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Huntron Workstation 4.1 CD →Download Now
New Version 4.1.4352 -- released December 1, 2011 This version replaces 4.1.4324 releassed November 7, 2011.
Note: Download size is 533Mb.
To install this version, close Huntron Workstation. Unzip the workstation4352.zip file
to a folder and then optionally
burn the folder contents to a CD. If Autorun is enabled on your PC, an Install menu will be display or you can double-clicking on
the default.htm file. Select Install Workstation from the menu then double-click the Workstation.exe file to start the installation. Verify the install by running
Huntron Workstation and selecting About Huntron Workstation from the Help menu
to view the version number.
Note: Current Workstation Software Maintenance is required to install this new version. Contact Huntron if you need to update your Software Maintenance. Go to our General Software Information page for more details on Software Maintenance.
System Requirements for Workstation 4.1 This link jumps to the Workstation Software page System Requirements section.
Note: The install preparation and installation may take several minutes. Please be patient.
Note: The CAD Tools are now shipped on a separate CD. The lastest version can be downloaded using the link lower on this page. CAD is only supported under Windows XP and Vista (32-bit).
Note: Huntron Workstation 4.1 runs under Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32-bit) and Windows 7 (32-bit). ProTracks with parallel port interface (CE or older versions) which are supported only in Windows XP. USB upgrades are available by contacting Huntron.
Note: Huntron Workstation 4.1 requires activation codes to run.
4.1.4352 Change Highlights
CAD Tab - Option to disable CAD It takes a long time to load on big complicated boards.
CAD Tab - Options Cancel with no file causes error.
View PCB Tab - Option to disable View PCB. It takes a long time to load on big complicated boards. Only show Common Probe locations if DH activated.
Prober - Changed Sensoray to Version 1.1.10
Troublesheet Tab - Range Mode, Net Test, Some pins Open, No Reference, Two rows of sigs for same pin.
Align Tab - Changes made to Auto Align. If it can find image first passes try again at 75% of Score.
Displays X/Y Error as score for each point. More points in search grid 8 instead of 4. Allow 10 instead of 5 trys to position.
Align Tab - Fixed issues with new Auto Align Implmentation. Increased trys to 20.
Prober Pane - Lock Panes, Unlock Panes. Prober Pane stays locked.
Prober Pane - New Camera on Access and Access 2 microns/step different. Add checkbox in options to select Access (2) USB Grey Camera.
Troublesheet Tab - Display Long Net Names. Limit font size so more shown on single Sig display? Add Net Name field to Data dialog?
Scan Tab - Status messages Scan list full path too long. Use on file name.
Signature Tab - Range Mode, Net test, Number of pins not set correctly, Top pin 11 could not scroll to pin.
Troublesheet Tab - Add Scan Date time to Troublesheet report.
Troublesheet Tab - Data window shows Tree Component not Troublesheet Component
Troublesheet Tab - Scrolling components eventually causes the S/W to exit.
Troublesheet Tab - Show Pin number of Signature. Move Net name to second line
Pin Tab - Changing Pin names does not update the Teach and Teach Height Pin lists until a component change.
Range Tab - Adding 6th Range causes an Error
Current Huntron Workstation Support Information
Huntron Workstation version 4 Product page: Link to Product page for Huntron Workstation 4 outlining basic features and specifications.
Huntron Workstation Software Tutorial: Link to a tutorial guiding you through basic use of the Huntron Workstation version 4. Download size is 5.3MB.
Huntron Tracker Model 30 and Workstation Software Tutorial: Link to a tutorial specifically written for use with the Tracker Model 30, Scanner II and Huntron Workstation. Download size is 3.0MB.
Huntron Workstation CAD Import Tutorial: Link to a tutorial guiding you through using CAD data for test creation in Huntron Workstation version 4. Download size is 5.2MB. Updated March 9, 2010.
