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CU 5905 Central Unit
• Control of up to 250 discussion units
• Support for 2 interpretation channels
• Web browser interface for mic control & configuration
• TCP/IP control interface
• Emergency connection (EEM)
• 4 configurable analog audio out
DIS Digital Discussion Systems
CU 5905 Central Unit
Description
The CU 5905 is the controller in the DDS 5900 Digital Discussion System.
It controls and supplies power to the chairman/delegate discussion units
and interpreter units and operates up to 250 discussion units and 32 interpreter units in a single bus cable structure known as the DCS-LAN; a
proprietary high-speed digital audio, data and power bus. All units are connected to the DCS-LAN in daisy chains using standard CAT 5e (or higher)
F/UTP or U/FTP cables.
The CU 5905 features fully digital audio transmission of the floor channel,
two interpretation channels and audio from up to eight discussion microphones at the same time. The audio from units can be combined into four
groups using a built-in group matrix.
The CU 5905 features one analog audio input and four analog audio outputs, the four analog audio outputs are used for distribution of audio from
the four groups, the floor channel or one of the two interpreter channels.
This is used either for connection to external PA systems, for recording
purposes or for connection to a language distribution system, like the DIS
digital wireless infrared system.
The sound for the built-in loudspeakers in the discussion units is taken
from Group A and/or from the Analog Audio In 1 XLR sockets.
Connection for Emergency Input (EEM) is available as well, using Analog
Audio In 2 and the contact closure switch. When activated the signal on
Analog Audio In 2 is available in the loudspeakers and in the headphones.
The OLED display on the front enables the user to setup basic system
configurations in terms of the maximum number of speakers/requests, microphone operation mode etc.
All system settings are available in a web browser interface. The CU 5905
provides TCP/IP communication for external control over Ethernet.
The DCS-LAN chain can be branched using repeater RP 6004 or extension unit EX 6010. Additional units can be powered using power supplies
PS 6000 or extension unit EX 6010
Inserting JB 6104 junction boxes in the DCS-LAN chain enables hot plugging of single units. Each JB 6104 junction box features the connection of
a single unit to each of the four outputs on the junction box.
Features
The CU 5905 has the following features:
• Fully digital audio transmission
• Support for four microphone operation modes; Automatic, FIFO Manual
and VOX (Voice activated On/Off of the microphone)
• Support for delegate interrupt mode
• Auto Off of the microphones
• Scrambled audio to prevent eavesdropping
• Powers up to 60 units without the use of an additional power supply
• Control of up to 250 discussion units
• Connection of up to 32 interpreter units
• Up to eight simultaneous open microphones
• Floor + two interpretation channels
• Four analog audio outputs, configurable as a 'group out' or
'interpretation channels out'
• DCS-LAN daisy chain topology with loop-through connections or hot
plug connection, when using JB 6104 junction boxes
• DCS-LAN connection using shielded CAT 5e (or higher) F/UTP or U/
FTP cabling
• TCP/IP Ethernet connection for external control
• Web browser interface for easy setup of the system
• Web browser interface for microphone control, request list control and
basic operational parameters
• Built-in seat table for attaching seat numbers to units
• Assigning names to the seats using the web browser
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Specifications
Mechanical
System Performance
The following table provides maximum number unit and channel counts
per DDS 5900 system.
Max. number of discussion
Number of discussion units
powered by CU 5905
Max. number of open "floor"
microphones
Max. number of languages
(interpreter channels)
Max. number of interpreter
units
units
250
up to 60
8
2
32
Network
DCS-LAN outputs
TCP/IP
Two (2) RJ45 female sockets
One (1) RJ45 female sockets
Audio
Audio inputs
Analog Input 1
Nominal input level (Input 1)
Max. input level
Input Impedance
Analog Input 2 (Emergency
input - EEM)
Audio outputs
Analog audio out
Maximum load
Nominal output level
Max. output level
One 3-pin female XLR socket
(electronically balanced)
switchable:
• 0 dBm (0.775V RMS)
• -10 dBm (0.245V RMS)
+15 dBm (4.5V RMS)
50-100 kΩ
One 3-pin female XLR socket
(electronically balanced) with
contact closure
Four (4) 3-pin male XLR sockets (electronically balanced)
> 1 k ohm
0 dBm at nominal input
4.9V RMS ~ +16 dBm
Mounting
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Temperature range
• tabletop
• standard 19" rack
44.4 x 426 x 186 mm (1.75 x
16.8 x 7.2 in.)
Color
Black
2.8 kg (6.17 lbs.)
Storage: -20° to 60° C, 1080% humidity
Operation: 5° to 40° C, 3580% humidity
PS CU External Power Supply (SNP-A15T):
Main voltage
Max. consumption
Total supply power
Standby consumption
Supply voltage
Efficiency
Inrush Current
[1] De-rate linearly to 50% @ 60°C
100-240 V, 50-60 Hz nominal
175 W
144 W (power factor: >0.9)
<0.5 W (no load)
48V/3A @ 40°C
87%, typical
• 230 V: <80 A
• 115 V: <40 A
[1]
Certifications
The DCS 6000 system conforms to standard IEC 60914.
Electrical
Power consumption
Supply voltage for discus-
Sound quality
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
sion units
THD
22W/48V (150W max.)
122W/48V
24 bit audio, 32 kHz sampling
frequency
65 Hz-16 kHz
< 0.1 %
> 85 dBA