System Overview - Bosch DICENTIS Software Manual

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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.
It is advisable to participate in the DICENTIS Conference System training before you install,
configure, prepare, and operate a DICENTIS Conference System.
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Figure 3.1: Typical DICENTIS Conference System setup
A typical DICENTIS Conference System consists of:
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System server controller (PC):
– The heart of the system. It licenses functionality, configures and controls the system.
Client PC:
– Can be used to: Manage meetings, prepare meetings and configure the system.
Audio Powering Switch (DCNM-APS / DCNM-APS2):
– Controls the system audio, routes audio from and to the system and supplies power
to the DICENTIS devices.
Powering Switch (DCNM-PS / DCNM-PS2):
– Is used to increase the number of DICENTIS devices connected to the system.
DICENTIS devices): DCNM-D, DCNM-DVT, DCNM-DSL, DCNM-DE / DCNM-MMD, DCNM-
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– Participants can use their DICENTIS device to contribute to a meeting.
– 5.1 is a DICENTIS multimedia device used for "system power on/off". This device is
always connected to the powered socket of the Audio Powering Switch or Powering
Switch.
Note: Only one DICENTIS Multimedia device should be connected here.
– 5.2 is a DICENTIS device used via a "Power over Ethernet" (PoE) Ethernet switch.
Note: Only one DICENTIS device should be connected here.
System Network Cable (DCNM‑CBxxx):
– Connects DICENTIS devices, the Audio Powering Switch, and one or more Powering
Switches to each other.
Ethernet switch:
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