Bosch DCNM-WAP Wireless Access Point

Overview

The Bosch DCNM-WAP is the central device for the DICENTIS Wireless Conference System. It connects Wireless Devices (DCNM-WD and DCNM-WDE) using secure WPA2 wireless communication. The compact DCNM-WAP features a built-in web browser interface for easy setup, configuration, and control of the DICENTIS Wireless Conference System.

The Wireless Access Point can be mounted unobtrusively on a wall, ceiling, or tripod floor stand using the included universal mounting bracket.

Website: www.boschsecurity.com

Brand: BOSCH

Key Features

• Stand-alone usage, no central control unit needed.
• Based on standard WiFi according IEEE 802.11n.
• WPA2 encryption for secure communication.
• Seamless frequency switching in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
• Powering options: Power supply adapter, Power over Ethernet (PoE), or DICENTIS multimedia System Network Cable.
• Easy and intuitive web browser interface for system setup, configuration, control, and licensing.
• Native support for camera control.
• Range test function to ensure all Wireless Devices are within range.
• Remote interfacing using API to control microphones and third-party camera systems.
• Zero Interference: Seamless automatic wireless frequency channel switching. Operates in license-free bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz UNII-1, UNII-2, UNII-2 extended, and UNII-3).
• Packet Loss Concealment to mask effects of lost or discarded packets.
• Standard WiFi: Visibility in IT infrastructure and co-existence with other WiFi networks.
• General: Typical wireless coverage area of 30 m x 30 m. Functionality is modularly expandable via licensing.
• Web interface functions: User management, system information, multi-language support, voting control, subject/answer set/results presentation.
• System cameras: Native support for up to six HD Conference Domes with SDI connection.

Functions

Easy to use

• Truly wireless, no need for an additional WiFi router for tablet control.
• Easy and intuitive web browser interface for system setup, configuration, control and licensing.
• Native support for camera control.
• Range test function to guarantee that all Wireless Devices are in range, independent of the selected WiFi frequency.
• Remote interfacing using API to control microphones and third-party camera systems.

Zero Interference

• Seamless automatic wireless frequency channel switching.
• Operates in the (license-free) bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (UNII-1, UNII-2, UNII-2 extended, and UNII-3).
• Packet Loss Concealment to mask the effects of lost or discarded packets.

Standard WiFi

• Visibility in the IT infrastructure.
• Co-existence with other WiFi networks.

General

• Powering via either: Power supply adapter, Power over Ethernet (PoE) or DCN multimedia System Network Cable.
• Typical wireless coverage area range of 30 m x 30 m.
• Functionality is modularly expandable via licensing.

Web interface

The DCNM-WAP supports the following software functions which are available via the web browser interface (some functions are not supported when a tablet device is used):

System cameras

For giving a clear visual overview of the proceedings. Native support for a maximum of six HD Conference Domes with SDI connection can be connected to the system.

Standard configuration

User management, which gives the possibility to create several users with user specific access to functionality.

Configuration and Settings

• Line input/output and routing settings.
• 5-band parametric equalizer.
• Wireless network SSID and WPA2 settings.
• Wired network host-name setting (DHCP and zero-config protocol based on Bonjour, fixed IP address is supported).
• Upload of custom logo, which is shown in DCNM-WDE Wireless Device Extended.
• GUI language setting.
• Factory default.
• Device subscription using standard WPS protocol.
• Date and time settings. Automatic date and time synchronization through NTP server from the Internet or supplied by the local DHCP server.
• Firmware upgrade of all devices and the DCNM-WAP using the wireless network (not supported when using the web interface on a tablet).
• Logging with export functionality (export is not supported when using the web interface on a tablet).
• Standby mode provided in the web browser interface. The standby mode can be used during a meeting break. When selected, the WAP is set to standby and all Discussion Devices are switched off.
• Configuration of a redundant DCNM-WAP by means of configuring a primary and secondary DCNM-WAP in the web browser interface.
• License activation (not supported when using the web interface on a tablet).

Configuration with licenses

• Camera control and HD-SDI switcher configuration.
• Camera preposition assignment to seats (requires one DCNM-LCC per DCNM-WAP).
• Dual-use setting (requires DCNM-LSDU per DCNM-WD/DCNM-WDE).
• Voting at seat (requires DCNM-LSVT per DCNM-WD/DCNM-WDE). If the Wireless Devices is in dual-use, a license is required for each participant.

