Bosch DICENTIS Instruction sheet

DICENTIS
Conference System
en Configuration manual

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Table of contents
1Safety 6
2About this manual 7
2.1 Intended audience 7
2.2 How to use this manual 7
2.3 Copyright and disclaimer 8
2.4 Document history 8
3System overview 16
3.1 Hardware requirements 19
3.2 Network requirements 22
3.3 Software requirements 23
3.4 License requirements 23
3.4.1 License overview 23
3.5 Security measures 26
3.6 GUI languages 27
4Software installation 29
4.1 Installing the DICENTIS software suite 29
4.2 Downloading software to the devices 29
4.3 Adding and removing licenses 30
4.3.1 Activation tool description 30
4.3.2 Initial activation of the system 31
4.3.3 Adding additional fulfillments/licenses 32
4.3.4 Returning and repairing a license 33
4.4 Backing up a license file 33
4.5 Server console 33
4.6 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) support 34
4.7 Creating certificates for web-based clients 35
5Meeting application 37
5.1 User rights and meeting rights 40
5.2 Manage 41
5.2.1 Meeting 42
5.2.2 Agenda 43
5.2.3 Participants 43
5.2.4 Voting 43
5.2.5 Discussion 44
5.2.6 Menu 45
5.3 Prepare 46
5.3.1 Persons 47
5.3.2 Discussion profiles 49
5.3.3 Meetings 53
5.3.4 Meeting details 54
5.3.5 Participants 55
5.3.6 Agenda 56
5.3.7 Topic details 57
5.3.8 Participant List 57
5.3.9 Speaker waiting list 57
5.3.10 Voting script 58
5.3.11 Prepare interpretation 58
5.3.12 Voting round details 59

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5.4 Configure 62
5.4.1 User groups 62
5.4.2 Users 63
5.4.3 Languages 63
5.4.4 Rooms 63
5.4.5 Audio settings 66
5.4.6 Audio routing settings 67
5.4.7 Camera Settings 68
5.4.8 Seats and devices 71
5.4.9 Language selection 75
5.4.10 Interpreter desks 78
5.4.11 Floor and language routing 82
6DICENTIS Webserver 87
6.1 First time log in 88
6.2 Configuration procedure 88
6.3 Manage Synoptic Microphone Control 89
6.4 Post-meeting tools 90
6.4.1 Access through the Webserver 90
6.4.2 Modifying the XSLT style sheets 91
6.4.3 Adding custom setting to style sheet after a software update 92
6.4.4 Authenticity check 92
7System extension 94
8Configuring an IDESK (directly on the device) 97
9Configuring an external HD‑SDI switcher 98
9.1 Hardware and software requirements 98
9.2 Configuration Procedure 98
10 Conference protocol 101
11 System Activation Website 102
11.1 Overview 103
11.2 Manage license 103
11.3 Manage users 104
11.4 Manage dealers 104
12 System server 105
12.1 Creating a backup on the server 107
12.2 Restoring the factory image of the server 107
13 Dante gateway 108
14 Hints and Tips 109
14.1 Changing NetTime options 109
14.2 Configuring secretary’s PC for use in other VLAN as DICENTIS server 110
14.3 Disabling control encryption 110
14.4 Making a backup of the database 111
14.5 Restoring a database 111
14.6 Updating a database to the current version 111
14.7 Creating a clean database 111
14.8 Deleting a database 112
14.9 Connecting DICENTIS to a (remote) SQL server 112
14.10 Downgrading DICENTIS software to a previous version 114
14.11 Downgrading 2.40 or later DICENTIS software to a 2.31 or earlier version 115
14.12 Installing the image server on a different computer 116