Huntron Workstation Sample Test: This is a sample database which can be opened in Huntron Workstation 4.0. It includes a full test database, signatures, CAD data, alignment images and a board image. Download and unzip this file and save it to your “My Documents/Huntron/Boards” folder. Start Huntron Workstation and select File/Open. Browse to the location of the saved file and open it. Download size is 10.6MB.
Huntron Workstation 4.X Previous Full Versions
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.4324: install CD released November 7, 2011 (520Mb download)
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3999: install CD released December 14, 2010 (240Mb download)
Important Update for CAD Import users
Download this file:WorkstationImport.zip
Extract the WorkstationImport.exe file and replace the existing file in your Program Files/Huntron Workstation folder. The new EXE file fixes a problem with the CAD Import Wizard
installed with the 4.1.3999 version.
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.4134: install CD released April 28, 2011 (249Mb download)
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3747: install CD released April 7, 2010 (240Mb download)
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3579: install CD released Oct. 27, 2009 (530Mb download)
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3498: install CD released Aug. 5, 2009 (230Mb download)
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3273: install CD released Dec. 22, 2008 (230Mb download)
Previous version Huntron Workstation 4.1.3138: Install CD released August 5, 2008 (225MB download)
Previous Version Huntron Workstation 4.1.2881: Install CD released November 29, 2007 (230MB download)
Previous Version Huntron Workstation 4.1.2678: Install CD released May 7, 2007 (211MB download)
Huntron Workstation 4.X Patch Downloads
Download the latest software patch using the link below. To install, close Huntron Workstation then unzip and execute the .MSP file. Verify the patch installation by starting Huntron Workstation and selecting About Huntron Workstation from the Help menu to view the version number. Note: The patch preparation and installation may take several minutes. Please be patient.
Huntron Workstation Patch 2678: Patch for production release 4.1.2538; May 7, 2007 (14MB download); Important Note: Maintenance requirements apply for this release. If your maintenance expired before May 2, 2007, it will need to be renewed before this patch can be installed. Contact Huntron to renew your maintenance or if you have any questions.
Huntron Prober DLL: Users of version 4.0.2314 that have a Prober IIc or Prober IIIc should download this DLL file and save it to the Program Files\ Huntron Workstation folder. It fixes an issue with the Z axis home position in the middle and bottom prober slots.
Huntron Workstation patch
2314: Patch for production release 4.0.2257; May 8, 2006 (12MB
download); Note: Install patch 2257 first if you currently have version
4.0.2237
Huntron Workstation patch 2257: Patch for production release 4.0.2237; March 8, 2006 (5.2MB download); Note: Install patch 2237 first if you currently have version 4.0.2231
Huntron Workstation patch 2237: Patch for production release 4.0.2231; Feb. 17, 2006 (630KB download)
Supporting Software Updates Downloads
Listed below are updates for supporting software packages used by Huntron Workstation 4.1. To install, download the file, unzip and follow the instructions listed below.
CAD Tools CCASM 1.1 download (Full installation - 367MB)
This is the latest update of CCASM that contains CAMCAD Pro for users licensed for CAD Import. Download the zipped file
and extract it to a folder on your hard drive. Run the setup file to install CCASM 1.1 (CAMCAD Pro 4.9).
IMPORTANT: When the Mentor Graphics application selection menu is displayed, select CAMCAD Professional ONLY.
Do not install any other Mentor Graphics applications included on the CD.
Convert Utility: Updated Convert executable for users of Huntron Workstation 4.1.3498 only. Users who use the Convert function in version 4.1.3498 should downlaod, unzip and replace the “ConvertCodebase.exe” file in the Program Files/Huntron Workstation folder. (61Kb download)
Workstation Release History
4.1.4352 Change Highlights
Import - Many improvements to CAD Import process
Main - Implemented Get Image functionality
Main - Hide Z1 NFSA Enable and uncheck, UnHide Z2 NFSA Enable if Access DH
Main - Changed Sensoray 2250 Diagnostics program to updated version
Main - Fixed Toolbar tooltips
Main - Added Scan Option to make Continuous Scan not store scans
Hardware Tab - Added Access DH Z steps per second of 32000
Hardware Tab - Add COM port support up to COM10
Options - Add THP Internal External Tracker control to the External Hardware Items so they can use the BNC connections
Align Tab - Add AutoAlign ROI box
Image Tab - Create Image overlaps image if it hits the travel limits
Prober - Get multiple images to help with auto white balance in Auto Align, Create Image and Get Image feature
Scan Tab - Change Continous to Scan Continous and List to Scan Scan List.
