Portcullis Download Page

Before downloading the zipped file I would suggest that you read the latest revision revision notes below to make sure the updates do not effect any files or data that you may have already created. Revisions and updates will slow as the development matures, however the earlier versions will be subject to frequent upgrades.

Note; Current versions of the software demand that you have already installed .NET Framework 3.5, if you have not done so, please install before running this version.

Click the globe to download the setup file or run direct from the web !

Whilst the file has been checked for viruses, I recommend that you run a virus scan to be safe.

Portcullis Revisions

The revision numbers are easy to work out, the first part, "10" is the year, the second part "02" is the month, the third is the day and the final part is any hour by hour revisions. Simple really !

 

Revision - 10.02.XX.X. (No known conflicts with previous versions, see Version 10.01.31.0)
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Revision - 10.01.31.0. (Requires Net 4.0 to operate)
53 Added function to check if soundcard or wave device is installed.
52 Added function to allow recording of stills or video depending on alarm status.
51 Fixed error with pick list boxes not being fully displayed
50 Back up Path Field added to allow back up to USB stick or network drive for improved data security
49 Stills and Videos now sorted into daily directory
48 Number of cameras installed shown on overview screen
47 Add field to control preview time when snap displayed on screen
46 Added facility to e-mail snapshot direct to registered address
45 Added sensor field to control cameras, status either while alarmed, always or never
44 Added field to show folders and field available.
43 Video / stills playback form
42 Support for up to 4 IP Camera, Vivoteck
41 Improved registration process with encrypted key
40 Unavailable icons are now hidden and screen resized to suit.
39 Added toggle Resident Simulator on or off option
38 Added field reset button (Rs) to keyboard plus (\) and (:) for item 37 below.
37 Support for backing up data files to USB or Network drive.
36 Added auto On / Off support
35 Added default alarm deactivation wav.
34 "C" on keypad clears field, not just last input.
33 Correct error saving sensor vocalise data
32 Play sound once selection has changed on alarm and sensor setup screen
31 Touch screen support improved
30 Sensor / devices types added
29 Improved start-up / splash screen
28 Greyed out functions not available or not enabled.
27 Historical weather data saved to file when system closed
26 Added help pointers to weather setup panel.
25 Added sun / moon controlled by sunrise / sunset weather data RSS
24 Added toggle voicemail on or off option.
23 Added toggle weather on or off option
22 Added weather setup screen
21 Added historical weather data trend chart covering every hour for last 7 days
20 Added routine to enumerate modems and ports.
19 Added initial support for modems
18 Added activity light to bottom left of screen
17 Added status shield to replace status lights and give more information
16 Added support for weather page with current and 2 day forecast based on Yahoo weather RSS based on location
15 Fixed alarm issue, dual logic !
14 Fixed visibility of entry exit bar after use.
13 Added MAC and IP address reporting to overview screen
12 Support for Windows 7
11 Changed graphics movements on sensor setup screen
10 Adjusted font sizes and standard text to suit screen size
9 Added visible entry / exit timer bar
8 Corrected error with sensor action routine
7 Fixed bug with log file reporting
6 Revamp of graphical buttons on general settings page.
5 Added IP camera setup form.
4 Added voicemail settings screen.
3 Added initial support for IP cameras.
2 Fixed problem with error message boxes locking up system.
1 More improvements to graphic slides.
 
Revision - 9.12.07.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions)
7 Added field to display install date and cycles on sensor setup screen
6 Added Tools function to allow cleaning of touch screen for 60 secs without making input.
5 Corrected errors with checking internet connection on start-up
4 Improved log reporting on program settings
3 Improved data and sensor save routines
2 Fixed start-up bug with blank alarms user details.
1 Improvements to graphic slides
 
Revision - 9.10.15.0. (No known conflicts with previous versions)
11 Corrected system file fault when upgrading from Version 9.10.15.0 or earlier
10 Click on status lights to reveal long form view of system status
9 Subtle navigation banner added
8 Graphical layout changed to suit increased functions
7 Improved shutdown routine.
6 System reset function added to reset to installed values
5 More audible countdown exit / entry timer with audible remaining duration
4 Fix error indexing alarm ring time
3 Send e-mail when alarm reset after tripped
2 Reset alarm after tipper by intruder, and ringing completed
1 Send e-mail when alarm tripped by intruder, and code not entered
 
