle Control Module (VCM) 1.013

Operator Display Console v1.1.12

February 14th, 2022 Release Summary

The changes in this release address the issues that stopped users from performing fusions in 3-jaw mode. Low-pressure control was improved for the TracStar 900i High Force and aligned with the logic in the other iSeries machine lineup. Finally, carriage stalling issues were addressed when using an in-ditch kit with low fusion pressures.

Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.031

What’s New?

  • Enhancements were made to improve low-pressure control on the TracStar 900i HF and align with the pressure control logic of the other TracStar iSeries lineup.

Bug Fixes

  • Addressed issue that stopped users in 3-Jaw mode. 3-Jaw mode in this case is defined as when the carriage is removed from the 4-Jaw skid and the extensions kit is connected at the operator console. Level 1 Manual Fusion is the only selection option when in 3-Jaw mode due to the heater and facer arc sensors not being present.
  • For Levels 2 & 3 only, on low pressures when in in-ditch mode, during the open­ close sequence changes were made to prevent stalling issues and pipe not being able to close against the heater.

DataLogger® Version 107, 1.25

What’s New?

  • Improved the display of capture points of the various fusion stages (open/close start, open/close end, fuse start, cool start). This helps users when analyzing reports later in the McElroy Vault™.
  • Added description to each FusionGuide™ Level as well as a “Help Me Decide” selection that presents an article to the operator with more details describing best use cases for each level.
  • Level 2 and 3 will not be a selection option when fusing in 3-Jaw mode.

Bug Fixes

  • Retain user selection of fusion type from fusion to fusion. Previously, this would reset to Butt Fusion as a default.

Vehicle Control Module (VCM) 1.013

What’s New?

  • Transmitting 3-Jaw mode active to the operator display for notification in the 1/0 screen. Needs vehicle display 1.1.12 to be seen.

Bug Fixes

  • In cold weather, there was a possible false trip for the filter bypass and high-pressure filter due to the lower viscosity of the hydraulic fluid. Adjustments were made to reduce the chance of this occurring.

Operator Display Console v1.1.12

What’s New?

  • Made various cosmetic changes to the display.
  • Added additional description when clearing fault codes to better indicate status to the user.
  • Included 3-jaw mode indication to carriage 10 screen. Requires VCM 1.013.

Bug Fixes

  • None