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== Version 4.1.3.13 (2019-11-01) ==
== Version 1.0.3.5 (2024-11-21) ==
===Release Info===
===Release Info===
*Name: Zenitel-flowire 4.1.3.13 and onwards
*Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5.zip
*Description: zenitel-flowire 4.1.3.xx can be installed on FCDC1/2 and TFIX-x and EAPFX-x.
*Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
*Version:4.1.3.13
*Version: 1.0.3.5
*Date: 01.11.2019
*Date: 21.11.2024
*Status: GA
*Status: GA
*Compatibility: With this sw the FCDC1/2 are compatible with the new FCDC3
* Upgrade: See [[FCDC-3 - Software Upgrade Procedure|Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure]]
* Upgrade: See [[Flowire_Software_Upgrade_Procedure|Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure]]


'''Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5.zip''':
*'''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5_fs_kernel''' - For upload to web by users.
* '''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w''' - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.


'''Files included in the package''':
<br>
*jffs2-spc
*jffs-spc.md5
*linux-spc
*linux-spc.md5
*nvram218.bin
*u-boot218.bin


=== Bug fixes and improvements ===
=== Issues fixed ===
* With this sw the FCDC1/2 are compatible with the new FCDC3.
==== MTN-4467 WEB config access no longer reboots Flowire====
Fixed issue with closing of piped processes causing reboot after a few days


=== Important information ===
==== MTN-4257 Flowire no longer needs power cycle to register on Exigo system====  
====IGMP settings====
After factory reset of PSC, Flowire now correctly registers to the Exigo system.
As long as the system is using a managed switch, the following applies:
* “IGMP querier” should be disabled in all Flowire units
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''never''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the system switch
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''always''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the field equipment
More information on how to configure the [[Flowire IGMP Settings|Flowire’s IGMP settings]]
 
====CCo settings====
For optimal availability in cluster configurations, use the CCo settings in Flowire web as follows:
* Set the Flowire connected to the system switch to “CCo”
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
In Exigo A/B systems, clusters must be connected to either the A or the B system. Flowire does not support redundant connections to devices in a cluster.
 
For 1 to 1 Flowire connections with A/B redundancy, we recommend:
* Leave the Flowires connected to the system switches on “Auto”
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
More information about [[Flowire CCo|Flowire’s CCo settings]].


For more information on configuring Flowire in Exigo systems, see our [https://exigo.zenitel.com/index.php/Exigo_Flowire_Guidelines Exigo Flowire Guidelines].
<br>
 
== Version 4.1.3.12 (2019-02-07) ==
=== Summary ===
'''Software package''': zenitel-flowire-4.1.3.12.zip
 
Files included in the package:
*jffs2-spc
*jffs-spc.md5
*linux-spc
*linux-spc.md5
*nvram219.bin
*u-boot218.bin
 
=== Bug fixes and improvements ===
'''Flowire disable DHCP was not working.'''
 
Disabling DHCP in the web did not work. Even if the web reports DHCP as disabled, DHCP was still active. (If a static IP address was configured, Flowire could still get a DHCP address alongside the static address). This has now been fixed and disable DHCP works as intended. (MTN-1996)
 
Also improved IP address list:
* Listing of static netmask
* Added "DHCP" to legend text for IP address/mask
* Repaired display when no IP address/mask set on interface
 
Three more configuration items are now displayed to the web front page
* Default gateway
* IGMPv2 compatibility
* Configured PLC Role
 
The IMT scan will now give more complete information. (MTN-2215)


=== Important information ===
=== Important information ===
====IGMP settings====
====Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2====
As long as the system is using a managed switch, the following applies:
FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer.  See [[FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility]] for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".
* “IGMP querier” should be disabled in all Flowire units
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''never''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the system switch
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''always''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the field equipment
More information on how to configure the [[Flowire IGMP Settings|Flowire’s IGMP settings]]


====CCo settings====
====IGMP snooping / multicast====
For optimal availability in cluster configurations, use the CCo settings in Flowire web as follows:
From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.
* Set the Flowire connected to the system switch to “CCo”
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
In Exigo A/B systems, clusters must be connected to either the A or the B system. Flowire does not support redundant connections to devices in a cluster.