Preparation

• Discussion mode settings: open, override, voice and Push-To-Talk.
• Maximum of 25 open microphones.
• Participant names.
• Participant identification by use of NFC tags (requires DCNM-LSID per seat).
• Identification on assigned seat or at any seat.
• Range test to guarantee device coverage in case of channel switching.
• Shift from waiting list to speaker list.
• A maximum of up to 25 Wireless Devices can have priority (requires DCNM-LSID per DCNM-WD/DCNM-WDE).

Management and monitoring

• Add/remove participant/seat to the waiting and/or speaking list.
• Monitor of battery life time and signal strength per seat.
• Power off all Wireless Devices.
• Voting control with subject, answer set, and results presentation.

Web interface general

• System information.
• Supports multiple languages.

Controls and Indicators

• 2x 3 LEDs on the front side showing the status of the Wireless Access Point / system.
• Equalizer control.
• Third-party control, API and voting.

Interconnections

• 1x Ethernet/PoE/DCN multimedia socket.
• 1x DC power supply adapter input socket.
• 2x 6.3 mm jack sockets for audio line input and audio line output external system connections.

External system connections

Additional facilities are provided for the connection of external system equipment. These facilities comprise:

• An application programming web interface for control of external equipment such as video cameras (via a SDI control matrix), video displays.
• One audio line (balanced) output for connection to a sound reinforcement system, audio mixers or to a voice logging system for audio registration of all spoken conference proceedings.
• One audio line (balanced) input to allow connection of audio sources.
• Use of a telephone coupler for connection to a remote participant or conference system.
• Insertion of an external sound processing device, such as an additional graphic equalizer in the audio path of the wireless device loudspeakers.

Certifications and approvals

Technical specifications

Electrical

• Supply voltage (PSU): 100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz in, 48 Vdc out.
• PoE: 802.3af, 802.3at - type 1 mode A (endspan), mode B (midspan).
• DCNM system supply: 48 Vdc.
• Power consumption: 10 W.
• Frequency response: 80 Hz - 20 kHz.
• THD at nominal level: <0.1%.
• Dynamic range: >98 dBA.
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >96 dBA.
• Ethernet: 1000Base-T IEEE 802.3ab.

Audio inputs

• Jack nominal: -18 dBV.
• Jack maximum: +18 dBV.

Audio outputs

• Jack nominal: -18 dBV.
• Jack maximum: +20 dBV.

Radio

• WIFI standard: IEEE 802.11n.
• Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (ISM license free).

Mechanical

• Mounting: Ceiling, Wall or Tripod floor stand (using included bracket).
• Dimensions (H x W x D) with bracket: 285 x 202 x 65 mm (11.2 x 8.0 x 2.6 in).
• Weight: 958 g (2.11 lb) with bracket, 725 g (1.60 lb) without bracket.
• Color: Light grey (RAL 000 7500).

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 5 °C to +45 °C (41 °F to +113 °F).
• Storage and transport temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F).
• Relative humidity: < 95%, > 5%.

Ordering information

DCNM-WAP Wireless access point

Wireless Access Point, light grey color. Power supply adapter and universal mounting bracket included. Order number DCNM-WAP

Accessories

LBC1259/01 Universal floorstand

Universal floor stand lightweight aluminum construction, foldable, M10 x 12 reducer flange. Order number LBC1259/01

Software Options

DCNM-LCC Camera control license

DICENTIS Camera Control enables the use of cameras in the DICENTIS Conference system and DICENTIS Wireless system. Order number DCNM-LCC

Parts included

Contact Information

Represented by:

Europe, Middle East, Africa:
Bosch Security Systems B.V.
P.O. Box 80002
5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 40 2577 284
emea.securitysystems@bosch.com
emea.boschsecurity.com

Germany:
Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Ring 5
85630 Grasbrunn
Germany
www.boschsecurity.com

North America:
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
130 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, New York, 14450, USA
Phone: +1 800 289 0096
Fax: +1 585 223 9180
onlinehelp@us.bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.us

Asia-Pacific:
Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd, Security Systems
11 Bishan Street 21
Singapore 573943
Phone: +65 6571 2808
Fax: +65 6571 2699
apr.securitysystems@bosch.com
www.boschsecurity.asia

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