Enabler Roadmap

As we have developed The Enabler we have released a number of versions, each providing improvements and new functionality. As well as adding new features, we have been working to resolve bugs and improve the overall reliability of our products.

The table below shows the major release versions and a description of the key changes starting from the latest milestone (at the top) to the oldest:

Milestone

Summary

Enabler Express

Now Avaialble. A new edition of our Enabler card compatible with PCI Express slots.

The same size as PCI v3.
Requires a new Windows Device Driver, but is otherwise compatible with the previous PCI v3 card, and Enabler software.
Includes the same number of RS-232, RS-485 and IFSF/LON ports as Enabler PCI v3
Can be installed in x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express slots.

We will continue to stock our Enabler PCI v3 to provide spares replacements, and for those customers who chose to use it.

v3.65.1

Windows 7 Compatibility

Improvements on Grade Price Profile UI, Database Backup and Security.
Added "Delete Tagging" support for Attendants, Pumps, Hoses and Tanks.
Added "Tank Blocking" functionality.
Improved "Database Backup" functionality.
Various Fixes and Updates.

v3.56

Windows 64-bit Compatibility
Based on our v3.51 software, this release includes a new 64-bit device driver for Windows Vista 64-bit, and Windows Server 2008 64-bit.

Added support for Microsoft SQL2008 Express (SQL2005 Express and SQL2000 still supported).
New 64-bit Windows Device Driver.
Improved installation and upgrade of PCI Device Driver for 32 and 64-bit systems.
Enabler Applications can now be installed on Client PCs (previously only available on Server).
Install options for the GUI Enabler Applications to be installed (Configuration, Maintenance, Fuel Recon, etc).

v3.51

Windows Vista Compatibility
Added support for Microsoft SQL2005 (SQL2000 still supported).
Added support for connection of multiple Tank Gauge consoles.
Added grade blocking function.
New Wet Stock Reconciliation functions:

Improved processing of Pump electronic totals (rollover/reset and error handling).
New tank reconciliation report (supports tank groups/manifolded tanks).
Configurable grade and tank variances for reconciliation.

Check our ITL news page for details.

Enabler PCI v3

Reduced size of PCI card to fit a wider range of PCs.
Added LED indicators for IFSF comms activity.
100% compatible with the previous PCI v2 card, Windows device driver, and existing Enabler software.

v3.40.X

New features and functions including:

Added support for oil mix pumps.
Added attendant reconciliation functions.
Added new pump icon bitmaps to better distinguish pump states.
Added option to set price levels by Forecourt Mode.
Tank movements (transfers, losses) for Wet Stock Reconciliation.

v3.30.X

New software installer providing a single setup program for Server AND Client PCs.
Added automatic and unattended install options.
Added a new Generation of ActiveX API (v3.00 ActiveX API still supported).

v3.20.X

Improved installation making it easier to use full SQL Server version instead of MSDE.
Added new interface to support PAM clients.

v3.00.X

Added API for Outdoor Payment Terminals (OPT), also known as Card Reader in Dispenser.
Enhanced ActiveX API and pump icon functions to allow further customisation by integrators.

v2.5X

Unicode database support.
Windows XP Compatibility.
Added hooks for UPS.
Enhanced ActiveX API - now NSC/NMI compliant.
Separated setup options for pump type and pump display.

v2.2X

Windows 2000 Compatibility with Plug-n-play driver for Enabler PCI card.
Added new pump drivers

Enabler PCI v2

New PCI card with four serial ports, plus built-in IFSF (LON) port.
Replaced our previous ISA Enabler card.

Protocol Support Updates

Throughout the history of Enabler development we have continue to add new protocols. This work is ongoing - these new interfaces are often included with major releases.

For Enabler v2.50 and later versions, new and updated protocol drivers are also available as a separate download in our Pump Driver Update page.

Upgrading your Version

Enabler comes with a setup program that will upgrade your system and database in place.

Your Application

If you were previously using v2.2 or v2.5, you must recompile your application to use the ActiveX controls in v3.0 and later.

From v3.0 onwards changes to our ActiveX API were made by adding a second version of the controls, with the older version still included for backwards compatibility. To use new features you need to update your application to use the new ActiveX controls (EnbSessionX2 and EnbPumpX2).

Database

Except for the 2.2 to 2.5 step, the Enabler install will upgrade the database automatically to the latest level, preserving your data.

If your application accesses the Enabler database directly: We do change the database structure, but this is mostly additions, so your application will be able to continue accessing the database as before. Check release notes for more details.

Repackaging Enabler

We don't recommend you try to repackage Enabler. Versions since 3.30 have options for automatic, silent install so there should be no need to repackage.