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  • Page 1 Confidea Wireless Conference System Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Frequency Planning ...................... 18 5.3.1. Use with WiFi base stations nearby ................... 18 5.3.2. Use of multiple Confidea wireless systems ................. 19 5.4. Max range of WCAP ...................... 19 5.5. Guidelines on optimal WCAP positioning and direction of antennas ....... 20 5.5.1.
  • Page 3 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Wireless contribution units ................... 23 6.1. Introduction ......................... 23 6.2. Controls and indicators ....................23 6.3. Installation ........................32 6.4. Maintenance ........................ 32 6.4.1. General ..........................32 6.4.2. Cleaning ..........................32 6.5. Startup and shutdown ....................33 Microphones ........................
  • Page 4 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 10.3. Connections and Controls ..................... 43 Section 3 – System Configuration ....................45 Accessing the built-in web server .................. 47 11.1. Introduction ......................... 47 11.2. First time access ......................47 11.2.1. Step 1 – Reset ........................47 11.2.2.
  • Page 5 Section 4 – Use Cases ........................79 Stand alone system ....................... 81 16.1. Basic discussion ......................81 16.2. Basic voting and opinion polling ..................82 Connected to CE2500, Confidea CU or CPU5500 ............. 84 17.1. Discussion ........................86 Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 6 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 17.2. Advanced Voting ......................88 17.3. Interpretation ....................... 88 Section 5 – Appendix ........................91 Default Settings ......................93 18.1. TCP/IP settings ......................93 18.1.1. Identification ........................93 18.1.2. IP Configuration ......................... 93 18.2.

  • Page 7: Section 1 - General Information

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Section 1 – General Information Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 9: Copyright Statement

    However, the information in this manual is supplied without warranty, either express or implied. Neither the authors, Televic NV, nor its dealers or distributors will be held liable for any damages caused or alleged to be caused either directly or indirectly by this book.

  • Page 10: Trademarks

    All terms mentioned in this manual that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Televic NV cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions And Conformity Info

    The Confidea Wireless Conference system is state of Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. the art and has been designed to meet quality. Nevertheless, the individual components of the...

  • Page 12: Conformity And Certification Info For Japan

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Warning: Radiofrequency radiation exposure This device should not be modified, Information: otherwise the granted designation This Wireless discussion units and the number will be invalid. Wireless Access Point comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 13 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual The product should be situated away from heat 13. Power Lines sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or An outdoor system should not be located in the other products (including amplifiers) that produce vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light heat.

  • Page 14: General Conformity Info

    If the product does not operate info normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls The Confidea Wireless Conference system is that are covered by the operating compliant with following standards: instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage...

  • Page 15: Power Connections

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 3.5. Power Connections Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric For permanently connected equipment, a shock, do not expose this appliance to readily accessible disconnect device shall be rain or moisture. Do not open the incorporated in the fixed wiring;...

  • Page 16: Confidea Wireless System Information

    The delegate units are stand-alone, table top units that connect in a wireless manner to the Confidea Wireless Conference Access Point (WCAP). This 4.1.3. Connected to Televic wired Access Point has a built-in web server that allows...

  • Page 17: Wireless Networks And Frequency Bands

    Wireless networks wireless system and frequency bands The wireless network of the Televic Confidea wireless system is based on the 802.11 a/g standards. 5.1. Wireless LAN Additional protocols have been added on top of the 802.11 a/g standards to provide high robustness against interference from other wireless devices.

  • Page 18: Frequency Planning

    In the “RLAN high” frequency band, there are 10 nearby non-overlapping carriers. Allowed RLAN high band carriers in Europe; When the Confidea wireless system is set to All these carriers may be used automatically select the carrier frequency, the Confidea wireless carrier frequency will be...

  • Page 19: Use Of Multiple Confidea Wireless Systems

    When the Confidea wireless system is set to See chapter 5.5 for detailed info manually select the wireless carrier frequency, you must make sure the Confidea wireless carriers of the Attention: different rooms do not overlap each other. Certain buildingmaterials like concrete ,...

