NETRON Version 2.8

NETRON
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A new NETRON Version 2.8 is available.
It unlocks ONYX NOVA and contains several critical bug fixes. It is recommended that all NETRON nodes in the field get updated.

It is available to download on the product pages:
https://obsidiancontrol.com/netron/etherdmx-nodes
Release Notes for NETRON EP4 - EN4 - EN12 - RDM10
(C) 2021 - Obsidian Control Systems

Note: Updates require two files, 1. “nfw” per device and 2. “img” web package
NETRON devices are not compatible with Internet Explorer.

V2.8 (09/13/2021)

Requires V2.8 .nfw and V2.8.img

Improvements

Added NOVA license unlock for ONYX 4.6 (4 Universes)
Revised web page design for better support of Chrome, Firefox and Safari
Improved web and display interface speeds, especially on high processing loads
Improved handling of large Art-Net or sACN broadcast streams of up to 64 Universes

Bugfixes

Resolved random web interface lockups or partial page builds on certain browsers
Resolved lockup during large Art-Net or sACN Broadcast streams
Fixed unwanted occasional HTP merge of dual sACN streams with different priorities

V2.6 (01/07/2021)

Requires V2.6 .nfw and V2.4.img

Improvements

added support for automatic HTP merging of two sACN streams from different IP sources with identical priority

Bugfixes

Resolved a bug where recalling some presets in the web interface can cause a lockup

V2.4 (12/08/2020)

Requires V2.4 .nfw and .img

Bugfixes

Display Timeout was set to disabled, now is set to 5min
Display Timeout “disabled” kept the OLED at full brightness, now added a dim down of display after 5 min
RDM10 could not boot unless connected to PC
EN12 showed hiccups in the DMX test screens when the web interface was refreshed
Improved some RDM detection issues

V2.2 (11/06/2020)

Requires V2.2 .nfw and .img

Improvements

  • added new IP presets for 192.x and 172.x automatic address
  • added new NETRON presets for Artnet and sACN 192 and 172 automatic address plus others
  • added signal loss indication to display (red outline)
  • revised state engine of cue toggles so “signal loss” option is used when cue is turned off. this allows to toggle between two cues with a single remote switch
  • added IP, Type and Identify switch to sidebar. Identify sends devices into red/white blink mode.
  • added “hidden” owner preset page. Use /Preset_Owner.html to lock existing user presets from overwriting.
  • added User Factory Reset. Use PIN 007 to reset to user preset #1
  • changed Preset web page layout and command order to avoid accidental overrides
  • changed System Menu arrangement for clarity
  • irrelevant options are hidden when possible
  • added more details to DMX port feedback on web interface
  • increased cue fade/hold time to 99 minutes

Bugfixes

  • enabled RDM by default on RDM10
  • improved some unwanted device reboots on browser refresh of RDM10
  • Cues crossfade correctly from current state to stored value (instead from 0)
  • improved signal lock after changes
  • improved some bootup states that sometimes waited for value changes
  • devices no longer send DMX 0 after bootup if “wait for data” option is set
  • improved sACN priorities to ignore source IP and simply lock to the highest priority stream
  • fixed some web interface styles and labels for consistency
  • Display DMX Test colors were inverted, now corrected to Red=Increase, Green=Decrease

V2.1 (06/02/2020)

.nfw file

Improvements

  • sACN alternate start codes are handled properly / ignored

Bugfixes

  • Resolved DMX ports sometimes going to sleep after RDM communication
  • Resolved sACN issues with ETC systems

V2.0 (06/01/2020)

This version requires two files, .NFW and .IMG

Improvements

  • Added better support for setting options from DMX Workshop
    Device Name
    Identify device with red/white blinking LEDs
    Port Direction and Universe Settings
    IP Address

  • Added System option “Artnet Offset”
    Universe 1 is mapped to Artnet 0-0 (compatible with ONYX/M-Series)
    Universe 1 is mapped to Artnet 0-1 (compatible with newer Artnet 4 devices)

  • Universe Range for Artnet and sACN is now 1-32767

  • Home screen shows device label is display for easer identification

  • Added Web Firmware version to Status Page

  • Added automatic forwarding when changing manual device IP address

Bug Fixes

  • When the port set to input,playing CUE changed the ports of the direction
  • Current cue was not updated in display
  • Improved RDM discovery for Elation Fuze Range and others
  • Fixed bug with 2.x.x.x automatic IP calculation
  • Firmware Update is no longer case sensitive (both .dfw and .DFW will work)
  • Artpoll packages identify port count correctly
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