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  • Page 1 DICENTIS Conference System Configuration manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network requirements Software requirements License requirements 3.4.1 License overview Security measures GUI languages Software installation Installing the DICENTIS software suite Downloading software to the devices Adding and removing licenses 4.3.1 Activation tool description 4.3.2 Initial activation of the system 4.3.3 Adding additional fulfillments/licenses 4.3.4...
  • Page 4 Connecting DICENTIS to a (remote) SQL server 14.10 Downgrading DICENTIS software to a previous version 14.11 Downgrading 2.40 or later DICENTIS software to a 2.31 or earlier version 14.12 Installing the image server on a different computer 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents | En

    Uploading and accessing files 14.16 Configuring the date and time format of the DICENTIS Multimedia device 14.17 Using a fixed IP address for the DICENTIS server in a DICENTIS system with ARNI support 14.18 Selecting a network interface to work with DICENTIS 14.19...

  • Page 6: Safety

    These instructions are supplied together with all equipment that can be connected to the mains supply. Safety precautions Some of the DICENTIS Conference System products are designed to be connected to the public mains network. To avoid any risk of electric shock, all interventions must be carried out with disconnected mains supply.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    – Meeting application - describes all menu items of the DICENTIS system software. This section assumes that your DICENTIS system has all of the available licenses. Note: If the required software licenses are not installed some of the menu items described in this manual may not be present on your system.

  • Page 8: Copyright And Disclaimer

    DICENTIS licenses; view received licenses; and create and maintain users and (sub)dealers. – System server - describes how to connect and configure the DICENTIS System server PC. – Dante gateway - explains how the Dante Gateway interface works and provides information on how to configure its different sides: the OMNEO side and the Dante side.
  • Page 9 New section: 6.4.9. Sections updated: 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, and 8. General: – All sections, product name changed from ‘DCN multimedia’ to ‘DICENTIS.’ – Dual Use at Seat functionality added. – Functionality information added for the various device types.
  • Page 10 6.4.11 Interpreter seats added – 9 Configuring an IDESK (directly on the device) – 13.18, 13.19, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22 Hints & Tips General: – Verify using PIN code added. 2018.11 V2.8 Sections updated: 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 11 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) in the DICENTIS server updated; information about upgrading a DICENTIS system removed. – Meeting application: changed the number of nodes that a DICENTIS Conference System can handle without requiring an ARNI. – GUI languages: Serbian, Latvian and Estonian languages added.
  • Page 12 Dante using the Dante gateway; information that the OMNEO side of the Dante gateway must be updated to the same version as the DICENTIS system added; section about Sending and Receiving languages from Dante using the Dante gateway added.
  • Page 13 Conference protocol, updated the Conference Protocol information to make it clearer. – Connecting DICENTIS to a (remote) SQL server: renamed the chapter "Attaching a (remote) SQL server to DICENTIS" and updated the information to reflect the changes introduced with version 3.3.
  • Page 14 – The Interpreter desk displays the DICENTIS logo: added troubleshooting section describing issues and solutions when the DICENTIS logo is displayed – Dumping logging information to a text file for technical support: added troubleshooting section describing how to create a logging file for support 2020.09...
  • Page 15 Hints and Tips: added information about creating certificates using the command line tool, removing unused images and discovering the ONVIF camera; updated information on selecting a network interface to work with DICENTIS. – Language selection: added information about remote interpretation. –...

  • Page 16: System Overview

    | System overview DICENTIS System overview The DICENTIS Conference System is an IP based conference system which runs on an OMNEO compatible Ethernet network. It is used for distributing and processing audio, video and data signals. Refer to the latest “Release notes” for important information.
  • Page 17 CAT‑5e Ethernet cable (minimum requirement). Powering switch (DCNM-PS2): – Is used to increase the number of DICENTIS devices connected to the system. Audio processor and powering switch (DCNM-APS2): – Controls the system audio, routes audio from and to the system and supplies power to the DICENTIS devices.
  • Page 18 The Meeting application. DICENTIS software server The DICENTIS software server is a set of windows services. These services do not have a user interface and are run in the background to control and monitor all of the DICENTIS devices and client PCs running the Meeting application. The software server also includes a license activation module.

