TouchConfig: Bringing Additional A700/A700x Devices Online

Prerequisite: A single device has been configured. The following instructions are for configuring additional devices.

TouchConfig can only be used with similar devices. An A700x can TouchConfig other A700x devices but cannot TouchConfig A700XP devices. Similarly, an A700XP device can only TouchConfig other A700XP devices.

TouchConfig uses near field communication (NFC). Data sent through NFC is not encrypted nor does it follow any specific safety protocol. This is because the transfer occurs over such a short range that it is nearly impossible for data to be intercepted.

  1. Ensure that all devices are off.
  2. On the configured device, press and hold the Plus (+) button then press the Play/Pause button to put the device into sender mode.
    The ring's small segment is solid yellow and the NFC indicator blinks yellow.
  3. On the unconfigured devices, press and hold the Minus (-) button then press the Play/Pause button to put the devices into receiver mode.
    The ring's large segment is solid yellow and the NFC indicator blinks yellow.
  4. Turn each of the unconfigured devices so that the sides with the symbol are facing up.
  5. Hold the configured device so that the side of the device that has the symbol is facing down. Align the raised oval on the device with the raised oval on an unconfigured device. Ensure that the ovals are fully aligned, then hold the two devices steadily against each other.
    Transferring the Configuration Using TouchConfig
  6. Watch the device state LED indicator ring on the receiving device to confirm configuration success or failure.
    Successful configuration transfer: The receiving device LED indicator ring blinks green for about two seconds, then the indicator signals the device reboot process (flashes red briefly, then rotates yellow around the ring, then rotates red).
    Unsuccessful configuration transfer: indicator ring blinks red for about two seconds, then returns to receiver mode.
  7. If using static IP addresses be sure to follow the steps below to prevent IP address conflicts on the network. For DHCP, skip to step 8.
    1. The sending device must remain powered off or in sending state until these steps are completed.
    2. Once the receiving device has established communication with VoiceConsole, the profile needs to be loaded again to set the correct static IP address for the receiving device.
    3. After the receiving devices has completed the profile load and is confirmed to be using the new IP address, the sending device can be restarted.
  8. Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 for any remaining unconfigured devices.