Available features per firmware version

Good to know:
1. the software for the Octalarm alarm diallers is constantly being updated to improve usage, solve problems or add new options, among other things. It is important to equip the dialler with the latest software version;
2. new(er) software versions also include the features of earlier versions. The indicated version date is the date of internal availability; release to manufacturing (RTM). Some versions also include a date when the version became available for installation on all diallers; general availability (GA).

2024

2.5.3 | 22-03-2024

GA: 23-04-2023

GSM signal improvements

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PIN code entry problems (of SIM card) fixed

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2.5.2 | 10-01-2024

ARA improvements for multiple alarms

TouchTouch ProARADutyLink

2023

2.5.1 | 11-12-2023

Duty schedule module improvements

TouchTouch ProARADutyLink

2.5.0 | 11-05-2023

GA: 14-09-2023

News item on website: Software update Octalarm alarm diallers again offers more options
Email marketing: Software update Octalarm alarm diallers again offers more options

Battery life now 3 years

Following research and consultation with Dutch insurers in the agricultural sector, the battery renewal period was increased to 3 years.

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System failures adapted and extended

  • Multiple alarms per service group / call list:
    • alarms are tracked by call list / service group;
    • the dialler automatically sends alerts to the call list / service group where 6 or more alarms are active; so there is no need to set up a call list / service group for this system failure.
  • New system failure No one scheduled becomes active if there is no one in the relevant call list / service group.
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  • New system failure No one scheduled becomes active if all contacts in the relevant service group are set to ABSENT.
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Pronunciation Settings

It is possible to define the pronunciation of certain words. This makes it easier for the dialler to pronounce abbreviations or mispronounced texts, for example.

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Release ARA-Pro Next

  • Monitor multiple technical installations with clear alarm processing for large volumes of alarms with duty schedule for service employees.
  • Dupline support (max. 25 modules).
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Duty schedule module extended

  • Customize which day of the week the shifts start.
  • Easily mark contacts as Absent (and Present).
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  • Network-controlled alarms is now offered as an additional licence with the Touch Pro.
  • Octalarm Link is included by default in ARA-Pro Next.
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Other

  • Octalarm Connect in different subscription forms.
  • Various bug fixes.
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2.4.9 | 02-02-2023

REST API length adjustments

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2022

2.4.8 | 18-12-2022

Portal status improvements

TouchTouch ProARADuty

VoIP bug fix

TouchTouch ProARADuty

2.4.7 | 24-11-2022

Bug fix Day/Night/Weekend transition

TouchTouch ProARADuty

2.4.6 | 19-10-2022

Network static routes possible

Communication over IP between two closed networks via Eth1.

TouchTouch ProARADuty
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First beta version duty schedule / launch test environment ARA

TouchTouch ProARADuty

Extra mentions concerning official release of duty schedule module:

News item on website: Easily and securely set alternating (fault) services on your Octalarm dialler(s)
Email marketing: NEW: Duty schedule module

Other

  • Portal performance improvements.
  • Various bug fixes.
TouchTouch ProARADuty

2.4.5 | 19-04-2022

GA: 22-06-2022

News item on website: New feature: number of call attempts within call lists can be set
Email marketing: New feature: number of call attempts within call lists adjustable

Multiple call attempts

For each call list, the number of call attempts and the time between call attempts can be set. Call attempts apply to everyone in the list.

TouchTouch ProARA

GSM firmware update

For performing updates in the GSM|UMTS|VoLTE profiles.

TouchTouch ProARA

Logging Firmware update

Firmware updates are now also logged in the dialler’s logbook, as well as in the software update screen.

TouchTouch ProARA

REST API improvements

  • Possible to check hardware and branding.
TouchTouch ProARA

See Octalarm Link|Release notes: New features/solutions for further explanation.

Various bug fixes

TouchTouch ProARA

2.4.4 | 12-01-2022

ARA-Pro Next alarm overview added

TouchTouch ProARA

REST API expansions

  • Technically possible to expand maximum number of categories (expansion package currently under development).
TouchTouch ProARA

See Octalarm Link|Release notes: New features/solutions for further explanation.

