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| ARK 5.8.7 |
Improvements:
| Level | Tool(s) Affected | Product(s) Affected | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | CalConfig, Product Libraries | Rhythm | ARK software has been updated to support version 1.2.4 of the Rhythm firmware. When using SA33229 OTP devices with this version of the firmware, users must install ARKbase 5.8.7 and rebuild their ARKonline libraries first in order to be able to configure these devices in CalConfig. |
| B | Product Libraries | Rhythm, AYRE | Added support for a new parameter on the Settings tab called MS2Lock. When set to locked, this disables the MS2 pad when the device is configured with DOnly enabled. Rhythm Firmware Release 1.2.4 contains this feature. AYRE firmware with support for this feature will be released end of February. A warning message will be displayed in IDS when attempting to set the MS2Lock to locked if the firmware on the device does not support this feature. In order to add this parameter to AYRE and Rhythm libraries, users need to rebuild their product libraries. |
| B | Product Libraries | Rhythm, AYRE | Added a new Noise Insertion option called 'Pre VC with Noise'. This setting will enable the ability to control the Noise level using the External VC but the audio is not affected. (The External VC must be set to enabled on the Settings tab.) This feature requires updated firmware as well. A warning message will be displayed in IDS when attempting to configure this noise insertion setting if the firmware on the device does not support it. In order to add this noise insertion option, users must create new Rhythm and AYRE parameter maps and select this map for use in their product libraries. |
| B | Product Libraries | AYRE | Added a new parameter on the Settings tab called 'RelativeMSMaxMem'. This parameter allows users to configure the maximum memory that the momentary switch on the hearing instrument and relative MS commands sent from a remote control device should toggle to. This feature requires firmware that will be released end of February. A warning message will be displayed in IDS when attempting to change the default setting of this parameter on a device with firmware that does not support it. In order to add this parameter to AYRE libraries, users need to rebuild their product libraries in ARKonline. |
| B | ARKonline wizards | Pre-configured Voyageur, AYRE and Rhythm | Added the ability to enter compression ratio values into a textbox rather than having to select from a fixed list of values. |
| B | ARKonline wizard | SA3286 | Added the ability choose between generic or parametric noise filters. |
Bug Fixes:
| Level | Tool(s) Affected | Product(s) Affected | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CalConfig | Rhythm | CalConfig contains a critical fix for those using SA3229 OTP devices with a programmable mode product. This issue was not occurring for SA3229 Trimmer products. |
| 2 | All | Rhythm and AYRE | Serial ID can now be read out in software. The controller components also now have the ability to complete the serial ID checking to ensure the connected part has not changed. (This option is configurable in IDS.) |
| 2 | All | Rhythm | Resolved SDA and I2C communication issues with longer cable lengths. This fix requires the Rhythm 1.2.4 firmware release and updates to the programming box DLLs included in ARKbase 5.8.7. |
| 2 | IDS | Programmable Analog - GA3203, GA3206 | Resolved communication issues with programmable analog products resulting in 'Element not Found' and 'Memory out of Range Errors' in the IDS application. |
Known Issues:
| Level | Tool(s) Affected | Product(s) Affected | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Product Libraries | SA3286, SA3291 | When the datalog is full, the .csv may still contain less than 750 entries. The maximum number of entries that would be missing when reading the log is 5. These 5 entries would be the oldest entries in the datalog not the most recent. |
| 3 | IDS | SA3286 | The Evoke Editor will not burn/read back the correct frequencies for the Acoustic Indicators when switching from 32 kHz to 16 kHz products, and vice versa. In order to avoid this problem, users should be sure to select the appropriate Evoke Editor file before burning or reading to the device in IDS. If you have questions or concerns regarding this issue, please contact software@sounddes.com. |
Bug Fix Criticality Levels:
- 1: Critical bug fix. Sound Design recommends that all software using the affected modules should be updated as soon as possible. This includes fitting software, manufacturing tools, and all development software using these modules.
- 2: Important bug fix. Sound Design recommends that this update should be incorporated into software under development and/or included in the next planned software release.
- 3: Minor bug fix. This update improves look and feel or ease of use.
- A: Major improvement. This update significantly improves the software that enhances the product's performance and/or adds features or support for new Sound Design products.
- B: Minor improvement. This update makes minor improvements to the software impacting the product's performance and/or its features.
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