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14.13 Recovering devices from fail-safe mode 116
14.14 Replacing a defective device 116
14.15 Uploading and accessing files 117
14.16 Configuring the date and time format of the DICENTIS Multimedia device 118
14.17 Using a fixed IP address for the DICENTIS server in a DICENTIS system with ARNI
support
119
14.18 Selecting a network interface to work with DICENTIS 119
14.19 Powering down the server via the power button 120
14.20 Camera and presentation streams 120
14.21 Making a backup and restoring your Synoptic configuration 120
14.22 Configuring Dante™ compatible devices 121
14.23 Setting a PIN code for a Dante™ device 121
14.24 Adding a third-party application to a device 122
14.25 Adding additional keyboards to a device 122
14.26 Keeping third-party android apps on top on the multimedia device when changing
agenda items
123
14.27 Creating certificates using the command line tool 124
14.28 Remove unused images 124
14.29 ONVIF Camera discovery 125
15 Troubleshooting 126
15.1 Network Docent 126
15.2 Using DeviceBrowser to view connected devices 126
15.3 Dumping logging information to a text file for technical support 126
15.4 Adding and removing languages without interrupting the meeting 127
15.5 Known issues 127
15.5.1 Releasing Dual License 127
15.5.2 Network 127
15.5.3 Software and hardware installation 128
15.5.4 Meeting application and DICENTIS device 128
15.5.5 The Interpreter desk displays the DICENTIS logo 129
15.5.6 Camera control 129
15.5.7 MMD does not show logo and participant image 129
15.6 Customer service 129
16 Support and Academy 131

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1 Safety
Prior to installing or operating products, always read the Important Safety Instructions which
are available as a separate multilingual document: Important Safety Instructions (Safety_ML).
These instructions are supplied together with all equipment that can be connected to the
mains supply.
Safety precautions
Some of the DICENTIS Conference System products are designed to be connected to the
public mains network.
To avoid any risk of electric shock, all interventions must be carried out with disconnected
mains supply.
Interventions with the equipment switched on are authorized only when it is impossible to
switch the equipment off. The operation must only be performed by qualified personnel.
Old electrical and electronic equipment
This product and/or battery must be disposed of separately from household waste. Dispose
such equipment according to local laws and regulations, to allow their reuse and/or recycling.
This will help in conserving resources, and in protecting human health and the environment.

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2 About this manual
The manual provides information on how to configure the DICENTIS Conference System,
prepare meetings, and manage prepared meetings in the Meeting application. This manual
does not describe the hardware installation and user operating instructions. If required, refer
to the DICENTIS Hardware Installation manual and DICENTIS User Operation manual.
This manual is available as a digital document in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
Refer to the product related information on: www.boschsecurity.com.
2.1 Intended audience
This manual is intended for technicians, system integrators and people who have the
authorizations to prepare and/or to manage prepared meetings of a DICENTIS Conference
System. Before using this manual you should have completed a training course for the
DICENTIS Conference System.
2.2 How to use this manual
Refer to the following chapters during installation and maintenance of your system:
–Safety - contains essential safety information, which you should read before installing or
operating your system.
–About this manual - this section; gives information on the intended audience and explains
how to use this manual.
–System overview - provides a high-level description of the DICENTIS Conference System.
A brief description of the system hardware and software is included, as well as an
overview of the software licenses/modules.
–Software installation - describes how to initially configure the system by installing the
DICENTIS software suite and downloading software to the DICENTIS devices. It also
explains the Server software, including the Activation Tool, which is required for
activating the system and adding additional software modules, as required.
–Meeting application - describes all menu items of the DICENTIS system software. This
section assumes that your DICENTIS system has all of the available licenses.
Note: If the required software licenses are not installed some of the menu items
described in this manual may not be present on your system.
When navigating the menu items in the system software, use the small triangle in the left
window pane to fully expand all options in the navigation tree. These options are
sequentially described in the sub-sections of this chapter.
–DICENTIS Webserver - explains how to configure and manage the Synoptic site. This
enables a chairperson or clerk to have more control over a meeting by granting or
stopping speech via a visual layout of the speakers’ room. They can also switch between
microphone control, display the voting results in various ways, and access voting and
meeting files. This chapter also gives information on the automatically generated XML
meeting notes and voting notes files that can be used for making the minutes of the
meeting. An explanation for modifying the XSLT style sheet, which allows information to
be displayed in the local language, is also included.
–System extension - explains the requirements for extending your system, that is, how an
ARNI (Audio Routed Network Interface) can be used to add additional DICENTIS devices
to the system.