2021

2.4.3 | 12-11-2021

GA: 26-01-2022 (including features 2.4.2)

News item on website: Status of redundancy Touch and Touch Pro alarm diallers visualised
Email marketing: Free software update with additional features: redundancy status visualised

ARA-Pro Next support

Software technically ready for possible future sign-off to ARA-Pro Next system (still under development).

TouchTouch ProARA

REST API expansions

  • Paging now also via REST API (in addition to SOAP).
  • Technically possible to expand maximum number of locations and categories (expansion package currently under development).
TouchTouch ProARA

See Octalarm Link|Release notes: New features/solutions for further explanation.

VoIP via 4G

VoIP now works over 4G, in addition to SIP.

TouchTouch ProARA

WebGUI expansion

Copy call list via WebGUI possible.

TouchTouch ProARA

Various bug fixes

Incl. bug fix Russian language.

TouchTouch ProARA

2.4.2 | 03-08-2021

Network: internet check (network monitoring system added)

  • Internet status of dialler visualised and broken connections can be reported as system failure.
  • 3 types of checks: Ethernet cable, portal (DNS) or URL.
  • Running Ping command possible for diagnosing problems.
TouchTouch Pro

2.4.1 | 09-06-2021

GA: 14-06-2021 (including features 2.4.0)

News item on website: Network controlled alarms now possible with the new Octalarm-Touch Pro
Email marketing: New: Octalarm-Touch Pro Network-controlled alarms via the Adésys standard Octalarm Link

Other

  • Added support for GSM region 2.
  • GSM stability improvements.
  • Delay of battery system failures.
TouchTouch Pro

2.4.0 | 17-05-2021

Release Octalarm-Touch Pro

Alarm dialler with Octalarm Link (JSON REST API) and 2nd Ethernet port.

TouchTouch Pro

Data import/export

Making an export via remote setup saves the settings externally. These can later serve as backups or starting points for new diallers. Import of data can only be done in the same type of dialler with the same or higher software version.

TouchTouch Pro

Network Time Protocol support

Added feature where time is retrieved from a server of your choice instead of the default.

TouchTouch Pro

2.3.0 | 22-03-2021

GA: 07-04-2021

News item on website: More extra functions in the Octalarm-Touch
Email marketing: Free software update with expansion possibilities: More extra functions for Octalarm-Touch

Audit trail

The audit trail is the logbook for changes to settings. This has extended the logbook window to include an Edit tab and an All tab. It can be accessed via Touchscreen and WebGUI (IP address).

TouchTouch Pro

ARA-5 support

Octalarm-Touch can send messages to old ARA (ARA-5).

TouchTouch Pro

Software update GUI improvement

The GUI now shows 2 different statuses: - Check/Monitor: forced check if an update is available. This is useful when several diallers at the same location are in different update groups. - Update: installation of last downloaded update.

TouchTouch Pro

Danish language

Danish added to user interface.

TouchTouch Pro

Local alarm delay

Speaker / flashing light delay. As a result, the Touch will call first before any local alarm.

TouchTouch Pro

Speaker volume default 20%

To avoid loud situations during installation, the default volume has been adjusted to 20% (minimum volume) at the request of installers.

TouchTouch Pro

Coverage Octalarm Connect extended (added GSM Region 2 support)

In addition to Europe (zone 1), coverage is now available in the United States (USA), Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Japan and some countries in South America and Africa (zone 2).

