Volume 7, Issue 10 — October 24, 2016
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Aeiforia Technos Editorial
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Data and How Best to Use it for Energy Efficiency
By Raymond Kent Director of the Innovative Technology Design Group, DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky
Now that many things in an Internet of Things (IoT) world have sensors that can track and control their energy consumption as well as influence the energy use and monitoring of other things, reams of data about these things has been produced, stored, and culled over. Having access to this much data allows the consumer of the data an extraordinary opportunity to not only control their environment but reduce energy demand and the carbon footprint of the facility(ies) they are working to maintain and operate with many competing interests. This data benefits energy, facility and sustainability professionals along with C-suite decision makers who are looking to manage the bottom line on energy costs.
The challenged comes by at what point is the data too far into the weeds to be consumable, useful and manageable. Knowing what level of data is needed to get the most benefit and to whom it should be directed to is the key to success. Understanding the difference and being able to design technology solutions to meet these expectations is the smart way to reach energy reduction goals and maintain efficiency in real time.
If you look at power usage of plug loads — one of the fastest growing demands in any built environment — as an example, a facility director could look at demand in a few ways. The first way would be to simply look at the monthly utility bill while tracking usage of plug load devices within a given time period to see if the demand rises during curtain times of the year. A college environment would be a good case study in that students are now bringing in multiple devices and simultaneously looking to power/charge them. Additionally, the race to provide technologically rich collaborative educational environments means more plug load for projectors, computers, digital whiteboards and other in-room tech. The facilities department can look at the less granular data provided by the monthly statement to see what peak months may be related to student occupation and to develop a strategy to reduce demand during peak times of occupation. This may be automating systems such as AV solutions that shut down the system after so much time not being used or at night hours or to provide Wake-on-LAN/Sleep-on-LAN strategies for computers not in current use.
This method can result in energy reduction without requiring a heavy level of data being generated constantly over a specified interval. This interval data is another opportunity to reduce the plug load demand in our example. Here facilities can have smart plugs sending power demand data in near real time to a power management system than can load shed from areas with less usage balancing demand to areas of high usage. Additionally, the load shedding could be tied to plug load systems with the ability to shut down ore go into reduced power mode with little human intervention.
The difference between these two methods of energy use information relies on how the data is delivered. In the utility method, costs are determined by a third-party vendor or energy provider getting data from the utility. The pitfall is that often changes to the system are being made after the fact based on the previous month’s bill. Additionally, the facility has little to no control on the utility tariffs, it is difficult to convert demand response and current consumption into real savings on energy costs. Now if the facilities goal is an Energy Star benchmarking, then this may be the most efficient and cost effective way to manage use and costs. The interval data method however, can provide the facility with a greater potential for on-demand savings but at a greater first cost price point as more sensors can equate to more capital dollars being spent up front with a potential long-payback on the investment. A solid look at the value proposition vs. opportunity costs needs to be studied before any energy strategy is decided on.
A good place to start is through an energy benchmarking exercise that establishes a baseline of the current status of what data you are currently using and how is it impacting current energy consumption. The answer may be that you just get a monthly utility bill and try to turn the lights out at night or there is a mountain of sensors that are just sending data but not being leveraged right to be efficient.
This can provide you with an initial energy cost that will let you create an energy budget. Energy budgets can be a bit challenging depending on the method chosen to reduce energy consumption. Using the utility method often results in basing future costs on past performance. This can be a pitfall if an annual inflation rate which includes anticipated utility costs rising, additional (or a planned reduction) square footage, or a foreseeable rise in energy demand due to new plug load technology being rolled out. This creates a lot of variables that are crystal ball best guesses that may get you close but can train wreck you if a curve ball hits such as major failures in equipment that were unplanned maintenance.
Interval budgeting also adds complexity by providing opportunity to have too much monitoring. However, because of the data being close to real time demand response can help realign potential budget shortfalls. This can be leveraged through smart building technology interacting directly with the energy management system (machine-to-machine communication) or give feedback to facilities about equipment that might be causing problems and possibly need repair or replacement.
Either way provides opportunity for measurement and verification which can aid in calculating energy savings by leveraging the data. Quite often the best strategy is to consider a multi-tiered approach by using the monthly utility data in conjunction with the interval data to create a more holistic picture. Deciding which strategy is best for what is being measured and monitored is the challenge that is unique to each individual situation. Leave a Comment
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Is Your Service Department Screwing You Over?
