Digi® ESP™ for Python®

Release Notes (PN 93000739_B) 
Build 2.1.0.4
12 June, 2012

© 2012, Digi International
http://www.idigi.com

Introduction
This document provides information about the latest release information for the Digi ESP for Python, which allows customers to develop Python and iDigi™ Dia applications on Digi products with Digi Plug-and-Play firmware in a professional and easy to use integrated development environment.
Digi ESP for Python 2.1.0.4, June 2012
1.	Supported Platforms

•	ConnectPort® X Series (X2, X4, X5 and X8) 
•	ConnectPort® X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB
•	ConnectPort WAN GPS
•	ConnectPort WAN Wi
•	ConnectPort WAN VPN
•	Connect WAN 3G IA
•	ConnectCore™ Wi-9P 9215 Embedded Gateway
•	ConnectCore™ 3G 9P 9215
•	Digi Connect SP/Wi-SP 
•	Digi TransPort WR21/WR41/WR41v2/WR44

Please note that the availability of some of the functionality described in this document also depends on the specific Digi Plug-and-Play firmware version running on the product in use. Visit the Digi technical support website at www.digi.com/support to obtain the most recent Digi firmware.

2.	Operating Systems

The Digi ESP for Python currently supports the following operating systems:

•	Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7

3.	Components

•	Digi ESP IDE 2.1.0
•	Python Interpreter versions 2.7.1, 2.6.1 and 2.4.3.
•	iDigi Dia software 2.1.0.8
•	Python and iDigi Dia examples.
•	Sun Java Virtual Machine 1.6.0 v10.
•	Digi Device Discovery tool.
•	iDigi client applications for specific kits.
•	Support for Digi Tank Solutions Kit.

4.	Changes with respect to previous version

•	New supported devices
o	ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB

•	Windows Installer
o	Added a new entry for ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB devices.
 
•	iDigi Dia 2.1.0.8

•	Digi ESP for Python
o	Support for ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB.

•	Python samples
o	Added a new Python samples for ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB devices: 
•	Development Kits > ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB LED-Button Control
•	iDigi > RCI > ConnectPort X2e Custom RCI Callback

o	Complete review of existing Python samples to check compatibility with ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB.

•	Documentation
o	Getting Started Guide for ConnectPort X2e ZB/Wi-Fi ZB devices.
o	iDigi Dia 2.1.0.8 documentation.
o	General update of Digi ESP for Python help and new sections to document new features.

5.	Known Issues and Limitations

•	iDigi Dia is not supported on Digi TransPort devices.
•	Windows 7 users have to install critical updates to avoid crashes while running Digi ESP for Python.

6.	Where to start

Please refer to the “Getting Started Guide” in the Digi ESP for Python online help, which describes how to setup the development environment (including the creation of iDigi accounts) and how to create and run your first Python and iDigi Dia projects on your Digi product.

In addition, the Digi ESP for Python online help (“Help > Help Contents”) also provides a complete overview of all features with samples and assisted walk-throughs. 

7.	Support Contact Information

Please contact the Digi technical support experts online, if you have any product related questions:

Technical Questions	http://www.digi.com/support/eservice	
General Support Web Site	http://www.digi.com/support 	
Product Support Forums	http://www.digi.com/support/forum 	

The iDigi Portal is available at http://www.idigi.com/resources.jsp 
Digi ESP for Python 2.0.0.8, April 2012
1.	Supported Platforms

•	ConnectPort® X Series (X2, X4, X5 and X8) 
•	ConnectPort WAN GPS
•	ConnectPort WAN Wi
•	ConnectPort WAN VPN
•	Connect WAN 3G IA
•	ConnectCore™ Wi-9P 9215 Embedded Gateway
•	ConnectCore™ 3G 9P 9215
•	Digi Connect SP/Wi-SP 
•	Digi TransPort WR21/WR41/WR41v2/WR44

Please note that the availability of some of the functionality described in this document also depends on the specific Digi Plug-and-Play firmware version running on the product in use. Visit the Digi technical support website at www.digi.com/support to obtain the most recent Digi firmware.

2.	Operating Systems

The Digi ESP for Python currently supports the following operating systems:

•	Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
•	Mac OS X (10.6)

3.	Components

•	Digi ESP IDE 2.0.0
•	Python Interpreter versions 2.6.1 and 2.4.3.
•	iDigi Dia software 2.0.11.
•	Python and iDigi Dia examples.
•	Sun Java Virtual Machine 1.6.0 v10.
•	Digi Device Discovery tool.
•	iDigi client applications for specific kits.
•	Support for Digi Tank Solutions Kit.

4.	Changes with respect to previous version

•	New supported devices
o	Digi TransPort WR21/WR41/WR41v2/WR44
o	ConnectPort X4 4G

•	Windows Installer
o	Added a new entry for Digi TransPort devices.
o	Removed the restriction to only have one version installed.

•	iDigi Dia 2.0.11

•	Digi ESP for Python
o	Based on Eclipse 3.7.1, Pydev 2.3.0 and YEdit 0.0.11
o	Support for Digi TransPort devices WR21/WR41/WR41v2/WR44.
o	Support for ConnectPort X4 4G.
o	General enhancements on the Device Discovery tool.
o	Auto-generation of ReadMe.txt files inside Digi Python and iDigi Dia sample projects.

