What's New?
2008
Merlin 7.27 for Vista and WinXP
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Automatic COM Port Detection
ET and TS Predicted 60'
Calculate AA within ET and TS File Windows
Simplified ET and TS Prediction
Performance Factor Calculation in ET (Beta)
Racepak Integration for XP and Vista
Merlin 7.26 for Vista and Win XP
- Improved interface with Racepak software, allowing selection of data from the time of the run. XP Only
Trend weather and weather graphing
The manual is available under the Help Menu.
Improved ET and TS graphs
Lane ID with each run.
2007
Updated Software Merlin 6.51.b
Revised and Enhanced Merlin Manual (now 32 pp)
New Products
- Optional Pole Mounting Clamps
2006
Merlin 6.25 Released (Sept. 06)
Corrected a buffer overrun error on some PCs, and made downloading of logged weather data more reliable. Improved TS Prediction by retaining Target ET for each file.
- Complete Merlin Details
- Download Merlin 6.25 (Registered Users only)
New Products Offered
- Console Mounting Bracket for the AltaCom II
WSI-23 PRO Anemometer
J-20 Cable Connection Panel small aluminum junction panel with both Remote Sensor and Antenna Cable connectors.
Upgrades to AltaCom II
Replaced standard mag-mount antenna with new 3db gain antenna for better distance reception.
Added a larger aluminum solar shield to the Mounting Mast.
PRO Anemometer Upgrade Offered to owners of older AltaComs
Delta Series Portable Weatherstations Discontinued
The Delta has been a trouble free weatherstation but we decided this year to discontinue making it because of increasing popularity of the AltaCom II trailer station and lessening interest in the handheld. All models are no longer in stock (DeltaLite, Delta ACE, Delta Hi). We will continue to support those units in the fiels with calibration and service.
2005
New Products Offered
J10 designed for Custom Trailer Installations
Alta Weather Software added to the Catalog
Upgrades to AltaCom II
AltaCom Version 2.54 allows automatic paging to be turned off
Support for AltaWeather Software
Upgrade offered for New Remote Sensor Housing
2004
New Ambient Light Sensor
New Remote Sensor Design
New Mounting Mast
Simplified Cable Assembly
New 26 pg Merlin Manual
USB to Serial Support
New Digital Pagers
New Digital Radio and Upgraded Power Supply
Updated Software Merlin v6.2
Ambient Light
Included in 2004 upgrades to the AltaCom II is an ambient light sensor in the Remote Sensor Housing. All AltaCom II units with the ambient light sensor also come with a standard mounting mast for the Remote Sensor Housing and the optional anemometer.
Interface with RacePak DataLink Software v 5.3 and Later
Currently available by request from RacePak is DataLink v 5.3 which loads data from AltaCom II and automatically fills out the run log. Anyone using a PacePak Data Logger can contact RacePak and request this software version. As testing progresses this will become standard on current software versions.
Mike Sullivan's Top Fuel Utility
AltaCom version 2.28 and later supports Mike Sullivan's Top Fuel Utility. Input your variables for clutch and jetting to receive custom transmissions.
AltaCom (v2.27 and later) works with Crew Chief PRO
New weatherstation Version 2.27 released 3.01.01 permits AltaCom II to work with Crew Chief PRO from Common Sense Software. Don Higgins is doing some exciting work on live predictions, and upgrades Crew Chief often. Read more about Crew Chief Pro Software. (Link opens in a new browser window, close it to return.) According to Don:
" I like your system, the packaging is excellent, the quality is great. Overall I am extremely impressed with the Altalab weather station."
2003 and Before
Custom Programming with Individual Teams v2.28
AltaCom II version 2.28 allows programmers to transmit custom calculations based on an individual team's programming. Contact us (304) 497 2756 for details on how to access this feature.
Delta Hi - New version of portable weatherstation.
We have released a high altitude version of the Delta Portable Weatherstation (August, 2000). The Delta Hi features an extended barometric pressure range of 17" - 31.5" Hg. Fan-aspiration is optional.
