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DCN Next Generation Architect and Engineering Specifications
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Purpose When preparing a specification, tender or quotation for a Bosch DCN Next Generation installation, it may be necessary to supply a detailed functional description of all equipment supplied. The Architect’s and Engineer’s Specifications presented in this publication are intended to be used for these purposes, and may be copied and/or reproduced as required.
Scope DCN Next Generation can be coupled to other systems and networks like Integrus or CobraNet. This Architect’s and Engineer’s Specifications only contains the functional description specific for the DCN Next Generation system.
Audience These Architect’s and Engineer’s Specifications meet the needs of contractors, consultants and other professionals involved in project management, or in designing, specifying and procuring congress systems.
Copyright Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany, owns copyright of these specifications but authorized professional persons and organizations for the purpose of compiling tenders, specification proposals and related documentation in support of their sales and project management activities may reproduce them in whole or in part.
Document Format The Architect’s and Engineer’s Specifications are available as a digital document in the Word format (.doc). All references to pages, figures, tables, etc. in this digital document contain hyperlinks to the referenced location.
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Table of contents
1 Introduction...... 5 2 Scope of Specification...... 5 3 System summary...... 5 3.1 System overview...... 5 3.2 System functions...... 6 3.3 Compliance...... 6 3.4 System configuration...... 6 3.5 System installation and interconnection...... 6 3.6 System operation...... 7 3.7 Conference or discussion units...... 7 3.8 First-line system maintenance...... 7 4 Functional description of the system without PC control 8 4.1 Microphone management...... 8 4.1.1 System operator...... 8 4.1.2 Chairman...... 8 4.1.3 Delegate...... 8 4.2 Vote processing and display...... 9 4.2.1 Chairman...... 9 4.2.2 Delegate...... 9 4.3 Interpretation...... 10 4.3.1 System operator...... 10 4.3.2 Interpreter booth equipment...... 10 4.4 Intercom...... 11 4.5 Distribution...... 11 4.5.1 Infra-red distribution system...... 11 4.6 Connecting peripheral equipment...... 11 4.6.1 Hall displays...... 11 4.6.2 External system connections...... 11 4.7 Automatic camera control...... 12 4.7.1 System operator...... 12 5 Functional description for system with PC control 13 5.1 Microphone management...... 13 5.1.1 System operator...... 13 5.1.2 Chairman...... 14 5.1.3 Delegate...... 14 5.2 Vote processing and display...... 15 5.2.1 System operator...... 15 5.2.2 Chairman...... 15 5.2.3 Delegate...... 16 5.3 Delegate identification...... 16 5.4 Interpretation...... 16 5.4.1 System operator...... 16 5.4.2 Interpreter booth equipment...... 17 5.5 Intercom...... 17 5.6 Distribution...... 17 5.6.1 Infra-red distribution system...... 17 5.7 Connecting peripheral equipment...... 18 5.7.1 Hall displays...... 18 5.7.2 Printers...... 18 5.7.3 External system connections...... 18 5.8 Automatic camera control...... 19 6 Contribution equipment...... 20 6.1 Tabletop discussion units...... 20 6.1.1 Discussion unit with fixed microphone...... 20 6.1.2 Basic Discussion unit...... 20 6.1.3 Discussion unit with Channel Selector...... 21
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6.1.4 Discussion Unit with Dual Channel Selectors22 6.1.5 Discussion Unit with Voting...... 22 6.1.6 Discussion Unit with Voting and Channel Selector 23 6.1.7 Pluggable microphone...... 24 6.1.8 Rims for Discussion Units...... 24 6.1.9 Buttons for Chairman Discussion Unit...... 24 6.1.10Buttons for Dual Use Discussion Unit...... 25 6.1.11Cable clamps for Discussion Unit...... 25 6.1.12Discussion unit Suitcase...... 25 6.1.13Flight Case Discussion Unit...... 25 6.2 Tabletop Conference units...... 25 6.2.1 Standard Conference Unit...... 25 6.2.2 Conference unit with channel selector...... 26 6.2.3 Full Function Conference Unit...... 27 6.2.4 Conference Chairman Unit...... 28 6.2.5 Pluggable microphone...... 29 6.2.6 Suitcase for Conference units...... 29 6.2.7 Intercom Handset...... 29 6.2.8 Flight Case Conference Unit...... 30 6.3 Flush-mounted units...... 30 6.3.1 Flush mount interface...... 30 6.3.2 Hand-held microphone...... 31 6.3.3 Microphone Connection Panel...... 31 6.3.4 Microphone Control Panel...... 31 6.3.5 Priority Panel...... 32 6.3.6 Loudspeaker Panel...... 32 6.3.7 Voting Panel...... 32 6.3.8 Voting and Card Panel...... 33 6.3.9 Blank Panel...... 33 6.3.10End Caps...... 33 6.3.11Couplings...... 34 6.3.12Flush Positioning Tools...... 34 6.3.13Flush Extraction Tools...... 34 6.3.14Intercom Handset...... 34 6.3.15Table Top Housings...... 34 6.3.16Voting Unit...... 34 6.3.17Voting Unit Chinese...... 35 7 Interpretation and Language Distribution Equipment 37 7.1 Interpreter Desk...... 37 7.2 Interpreter Headphones...... 38 7.3 Channel Selector unit...... 38 7.4 Table Top Housings...... 39 7.5 Lightweight Stereo Headphones...... 39 7.6 Under-the-Chin Stereo Headphones...... 39 7.7 Single Earphone...... 39 7.8 High Quality Dynamic Headphones...... 39 7.9 Induction Loop Neckband...... 40 7.10 Flight Case...... 40 8 Central Control Equipment...... 41 8.1 Multi CCU Network Controller...... 41 8.2 Basic Central Control Unit...... 42 8.3 Central control unit...... 43 8.4 Extension Power Supply...... 44 8.5 Digital Audio Expander...... 44 8.6 Audio Expander...... 45 8.7 Cobranet Interface...... 46 8.8 Feedback Suppressor...... 47 8.9 ID Card Encoder...... 48 8.10 ID Cards...... 48 9 Application software...... 49
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9.1 Introduction...... 49 9.2 PC Control Software...... 49 9.3 System Installation...... 49 9.4 Microphone Management...... 49 9.5 Synoptic Control...... 50 9.6 Delegate Database...... 51 10 Information displays...... 52 10.1 Data Distribution Board...... 52 10.2 Video Display...... 52 10.3 Numeric Hall Display...... 52 10.4 Alphanumeric Hall Display...... 52 10.5 Geographic Hall Display...... 52 11 Cameras and accessories...... 52 11.1 Video Switcher...... 52 11.2 Video Switcher Keyboard...... 53 11.3 AutoDome Controller...... 53 11.4 AutoDome System...... 54 11.5 Color Camera...... 54 11.6 LCD Monitor...... 55 12 Installation Equipment...... 56 12.1 Trunk Splitter...... 56 12.2 Tap-Off Unit...... 56 12.3 Extension Cable...... 56 12.4 cable locking clamps...... 56 12.5 Termination plug for cable...... 56 12.6 Optical network Splitter...... 56 12.7 Fiber interface without Address...... 57 12.8 Optical Network Cables...... 57 12.9 Optical cable & connector tool kit...... 57 12.10 Optical cable couplers...... 57 13 Technical Data...... 58 1 Introduction
The DCN Next Generation is a conference control system that provides both the users and owners of assembly venues with a versatile means of fulfilling conference requirements. These may range from small gatherings without an operator or chairman to major international events requiring full conference control, interpretation, language distribution, electronic voting and delegate identification facilities.
The modular design of the system enables the required facilities to be specified in any desired configuration, permitting a high degree of system flexibility. The system conforms to all the relevant ISO and IEC standards.
2 Scope of Specification
This specification shall cover the provision, installation and maintenance of the DCN Next Generation system that includes specified functions for chairman and delegate identification, participation and voting. It shall also cover simultaneous interpretation on up to 31 separate language channels plus the floor language, and camera control for displaying active delegates on hall displays and monitors. Furthermore it shall have an
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optical network for advantaged coupling to both analog high-quality distribution channels, and 10 separate data and digital audio systems, Infrared Language channels for messages and other information. It shall be Distribution system and CobraNet. possible to 'tap' these cables at any point to connect extra conference system equipment. Power shall be supplied to The specific functions needed in any individual situation all devices via the cables. shall be provided by selection and combination of the required modular system devices. The system shall be The Central Control Unit shall have a built-in tone extendable, both functionally and in size, simply and control function for loudspeakers in contribution devices. cost-effectively by the addition of the required This function shall be available by means of a menu compatible modular devices. based user interface at the front panel.
The conference system shall provide five main functions 3 System summary that facilitate the progress of conferences. Firstly, the conference system shall provide full facilities for sound management, including speech input by 3.1 System overview delegates, chairman and other participants, and the The conference system shall provide digital signal amplification and relaying of speech to all participants, processing and transmission of all audio signals via a under the control of the conference chairman and/or the network system. It shall be low susceptible for mobile system operator. phones. It shall provide versatility, high audio quality, data transmission security and simplicity of operation Secondly, the conference system shall make it possible and installation. It shall be possible to use the conference for a number of additional electronic functions, such as system via a PC running user-friendly software. The delegate identification (with a card reader or unique software shall assist in preparation, controlling and personal identification number for each delegate) to be monitoring. added. This shall ensure that no unauthorized persons can participate in the proceedings. The conference system shall be a modular system. It shall be possible to connect elements of a system simply and Electronic voting, which allows delegates to enter votes quickly, using a daisy-chain or loop-through discreetly on the individual control devices shall be configuration. Systems shall be expanded or reduced in possible, together with automatic vote totaling size by adding or removing equipment. The conference presentation of the results to a chairman display, delegate system shall be suitable for situations from small, display or hall display. informal gatherings up to international multi-lingual Thirdly, the conference system shall provide facilities for congresses up to 31 languages and floor. It shall also be simultaneous interpretation. These shall include facilities possible to couple rooms with little language to a full size for relaying the floor language to interpreters’ booths, system with up to 31 languages. and for distributing the interpreted language(s) and the The range of conference system products shall include floor language to delegates requiring them. central control devices, simultaneous interpretation and language distribution equipment, application-specific Fourthly, the conference system shall provide facilities software modules, information display systems and for camera control. These shall include facilities for installation equipment. This range shall be automatically switching camera outputs to hall displays complemented by external equipment such as video, or monitors. displays, PCs, monitors, booster amplifiers, cameras and accessories, loudspeakers and printers, all of which shall Fifthly, the conference system shall have an optical be fully compatible and easily integrated into the network for advanced audio coupling to infrared systems, conference system. CobraNet network, analog and digital audio devices.
Signal transmission and processing shall be by means of All these functions shall be provided by the conference advanced digital-audio technology. This advanced system. The system shall be simple and logical to operate digital-audio technology shall result in high-level audio by all personnel concerned as well as by delegates, performance (bandwidth up to 20 kHz) with no losses in interpreters, chairmen and operators, and shall comply signal quality or level during transmission. There shall be with accepted professional standards and practices for all virtually no background noise, interference, crosstalk or the functions provided. distortion (signal to noise should be at least 80 dB).
A thin, flexible twin-coaxial cable and a thin twin-optical 3.2 System functions cable shall carry all the system's digital signals. It shall The conference system in its most complete be generally possible to run these cables through existing configuration shall provide all of the following functions ducting and cable conduits. The cables shall be able to by means of purpose built professional equipment: carry up to 32 high-quality contribution channels, 32
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. controlling delegate unit microphones either fully 3.4 System configuration automatically or manually by the chairman and/or The conference system shall be an integrated modular system operator configuration, with some or all of the following system . registering a delegate’s request-to-speak, and components: automatic handling of the waiting list by means of a . a control position comprising a Central Control Unit queuing procedure, with display of participants (or devices) with a personal computer speaking and delegates on the waiting list on . interpreter positions with facilities for speech, personal LCD screens, monitors and/or a hall display incoming language selection and outgoing language . allowing communication between operator, channel selection chairman, and/or delegates and interpreters via an . listener positions with language distribution intercom channel facilities, headphones, loudspeakers, etc. . electronic voting by delegates, with or without . display facilities with monitors, TVs and hall access control by means of identifying cards, and displays with facilities for secret or open voting and . interface facilities for external devices and systems computing and display of results on individual such as video cameras, printers, data and speech displays, monitors and/or a hall display recorders, and a public address system . identifying delegates to the chairman and/or system . remote control of certain conference system operator by name and/or seat number functions via third-party equipment and an RS232 . controlling and distributing simultaneous port interpretations in up to 31 different languages plus the original floor language, with language channel allocations under the control of the system operator 3.5 System installation and . providing interpretation facilities that meet interconnection commonly accepted professional standards, and Installation of the system shall be based on a modular comply with the relevant ISO and IEC standards concept, controlled by the CCU up to 245 devices. . displaying status information by means of the system operator’s monitor, personal displays for chairman, Additionally multiple CCUs can work as one system delegates and interpreters, and/or a hall display controlled by a network controller (NCO) up to 4000 . making certain facilities available to other external delegate positions. systems for special purposes, including public address, Cobranet, control of fixed and moveable Wiring to the delegates’ and interpreters’ positions shall cameras, data and speech registration, hard-copy be via a special 4-core cable with purpose-designed 6- printing, and video display facilities pole connectors. The connectors shall have a pole . entering system parameters and delegate database configuration that conforms to the DIN specifications for files for pre-selection, control and display of system 6-pole connectors. It shall use series cabling (loop- status and operating modes for all functions carried through or series-connected branch topology) for out by a system operator from a central control interconnection of the contribution equipment. The position contribution equipment shall be free standing (table-top . configuring and controlling a camera switching units) or built-in to furnishings (flush-mounted units). system to ensure that speaking delegates are The modular principle of system configuration and the displayed on hall displays and monitors loop-though interconnection technique shall remain the same for both types of equipment. All equipment shall be capable of being combined as required to reach the desired specification in terms of A Trunk-Cable Splitter shall be available for dividing system size and/or functions, and shall be capable of later trunk-line cabling, to assist installers in achieving an field extension by the addition of the required functions optimum trunk-line layout. A Tap-Off Unit shall be and extra devices. available for creating short-circuit proof tap-off points on the trunk-line cabling. The installation and interconnection procedure shall feature some or all of the 3.3 Compliance following: The conference system shall comply with all applicable . loop-through or series-connected branch cabling regulations and standards for equipment of this type, and shall be used for connection of the delegate and especially with the ISO 2603 standard for interpretation chairman devices equipment and IEC 60914 minimum requirements for . loop-through or series-connected branch cabling congress equipment. In addition, the system shall comply shall be used for connection of the interpreter and with all applicable international, national and local language distribution devices regulations for the design, construction and installation of electrical equipment. Wiring to central equipment shall be via a special twin optical fiber plus two copper cores combined in one cable. This cable is terminated with purpose designed connectors. The optical part of the connectors shall be SC
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compatible. It shall use series cabling with possibility for In the event of a breakdown in system data redundancy (loop-through or series-connected branch communication with the PC, the system shall topology) for interconnection of the central equipment. automatically revert to basic operational mode permitting The equipment shall be free-standing (table-top devices) continuance of interpretation. or built into 19” racks. Pre-selected system status and information entered into An Optical Network Splitter shall be available for the system shall not be lost in the event of mains failure. dividing optical network cabling, to assist installers in In such a situation, the system shall automatically and achieving an optimum optical network layout. A Fiber immediately return to its last operating status when Interface shall be available for creating long distance power is restored. connection by converting from plastic to optical fibers. The installation and interconnection procedure shall feature some or all of the following: . loop-through or series-connected branch cabling shall be used for connection of the central equipment . interface facilities to Cobranet and Infrared Distribution Systems, analog and digital audio devices
3.6 System operation Operation and/or control of the system shall be possible at a number of different levels: . technician, using one or more pre-set modes of operation that give automatic control over conference proceedings. These pre-set modes are selected using a menu based user interface at the front panel of the Central Control Unit. . delegate, using one or more automatic pre-set modes that give delegates limited control in discussion proceedings; . system operator(s), using one or more software programs running on a PC(s) connected to the system. . either single or multi PC systems shall be supported.
Appropriate control facilities shall be provided for each of these levels.
3.7 Conference or discussion units There shall be two types of delegate- and chairman contribution devices: conference and discussion. Conference devices shall be intended for larger congresses where more facilities are required for participants. Discussion devices shall be intended for smaller-scale discussions and gatherings. Discussion devices shall be functionally similar to conference devices, but shall not offer LCD screens for information display. Both conference and discussion devices shall use the same system cabling and shall be fully compatible and interchangeable with each other. Conference and discussion devices shall be suitable for table-top use and flush-mounting
3.8 First-line system maintenance The system design shall permit fast and effective fault location and correction by local personnel. This shall be supported by built-in self-diagnostic functions. Spare parts kits and instructions shall be provided.
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microphone is active. An additional red LED circular 4 Functional description of indicator round the microphone button on the chairman the system without PC unit shall also indicate that the microphone is active. The chairman shall be able to speak at any desired time by control activation of his/her microphone. Two headphone sockets shall be available. The Chairman Discussion Unit The conference system in a stand-alone configuration shall be free standing or flush mountable. It shall be (without a PC and software) shall provide the chairman possible to specify a Chairman Discussion Unit with: with a high degree of control over conference . extra-long microphone stem. proceedings and delegate participation. It shall be possible to specify a Chairman Discussion Unit with one of the following additions: 4.1 Microphone management . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and Microphone management shall cover the way in which present indicator conference system microphones are switched on and off, . a channel selector with channel select buttons and how many microphones may be simultaneously active, LCD screen showing channel number and and under which microphone operation mode the system abbreviated channel name shall operate. Microphone management shall be carried . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and out by the chairman and/or programmed into the Central present indicator and a channel selector with channel Control Unit. select buttons and LCD screen showing channel number and abbreviated channel name . dual channel selector with individual volume 4.1.1 System operator control, individual channel select buttons and Selection and pre-setting of the system microphone individual LCD screen showing channel number and operating mode shall be under the control of the system abbreviated channel name operator via the Central Control Unit. A selection of operating modes shall be provided, including: The Chairman Conference Unit shall have a priority and . open mode (automatic control with up to four a microphone button for speaking, and five soft buttons simultaneous speakers); keys for voting and/or control functions. The unit shall . override mode (‘first-in, first-out’), with up to four incorporate a pluggable microphone with a flexible stem simultaneous speakers; and a fold-away loudspeaker. A red indicator on the . voice activated mode. microphone on/off button shall indicate that the microphone is active. An additional red LED indicator on In open mode: the Chairman unit and loudspeaker shall also indicate delegates requesting to speak shall automatically join a that the microphone is active. The chairman shall be able waiting list, and their microphones shall be activated in to speak at any desired time by activation of his/her turn as speaking delegates switch off their microphones. microphone. The Chairman Conference unit shall have a graphic LCD screen, a chip-card reader, a channel In override mode (‘first-in, first out mode’): selector with two volume controls, and two headphone delegates requesting to speak shall immediately join the connectors. It shall be possible to connect an Intercom group of speakers, while at the same time, the current Handset and Cradle for communication with the speaker first having joined the group of speakers shall interpreters, delegates or operator. It shall be possible to leave it. connect an external condenser microphone (for example, of a headset). Information on the LCD screen shall be In voice activation mode: available. It shall be possible to monitor the numbers of delegates shall activate their microphones automatically participants speaking and delegates waiting to speak. It by speaking (no on/off button shall be required). They shall be possible to cancel all requests-to-speak. An shall automatically be given active status while speaking. external contact shall be available to provide external present and fraud functionality. The Chairman 4.1.2 Chairman Conference Unit shall be free standing or flush Control of delegate participation shall be in the hands of mountable. the chairman, using the Chairman Unit. The chairman has priority over other participating delegates. There 4.1.3 Delegate shall be two types of Chairman units: There shall be two types of Delegate units:
The Chairman Discussion Unit shall have a priority and a The Delegate Discussion Unit shall have a button for microphone button for speaking. The unit shall request-to-speak. The unit shall incorporate a fixed or incorporate a fixed or pluggable microphone with a pluggable microphone with a flexible stem and a flexible stem and a loudspeaker. An illuminated red loudspeaker. The Delegate Discussion Unit shall have a indicator on the microphone shall indicate that the circular indicator round the request-to-speak button. This
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indicator shall light green when the delegate is list in the Flush mounted Delegate units (other than tabletop units) request list; it shall light red when the microphone is on. shall have separate microphones, which may be fixed The microphone shall have an indicator that lights green (stem or goose-neck) or detachable (hand-held). when request-to-speak is accepted by the system; it shall light red when the microphone is on. Two headphone Facilities shall be provided for the connection and use of sockets shall be available. The Delegate Discussion Unit other microphone types having the same basic facilities shall be free standing or flush mountable. It shall be as the delegate units. Participation of a delegate may be possible to add an auxiliary button that is used for usher via a hand-held microphone, gooseneck microphone, call. stem microphone or tie-clip microphone which functions It shall be possible to specify a Delegate Discussion Unit as a delegate unit. with: . extra-long microphone stem. Individual request-to-speak button shall be available. . dual use facility with individual full function request-to-speak button Individual flush-mounted or built-in loudspeaker units It shall be possible to specify a Delegate Discussion Unit shall be provided for speech relay of the floor language with one of the following: to delegate positions. Provision shall be made for the . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and automatic muting of this loudspeaker at a delegate unit present indicator whenever the microphone at that delegate unit is . a channel selector with channel select buttons and activated. LCD screen showing channel number and abbreviated channel name . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and 4.2 Vote processing and display present indicator and a channel selector with channel Electronic voting shall allow delegates to cast their votes select buttons and LCD screen showing channel using four of the five voting buttons on their Delegate number and abbreviated channel name Units. The votes shall be automatically totaled up by the . dual channel selector with individual volume system and presented on LCD screens of Chairman control, individual channel select buttons and Conference Units and Delegate Conference Units, and on individual LCD screen showing channel number and hall displays. The parliamentary voting shall be abbreviated channel name controlled by the chairman.