•	Python samples
o	Added a new Python samples for Digi TransPort devices: 
•	Alarms > SMTP Alarm
•	iDigi > iDigi GPS Location Sample
•	iDigi > iDigi Telemetry 1
•	iDigi > iDigi Telemetry 2 > iDigi Telemetry 2 - Analog
•	iDigi > iDigi Telemetry 2 > iDigi Telemetry 2 - Digital
•	iDigi > Serial to iDigi
•	Peripherals > Telemetry > Telemetry 1
•	Peripherals > Telemetry > Telemetry 2 > Telemetry 2 - Analog
•	Peripherals > Telemetry > Telemetry 2 > Telemetry 2 - Digital
o	Complete review of existing Python samples to check compatibility with the Digi TransPort devices.

•	Documentation
o	Getting Started Guide for Digi TransPort devices.
o	iDigi Dia 2.0.11 documentation.
o	General update of Digi ESP for Python help and new sections to document new features.

5.	Known Issues and Limitations

•	iDigi Dia is not supported on Digi TransPort devices.
•	Windows 7 users have to install critical updates to avoid crashes while running Digi ESP for Python.

6.	Where to start

Please refer to the “Getting Started Guide” in the Digi ESP for Python online help, which describes how to setup the development environment (including the creation of iDigi accounts) and how to create and run your first Python and iDigi Dia projects on your Digi product.

In addition, the Digi ESP for Python online help (“Help > Help Contents”) also provides a complete overview of all features with samples and assisted walk-throughs. 

7.	Support Contact Information

Please contact the Digi technical support experts online, if you have any product related questions:

Technical Questions	http://www.digi.com/support/eservice	
General Support Web Site	http://www.digi.com/support 	
Product Support Forums	http://www.digi.com/support/forum 	

The iDigi Portal is available at http://www.idigi.com/resources.jsp 
Digi ESP for Python 1.4.0.6, July 2011
1.	Supported Platforms

•	ConnectPort® X Series (X2, X3, X4, X5 and X8) 
•	ConnectPort WAN GPS
•	ConnectPort WAN Wi
•	ConnectPort WAN VPN
•	Connect WAN 3G IA
•	ConnectCore™ Wi-9P 9215 Embedded Gateway
•	ConnectCore™ 3G 9P 9215
•	Digi Connect SP/Wi-SP
•	X-Trak 3

Please note that the availability of some of the functionality described in this document also depends on the specific Digi Plug-and-Play firmware version running on the product in use. Visit the Digi technical support website at www.digi.com/support to obtain the most recent Digi firmware.

2.	Operating Systems

The Digi ESP for Python currently supports the following operating systems:

•	Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
•	Mac OS X (10.6)

3.	Components

•	Digi ESP IDE 1.4.0
•	Python Interpreter versions 2.6.1 and 2.4.3.
•	iDigi Dia software 1.4.14.
•	Python and iDigi Dia examples for the ConnectPort X family
•	Sun Java Virtual Machine 1.6.0 v10.
•	Digi Device Discovery tool.
•	ConnectPort X3/X-Trak 3 utilities & drivers (available for Microsoft Windows only)
o	Digi Dashboard configuration utility
o	USB drivers
•	iDigi client applications for specific kits.
•	Support for Digi Tank Solutions Kit.

4.	Changes with respect to previous version

•	Supported devices and kits
o	ConnectPort X2 Wireless M-Bus Development Kit
o	Digi Connect SP/Wi-SP devices
o	X-Trak 3 devices.

•	iDigi Dia 1.4.14
o	Tracing support
o	Shutdown support
o	Bug fixing

•	Digi ESP for Python
o	New system to add Python and iDigi Dia sample applications
o	Smart iDigi Dia Editor: Static devices (such as Tracing)
o	Bug fixing

•	Documentation
o	Getting Started Guide for:
•	ConnectPort X2 Wireless M-Bus Development Kit
•	Digi Connect SP/Wi-SP devices
•	X-Trak 3 devices
o	iDigi Dia 1.4.14 documentation
o	General update of Digi ESP for Python help and new sections to document new features.
 
5.	Known Issues and Limitations

•	Remote debugging is not supported on Digi products without Ethernet interface (ConnectPort X3 family)
•	Windows 7 users have to install critical updates to avoid crashes while running Digi ESP for Python.

6.	Where to start

Please refer to the “Getting Started Guide” in the Digi ESP for Python online help, which describes how to setup the development environment (including the creation of iDigi accounts) and how to create and run your first Python and iDigi Dia projects on your Digi product.

In addition, the Digi ESP for Python online help (“Help > Help Contents”) also provides a complete overview of all features with samples and assisted walk-throughs. 

7.	Support Contact Information

Please contact the Digi technical support experts online, if you have any product related questions:

Technical Questions	http://www.digi.com/support/eservice	
General Support Web Site	http://www.digi.com/support 	
Product Support Forums	http://www.digi.com/support/forum 	

The iDigi Portal is available at http://www.idigi.com/resources.jsp