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en | i 2 DCN Digital Congress Network © 2003 Bosch Security Systems B.V. Bosch Security Systems | 04-2003 | 3922 988 43318 en All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction by third parties in any form is strictly forbidden, unless prior written authorisation has been given. In the continuing quest for product improvement BOSCH reserves the right to change the specification of any article or system without prior notice.
en | ii IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Prior to installing or operating this product always read the Safety Instructions, which are available as a separate document.
en | iii About this Manual This manual is a comprehensive guide to the installation and operation of the Digital Congress Network System DCN. For portability and ease of use, this manual combines both installation details and a comprehensive section on individual and system operational procedures. The manual is divided into the following chapters: • 2 Chapter 1.
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en | v Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Introduction Digital Congress Network (DCN) ............................1-1 Contribution equipment .................................................................................. 1-1 Central Control Equipment ............................................................................ 1-1 Simultaneous Interpretation and Language Distribution Equipment ...
en | vi Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Table of Contents 4.5 CCU Trunk Communication Board (TCB4) ............................................... 4-6 4.5.1 Installation ........................................................................................... 4-6 4.5.2 S9 DIP-Switch settings .................................................................. 4-7 4.5.3 Jumper settings .................................................................................. 4-7 4.
en | vii Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Table of Contents 10.9 Remote Controller ....................................................................................... 10-16 10.9.1 Installation ....................................................................................... 10-16 10.9.2 Typical examples using the Remote Controller ...................... 10-17 10.10 Interconnecting Interpretation Equipment ............................................. 10-18 10.10.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Table of Contents en | viii 13.3.2 LBB 3526/10 FM Electronic Channel Selector Panel ... 13-4 13.3.3 LBB 3537/00 and LBB 3537/50 Microphone with FM Control Panel ..................................................................... 13-5 13.3.4 LBB 3537/10 FM Chairman Priority Control Panel ........ 13-5 13.3.5 LBB 3539/00 Blank panel ................................................... 13-5 13.3.
en | 1-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN Chapter 1. Introduction Digital Congress Network (DCN) The BOSCH Digital Network System (DCN) provides flexible control facilities for all types of conferences from small discussion groups to international, multi-lingual congresses with hundreds of delegates.
en | 1-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN 1.3 Simultaneous Interpretation and Language Distribution Equipment 2 Interpretation. Using the same trunk-line cabling DCN’s interpreter desks can easily be integrated into existing systems, offering comprehensive facilities for simultaneous interpretation. The desk can accommodate up to 15 different language channels, plus the original floor language.
en | 1-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN 1.6 Installation equipment. Fast cost-saving installation is an important benefit of the DCN’s digital technology. A thin twin-coaxial cable carries all the system’s digital signals, eliminating the need for the costly and vulnerable multicore cables used in conventional analogue installations.
en | 1-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN 1.7 Quick reference to DCN’s functions Stand-alone System 2 A discussion system; delegates control their own microphone actions - without the need of a nonparticipating operator. Discussion systems cater for smaller groups, although the number of delegates can be extended to the total capacity of the DCN system.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN 1.8.4 Language Distribution Language distribution describes the means by which delegates listen to the floor speaker in the language of their choice. Interpretations can be forwarded to delegates headphones using units with either a built-in language channel selector or via an infra-red receiver. 1.8.5 Voting Parliamentary voting Parliamentary voting allows delegates to vote ‘NO’, ‘ABSTAIN’ or ‘YES’.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN en | 1-6 1.8.15 Multi-CCU Control 2 Multi-CCU Control software allows to use up to 16 CCU’s in a DCN system for a max. of 3840 contribution units. (Note: DCN’s Delegate Database software LBB 3580 supports names files with up to 1500 names). The Multi-CCU Control software is installed on a Master CCU PC operating under OS/2.
en | 1-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 1 - Introduction to DCN 1.9 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms A ACN-1, ACN-2, ACN-3 Active unit Allow cancel request Allow mic.
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en | 2-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment Chapter 2. Contribution Equipment 2.1 CONTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT The DCN range of contribution equipment falls into 3 categories: table-top, table-top + flush mounted (universal) and flush mounted. 2 2.1.1 Table-top Contribution units The following chapter describes the functionality of each unit and its interconnection and mounting facilities. All unit’s dimensions are referenced in Chapter 13.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2 en | 2-2 2.1.2 Delegate unit 2.1.4 ‘Microphone Only’ Function For use by delegates to actively participate in discussion/conference proceedings - ranging from small discussion groups to multi-national conferences. Its basic functions allow delegates to speak, listen to other participants, and to participate in voting sessions (conference units only) using the units voting keys .
en | 2-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.2 LBB 3530/xx and LBB 3531/xx Delegate Discussion Unit 2.3 Delegate units LBB 3530/xx and LBB 3531/xx enable delegates to speak, register a request-to-speak and listen to the floor speaker. Delegate unit LBB 3531/xx includes a built-in channel selector, for use in discussions where more than one language is used and simultaneous interpretation is available.
en | 2-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.3.1 Adjustment setting discussion units 2 The operational functionality of the delegate discussion units LBB 3530/xx, LBB 3531/xx and the chairman discussion units LBB 3533/xx, LBB 3534/xx, can be set by a solder spot J1. If a flashing LED ring is required when the speaker has only 60 seconds of speech time remaining, then the solder spot J1 must be closed.
en | 2-5 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.3.2 Interconnection details discussion units All discussion units include connectors for loop-through connection of one unit to the other (i.e. ‘daisy chain’). FIG. 2-6 shows the connectors and the interconnection method used. Rear view Discussion unit B 2 Key to symbols (FIG. 2-6 ) 1. 2 m long cable terminated with a 6-pole circular connector. 2.
en | 2-6 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.4 2 LBB 3544/00, LBB 3545/00 and LBB 3546/00 Delegate conference units (Concentus) Intended for table-top and flush-mounting, the delegate conference units enable participants to actively join in a discussion (i.e. speaking and listening). The unit includes a connection for a pluggable microphone type LBB 3549/00 or LBB 3549/50 and a microphone on/off button.
en | 2-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.5 LBB 3547/00 Chairman Conference Unit (Concentus) The unit provides access to the DCN systems main functions of listening to the floor via the units built-in loudspeaker, speaking and control of delegate microphones using a priority key, control of voting sessions, the viewing of displayed messages, language channel selection and monitoring via headphones and an ID card reader facility.
en | 2-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment Transportable state (collapsed) Rear Left side 2 1 15 3 16 17 18 Microphone release screw (for transportation) Under Right side 19 12 13 14 20 Not applicable to LBB 3544/00 DE-INIT 21 16 From next unit To previous unit 14 FIG. 2-9 Concentus units (side views) Bosch Security Systems | 04-2003 | 3922 988 43318 en 13 17 From Intercom handset LBB 3555/00 18 FIG.