For 1 to 1 Flowire connections with A/B redundancy, we recommend:
====Interoperability with IMT====
* Leave the Flowires connected to the system switches on “Auto”
IMT version 1.6.3.0 or newer must be used for upgrading of FCDC3.
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
More information about [[Flowire CCo|Flowire’s CCo settings]].


For more information on configuring Flowire in Exigo systems, see our [https://exigo.zenitel.com/index.php/Exigo_Flowire_Guidelines Exigo Flowire Guidelines].
<br>


== Version 4.1.3.11 (2017-12-06) ==
=== Summary ===
'''Software package''': zenitel-flowire-4.1.3.11.zip


Files included in the package:
*jffs2-spc
*jffs-spc.md5
*linux-spc
*linux-spc.md5
*nvram219.bin
*u-boot218.bin


=== Issues Resolved ===
== Version 1.0.3.4 (2024-03-15) ==
* After "restore to factory settings" (button pressed for 15s) it was '''not possible to change the static IP''' for the unit from the web interface. Fixed. (AL-2880)
===Release Info===
* After system wide reset, Flowire was '''not able to synchronize time''' with the NTP server running on the AMC-IP card. This mainly affected logging. Fixed. (AL-3243)
*Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4.zip
 
*Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
=== Important information ===
*Version: 1.0.3.4
====IGMP settings====
*Date: 15.03.2024
As long as the system is using a managed switch, the following applies:
*Status: GA
* “IGMP querier” should be disabled in all Flowire units
* Upgrade: See [[FCDC-3 - Software Upgrade Procedure|Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure]]
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''never''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the system switch
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''always''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the field equipment
More information on how to configure the [[Flowire IGMP Settings|Flowire’s IGMP settings]]
 
====CCo settings====
For optimal availability in cluster configurations, use the CCo settings in Flowire web as follows:
* Set the Flowire connected to the system switch to “CCo”
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
In Exigo A/B systems, clusters must be connected to either the A or the B system. Flowire does not support redundant connections to devices in a cluster.
 
For 1 to 1 Flowire connections with A/B redundancy, we recommend:
* Leave the Flowires connected to the system switches on “Auto”
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
More information about [[Flowire CCo|Flowire’s CCo settings]].


For more information on configuring Flowire in Exigo systems, see our [https://exigo.zenitel.com/index.php/Exigo_Flowire_Guidelines Exigo Flowire Guidelines].
'''Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4.zip''':
*'''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4_fs_kernel''' - For upload to web by users.
* '''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w''' - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.


== Version 4.1.3.10 (2017-04-07) ==
<br>
=== Summary ===
'''Software package''': zenitel-flowire-4.1.3.10.zip


Files included in the package:
=== Issues fixed ===
*jffs2-spc
====MTN-3793 Monitoring no longer fails to recover====
*jffs-spc.md5
Fixed monitor recovering after a connection lost.
*linux-spc
*linux-spc.md5
*nvram219.bin
*u-boot218.bin


=== Improvements ===
<br>
* Configure CCo
** Possible to set “CCo” (Master) and “Not CCo” (Slave)
** Optimizes availability in cluster configurations
* Possible to configure IP net mask
* Added ntpclient for more accurate logs
* Added a reboot button to Flowire Web
* Improved IGMP/multicast handling
 
=== Issues Resolved ===
* Multicast handling in clusters (MTN-1120): Stability in cluster configurations has been significantly improved


=== Important information ===
=== Important information ===
====IGMP settings====
====Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2====
As long as the system is using a managed switch, the following applies:
FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer.  See [[FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility]] for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".
* “IGMP querier” should be disabled in all Flowire units
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''never''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the system switch
* “IGMPv2 compatability” should '''always''' be enabled in the Flowire connected to the field equipment
More information on how to configure the [[Flowire IGMP Settings|Flowire’s IGMP settings]]


====CCo settings====
====IGMP snooping / multicast====
For optimal availability in cluster configurations, use the CCo settings in Flowire web as follows:
From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.
* Set the Flowire connected to the system switch to “CCo”
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
In Exigo A/B systems, clusters must be connected to either the A or the B system. Flowire does not support redundant connections to devices in a cluster.