  • Page 19: Hardware Requirements

    DICENTIS System overview | en The system audio is controlled by the DICENTIS Audio processor and powering switch (DCNM- APS or DCNM-APS2). This means that the system will not have audio when an Audio processor and powering switch is not present.
  • Page 20 Although the system does work without problems on relatively quiet networks (< 10% network load) it is important to configure your network switches correctly. The used QoS is Differentiated Services or DiffServ, 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 21 (cable) loops are created for redundancy. When used) no loops are created, RSTP needs to be disabled for optimal operation. When enabled, it can cause slow connections to the switch. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 22: Network Requirements

    MAC address table of at least 1000 addresses per directly connected subnet. Network requirements If the DICENTIS Conference System is being used as a standalone system, it uses the so‑called dynamic link‑local addresses. This means that the TCP/IPv4 setting of the server PC and client PCs need to be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically".

  • Page 23: Software Requirements

    In case more functionality is required, for example, internet access, the dynamic link‑local addresses cannot be used. In this case the DICENTIS devices and PCs need to be connected to a DHCP server and gateway to provide internet access. If the DICENTIS Conference System will become part of a locally present network, contact your local IT department for how to set up the network.
  • Page 24 Note: This license is always required and must be installed first to activate the system. DCNM-LCC DICENTIS System Camera Control DICENTIS Camera Control enables the use of cameras in the DICENTIS Conference system and DICENTIS Wireless system. –...
  • Page 25 – Provides the option to set the translation language for the system DCNM-LIMS DICENTIS Interpreting Multiple Sources This module enables providing a language through the DICENTIS Interpreter desk as well as external systems. – Enables interpreted languages from multiple sources seamlessly –...

  • Page 26: Security Measures

    | System overview DICENTIS – NFC tag can be used to log in a DICENTIS wireless Device Extended, DICENTIS Discussion device with voting, DICENTIS Discussion device with language selector, DICENTIS Discussion device with touchscreen or a DCNM-MMD2 device –...

  • Page 27: Gui Languages

    1 AM. If you schedule the update via the Windows Task Manager, you can also configure that it automatically reboots after the update, in case a reboot is required. GUI languages The DICENTIS Conference System has the following GUI languages: Multimedia Discussion...
  • Page 28 • Ukrainian • • • • Uzbek • • • • Vietnamese • • • • • Chinese Simplified • • • • • Chinese Traditional • • • • 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 29: Software Installation

    – Network installation: – This is not part of one of our Bosch Security Systems B.V. manuals, and needs to be defined together with your local IT department. Refer to Hardware requirements, page 19 and Network requirements, page 22 .

  • Page 30: Adding And Removing Licenses

    Notice! In a DICENTIS system with an ARNI, a restart of the services via the Server Console may take up to 3 minutes. If you want to restart the services, please use the stop services function in the Server Console, wait for 30 seconds and then use the start services function in the Server Console.

  • Page 31: Initial Activation Of The System

    – At the server PC: – Start the DICENTIS activation tool by right-clicking the DICENTIS Server Console in the Windows taskbar and then clicking Activate licenses. – Click the Add fulfillment button.

  • Page 32: Adding Additional Fulfillments/Licenses

    If you want to add additional fulfillments/licenses to the system, the system must have a valid SMA. This ensures for correct functioning of the latest DICENTIS features. Caution! Upgrading the DICENTIS system without having a valid SMA can cause the system to stop functioning. Add additional fulfillments/licenses as follows: Open the Activation tool, and check the activation date of the system.

  • Page 33: Returning And Repairing A License

    Use the Returning a license function of the Activation tool to either: – return a license. – release a license, so that you have the possibility to install the DICENTIS software on another server instead. You can return licenses both online and offline. To return a license online: Click the Return fulfillments button.

  • Page 34: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (Rstp) Support

    Click OK. The Server console icon will now be permanently displayed. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support The DICENTIS system supports redundant cabling when the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is enabled. By default RSTP is disabled to prevent network failures in a system where RSTP is not supported or allowed.