The Delegate Conference Unit shall have a button for 4.2.1 Chairman request-to-speak and five soft buttons for voting and The Chairman Conference Unit shall have control response registering functions. The unit shall incorporate buttons to page, start, suspend, re-start and stop the a pluggable microphone with a flexible stem and a fold- parliamentary voting procedure. When the page button is away loudspeaker. pressed an attention tone is audible to indicate the The Delegate Conference Unit shall have an indicator delegates a voting round is about to start. When the vote above the request-to-speak button. This indicator shall start button is pressed, the voting starts. The hold button light green when the delegate is list in the request list; it shall allow voting to be suspended under the chairman’s shall light red when the microphone is on. control. The stop button shall terminate the voting The microphone shall have an indicator that lights green procedure. The chairman shall be able to cast a vote when request-to-speak is accepted by the system; it shall using three soft buttons (Yes, No, Abstain) on the light red when the microphone is on. Chairman Unit. These buttons shall have yellow LED indicators. If voting has been suspended, it shall be When a request-to-speak has been entered, green LEDs exclusively possible for the chairman who started the shall light to confirm that a request-to-speak has been voting procedure to change his/her vote and re-start or made. A request-to-speak shall subsequently be cancelled stop the voting. The Chairman Conference Unit shall by a second operation of the request-to-speak button. have a graphical LCD screen for display of voting results The green LEDs shall flash when the delegate is first in information. the request list and shall be the next one to get the floor. The Chairman Discussion Unit shall include an Units with a graphic LCD screen shall display 'request integrated electronic voting function. This shall comprise accepted', 'request cancelled' 'speak now', response five buttons that allows the chairman to register present accepted and response cancelled messages when and cast votes in parliamentary voting. Yellow LED appropriate. indicators shall provide confirmation of the vote cast by the chairman. Information on the LCD screen shall be available. It shall be possible to monitor the numbers of participants 4.2.2 Delegate speaking and delegates waiting to speak. The Delegate Unit shall include an integrated electronic voting function. This shall comprise five buttons that allow delegates to register present and cast votes in
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parliamentary voting. Yellow LED indicators shall built-in loudspeaker with volume control and channel provide confirmation of the vote cast by a delegate. selection possibility shall automatically switch off when Delegate Units with an LCD screen shall display the text; any microphone in the booth becomes active. A ‘present’, ‘yes’, ‘no’ and ‘abstain’ before the delegate has microphone on/off button and a microphone mute key voted, and also show the total number of participants shall be provided. Tone and volume controls shall be present, ‘yes’ votes, ‘no’ votes, abstentions, and provided for the headphone outputs. The number of participants who have not voted. language channels programmed into the Interpreter Desk during set up shall automatically become the number of channels available on each electronic program selector. 4.3 Interpretation The system shall include provision for simultaneous Selection of language output channel under control of the interpretation facilities on up to 31 language channels, interpreter shall be restricted to the choice of output with a maximum of six interpreter desks able to be channels A or B; channel A for normal interpretation of connected in each booth. the floor language, and channel B for relay interpretation, which can also be used as ‘auto relay’ language for The interpretation system shall provide control facilities interpretation from exotic languages. for the routing of floor and relay languages to the interpreters, and for the distribution of interpretation and Selection of channel A or channel B shall be by means of floor languages to delegates. ‘A select’ and ‘B select’ buttons. Whenever channel A or channel B is enabled by the interpreter, the 4.3.1 System operator corresponding output language preset for that channel The interpretation system shall include pre-setting shall be displayed by means of a text display in the facilities for language channel allocation, routing and Interpreter Desk. This display shall also show language interlocks under control of the system operator. This name and language number. shall be carried out from the install mode of the Interpreter Desk. Indicators in the graphical LCD screen above the channel selection buttons shall be provided to indicate the It shall be possible for the interpreter to allocate the selection of either channel A or channel B and. Yellow interpretation languages freely to the 31 interpretation LED indicators shall be provided to indicate that the channels, and to edit these language allocations whenever selected output channel is already engaged by another required. interpreter.
Each Interpreter Desk shall have two language channels, When channel B is selected at a particular interpreter A and B. Channel A shall normally be used for output desk, the interpreted language from that desk shall languages directly interpreted from the floor language, automatically be transmitted to the corresponding and channel B shall be used for an output language for distribution channels and to other interpreter booths for relay interpretation. relay interpretation into other languages (if the ‘auto relay’ function is enabled). Each interpreter shall be able to pre-set and edit the language channel routings on both A and B channels on A green LED indicator shall be provided to show when his/her Interpreter Desk. The interpreter shall be able to the ‘auto relay’ function is in operation, that is, the assign free selection of output language channel number language being received by an interpreter is a relayed on interpretation channel B. Three microphone interlock interpretation. A select key shall be provided to allow settings for between booths shall be available on fast switching between the floor language and the ‘auto Interpreter Desks. These settings shall determine whether relay’ language. A green LED indicator shall illuminate microphones have to be switched off before other to show which has been selected. microphones can become active, or whether an override facility can be implemented, or neither. When free selection of output language channel B is enabled, the interpreter at that desk shall be able to select any of the available output language channels for his/her 4.3.2 Interpreter booth equipment The conference system shall be able to accommodate up interpretation by using a ‘channel select’ button. This to six Interpreter Desks with LCD Screen per booth. status shall be indicated in the graphic LCD screen above Each desk shall be provided with a pluggable cardioid the channel select button. condenser microphone on a flexible stem, two output A rotary selector switch shall be provided in each sockets for connection of a headphone and one for interpreter desk to allow pre-selection of five incoming connection of a headset. An illuminated red ring on the language channels. The graphical LCD screen shall microphone shall indicate that the microphone is active. provide confirmation of the pre-selected language An additional indicator round the microphone button channels or floor language. The graphical LCD screen on shall light red to show that the microphone is active. It the Interpreter Desk shall display an abbreviation of the shall light green to show that the booth is not in use. A selected language, the corresponding language number,
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and an indication of whether the interpretation is direct interface modules to ensure compatibility with these (shown by a ‘+’) or indirect (shown by a ‘-’). external signal sources.
When the microphones in a booth are switched off, the The infra-red radiators shall output a modulated infra-red floor language will be transmitted into the output channel signal which conference delegates shall be able to receive for which no microphone is switched on. A push button on portable infra-red receivers. This infra-red signal shall shall be provided to allow two-way voice communication be demodulated by the receivers and an audio signal shall between interpreter and the chairman via an intercom be made available at an output that accepts headphones. channel. A push button shall be provided to allow two- The delegate shall be able to listen to the audio signal via way voice communication between interpreter and the the headphones. The system shall be wireless and the operator via an intercom channel. A push button shall be delegates shall require no physical connection to the provided to request the speaker to slow down the speed system. One or more infra-red radiators shall be installed of speech. A push button shall be provided to allow the and positioned in accordance with their technical interpreter to request for help. A push button shall be specifications. provided to allow the interpreter to read received text message. The system shall be of a modular design and it shall be possible to connect various combinations of a system. Systems shall be expanded or reduced in size by adding 4.4 Intercom or removing equipment. The conference system network shall allow two intercom channels to be configured for two-way communication The full range of the infra-red products shall include a between chairman, operator, delegates and interpreters. transmitter, radiators and receivers. This range shall be The intercom handset shall be connected to the Chairman complemented by headphones, battery charging Conference Unit or Delegate Conference Units to use equipment and radiator mounting equipment, all of which Intercom. The interpreter desk shall use the available shall be fully compatible with and easily integrated into microphone and headphones to perform intercom. All the system. communication shall be between the assigned intercom operator or assigned chairman and one other delegate or Signal transmission and processing shall be by means of interpreter. advanced digital audio and infra-red technology. This advanced digital and infra-red technology shall result in 4.5 Distribution high level sound quality and speech intelligibility with no Distribution of the interpreted languages to the chairman losses in signal quality or level during transmission. and delegates shall be via the system cabling to There shall be virtually no background noise, Chairman Units, Delegate Units with Channel Selectors, interference, cross talk or distortion. Interpreter Desks or Electronic Channel Selector Panels. There shall also be the possibility to distribute languages 4.6 Connecting peripheral equipment via an infrared distribution system. Provision shall be made for interconnection of the conference system with various external devices and 4.5.1 Infra-red distribution system systems as required. The infra-red distribution system shall use an infra-red transmitter connected to the conference system via an 4.6.1 Hall displays optical cable. The infra-red system shall provide Provision shall be made for system output to a numeric interference-free, high-quality audio distribution, which display panel serving as a hall display. The hall display shall enable delegates to listen to language interpretations panel shall comprise an electro-luminescent display, at conferences. It shall avoid disturbance from lighting light-emitting diodes, liquid crystal, plasma or systems by operating in the 2 to 8 MHz frequency band. incandescent lamp displays, depending on the prevailing It shall provide high-quality audio signals by employing conditions in the conference hall. advanced digital technology to minimize transmission errors and increase the signal-to-noise ratio. It shall The Numeric Hall Display shall show the total voting enable the transmission of up to 32 separate channels. It results. System output to the Numeric Hall Display shall shall also be possible to transmit a lesser number of be by means of a Data Distribution Board connected to higher-quality audio signals by 'combining' channels. the conference system. The transmitter shall be the central element in the system. It shall accept inputs from either analog or digital 4.6.2 External system connections sources, modulate these signals on to carrier waves, then Additional facilities shall be provided for the connection transmit the waves to infra-red radiators located of external system equipment. These facilities shall elsewhere in the conference venue. The transmitter shall comprise at least: be suitable for 19-inch rack or table-top mounting and . a least two audio line (balanced and unbalanced) shall have a dedicated slot for accommodating special outputs for connection to a public address system,
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audio mixers and/or to a voice logging system for audio registration of all spoken conference proceedings . at least two audio line (balanced and unbalanced) inputs to allow connection of audio sources . both analog (balanced and unbalanced) and digital (AES/EBU SPDIF) audio output of all language channels to allow broadcast-, recording- and sound distribution equipment to be connected to the conference system . both analog (balanced and unbalanced) and digital (AES/EBU SPDIF) input output of all language channels to allow remote interpretation or music distribution . coupling to CobraNet to allow versatile audio distribution and contribution over long distances . use of a telephone coupler for connection to a remote participant or Conference system . insertion of an external sound processing device such as a graphic equalizer in the audio path of the delegate loud-speakers
4.7 Automatic camera control It shall be possible to use an automatic camera control system to ensure that speaking delegates are automatically displayed on hall displays or monitors. The system shall be controlled by the microphone activity of the delegate- and chair-man units. The system shall allow camera control by means of fixed or moveable cameras with zoom lenses, pan and tilt heads and prepositions. Use of high-speed dome cameras shall be preferred. It shall be possible to connect up to 256 cameras to cover a maximum of 1500 delegate positions. There shall be video outputs for connecting at least one operator monitor and four audience displays. It shall be possible to display the names of speaking delegates in the video picture with one or two text lines comprising 16 characters each. An automatic camera control software application shall be available to configure and control the system. This shall be available in two versions, one for stand-alone systems, and the other for systems with PC control.
4.7.1 System operator System configuration shall only require the use of a temporary PC with dedicated software for this camera control application. After downloading the configuration parameters to the central control equipment, the temporary PC shall be removed. The system operator shall be able to override the automatic camera selection and settings by using a control keyboard connected to the video switcher/control device.
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In control by operator with request and 5 Functional description for response list mode: system with PC control it shall be possible for delegates to make a response request. This request shall be given temporary priority, The conference system under operator control shall and shall appear at the top of the request list. When such provide the operator with full control over conference a response request is promoted to active status, the proceedings and delegate participation. Operator control current speaker shall be deactivated, but remain on the of the conference system shall be via one or more PCs speakers list, and the response delegate shall be promoted running application software modules. The software shall to the 'response' list. There shall be a maximum of five run under Windows® on one or more PCs. response requests, only one of which shall be active at The software applications are modular, and the operator any time. shall be able to configure a control system according to the needs of the congress application. In control by delegate with request list mode: delegates requesting to speak shall automatically join a 5.1 Microphone management waiting list, and their microphones shall be activated in Microphone management shall cover the way in which turn as speaking delegates switch off their microphones. conference system microphones are switched on and off, A list of delegates requesting to speak, as well as those how many microphones may be simultaneously active, currently speaking, shall be displayed on the system and under which microphone operation mode the system operator's monitor (and hall display, if used). It shall be shall operate. Microphone management shall be carried possible for the system operator to cancel all requests-to- out by the system operator and chairman. Two software speak at any time. modules, Microphone Management and Synoptic Microphone Control, shall provide the means for almost In control by delegate with override mode ('first- all microphone management requirements. in, first-out' mode): delegates requesting to speak shall immediately join the group of speakers, while at the same time, the current 5.1.1 System operator Setting microphone-related parameters in preparation for speaker first having joined the group of speakers shall a conference and controlling microphone operation leave it. Provision shall be made for the system operator during a conference shall be under the control of the to preset a limited speaking time from one to 60 minutes, system operator via the software running on a PC. The after which the microphone of the following delegate in operator shall be provided with visual monitoring the waiting list shall automatically be activated and that facilities via the PC monitor, and audio monitoring of the currently speaking delegate switched off. facilities via headphones at the operator's position. Five operating modes shall be provided: In control by delegate with voice activated . Microphone control by operator with request list mode: . Microphone control by operator with request and delegates shall activate their microphones automatically response list by speaking (no on/off key shall be required). They shall . Microphone control by delegate with request list automatically be given active status while speaking. No . Microphone control by delegate with override operator action shall be required. Provision shall be made . Microphone control by delegate with voice for the system operator to enter the geographical activation locations of all delegates within the hall so that the locations of those delegates with activated microphones In control by operator with request list mode: can be shown graphically on the system operator's provision shall be made for the system operator to pre- monitor. select the delegate sequence, activate the microphones of successive delegates in the pre-selected sequence, edit Provision shall be made to allow only authorized the list of pre-selected delegates during proceedings, and delegates having identified themselves as such by means select any delegate for immediate microphone activation. of a card reader or PIN code to participate in the Delegates shall be able to make requests to speak during proceedings. It shall be possible to specify a 3-, 4- or 5- a conference by activating a key on the delegate unit. digit PIN code. Delegate microphones shall only be made active by the system operator. A list of delegates requesting to speak, Provision shall be made for the system operator to enter as well as those currently speaking, shall be displayed on the names and other details of delegates into the system, the system operator's monitor (and hall display, if used). so that when they identify themselves to the conference It shall be possible for the system operator to cancel all system their names are automatically shown on the requests-to-speak at any time. monitor or hall display.
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Provision shall be made for the entered information and that the microphone is active. The chairman shall be able system parameters to be saved. Provision shall be made to speak at any desired time by activation of his/her to print hard copies of certain conference-related microphone. The Chairman Conference unit shall have a parameters. graphic LCD screen, a chip-card reader, a channel selector with two volume controls, and two headphone connectors. It shall be possible to connect an Intercom 5.1.2 Chairman Control of delegate participation in the conference shall Handset and Cradle for communication with the be in the hands of the chairman, using the Chairman interpreters, delegates or operator. It shall be possible to Unit. The chairman shall have priority over other connect an external condenser microphone (for example, delegates in participation in the conference, although a of a headset). Information on the LCD screen shall be priority status shall also be assignable to other delegates available. It shall be possible to monitor the numbers of by the system operator, using the appropriate software. It participants speaking and delegates waiting to speak. It shall be possible to configure special microphone status shall be possible to cancel all requests-to-speak. An to any delegate with a valid seat number by entering their external contact shall be available to provide external details into a notebook. A delegate on the notebook shall present and fraud functionality. The Chairman be granted immediate access to the speakers list. The Conference Unit shall be free standing or flush delegate unit shall have a yellow indicator, to indicate mountable. that the delegate unit is listed in the notebook. Chairmen shall automatically be included in the notebook. 5.1.3 Delegate There shall be two types of Delegate units: There shall be two types of Chairman units: The Delegate Discussion Unit shall have a button for The Chairman Discussion Unit shall have a priority and a request-to-speak. The unit shall incorporate a fixed or microphone button for speaking. The unit shall pluggable microphone with a flexible stem and a incorporate a fixed or pluggable microphone with a loudspeaker. The Delegate Discussion Unit shall have a flexible stem and a loudspeaker. An illuminated red circular indicator round the request-to-speak button. This indicator on the microphone shall indicate that the indicator shall light green when a request-to-speak is microphone is active. An additional red LED circular accepted by the system; it shall light red when the indicator round the microphone button on the chairman microphone is on. unit shall also indicate that the microphone is active. The The microphone shall have an indicator that lights green chairman shall be able to speak at any desired time by when request-to-speak is accepted by the system; it shall activation of his/her microphone. Two headphone light red when the microphone is on. Two headphone sockets shall be available. The Chairman Discussion Unit sockets shall be available. The Delegate Discussion Unit shall be free standing or flush mountable. It shall be shall be free standing or flush mountable. It shall be possible to specify a Chairman Discussion Unit with an possible to add an auxiliary button that is used for usher extra-long microphone stem. call. It shall be possible to specify a Chairman Discussion It shall be possible to specify a Delegate Discussion Unit Unit with one of the following additions: with: . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and . extra-long microphone stem. present indicator . dual use facility with individual full function . a channel selector with channel select buttons and request-to-speak button LCD screen showing channel number and It shall be possible to specify a Chairman Discussion abbreviated channel name Unit with one of the following additions: . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and present indicator and a channel selector with channel present indicator select buttons and LCD screen showing channel . a channel selector with channel select buttons and number and abbreviated channel name LCD screen showing channel number and . dual channel selector with individual volume abbreviated channel name control, individual channel select buttons and . voting with 5 buttons with confirmation LEDs and individual LCD screen showing channel number and present indicator and a channel selector with channel abbreviated channel name select buttons and LCD screen showing channel number and abbreviated channel name The Chairman Conference Unit shall have a priority and . dual channel selector with individual volume a microphone button for speaking, and five soft buttons control, individual channel select buttons and keys for voting and/or control functions. The unit shall individual LCD screen showing channel number and incorporate a pluggable microphone with a flexible stem abbreviated channel name and a fold-away loudspeaker. A red indicator on the microphone on/off button shall indicate that the The Delegate Conference Unit shall have a button for microphone is active. An additional red LED indicator on request-to-speak and five soft buttons for voting and the Chairman unit and loudspeaker shall also indicate response registering functions. The unit shall incorporate
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a pluggable microphone with a flexible stem and a fold- Audience Response voting, Rating voting, Multiple away loudspeaker. Choice voting and Opinion Poll voting. Voting shall be The Delegate Conference Unit shall have an indicator controlled by the system operator and/or chairman. above the request-to-speak button. This indicator shall light green when a request-to-speak is accepted by the 5.2.1 System operator system; it shall light red when the microphone is on. The system operator shall be able to specify the The microphone shall have an indicator that lights green following voting-related parameters: when request-to-speak is accepted by the system; it shall . voting result display options light red when the microphone is on. . vote type; open or closed . display of interim results When a request-to-speak has been entered, green LEDs . required quorum shall light to confirm that a request-to-speak has been . required majority made. A request-to-speak shall subsequently be cancelled . timed vote by a second operation of the request-to-speak button. The green LEDs shall flash when the delegate is first in The system operator shall also be able to carry out vote the request list and shall be the next one to get the floor. preparation, including the following: . creating and editing voting scripts Units with a graphic LCD screen shall display 'request . assigning a name and number to voting motions accepted', 'request cancelled' 'speak now', response . assigning a description to voting motions accepted and response cancelled messages when . specifying a quorum and/or majority for each voting appropriate. motion Selection of the following voting modes shall Information on the LCD screen shall be available. It shall be possible: be possible to monitor the numbers of participants . Parliamentary voting - delegates cast their votes speaking and delegates waiting to speak. simultaneously (present, no, abstain or yes using four of the five soft keys on the delegate unit). All Flush mounted Delegate units (other than tabletop units) votes shall be totaled up and displayed on personal shall have separate microphones, which may be fixed LCD screens, LCD screens of Chairman Units and (stem or goose-neck) or detachable (hand-held). Delegate Units, and on hall displays, both during voting and for one minute after voting is completed Facilities shall be provided for the connection and use of . For/Against voting - delegates choose between two other microphone types having the same basic facilities options (for and against), and all votes are totaled up as the delegate units. Participation of a delegate may be and displayed on hall displays during and after via a hand-held microphone, gooseneck microphone, voting stem microphone or tie-clip microphone which functions . Audience Response voting - delegates choose a as a delegate unit. response rating (from --, -, 0, + and ++ using the five soft keys on the delegate unit), and all votes are Individual request-to-speak button shall be available. totaled up and displayed on hall displays during and after voting Individual flush-mounted or built-in loudspeaker units . Rating voting - delegates choose an option (from 1 shall be provided for speech relay of the floor language to 5 using the five soft keys on the delegate unit), to delegate positions. Provision shall be made for the and all votes are totaled up and displayed on hall automatic muting of this loudspeaker at a delegate unit displays during and after voting whenever the microphone at that delegate unit is . Multiple Choice voting - delegates choose an option activated. (from 1 to 5 using the five soft keys on the delegate unit), and all votes are totaled and displayed on hall Provision shall be made for up to 15 delegates to be displays during and after voting assigned priority status. The designated delegates with . Opinion Poll voting - delegates choose an option priority status shall be able to speak at any desired time (from 1 to 5 using the five soft keys on the delegate by activation of their microphones. The priority status unit), and all votes are totaled up and displayed on shall be indicated by a yellow LED at the delegate unit. hall displays during and after voting
5.2 Vote processing and display 5.2.2 Chairman Electronic voting shall allow delegates to cast their votes The Chairman Conference Unit shall have control using the five soft buttons on their Delegate Units. The buttons to page, start, suspend, re-start and stop the votes shall be automatically totaled up by the system and parliamentary voting procedure. When the page button is presented on LCD screens of Chairman Conference Units pressed an attention tone is audible to indicate the and Delegate Conference Units, and on hall displays. A delegates a voting round is about to start. When the vote number of voting modes may be selected by the operator. start button is pressed, the pre-selected voting mode will These are: Parliamentary voting, For/Against voting, start. The hold button shall allow voting to be suspended
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under the chairman’s control. The stop button shall to the delegate that the identification has been accepted terminate the voting procedure. The chairman shall be by the conference system, and that the delegate may able to cast a vote using three soft buttons (Yes, No, participate in the subsequent conference procedure. Abstain) on the Chairman Unit. These buttons shall have yellow LED indicators. If voting has been suspended, it The delegate identification cards shall be uniquely coded. shall be exclusively possible for the chairman who The PIN codes shall be assigned using the digits 1 to 5. started the voting procedure to change his/her vote and Insertion by a delegate of the identification card (or re-start or stop the voting. The Chairman Conference entering the correct PIN code and identification card) Unit shall have a graphical LCD screen which provides shall indicate presence (if set in voting procedure). It information about the motion number, motion description shall be possible to display a list of present or absent and voting results. delegates and a total list of pre-sent and absent delegates at the operator's position and on hall displays. The Chairman Discussion Unit shall include an integrated electronic voting function. This shall comprise five buttons that allows the chairman to register present 5.4 Interpretation and cast votes in parliamentary voting. Yellow LED The system shall include provision for simultaneous indicators shall provide confirmation of the vote cast by interpretation facilities on up to 31 language channels, the chairman. with a maximum of six interpreter desks able to be connected in each booth.
