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NICM Link - Software Downloads

You can download the software User Guide by CLICKING HERE. This is an Adobe Acrobat document.

Sunwarm/NICM Software Updates

The latest software version is 2.1.0055.080630.
You can download this version here. Please read instructions below first.

Installation Instructions

  • Click on the link above to download the installer.
  • Choose to save the program and remember where you saved it.
  • Uninstall your existing version using Control Panel's Add Remove/Programs option.
  • Run the new installer from the location you saved it.

Version History

2.1.0055
30-Jun-08
  • Changed the default order com ports are searched when looking for an attached USB-Datastore or NICM-Link to resolve a problem on some systems where the internal modem on COM3 was mistaken for a USB-Datastore.
2.1.0054
5-Mar-08
  • Fixed a bug where datastore downloads would not show by hours or days in graph.
  • Fixed a formatting problem with the firmware version number in Raw data files.
  • Fixed datastore firmware version error when downloading logs.
  • Fixed a bug where the Unit Drop down didn't change if you imported data from an already existing unit but had another unit selected. It wouldn't then display the data.
  • The Clear Memory button has been enabled for Datastores (only works with Datastore v 2.2+).
2.1.0046
23-Aug-06
  • The Sunwarms model and firmware version are updated in the database when you click the Find Now button.
  • The Datastore version is displayed when click the Find Now button.
  • The Clear Memory button has been enabled for Datastores (only works with Datastore v 2.2+).
2.1.0043
8-Aug-06
  • The Drimaster Ecosmart 'swap ducts' facility wasn't working with the USB Datastore when the Real Time Monitor was used.
2.1.0042
3-Aug-06
  • This version fixes a bug which could cause some very high temperatures to show higher than they really were. It is recommended that everyone upgrades.
  • Added support for replaying the data logs from the Datastore through the Real Time Monitor.
  • Nows checks if Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed before trying to display the usier guide PDF.
  • The 'Find Now' serial number boxes are hidden until you have clicked the 'Look for NICM' button on the configuration tab.
  • Volume labels have changed on the 'House Size Setting' on the 'Unit Status' tab.
2.0.0038
17-Jan-06
  • This is the first release to support the USB Datastore product. This is the version packaged with the Datastore.
  • NICM now automatically detected instead of having to manually select COM port.
  • Date filters added to graph as displaying a few years of data is very slow.
  • Corrected the pump status not displaying (bug introduced in 1.0.0022).
  • User Guide screen now shows a PDF document.
  • Fixed a bug importing RAW files which threw an exception when no decimal in firmware portion of filename.
  • The Replay Logs controls in the RTM have changed so 'to end' and 'to start' now go forwards/backwards 7 days.
1.1.0033
31-Mar-05
  • Drimaster 2000 Control Strategy labels changed to reflect products rather than standby temperatures.
1.1.0032
23-Mar-05
  • In RTM, if you replay a log and then switch to simulation mode then the Solar In temperature labels were not set to visible. Bug probably introduced in 1.1.0029.
1.1.0031
28-Feb-05
  • Location of house and outside temperatures changed in Real Time Monitor.
  • The logic to determine the colour of the duct going into the solar panels in the RTM changed.
  • A workaround introduced for a bug in the firmware that resulted in some strange results in the graph, typically you might see the user control target temperature shoot up to a high value momentarily.
1.1.0028
14-Feb-05
  • The Fan State shown on the graph now shows when the master fan is off.
1.1.0027
20-Dec-04
  • The Real Time Monitor (RTM) is disabled when a Drimaster 2000 is selected.
  • The Outlet temperature in RTM Simulation mode is disabled when a Drimaster Ecosmart is selected.
1.1.0026
14-Oct-04
  • Fixed a bug introduced in 1.1.0025 that caused the drop-down list of data logs not to be properly populated.
1.1.0025
27-Sep-04
  • Now saves the Drimaster 2000 status from the 'Unit Status' screen to the database.
  • Fixed a problem with the Drimaster 2000 photo not showing on the 'NICM Units' screen.
1.0.0024
22-Sep-04
  • Added this facility to download updates.
1.0.0023
13-Sep-04
  • Fixed a problem downloading data after clearing the units memory, if you tried to do a download before the next logging period had elapsed.
1.0.0022
11-Aug-04
  • Small changes in the way dampers are displayed in Real Time Monitor.
1.0.0021
10-Aug-04
  • Support for Sunwarm firmware version 2 added.
1.0.0020
06-Aug-04
  • Fixed a bug that caused temperatures above 50°C not to be read correctly.
  • The firmware unit is updated in the database when the Find Now button is pressed, previously the software might interrogate the unit incorrectly after a firmware upgrade or if two different units had the same serial number.
1.0.0019
08-Jul-04
  • Warning message displayed when old firmware detected.
  • Warning message displayed if serial number may be corrupt.
1.0.0018
05-Jul-04
  • Option to change the default duct arrangement on a Drimaster Ecosmart.
  • Flow & Return no longer exported with Drimaster Ecosmart data.
1.0.0017
01-Jul-04
  • Replay Log function now loops when end of logged data reached.
  • A smoothing factor can be applied to the displayed graph.
1.0.0016
01-Jul-04
  • First official release version.
  • Database filename changed. Old databases can be opened by holding down the shift key whilst starting the program.
0.2.0015
24-Jun-04
  • Real Time Monitor will no longer work with firmware versions pre 1.06.
  • Ability to import raw log files added.
  • Firmwares pre 1.05 now go into the database in 8 minute intervals instead of 10.
  • Some basic printing options added.
0.2.0013
18-Jun-04
  • Data downloads now saved to a binary file for exporting to other systems.
  • Warning message displayed if unit has serial number 0.
0.2.0012
28-May-04
  • Undid some of the changes in version 0.2.0010.
0.2.0011
26-May-04
  • Minor database changes.
0.2.0010
25-May-04
  • Changed the way Flow & Return displayed in Real Time Monitor.
0.1.0009
17-May-04
  • Swapped Flow & Return in exported CSV file.
  • Fixed a problem with some temperatures logging against the wrong channel.
0.1.0008
01-Apr-04
  • Some fields hidden and warning message display on Unit Status tab if selected unit not a Drimaster 2000.
0.1.0007
31-Mar-04
  • Added ability to override detected model type. Older models could not provide this information.
0.1.0006
31-Mar-04
  • Added online user guide.
  • Database no longer removed during uninstall.
0.1.0005
17-Mar-04
  • Signal quality meter added to Configuration tab.
  • Option to change the colours used on the graph.
0.1.0004
16-Mar-04
  • Fixed bug where averaging of graph by hours didn't work.
0.1.0003
05-Mar-04
  • Added a check for database problems on Windows 98 (1st edition) that did not have Jet 4.0
0.1.0001
11-Dec-03
  • Changes to the slave damper logic in Real Time Monitor.
  • Some small changes to the user interface.
  • Ability to change the house size and strategy added.
0.1.0000
02-Dec-03
  • Initial trial release candidate.
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