  • Page 35: Creating Certificates For Web-Based Clients

    Restart the DICENTIS server. Wait until the system is fully started. Restart all the DICENTIS central equipment, and all the DICENTIS discussion and interpretation devices. Third party switches do not need to be restarted. Wait until the system is fully started. The devices can then be cabled redundantly (loops can be closed).
  • Page 36 Click Create to create the Server certificate. You can then install it at a later moment in time. Hint: If you have multiple DICENTIS servers at your site to which clients need to connect, create the Root certificate on 1 server and use it on the other servers to create the server certificate.

  • Page 37: Meeting Application

    By default, the DICENTIS Meeting application will automatically log in when the windows login user name is the same as a user name in the DICENTIS system. In this case, the authorization rights of this user will be used for the DICENTIS Meeting application.
  • Page 38 Create a separate subnet on a different VLAN, for the DICENTIS system in the network. – Create routing between the DICENTIS and corporate subnets. Note: Do not use a second NIC for the DICENTIS server to create a solution with the DICENTIS server as step-stone between the DICENTIS system and corporate network. –...
  • Page 39 Meeting application | en Gateway: 192.168.4.1 Figure 5.2: System diagram For a DICENTIS Conference System with more than 450 nodes an ARNI is required. To configure a system with ARNI: – Define a proper gateway address in the ARNI, so that routing to the corporate network will work.

  • Page 40: User Rights And Meeting Rights

    For these groups do not enable Windows Authentication. This means their password has to be stored in the Meeting Application. User rights and meeting rights To use functions, certain rights are needed. DICENTIS provides two types of rights: User rights –...

  • Page 41: Manage

    Powering Switch device. DICENTIS devices that are powered via a PoE switch, must be powered on with the “Power on” button of the DICENTIS MMD instead. These devices will also power up when the PoE port disables and enables PoE functionality.

  • Page 42: Meeting

    To close the meeting, select the meeting on the left, and then click Close on the right. The meeting is closed and the meeting list is shown where the meeting can be deactivated. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 43: Agenda

    The ad-hoc voting fields (the black/grey area at the bottom of the right-pane). Note: After clicking on another item in the left pane, you can click on Votings to redisplay the list of all voting rounds in the right-pane. Either: Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 44: Discussion

    Depending on the installed licenses and system settings, a voting results file is created on the DICENTIS server when a voting round is opened. During a voting round, data is saved to this file as applicable. The voting results file is closed when the voting round is closed. For more information, refer to: –...

  • Page 45: Menu

    Changed settings will not be stored in the prepared discussion settings of the agenda. The following can be set: – Discussion mode – Speakers list – Priority options – Speech timer Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 46: Prepare

    Add a Voting script and one or more Voting rounds. – Discussion profiles to define the discussion settings. Preconditions – The logged on user must have the user right: Prepare meeting and agenda. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 47: Persons

    Password: Button for changing the password of a user. – Pin: Button for changing the PIN code of a user. The security fields are used for enabling logon in the Meeting application and the multimedia devices. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...
  • Page 48 – Make sure a suitable NFC-USB card reader is connected to the USB port of the Client (secretary’s) PC. Bosch Security Systems B.V. recommends using one of the following Smart Card Readers: HID Omnikey 5022 CL, HID Omnikey 5421, Identiv SCM PC-Card uTrust 470x F, or Sony USB NFC Reader RC-S380/S.

  • Page 49: Discussion Profiles

    Open (automatic): When selected, queues in the waiting list are automatically shifted to the speaker list if it is not full yet. If the speakers list is full, a microphone request is queued in the waiting list. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...
  • Page 50 This functionality is designed for applications where each participant uses an individual device. Otherwise, the system does not know who is speaking. Do not use this functionality in rooms with high ambient noise or which are very reverberant. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 51 DICENTIS Meeting application | en The DICENTIS system uses its Dynamic Channel Allocation (DCA) technology to sense all microphones continuously in order to: – Quickly open the microphones if audio is detected to prevent missing syllables. – Reduce the number of open microphones to prevent noise for optimum speech intelligibility.
  • Page 52 Camera override: When selected, the last participant that activated their microphone is shown. – Multimedia device and meeting application options: The available options depend on the installed licenses and the settings in the Discussion profile. With DCNM-LPD license only: 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 53: Meetings

    When a new meeting is added, the Meeting details can be entered. – Use the copy icon to copy a meeting, including all meeting details. Refer to – Meeting details, page 54 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 54: Meeting Details

