Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.6.4 2.6.5 2.6.6 2.7 2.7.1 2.7.2 2.7.3 2.8 2.8.1 2.8.2 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.
Revision History Date August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 November 2013 January 2014 Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Notes Initial publication. Minor revisions incorporating feedback from FMU.
Section 2: Physical Requirements for Teaching Spaces 2.1 Equipment racks Audio-visual equipment is typically mounted in standard 19-inch width racks. The University’s preferred manufacturer is Rack Technologies. Racks must provide convenient access to the front and rear of equipment. Racks manufactured by SpeedRacks may be considered where space is limited. Vendors are to demonstrate that all equipment will fit in any rack provided. All equipment, where possible, shall have rack ears for mounting.
2.2 Lecterns and Lecture Benches Lecture benches or lecterns typically shall be designed and provided by the associated FMU project. The audio-visual equipment for the presenter is to be mounted in suitable 19” racks within the lectern assembly and shall be determined during the design consultation process. Specialty spaces may require the lectern to be moveable.
2.3 Ventilation Regardless of location, there must be sufficient ventilation (air flow) to prevent unacceptable temperature rise. Recommended ventilation is a system of air inlet grills, covering at least 50% of the available surface area, at the top and bottom of the front and rear doors and a separate outlet grill in the cupboard top.
2.5.1 Single Screen Projection The data projector images/screens are to be centred as close as practically possible to the room centre line and positioned either flush with ceiling or above the whiteboard assembly. The height of the screen is to be determined in the design process. As necessary the Contractor is to supply 150mm off the wall mounting brackets to allow for the screen to drop down in front of wall mounted whiteboards.
2.6 Display Devices All display devices must have a minimum native resolution of 1920x1080 and an aspect ratio of 16:9. An exception is allowed for ultra-short throw projection, which may have a lower resolution of 1280x800. Any display slaved to an ultra-short throw must be of the same aspect ratio. Display devices must be capable of accepting DVI-I or HDMI and/or AMX DxLink and Extron XTP. 2.6.1 Multimedia Projectors ISTS maintains a list of suitable projector makes and models for various applications.
2.6.3 Flat Panel Displays All flat panel displays shall be commercial grade LCD product and must support control signals over RS232 and IP. Plasma display panels are not an acceptable alternative and final panel selection shall be at the discretion of ISTS. Consumer grade LCD panels may only be used where a commercial panel is deemed to be unsuitable, and requires the approval of ISTS. All flat panel displays must have a minimum native resolution of 1920x1080 and a refresh rate of 60Hz. 2.6.
2.6.6 Touch Displays All touch interfaces shall be incorporated into the display unit; overlays are not acceptable for performing touch interaction. Touch displays are to be specified in the design phase of a project. 2.7 Switching and Control Standards 2.7.1 Controllers Control equipment is exclusively AMX unless otherwise specified by ISTS.
2.7.3 Control System Security All AMX controllers must be configured with an additional user account with full administrator access. The username and password for this account will be provided by ISTS at the commencement of works, and must be configured before a controller is placed on the University’s network. The administrator account must be configured with a password of the vendor’s choice which is to be provided to ISTS at the completion of works.
2.8.2 Audio Standards Any audio system being either playback, speech reinforcement or a combination of both, shall be individually specified based upon existing designs that are deployed within the University in consultation with ISTS. Typically a space requiring only program playback shall have suitable low impedance speakers installed as close as practically possible at ceiling level either side of the projection screen/surface.
2.9 Source equipment All playback and PC based source equipment shall be individual specified for each space in consultation with ISTS during the design process. Typically these units shall be readily and easily assessable to all users and may require additional mechanical or electronic security measures as deemed suitable by ISTS. For spaces that require additional playback of DVD or Blu-ray, an appropriate player shall be provided.
2.11 Lighting The lighting requirements for each space are under the control of the Facilities Management Unit (FMU), who will determine the equipment and integration required. For spaces that have projection equipment special considerations must be made to ensure that any projection or screen surfaces maintain a level of visibility that is conductive of their use. This involves careful selection and placement of lighting systems as well as tight integration into the AV control system.
