Difference between revisions of "VSIS-4.9 Release"

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New firmware and Application Software (May 2018)

VSIS is an intercom solution software product package. The package includes:

Turbine firmware: Updated firmware for Turbine generation of intercom devices: TCIS-x, TKIS-2, TMIS-x, TFIE-x, TKIE-x, TFIX-x, TCIV-x, ECPIR-3P, ENA amplifiers and Exigo IP speakers.
INCA firmware: Updated firmware for all INCA SoC based Intercom stations including devices: IP Desktop Master Station, IP Substation, IP Vandal Resistant Station and IP Dual Display Station.
SDK for Pulse: Updated SDK for Pulse system.
VS-IMT: Updated Intercom Management Tool PC application.
VS-Client: Updated VS-Client

Major new features

Multicast IP paging for SIP
Turbine and INCA IP intercom stations and IP speakers now support IP multicast audio when configured in SIP mode. Up to 10 multicast IP addresses can be configured.
Virtual I/O script execution based on input status change
Now you can enable/disable functions like DAK key action (e.g., make a call) according to a state change on certain input. Use cases: disabling intercom for non-authorized personnel using a badge-reader or denying intercom calls without a vehicle in front of the station (detected by a loop into the floor).
Advanced Turbine AVC settings on StationWeb
We have exposed advanced AVC settings on Turbine StationWeb for AVC algorithm parametrization. These options should be used only in cases when the default AVC behavior needs to be fine-tuned and when the technician has a good understanding about the AVC technology.
We have added support for SIP Early Media during 180-Ringing or 183-Session Progress
Now there is support for playing media during SIP 180-Ringing or SIP 183 Call progress, instead of a locally generated ringing tone. This is a very common setup in iPBX systems where the server generates media to be played during session progress and before call is accepted (e.g., call queued before it is answered).
We have made VS-IMT improvements
VS-IMT will now display a warning when TCIV is set as a Pulse server, explaining the limitation and workaround. All DAK actions are now enabled for all Turbine stations, rather than being filtered by station type. We have also made many small bug-fixes and improvements.
We have made improvements to VS-Client
We have introduced improvements to how the VS-Client manages system resources under a high system resources load, which should prevent any possible audible interruptions. We also have improved how the VS-Client takes ownership of audio devices; it could happen that the VS-Client locks an audio device such as a USB headset microphone in exclusive ownership, which can cause issues for other applications; this is now improved within the audio engine.

ENA2200 & ENA2400 - Exigo Network Amplifier

AlphaCom software version 12.5.3.0 (May 2018)

Some of the major new functionality included in 12.5.x.x is:

Support for ENA amplifiers
General bugfixes and improvements

For a complete list of bug fixes and functional changes and enhancements, see AMC-IP Release Notes
How to upgrade: AMC-IP software upgrade procedure

AlphaPro version 11.7.3.2 (May 2018)

New features (since 11.6.3.11):

Configuration of line volume level
Mixer station Work channel configuration
Menu item Help takes the user to AlphaWiki
New Icon for AlphaPro
Changed autoload: Directory number 0 - Telephone now points to a global number with node 101 (typical SIP node) instead of group 50.
Various bug fixes and improvements
NOTE: When installed for the first time, the Sentinel dongle driver must be installed separately. It is located in the \SentinelSystemDriver folder inside your AlphaPro installation directory.

For a complete list of bug fixes and functional changes and enhancements, see AlphaPro release notes