TouchTouch Pro

Extra statements concerning Octalarm Connect

News item on website: Octalarm Connect now also covers outside Europe
Email marketing: International deployment Octalarm-Touch with Connect increasingly interesting

Octalarm-Touch Pro preparation

TouchTouch Pro

2.2.2 | 04-01-2021

Software platform improvements

Touch

2020

2.2.1 | 19-11-2020

Octalarm Portal connection improvements

Touch

2.2.0 | 28-09-2020

GA: 21-10-2020

News item on website: Now also app alarms with "Adesys Alarm"
Email marketing: Unfortunately, no newsletters in English have been published before 2021. For the archive we refer you to the Dutch verion: 'Nu ook app alarmering via Adesys Alarm'

App Adesys Alarm

Alarm management app for Android and iOS:

  • receive alarm notifications directly on your mobile phone;
  • review and accept alarms via app;
  • always draw attention to high-priority alarms (ticked as critical in Octalarm-Touch), even if the phone is on ‘silent’.
Touch

Daily schedule

Daily schedule has been adjusted so that weekend, day and night are adjustable per day.

Touch

Critical alarms

To be set under input settings. Critical alarms always result in an outgoing call.

Touch

System information screen

New screen with system information. Accessed by clicking the GSM icon. This screen can also be accessed in locked state.

Touch

Forgotten password functionality

Password recovery may take place when using portal.octalarm.com.

Note: when the dialler is not pre-registered to the portal, this is not possible.

Touch

US English support

Touch

2.1.3 | 22-04-2020

International GSM support improvements

Touch

Alarm recovery fix

Touch

2.1.2 | 10-04-2020

Repeat delay for multiple alarms updated

Touch

GSM performance improvements

Touch

2.1.1 | 16-03-2020

GA: 21-04-2020

News item on website: Octalarm-Touch new release available
Email marketing: Unfortunately, no newsletters in English have been published before 2021. For the archive we refer you to the Dutch version: 'Octalarm-Touch nu nog veiliger en gebruiksvriendelijker'

Remote setup and management

  • Remote configuration (remote setup and management) via Octalarm portal (https://portal.octalarm.com)
  • Web interface (web browser) via local company network
Touch

Expansion of additional alarm inputs possible

Software suitable for expansion with external module EM-8001 for up to 2 x 8 additional alarm inputs.

Touch

System failures

Separate system failures (grid failure and internal failures) and ‘multiple alarms’ feature added.

Touch

Performance improvements

Touch

2019

2.0.80 | 22-08-2019

Various fixes

  • Delete last installer fix
  • Portal status fix
  • Modified VoIP fix
  • Boot count fix
  • GSM disabled fix
  • VPN improvements
  • Minor bug fixes
Touch

2.0.62 | 03-07-2019

Various optimisations

  • PSTN answer disabled
  • Web portal optimisation
  • Auto-update disabled
  • Visual hints optimisation
Touch

2.0.57 | 11-06-2019

Screen optimisation

Touch

2.0.53 | 04-06-2019

IO stability

Touch

factory reset permission

Touch

2.0 | 09-05-2019

GA: 13-05-2019

News item on website: We are proud to present our new device for critical alarms: the Octalarm Touch
Email marketing: Unfortunately, no newsletters in English have been published before 2021. For the archive we refer you to the Dutch version: Productie Octalarm-Touch in volle gang; levering van start

Safe and reliable

  • Outgoing calls via PSTN (analogue telephone line), VoIP/SIP (wired Internet via VPN) and wireless connection 4G (GSM)
  • Built-in emergency power supply (LiFePO4) for notification of power failure
Touch

User-friendliness

  • User interface in 13 languages and international characters
  • User-friendly thanks to touchscreen operation
  • Commissioning setup wizard for creation of necessary basic settings
  • Quick access to contacts, alarms, settings and logbook from dashboard
  • Access via RFID tag and/or personal code
  • No firewall issues (VPN) and no manual Email settings (SMTP) required
Touch

Alarms

  • Alarm types
    • Automatically generated voice messages
    • SMS messages
    • Email messages
    • Paging via SOAP and API
  • Alarm functions
    • Adjustable input delay per input
    • Resetting alarms with personal code
    • Automatic repeat calls
    • Day, night and weekend mode with alternative numbers
    • Local alarm by built-in buzzer and LED bar
Touch