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PBFlex_V6.002
Release Date: Nov 2023

Version 6.002 Software Features Added:
1. Automatic Backup
Automatic backup (.nor) of latest settings to SD card (\Backup\<.nor>)
2. SmartMelt Active Indication
SmartMelt active indication on both OLED and Web Pages
3. New Flexmap ADI
New flexmap ADI to allow a PLC to load a recipe using an index number
   * Index number to recipe name association will need to be preconfigured before using this ADI
   * Home | System Settings | System IO | Assign Remote Recipe using BBconn Cloud, OLED or Web Pages
4. Adhesive Level on Screen Saver
Adhesive level added to the OLED screen saver
5. Enhanced Status Icons
Enhanced status/state icons added to the OLED screen saver
6. New System Inputs
New system inputs for Flow Control and Clear Alarms
7. Remote Recipe Numbers Display
Remote recipe index number indication on recipe management screen (Web Pages only)
8. Expanded Setback Range
Expanded Setback Delta range (5C - 194C)
9. Expanded Threshold Range
Expanded Under Temperature Threshold range (5C - 60C)
10. Removed Voltage Alarms
Removed High AC Voltage and Low AC Voltage alarms
11. Added Pressure Control Valve Control
Added the ability to set the installed pressure control valve via a patch file (see the Pressure Control Valve Patch Files web page)

Previous Versions Issues Resolved:
1. Improved Fill System Reliability
Fill system sometimes filling with the heaters off
2. Enhanced Network Connectivity
Difficulty connecting to the melter’s web pages on networks with high latency
3. OLED Screen Saver Display Fix
Incorrect character displayed on the OLED screen saver in Japanese
4. EtherCAT Compatibility Update
Compatibility issue with CompactCom M40 Module - EtherCAT (ProBlue Flex V4.010 or lower and EtherCAT firmware V2.24 or higher)
   • KIT,PB FLEX,COMM,ETHERCAT - PN 1129162
   • CompactCom M40 Module - EtherCAT firmware version is located on the white sticker near the 20-pin connector (see photo)
5. Bootup Settings Stability
At bootup Maximum Fill Time resetting to 60 seconds if previously set to less than 60 seconds
6. Maintenance Timer Preservation
Maintenance timers not being maintained over an upgrade
7. Expanded I/O Board Stability
Expanded IO board toggling input(s) momentarily
8. System I/O – Auto Setback Input Fix
System I/O - Auto Setback input not working for high-speed signals (shorter than 500 ms)
   • For high-speed signals, the Standard Input #1 must be used
9. Heat Scheduler Accuracy
Heat/Setback scheduler not working on the correct day of the week
    Upgrade recommended if using the scheduler and your PCB part number is 1127172_13 or 1127172_14.

ProBlue Flex Series Software Release Version 5.012 (March, 2023)
1. Place the file below onto USB flash drive for upgrade.
2. Place the USB flash drive into the ProBlue Flex melter unit front panel USB port and follow installation instructions.

PBFlex_V5.012_03_23_2023

Version 5.012 Software Features:
- Flow Control (The release 5 Flow Control default values have been changed based on lab testing from release 4.
Therefore, if upgrading from release 4 software [PBFlex_V4.XXX] please update the Flow Control P Term,
Flow Control I Term and Flow Control Sample size per the manual before enabling Flow Control)
- Selectable Restore – System Settings | Recipes | Customer Names | Networking | Maintenance
- Shifts Scheduler – 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th
- Temperature Ready Status – Flashing Green
- Zone Temperatures on OLED Screen Saver – Internal Zones | External Zones
- Active Alarms Screen – Displays alarms creating the alarm state (Alert | Stop | Fault)
- Heat Scheduler Input Option – System Inputs
- Enhanced Recipe Sorting – Last Modified | Last Loaded
- FTP Actions – Backup | Restore | Upgrade
- Custom Zone Names on Event Log – External Zones
- Heater On Hours added to the OLED – Added to the System Information page
- Backup Report Data added to the WEB PAGES – Added to the Preference page
- Language support for Polish, Czech, Turkish
- New I/O option (flow monitoring output – requires additional hardware – PN: 1129052 KIT, UPGRADE, ATM, FULL)
- Event log enhancements
- Software upgrade history
- Physical zone IDs
- Custom named remote recipes
- New temperature control setting (legacy temperature ready)
- External Runup (requires additional hardware – PN: 1130935 KIT,2ND RUNUP CABLE,FLEX)
- External ethernet ports (X14 | X15) can be setup as individual networks
- Enhanced fieldbus alarms
- Ability to view DHCP address
- Changed license expiring notification message from an Alert to an Information message (will no longer change the system state)

ProBlue Flex Series Software Release Version 4.010 (August 5, 2022)
1. Place the file below onto USB flash drive for upgrade.
2. Place the USB flash drive into the ProBlue Flex melter unit front panel USB port and follow installation instructions.

PBFlex_V4.010_05_24_2022

Version 4.010 Software Features:
- Language support for Polish, Czech, Turkish
- New I/O option (flow monitoring output – requires additional hardware – PN: 1129052 KIT, UPGRADE, ATM, FULL)
- Event log enhancements
- Software upgrade history
- Physical zone IDs
- Custom named remote recipes
- New temperature control setting (legacy temperature ready)
- External Runup (requires additional hardware – PN: 1130935 KIT,2ND RUNUP CABLE,FLEX)
- External ethernet ports (X14 | X15) can be setup as individual networks
- Enhanced fieldbus alarms
- Ability to view DHCP address

ProBlue Flex Series Software Release Version 3.019 (October 28, 2021)
1. Place the file below onto USB flash drive for upgrade.
2. Place the USB flash drive into the ProBlue Flex melter unit front panel USB port and follow installation instructions.

PBFlex_V3.019_10_28_2021

Version 3.019 Software Features:
- New flowmeter calibration process
- Expanded I/O Board support
- ATS Reports (touch screen and BBConn Cloud)
- Optional 3-point run-up curve
- New I/O options (adhesive empty output and service reminder output)
- Remove most rules from heat scheduler

ProBlue Flex Beta Software

If your ProBlue Flex unit shipped with software older than 2.549, please install this patch file.
Membrane Panel ID Patch Files
(requires software version 2.553 or higher)

ProBlue Flex Series Support

BBConn Cloud Website (Chrome and Edge compatible only)

ProBlue Flex Series License Key Website