en | 2-9 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.5.1 Adjustment setting conference (Concentus) units The operational functionality of the delegate conference (Concentus) units LBB 3544/00, LBB 3545/00, LBB 3546/00, and the chairman conference units LBB 3547/00 can be set by solder spots 1070, 1170, 1171 and 1172 located on the units PCB. Concentus PCB (Top view rotated 90°) 2 1007 To locate the solder spots proceed as follows: • Refer to FIG.
en | 2-10 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.6 2 LBB 3549/00, LBB 3549/50 Pluggable Microphones The pluggable flexible stem microphones LBB 3549/00 and LBB 3549/50 are unidirectional microphones intended for use with delegate units LBB 3544/00, LBB 3545/00, LBB 3546/00, chairman unit LBB 3547/00 and flush mounted microphone control panel LBB 3537/20. Type number description: LBB 3549/00 Pluggable microphone with flexible stem Mic.
en | 2-11 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.8 Flush-mounted Contribution equipment DCN’s broad range of flush mounted units form the building blocks for creating individual system contribution units for use in custom built solutions. The flush-mounted units are intended for use in fixed installations, where portability is not required. The units can be neatly installed in to either tabletops or seat armrests.
en | 2-12 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.9 2 LBB 3535/00 Dual Audio Interface unit The LBB 3535/00 allows a variety of microphones, as well as line sources, to be connected to the DCN system. The unit can be used in combination with the LBB 3536/xx Hand microphone when mounting in seat armrest etc., or with the LBB 3537/xx Microphone with Control Panel when flushmounting into table-tops etc.
en | 2-13 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment Connection details: 8-pole 262° DIN-socket PIN 1 - 3 Symmetrical input (PIN 1(signal +), PIN 3 (signal -) PIN 2 Screen 0V PIN 4 Mic. On LED (red) PIN 5 Request-to-speak LED (green) PIN 6 Mic. switch PIN 7 +5 volt PIN 8 Light-ring indicator (LBB 3537/xx) 2.9.1 Flush Mounting Solutions 6 8 Flush mounted solution No.1 (serving two delegate positions) FIG.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment Flush mounted solution No.3 (floor stand with (interruption) microphones FIG.
en | 2-15 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.10 LBB 3536/00, /10 Hand-microphones 2.11 Unidirectional back-plate electret microphones with built-in pop and wind-shield. Both microphones include a microphone on/off button and indicator lamps (LEDs). Microphones can be connected to the Dual Audio Interface Unit LBB 3535/00 or to Multi-purpose connection unit LBB 3540/15.
en | 2-16 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2 4. 20-pole Micromatch connector for connection to: - LBB 3541/00 FM Delegate voting control panel - LBB 3542/00 FM Delegate/Chairman voting control panel with LC-display - Custom-built solutions including push-button and LEDs 5. 6-pole modular jack for LBB 3555/00 Intercom handset. 6. 10-pole Micromatch connector for connection to: - ID Chip Card reader panel LBB 3543/15. 7.
en | 2-17 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.11.1 Flush Mounting Solutions Flush mounted solution No.6 (delegate position) FIG. 2-27 Flush mounted solution No.5 (delegate position) FIG. 2-26 LBB 3540/15 Multi-purpose connection unit LBB 3537/00 Microphone control panel with microphone stem (310mm/12.2 in) or or LBB 3540/15 Multi-purpose connection unit LBB 3537/00 Microphone control panel with microphone stem (310mm/12.
en | 2-18 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment Flush mounted solution No.8 (Chairman position) FIG. 2-29 Flush mounted solution No.7 (delegate position) FIG. 2-28 2 LBB 3540/15 Multi-purpose connection unit LBB 3540/15 Multi-purpose connection unit LBB 3537/00 Microphone control panel with microphone stem (310mm/12.2 in) LBB 3537/50 Microphone control panel with microphone stem (480mm/18.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment en | 2-19 Applicable to solution No.8. 1. Jumper J01 on the Multi-purpose connection unit is used to assign the unit for a chairman position. 2. If the chairman needs to view the number of delegates currently speaking or requesting to speak, then the LBB 3542/00 or LBB 3542/20 Voting control panel with alphanumeric LC-display can be used. 3.
en | 2-20 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.12 LBB 3537/00, LBB 3537/50 Delegate microphone with control panel 2 The LBB 3537/00 and LBB 3537/50 are uni-directional condenser microphones, mounted on a flush mounted control panel by means of a flexible stem. The microphones have a built-in plop- and windshield, as well as a light ring indicator which illuminates when the microphone is on.
en | 2-21 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.13 LBB 3537/10 Chairman microphone with control panel The LBB 3537/10 includes a priority button and an LED indicator. The unit is used in combination with the microphone control panel LBB 3537/00 or microphone control panel LBB 3537/20 with pluggable microphones LBB 3549/00 and LBB 3549/50 to create a chairman position.
en | 2-22 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2 2.15 LBB 3538/00 FM Loudspeaker panel 2.16 LBB 3541/00 FM Delegate Voting Control panel The LBB 3538/00 is used to distribute the floor signal when used with flush-mounted units. The panel is intended for flush mounting into table-tops or the back-rests of seats or for table-top placement using ‘Table-top housing LBB 3527/00.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.17 LBB 3542/00, LBB 3542/20 FM Delegate/Chairman voting control panel with LC-display The LBB 3542/00 and LBB 3542/20 include voting functions and message display facilities. The panel includes an alphanumeric 2-line by 40 character LC-display. The LBB 3542/20 is for display of Cyrillic characters. The panel can be connected to Multi-purpose connection unit LBB 3540/15.
en | 2-24 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2 2.18 LBB 3543/15 FM Chip-Card Reader 2.
en | 2-25 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.20 LBB 4157/00 Chip Card Encoder Supporting a wide range of micro-processor cards compliant with ISO standards as well as the most frequently used synchronous cards, the LBB 4157 Chip Card encoder can easily be integrated into the DCN system. 2.20.1 Position of the DIP switches • • Open the DIP compartment under the encoder by lifting the lid.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment en | 2-26 Installing the External Encoder (see FIG. 2-43): CAUTION: Prior to any installation switch-off the computer and remove the mains supply. 2 4 5 Serial cable 6 3 1. Connect the serial cable by plugging the RJ46 connector (3) to the encoder connector (2) and the DB9 connector (5) to the serial port of the PC, tightening the screws. 2. Disconnect either the PC keyboard or mouse.
en | 2-27 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.21 LBB 3524/00, LBB 3524/10 and LBB 3526/10 FM Electronic channel selector panel All channel selector panels include a 1.5-digit numeric built-in display with up/down select keys for selection of the required language channel. A headphone socket is provided for discrete listening via headphones. The unit is intended for mounting into table-tops or seat armrests.
en | 2-28 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment Auto Switch-Off function 2 The unit’s ‘Auto Switch-Off ’ function can be enabled or disabled. If enabled, the unit is switched off by removing headphones from the jack socket. If disabled, the units remains on when headphones are removed from the jack socket. See solder spot jumper and resistor configuration. The backlighting feature is only active when a headphone is connected.
en | 2-29 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 2 - Contribution Equipment 2.22 LBB 3525/00 Table top housing for Channel selector or Voting control panel The housing is intended for use in portable/table-top systems. It is designed to neatly accommodate the Electronic Channel Selector panels LBB 3524/00 or LBB 3524/10 or Voting control panel LBB 3541/00 2.
