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= VSF-Turbine 4.9 =
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Previous Release - [[Turbine 4.7 - Release notes]]
== Release info ==
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Next Release - [[Turbine 4.11 - Release notes]]
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This document provides the release notes for VSF-Turbine 4.9 with incremental bug fix releases. The release notes for VSF-Turbine 4.9 describe new features, improvements and issues fixed after VSF-Turbine 4.7.
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==Release info==
 
'''Name:''' VSF-Turbine <br>
 
'''Name:''' VSF-Turbine <br>
'''Description:''' VSF-Turbine is a firmware archive for all [[:Category:Turbine|Turbine Family Intercom stations]] including devices:
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'''Description:''' VSF-Turbine is a firmware archive for all [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|Turbine Family Intercom stations]] including devices:
'''TCIS-x''', '''TKIS-2''', '''TCIV-x''', '''TMIS-x''', '''TFIE-x''', '''TKIE-x''', '''TFIX-x''', '''ECPIR-3P''' and '''Exigo IP speakers'''..
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'''TCIS-x''', '''TKIS-2''', '''TCIV-x''', '''TMIS-x''', '''TFIE-x''', '''TKIE-x''', '''TFIX-x''', '''ECPIR-3P''' and '''Exigo IP speakers''' and '''Exigo Network Amplifiers''' (AlphaCom mode only). <br>
The firmware is delivered in two different ZIP archives:
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'''Version:''' The firmware is delivered in two different ZIP archives:
* '''sti-4.9.3.x''' - Used for standard in-field upgrades
 
* '''sti-prod-4.9.3.x''' - Used in production and recovery upgrades
 
'''Version:''' 4.9.2.2 <br>
 
'''Date:''' 20.03.2018 <br>
 
'''Status:''' Limited Availability <br>
 
  
==New Features 4.9 ==
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*'''vsft-4.9.3.x''' - Used for standard in-field upgrades
===SNOW-103 Exigo Network Amplifiers can be connected to Alphacom ===
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*'''vsft-prod-4.9.3.x''' - Used in production- and recovery upgrades. <br>
*[[ENA2100-AC]], [[ENA2200]], [[ENA2400-AC]], [[ENA2400-DC]] can be connected directly to AlphaCom
 
*Each amplifier channel will behave as an IP station with all features available
 
*Monitoring of the amplifiers available via the Alphacom event handler and syslog
 
*Function requires AlphaSys version 12.5.2.0 or later
 
  
===SNOW-250 Advanced Turbine AVC settings on StationWeb===
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'''Version:''' 4.9.3.3 <br>
Exposed advanced AVC settings like thresholds, attack and decay rates, lockout time, etc. on Turbine StationWeb for AVC algorithm parametrization. These options should be used only in case when default AVC behavior needs to be fine tuned and when technician has good understanding about the AVC technology.  
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'''Date:''' 22.02.2019 <br>
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'''Status:''' General Availability <br>
  
===SNOW-87 Virtual I/O script on DAK event with reading GPI status ===
 
Now we can enable/disable DAK key action (e.g. make call) according to state change on certain GPI. Use case: disable intercom for non-authorized personnel using badge-reader, deny intercom call  without vehicle in front of the station (detected by a loop into the floor)
 
 
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==Technical Preview 4.7.3.2==
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=Version 4.9.3.3=
===SNOW-229 Secure SIP and Secure RTP for Turbines in SIP mode===
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==Bugfixes and Improvements==
Added support on Turbines for SIP over TLS. SIP over TLS encrypts the transport layer using the same method as HTTPS which uses certificates to validate the server. In addition, the Turbines now support SRTP which brings encryption to RTP media (call audio). This means that now both call metadata and call media can be fully encrypted. ''Note'': TCIV H.264 is not supported with SRTP
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===MTN-2289 Two gong signals applied instead of one for group calls in Pulse mode===
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This has now been fixed.
  
===VSIS-865 Digital Audio Squelch on Far-End audio===
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===MTN-2280 IP Multicast Audio potentially played to the wrong channel or missing on channel===
New function for silencing audio to be played to speaker, if signal energy is below a configurable threshold level. This can be used to suppress noise when below-desired-level signal is present.
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Fixed a memory issue that, in a heavily loaded system, could miscalculate the audio group membership.
  
