Studio Technologies 216 - Manual (Page 28)

Issue 1, July 2014 Model 216 User Guide
Page 28 Studio Technologies, Inc.
6. The Model 216 will run a “boot loader”
program that will immediately load the
new MCU ( m216.bin) file. This process
takes only a few seconds. During this
time period the LED located below
the USB connector will flash slowly on
and off green. Once the entire loading
process is over, taking approximately
10 seconds, the Model 216 will restart
using the newly-loaded firmware.
7. At this time the Model 216 is functioning
with the newly-loaded firmware and the
USB flash drive can be removed. But to
be conservative, remove power first and
then remove the USB flash drive.
8. Apply power to the Model 216 and
“read” the MCU’s firmware version
number by observing the 2-digit display.
Ensure that this is the desired version
and that it’s different from that noted in
step 2.
Note that upon power being applied to the
Model 216 if the USB flash drive doesn’t
have the correct file ( m216.bin) in the root
folder no harm will occur. Upon power up
the USB LED will flash on and off rapidly
for a few seconds to indicate this condition
and then normal operation using the unit’s
existing firmware will begin.
Ultimo Firmware Update
As previously discussed in this guide, the
Model 216 implements Dante connectivity
using the Ultimo integrated circuit from
Audinate. This 4-input/4-output device
can be updated by way of the Model 216’s
Ethernet connection. As of the date of
writing this guide it’s not evident as to
whether or not newer firmware will ever
need to be loaded.