    - External system: Participants are identified by means of an external system (all DICENTIS devices). Note: When identification is done via an external system, verification is also only possible via an external system. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 55: Participants

    Button Description Used to add Persons to a meeting. Remove Removes the selected participant from the list. Tab. 5.1: Button function – Discuss: When selected, the participant is allowed to discuss. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 56: Agenda

    To prepare a topic, select the new topic in the tree, and enter the required information, as described in: – Topic details, page 57 – Participant List, page 57 Speaker waiting list, page 57 – 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 57: Topic Details

    Use the arrow buttons to change the order. – Use the Remove button to remove the selected Participant from the Speaker waiting list. This participant will stay a Participant in this meeting. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 58: Voting Script

    The languages needed in the meeting (from the configured language list the Meeting application); applies to all booths. – Assign the languages to the DICENTIS Interpreter desks or external inputs. – Configure the interpreter desks A, B and C outputs.

  • Page 59: Voting Round Details

    Total and individual results can still be saved on the DICENTIS server, depending on the settings in Store results. Voting timer: For defining a time for a voting round. The voting time is displayed on the multimedia devices and in the voting screen of the Meeting application (DCNM-MMD2 only).
  • Page 60 For correct display, the value should be between 0 and 1 and > or ≥ must be used. If these prerequisites are not met, then a bar graph cannot be displayed and only the true or false indication will be displayed, based on the expression. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 61 ‘public voting’), where individual results are available. When selected, data from the individual voting rounds is saved in xml files on the DICENTIS server and passed on via the API to external systems (including the Meeting application and Synoptic control).

  • Page 62: Configure

    Authentication server. When disabled, the password will be checked against the password that is stored in the DICENTIS Meeting application. When Windows Authentication is used, the PC running the DICENTIS services and the MMDs must be able to access the Windows Authentication server. The user name has to be used in combination with the domain, for example, USA\Bill where USA is the name of the domain and Bill is the user name of the user.

  • Page 63: Users

    Uncheck the Automatic seat assignment checkbox after you have configured the system. This gives you more control over your system with respect to replacing devices and adding seats. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...
  • Page 64 Note: The system is regarded as being in idle state when the speakers list (or queue) is empty and when no microphone of a DICENTIS interpreter desk is active. This mode is disabled when microphone mode Voice is used.
  • Page 65 Enabling Display image of newest speaker in Discussion profiles creates a high CPU load on the DICENTIS server if the system has more than 500 Multimedia devices. To prevent this, use a separate image server to reduce the load on the DICENTIS server. –...

  • Page 66: Audio Settings

    ON: Audio connected to In 1 is only routed to the delegate headphones and the recorder output when no microphone is active. Off: (default setting): Audio connected to In 1 is always routed to the delegate loudspeakers, delegate headphones, and the PA output. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 67: Audio Routing Settings

    The Audio processor and powering switch sets: – volume signal level. – audio equalization. Audio input 2 signal of the Audio processor and powering switch is added to the floor signal. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 68: Camera Settings

    (-) symbol. – The camera name can be changed to a logical name, making it easy to find. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 69 Note: The Sony camera needs to be placed in a separate VLAN to avoid problems with the multicast data. Please configure the H.264 correctly so it will be displayed properly: Image 2 Image codec 2 H.264 Image size 2 704 x 576 Frame rate 2 25 fps Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...
  • Page 70 External video streams. For specific video camera types see “System Overview” DICENTIS typical system setup. Notice! Ensure that the Bosch HD conference dome firmware 5.80 or higher. Configure the IP video stream according to the following settings: - H.264. - Set the main frequency of the HD conference dome from 50Hz to 60Hz to reduce the latency (Settings\Advanced mode\Camera\Installer Menu).

