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AUDIO VISUALTECHNICAL STANDARDS

AUDIO VISUAL & NETWORK SERVICES

AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS VERSION 2018-07

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

AUDIO VISUAL & NETWORK SERVICES Page 1 AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS Version 2018-07 deakin.edu.au


Contents Terms Used in This Document ........................................................................................................ 4 Contacts.......................................................................................................................................... 5 Scope of document ......................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Document Access ........................................................................................................ 6 3.3 Associated Documents ................................................................................................ 6

Accountability................................................................................................................................. 7

4.1 Contractor Accreditation and Obligations .................................................................... 7 4.2 Conflict of Information or Clarification. ........................................................................ 7 4.3 Conformity to Relevant Standards ............................................................................... 7 4.4 Non-standard Designs ................................................................................................. 7 4.5 Non-Conformance ....................................................................................................... 8 4.6 Intellectual Property.................................................................................................... 8 4.7 Workmanship.............................................................................................................. 8 4.8 Audit and Commissioning ............................................................................................ 8 4.9 Project Completion ..................................................................................................... 8

General Information ....................................................................................................................... 9

5.1 Network-Centric Strategy ............................................................................................ 9 5.2 Approved Hardware .................................................................................................... 9 5.3 Room Scoping & Evaluation ......................................................................................... 9

Security ........................................................................................................................................ 11

6.1 User Authentication, Credentials and Accounts ......................................................... 11 6.2 Protocols ................................................................................................................... 11 6.3 Vendor Remote Access .............................................................................................. 11 6.4 Supporting Files ........................................................................................................ 11

Audio ............................................................................................................................................ 12

7.1 Unicast Audio ............................................................................................................ 12 7.2 Stereo & Mono Audio................................................................................................ 12 7.3 Hearing Augmentation .............................................................................................. 12 7.4 Room Acoustics ......................................................................................................... 12 7.5 Audio Processing & DSP............................................................................................. 12

Video ............................................................................................................................................ 13

8.1 Video Latency ........................................................................................................... 13 8.2 HDCP & EDID ............................................................................................................. 13

Control & Monitoring ................................................................................................................... 14

9.1 IP Control & Monitoring of Equipment....................................................................... 14 9.2 NFC Authentication ................................................................................................... 14 9.3 Touch Panels and User Interface ............................................................................... 14 9.4 Code Development.................................................................................................... 14



Network requirements ................................................................................................................. 15

10.1 Network Jacks ........................................................................................................... 15 10.2 Ceiling Access ............................................................................................................ 15 10.3 Network Switches ..................................................................................................... 15 10.4 Network Host Name Convention ............................................................................... 15 10.5 Network Connectivity – External Sites ....................................................................... 17 10.6 Network Testing ........................................................................................................ 17 10.7 AV Device Network Patching ..................................................................................... 17

Cable management ....................................................................................................................... 18

11.1 Cable Lengths ............................................................................................................ 18 11.2 Change of Direction ................................................................................................... 19 11.3 Differing Sized Cables ................................................................................................ 19 11.4 Anchoring ................................................................................................................. 19 11.5 Cable Lacing Bars ...................................................................................................... 19 11.6 Cable Segregation ..................................................................................................... 19 11.7 Concealed Cabling ..................................................................................................... 19 11.8 User Input Cabling ..................................................................................................... 19 11.9 Cable Types ............................................................................................................... 21 11.10 Cable Labelling Scheme ............................................................................................. 22

Equipment Racks .......................................................................................................................... 23

12.1 Presentation Desk Racks............................................................................................ 23 12.2 Large Racks ............................................................................................................... 23

Equipment requirements .............................................................................................................. 24

13.1 End User Computers ................................................................................................. 24 13.2 PDU and UPS ............................................................................................................. 24

Image Projection and Display ....................................................................................................... 25

14.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 25 14.2 Viewing Distance ....................................................................................................... 25 14.3 Viewing Angles – Horizontal ...................................................................................... 25 14.4 Viewing Angles – Vertical .......................................................................................... 26 14.5 Interactive Displays ................................................................................................... 27 14.6 Projected Images ...................................................................................................... 27 14.7 LCD Panels ................................................................................................................ 28 14.8 Display Image Heights ............................................................................................... 29

Room Classification & Taxonomy.................................................................................................. 30 Environmental .............................................................................................................................. 33

16.1 Physical Security........................................................................................................ 33 16.2 Room Layout ............................................................................................................. 33 16.3 AV Acoustics ............................................................................................................. 34 16.4 Room Acoustics ......................................................................................................... 35 16.5 Lighting ..................................................................................................................... 35

Deliverables .................................................................................................................................. 37

17.1 As Built Documentation ............................................................................................. 37 17.2 Equipment Schedule/CI ............................................................................................. 37



17.3 Training ..................................................................................................................... 37 17.4 Device Accessories .................................................................................................... 37 17.5 Rubbish Removal....................................................................................................... 37 17.6 Firmware .................................................................................................................. 37 17.7 Testing ...................................................................................................................... 37

Appendix A - Multicast traffic ....................................................................................................... 39

18.1 LAN Multicast Scope.................................................................................................. 39 18.2 WAN Scope ............................................................................................................... 39



Terms Used in This Document Within the context of this document, various phrases have specific meaning. Such phrases are defined below.

Word or Short-form Meaning

AES-67 Audio Transmission Protocol over Internet Protocol

AV Engineering Deakin eSolutions AV Engineering Team Leader or their delegate

AV Projects Deakin eSolutions AV Projects Team Leader or their delegate

AV Support Deakin eSolutions AV Support Team Leader or their delegate

AVN Audio Visual and Networks Group

AVoIP Audio Visual over Internet Protocol

Beam Steering Array Microphone with directional lobes. Digitally controlled.

CAT Cable Category Cable, standardized twisted pair copper cable.

Contractor Any consultant, installer, integrator, contractor or sub-contractor hired to provide products or services to Deakin

DeS Deakin eSolutions

EQ/EQ Processing Equalization or Signal Processing specifically related to audio signals.

Ethernet System used to connect a number of computers in a local area network.

Hot Swap Standby equipment that can be directly swapped in response to hardware failure.

HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure – secure layer of data via SSL.

IAM Deakin University eSolutions tool used to manage access groups.

IGMPv2 Internet Group Management Protocol Version 2 used in IPv4 Networking.

In writing Traceable/auditable correspondence. E.g. written document, email.

IP Internet Protocol Address (IPv4 or IPv6)

LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol – client/server user access management directory.

Live the Future Deakin eSolutions Strategy

Multichannel Audio Program audio content with more than 2.0 discrete channels of audio. I.e. Surround Sound

NFC Near Field Communication, close proximity communications.

PA Content Audio circuit dedicated to voice reinforcement in-room.

PoE/PoE+ Power Over Ethernet/Power Over Ethernet Plus

Program content Audio/Video which is generated by from an end user device. E.g. PC, laptop



Q-LAN Proprietary network protocol employed by QSC Systems.

