Honeywell VoiceCatalyst 2.4 Release Notes

IMPORTANT

To prevent a potential lockup issue when using certain Cisco controllers, IPv6 support on the terminal has been disabled by default. It can be enabled by adding the following configuration setting:

[HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\Software\Vocollect\IPv6]
"IsEnabled"=dword:1

New Features

SRX3 Headset Support

This release supports the use of the SRX3 headset. This headset is targeted for use in all environments. Contact your partner or business development manager for more information on the SRX3 headset.

Load Operator by Scan

This release enables loading an operator by scanning the bar code on the operator's badge. This feature is enabled for:

• Any Bluetooth scanner that is supported by and paired to the A700
• The A730 internal scanner

This feature is not enabled for serial scanners.

NOTE: See Honeywell VoiceConsole Online Help for instructions on creating an operator, loading a device profile, and loading a task.

Load Operator by Scan Instructions

1. In VoiceConsole, ensure that the operator has an Operator Number.
2. On the device, press the Operator button.
3. Press the + or - button to scroll through the menu.
4. When the device speaks the menu item, "Load operator by scanning badge," press the Operator button to select the item.
5. Scan the bar code on the operator's badge. The bar code contains the operator number, which must match the Operator Number in VoiceConsole.
6. The device speaks:
   "Operator number <number> selected."
   "Current operator is <name>."
   "Loading operator."
   "Loading voice templates."
   "Please wait."
   "Current operator <name>."
   "Goodnight."

NOTE: If the operator number in the badge bar code does not match the Operator Number in VoiceConsole, then the device speaks, "No operator exists for operator <number>. Operation canceled. Goodnight."

Honeywell 8680i Wearable Mini Mobile Computer

This release supports the use of the Honeywell 8680i Wearable Mini Mobile Computer. See Honeywell 8680i Scanner for configuration instructions.

TIP

In VoiceConsole 5.2 or greater, the user can access the Talkman Startup Tool by selecting Load selected profile with cable.

Bluetooth Peripherals

Pairing Bluetooth peripherals is most reliable when pairing via VoiceConsole. Honeywell recommends taking available precautions for secure Bluetooth communications. See the Voice Solutions Network and Security Guide for Bluetooth security recommendations. Manual pairing of peripherals is possible in some instances (more likely if the device and peripheral are close together), but may take several attempts. Peripheral-specific information is included below.

Bluetooth Headsets

Headset Firmware

During A700 testing, the following headset firmware versions were used. Headsets should be upgraded to these versions.

• SRX2: firmware version 3.12
• SRX-SL: firmware version 5.12
• SRX3: firmware version 6.05

Obtain the latest headset software from Honeywell or your Honeywell reseller and use the Honeywell Accessory Update Utility to upgrade your headsets.

SRX2/SRX3 Headset

To pair an SRX2/SRX3 headset with an A700 using TouchConnect:

1. Turn on the SRX2/SRX3 headset.
2. If the headset's LED is blinking blue, it is currently paired to a device. Clear the pairing by pressing the + and – buttons simultaneously on the headset.
3. If you are sharing headsets at your site, you must first obtain the operator ID by reading the headband:
1. Touch area of the SRX2/SRX3 t-bar (headband) with the symbol to center of the raised oval on the side of the A700 with the symbol, until the device state (ring) indicator blinks green. This associates the operator's headband to the device enabling VoiceConsole to recognize the operator.
2. Touch the side of the A700 device that has the symbol and the oval area of the SRX2/SRX3 keypad section together, aligning the ovals on each and holding them together steadily, until the A700 device state (ring) indicator blinks green. The headset sounds three ascending tones on connection and the headset's LED flashes blue slowly after connection. Note that there is a 30-second timeout after a headband is recognized in step one. You must pair the electronics module within 30 seconds from associating the headband for full functionality.
4. If you are not sharing headsets at your site, you only need to pair the device to the SRX2/SRX3 electronics module:
1. Touch the side of the A700 device that has the symbol and the oval area of the SRX2/SRX3 keypad section together, aligning the ovals on each and holding them together steadily, until the A700 device state (ring) indicator blinks green. The headset sounds three ascending tones on connection and the headset's LED flashes blue slowly after connection.

When the device starts the task, VoiceConsole recognizes the pairing.

NOTE: If TouchConnect pairing fails as indicated by the A700 device state (ring) indicator blinking red, the workaround is to power off the headset and attempt to re-pair the device.

SRX-SL Headset

To pair an SRX-SL headset with an A700 using TouchConnect:

1. Turn on the SRX-SL headset.
2. If the headset's LED is blinking blue, it is currently paired to a device. Clear the pairing by pressing the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously on the headset.
3. Touch the side of the A700 device that has the symbol and area of the SRX-SL eModule between the power button and LED together, holding them together steadily, until the A700 device state (ring) indicator blinks green. The headset sounds three ascending tones on connection and the headset's LED flashes blue slowly after connection.

