Support services

Options:
• Technical phone support
• Case reporting
• Remote health checks and reports
• Maintenance visit
• Software and firmware bugfixes
• Firmware and software releases
• Midlife upgrade
• Refresher training
• No repair cost
• Repair turn-around time (Jotron equipment)

In-depth product knowledge

During the lifetime of the equipment, some products within the delivered system may become obsolete. Jotron guarantees the maintenance and expertise required to service and support the products in operation at the sites for the duration of the support agreement.

Dedicated team of Support Engineers

Jotron has a dedicated team of Support Engineers that are direct points of contacts to the customers. These Support Engineers are familiar with all Jotron products and systems.
Hardware module support and spare parts When modules within an installed product are changed or become obsolete, Jotron offers spare parts or replacement units for the remainder of the support agreement period.

Problem reporting and ticketing system

When a problem is reported via the website: https://jotron.com/contact-us or by email to: support@jotron.com, an automatically generated email will immediately be sent to the customer. This email contains a unique case number and a thread ID in the subject field This is necessary for both Jotron and the customer to use in further communication regarding the case. Therefore,
keeping the assigned case number in the subject field when replying to support cases via email is recommended.

Ticket response time

All support agreements guarantee an email response to any ticket within 1-3 business days.

Software firmware bugfixes

Required software updates to correct or improve the system are included. However, this does not include any upgrade(s) for access to new features in the software or products. 

Firmware and software releases

All firmware and software releases for minor changes within Jotron products and software are included, excluding third-party integrations and license fees. Upgrades or downgrades of Jotron hardware, databases, and tools are provided with instructions for onsite or remote support, when possible. Firmware and software depend on the hardware and/or operating system and must
be validated for compatibility by Jotron Support. The support agreement does not cover hardware replacement for compatibility with new versions.The customer will be contacted and informed of each new software release, including details on bug fixes and improvements from the previous software version, as well as any new features, if applicable. The customer can then choose to request a software upgrade or wait for the next release if the current update does not provide any relevant enhancements.

Midlife upgrade

Midlife upgrade of Jotron products requires both hardware and firmware and must be completed at head-office (Jotron, Norway). Shipping and handling costs are according to Jotron Incoterms.
A midlife upgrade of the equipment will add years to the lifetime of the supplied solution. This activity must be planned together with the customer. There will be a requirement to establish a new project defining the upgrade covered in the support agreement. Generally, this includes refreshing the system with up-to-date hardware and software.

Refresher training

A three-day remote online refresher training will be provided for products covered by this agreement. There are six workstations available: If students can work in teams of two and two, then twelve individuals can participate in remote training. Contact support for a quotations if in-person training at head-office (Jotron, Norway) or onsite training is preferred.

No repair cost

All repair costs can be included for Jotron manufactured products. Shipping and handling according to Jotron Incoterms.

Repair turn-around time (Jotron equipment)

Repair turn-around-time for Jotron products may vary. The customer can choose between a repair period of 7, 14, 21 or 28 days.The number of days reflects the repair period. The repair period is valid from the date of receipt to the date of shipment. The cost for each repair period is different. Jotron covers the return shipment cost (Incoterms 2020 CIP receiver airport).