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en | 3-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 3 - Interpretation Equipment Chapter 3. Interpretation Equipment 2 The DCN system offers comprehensive facilities for simultaneous interpretation and distribution of the interpreted languages to delegates, allowing the system to meet all the demands of international conference and congress venues.
en | 3-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 3 - Interpretation Equipment Controls and Indicators LBB 3520/10 (see FIG 3-2): VIEWING FUNCTION 18. Alphanumeric 2-line by 40-character LC-display with back-lighting LISTENING FUNCTIONS Loudspeaker Controls 2 1. Built-in loudspeaker. 2. Loudspeaker volume control for distribution of the floor language when all the microphones in the booth are switched off. 3. Volume, treble and bass controls for headphones and headset.
en | 3-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 3 - Interpretation Equipment LBB 3520/10 1 2 4 5 18 9 11 10 2 12 13 3 6 7 8 15 16 17 14 Side view LBB 3520/10 Interconnection Interconnecting Interpreter desks 24 26 23 To previous unit From next unit 25 From Intercom handset 21 FIG 3-2 20 19 22 LBB 3520/10 Interpreter desk Bosch Security Systems | 04-2003 | 3922 988 43318 en LBB 3520/10 Interpreter desk with back-lighting LC-display
en | 3-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 3 - Interpretation Equipment 3.1.1 Removal cable guide (FIG 3-3) (Interpreter desk LBB 3520/10) 2 1 To access the cable guide proceed as follows: 1. Wrap a small cord round the cable guide and pull firmly in the direction shown. 2. Place the head of a screwdriver in the cable guide groove as shown and twist gently. Underside Interpreter desk LBB 3520/10 2 2 5 Interpreter desk LBB 3520/10 Key to Symbols 1. Screws A 2.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 3 - Interpretation Equipment en | 3-5 3.1.3 LBB 3513/00 Analog Audio Input/output Module The Analog Audio Input/Output Module type LBB 3513/00 has been designed for use in the BOSCH Digital Congress Network (DCN) system. The module is used to connect external analog audio equipment for distribution through one of the DCN audio distribution channels.
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en | 4-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment Chapter 4. Central Control Equipment 4.1 LBB 3500/05, LBB 3500/00(D) and LBB 3500/15, LBB 3500/15(D) 2 Introduction Central control equipment The Central Control Unit (CCU) is at the heart of the DCN system, and has control facilities for up to 240 contribution units, such as delegate and chairman units, interpreter desks, as well as audio and multipurpose interface units.
en | 4-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.2 2 LBB 3500/05, LBB 3500/05(D) Basic Central Control Unit The LBB 3500/05 is intended for use in stand-alone discussion systems only (i.e. no central PC operator). Its built in control facilities can control up to 240 active contribution units, while its power handling capacity can handle up to 90 PCF points*.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 1 9 2 10 11 3 4 5 12 6 13 7 en | 4-3 Front panel 8 14 1. Mains On/Off switch with indicator (green LED). 2. ‘Active Micros’ 3 indicators (yellow LEDs) and a push-button selector switch to select the maximum number of delegate microphones which may be activated concurrently 1, 2 or 4. 3.
en | 4-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 2 Euro mains socket Port 2 not applicable for CCU type LBB 3500/05 I/O Control Board Euro mains socket I/O Control Board LBB 3500/05 and LBB 3500/15 10-pole Mains connector block 10-pole Mains connector block 1 1 Printed Circuit Board TCB 4 (see Chapter 4.5) 10 See Chapter 4.4.
en | 4-5 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.4.1 CCU Mains voltage and adjustment 4.4.2 CCU Mains cable, plug and socket Depending on the CCU version, the CCU on delivery is set ready for use on one of the following voltages: • LBB 3500/xx(European version) 230 V a.c. • LBB 3500/xxD(UL approved version) 125 V a.c. plus mains cable For alternative voltages (i.e. 105 V, 115 V, 220 V or 240 V a.c.
en | 4-6 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment DIP-switch S14 X14 2 3 S14 S14 8 7 6 5 4 3 NOTE: CCU’s with TCB3 boards, can be upgraded for use with TCB4 boards using the 8 4.5.1 Installation 1. See ‘Safety Precautions’ at the front of this manual. 2. DIP-switch S14 must be set, to configure the communication protocol and baud rate used on Port 1 and Port 2 (see Chapter 4.6 ). 3.
en | 4-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.5.2 S9 DIP-Switch settings 4.5.3 Jumper settings See FIG 4-5 for location, and Table 4-3: for functionality of the DIP-switches. See FIG 4-5 for location, and Table 4-4: for functionality of the jumpers. Table 4-3: S9 DIP-switch settings Table 4-4: Jumper settings Jumper Default Function TCB4 ON* Chairman priority tone ON (default).
en | 4-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.6 CU Protocol and Serial Port settings For location of DIP-switches see FIG 4-3 and FIG 4-5. 2 4.6.
en | 4-9 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.7 Multi-CCU card DIP-Switch S13 The Multi-CCU card installed in the Central Control Unit LBB 3500/35 and LBB 3500/35(D) allows other Multi-CCU’s (max.16) to be connected, thus extending the capacity of the DCN system. The multi-CCU card is connected and located on top of the Trunk Communication Board (TCB 4). See FIG 4-3 for location details.
en | 4-10 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment DIP-Switch S12 DIP Switch S12 2 The decimal value assigned to each DIP-switch is as follows: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 S12 ON 1 Address Settings 0 to 31 Select a different address for every CCU installed.
en | 4-11 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.8 Connecting peripheral equipment to the CCU This section of the page has been left blank intentionally The Central Control Unit can connect to the following external equipment: • • • • Recording equipment (Recording floor only) Public address system Telephone coupler Mixing desk 2 The interconnection facilities located at the rear of the unit (FIG 4-7) are as follows: 1.
