Major PDW M5 Software Upgrade, Any bugs?

[bigleo48]

All,

I noticed that the new Ver 2 software for the M5 is out. It's a big one, changing both the OS (Microsoft CE) and how the system operates. My distributor says he has not seen any problems yet with it. Have any of you experienced any issues?

BigLeo

 

[ScottV]

Leo,

My distributor installed it about a month ago at my location. There are a ton of new features, display / control screens, reporting options, etc. One of them is the same features as the Laser Minder upgrade for the 4000. It will back up, move out and retry to pass an arch impact which works slick.
We didnt have any problems with the updgrade, but you lose your YTD totals, etc. which in January isnt a real big issue. Good luck!

 

[bigleo48]

After getting a number of good comments, I did the upgrade.

The list of new features and improvements are too numerous to list, but the "back off, retry after an arch impact" and getting a successful SMS message is truly great!

I am very impressed! It's like I got a new better machine!

BigLeo

 

[bigleo48]

Yesterday, I guy with a plow attachment came through the wash. The machine hit it hard enough on the second pass (measures on second pass) to get the arm out of wack and take the machine out of service. From home I logged into the machine, put it in maintenance mode and move it around (while watching it on the cameras). Got it back into service without even a trip to the wash! Gotta love it.

BigLeo