Recorded Audio Audio signals that are recorded.

ROI Return on Investment

SSL Secure Socket Layer – establish encrypted link between technology.

UI User Interface

User Experience Team Deakin eSolutions Team responsible for Graphic Design/Web Development.

VPN Virtual Private Network – Private network over public infrastructure

Contacts

An AVN Representative will be assigned for all projects or tasks that impact the Deakin ICT network. This person shall be the first point of contact for all queries. If this person is not available to answer queries, the Deakin eSolutions Network or Audio Visual Engineering Team Leader is to be contacted for alternative representation.

Refer to https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/standards-documents/av-standards/ for Network and Audio Visual Engineering Team Leader contact information.



Scope of document

3.1 Purpose This document is an authoritative reference for all Audio Visual (AV) works undertaken at Deakin. All AV works within Deakin must conform to the standards and principles outlined in this document, regardless of whom is requesting the works.

Where the work deviates from these standards, approval in writing from the Deakin eSolutions AV Engineering Team Leader or their delegate, hereafter referred to as AV Engineering, is required before works commence.

Technology changes are a frequent occurrence in the AV/IT industry. This document will change over time when such technology changes become relevant to Deakin's AV strategy. AV consultants, installers, integrators, contractors and sub-contractors must ensure they have the most current version of all standards prior to engaging in any work.

3.2 Document Access All Deakin eSolutions staff and contracted personnel are provided access to this document. The most recent version is available at:

https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/

To ensure large-scale AV support can be provided to the Deakin community across multiple campuses and off-site locations, Standard Schematic Designs must be followed wherever possible. These are available at:

https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/schematics/

3.3 Associated Documents Many aspects of the system design requirements are specified in other companion documents within the Deakin ICT Technical Standards. These documents must be read together to constitute the complete ICT Standard.

• Deakin Video Conference Technical Standards

• ICT Network Standards series of documents

o Network Standards – Overview o Network Standards – Communications Rooms o Network Standards – Communications Cabling o Network Standards – Power Provisioning o Network Standards – Wireless LAN



Accountability The term “contractor” refers to any consultant, installer, integrator, contractor or sub-contractor hired to provide products or services to Deakin

4.1 Contractor Accreditation and Obligations Contractors shall fully self-inform and not rely on representations.

Contractors who are running and/or fitting off cables must hold appropriate certification. I.e. Australian Communications Open Registration licence. http://www.acma.gov.au/Industry/Telco/Infrastructure/Cabling-rules/how-to-become-a-registered-cabler

Contractors shall validate video cabling using approved test equipment as specified in AVN Approved Hardware list.

Contractors shall provide reports for CAT Cabling as generated by the approved Fluke or NetScout Test Equipment. Reports must indicate acceptable performance of the installed cabling.

4.2 Conflict of Information or Clarification. Whenever a conflict of information occurs or clarification of instruction is required, all queries shall be made to AV Engineering.

For all projects or tasks that include video conferencing work, an AV Engineering representative will be assigned. This person will be the first point of contact for all queries. If this person is not available, such enquiries should be directed to the AV Engineering Team Leader.

4.3 Conformity to Relevant Standards All work shall be installed in strict compliance with relevant industry standards and to the latest standards listed below and the latest applicable TE Connectivity, Enterprise Networks warranty specification (available at www.te.com/enterprise-au ). International standards shall be referred to where there is no applicable Australian Standard.

Deakin University’s ICT Standards take precedence over such standards and the applicable TE Connectivity specification. The relevant Australian Standards take precedence over any international standard unless otherwise specified in this document.

The latest versions of the following standards and specifications are to be complied with unless otherwise specified in this series of document. In all cases, where there is a discrepancy or clarification is required between this document and the following standards and specifications, clarification and approval in writing by AV Engineering and shall be obtained prior to submission of tender. No variation will be allowed after tender submission.

4.4 Non-standard Designs Non-standard designs require written approval via the AV Custom Approval Form, available at:

https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/standards-documents/additional-resources/

A non-conformance request must be submitted where any solution and/or hardware is not specified on the Approved AV Hardware List.



4.5 Non-Conformance Any deviation from the standard specification must be approved in writing by AV Engineering prior to commencement of any work.

Non-Conformance Requests must include specific details outlining why the non-conformance is required, including justification of an alternate solution. All non-conformance requests will be reviewed by DeS AV Engineering prior to granting approval.

Requests for non-conformance can be lodged via https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/non-conformance/

4.6 Intellectual Property Contractors providing services to Deakin University must assign all rights of design and programming to the University at practical completion. Such rights are non-exclusive and must include the right to modify and/or re-use the design or programming elsewhere in the University.

These rights also apply to all programmable devices including control systems and Audio DSP. All source code must be provided in a format that is editable by the University.

4.7 Workmanship Contractors shall complete all work to a high standard in a professional manner. All staff shall be experienced personnel with senior supervision. All work must comply with the relevant Australian Standards, Deakin University Technical Standards and Industry best practices for AV and IT.

AV Integrators shall not engage contractors to complete works on their behalf for Deakin University.

4.8 Audit and Commissioning AV Integrators must supply a fully working system, free from technical faults or defects. At the conclusion of the installation the AV Integrator must complete a Deakin AVN approved Audit Checklist which includes system functionality tests. Deakin AVN are currently using the iAudit Platform for audit checklists, AV Integrators will be supplied with the approved audit via the iAudit Platform.

4.9 Project Completion Upon project completion, AV Integrators shall supply Deakin AVN with full as-built documentation, including but not limited to:

- As-built system schematics.

- As-built elevation drawings.

- Completed Audit Documentation

- Installed Equipment Spreadsheet (CI) detailing Serial, Make, Model and MAC Address of hardware.

Once all the above documentation is supplied and a system audit is completed, Deakin AVN Services will perform a final acceptance test prior to accepting handover.



General Information

5.1 Network-Centric Strategy The high-level objectives of the Network-Centric Strategy are:

• Full remote support of AV spaces. • Flexible content routing and management. • Centralised equipment monitoring and control. • Secure implementation of technology. • Simplified architecture to enable scalability between a variety of in-room requirements. • Aligning with Deakin Strategies, Live the Future • Integration with Deakin Staff and Student services, not limited to, but including; Syllabus, ITSD

Room Booking, Microsoft Exchange etc. • Adaptive and Scalable room systems

Network services are a critical infrastructure piece currently supporting: communications, security, building access and building management. AV technology has matured to a level where it can be reliably deployed using network services for both equipment control and media transport.

Leveraging the existing investment in network infrastructure for core AV services brings numerous benefits to Deakin, including: greater scalability, more routing and design flexibility, remote management, reduction in total costs compared to traditional AV solutions, increased ROI for the existing network infrastructure, lower carbon footprint, better architecture for cross-integration with other Deakin initiatives.