For 1 to 1 Flowire connections with A/B redundancy, we recommend:
====Interoperability with IMT====
* Leave the Flowires connected to the system switches on “Auto”
IMT version 1.6.3.0 or newer must be used for upgrading of FCDC3.
* Set the Flowires connected to the field equipment to “Not CCo”
More information about [[Flowire CCo|Flowire’s CCo settings]].


For more information on configuring Flowire in Exigo systems, see our [https://exigo.zenitel.com/index.php/Exigo_Flowire_Guidelines Exigo Flowire Guidelines].
<br>


== Version 4.1.3.9 (17.03.2016) ==


=== Multicast handling ===
== Version 1.0.3.3 (2021-07-06) ==
* The IGMP querier application will respawn in case it crashes due to an unpredictable error or assert.  
===Release Info===
* Added a configuration parameter for the netlink socket - the "buffer overrun" error is now suppressed. This is used by the IGMP snooping application.
*Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3.zip
*Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
*Version: 1.0.3.3
*Date: 06.07.2021
*Status: GA
* Upgrade: See [[FCDC-3 - Software Upgrade Procedure|Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure]]


=== General improvements ===
'''Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3.zip''':
* It is now possible to erase the ZapCppClient configuration from the device's web interface.
*'''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3_fs_kernel''' - For upload to web by users.
* Fixed spelling errors in the web interface.
* '''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w''' - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.
== Version 4.1.3.8  (01.03.2016) ==


=== BSP ===
<br>
* Fixed ZapCppClient monitoring application. Note: this is only relevant for EXIGO projects.


== Version 4.1.3.7 (21.01.2016)  ==
=== New features ===
==== MTN-3158 Introduced possibility to reduce output power on the PLC-modem from the web====  
This option can be used to reduce cross-talk/interference between flowire devices.


=== PLC driver===
==== MTN-3157 Possibility to get the "Direct on a different network"-list of stations on the web-page====  
* Fixed an issue where the device would reboot because it would like to inform other Flowire devices of its Ethernet bridge (list of all MAC addresses it bridges). In case of a large network the message would overflow the DSP buffer and cause the device to crash. The bridge message is limited to 240 devices.
This will help during installation to see if total number of devices can cause communication issues due to too much traffic on the two-wire interface.


== Version 4.1.3.6 (07.01.2016)  ==
<br>
=== Multicast handling===
* The IGMP querier source address is correctly set even if the DHCP is turned off


=== BSP===
=== Issues fixed ===
* Operational ZAP
==== MTN-3270 Wrong default communication password from production====
* Stripped YANG model
Devices from production are now able to communicate without a factory reset.
* Operational ZapCppClient


=== PLC driver===
For more information about FCDC3 SW and HW visit [[FCDC-3]].
* Fixed crashes due to device rapidly changing states from connected to disconnected
* Extra debugging information


== Version 4.1.3.5  (18.12.2015) ==
<br>


=== Networking===  
=== Known issues ===
* Fixed TCP timeouts
The "Backup/Restore settings" function in the web only include a few of the settings.


=== PLC driver===
* Fixed bitstream allocation error corner case and added more verbose debugging information


== Version 4.1.3.4 (10.11.2015) ==
=== Important information ===
====Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2====
FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer. See [[FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility]] for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".


=== PLC driver===
====IGMP snooping / multicast====
* Fix the issue where uninitialized beacon packets would crash the DSP (bitstream allocation error)
From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.


== Version 4.1.3.3 (23.10.2015) ==
====Interoperability with IMT====
IMT version 1.6.3.0 or newer must be used for upgrading of FCDC3.