When the device starts the task, VoiceConsole recognizes the pairing.

NOTE: If TouchConnect pairing fails as indicated by the A700 device state (ring) indicator blinking red, the workaround is to power off the headset and attempt to re-pair the device.

Bluetooth Scanners

The Honeywell 8680i, Intermec SF51, and Intermec SR61B Bluetooth scanners have been tested with the A700.

Honeywell 8680i Scanner

NOTE: Refer to the 8680i User Guide available at www.honeywellaidc.com for additional information and configuration bar codes.

NOTE: For sites that are using both A700 and A700x series devices, the A700x supports TouchConnect pairing with the 8680i scanner, but the A700 does not support this.

A700 Device as Initiator

Configure 8680i Scanner

• The 8680i scanner must be set to Host Reconnect Mode (the 8680i will attempt to connect to the A700 host, and if disconnected the A700 will manage the reconnection).
• The 8680i must be configured to add termination characters (i.e.: <CR><LF>).

1. Restore factory defaults by scanning the Remove Custom Defaults and Activate Defaults bar codes.
2. Scan the Host Reconnect Mode bar code.
3. Scan the bar code to add a carriage return and line feed as termination characters.

Additional information:

• The 8680i User Guide contains bar codes to set other combinations of termination characters. To add a different termination suffix, scan the SUFBK2 (Add Suffix) bar code, then scan the bar codes for the desired suffix.

Configure task and VoiceConsole

1. Set the following advanced parameter in Task config
   barcodeport = bt_scan
2. Turn on Bluetooth on the A700.
3. View the properties of the A700 and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If it is not enabled, click Edit this device and set Bluetooth Enabled to "enabled".
4. Select Pair this device with a peripheral.
5. For Pairing type select "Bluetooth Scanner".
6. For Connection Mode select "Device initiates connection with peripheral".
7. In the Bluetooth Address field enter the Bluetooth MAC address of the scanner. This 12-character ID is labeled "MAC ID" and is found on the side of the battery unit of the scanner.
8. For Security select "Enabled."
9. For Security Key enter "0000".
10. Click Pair with peripheral to initiate pairing.

8680i Scanner as Initiator

• The 8680i scanner must be set to Scanner Reconnect Mode (the scanner will continuously attempt to connect to the A700 host, and if disconnected the scanner will manage the reconnection).
• Restore factory defaults by scanning the Remove Custom Defaults and Activate Defaults bar codes.
• Scan the Scanner Reconnect Mode bar code.

IMPORTANT: The bar code above is different from the one included in earler versions of VoiceCatalyst 4.x Release Notes.

• For an 8680i running firmware version EE000071BAC or greater - this bar code is required.
• For an 8680i running earlier versions of the firmware – this bar code is recommended although the bar code provided in earlier versions of the release notes does work with these earlier firware versions.

3. Scan the bar code to add a carriage return and line feed as termination characters.

4. For scan-based pairing, create a pairing bar code for each A700. The bar code begins with {FNC3}LnkB followed by the 12-digit Bluetooth MAC address for the A700:

Additional information:

• The 8680i User Guide contains bar codes to set other combinations of termination characters. To add a different termination suffix, scan the SUFBK2 (Add Suffix) bar code, then scan the bar codes for the desired suffix.
• Use the Bluetooth Disconnect bar code to unlink the scanner from the A700.

Configure task and VoiceConsole

1. Set the following advanced parameter in Task config
   barcodeport = bt_scan
2. Turn on Bluetooth on the A700.
3. View the properties of the A700 and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If it is not enabled, click Edit this device and set Bluetooth Enabled to "enabled".
4. Select Pair this device with a peripheral.
5. For Pairing type select "Bluetooth Scanner".
6. For Connection Mode select "Device listens for peripheral connection".
7. Scan the LnkB bar code created above to initiate pairing.
8. On the 8680i, observe the Bluetooth symbol in the user window status screen. The symbol will change from cross out or flashing to continuously lit when the 8680i is paired with the host A700.

Intermec SF51 and SR61B Scanners

Configure SF51 or SR61B Scanner

To use either of these scanners with an A700, you need to generate and scan configuration bar codes:

1. Install the following on your PC:
   • EasySet (to generate configuration bar codes for the scanner), download from Software > Barcode Scanners > Printer Drivers > Intermec Windows driver using the link below
     These items can be downloaded from the Honeywell Technical Support Downloads portal: https://hsmftp.honeywell.com.
   • InterDriver_7.4.3_M-3 (to allow the PC to detect the PB50 printer when the printer is connected to the PC), download from Software > Printers > Printer Drivers > Intermec Windows driver using the link below
     These items can be downloaded from the Honeywell Technical Support Downloads portal: https://hsmftp.honeywell.com.
2. You must have an account to download software. Create an account if you don't already have one.
3. If you have not previously installed the Honeywell Download Manager, you must download and install it before downloading these items.
4. After installing EasySet, start the program and select your scanner model.
5. Generate a restore factory settings bar code by selecting 2. Reset all parameters > Reset factory defaults (SR61B) or administrator reset factory defaults (SF51).
6. Scan the bar code, either from onscreen or print the bar code.
7. Use EasySet to generate a security enabled bar code by selecting 3. Interface > Bluetooth > Security > Enable.
8. Scan the bar code.
9. Optional: generate and scan a bar code to set a custom pin by selecting 3. Interface > Bluetooth > Security> Compose PIN:.