All major AV initiatives shall be network-centric, including equipment control and monitoring, and routing of audio and video signals.

5.2 Approved Hardware All AV equipment used at Deakin must be approved for use by AV Engineering. Hardware is regularly evaluated by AV Engineering for potential use at Deakin.

Non-standard AV equipment requires an approved non-conformance in writing from AV Engineering on a case by case basis. Approval must be obtained prior to scoping and purchasing of such items.

A list of approved hardware is available at: https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/approved-hardware/

5.3 Room Scoping & Evaluation Room Scoping and Evaluations are carried out to ensure a room has the sufficient requirements to deploy a new audio visual system or upgrade an existing system.

5.3.1 Room Evaluation

Room evaluation is the initial step, room evaluation checks the room suitability, any existing equipment and any additional requirements eg. data/power outlets. The following information is required to be captured during an initial room evaluation:

- Existing number of data outlets, current status including Data Point ID and Switch Port

- Existing number and location of power

- Any additional data or power requirements

- Room dimensions including ceiling height



- Construction materials used for walls, floor and ceiling

- Any existing equipment. Equipment over $5,000 requires the Asset ID to be recorded.

- Current layout of room including display and presenter locations

Once complete the room evaluation will be reviewed by AVN AV Engineering and any additional recommendations will be documented.

5.3.2 Room Scope

The room scope includes all required documentation to progress the project into the build/integration phase. The scoping package includes:

- System schematics including video, audio, data and power

- Room evaluation drawings showing screen heights, speaker locations etc.

- Scope of Works

- Bill of Materials



Security Business continuity and system reliability are essential features of enterprise AV deployments. Disruptions to services can come from various angles including: equipment failure, unauthorised access and unauthorised use. Direct business disruption can result in underperforming or non-performing AV facilities. Due to the highly integrated nature of modern AV deployments, there is potential to use insecure AV systems as a stepping stone to other systems within the business. To minimise disruption AV systems must be deployed in a manner that:

Prevents unwanted interference with AV facilities.

• Allows Deakin to easily recover functionality in the event of a hardware failure. • Avoids becoming an attack vector in the case of malicious actions.

6.1 User Authentication, Credentials and Accounts • Where available, user authentication shall be enabled.

• Use of default credentials and PINs are unacceptable, as these are often published publicly.

• Where practical, default accounts should be disabled or removed in preference to Deakin accounts. Where default accounts are not able to be disabled or removed, credentials MUST be changed from factory default values.

• Where supported, system components should leverage LDAP for authentication. Permissions shall be managed/distributed using IAM groups.

• Where LDAP is not supported, credentials/PINs/etc must be stored in an appropriate centralised repository as specified by DeS.

6.2 Protocols Secure Protocols should be used for inter-device communications. These protocols include but are not limited to HTTPS & SSL.

6.3 Vendor Remote Access From time to time vendors may be required to work on Deakin AV equipment from a remote location. Where deemed appropriate, remote access (e.g. VPN) may be provided at Deakin's discretion.

Where remote access is granted to vendors, access shall be provided for a reasonable duration to cater for the expected works.

6.4 Supporting Files Some hardware items are configured using external applications to produce the required functionality. Where such applications create a file for the hardware configuration, this file is considered part of the system deliverables.

• Files must be supplied to Deakin AV Engineering.

• Files must allow Deakin AV Support staff to replace faulty hardware and restore services in a timely manner.

• Files must be provided in a fully-unlocked format to allow Deakin the ability to modify the configuration to meet ongoing and changing business needs.



Audio The core audio architecture is unicast audio, with centralised processing. To enable system interoperability, preference is given to hardware which supports native Q-Lan or AES67. Audio traffic shall be contained within IP ranges on a per-campus basis as outlined in the Appendix 15.1.

7.1 Unicast Audio Delivery of unicast audio packets is time-critical. As such, all Audio over IP shall be patched to floor-level switch stacks to minimise switch hops and latency. For further details regarding specific switch hop and latency, please refer to: https://www.qsc.com/resource-files/productresources/dn/q_dn_qlan_notes.pdf

7.2 Stereo & Mono Audio As a base-line, teaching spaces shall provide stereo audio for program content mono audio is acceptable for vocal reinforcement. Multichannel audio shall be supported in spaces as directed by DeS AVN Engineering.

PA audio shall be supported where in-room voice reinforcement is required, typically due to room size as directed by DeS AVN Engineering.

7.3 Hearing Augmentation Hearing augmentation shall be provided via an approved augmentation system where required by code. Further information regarding Hearing Augmentation can be found in Deakin Facilities Services Division Design Standards for Facilities.

7.4 Room Acoustics Room acoustics have a large influence on in-room audio performance. Refer to Section 16.3 Environmental Acoustics section for room acoustic considerations. When addressing acoustic issues, the primary focus must be on the physical environment. Electronic correction of acoustic issues is a second-tier response to mitigating the issue.

7.5 Audio Processing & DSP Where basic electronic correction of audio is required, this should be done in the centralised Digital Signal Processing (DSP) environment, not via local adjustments. If amplifiers have EQ processing capabilities these should be configured with a flat response. Room-specific adjustments shall be managed via centralised Digital Signal Processing (DSP).

Advanced audio design shall be prepared on a case-by-case basis ie. Beam Steering Arrays.



Video The core video architecture is multicast video. Video traffic shall be managed via IGMPv2, and contained within Multicast IP ranges on a per-campus basis as outlined in Appendix A – Multicast Traffic.

Multicast video requires considerable network bandwidth. As such, all video over IP shall be patched to floor-level switch stacks.

Video multicast encoders/decoders shall support up to 4K resolution to ensure seamless compatibility with future requirements.

Minimum standard resolution:

Type Native resolution

LCD 1920x1080p

Projector 1920x1200

End user displays shall support the following native resolutions:

Type Native resolution

LCD 1920x1080p

Projector 1920x1200

End user connections shall be via HDMI.

Ambient and artificial lighting have a large influence on in-room video performance. Refer to Section Environmental Lighting for room lighting considerations, refer also to the Deakin Facilities Services Division Design Standards for Facilities.

8.1 Video Latency Multicast video latency shall be no higher than 60ms end-to-end.

Multicast video latency is tested by taking a baseline latency reading by directly connecting the approved tester to the display device via HDMI. This will read the inherent latency of the display.

The test is then repeated with the latency tester connected via video encoder to a video decoder connected to the display device via HDMI.

The combined latency of this test should be no more than 60ms.

8.2 HDCP & EDID All video sources must support HDCP Content and provide sufficient HDCP Keys for correct video matrix system operation. Video devices must support standard EDID Resolutions, it is preferable that video scaling is avoided where possible.



Control & Monitoring Control of AV equipment shall be via Deakin's centralised software-defined control platform. An exception to this is where the room is primarily controlled via a Video Conference system.