  • Page 20: Guidelines On Optimal Wcap Positioning And Direction Of Antennas

    RF signal strength and quality antennas Note : 5.5.1. Positioning the Confidea It is important not to point the antennas directly to the units Wireless Access Point Below you can find how to select a correct positioning of the WCAP.
  • Page 21 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 5.4 WCAP position antennas Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 22: Section 2 - System Components

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Section 2 – System Components Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 23: Wireless Contribution Units

    Short press : permanently deactivates the microphone of all active units. Interpretation : Confidea DI (Figure 6.6), CI (Figure 6.7), 2D2I 11. Next button: (Figure 6.8) , DIV (Figure 6.9), CIV (Figure 6.10) Grants the floor to the next delegate in the waiting list.
  • Page 24 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 14. Battery status LEDs : Red LED blinking the remaining operation time 1 Hz 4h remaining 2h remaining 1h remaining 15. Battery connector : (see battery pack – connectors and indicators) 16. Microphone status LEDs...
  • Page 25 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.1: Confidea DD Figure 6.2: Confidea CD Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 26 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.3: Confidea 2D2D Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 27 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.4: Confidea DV Figure 6.5: Confidea CV Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 28 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.6: Confidea DI Figure 6.7: Confidea CI Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 29 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.8: Confidea 2D2I Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 30 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.9: Confidea DIV Figure 6.10: Confidea CIV Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...
  • Page 31 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 6.11: RF and Battery Status LEDS Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 32: Installation

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 6.3. Installation 6.4. Maintenance In order to use the Confidea WDU, the battery and 6.4.1. General microphone need to be installed. For instructions, see the microphone and battery Caution: installation and handling chapters. Storage Do not put any objects on top of the units.

  • Page 33: Startup And Shutdown

    Equivalent sound < 25 dB(A) pressure level 7mV/Pa, +/- 3 dB at 1 kHz or The Confidea-MIC38SL (38 cm) pluggable microphone Free field sensitivity (-43dB, 0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz) is used with the different delegate- and chairman units. This microphone ha a uni-directional response Power supply 3.3V DC, 0.5 mA...

  • Page 34: Microphone Connector

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 7.3. Microphone connector 7.4. Operation Figure 7.1: Connector pin layout (bottom view) The microphone contains the following elements (refer to Figure 7.2): Indicator ring: shows the status of the microphone Union nut: attaches the pluggable...

  • Page 35: Installation And Handling

    . This can cause permanent damage to the microphone and receptacle connector on the Confidea WDU. When mount the microphone onto the delegate unit , turn only on the union nut and not on the microphone tube...

  • Page 36: Battery Pack

    Installation and User Manual Battery Pack 8.2. Safety Figure 8.1: Battery label 1 8.1. Introduction The Confidea wireless battery pack is used with the wireless conference units. Refer to Table 8.1 for the list of compatible devices. Table 8.1: Compatible devices Type...

  • Page 37: Controls And Indicators

    Note: To connect the charger plug. The battery capacity as listed in Table 8.3 Figure 8.3: Confidea battery pack has an accuracy of 20%. After the display of the battery condition (for 4-5 seconds), the first three LEDs (LED1 to LED3) will indicate the status of the charge circuitry (refer to Table 8.4).

  • Page 38: Storage And Discharge Behaviour

    Hence the storage conditions affect the shelf life of the product Fig. 8.5.3.1: Self discharge - inserted in Confidea WDU Fig. 8.5.3.1: Self discharge - removed from Confidea WDU Televic Conference Systems...

  • Page 39: Wall Plug Battery Charger

    Refer to Table 9.2 for the compatible battery packs. Table 9.1: Electrical properties Input: 90-264V(AC) 50-60Hz Output: 15V(DC), 2A Caution: To avoid damage, use only the charger delivered by Televic to charge the Confidea Battery Packs. Table 9.2: Compatible battery packs Type Art-nr Description Rechargeable Confidea BP 71.80.9121...

  • Page 40: Charging A Battery Pack

    A battery pack can be charged separately, or when inserted in a wireless unit. Note: The wall plug charger can be used to power a Confidea wireless unit. In this case the battery pack needs to be installed in the unit. Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 41: Use Of Battery Charging Tray

    Max number of CHT Mains AC supply connected in daisy chain 110 – 125V 220 - 240V Caution: To avoid damage, or overheating , Confidea Charging Trays may not be covered while batteries are plugged in! Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 42: Wireless Conference Access Point (Wcap)

    Opening WCAP is only allowed by qualified personnel. Caution: Only use antennas supplied by Televic. 10.2.2. Wall Mounting Use of other antennas can cause damage to the unit and reduce system The WCAP can be mounted on the wall by means of performance.