Configure task and VoiceConsole

1. Set the following advanced parameter in Task config
   barcodeport = bt_scan
2. Turn on Bluetooth on the A700.
3. View the properties of the A700 and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If it is not enabled, click Edit this device and set Bluetooth Enabled to "enabled".
4. Select Pair this device with a peripheral.
5. For Pairing type select "Bluetooth Scanner".
6. For Connection Mode select "Device initiates connection with peripheral".
7. In the Bluetooth Address field enter the Bluetooth MAC address of the scanner. This 12-character ID is labeled "MAC ID" or "BDA" and is found on a label on the scanner.
8. For Security select "Enabled."
9. For Security Key enter "0000" or the PIN entered when generating the custom PIN bar code.
10. Click Pair with peripheral to initiate pairing.

Bluetooth Printers

Intermec PB50 Printer

Configure PB50 Printer

The PB50 must be configured to enable authentication. For more information on the process below, refer to the PB50 and PB51 User Guide available at honeywellaidc.com.

1. Install the following on your PC:
   • PrintSet 4 utility (to configure PB50 settings), download from Software > Printers > Printer Applications > PrintSet 4 using the link below
   • InterDriver_7.4.3_M-3 (to allow the PC to detect the PB50 printer when the printer is connected to the PC), download from Software > Printers > Printer Drivers > Intermec Windows driver using the link below
     These items can be downloaded from the Honeywell Technical Support Downloads portal: https://hsmftp.honeywell.com.
2. You must have an account to download software. Create an account if you don't already have one.
3. If you have not previously installed the Honeywell Download Manager, you must download and install it before downloading these items.
4. After the items above are installed on the PC, power on the PB50 printer.
5. Attach the PB50 printer to the PC using the printer cable with a serial port on one end and a printer port on the other end.
6. Open the PrintSet 4 program.
7. Select File > Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard starts.
8. In the Add Printer Wizard, select Connection Type as "Serial".
9. The wizard detects the connected PB50 printer and it is then shown under "My Printers" in PrintSet 4.
10. Double-click Bluetooth in the Properties tab.
11. In the Bluetooth Settings window, complete these items under Security:
    • Require Security = "Enable"
    • Passcode = (user selected 4-digit PIN)

    TIP: You may wish to record the MAC address (shown as Device Address in this window) as the printer's MAC address is necessary to complete the paring process.

12. Select Apply to save and close the Bluetooth settings.
13. Select Apply under Printer Tasks.
14. The settings are applied to the PB50 printer and the printer reboots.

If you want to confirm printer settings, delete the PB50 printer from PrintSet 4 then add it again to view the latest configuration.

Configure task and VoiceConsole

1. Set the following advanced parameter in Task config
   printerport = bt_print
2. Turn on Bluetooth on the A700.
3. View the properties of the A700 and ensure Bluetooth is enabled. If it is not enabled, click Edit this device and set Bluetooth Enabled to "enabled".
4. Select Pair this device with a peripheral.
5. For Pairing type select "Bluetooth Printer".
6. For Connection Mode select "Device initiates connection with peripheral".
7. In the Bluetooth Address field enter the Bluetooth MAC address of the scanner. This 12-character ID is found
   • From the PB50 display under Bluetooth settings
   • From PrintSet 4 (when the PB50 is attached to a PC) under Bluetooth Settings in the Device Address field.
8. For Security select "Enabled."
9. For Security Key enter the key entered when enabling authentication for the PB50 in PrintSet 4.
10. Click Pair with peripheral to initiate pairing.

Serial Peripherals

Serial Scanners

To use a serial scanner with the A700:

1. Set the following advanced parameter in Task config
   barcodeport = blue
2. Connect the serial scanner.

Training Devices

QTERM-G55

The QTERM-G55 training device can be used with the A720. Refer to the online instructions for using the QTERM-G55.

NOTE: The QTERM-G55 has reached end-of-life. Honeywell recommends the Dolphin CT60 for training with the A700.

Honeywell Dolphin CT60

The Honeywell Dolphin CT60 is an Android™™™-based hand-held computer that can be used as a training device. For CT60 configuration information refer to the product documentation at https://www.honeywellaidc.com/products/computer-devices/handheld/dolphin-ct60.

To use the CT60 as a training device:

1. Configure the CT60 to connect to your network.
2. Open the Chrome™™™ browser on the CT60.
3. Enter the IP address of the A700 in the browser address bar on the CT60.
4. Tap on the Train Words icon.

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