9.1 IP Control & Monitoring of Equipment Equipment shall be control/monitored via IP over wired Ethernet. Even where rooms are controlled via a Video Conference system, the room shall still be monitored by the centralised software-defined control platform via wired Ethernet. Where equipment cannot be controlled directly via IP, a bridging system approved by DeS AV Engineering will be used to act as a gateway between the equipment and the Deakin AV control platform.

All IP Connected Devices are required to be monitored in Deakin Network Monitoring Systems.

Equipment must be able to support multiple IP connections, to enable simultaneous access from Deakin's centralised AV platform as well as any vendor-provided packages (e.g. Tandberg Management Suite)

9.2 NFC Authentication All new or refurbished teaching spaces will require card-based authentication for use using Deakin Staff/Student ID Cards. A card reader compatible with existing NFC Deakin staff/student technology shall be used to provide tiered access rights to AV systems.

This service will be introduced commencing 2019.

9.3 Touch Panels and User Interface Touch panel devices are specified in the Approved AV Hardware List. All UI development and modifications will be performed in-house by DeS User Experience Team.

9.4 Code Development Where contractors are engaged to write code and/or UI designs for Deakin's control platform, such code/designs shall become property of Deakin University.

9.4.1 Bug & Feature Request Tracking

Bug Tracking for AVN Code will be managed using JIRA ServiceDesk integrated with JIRA Stash (BitBucket Server) for code management.

Deakin AVN will provide contractors with the necessary access to JIRA ServiceDesk and the relevant project board should the contractor be required to work on code bugs. AVN Engineers will log bugs into the system, assigned to the relevant person for resolution.

A development branch in the code repository will be created alongside the bug report.

9.4.2 Code Storage

Deakin AVN use JIRA Stash (BitBucket Server) for code storage.

Deakin AVN will provide contractors with the necessary level of access to JIRA Stash where contractors are required to write or contribute to code.

NB: Deakin AVN use Semantic Versioning 2.0.0 eg. MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH.



Network requirements AVN Network Engineering are the authoritative team regarding fixed networking infrastructure.

Complete DeS Network Standards can be found on the AVN Standards Site: https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs

10.1 Network Jacks Where network jacks are installed behind a wall-mounted LCD panel, the jacks shall be affixed using sloped vertical faceplates to allow patch leads to connect in a lower profile manner than 90-degree/perpendicular faceplates. E.g. Clipsal 2000 Series Two Gang Angled Faceplate 2032VHA.

Where AV hardware will be mounted flush on the ceiling, the associated network jack shall be terminated above the ceiling using an appropriate network jack housing. E.g. Panduit CBX2WH-AY or equivalent. The CAT6 patch lead shall be enclosed/covered by the AV hardware itself and patched into the network jack above the ceiling.

10.2 Ceiling Access Where the ceiling space is inaccessible a 300mm x 300mm access hatch shall be installed within 300mm of the AV hardware. The access hatch provides suitable access to the network jack above the ceiling without obstructing the AV hardware or other building services. The access hatch shall compliment the surrounding ceiling finish.

10.3 Network Switches Networked AV hardware must use a wired Ethernet connection to Deakin’s enterprise network infrastructure. Stand alone or cascaded Ethernet switches must not be used.

10.4 Network Host Name Convention Naming standards are used by AV & Networking to easily identify the device type and location. Most importantly however, it to ensure consistent naming is used across: device hostname, within DNS, within Service Operations Centre (SOC) and the CMDB Naming Convention for All Devices: <campus>-<building><level>-<room number>-<device abbreviation>-<device-number>.<zone>

Campus Abbreviations:

<campus> Name

b Burwood

f Geelong Waterfront

g Geelong Waurn Ponds

m Melbourne (Deakin Downtown)

w Warrnambool

x eXternal small sites with Deakin Hardware

AV Device Abbreviations:



<device abbreviation> Description

audiodsp Audio DSP Devices inc. Flex/I-O Boxes

hearaug Hearing Augmentation Devices

avctl AV Control System Hardware

kpad AV Control Keypad

avtxrx AV Twisted Pair (HDBaseT) Transmitters/Receivers

avwlpres Wireless Presenters

dmp/dsmp Digital Media Player (Signage)

avcam IP Camera

dsmpdis Digital Signage Display

dsmpdisres Reserva Booking Panel

dvr Digital Video Recorders

dis Display Panels

ca Capture Appliance

dec AV Video Decoder

doccam Document Camera

enc AV Video Encoder

ipctl AV Control Hardware over IP

micchrg Microphone Charging / Digital Receiver Dock

micwanrx Microphone Digital Receiver Base

micwanrxwap Microphone Wireless Access Point

pdu Power Distribution Unit

proj Projectors

tpanel Touch Panel

vcu Video Conference Codec

vcutp Video Conference Touch Panel

vccam Video Conference Camera

lightingctl Lighting Control Gateway

wallclock PoE Clock



10.5 Network Connectivity – External Sites Deakin University operate a number of remote sites, these sites may be co-located in Hospitals, TAFE’s, Councils and other Community Spaces.

External sites with AV Hardware are expected to report back to centralised systems on campus and as such are required to operate on and be able to reach Deakin’s Private IP Addresses.

Network engineering will be engaged to ensure system designs and external networks are able to provide the necessary connectivity for AV Hardware prior to installation.

All installed Network devices must be able to communicate within the Deakin Private Network prior to accepting hand-over.

10.6 Network Testing Contractors are required to verify switch port details during project commissioning. The preferred model of network tester is The Fluke (NetScout) AT-2000 or above. The tester must be capable of performing a ‘switch’ test reporting the switch name, stack, interface, port number, VLAN and PoE Status.

10.7 AV Device Network Patching Where possible, all AV Devices (video encoders and decoders) for a single room should be patched back to the same switch stack, this reduces traffic on gateway trunks.

Room evaluation surveys will ensure there is adequate field outlets and switch ports available on the same switch, this information will be presented for scoping.

In some situations cross-patching encoders and decoders will be unavoidable and will be directly managed by Deakin eSolutions AVN Engineering.



Cable management All cabling shall be multi-stranded cable to allow for flexing during servicing and day-to-day use.

Cables shall be managed using Velcro straps. Other forms of physical cable management (e.g. cable ties) are unacceptable.

Where cables need to be restrained to their physical surrounding, an approved Velcro harness system (E.g. Panduit ABMT-A-C) must be used. The harness system must allow for full serviceability of both the cables and Velcro straps. Screwing Velcro direct to furniture is not acceptable.

11.1 Cable Lengths All cables shall be fitted off such there is sufficient cable length to provide:

• No mechanical loading from the cable to equipment plugs, sockets and connectors.

• Full serviceability of equipment.

• The ability to remove all cards/modules from equipment without interference from cables and associated cable management hardware.

Where equipment is installed in a rack within a presentation desk, sufficient cable length must be provided to allow the rack to roll completely out of the desk for servicing.

