Before installing this firmware, ensure that the following Vocera products are installed:
Perform the following prerequisites before performing the installation instructions for the Vocera version 5.0.6.35 Firmware release.
Configure
Configure
Update
The BPE is installed on both the configuration computer and the
To update the
The Badge Properties Editor appears.
The V5000
For specific instructions on how to configure your badge using BPE, refer to
Following are the properties required for the Badge Property Editor:
Mandatory Settings
Wireless Settings
Wireless settings are dependent on the configuration settings of your environment.
Custom Settings
There are settings to control specific functions that can be applied through the Customer Settings fields. For information on the custom setting appropriate for your environment, contact Vocera Technical Support.
This section includes installation instructions for the Vocera version 5.0.6.35
Firmware release. This release applies to
Download the V5000_FWR_Update_5.0.6.35.exe installer by following the instructions included in the email you received from Vocera Customer Support.
To install, perform the following tasks:
A confirmation dialog box appears.
The dialog box closes. Subsequently, the Control Panel also closes.
Result: The Firmware is automatically downloaded to the
To install in a cluster environment, perform the following tasks:
To install the firmware on
A confirmation dialog box appears.
The dialog box closes. Subsequently, the Control Panel also closes.
A failover on the Active server is initiated to make it inactive and causes the Standby server to change to an active state.
To uninstall 5.0.6.35 firmware, perform the following tasks:
Firmwares from both active and standby servers are uninstalled.
The
This section summarizes the new features in the
This section summarizes the new features in the
This section summarizes the new features in the
You can use Smartphone apps (Vocera Vina and VCS app) for messaging with a Vocera Smartbadge for hands-free communication. When you are logged into both devices, calls and broadcasts are handled on the Smartbadge, messages are delivered to both devices, and you can respond to messages from both devices. Setting Do Not Disturb on the Smartbadge now sets Do Not Disturb for Text and Calls on VCS.
Voice commands can be used to:
There are no new features for this release.
There are no new features for this release.
While Voice Server only mode has been functional in previous releases, this release updates the limited feature set to be similar in look and feel to the same elements in the full-featured mode.
Placing Direct Calls from Vocera Devices
As part of the Vocera care team connect solution, the new direct call feature enables the communication between the patient and the caregiver in bed locations that lack nurse call. This feature reduces the need to don and doff PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and improve the patient experience.
When the direct call feature is enabled on Vocera Voice Server Console and Vocera devices, the user can press the Call button to immediately place a call to a predefined recipient without having to interact with the genie. The direct call recipient can be another user, group, or a contact in the system.
To enable this feature, set the customer badge property V5.DirectCallEnabled true using the BCU or through the VCB menu only. Do not add this property to the Badge.Properties of the Vocera Server. The default value of the badge property is false.
Vocera recommends the following:
For information on Vocera device usage guidelines for the Direct Call feature, refer to the Vocera V-Series Smartbadge User Guide, Vocera B-Series Badge User Guide, and Vocera Device Configuration Guide available on Vocera Documentation Portal.
With
To mitigate this, Vocera has introduced a capability in the
This new capability does not change the Call touch sensor behavior when a finger or thumb is placed on the touch sensor. Neither does it change the behavior of the Panic button in any way.
For those customers who are experiencing accidental calls through the touch sensor, Vocera
would like to invite these customers to evaluate the changes in the
This new firmware is based on the 5.0.3.45, which was generally available in December 2019. This new firmware is labeled as 5.0.3.45 [12.4].
Any customers who deploy this firmware are encouraged to send Voice Server logs to Vocera in order to measure how effective this feature is in reducing the number of accidental calls.
OK Vocerato initiate a Genie call without the user having to touch the Call button for a true, hands-free calling experience. This feature is enabled through the badge property V5.EnableHotword [True|False]. The default value of the property is False.
The V5000 Smartbadge firmware now provides support for Bluetooth headsets. After you pair your headset with any Smartbadge, the pairing information is saved in the Vocera User Profile on the Vocera Server, and you do not have to pair your headset again when you change Smartbadges.
The following list contains fixes and improvements done in this firmware release and the V5000 product.
There are no new fixes in this release.
Delete all text messagescommand did not delete the messages in the
Welcome Tutorialdid not end the tutorial while a call was on hold with another call.
The following section lists the known issues in this firmware release and the V5000 Smartbadge product.
As part of the resistance to dust and water ingress, the removable battery is a snug fit when initially deployed with the Smartbadge. When removing the battery after sliding the latch to the red position, it is recommended to apply a little pressure in the direction of the USB-C socket to ease the removal of the battery.
The following list provides information about known issues in the 5.0.6.35 firmware and the