en | 4-12 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.9 2 CCU Audio Routing Modes To provide additional functionality in the CCU, the DCN software from release version 7.01 includes two new ‘Audio Routing’ modes - ‘MIX-MINUS’ and ‘INSERTION’ mode. Both modes are selected by setting DIP-switches (S9) on the TCB4 card located in the Central Control Unit CCU (see Chapter 4.5.2).
en | 4-13 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.9.1 Audio Routing INSERTION mode (FIG 4-9) In the ‘INSERTION’ mode, the normal audio routing path in the CCU from added microphone signals to the loudspeakers of the delegate and chairman units is interrupted to allow connection of an external device for example - an audio mixer. The external audio device is connected between the ‘Line-Output’ and ‘Line-Input’ of the CCU.
en | 4-14 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.10 LBB 4106/00, LBB 4106/00D Extension power supply unit 2 Front view 1 The Extension power supply unit is remotely controlled by the CCU and enables systems to be extended. Used in combination with a central control unit, the unit is used to supply power for up to an additional 180* PCF points.
en | 4-15 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment 4.11 LBB 3508/00 & LBB 3508/00D Audio Media Interface and Power Supply Unit 1 2 3 4 The Audio Media Interface Unit is remotely controlled by the CCU and enables external analogue equipment to be connected to DCN’s digital network - such as broadcast, recording, and sound distribution equipment.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 4 - Central Control Equipment en | 4-16 4.12 19” Rack Mounting DCN Control Units 2 The Central Control Unit can be rack-mounted into a 19” rack or simply placed on a table-top or similar type surface close to the mains supply. When placing ensure that the unit has adequate ventilation (Refer to Chapter 12.).
en | 5-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC Chapter 5. DCN Control using Personal Computers To meet the ever changing requirements of modern conference venues and the demands of rapid technological changes, the DCN system has now integrated conference control and management with the flexibility and user friendliness of a personal computer. See Chapter 1. Introduction. 5.
en | 5-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.2 When installed into the 8-bit ISA-bus expansion slot of a personal computer (PC) running ‘Windows’ 95 or 98 operating system, the PC network card provides the interface between a PC and the ‘DCN’ system. The interface card includes a headphone socket for monitoring the floor and translation channels and an intercom handset socket for connection to an intercom handset used for vocal communication.
en | 5-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.2.1 Installing PC-Network card WARNING: Before connecting a computer to the DCN network cabling, ensure the DCN PC following: Refer also to the ‘Safety Precautions’ found at the front of this manual. 1. The mains supply is OFF. 2. The voltage selection switch on the computer is set for the correct mains voltage. 3. Refer to the manual supplied with your PC on how to install a PC-card.
en | 5-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.4 2 LBB 3511/00 PC Card for Multi-CCU Systems LED indications D1 (Yellow) Output port 1 indicator, 2 The interface card LBB 3511/00 provides the interface between a master PC and interconnected CCUs type LBB 3500/35 only. The card is installed in a 16-bit ISA-bus expansion slot of a OS/2 personal computer. The interface card should be installed in a secondary PC, running OS/2 (3.
en | 5-5 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.4.2 LBB 3511/00 DIP-switch S12 and S13 settings For location details see FIG 5-5 DIP-switch S12 : DIP-switch S13 : Assign cards digital input (0 - 31) Assign cards 1/O (Input/Output) address (04E0 HEX) DIP-switch S12 IP switches to define the card’s ‘digital input’.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.5 2 en | 5-6 Connection PC to CCU Two methods for connecting the DCN Control PC to the CCU are available: 1. ‘DIRECT’ connection from a serial COM-port of the DCN Control PC to the serial COM-port of the CCU (not applicable for CCU type LBB 3500/05). 2. Using PC-Network card LBB 3510/00. (see Note 2). For installation details see Chapter 5.2. NOTES: 1.
en | 5-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC EXAMPLE 1: SINGLE-CCU system with control PC and Camera control Control PC with Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or 2000 9-pole D-type cable connections IMPORTANT: The LBB 3510/00 PC Network card CANNOT be used in a PC running Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. Simultaneous use of the PC-Network card and ‘DIRECT’ connection is NOT possible. NOTES: 1.
en | 5-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC EXAMPLE 2: Multi-CCU System with control PC and Camera control 2 IMPORTANT:The LBB 3510/00 PC Network card CANNOT be used in a PC running Windows NT 4.0 or 2000. Simultaneous use of the PC-Network card and ‘DIRECT’ connection is NOT possible. Control PC requirements: - Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or 2000 - Start-up software LBB 3590. - DCN software application modules as required. COM 1 NOTES: 1.
en | 5-9 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.6 PC NETWORK SYSTEM 5.7 The example below show a typical PC network installation providing more operator control positions. For more information refer to the software manual supplied with the System Installation software LBB 3585. A typical example of a PC Network system is given in Chapter 10.7.1. 4 CLIENT PC’s offer full DCN functionality. Up to 8 PC’s offer limited DCN functionality.
en | 5-10 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC Table 5-7: Example CCU_CFG file for ‘DIRECT’ PC and camera control Location: C:\DCN\MCCU (default) 2 LOCATION CCU_0 LOCATION CCU_1 LOCATION CCU_2 LOCATION CCU_3 AUDIOMASTER CCU_1 CONTROLPC_CCU_0 INTERPRETER CCU_2 SERIALPORT1 2 SERIALSPEED1 19200 SERIALPROTOCOL1 CAMERA SERIALPORT2 1 SERIALSPEED2 115200 SERIALPROTOCOL2 FULL Table 5-8: Single COM-port only (default COM 2) Function Single COM-port only (Port
en | 5-11 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC Table 5-10: DCN Printer and COM-ports for systems using PC-control with PC-Network card LBB 3510/00 (see Chapter 5.7 and Chapter 5.8) SOFTWARE PACKAGE LASER PRINTER MATRIX PRINTER CARD ENCODER/ AUX.
en | 5-12 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC Table 5-11: DCN Printer and COM-ports for systems using ‘DIRECT’ PC control (see Chapter 5.7 and Chapter 5.8) LASE RPRINTER MATRIX PRINTER CARD ENCODER/ AUX.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 5 - Control using PC 5.8 Connecting Peripheral devices Serial Printer/Card encoder 9-pole - 25 pole PC DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS n.c. 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 20 (female) (male) 22 MATRIX printer (COM 1* or COM 2*) Connects via a serial port (COM1* or COM 2*) of a DCN Control PC, to provide a hard copy data for speaker logging and printing card labels.