5.2.3 Delegate The interpretation system shall provide full control The Delegate Unit shall include an integrated electronic facilities for the routing of floor and relay languages to voting function. This shall comprise five soft buttons that the interpreters, and for the distribution of interpretation allow delegates to cast votes in parliamentary voting. languages to delegates. There shall be facilities for Yellow LED indicators shall provide confirmation of the monitoring any language channel in the conference vote cast by a dele-gate. Delegate Units with a graphic system. LCD screen shall display the text; 'present', 'yes', 'no’, and ‘abstain' before the delegate has voted, and also show The Simultaneous Interpretation software module shall the total number of participants present, 'yes' votes, ‘no’ provide the means for almost all simultaneous votes, abstentions, and participants who have not voted. interpretation and language distribution requirements. The LCD screen shall provide information about the motion number and motion description. Provision shall be made for positive delegate 5.4.1 System operator identification in voting. This shall be possible by using The 31-channel interpretation system shall include pre- the present button on delegate units, by presenting an setting facilities for language channel allocation and identification card to a card reader built into specific routing under control of the system operator. This shall types of delegate unit or by presenting an identification be carried out from a PC running the Simultaneous card and entering a PIN code via the five buttons on Interpretation DCN software module. delegate units. It shall be possible for the system operator to pre-select a voting procedure in which only delegates It shall be possible for the system operator to allocate the who have first identified themselves are able to interpretation languages freely to the language channels, participate. and to edit these language allocations whenever required. Each Interpreter Desk shall have two language channels, 5.3 Delegate identification A and B. Channel A shall normally be used for output It shall be possible at the choice of the system operator to languages directly interpreted from the floor language, pre-set the system so that participation in the conference and channel B shall be used for an output language for and/or use of the voting function by delegates are relay interpretation. possible only after an authorized delegate has satisfied authorization requirements. This shall be done by using The system operator shall be able to pre-set and edit the the present button on delegate units, by presenting an language channel routings on both A and B channels to identification card to a card reader built into specific all Interpreter Desks in the system. The system operator types of delegate unit or by presenting an identification shall be able to assign free selection of output language card and entering a PIN code via the five buttons on channel number on interpretation channel B to any of the delegate units. Interpreter Desks.
It shall be possible for the names of delegates to be The system operator shall be able to release facilities to assigned to their respective cards by entry of their names the Interpreter Desks in steps according to the and other details at the operator's position. requirements of each particular situation, thereby facilitating and clarifying operation by the interpreters. When prior delegate identification is required, the Graphic LCD screen on the Delegate Unit shall indicate
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5.4.2 Interpreter booth equipment When free selection of output language channel B is The interpretation system shall be able to accommodate enabled, the interpreter at that desk shall be able to select up to six Interpreter Desks with Graphical LCD Screen any of the available output language channels for his/her per booth. interpretation by using a ‘channel select’ button. This status shall be indicated in the graphic LCD screen above Each desk shall be provided with a pluggable cardioid the channel select button. condenser microphone on a flexible stem, two output sockets for connection of a headphone and one for A rotary selector switch shall be provided in each connection of a headset. An illuminated red ring on the interpreter desk to allow pre-selection of five incoming microphone shall indicate that the microphone is active. language channels. The graphical LCD screen shall An additional indicator round the microphone button provide confirmation of the pre-selected language shall light red to show that the microphone is active. It channels or floor language. The graphical LCD screen on shall light green to show that the booth is not in use. A the Interpreter Desk shall display an abbreviation of the built-in loudspeaker with volume control and channel selected language, the corresponding language number, selection possibility shall automatically switch off when and an indication of whether the interpretation is direct any microphone in the booth becomes active. A (shown by a ‘+’) or indirect (shown by a ‘-’). microphone on/off button and a microphone mute key shall be provided. Tone and volume controls shall be When the microphones in a booth are switched off, the provided for the headphone outputs. The number of floor language will be transmitted into the output channel language channels programmed into the Interpreter Desk for which no microphone is switched on. A push button during set up shall automatically become the number of shall be provided to allow two-way voice communication channels available on each electronic program selector. between interpreter and the chairman via an intercom channel. A push button shall be provided to allow two- Selection of language output channel under control of the way voice communication between interpreter and the interpreter shall be restricted to the choice of output operator via an intercom channel. A push button shall be channels A or B; channel A for normal interpretation of provided to request the speaker to slow down the speed the floor language, and channel B for relay interpretation, of speech. A push button shall be provided to allow the which can also be used as 'auto relay' language for interpreter to request for help. A push button shall be interpretation from exotic languages. provided to allow the interpreter to read received text message. Selection of channel A or channel B shall be by means of 'A select' and 'B select' buttons. Whenever channel A or channel B is enabled by the interpreter, the 5.5 Intercom corresponding output language preset for that channel The conference system network shall allow two intercom shall be displayed by means of a text display in the channels to be configured for two-way communication Interpreter Desk. This display shall also show language between chairman, operator, delegates and interpreters. name and language number. The intercom handset shall be connected to the Chairman Conference Unit or Delegate Conference Units to use Indicators in the graphical LCD screen above the channel Intercom. The interpreter desk shall use the available selection buttons shall be provided to indicate the microphone and headphones to perform intercom. The selection of either channel A or channel B and. Yellow system operator shall be able to route private calls LED indicators shall be provided to indicate that the between chairman, delegates and interpreters and selected output channel is already engaged by another him/herself. The Intercom software module shall provide interpreter. the means for satisfying almost all intercom requirements. When channel B is selected at a particular interpreter desk, the interpreted language from that desk shall 5.6 Distribution automatically be transmitted to the corresponding Distribution of the interpreted languages to the chairman distribution channels and to other interpreter booths for and delegates shall be via the system cabling to relay interpretation into other languages (if the 'auto Chairman Units, Delegate Units with Channel Selectors, relay' function is enabled). Interpreter Desks or Electronic Channel Selector Panels. There shall also be the possibility to distribute languages A green LED indicator shall be provided to show when via an infrared distribution system. the ‘auto relay’ function is in operation, that is, the language being received by an interpreter is a relayed Infra-red distribution system interpretation. A select key shall be provided to allow 5.6.1 The infra-red distribution system shall use an infra-red fast switching between the floor language and the ‘auto transmitter connected to the conference system via an relay’ language. A green LED indicator shall illuminate optical cable. The infra-red system shall provide to show which has been selected. interference-free, high-quality audio distribution, which shall enable delegates to listen to language interpretations
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at conferences. It shall avoid disturbance from lighting comprise an electro-luminescent display, light-emitting systems by operating in the 2 to 8 MHz frequency band. diodes, liquid crystal, plasma or incandescent lamp It shall provide high-quality audio signals by employing displays, depending on the prevailing conditions in the advanced digital technology to minimize transmission conference hall. errors and increase the signal-to-noise ratio. It shall enable the transmission of up to 32 separate channels. It The Numeric Hall Display shall show the total voting shall also be possible to transmit a lesser number of results and voting countdown time. System output to the higher-quality audio signals by 'combining' channels. Numeric Hall Display shall by means of the Data Distribution Board, connected to the conference system. The transmitter shall be the central element in the system. It shall accept inputs from either analog or digital The Alphanumeric Hall Display shall show microphone sources, modulate these signals on to carrier waves, then information such as speakers list or request-to-speak list, transmit the waves to infra-red radiators located voting results and motion information, and messages. elsewhere in the conference venue. The transmitter shall The display information shall be generated using the be suitable for 19-inch rack or table-top mounting and relevant software modules and sent to the Alphanumeric shall have a dedicated slot for accommodating special Hall Display via the Text/Status Display software interface modules to ensure compatibility with these module. System output to the Alphanumeric Hall Display external signal sources. shall be by means of the Data Distribution Board, connected to the conference system. The infra-red radiators shall output a modulated infra-red signal which conference delegates shall be able to receive The Geographic Hall Display shall comprise lamp on portable infra-red receivers. This infra-red signal shall modules of three different colors to show how each be demodulated by the receivers and an audio signal shall delegate has voted, either according to the seating plan or be made available at an output that accepts headphones. by name or district. System output to the Geographic The delegate shall be able to listen to the audio signal via Hall Display panel shall be by means of the Data the headphones. The system shall be wireless and the Distribution Board, connected to the conference system. delegates shall require no physical connection to the system. One or more infra-red radiators shall be installed 5.7.2 Printers and positioned in accordance with their technical Two printer outputs shall be provided for connection of specifications. printers for hard-copy registration of conference-related information such as microphone activity, error messages The system shall be of a modular design and it shall be and voting results with headings. A single-line printer possible to connect various combinations of a system. shall be used to print information such as microphone Systems shall be expanded or reduced in size by adding activity and label printing. A laser printer shall be used to or removing equipment. print information such as voting results with headings. The full range of the infra-red products shall include a transmitter, radiators and receivers. This range shall be 5.7.3 External system connections complemented by headphones, battery charging Additional facilities shall be provided for the connection equipment and radiator mounting equipment, all of which of external system equipment. These shall comprise at shall be fully compatible with and easily integrated into least: the system. . a PC-driven interface for control of external equipment such as video cameras (via a video Signal transmission and processing shall be by means of control matrix), video displays advanced digital audio and infra-red technology. This . a least two audio line (balanced and unbalanced) advanced digital and infra-red technology shall result in outputs for connection to a public address system, high level sound quality and speech intelligibility with no audio mixers and/or to a voice logging system for losses in signal quality or level during transmission. audio registration of all spoken conference There shall be virtually no background noise, proceedings interference, cross talk or distortion. . at least two audio line (balanced and unbalanced) inputs to allow connection of audio sources . both analog (balanced and unbalanced) and digital 5.7 Connecting peripheral equipment (AES/EBU SPDIF) audio output of all language Provision shall be made for interfacing the conference channels to allow broadcast-, recording- and sound system with various external devices and systems as distribution equipment to be connected to the required. conference system . both analog (balanced and unbalanced) and digital 5.7.1 Hall displays (AES/EBU SPDIF) input output of all language Provision shall be made for system output to an channels to allow remote interpretation or music alphanumeric, numeric or geographic display panel distribution serving as a hall display. The hall display panel shall
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. coupling to CobraNet to allow versatile audio distribution and contribution over long distances . use of a telephone coupler for connection to a remote participant or Conference system . insertion of an external sound processing device such as a graphic equalizer in the audio path of the delegate loudspeakers . communication port for connecting third-party control equipment.
5.8 Automatic camera control It shall be possible to use an automatic camera control system to ensure that speaking delegates are automatically displayed on hall displays or monitors. The system shall be controlled by the microphone activity of the delegate- and chair-man units. The system shall allow camera control by means of fixed or moveable cameras with zoom lenses, pan and tilt heads and prepositions. Use of high-speed dome cameras shall be preferred. It shall be possible to connect up to 256 cameras to cover a maximum of 1500 delegate positions. There shall be video outputs for connecting at least one operator monitor and four audience displays. It shall be possible to display the names of speaking delegates in the video picture with one or two text lines comprising 16 characters each. An automatic camera control software application shall be available to configure and control the system.
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The unit shall have the following Technical 6 Contribution equipment Specifications Electrical Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz 6.1 Tabletop discussion units Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm impedance Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm 6.1.1 Discussion unit with fixed microphone Mechanical The Discussion Unit with fixed microphone with shall Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) enable participants to speak, register a request-to-speak and flush mounting and listen to the speaker. The microphone stem shall be Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) flexible. The unit shall accommodate two headphone Tabletop 61 x 190 x 116 mm (2.4 x 7.5 x 4.6 in) connections, so the speaker can be heard clearly even in Flush mounted 6 x 190 x 120 mm (0.2 x 7.5 x 4.7 in) situations with excessive background noise. The built-in Microphone lengths loudspeaker shall be muted when the microphone is on to 300 mm or 470 mm prevent acoustic feedback. Weight 880 g (1.94 lb) or 895 g (1.97 lb) Rims shall be available in a range of colors to match the Color top Silver (RAL 9022) interior. Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) or Provision shall be made so the unit can be used a Charcoal (PH 10736) delegate unit or as a chairman unit. Separate chairman buttons shall be available. The product shall be or similar to: To lock the loop-through cable, a cable clamp shall be available. The unit shall be available with two different DCN-DISS-L Discussion Unit with Microphone microphone lengths and shall be in light- and dark- short microphone, light base colored bases. DCN-DISS-D Discussion Unit with Microphone short microphone, dark base The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits DCN-DISL-L Discussion Unit with Microphone . Low susceptibility to mobile phone long microphone, light base interference DCN-DISL-D Discussion Unit with Microphone . Compact, attractive and ergonomic long microphone, dark base design . Fixed or pluggable microphone . Built-in loudspeaker 6.1.2 Basic Discussion unit . Headphone output level reduction to The Basic Discussion Unit shall enable participants to prevent acoustic feedback (active when listening to speak, register a request-to-speak and listen to the the floor and when the microphone is on) speaker. A socket shall be provided to connect the . Usable as delegate unit or chairman pluggable microphones. The unit shall also accommodate unit two separate headphone connections with individual volume control on either side of the unit, allowing one The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators unit to serve two delegates. It shall be convertible to a . Microphone with red or green indicator full dual-use unit by replacing the microphone button . Microphone button with a red, green or yellow with two separated microphone buttons for individual illuminated ring. Red indicates microphone is active, microphone control and individual delegate green indicates request-to-speak accepted, and identification. yellow indicates ‘VIP’. The built-in loudspeaker speaker shall be muted when the . VIP indicator is lit when the delegate is part of the microphone is on to prevent acoustic feedback. notebook (only available if PC Software is used) Different rims shall be available to allow matching with . Headphone volume control buttons the interior. . Recessed ‘De-init’ switch Provisions shall be made so the unit can be used as a single delegate unit, as a dual delegate unit, as a The unit shall have the following Interconnections chairman unit or as a single delegate unit with auxiliary . Two 3.5 mm headphone sockets (0.14 in) stereo jack button. The versatile auxiliary button shall be used as an type usher call, for example. . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated within a molded six- To lock the loop-through cable, a cable clamp shall be pole circular connector. available. . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through The unit shall be available in light- and dark-colored connections bases. The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits
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. Low susceptibility to mobile phone interference 6.1.3 Discussion unit with Channel Selector . Compact, attractive and ergonomic design The Discussion Unit with Channel Selector shall enable . Pluggable microphone participants to speak, register a request-to-speak and . Built-in loudspeaker listen to the speaker. A socket shall be provided to . Headphone output level reduction to prevent connect the pluggable microphones. The unit shall have a acoustic feedback (active when listening to the floor built-in channel selector that makes it suitable for and when the microphone is on) * discussions in which more than one language is used and . Usable as delegate unit, dual delegate unit, chairman simultaneous interpretations are available. The channel unit or single delegate unit with auxiliary button selector shall include two up and down channel select buttons and a display showing the number and the The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators abbreviation of the languages, enabling rapid selection of . Microphone button with a red, green or yellow the required language channel. The unit shall illuminated ring. Red indicates microphone is active, accommodate two headphone connections. green indicates request-to-speak accepted, and The built-in loudspeaker speaker shall be muted when the yellow indicates ‘VIP’. * microphone is on to prevent acoustic feedback. . VIP indicator is lit when the delegate is part of the A variety of rims shall be available, so the unit can be notebook (only available if PC Software is used) matched to the interior. . Two individual headphone volume control buttons Provisions shall be made so the unit can be used a . Recessed ‘De-init’ switch delegate unit or as a chairman unit. To lock the loop-through cable, a cable clamp shall be The unit shall have the following Interconnections available. . Socket for pluggable microphone The unit shall be available in light- and dark-colored . Two 3.5 mm headphone sockets (0.14 in) stereo bases. jack type . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated within a molded six- The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits pole circular connector. . Low susceptibility to mobile phone interference . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through . Compact, attractive and ergonomic design connections . Pluggable microphone . Channel selector with number and abbreviated * When unit is used in Dual Delegate mode, this function channel name shall be available individually. . Built-in loudspeaker . Headphone output level reduction to prevent The unit shall have the following Technical acoustic feedback (active when listening to the floor Specifications and when microphone is on) Electrical . Usable as delegate or chairman unit Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators impedance . Alphanumeric display for language channel selection Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm with number and abbreviated channel name . Socket for pluggable microphones (DCN-MICS or Mechanical DCN-MICL) Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) . Microphone button with a red, green or yellow and flush mounting illuminated ring. Red indicates microphone is active, Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) green indicates request-to-speak accepted, and Tabletop 61 x 190 x 116 mm (2.4 x 7.5 x 4.6 in) yellow indicates ‘VIP’. Flush mounted 6 x 190 x 120 mm (0.2 x 7.5 x 4.7 in) . VIP indicator is lit when the delegate is part of the Weight 800 g (1.76 lb) notebook (only available if PC Software is used) Color top Silver (RAL 9022) . Headphones have volume control buttons Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) or . Recessed ‘De-init’ switch Charcoal (PH 10736) The unit shall have the following Interconnections The product shall be or similar to: . Socket for pluggable microphone . Two 3.5 mm headphones sockets (0.14 in) stereo DCN-DISD-L Basic Discussion Unit jack type pluggable microphone, light base . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated with in a molded six- DCN-DISD-D Basic Discussion Unit pole circular connector. pluggable microphone, dark base . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through connections
The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications
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Electrical . Compact, attractive and ergonomic design Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz . Pluggable microphone Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm . Two channel selectors with number and abbreviated impedance channel name Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm . Built-in loudspeaker . Headphone output level reduction to prevent Mechanical acoustic feedback (active when listening to the floor Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) and when the microphone is on) * and flush mounting . Usable as delegate unit, dual delegate unit, chairman Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) unit or single delegate unit with auxiliary button Tabletop 61 x 190 x 116 mm (2.4 x 7.5 x 4.6 in) Flush mounted 6 x 190 x 120 mm (0.2 x 7.5 x 4.7 in) The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators Weight 800 g (1.76 lb) . Two alphanumeric displays for language channel Color top Silver (RAL 9022) selection with number and abbreviated channel name Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) or . Microphone button with a red, green or yellow Charcoal (PH 10736) illuminated ring. Red indicates microphone is active, green indicates request-to-speak accepted, and The product shall be or similar to: yellow indicates ‘VIP’. * . VIP indicator is lit when the delegate is part of the DCN-DISCS-L Discussion Unit with Channel Selector notebook (only available if PC Software is used) pluggable microphone, light base . Two individual headphone volume control buttons DCN-DISCS-D Discussion Unit with Channel Selector . Recessed ‘De-init’ switch pluggable microphone, dark base The unit shall have the following Interconnections 6.1.4 Discussion Unit with Dual Channel . Socket for pluggable microphone Selectors . Two 3.5 mm headphones sockets (0.14 in) stereo The Discussion Unit with Dual Channel Selectors shall jack type enable participants to speak, register a request-to-speak . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated within a molded six- and listen to the speaker. A socket shall be provided to pole circular connector. connect a pluggable microphone. The unit shall have two . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through built-in channel selectors with headphone connections connections with individual volume controls on either side of the unit, * When unit is used in Dual Delegate mode, this function allowing one unit to serve two delegates. The channel shall be available individually. selectors shall make it suitable for discussions in which more than one language is used and simultaneous The unit shall have the following Technical interpretations are available. Each of the channel Specifications selectors shall include up and down channel select keys Electrical and a display showing the number and the abbreviation Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz of the channel name, enabling rapid selection of the Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm required language channel. impedance Provisions shall be made so the unit can be a full dual use Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm unit by replacing the microphone button with two separated microphone buttons for individual microphone Mechanical control and individual delegate identification. The built- Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) in loudspeaker shall be muted when the microphone is on and flush mounting to prevent acoustic feedback. Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) Different colored rims shall be available to allow Tabletop 61 x 190 x 116 mm (2.4 x 7.5 x 4.6 in) matching with the interior. Flush mounted 6 x 190 x 120 mm (0.2 x 7.5 x 4.7 in) Provisions shall be made so the unit can be used as a Weight 800 g (1.76 lb) single delegate unit, as a dual delegate unit, as a Color top Silver (RAL 9022) chairman unit or as a single delegate unit with an Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) auxiliary button. The versatile auxiliary button shall be Charcoal (PH 10736) used as an usher call, for example. To lock the loop-through cable, a cable clamp shall be The product shall be or similar to: available. The unit shall be available in light- and dark-colored DCN-DISCS-L Discussion Unit with Dual Channel bases. Selector pluggable microphone, light base DCN-DISCS-D Discussion Unit with Dual Channel The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits Selector pluggable microphone, dark base . Low susceptibility to mobile phones