== Bugfixes and Improvements 4.7.3.2 (GA) ==
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===MTN-2269 Turbines report initial input status as rio rcis message in AlphaCom mode===
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Turbine devices will report initial input status as rio rcis DIP message. Later input status changes are reported as evt inp messages
  
=== MTN-1419 Turbine sends 5 identical SIP Register messages towards iPBX===  
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==Known Issues==
This can potentially cause issues (e.g. SPAM filtering) on Alcatel OXE 12.0 or latest Asterisk. Improvement implemented.
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===VSIS-878 Factory reset does not delete uploaded Script===  
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All uploaded scripts should also be removed on Factory reset
  
=== MTN-1737 Turbine can have registration issues when using TCP Outbound transport===  
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===MTN-1964 Tone volume not working for tone test===  
If there was an unsuccessful registration with 3rd party iPBX when using TCP Outbound transport type, the Turbine would not be able to re-register without a reboot. This is now fixed.  
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There was an error in the tone test that caused the Tone volume to be ignored. The Tone volume was always equal to the speaker volume.  
  
=== MTN-1739 Turbine stations configured with SIP TLS may start replying to wrong port (5060)===  
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===MTN-2258 ECPIR-3P M-key does not perform key-release action===  
If the record-route header did not specify a port or sips scheme, port 5060 was used to send requests while the record-route indicated transport type TLS which should default to port 5061.
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ECPIR-3P M-key would not allow to exit the call if DAK In call was configured to exit on the M-key release
  
=== MTN-1666 Periodic sound loss when doing announcements using relayed multicast===  
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===MTN-2198 Suspend monitoring not always working for ENA in AlphaCom===  
Improved the Relayed Multicast handling to be more robust on larger systems.
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Certain directory number configurations could previously stop suspend monitoring from working when using Exigo network amplifiers (ENA) in AlphaCom mode. This has been fixed.  
  
== Bugfixes and Improvements 4.7.3.1 ==
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===MTN-2122 In HD Audio mode the station would report missing RTP===  
=== MTN-1438 Handling NAND Flash in Production===
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In HD Audio mode the station would incorrectly report missing RTP when it is meant to only send audio. This has been fixed.
Due to problem with certain flashes a new Flash Partition Layout was required.
 
  
===VSIS-1155 During upgrade process station can end up in reboot loop if firmware files not transferred successfully===
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===MTN-2085 Far-End signal limiter on Turbine===  
Firmware upgrade procedure is made more robust and all firmware image files are checked for successful transfer before flashing procedure is started.  
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Far-End signal Limiter filter is designed to avoid powerful Far-End signal bringing the station to PoE shutdown as well as try to avoid Far-End Signal clipping and distortions.
  
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===MTN-2259 Configured PTT\M-Key action when using EMMAR-1H===
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When using EMMAR-1H the DAK call configuration for M/PPT key couldn't be initialized if the In call button configuration for the M/PTT was End call
  
== Bugfixes and Improvements 4.7.3.0 (GA) ==
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===MTN-2220 Default SNMP settings issue with firmware downgrade to 4.9===  
===VSIS-1146 Turbine and INCA fail in AlphaCom with Relay Multicast===
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When downgrading from VSFT 4.10+ to 4.9 a factory reset is necessary if user wants to use default SNMP configuration. For custom snmp.conf file, re-upload with a custom snmp.conf file will fix the problem.
Multicast fails when Turbine and INCA listen to audio program over Relayed Subnet (AlphaCom environment)
 
  
===VSIS-1222 Internet Explorer had issues with properly handling dynamic UI controls===
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===MTN-2074 TKIE-3 keyboard matrix Vol Up/Down not working===  
Introduced better javascript handling so that all HTML components are properly rendered in IE
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On the TKIE-3 in AlphaCom mode with keyboard matrix the Volume UP (J9-5 and J9-7) and Volume DOWN (J9-5 and J9-6) is not working. Other keys are functional.
  
===VSIS-1196 Answer Group Call doesn't work with Answer Call function===
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===SNOW-1245/1246 Audio Message is played twice (Pulse/SIP mode)===
When Answer Group Call is used with Answer/End Call action it works OK (workaround).
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When configuring an audio message (wav file) to play on Incoming or Outgoing Call Ringing, the audio message will start to play, then after approx. half a second the message will start over again. A workaround could be to use wav file with 0.5 second silence at the start of the message.
  
===VSIS-1211 Multiple MJPG streams in browser causes poor TCIV audio quality===
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With multiple MJPG streams open in different browsers, we can have poor audio quality because the CPU is very high. Fixed with limiting number of 240p streams to 3 (from 4).
 
