BCP-2 Collar Release Programmer

Introduction

The Collar Release Programmer software allows you to set and view the operational parameters of the Telonics CR-2a Collar Release. The Collar Release Programmer provides you with the capability to set the CR-2a release parameters in preparation for a deployment. For those situations in which the study doesn't go quite as planned, the Collar Release Programmer can also be used to deactivate a CR-2a prior to its release date/time, allowing the CR-2a to be stored safely and used at a later date.

Features

The Collar Release Programmer software allows you to:

• Select the release date using a visual calendar control.
• Specify the release time of day in HH:MM:SS (UTC) format.
• Select the state of the Release Safety mechanism.
• Read and view operational parameters in a CR-2a that has been programmed previously.

Minimum System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors
• Hard disk: 5.7 MB available space
• Ports: One standard serial (COM) port

Known problems/issues

1. BCP-2 is NOT compatible with CR-1 (all firmware versions), CR-2 (all firmware versions), or CR-2a (firmware version CB010810 or earlier).

Available for download

Download v4.00.0010, 2008.10.28 (BCP-2-Setup-4.00.0010.exe 1,826,958 bytes)
Download v3.00.0009, 2005.01.11 (BCP-2-Setup-3.00.0009.exe 1,521,434 bytes)

Upgrading the Collar Release Programmer software

1. Free upgrade available: If you have purchased a license for any version of BCP-1 or any version of BCP-2 software prior to V3.00.0009, you qualify for a free upgrade to BCP-2 V3.00.0009 software. To obtain your new authorization code (required in order to use the software), contact Telonics. You will be required to provide proof of prior purchase. You may submit your current BCP-2 authorization code (serial number), Telonics order number, or Telonics invoice number.
2. If you are upgrading from V3.00.0009 to V4.00.0010, this is a major version upgrade and upgrade fees are applicable. Please contact Telonics for upgrade pricing and purchase of a new authorization code.
3. When upgrading, the previous version of this software must be uninstalled before installing the new version. This can be done in the typical Windows fashion (Windows Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs, select the program, and then click the Remove button).

What's new in version 4.00.0010?

1. Support for Windows Vista has been added.
2. Support for users operating with a non-administrator level logon has been added.
3. Enhanced the Help System. The help system was converted from WinHelp to HTML Help and material was added to support Windows Vista installations.
4. Changed the location on the Windows Desktop at which the program starts. Previously in dual-monitor environments, the program would start up split between the two monitors, or centered on the edge of one of the monitors depending on the monitor orientation (1 | 2 vs. 2 | 1). The program now starts centered in monitor 1.
5. Updated the program appearance. Windows XP style controls are now displayed when running under Windows XP/Vista.
6. Replaced the calendar control due to compatibility issues with Windows Vista. The new control provides Month and Year browse buttons, as well as Month and Year popup menus.
7. Eliminated support for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT3.1, NT3.5, NT 3.51, and NT 4.0 operating systems. The installer now prohibits installation on computers running an unsupported operating system.

What's new in version 3.00.0009?

This version provides several enhancements.

1. Serial communications between the PC and CR-2a under Windows 2000 and Windows XP are now more reliable than in previous versions.
2. Added a serial communications check button. This feature checks interface cable and CR-2a connections, and is helpful during the COM port setup process.
3. Improved error checking and error message display. Error messages now more accurately reflect the nature of the problem.
4. Updated help system. Several sections have been added, improved, and expanded.
5. Added a program status bar. In new installations, the status bar prompts the user to enter the program serial number. Under normal use, the status bar is used to indicate active read and programming processes.
6. Improved About dialog access. Added a program About... button in plain view. In previous versions, the About dialog access mechanism was hidden in the program's system menu.
7. Eliminated serial number entry during program installation. The Collar Release Programmer software now manages serial number entry. This is consistent with other software authored by Telonics.