		Release Notes for NETRON EP2 - EP4 - EN4 - EN12 - RDM10
			(C) 2024 - 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.
It is recommended to use the NETRON Central Utility to discover, configure and update devices.
	
Release 1.0.009 (01/22/2024)
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Includes NETRON Firmware 2.9.4 (EN12, EN4, EP4, EP2, RDM10)
	

Note: Updates require two files, 1. "nfw" per device and 2. "img" web package
NETRON devices are not compatible with Internet Explorer.
It is recommended to use the NETRON Central Utility to discover, configure and update devices.
	

New features
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	All device settings are moved into CLU application
	RDM support on DMX Inputs, for example for Robe Followspot Systems:
		Create dedicated Art-Net network between two devices and assign the same Universe numbers on both sides.
		Different NETRON devices can be used on In and Output. All NETRON devices must use the same firmware version.
	"Universe Browser" Home Screen, allows for instant assignments of Port Universe numbers without navigating the menu structure

Improvements
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	Revised RDM communication to always send complete DMX frames. This increases compatibility with some fixture brands (e.g. ETC)
	Redesigned and enhanced RDM10 Merge Processing and DMX input speeds:
		Frame: DMX Frame is fully captured, then merged. Provides most accurate merge results. Maximum merge delay depends on DMX Soure refresh rate.
		Channel: DMX Data is immediately merged into the output with 0 latency. Provides fastest merge but depending on source refresh rates can have partial dmx frames blended together. 
	Maximum merge delay of 0.3 milliseconds.
	Added red blinking LED feedback to DMX ports to indicate loss of Ethernet traffic
	RDM package structure
	Home screen always shows IP address on the bottom 

Bug Fixes
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	Resolved Cue Playback sometimes not triggering or sending only partial cues
	Resovled Cue Playback on DMX Loss settings
	sACN Multi-Cast subscription was timing out on EN4
	Sometimes the nodes subscribed to unnecessary sACN Universes 1 and 4 through 11
	Resolved sACN priority handling with Zactrack Followspot Tracking Systems
	Resolved Delay on ports set to DMX Input
	DMX Merge values sometimes stayed active when DMX traffic stopped
	Art-Poll Reply is no longer broadcast
	Factory Reset did not reset Device Label
	RDM10 web page was not browsable after changing IP address
	Improved RDM device discovery routine

2.9.2 (10/11/2022)
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Includes Firmware
	EN12 V2.9.2
	EN4 V2.9.2
	EP4 V2.9.2
	EP2 V2.9.2
	RDM10 V2.9.2 

New features
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	Added new homescreen "Universe Browser" for immediate assignment of Universes to ports by using the encoder wheel and a simple click (EN12/EN4)

Improvements
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	Identify uses LED and Display level @ 100%
	Node Web UI refinements (colors/text sizes)
	Revised version numbering system

Bug Fixes
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	Corrects sACN and Art-Net sometimes missing frames on 0s changes
	Fixed Backup Export / Import for EN12
	Improved sACN priority handling
	Fixed node discovery with 169.254.x.x addresses (e.g. no DHCP Server)
	Improved RDM compliance
	Corrects RDM10 performance hiccups


V2.8 (11/01/2021)
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Requires V2.8 .nfw and V2.8.img 

Improvements
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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
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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
Fixed RDM10 DMX Input for Cue Trigger
Fixed Startup and Data Loss options sometimes not working


V2.6 (01/07/2021)
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Requires V2.6 .nfw and V2.4.img 

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

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


V2.4 (12/08/2020)
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Requires V2.4 .nfw and .img 

Bugfixes
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Display Timeout was set to disabled, now is set to 5 min
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)
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Requires V2.2 .nfw and .img 

Improvements
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- 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
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- 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)
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.nfw file

Improvements
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- sACN alternate start codes are handled properly / ignored

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



V2.0 (06/01/2020)
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This version requires two files, .NFW and .IMG


Improvements
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- 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 in display for easer identification
- Added Web Firmware version to Status Page
- Added automatic forwarding when changing manual device IP address


Bug Fixes
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- When the port set to input,playing CUE changed the port 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