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en | 6-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control Chapter 6. DCN Camera Control The ‘DCN Automatic Camera Control (DACC) directs video cameras toward speaking conference participants (e.g. delegates chairman etc.) to display them on a monitor. The DACC has two possibilities to connect cameras and monitors to the system. • • Via Allegiant Video switcher (AVS) to connect more than one camera and monitor.
en | 6-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control Rear Panel Video Switcher LTC8100 2 RELAY OUT ALARM 1 - 8 CAMERA INPUTS 1 CONSOLE 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MONITOR OUTPUTS BIPHASE OUT BIPHASE OUT A maximum of 4 audience video displays can be connected to the Allegiant video switcher (not applicable for video switcher LTC 8100 series) using outputs 2 to 5.
en | 6-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control DCN ALLEGIANT® VIDEO SWITCHING/CONTROL EQUIPMENT DACC for Camera Configuration only: DCN Software Manuals Stand-alone systems LBB 3562/00 ALLEGIANT BOSCH 2 Front Panel Video Switcher LTC8200 Video System PC-Controlled systems LBB 3588/00 Code Out Alarm Status Battery Low Power Up to 5 Monitor Outputs Up to 16 Video Camera inputs To CCU (PC controlled systems using LBB 3510/00 PCNetwork card
en | 6-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control 6.1.
en | 6-5 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control Camera Control 6.1.4.6 Installation of Camera Control in DCN system with PC control CCU = 1 // COM-port 1 . . 4 Video = 2 // COM-port 1 . . 4 1. 2. • • Other fixed settings are: Baudrate Databits Parity Stopbits = = = = 19200 8 none 1 Requires DCN software release version 8.
en | 6-6 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control 6.2 2 Direct Camera Control With Direct Camera Control (DCC) it is possible to connect one AutoDome camera directly to a CCU. In combination with the relevant software DCC can direct the AutoDome camera towards speaking conference participants. The DCC can only be used in combination with: • A BOSCH AutoDome camera • A CCU with TCB 4 or higher • DCN software 9.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control 6.2.4 Set-up Camera Configuraion Reference: To configure and set-up camera positions according to delegate/chairman DCN Software Manuals 2 BOSCH microphone activity, DCC is available for Stand-alone DCN systems using DCN software package LBB 3562/00 and LBB 3588/00 for PC controlled systems. Refer to the relevant software manuals when programming the configuration for the DCC system.
en | 6-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 6 - DCN Camera Control 6.3 2 Switching options using a personal computer Key to symbols Using the communication port (COM-port 2) of a PC, a wide variety of communication and switching options are available. For example, video cameras can be switched and directed towards speaking delegates when a VCS (Video Control Switcher) is connected to the PC.
en | 7-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 7 - DCN Installation Accessories Chapter 7. DCN Installation accessories 7.1 Introduction Installation accessories DCN’s installation accessories allows system installation to be simplified with the use of ready made cables complete with connectors. Trunk-cable splitters allow trunk-lines to be split and run in diverse directions, allowing contribution units to be placed where needed within a conference room.
en | 7-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 7 - DCN Installation Accessories 2 7.1.1 LBB 4114/00 Trunk-cable splitter 7.1.2 LBB 4115/00 Tap-off Unit For use in combination with the systems installation cabling, the splitter is used to divide the trunk-line cabling into diverse directions, to achieve where necessary, a neat and tidy layout of the system cabling and its connected equipment.
en | 7-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 7 - DCN Installation Accessories 7.1.3 Cable assemblies and connectors Cable Connection details: The following Cable assemblies are available with the DCN system. LBB 4116/00 LBB 4116/xx • 1 Installation cable (100 m (328 ft.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 7 - DCN Installation Accessories en | 7-4 7.1.4 Connectors The 6-pole moulded circular connectors, male and female include a plug locking facility for use with cable locking clamps LBB 4117/00. 2 When connecting connectors to extension cables, it is recommended that insulated metal shield connectors be used, rather than plastic to protect the connectors according to EMC specifications. For connection details refer to Chapter 13.7.
en | 8-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 8 - Information Displays Chapter 8. Information Displays Hall displays enable conference information to be clearly and effectively displayed to a large number of conference participants. Numeric, alphanumeric and geographical displays are available, and mainly used for displaying voting results and other text and conference related data. Also direct view or front and rear projector video displays can be used e.g.
en | 8-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 8 - Information Displays Electrical requirements • • 2 Supply voltage (optional):10 - 40 V d.c. Current consumption:< 50 mA @ 40 V The Data Communication board includes a 10-pole and two 20-pole ‘Micromatch’ flat-cable connectors (female) and a 9-pin D-type connector (male) for serial data output.
en | 8-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 8 - Information Displays Data Format Specifications: RS232 Output 8.1.1 Remote Switching Solutions • • • • Using the Data Distribution Board LBB 3512/00 an interface facility is provided for the control of external equipment such as loudspeaker group switching and other special switching facilities (FIG 86).
en | 8-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 8 - Information Displays 2 8.1.2 Installing Data Distribution board LBB 3512/00. 8.1.3 Connecting Hall Displays to the DCN System To install the board, first mount and secure the board in a convenient position inside the relevant hall display. Connect one end of the connector cable to the 9-pole Sub-D connector on the data distribution board and connect the other end to the displays RS232 port.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 8 - Information Displays en | 8-5 8.1.4 Interconnection for Video hall displays and Video Projectors Refer to FIG 8-9. 2 To display information on a Video hall display or Video projector: Use the VGA/SVGA output of a client computer, other than the one used as the main DCN central computer. The client PC, with video display (client) software package, is connected to the main DCN PC (server) via an Ethernet link.
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Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 9 - DCN Peripheral Equipment Chapter 9. DCN Peripheral Equipment 9.1 en | 9-1 Front view 2 Introduction Peripheral Equipment The DCN system can be connected to various external devices including a telephone coupler. 9.1.1 Telos Digital Telephone Interface The ‘TELOS’ digital telephone interface allows participation in a DCN conference without actually being present.
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en | 10-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques Chapter 10. Installation Techniques 10.1 Introduction Installation Techniques The primary focus of this chapter is to provide system installation techniques, typical examples, and system limitations for stand-alone and PC- controlled systems using the range of equipment described in Chapter 2.. The cable attached to each DCN unit forms the trunk-line cabling (‘daisy-chain’).
en | 10-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.2 Power Handling Capacity 2 To understand the power handling capacity of a system, individual DCN units have been assigned with a Power Consumption Factor (PCF). The PCF therefore has a bearing on the total number of units that can be connected to a system. The maximum number of units, quoted for a CCU is based on all units having a PCF of 1.
en | 10-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.3 Trunk outlets and Tap-offs The Extension Power Supply Unit LBB 4106/00, Audio Media Interface Unit LBB 3508/00, Trunk-cable splitter LBB 4114/00 and Tap-off Unit LBB 4115/00 all have Trunk outlets and Tap-offs. Trunk-outlets are used for loop-through of the DCN trunk-line, and tap-offs are used for trunk-cable splitting.