  
===VSIS-1230 TCIV limitations with PAS and MJPG clients===
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=Version 4.9.3.2=
Available number of Permanent Audio Streams on TCIV has been decreased to 1. If PAS is enabled on TCIV, number of available MJPG clients will be decreased by 1 as long as PAS is enabled. This means that limitations are 1 MJPG client for 480P, and 2 MJPG clients for 240P.
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==New Features==
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===MTN-2130 Configurable Button and LED behavior===
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Configurable physical DAK buttons and LED behavior for TCIS 1/2/3 and TCIV 1/2/3 in Pulse and SIP mode. From the station web interface it is now possible to define both DAK actions and LED behavior for customized Turbine front-boards.
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===MTN-2026 Turbine compact support for analog microphone (headsets/handsets)===
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Turbine compact can now be configured to use analog mic instead the built-in digital one, supporting external wired or wireless headsets/handsets. It is also possible to switch between analog/digital mic with controls on the inputs, e.g. enabling switch to headset mode using PTT on headset or belt-pack, or when wired headset is plugged into plug-box.  
  
== Bugfixes and Improvements 4.7.2.4 (LA) ==
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===MTN-1310 Audio message playback when Turbine is offline and not operational===
===MTN-696 Selectable group call chime in Pulse===
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Turbine station can now play a custom media file when it gets disconnected/connected to a server. In addition, the station can play a custom media file when setting up a call with DAK/GPI while not being connected to a server and call setup fails. SIP/Pulse/AlphaCom mode.
In order to use the group call functionality for broadcasting messages through PTT the chime must be possible to deactivate or disabled during such an announcement
 
  
===MTN-845 Turbine with Static IP failed to upgrade from different subnet===
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===MTN-1213 In-call automatic failover to redundant SIP server===
When Turbine is set with static IP address the upgrade will fail when IMT or TFTP server is located in different LAN subnet. This is now fixed with proper gateway handling in barebox (bootloader) environment. NOTE: Upgrading the bootloader is done from the Station web page, "Station Administration" > "Manual Upgrade", enter Image file: '''boot/sti-4.7.2.4''' ("boot/" being a prefix in front of the file name).
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Improvements were done for parallel registration mode with backup SIP domains resulting in automatic and almost instant in-call failover to a backup SIP server. If the station is registered to multiple servers it will try the next server automatically if the call setup fails. If the station fails to register to all available SIP servers, it can be configured with registration retry "burst mode" interval so it gets connected immediately to a first available server.
  
===MTN-890 VAD control from AlphaCom through $DIP doesn't work on Turbine===
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Fixed
 
  
===MTN-918 "Line out source: Microphone" setting does not work, option is missing in SIP/Pulse===
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==Bugfixes and Improvements==
Fixed
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===MTN-2222 Handset Volume Override behavior on Turbine===
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When use of external headset, the headset microphone was disconnected during volume override situations. This is now fixed.
  
===MTN-1049 Relay idle setting doesn't take effect immediately===
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===MTN-2079 Display text double quotes not visible on TCIx-4/5/6 and TFIE-6===
Changed Idle relay setting is now applied right away.
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The problem was that the double quotes ( " ) were not displayed correctly on the web page after saving it once. Pressing save for the second time removed the double quotes also from the station display. The problem existed for Default Display Text, OLED Display Text, Address book. This is now fixed.
  
===MTN-1061 Web call on Turbine should also handle Incoming/Ringing call===
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===MTN-1974 Sound detection on Turbine is not triggered properly===
Web call now supports answering call, and reports call status correctly.
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Sound Detection is never triggered on, but "DAK off" is reported. Fixed
  
===MTN-1107 802.1x certificate does not survive a software upgrade===
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===MTN-1971 Reboot of Pulse server Turbine station when using StationWeb running Pulse Grace license===
Previously uploaded security certificate is being removed with firmware upgrade. For station to successfully authenticate toward 802.1x AAA server, the certificate will need to be uploaded again.
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It was possible to do a reboot of Pulse server Turbine station when browsing the web interface on the device without a license (running Grace period).
  
===MTN-1165 Wrong MAC shown after loading XML backup on Turbine===
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Fixed for Turbine. MAC address, host name, hardware type and frontboard (if factory set in /goform/zForm_fact_set) will be correctly set after restore of config file.
 
  
===MTN-1196 TCIV rebooting when connected to CCTV server===
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=Version 4.9.3.1=
Implemented solution to prevent more then 4 client connections for MJPEG stream 240p and more then 2 for 480p.
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==Bugfixes and Improvements==
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===MTN-2033 Advanced Audio Profile config hidden===
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The Advanced Audio Settings under web configuration has been hidden by default. It can be enabled again by using special procedures.
  