By Hope Roth Recently, my husband had a major service issue with his car. This was a service issue so major, he contemplated leaving his car at the dealership and getting a new one somewhere else. The details will likely be for another post (lawyers might get involved). But I think there is a lot that we can learn just from the knowledge that a terrible service department can completely wipe out the vestiges of someone’s brand loyalty.
At many integration firms that I know, service is considered to be a stepping stone on the way to the installation side. Service calls are *hard.* You never know if they will take you five minutes or five hours. You’re often dealing with a customer who is angry and frustrated with their system. Documentation can be sketchy or non-existent. If someone cut too many zip ties, you might be dealing with a mess of wires.
The problem with letting your best techs move “up” to install is aptly demonstrated with my husband’s car woes: Service touches your system last, and they work with your customers over the long haul. You might love the people who sold and installed your equipment, but every time the service department gets something wrong, it undermines that relationship. The service department is what your customer remembers. My husband had no problem with the salesman who sold him his car. But if he ends up walking away in favor of a car that’s not in and out of the shop all the time? You’d best believe he will be buying that car from another manufacturer.
So how do you keep your techs and your customers happy? My company is small enough that we all wear many hats. I work on brand new installs and I do service calls. Our customers know that they’re always going to get the same level of support, be it a new install or a service call. But many companies are big enough that they need to split up service and install. So how do you keep that quality consistent?
First things first, you need to appreciate and support your service techs. A good service call takes a customer’s bad day and makes it better. That’s a value add. Let your techs know that you recognize that value. At the end of the day, most people just want to be treated well and given respect. If your crew works late to fix big problems, do you send them home early (with pay) if another job ends up being a quick fix? Do you give them all of the tools that they need to get their job done? Do your company policies make things easier for them? Are you giving them training and helping them to grow their skills? Do you let them know that service is an important part of your organization? Nobody should ever say that they are “just” a service tech.
You also need to set yourself up for success. Value engineering a system might get you to the numbers that a customer is asking for, but budget systems (especially ones that resort to inferior components) can be costly in the long haul. There are other important considerations as well, such as remote access, and automated monitoring and reporting. A service contract that includes preventative maintenance checks can protect both your customers and you. And what tech doesn’t like rolling up to a job site to update firmware, touch base with a customer and verify that everything still looks good?
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Atlona Adds Backlit Keypad Atlona just introduced an eight-button network keypad, Model AT-ANC-108D, for Atlona IP-controlled AV switchers equipped for single channel output, including single channel mirrored output components. Designed for remote configuration, the keypad uses Power over Ethernet technology a single CATx cable handles both signal and power.
Combined with Atlona IP-controllable switching products for huddle spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, the network keypad has eight soft-touch backlit buttons and acts as a remote IP-based controller to send commands to the switcher. The switcher in turn responds to the commands or conveys them via RS232 to control other devices, such as video displays.
The AT-ANC-108D’s compact and shallow depth fits into a U.S. one-gang junction box for placement in walls or switch-enclosures built into tables and cabinetry. In cases where powering by POE is not practical or desired, it can also be run by an optional, external 5 VDC power supply.
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KanexPro Announces 4K HDBaseT Repeater KanexPro just announced the 4K (60Hz @4:2:0) HDBaseT Repeater (EXT-HDRPT100M) with one HDBaseT input and one HDBaseT output creating a daisy-chain path to multiple displays with each repeater supporting up to 330 feet (100 meters) in distance.
The HDBaseT Repeater provides two HDMI output ports and two RS232 ports dedicated for each output to control displays. The RS232 ports can send commands to compatible displays and projectors and each repeater in the daisy chain can be individually addressed to send specific commands to a particular unit. Professionally designed for digital signage applications, users can extend HDMI signals to two or more displays using a single HDMI device with the HDBaseT Repeater, allowing users to daisy chain additional HDBaseT repeaters. Up to eight repeaters can be used in a chain with the HDBaseT Repeater, creating a sixteen display signage connection from a single HDMI source on the sender-side.
