Fix: Fixed issue with display on smaller resolution screen. Scrollbar will now appear if XBAL exceeds the max resolution
Fix: Fixed issue trying to recommend balanced solution when user is already at balanced solution
Fix: Fixed issue with using custom counterweight plates immediately after creatign one
New: Added Champion crank and counterweight
New: A USB Sentinel bitlock is required to run the latest release of this software. If you do not own a USB bitlock, please contact Theta Oilfield Services at (562) 694-3297 to upgrade. The price for the upgraded USB Sentinel is USD $100 (includes new license codes and shipping).
Version 1.1.3
(released 25 February 2011)
Fix: Fixed issue with counterweight position box displaying ‘0.00’ when entering position or moving counterweights
Fix: Fixed issue with position solution being different when using same counterweights, but in different lead and lag section
Fix: Fixed issue with incorrect description for Churchill unit 114-143-64
New: Added ZDPE crank and counterweight combination, 4597 lb weight for C-640-365-168 unit
Version 1.1.2
(released 15 October 2009)
New: Add new pumping units: LS Conventional
New: Add new function to save report as PDF (File > Save As > Save As PDF)
New: Update counterweight recommendation algorithm
New: Improve reading and opening of other THETA products
New: Update crank information
Fix: After using the default counterweight setup, beam balanced units will no longer remove the previous counterweight configuration
Fix: Set new crank order for American Conventional, LeGrand, and National pumping units
Fix: Using German regional settings, fix issue with counterweight positions
Fix: Importing moment from other THETA products will immediately provide a recommended counterweight solution
Fix: Counterweight position being selected will automatically update when changing measurement system
Fix: Fix measurement system issue with importing a balanced moment
Fix: Fix issue with updating custom counterweight plates
Fix: Fix issue with using the right-click option on the cranks
Fix: Fix the order in which the system places the counterweight plates onto the Sentry units
Version 1.1.1 (released 23 April 2009)
New: Modified message notifying users that there’s no recommended solution because the counterweights needed were excluded.
New: In the Counterweight Default form, the user no longer needs to select a crank to exclude the counterweights from being recommended.
New: In the Counterweight Default form and the Custom Counterweight Plate form, a new button (Done) is created to close the form.
New: In the XBAL Setup form, an option to add custom counterweight plates is created.
New: Manufacturer drop down list is set to alphabetical order.
New: Counterweight plate movement is limited to its actual distance available instead of system defaults.
New: Add new Bethlehem beam balanced unit.
Fix: Fixed issue with system recommending counterweights (including auxiliary counterweights) with the largest counterbalance moment for a crank.
Fix: In the Counterweight Default form, fixed issue with saving changes using the mouse right-click (Select All/None).
Fix: In the Counterweight Default form, fixed issue with refreshing the auxiliary counterweights when user selects a different unit type.
Version 1.1.0
(released 26 February 2009)
This is the first release of XBAL.
It replaces CBALANCE 3.1.4 and adds enhanced Expert features including the ability to automatically generate a recommendation for selection and positioning of counterweights.
It also supports beam balance units. For details on this new release, see the XBAL Information page at www.GoTheta.com/xbal.asp.
XBAL is a Free Upgrade for Theta customers with current Technical Support.
Contact Theta Oilfield Services for your Download ID.