4.12.0004 (Service release 1)
- Updating must be carried out by an installer with knowledge of the particular VAKA system.
- Updates must be made on site.
- Before updating to a new VAKA version, it is important to ensure compatibility with integrated third-party solutions * . Examples of such solutions are Renz mail boxes and Amido Alliera. To avoid operational disturbances, check with respective party that applicable versions are compatible.- Before updating, ensure that system security is set to the default level (Settings->System->Security).
- After updating, it can take up to 45 minutes before the system is fully operational.
What is new?
VAKA Admin (Needs a B60)
- Cog wheel menu added, includes language setting, backup and system information.
- Updated languages: (English, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch and Norwegian).
- Improved scrolling of live events.
- Improved scrolling of organisational groups and users.
- Possibility to pause updating of events.
- Many improvements in the user interface.
- Improved search function.
- Fixed problem with "port forwarding" from alternate ports through router not working.
- Time schedule can now be created from access group- and door view.
- Support for usage of other port than 443.
Java/PC-Klient
- Updated languages: (English, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch and Norwegian).
- New tab Applications under Settings/ System settings.
- Extended field lengths for DynDNS account and domain name.
- DynDNS password is not possible to read after saved to database.
General updates
- Support for motor lock module C14.
- Events via email: Option to include the name of the person who generated the event.
- Black listing of radio tags removed.
- Added support to door controllers Bx7 to manage 15 event channels.
- Improved commissioning/ start-up of Bx7-R after long storage time.
Info- and reservation panel
- Fixed problem with panels not always lighting up when passing through door with same location.
- Shows on-going reservation for logged in user.
Update information
Berfore upgrading to 4 SR1, the system must run at least 3.8x. In the event that the system is in an older version, follow previous upgrade instructions to upgrade to any of the 3.8 versions.
For help with upgrading, please contact the local distributor or the Axema support department, +46 (0)8-722 34 40 (keypress 2) or [email protected].
After upgrade, the following versions apply
Product | Version | Showed in |
---|---|---|
B60 | 4.12.0001 | System diagnostics |
B05, B06, B15, B16, B17, B17-R, B25, B26, B27, B27-R | 4.12.0003 | System diagnostics |
B28, B18 | 4.12.0003 | System diagnostics |
PC-client | 4.12.0002 | VAKA window |
Info- and booking panel | 4.12.0001 | Configuration menu in panel |
A6x (HW:2) | 3.10.01 | Systemdiagnostiken som A66: |
A6x (HW:1) | 3.00.09 | In system diagnostics as A66. |
A6x (HW:0) | 1.07.01 | In system diagnostics as A66 |
A45 | 3.09.02 | System diagnostics |
A42, A52, A53, A56 | 1.06.02 | System diagnostics |

Follow the instructions for Manual update with the package (vaka-mini-4.12.0004.vfp).

To do before updating
Configure system security
Ensure that the system security is set to the default level (Settings->System->Security).
Create a backup of system data
Back up system data by following the instructions, in the JAVA/PC client, at Settings -> Backup .
Back up relevant events
In the JAVA client, filter out relevant events and export them to a CSV file.
Open port 443
After the update, some communication will take place via HTTPS. Therefore port 443 must be open where system parts communicate between network segments and where connection for remote administration is needed.
If there is at least one B60 in the system
Restart all B60s by:
- From Main Menu in B60, navigate to Tools and press return.
- Navigate to Restart Device and press return.
Update
Follow the instructions for Manual update with the packaget (vaka-maxi-4.12.0004.vfp).
To do after update
Set country- and area code
To prepare for future features, the Country Code and Area Code for the intercom need to be entered upon first login after update. This is done in the dialog that is presented.
Associate email address with migrated administrators and installers
When updating to VAKA 4, or later, previous administrators and installers are migrated to users/persons with roles (and rights) to interact with VAKA. Theese users should be given valid e-mail addresses. Please note that, when an e-mail address is specified, this is used as the username when logging into VAKA.
Change playlists from HTTP to HTTPS
If there are playlists where HTTP is used, these must be changed to HTTPS.
Other news
In addition the the news above, see also the news in VAKA 4 and in the hotfixes that has been released.