diff --git a/OnDemandUpdatePTU.pro b/OnDemandUpdatePTU.pro
index a7cf82f..9c38f4f 100644
--- a/OnDemandUpdatePTU.pro
+++ b/OnDemandUpdatePTU.pro
@@ -81,7 +81,9 @@ DEFINES += QT_DEPRECATED_WARNINGS
 #           Fix the path-names of the json-files and the device-controller.
 #           Set automatic download of json-file in ATBUpdateTool.ini file for
 #           a fresh clone of the repository.
-VERSION="1.3.23"
+# 1.3.23    Added a 'break' to prevent a possible endless loop when checking if
+#           the device is alive.
+VERSION="1.3.24"
 
 # PLANNED TODOS:
 #   1:  Das Repository wird repariert bwz. neu geklont. Unabhaengig vom WAIT.