BCP-2 Collar Release Programmer

Introduction

The Collar Release Programmer software allows you to set and view the operational parameters of the Telonics CR-2a Collar Release. The Collar Release Programmer provides you with the capability to set the CR-2a release parameters in preparation for a deployment. For those situations in which the study doesn't go quite as planned, the Collar Release Programmer can also be used to deactivate a CR-2a prior to its release date/time, allowing the CR-2a to be stored safely and used at a later date.

Free Upgrade!

If you have purchased a license for any previous version of BCP-1 or BCP-2 software, you qualify for a free upgrade to the latest BCP-2 V3.xx software. To obtain your new program serial number (required in order to use the software), contact Telonics. You will be required to provide proof of prior purchase. You may submit your current BCP-2 serial number, Telonics order number, or Telonics invoice number.

Available for download

Download v3.00.0009, 2005.01.11 (BCP-2-Setup-3.00.0009.exe 1,521,434 bytes)

If you already have a previous version of this software installed, you should uninstall it before installing the new version. This can be done in the typical Windows fashion (Windows Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs, select the program, then click the Remove button).

Features

• Allows you to select the release date using a visual calendar control.
• Allows you to specify the release time of day in HH:MM:SS (UTC) format.
• Allows you to select the state of the Release Safety mechanism.
• Allows you to read and view operational parameters in a CR-2a that has been programmed previously.

Minimum System Requirements

• 4.5 MB Hard Disk space
• Pentium II Processor, 266 MHz
• 32MB RAM
• Windows 98, 98se, 2000 Professional, XP Home, or XP Professional.

Known problems/issues

1. BCP-2 is NOT compatible with CR-1 (all firmware versions), CR-2 (all firmware versions), or CR-2a (firmware version CB010810 or earlier).

What's new in version 3.00.0009?

This version provides several enhancements.

1. Serial communications between the PC and CR-2a under Windows 2000 and Windows XP are now more reliable than in previous versions.
2. Added a serial communications check button. This feature checks interface cable and CR-2a connections, and is helpful during the COM port setup process.
3. Improved error checking and error message display. Error messages now more accurately reflect the nature of the problem.
4. Updated help system. Several sections have been added, improved, and expanded.
5. Added a program status bar. In new installations, the status bar prompts the user to enter the program serial number. Under normal use, the status bar is used to indicate active read and programming processes.
6. Improved About dialog access. Added a program About... button in plain view. In previous versions, the About dialog access mechanism was hidden in the program's system menu.
7. Eliminated serial number entry during program installation. The Collar Release Programmer software now manages serial number entry. This is consistent with other software authored by Telonics.