en | 10-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques Max. number of units connected in series (without the use of extension cables) LBB 3500/xx Central Control Unit The maximum number of units connected in series to a Trunk outlet or Tap-off of a CCU (LBB 3500), Extension Power Supply unit (LBB 4106/00) and Audio Media Interface unit (LBB 3508/00) is: Rec.
en | 10-5 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.3.2 Using Tap-Off unit LBB 4115/00 10.3.3 Maximum cable lengths using Trunk-outlets and/or Tap-offs The Tap-off unit LBB 4115/00 (FIG 10-5) provides short-circuit protection on the Tap-off connector. Each tap-off connector can accommodate up to a maximum of 2.5 PCF including a DCN units extension cable; for example: Extension cables are used to extend the length of cable on DCN system units.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.4 Calculating the PCF of a System with respect to cable length 2 As stated, the length of cable used in a system has a direct influence on the PCF of a system. In the example shown in FIG 10-7, the second in-line trunk-splitter has two extension cables connected to it, with lengths of 20 m (65.6 ft.) and 50 m (164 ft.
en | 10-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques SYSTEM USING DISCUSSION UNITS Rec. Port 1 Line In Trunk In Out Out 115 V-T4A 230 V -T2A LBB 3505/05 SYSTEM USING CONCENTUS UNITS 10 m (32.8 ft.) 1 2 3 10 m (32.8 ft.) Rec. Port 1 Trunk In Out Out 115 V-T4A 230 V -T2A LBB 3500/15, LBB 3500/35 10 m (32.8 ft.) 1 2 3 10 m (32.8 ft.) 30 m (98.4 ft.) 2 30 m (98.4 ft.) 5 units 8 units 20 m (65.6 ft.) 20 m (65.6 ft.) 10 m (32.
en | 10-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques Y 60 Rec.
en | 10-9 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.4.3 Graph reference examples FIG 10-12 in combination with the PCF graph (FIG 10-10) gives examples of how to calculate the PCF value of a single trunk-outlet. Using these examples, the total PCF value of all three trunk-outlets of a CCU can be calculated. TS = TT = CON = Trunk-splitter Table-top discussion units Concentus units GRAPH REFERENCE Y axis X axis (max.) PCF Ext.
en | 10-10 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.5 Control Capacity 2 The Central Control Unit LBB 3500/05 has a power handling capacity to power up to 90 DCN units, while Central Control Units LBB 3500/15 and LBB 3500/35 have a power handling capacity to power up to 180 DCN units.
en | 10-11 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.6.2 System layout (without extension units) 10.6.3 System with Extension units Using extension cables, Trunk-splitters and Tap-off units, the length of cable on a system unit can be lengthened, and cable runs can be laid out in diverse directions. FIG 10-14 gives a typical layout configuration using a Trunk-splitter and extension cables LBB 4116/xx.
en | 10-12 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.7 Computer Based Systems IN-DIRECT Connection using PC Network card LBB 3510/0 The DCN 2000 system offers two methods for connecting a central control PC to the DCN system: DIRECT and IN-DIRECT. 2 PC SYSTEM FOR 180 PCF PC DIRECT connection (see FIG 10-16).
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques PC system for 270 PCF en | 10-13 This page has been left blank intentionally FIG 10-18 shows a PC system catering for 270 PCF. An Audio Media Interface Unit LBB 3508/00 is used to extend the system by 90 PCF. Because the Network card (PC) has no loop-through facility, a trunk splitter LBB 4114/00 is used. PC SYSTEM FOR 270 PCF 2 LBB 3500/15 or /35 Rec.
en | 10-14 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.7.1 PC Network System 2 In installations where more than one PC operator control position is required, an additional PC can be connected via a ‘Peer-to-Peer’ Network, using a separate cable. PC’s connected in this method both require an Ethernet card installed in the computer with ‘Microsoft operating systems: Windows® 95, 98 2000, NT 4.0 or XP Professional. See also Chapter 5..
en | 10-15 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques FIG 10-19 Typical solution providing more control positions PC dedicated for Multi-CCU’s 10.8 Multi-CCU system UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) recommended Multi-CCU caters for situations where more than 240 contribution units are required. Multi-CCU systems are controlled from a separate, dedicated PC running OS.2 version 3.
en | 10-16 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques FIG 10-20 Multi-CCU configuration and connection 10.9 Remote Controller 2 The DCN system provides a facility for connecting to a ‘Remote controller.
en | 10-17 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques OPEN INTERFACE Remote PC 2. Multi- CCU System (FIG 10-22) A null-modem RS-232 cable is used to connect the ‘Master CCU PC’ to the remote controller. The maximum cable length between the ‘Master CCU PC’ and the ‘Remote controller’ should not exceed 5 m (16.4 ft.). Where longer distances are required an ‘interface unit’ should be used to ensure correct transmission. See also Chapter 5..
en | 10-18 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.10 Interconnecting Interpretation Equipment A maximum of six desks can be installed per interpreter booth. The desk can be used stand-alone or as part of a more comprehensive system.). 2 From next unit To previous unit NOTE: The maximum number of channels available in a PC based system is 15.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 10.11 Language Distribution Equipment 10.11.1 Introduction Distribution of interpreted languages to delegates can be handled using two different methods of language distribution - Wired and Wireless. 1. Wired The distribution of interpreted languages through language channels can be handled using the standard DCN system cabling.
en | 10-20 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques 2 10.11.2 Installation Flush Mounted Language Distribution Distribution of the interpreted languages to conference delegates can be distributed by using a wired or wireless language distribution system. The main component in a flush-mounted wired language distribution system is the Electronic Channel Selector Panel LBB 3524/xx.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 10 - Installation Techniques en | 10-21 2. Integrus digital Infra red system For further detailed information when installing an IIntegrus digital infra-red system - particularly on positioning radiators, and operating the system - refer to the Installation and Operating Manual Integrus Digital Infra Red Distribution System, Code No. 3922 475 2201x.