Tracker, Scanner, Preview tabs - Right-click menus added
Teach tab (Nets) - 0 button added that sets selected net pin to zero (do not probe)
Signature Pane - Fixes to eliminate build up of memory usage or CPU usage over time so that the program becomes very sluggish
Tester Pane - Signature pane displayed to the right instead of below when Tester mode started. Only Display Signature pane after scan completes
Tester Pane - Stopping a continued scan, says PASSED or FAILED not STOP
Troublesheet Tab - UnRemove selects the Failed tab instead of the removed tab
Troublesheet Tab - Scan list button tooltip changed and added to Help
Troublesheet Tab - Right Click Group Edit and Net Edit disable the Range and Components Scan grid scrollbars
Tester Pane - Manual alignment corrected
Sequence Dialog - Add Delete image buttons
Sequence Dialog - Front and Left Coordinates now displayed
Troublesheet Tab - Move the get/replace signature commands to the top of the right click menu. Put Reprobe at the very top. Put Realtime below Reprobe
Troublesheet Tab - Get Signature and Replace signatures enabling fixed
4.1.4134 Change Highlights
Added support for Tracker 2800/2800S with USB port
View PCB Tab - Show Access DH Z2 points in another color
Help - Added Tracker 2800 Tutorial
HAF Import - Remove ZigZag screen
Sensoray - Upgraded to version V119
Tracker 2800 - Added Tracker 2800 Driver to install CD and Installed Drivers folder
Main - Add Tracker 2800 with only its ranges and just the Tree and Signature panes
Tracker 2800 - Add Tracker 2800 Diagnostics
Prober Pane - Change Image Mouse cursor to windows Cross
Remote - Workstation RemoteGetComponents function gets all components for the current sequence
Teach Tab - Next Component but says Net if previous file was a net sequence and new file is component and only one sequence
Troublesheet - Stored ASCII Removed components show up as passed. Issue was at Pin and Range Levels
Scan Tab - Allow probes to stay down if same XY as previous position. Access DH
Scanner Tab - Number of pins available should be controlled by hardware selected
Scanner Tab - Packages available should be controlled by hardware selected
Scanner Tab - PASSED FAILED font too big
Troublesheet Tab - Add Reprobe/Get Pin Signatures/Replace Pin Signatures
Sequence Tab - Sequence tab column says Enable THP but should say Enable DH
Sequence Tab - Move board images from Board level to Sequence level"
4.1.3999 Change Highlights
Updates to Help/About Workstation menu to include additional Prober information
CAD Tab - Add Select all and deselect all on options tabs
Camera Tab - Add Common Pin Controls
Component Tab - Add package type of CABLE for using SCSI cable that just sets relays numbers
Component Tab - Warning message when changing # pins or package should warn of deleteing scans, ranges, pins
Hardware Tab - Add setting for XY accuracy. Distance the correction steps stop correcting
Image Tab - Add Selection for Video devices
Import - Added licensing for ODB++ and SciCards
Import - Have file name when creating (saving) HAF and CC file default to the board name. Also when selecting in HAF Import
Main - Make HAF import available all the time
Install - Updated Sensoray 2250 SDK to version 118
Main - Approve Windows 7 (32-bit) support
Main (Toorbar) - Disable Prober/Enable Prober Toolbar button added
Net Tab - Hide Top or Bottom Pin based on Sequence Side of Board
Prober Pane - Need to support 1024x768 camera resolution
Prober Pane - Clicking on image crosshairs issue resolved; mouse trackeing added
Tools/Options/Prober Tab - Move XY and Z Travel, Auto Align and Reprobe times to the Options Prober tab
Remote - Hide Workstation on task bar when minimized
Remote - Add a GetAligned, GetLoadedFile, GetComponentNames, GetPinNames, CameraPicture (from either camera) functions