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6.1.5 Discussion Unit with Voting Electrical This Discussion Unit with Voting shall enable Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz participants to speak, register a request-to-speak, listen to Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm the speaker and vote. A socket shall be provided to impedance connect the pluggable microphones. The unit shall have Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm five voting buttons for all types of voting. The yellow indicator rings around the voting buttons shall be used to Mechanical prompt users to register their presence, to start voting and Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) to confirm their votes. The unit’s attendance LED shall and flush mounting light yellow when the delegate is present. Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) The unit shall also accommodate two headphone Tabletop 61 x 190 x 116 mm (2.4 x 7.5 x 4.6 in) connections, so the speaker can be heard clearly even in Flush mounted 6 x 190 x 120 mm (0.2 x 7.5 x 4.7 in) situations with excessive background noise. Weight 800 g (1.76 lb) The built-in loudspeaker speaker shall be muted when the Color top Silver (RAL 9022) microphone is on to prevent acoustic feedback. Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) A variety of rims shall be available, so the unit can be Charcoal (PH 10736) matched to the interior. Provisions shall be made so the unit can be used a delegate unit, as a chairman unit or as The product shall be or similar to: a delegate unit with auxiliary button. The auxiliary button shall be a versatile function, which can be used as DCN-DISV-L Discussion Unit with Voting an usher call for example. pluggable microphone, light base To lock the loop-through cable, a cable clamp shall be DCN-DISV-D Discussion Unit with Voting available. pluggable microphone, dark base The unit shall be available in light- and dark-colored bases. 6.1.6 Discussion Unit with Voting and Channel Selector The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits The Discussion Unit with Voting and Channel Selector . Low susceptibility to mobile phone interference shall enable participants to speak, register a request-to- . Compact, attractive and ergonomic design speak, listen to the speaker and vote. A socket shall be . Pluggable microphone provided to connect the pluggable microphones. The unit . Five voting buttons shall have five voting buttons for all types of voting. The . Built-in loudspeaker yellow indicator rings around the voting buttons shall be . Headphone output level reduction to prevent used to prompt users to register their presence, to start acoustic feedback (active when listening to the floor voting and to confirm their vote. The unit’s attendance and when the microphone is on) LED shall light yellow when the delegate is present. . Usable as a delegate unit or as a chairman unit The unit shall have a built-in channel selector, which makes it suitable for discussions in which more than one The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators language is used and simultaneous interpretations are . Five voting buttons with indicator rings around the available. buttons The channel selector shall include up and down channel . Unit activity / delegate presence indicator select keys and a display showing the number and the . Microphone button with a red, green or yellow abbreviation of the languages, enabling rapid selection of illuminated ring. Red indicates microphone is active, the required language channel. The unit shall also green indicates request-to-speak accepted, and accommodate two headphones connections. yellow indicates ‘VIP’. The built-in loudspeaker shall be muted when the . VIP indicator is lit when the delegate is part of the microphone is on to prevent acoustic feedback. notebook (only available if PC Software is used) A variety of rims shall be available to allow matching to . Headphone volume control buttons the interior. . Recessed ‘De-init’ switch Provision shall be made se the unit can be used as a delegate unit, as a chairman unit or as a delegate unit The unit shall have the following Interconnections with auxiliary button. . Socket for pluggable microphone The versatile auxiliary button shall be used as an usher . Two 3.5 mm headphone sockets (0.14 in) stereo call, for example. jack type To lock the loop-through cable, a cable clamp shall be . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated within a molded six- available. pole circular connector. The unit shall be available in light- and dark-colored . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through bases. connections The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits The unit shall have the following Technical . Low susceptibility to mobile phone interference Specifications
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. Compact, attractive and ergonomic design 6.1.7 Pluggable microphone . Channel selector with number and abbreviated The pluggable microphone shall be an innovative, stylish channel name and ergonomically designed microphone with an . Built-in loudspeaker adjustable stem, which simply plugs and fasten directly . Headphone output level reduction to prevent into any unit. The microphone shall have a unidirectional acoustic feedback. (active when listening to the floor response for optimum performance even in noisy and when the microphone is on) conditions, and shall include an indicator that is red when . Usable as a delegate unit or as a chairman unit the microphone is on and green when the delegate unit is in the request state. The microphone shall be available The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators with two stem lengths. . Five voting buttons with indicator rings around the buttons The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits . Unit activity / delegate presence indicator . Uni-directional microphone on adjustable stem . Alphanumeric display for language channel selection . Built-in plop and windshield with number and abbreviated channel name . Microphone button with a red, green or yellow The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators illuminated ring. Red indicates microphone is active, . Red or green illuminator. Red indicates microphone green indicates request-to-speak accepted, and is active, green indicates request-to-speak accepted yellow indicates ‘VIP’ . VIP indicator is lit when the delegate is part of the The unit shall have the following Interconnections notebook (only available if PC Software is used) . Connector to plug and fasten the microphone . Headphones volume control buttons . Recessed ‘De-init’ switch The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications The unit shall have the following Interconnections Mechanical . Socket for pluggable microphone Mounting Plug and fasten into any units . Two 3.5 mm headphone sockets (0.14 in) stereo Length 310 mm (12.2 in) jack type 480 mm (18.9 in) . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated within a molded six- Weight 100 g (0.22 lb) pole circular connector 115 g (0.25 lb) . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through Color Silver (RAL 9022) connections The product shall be or similar to: The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications DCN-MICS Pluggable Microphone Short stem Electrical DCN-MICL Pluggable Microphone Long stem Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm 6.1.8 Rims for Discussion Units impedance A rim shall complete the discussion units. A variety of Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm rims with different finishes shall be are available to allow matching with any interior. Mechanical Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) The unit shall have the following Technical and flush mounting Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) Mechanical Tabletop 61 x 190 x 116 mm (2.4 x 7.5 x 4.6 in) Mounting Click and fit on any discussion unit Flush mounted 6 x 190 x 120 mm (0.2 x 7.5 x 4.7 in) Color Silver (RAL 9022) high gloss Weight 800 g (1.76 lb) Silver (RAL 9022) Color top Silver (RAL 9022) Charcoal (PH 10736) Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) High gloss metal Charcoal (PH 10736) Semi gloss metal
The product shall be or similar to: The product shall be or similar to:
DCN-DISVCS-L Discussion Unit with Voting and DCN-DISR-SRH Set of 10 rims for Discussion unit Channel Selector pluggable microphone, light base Silver, High gloss DCN-DISVCS-D Discussion Unit with Voting and DCN-DISR-SR Set of 10 rims for Discussion unit Channel Selector pluggable microphone, dark base Silver DCN-DISR-D Set of 10 rims for Discussion unit Dark
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DCN-DISRM-H Set of 10 rims for Discussion unit Mechanical Metal, High gloss Dimensions 430 x 665 x 255 mm DCN-DISRM-S Set of 10 rims for Discussion unit (H x W x D) (16,9 x 26,2 x 10 in) Metal, Semi gloss Weight 9,3 kg (20,5 lb) Color grey 6.1.9 Buttons for Chairman Discussion Unit The buttons for Chairman Discussion Units shall replace 6.1.13 Flight Case Discussion Unit the single microphone button on a Discussion unit when used in chairman mode. These buttons shall also be The flight suitcase shall be used for storing and useable for the Discussion unit in Auxiliary control mode transportation up to 10 discussion units.
The unit shall have the following Technical The flight case shall have the following physical Specifications characteristics: Mechanical Mounting Click and fit on any Discussion unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 430 x 665 x 255 mm Color Silver (RAL 9022) (16.9 x 26.2 x 10 in) Weight 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) The product shall be or similar to: DCN-DISBCM 10 sets of buttons for Chairman Discussion unit Finish Dark grey The storage suitcase shall be the DCN-FCDIS or similar. 6.1.10 Buttons for Dual Use Discussion Unit Buttons for Dual Use Discussion Units shall replace the single microphone button on a discussion unit when used in dual delegate mode. 6.2 Tabletop Conference units
The unit shall have the following Technical 6.2.1 Standard Conference Unit Specifications The standard conference unit shall enable delegates to Mechanical speak, register a request-to-speak, register a response Mounting Click and fit on any Discussion unit request, listen to the speaker and vote. It shall have low Color Silver (RAL 9022) susceptibility to interference from mobile phones. A socket shall be provided to connect the pluggable The product shall be or similar to: DCN-DISBDD 10 sets microphones. The flat-panel loudspeaker shall offer of buttons for Dual use Discussion unit superior acoustics with minimal feedback, thus increasing intelligibility. It shall automatically be muted 6.1.11 Cable clamps for Discussion Unit when the microphone is activated. It shall be possible to Cable clamps for Discussion Unit shall secure loop- fold down the loudspeaker. There shall be five voting through cable to next unit. buttons for all kind of voting. An external contact shall be available to connect external fingerprint readers. The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits Mechanical . Low susceptibility to mobile phones Mounting Click and fit on any discussion unit . Compact, attractive delegate unit Color Charcoal (PH 10736) . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker . Five voting buttons The product shall be or similar to: DCN-DISCLM Sets of . Cable connections located underneath the unit 25 cable clamps for Discussion unit . External present and fraud contact
The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators 6.1.12 Discussion unit Suitcase . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker, The suitcase shall hold 10 discussion units and automatically muted if a microphone is on microphones. It shall not require unplugging the . Microphone ‘on/off ’ or ‘request-to-speak’ button microphones. . ‘Microphone on’ indicator at the top of the The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits loudspeaker . Rugged construction with reinforced corners . Tri-color indicator above the microphone button: . Simplifies packing and unpacking . Red microphone-on indicator . Easy to carry and store . Green ‘Request-to-speak’ confirmation indicator The unit shall have the following Technical . Yellow ‘VIP’ indicator. ‘VIP’ is lit when Specifications the delegate unit is part of the notebook,
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which is only available when PC control software is used. The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators . Five voting buttons with yellow LED confirmation . Channel selector with channel number display with indicators. These can be used to register: back lighting and channel select keys (up/down) – PRESENT, YES (+), NO (-), ABSTAIN (X), . Headphone volume control on each side of the unit (parliamentary voting) . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker, – Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple choice or opinion automatically muted if a microphone is on polls) . Microphone ‘on/off ’ or ‘request-to-speak’ button – Rating scale: - -, -, 0, +, ++ (audience response) . ‘Microphone-on’ indicator at the top of the loudspeaker The unit shall have the following Interconnections . Tri-color indicator above the microphone button: . Socket for pluggable microphone . Red microphone on indicator . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated in a molded six-pole . Green ‘Request-to-speak’ confirmation circular connector indicator . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through . Yellow ‘VIP’ indicator. ‘VIP’ is lit when connections the delegate unit is part of the notebook, . Eight-pole modular jack connector for Intercom which is only available when PC control Handset and external present and Fraud contact e.g., software is used. a fingerprint reader . Five voting buttons with yellow LED confirmation indicators These can be used to register: The unit shall have the following Technical – PRESENT, YES (+), NO (-), ABSTAIN (X), Specifications (parliamentary voting) Mechanical – Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple choice or opinion Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) polls) and flush mounting – Rating scale: - -, -, 0, +, ++ (audience response) Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) Tabletop 50 x 275 x 155 mm (2.0 x 10.8 x 6.1 The unit shall have the following Interconnections in) . Socket for pluggable microphone Flush mounted 30 x 275 x 155 mm (1.2 x 10.8 x 6.1 . 2 m (74.74 in) cable terminated in a in) molded six-pole circular connector Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) . Socket for external microphone or headset Color top Charcoal (PH 10736) with silver (RAL microphone 9022) panel . Six-pole circular connector for loop- Color base Charcoal (PH 10736) through connections . Eight-pole modular jack connector for The product shall be or similar to DCN-CON Concentus Intercom Handset and external present and fraud Unit pluggable microphone, voting contact e.g., a fingerprint reader . Left and right 3.5 mm headphones 6.2.2 Conference unit with channel selector sockets (0.14 in) stereo jack type The conference unit with channel selector shall be similar . Connection for external 3.5 mm (0.14 to the standard conference unit, but shall include a built- in) microphone or headset microphone stereo jack in language channel selector. This shall make it suitable type. for conferences where more than one language is used and simultaneous interpretations are available. The The unit shall have the following Technical channel selector shall include up and down select keys Specifications and a 2-digit display with backlighting, enabling rapid Electrical selection of the required language channel. Channel Headphone connection selection shall be automatically limited to the number of Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz language channels available. The flat-panel loudspeaker Load impedance > 32 ohm shall offer superior acoustics with minimal feedback, Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm thus increasing intelligibility. It shall be possible to fold Headset connection down the loudspeaker. Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz Load impedance > 32 ohm The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits Output power 2 x 15 mW / 32 ohm . Low susceptibility to mobile phones Nominal microphone 7 mVrms . Compact, attractive delegate unit input level . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker Overload microphone >124 mVrms . Five voting buttons input level . Cable connections located underneath the unit Interface data . External present and fraud contact
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Recommended external microphone type (or headset – multi-lingual user instructions microphone) – information on the number of current speakers Element: Electret-condenser – request-to-speak information and confirmation Polar pattern Omni directional – voting results Operating voltage 5 Vdc – remaining/elapsed speech time Sensitivity 62 dB at 1200 ohm – public and personal messages (0 dB = 1 V/mbar at 1 kHz) – additional user information Frequency response 100 Hz to 14 kHz . Five button with LED indicators (for use in Connector 3.5 mm (0.14 in) jack mono or combination with the graphic LCD screen). The soft stereo buttons can provide users with display information such as messages, conference- and microphone user- Mechanical related information. Depending on the application Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) software the five soft buttons can be used as voting and flush mounting buttons with confirmation indicators (yellow LEDs), Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) enabling the user to register: Tabletop 50 x 275 x 155 mm (2.0 x 10.8 x 6.1 – PRESENT, YES(+), NO (-), ABSTAIN (X), in) (parliamentary Flush mounted 30 x 275 x 155 mm (1.2 x 10.8 x 6.1 . voting) in) – Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple choice or opinion Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) poll Color top Charcoal (PH 10736) with silver (RAL . voting) 9022) panel – Rating scale: - -, - 0, +, ++ (audience response) Color base Charcoal (PH 10736) . Identification and access control by card reader with or without PIN The product shall be or similar to DCN-CONCS . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker, Concentus Unit with Channel Selector pluggable automatically muted if a microphone is on microphone, voting, channel selector, 2 headphone . Microphone ‘on/off ’ or ‘request-to-speak’ button connections . ‘Microphone on’ indicator at the top of the loudspeaker 6.2.3 Full Function Conference Unit . Tri-color indicator above the microphone button: The full function conference unit shall be similar to the . Red microphone on indicator conference unit with channel selector, but shall also . Green ‘Request-to-speak’ confirmation include a chip card reader and a graphic display with indicator backlighting. When a chip card is inserted into the card . Yellow ‘VIP’ indicator. ‘VIP’ is lit when reader, the graphic LCD screen shall automatically the delegate unit is part of the notebook, displays user-related information in the language which is only available when PC control assigned to the delegate chip card. The graphic LCD software is used screen shall have permanent backlighting, and shall be able to display characters from complex European The unit shall have the following Interconnections languages or icon-based-scripts such as Chinese. Channel . Socket for pluggable microphone selection shall be automatically limited to the number of . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated in a molded six-pole language channels available. The flat-panel loudspeaker circular connector shall offer superior acoustics with minimal feedback, so . Socket for external microphone or headset increasing intelligibility. It shall be possible to fold down microphone the loudspeaker . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through connections The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits . Eight-pole modular jack connector for Intercom . low susceptibility to mobile phones Handset and external present and fraud contact e.g., . Compact, attractive delegate unit a. fingerprint reader . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker . Left and right 3.5 mm headphones sockets (0.14 in) . Five voting buttons stereo jack type . Cable connections located underneath the unit . Connection for external 3.5 mm (0.14 in) . External present and fraud contact microphone or headset microphone, stereo jack type
The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators The unit shall have the following Technical . Channel selector with channel number display with Specifications back lighting and channel select keys (up/down) Electrical . Headphone volume control on each side of the unit Headphone connection . Graphic LCD screen. Typical displays include: Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz – button description Load impedance > 32 ohm
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Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm intelligibility. It shall be possible to fold down the Headset connection loudspeaker Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz Load impedance > 32 ohm The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits Output power 2 x 15 mW / 32 ohm . Low susceptibility to mobile phones Nominal microphone 7 mVrms . Compact, attractive delegate unit input level . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker Overload microphone >124 mVrms . Five voting buttons input level . Cable connections located underneath the unit Interface data . External present and fraud contact Recommended external microphone type (or headset microphone) The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators Element: Electret-condenser . Priority key which causes an optional chime tone to Polar pattern Omni directional sound while temporarily or permanently muting all Operating voltage 5 Vdc active delegate units. The chairman microphone Sensitivity 62 dB at 1200 ohm remains active as long as the priority button is (0 dB = 1 V/mbar at 1 kHz) pressed. Frequency response 100 Hz to 14 kHz . Channel selector with channel number display with Connector 3.5 mm (0.14 in) jack mono or back lighting and channel select keys (up/down) stereo . Headphone volume control on each side of the unit . Graphic LCD screen. Typical displays include: Mechanical – button description Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) – multi-lingual user instructions and flush mounting – information on the number of current speakers Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) – request-to-speak information and confirmation Tabletop 50 x 275 x 155 mm (2.0 x 10.8 x 6.1 – voting results in) – remaining/elapsed speech time Flush mounted 30 x 275 x 155 mm (1.2 x 10.8 x 6.1 – public and personal messages in) – additional user information Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) . Five button with LED indicators (for use in Color top Charcoal (PH 10736) with silver (RAL combination with the graphic LCD screen). The soft 9022) panel buttons can provide users with display information Color base Charcoal (PH 10736) such as messages, conference- and microphone user- related information. Depending on the application The product shall be or similar to: software the five soft buttons can be used as voting buttons with confirmation indicators (yellow LEDs), DCN-CONFF Concentus Unit Full Function enabling the user to register: pluggable microphone, voting, channel – PRESENT, YES(+), NO (-), ABSTAIN (X), selector, 2 headphone connections, (parliamentary graphical display . voting) – Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple choice or opinion poll 6.2.4 Conference Chairman Unit The chairman unit shall have all the necessary facilities . voting) to enable the user to chair a conference. It shall have low – Rating scale: - -, - 0, +, ++ (audience response) susceptibility to interference from mobile phones. The . Identification and access control by card reader with conference chairman unit shall include a microphone or without PIN priority button. When pressed, the priority button shall . Built-in fold-away flat-panel loudspeaker, cause all currently active delegate microphones to be automatically muted if a microphone is on temporarily or permanently switched off, allowing the . Microphone ‘on/off ’ or ‘request-to-speak’ button chairman to take control of the meeting. The chairman . ‘Microphone on’ indicator at the top of the unit shall be able to be used to start, stop or suspend loudspeaker voting, cancel a request-to-speak, turn off all active . Tri-color indicator above the microphone button: microphones and recall messages for display. A graphic . Red microphone on indicator LCD screen with permanent backlighting shall be able to . Green ‘Request-to-speak’ confirmation display characters from complex European languages or indicator icon-based scripts such as Chinese. Channel selection is . Yellow ‘VIP’ indicator. ‘VIP’ is lit when automatically limited to the number of language channels the delegate unit is part of the notebook, available. The flat-panel loudspeaker shall offer superior which is only available when PC control acoustics with minimal feedback, so increasing software is used.