  • Page 71: Seats And Devices

    However, other video input solutions and even HD-cameras that convert their video through encoders can be configured, so that the DICENTIS system can detect them as if they are supported cameras. The provided video streams should comply with the standards used within the system (e.g.
  • Page 72 Participants/seats with VIP rights can also view the waiting queue if the option Show queue for participants is disabled in the Discussion settings. See Discussion profiles, page 49 . – Discuss: For setting Discussion rights for seats. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 73 Voting sessions can be managed and controlled (DCNM-MMD2, Meeting Application, and API). – Votes can be cast on licensed DICENTIS devices, by touching the color-coded representative button on the displays of the devices. – The voting results are automatically displayed as color-coded bar graphs on the displays of the conference devices (Meeting Application, multimedia device, DCNM- DE, Synoptic application, and API).
  • Page 74 Type: The type of component. – Status: The working status of the component. – Serial Number: The serial number of the component. – Version: The firmware version of the component. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 75: Language Selection

    Unprocessed, Headroom, Send to Dante, and Floor filling options per language. Note: The DICENTIS system supports a maximum of 100 language streams. By enabling this option, the number of languages changes from 100 to 50 to allow for the second unprocessed stream per language.
  • Page 76 Dante receivers representing the maximum of 100 languages that are available in DICENTIS. The number of the language in the Dante Controller relates to the number (order) in the list of languages in the DICENTIS Meeting application. Note: if the language is not configured as Dante source or Send to Dante in DICENTIS, a green checkmark will not appear in the Dante Controller.
  • Page 77 DICENTIS Meeting application | en Notice! Do not operate the Dante Controller on the same PC operating the DICENTIS services if that PC has 2 Ethernet cards. This will prevent issues with the Dante Controller. – Send to Dante: When DICENTIS is selected as the source, the language can be sent to third party devices via Dante by ticking this checkbox.

  • Page 78: Interpreter Desks

    Interlock on A and Override on B & C: The signal on channel A cannot be interrupted by an interpreter desk from another booth, but the signals on channels B and C can be overridden. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...
  • Page 79 Discovering that a device is missing can take up to 15 seconds. If you have only 2 languages, then 1 device can provide this filling of the languages with the floor for both languages. This only happens when languages have DICENTIS source. If the source is OMNEO or Dante , then the floor filling must be configured in these systems.
  • Page 80 It also works the other way around. – Source: Select DICENTIS if a DICENTIS Interpreter desk is used. Select Dante OMNEO when you want to use a remote system to provide the language. –...
  • Page 81 Version: The firmware version of the component. Refer to – Language selection, page 75 – Languages, page 63 – Seats and devices, page 71 – Configuring an IDESK (directly on the device), page 97 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 82: Floor And Language Routing

    In the Floor and language routing panel you can configure the floor and languages sent from and received at the DICENTIS system: – The top table can be used to connect the OMNEO outputs to the DICENTIS inputs - this is used to receive interpretations coming from DCN Next Generation using the OMNEO interface.
  • Page 83 ‘DCN Next Generation installation manual’. Use the push/rotate button on the OMNEO Media Interface (PRS-4OMI4) to: – Configure which OMNEO input is used to receive the Floor audio from DICENTIS. To do this: – select the OMNEO Input number.
  • Page 84 – Participants can select between Floor and the interpreted languages on the DICENTIS devices. DCN-FCS: – Flush language selector for listening to a DCN NG or DICENTIS interpretation. INT-TX: – Integrus transmitter for infrared language distribution. 10. DCNM-IDESK or DCNM-IDESKVID: –...
  • Page 85 Sending and receiving languages to/from Dante using the Dante gateway The Dante gateway allows you to connect the DICENTIS system to unicast (glitch free) Dante streams. Using the Dante gateway, the languages come from a single source (the Dante gateway) instead of different sources (the DICENTIS interpreter desks).
  • Page 86 | Meeting application DICENTIS Connecting two DICENTIS systems It is possible to connect two or more rooms together using the Dante gateway: one room for the participants in the discussion and the interpretation; and the other rooms for the audience and additional interpretations: –...

  • Page 87: Dicentis Webserver

    DICENTIS Webserver | en DICENTIS Webserver The DICENTIS Webserver is automatically installed on the DICENTIS Server with the server software. It uses the Conference protocol for communication. A chairperson or clerk can have more control over a meeting by granting or stopping speech via a visual layout of the speakers’...

  • Page 88: First Time Log In

    Internet Explorer is no longer supported as of version 3.2. First time log in The DICENTIS Webserver uses an https connection and a certificate to secure the connection. The first time you log in on the server device, the new certificate is automatically installed.

