Software
LP-100-VCP
(Virtual Control Panel)
- Software control panel for computer control and monitoring of LP-100
or LP-100A -
Download and unzip. Run Setup.exe and accept defaults to install into C:\Program Files\LP-100-VCP\
LP-100-VCP-111.zip
Download
file into
temp directory, unzip and
run the Setup.exe program.
LP-100-VCP will be installed into the
Program
Files\LP-100-VCP directory and added to the Start menu if you use
the
defaults. You should uninstall any older version you have before
installing this version.
Changes from v1.0.81
* Adds support for LP-100A, which uses a diferent protocol than
the LP-100. Version 1.09 allows selection of either version of the
hardware.
PolarPlot
3.2.0 - Here are some links for PolarPlot...
http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/ - Bob’s
main web page
http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/download.html
– download page
http://s4468.gridserver.com/g4hfq/PolarPlotSetup.exe
– direct link to installation file
http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/plphelp/plphelp.htm
– direct link to help file
There is some basic info on using PolarPlot with the LP-100 in
the
latest LP-100 manual. There is extensive help
also available in Bob's help file above, but much of it is generic and
not aimed at LP-100 use. If you decide to try this program and need any
further help, feel free to contact me or Bob for more info.
LP100-TRX-Slave
- Used to allow LP-100 (not LP-100A) to be monitored from within
TRX-manager -
Download and unzip. Run Setup.exe and accept defaults to install into C:\Program Files\LP100_TRX\
LP100-TRX-Slave.zip
The
initial beta version
of LP100-TRX-Slave is 0.99. Download file into
temp directory, unzip and
run the Setup.exe program.LP100-TRX-Slave will be installed into the
Program
Files\LP100_TRX directory and added to the Start menu if you use
the
defaults. NOTE: TRX-Slave has
not been updated for the LP-100A yet, but will be shortly.
LP100_Plot
- Allows automated graphing of
SWR, Complex Impedance, Return Loss, Smith Chart and more. The program
controls the LP-100 / LP-100A and your rig to gather and plot the data,
print it and save it. -
Download and unzip. Run Setup.exe and accept defaults to install into C:\Program Files\LP100_Plot\
LP-100-Plot-103.zip
LP-100_Plot
Help
Changes
since v1.02...
*
Corrects problem with Windows 7 File Manager dialog (ability to browse
and save files)
MCLoader
- Allows for flashing of new firmware into
your LP-100 / LP-100A. Contact
me for a copy of this. It is included with your purchase of the LP-100,
but since it is commercial copyrighted software, it is not available
for public download.
This program is required
to allow you to flash update
the firmware in your LP-100. More information on its usage can be found
in the LP-100 manual.
Firmware -
Download and unzip into C:\Program Files\LP-100\Updates.
Load into LP-100 using MCLoader.
Release...
LP-100 - Use only with LP-100
with PLED, VFD or OLED display. See LP-100A firmware below for LP-100A.
Release
Date: June 6, 2011
Requires
hardware with serial #101+. Email factory for PIC upgrade
if you have an earlier serial number.
Changes in this release....
Addition of setup option VFD and OLED displays.
For
more info, see the LP-100
Users Group site. See LP-100 Legacy software page for revision
history and older releases.
Note: This version of firmware requires
LP-100 VCP ver. 1.0.5 or newer for
computer control.
Release
Date: 01/03/13
Requires
LP-100A level hardware.
Changes in this release....
1) Fixed bug with sleep mode
2) Changed LPC2 / LPC5 readout to llow displays greater than
9999W. Display is now in the format XX.X KW on the high scale.
No
further documentation is available yet on these changes. Contact Larry for further details.