Standards for Equipment Purchased for Classrooms

Departments can purchase equipment for non-centrally scheduled classrooms. Any purchases made for classrooms should follow the recommendations of the ITS Audio Visual team. 

ITS provides support for non-central (those not scheduled by the Office of the Registrar) classrooms and conference rooms if equipment purchased meets the following standards.

If you have questions or need recommendations for IT equipment not listed, contact techsupport@uconn.edu. Recommendations for student devices are outlined at Device Requirements for Students.

Audio/Visual Equipment and Design Standards

The Audio Visual group has developed these standards over time for reliability, manageability, and ADA compliance standards. Following these standards allows us to help manage the equipment by keeping it up to date and secure. It also allows for remote assistance and troubleshooting systems. Request an AV consultation for your project. 

Standard Classroom.pdf

Video Displays

Laser Video Projector w/ Mount or Large Display Monitor

With HDBaseT and HDMI inputs and RS-232 control. Lensing and brightness determined by screen size and room light conditions. Ceiling mount to be compatible with the selected projector. Must have security features.

  • Sony VPL-FHZ model White projector

  • Chief RPA-020 Mount or approved equivalent

  • NEC E__8

Commercial grade rear monitor

Monitor  with RS-232 control and HDMI inputs to be viewed by system user from teaching station. Size determined by room size.

NEC E658, E758, E988

Projection Screen and Switch Control

Screen size determined by ceiling height mounting needs. Motorized or fixed preferred. Switch mounted on wall for screen control.

  • Draper, Da-Lite, or approved equivalent

Annotation Tablet w/ Pen and Desk Monitor Arm

Digital HD 21" preview monitor with ability to annotate. Swiveling monitor arm to attach preview monitor to podium.

  • Qomo QIT 600 F3 HD Monitor with pen

  • Chief monitor arm K1W120B or approved equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

Control Equipment

Central Room Control       

Extron 7" Touch Panel (UConn ITS-AVT to provide GUI template).

  • Extron TLP Pro 725T

Master Controller 

Extron IPCP Pro Integrated Controller integrated with Extron Global Viewer Enterprise (UConn ITS-AVT to provide code example and include files).

  • Extron IPCP Pro 250xi, 350xi, or 550xi









Video Switching / Processing Equipment

Scaling AV Switcher

IN-1806 AV switcher. 1 display port and 5 HDMI inputs, an HDMI output and a mirrored Extron DTP2 output with audio level control.

  • Extron IN 1806 4K Presentation Switcher 60-1663-01

USB Switcher

Four port USB switcher with emulation for annotation features.

  • Extron SW4 USB  or approved equivalent









Video Source equipment

Wireless Content Sharing

Wirelessly share content from Mac OS, Windows 10, iOS, and Android operating systems.

  • Simply NUC AirServer Connect 2

Document Camera

Desktop style with HDMI output.

  • Epson ELPD21, QOMO, or approved equivalent

HDMI PC Input

HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



USB-C Laptop Input

USB‑C signal from laptop converts to HDMI to AV switcher input while providing power to the USB‑C source device

  • Extron USB-C HD 101

HDMI Laptop Input

HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



 

 

 

 

 

Audio Equipment

Digital Matrix Processer

Digital audio inputs and outputs via USB.

  • Extron DMP 64, 128

Audio Amplifier

Must meet impedance/wattage requirements for speakers.

  • Extron, QSC, JBL or approved equivalent

Ceiling Speakers

Must provide appropriate number of speakers for complete room coverage. 

  • Extron FF 220T

Wireless Microphones

Receiver - Must be H50.

  • Shure QLXD 14/85 

Transmitter - Lavalier Belt pack.

  • Shure WL185 

Batteries / Charger - Rechargeable battery and table top charger.

  • Batteries Shure SB-900A

  • Charger Shure SBC-200US

Assistive Listening 

Needs to have an earpiece and neck loop. 

  • Listen LT 800









Network

Networking Switch 

8-16 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity. Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE pass-through.

  • Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960L-16PS PoE or approved equivalent









Teaching Station

Teaching Station or Credenza

Approved teaching station that can accommodate standard AV racks. Must meet all ADA requirements and a cable cubby or wire management.

  • AvIned or VFI Furniture or equivalent

Uninterruptible Power Supply

1u rack mount UPS 1000 watts.

  • Middle Atlantic S1000r

Power Management Unit

Must have ethernet control and web interface.