The HDBaseT Repeater extends uncompressed 4K HDMI video, stereo audio and RS232 up to 330 feet over a single Cat6 cable. The simple plug and play Repeater supports built-in audio de-embedding with phoenix connectors to a two-channel stereo or amp. In addition, it supports HDCP 2.2 specifications with 4K@24, 30, 50 and 60Hz video resolutions with a 4:2:0 sampling rate up to 10 bit for robust HDR and color depths.
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Datapath Debuts AV-over-IP iolite Digital Signage and Video Wall ControllersDatapath has launched a new line of video wall controllers called iolite designed specifically for small- to medium-scale walls. The iolite systems are small and designed to fit into retail, corporate reception and boardroom environments and sit behind the monitor or on a mount.
The iolite systems can be combined with up to six of Datapath’s Vision, decode and graphics cards to offer a flexible blend of inputs, outputs and SQX IP streams. It easily fits under a counter or behind a display space, and can be used for capture or local video playback and can decode and feed content to multiple locations simultaneously with SQX technology.
Datapath iolite video display systems are just 176x250x320 millimeters, feature six x8 PCIe Gen2 slots and increased slot spacing for reduced heat and power consumption. Features include on-board Wi-Fi, eight USB ports, an Ethernet port, analog audio ports, an embedded Windows Ultimate OS and then are available in a variety of processor speeds and SSD options.
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Crestron Partners With Microsoft New Skype for Business Meeting Room Solution Crestron today announced it has partnered with Microsoft to create Crestron’s Skype Room System, which brings an HD audio video experience to small and midsize meeting rooms and spaces, as well as conference rooms. Work like you’re in one place; quickly and easily join meetings, make phone calls, instantly share content in room and remotely.
Designed to simplify meetings
Engineered from the ground up to easily integrate with a broad range of meeting rooms, the Crestron Skype Room System features:
- A touch controller that manages the Skype Meeting
- HDMI and Crestron DigitalMedia inputs and outputs
- Six USB ports to connect audio devices, a camera, and other accessories
- Cresnet port to add an occupancy sensor for automation and room usage reporting
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Extron Room Scheduling Now Integrates with Microsoft Office 365 Extron just announced the their Room Agent version 1.2 software turns TouchLink Pro touchpanels into full-featured booking appliances that conveniently display a room’s meeting information and availability. With Room Agent, the touchpanels require no programming, as they simply become a client of Microsoft Exchange. In addition to supporting Microsoft Exchange, the latest version of Room Agent software enables integration with Office 365 for additional scheduling convenience. With Room Agent, booking a room from the touchpanel is as easy as tapping the “Reserve” button. The customizable touchpanel interface also provides at-a-glance room availability and a timeline view of the room’s status for the rest of the day. In addition to the customizable touchpanel interface, bright LEDs within the bezel provide at-a-glance room availability status even from down the hall.
Room Agent makes setting up TouchLink Pro touchpanels a snap. Simply connect the touchpanel to your computer, open the software, fill in the required fields that compose the user interface, and you’re done. Customization options allow fields to be shown or hidden, depending on user preference. Multiple mounting options are available, including on-wall, in-wall, as well as secure mounting to almost any flat surface, including glass or granite.
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Atlona Ships 4K Collaboration System Using HDBaseT Atlona announced that it is now shipping its AT-UHD-HDVS-300-KIT, an HDBaseT-equipped collaboration system that provides 4K AV switching, USB and HDMI extension, and system control for PC-based conferencing using Skype for Business, WebEx, and GoToMeeting cloud services.
The AT-UHD-HDVS-300-KIT consists of the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-TX, which serves as the conferencing hub, video switch and HDBaseT transmitter, and the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-RX, which receives the HDBaseT signal and delivers an HDMI signal to the display. The kit extends AV, Ethernet, control, and USB, and includes a USB hub at both the transmitter and receiver. For the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-RX, USB connectivity is ideal for carrying camera video back to the hub.Additionally, a local HDMI input is available on the receiver.
The AT-UHD-HDVS-300-KIT is compatible with sources and displays up to 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling. Automatic input selection allows for hands-free transitions between presenters, and integrated display control enables automatic display on/off control as well as volume adjustment from the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-TX. The kit supports TCP/IP and RS232 control for compatibility with advanced control systems and it supports the Atlona Management System (AMS), which enables remote access for product configuration, troubleshooting and system updates.