Off-the-roll cables shall be of sufficient length to run from source to destination in a continuous length. Soldering cables to extend their length is unacceptable.

Fly-leads and pre-made cables shall not be extended and should be installed as per manufacturer specifications.

Extension of 12v DC Power Supplies should be avoided where possible. Manufacturer Power Supplies must not be cut, extended or altered in any way. Where the 12v PSU is not long enough, additional power must be installed.

Type Maximum

Touch-8 umbilical to EX90/proprietary PoE injector 7.5 m

Mic-20 integrated cable 7.5 m

HDMI 10 m end-to-end [3]

line level audio, unbalanced (coax) <1 dB attenuation at 10 kHz end-to-end

line level audio, balanced (STP) <1 dB attenuation at 10 kHz end-to-end

speaker figure 8 round-trip impedance <10% of speaker impedance

analog AV over CATx TP refer transceiver manufacturer’s specifications

HDBaseT over CAT6a UTP or better 100 m end-to-end

10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet over CAT5e UTP or better [x] 100 m end-to-end, maximum of two patch leads.

12v DC Power (from Power Supply Unit) Most not exceed 1.2v DC Drop



11.2 Change of Direction Wherever a change of direction occurs in cable/conduit runs, cables and conduits shall be curved with a minimum inner radius of bend as prescribed in the manufacturer’s specification or 8 times the cable diameter, which ever greater.

11.3 Differing Sized Cables Where cables of different sizes run together, the minimum radius of bend for all cables should be that which is applicable to the largest minimum radius of bend of any cable in the group, typically the largest cable.

11.4 Anchoring Cables not installed within conduits should be anchored immediately before the start and after the finish of the bend.

11.5 Cable Lacing Bars Where cable lacing bars are fitted to equipment racks, the lacing bars shall be located so that they do not obstruct access to any socket/connection on the equipment, and allow for removal of any card/module in the equipment. Typically, locating lacing bars level with the top or bottom of the relevant equipment will achieve this.

Lacing bars shall be standard 19" rack width and fixed to the rack using standard M6 rack screws and cage nuts.

11.6 Cable Segregation A minimum segregation of 300mm between AV cables and mains power cables must be observed. Where this is not possible, segregation must be achieved via a suitable physical barrier. The barrier must be compliant to relevant electrical and data regulations.

Where cables cross over electrical mains cables they must cross at 90 degrees. The above segregation requirements must still be adhered to.

11.7 Concealed Cabling Cables shall be run inside wall cavities.

Cables which pass through walls but do not terminate with an outlet, must utilise a brush plate compatible with Clipsal Series 2000 single-gang geometry.

Where the desired cable run/path encounters exotic building materials (e.g. glass, stonework), direct consultation with and sign-off from DeS AV Engineering is required prior to finalisation of cable path strategy.

Where cables are required to run to fixed furniture which does not butt a wall, and where floor penetrations are not possible, cables must be ran through approved flat or ramped floor duct.

11.8 User Input Cabling Laptop connections shall be via retractable cables as per Approved AV Hardware List.

DeS does not install adaptors or dongles. All adaptor/dongles required for user device connection are the responsibility of the individual users.



11.9 Cable Types Type Description Manufacturer/Part

Digital Video HDMI & DisplayPort Pre-Made Fly-Leads

Kramer HDMI Pro (user inputs)

Kramer C-HM/HM/PICO/BK-1 (0.30mt for rack/display connections only)

Digital Video 110ohm BELDEN 1800B

Analogue Video RGBHV Coax (Single Sheath) BELDEN 7789A

Analogue Audio (Balanced) 26AWG 2 Pair Twisted Core with Aluminium Foil & Drain

BELDEN 1172A

Analogue Audio (Un-Balanced) 22AWG 1 Pair Shielded BELDEN 8761

Low Impedance Speakers 12AWG 2 Core, Double Insulated BELDEN 1311A

High Impedance Speakers 16AWG 2 Core BELDEN 8471

RS232/485, Relay, IO 24AWG 2 Pair Data BELDEN 8723

Data CAT6A Refer Network Standards

Data (Patch) CAT6A Panduit Off White UTP28X1M or UTP28X1.2M CAT6A

HD Base-T CAT6A PURPLE



11.10 Cable Labelling Scheme Cable labels shall be affixed to both ends of the cable using Brady WML-305-292-2S printed cable labels or similar. Handwritten cable labels are not permitted.

Cables labels shall include a unique cable number (unique identifier), indicate cable type and source/destination. These labels shall be noted on as-built system schematics.

Cable Label font shall be Courier New or similar monospaced slab serif typeface.

Logical abbreviation of input/output sources is acceptable.

Example of expected cable label:

UID PREFIX-NUMBER VID-001

ÜFROM ÜLAPTOP HDMI

TOÞ ENCODER IN01Þ

Unique Identifier Prefixes:

UID PREFIX TYPE

VID Video Transport Cable eg. HDMI

AUD Audio Transport Cable eg. 3.5mm cable

DXL HDBaseT Cabling (CAT6A)

USB USB (Universal Serial Bus)

SPK Speaker Cables

CTL Control including: RS-232, IO, Relay etc.

PWR All power including 240v AC and Low Voltage Transformers (DC)

LAN Wired Ethernet Cables. Must include Field Outlet Patch Number.



Equipment Racks Cables in racks shall be managed using Velcro straps, vertical cable tray and lacing bars, as specified in the relevant Scope of Works.

• Cable trays shall be mounted to the sides of the rack.

• Lacing bars shall only be located at vertical boundaries between equipment.

• Lacing bars shall be located such that they:

o Provide unimpeded service access to hot-swappable components, including power supplies, chassis cards, etc.

o Do not obstruct serviceability of cables to fixed or hot-swappable equipment.

o Do not cause cables to be bent beyond the requirements as specified in Error! Reference source not found.

12.1 Presentation Desk Racks Presentation desks shall be either DU-MML-1 or DU-MML-2 by LecternHub.

These desks have prebuilt rack space as follows:

Desk Front Rack (Audience) Rear Rack

DU-MML-1 5RU (slide out) 3RU (fixed)

DU-MML-2 10RU (slide out) 6RU (fixed)

12.2 Large Racks Large racks shall be fully welded with vented top panel, meeting International standard IEC297.

Racks shall include metal front and rear doors. Equipment rack door locks will be keyed to the standard Deakin rack key.

Rack side panels shall be made secure to prevent unauthorized access.

The front and rear of the rack must be accessible with a 900 mm minimum clearance.

All rack cable looms to be long enough to allow the rack to be moved out for servicing access. Cables shall be covered in Halogen sleeving.

All equipment rack mounting screws are to be M6 Phillips cage nut and washers.

Regardless of equipment location, there must be sufficient ventilation (air flow) to prevent temperature rise beyond equipment manufactures’’ specifications.

Rack builds should be performed as indicated in the Rack Layout page of the relevant schematic document.