Remote - Add the ability to get a list of failed components for getting signatures; include Area and Deviation numbers
Teach Tab - Add a Image Display 100% button to Teach
Teach Tab - Have Comp› button in Teach tab change to Net› when using net based test
Teach Tab - Control over Probe package increment (set in Tools/Options/Prober)
Tracker Tab - Add settings for foot switch to allow it to control the range settings and Hold button
Tracker Tab - Clear Hold button to clear a held signature rather than having to change a range setting
Troublesheet - Compact Signatures Report Level 6 sigs per page
Troublesheet Tab - Layout change - Passed, Failed, Removed tabs added
Troublesheet Tab - Create Scan list of failed, removed, passed components
View PCB Tab - Show Access DH Z2 points in another color
4.1.3747 Changes:
Help updated
Main Add Help menu item that links to the Huntron Forum
Main Add support for Access 2 / 30 /NFSA 680- serial number prefix.
Range Tab Group Edit and Net Edit Drain was missing.
General Add the Drain time in milliseconds setting.
Signature Tab Remember scale setting and add to options.
Tree Pane Option to copy and paste component with or without scans.
Prober Add option for second XY travel box.
Main Add Option to set starting tabs for panes. CAD vs. Image startup issue.
Scan Tab Scan individual component with one pin, previous gives error. Also fixed issues with Previous Pin and Previous
Component buttons. Also Display Component Name on Component Instructions Window.
Troublesheet Tab If compare depth is Component or Pin Opens not sorted to the top. Pin Area always 10000.
Remote Huntron Remote App Source code updated for ease of customer use.
Remote Added the ability to set the tcp channel number.
Statistics Time estimates can be off by double - fixed to estimate more accurately
Component Tab When adding components into the sequence using the “repeat” function, automatically go to the “name”
cell on the new component.
Signature Pane Add Range number to signature displays.
Signatures Tab Link Scan List in Signature pane/Signature tab to Troublesheet tab. Add a Troublesheet button to the Sig Tab
Install CAMCAD 4.8 does fit on the CD. Create Separate CAD CD
Teach Tab Net imports are treated like a Probe package in Teach mode. The Save button will increment the pin number making the Prober move to the next pin.
Change the Save function to NOT increment the pin.
Signature Pane Add Edit Compnent/Net to signature right click for use with Nets.
Import Detect negative coordinates during prescan and warn to set board outline and origin.
Install Change required resolution back to 800x600 for netbooks.
Component Default Clear XY with Copy Move to Checked.
Range Tab Put Tester field on the grid for Tracker Tests.
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4.1.3579 Changes
Help updated
CAD Ability to rotate CAD view.
Install Change to CAMCAD Update 3
Offset Tab Add Live Camera Selection.
Teach Height Tab Add Reset button to clear all Z settings for the sequence.
Teach Height Tab Added Clear Component Up button and rearranged controls.
Teach Height Tab Separate Sequence Up and Down to different group boxes. Set Pin 1. Move Check and Cancel outside group box.
Teach Tab Add second selectable XY Travel box for fine movement.
Scan Tab Ability to do scan list from Sequence Right Click. Add to Help.
Scan Tab Add option to not go home after component scan and sequence scan.
Signatures Tab Mark reference scans in list. Marked with *.
Tracker Tab Channel B hold signature should be displayed in Red.
Troublesheet Tab Provide option to sort troublesheet by Pin area but keep the ranges in order.
Pin Grid Add Scan Pin Column right click Set All and Default All.