===MTN-1230 Multicast for Turbine Stations with onboard switch (TFIE, TKIE and ECPIR) fails===
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===MTN-2020 Acoustic Echo Cancellation performance issues===
Repaired multicast handling in networks that do not have an IGMP querier.
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Compared to earlier versions it was observed more echo artifacts, and in some cases full echo return. Tuning and adjustments should now give AEC performance on a level with, or slightly better than earlier versions.
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Note! When using a Turbine on the maximum gain level in Full Open Duplex, some echo artifacts may occur. This depends on many factors like the station mechanics, the mounting, the tone and level of Far-End audio talker etc.
  
===VSIS-318 License grace period expiration warning on StationWeb===
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===MTN-1959 Webcall form not always responding when called from script===
Warning is displayed on station web under server monitoring and licensing. Remaining days of grace period are displayed.
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We've received multiple reports from customers attempting to use Lua scripts to activate relays via the webcall form on Turbine stations, that the relays\outputs does not always activate. This is fixed now
  
===VSIS-704 Group call should use caller codec===
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Only the g722 codec was supported before, so now the call codec is taken from caller
 
  
===VSIS-749 TCIV in reboot loop when camera module upgrade takes > 1min===
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=Version 4.9.3.0=
If camera module upgrade took longer than 1 minute, TCIV station ended up in reboot loop. This is now fixed.
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==New Features==
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===SNOW-577 Digital Audio Squelch on Far-End audio===  
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New function for silencing audio to be played to speaker, if signal energy is below a configurable threshold level. This can be used to suppress noise when below-desired-level signal is present.
  
===VSIS-819 Hide unsupported DAK functions on substations===
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===SNOW-278 IP Multicast audio support for SIP Intercom===  
DAK functions which are not supported on substations are no longer shown.
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Turbine and INCA IP intercom stations now support IP multicast audio when configured in SIP mode. Up to 10 multicast IP addresses can be configured.
  
===VSIS-1158 TMIS Factory Reset from Frontboard===
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===SNOW-250 Advanced Turbine AVC settings on StationWeb===  
Key scanner chip was reset after factory reset key press detection
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Exposed advanced AVC settings like thresholds, attack and decay rates, lockout time, etc. on Turbine StationWeb for AVC algorithm parametrization. These options should be used only in case when default AVC behavior needs to be fine tuned and when technician has good understanding about the AVC technology.
  
===VSIS-1162 Disable Call functions on DAKs when Idle function does not support it===
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===SNOW-191 Support SIP Early Media during 180-Ringing or 183-Session Progress===  
Certain Idle functions do not allow Call function to be set on DAK. For those functions, Call functions are now disabled in station web.
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Support playing a 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 server shall generate a media to be played during session progress and before call is accepted (e.g. Call queued before answered). Note that we do not fully support RFC3960.  
  
===VSIS-1163 Turbine in SIP/Pulse mode does not read ipaddress if DAK is set to call ringlist===
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===SNOW-109 ECPIR panels -  Led dimming minimum brightness===  
The turbine station will now read ipaddress if the station is not registered and the ringlist is not a direct ip call (configured to call number@ipaddress).
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ECPIR panels can now set minimum brightness for LED using StationWeb. This resolves issue when operator could dim LEDs to low so it looked like the panel is not working.  
  
===VSIS-1165 Added Video setup mode - Cisco===
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===SNOW-87 Virtual I/O script on DAK event with reading GPI status===  
Cisco phones have issue when sending less then 25 fps. Now users can select Cisco mode on StationWeb and video will always be sent in 25 fps. In that case fps parameter on StationWeb will just be related to how many images will be different
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Now we can enable/disable DAK key action (e.g. make call) according to state change on certain GPI. Use case: disable intercom for non-authorized personnel using badge-reader, deny intercom call without vehicle in front of the station (detected by a loop into the floor)
  
===VSIS-1172 ECPIR-3P DAK LED notification has been improved===
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===SNOW-177 Exigo Network Amplifiers: StationWeb new options===
See documentation for more details
 
  
===VSIS-1173 TCIV Video is now enabled by default===
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*Configuration of the Exigo Network Amplifiers can now be done via the web pages when the amplifier is in Alphacom mode.
Mode is MJPEG with 480p and 15fps.
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*Live view of state is available through the web.
  