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-== New firmware and Application Software (September 2017) ==
+== New firmware and Application Software (May 2018) ==
 VSIS is an intercom solution software product package. The package includes:
-* '''Turbine firmware''': Updated firmware for [[:Category:Turbine|Turbine generation]] of intercom devices: TCIS-x, TKIS-2, TMIS-x, TFIE-x, TKIE-x, TFIX-x, TCIV-x, ECPIR-3P and Exigo IP speakers.
+* '''Turbine firmware''': Updated firmware for [[:Category:Turbine|Turbine generation]] of intercom devices: TCIS-x, TKIS-2, TMIS-x, TFIE-x, TKIE-x, TFIX-x, TCIV-x, ECPIR-3P, ENA amplifiers and Exigo IP speakers.
 * '''INCA firmware''': Updated firmware for all [[:Category:INCA Stations|INCA SoC based Intercom stations]] including devices: IP Desktop Master Station, IP Substation, IP Vandal Resistant Station and IP Dual Display Station.
 * '''SDK for Pulse''': Updated SDK for Pulse system.
 * '''VS-IMT''': Updated [[IMT|Intercom Management Tool]] PC application.
 * '''VS-Client''': Updated [[VS-Client Pulse|VS-Client]]
-* '''ITSV-1''': Firmware for the new ITSV-1 touch video phone
 '''Major new features '''
-*'''New SIP and Pulse Licensing '''<br>All functions for stations in SIP mode are now free of licensing costs. Pulse licensing is greatly simplified, including the removal of all client licenses.
+*'''Multicast IP paging for SIP'''<br>Turbine and INCA IP intercom stations and IP speakers now support IP multicast audio when configured in SIP mode. Up to 10 multicast IP addresses can be configured.
-*'''Pulse system'''<br>Added support for up to 64 Vingtor-Stentofon stations and multiple LAN segment support within a single system. Group Call is enhanced with Answer (meet me) function. Group Call is also improved to support 3rd party SIP phones. We worked on better integration with iPBX systems, including Asterisk and our own AlphaCom XE.
+*'''Virtual I/O script execution based on input status change'''<br>Now you can enable/disable functions like DAK key action (e.g., make a call) according to a state change on certain input. Use cases: disabling intercom for non-authorized personnel using a badge-reader or denying intercom calls without a vehicle in front of the station (detected by a loop into the floor).
-*'''SIP and Pulse IP-PA functions'''<br>New Turbine Audio messages function that can play recorded message on specific call or I/O event. We have extended our DAK capabilities for more efficient IP-PA announcements.
+*'''Advanced Turbine AVC settings on StationWeb'''<br>We have exposed advanced AVC settings on Turbine StationWeb for AVC algorithm parametrization. These options should be used only in cases when the default AVC behavior needs to be fine-tuned and when the technician has a good understanding about the AVC technology.
-*'''ECPIR-3P Pulse and SIP support'''<br>ECPIR-3P with EBMDR-8 can now be used as a Pulse Master station with some advanced call handling capabilities. Station is also fully supported in SIP mode.
+*'''We have added support for SIP Early Media during 180-Ringing or 183-Session Progress'''<br>Now there is support for playing media during SIP 180-Ringing or SIP 183 Call progress, instead of a locally generated ringing tone. This is a very common setup in iPBX systems where the server generates media to be played during session progress and before call is accepted (e.g., call queued before it is answered).
-*'''New TFIE-6 industrial display station '''<br>Implemented software support for new TFIE-6 industrial display IP station with a menu navigation, address book and DAK keys. Support for AlphaCom, Pulse and SIP.
+*'''We have made VS-IMT improvements'''<br>VS-IMT will now display a warning when TCIV is set as a Pulse server, explaining the limitation and workaround.  All DAK actions are now enabled for all Turbine stations, rather than being filtered by station type. We have also made many small bug-fixes and improvements.
-*'''New ITSV-1 video touch phone'''<br>Implemented software support for new ITSV-1 video touch station. Device is recognized as a Vingtor-Stentofon station in Pulse system. Pulse Group call w/ Answer (meet me) function is supported. TCIV H.264 video call in both Pulse and SIP mode are supported, MJPG for AlphaCom mode.
+*'''We have made improvements to VS-Client'''<br>We have introduced improvements to how the VS-Client manages system resources under a high system resources load, which should prevent any possible audible interruptions. We also have improved how the VS-Client takes ownership of audio devices; it could happen that the VS-Client locks an audio device such as a USB headset microphone in exclusive ownership, which can cause issues for other applications; this is now improved within the audio engine.
-*'''Turbine Compact Video '''<br>Implemented TCIV improvements for image performance for very low-light environment conditions. Added a new 960p resolution for H.264 with a 4:3 full frame scale. Optimizations done for call and stream delay - for both H.264 and MJPG.
-*'''Audio'''<br>Enhancement done for Automatic Volume Control so it is more self-regulating and more efficient in very noisy environments. Introduced function Digital Audio Squelch on Far-End audio, for noise suppression on the speaker - if signal energy is below a configurable threshold level. Line-out stream can now be configured with mic signal before or after the Acoustic Echo Canceller. External feed of audio can now be controlled with input action.