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–Configuring an IDESK (directly on the device) - explains how to configure the DCNM-
IDESK / DCNM-IDESKVID on the device itself. This enables you to assign booth and desk
numbers, assign available languages, adjust the brightness of the display, select output A
- B - C, set the headphones used, set the AV synchronization (DCNM-IDESKVID only), auto
configure desks, and view system information.
–Configuring an external HD‑SDI switcher - explains how a video switcher can be added
to the DICENTIS Conference System for dynamically switching HD‑SDI video signals. This
enables video signals from a camera to be displayed with low latency on a hall-display.
–Conference protocol - provides information about the Conference protocol, a platform-
independent protocol, and its requirements for the DICENTIS webserver.
–System Activation Website - gives information on the Bosch System Activation Site,
which amongst other is used to: activate DICENTIS licenses; view received licenses; and
create and maintain users and (sub)dealers.
–System server - describes how to connect and configure the DICENTIS System server PC.
–Dante gateway - explains how the Dante Gateway interface works and provides
information on how to configure its different sides: the OMNEO side and the DanteTM
side.
–Hints and Tips - provides useful information for upgrading, maintaining and using your
system. An overview of the hints and tips is included at the beginning of this chapter.
–Troubleshooting - explains where to find Troubleshooting information, and provides a list
of known issues and their solutions.
2.3 Copyright and disclaimer
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the publisher. For information on getting permission for reprints and
excerpts, contact Bosch Security Systems B.V.
The content and illustrations are subject to change without prior notice.
2.4 Document history
Release date Documentation version Reason
2013.08 V1.0 1st edition.
2014.02 V1.1 Sections updated: 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 6.3.4.
2014.07 V1.2 Sections updated: 1, 2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.4, 4.2,
5.1, 6.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.3, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.3.4,
6.3.5, 6.3.8, 6.3.9, 6.4.1 and 6.4.3.
New sections: 7, 8.
2014.10 V1.3 Sections shifted: old 8 > new 9 and old 9 > new
10.
Sections updated: 2.3, 3.1, 5.1, 6, 6.1, 6.2.4,
6.4.3, 7, 9.1.
New sections: 4.3, 5.3, 8, 9.4 up to 9.10.
2015.01 V1.4 New sections: 2.3, 6.2.3, 6.4.5.

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Sections updated: 2.2, 3, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6,
6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.3.4,
6.3.5, 6.3.6, 6.3.7, 6.3.11, 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3,
6.4.4, 6,4,5, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 8, 9, 10.
2015.04 V1.5 New sections: 3.4.1, 3.5, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15,
9.16, 10.2 with sub-sections 10.2.1 through
10.2.5.
Sections updated: 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 5.3, 6, 6.2.3,
6.3.4, 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 6.4.3, 9.4.
2016.01 V1.6 New sections: 7, 10, 11.11.
Sections shifted: old 7 through 8 > new 8
through 9, old 9 > new 11.
New sections added to 5 and 9.
Sections in 11 rearranged.
Sections updated: 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.4.1,
3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1.1, 5.3, 6.2.1, 6.2.3, 6.2.4,
6.3, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.7, 6.3.11, 6.4.3,
6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8 (graphic added), 12.2.3.
2016.07 V1.7 New section: 6.4.9.
Sections updated: 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.7,
6.4.8, and 8.
General:
– All sections, product name changed from
‘DCN multimedia’ to ‘DICENTIS.’
– Dual Use at Seat functionality added.
– Functionality information added for the
various device types.
2016.11 V1.8 New sections: 3.5, 12.14.
Sections updated: 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 6, 6.2.6,
6.3.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.7, 10.1, 12.3, 13.2.5.
General:
– Authentication via Windows Server added.
– Uniform discussion settings.
– Display participant image of active speaker.
– Easy arranging of Synoptic icons.
– Option to switch between Microphone
control and Voting results.
2017.01 V1.9 Sections updated: 3, 3.4.1, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 5.4, 6,
6.1, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.4.1, 6.4.4, 6.4.5, 6.4.6, 12.6,
13.2.
General:
– DanteTM Floor input and output added.
– Several audio options added.
– Speech timer functionality added.
– Panasonic SDI/IP cameras are supported via
Panasonic CGI commands.