==Security and Improvements 4.7.2.4==
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===SNOW-141 Exigo Network Amplifiers: Line input forwarding===
===VSIS-840 Security issue: SSL Certificate Weak Public Key Strength on Turbine/INCA===
 
Security scanner detected that SSL certificates are using weak public key strength. Key length has been increased to 2048.
 
  
===VSIS-841 Security issue: SSL Weak Protocol Version Supported on Turbine/INCA===
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*Line input off amplifiers can now be routed directly to the output channel without a server being available
Security scanner detected support for old versions of SSL. There are now disabled.
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*When Line Input Forwarding is enabled, no audio is received from the server - only local audio is allowed
  
===VSIS-842 Security issue: SSLv3 Fallback Vulnerability (POODLE) on Turbine/INCA===
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===SNOW-103 Exigo Network Amplifiers can be connected to Alphacom systems===
Security scanner detected SSLv3 Fallback Vulnerability (POODLE). This is now fixed.
 
  
===VSIS-882 Security issue: SSL 64-bit Block Size Cipher Suites Supported (SWEET32)===
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*VSFT-Turbine software can now be used on Exigo amplifiers. This allows the amplifiers to be connected directly to Alphacom systems.
Security scanner detected support for weak 64-bit block size ciphers that could be compromised. Those are now disabled in the system.
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*Each amplifier channel will behave as an IP station with all features available
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*Channel 2 can mirror channel 1 so that only one license and directory number is used
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*Monitoring of the amplifiers is available via the Alphacom event handler and syslog
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*Function requires AlphaSys version 12.5.2.0 or later
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*''Sip and pulse is not supported on Exigo amplifiers''
  
==Known Issues 4.7.3.0==
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===MTN-1690 G711 is now supported in Exigo===
===MTN-268 Relay follow M-key cannot handle quick M===
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Audio engine on all devices now support G711 which is sometimes used for SIP integration
Relay configured to follow M-key does not handle quick press on M-key
 
  
===MTN-323 Noise from wind on TCIS===
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Wind may cause powerful acoustic signal on mic that software is not able to filter and at same time keep clear voice.
 
Workaround is to make mechanical filtering or shielding of wind effect on mic.
 
  
===MTN-408 802.1X config not properly handling special characters in password===
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==Technical Preview==
Character like % is not handled in the password input field for 802.1x.
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===SNOW-229 Secure SIP and Secure RTP for Turbines in SIP mode===
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Added support on Turbines for SIP over TLS. SIP over TLS encrypts the transport layer using the same method as HTTPS which uses certificates to validate the server. In addition, the Turbines now support SRTP which brings encryption to RTP media (call audio). This means that now both call metadata and call media can be fully encrypted. Note: TCIV H.264 is not supported with SRTP
  
===MTN-552 PULSE: (Re)Registration of SIP phones takes a long time===
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Long (re)registration times observed on Divus SIP client and SNOM phone. If the same SIP phone is registered against AlphaCom the process is almost instantaneous.
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==Bugfixes and Improvements==
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===VSIS-1214 Turbine uses SIP over UDP even though configured to use TCP===  
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Turbine sends UDP SIP even though configured to use TCP. Fixed
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===SNOW-333 Warning for TCIV as Pulse server===
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New warning added on StationWeb: ''It is recommended not to use TCIV as Pulse server in a systems with more than 5 registered clients. For such systems please use any other Vingtor-Stentofon IP station type, such as TCIS-x, or TKIS-2.''
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===SNOW-245 Remove Enable full audio output setting from web===
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The reason this flag was added is because we removed the far end anti clip filter, which caused the station to reboot easily if the received signal was clipped. Now we have enabled anti clip filter and DRC by default - the station will not reboot anymore even if it’s powered from PoE.
  
===MTN-598 INCA station fails to register if Hebrew name is too long===
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===SNOW-244 Expose TFIE-6 menu settings on station web===  
More than 12 characters entered causes registration problems
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Now all TFIE-6 menu settings are also available on StationWeb.
  
===VSIS-878 Factory reset does not delete uploaded Script===
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===SNOW-88 Enable all DAK actions for all Turbine stations===  
All uploaded scripts should also be removed on Factory reset
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All DAK actions are now enabled for all Turbine stations, not filtered anymore by station type.
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===MTN-1785 Upgrading stations using Pulse Server not working if TFTP server is on another subnet===
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Fixed.
  