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The unit shall have the following Interconnections graphical display, priority key . Socket for pluggable microphone . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated in a molded six-pole 6.2.5 Pluggable microphone circular connector The pluggable microphone shall be an innovative, stylish . Socket for external microphone or headset and ergonomically designed microphone with an microphone adjustable stem, which simply plugs and fasten directly . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through into any unit. The microphone shall have a unidirectional connections response for optimum performance even in noisy . Eight-pole modular jack connector for Intercom conditions, and shall include an indicator that is red when Handset and external present and fraud contact e.g., the microphone is on and green when the delegate unit is fingerprint reader in the request state. The microphone shall be available . Left and right 3.5 mm (0.14 in) headphones sockets, with two stem lengths. stereo jack type . Connection for 3.5 mm (0.14 in) external The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits microphone or headset microphone stereo jack type . Uni-directional microphone on adjustable stem . Built-in plop and windshield The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators Electrical . Red or green illuminator. Red indicates microphone Headphone connection is active, green indicates request-to-speak accepted Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz Load impedance > 32 ohm The unit shall have the following Interconnections Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm . Connector to plug and fasten the microphone Headset connection Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz The unit shall have the following Technical Load impedance > 32 ohm Specifications Output power 2 x 15 mW / 32 ohm Mechanical Nominal microphone 7 mVrms Mounting Plug and fasten into any units input level Length Overload microphone >124 mVrms 310 mm (12.2 in) input level 480 mm (18.9 in) Interface data Weight Recommended external microphone type (or headset 100 g (0.22 lb) microphone) 115 g (0.25 lb) Element: Electret-condenser Color Silver (RAL 9022) Polar pattern Omni directional Operating voltage 5 Vdc The product shall be or similar to: Sensitivity 62 dB at 1200 ohm (0 dB = 1 V/mbar at 1 kHz) DCN-MICS Pluggable Microphone Short stem Frequency response 100 Hz to 14 kHz DCN-MICL Pluggable Microphone Long stem Connector 3.5 mm (0.14 in) jack mono or stereo 6.2.6 Suitcase for Conference units Mechanical This suitcase shall accommodate 10 conference units. Mounting Tabletop (portable or fixed mounting) There shall also be a special cover compartment for and flush mounting housing 10 microphones (standard and long). Dimensions (H x W x D) (without microphone) Tabletop 50 x 275 x 155 mm (2.0 x 10.8 x 6.1 The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits in) . Rugged construction with reinforced corners Flush mounted 30 x 275 x 155 mm (1.2 x 10.8 x 6.1 . Simplifies packing and unpacking in) . Easy to carry and store Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) Color top Charcoal (PH 10736) with silver (RAL The unit shall have the following Technical 9022) panel Specifications Color base Charcoal (PH 10736) Mechanical Mounting Mounting six-pole mini XLR connector The product shall be or similar to: Dimensions 430 x 665 x 255 mm (H x W x D) (16.90 x 26.20 x 10.00 in) DCN-CONCM Concentus Chairman Unit Weight 9.3 kg (20.50 lb) pluggable microphone, voting, channel Color dark grey selector, 2 headphone connections,
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6.2.7 Intercom Handset for use with or without phantom supplied microphones The Intercom Handset shall be a lightweight, compact such as condenser or dynamic types. and robust handset with a cradle. It shall enable private Both inputs shall be useable as a line inputs. Each input 2-way conversation between conference participants. The shall be assigned its own seat number, allowing serving handset shall be hard-wired to the cradle by a coiled two delegate positions. cable, 0.5 m (19.6 in) long when coiled, and 2 m (78.7 The unit shall be suitable for Hand-Held Microphones or in) uncoiled. The cable shall be terminated with a six- Pluggable Microphones. In addition, the unit shall pole RJ45 connector for connection to conference and provide a single connection for an Intercom Handset. flush mounted units. The unit shall be easily mounted to Settings shall be available to assign the interface for use a tabletop or wall. as a delegate unit, a dual delegate, chairman unit, entrance/exit unit or ambient microphone. The ambient The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits microphone is located in the conference venue, and shall . Ideal for intercom applications automatically switch on when no other delegate unit or . For use with all Concentus and Dual Delegate chairman unit microphones are active. Interface Two 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo jack sockets shall be . Can be permanently mounted to wall, chair or provided for connection to headphones or to loudspeaker tabletop panel (DCN-FLSP). The loudspeaker output shall switch off when the corresponding input is switched on. The The unit shall have the following Interconnections unit shall be mounted free-standing on a tabletop, . Six-pole RJ45 socket mounted on a wall, or discreetly mounted into tabletops or into the arm rests of chairs etc. The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits Mechanical . Dual Delegate mode for two microphones and two Mounting tabletop or wall-mounted using voting and card panels the 2 screw holes on the cradle . Two microphone/line inputs Dimensions (H x W) 53 x 210 mm (2.08 x 8.26 in) . Outputs to headphones or loudspeakers Weight 250 g (0.55 lb) . Range of mounting options Color charcoal (PH 10736) . Use for entrance/exit registration . Shared microphone with dual microphone control The product shall be or similar to: The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators LBB 3555/00 Intercom Handset and Cradle . Three Switches per input with the following possibilities: – Microphone or line selection 6.2.8 Flight Case Conference Unit – Asymmetrical microphone input, symmetrical The flight suitcase shall be used for storing and microphone/ line input, or symmetrical transportation up to 10 conference units including microphone input with phantom power selection microphones. – Input attenuation selection of 0, 6, 12 or 18 dB +/- 3 dB input level fine adjustment The flight case shall have the following physical potentiometer per input Interconnection characteristics: . Two balanced audio inputs for line (0 dB) or microphone (-60 dB) sources with or without a phantom power supply. (2 x eight-pole 262° DIN- Dimensions (H x W x D) 430 x 665 x 255 mm type socket) (16.9 x 26.2 x 10 in) . Remote control inputs (switches) and outputs Weight 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) (LEDs) matching the microphones and control Finish Dark grey panels- . Two 3.5 mm (0.14 in) loudspeaker or headphone The storage suitcase shall be the DCN-FCCON or output connectors stereo jack socket similar. . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated with a molded six- pole circular connector . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through system 6.3 Flush-mounted units . Switch to select the different modes of the interface: Dual delegate, Chairman, Dual delegate, one 6.3.1 Flush mount interface microphone, Dual delegate, muted loudspeakers, The flush shall enable a number of functions to be added, Single delegate, Entrance/Exit unit, Ambient making it suitable for chairmen and delegates. Such microphone functions shall include facilities for connecting a Voting Panel, with or without a Card reader. In addition, two The unit shall have the following Interconnections separate audio inputs shall be provided, each selectable
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. Two RJ11 connectors for Microphone Control Panel, Mounting using a clamp the Priority Panel, Voting Panel and Voting and Card microphone may be mounted on a Panel stand, wall or on a chair . RJ11 connector for Intercom Handset Dimensions 215 x 30 mm (8.46 x 1 .18 in) . Two balanced audio inputs for microphones (H x W) . Phantom power supply (2 x eight-pole 262° DIN- Cable length type socket) 5 m . Remote control inputs (switches) and outputs coiled 0.4 m, un-coiled 1.4 m (LEDs) matching Weight 350 g . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through system Color Charcoal (PH 10736) cabling . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated with a molded six- The product shall be or similar to: pole circular connector DCN-FHH Hand-held microphone The unit shall have the following Technical DCN-FHH-C Hand-held microphone with coiled cable Specifications Mechanical 6.3.3 Microphone Connection Panel Mounting on wall, under tabletop or seat, in The microphone connection panel shall connect arm rest or in cable duct pluggable microphones to one of the audio inputs to the Dimensions 35 x 100 x 170 mm (1 .37 x 3.93 flush mount interface. (H x W x D) x 6.69 in) (excl. cables) The microphone connection panel shall have an output, Weight 500 g (1.10 lb) which controls the output level of the channel selector. Color charcoal (PH 10736) This means that when the microphone is active the output level of the channel selector shall be reduced to prevent The product shall be or similar to: acoustic feedback.
DCN-DDI Dual Delegate Interface The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits . IF design award 6.3.2 Hand-held microphone . Channel selector output level control. The hand-held microphone shall be is a uni-directional, condenser microphone with built-in plop and windshield. The unit shall have the following Interconnections It shall fit comfortably into the hand and is ideal for . 2 m cable (78.7 in) terminated with eight-pole 2620 applications where the speaker is not stationary. A DIN-type plug. microphone on/off button and LED indicator lamps shall . Connector to control output level reduction of the be built into the microphone housing. Two of these channel selector (AMP173977-2 socket). microphones shall be able to connect to the flush mount interface. The unit shall be available with a strait or with The unit shall have the following Technical a coiled cable. Specifications Mechanical The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits Mounting In combination with couplings and . Light, portable microphone end caps in any surrounding . Built-in plop and windshield Dimensions 40 x 50 x 50 mm . On/off switch and LED status indicators (H x W x D) . 5 m (196.8 in) cable Weight 10 g Color Silver (RAL 9022) The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators . Condenser microphone with built-in plop and The product shall be or similar to: windshield . Microphone on/off or request-to-speak button DCN-FMIC Microphone Connection Panel . ‘Microphone on’ indicator (red LED) . ‘Request-to-speak’ confirmation indicator (green LED) 6.3.4 Microphone Control Panel The Microphone Control Panel shall be connected to the The unit shall have the following Interconnections flush mount interface via one of the RJ11 control inputs. . cable terminated with an eight-pole 262° DIN-type plug The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits . IF design award The unit shall have the following Technical . Microphone on/off button Specifications . Red Microphone on indicator Mechanical . Green request indicator
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. Orange VIP indicator The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators Mechanical . One microphone control button Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a . Three color illuminated ring around the microphone thickness of 2 mm or in combination button The illuminated ring around the button can with couplings and end caps in any operate in several states: surrounding Red. Dimensions 40 x 50 x 50 mm Microphone is active (H x W x D) Flashing red* Weight 200 g Last minute of speech time is active. Color Silver (RAL 9022) Green The delegate is listed in the request list. The product shall be or similar to: Flashing green The delegate is the first in the request list and the DCN-FPRIOB Priority Panel next one to get the floor. Yellow 6.3.6 Loudspeaker Panel The delegate is part of the Notebook and can control This loudspeaker panel shall be intended for use in its microphone without interaction of the operator. combination with the flush mount interface. It shall consist of a loudspeaker behind a round grille. Also shall The unit shall have the following Interconnections be included is a 2 m cable, terminated with a 3.5 mm . Two RJ11 connectors, one for connection to flush stereo jack plug. mount Interface and one for loop through. The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits The unit shall have the following Technical . IF design award Specifications . Angled for better intelligibility Mechanical Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a The unit shall have the following Interconnections thickness of 2 mm or in combination . 2 m (78.7in) cable terminated with 3.5mm (0.14 in) with couplings and end caps in any stereo jack. surrounding Dimensions 40 x 50 x 50 mm The unit shall have the following Technical (H x W x D) Specifications Weight 200 g Mechanical Color Silver (RAL 9022) Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm or in combination The product shall be or similar to: with couplings and end caps in any surrounding DCN-FMICB Microphone Control Panel Dimensions 40 x 100 x 100 mm (H x W x D) 6.3.5 Priority Panel Weight 203 g The Priority Panel shall be connected to the flush mount Color Silver (RAL 9022) interface to one of the RJ11 control inputs. The product shall be or similar to: The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits . IF design award DCN-FLSP Loudspeaker Panel . Priority on/off button . Red Microphone on indicator 6.3.7 Voting Panel The unit shall allow attendance registration and six types The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators of voting: parliamentary, audience response, multiple . One microphone control button choice, opinion poll, rating and for/against. . Red color illuminated ring around the microphone The yellow LED confirmation indicators shall be used to button prompt the user to indicate presence and to vote and to confirm registration of what is voted. The unit shall have the following Interconnections The unit shall have an external present contact, which . two RJ11 connectors one for connection to DCN- can be used for an external present or fraud switch. DDI Dual Delegate Interface and one for loop Fingerprint readers are typical for the external present through contact use. The blue LED unit active indicator shall show that the system is in normal operation.
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Provision shall be made so the unit can be click-to-fit The unit shall be connected to the flush mount interface. mounted in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm or can be mounted in combination with couplings and end The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits caps in any surface. . IF design award The combination of the voting unit with the end caps . Identification with ID card shall be very stylish, and shall fit in both modern and . External Present contact traditionally designed meeting rooms. . LED vote confirmation indicators The unit shall be connected to the flush mount interface. . LED unit active indicator
The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators . IF design award . Five voting buttons with yellow confirmation . External Present contact indicators to register: Present, yes (+), no (-) and . LED vote confirmation indicators abstain (x) (attendance registration, parliamentary . LED unit active indicator voting and for/against) Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple choice or opinion polls, rating) Rating scale: - -, -, 0, The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators +, ++ (audience response). . Five voting buttons with yellow confirmation . One unit active indicator. The blue LED indicates indicators to register: Present, yes (+), no (-) and that the system is in normal operation. The yellow abstain (x) (attendance registration, parliamentary LED indicates the validity of the ID card. voting and for/against) Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple . One de-init/init button (rear side of the unit). choice or opinion polls, rating) Rating scale: - -, -, 0, +, ++ (audience response). The unit shall have the following Interconnections . One unit active indicator. The blue LED indicates . Two RJ11 connectors, one for connection to DCN- that the system is in normal operation. DDI Dual Delegate Interface and one for loop . One de-init/init button (rear side of the unit). through. . Connector for an external present contact The unit shall have the following Interconnections (AMP173977-3 socket). . Two RJ11 connectors, one for connection to DCN- DDI Dual Delegate Interface and one for loop The unit shall have the following Technical through. Specifications . Connector for an external present contact Mechanical (AMP173977-3 socket). Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm or in combination The unit shall have the following Technical with couplings and end caps in any Specifications surrounding Mechanical Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a (H x W x D) thickness of 2 mm or in combination Weight 104 g with couplings and end caps in any Color Silver (RAL 9022) surrounding Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm The product shall be or similar to: (H x W x D) Weight 81 g DCN-FVCRD Voting and Card Panel Color Silver (RAL 9022) 6.3.9 Blank Panel The product shall be or similar to: The blank panel shall neatly closes off a slot in a flush mounted unit that is not in use. Provisions shall be taken DCN-FV Voting Panel so the panel can be removed if a future expansion requires the available slot. 6.3.8 Voting and Card Panel The Voting and Card Panel shall have the same The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits functionality as the voting panel and shall be extended . IF design award with an ID card reader. The ID card reader shall enable identification of The unit shall have the following Technical delegates to the conference system as well as providing a Specifications convenient facility that shall ensure only authorized Mechanical delegates can participate in voting sessions or general Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a conference proceedings such as microphone use. thickness of 2 mm or in combination The Yellow unit active indicator shall indicate the with couplings and end caps in any validity of the ID card. surrounding
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Dimensions 40 x 100 mm DCN-FPT Flush Positioning Tool (H x W) Weight 17 g 6.3.13 Flush Extraction Tools Color Silver (RAL 9022) The flush mount elements shall be removed easily by using flush extraction tools. The product shall be or similar to: The unit shall have the following Technical DCN-FBP Set of 10 Blank Panels Specifications Mechanical 6.3.10 End Caps Weight 26 g Matching end caps shall give a finishing touch to the Color Charcoal (PH 10736) flush mounted devices. Two end caps shall be needed per flush mount position. The product shall be or similar to:
The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits DCN-FET Flush Extraction Tools . IF design award 6.3.14 Intercom Handset The unit shall have the following Technical The Intercom Handset shall be a lightweight, compact Specifications and robust handset with a cradle. It shall enable private Mechanical 2-way conversation between conference participants. The Mounting Click-to-fit in DCN-FCOUP couplings handset shall be hard-wired to the cradle by a coiled Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm cable, 0.5 m (19.6 in) long when coiled, and 2 m (78.7 (H x W) in) uncoiled. The cable shall be terminated with a six- Weight 2 g pole RJ45 connector for connection to conference and Color Silver (RAL 9022) flush mounted units. The unit shall be easily mounted to a tabletop or wall. The product shall be or similar to: The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits DCN-FEC Set of 50 End Caps . Ideal for intercom applications . For use with all Concentus and Dual Delegate 6.3.11 Couplings Interface The couplings shall be used to flush mount and connect . Can be permanently mounted to wall, chair or flush mount panels and ends caps. tabletop
The unit shall have the following Technical The unit shall have the following Interconnections Specifications . Six-pole RJ45 socket Mechanical Mounting screw in cut out in table top The unit shall have the following Technical Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm Specifications (H x W) Mechanical Weight 12 g Mounting tabletop or wall-mounted using Color Black the 2 screw holes on the cradle Dimensions (H x W) 53 x 210 mm (2.08 x 8.26 in) The product shall be or similar to: Weight 250 g (0.55 lb) Color charcoal (PH 10736) DCN-FCOUP Set of 50 couplings The product shall be or similar to: 6.3.12 Flush Positioning Tools The flush mount elements shall be positioned easily by LBB 3555/00 Intercom Handset and Cradle using flush positioning tools. 6.3.15 Table Top Housings The unit shall have the following Technical This housing shall enable the flush mounted panels to be Specifications used in tabletop applications. The panel shall simply Mechanical click into place in the housing. It shall be for use with the Weight 31 g voting unit, but it can also be used for other flush Color Charcoal (PH 10736) mounted unit such as the channel selector unit. Provision shall be made so for permanent applications, The product shall be or similar to: the housing can be fixed to the tabletop.
