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Edstrom Watchdog System | End Of Life Communication
Avidity Science EoL Notification Procedure #: AS-01-2019
EoL Title: Edstrom Watchdog System Software/Hardware
End-of-Life (EoL) Notification Date: 03/01/2019
Downloadable Document: CLICK HERE
Frequently Asked Quetions: CLICK HERE
Reason for Termination:
- Key hardware circuitry components no longer available for purchase
- Software code age and no further development
Table 1 describes the end-of-life milestones, definitions, and dates.
Table 2 lists the current products affected by this notification and the suggested replacement product and descriptions.
Replacement Products:
- Watchdog EXTM
- Watchdog Local Processor 3
- Watchdog Rack Flush Sequencer 3
- Smart Box 3
- Sensor Module 3 C
- PCCx (only with Watchdog EXTM)
Service & Support:
- For Watchdog Software product versions (v1 thru v4), there will be no ongoing software maintenance.
- For Watchdog Software product version 5.XX, there will be limited software maintenance through December 31, 2021 for the following:
- Windows Updates through Windows Server 2012 R2
- Best effort to support newer versions of Watchdog v5 server code dependencies (i.e. Apache)
- For hardware products listed above, Service & Support will extend through December 31, 2023.
- Parts availability will be Best Effort beyond December 31, 2023.
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Table 1: End of Life Milestones |
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Milestone |
Definition |
Date |
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End-of-Life (EOL) Notification Date |
The date the document that announces the end-of-life of a product is distributed to the general public. |
March 1, 2019 |
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Last Time Buy (LTB) Date |
The last date to order the product for the expansion of an existing WDv5 system. The product is no longer for sale after this date. |
May 31, 2019 |
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Last Ship Date |
The last possible ship date that can be requested. Actual ship date is dependent on lead time. |
December 31, 2019 |
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End of Service (EoS) Contract renewal date |
The last date to renew a service contract for the product. Best Effort Support will be offered after this date. |
December 31, 2023 |
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Table 2: EoL Product and Replacement Products |
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Current Part |
Replacement Part |
Description |
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Watchdog v5.XX & all older software versions |
Cloud Based System |
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Central Computer (CCS) (029 & all previous versions) |
030 Central Computer |
This is final version for CCS |
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Local Processor versions 1 & 2 |
Local Processor version 3 |
Same functionality with exception of air flow summing |
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Rack Flush Sequencer version 1 & 2 |
Rack Flush Sequencer version 3 |
Same functionality |
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Smart Box version 1 & 2 |
Smart Box version 3 |
Same functionality |
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Sensor Module 3 A |
Sensor Module 3 C |
Same functionality |
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Environmental Sentry Panel (ESP) |
*PCCx Panel - Only IF using Watchdog EXTM |
Watchdog EXTM provides backwards compatability |
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Automated Watering System Controller (AWSC) |
**PCCx Panel - Only IF using Watchdog EXTM |
Watchdog EXTM provides backwards compatability |
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Air Flow Summing Processor |
Summing for Air Flow will take place in Watchdog EXTM Cloud |
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Equipment Processor (EP) |
None |
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Viewport 1 Touchscreen |
None |
Task Management not supported in Watchdog EXTM |
