--------------- A l c o r n --------------- Intelligent Intercom System M c B r i d e VCom Plugin and Firmware --------------- Release Notes I n c . --------------- --------------------------------------------------- Plugin Install Instructions: --------------------------------------------------- 1. Copy the enclosed QPLUG file to C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Documents\QSC Audio\Q-Sys Designer\Plugins\ 2. Launch Q-Sys Designer 3. The plugin will be available within Q-Sys Designer under Schematic Elements-->Plugins-->Alcorn McBride Inc. Drag-and-drop plugin to your design to begin using it. --------------------------------------------------- Firmware Install Instructions: --------------------------------------------------- 1. Open VPage+VCom Utilities. This is available as a free download from www.alcorn.com 2. Select the VCom unit in the list and click Admin -> Enter Firmware Update menu item. You may need to change the "Connect to IP" to match your network, ie 172.75.10.1. Software will scan the whole and partial subnet range on the IP entered and will display all discovered units in the list. If the VCom unit doesn't show up in the list or the IP is unknown, set DIP SW#2 on the unit to ON position and power cycle the unit. At this point unit will come up on 192.168.0.254. 3. Open your favorite browser and connect to last known IP if entered via VPVCUtilities OR connect to 192.168.0.254 if entered via DIP Switch (once connected, make sure DIP SW#2 is set back to the OFF position). 4. Click "Browse..." button to select the extracted OS.new and click Update Firmware. 5. It takes about 30 seconds to complete, at which point the page will display Firmware Upload successful and the unit will reset. NOTE: If the hardware boots up back in the Firmware Update Mode, make sure DIP SW#2 is OFF and power cycle the unit. NOTE: Updating the firmware may cause the unit to reset to its factory default settings. Make sure to save the snap shot of current settings. All settings are displayed on the web server. In your favorite browser, navigate to the current IP of the unit to see the settings. 6. To update Dante firmware, refer to Dante Firmware Update procedure and use included .dnt file. If you have any questions regarding any items listed in this document, please contact support@alcorn.com. --------------------------------------------------- Q-Sys v9+ Releases --------------------------------------------------- 2023-04-11 Version 2.15.07 --------------------------------------------------- - FIRMWARE - Added lamp test mode - AUDINATE - DSCP fixes (PTPv2 and RTP) in v4.2.6.5 Audinate firmware 2022-11-16 Version 2.15.06 --------------------------------------------------- - FIRMWARE - Removed webserver - FIRMWARE - More persistent UltimoX data retrieval process - FIRMWARE - Added additional check for Marvell PHY communication state - FIRMWARE - Fixed LED brightness issue for low brightness level 2022-06-09 Version 2.15.05 --------------------------------------------------- - FIRMWARE - Added network force command to force connectivity information without restart 2022-04-01 Version 2.15.04 --------------------------------------------------- - FIRMWARE - Support for 12mm button versions (VC12X) 2021-12-09 Version 2.15.03 --------------------------------------------------- - FIRMWARE - Exported internal states for VPVCUtilities (qsys online, test mode activity, etc) - FIRMWARE - Modified Audinate's reset sequence to ensure proper boot for Ultimo 4.x firmware 2021-09-14 Version 2.15.02 --------------------------------------------------- - FIRMWARE - Allowing more time for UXT to boot before comm link is established - FIRMWARE - Changes to Ultimo communication timeouts and overall Ultimo detection management --------------------------------------------------- Q-Sys v8+ Releases --------------------------------------------------- 2021-03-09 Version 2.15.01 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Corrected an intermittent issue that would result in dropdown boxes not being populated after design startup/reset - QSYS PLUGIN - Fixed an issue with properly reporting Audio Network IP address when using DHCP - FIRMWARE - Modified 'UIP' response to include the current DHCP assigned address. This allows it to be displayed properly in the plugin. 2020-12-01 Version 2.15.00 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Modified to use the 6000 port range instead of 5000 range - This fixes an issue that would cause Station #4 not to work due to the inability to open a socket on port 5004. - QSYS PLUGIN - Added 'Reboot' button to Plugin - QSYS PLUGIN - Restored firmware readout in the Plugin - ALL - Implemented new versioning method using MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH style (i.e. v2.14.01) and synchronized plugin and firmware versions to same release number 2020-07-08 Version 2.14 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.05) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Proper LED control for breakaway buttons - QSYS PLUGIN - Added VC16K product - FIRMWARE - Enabled button/LED via terminals for zone 1-4 on new hybrid 16 channel boards - FIRMWARE - Fixed pre-identify LED state retention - FIRMWARE - Proper handset mute state on boot up 2020-03-13 Version 2.13 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.04) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Fixed ringing condition - FIRMWARE - Changes to how broadcast packets are qualified for AMI Link 2019-05-16 Version 2.12 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.04) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Modified to support QSYS v8+ - FIRMWARE - Added button tap detection as option (allows to remove button lag) --------------------------------------------------- Q-Sys v7 Releases --------------------------------------------------- 2019-03-19 Version 2.11 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Removed event tracking from PTT for faster servicing - FIRMWARE - Resetting interval counters to prevent double messaging (event-driven + timed) - FIRMWARE - Force sending audio state messages regardless of qsys activity - FIRMWARE - LED state retention when switching modes 2019-02-07 Version 2.09 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Fixes to Ultimo IP configuration settings (retention) 2018-12-14 Version 2.08 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Added data trimming to increase chances for validation success 2018-10-30 Version 2.07 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Sonalert snoozing moved to options (off by default) 2018-09-26 Version 2.06 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Fixed bootloader handoff (default 192.168.0.254 IP always used instead of last) - FIRMWARE - Support for hardware mute 2018-08-29 Version 2.05 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - v4.1+ extended support and proper Ultimo IP set/clear 2018-08-15 Version 2.04 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Added Ultimo health monitoring 2018-08-08 Version 2.03 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Removed brightness POT scan - FIRMWARE - Added link status tracker for Ultimo reset 2018-07-25 Version 2.02 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Added internal test tool support 2018-07-05 Version 2.01 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Fixed Ultimo UART link detection (for backwards compatibility) - FIRMWARE - Fixed Auto IP force on link enable - FIRMWARE - Core detected timeout changes 2018-05-15 Version 2.00 (Q-Sys Plugin V2.00) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Initial release based on v1.11