  • EXTRON IPL T PCS4 Power Controller

Cable Cubby

With power outlet, HDMI laptop cable, USB-C cable, ethernet cable, and a USB cable connected to usb switcher for annotation.

  • Extron 202 or approved equivalent

Miscellaneous

All cables connectors and hardware necessary to install a complete working system.



Wiremold

Over Floor Raceway.

  • Color: Black









Recording and Streaming Equipment

Streaming/Recording Device

Ability to record source image, audio, and microphone at 1080p and stream to Kaltura RTMP streaming service. Must be AMX controlled with ability to distinguish ownership of the recordings via AMX touch panel.

  • Extron SMP 351 60-1324-01 and Kaltura Link License 79-2548-01



Collaborative Classroom.pdf

Video Displays

Commercial Grade Monitor(s)

Monitor with RS-232 control and HDMI inputs to be viewed by student collaboration groups (4-8 per table). Size determined by room size.

  • NEC E658, E758, E988



Monitor Mount

Must meet ADA compliance.

  • Chief or approved equivalent



Annotation Tablet w/ 2 Pens and Desk Monitor Arm

Digital HD 21" preview monitor with ability to annotate. Swiveling monitor arm to attach preview monitor to podium.

  • Qomo QIT 600 F3 HD Monitor with spare pen

  • Chief monitor arm K1W120B or approved equivalent









Control Equipment

Central Room Control Touch Panel

7” Touch Panel for room control. Power over ethernet for touch panel if required.                                                         

  • Extron TL Pro725

Master Controller 

Extron IPCP Pro Integrated Controller integrated with Extron Global Viewer Enterprise (Uconn ITS-AVT to provide code example and include files).

  • Extron IPCP Pro 350 xi or 550xi

Student Monitor Display Controllers

Push button interface with RS-232 outputs, PoE network connectivity, and remote manageability.

  • Extron MLC Plus 200









Video Switching / Processing Equipment

Scaling Matrix Switcher  

Extron IN-1806 scaling switcher.

  • Extron IN 1806 4K Presentation Switcher 60-1663-01

Digital Video Transmitter/Receiver

Long distance transmitter for sending HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS‑232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable to enabled products. Extended HDMI with embedded multi-channel audio from HDMI-equipped devices and accepts analog stereo audio signals for simultaneous transmission over same shielded twisted pair cable. Supports video signals at resolutions up to 4K. Compact enclosure size and remote power capability.

  • Extron DTP HDMI 330 TX, 60-1331-12,  or approved equivalent

Digital Receiver

Long distance, digital twisted pair receiver works with transmitter to send HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable. Extended HDMI with embedded multi-channel audio from HDMI-equipped devices. Accepts analog stereo audio signals over same shielded twisted pair cable. Supports video signals at resolutions up to 4K. Compact enclosure size and remote power capability for discreet placement in lecterns and behind flat-panel displays.

  • Extron  DTP HDMI 330 RX, 60-1331-13 or approved equivalent

DTP Video DA

DTP Distribution amplifier to send video signal from AV switcher to each monitor.

  • DTP HD DA4 4K 330 HDMI to Four Output DTP DA - 330 feet (100 m) 60-1437-51









Video Source Equipment

Wireless Content Sharing

Wirelessly share content from Mac OS, Windows 10, iOS, and Android operating systems.

  • WCS-2100

Document Camera

Desktop style with HDMI output.

  • Epson ELPD21, QOMO or approved equivalent

HDMI PC Input

HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



USB-C Laptop Input

USB-C to HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



HDMI Laptop Input

HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



HDMI Input Plate

Located with MCP 108 and connected directly to supporting monitor.











Audio Equipment

Audio Amplifier

Must meet impedance/wattage requirements for speakers.

  • Extron, QSC, JBL or approved equivalent

Ceiling Speakers

Must provide appropriate number of speakers for complete room coverage. 

  • Extron FF 220T

Wireless Microphones

Receiver - Must be H50. 

  • Shure QLXD 14/85 

Transmitter - Lavalier Belt pack. 

  • Shure WL185 

Batteries / Charger - Rechargeable battery and table top charger.

  • Batteries Shure SB-900A, Charger Shure SBC-200US

Assistive Listening 

Needs earpiece and neck loop. 

  • Listen LT 800









Network

Networking Switch 

8-16 10/100/1000 ethernet connectivity. Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE pass-through.

  • Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960L-16PS PoE or approved equivalent









Teaching Station

Teaching Station or Credenza

Approved teaching station that can accommodate standard AV racks. Must meet all ADA requirements and a cable cubby or wire management.

  • AvIned or VFI Furniture or equivalent

Uninterruptible Power Supply

1u rack mount UPS 1000 watts.

  • Middle Atlantic S1000r

Power Management Unit

Must have ethernet control and web interface.

  • EXTRON IPL T PCS4 Power Controller

Cable Cubby

With power outlet, HDMI Laptop cable, USB-C cable, ethernet cable, and USB cable connected to USB switcher for annotation.

  • Extron 202 or approved equivalent

Miscellaneous

All cables, connectors, and hardware necessary to install a complete working system.



Wiremold

Over Floor Raceway.

  • Color: Black









Recording and Streaming Equipment

Streaming/Recording Device

Ability to record source image, audio, and microphone at 1080p and stream to Kaltura RTMP streaming service. Must be AMX controlled with the ability to distinguish ownership of the recordings via AMX touch panel.

  • Extron SMP 351 60-1324-01

  • Kaltura Link License 79-2548-01



Lecture Hall.pdf

Video Displays

Commercial Grade Rear Monitor

Monitor with RS-232 control and HDMI inputs viewed by system user from teaching station. Size determined by room size.

  • NEC E658, E758, E988

Commercial Grade Front Reinforcement Monitor(s) 

Monitor with RS-232 control and HDMI. Quantity and size determined by room size.

  • NEC E658, E758, E988

Wall Mount

For Confidence and Reinforcement Monitors. Required for rooms that have a ceiling height of 9 feet or more.  Must have 180 degree radius and security features.

  • Chief or approved equivalent

Ceiling Mount

For Confidence and Reinforcement Monitors. Required for rooms that have a ceiling height of 9 feet or more and ceiling material of lay-in acoustical tile. Must have 180 degree radius and security features.

  • Chief or approved equivalent

Laser Video Projector w/ Mount

With HDMI input RS-232 control and HDBaseT Input. Lensing and brightness determined by screen size and room light conditions. Ceiling mount to be compatible with the for selected projector.  Must have security features.

  • Sony VPL-FHZ-W projector

  • Chief RPA-020 Mount or approved equivalent

Projection Screen and Switch Control

Screen size determined by 9 foot ceiling height mounting needs. Motorized contrast grey preferred. Switch mounted on wall for screen control.

  • Draper, Da-Lite, or approved equivalent

Annotation Tablet w/ 2 Pens and Desk Monitor Arm

Digital HD 21" preview monitor with ability to annotate. Swiveling monitor arm to attach preview monitor to podium.

  • Qomo QIT 600 F2 HD Monitor with spare pen

  • Chief monitor arm K1W120B or approved equivalent

Miscellaneous

All cables, connectors, and hardware necessary to install a complete working system.











Control Equipment

Central Room Control               TouchPanel Power             Connections

7” Touch Panel for room control. Power over ethernet for touch panel if required. Low voltage interface to integrate screen control with control system.

  • Extron TLP Pro 725

Master Controller 

Extron IPCP Pro Integrated Controller integrated with Extron Global Viewer Enterprise (Uconn ITS-AVT to provide code example and include files).

  • Extron IPCP Pro 550xi









Video Switching / Processing Equipment

Scaling Matrix Switcher  

All‑in‑one 10x8 (or higher) matrix switcher, scaler, audio DSP, audio power amplifier, and control processor.

  • DTP CrossPoint 108 4k 60-1381-01 or IN 1806 60-1663-01

Digital Video Transmitter/Receiver

Long distance transmitter for sending HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS‑232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over shielded CATx cable to enabled products. Extended HDMI with embedded multi-channel audio from HDMI-equipped devices. Accepts analog stereo audio signals for simultaneous transmission over the same shielded twisted pair cable. Supports video signals at resolutions up to 4K. Compact enclosure size and remote power capability.

  • Extron  DTP HDMI 330 TX , 60-1331-12 or approved equivalent

Digital Receiver

Long distance, digital twisted pair receiver works with transmitter to send HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over shielded CATx cable. Extended HDMI with embedded multi-channel audio from HDMI-equipped devices. Accepts analog stereo audio signals over the same shielded twisted pair cable. Supports video signals at resolutions up to 4K. Compact enclosure size and remote power capability for discreet placement in lecterns and behind flat-panel displays.