  • Page 89: Manage Synoptic Microphone Control

    Manage Synoptic Microphone Control Notice! If the IP-address of the DICENTIS server has changed, the synoptic control button may no longer be found in the Meeting Application. To solve this, go manually to the correct address once: http://<IP address DICENTIS Server or hostname>/synopticcontrol.

  • Page 90: Post-Meeting Tools

    6.4.1 Access through the Webserver You can access the voting results and meeting files from the main page in the DICENTIS Webserver. Select Voting files and meeting files to go to the Voting files and meeting files page, which is visible for: –...

  • Page 91: Modifying The Xslt Style Sheets

    You can modify the “look up table” in these XSLT style sheets so that information can be displayed, for example, in the local language. To do this: Browse to the same folder you selected to save the meeting notes in on the DICENTIS server. See explanation in Meeting notes location in section Rooms, page 63 .

  • Page 92: Adding Custom Setting To Style Sheet After A Software Update

    Adding custom setting to style sheet after a software update When the DICENTIS software is updated, the existing XSLT style sheet is not overwritten, as this would delete any custom settings. Instead the installer copies a new version of the style sheet, containing all latest updates, to the :\ProgramData\Bosch\DICENTIS\ default directory, or to the location you entered if you changed the location where results are stored.
  • Page 93 DICENTIS DICENTIS Webserver | en To install the certificate on another computer, do the following: Right-click the certificate and select Install certificate. Select Local machine. Select Place all certificates in the following store. Select Browse. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities.

  • Page 94: System Extension

    A small to medium DICENTIS Conference System (see Typical system setup) consists of: – up to 450 DICENTIS nodes. Refer to table Node and device count of DICENTIS equipment below about the node and device count of DICENTIS equipment. –...
  • Page 95 If more than one subnet is required, two types of an ARNI must be used. – OMN-ARNIS (ARNI‑S OMNEO interface): The ARNI‑S is required for increasing the system size above 450 DICENTIS nodes. It supports up to 450 DICENTIS nodes in its subnet. It also acts as a DHCP server in its subnet. –...
  • Page 96 When configuring a switch with VLANs, ensure the following: – Use the ARNI as the DHCP server for all VLANs that will contain DICENTIS devices, DCNM‑APS and DCNM‑PS units. For other VLANs, you may use any other DHCP server. –...

  • Page 97: Configuring An Idesk (Directly On The Device)

    Note: When you connect a new desk to a DICENTIS system, it will not be assigned automatically, but you have to configure it via the B - B buttons on the desk or via the Meeting application/API.

  • Page 98: Configuring An External Hd-Sdi Switcher

    To control an HD‑SDI video switcher, the External Video service must be installed first. This service is part of the DICENTIS setup wizard. During installation, make sure the checkbox for “Bosch DICENTIS Ext.VideoSwitcher” is selected - this checkbox is not selected by default! After the service has been installed, it must be configured.
  • Page 99 False: No: Active speaker and Presentation is Active. – <VideoSwitchInput> contains the input on which the camera is located: 1 to X (numeric) for the TvOne and Kramer model. Slot_<X>_in_<Y> for the TvOneCorioMatrix. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...
  • Page 100 For example: Slot_3_out_1 (for output 1 of the SDI output card which is inserted in slot 3). <OutputConfig> <Output> <VideoSwitchOutput></VideoSwitchOutput> </Output> </OutputConfig> Notice! If switcher information, such as switcher model, IP port has changed, a restart of the External video-switcher service is required. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. Configuration manual...

  • Page 101: Conference Protocol

    There is an online demonstrator available, which can be accessed via: https:// <ipaddress>:31416/Demonstrator/ConferenceProtocolDemonstrator.html: Login with a DICENTIS user. When a meeting is active, you can also login with a participant username. Use the F12 button on your browser to access the console view and see the communication.

  • Page 102: System Activation Website

    System Activation Website The main purpose of the System Activation Site website (https://license.boschsecurity.com) is to activate DICENTIS licenses, as described in Initial activation of the system, page 31 and Adding additional fulfillments/licenses, page 32 . This website can also be used to: –...

  • Page 103: Overview

    The activation ID for activating the license. Activation date The date the license was activated. 11.2 Manage license Precondition – To use this page, the logged in user must have the user right “Technician”. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 104: Manage Users

    To use this page, the logged in user must have the user right “Admin user”. Use the Manage dealers page to view and manage the information of (sub)dealers. This page is normally used by a Bosch Dealer to assign orders to (sub)dealers. Create dealer Click this button to create sub-organizations that can have activation IDs (Sales orders) assigned to them.