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Gefen Enters 4K Over IP Market Gefen, from Core Brands, today introduced two new 4K Ultra (3840×2160) HD Video over IP products. The new sender and receiver KVM units (the EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-RX) join the existing line of 1080p video over IP products and add 4K and HDR support, a built-in scaler, video-wall controller, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and digital/analog audio break-out. These are over a 1 Gig LAN thus, the signal is significantly compressed.
The new Gefen models feature HDMI and VGA inputs and outputs, and can support DVI when using Gefen HDMI-to-DVI cables. They support HDMI input resolutions up to 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 and output resolutions up to 4K 30Hz 4:4:4, HDR support, HDCP 2.2 and 1.4, and 7.1 channels of HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless and LPCM digital audio up to 330 feet (100 meters). The Sender also features a VGA output for local monitoring of the input. The VGA input and output support VESA resolutions up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz (WUXGA). This product also provides RS232 and two-way IR routing between the Sender and the Receiver units, allowing the transfer of IR commands and RS232 communications among all sources and the displays.
With HDMI and VGA selectable inputs, HDMI and VGA outputs, USB/KVM routing ability, 4K with HDR support and an array of new cutting-edge enhancements, the Gefen Video over IP product addresses the needs of systems integrators. Gefen is unique in delivering the enhanced network security made possible by separating the control and AV networks when using the Gefen EXT-CU-LAN Matrix Controller.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) allows the units to be powered through a standard PoE-enabled IP network switch, without the need for external power supplies. Built in scaler and video wall controller provide great flexibility in sizing and manipulating live and signage content in installations such as sports bars and restaurants, or corporate, education, hospitality and retail establishments. Additionally, digital and analog audio break-out allow the audio from the HDMI output to be sent to a separate audio system, enhancing the impact of presentations in large venues.
USB inputs and the four-output USB hub accommodate touch panels, a keyboard and mouse, and a variety of supported USB devices. This feature — along with analog audio inputs and outputs for use with microphones and headphones — makes these products perfect to use in collaborative and interactive installations in signage, hospitality, corporate and educational environments.
The cable run from a Sender to a Receiver can be up to 100 meters (330 feet). A built in Gigabit switch on each receiver allows the connection of additional receivers, providing daisy-chaining functionality. In applications such as digital signage, where there may be a need to replicate content on multiple displays throughout an installation, the ability to cascade receivers essentially removes the requirement for a cable to be connected directly to the main network switch, thereby extending the range of these units far beyond the limits of a point-to-point video distribution system.
The Sender features a 1U tall and half-rack-width enclosure, though it can also be surface mounted or be placed on a shelf. The Receiver can be surface-mounted or placed on a shelf. It is also rack mountable using the rack tray, but features a low profile enclosure that can fit in tight places. The IR Extender module allows this receiver to be hidden away behind a display or in the equipment closet.
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Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II Adds Dante Option Card Apogee Electronics has just announced a Dante network option card for its Symphony I/O Mk II audio interface. The addition of Dante expands Symphony’s connectivity options which currently include, Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and SoundGrid. The Symphony I/O Mk II Dante option card uses Audinate’s Dante Brooklyn II module, which features plug and play media networking for up to 64 bidirectional channels at 48kHz.
The Dante Brooklyn II module is a full-featured solution for easily integrating the power of Dante networking into new and existing products. A single Brooklyn II module provides a complete, ready-to-use Dante interface, and can equip a networked audio device with as many as 64 channels of bi-directional digital streaming. The onboard MicroBlaze CPU includes its own Linux environment, enabling the development of custom embedded applications for device and network control and monitoring. A wide range of interfaces is supported, and Audinate’s comprehensive software toolkit streamlines integration, dramatically lowering time to market.
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Extron Ships Eight eBUS Button Panels and Accessories Extron has started shipping eight eBUS button panels and two accessories. eBUS button panels are customizable and integration-friendly AV system control interfaces that work with any IPCP Pro control processor. Multiple eBUS button panels may be linked together by a single cable that carries both power and communication. A variety of mounting options, including Extron’s new Flex55 mounting systems, provide easy integration worldwide. Buttons for most eBUS products can be easily customized using Extron Button Label Generator software or by using the online Custom Button Builder application. eBUS accessories include distribution hubs, power supplies, and mounting products that streamline integration and bring additional design flexibility to any system.