Equipment requirements

13.1 End User Computers The following applies to traditional end user computers in lecture theatres, classrooms and meeting rooms.

Computers for use in presentation desks must meet the following hardware requirements:

• HDMI x1 to provide video and audio content to AV system

• Wired Ethernet x1 for network connectivity

• Keyboard and Mouse (refer Approved AV Hardware List)

• Minimum of 4 USB Connections

The PC Case will be installed in the AV Rack in the presentation desk.

Preview monitors will be installed on approved monitor arm. Refer to Approved AV Hardware List for preview monitors and monitor arms.

Configuration requirements for such computers are as follows:

• Video output restored to 1920x1200p@60 at login prompt and when user logs in.

• Audio restored to un-muted state at login, with volume ramped to 100% on the output.

• Energy save and screen savers disabled while computer is in logged in state.

13.2 PDU and UPS For information regarding the use of PDU and UPS, refer to Deakin AVN Network Standards – Power Provisioning.

https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/avn-docs/standards-documents/network-standards/



Image Projection and Display

14.1 General All display hardware must be controlled via IP over wired Ethernet.

Display hardware is not to be installed directly in-front of windows.

14.2 Viewing Distance The distance to the most distant seat ideally must be no more than 6 times the height of the image and ideally no seat should be closer than twice the image height:

Maximum Viewing Distance = 6 x Image Height

Closest Viewing Distance = 2 x Image Height

All room seating arrangements and screen selections shall be designed in accordance with these parameters. Areas where an adequately large screen size is prohibitive and/or an optimal seating arrangement is not achievable, require additional relay screens towards the rear or the rooms and should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

14.3 Viewing Angles – Horizontal

14.3.1 Single Image

- Preferred maximum angle off-axis: 45degrees from centre of image.

- Absolute maximum angle off-axis: 45degrees from nearest edge of image and

- Absolute maximum angle off-axis: 60degrees from farthest edge of image.

14.3.2 Dual Image

The primary value in dual displays is the ability to display different content on each display, in both video conferencing and teaching applications. Therefore, the above requirements (section 14.3.1) must apply to both images.



The only exception to this rule is where a 2nd display has been added specifically to address sight-line problems (e.g. obstructions due to pillars) and where video content is always the same on both displays. In this exception case the sight line rules only need to apply to one display or the other at any particular seating position.

14.4 Viewing Angles – Vertical - Maximum viewing angle to top edge of image: 30°above the horizontal

- Maximum viewing angle to bottom edge of image: 30°below the horizontal

- Minimum height above floor level: 1.4m to bottom edge of image (front seats obstruct views)

- Minimum height above floor level: 0.7m to bottom edge of image (if no obstructed views)

Also: Sight-lines must not be obstructed by furniture, including presentation desks and their preview monitors this also includes structural objects including pillars and bulk-heads. Consideration must also be given to where a lecturer would typically be standing behind the desk, to ensure that this will not significantly obstruct sightlines.

In existing spaces where ceiling height is restrictive, presenters desk and/or displays should be offset from each other to minimize obstructions by the presenter or furniture.

14.4.1 Flat Floored Spaces

Within flat floor venues, the lower edge of projected or displayed images should be at a minimum of 1.4m (1400mm) above floor level (AFL).

14.4.2 Tiered Theatres

Within tiered seating venues, laboratories and specialised areas, calculations will need to be made on an individual basis to ensure an optimal viewing arrangement is implemented.



14.5 Interactive Displays Interactive displays shall be specified by AV Engineering where required and will be listed as approved hardware.

It is preferable for Interactive LCD Displays, Interactive Projectors will require non-conformance.

- Maximum height above floor level: 1.9mt (1900mm) to top edge of image.

Maximum height is restricted so that presenters can reach all of the display/interactive surface.

14.6 Projected Images Projectors shall be no less than 4000 ANSI lumens. Projector lens ratio should be close to 2:1 ie. 4metres back to achieve 2metre wide image.

Economy mode on projectors is not to be enabled.

Projector Attribute Requirements

Brightness: Minimum 4000 ANSI Lumens

Native Aspect Ratio: 16:10

Resolution: 1920x1200

Contrast: Minimum 2000:1

Picture Size (diagonal): 80” – 300”

Compatibility aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, 16:10

Compatibility resolution: 640 x 480 – 1900 x 1200

Digital Video Input Terminals: HDMI

Control Inputs Wired Ethernet (RJ45)

Fan Noise: Less than 35 dBA

14.6.1 Projection Surfaces & Screens

Deakin has strong preference for unframed projection direct onto painted white wall. Zero-gloss matte pure white paint shall always be used (Dulux Ceiling White is recommended). No colour tints are acceptable. A high-quality plaster finish including paintwork should be used to ensure the best surface finish possible. The wall must be vertical and flat with no bows.



Drop-down screens are to be used as a means of last resort only. Where provided, screens shall always have a 16:10 aspect ratio and shall provide approximately uniform reflectance out to beyond 60° off-axis. The size of the screen is to be determined appropriate for the size of the space.

Drop-down screens will be specified on case-by-case basis from list of approved hardware.

Where screens are installed under existing lighting fixtures, the lighting fixtures should be disconnected, or dimmed using the AV Control System.

Temperature Sensors, Light Switches and the like must not be installed on the projection wall within 300mm of the projected image space.

14.6.2 Projector Mounting Hardware

Projectors must be mounted on DeS AVN Approved Hardware. Projector mounting hardware will be specified in supporting documentation.

14.6.3 Projector Image Shake & Vibration

The possibility of projector shake and/or vibration will be investigated at the time of room scoping. Should the required mounting location potentially be subject to vibration, steps will be taken during the design phase to relocate the projector or mitigate the vibration through use of shock absorbing projector mounts.

Should vibration occur following the installation, it may be necessary to remount the projector using shock absorbing mounts.

Interactive displays shall be LCD to avoid vibration magnification which is unavoidable with short-throw projectors. Short-throw interactive projectors are considered to be non-conforming.

14.6.4 Projector Settings

Projector settings will be automatically configured via the AV Control System unless otherwise specified by AVN Engineering and/or Scope of Works.

It is expected that AV Integrators will align and focus the image at the conclusion of installation.

14.7 LCD Panels LCD Panels should all be of commercial grade. LCD Panels, at minimum shall conform to the following specifications:

LCD Display Attribute Minimum Requirements

Brightness: Minimum 400 cd/m2

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 minimum

Digital Video Input Terminals: HDMI

Communication Terminals: Wired Ethernet (RJ45)

Audio: Attachable Stereo Speakers; line level stereo RCA connectors



14.7.1 LCD Panel Mounting

LCD Panels will be mounted on an approved LCD Bracket (ISO9001:2000), preference is given to brackets with push-pull capabilities. The bracket must be designed for the size and weight of the mounted LCD. Brackets approved for use are specified in the Approved Hardware List.

