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The twin-coaxial cable and 6-pole connectors
Simplified wiring
Gone are the days of complex wiring through bulky
trunking. The diagram above shows the cable used for
DCN signal transmission, and the specially moulded
6-pole connectors (configured according to the 6-pin
DIN standard).
The same cable is used to transport signals to all
contribution units throughout the system, and can
be ‘tapped’ at any desired point to connect extra
contribution units or other DCN equipment, thus
giving rise to a ‘branched-tree’ topology.
In this way, future extensions to the system capacity,
such as adding extra microphone units or increasing
the number of language channels, do not require alter-
ations to the existing system cabling. The power is also
supplied to all units via two wires in the same cable.
Installation is further simplified and speeded up by the
use of splitters and ready-made cables with sturdy,
moulded connectors, thus allowing easy insertion of
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contribution equipment at any desired point in the sys-
tem cabling. These easy-to-connect accessories are used
for both fixed and portable installations, making DCN
a versatile system that can be installed quickly and effi-
ciently in any conference situation.
1.2 Contribution equipment
Contribution equipment is the term used to describe
the units via which participants can contribute to a
conference. Depending on the type of contribution unit,
participants can access facilities to listen, speak, register
a request-to-speak, receive screen messages, hold con-
versations with other participants via an intercom, take
part in electronic voting sessions and receive simultane-
ous interpretation of the floor language.
DCN Discussion units are specially tailored for smaller
gatherings and meetings, and offer a high level of func-
tionality and digital convenience, as well as their own
distinctive styling.
Table-top Concentus units
for portable and flexible installations
The most basic Concentus Contribution unit is
equipped with a microphone with an on/off button,
loudspeaker, voting keys and LED status indicators.
More advanced units incorporate features such as
graphic LCD screens, language channel selectors,
softkeys and chip-card readers. Chairman units have
a microphone priority system that temporarily mutes
all active delegate microphones.
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