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– Sony SDI/IP cameras are supported via Sony
CGI commands.
2017.08 V.2.3 Sections updated: 3.1, 5.4, 6.2.6, 6.3.2, 6.3.11,
6.4.8
General:
– Option to show or hide waiting queue for
participants added.
– Navigation buttons are blocked on the
DCNM-MMD and DCNM-MMD2 during a
voting round.
– Different 100% settings can be defined to
facilitate interpretation of the voting results.
2017.10 V2.4 Sections updated: 6.3.11, 6.4.4, 6.4.9, 12.6,
12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10.
New sections: 6.4.10, 12.11, 12.12.
General:
– Vote weight can be assigned during a
meeting to vote for absent persons (proxy
voting).
– Customer logo can be displayed on the
DCNM-DE.
2018.01 V2.5 Sections updated: 4.2, 6.3.5, 6.3.10, 6.4.8, 6.4.9,
6.4.10.
General:
– Options for hiding cast votes improved.
– Options for displaying and storing
individual, group and total voting results
improved.
2018.02 V2.6 Sections updated:
6.3.1 Option Import persons added.
6.3.11 Store results updated.
2018.09 V2.7 Sections updated: 2.2, 3, 3.1, 3.4.1, 3.6, 6.2.4,
6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.4.7, 6.4.9, 14.2.4, 14.2.5.
Sections removed: subsection Licensing under
section 14.2.
New sections:
– 6.3.12 Prepare interpretation
– 6.4.11 Interpreter seats added
– 9 Configuring an IDESK (directly on the
device)
– 13.18, 13.19, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22 Hints &
Tips
General:
– Verify using PIN code added.
2018.11 V2.8 Sections updated:

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– 3.6 GUI languages with new supported
languages.
– 5.1 Adding and removing licenses with
online activation information and proxy
configuration.
– 6.2.4 Voting with information about voting
using the Meeting Application.
– 11.1 Configuration Procedure with
information about how to add/remove seats
from the Synoptic Layout.
2019.01 V3.0 Sections updated:
– 6.3.1 Persons with UI and headphone
language options.
– 6.4.11 Floor and language routing with
floor and language settings to:
– receive interpretations from DCN NG
via OMNEO.
– send interpretations to DCN NG via
OMNEO.
– 6.4.6 Audio routing settings: deleted
duplicate information.
2019.09 V3.2 Sections updated:
–How to use this manual: number of
chapters changed and explanation about the
Conference Protocol and Dante Gateway
chapters added.
–Security measures: added recommendation
to schedule Windows updates to run when
the system is not being used.
–Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
support: instructions on how to enable the
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) in the
DICENTIS server updated; information about
upgrading a DICENTIS system removed.
–Meeting application: changed the number
of nodes that a DICENTIS Conference
System can handle without requiring an
ARNI.
–GUI languages: Serbian, Latvian and
Estonian languages added.
–Discussion: added yellow icon function.
–Discussion profiles, with speech timer
maximum minutes; section about the
Speakers list setting updated.
–Rooms, with auto power off feature; URL of
the H. 264 stream changed; settings of the
H. 264 stream updated.

