Crestron Flex UC-B31-T Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The UC-B31-T Crestron Flex conferencing system provides a small room video conference solution designed for use with Microsoft Teams® Rooms software. It supports single or dual video displays and includes a tabletop touch screen, a UC bracket assembly, and a Jabra® PanaCast 50 video bar.

Firmware updates for all connected peripherals are managed by the UC Engine and Windows Update.

Minimum Requirements

• A video display (not included) connected to the UC Engine. A second display is optional.
• A Microsoft Teams Rooms provisioned or Skype® for Business account (not included).
• An environment running Microsoft Exchange Server® software (2013 SP1 or later for on-premises installation or Microsoft 365® software for Cloud) for scheduling and/or Skype for Business 2015 (on-premises installation or Microsoft 365 software for Cloud) (not included).

In the Box

Tabletop Touch Screen Device

• 1 x 10.1 in. Tabletop Touch Screen (6511748)

Cable Management

• 1 x Grommet, Cable, Closed (2055455)
• 1 x Grommet, Cable, Open (2055456)
• 1 x Cover, Cable compartment (2055457)

Smart Soundbar with Camera

• 1 x Jabra® PanaCast 50 Video Bar (6512600)

UC Bracket Assembly

• 1 x UC Bracket Assembly with UC Engine and HDMI® content ingest (UC-BRKT-200-S-T-ASSY, 6512689)
• 2 x Anchor, Drywall, Plastic, 3/8 in. x 1/2 in. (9.5 mm x 12.7 mm) (2052565)
• 1 x Key, Anchor (4529654)
• 1 x Power cord (2053985)
• 2 x Screw, 8-AB x 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm), Pan Head, Combo (2052567)
• 4 x Tie Wrap (2047935)

Additional Items

• 1 x PoE injector (6502429)
• 1 x Cable, CAT6a, RJ-45 - RJ-45, 20 ft (6.1 m) (6507640)
• 2 x Cable, CAT5e, RJ-45 - RJ-45, 7 ft (2.1m) (6509924)
• 1 x Cable, DisplayPort™ to HDMI, 6 ft (1.8 m) (6508282)
• 1 x Cable, HDMI, 20 ft (6.1 m) (6503567)
• 1 x Cable, HDMI, 6 ft (1.8m) (6503565)

⚙️ Mount Devices

Mount the UC Bracket Assembly

Mount the UC Bracket Assembly to VESA® compliant display devices, a wall, or other building structure. Anchors and screws are supplied for installation on walls with a thickness of 3/8 in. (9.5mm) to 3/4 in. (19 mm).

CAUTION: Preinstalled screws may protrude from the back of the UC Bracket Assembly. Exercise caution when handling the UC Bracket Assembly to avoid scratching or damaging surfaces.

NOTE: The integrated cable tie wraps are reusable. Avoid damaging the cable tie wraps.

Mount the Soundbar with Camera

Mount the included Jabra PanaCast 50 soundbar with camera according to its included documentation.

? Connect

System Overview

The system overview diagrams illustrate the connection layout for the Crestron Flex system. They show how the UC Engine, Soundbar, Laptop, and Touch Screen are interconnected. Two primary connection methods are depicted: Direct Connection and Network Connection.

Direct Connection: This setup shows the UC Engine connected to the Soundbar, Laptop, and Touch Screen using various cables. The Touch Screen is powered via a PoE injector connected to the UC Engine using a direct connect adapter.

Network Connection: This setup is for systems managed by the XiO Cloud® service. It shows the UC Engine connected via a LAN cable, with the Soundbar, Laptop, and Touch Screen also connected, implying network connectivity. The diagram notes to remove the direct connect adapter when using a network connection.

A legend indicates cable types: CAT6a (blue), USB (grey), CAT5e (orange), HDMI (red), and Power (yellow).

Make Connections

Follow these steps to connect the system components:

Direct Connection: Make UC Engine connections as shown in the illustrations. The touch screen can communicate with the UC Engine over a direct connection. Use the direct connect adapter to connect the touch screen's PoE injector to the UC Engine. Do not use the direct connect adapter to connect the UC Engine to the network.

Connections involve:

• CAT5e cables (7 ft, x2)
• CAT6a cable (20 ft)
• PoE Injector
• UC Bracket Assembly

Network Connection: If the system is to be managed by the XiO Cloud® service, make a network connection. When a network connection is used, disconnect the direct connect adapter from the UC Engine.

Connections involve:

• CAT5e cables (7 ft, x2)
• CAT6a patch cable (20 ft)
• PoE Injector
• UC Bracket Assembly
• LAN connection

Connect Displays

Connect displays to the UC Engine:

• Primary display: Use a 6 ft (1.8m) HDMI cable.
• Secondary display (optional): Use a 6 ft (1.8m) DisplayPort to HDMI cable.

Connect Soundbar

Connect the soundbar to the UC Engine using the provided USB and Power cables. Ensure the soundbar is connected to the correct USB port on the UC Engine. The connection path involves a USB connection from the UC Engine to a device labeled HD-CONV-USB-200 (preconnected), which then connects to the soundbar.

Connect Laptop

Connect a laptop to the content ingest device (HD-CONV-USB-200) using a 20 ft (6.1 m) HDMI cable.

Cable Bundling

Bundle the cables to the bracket assembly using the integrated cable tie wraps. The cable tie wraps are reusable.

⚙️ Configure

Apply Power

Press the power button on the bottom of the UC Engine and apply power to all other devices in the system.

Configure the Touch Screen

NOTE: If a direct connection was made during installation, skip to "Configure the System".

1. On a computer, open a web browser and navigate to the IP address of the touch screen. Log in and go to Settings > Applications.
2. Enter the following information in the appropriate fields:
   • Teams Video PC Address: Enter the IP address or hostname of the UC Engine. (The hostname is printed on a label affixed to the UC Engine).
   • Teams Video PC Port: By default, port number 49500 is used. Enter this port number if it has been configured differently on the UC Engine.
   • Teams Video Username: Enter the login username for the UC Engine (default username is "admin").
   • Teams Video Password: Enter the login password for the UC Engine (default password is "sfb").
3. Click Save Changes.

NOTES:

• The touch screen (via the PoE injector) and computer must be on the same network switch and VLAN.
• A login with administrative rights for the touch screen is required.

Configure the System

Use the touch screen and your Microsoft Teams or Skype account credentials to configure the UC Engine. For detailed information on deploying Microsoft Teams Rooms, refer to the Microsoft Teams Rooms documentation.

Visit the Product Page

Scan the QR code to visit the product page.

www.crestron.com/model/6512601

Additional Information

Original Instructions: The U.S. English version of this document is the original instructions. All other languages are a translation of the original instructions.

Software Licensing: Crestron product development software and operating system software are licensed under specific agreements. Both agreements can be found on the Crestron website at www.crestron.com/legal/software_license_agreement.

Warranty: The product warranty can be found at www.crestron.com/warranty.

Patents: Specific patents covering Crestron products are listed at www.crestron.com/legal/patents.

Open Source Software: For specific information, visit www.crestron.com/opensource.

Trademarks: Crestron, the Crestron logo, and XiO Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. Jabra is a trademark of GN Audio A/S. HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Teams, and Skype are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DisplayPort and VESA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others and is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

©2022 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Doc. 9188A 09/15/22