Octalarm alarm diallers get software update (2.6.0)

In the coming weeks, we will make the new software version 2.6.0 available for all Octalarm alarm diallers in the field. Because of ARA, the interface needs to handle many more alarms. To keep the alarms clear, the ‘graphical user interface’ (GUI) of all alarm devices (Touch | Touch Pro | ARA) and the web browser have been drastically changed. It looks different, but fortunately it still works the same.

Most of the changes are to improve the product.  We recommend installing (or having installed) a software update on all field-based device at all times.

All changes listed

Touch | Touch Pro | ARA

These changes also apply to remote setting via the portal or web interface.

Dashboard

1. GSM strength visible
2. Request new password can be done via call | sms | e-mail
3. System information no longer under GSM strength icon, but bottom right at

Contacts

1. Acceptance code no longer filled in automatically
2. Contacts and call lists sorted alphabetically
3. User name may now also be shorter than 4 letters
4. Info button behind contact e-mail address indicates whether app alerting is set up
5. Maximum number of people for call list increased from 50 to 75

Alarms

1. GSM internet error and Eth0/Eth1 internet error now under system failures
2. Maximum number of repetitions for alarms now adjustable to 10x
3. System fault ‘Multiple calls failed’: maximum number increased
   1. VoIP to > 10
   2. PSTN and GSM to > 8
4. Temporary disable alarms extended by 3 and 48 hours

Logbook

1. Filtering in the log can be adjusted to your own liking

 Manual Octalarm alarm diallers  

 

The portal (portal.octalarm.com) and Web interface

Online onboarding
It is now also possible to perform device onboarding via a web interface. For this, the dialler must be connected to the internet, so you can access the device by typing its IP address into a web browser.

The online manual will be extended with this additional possibility of onboarding as soon as possible. You can use the explanation of onboarding on the dialler as a guide. You access the dialler via the IP address. This does require the device to be connected to the internet. You will see the IP address when you hold a tag against the RFID scanner.

Quick explanation at hand
Throughout the portal, buttons have been added; with one simple click on this icon, you have direct access to the corresponding online documentation.

Dashboard

1. The ‘graphical user interface’ (GUI) is more in line with the alarm dialler

Contacts

1. Test calls for contacts now also start via portal / web interface

 Run test call

Alarms

1. Time and date for temporarily disabling alarms can now be set online
2. Voice alarms and location now also listenable via portal / web interface

 Configuring inputs

 

ARA

1. Support for full Dupline configuration
2. Status screen expanded:
   1. display of alarms or devices
   2. restore API alarms
3. Temporary shutdown per bus/module now possible

 Further settings ARA-Pro Next

 

Module duty schedule

1. Select all days of the week in 1x with new button
2. Maximum number of shifts increased to 25
3. Maximum number of persons for a service group increased from 10 to 15
4. Maximum number of service groups increased from 15 to 20
5. Service groups sorted alphabetically

 

Install software version 2.6.0

The new software version will be available on every device in the coming weeks. We automatically deliver new diallers with the new software. Please note that to receive the update, the dialler must be connected to the internet.

Users can perform the update themselves as soon as the message ‘New software is available’ appears on the display of the alarm dialler. The update process is safe and takes approx. 15 seconds, so the alarm is not interrupted for long.

 Perform software update

Online manual will be updated as soon as possible: online environment ‘Octalarm Documents’

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