Revision - 9.10.10.0.
6 Corrections to log entry when creating new log file
5 Fixed fault on update routine when no updates found
4 Upgrade of drag and select list. Now iPhone style
3 Fix of individual wav file on alarm deactivation.
2 Issue with volume and audio on re-entry fixed
1 Corrected initial sound switch setting
 
Revision - 9.10.08.0.
6 Corrections to log entry when creating new log file
5 Fixed fault on update routine when no updates found
4 Upgrade of drag and select list. Now iPhone style
3 Fix of individual wav file on alarm deactivation.
2 Issue with volume and audio on re-entry fixed
1 Corrected initial sound switch setting
 
Revision - 9.10.05.0.
5 Improved Graphics - Drag to scroll on log files.
4 Fixed error with sound switch not reflecting change
3 Fixed error when selection Com Port in use.
2 Correct error when loading log file selection list
1 Screensaver disabled when alarm is set.
 
Revision - 9.09.29.0.
6 Update now includes a version back up to allow a complete roll back if required
5 Mail program rotations option added.
4 Mail program errors to author option added.
3 Addition of field to allow addition of e-mail address for sending mail
2 Improvements to device overview.
1 Ability to mail the previous days activity log.
 
Revision - 9.09.11.0.
7 Improved help and system messages
6 Corrected error displaying com port options
5 Error report now relays basic sensor information for analysis
4 Add cycle counter for devices
3 Add install date for devices
2 Corrected intermittent fault with screensaver
1 Fixed bug in pick list displays
 
Revision - 9.09.09.0.
7 Enabled printing of reports direct from log viewer
6 Improved upgrading notification
5 Fixed bug that clears sensors on a restart
4 Fixed issue with pick list scrolling
3 Corrections to reporting updates to log file
2 Correction to version information displayed
1 Improved update system using stand alone update program to install and update files in controlled and safe manner.
 
Revision - 9.09.04.0.
13 Improved update notification and download.
12 Installed sensors reset after restoring system files.
11 Improved error reporting with system information
10 Addition of system overview screen.
9 Reload sensor data after restoring data files.
8 Record start-up time and current and total system up time
7 Additions to sensor and location option listings.
6 Improved status lights.
5 Routine to stop selection of existing sensor and circular references to same sensor
4 Tap sensors on walk though for more information.
3 Sensor walk through graphics improved, now supports 84 sensors per page..
2 Selection lists now in alphabetical order. 
1 Scrolling selection lists can be dragged now
 
Revision - 9.08.25.0.
7 Entry / Exit tick will not play if time is between screen off and screen on time.
6 Add moon / sun icon to show the status of the dusk sensor when it is installed.
5 Correct error deleting sensors.
4 Hide exit button unless main menu is centred.
3 Catch invalid time enter on sensor and screen setup.
2 Updates ini files on each load to ensure most up to date version is available and for crash recovery. 
1 Backup routine improved to capture only essential data files
 
Revision - 9.08.23.0.
15 Addition of file access light.
14 Sensor status recorded during safe shutdown.
13 Detection of unsafe shutdown or crash (to allow for system recover in next major revision)
12 Purge log file directory every 10 days of log files older than 90 days.
11 Addition of quick check status "lights" to main screen.
10 Set screen off and on times.
9 Select either random or sequenced pictures for screensaver.
8 Errors now write to log file also.
7 Corrected formatting on log screen
6 Alarm will not set if at least one alarm code has not been set
5 Add user names to alarm codes
4 Modify all alarm codes and admin code in secure area
3 5 additional alarm codes with own user set welcome wav
2 Admin code protection for alarm setup area
1. Addition of admin code requirement on first install
 
Revision - 9.08.18.0.
10 Mail alarm instances to selected mail.
9 Check internet connection on hourly basis
8 Check screen resolution on load
7 Delete read message files from system
6 Correction to sensor selection screen
5 Corrections to Screensaver option selections
4 Support for all NC/NO sensors such as Smoke, Flood, Frost, and Gas.
3 Tidy up of start up screen and graphics
2 Display message numbers on sub menu
1. Major update of options pick list and routines
 
Revision - 9.08.15.0.
4 Support for NC/NO panic button with code required to silence.
3 Improvements to alarm exit sequence and graphics.
2 Correct resetting of screen under alarm conditions.
1. Updated automatic checking for updates and notification
 
First Stable Release - 9.08.14.0.
5. Automatic checking for updates and notification
4. Minor graphical changes to some text boxes to ensure they display fully on differing resolutions, use Arial Narrow font.
3. Minor improvements to update check sequence, more informative prompts.
2. Changed icon sizes on log page
1. First stable release.