Software/Firmware

NWL provides the latest versions of software and firmware used with control systems for NWL electrostatic precipitators (ESPs). The following tables list all of NWL’s active software/firmware and the corresponding current version number and associated release date.

Overview

Current Software/Firmware for NWL ESP Control Systems

Customers can request firmware updates via email to: precipproducts@nwl.com.

GDU TouchscreenVersionRelease Date
Global Display Unit  – NWL HMI(G20855A): v2.0.5.1 – PowerPlus / PowerPlus LP / SCR / GRC(G20855): v1.3.19.1 – PowerPlus / PowerPlus LP / SCR / GRC
Note: v1.3.13 is the minimum version required to support PowerPlus LP!
November 7, 2025 Aug 1, 2023
Precipitator Control Firmware VersionRelease Date
PowerPlus DSP4.36 (G20880-02 Control Module)
3.31 (G20845-01 Control Module)
December 16, 2025
December 17, 2025
PowerPlus LP4.40 (D25690 Control Module)June 8, 2026
ESP Optimizer (SCR controller)6.07 (G20808-01 Control Module)April 23, 2025
3-phase ESP Optimizer (3-phase SCR controller)8.02 (D25672 Control Board)October 10, 2025
Rapper Controller Firmware VersionRelease Date
GRC SmartCPU/DSP (G20650)5.02February 8, 2019
SmartRap-DSP Module (D20659-xx)4.02November 28, 2017
Distributed Control System Interface (DCSi)VersionRelease Date
DCSi-Gen 40.91May 7, 2021
Precipitator Control and Management System ( PCAMS)VersionRelease Date 
Pcamsnt 7.x7.0.0
(see release notes for upgrade instructions)
June 2, 2026
Pcamsnt 6.x6.1.11December 16, 2025

Discontinued (legacy) products

Precipitator Control Firmware VersionRelease Date
GVC Display (PowerPlus & SCR)3.12 (G20805 no rev)
4.20 (Transflective Display – (G20805A)
5.17 (Support for new DSP Processor –
(G20805A and higher)
Jan 10, 2007
July 9, 2009
May 26, 2014
PowerPlus DSP1.42 (G20845 Control Module)July 14, 2015
PowerPlus Optimizer99.18March 29, 2004
ESP Optimizer (SCR controller)4.30 (G20808 Control Module)July 23, 2010
MicroPack III9.7March 12, 1999
MicroPack III-1881.5March 10, 1999
Rapper Controller Firmware VersionRelease Date
GRC Display (HHP) ( G20828x )3.01
4.13 (Transflective Display)
5.09 (Min v5.07 required for New DSP-SCPU)
June 27, 2006
July 10, 2013
May 29, 2015
GRC SmartCPU Module (Legacy D20650-01)3.10July 11, 2015
SmartRap Module (D20651-xx)2.09December 16, 2015
Megarap II CPU Module9.21October 3, 2003
Medium Frequency Control FirmwareVersionRelease Date
GVC Display (ML Chopper)1.07
2.00 (Transflective Display)
September 29, 2003
January 13, 2006
ML Chopper Optimizer99.11October 15, 2003
Distributed Control System Interface (DCSi)VersionRelease Date
DCSi-Optimizer Gen III (legacy product)4.02July 16, 2012
DCSi Lite (legacy product)3.9October 22, 2007
DCSi Pro (legacy product)3.9October 22, 2007
DCSi for GRC Gen III (legacy product)2.50February 18, 2011
DCSi for GRC (legacy product)1.08November 2, 2007

Certifications

NWL is an AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of transformers and power supplies for industrial applications and also provides a CE Declaration of Conformity for its PowerPlus switch mode power supply (SMPS).

Related services

Related services

NWL provides service and support for electrostatic precipitators (ESP), power supplies, transformers and inductors.

If the NWL equipment was supplied or acquired as part of a system from another firm, please contact that company for any service needs. If they are unable to satisfy the service requirements, then contact NWL

Startup and Commissioning

NWL’s expertise goes well beyond the production phase. Our fully trained personnel are ready to help you get your new equipment connected, properly set up, and running efficiently. Our service technicians and engineers have traveled across the globe, working with customers from various backgrounds and experiencing every possible environment.

Maintenance and Repair

NWL products are available for purchase as spare or replacement parts. We offer tailor-made maintenance packages to ensure that the equipment operates efficiently, which includes yearly inspections, preventive maintenance and repair services from our technical and engineering experts. Additionally, upgrade or retrofit options to address part obsolescence, enhance system performance, design, and software, and support long-term cost savings are available to all our customers.

On-Call and Onsite Assistance

For on-call and onsite assistance, NWL’s dedicated team is there to take your call. We work around the clock, ensuring that you have the help you need whenever you need it. NWL offers global, remote support anytime, regardless of your time zone.

Custom Engineering Solutions

We offer customized engineered products and services to meet your reliability requirements.  It starts with a good understanding of the product need and the application environment and solid collaboration between the parties involved.

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