When mounted there should be no flex in the LCD Panel.

Desk mounted LCD Panels 38” and smaller shall be mounted using the CBS Flow Monitor Arm.

14.7.2 LCD Settings

LCD Displays will be automatically configured via the AV Control System unless otherwise specified by AVN Engineering and/or Scope of Works.

14.8 Display Image Heights Display image heights are shown in elevation drawings and detailed below, deviation from these heights will require a non-conformance request.

Room Type Display Type Minimum Height Maximum Height

Meeting Room LCD Panel Refer VC Standards Refer VC Standards

Learning Space Interactive LCD NA 1900mm AFL

Learning Space LCD Panel 1400mm AFL NA

Learning Space Projector 1400mm AFL NA



Room Classification & Taxonomy Deakin University is committed to transitioning all learning experiences – both cloud and located to harness the power of active learning. These experiences are delivered through a number of room types, as detailed below.

15.1.1 Conversational

AV Type Basic Presentation

Size / Capacity 30-40 Persons @2m/Person

Brief Description Conversational spaces are adaptable spaces that facilitate discussion in pairs or small groups. They are typically used for seminars and workshops.

Fitout Chairs on wheels with attached desk arm.

Technology Single screen projection or LCD.

Est. Switch Ports Maximum 10 Switch Ports Required

15.1.2 Collaborative

AV Type Basic Presentation

Size / Capacity 80-160 Persons @2.5-3m/Person

Brief Description Collaborative spaces are adaptable spaces which facilitate group project work and team based learning. They include a variety of work surfaces and spaces for groups of 4-8

Fitout Flexible tables and chairs.

Technology Dual Screen Projection or LCD, optional Lecture Capture with multiple LCD Panels located around the room.

Est. Switch Ports Up to 20 Switch Ports Required, dependant on screen and lecture capture



15.1.3 Converged

AV Type Premium

Size / Capacity 40-120 Persons

Brief Description Conversational spaces that are designed for converged learning that includes simultaneous participation from cloud and onsite students

Fitout Group seating with wall screens.

Technology Multiple Screens with Main Presenter Projector or LCD and Video Conference. Optional Lecture Capture.

Est. Switch Ports Up to 25 Switch Ports Required

15.1.4 Instructional

AV Type Premium

Size / Capacity 120+ Persons @1.5m/Person

Brief Description Instructional spaces are suitable for large lectures, presentations and short-term co-operative learning between two to three students.

Fitout Flat floor or raked lecture style.

Technology Dual Screen Projection or LCD, optional lecture capture.

Est. Switch Ports Up to 20 Switch Ports Required

15.1.5 Experimental

AV Type Custom

Size / Capacity Varied

Brief Description Purpose built spaces for simulated discipline specific activities including science laboratories, creative studios, moot court, language lab etc.

Fitout Varied to purpose.



15.1.6 Informal

AV Type Custom

Size / Capacity Varied

Brief Description Informal learning spaces include a range of spaces where students gather to study and collaborate.

Fitout Varied to purpose.

15.1.7 Recording Booth

AV Type Custom

Size / Capacity 4 Person

Brief Description Standalone recording booth for pre-recording content for Deakin Cloud students.

Fitout Basic pre-recording studio for cloud learning.

Technology Single LCD and Presentation Desk with Lecture Capture

Est. Switch Ports 4 Switch Ports Required

15.1.8 Meeting Room

AV Type Meeting Space

Size / Capacity 4-12 Person

Brief Description

Fitout Basic meeting room with fixed furniture, preferred dual screen and video conference codec/camera.

Est. Switch Ports 6 Switch Ports Required



Environmental

16.1 Physical Security All components of the installation shall be protected from vandalism, mechanical damage, and the ingress of moisture, corrosive fumes, dust, high temperature or any other circumstance under normal operating conditions which may expose the system to unreliable performance.

Mounting hardware, enclosures and associated furniture shall be ventilated to ensure all hardware operates within manufacturers recommended range. Where multiple items are housed in the same area, the lowest maximum operating temperature shall be applied to all equipment.

All equipment shall be installed in a manner that minimizes physical risk to room occupants and AV support staff.

16.2 Room Layout The main presentation end of the room shall be referred to as the front end of the room, regardless of entrance/exits. When using the terms Left and Right, these shall always be from the perspective of the audience facing.

Where multiple displays are provided at the front of the room, the displays shall be referred to by incrementing number from left to right with the left-most display being Display #1.

It is accepted that standard designs and equipment are generally suitable for all spaces. Where non-standard equipment is required, such equipment will require a non-conformance request.

AV equipment shall be located such that it does not impede full access to other building services, hatches, air conditioning filters, etc. A minimum clearance of 300mm is required between any AV equipment and fire sensors, evacuation speakers, emergency lighting, etc.

It is preferable that the presentation point shall be located such that the presenter does not have their back to the audience when using the AV facilities.

The presentation point and any projected image must be situated such that the projected image does not shine in the eyes of the presenter.

Devices which can present a visual distraction to the audience must be located outside the boundary of the projected image(s). A minimum boundary of 300mm must be observed. Where such placement compromises the functionality of the device (e.g. camera location), alternative methods to reduce the distracting features of the device must be employed.

PIR/occupancy sensors shall be located such that they cover the main presentation area of the room. Placement to also cover foot traffic in and out of the room is desirable. For large rooms, multiple sensors may be required to provide adequate coverage. Such instances shall be noted on a per room basis.

16.2.1 Presentation Desks

Presentation Desks are to be LecternHub DU-MML-1 or DU-MML-2.

Presentation desks are supplied by LecternHub with the following inclusions:

- CMS Monitor Flow Arm

- Touch Panel Mounting Bracket

- CMS Athena Power Rail with USB



- Slide Out Keyboard Tray

- Deakin Logo Artwork

- Electronic Height Adjustment

Presentation Desk Sizing:

Desk Model Desktop Size (LxW) Height Base (Width)

DU-MML-1 1,000.00 x 855.54mm 775.00mm (minimum) 1008.00mm

DU-MML-2 1,500.00 x 940.65mm 775.00mm (minimum) 1308.00mm

Specific desk model shall be supplied in the relevant Scope of Works document.

Peripheral devices should be installed in a logical location, as such, the preview monitor should not block the lecturers view of the students. The preview monitor should always be installed to the ‘off-side’ where document camera is installed nearest the students.

CMS Power rail can be installed to the front or side of the desk top.

Presentation desks shall include HAFELE 0001 Lock Barrel and be supplied with two keys.

16.2.2 Floor Boxes

Floor boxes are to be fitted out with the appropriate standard wall plates and fitting as required.

Signal extenders shall not be located in floor boxes. Where required, signal extenders shall be located in the desk or rack.