  • Page 43: Connections And Controls

    Auxiliary balanced input connector conference bus is done through RJ45- 8. Aux output connectors at the back of the WCAP. Connections can be made to Confidea CU or Auxiliary balanced output connector SPL5525. Cable retention clip The cable retention clip is used to safegard the...

  • Page 44: Confidea Wireless System

    Hardware version ≥ 0.02 Table 10.1: LED 1 (Blue) - Mode Table 10.4: LED 1 - Mode No connection Stand alone mode SLOW BLINKING Slave mode Confidea CU BLUE BLINKING Slave mode Confidea CU BLINKING Slave Mode TCS5500 GREEN BLINKING...

  • Page 45: Section 3 - System Configuration

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Section 3 – System Configuration Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 47: Accessing The Built-In Web Server

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 11. Accessing the built- in web server 11.1. Introduction The WCAP has a built-in web server that allows you to set/monitor certain parameters characterizing the Figure 11.2: Reset button wireless conference system. The following is a step-by-step guide to give you a general idea of how to access your WCAP.

  • Page 48: Step 2 - Pc Or Mac Tcp/Ip Setup

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 11.2.2. Step 2 – PC or MAC TCP/IP Right-click on Local Area Connection (refer to Figure 11.4). setup Double-click on Properties Figure 11.4: Network Connections Note: The WCAP has a default fixed IP address and subnet mask: 192.168.0.10...
  • Page 49 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 11.5: TCP/IP properties Figure 11.7:Netwerk and Sharing Center Right-click on Local Area Connection (refer to Figure 11.8: Local Area Connection). Double-click on Properties Figure 11.8: Local Area Connection Assigning a Static IP Address in WINDOWS VISTA Go to the ‘...
  • Page 50 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 11.9 : Local Area Connection Properties Assigning a Static IP Address in WINDOWS 7 Go to ‘Control Panel’ (refer to Figure 11.10:Control Panel0) Double-click on Network and Sharing center Figure 11.10:Control Panel Click on Change adapter settings (refer to Figure 11.11: Netwerk and Sharing)
  • Page 51 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 11.14: TCP/IP Properties Figure 11.13: Local Area Connections Properties Click properties Assigning a Static IP Address with MACINTOSCH OSX Input your IP Address and subnet mask (refer to Figure 11.14: TCP/IP Properties).
  • Page 52 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Note: If you have a proxy server or firewall installed on your computer check the connection restrictions to the WCAP IP address and content that uses java scripts. Please refer to the documentation that came with your installation for the correct settings.

  • Page 53: Step 3 - Cable Setup

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 11.2.3. Step 3 – Cable Setup Figure 11.17: Adding IP-Addresses Connect your computer (PC or MAC) to the LAN port using a straight-through patch cable. 11.2.4. Step 4 – Accessing WCAP Figure 11.14 : Internet Explorer address bar...

  • Page 54: Step 5 - Default Screen

    TCP/IP settings to allow the WCAP into your own personal or company LAN network. Select the “TCP/IP settings” sub tab in the “Setup” menu (refer to Figure 11.19: Confidea wireless setup menu) Figure 11.19: Confidea wireless setup menu...

  • Page 55: Updating Sw

    Unzip the files to a location on your hard drive where you can easily find them back . 4. Here you can enter the desired fixed IP address. Switch on the Confidea Access Point and all wireless Only applicable in fixed IP address mode. Confidea WDUs that need updating.
  • Page 56 Attention : The name of the file must be exactly “ vhdl_ap.bin ” Select “upload to AP”. A reboot op the Confidea Accesspoint is needed to activate the new SW version : Select “Reboot AP”. green progress bar appears at the bottom of the Step 4: screen and after +/- 5 sec the screen is refreshed.
  • Page 57 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual After the update all AP setting. (country, RF, conference,...) need to be reconfigured Caution: Before starting SW update of WDU, make sure the batteries of ALL WDU’s are charged Note: up to at least 20% !
  • Page 58 DU (select “Upload to DU”). Caution: Following message appears : Do not switch off the Confidea Wireless Access Point or any of the Confidea wireless Delegate Units while the upload is in progress. Followed by a progressbar after pressing “OK” : Step 7: Attention : The name of the file must be exactly “...