Extron’s eBUS technology is based on a digital bus architecture that Extron says allows for easy control system expansion, greater design options, and future upgrades. As with our TouchLink Pro touchpanels, eBUS button panels are designed for use with any Extron IPCP Pro Series control processor. Since they have the same physical appearance as Extron’s broad range of MediaLink controllers, eBUS button panels can be used alongside them throughout a facility while preserving a consistent look and user experience. A single eBUS button panel can be used as the AV control interface for a smaller system or multiple button panels and touchpanels may be combined when a more elaborate control system is required. Powered and non-powered eBUS distribution hubs are available to accommodate a variety of system design topologies.
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AMX by HARMAN Debuts Low-Bandwidth/Compressed 4K Over IPHARMAN’s AMX just launched the N2300 Series of 4K lower-bandwidth video over IP solutions. With a bandwidth of less than 200 megabits per second, users can distribute 4K video over existing Gigabit Ethernet networks with what AMX says is only a latency of only one frame.
The N2300 Series includes support for HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 and the system handles 3840×2160 at 4:2:0 chroma subsampling rates. Like other AMX Networked AV products, the N2300 Series has Native NetLinx capabilities for integration into HARMAN solutions. Additional features include keyboard/mouse support, RJ-45 and SFP network connections, support for balanced and unbalanced analog audio and RS232 and IR ports for device control.
The NMX-DEC-N2322 decoder is available as a standalone unit perfect for mounting behind a display. The NMX-ENC-N2312 encoder is available both in standalone and card-based configurations, providing options for installation near a source or in a rack, using the AMX N9206 2RU Rack Mount Cage. The AMX N9206 holds up to six cards for a clean rack mount installation and optional consolidated power supply.
The AMX N2300 Series is expected to be available in November 2016. Here are all the specs for the encoder and the specs for the decoder. Leave a Comment
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NEC Targets Health-Conscious with TCO Certified Desktop DisplaysNEC Display Solutions today launched the MultiSync EA245WMi and EX241UN, a series of 24-inch ultra-narrow bezel desktop displays suitable for use in environments such as corporate office and finance trading floors. NEC says these are designed with attention to healthcare in mind. Thanks to the built-in ‘Low Blue Light Plus’ technology, users’ eyes are protected against cataracts and macular degeneration, which can occur due to the long-term use of the displays.
The EA245WMi and EX241UN desktop models are designed to fulfill the industry’s environmental and social responsibility targets and have both earned the latest TCO Certified Displays 7. Environmentally designed with minimal hazardous material content, NEC’s TCO-certified displays offer third parties verified option for suppliers looking to meet growing demand for more sustainable technologies.
The both have three and four-sided ultra-narrow bezels that reduce the display footprint to a minimum without compromising on the screen size. Additionally, the desktop displays offer ergonomic features such as full height adjustability as well as swivel, tilt and pivot functionality. The human and ambient light sensors within the displays auto-adjust to minimize unnecessary power consumption.
The NEC MultiSync EA245WMi three-sided ultra-thin bezel desktop display will be available from October 2016 and the NEC MultiSync EX241UN four-sided ultra-thin bezel desktop display will be available from November 2016. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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Crestron Ships DigitalMedia Ultra Midspan PoDM++ Injector Crestron is shipping its new DigitalMedia Ultra Midspan PoDM++ Injector (DM-PSU-ULTRA-MIDSPAN), which provides a small footprint, single-point, midspan solution for simultaneously delivering power long-distance over DM cable to both upstream and downstream DM devices for multiple applications. Its power capacity supports PoDM++ (i.e., Power over DigitalMedia) powered devices and features two RJ45 connectors for HDBaseT and DM signal pass-through, without affecting the video or data signals.
The new DM-PSU-ULTRA-MIDSPAN joins the Crestron family of PoDM power supplies, which also includes the DM-PSU-8 and DM-PSU-16. The DM-PSU-ULTRA-MIDSPAN is the first to transmit PoDM++, and offers a unique small footprint (1/2 rack wide x 1 RU high) for installation virtually anywhere power is needed.