  • Extron  DTP HDMI 330 RX, 60-1331-13 or approved equivalent

Video PIP Device (Rooms with Single Displays)

Seamless scaler for Picture in Picture.

  • DVS 605









Video Source Equipment

Wireless Content Sharing

Wirelessly share content from Mac OS, Windows 10, iOS, and Android operating systems.

  • SimplyNuc AirServer 2

Document Camera

Desktop style with HDMI output.

  • Epson ELPD21, or approved equivalent

HDMI PC Input

HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



USB-C Laptop Input

USB-C to HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.

Extron USB C HD 101

HDMI Laptop Input

HDMI cable in rack to AV switcher input.



Miscellaneous

All cables, connectors, and hardware necessary to install a complete working system.











Audio Equipment

Ceiling Audio Amplifier

Must meet impedance/wattage requirements for speakers 70V.

  • Extron, QSC, JBL, or approved equivalent

Program Audio Amplifier

Must meet impedance/wattage requirements for speakers 70V.

  • Extron, QSC, JBL, or approved equivalent

Ceiling Speakers

Must provide appropriate number of speakers for complete room coverage. 

  • Extron FF 220T

Program Speakers

Stereo speakers. Must provide appropriate number of speakers for complete room coverage.

  • Extron, JBL, QSC, or approved equivalent

Wireless Microphones

Receiver - Must be H50. 

  • Shure QLXD 14/85 

Transmitter - Lavalier Belt pack. 

  • Shure WL185 

Batteries / Charger - Rechargeable battery and tabletop charger.

  • Batteries Shure SB-900A

  • Charger Shure SBC-200US

Assistive Listening 

Needs earpiece and neck loop. 

  • Listen LT 800 









Network

Networking Switch 

24 port 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity
Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE pass-through

  • Cisco Catalyst C1000-24FP-4G-L PoE or approved equivalent









Teaching Station

Teaching Station or Credenza

Approved teaching station that can accommodate standard AV racks. Must meet all ADA requirements and a cable cubby or wire management.

  • AvIned or VFI Furniture or equivalent

Uninterruptible Power Supply

1u rack mount UPS 1000 watts.

  • Middle Atlantic S1000r

Power Management Unit

Must have ethernet control and configuration software.

  • EXTRON IPL T PCS4 Power Controller

Cable Cubby

With power outlet, HDMI Laptop cable, USB-C cable, ethernet cable, and USB cable connected to USB switcher for annotation.

  • Extron 202 or approved equivalent

Miscellaneous

All cables, connectors, and hardware necessary to install a complete working system.



Wiremold

Over Floor Raceway.

  • Color: Black









Video Conference / Streaming and Recording Equipment

University provided computer

Micro form factor computer

  • Dell Optiplex 7000 Micro

Microphones

Boundary layer ceiling microphone, crown desk microphone

  • Clock Audio C 007W-RF

  • PCC170

Camera

Cameras that have HDMI and USB outputs that can be used simultaneously. Cameras that can be powered via PoE or PoE+. Tracking ability when necessary.

  • AVer PTZ 310

  • AVer TR311

Streaming/Recording Device

Ability to record source image, audio, and microphone at 1080p and stream to Kaltura RTMP streaming service. Must be AMX controlled with ability to distinguish ownership of recordings via AMX touch panel.

  • Extron SMP 351 60-1324-01

  • Kaltura Link License 79-2548-01



Basic Conference Room.pdf

Video Displays

Monitor

Dell Interative Touch Display

  • Dell P8624QT

  • Dell P7524QT

  • Dell P6524QT

Mount

Mount for Monitor. Must have security features and be compatible with AVSFSS system.

  • Chief LTM1U

  • Chief XTLM1U









Video Source Equipment

HDMI PC Input

15 ft HDMI cable to monitor

 

Miscellaneous

All cables, connectors, and hardware necessary to install a complete working system.











Computer

Dell PC

Micro form factor computer

  • Dell Optiplex 7010 Micro

 

 

 

 

 

Room Signage

Room Schedule monitor

Display calendar feed for room from University digital signage services

  • Bluefin BSBI101HT-FN

 

 

 

 

 

Video Conference Equipment

Video Conference System

All-in-one USB camera/microphone system with optional expansion microphone.

  • Logitech Meetup



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