EASyPLUS Encoder/Decoder Firmware and Software Update v.8.05

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Please check with your individual system manager to verify that your company has authorized the use of this latest version. For assistance with upgrading please contact EAS support at (800) 344-2412.

Precautions when upgrading EASyPlus from V.6.xx to V.8.03 or later

This firmware is for the EASyPLUS Encoder/Decoder for cable systems; for broadcast systems please use the EASyCAST firmware and software update and IPTV systems please use the EASyIP firmware and software update.

v.8.05

  • Download EASyPLUS Firmware and Software v 8.05
  • EASyPLUS Firmware Version 8.05, EASyNIC Firmware Version 3.05
  • Added a test message that can be shown during the National EAN Test
  • Added support for the new EASyNIC cards that do not include a Telephone MODEM
  • The CG test utility now sends test messages to other configured serial protocols
  • Added the ability to select which firmware files are upgraded
  • Made a change to SCTE-18 messages to use infinite duration when the message is a text-only custom messages that exceeds 5 minutes
  • Repeat SCTE-18 messages sent to end infinite messages (for EAN or local overrides)
  • Allow SCTE-18 and SA DNCS recipients to receive abort messages
  • Fixed a problem that could occur when sending audio files via FTP across a congested network
  • Fixed a problem with the SA DNCS “Use Duration” option being ignored
  • Fixed a problem that could occur on some units after replacing the RTC battery

v.8.03

v.8.02

  • EASyPLUS Firmware Version 8.02, EASyNIC Firmware Version 3.02
  • Reworked the User Interface and updated firmware to a modern code base.
  • Added support for processing CAP alerts from an external CAP server
  • Removed support for Radio and TV broadcasters. Broadcasters must now use EASyCAST software and firmware.
  • Removed Multiplexer mode.
  • Removed Event Code based TTL and Contact Closure configuration.
  • Removed TTL and Contact Closure configuration. TTLs and contact closures will now activate for their default operation. This does not affect zone routing TTLs.
  • Modified Telephone Access and Custom Messaging zone routing. User counties are used instead of assigning zones to the telephone user.
  • Reworked digital messages to allow individual configuration for each destination IP address (each “Device”). A Settings Group number may be assigned to manipulate groups of devices at once.
  • Modify alert filtering to accommodate the Governor’s must-carry flag, which is available in CAP messages
  • Add configuration to customize how the EAN and EAT alert text is constructed
  • Added the ability to display the alert text in Spanish
  • Added the ability to upload audio files via Ethernet
  • Added ability to upgrade all firmware via Ethernet
  • Changed the firmware upgrade utility to make sure that both the EASyNIC and main-board firmware applications get upgraded at the same time
  • Logging
    • Increased the log capacity and added the ability for the log to wrap, making it unnecessary to delete the logs on the Encoder/Decoder.
    • Enhanced logging for greater readability, cross referencing, and inclusion of new features.
  • Expanded User Accounts
    • 8 character (numeric) PIN for telephone and front panel access
    • 32 character password for communication interfaces
    • Access right and allowable communication ports
  • SNMP updates
    • All configuration via SNMP was removed (made obsolete) except for static IP, NTP, and time configuration
    • Up to 8 servers can be configured to receive traps messages
    • Each server can be configured for what type of traps it receives
    • Heartbeat trap is driven from the DSP interrupt to reflect the health of all processors and applications in the Encoder/Decoder
    • Added a timestamp to the heartbeat trap
  • Added an option to FTP EAS text and audio files to configured FTP Servers
  • Added ability to configure two custom Event Codes.
  • Added serial port protocols to display EAS messages on a variety of external audio/video devices.
  • Added Cisco DCM protocol, up to 8 DCM devices can be configured to receive alert messages
  • Added supports for up to 8 Visionary HD/SD Overlay systems
  • Added a DNCS/Evertz message option to send an EOM when a user aborts a message in progress.
  • Updated SCTE-18 support
    • Added SCTE-18 Descriptors, up to 4 can be configured. Custom, in-band details channel, in-band exceptions, NDS, and Vecima descriptors are supported
    • Modified SCTE-18 messages so that the continuity counter is contiguous for each recipient
    • Added ability to repeat new SCTE-18 messages a configured number of times
    • Removed the SCTE-18 Abort message from the system abort sequence.
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