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en | 11-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation Chapter 11. System Set-up & Operation NOTE: After the initialization process, it is recommended that the function of each active unit installed is checked individually. LBB 3500/xx 11.1 Introduction Power 2 Active Micro's Operation Equalizer Loudspeakers System When all the units in a system have been installed, the system must be initialized and made ready for use.
en | 11-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.2 Setting up a stand-alone system The Central Control unit, in stand alone systems enables four basic conference procedures to be conducted: 2 • • • • Microphone management using various microphone operating procedures, Voting procedures using the basic parliamentary voting procedure, Interpretation facilities, Intercom to the Intercom Operator.
en | 11-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.3 Multi-CCU Set-up for the first-time. 11.3.1 Downloading Control PC-software Proceed as follows: Before you begin to work for the first time, ensure that all CCU’s have the same firmware. To download the software from the DCN control PC to all CCU’s in the system, select the ‘Single’ mode. 1. Install the PC-card LBB 3511/00 into the master PC used for the multi-CCU system.
en | 11-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation When the selected units softkey has been pressed the CCU reverts back into the congress operational mode. To access the settings of the Maintenance menu on another unit, the ‘Maintenance Mode’ should be started again. 2 The displays below shows the units LC-display once the CCU has been entered into the ‘Maintenance Menu’. 11.4.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.5 Sound Management REMARKS: 1.The frequency response of a room is dependent on the position of microphone and loudspeaker used, particularly if a microphone is relative close to a loudspeaker. Switching between a microphone-loudspeaker combination and another can result in an entire different frequency response.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation en | 11-6 11.6 Additional stand-alone operations (applicable to conference units only) 2 11.6.1 Voting modes The DCN system in stand-alone operation offers an electronic voting procedure to meet the majority of conference requirements. A voting session is initiated from the chairman unit.
en | 11-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.7 Delegate/Chairman unit operation (Conference units only) 11.7.1 Introduction Microphone management as its term suggest, refers to the technique of managing and controlling the different methods by which delegates are able to use their microphone units. 2 In PC-based systems, the control of delegates’ microphone units can be conducted by a central operator using DCN’s dedicated software.
en | 11-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.7.
en | 11-9 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation OPERATION Delegate units LBB 3544/00, LBB 3545/00 and LBB 3546/00 * ** *** Not applicable LBB 3544/00 Not applicable LBB 3545/00 Not applicable LBB 3544/00 and LBB 3545/00 Insert headphones to switch-on the units numeric LC display. In combination with its select up/down keys, select the required simultaneous interpretation language channel.
en | 11-10 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation MAIN MENU LED status during voting procedure ON MICRO 2 MESSAGE MESSAGE (only displayed if message sent from PC-operator) FLASHING INTERCOM OPERATION Press key PARLIAMENTARY VOTING RETURN ( Applicable to units with an intercom handset only) To communicate with the system operator, lift the handset. If in use a ‘busy tone’ is heard. Replace the handset and try again.
en | 11-11 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.7.
en | 11-12 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 2 OPERATION CHAIRMAN UNIT LBB 3547/00 LANGUAGE CHANNEL SELECT • Microphone functions Use the units numeric LC display in combination with its select up/ down keys to select the desired simultaneous interpretation language channel. The headphone column control can be used to adjust the volume for listening.
en | 11-13 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation MAIN MENU LED status during voting procedure ON VOTING MICRO MESSAGE 2 FLASHING Press key VOTING MENU MICRO MENU START RETURN SPEAKERS REQUESTS RETURN * HOLD NO ABSTAIN YES STOP * XX DELEGATES WAITING TO SPEAK CANCEL ALL Select voting option P:0099 -:0020 RESTART NO ?:0015 +:0054 ABSTAIN YES ?:0015 +:0054 * Cancel ALL requests #:0010 STOP XX PARTICIPANTS SPEAKING CAN
en | 11-14 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.8 Operating Delegate/Chairman units (Discussion units only) For unit description (see Chapter 2.2 and Chapter 2.2) 2 11.8.1 Microphone • Press the microphone (6) button to switch on the microphone. If the request-to-speak is granted (depending on the ‘Operation’ mode and the number of ‘Active Micros’ selected) the units red LED indicator ring (1) will illuminate and the mic.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation en | 11-15 11.9 Interpretation 11.9.4 Microphone locks The interpreter desk has two functional modes: the operational mode and the programming mode. In the operational mode the interpreter desk is divided into two main working sections: the listening section and the speech section.
en | 11-16 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation Incoming channel selector Alphanumeric LC-display Incoming channel preselect keys with LED Indicator Out-going B-select key with LED indicator (red) Out-going A-select key with LED indicator (red) External message key Microphone with light-ring indicator 2 LBB 3520/10 Loudspeaker volume control (floor only) Intercom call-key to chairman/operator Floor loudspeaker Out-going language
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation en | 11-17 11.10 Operating the Interpreter Desk 11.10.1 Incoming Channel Selection ENGLISH English Floor 1 2 3 Floor Using the desks three Incoming channel pre-select keys, a, b and c, the interpreter can quickly select, one of three familiar incoming languages for translations. The diagram below shows the three preselect keys with their LED indicators.
en | 11-18 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation The display below shows the interpreter’s desk in its operational mode, displaying three incoming language channels. Channel 2ENG, channel 3FR, and Channel 4GER. For a list of language abbreviations refer to Table 11.1, (PAGE 11-25). 2 FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR 9 2ENG 3FR 4GER J The following display gives an example of the language Quality Indication function.
en | 11-19 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.10.7 Typical Displays showing outgoing channels The following display shows the interpreter desk displaying both the incoming language channels and the outgoing language channels The incoming languages are displayed in their abbreviated form along with their channel number, and the outgoing channels are displayed in full with the channel number displayed above.
en | 11-20 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.11 Programming the Interpreter desk Introduction 2 Entering the interpreter desk into its programming mode, enables the desk’s individual and interpretation system parameters to be programmed manually prior to the start of a conference. In PC based systems only the Menu b (Select booth number) and the Menu c (select desk number) need to be programmed manually on each desk.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 11.11.2 Entering the desks programming mode 11.11.3 Menu Programming procedures Before attempting to program the interpreter desk, ensure that the system has first been initialized (see Chapter 11.1 Initializing). If the system has been initialized and the display shows ‘DESK NOT INSTALLED‘ ,the desk is ready to be programmed. STEP 1.
en | 11-22 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 2 MENUS Menu b. SELECT BOOTH NUMBER Menu a. SELECT DISPLAY PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE To assign the interpreter desk to a specific booth. Each interpreter desk installed in the system needs to be programmed individually. To set the required language for display when programming the desk. The language set, for all interpreter desks installed in the system.
en | 11-23 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation Menu c. SELECT DESK NUMBER WITHIN A BOOTH Menu d. SELECT NUMBER OF CHANNELS To assign the interpreter desk with a specific number within a booth. Each interpreter desk installed in the system needs to be programmed individually. To set the number of language channels. In stand-alone systems the maximum number of channels available is 11 in PC-based systems 15.
en | 11-24 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 2 Menu e. Select language list Menu f. Select language for channels To select a list of languages and their abbreviations for display in either ‘English’, ‘French’ or in their ‘Original’ language. The language set is for all interpreter desks installed in the system, therefore this procedure only needs to be done once.
en | 11-25 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation Table 11.1 Language and Abbreviations ENGLISH IN OUT FRENCH IN OUT Menu g.
en | 11-26 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation 2 Menu h. Select outgoing channel(s) via B-output Menu j. Select number of auto-relay booth(s) To set the interpreter’s B-output. The B-output can be assigned to NONE or to ALL channels (applicable to stand-alone systems only).
en | 11-27 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 11 - System Set-up and Operation Menu k. Select auto-relay booth Menu l. Select microphone locks between booths This function is only available if in Menu J, ‘Select number of auto-relay booth(s)’ is set to either [1, 2 or 3], if [ NONE] was selected, this menu is bypassed. The number of booths available for selection is dependent on the number of booths installed.