  • Page 105: System Server

    The DICENTIS System server is delivered with Windows pre-installed and pre-configured with the DICENTIS software. Notice! The DICENTIS System server is not marketed as a general purpose computing device (such as a personal computer) or a general purpose server, or a commercially viable substitute for one of these systems.
  • Page 106 You can also connect to the computer via the hostname (if your Office network is configured properly). The hostname of the DICENTIS server is on the label on the bottom of the device. It is similar to: DICENTIS-<last 3 byte of the MAC-address of the Ethernet adapter on the DICENTIS side).

  • Page 107: Creating A Backup On The Server

    12.2 Restoring the factory image of the server Restore the factory image of the DICENTIS server to return to the out of the box default state. Notice! Restoring the factory image will remove all user data on the DICENTIS server.

  • Page 108: Dante Gateway

    108 en | Dante gateway DICENTIS Dante gateway The Dante gateway is used to interface the DICENTIS system with other systems via Dante and when unicast Dante streams or glitch free mode is required. It has an OMNEO side with 2 Ethernet connectors for redundancy purposes, and a Dante side also with 2 Ethernet connectors for redundancy purposes.

  • Page 109: Hints And Tips

    Uploading and accessing files, page 117 – Configuring the date and time format of the DICENTIS Multimedia device, page 118 Using a fixed IP address for the DICENTIS server in a DICENTIS system with ARNI support, – page 119 Selecting a network interface to work with DICENTIS, page 119 –...

  • Page 110: Configuring Secretary's Pc For Use In Other Vlan As Dicentis Server

    The secretary (or clerk) should use the Meeting Application on his/her PC to prepare meetings. If the secretary’s PC is in a different VLAN than the DICENTIS server, the Meeting Application cannot find the DICENTIS server. This is because the DICENTIS devices and the Meeting Application use the DNS-SD protocol, which does not work between different VLANs.

  • Page 111: Making A Backup Of The Database

    To create a backup, run DcnmDatabaseConsole.exe -b. The backup will be stored in C: \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL12.SQLDICENTIS2014\MSSQL\DATA \DcnmBackup. Restart the DICENTIS services using the DICENTIS Server Console. Note: For a different location or name of the backup please use this command: DcnmDatabaseConsole.exe -b [filename and location]. If the file already exists, the file will be extended with the latest backup.

  • Page 112: Deleting A Database

    Open a command prompt in Administrator mode. Go to: C:\Program Files\Bosch\DICENTIS. To delete the database, run DcnmDatabaseConsole.exe -x. Note: Without a database, the DICENTIS system will not function properly. A database needs to be created or restored to make the system functional again. 14.9 Connecting DICENTIS to a (remote) SQL server The DICENTIS system uses environment variables to access the database.
  • Page 113 The DcnmDatabaseConsole.exe also includes command line options to do database backup and restore functions. These functions are restricted/limited when used in combination with a remote SQL-server. Remote machine: where the DICENTIS services are running. – A new database can be created from the remote machine.

  • Page 114: Downgrading Dicentis Software To A Previous Version

    DcnmDatabaseConsole -s . -d ConfHall53 -u DcnmUser -p P@ssword -n 14.10 Downgrading DICENTIS software to a previous version Uninstalling DICENTIS software and installing a previous version will not result in a working system, because the database of the current version is not compatible with the previous version.

  • Page 115: Downgrading 2.40 Or Later Dicentis Software To A 2.31 Or Earlier Version

    – OMNEO Docent. Reboot the PC. Install the previous DICENTIS software version, as described in Installing the DICENTIS software suite, page 29 . Restore a database backup of the previous version. Please read the instructions Restoring a database, page 111 .

  • Page 116: Installing The Image Server On A Different Computer

    Recovering devices from fail-safe mode Although the utmost has been done to safeguard the availability of the system, a situation can occur where a DICENTIS device enters a fail-safe mode which requires a reload of the firmware. To reload the firmware: Power up the device.

