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EPIC System 1.8.1.0

Technical Release Notes 1.8.1.0

Additions

  • Support for EduCam360-C

  • Support for EduCamPTZ-B

  • Audio Enhancement VIEWpath Cloud Platform Support

  • Enhanced Camera Interface in VIEWpath

    • Faster Backend Video Processing and Player (low latency on preview window)

  • Enhanced Camera Controls for PTZ-B and 360-C cameras

    • Click camera image to control camera

    • Draw Box to move camera to a specific spot

    • Camera Presets

    • Camera now has Home and Presets which can be saved and called by users to immediately move the camera to a specific spot

    • Auto-tracking for EduCamPTZ-B

  • Added VIEWpath Recording Manager

    • Enhanced status and logging and control of all local recordings

  • SAFE Alert Video Improvements

    • New Player

    • Lower Latency

    • No conflict with multiple users or active VIEWpath User

    • PTZ and PTZ-B camera now usable during SAFE Alert – reset to Home Position on Alert for best view of classroom

  • VoIP Integration Improvements

    • Easier SIP integration path for most users

    • Ability to create and play voice prompts and have interactive paging/intercom menu

    • Ability to launch notifications from the phone system

  • Ability to dynamically change or mute device output levels on MS-300 and MS-500 devices

  • Users with Default Credentials will be Prompted to change them for enhanced security

  • Added protection for core SIP files getting corrupted

  • Added support for Barionet50

  • Added support for Algo8138 Strobe

  • Added new firmware for MS500, MS300, MS250 and MS450

  • Improved backup process - will replace existing mount if details change, added optional domain field

Fixes

  • Issues surrounding Listen All feature for after hours audio monitoring fixed

  • Fixed SIP phone status incorrect when added until a reboot

  • Fixed ExternalPage logic to send automated calls via Trunk to a phone number. Also select trunk to be used for call instead of requiring manual input

  • Fixed LDAP result problems if users had unexpected characters in LDAP results which broke response and LDAP group list.

  • Fixed LDAP or backup issues when using certain special characters

  • Fixed intermittent issue where AND intended device messages had wrong MAC causing inconsistent bells

Tech Notes

  • May require a pre-requisite update if using a version below 1.8.1.0

  • MS-300 and MS-500 identify differently to EPIC

  • MS-300 and MS-500 FW has been updated

  • Automatic amplifier maintenance run every weekend

  • LDAP groups no longer require all roles to be selected - can choose only teachers if desired.

  • Hardened security across application

  • Enhanced security for backup and LDAP credentials

  • Backup files now include school name, serial number and version number.

Known Issues

  • Occasional iFrame authentication required when accessing VIEWpath My Workshop from EPIC

  • Time server doesn’t load correctly - setting remains intact but when loading page it pulls wrong value