===MTN-1073 Group call fails if system previously configured with ZAP===
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===MTN-1757 Serial registration method does not display correct status===  
If system was configured with ZAP (VS-IMT Pulse SDK project) and then switched to XML configuration by deleting data.lua file, it is possible that Group Calls shall not work. A workaround is that (1) data.lua file is deleted from all stations including Pulse server - this will reboot stations, and (2) after reboot go to Server configuration -> Save + Apply - this will again reboot all stations.
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Fixed with displaying proper registration status on StationWeb info Page.  
  
===MTN-1077 Lamp test not functioning on ECPIR-3P and belonging EBMDR-8===
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===MTN-1432 TFIE-6 Address book- Dir. number not displayed and entries are not in order===  
Alphacom DAK Lamp test (feature 7874) not implemented on DAK Panel ECPIR-3P and belonging EBMDR-8
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Fixed with showing Dir. number and also added options to order by Dir. number or Label/Name (TFIE-6, TCIS-6, TCIV-6)
  
===VSIS-1202 TFIE-6 does not display AlphaCom status-messages in Idle===
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===MTN-1236 TCIS-6 Address book does not support national characters===  
There is no way of knowing if a TFIE-6 is for example forwarded(71,72) or marked absent(77x). Workaround: During commissioning it is possible by Class Of Service programming in AlphaCom to deny access to these services for the TFIE-6
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Fixed with added support for international non-English characters.  
  
===VSIS-1207 Turbine Tone test requires restart to enable it after being disabled===
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===MTN-618 Turbine station does not send ARP update during startup.===  
Turbine tone test is disabled by default. If it is enabled and later on disabled, it will require station reboot to enable tone test again. Workaround: Tone test started to work again after rebooting the station.
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Replacing a faulty station with static IP address with an identical configured station must wait for the ARP tables of the switches to timeout before register at AlphaCom. This is now fixed with sending ARP update during startup.  
  
===VSIS-1214 Turbine sends UDP SIP even though configured to use TCP===
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===MTN-408 802.1X config not properly handling special characters in password===  
Turbine sends UDP SIP even though configured to use TCP. Workaround: configure Outbound Proxy to have the same value as Server Domain.
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Characters like !#$%&/()=@* are now handled in the password input field for 802.1x.
  
 
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[[Category: Release notes]]

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This document provides the release notes for VSF-Turbine 4.9 with incremental bug fix releases. The release notes for VSF-Turbine 4.9 describe new features, improvements and issues fixed after VSF-Turbine 4.7.

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Release info

Name: VSF-Turbine
Description: VSF-Turbine is a firmware archive for all Turbine Family Intercom stations including devices: TCIS-x, TKIS-2, TCIV-x, TMIS-x, TFIE-x, TKIE-x, TFIX-x, ECPIR-3P and Exigo IP speakers and Exigo Network Amplifiers (AlphaCom mode only).
Version: The firmware is delivered in two different ZIP archives:

  • vsft-4.9.3.x - Used for standard in-field upgrades
  • vsft-prod-4.9.3.x - Used in production- and recovery upgrades.

Version: 4.9.3.3
Date: 22.02.2019
Status: General Availability



Version 4.9.3.3

Bugfixes and Improvements

MTN-2289 Two gong signals applied instead of one for group calls in Pulse mode

This has now been fixed.

MTN-2280 IP Multicast Audio potentially played to the wrong channel or missing on channel

Fixed a memory issue that, in a heavily loaded system, could miscalculate the audio group membership.

MTN-2269 Turbines report initial input status as rio rcis message in AlphaCom mode

Turbine devices will report initial input status as rio rcis DIP message. Later input status changes are reported as evt inp messages

Known Issues

VSIS-878 Factory reset does not delete uploaded Script

All uploaded scripts should also be removed on Factory reset

MTN-1964 Tone volume not working for tone test

There was an error in the tone test that caused the Tone volume to be ignored. The Tone volume was always equal to the speaker volume.

MTN-2258 ECPIR-3P M-key does not perform key-release action

ECPIR-3P M-key would not allow to exit the call if DAK In call was configured to exit on the M-key release

MTN-2198 Suspend monitoring not always working for ENA in AlphaCom

Certain directory number configurations could previously stop suspend monitoring from working when using Exigo network amplifiers (ENA) in AlphaCom mode. This has been fixed.

MTN-2122 In HD Audio mode the station would report missing RTP

In HD Audio mode the station would incorrectly report missing RTP when it is meant to only send audio. This has been fixed.

MTN-2085 Far-End signal limiter on Turbine

Far-End signal Limiter filter is designed to avoid powerful Far-End signal bringing the station to PoE shutdown as well as try to avoid Far-End Signal clipping and distortions.