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The unit shall have the following Technical . 1 m (39.4 in) cable terminated with a molded six- Specifications pole female circular connector for loop-through Mechanical connection to the network Mounting free-standing or fixed on the table top Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm The unit shall have the following Technical (H x W) Specifications Weight 243 g Mechanical Color Charcoal (PH 10736) Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm or in combination The product shall be or similar to: couplings and end caps in any surrounding DCN-TTH Set of 10 Table Top Housings Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm (H x W x D) Weight 250 g 6.3.16 Voting Unit The unit shall allow attendance registration and six types Color Silver (RAL 9022) of voting: parliamentary, audience response, multiple choice, opinion poll, rating and for/against. The product shall be or similar to: The yellow LED confirmation indicators shall prompt the user to indicate presence and to vote and to confirm DCN-FVU Voting Unit registration of what is voted. The blue LED unit active indicator shall show that the 6.3.17 Voting Unit Chinese system is in normal operation. The blue LED shall flash The unit shall be used for attendance registration, when the unit detects a communication fault. parliamentary voting and for/against voting. It shall be The combination of the voting unit with the end caps provided with colored voting buttons and Chinese text. shall form a very stylish design, which shall fit in both The texts shall be: present, yes, no and abstain and the modern and traditional meeting rooms. colors shall be respectively: white, green, red and yellow. The direct connection to the network cable shall results The yellow LED confirmation indicators shall be used to into an economic solution for positions, which only prompt the user to indicate presence and to vote and to require voting facilities. confirm registration of what is voted. The blue LED unit active indicator shall show that the The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits system is in normal operation. The blue LED shall flash . IF design award when the unit detects a communication fault. . Allows parliamentary voting, numerals and rating The combination of the voting unit with the end caps scale shall form a very stylish design, which shall fit in both . LED vote confirmation indicators modern and traditional meeting rooms. . LED unit active indicator The direct connection to the network cable shall be an . Easily mountable economic solution for positions that only require voting . Stylish design, which fits both modern and facilities. traditional meeting rooms . Direct loop through connection to the network The unit shall have the following Features and Benefits . Economic solution for positions, which only require . IF design award voting facilities. . Colored voting buttons . Chinese text The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators . LED unit active indicator . Five voting buttons with yellow confirmation . Stylish design, which fits both modern and indicators to register: Present, yes (+), no (-) and traditional meeting rooms abstain (x) (attendance registration, parliamentary . Direct loop through connection to the network voting and for/against) Numerals: 1 to 5 (multiple . LED vote confirmation indicators choice or opinion polls, rating) Rating scale: - -, -, 0, . Allows parliamentary voting +, ++ (audience response) . Economic solution for positions that only require . One unit active indicator. The blue LED indicates voting facilities. that the system is in normal operation. The blue LED flashes when the unit detects a communication fault. The unit shall have the following Controls and Indicators . One de-init/init button (rear side of the unit) . Four voting buttons with yellow confirmation indicators to register: present, yes, no and abstain The unit shall have the following Interconnections . One unit active indicator. The blue LED indicates . 1 m (39.4 in) cable terminated with a molded six- that the system is in normal operation. The blue pole male circular connector flashes when the unit detects a communication fault. . One de-init/init button (rear side of the unit)
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The unit shall have the following Interconnections . 1 m (39.4 in) cable terminated with a molded six- pole male circular connector . 1 m (39.4 in) cable terminated with a molded six- pole female circular connector for loop-through connection to the network
The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications Mechanical Mounting Click-to-fit in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm or in combination couplings and end caps in any surrounding Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm (H x W x D) Weight 250 g Color Silver (RAL 9022)
The product shall be or similar to:
DCN-FVU-CN Voting Unit Chinese
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. Operator and chairman intercom call keys (for future 7 Interpretation and use) Language Distribution . Message key with yellow LED indicator (for future use) Equipment . Telephone and Intercom call yellow LED indicators . A and B channel engaged yellow LED indicators . Rotary step control for channel settings (and other 7.1 Interpreter Desk functions) The interpreter desk shall be a single-user interpreter Pressing this button sets the selection to the first desk with a stylish and modern design. It shall fully available channel conform to internationally agreed standards. Clear . LCD with backlighting showing selected and positioning per functional area of the desk controls shall activated output channel with channel numbers and allow intuitive operation without mistakes. The abbreviated language names interpreter desk shall be available with a light- and a . Loudspeaker rotary volume control dark-colored base . Headphone rotary volume control . Headphone rotary bass and treble tone controls The product shall have the following Features and . Beep on/off key Benefits . Five Relay language pre-select keys . Low susceptibility to mobile phones . Floor/auto-relay key with green LED indicators . Ergonomic design and features for visually impaired . Rotary step control (same as for speaking section) to . Up to 31 interpretation channels and the original select the relay languages for the relay pre-select floor language with an audio bandwidth of 20 kHz keys and the loudspeaker channel. Pressing this . A graphic LCD with backlighting for bright button sets the selection to the first available channel information display under low light level conditions . LCD with backlighting, showing selected relay . 5 pre-select keys for relay languages with activation language with channel numbers, abbreviated names indication at the display and quality indicators. Also the selected loudspeaker . Microphone push button with a red or green channel with abbreviated name is shown illuminated ring . Light- or dark-colored base The product shall have the following Interconnections . Six-pole microphone socket The product shall have the following Controls and . Headphone or headset connector five-pole 180° Din Indicators type socket wired according to IEC 574-3) . A and B output channel with status and selection . 6.3 mm (0.25 in) and 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo jack indication at the display headphone connectors . All channels have channel number, language names . 2 m 78.8 in) cable with molded six-pole circular and quality level indicated at the display connector . Ergonomic design and features for visually impaired . Six-pole circular socket for loop-through connection such as a pimple at the middle button and beeps to to the network indicate microphone on / off and double relay . Eight-pole modular jack connector for connection to selected booth telephone, intercom and booth on-air sign . Built-in loudspeaker with language channel selector . Speech timer to indicate elapsed time of The product shall have the following Technical interpretation Specifications . Speak slowly facility to alert the current speaker to Electrical slow down Headphone connection . Help request to an operator or usher Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz . Booth telephone and intercom indicator Load impedance > 32 ohm . A maximum of six desks can be installed in per Output power 2 x 30 mW/32 ohm booth Headset connection . Table top and flush mountable Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz . Pluggable microphone Load impedance > 32 ohm . Automatic headset selection when headset connected Output power 60 mW / 32 ohm . Easy programming via menus on the display after Nominal microphone 7 mVrms entering the programming mode input level . Microphone key with surrounding red “on-air” Overload microphone >124 mVrms indicator and green for “booth not in use” input level . Mute key . Help key Mechanical . Slow (speak slowly) key Mounting Free-standing or mounted on a table
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Dimensions 82 x 330 x 170 mm (3.2 x Mechanical (H x W x D) 13 x 6.7 in) (with microphone) Dimensions (H x W x D) 235 x 530 x 385 mm Slope 25 degrees (9.3 x 20.9 x 15.2 in) Weight 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) Weight (empty) 6 kg (13 lbs) Color top Silver (RAL 9022) Color Dark Grey Color base Light Grey (RAL 000 7500) Color base 7.3 Channel Selector unit Charcoal (PH 10736) The channel selector unit shall be a compact and stylish single-user audio channel selector for listening by The product shall be or similar to: headphone. It shall provide a choice of up to 32 high- quality audio channels used for distribution of DCN-IDESK-L Interpreter Desk with light base interpretation and floor channels. DCN-IDESK-D Interpreter Desk with dark base The product shall have the following Features and Benefits 7.2 Interpreter Headphones . No audio output until the headphone is connected. The interpreter headphones shall be lightweight, dynamic . Automatically adapts to available channels headphones. . Stylish and modern design . Built-in “Silent” function; no audio output until one The product shall have the following Features and of the keys has been pressed to eliminate audible Benefits noise from the headphones when not in use. . Replaceable ear pads . Upon insertion of a headphone the default “floor” channel (channel 0) is selected with a comfortable The product shall have the following Interconnections headphone volume and the dimmed backlighting is . 1.5 m (59.0 in) cable terminated with a 6.3 mm (0.25 activated. in) stereo jack plug . Flush mountable in tabletops, on top or at the front, or in arm rests of seats. The product shall have the following Technical . Two push-buttons (up/down) for channel selection Specifications . Two push-buttons (up/down) for headphone volume Electrical control Impedance 2 x 720 ohm . Backlit 2-digit LCD for channel number indication Frequency response 250 Hz to 13 kHz (-10 dB) Power handling capacity 200 mW The product shall have the following Interconnections Sensitivity (1 kHz) 97 dB SPL/earpiece at0 . 3.5 mm (0.14 in) mm stereo jack headphone dBV/system connector 96 dBSPL/earpiece at . Connector for external headphone 1 mW/earpiece . 2 m (78.7 in) cable with a molded six-pole circular connector Mechanical . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through Weight 78 g (0.17 lb) interconnection Color Black/grey The product shall have the following Technical The product shall be or similar to: Specifications Electrical LBB 9095/30 Interpreter Headphones Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz LBB 9095/50 Set of 25 pairs of replacement ear pads Headphone load > 32 ohm < 1k ohm impedance Suitcase for interpreter desk Output power 2 x 15 mW/32 ohm The suitcase for the interpreter desk shall accommodate 2 desks, 2 microphones and accessories such as headsets, Mechanical headphones and tabletop reading-lights. Mounting Flush mounted Dimensions (H x W x D) 40 x 100 x 100 mm The product shall have the following Features and (1 .6 x 3.9 x 3.9 in) Benefits Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) . Rugged construction with reinforced corners Color Silver (RAL 9022) . Simplifies packing and unpacking . Easy to carry and store The product shall be or similar to:
The product shall have the following Technical DCN-FCS Channel Selector unit for 32 channels Specifications
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7.4 Table Top Housings 7.6 Under-the-Chin Stereo Headphones This housing shall enable the flush mounted panels to be The product shall have the following Features and used in tabletop applications. The panel shall simply Benefits click into place in the housing. It shall be for use with the . Ergonomic design for use under the chin voting unit, but it can also be used for other flush . Replaceable ear tips mounted unit such as the channel selector unit. Provision shall be made so for permanent applications, The product shall have the following Interconnections the housing can be fixed to the tabletop. . 1 .2 m (47.3 in) cable terminated with 3.5 mm (0.14 in) angled stereo jack plug The unit shall have the following Technical Specifications The product shall have the following Technical Mechanical Specifications Mounting free-standing or fixed on the table top Electrical Dimensions 40 x 100 x 82 mm Impedance 150 ohm per earpiece (H x W) Audio frequency response 50 Hz to 5 kHz (-10 dB) Weight 243 g Power handling capacity 60 mW Color Charcoal (PH 10736) Sensitivity (1 kHz) 107 dB SPL/earpiece at 1 mW/earpiece The product shall be or similar to: Mechanical DCN-TTH Set of 10 Table Top Housings Weight 33 g (0.07 lb) Finish Black
7.5 Lightweight Stereo Headphones The product shall be or similar to:
Lightweight stereo headphones shall offer high quality LBB 3441/10 Under-the-Chin Stereo Headphones sound reproduction. LBB 3441/50 Set of 1.000 replacement ear tips The product shall have the following Features and Benefits . Replaceable ear pads 7.7 Single Earphone . Separate available solid washable ear pads The product shall have the following Features and Benefits The product shall have the following Interconnections . Ergonomic design for use under the chin . 1 .3 m (51.2 in) cable terminated with 3.5 mm (0.14 . Replaceable ear tips in) angled stereo jack plug The product shall have the following Interconnections The product shall have the following Technical . 1 .2 m (47.2 in) cable terminated with 3.5 mm (0.14 Specifications in) stereo jack plug Electrical Impedance 32 ohm per earpiece The product shall have the following Technical Audio frequency response 50 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB) Specifications Power handling capacity 50 mW Electrical Sensitivity (1 kHz) 98 dB SPL/earpiece at Impedance 32 ohm 1 mW/earpiece Audio frequency response 100 Hz to 5 kHz (-10 dB) Power handling capacity 5 mW Mechanical Sensitivity (1 kHz) 114 dB SPL/earpiece at 1 Weight 70 g (0.16 lb) mW/earpiece Finish Charcoal (PH 10736) with silver Mechanical Weight 25 g (0.06 lb) The product shall be or similar to: Finish Dark grey
LBB 3443/00 Lightweight Stereo Headphones The product shall be or similar to: LBB 3443/10 Lightweight Stereo Headphones with durable cables LBB 3442/00 Single Earphone LBB 3443/50 Set of 100 pairs of replacement ear pads HDP-LWSP Set of 50 pairs solid ear pads 7.8 High Quality Dynamic Headphones
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This high quality dynamic microphone shall be a durable Dimensions (H x W x D) 235 x 530 x 385 mm dynamic headphones offering high-quality sound (9.3 x 20.9 x 15.2 in) reproduction. Weight 6 kg (13 lbs) The product shall have the following Features and Finish Dark grey Benefits . Replaceable ear pads The storage suitcase shall be the DCN-FCIDSK or similar. The product shall have the following Interconnections . 1 .2 m (47.2 in) cable terminated with 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo jack plug
The product shall have the following Technical Specifications Electrical Impedance 720 ohm per earpiece Audio frequency response 250 Hz to 13 kHz (-10 dB) Power handling capacity 200 mW Sensitivity (1 kHz) 96 dB SPL/earpiece at 1 mW/earpiece
Mechanical Weight 25 g (0.06 lb) Finish Dark grey
The product shall be or similar to:
LBB 3015/04 High Quality Dynamic Headphones LBB 9095/50 Set of 25 pairs of replacement ear pads
7.9 Induction Loop Neckband
The induction loop neckband shall be suitable for use with the receivers.
The induction loop neckband shall have the following physical and electrical characteristics:
Connection 0.9 m (3 ft) cable with 3.5 mm (0.14 in) gold-plated jack plug Impedance 28 ohms at 1 kHz Magnetic Field Strength 100 mA/m 15 cm (6 in) above loop at 85 μW at 1 kHz input (IEC 60118-4) Weight 45 g (0.10 lb) Finish Charcoal with silver
The induction loop neckband shall be the HDP-ILN or similar.
7.10Flight Case
The flight suitcase shall be used for storing and transportation up to 2 interpreter desks.
The flight case shall have the following physical characteristics:
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. The network controller can be assigned a unique 8 Central Control Equipment name by the installer for easy identification . VU meter readings to monitor audio inputs and audio outputs. The audio can be monitored 8.1 Multi CCU Network Controller using a headphone . Loudspeaker and headphone connection for The network controller shall control multiple CCUs in a audio monitoring. multi CCU conferencing system. . 19”(2U) housing for tabletop or rack mounting It shall include features for controlling delegate . Handgrips for easy transportation microphones, distributing simultaneous interpretation . 19” rack mounting brackets, detachable feet and and conducting voting sessions, all without an operator. mounting accessories included . System installation and user instruction on CD The product shall have the following Features and ROM Benefits . IF design award The product shall have the following Controls and . Control for up to 30 Central Control Units Indicators . Control for up to 4000 delegate positions . Main Power on/off switch on the back (microphone functionality only) . 2 x 16 Character LCD display at front for status . PC control facility for up to 1500 delegate information and CCU configuration positions (full functionality) . Rotary control at front to navigate through the . 2 x 32 high quality audio channels LCD menus . Optical network coupling . Redundant network capability The product shall have the following Interconnections . Basic microphone management facilities . Euro mains socket with built-in fuse, matching . Four operational microphone modes: mains cable (1.7 m [5.58 ft]) included Open: microphone button control with . Two optical network connections for connection request-to speak (Auto) of Central Control Units, Integrus transmitters Override: microphone button with or various audio expanders override of activated microphones . Two three-pole XLR balanced audio line inputs (FIFO) with galvanic separation Voice: voice activated microphones . Two three-pole XLR balanced audio line inputs without galvanic separation Push-to-talk: push and hold button to . Four stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line inputs speak . Two three-pole XLR balanced audio line . Number of open microphones between 1 and 4 outputs with galvanic separation . Basic voting control for parliamentary voting . Two three-pole XLR balanced audio line procedure. Delegates can register ‘Present’, outputs without galvanic separation ‘Yes’, ‘No’ and ‘Abstain’. The Concentus . Four stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line outputs Chairman unit can start, stop and suspend the . One stereo headphone output 3.5 mm (0.14 in) voting. The total results can be displayed on hall . Eight control inputs displays and on the LCD screens of the units. . Five control outputs Also included is a page function which activates . One RS-232 serial data connectors for a voting tone. The chairman can use this tone to controlling cameras and diagnostics indicate that a voting round is about to start . One Ethernet connection for PC control . Basic simultaneous interpretation function with as many as 31 language channels plus one floor The product shall have the following Technical channel Specifications . Basic intercom function with function to assign Electrical intercom operator and intercom chairman (both Supply voltage 115/230 V +/- 10 % can be called from the interpreter desk) Power consumption 170 W . Automatic camera control Optical network supply 40 VDC, max 65 W . Extended conference facilities when using Total supply power 130 W control PC software or remote controllers RS-232 connection nine-pole Sub-D female socket . Adjustable sensitivity for the audio inputs Ethernet connection RJ45 socket . Adjustable level for the audio outputs Frequency response 30Hz – 20 kHz (-3dB at . Audio insertion facility to connect external nominal level) audio processing devices or telephone couplers THD at nominal level < 0.5 % . Configuration of network controller and system Cross talk attenuation > 85 dB at 1 kHz via a display and a single rotary push button Dynamic range > 90 dB
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Signal–to-noise ratio > 87 dBA . Basic intercom function with a function to assign Audio inputs intercom operator and intercom chairman (both can XLR nominal input -12 dBV (+/- 6 dB) be called from the interpreter desk) XLR maximum input +12 dBV . Automatic camera control Cinch nominal input 24 dBV (+/- 6dB) . 2 audio line inputs and 2 audio line outputs Cinch maximum input +0 dBV . Adjustable sensitivity for the audio inputs Audio outputs . Adjustable level for the audio outputs XLR nominal output 12 dBV (+6/- 24 dB) . Audio insertion facility to connect external audio XLR maximum output +12 dBV processing devices or telephone couplers Cinch nominal output 24 dBV (+6/- 24 dB) . Configuration of CCU and system via a display and Cinch maximum output +0 dBV a single rotary push button . Each CCU can be assigned a unique name by the Mechanical installer for easy identification Mounting Free-standing or mounted . VU meter readings to monitor audio inputs and in a 19”-rack audio outputs. The audio can be monitored using Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 350 mm headphones (with brackets, without . 19” (2U) housing for table top or rack mounting feet) . Handgrips for easy transportation 92 x 440 x 350 mm . 19” rack mounting brackets, detachable feet and (without brackets, with mounting accessories included feet) . System installation and user instruction on CD ROM Weight 7 kg Color Charcoal (PH 10736) with The product shall have the following Controls and silver Indicators . Mains on/off switch at the front The product shall be or similar to: . 2 x 16 Character LCD display at front for status DCN-NCO Multi CCU Network Controller information and CCU configuration . Rotary control at front to navigate through the LCD menus 8.2 Basic Central Control Unit . Two red LED overload indicators for the DCN The basic central control unit (CCU) shall include network outputs at the rear features for controlling delegate microphones, distributing simultaneous interpretation and conducting The product shall have the following Interconnections voting sessions, all without an operator. . Euro mains socket with built-in fuse, matching mains cable (1.7 m [5.58 ft]) included The product shall have the following Features and . Two DCN outlet sockets for connection of units, Benefits plus extension power supplies. Each socket is . IF design award protected against short-circuit (2 x six-pole circular . Control for up to 245 Contribution units sockets) . Control facilities for an unlimited number of channel . Two stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line inputs selectors . One three-pole XLR balanced audio line output . 2 x 32 high-quality audio channels . Two stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line outputs . Basic microphone management facilities . 1 x headphone output 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo . Three operational microphone modes: . One RS-232 serial data connector for Camera Open: microphone button control with request- control and diagnostic equipment to-speak (Auto) Override: microphone button with override of The product shall have the following Technical activated microphones (FIFO) Specifications Voice: voice activated microphones Electrical . Number of open microphones between 1 and 4 Supply voltage 115/230 V +/- 10 % . Basic voting control for parliamentary voting Power consumption 200 W procedure. Delegates can register ‘Present’, ‘Yes’, DCN system supply 40 VDC, max 65 W per DCN ‘No’ and ‘Abstain’. The Concentus Chairman unit socket can start, stop and suspend the voting. The total Total supply power 130 W results can be displayed on hall displays and on the RS-232 connection nine-pole Sub-D female socket LCD screens of the units. Also included is a page Frequency response 30Hz – 20 kHz (-3dB at function, which activates a voting tone. The nominal level) chairman can use this tone to indicate that a voting THD at nominal level < 0.5 % round is about to start. Cross talk attenuation > 85 dB at 1 kHz . Basic simultaneous interpretation function with as Dynamic range > 90 dB many as 31 language channels plus one floor channel Signal–to-noise ratio > 87 dBA
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Audio inputs Voice: voice activated microphones Cinch nominal input 24 dBV (+/- 6dB) . Number of open microphones between 1 and 4 Cinch maximum input +0 dBV . Basic voting control for parliamentary voting Audio outputs procedure. Delegates can register ‘Present’, ‘Yes’, XLR nominal output 12 dBV (+6/- 24 dB) ‘No’ and ‘Abstain’. The Concentus Chairman unit XLR maximum output +12 dBV can start, stop and suspend the voting. The total Cinch nominal output 24 dBV (+6/- 24 dB) results can be displayed on hall displays and on the Cinch maximum output +0 dBV LCD screens of the units. Also a page function is included which activates a voting tone. With this Mechanical tone the chairman can indicate that a voting round is Mounting Free-standing or mounted about to start. in a 19”-rack . Basic simultaneous interpretation function with as Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 350 mm many as 31 language channels plus one floor channel (with brackets, without . Basic intercom function with function to assign feet) intercom operator and intercom chairman (both can 92 x 440 x 350 mm be called from the interpreter desk) (without brackets, with . Automatic camera control feet) . Extended conference facilities when using control Weight 7 kg PC software or remote controllers Color Charcoal (PH 10736) with . 2 audio line inputs and 2 audio line outputs silver . Adjustable sensitivity for the audio inputs . Adjustable level for the audio outputs The product shall be or similar to: . Audio insertion facility to connect external audio processing devices or telephone couplers DCN-CCUB Basic Central Control Unit . Configuration of CCU and system via a display and DCN-CCUB-UL Basic Central Control Unit UL/CSA a single rotary push button intended for North-America region . Each CCU can be assigned a unique name by the installer for easy identification . VU meter readings to monitor audio inputs and Central control unit audio outputs. The audio can be monitored using a 8.3 headphone In combination with a PC, the central control unit (CCU) . 19” (2U) housing for table top or rack mounting shall bring greater sophistication to conference control. . Handgrips for easy transportation Users shall be able to access an extensive range of . 19” rack mounting brackets, detachable feet and software modules, each with a specific function in mounting accessories included controlling and monitoring a conference. These modules . System installation and user instruction on CD ROM shall expand the capacity to manage a conference. In the event of PC failure, this Central Control Unit shall revert The product shall have the following Controls and to its stand-alone operation mode, enabling the Indicators conference to proceed. . Mains on/off switch at front . 2 x 16 Character LCD display at the front for status The product shall have the following Features and information and CCU configuration Benefits . Rotary control at the front to navigate through the . IF design award LCD menus . Control for up to 245 Contribution units . Two red LED overload indicators for the DCN . Control facilities for an unlimited number of channel network outputs at the rear selectors . Two red LED overload indicators for the optical . 2 x 32 high quality audio channels connections at the rear . Optical network for coupling the CCU to Integrus transmitter for Infra Red languages distribution and The product shall have the following Interconnections to Audio Expanders and Cobranet Interfaces to allow . Euro mains socket with built-in fuse, matching 1.7 m a variety of audio contribution and distribution mains cable ( (66.9 in) included facilities • Optical network designed for redundant . Two DCN outlet sockets for connection of units, cabling. Can be either single branch or redundant plus extension power supplies. Each socket is loop protected against short-circuit (2 x six-pole circular . Basic microphone management facilities sockets) . Three operational microphone modes: . Two optical network connections for connection of Open: microphone button control with request- Audio Expanders to-speak (Auto) . Two three-pole XLR balanced audio line inputs with Override: microphone button with override of optional galvanic separation. activated microphones (FIFO) . Two stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line inputs