  • Page 117: Uploading And Accessing Files

    Share the meetingdocuments directory, so that the secretary can access it. Create a shortcut to the meetingdocuments directory on the secretary’s computer. Create one or more folders on the DcnmMeetingDocuments website: Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...

  • Page 118: Configuring The Date And Time Format Of The Dicentis Multimedia Device

    Optional: Also do this for each agenda item and each voting round of a meeting. 14.16 Configuring the date and time format of the DICENTIS Multimedia device The DICENTIS Multimedia devices (DCNM-MMD and DCNM-MMD2) are using the following date and time settings from the server PC: – Time-zone –...

  • Page 119: Using A Fixed Ip Address For The Dicentis Server In A Dicentis System With Arni Support

    Using a fixed IP address for the DICENTIS server in a DICENTIS system with ARNI support In order to use a computer in a DICENTIS system to which you want to assign a fixed IP address, you make the following settings: Go to Control Panel >...

  • Page 120: Powering Down The Server Via The Power Button

    14.19 Powering down the server via the power button The DICENTIS services run on the server computer. Because these are services, it is not necessary to start them manually or even log in to this computer. Just powering on the computer is enough to get the system working.

  • Page 121: Configuring Dante™ Compatible Devices

    DICENTIS Conference System is done via Audinate’s Dante Controller which can be downloaded from the Audinate website. Note: The Dante Virtual Device is running on the DICENTIS Conference System server for the Dante functionality. Only one Dante...

  • Page 122: Adding A Third-Party Application To A Device

    Adding additional keyboards to a device If required, additional non-European keyboards, e.g. a Chinese or Korean keyboard, can be added to a DICENTIS device. To have an Android keyboard in a different language, you first have to upload the APK for that keyboard and then follow the setup procedure below.

  • Page 123: Keeping Third-Party Android Apps On Top On The Multimedia Device When Changing Agenda Items

    10. Check the other keyboards. 11. Go to the browser, and press the address bar to display the keyboard. 12. Press the ‘keyboard icon’ in the ‘android bottom bar’ next to the Bosch logo. 13. Select the keyboard you want to use.

  • Page 124: Creating Certificates Using The Command Line Tool

    Next to the UI-tool, you can also create, install and uninstall certificates using a command line tool: Bosch.TestUtils.CertificateGenerator.exe. The tool is installed by default in C:\Program Files\Bosch\DICENTIS. It can be run via the command prompt with Administrator rights. You can use /help to get the commands and usage: –...

  • Page 125: Onvif Camera Discovery

    Environment Variables \ System variables \ New with variable name: DCNM_ONVIF_DISCOVERY_TTL. Restart the DICENTIS Server. Note: If you want the server to only discover the camera connected to the same switch you might want to decrease the time to live to 1.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    AV system. As a result, Network Docent will reduce time and effort, when installing or operating a network-based AV system. As of version 3.2, the Network Docent software is installed as part of the DICENTIS software package. Notice!

  • Page 127: Adding And Removing Languages Without Interrupting The Meeting

    – 15.2.2E (c3560e-universalk9-mz.152-2.E.bin) Issue: Client PC does not connect to DICENTIS server when it is not in the same subnet. Solution: Define and configure the system in such a way that all Client PC’s are in the same subnet as the DICENTIS server.

  • Page 128: Software And Hardware Installation

    Upgrade the DICENTIS devices with the ARNI disconnected. Note: Limit the system size to a maximum of 100 DCNM-MMDs while upgrading. Issue: The system stops working after a new user is created at the PC running the DICENTIS software services. Solution: Reboot the server PC.

  • Page 129: The Interpreter Desk Displays The Dicentis Logo

    Configure an A-output language using the Interpreter desk or the Meeting application Issue: The A-language of the Interpreter desk is assigned to a source other than DICENTIS Solution: Set the source to DICENTIS in the Rooms > Language selection or in the prepared meeting Issue: The device has incorrect firmware Solution: Upload the firmware using the firmware upload tool that is installed on the DICENTIS server 15.5.6...
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  • Page 131: Support And Academy

    Troubleshooting – Repair & Exchange – Product Security Bosch Building Technologies Academy Visit the Bosch Building Technologies Academy website and have access to training courses, video tutorials and documents: www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/support/training/ Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2021.06 | V3.7 | Configuration manual...
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