  • Page 59: Web Server

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Attention : The name of the file must be exactly “ language_display.bin ” 12. Web server A reboot op the DU’s is needed to activate the new templates : Select “Reboot DU’s” 12.1. Setup (*) Remark : 12.1.1.

  • Page 60: Tcp/Ip Settings

    12.1.4. Admin 12.1.2. TCP/IP settings Change password Identification Only users that know the password are authenticated to use and consult the Confidea WCAP System Name: Defines the user-defined system web pages! name. In this section the password can be redefined: Base MAC Address: Displays the MAC addresses assigned to the system.

  • Page 61: License

    The channel availability check takes 60 seconds. During that time delegate units Frequency cannot connect to the Confidea Access The drop down list box allows you to select the Point frequency on which the system needs to operate.

  • Page 62: Quality 2.4 Ghz Ism

    12.2.4. Quality 5.47 – 5.725 GHz Note: From time to time, the Confidea wireless On this webpage the expected quality for each system will also measure its own activity possible RF channel in the 5.47-5.725 GHz band can in the channel on which it is currently be monitored.

  • Page 63: Conference Management

    The Confidea CS software or With Request No Clear: Confidea central unit can be used if more than 1 chairman units are required. Enables the participant to send a request to speak to the conference operator or chairman.
  • Page 64 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual wireless system is connected to a central unit when the delegate who has the floor turns off and PC control software is used. his active microphone or when the chairman or conference operator grants the participant the...
  • Page 65 User The selection between “stand alone” mode (without Manual of those systems for more the use of a central unit) and Confidea CU or information on the use and setting of TCS5500 CPU can be made.

  • Page 66: Unit Monitoring

    Init Link Quality: Displays an indication of the quality of the radio Init Control: link the unit and the Confidea access point. The quality is expressed as Excellent, Good, Fair and Open Access: Low. When the system is set to ‘Open Access’ any...

  • Page 67: Service

    The green and red Microphone Status 12.4.1. Logging LEDs wil blink until the delegate unit has been recognized as ready to log on, by the Confidea Log List Access Point. Once recognized , only the red Microphone Status LEDs will blink . Now the On this web page, a list of events are displayed that units are ready to initialize.
  • Page 68 (see also chapter 14 Encryption) Encryption Key Default Key: When selecting this key, information over the wireless link is encrypted, using the Televic default key, used by all Televic equipment Custom Key: To further increase security, or to limit the...

  • Page 69: Initialization

    When you use the Confidea wireless system in stand- The system can be controlled by the WCAP in stand- alone mode, i.e. with no connection to a Confidea CU alone mode or together with the Confidea CU / or TCS5500 central unit, the WCAP is responsible for TCS5500 Central unit in coupled mode.

  • Page 70: Unit Initialization In 'Open Access' Mode

    Note: Avoid using Open Access in areas with Take the following steps to initialize all units: more than one active Confidea wireless 1. Switch on all wireless units and wait a few system, as there is no control over seconds until the units have discovered the...

  • Page 71: Adding A New Unit In 'Open Access' Mode

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Only the units that have been initialized and listed in 13.2.6. Adding a new unit in the Init List will now be able to join the conference. ‘Controlled Access’ mode The init list is stored in the WCAP and stays in In a ‘Controlled Access’...

  • Page 72: Reviewing Init Information

    If the WCAP is used in combination with a wired known by the system, “Units in Init List”, and to see central conference unit, e.g. Confidea CU or which units are actually connected with the WCAP, TCS5500, then the initialization procedure explained “Units Initialized”.

  • Page 73: Using Encryption

    This further enhances the confidentiality, but can also be used to control access in an environment The following screen will appear: where multiple adjacent rooms are using a Confidea wireless conference system. In this way, access can Figure 14.2: Key assignment page be restricted to a single room or a selection of rooms.