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Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 12 - Environmental Conditions & Maintenance Chapter 12. Environmental Conditions and Maintenance 12.1 System Where appropriate use cable ducts for extension and mains cables. In order to identify such cables consider using cable tallies.
Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 12 - Environmental Conditions & Maintenance 2 en | 12-2 12.4 Interpreter booths 12.5 Ventilation Pressure and speed of work at most international conferences means that interpreters have to take turn and turn about to keep pace and ensure a steady flow of smooth interpretation. This means that each interpreter booth has to be large enough to accommodate at least two or maybe three interpreters.
en | 13-1 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data Chapter 13. Technical Data 13.1.2 Mounting brackets (included with type No.s LBB 3500/xx, LBB 4106/00, LBB 3508) Mounting brackets used for mounting central control equipment, and extension units. 13.1 Mechanical data 2 NOTE: Two mounting brackets are supplied with each unit. Metric/imperial Conversion Length 2.54 cm = 1 inch 1m = 39.37 inches 1m = 3.28 ft. mm in 3 0.11 Weight 1 kilogram = 2.
en | 13-2 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.1.3 LBB 4106/00 and LBB 4106/00 (D) Extension Power Supply Unit Mounting 2 : Free standing on a table-top or mounted into a 19-inch rack. (Requires 2HE - 0.5 width) See Chapter 4.12. 19”Rack mounting DCN control units 100 x 220 x 308 mm (3.9 x 8.6 x 12.1 in) excl. plugs 348 mm (13.7 in) 8.3 kg (18.2 lb) 13.2 Table-top units 13.2.
en | 13-3 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.2.4 LBB 3536/xx Hand microphones 13.2.7 LBB 3527/00 Table-top housing for FM loudspeaker panel Dimensions Diam x H Weight Mounting: : : : 28 x 265 mm ( 1.1 x 10.4 in) Excl. cable 280 g ( 0.6 lb)(/00) 320 g (0.7 lb)(/10) : 13.2.5 LBB 3555/00 Intercom handset Dimensions H x W x L Weight : : 57 x 53 x 215 mm (2.2 x 2.0 x 8.4 in) 240 g (0.
en | 13-4 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.3 Flush Mounted Equipment 13.3.2 LBB 3526/10 FM Electronic Channel Selector Panel 13.3.1 LBB 3524/00 and LBB 3424/10 FM Electronic Channel Selector Panel 2 Mounting : Dimensions H x W x D Weight : : Flush mounting using the units click-to-fit mechanism in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm, or flush mounting in a wooden surface using the units screw mounting facilities.
en | 13-5 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.3.3 LBB 3537/00 and LBB 3537/50 Microphone with FM Control Panel 13.3.4 LBB 3537/10 FM Chairman Priority Control Panel Mounting Flush mounting using the units click-to-fit mechanism in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm, or flush mounting in a wooden surface using the units screw mounting facilities (2 screws provided). Mounting 120 x 40 mm ( 4.7 x 1.5 in) 30 mm (1.1 in) 165 g (0.
en | 13-6 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.3.6 LBB 3537/20 and LBB 3537/50 FM Microphone Control Panel for microphones LBB 3549/00 and LBB 3549/50 Mounting : Flush mounting using the units click-to-fit mechanism in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm, or flush mounting in a wooden surface using the units screw mounting facilities (2 screws provided). Dimensions L x W Built-in depth Weight Microphone height : : : : 120 x 40 mm (4.7 x 1.
en | 13-7 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.3.8 LBB 3540/15 Multi-purpose Connection Unit Mounting : Dimensions H x W x D Weight : : Free standing on a table-top, flush mounting, floor or wall mounting. 35 x 100 x 170 mm (1.3 x 3.9 x 6.6 in) excl. plugs 530 g 13.3.
en | 13-8 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.4 Installation Accessories 13.3.11 LBB 3543/15 Chip Card Reader 2 Mounting : Dimensions H x W x D Weight : : Flush mounting using the units click-to-fit mechanism in a metal panel with a thickness of 2 mm (0.07 in), or flush mounting in a wooden surface using the units screw mounting facilities (4 screws provided). 40 x 120 x 84 mm (1.57 x 4.72 x 3.49 in) 165 g (0.36 lb) 13.4.
en | 13-9 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.5 Electrical data 13.5.1 Microphones (General) Freq. response Transducer type Directional pattern Max. SPL for THD <3% Equivalent input noise level Sensitivity index (dB) : : : : : 100 - 16.
en | 13-10 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.5.
en | 13-11 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.6 System limitations 1. The maximum length of cable (including the 2 m cable attached to the DCN system units) that can be connected to a tap-off outlet of a Central Control Unit LBB 3500/.., Audio Media Interface Unit LBB 3508/00 and Extension Power Supply LBB 4106/00 must not exceed 100 m. 2.
en | 13-12 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 2 13.7.5 CONCENTUS units 13.7.8 Jack-plug 5-pole XLR connector (female) for pluggable microphones LBB 3549/xx 1. TIP: 2. RING: 3. Sleeve: PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5 lightring control (active low) lightring +5V microphone signal electrical ground shield 1 3 Signal (live) Signal (return) Electrical earth/screen) 2 1 5 2 4 3 Top view 13.7.9 Interpreter desk (headset socket DIN-type) 13.7.
en | 13-13 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.8 Available Audio Down Link Channels The DCN system has a total of 16 down-link audio channels (numbered 0 - 15). 13.8.1 Stand-alone systems In a stand-alone system, all audio channels are fixed and assigned according to Table 13-1:. Table 13-1: Available audio down link channels + = Audio outputs Audio Outputs LBB 3500/..
en | 13-14 Digital Congress Network | Installation and Operating Manual | Chapter 13 - Technical Data 13.9 TEMPLATE FOR TABLE CUT-OUT OF CONCENTUS UNITS ) 2x .5( R3 R3 .5( 2x ) R995.5 2 R4995.5(2X) 266 .5( 38 2x ) CHECK DIMENSION ! This template is for use in making a cut-out’ in a desk or table-top for flush-mounting CONCENTUS units. 48 R695.5(2x) R2 CAUTION: First check the dimensions against the actually printed template dimension before attempting to use the template.
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