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FIGURE 2: When designing and installing an AV over IP
system, ensure a smooth project by following manufacturers'
installation and operation instructions and best practices
documentation.
AV over IP system manufacturers publish user
manuals and network configuration best practices guides
that explain the implementation of the network protocols
in detail as they relate to AV over IP. This documentation
covers installation, configuration, and commissioning
procedures in depth. As with any networking project,
ICT designers and installers should consult the requisite
documentation when tackling an AV over IP project.
See figure 2.
The secondary AV stands include an AV over IP decoder to receive
AV content and control from the primary AV stands.
DETAILED AV SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION,
A CUSTOM ENCLOSURE DESIGN FOR
THE SMART STANDS, AND THE
COMPRESSED SCHEDULE
Once the design team determined that AV over IP was
the way to go, detailed AV system design proceeded
on a compressed 2-week schedule. Close collaboration
between NTU's Bagley, the integration contractor,
and key suppliers was essential to meeting this
aggressive schedule.
The primary AV stands originate the AV content,
which can be viewed locally on their own displays
and distributed via AV over IP through the campus
enterprise data network for viewing on
up to five associated secondary AV stands.
Five secondary AV stands per primary stand
were considered optimal to accommodate
NTU's largest teaching space while also
accounting for COVID-19 social distancing
requirements. However, this number can be
easily adjusted to meet changing needs.
