Firmware Version V4.6.0 Now Available for ION9000, PM8000, and ION7400

[Sanjeet_Sahota]

Introducing the latest release of firmware version 4.6.0 for the PowerLogic™ Advanced Meters. This update brings several significant enhancements to improve functionality and security. Here are the top changes found in the latest firmware:

1. BACnet/IP Protocol Implementation

• Enhanced Communication: The new firmware allows your device to communicate using BACnet/IP, conforming to ANSI/ASHRAE 135 standards with a BACnet Smart Sensor (B-SS) device profile.
• Building Automation: Acts as a BACnet/IP server, making specific values available to building automation systems, facilitating seamless integration and control.

2. Increased Data Recorder Linking Capacity

• Expanded Inputs: Data recorders can now link up to 50 sources, a substantial increase from the previous limit of 16.
• Comprehensive Monitoring: This enhancement provides greater flexibility and insights for monitoring power systems, aligning better with Harmonics Logging for future improvements.

3. Password Complexity Enforcement

• Enhanced Security: The new firmware introduces the ability to enforce password complexity and length requirements based on NERC CIP-007-5 and IEEE 1686-2013 standards.
• User Protection: Ensures that users meet stringent password requirements, enhancing overall security.

4. Minor Enhancements

• Modbus: A new register has been added containing the device Unix time. The device commercial reference can now be accessed using Modbus function 43.
• DLMS: Reduced response time for DLMS log retrieval when the Event Log contained a large number of events.

Upgrade to firmware version 4.6.0 today to take advantage of these powerful new features. 

Please find the download links for firmware below:

https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/ION9000_meter_FW_v004_006_000/

https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/ION7400_meter_FW_v004_006_000/

https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/PM8000_meter_FW_v004_006_000/

Additional Documentation:
BACnet Certificate:  Download 

[Mehran_Mehrnia · Accepted solution]

Thank you for the information and for sharing the new update on FW V4.6.

Best Regards,

-Mehran

L3 Expert Advanced metering