Release Notes for Thin Client Software
Are you a user of Pepperl+Fuchs thin client software? On this page, you will always find the latest software updates for VisuNet RM Shell and the VisuNet Control Center.
We distinguish between functionality and security updates1). We recommend promptly installing security updates to close security gaps quickly. Functionality updates improve or extend existing features and can be installed as required.
1) Our aim is to provide software updates as soon as possible. Please note that, in general, the user or the system administrator is responsible for staying informed about security updates.
Updates for VisuNet RM Shell
In addition to a new feature that supports the ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech 3 RFID readers for VisuNet GXP devices, the update includes small improvements and corrections.
Please note:
- If you perform the update on a device with version 6.0.7 (or older), the validation of the security certificate may fail. Please install the Windows Certificate Update first.
- This update is not compatible with VisuNet RM Shell 5.
Please refer to the “Readme” file for more details.
This update includes the following Windows updates:
- 2024-08 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64 (KB5042056)
- 2024-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5041580)
- 2023-10 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5031539)
This update includes the following Windows updates:
- 2021-08 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (KB5005112)
- Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (SSU-17763.6174)
- 2024-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 (KB5041578)
- 2024-08 Cumulative .NET Framework 3.5, 4.7.2 Update (KB5041913)
This update extends RM Shell 6 with the configuration option of a connected RFID reader (based on ELATEC TWN4 MultiTech 3). In addition, the update offers the option of using the additional "KM Switch 2" functionality (hardware setup with two remote monitors required) to operate two remote monitors with only one mouse and one keyboard. The remote monitors can be located in two isolated networks (e.g. DCS network and MES network).
This update contains the following improvements:
- The Windows Scheduler Task “Language Components Installer” is disabled as this can cause irreparable damage to the hard drive.
- The following RM Shell connection profiles have been updated: Web browser based on Chromium 116.0, DRDC 4.3.1.
- The dialog filter can now be deactivated.
- VisuNet GXP and FLX displays with updated touch controllers are fully supported.
Please note that this update is not compatible with VisuNet RM Shell 5 devices based on Windows 10 LTSB 2016.
This update fixes a bug in Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 systems that occurs in the installation wizard when switching to a non-US-English language pack. If the system is not connected to the internet, the attempt to download the language pack regularly fails. A faulty implementation of the corresponding update and log file automatism in Windows can lead to overuse of the storage medium. This patch prevents this behavior by disabling the scheduling task “Windows Language Components Installer”.
The update contains the Windows® update Disable "Language Components Installer" Scheduler Task—fix for bug in Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 Systems.
Attention! We recommend installing the update as soon as possible on every VisuNet RM Shell 5 system, regardless of the selected language pack. Ignoring this setting can lead to irreparable damage to the hard drive.
Updates for VisuNet Control Center
Would you like to export device data from your RM Shell devices for documentation and reporting purposes? With the new update 6.2, you can now export data from your RM Shell devices via the Control Center in various output formats (e.g. Excel and PDF) to store them as documentation or for further processing. This includes serial numbers, software data and other device information. In addition, the option to configure the RFID readers of RM Shell devices remotely has been added.
The newly implemented license manager of VisuNet Control Center 6.1 allows you to import and assign digital licenses quickly and easily. In addition, we added a credential wizard to efficiently change device accounts, update profile credentials as well as communication authentication, and manage auto logon settings.
This update is not critical to security and can be installed if necessary during your next scheduled maintenance.
This functionality update for the VisuNet Control Center software introduces new functionalities upon factory reset. It includes a "Capture Image” wizard and an "Apply Image” wizard. The “Capture Image” wizard allows a backup image and a so-called clone image to be created. The "Apply Image" wizard in Control Center allows you to upload existing Pepperl+Fuchs image files or previously created clone and backup images.
This security update for VisuNet RM Shell 5 (5.0 and newer) and VisuNet Control Center includes the following Windows® updates:
- 2019-11 Servicing Stack Update (KB4550994)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 for x64 (KB4054590)
- 2020-02 Security update for Adobe Flash Player (KB4537759)
These updates are not critical to security and can be installed if necessary during your next scheduled maintenance.