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. Two three-pole XLR balanced audio line output with The product shall have the following Features and galvanic separation. benefits . Two stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line outputs . Easy to connect to the network . 1 x headphone output 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo . Maximum supply power of 255 W . Two RS-232 serial data connectors for PC . Installable at any convenient point in the system connection and diagnostic equipment cabling due to its built-in network splitter . Using loop-through cabling The product shall have the following Technical . Switches on automatically when the CCU is Specifications switched on Electrical . All outputs are protected against short circuit Supply voltage 115/230 V +/- 10 % . Freestanding on a tabletop or mounted in a 19” rack Power consumption 200 W DCN system supply 40 VDC, max 65 W per DCN The product shall have the following Controls and socket Indicators Optical network supply 40 VDC, max 65 W . “Power on” LED indicator Total supply power 130 W . Three indicators to indicate network outlet overload RS-232 connection 2 x nine-pole Sub-D female (red LEDs) socket Frequency response 30Hz – 20 kHz (-3dB at The product shall have the following Interconnections nominal level) . Euro-mains socket with built-in fuse holder, mains THD at nominal level < 0.5 % cable 1.7 m (66.9 in) included Cross talk attenuation > 85 dB at 1 kHz . 2 m (78.7 in) DCN cable with molded six-pole Dynamic range > 90 dB circular connector Signal–to-noise ratio > 87 dBA . Six-pole circular socket for loop-through connection Audio inputs to the network XLR nominal input 12 dBV (+/- 6dB) . Three outlet sockets for connection of units, plus XLR maximum input +12 dBV extension power supplies. Each socket is protected Cinch nominal input 24 dBV (+/- 6dB) against short-circuit (3 x six-pole circular sockets) Cinch maximum input +0 dBV Audio outputs The product shall have the following Technical XLR nominal output 12 dBV (+6/- 24 dB) Specifications XLR maximum output +12 dBV Electrical Cinch nominal output 24 dBV (+6/- 24 dB) Supply voltage 105, 115, 125, 220, 230, Cinch maximum output +0 dBV 240 Vac., 50/60 Hz Power consumption 350 W Mechanical System supply 40 VDC, max 85W per socket Mounting Free-standing or mounted in a 19”-rack Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 350 mm Mounting Free-standing on a table top (with brackets, without or mounted in a 19” rack unit feet) (requires 2U, _19” width) 92 x 440 x 350 mm Dimensions 100 x 220 x 308 mm (without brackets, with (H x W x D) (3.9 x 8.7 x 12.1 in) feet) Weight 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs) Weight 7 kg Color cabinet Light gray (PH 10736) Color Charcoal (PH 10736) Color handles Dark gray (PH 10736) with silver The product shall be or similar to: The product shall be or similar to: DCN-EPS Extension Power Supply DCN-CCU Central Control Unit DCN-EPS-UL Extension Power Supply UL/CSA DCN-CCU-UL Central Control Unit UL/CSA intended for North-America region intended for North-America region 8.5 Digital Audio Expander 8.4 Extension Power Supply The digital audio expander shall contribute digital audio The Extension Power Supply unit shall be used in to and distribute digital audio from the system. combination with a CCU to supply extra power to the network. The product shall have the following Features and Benefits . IF design award
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. Room coupling facility Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 350 mm . Versatile audio distribution facility (with brackets, without . Optical network for coupling to the CCU feet) . AES/EBU or SPDIF 92 x 440 x 350 mm . Sample-rate converters (8 – 96 kHz) (without brackets, with . Automatic Gain Control feet) . Designed for redundant network cabling. The Weight 6 kg network can be either single branch or redundant Color Charcoal (PH 10736) loop. with silver . Four audio channels in for floor and interpretation channels The product shall be or similar to: . Four audio channels out for floor and interpretation channels (16-bit 44.1 kHz) PRS-4DEX4 Digital Audio Expander . Flexible routing of floor and interpretation channels . Configuration of the Digital Audio Expander via a display and a single rotary push button . Each Digital Audio Expander can be assigned a 8.6 Audio Expander unique name by the installer for easy identification The audio expander shall contribute audio to and . VU meter readings to monitor audio inputs and distribute audio from the system. audio outputs. The audio can be monitored using headphones The product shall have the following Features and . 19” (2U) housing for table top or rack mounting Benefits . Handgrips for easy transportation . IF design award . 19” rack mounting brackets, detachable feet and . Room coupling facility mounting accessories included . Versatile audio distribution facility . Unit is powered from the network . Optical network for coupling to the CCU . Designed for redundant network cabling. The The product shall have the following Controls and network can be either single branch or redundant Indicators loop . 2 x 16 Character LCD display for status display and . Four audio line inputs (of which 2 can be configured configuration of the Audio Expander as microphone input) for floor and interpretation . Rotary control at the front to navigate through the channels LCD menus . Four audio line outputs for floor and interpretation channels The product shall have the following Interconnections . Flexible routing of floor and interpretation channels . Two optical network connections for connecting to . Adjustable sensitivity for the audio inputs CCU . Adjustable level for the audio outputs . Two 3-pole XLR AES/EBU stereo inputs for 2 audio . Configuration of the Audio Expander via a display channels per input and one single rotary push button . Two Cinch SPDIF stereo inputs for 2 audio channels . Each Audio Expander can be assigned a unique per input name by the installer for easy identification . Two 3-pole XLR AES/EBU stereo outputs for 2 . VU meter readings to monitor audio inputs and audio channels per output audio outputs. The audio can be monitored using a . Two Cinch SPDIF stereo outputs for 2 audio headphone channels per output . 19” (2U) housing for table top or rack mounting . 8 x control inputs to enable audio inputs and audio . Handgrips for easy transportation outputs . 19” rack mounting brackets, detachable feet and . 5 x control outputs to indicate channel engaged state mounting accessories included • 1 x headphone output 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo . The unit is powered from the network
The product shall have the following Technical The product shall have the following Controls and Specifications Indicators Electrical . 2 x 16 Character LCD display for status display and Supply voltage 24 – 48 Vdc configuration of the Audio Expander Power consumption 6 W . Rotary control at the front to navigate through the Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz LCD menus THD at nominal level < 0.5 % The product shall have the following Interconnections Mechanical . Two optical network connections for connecting to Mounting Free-standing or mounted the CCU in a 19”-rack
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. Four three-pole XLR balanced audio line inputs with The product shall have the following Features and galvanic separation Benefits . Four stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line inputs . IF design award . Four three-pole XLR balanced audio line output with . Room coupling facility galvanic separation . Versatile audio distribution facility . Four stereo Cinch unbalanced audio line outputs . CobraNet compatible using Ethernet . 8 x control inputs to enable audio inputs and audio . Optical network for coupling to the CCU outputs . Automatic Gain Control . 5 x control outputs to indicate channel engaged state . Designed for redundant network cabling. The . 1 x headphone output 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo network can be either single branch or redundant loop. The product shall have the following Technical . Four audio inputs for floor and interpretation Specifications channels Electrical . Four audio outputs for floor and interpretation Supply voltage 24 – 48 Vdc channels Power consumption 7.6 W . Flexible routing of floor and interpretation channels Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz (-3dB at . Configuration of the Cobranet Interface audio nominal level) channel routing via a display and a single rotary THD at nominal level < 0.5 % push button Cross talk attenuation > 85 dB at 1 kHz . Configuration of the Cobranet Interface with Dynamic range > 90 dB software tools included Signal–to-noise ratio > 87 dBA . Each Cobranet Interface can be assigned a unique Audio line inputs name by the installer for easy identification XLR nominal input 0 dBV (±6 dB) . VU meter readings to monitor audio inputs and XLR maximum input + 12 dBV audio outputs. The audio can be monitored using a Cinch nominal input 12 dBV (±6 dB) headphone. Cinch maximum input + 0 dBV . 19” (2U) housing for table top or rack mounting Audio microphone inputs . Handgrips for easy transportation Nominal input 57 dBV (±6 dB) . 19” rack mounting brackets, detachable feet and Maximum input 26 dBV mounting accessories included Phantom supply 12 V ± 1 V @ 15 mA . The unit is powered from the network. Audio line outputs XLR nominal output 12 dBV (+ 6/- 24 dB) The product shall have the following Controls and XLR maximum output + 12 dBV Indicators Cinch nominal output 24 dBV (+ 6/- 24 dB) . 2 x 16 Character LCD display for status display and Cinch maximum output + 0 dBV audio channel routing of the Cobranet Interface. . Rotary control at front to navigate through the LCD Mechanical menus Mounting Free-standing or mounted in a 19”-rack The product shall have the following Interconnections Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 350 mm . Two optical network connections for connecting to (with brackets, without the CCU. feet) . Two RJ45 Ethernet connectors for the CobraNet. 92 x 440 x 350 mm . 8 x control inputs to enable audio inputs and audio (without brackets, with outputs feet) . 5 x control outputs to indicate channel engaged state Weight 6 kg (13 lbs) . 1 x headphone output 3.5 mm (0.14 in) stereo Color Charcoal (PH 10736) with silver The product shall have the following Technical Specifications The product shall be or similar to: Electrical Supply voltage 24 – 48 Vdc LBB 4402/00 Audio Expander Power consumption 10.5 W Frequency response 30 Hz – 20 kHz THD at nominal level < 0.5 % CobraNet 8.7 Cobranet Interface Physical layer Ethernet The Cobranet Interface shall interface audio from the Channels 4 in / 4 out per device. Max conference system to a CobraNet network using standard 64 on CobraNet Ethernet networks. Compliance IEEE 802.3 Audio transport 16-, 20-, 24-bit
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Sample rate 48 kHz risk of acoustic feedback. To counter this, the automatic Latency 5.33 ms mixer in the feedback suppressor shall automatically reduce the gain of the microphone with the lowest signal Mechanical input and increases the gain of the microphone with the Mounting Free-standing or mounted highest signal input. This way, it shall ‘track’ the moving in a 19”-rack speaker for optimum speech intelligibility, and the Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 483 x 350 mm maximum feedback margin is maintained by keeping the (with brackets, without summed gain constant. Even when the feedback feet) suppressor is switched to ‘bypass’, the automatic mixer 92 x 440 x 350 mm function shall remain operational. (without brackets, with feet) The product shall have the following Controls and Weight 7 kg Indicators Color Charcoal (PH 10736) . Power switch with silver . Bypass / Active switch with yellow / green LED . Calibrate button. To start fast calibration cycle The product shall be or similar to: . Signal indicators . Overload @ 0 dBFS, red LBB 4404/00 Cobranet Interface . Present @ -40 dBFS, green . Auto Mix enabled, green . Calibrate, yellow 8.8 Feedback Suppressor The feedback suppressor shall use a powerful DSP with a Certifications and Approvals patented algorithm to suppress acoustic feedback. It shall EMC emission acc. to EN 55103-1 eliminate feedback by actively filtering out the unwanted EMC immunity acc. to EN 55103-2 room reverb using an echo-cancellation and de- reverberation algorithm. By adding masked (inaudible) The product shall have the following Technical noise to the output signal or by shifting the frequency of Specifications the output signal by 5 Hz, the feedback suppressor shall Electrical be able to detect the reverb component of the signal and Mains voltage 230 Vac/115 Vac, ±10%, shall remove it before feedback occurs, leaving the 50/60Hz original signal intact. Max power consumption 50 VA Max mains inrush current 1 .5A @ 230 Vac / 3A @ The product shall have the following Features and 115 Vac Benefits Sample rate (fs) 32 kHz . Patented feedback suppression algorithm Frequency response 125 Hz – 15 kHz . Suppresses feedback before it occurs Distortion <0.1% @ 1 kHz . Automatically adapts to the acoustical situation Gain (bypass mode) 0 dB Line, in 24/36/48 . Up to 12 dB additional gain before feedback occurs dB . Balanced line or microphone input with phantom Mic in supply Gain (active mode) 0 dB Line in . Second microphone input with automatic mixer 24/36/48 dB Mic in S/N >90 dB The product shall have the following Functions Signal delay < 11 ms The adaptive filter shall be able to switch between fast Decorrelator Frequency shift, 5 Hz mode and accurate mode. The fast mode shall be used for up situations where the microphone position changes over Masked noise time, like in a discussion system with multiple switching Line / Mic input 1 (3-pin XLR, 5-pin DIN, balanced) microphones. The accurate mode shall be for situations Max input level 18 / 6 / -6 dBV Line in with a fixed microphone position, such as on a pulpit -18 / -30 / -42 dBV where the acoustical environment is more stable. The Mic in adaptive filter shall allow converging more slowly to Impedance 10 kohm / 2 kohm suppress the reverb components even more. Depending (Line / Mic) on the acoustical environment and the chosen mode of CMRR >25 dB (50 Hz-20 operation, up to 12dB of additional gain shall be possible kHz) before acoustic feedback occurs. Phantom power 16 V (Mic only, The feedback suppressor shall feature a built-in switchable) automatic mixer for the two microphone inputs. In many Priority control Loop through of pin 4 situations, like on a rostrum, pulpit or conference table, and 5 of DIN two microphones shall be used to better capture the voice Mic input 2, Mic (3-pin XLR, 5-pin DIN, balanced) of a moving speaker, although this often increases the Max input level 18 / -30 / -42 dBV
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Impedance 2 kohm 8.10ID Cards Phantom power 16 V (switchable) IC cards shall be standard credit-card format ID cards. Priority control Loop through of pin 4 The ID cards shall be used by delegates to identify them and 5 of DIN to the conference system. Line input 3, Line (Cinch, unbalanced) Max input level 18 / 6 / -6 dBV The product shall have the following Features and Impedance 20 kohm Benefits Line output 1 (3-pin XLR, balanced) . Attractive design Max output level 18 / 6 / -6 dBV (Line . Ample space for a name or other in) 6 dBV (Mic in) delegate personal information. Impedance <100 ohm . Clear instructions showing how to Line output 2 (Cinch, unbalanced) insert the card into a reader. Max output level 8 / 6 / -6 dBV (Line in) 6 dBV (Mic in) The product shall have the following Technical Impedance <100 ohm Specifications Mic output 3 (5-pin DIN, balanced) Mechanical Max output level 22 / -34 / -46 dBV Dimensions (HxW) 85 x 54 mm (Line in) 34 dBV (Mic in) The product shall be or similar to: Impedance <100 ohm Priority control Loop through of pin 4 LBB 4159/00 Set of 100 ID Cards and 5 of DIN from inputs
Mechanical Dimensions 56 x 430 x 270 mm with feet, without mounting brackets 19” 1U with mounting brackets, without feet Weight 3 kg
Environmental Operating temperature range 10°C to +55°C Storage temperature range 40°C to +70°C Relative humidity <95%
The product shall be or similar to:
LBB 1968/00 Plena Feedback Suppressor
8.9 ID Card Encoder ID card encoder shall be used in combination with the ID Card Encoder software. The ID card encoder shall encode delegate ID cards
The product shall have the following Technical Specifications Mechanical Dimensions 90x 70 x 16.5 mm Weight 145 g
The product shall be or similar to:
LBB 4157/00 ID Card Encoder
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The product shall have the following Features and 9 Application software Benefits . Single-point control of system installation . Facilities for assigning functions to audio channels 9.1 Introduction . In-conference warning message when installation The application shall be modular and shall run under configuration changes Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows, Any combination of the module shall be possible to The product shall have the following Functions activate depending on the required functionality. The system installation software shall provide enables The software modules shall be protected for copying by a specification of the number of audio channels dedicated license key. to interpretation and intercom facilities in an easy yet methodical way. The software shall be available in the following languages: Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Chinese The system installation software shall assign seats to (traditional), Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, contribution units. This shall be done in two assignment German, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, methods: Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, 1. The PC shall automatically allocate a number to the Swedish delegate contribution units. 2. The operator shall select a random microphone and allocates a number. The next assigned number shall 9.2 PC Control Software follow on sequentially. The software shall instantly The control software shall be the main module and shall recognize when a new unit is installed by offering a be used as a platform on which all other modules run. seat number for the newly installed unit.
The product shall have the following Features and The system installation software shall provide audio Benefits channel assignment . Setting master volume levels The conference system shall offer a total of 32 audio . Opening, closing and deleting Installation File and output channels, with a default configuration of 26 Names File distribution, 4 contribution and 1 intercom link (2 . Automatically loads all modules which were channels). All 31 channels shall be useable for activated after previous shutdown interpretation. . Accessing, acknowledging and printing error messages The system installation software shall provide audio test . Single-point control of system installation Audio test shall consist of two different tests. In the . Facilities for assigning functions to audio channels channel test, a test tone shall be activated on any channel. . In-conference warning message when installation In this way, all outputs shall be checked. The microphone configuration changes test shall be a test, which automatically tests all delegate microphone units and interpreter desks. After the test, a The product shall have the following Functions list shall be available with the state of all contribution When the software is loaded, it shall present the user units. with the opening screen. The product shall be or similar to: The other modules shall bee represented by icons in a toolbar, and can shall be activated simply by clicking. DCN-SWSI System Installation The software shall automatically load modules, which were active after a previous shutdown. This saves having to manually select modules. 9.4 Microphone Management The product shall be or similar to: The Microphone Management module shall provide the user with a powerful and easy-to-use tool that shall bring DCN-SW PC Control Software all aspects of microphone management to a single point of control.
9.3 System Installation The product shall have the following Features and The system installation software shall be a powerful and Benefits effective module for installers and system operators . Single-point control of all microphone units installing and setting up the system. System installation, . Various microphone control options set-up and functions shall be brought under PC control in . Extensive range of options for microphone-related easy-to-use, Windows-based software. parameters
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. Output to printer and/or external equipment such as screen microphone icon, or double-clicking on a cameras delegate’s name. A single click on a delegate name shall allow the The product shall have the following Functions operator to either insert, delete or replace the delegate Microphones shall be controlled using the name (or from the request-to speak list. device number) of the delegate. The user shall be able to select microphones for the speakers list (active The product shall be or similar to: microphones) or prepare a request list. The order of delegates within the request list and speakers list shall be DCN-SWMM Microphone Management able to be altered at any time before or during a conference. A search facility shall be available that shall allow the operator to locate specific delegates. 9.5 Synoptic Control It shall be possible to give notebook status to delegates, Synoptic control shall be a graphic representation of the which means they shall not have to join the request list contribution units in a conference venue. The use of and shall enjoy specific privileges not granted to other different icons and colors shall give the user an overview delegates. The microphone type shall be specifiable for of the status of all conference participants. The result the notebook. The possibilities shall be: shall be a highly visual ‘push-button’ conference control facility. . ‘Button’ where delegates activate their microphones by pressing their microphone buttons. The product shall have the following Features and (In this mode, the ‘VIP’ LED of the contribution Benefits units is illuminated.) . Easily-created synoptic layout used for control . ‘Operator’ where the microphones of active . Single-point control of all microphone units delegates are activated by the operator . Various microphone control options . ‘Voice’ where the microphones of the delegates are . Output to printer and/or external equipment such as voice-controlled cameras The conference system shall automatically recognize an assigned chairman unit and shall automatically add it to The product shall have the following Functions the notebook. There shall be two modes of operation within synoptic control software; layout mode and control mode. Microphone Management shall offer a number of microphone control options. These options are: Layout mode . Control by operator with request-to-speak list In layout mode, the user shall be able to create a graphic (manual) representation of the contribution units present in the . Control by operator with request-to-speak list and conference venue. response list The synoptic layout shall be a plan view of the . Control by delegate with request-to-speak list (open) conference venue. Layout mode shall contain dedicated . Control by delegate with override of other delegate tools for this creating this. Icons representing the microphones (first-in-first-out) contribution equipment shall be used to build up the . Control by delegate with voice activation layout. Each item of contribution equipment (delegate unit, chairman unit, podium or lavaliere microphone etc.) Each mode shall allow a different level of both operator shall have its own icon. Viewing options that reduce the and delegate control. size of the icons shall make it easier to work with larger It shall be possible to specify whether delegates are layouts. An optional on-screen grid shall help with allowed to cancel requests to speak or switch their alignment and a snap facility lines up icons with the grid microphones off. The amount of time delegates are lines. Seat numbers shall automatically be assigned to allowed to speak shall be adjustable. each layout element. The synoptic layout shall be simply and quickly changed. Contribution units shall be moved A number of options shall be available for presentation by dragging them with the cursor. Standard Windows of conference information. The contents of the main functions such as cutting and pasting shall be used to window shall be able to be altered, and the manner in move, remove or add elements to the layout. which each delegate is represented in any of the lists shall be user-definable. Control mode The control mode shall be used to monitor and control a Delegates’ microphone activity shall be recorded on file conference. The synoptic layout generated in layout or sent to a printer. mode shall become a control panel in control mode. The icons in the layout shall become functional, and shall be During a conference, the main window shall be used for used as status indicators or buttons to initiate actions for monitoring and controlling delegate microphone status. the contribution unit the icon represents. The color of a Depending on the operating mode, delegate microphones particular icon shall relate to the state (request-to-speak, shall be switched on or off by simply clicking on the active, etc.) of the actual microphone it represents. Icons
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shall not moveable in control mode. The state of a delegate microphone shall be able to be altered by 10 Information displays clicking on the appropriate icon. synoptic control shall offer the following microphone control mode options: 10.1Data Distribution Board . Control by operator with request-to-speak list (manual) The data distribution board shall be a printed circuit . Control by delegate with request-to-speak list (open) board that is used with digital equipment such as hall . Control by delegate with override of other delegate displays, recorder systems and camera controllers and microphones (first-in-first-out) shall provide a data communication link. Transparent The synoptic layout shall be stored in a layout file. There data transport between data communication boards in the shall be a number of options available to the user for conference system shall be possible, i.e. for remote working with these files, all of which shall be standard control of slide projectors, lights, blinds, projection Windows file options. These shall consist of opening, screens etc. It shall be intended for mounting in external creating and saving files under a new name. Delegate equipment, and shall include an RS232 communication microphone activity shall be recordable in a file or sent to port with a baud rate of 9600 or 1200 baud - selectable a printer. by an on-board dip switch. Opto-couplers shall isolate it Microphone activity data shall also be made available for from the conference system. It shall be possible to be controlling external equipment such as an automatic powered by conference system supply or an external camera system. power source. Other function shall be to control indicators to show speak slowly and help request from The product shall be or similar to: interpreters.