2.15 Physical Security All display devices that are assessed to require a high level of anti-theft security must be equipped with a magnetic switch that is connected to the centrally monitored security system maintained by the Facilities Management Unit. Local alarms that do not report to FMU are not acceptable. The risk assessment for requiring alarms shall take into account the value of the equipment, its location and the means with which it is mounted.
Section 3: Audio Visual Cabling Installation Specification 3.1 Cable specifications The following cables shall be considered acceptable for University audio-visual installations. Substitute cabling shall not be accepted unless written permission with relevant data sheet is supplied to ISTS before installation.
All connections shall be to industry standard. Connectors terminated on site are to be of a high quality and professional standard. 3.2 Cable labelling All cables shall be labelled within 25mm of the connector with a permanent label indicating where it is/should be connected, as well as the connection at the far end. For example, VGA input A of a projector from a switcher should be labelled ‘Near: Projector Input A, Far: Switcher Output 1’.
3.4 AMX Programming AMX programming is to be provided to allow for easy and logical operation of any AV system. Control of the AV system is achieved through either a push button wall panel or an interactive touch screen, as specified by ISTS. The touch panel layout and graphics/font is to resemble the format deployed in other spaces within the University, and templates will be provided by ISTS for reference purposes only.
3.5 AMX Resource Management Suite (RMS) AMX Resource Management Suite is to be incorporated into each Audio Visual System that uses an AMX controller. The University requires the following system control/diagnostic joins provided: System On/Off Status – Monitors the current status of the system, such as whether it is turned on or off. User can turn system On/Off from RMS, mimicking command structure provided on touch panel or button room controller.
3.6 Installation The Audio Visual Integrator is to install all equipment for the Audio Visual system as outlined throughout this scope of works/specification and, if specified, University provided system block line diagram. All works are to be completed to a high standard with a fully functioning Audio Visual system handed over at completion of the project. Audio is to be free of any buzz, hum and any other undesired noise.
3.7 Project Documentation A project folder is be provided by the Audio Visual Integrator at handover. The project folder is to contain: Section 1: A complete easy reference list of service contact details for each supplied equipment component in the system. This list is to also include service contact details for the Audio Visual Integrator (standard working hours and out of hours service contacts). Section 2: All equipment manuals, software and warranty details provided from the Manufacturer.
3.8 Additional Documentation This document should be used as a minimum general reference guide for any AV installation within the University of South Australia. As part of any project ISTS may include additional documentation such as an Audio Visual System Block Line Diagram or equipment template (see Appendices A, B and C). The Audio Visual Integrator is to use this diagram in conjunction with the scope of works/specification for system configuration reference and instruction.
Appendix A: Tutorial Room Template (AV03) The standard equipment deployed in an AV03 space is as follows: Equipment Type Data Projector AV Switcher/Scaler AV Controller AVPC + Monitor Speakers Control Keypad Projector Screen AV Rack DA for local monitor Document Camera Power Controller Preferred Brand and Model Sony VPL-FHZ55 Extron IN1606 AMX NI-2100 Supplied by UnISA Australian Monitor AMPAV40W AMX SP-08-AX-US Screen Technics 16:9 ViewMaster Pro or Presenter HT Rack Technologies 12RU Extron HDMI DA2 Lume
Appendix B: Lecture Theatre Template (AV05) The standard equipment deployed in an AV05 space is as follows: Equipment Type Data Projector All-in-one switcher & controller Control Panel Lapel Microphone Handheld Microphone Wireless Receiver Microphone Charging Dock AVPC + Monitor Audio Amplifier Speakers Document Camera Lectern Microphone + Mount Projector Screen Audio DSP Power Controller AV Rack Preferred Brand and Model Sony VPL-FHZ55 AMX Enova DVX-3150HD AMX MST-1001 (Table Top) / MSD-1001 (Recessed) AK