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Conference room
Example of a control system for a conference room

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Conference room control system

A system for a small conference room most often contains an audio and video conference system, a display system (panels and a projector), lighting control, HVAC, access control, LAN & WiFi. In each case, both the systems themselves and the controls are selected depending on corporate standards, and based on the preferences of the customer.

System components
Video conference system
Video conferencing system compatible with customer's corporate standards.
Screens
Wall-mounted 4k touch panel and a projection system for presentations.
Lighting control
It includes light scenes creation option by changing the brightness and color of lighting, and controlling curtains.
HVAC control
We control 2 air conditioners, 4 batteries, and a ventilation unit.
Access control
Implemented on the basis of an IP door controller, conditional access cards for employees and guest cards.
LAN & WiFi
The control systems are based on a wired 1G & 10G network, and a modern wireless computer network.

Video conference system

The video conferencing system must meet two modes of use - conferences within the corporate system, and conferences with customer offices equipped with suitable equipment.

In the first case, full integration with corporate services is implemented, in the second, a basic compatibility mode is possible if the customer uses a system that is not fully compatible with the one used in the company.

Video conference system screens

The screens of the conference system consist of a wall-mounted touch panel, on which you can display both images from the cameras of the video conferencing system itself and a presentation, and using the touch screen to mark important elements of the image, "draw" something on the screen.
If you just want to show a presentation, it is better to use a projector with a motorized screen that extends from the ceiling niche.

Lighting control

The lighting of the conference room is based on LED lamps with different color temperatures (colder, blue light, and warmer, yellow). Lighting control is implemented based on the DALI protocol using scripts. General bright lighting, lighting during a video conference, subdued lighting when demonstrating a presentation using a projector - these basic lighting scenarios are configured in the system during the installation phase. Additional scenarios can be created by users already during operation.

HVAC Control

The climate control consists of the control of two air conditioners, thermal valves on batteries, and a ventilation system. Based on the sensors of climatic parameters and the set temperature in the conference room, an optimal climate is created.

Among other monitored parameters, the level of volatile organic compounds VOC is taken into account, which allows more precise control of the ventilation unit.

Access control

Access control for the conference room is implemented as part of the office security system. The latter is built on the basis of door controllers combined into a single system via IP,

Each controller contains both contactless card readers and Bluetooth readers. This allows you to open doors not only with contactless cards, but also with smartphones registered in the system.

In addition, in the access control system, you can set access schedules for employees and departments, including conference rooms.

LAN & WiFi

If we are building a video conferencing system in an existing office, the computer network is already there. But perhaps it is not designed for the load that UHD video over IP will create for it.

We plan to replace the central switch with a model that supports 1G and 10G ports. The 1G ports will be used for regular office equipment, while the 10G ports will be used for UHD video over IP.

Project Budget

The calculation includes equipment and work on the design, installation and configuration of the system.
  • Video conference system and screens
  • $28000
  • Video conference system
  • Wall touch panel
  • Projector
  • Motorised screen
  • Microphone arrays
  • Outlets for notebooks connections
  • Audio amplifier and speakers
  • Engineering systems
  • $8600
  • 2 types of light fixtures
  • Motorised shades
  • HVAC control
  • DALI gateway for lighting control
  • Keypads and wall thermostats
  • DIN rack
  • Computers and control system
  • $8300
  • Ethernet switch 1G/10G
  • HDMI-IP converters
  • Wireless video translation system
  • Cabling
  • Savant control system
  • UPS
The price does not include the cost of air conditioners and ventilation systems, which were taken into account in another project.