FireSign 3.2 is a compact release, sporting two new features and several bug fixes. There may only be two new features, but they are big ones, and more importantly, they address two of our most frequent customer requests! We are confident these enhancements to FireSign 3.2 will continue our commitment to making FireSign the best digital signage software available.
New Feature: Automatic Software Updates for Players
No more walking (or driving) around to visit every FireSign Player to perform software updates! This is the last time you will need to manually update Player software. After you have installed the FireSign 3.2 Update and updated the software on your Players, all future Player software updates will happen automatically. You can set the day and time that you want Players to look for software updates in the Player Detail screen in FireSign Studio.
New Feature: Serial Device Control for Player Displays
Most industrial displays have the ability to be controlled over a serial port. Now FireSign 3.2 Players are able to communicate over the serial port with their attached display monitor. This feature can be used to turn FireSign Player monitors on or off at specific times. You can even tell a monitor to switch video inputs, assuming the monitor itself has that capability. All of these operations are set using the standard scheduling functions in FireSign Studio. Note: Every monitor is different. Some may have serial control capability while others may not. Custom serial cables are required. Please contact us to discuss your situation to see how you can take advantage of this new feature.
Getting the FireSign 3.2 Update
FireSign stand-alone customers with current update subscriptions will receive this update via an enclosed CD-ROM. If we are hosting your FireSign system, you will receive this update automatically. We will contact you with any necessary additional information. At FireSign, we continuously strive to improve our software and offer new features that communicate your message while minimizing the time impact on your staff. If you’re a current Update Subscriber, then enjoy the new features that come with your Update Subscription.
But if you haven’t signed up for an Update Subscription, or have let your subscription lapse, seriously consider investing in a subscription soon. You’ve made a substantial investment integrating a digital signage system into your business, so maintain your software with the latest updates and upgrades the same way you would maintain any piece of machinery or capital investment.
Please call toll free 866.548.8778 for details.
