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Version 1.0.1
The latest version of Mango M2M is now available. Changes consist major functionality upgrades, simplified
installation, and bug fixes . Download it here. Many thanks to Mango users who
provided their feedback and suggestions.
Changes in version 0.9.2 can be found here.
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Version 1.0.1 changes
- Support for Internet Explorer 7
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In spite of multiple compatibility and standards variations, full support for the Microsoft Internet
Explorer 7 browser has been acheived for this release.
- Meta data source
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A new data source has been added allowing users to create points based upon other points (i.e. meta
points). Point values are defined using scripts, providing the full algebraic and logical power of
JavaScript. Also, predefined functions allow users to easily calculate statistical information based
both on the current values of points as well as their historical readings. Finally, meta points can be
updated based upon the updates of the points they depend upon, or upon time schedules. (Available in
the commercial version only.)
- Reports
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Create reports of point information from one or more points including graphical charts, statistical
information, and CSV exports of point data. Reports can be defined on absolute or relative time frames,
for example "past day", "previous month", or "from inception until now". Reports can be scheduled to
run automatically, and have the results sent by email. Statistical information includes period
minimum and maximum, average, sum, starts, runtimes, and reading counts. (Available in the commercial
version only.)
- Publishing
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Publishers let you send data from Mango to other systems, including other instances of Mango. This
allows you to construct your network your own way. For example, if you have Modbus RTU networks in
multiple locations, an instance of Mango could be set up to collect data at each site, and then the data
can ben published to another Mango instance (perhaps for management or consolidation purposes) at a
central location. Because publishers are essentially the reverse of data sources, two-way communication
can be set up such that events detected at a consolidated level can be sent back down to field level for
actioning. (Available in the commercial version only.)
- BACnet I/P data source
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The ability to communicate within a BACnet I/P network has been added, including network discovery and
auto-configuration, and the choice between interval polling or COV subscriptions. The data source uses
Serotonin's high-performance, Java-based BACnet4J package. (Available in the commercial version only.)
- HTTP Retriever data source
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Mango can now extract information from web pages using the power of Regular Expressions. Any
information available on the Web can now be monitored with Mango.
- POP3 data source
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Mango can now monitor an email inbox and extract data from messages delivered there. Similar to the
HTTP Retriever data source, regular expresssions (RegEx) is used to define the parsing. (Available in
the commercial version only.)
- 1-Wire data source
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Mango now supports the 1-Wire protocol, including many sensor devices, relays, and potentiometers.
This is a polling data source with configuration-time network scanning, as well as automatic network
topology change sensing. Due to limitations in Java USB support, only serial (RS-232) connectivity is
supported.
- Enhanced data source and point locator editing
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The editing of data source properties has been combined with the editing of data point locator
properties, providing a more streamlined data source configuration experience.
- Pluggable image set library
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Image sets can now be easily added to the Mango graphics library by simply creating a directory of
images. Optional overriding of default image set properties is also available.
- SQL data source enhancements
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Due to the popularity of the SQL data source, it has been enhanced to allow row-based queries and
timestamp overrides.
- Schedule-based mailing lists
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Mailing lists can now be annotated with "active times" so that emails sent to a mailing list are only
actually sent if the list is active. This lets you construct lists for shift workers while still
allowing management-level notifications of all activity.
- Add your graphical views to your own web site
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Mango allows you to publish your graphical views on pages external to Mango. Simply add an iframe
into your HTML and let the world see how efficient your systems are.
- Alarm sounds
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Mango now plays sounds when events occur in addition to the existing visual indicators. Sounds are
configurable by simply overwriting the sound files. A small library of sounds is included.
- Simplified installation instructions
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Mango no longer requires the RXTX libraries to operate. Serial-based protocols still require it to be
properly installed, but you may forego it if you do not use such protocols.
- Simplified set point
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Editing of numeric and alphanumeric points in the watch list and graphical views has been made easier
with the automatic selection of editable text, and acceptance using the Enter key.
- Improved charts
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Popup image charts have been made larger for better visibility. Table charts can now accept up to 50
historical readings.
- Bug fixes and minor changes
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Multiple performance enhancements. Moved system information page information to system settings page.
Point heirarchy editing script var fix. Expanded the database lengths of view names and event messages.
Allow the safe modification of point data types for existing points where applicable.
- Version number
- Version changed from 0.9.2 to 1.0.1
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