MTN-2259 Configured PTT\M-Key action when using EMMAR-1H

When using EMMAR-1H the DAK call configuration for M/PPT key couldn't be initialized if the In call button configuration for the M/PTT was End call

MTN-2220 Default SNMP settings issue with firmware downgrade to 4.9

When downgrading from VSFT 4.10+ to 4.9 a factory reset is necessary if user wants to use default SNMP configuration. For custom snmp.conf file, re-upload with a custom snmp.conf file will fix the problem.

MTN-2074 TKIE-3 keyboard matrix Vol Up/Down not working

On the TKIE-3 in AlphaCom mode with keyboard matrix the Volume UP (J9-5 and J9-7) and Volume DOWN (J9-5 and J9-6) is not working. Other keys are functional.

SNOW-1245/1246 Audio Message is played twice (Pulse/SIP mode)

When configuring an audio message (wav file) to play on Incoming or Outgoing Call Ringing, the audio message will start to play, then after approx. half a second the message will start over again. A workaround could be to use wav file with 0.5 second silence at the start of the message.



Version 4.9.3.2

New Features

MTN-2130 Configurable Button and LED behavior

Configurable physical DAK buttons and LED behavior for TCIS 1/2/3 and TCIV 1/2/3 in Pulse and SIP mode. From the station web interface it is now possible to define both DAK actions and LED behavior for customized Turbine front-boards.

MTN-2026 Turbine compact support for analog microphone (headsets/handsets)

Turbine compact can now be configured to use analog mic instead the built-in digital one, supporting external wired or wireless headsets/handsets. It is also possible to switch between analog/digital mic with controls on the inputs, e.g. enabling switch to headset mode using PTT on headset or belt-pack, or when wired headset is plugged into plug-box.

MTN-1310 Audio message playback when Turbine is offline and not operational

Turbine station can now play a custom media file when it gets disconnected/connected to a server. In addition, the station can play a custom media file when setting up a call with DAK/GPI while not being connected to a server and call setup fails. SIP/Pulse/AlphaCom mode.

MTN-1213 In-call automatic failover to redundant SIP server

Improvements were done for parallel registration mode with backup SIP domains resulting in automatic and almost instant in-call failover to a backup SIP server. If the station is registered to multiple servers it will try the next server automatically if the call setup fails. If the station fails to register to all available SIP servers, it can be configured with registration retry "burst mode" interval so it gets connected immediately to a first available server.



Bugfixes and Improvements

MTN-2222 Handset Volume Override behavior on Turbine

When use of external headset, the headset microphone was disconnected during volume override situations. This is now fixed.

MTN-2079 Display text double quotes not visible on TCIx-4/5/6 and TFIE-6

The problem was that the double quotes ( " ) were not displayed correctly on the web page after saving it once. Pressing save for the second time removed the double quotes also from the station display. The problem existed for Default Display Text, OLED Display Text, Address book. This is now fixed.

MTN-1974 Sound detection on Turbine is not triggered properly

Sound Detection is never triggered on, but "DAK off" is reported. Fixed

MTN-1971 Reboot of Pulse server Turbine station when using StationWeb running Pulse Grace license

It was possible to do a reboot of Pulse server Turbine station when browsing the web interface on the device without a license (running Grace period).



Version 4.9.3.1

Bugfixes and Improvements

MTN-2033 Advanced Audio Profile config hidden

The Advanced Audio Settings under web configuration has been hidden by default. It can be enabled again by using special procedures.

MTN-2020 Acoustic Echo Cancellation performance issues

Compared to earlier versions it was observed more echo artifacts, and in some cases full echo return. Tuning and adjustments should now give AEC performance on a level with, or slightly better than earlier versions. Note! When using a Turbine on the maximum gain level in Full Open Duplex, some echo artifacts may occur. This depends on many factors like the station mechanics, the mounting, the tone and level of Far-End audio talker etc.

MTN-1959 Webcall form not always responding when called from script

We've received multiple reports from customers attempting to use Lua scripts to activate relays via the webcall form on Turbine stations, that the relays\outputs does not always activate. This is fixed now



Version 4.9.3.0

New Features

SNOW-577 Digital Audio Squelch on Far-End audio

New function for silencing audio to be played to speaker, if signal energy is below a configurable threshold level. This can be used to suppress noise when below-desired-level signal is present.

SNOW-278 IP Multicast audio support for SIP Intercom

Turbine and INCA IP intercom stations now support IP multicast audio when configured in SIP mode. Up to 10 multicast IP addresses can be configured.