DCN-SWSC Synoptic Control The product shall have the following Features and Benefits 9.6 Delegate Database . Drives hall displays The Delegate Database software shall allow users to . Allows transparent data transport for remote control compile a comprehensive database of information of external equipment relating to participants at a conference or meeting. . Speak slowly and help indicator control
The product shall have the following Features and The product shall have the following Controls and Benefits Indicators . Comprehensive database creation for all delegates . Initialization button with LED indication . Facility for configuring ‘screen line’ . Dedicated fields for ease of use The product shall have the following Interconnections . 2 m (78.7 in) cable terminated with a molded six- The product shall have the following Functions pole circular connector The data for each delegate shall be stored in records, . Multi-pole PCB connector for: which shall contain delegate data in dedicated fields. All – External initialization button and LED records shall be stored in a names file. There shall be a – 8-bit parallel data input and output number of options available for working with these files, . Nine-pole D-sub socket for RS232 output all of which shall be standard Windows file options. These shall consist of opening, creating, deleting and The product shall have the following Technical saving files under a new name. All information shall be Specifications entered via a PC, before or during conference Electrical proceedings. A considerable amount of data shall be External supply 7.5 - 35 Vdc. specifiable for each conference participant. All delegate data shall be input via the main window. For some Mechanical entries (first name, last name) the only restriction shall be Dimensions (H x W) 100 x 200 mm (3.93 x the number of characters entered. For other entries 7.87 in) (country, group etc.) the input shall be easily be selected from a list. Certain fields within the record shall be The product shall be or similar to: identifiable in order to be associated (as a screen line) with other software modules such as Microphone DCN-DDB Data Distribution Board Management. 10.2Video Display The product shall be or similar to: The video display shall display conference-related DCN-SWDB Delegate Database information in the conference venue. The information shall consist of text, numbers and graphical elements like
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bar charts. All information available from the conference system shall be displayed. The product shall have the following Features and Benefits . 16 camera inputs and five video outputs 10.3Numeric Hall Display . Control of AutoDome Series dome cameras The Numeric Hall Display shall be a dot matrix display . 48-character on-screen display with a built-in power supply and shall be suitable for . Compact single bay construction displaying voting results and elapsed/remaining voting time. It shall be supplied ready for use with an installed The product shall have the following Interconnections Data Distribution Board. The following voting . BNC Video inputs and monitor outputs information shall be displayed: . Console, RS232 port for external PC or control • Elapsed/remaining time interface (CCU of DCN system) - 9-pin D-type • Present connector • Yes . Biphase out, multiple ports (12 for LTC 8200) for • No camera control - removable screw terminal • Abstain connection blocks. • Not Voted . Keyboards, Multiple ports (4 for LTC 8200) for keyboard connection - 6-pin RS485 ports for Allegiant Keyboard use. 10.4Alphanumeric Hall Display The Alphanumeric Hall Display shall be a dot matrix The product shall have the following Technical display with a built-in power supply and shall be suitable Specifications for displaying microphone information, voting results Electrical and motion information, and messages. This information Rated voltage 220 to 240 Vac. (50/60 shall be generated in the relevant software modules and Hz) sent to the alphanumeric hall display via the Text/Status Voltage range 198 to 264 Vac. Display software module. The maximum number of Power consumption 50 W display lines shall be 10 and the maximum number of or characters per line shall be 33. The Alphanumeric Hall Rated voltage 120 Vac. (50/60 Hz) Display shall be supplied ready-for-use with an installed Voltage range 100 to 140 Vac. Data Distribution Board. Power consumption 50 W
Geographic Hall Display Video input signal 0.5 Vpp to 2 Vpp 10.5 (composite negative The Geographic Hall Display shall be an LED display sync.) with a built-in power supply and shall be suitable for Gain Unity ± 2 % (75 W) displaying voting results according to the geographical Video bandwidth (-3 dB) 25 MHz location of the voters or by a list showing delegate names and countries. Each connected contribution unit in the Mechanical conference venue shall be represented by three different Dimensions (W x D x H) 440 x 305 x 40 mm colored LEDs that show how each delegate has voted (17.3 x 12 x 1 .7 in) ('YES', 'NO', ABSTAIN'). The Geographic Hall Display Weight 4 kg (8.8 lb) shall be supplied ready-for-use with an installed Data Mounting Rack mounting brackets Distribution Board. included
The product shall be or similar to:
11 Cameras and accessories Type No. of No. of Max. No. number video video of inputs outputs keyboards 11.1 Video Switcher The video switcher shall provide automatic camera LTC 8100 8 2 2 switching in conference venues. It shall be easily LTC 8200 16 5 3 configured using the conference system software and a LTC 8300 32 6 4 video switcher keyboard. It shall ensure that cameras are automatically switched to cover the speaking delegate in 11.2 Video Switcher Keyboard conferences. The keyboard shall be used with video switcher. It shall Either fixed or dome cameras shall be able to be provide a convenient means of operating and configuring connected. There shall be five video outputs used to the switcher. It shall be equipped with a variable-speed connect hall displays or monitors. pan and tilt joystick control for positioning cameras, and
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shall have an attractive screen for displaying camera 11.4 AutoDome System information. The AutoDome system shall allow total observation of a large area with a single camera system. The system, with The product shall have the following Features and its built-in camera, driver and integral high-speed pan Benefits and tilt shall provide 360° observation. It shall be . Full-function, ergonomically-designed keyboard possible to program the system with up to 99 pre- . Variable speed joystick control positions. . 48-character on-screen display The product shall have the following Features and The product shall have the following Technical Benefits Specifications - Integral camera pan/tilt and receiver/driver system Mechanical - 360 degrees observation Dimensions 220 x 51 x 155 mm - High-speed pan/tilt operation (W x D x H) (8.7 x 2 x 6.11 in) - Up to 99 pre-positions Weight 0.55 kg (1 .2 lb) The product shall have the following Functions The product shall be or similar to: The AutoDome system shall be ideal for conference venues. Its powerful auto-focus zoom lens shall allow it LTC 8555/00 Allegiant Keyboard to produce clear, close-up shots of speaking delegates, in all sizes of congress venue. The high-speed pan-tilt shall 11.3 AutoDome Controller quickly switch positions, and the 360° angle of operation This AutoDome Controller shall have the same shall cover all microphone positions can be covered. functionality as a video switcher keyboard and video The dome system shall be compact, lightweight system switcher to configure and control an AutoDome system. and shall contain a high-performance 1/4-inch color CCD It shall be required in the conference systems with direct camera with an 18:1 auto-iris, auto-focus zoom lens. camera control to pre-position an AutoDome system. The Additional zoom power shall be provided by a 12 x AutoDome shall be temporarily connected for this digital electronic zoom. purpose to the AutoDome Controller for setting the pre- Integral high-speed pan/tilt and variable speed operation positions as required for the different microphone units. shall allow accurate, high-speed camera positioning. The After this, setting the AutoDome system shall be camera, lens and pan/tilt module shall be able to easily be connected to the central control unit. The AutoDome removed from the domed enclosure to simplify Controller shall be needed to change the programmed installation and service. pre-positions when required. The cameras shall be either suspended or in a pendant mount. The product shall have the following Technical Specifications The product shall be or similar to: Electrical Rated voltage 220 to 240 Vac. (50/60 G3ACS5C G3ACS6C Hz) Camera type In-ceiling In-ceiling Voltage range 195.5 to 253 Vac. TV standard PAL NTSC Power consumption 6 W Power 24 Va.c/50 Hz 24 Va.c/60 Hz or Clear bubble Yes Yes Rated voltage 120 Vac. (50/60 Hz) Power supply No transformer No transformer Voltage range 105 to 132 Vac. included. Use included. Power consumption 6 W PSU Customer must TC220PSX-24 supply 24 Mechanical VAC, 15 W Dimensions 220 x 101 x 155 mm (min) (W x D x H) (8.7 x 4 x 6.11 in) transformer Weight 0.55 kg (1 .2 lb) G3ACPW2CW G3ACPW6CW The product shall be or similar to: Camera type Pendant Pendant TV standard PAL NTSC LTC 5136/51 AutoDome Controller Power 230 Va.c/50 24 Va.c/60 Hz 230Vac Hz LTC 5136/61 AutoDome Controller Clear bubble Yes Yes 120Vac Power supply Transformer No transformer included in included. Wall mount Customer must supply 24
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VAC, 15 W 11.6 LCD Monitor (min) The monitor shall be is a high-resolution, high transformer performance liquid crystal display (LCD) video monitor. It shall be possible to be used as an operator display with 11.5 Color Camera the conference system software. The monitor shall The color camera shall be compact rugged, 1/3-inch include a 38-cm (15-inch) color thin film transistor (TFT) image format digital color CCD cameras. active matrix LCD panel with 1024 by 768 pixels. The cameras shall come with a lens wizard that automatically detects the type of lens installed and shall The product shall have the following Features and provide an OSD guide that allows the installer to easily Benefits adjust the lens level and focus without special tools or - Provides 500 TV lines resolution filters. - Y/C (S-video) and loop-through composite video and audio inputs The product shall have the following Features and - Analog VGA input Benefits - Space-saving, compact design - 1/3-inch format CCD imager - 50% Less power consumption than conventional - High sensitivity CRT monitors - Easy to install - NTSC and PAL formats - Accepts AC or DC voltages - Picture-in-Picture feature - Universal power source The product shall have the following Functions - Front panel control lockout The cameras shall incorporate a bi-directional - On-screen display (OSD) for setup and adjustment communication capability embedded in the video signal. This communication shall create the possibility so The product shall have the following Technical technicians can check status, change camera settings and Specifications update firmware. Electrical Rated Voltage 120/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz The product shall have the following Technical Voltage Range 90 to 264 Specifications Power at Rated Voltage 38 W Electrical Sync Format PAL/NTSC Power Consumption 4 W, excluding lens. LCD Panel TFT LCD Imager Interline transfer CCD 1/3-inch Screen Size 304.1 (H) x 228.1 (V) mm image (12 x 9 in) format. Viewable Picture 38 cm (15 in) measured Active Picture Elements diagonally Area PAL Models 752 H x 582 V. Pixel Pitch 0.297 (H) x 0.297 (V) mm NTSC Models 768 H x 494 V. Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels; 500 TVL Typical Mechanical Aspect Ratio 4:3 Connectors Video Output Video/DC-IRIS connector BNC 4-pin EIA-J Mechanical Camera mountingTop and Bottom, 1/4-inch 20 UNC. Cabinet Material: ABS94V0 plastic Finish: Lens mounting C and CS. Charcoal Dimensions 58 x 66 x 122 mm (2.28 x 2.6 x Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.8 inch). LCD Panel with Base 391 x 183 x 395 mm Weight 0.45 kg (0.99 lb). (WxDxH) (15.4 x 7.2 x15.6 in) LCD Panel Only 391 x 70 x 306 mm (WxDxH) The product shall be or similar to: (15.4 x 2.75 x 12 in) Weight LCD Panel with Base: 4.9 LTC 0455/10 Series Color Camera kg (10.8 lb) 12 V, PAL LCD Panel Only:3.6 kg (8.0 LTC 0455/20 Series Color Camera lb) 12 V, NTSC LTC 0455/50 Series Color Camera The product shall be or similar to: 230 V, PAL LTC 0455/60 Series Color Camera MON152CL LCD Monitor 230 V, NTSC
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Mechanical 12 Installation Equipment Mounting Floor, cable duct or wall mounting Dimensions (H x W x D) 35 x 49 x 140 mm 12.1Trunk Splitter (1 .4 x 1 .9 x 5.5 in) The Trunk Splitter shall be used in conjunction with the Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) system installation to divide the trunk-line cabling, thus it Color Charcoal (PH 10736) shall allow system installers to optimize layout of the trunk-line and contribution equipment to suit the The product shall be or similar to: conference venue. The Trunk Splitter shall come complete with cable restraining clamps and includes LBB 4115/00 Tap-Off Unit mounting holes for fixing to a floor or wall. 12.3Extension Cable The product shall have the following Interconnections The product shall have the following Technical . 2 m (78.7 in) long cable terminated with a molded Specifications six-pole circular connector Mechanical . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through Grey PVC sheath 6 mm (0.24 in) dia. connections . 2 x six-pole circular connector for trunk cable The product shall be or similar to: splitting and pulse regeneration purposes LBB 4116/00 100mm DCN installation cable The product shall have the following Technical without connectors Specifications LBB 4116/02 Extension Cable 2 m (6.6 ft) Mechanical terminated with connectors Mounting Floor, cable duct or wall LBB 4116/05 Extension Cable 5 m (16.0 ft) mounting terminated with connectors Dimensions (H x W x D) 35 x 49 x 140 mm LBB 4116/10 Extension Cable 10 m (33.0 ft) (1 .4 x 1 .9 x 5.5 in) terminated with connectors Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) LBB 4116/15 Extension Cable 15 m (49.2 ft) Color Charcoal (PH 10736) terminated with connectors LBB 4116/25 Extension Cable 20 m (66.0 ft) The product shall be or similar to: terminated with connectors LBB 4116/25 Extension Cable 25 m (82.0 ft) LBB 4114/00 Trunk splitter terminated with connectors
12.2Tap-Off Unit 12.4cable locking clamps The Tap-Off Units shall create short-circuit proof tap-off The product shall be or similar to: points on the trunk line cabling. Each tap-off point shall allow for connection of up to five channel selector panels LBB 4117/00 Set of 25 cable locking clamps or one contribution unit. A Tap-Off Unit shall consist of two tap-off points. The Tap-Off Unit shall come complete with cable restraining clamps and shall include mounting holes for fixing purposes. 12.5Termination plug for cable The termination plug shall be used with opened-ended The product shall have the following Interconnections system cabling. . 2 m (78.7 in) long cable terminated with a molded six-pole circular connector The product shall be or similar to: . Six-pole circular connector for loop-through connections LBB 4118/00 Termination plug for cable . 2 x six-pole circular connector for trunk cable splitting and pulse regeneration purposes Optical network Splitter . Short-circuit proof tap-off points at the system cable 12.6 The optical network splitter shall be used in conjunction with the system installation to tap off two branches from The product shall have the following Technical the optical network cable run. Specifications Electrical The product shall have the following Features and Max power at Tap-offs 4.5 W each Benefits . Redundant network connection
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. Power on indicator Mechanical . Error indication Mounting By 2 screws in bracket . Powered externally (48 V DC) or from the CCU Dimensions (H x W x D) 200 x 82.5 x 28.9 mm . External power is not fed into the main cable run (with and without bracket) (7.8 x 3.2 x 1 .1 in) . Automatically powered from the external power Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) supply Color Charcoal grey . Maximum power feed to tap-off outlets can be reduced The product shall be or similar to: . Repeater function to extend the cable length with . 50 meter (164 ft) LBB 4414/10 Fiber interface without Address
The product shall have the following Controls and Indicators 12.8Optical Network Cables . 2 LEDs for diagnostics This shall be a special cable with 2 plastic fibers for data . Jumpers to select maximum power fed to the tap offs and audio communication and 2 copper cores for the Interconnection power supply. The cable shall be supplied with the . 2 optical network connection for main run network connectors fitted. This cable shall be used to . 2 optical network connection for tap off connect the CCU to audio expanders. . External power supply connector The network cables shall be supplied in different lengths. The extension (/xx) on the type number indicates the The product shall have the following Technical length of the cable. Specifications Mechanical The product shall be or similar to: Mounting By 2 screws in bracket Dimensions (H x W x D) 200 x 82.5 x 28.9 mm LBB 4416/00 100 installation network cable (with and without bracket) (7.8 x 3.2 x 1 .1 in) without connectors Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) LBB 4416/01 Optical Network cable 0.5 m (1 .6 ft) Color Charcoal grey terminated with connectors LBB 4416/02 Optical Network cable 2 m (6.6 ft) The product shall be or similar to: terminated with connectors LBB 4416/05 Optical Network cable 5 m (16 ft) LBB 4410/00 Optical network Splitter terminated with connectors LBB 4416/10 Optical Network cable 10 m (33 ft) terminated with connectors LBB 4416/20 Optical Network cable 20 m (66 ft) 12.7Fiber interface without Address terminated with connectors The fiber interface shall be used in conjunction with the LBB 4416/50 Optical Network cable 50 m (164 ft) system installation and shall convert from plastic optical terminated with connectors network cable to glass optical fiber and vice versa.
The product shall have the following Features and 12.9Optical cable & connector tool kit Benefits The tool kit contains the following items: . Redundant network connection . Standard cutting pliers . Power on indicator . Stripping pliers . Error indication . Crimping pliers . Powered externally (48 V DC) or from the CCU . POF cutting/stripping tool . Automatically powered from the external power . POF positioning and indent tool supply . Torx screw driver . Spare cutting system The product shall have the following Controls and Indicators The product shall be or similar to: . 2 LEDs for diagnostics . 2 control inputs (for future use) LBB 4418/00 Optical cable & connector tool kit
The product shall have the following Interconnections 12.10 Optical cable couplers . 1 optical network connection for plastic optical fiber Cable couplers shall be used to couple optical network . 1 optical network connection for glass optical fiber cable assemblies for extension. . External power supply connector The product shall be or similar to: The product shall have the following Technical Specifications LBB 4419/00 Set of 10 optical cable couplers
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13 Technical Data
The conference system shall be conformed to the international standard IEC 60914, the international standard for conference systems.
The conference system shall have the following technical specification.
Microphone frequency response
Microphone polar pattern
Microphones . Interpreter microphone with transmission link to Frequency response 100 Hz to 16 kHz delegate headphone Transducer type condenser . Interpreter microphone with transmission link to Directional pattern cardioid auxiliary output Sensitivity 9.3mV at 85dB SPL (Rl=3k3, U=5V) Typical frequency 125 Hz (-8 dB) to 16 Max. SPL for THD <3% 110 dB response kHz (-8 dB) Equivalent input noise level 24 dB lin, 21 dBA Front-to-random >4.6 dB sensitivity index Transmission links Rated equivalent sound <24 dB (A) . From delegate to interpreter pressure level due to . From delegate to delegate inherent noise . From interpreter to delegate Total harmonic <1% . From interpreter to interpreter distortion at overload . From auxiliary input to delegate Crosstalk attenuation >96 dB . From auxiliary input to interpreter . From delegate to auxiliary output System electrical and electro-acoustic characteristics . From interpreter to auxiliary output Nominal input level 85 dB SPL Frequency response 125 Hz to 20 kHz* Overload input level 110 dB SPL Harmonic distortion <0.5% Automatic gain reduction 25 dB interpretation Harmonic distortion <1% at Overload input level channels, 21 dB delegate at overload (not for PA-floor output)loudspeaker channel Crosstalk attenuation >80 dB Operator master gain 24 x 1 dB and OFF (Mute) at 4 kHz control Dynamic range >90 dB *Intercom links 125 Hz to 5 KHz System environmental conditions Working conditions Fixed/stationary/ Combined units transportable . Delegate microphone with transmission link to Temperature range interpreter headphone - transport 20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to 131 . Delegate microphone with transmission link to °F) delegate headphone - operating +5 °C to +45 °C (41 °F to 113 . Delegate microphone with transmission link to °F) auxiliary output Relative humidity 15 - 90% max. . Interpreter microphone with transmission link to Safety According to IEC 60065, and interpreter headphone according to CAN/CSA-E65 (Canada and USA) and UL6500
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EMC emission According to harmonized standard EN 55103-1 and FCC Rules (Part 15) complying with the limits for a class A digital device EMC immunity According to harmonized standard EN 55103-2 EMC approvals Affixed with the CE mark. ESD According to harmonized standard EN 55103-1 Mains harmonics According to harmonized standard EN 55103-1 Other legal requirementsNo cadmium used other than in the Nickel-Cadmium battery housed in the central unit Shock resistance According to IEC 60069 - 2 - 29 Eb Vibration resistance According to IEC 60068 – 2 - 6 Fc
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