Range Tab Add status when adding a range to all comp, sequences
Tree Pane Add Find to Name column header right click menu for Sequence, Component, Net and Pin.
4.1.3498 Changes
Help updated
Database update for NFSA support (previous databases will be converted when opened)
Scan tab now called Component Scans
Scanner II counting errors fixed
Zoom to 100% view in Align tab
Z Travel of 256 mils added to drop menu
Tracker tab A/B comparison mode improved
New version of CAMCAD Pro (4.7)
Signature refresh issues in Troublesheet fixed
Improvemnets to increase Prober test speed
Sensoray camera driver update
Set Net (sets selected pin as test net pin) and Next Component buttons added to Teach tab
Improvements for Net test scanning speed
Ability to Clear XYZ positions
Home after Sequence Scan added
Ability to automatically enable a Range Drain for Model 30 and TrackerPXI
4.1.3273 Changes
Help updated
Create Board Image Updates
Probe Tip Camera Resource Reduction
Options added Net Scan All Pins, Enabled Default Range Selections
180 degree Alignment Rotation Update
Teach Height Check Updates
Teach Increment Pin on save for Probe packages
Remote Control Updates
Common Pins Set During Delay Period
Prober Commons Cleared after Scan
Scanner Tab Updates
Signature Right Click Added Edit Pin, Edit Range, Teach Pin and Teach Height Pin
Tracker Tab Real-time Updates
Components Scanned with No Scan Pins Show as Not Tested instead of Passed
Tester Pane Updates
SIP 2X Package Pins corrected
Range Row Right Click Delete Update
4.1.3138 Changes
Fixes:
Button File Handling
Converting Delay
ProTrack Diagnostics
CAD Tab Sync
Board Image movement
Latest Audio Driver requirement
Live Camera Update
HAF Import Presan Speed
Window Docking
Prober Diagnostics
Prober Timeouts
Z Travel Setting
No reference detection of opens
Scanner II pin control
Signature Zoom
Features:
CAD support of ODB++ Reader
1024x768 resolution requirement
Window Last confiuration
Window Reset Panes
File Save A Copy
Options Factory Defaults
Options Default Board Path
SigAssist always enabled
Sequence Row Right Click Clear All Component Up
Option to run Auto Align at start of scan if needed
Option to Sync Pin/Range when Get Pin Signatures
Option to build and repeat components Clearing XY positions
4.1.2881 Changes:
New Sensoray 2250 Driver Software
Sensoray 2250 Frame Grabber Aspect Ratio
Sensoray X11 Frame failure Retry
Prober IIC and IIIc Issues
Scan List File name displayed on status Bar
Fixed Component Scan Continuous Stop On Failed
Alt mode for Trackers
Troublesheet Report fixes
Prober Timeout fix
Several Exception Error Fixes
Buttons Dialog Help
Troublesheet Report sorting and pass/fail
Store ASCII Pin Level
Zoom Signature
Several Exception Error Fixes
Support for Access USB, Access USB w/ Tracker, Access 2 USB, Access 2 USB w/ Tracker
Support for Tracker Model 30, Scanner II Model 30S, Scanner Model 31S
4.1.2678 patch
- Live camera tab for using the Optilia video microscope or other video sources
- Sort Components/Nets by location and CAD Probes
- Group Edit for making changes on multiple pins and ranges of multiple
components
- Net Edit for making changes on multiple pins and ranges of multiple nets
- Sync Pin/Range from signatures and Troublesheet tabs
- Get Pin Signatures to get hardware signatures of all ranges of a pin
- Pin/Range mode for signatures setting in options
- Replace Pin Signatures to replace all of the signatures of a pin with the
hardware signatures
- Check and uncheck References for sequence scans
- Image Tab File Open remembers last file opened
- MultiSIP package for accessing scanner common pins in SIP order (useful for
Prober with Scanner systems)
- Delete Previous Scan Yes/No/Cancel
- Added Scan Pin and signature display to Remote Control
- Reset window panes to defaults
- Optional loading of previous board file
- Updated CAD control
- Changed file locations to support Windows limited users
Addressed issues in the following areas:
