Diablo Analytical has released Version 4.0.19.2 of the EZReporter Software.
IMPORTANT: If you are currently running EZReporter Version 4.0.19.1 and are using one of the new GPA 2186-22 or GPA 2286-24 NGL calculation and reporting methods, it is recommended that you upgrade to Version 4.0.19.2, which addresses issues with rounding and normalization under certain circumstances.
This is a major update with the following enhancements and fixes:
[-] = Bug fix or change in behavior
[+] = Enhancement
[ALL] = Applies to all modules
[NGA] = Natural Gas Analysis/Liquids Modules
[RDB] = Results Database Module
[MOD] = Modbus Module
Significant Enhancements:
Important: If you enable extended fraction reporting and select any of the new GPA 2186-22 or GPA 2286-24 calculation methods, the resulting configuration file will not be fully backwards compatible with earlier versions of EZReporter. When the older version of EZReporter loads a configuration file with one of these new calculation methods selected, it will convert GPA 2186-22/2286-24 Allocation methods to Calibrated Raw Allocation (Allocation) and GPA 2186-22/2286-24 Bridging methods to Calibrated Raw Combined/Bridging with bridging enabled. These calculations will give very similar results for samples with the FID calibrated, but not exactly the same results. The older versions of EZReporter do not support the Universal Relative Response Factor method, so they are unable to process results with the FID uncalibrated. If you want to share these configuration files with other computers running EZReporter it is highly recommended that you make sure the other computers are running version 4.0.19.0 or later.
[+] [NGA] Added support for GPA 2186-22 Bridging (FID Uncalibrated and Uncalibrated) and Allocation (FID Calibrated and Uncalibrated) calculations.
[+] [NGA] Added support for GPA 2286-24 Bridging (FID Uncalibrated) and Allocation (FID Calibrated and Uncalibrated) calculations.
[+] [NGA] Added GPA 2186-22 and GPA 2286-24 calculation check configuration and corresponding data files to the distribution.
[+] [NGA] Added GPA 2186-22 and GPA 2286-24 default configuration templates to the distribution.
[+] [NGA] When extended fraction calculations are enabled the components in the component table are color coded based on whether they are in the TCD Channel (green), FIS Channel (blue), Excluded (red), Bridge Component (yellow) or C6+/Combined component (gray).
[+] [NGA] Added an option to the miscellaneous settings to use unrounded component amounts in intermediate calculations. This impacts the NGA/NGL calculations.
Significant Fixes and Other Changes:
[-] [ALL] Fixes #35: Customize result order function appears to be broken. The customize result order option is no longer disabled whenever the configuration file is reloaded, which restores the functionality. Associated prompts and reference manual were updated to reflect the new behavior.
[-] [NGA] Fixes #34: Review ISO 6976 / 29922 water vapor pressure setting. For ISO 6976 calculations, EZReporter has been using a water vapor pressure of 1.705 kPa at metering conditions of 15 DegC and 101.325 kPa to calculate the saturated water content. This value was derived from ISO 6976 (1995) Annex F. In ISO 29922:2017 the water vapor pressure under those conditions is specified as 1.706 kPa. For consistency with ISO 6976 (2016) and ISO 29922:2017, the Standard Components database, ISO 6976 (2016) configuration templates, calculation check configuration files, and NGA/NGL manual were updated to use the ISO 29922:2017 water vapor pressure values for 0, 15, 15.55, and 20 DegC.
[-] [NGA] Reviewed NGA/NGL configuration templates and removed obsolete templates that should no longer be used from the distribution. Also, renamed some of the NGA BLM Onshore configuration templates from “Extended” to “C9+” since they aren’t standard extended analysis methods.
[-] [NGA] Fix #27: Deleting additional extended fraction not deleting extended components properly.
[-] [ALL] The Open Data File function now defaults to the data folder specified in the Data File Settings rather than the EZReporter “Data” folder.
A complete list of fixes and enhancements is provided in the release notes.
.NET Framework 4.7.2 Runtime is Required
This version of EZReporter 4.0 requires the Microsoft .NET 4.7.2 Framework runtime to be installed. If the computer has an Internet connection, then the installer will automatically download the runtime if it is needed. If the computer is not connected to the Internet, then you will need to download the runtime file from our web site and copy it to the same folder as the installer before starting the installation. The runtime file is 526 MB in size.
Note: if you are running a relatively recent version of Windows 10 (April 2018 Update – Version 1803 or later) or any version of Windows 11, then your system already has the runtime installed. In addition, another program may have already installed the runtime. So you only need to download the runtime if it isn’t already installed on your computer.
Installing this Release
If you are running version 4.0.4.1 or later, you can download and install the correct version of the software using the “Check for Updates” option of the “Help” menu.
Otherwise, simply download and run the installation program from the download page.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you download the installer that includes support for the chromatography data system you are using.
NOTE: The “web” version of the installer can be used to upgrade an existing installation even if the computer doesn’t have Internet access.
Your current version of EZReporter will be uninstalled and the new version installed automatically. Your license status will be preserved.
Software Support/Maintenance Subscription
This is a free upgrade if your software support subscription has not expired. You can view the status of software support in the License Status window (click “Help > License Status”). If software support has expired then you will need to renew your support subscription before upgrading to this version. Contact Diablo Analytical for information on renewing software support.
About Diablo EZReporter Software
The Diablo EZReporter software is a flexible, advanced, post-run data analysis and reporting solution for any instrument that can be controlled by a supported chromatography data system. The EZReporter Natural Gas Analysis and Natural Gas Liquids Editions are state-of-art solutions for natural gas analysis and natural gas liquids/extended reporting.
For more information: Diablo EZReporter Software
Upgrading
The price to upgrade to EZReporter 4.0 from earlier versions of EZReporter and BTU Calculator will depend on 1) the number of licenses, 2) the edition you are upgrading from and upgrading to, and 3) the number of instruments you want to license.
For Additional Information:
Contact Diablo Analytical if you have any questions about EZReporter 4.0.