SNOW-250 Advanced Turbine AVC settings on StationWeb

Exposed advanced AVC settings like thresholds, attack and decay rates, lockout time, etc. on Turbine StationWeb for AVC algorithm parametrization. These options should be used only in case when default AVC behavior needs to be fine tuned and when technician has good understanding about the AVC technology.

SNOW-191 Support SIP Early Media during 180-Ringing or 183-Session Progress

Support playing a 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 server shall generate a media to be played during session progress and before call is accepted (e.g. Call queued before answered). Note that we do not fully support RFC3960.

SNOW-109 ECPIR panels - Led dimming minimum brightness

ECPIR panels can now set minimum brightness for LED using StationWeb. This resolves issue when operator could dim LEDs to low so it looked like the panel is not working.

SNOW-87 Virtual I/O script on DAK event with reading GPI status

Now we can enable/disable DAK key action (e.g. make call) according to state change on certain GPI. Use case: disable intercom for non-authorized personnel using badge-reader, deny intercom call without vehicle in front of the station (detected by a loop into the floor)

SNOW-177 Exigo Network Amplifiers: StationWeb new options

  • Configuration of the Exigo Network Amplifiers can now be done via the web pages when the amplifier is in Alphacom mode.
  • Live view of state is available through the web.

SNOW-141 Exigo Network Amplifiers: Line input forwarding

  • Line input off amplifiers can now be routed directly to the output channel without a server being available
  • When Line Input Forwarding is enabled, no audio is received from the server - only local audio is allowed

SNOW-103 Exigo Network Amplifiers can be connected to Alphacom systems

  • VSFT-Turbine software can now be used on Exigo amplifiers. This allows the amplifiers to be connected directly to Alphacom systems.
  • Each amplifier channel will behave as an IP station with all features available
  • Channel 2 can mirror channel 1 so that only one license and directory number is used
  • Monitoring of the amplifiers is available via the Alphacom event handler and syslog
  • Function requires AlphaSys version 12.5.2.0 or later
  • Sip and pulse is not supported on Exigo amplifiers

MTN-1690 G711 is now supported in Exigo

Audio engine on all devices now support G711 which is sometimes used for SIP integration



Technical Preview

SNOW-229 Secure SIP and Secure RTP for Turbines in SIP mode

Added support on Turbines for SIP over TLS. SIP over TLS encrypts the transport layer using the same method as HTTPS which uses certificates to validate the server. In addition, the Turbines now support SRTP which brings encryption to RTP media (call audio). This means that now both call metadata and call media can be fully encrypted. Note: TCIV H.264 is not supported with SRTP



Bugfixes and Improvements

VSIS-1214 Turbine uses SIP over UDP even though configured to use TCP

Turbine sends UDP SIP even though configured to use TCP. Fixed

SNOW-333 Warning for TCIV as Pulse server

New warning added on StationWeb: It is recommended not to use TCIV as Pulse server in a systems with more than 5 registered clients. For such systems please use any other Vingtor-Stentofon IP station type, such as TCIS-x, or TKIS-2.

SNOW-245 Remove Enable full audio output setting from web

The reason this flag was added is because we removed the far end anti clip filter, which caused the station to reboot easily if the received signal was clipped. Now we have enabled anti clip filter and DRC by default - the station will not reboot anymore even if it’s powered from PoE.

SNOW-244 Expose TFIE-6 menu settings on station web

Now all TFIE-6 menu settings are also available on StationWeb.

SNOW-88 Enable all DAK actions for all Turbine stations

All DAK actions are now enabled for all Turbine stations, not filtered anymore by station type.

MTN-1785 Upgrading stations using Pulse Server not working if TFTP server is on another subnet

Fixed.

MTN-1757 Serial registration method does not display correct status

Fixed with displaying proper registration status on StationWeb info Page.

MTN-1432 TFIE-6 Address book- Dir. number not displayed and entries are not in order

Fixed with showing Dir. number and also added options to order by Dir. number or Label/Name (TFIE-6, TCIS-6, TCIV-6)

MTN-1236 TCIS-6 Address book does not support national characters

Fixed with added support for international non-English characters.

MTN-618 Turbine station does not send ARP update during startup.

Replacing a faulty station with static IP address with an identical configured station must wait for the ARP tables of the switches to timeout before register at AlphaCom. This is now fixed with sending ARP update during startup.

MTN-408 802.1X config not properly handling special characters in password

Characters like !#$%&/()=@* are now handled in the password input field for 802.1x.