-*'''Networking and Security'''<br>Added mass configuration of 802.1x settings from VS-IMT. Added functionality in the VS-IMT to handle VLAN network settings for multiple INCA stations at once.  Enabled Advanced network settings (802.1x, SNMP, Firewall) on the StationWeb and VS-IMT, for IP stations in Pulse mode. IP stations now support using SNMP Informs for integration with network management systems. New SIP headers are supported: Listen-In call activation, Call priority control, Volume control (per call), Auto-answer (per call). Virtual I/O and scripting capabilities are now extended with additional events and scripting functions. It is now possible to control relays from Web Call interface. We introduced support for Secure SIP – SIP TLS and SRTP.  A new solution with TCIA-2 and TKIA-2 brings true physical secure isolation for environments where secure communication must never be compromised.
-*'''Turbine IP Stations '''<br>Turbine Address book can now be directly edited on StationWeb or as part of mass-configuration from VS-IMT. Ring list can now be activated from Address book. TCIx-6 IP stations now have default call destination option. Ring list configuration is expanded with more entries and individual timeout option. We added new PTT functions and DAK is now extended with more functions: Open Group call, Forwarding, Conversation mode control, Volume control, Call transfer, Hold call, PTT, Call stand-by, and other.  Inputs As Key Matrix function can be used when the user needs more buttons/relays than possible with number of available GPIOs – can be used as a keyboard matrix to add more DAKs.
-*'''INCA IP Stations'''<br>Ringing tones volume and frequency customization is now supported. Ring list configuration is expanded with more entries and individual timeout option.
-*'''VS-Client'''<br>Pulse Group call is now supported in VS-Client with recall and replay functions. Windows 10 support added.
-*'''VS-IMT'''<br>We completely redesigned configuration tools inside VS-IMT so it is now possible to configure multiple stations at once with a common set of settings from both Wizard and Main window (with multi-select). File upload and download is also supported (audio messaging files, address book, SNMP configuration, etc.). VS-IMT Profile management is completely redesigned and greatly simplified. Added functionality to detect IP stations that did not successfully finish firmware upgrade process. VS-IMT can now be used for upgrades with Exigo firmware images.
-== TFIE-6 - New Industrial Station (September 2017) ==
-* [https://www.zenitel.com/product/tfie-6 Product information]
+== ENA2200 & ENA2400 - Exigo Network Amplifier ==
+* [https://www.zenitel.com/product/ena2200 ENA2200 Product information]
+* [https://www.zenitel.com/product/ena2400-dc ENA2400-DC Product information]
+* [https://www.zenitel.com/product/ena2400-ac ENA2400-AC Product information]
+* [[:Category:Public Address - Network amplifiers|Network Amplifiers]]
 * [[TFIE-6|Configuration guide for TFIE-6]]
-== ITSV-1 - IP Video Intercom (September 2017) ==
+== AlphaCom software version 12.5.3.0 (May 2018) ==
-* [https://www.zenitel.com/product/itsv-1 Product information]
+Some of the major new functionality included in 12.5.x.x is:
-* [[ITSV-1 (Pulse)|Configuration guide for ITSV-1 used in Pulse System]]
+* Support for ENA amplifiers
-* [[ITSV-1 (AlphaCom)|Configuration guide for ITSV-1 used in AlphaCom System]]
+* General bugfixes and improvements
-== OPC v. 6.0.3.1 (September 2017)==
-New version with some bug fixes. See Release Notes for details: [[OPC_Server_-_Release_Notes]]
-== AlphaCom software version 12.3.3.2 (May 2017) ==
-Some of the major new functionality included in 12.3.x.x is:
-* New Multi-Conference feature, allowing a station to listen to multiple simplex conferences in a mix
-* Support for Audio Program distribution in AlphaCom XE1
-For a complete list of bug fixes and functional changes and enhancements, see [[AlphaCom 12.03 - Release Notes|AMC-IP Release Notes]]<br>
+For a complete list of bug fixes and functional changes and enhancements, see [[AlphaCom 12.05 - Release Notes|AMC-IP Release Notes]]<br>
 How to upgrade: [[AMC-IP software upgrade|AMC-IP software upgrade procedure]]
-== AlphaPro version 11.6.3.11 (May 2017)==
+== AlphaPro version 11.7.3.2 (May 2018)==
-New features (since 11.5.3.4'''):
+New features (since 11.6.3.11'''):
-* Added Portuguese Autoload
+* Configuration of line volume level
-* Added more fields to the [[Import Users and Stations from .csv file|CSV file import function]]
+* Mixer station Work channel configuration
-* SX conference flag: ON = Report current speaker to SysLog statistics. OFF = no statistics. Default OFF
+* Menu item Help takes the user to AlphaWiki
-* Station Flags: ON = Avoid increasing volume for Tone test (Station/user->Line monitoring menu)
+* New Icon for AlphaPro
-* System flag: Recording on demand (System-> Recording)
+* Changed autoload: Directory number 0 - Telephone now points to a global number with node 101 (typical SIP node) instead of group 50.
-* Event Handler Events:
-** 39 - Additional call info
-** 40 - Recording Event
 * Various bug fixes and improvements
 * NOTE: When installed for the first time, the Sentinel dongle driver must be installed separately. It is located in the \SentinelSystemDriver folder inside your AlphaPro installation directory.
-For a complete list of bug fixes and functional changes and enhancements, see [[Release Notes AlphaPro 11.6.x|AlphaPro release notes]]
+For a complete list of bug fixes and functional changes and enhancements, see [[Release Notes AlphaPro 11.7.x|AlphaPro release notes]]