=== PLC driver===
<br>
* Code refactored memory barrier in the FSM


=== Multicast handling===
== Version 1.0.3.2 (2020-03-17) ==
* Initialize receive IGMP message to zero, otherwise the message could be mangled
===Release Info===
*Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2.zip
*Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
*Version: 1.0.3.2
*Date: 17.03.2020
*Status: GA
* Upgrade: See [[FCDC-3 - Software Upgrade Procedure|Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure]]


=== General improvements===
'''Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2.zip''':
*Added the possibility to turn DHCP on and off from the device web
*'''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2_fs_kernel''' - For upload to web by users.
*Added the possibility to extract trace logs from the device web
* '''vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w''' - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.
*BSP improvements
**C++ support
**LUA support


== Version 4.1.3.2 (07.10.2015) ==
=== New version vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2 ===
===PLC driver===
vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2 is the first version released for General Availability.
* Code prepared for limited release


===General improvements===
vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2 fixes interoperability with FCDC1/2 when multiple clusters(MTN-2853).
*Web interface showing the correct MAC address
*Fixed IGMP snooping daemon logging


== Version 4.1.3.1 (09.09.2015) ==
Several improvements has been made to the web interface. All relevant settings are now listed on the front web page. See Changes.txt in zip file for details.
===PLC driver===
*Code refactored
*Memory barrier, locking mechanism added, to stop asserts in the PLC state machine that appeared due to thread context switching


=== Multicast handling ===
For more information about FCDC3 SW and HW visit [[FCDC-3]].
*Fixed logging
*Code refactored


===General improvements===
=== Known issues ===
*Code refactored
The "Backup/Restore settings" function in the web only include a few of the settings.
*Fixed a bug while setting a device static IP
*Fixed DHCP client logging




==Version 4.1.3.0 (29.05.2015) ==
=== Important information ===
===Issues with lost communication links===
====Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2====
*An issue with broadcast streams fixed, no more long drop-outs, only some non-contiguous ping losses (can normally appear due to the topology and data throughput on the network)
FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer. See [[FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility]] for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".
*Device acts as a hub, bridge aging time is set to zero
 
===System stability improvements===
*Improved MAC stream handling to prevent loss of broadcast traffic
*Adaptation of beacon handling to prevent collisions with RTP traffic.
*Modifications in PHY level frame handling to improve system stability.
*Speeding up the tonemap calculation.
*Improvement of beacon synchronization.
*Improvement of PLC network tracking and synchronization during coupling transition period.
 
===Issues with group calls using multicast===
*Supported number of members, per one multicast group in IGMP snoopings application, is raised to 10, the software now supports maximum of 12 IGMP groups up to 10 members each
*Groups with too many members appear on Zenitel Flowire devices. Only the IGMP members from the same PLC cluster should be tracked, the solution is to accept only the IGMP reports coming from plc0 using a netlink between plcdrv and the IGMP snooping deamon
*Flowire boards used a wrong source IP address when sending IGMP queries (br0:0 instead of br0 address). The solution is to use raw packets and prepare the IP header directly in IGMP snooping daemon
*IGMP robustness variable set to 5
*Fixed IGMP membership timeout according to the IGMPv3 standard (https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3376)
 
===General improvements===
*Reduced device boot time
*Created a Flowire specific device WEB interface
**Remote upgrade WEB interface
**The device is discoverable and upgradable using the **Intercom Management Tool (IMT)
**Monitoring information
**Remote Network Management Key (NMK) change
**Configurable static IP alias
*Fixed DHCP client bug


== Known issues ==  
====IGMP snooping / multicast====
PLC link errors cause the device to reboot. These are known errors for the Flowire DSP chipset that happen rarely in specific cases.
From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.


* Hardware freeze (no ACCESS, no RESYS) is a fault that locks the DSP in a state that cannot be exited
====Interoperability with IMT====
* Asserts in the PLC driver (RX_DATA_WACK_LAST_PB "this looks like maria") happens in a rare case when the PLC link Tonemap is recalculated too often due to a bad link in one part of the communication spectrum
Upcoming IMT version 1.6.3.0 will support mass upgrade of FCDC3. vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.0 is the very first version that support mass upgrade from IMT. FCDC3 devices with earlier un-released versions must be manually upgraded via the web.
* Asserts in the PLC driver that occur on a large system reboot (../../mac/ca/src/alloc.c:161: assertion failure in ca_alloc_update_beacon_periods: ctx->state == CA_STATE_IDLE || (beacon_periods[0].start_date == ctx->current_beacon_period->start_date)). The device will reset and start to function properly in less than 10 seconds. This issue was observed rarely with large system on complete power down/ups, though this is not a problem since the rest of the system won't be operational and the Flowire will recover by the time the rest of the system is operational.  