A floor box beneath the presentation desk should be provided. The floor boxes are to be a minimum 300 mm x 300 mm sized to be able to house all the services required for the desk. Minimum provision shall be two empty 32mm conduits with draw wires between this floor box and the system rack location to enable future expansion. All floor ducts are to have removable lids

16.2.3 Room Phones

A single VoIP Phone must be installed in every teaching space. The phone must be installed on the wall adjacent to the primary teaching position, alternatively the phone can go on the desk if there is no suitable mounting surface.

Phones must be mounted at 1170mm to the base of the phone.

16.3 AV Acoustics AV acoustics is a specialized field of expertise. Mitigating complex AV acoustic issues may require the engagement of external experts. Such engagements should be conducted through AV Engineering with eSolutions authorized consultants. It is accepted that acoustic issues are to be managed on a case-by-case basis, as the acoustic nature of every room is unique.

Operable walls must seal so as to prevent sound bleed between adjacent rooms when the wall is closed. Such tests must be conducted with typical activity occurring in the adjacent room.



16.4 Room Acoustics

16.4.1 Reverberation

The following generalized description is provided as a guideline when dealing with potential acoustic reflection issues: • Hard surfaces (glass, concrete, wood paneling) can reflect sound back onto subsequent sound waves,

causing a degraded audio experience. • Room geometry with hard parallel surfaces exacerbate acoustic reflection issues. • Reflections can occur in three dimensions. Consideration must be given not only to walls but also

floor and ceilings. • Acoustic panels are not merely cosmetic. They must be built of appropriate material with adequate

sound-absorption characteristics. • The main presentation end of a room typically has a hard surface - either a blank wall for projection

or a large glass LCD panel. Fortunately, audio is typically directed away from this wall, minimizing its contribution to acoustic reflections.

When measuring reverberation decay time, measurements should be taken from the following locations within the audience seating area and averaged to obtain an overall RT value for the venue: mid left, mid center, mid right, rear left, rear right. An average RT60 value of no more than 150mSec is acceptable.

16.4.2 Noise Floor

Noise Floor is the measure of the signal created from the sum of all noise sources, where noise is defined as any signal other than the one being monitored. There may be a number of contributing factors to the ambient room noise. E.g. air conditioning, adjacent plant equipment, external vehicle/pedestrian traffic, etc. In-room measurements should be taken when the room in is a typical-use mode. I.e. With air conditioning and AV equipment running.

To ensure intelligible speech in rooms the maximum acceptable noise floor shall be 40dBA-Slow.

Air conditioning, external noise and other plant noise should not exceed NR35 as defined by AS2107 1987.

16.4.3 Frequency response

After reverberation and noise floor issues have been addressed, rooms shall be tuned for even frequency response. The following maximum variations are acceptable:

Circuit Frequency range Variation

Program audio 20Hz - 20kHz 3dBC

PA 80Hz - 7kHz 3dBC

Frequencies outside these ranges should be rolled off evenly to avoid unexpected peeks outside the above ranges.

16.5 Lighting Lighting should be high efficiency (i.e. neither incandescent nor halogen) and of uniform colour temperature throughout the space.

All learning spaces must provide as an absolute minimum a 2-way spilt system for separate switching of front of house (screens) and audience area lighting.

There must be no direct light (either natural or artificial) upon presentation surfaces.



Sunlight must not shine directly onto presentation surfaces.

Lighting requirements specific to video conference systems can be found in the Video Conference Standards.

Computer controlled lighting must provide adequate hardware to be integrated with the AV Control System, Dynalight systems are preferred for learning spaces.

Action Lighting Levels All Off Aisle lighting on only (where fitted) - 0%

Projection Mode 70 lux + Aisle Lighting On (where fitted) – 40%

Lecture Mode 300 lux + Aisle Lighting On (where fitted) – 70%

All On 400 lux + Aisle Lighting Off (where fitted)– 100%



Deliverables

17.1 As Built Documentation All contractors must supply completed as built documentation at the conclusion of a project, the documentation provided is to include:

- As built schematics

- Equipment Schedule and/or Configuration Items List

- Any relevant supporting material i.e. Instruction manuals

17.2 Equipment Schedule/CI A completed Equipment Schedule (CI) is to be provided with each project, this document assists both AV Engineering and Network Engineering pre-configure the environment for the room to be put into production. A suitable spreadsheet will be provided, at minimum the spreadsheet must contain:

- Individual items including Make, Model, Serial Number and MAC Address

- Deakin Asset Tag (for items over $5,000.00)

- Field outlet number, patch bay number, switch port number, switch stack and switch DNS name

- IP Address

- Power Requirements

- VLAN Allocation

17.3 Training Where non-conforming hardware is used, the contractor is expected to deliver system training to Deakin AVN AV Support.

17.4 Device Accessories All device accessories such as remotes must be handed over to Deakin (Project Manager) upon project completion. Device accessories and/or documentation must not be left in rooms.

17.5 Rubbish Removal Removal of rubbish generated from AV Works or Installations is the responsibility of the contractor.

17.6 Firmware All installed AV Hardware must use tested and approved firmware versions. Approved firmware for specific devices is noted in the Approved Hardware List.

17.7 Testing The installed AV System is required to undergo testing by the contractor prior to hand over to Deakin AVN. Documented evidence of testing must be provided as a deliverable for the room, test documentation is achieved via the iAuditor Platform.



17.7.1 Video Testing

All user video inputs are to be tested using an approved video signal generator (Quantum Data or similar). Testing user inputs with a laptop as the only means is not acceptable.

All video source routing must be tested via the control system to ensure the image is correctly reproduced on the output device(s).

17.7.2 Audio Testing

All available audio inputs, including those embedded on HDMI must be tested to all available outputs. Volume levels should be confirmed and adjusted where required.

Microphones must be tested for sufficient audio level, avoiding acoustic feedback and ensuring there is no reception/frequency issues in the space.

17.7.3 Network Testing

Refer section 10.6 Network Testing.



Appendix A - Multicast traffic

18.1 LAN Multicast Scope Audio and Video Multicast Local Area Network Scope. This multicast traffic will remain within the designated campus and cannot be routed inter-campus.

Campus Range

Reserved 293.3.0.0/19

Burwood 239.3.128.9/19

Remote Sites 239.3.160.0/19

Warrnambool 239.3.32.0/19

Waterfront 239.3.64.0/19

Waurn Ponds 239.3.96.0/19

Reserved 239.3.192.0/19

Reserved 239.3.224.0/19

Reserved 239.4.0.0/16

18.2 WAN Scope Audio and Video Multicast Wide Area Network Scope. These addresses are to be used where multicast traffic must be routed intercampus.

Campus Range

Reserved 239.10.0.0/16

Burwood 239.10.128.0/19

Remote Sites 239.10.160.0/19

Warrnambool 239.10.32.0/19

Waterfront 239.10.64.0/19

Waurn Ponds 239.10.96.0/19

Reserved 239.10.192.0/19

Reserved 239.10.224.0/19

Reserved 239.11.0.0/16