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–Audio settings: Configuring DanteTM
compatible devices section moved to Hints
and Tips.
–Camera Settings: URL of the H. 264 stream
changed.
–Language Selection: up to 100 languages
can be sent/received as DanteTM multicast
streams; notice about DanteTM added.
–Interpreter seats: removed information
about extra microphone modes between
booths; updated information about floor
filling; removed information about auto-relay
function.
–Floor and language routing: added
information about receiving/sending
interpretations from/to DanteTM using the
Dante gateway; information that the OMNEO
side of the Dante gateway must be updated
to the same version as the DICENTIS system
added; section about Sending and Receiving
languages from DanteTM using the Dante
gateway added.
–System extension: node count changed to
ARNI-E OMNEO interface and ARNI-S
OMNEO interface devices.
–Synoptic Microphone Control: notice about
Internet Explorer no longer being supported
as of version 3.2 added.
New sections:
–System server, with information about the
DCNM-SERVER PC and how to connect via
Remote Desktop Connection.
–Conference protocol, explaining how to
connect to the conference Protocol
demonstrator and where to find the
additional documentation.
–Dante gateway, with information about
configuration.
–Keeping third-party android apps on top on
the multimedia device when changing
agenda items
–Network Docent
–Using DeviceBrowser to view connected
devices
2019.12 V3.3 Sections updated:

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–How to use this manual: number of
chapters changed and explanation about the
Conference Protocol and Dante Gateway
chapters added.
–GUI languages: Croatian language added.
–Meeting application: added information on
moving and resizing the application window.
–Discussion profiles: updated layout of UI
elements .
–Audio settings: updated Line/DanteTM/
OMNEO inputs/outputs section.
–Conference protocol, updated the
Conference Protocol information to make it
clearer.
–Connecting DICENTIS to a (remote) SQL
server: renamed the chapter "Attaching a
(remote) SQL server to DICENTIS" and
updated the information to reflect the
changes introduced with version 3.3.
2020.05 V3.4 Sections updated:
–GUI languages: Uzbek and Ukrainian
languages added.
–Meeting details: added new functionality of
NFC cards.
–Server console: additional requirements for
services described.
–Language selection: notice about adding
and removing languages without
interrupting the meeting.
–Interpreter seats: added note about the
behavior when disabling a microphone.
–Seats and Devices: added description of
new GUI elements related to the
configuration of multiple participants and
seats.
–Language Selection: added description of
new GUI elements related to language
streams.
–Floor and language routing: added
description of how unprocessed languages
are handled.
–System extension: node and device count
of DICENTIS equipment updated.
–Configuration procedure: added
information about the management of
multiple synoptic layouts.

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–Manage Synoptic Microphone Control:
added information about changing the
output channel of the interpreter desk.
–Dante gateway: added notice about the
limit of 16 streams coming from the same
transmitter when using an OMN-DANTEGTW.
–Selecting a network interface to work with
DICENTIS: changed note regarding the
behavior of services depending on the
availability of network interfaces.
–Software and hardware installation:
removed note in the Software and hardware
installation section of the Troubleshooting
chapter
New sections:
–Adding and removing languages without
interrupting the meeting: added
troubleshooting section describing this
feature and behavior
–The Interpreter desk displays the
DICENTIS logo: added troubleshooting
section describing issues and solutions
when the DICENTIS logo is displayed
–Dumping logging information to a text file
for technical support: added
troubleshooting section describing how to
create a logging file for support
2020.09 V3.5 Sections updated:
–Hardware requirements: added support for
Windows server 2019.
–Software requirements: added support for
Windows server 2019.
–Meeting details: added information about
keeping the NFC card at the device. Added
section about the Quorum feature.
–Voting round details: added Majority
calculation feature and updated the display
of results.
–Interpreter seats: added information about
the auto-relay option.
–Selecting a network interface to work with
DICENTIS: added a note about
requirements for the NIC name.
–Customer service: added information about
Support services and Bosch Academy.
2021.03 V3.6 Sections updated:

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–GUI languages: added Burmese, Lao and
Slovenian.
–Creating certificates for web-based clients:
added information about this feature.
–Seats and devices: general updates to
match the software.
–Language Selection: added information
about remote interpreting and made general
updates to match the software.
–Hints and Tips: added information about
creating certificates using the command line
tool, removing unused images and
discovering the ONVIF camera; updated
information on selecting a network interface
to work with DICENTIS.
–Language selection: added information
about remote interpretation.
–DICENTIS Webserver: updated information
on the Synoptic site and authenticity check.
–Troubleshooting: added information about
MMD not showing logo and participant
images.
2021.06 V3.7 Sections updated:
–License overview: added DCNM-LVAM.
–Discussion profiles: added Voice-activated
mode.
– Update to Voting round details.
– Updated the Hints and Tips structure.
– General update from 750 devices to 1500
devices.
– Update to License requirements.

