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(Classic) VERTEX 2

Software changelog for the LMS E2D VERTEX APC G2

We recommend using the latest version of the software (the highest number of version).

Some versions are marked as HOTFIX - it means they contain an unplanned but important fix.

2.13 - OFFICIAL

Oct 4, 2023

Summary

Small bug fixes where made.

News:

  • Added detection and troubleshooting of loss of communication with drivers

  • Node-RED: Added support for new DMX RS232<->USB converter

Fixes:

  • Fixed a problem in the module that solves the problem after EMI occurs

Link to the software:

2.12.1 - OFFICIAL

Feb 20, 2023

Summary

The software version adds support for the New Remote Support Platform.

Limitations

If you have an ES_CCT node installed with a software version different than 2.8.6053, it is recommended to manually verify the ES_CCT node configuration after upgrading.

Highlights

News:

  • Added support for the New Remote Support Platform.

Link to the software:

2.11.1 - OFFICIAL

Nov 16, 2022

Summary

Software version significantly improving system performance, focuses on stability and longevity of units.

Limitations

Highlights

News:

  • Replaced Firestarter with Netconfig (/netconfig).

  • Upgrading data storage for increased stability by automatically moving it from USB to internal memory.

  • Node-RED: Updated nodes (dali2devs, ES-CCT, Vertex action) to the latest version (same as Vertex 3).

  • Node-RED: Added new node CCT2 (with input to allow external integration).

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where the front panel STATUS diode was blinking incorrectly.

  • Fixed problem with DCASE communication ERROR while deleting devices.

  • Fixed problem with configuring network parameters while no LAN was connected.

  • Secured the Vertex against problems in clustering (neighbour configuration.)

Link to the software:

2.9.7

Jan 28, 2022

Summary

Main focus of this release are improvements of BMS integration via MODBUS protocol

Highlights

News:

  • Changed modbus refresh rate to 15 minutes

  • Added features for debuging actual state in VERTEX ACTION node

Fixes:

  • Optimisation of PINGING DALI, eDALI, DALI-2 DEVICES

  • Improved and secured DALI ADDRESS OVERLAPING solving

    • Situation in wchich DALI-2 sensor overlaps address of DALI luminaire

  • NO COMMUNICATION status will appear only when DEVICE is not responding to “PING” over DALI bus

    • Queries of other parameters wont cause this critical failure

  • Decreased ammount of QUERRIEs sent to DALI devices to limit DALI traffic

  • Added possibility to turn of AUTO ADDRESSING feature

  • Fixed problem with overloading memory by debug logs

  • Fixed problem with reading memory banks observed in 2.9.6 version

Link to the software:

2.9.6

Dec 6, 2021

Summary

Main focus of this release are improvements of CCT over time functionality - avoidance of random CCT blinking.

Highlights

News:

No new features in this version

Fixes:

  1. Fixed problem with CCT blinking on sites, where used CCT Over Time functionality

  2. Fixed stability problem with DCASE module

  3. Fixed problem with setting DALI2 devices parameters found in 2.9.4 version

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.9.6

2.9.5

Oct 25, 2021

Summary

News:

No news at all

Fixes:

  • Fixed problem with DCASE communication error occured in previous release

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.9.5 firmware

2.9.4

Oct 15, 2021

Summary

News:

No news at all

Fixes:

  • Fixed problem with blinking luminaires during CCT over time control

  • Fixed problem with working ROTARY switch

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.9.4 firmware

2.9.3

Aug 9, 2021

Summary

News:

  • Added missing help for MODULAR2 node

  • Added DALI command retry while devices not responds

  • Firestarter in web browser

  • Support for DALI-2 IEC 62386 302 devices

  • Detecting quick DALIBUS short circuits

Fixes:

  • Fixed problem with bad DEFAULT GATEWAY while tethering phone connected

  • Fixed problems with DALI2 DEVS COMMON nodes

  • Added missing MODULAR1 files

  • Critical logs will not eat your memory anymore

  • Crucial data saving is now done in more secure way

  • Fixed problem with firestarting VX2 and VX3 in one network

  • Optimised way for formating persistent memory during update

  • Improved backup restote functionality

  • Fixed problem with hanging prosody server

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.9.3 firmware

2.8.6053 - OFFICIAL

Oct 26, 2020

Summary

News:

  • Addition of a description of the outputs in Modular2

  • Addition of an ULD switch that allows communication with unsupported DALI devices

  • Ability to subscribe to events from DALI input devices from external services

  • Added information about the software version in the beacons sent to the Firestarter program

  • Added the ability to detect devices with an incorrect serial number

Fixes:

  • The module responsible for refreshing data from devices has been improved

  • Improved buttons for group and scene synchronization

  • Fixed problem with flow sync

  • Improved time synchonization

  • Change file system to btrfs

  • Optimization of the time in the startup sequence of the processor managing DALI communication