- CAD syncing
- Signature Zoom
- Teach Height
- Auto Store ASCII
- Database Repair
- Troublesheet
- Range editing
- Tester pane
- Scan Results Indication
Version 4.1.2538
Feature Summary (bold indicates location):
- Optional Remote Control feature(Contact Huntron to Purchase) Activation
Code
- Support for NI Switch Executive and Geotest switch cards Tools/Options/Hardware
- Auto Align feature for Probers(Contact Huntron for Activation Code) Prober/Align
- Optional CAD feature for importing CC files directly (Contact Huntron to
Purchase) File/Import
- Reprobe mode for conformal coated boards Signature/Scan
- Opens without reference Deviation 1001 and Area 10001 to move to top on
troublesheet Signature/Troublesheet
- Added Serial Number, Operator, Passed/Failed to top of troublesheet View/Reports/Troublesheet
- Tester Pane improvements Tester
- Many other enhancements
Issues Fixed Summary (bold indicates location):
- Faster Loading of databases with CAD data Startup
- Tree multiple selection limit issue Tree Grids
- Range Set All issues Tree/Range Grid
- Signature Zoom double click and SigAssist to right click menu Signature/Troublesheet
- SIP package relay numbers set incorrectly Tree/Pin
- Multiple Reference Compare Depth issues Signature/Scan
- Inconsistencies in scrolling signatures Signature/Troublesheet
- Sync CAD issues Image/CAD
- Footswitch issues Signature/Scan
- Prober IIc and Prober IIIc Slot issues Prober
- Many other fixes
Version 4.1.2314
Issues resolved (bold indicates fix location):
- Support for TrackerPXI Options/Hardware
- Added Sequence Scan List feature Scan Dialog
- Group Copy/Paste/Cut/Delete of Tree items Tree
- Allow Package/Number of pins component changes Tree/Component
- Command line parameters for Board file, Sequence, Component/Net
- Install for All Users or Single User Registry modification
- Updated version of Router Solutions CAMCAD (for CAD import licensed users;
see update listed below)
- Manual selection on Help menu Help
- Manual PDF file installed in Documents folder
- Support for COM5 serial port Options/Hardware
- Offset tab Reset button Prober/Offset
- Get Signature and Real-time on Troublesheet passed and removed
components Signatures/Troublesheet
- Get Signature and Real-time Z home
- Convert bottom side sequences correctly Convert
- Warning message at hardware connection before Prober goes home Workstation
startup
- Offset Z down positioning Prober/Offset
- Height warning to select pin before Sequence Down Prober/Teach Height
4.1.2257
Issues resolved (bold indicates fix location):
- Using USB to Serial Converter locks computer after Prober moves.
- Prober III does not move correctly. During long diagonal moves. Prober
- Clicking Rescan while it is scanning causes two scans to be going on at the
same time. Disable the button during scanning. Scan
- Scans Tab DateTime Right Click Column Menu Delete All with Current .Sequence
menu items cause a Missing error.
- Software Activation error if Windows Regional Settings set to French. Activation
- Import Message box shows codes when starting HAF Assist.
- Camera offset warns of invalid offsets even when the offset is set correctly. Offset
tab
- ProTrack Diagnostics Loop Calc cannot write files w/o Admin Rights. Write
files to My Documents\Huntron\Hardware folder. Diagnostics
4.1.2237
Fixes (bold indicates fix location):
- Import Coordinates of Probes not imported correctly. Import
- Import Fiducials not working as alignment points. Import
- Options Default signature color appears to be white on fresh install. Options
- Offset Tab- If new probe position is back and left of previous position the
probe moves to the old position. Prober
- Buttons- Button causes errors with invalid file attached. List available file
types in drop down and only allow those types. ONLY ALLOW ICO, BMP, GIF AND JPG
FILES. Also updated Program and File Browse dialogs. Tree
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