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3 System overview
The DICENTIS Conference System is an IP based conference system which runs on an OMNEO
compatible Ethernet network. It is used for distributing and processing audio, video and data
signals.
Refer to the latest “Release notes” for important information.
It is advisable to participate in the DICENTIS Conference System training before you install,
configure, prepare, and operate a DICENTIS Conference System.
Figure3.1: Typical DICENTIS Conference System setup
A typical DICENTIS Conference System consists of:
1. DICENTIS System server:
– The heart of the system. It licenses functionality, configures and controls the system.
2. Client PC:
– Can be used to: Manage meetings, prepare meetings and configure the system.
3. Optional video camera (Onvif Profile-S compatible cameras, Sony IP cameras via CGI
commands, or Panasonic HD Integrated IP) + external power supply:
– Captures the image of a speaking participant.
4. Ethernet switch:

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– Ethernet switch with PoE on some ports.
- Routes the system data via Ethernet.
- Provides power to the DICENTIS devices via PoE.
5. CAT‑5e Ethernet cable (minimum requirement).
6. Powering switch (DCNM-PS2):
– Is used to increase the number of DICENTIS devices connected to the system.
7. Audio processor and powering switch (DCNM-APS2):
– Controls the system audio, routes audio from and to the system and supplies power
to the DICENTIS devices.
8. System Network Cable (DCNM‑CBxxx):
– Connects DICENTIS devices, the Audio processor and powering switch, and one or
more Powering switches to each other.
9. Multimedia device (DCNM-MMD / DCNM-MMD2)
– This device is used for “system power on/off”. It is always connected to the powered
socket of the Audio processor and powering switch or Powering switch.
Note: Only one DICENTIS Multimedia device should be connected here.
10. Multimedia device (DCNM-MMD / DCNM-MMD2)
– This device is used via a “Power over Ethernet” (PoE) Ethernet switch.
Note: Only one DICENTIS device should be connected here.
11. Interpreter Desk (DCNM-IDESK / DCNM-IDESKVID)
– Provides extensive facilities for professional interpretation for the DICENTIS
Conference System.
Note: A maximum of 10 desks can be installed per booth.
Participants can use their DICENTIS Discussion device to contribute to a meeting: DCNM-D,
DCNM-DVT, DCNM-DSL, DCNM-DE.
A typical camera setup in a DICENTIS Conference System consists of:
Figure3.2: Typical camera setup

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1 H.264 encoder to encode the HD SDI
video to H.264 if the video camera is
not able to supply the supported
H.264 stream
2 HD-SDI switcher to switch the HD-SDI
streams of the cameras
3 Projector to show the active speaker
on the large screen
4 Video camera (Onvif Profile-S
compatible camera, Sony, Panasonic)
5 DICENTIS System server 6 L3 Ethernet switch
7 DCNM-APS2 8 DCNM-MMD2, displaying the active
speaker on the device
….. HD-SDI (coax cable) ----- Ethernet TCP/IP
_____ DCNM-Cables
This system overview does not give information on redundant network options. For more
information, refer to Redundancy options.
DICENTIS software suite
The DICENTIS Conference System software is used:
– To control and monitor a DICENTIS Conference System.
– To control a meeting, which is held in a room.
Each meeting consists of an agenda with several topics, and each topic has a discussion.
The DICENTIS software suite consists of two major parts:
1. The DICENTIS software server.
2. The Meeting application.
DICENTIS software server
The DICENTIS software server is a set of windows services. These services do not have a user
interface and are run in the background to control and monitor all of the DICENTIS devices
and client PCs running the Meeting application. The software server also includes a license
activation module. This module is required for activating the license of the DICENTIS
Conference System, as well as adding and returning fulfillments (a fulfillment consists of one
or more licenses) See Adding and removing licenses, page 30 .
DICENTIS Meeting application
The DICENTIS Meeting application acts as a PC user interface for configuring the system and
preparing and managing meetings.
The PC running the services acts as a server for controlling the system and requires no user
interaction in an operational DICENTIS Conference System. Basic functions for managing a
meeting are available in the multimedia device. Optionally, the Meeting application can be
installed on the server PC to control and monitor the meeting. If required, the Meeting
application can be installed on a client PC instead. This means that the server PC can be
installed in a 19" rack instead, which is normally located in a technical room. It is possible to
have multi PCs running the Meeting application simultaneously.

