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Digital Congress Network | Installation  and Operating Manual | Chapter 12 - Environmental Conditions & Maintenance
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Chapter 12. Environmental      
Conditions and 
Maintenance
12.1   System
Where appropriate use cable ducts for extension and mains cables. In order to identify such cables 
consider using cable tallies. Trunk-lines where appropriate should be divided into manageable 
geographic locations - for example- use one trunk-line for committee members or dignitaries seated 
on a stage, and reserve, if appropriate one trunk-line for interpreter desks etc.. It is recommended 
that the chairman unit and interpreter desks are connected at the beginning of a trunk-line and not at 
the end. In public areas where connectors and cables could be trampled on, consider using protective 
metal covers according to the existing protection specification.
12.2   Public areas
12.2.1  Lighting
When placing contribution and channel selector units comprising an LC-display, ensure that the       
displays are positioned in such away as to avoid direct lighting or sunlight. The recommended viewing 
distance (due to the size of characters) is at arms length 1.5 m with a minimum light level of 50 lux,  
or even shorter for channel selector units without back-lighting so as to operate the unit while still 
having a good viewing angle. 
12.2.2  Public displays (placement/viewing distance)
Place public displays in positions where they can be easily viewed by all participants concerned. Avoid 
placement in direct lighting or sunlight. The size and viewing distance for public displays shall be 
selected depending on the visibility criteria for each specific system. Aspects such as viewing distance, 
character size for hall displays, contrast an brightness under the usual lighting conditions shall be taken 
into account. Advise to be given by the equipment suppliers.
12.2.3  Public walkways
In public areas ensure that the cables attached to the system units, including extension cables, are run 
and laid out in a neat and tidy manner where they do not interfere and hinder public walk ways.
12.2.4  Headphones with interpreter systems
Where appropriate place headphones/headsets with the relevant contribution units and interpreter 
desks.
NOTE: 
Acoustic feedback, causing ‘Larsen’ effect (howling), is possible when connected 
headphones/headsets reproducing the floor channel with a high volume, come too close to 
an activated microphone. The minimum distance recommended between microphone and 
headphones/headsets to avoid the ‘Larsen’ effect, depends on the type of headphones/
headset, the volume setting and if worn or laid down on a desk or table. User should be 
instructed to keep sufficient distance or to set the volume level not louder than necessary.
12.2.5  Recommended speaking distance
The recommended speaking distance from microphones is 30 cm (1 ft.).
12.3   Technical rooms
It is recommended that in technical rooms where DCN’s central control equipment is housed the 
following conditions should be met:
When units are mounted in a 19” rack ,sufficient rack space is required between heat generating 
units to allow proper ventilation. Proper precautionary measures should also be taken inside the 
rack (e.g. forced ventilation inside racks) to keep the ambient temperature well below the      
maximum allowed temperature so as to extend the life-time of the equipment.                       
Refer to 
.  ‘Technical data’ for the allowed temperatures.  
Ensure that the area is a dust-free environment.
Ensure adequate air-conditioning.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Ensure adequate lighting. But ensure that the lighting does not impede the central operators.
Do not place objects on top of the units, which could fall into vents or which could cover them 
and prevents proper cooling of the units electronics. This could infiltrate into the unit which 
could cause trouble such as fire and electric shock.
Do not expose units to rain or excessive moisture to avoid the risk of shock or permanent dam-
age to the system units.
Do not attempt to remove the top cover of the Central Control Unit, Audio Media Interface 
Unit and Extension Power Supply Unit as you will be exposed to a shock hazard. The covers 
should only be removed by qualified service personnel. The units are designed for indoor use 
only. Please refrain from subjecting the units to vibration, and never place the units near or over 
a radiator, heat grill or in direct sunlight.
In PC based systems, be warned that placing a magnet or loudspeaker system in the vicinity of 
the PC will corrupt data files stored on the hard or disk or floppy disks.
WARNING: 
Damage to the power cable may cause fire or a potential shock hazard.