--------------- A l c o r n --------------- Intelligent Dante Paging M c B r i d e VPage 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 VPage 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 VPage 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 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN (Addressing issues with multiple active LANs): - Implemented VPage config network vs core networks matching to force specific core's LAN port - Added better sync on connect between VPages and plugin including exchange of additional LAN info (soft link) - Added persistent LAN port scan and reconnect attempt when offline - Added more verbose messaging on connection failures - FIRMWARE - Added network force command to force connectivity information without restart 2022-04-01 Version 2.15.04 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Implemented 'Zone Clear' Control Pin - QSYS PLUGIN - Implemented 'Zone Selected' Control Pin - FIRMWARE - Support for 12mm button versions (VC12X) 2021-12-09 Version 2.15.03 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Clean up for ID command and proper color naming - 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 issue with the 'GreenLight' and 'RedLight' inputs that was causing them not to be applied to the actual button LED - 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. 2020-11-20 Version 2.15.00 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Implemented 3 different Paging Modes (Standard, APS, and Custom) to allow much more flexibility with LED blink patterns and colors - QSYS PLUGIN - Added 'Reboot' button to Plugin - QSYS PLUGIN - LED Indicators on Plugin are now cleared when the station is disconnected - 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 v2.09) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Fixed breakaway toggle/pulse function - FIRMWARE - Enabled button/LED via terminals for zone 1-4 on new hybrid 16 channel boards - FIRMWARE - Fixed pre-identify LED state retention - FIRMWARE - v2.09 Release Date 2020-07-08 **2020-03-13 Version 2.13 (Q-Sys Plugin v2.08) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Fixed breakaway toggle/pulse function - FIRMWARE - Changes to how broadcast packets are qualified for AMI Link 2019-05-16 Version 2.12 (Q-Sys Plugin v2.08) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v8.0+ - QSYS PLUGIN - Fixed breakaway toggle/pulse function - QSYS PLUGIN - Updated IO pin names - QSYS PLUGIN - Modified to support QSYS v8+ - FIRMWARE - Auto PTT Zone Mode enable/disable (fixes issue with hardware mute) --------------------------------------------------- Q-Sys v7 Releases --------------------------------------------------- 2019-03-19 Version 2.11 (Q-Sys Plugin v2.06) --------------------------------------------------- - 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 v2.03) --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Fixes to Ultimo IP configuration settings (retention) 2018-12-14 Version 2.08 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Added data trimming to increase chances for validation success 2018-09-26 Version 2.06 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Fixed bootloader handoff (default 192.168.0.254 IP always used instead of last) 2018-08-29 Version 2.05 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - v4.1+ extended support and proper Ultimo IP set/clear 2018-08-15 Version 2.04 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Added Ultimo health monitoring 2018-08-08 Version 2.03 --------------------------------------------------- - 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 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Added internal test tool support 2018-07-05 Version 2.01 --------------------------------------------------- - 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 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v7 - FIRMWARE - Initial release based on v1.11 --------------------------------------------------- Q-Sys v6 Releases --------------------------------------------------- 2020-03-13 Version 1.15 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Removed event tracking from PTT for faster servicing - Resetting interval counters to prevent double messaging (event-driven + timed) - Force sending audio state messages regardless of qsys activity - LED state retention when switching modes - Fixed LED states when unit goes offline - Changes to how broadcast packets are qualified for AMI Link 2019-02-07 Version 1.14 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Fixes to Ultimo IP configuration settings (retention) 2018-08-29 Version 1.13 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Added internal test tool support - Removed brightness POT scan - Added link status tracker for Ultimo reset - Added Ultimo health monitoring 2018-07-05 Version 1.12 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Fixed Ultimo UART link detection (for backwards compatibility) - Fixed Auto IP force on link enable - Core detected timeout changes 2018-05-15 Version 1.11 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - HTTP server fixes - Ultimo reset fixes 2017-03-03 Version 1.10 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Fixed yellow color brightness issue 2017-01-10 Version 1.09 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Added post command debounce to avoid flooding qsys core with messages 2016-11-16 Version 1.08 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Tight intergration into new Alcorn McBride VPage QSYS plugin v1.0. AMI Terminal setup near obsolete. - Enabled Auto IP (169.254.X.X) for control interface to match Dante default behavior. - BOOTP will timeout in 30 seconds and will configure over auto IP. - Enabling AMI Link forces auto IP to configure immediately. - Default control IP changed to 192.168.0.254. Applies to firmware update mode and test mode (aka setup mode) - (Rev D) Added full Dante connectivity read from control interface. UIP, UMC Pioneer commands. - (Rev D) Added ability to reset Dante to factory defaults over the control interface. - Slight changes to DIP switch operation (consolidating functions and new names): Names: 1 - Link, 2 - Defaults, 3 - Mode, 4 - PTT Mode Runtime toggle: 1 - Enable AMI link 2 - Load factory defaults On Boot: 2 - Run FUM if switch is ON 3 - Test Mode if switch is ON 4 - Separate PTT if switch is OFF, PTT muxed to zones if switch is ON 2016-06-14 Version 1.07 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - (VP16) Request state no longer displayed on panel LEDs 2016-06-07 Version 1.06 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Additional memory safety checks including forced failsafe operation - Fixed rare case of unintended bootloader entry on power up (CRC BL handoff) - Fixed DIP switch runtime toggle & state tracking - (VP16) All panel LEDs will blink now when ping is not received from the Q-Sys core - (VP16) Fixed LED state restore after identify command for zones 5-16 2016-01-29 Version 1.05 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Added Zone break away feature. - Added outgoing message buffering system for better traffic flow control 2016-01-12 Version 1.04 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Added delayed group revert on activation. - Fixed PTT mux for group selection/activation 2016-01-08 Version 1.03 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Added additional AMI Link options. 2015-12-14 Version 1.02 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 - Added discovery and full remote control/setup of multiple VPages. 2015-11-01 Version 1.01 --------------------------------------------------- - QSYS PLUGIN - Compatible with Q-Sys v6 -Initial public release.