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The system audio is controlled by the DICENTIS Audio processor and powering switch (DCNM-
APS or DCNM-APS2). This means that the system will not have audio when an Audio processor
and powering switch is not present.
3.1 Hardware requirements
This section lists the minimal requirements for each part of the system. For an overview of
which parts are required or optional, see the DICENTIS manual System Overview sections.
PC
PC requirements for the computer running the services in a DICENTIS system can be
categorized as follows:
– Up to 100 devices without identification or participants images
– Up to 100 devices with identification or participants images
– Up to 1500 devices without identification or participants images
– Up to 1500 devices with identification or participants images
For each use the minimal requirements are.
PC running server software (meeting application, optional):
Less than 100 devices &
without identification or
participant images
– Windows Server 2016 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature), or:
– Windows Server 2019 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature).
CPU passmark
RAM
Free disk space
Ethernet card
– >= 6000*
– 8GB
– 20GB
– 1 GB
Less than 100 devices with
identification or participant
images
– Windows Server 2016 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature), or:
– Windows Server 2019 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature).
CPU passmark:
RAM:
Free disk space:
Ethernet card:
– >= 7000*
– 16GB
– 50 GB
– 1 GB
Up to 1500 devices &
without identification or
participant images
– Windows Server 2016 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature), or:
– Windows Server 2019 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature).
CPU passmark
RAM
Free disk space
Ethernet card
– >= 9000*
– 16 GB
– 50 GB
– 1 GB
Up to 1500 devices with
identification or participant
images
– Windows Server 2016 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature), or:
– Windows Server 2019 (including .NET Framework 3.5
feature).
CPU passmark – >= 10000*

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RAM
Free disk space
Ethernet card
– 16 GB
– 50 GB
– 1 GB
PC running the meeting application only:
Up to 1500 devices with or
without identification or
participant images
– Windows 8.1 Pro/Windows 10 Pro 64 bits
(including .NET Framework 3.5 feature).
–Note: Windows 10 is only suitable for use with the client
PC.
CPU passmark
RAM
Free disk space
Ethernet card
– >= 6000*
– 8GB
– 20GB
– 1GB
Note: The power of the processor is measured by a CPU passmark score, because this gives a
more reliable benchmark score than just the processor family:
– many different processor brands and families are available
– a processor intended for a laptop is not as powerful as the processor intended for a
desktop, although both can be for example, an i7
– newer versions of the same processor are faster than older versions
To check the passmark score of a processor.
1. Go to: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/CPU_mega_page.html
2. Enter the processor (for example, i3-8100) in the CPU Name text box
3. Check the CPU Mark column for the CPU passmark score (for example, i3-8100 scores
8079)
Alternatively, you can clear the textbox CPU Name and sort the CPU Mark column and see
which processor scores above for example, 7000.
Switches
The following minimum requirements and recommendations apply to switches used in a
DICENTIS:
Requirement Standard Settings
Gbit Ethernet IEEE802.3 Switch latency is maximally 10µSec with Gbit.
Valid for both copper and/or fiber ports.
Packet forwarding in
HW per port
>1.2Mpps
n.a. If SW is responsible for packet switching, this would
result in variable latency which is unacceptable.
Quality of Service
With strict priority
DiffServ To make sure PTP synchronization packets and
audio packets get priority over control packets.
OMNEO uses QoS on IP level to avoid
synchronization and audio problems on busy
networks. Although the system does work without
problems on relatively quiet networks (< 10%
network load) it is important to configure your
network switches correctly.
The used QoS is Differentiated Services or DiffServ,