Studio Technologies 207 eSports Console, User Manual

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Model 207 User Guide Issue 3, March 2021
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 25
MODEL 207
eSPORTS CONSOLE
the Model 207 will not go through its normal
power-up sequence but instead will display
the firmware version. The green LED as-
sociated with the main button will “flash” to
display the major version number. Then the
red LED associated with the talkback but-
ton will “flash” to display the minor version
number. The LEDs will then remain off until
the talkback button is released. Once the
talkback button is released normal opera-
tion will then take place. As an example of
what would be a typical firmware display, if
the main button’s LED “flashes” green once
followed by the talkback button’s LED “flash-
ing” red twice it would indicate that applica-
tion firmware version 1.2 is present in the
Model 207.
A selection in the STcontroller software ap-
plication allows the Model 207’s application
firmware version to be identified. Connect
the Model 207 unit to the network, let it
power up, and it will begin to function. Start
STcontroller, review the list of identified de-
vices, and select the specific Model 207 from
which you want to determine its application
firmware version. Then select Version under
the Device tab. A page will then display that
will provide a lot of useful information. This
includes the application firmware version
and well as details on the Dante interface
firmware.
Application Firmware Update
Procedure
It’s possible that updated versions of the
application firmware (embedded software)
that is utilized by the Model 207’s processor
(microcontroller or MCU) integrated circuit
will be released to add features or correct
issues. Refer to the Studio Technologies’
website for the latest application firmware
file. The unit has the ability to load a revised
file into the MCU’s non-volatile memory
by way of a USB interface. The Model 207
implements a USB host function that directly
supports connection of a USB flash drive.
The Model 207’s MCU updates its firmware
using a file named m207.bin .
The update process begins by preparing a
USB flash drive. The flash drive doesn’t
have to be empty (blank) but must be in the
personal-computer-standard FAT32 format.
In the root directory, save the new firmware
file with the name specified as m207.bin .
Studio Technologies will supply the applica-
tion firmware file inside a .zip archive file.
While the firmware file inside of the zip file
will adhere to the naming convention required
by the Model 207, the name of the zip file
itself will include the file’s version number. For
example, a file named m207v1r2MCU.zip
would indicate that version 1.2 of the applica-
tion firmware ( m207.bin ) is contained within
this zip file.
Once the USB flash drive is inserted into the
USB interface, located on the main circuit
board under the cover, the unit must be pow-
ered off and again powered on. At this point
the file will automatically load. The precise
steps required will be highlighted in the next
paragraphs of this guide.
To install an application firmware file follow
these steps:
1. Disconnect power from the Model 207.
This will entail removing the Ethernet con-
nection that is providing PoE power.
2. Remove the cover from the Model 207.
Use a #1 Philips-head screw driver to
remove six machine screws, two on the
top edge of the back panel, one on each
side of the unit, and two on the front edge
of the bottom surface. Be certain to save
the screws so that re-assembly will be
fast and painless. Then carefully slide the