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Extron Expands Line of DSC HD-HD 4K Scalers With New Economical 4K/30 Model Extron is now shipping the DSC HD‑HD 4K A, an HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI to HDMI scaler. It accepts signals from 480i to 4096×2160, and produces a scaled output from 640×480 to 4096×2160. It features 4:4:4 processing for signals up to 4096×2160 @ 30 fps. It incorporates the Extron-exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine that includes integrator-friendly features such as on-screen display, stereo audio embedding and de-embedding, internal test patterns and the ability to display custom images and logos for on-screen corporate branding and messaging.
The DSC HD‑HD 4K A is the latest addition to the DSC HD‑HD 4K Series. There are three models in the series: the DSC HD‑HD 4K A, DSC HD‑HD 4K PLUS A, and the DSC HD‑HD 4K PLUS A xi. The DSC HD‑HD 4K PLUS A supports 4:4:4 signal processing for signals up to 4K/60. The DSC HD‑HD 4K PLUS A xi features a pair of HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing one or two connections for input and output signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 signal processing.
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Renkus-Heinz Ships ICONYX Integrated with Dante Renkus-Heinz has announced the immediate availability of new Dante-enabled versions of ICONYX Gen5 and IC Live for Fixed Installation. Iconyx IC Series and IC Live ICL-F Series models are now available in -RD versions, offering Dual Redundant Dante connectivity with audio transport and configurable sample rates up to 96kHz.
Concurrently, Renkus-Heinz has announced the release of RHAON 2.1, a major update to the company’s acclaimed RHAON II software now with support for Dante connectivity. The new v2.1 update of RHAON II (Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network) incorporates over 100 software updates and enhancements, including support for multiple zones, as well as a new Device Icon View mode for organizing larger systems. System Status reports covering all device parameters can easily be generated, and copy/paste of DSP settings between different device types is also supported.
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Sennheiser Expands SpeechLine Digital Wireless Product Line Sennheiser is expanding its SpeechLine Digital Wireless system with new products including two fully wireless Tablestand units, a Qi-based wireless charging solution and a new network enabled charging unit.
SL Tablestand 153-S DW and SL Tablestand 133-S DW: Sennheiser has created two new wireless base units featuring wireless charging by induction, the SL Tablestand 153-S DW and SL Tablestand 133-S DW. Being independent from any cables, they offer a highly flexible solution for users. Both utilize the most commonly used Qi wireless charging standard.
The SL Tablestand 153-S DW is the perfect solution for ad hoc press conferences or podium discussions in any location. It is compatible with Sennheiser’s MEG 14‑40‑L II B gooseneck microphone, connecting via its XLR-5 socket. The unit provides battery life indication via dedicated battery status LEDs.
Offering compatibility with all Sennheiser XLR-3 gooseneck microphones, the SL DW Wireless Tablestand 133-S DW is optimized for podium discussions, speeches and lectures. It comes with a rechargeable battery pack with up to 10 hours of operating time.
Both new Tablestands can either be charged wirelessly with Sennheiser new CHG QI 2 wireless charging base or via USB. They can also be monitored and controlled with Sennheiser’s Control Cockpit.
The new wireless tablestands are available in a set: The SpeechLine Digital Wireless Tablestand Set SL TS 133 GN SET DW including the SL Tablestand 133-S DW, the MEG 14-40 B gooseneck microphone and the SL Rack Receiver DW. The Wireless Tablestand Set SL TS 153 GN-L SET includes the SL Tablestand 153-DW, the MEG 14-40-L-II B gooseneck microphone and the SL Rack Receiver DW.
CHG QI 2: The new CHG QI 2 is a convenient wireless charging solution that uses the wireless Qi Charging standard to provide convenient wireless charging for two mobile devices. It can be used both with the SL Tablestand 133-S DW and with the SL Tablestand 153-S DW.
CHG 4N: Also added to the SpeechLine Digital Wireless family is the CHG 4N, a network enabled charger featuring four individual charging bays. These can either be used for the SL Bodypack DW or the SL Handheld DW. Each bay has four dedicated LEDs to indicate the corresponding battery status of the mobile device.
Its network interface provides IPv4 and IPv6 compatibility for seamless integration. As with the new Tablestands, Sennheiser Control Cockpit makes it easy to remotely monitor and control the CHG 4N’s settings and status information.
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