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Latest revision as of 12:36, 25 November 2024

Version 1.0.3.5 (2024-11-21)

Release Info

  • Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5.zip
  • Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
  • Version: 1.0.3.5
  • Date: 21.11.2024
  • Status: GA
  • Upgrade: See Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure

Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5.zip:

  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5_fs_kernel - For upload to web by users.
  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.5_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.


Issues fixed

MTN-4467 WEB config access no longer reboots Flowire

Fixed issue with closing of piped processes causing reboot after a few days

MTN-4257 Flowire no longer needs power cycle to register on Exigo system

After factory reset of PSC, Flowire now correctly registers to the Exigo system.


Important information

Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2

FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer. See FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".

IGMP snooping / multicast

From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.

Interoperability with IMT

IMT version 1.6.3.0 or newer must be used for upgrading of FCDC3.



Version 1.0.3.4 (2024-03-15)

Release Info

  • Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4.zip
  • Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
  • Version: 1.0.3.4
  • Date: 15.03.2024
  • Status: GA
  • Upgrade: See Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure

Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4.zip:

  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4_fs_kernel - For upload to web by users.
  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.4_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.


Issues fixed

MTN-3793 Monitoring no longer fails to recover

Fixed monitor recovering after a connection lost.


Important information

Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2

FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer. See FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".

IGMP snooping / multicast

From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.

Interoperability with IMT

IMT version 1.6.3.0 or newer must be used for upgrading of FCDC3.



Version 1.0.3.3 (2021-07-06)

Release Info

  • Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3.zip
  • Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
  • Version: 1.0.3.3
  • Date: 06.07.2021
  • Status: GA
  • Upgrade: See Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure

Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3.zip:

  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3_fs_kernel - For upload to web by users.
  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.3_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.


New features

MTN-3158 Introduced possibility to reduce output power on the PLC-modem from the web

This option can be used to reduce cross-talk/interference between flowire devices.

MTN-3157 Possibility to get the "Direct on a different network"-list of stations on the web-page

This will help during installation to see if total number of devices can cause communication issues due to too much traffic on the two-wire interface.


Issues fixed

MTN-3270 Wrong default communication password from production

Devices from production are now able to communicate without a factory reset.

For more information about FCDC3 SW and HW visit FCDC-3.


Known issues

The "Backup/Restore settings" function in the web only include a few of the settings.


Important information

Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2

FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer. See FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".

IGMP snooping / multicast

From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.

Interoperability with IMT

IMT version 1.6.3.0 or newer must be used for upgrading of FCDC3.


Version 1.0.3.2 (2020-03-17)

Release Info

  • Name: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2.zip
  • Description: vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2_fs_kernel can be installed on FCDC3
  • Version: 1.0.3.2
  • Date: 17.03.2020
  • Status: GA
  • Upgrade: See Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure

Files included in vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2.zip:

  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2_fs_kernel - For upload to web by users.
  • vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2_flash_image_960333PLC_REF.w - Complete image for JTAG/SPI burning at production.

New version vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2

vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2 is the first version released for General Availability.

vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.2 fixes interoperability with FCDC1/2 when multiple clusters(MTN-2853).

Several improvements has been made to the web interface. All relevant settings are now listed on the front web page. See Changes.txt in zip file for details.

For more information about FCDC3 SW and HW visit FCDC-3.

Known issues

The "Backup/Restore settings" function in the web only include a few of the settings.


Important information

Interoperability with TFIX-1/2/3 and FCDC-1/2

FCDC3 is compatible with FCDC1/2 including TFIX and Exigo Ex Access panels, but only after these devices have been upgraded to software version 4.1.3.13 or newer. See FCDC-3_-_Backwards_compatibility for more information. In particular, in clusters with mix of FCDC1/2 and FCDC3, one FCDC3 must be set as "CCo".

IGMP snooping / multicast

From vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.1 IGMP snooping is disabled by default, and add web configuration for enable/disable IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping on FCDC3 only work properly with IGMPv3.

Interoperability with IMT

Upcoming IMT version 1.6.3.0 will support mass upgrade of FCDC3. vsf-fcdc3-1.0.3.0 is the very first version that support mass upgrade from IMT. FCDC3 devices with earlier un-released versions must be manually upgraded via the web.

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