  • Change the sort of MODBUS registers. Blanks have been added between short addresses

  • Improved the operation of the CCT block in Node-NodeRED

  • Improved DALI-2 block performance

  • Improved Daylight Harvesting block performance

  • Fixed an issue where the DALI module hangs after device restart, caused by faulty DALI frames

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.8.6053

2.7.5971

Jul 1, 2020

Summary

News:

  • New version of the DALI-2 devs block in NodeRed

  • Test version of the new MODULAR engine for creating control panels

Fixes:

  • Fixed translation errors in UI and NodeRED blocks

  • Fixed issue with NodeRED flow synchronization between vertexes

  • Added automatic group restore in case of file corruption

  • Fixed display of groups in the DAYLIGHT HARVESTING block

  • Fixed an issue where an error appeared when restoring backups

  • Fixed issue with duplicate device data sent to SLS

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.7.5971

2.6.5702

Jan 16, 2020

Summary

News:

  • Added the ability to sort luminaires by short address in ModbusTCP banks

Fixes:

  • Improved event handling for devices with addresses starting from zero

  • Improved flow sync between vertexes

  • The module for creating and uploading backups has been improved

  • Improved the restore backup view

  • Optimization of data collector for SLS LUA service

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.6.5702

2.6.5646

Jan 2, 2020

Summary

News:

  • Added the ability to configure Firestarter via USB

  • Introduced Vertex DIFF function - control of changes in the operation of the system

  • A new version of the Daylight Harvesting function

  • Support for SLS LUA and SLS SUA services

  • Support for FLEX buttons and 4446 modules

  • Added group synchronization for administrator privileges

Fixes:

  • Fixed problem with generating emergency lighting reports

  • Improved support for CTI-2 fittings

  • Improved DALI-2 sensor parameters setting

  • Optimization of data refresh from DALI / DALI-2 devices

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.6.5646

​2.5.5058

Jun 5, 2019

Summary

News:

  • Auto-configuration of DALI light sensors 2

  • PUSH notifications about errors added

  • Time synchronization during update from the UI level

  • Blocking the possibility of changing the parameters of the light sensor in the es_dev_vertex_dali2 block

  • Improving the update procedure

  • Reading information about software versions

Fixes:

  • The record of the placement of luminaires on the maps has been corrected

  • Reading the parameters of type 207 devices

  • Fixed logging information about turning off / on Vertex

  • Modification of filtration in the vertex_cluster block for ES_DIMM

  • Problem with renaming groups

  • Fixed bug of renaming groups to empty

  • Vertex restart mechanism improved

  • Improved reading parameters from MEMORY BANK 0

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.5.5058

2.4.4751

Feb 28, 2019

Summary

News:

  • German language support added

Fixes:

  • Corrected DALI2 registers from UI level

  • Fixed bug with constant "device addressing" prompt for CTI2 mode

  • Improved CTI2 device grouping

  • Fixed bug in grouping, with selecting devices after grouping

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.4.4751

2.3.4640

Jan 31, 2019

Summary

News:

  • MODULAR - Unified User Control Application Wizard

  • Settings backup

  • Support for 8CH Input Unit

  • Downloading service logs from the SLS level

  • Factory Reset function

  • SET DIRECT PRIMARY N functionality has been added to the Vertex Action block

  • Added display of detailed status parameters in UI

  • Added the ability to change the current priority on a given group from the Vertex Action block

  • Script to test the correct operation of the vertexes - from the SLS level

  • Searching for devices with specific parameters in the control application - for service authorizations

Fixes:

  • Fixed problem with identifying DT8 modules

  • Improved software update interface

  • Fixed an issue where random scenes could not be saved on devices

  • Fixed problem with adding devices to control groups

  • Fixed issue with manual brightness setting on some devices

  • Removing an EDALI device no longer duplicates these devices

  • Fixed minor bugs in the UI

  • Fixed a bug with the TRIPPLE BUTTON functionality in the Vertex Action block

  • Fixed vertex sticking problem with ConstantLight function

  • Fixed problem with creating groups with Polish characters

  • Improved the stability of modems connected to the Vertex

  • Improved data reading from DALI-2 motion sensors

  • Data saving from nodeRED level in DALI-2 devices has been optimized

  • The problem of freezing INPUT UNIT XC modules has been fixed

  • Fixed bug with unstable VPN connection

  • Modem status information added to the SLS service

  • Improved vertex status updates in SLS

  • Added restoration of the old network configuration after restarting Vertex (in case of cooperation with modem)

  • Fixed issue with floating VERTEX logo in PDF reports

  • During the Vertex soft restart, the luminaires will not convert to the System Failure Level

  • Displaying actual level in details of all types of devices

Link to the software:

VERTEX_2.3.4640

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