  • Page 74: Custom Encryption

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual The Confidea wireless conference system can be on by checking the “Units Initialized” number which personalized by defining and selecting a unique can be found under the “Unit monitoring” or “Init Units” sub tabs in the “Conference management”...
  • Page 75 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Caution: Caution: Only use hexadecimal characters i.e. Only the units that are connected with choose 32 characters from the the WCAP can receive the newly following list: generated encryption key. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, a, b, c, d, e, f.

  • Page 76: Adding A Unit With A Customized Encryption

    14.7. Using multiple customized encryption customized keys Follow the next steps to add a new unit in a Confidea It is possible to assign up to 15 different encryption wireless system that is configured to use a keys. You can update all your units with the customized encryption key.

  • Page 77: Auxiliary In/Out

    Activating the “external processing” option allows to 15.1. Introduction add external signal processing equipment or a mixing board. On Confidea Access Point Plus (WCAP+) , auxiliary balanced analog input and output are available. So 15.3. Selecting auxiliary for basic systems , no additional central equipment is...

  • Page 78: Signal Paths

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual 15.4.3. N-1 or Distance Conferencing 15.4. Signal paths 15.4.1. Stand alone mode ∑ ≤8 Level: 0..24 Status ∑ detector Std. ON Std. 16 Level: 0..24 Status Signal present Std. ON Std. 16 Fig 15.4.3 signal path N-1 Fig 15.4.1 signal path stand alone...

  • Page 79: Section 4 - Use Cases

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Section 4 – Use Cases Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 81: Stand Alone System

    In this case the chairman needs to guide This means the system can operate without the need the meeting by using his prior and of an extra central control unit (Confidea CU or nextbutton. Microphone activation by an CPU5500). operator is not possible via web server application.

  • Page 82: Basic Voting And Opinion Polling

    In this case the chairman needs to guide This means the system can operate without the need the meeting by using his prior and next- of an extra central control unit (Confidea CU or inline button. Microphone activation by CPU5500).
  • Page 83 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Chairman has control over the voting session. With the voting session control buttons (see Confidea Wireless units - Controls and indicators) he can start, pause or stop a voting session. Figure 16.3: Voting control buttons...

  • Page 84: Connected To Ce2500, Confidea Cu Or Cpu5500

    Point is then connected to one of the “P…” ports of the splitter. CU or CPU5500 As the Confidea wireless system is an addition to the Televic product family it is also possible to combine the Confidea wireless system with the existing /Confidea CU...
  • Page 85 Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Figure 17.3: Televic Family concept Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 86: Discussion

    Several criteria can influence the choice of the Televic central control unit to be used. The criteria described below should guide you in designing the best possible system architecture for a given project.
  • Page 87 External Audio Peripherals Connectivity PA systems: Operator Control: Whereas the Confidea WDUs have a build in Systems requiring a great degree of control can be loudspeaker, some meeting rooms are equipped equipped with the Televic software suite. with external PA systems with loudspeakers This application makes it possible, depending on installed on walls or in ceilings.

  • Page 88: Advanced Voting

    Systems with simultaneous interpretation as a informal voting session. requirement always require a central control unit in combination with the interpreter desks. Making use of a Televic voting software suite enables following features: Installation Voting agenda Whereas the TCS2500 interpreter desks are of the...
  • Page 89 Next to these points it is also possible to connect interpreter systems of other vendors. That way it is possible to use the Confidea wireless system without the need to change all the interpreter desks. The PIO unit of the TCS5500 plays an imported role in such configuration handling the floor and interpretation languages between the two systems.

  • Page 91: Section 5 – Appendix

    Confidea Wireless System Installation and User Manual Section 5 – Appendix Televic Conference Systems 2012-05-11...

  • Page 93: Default Settings

    Number of interpretation channels: 0 18.1. TCP/IP settings 18.5.3. Operating Mode 18.1.1. Identification Operating Mode: Stand Alone 18.6. Init Control System Same: Confidea WCAP 18.1.2. IP Configuration Init Control: Open Access IP Address Mode: Static 18.7. Encryption IP Address: 192.168.000.010 Encryption mode: default encryption Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000...

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