Philadelphia Convention Center AV Lunch & Tour

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Pennsylvania Convention Center Pennsylvania Convention Center ExpansionExpansionCase Study & TourCase Study & Tour

Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PA

July 14, 2011July 14, 2011


WelcomeWelcome

Cheryl ReganCheryl ReganDirector – Member Services, InfoComm InfoComm InternationalDirector – Member Services, InfoComm InfoComm International

Molly ThompsonMolly ThompsonProgram Manager – Member Services, InfoComm International Program Manager – Member Services, InfoComm International

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InfoComm Certification (CTS)InfoComm Certification (CTS)►ANSI Accredited ANSI Accredited ►Certified Technology Specialists (CTS)Certified Technology Specialists (CTS)


AgendaAgenda

►Welcome Welcome ►Lunch/Panel/Q&ALunch/Panel/Q&A 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

►TourTour 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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Panel MembersPanel MembersLarry McIntyre, CTS-D, LEED APLarry McIntyre, CTS-D, LEED AP

Senior Consultant, AV Systems, AcentechSenior Consultant, AV Systems, AcentechErnest Schirmer, CTS, RCDD/NTSErnest Schirmer, CTS, RCDD/NTS

Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic OfficeManaging Director, Mid-Atlantic OfficeDirector of Technology Consulting, AcentechDirector of Technology Consulting, Acentech

Tom Kelley, CTSTom Kelley, CTS

General Manager - Philadelphia Office, AVI-SPLGeneral Manager - Philadelphia Office, AVI-SPL

Michael Frank, CTSMichael Frank, CTS

Regional Manager Mid Atlantic, North America, Biamp Regional Manager Mid Atlantic, North America, Biamp Systems Systems

Steve Scorzetti, CTSSteve Scorzetti, CTS

Regional Sales Manager, Chief ManufacturingRegional Sales Manager, Chief Manufacturing5


SponsorsSponsors

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This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.


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Larry McIntyre, CTS-D LEED APLarry McIntyre, CTS-D LEED APSenior Consultant, AV SystemsSenior Consultant, AV Systems

Ernest Schirmer, RCDD/NTS CTSErnest Schirmer, RCDD/NTS CTSManaging Director, Mid-Atlantic OfficeManaging Director, Mid-Atlantic Office

Director of Technology ConsultingDirector of Technology Consulting

Acentech, Inc.Acentech, Inc.


Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

►Attendees will be able to understand the design issues associated with Attendees will be able to understand the design issues associated with

large-venue technology integration and converged networkinglarge-venue technology integration and converged networking

►Attendees will be able to understand the basis for integrating the Attendees will be able to understand the basis for integrating the

Convention Center’s house sound system and Life Safety systemConvention Center’s house sound system and Life Safety system

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

►Attendees will be able to understand the project’s audiovisual Attendees will be able to understand the project’s audiovisual

requirements as well as list and understand the composition of the requirements as well as list and understand the composition of the

design team and project management techniques employeddesign team and project management techniques employed

►Attendees will be able to understand the options and techniques used for Attendees will be able to understand the options and techniques used for

integrating digital signage into architecture and identifying the most integrating digital signage into architecture and identifying the most

common ADA issues related to digital signagecommon ADA issues related to digital signage

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ABOUT…ABOUT…

• Provides cost-effective, comprehensive consulting for new construction, renovations and adaptive reuse projects

Acentech:• Is a 63-year-old multi-disciplinary consulting firm with headquarters

in Cambridge, MA and offices in Trevose, PA and Westlake Village, CA

• Has worked with hundreds of design teams to create acoustic, audiovisual and information technology environments that showcase and enhance building spaces

• As a consulting firm, we do not sell or install equipment and we have no financial relationships with manufacturers or contractors


ABOUT…ABOUT…

PROJECT:• Overall size is approximately 935,000 G.S.F

• ‘Technology Design Team’ began work in June 2009. Design Team consisted of KlingStubbins (IT/Security), Burris Engineering (UPS), and Acentech (AV/IT).

• Includes 358,000 G.S.F. of Meeting Room, Exhibit Hall, and Ballroom space.


Project ObjectivesProject Objectives• Flexible Spaces

Reconfigurable / Divisible Meeting Rooms, Ballrooms, and Exhibit Halls

Support current and future technology

Interconnect via network and/or fiber optics

• Cost Effective Upgrades/Changes

Network-based hardware allows expansion and re-configuration using existing infrastructure

DSP-based audio system can be modified via centralized software


Project ObjectivesProject Objectives•Customize User Experience

Use of Digital Signage allows dynamic content

Improved security & access control

Potential revenue streams

More options to end-users…

Client specific signage

Video streaming

Increased potential bandwidth

VoIP telephone in Exhibit Hall booth

AV Recording Feeds


Converged Network Converged Network


AV ObjectivesAV Objectives•House Sound System

Interface with existing system in Main Building

General-purpose Paging

Emergency Voice Evacuation / Fire Alarm Interface w/ system monitoring

Meeting Room, Ballroom & Exhibit Hall Sound Systems

•Video Distribution

Provide high quality intra- and inter-room connectivity

Support multiple formats


AV ObjectivesAV Objectives

•Digital Signage

Expansion of existing Cisco Digital Media System

Local Digital Media Player (DMP) at each display

1080p LCD Panels: 46” to 65” as required

Way-finding and event scheduling data

Live event video streaming

Large Feature Wall in Atrium



•House Sound System

Interface with Existing System

Networked Audio Input / Output Tie Lines

AUDIO SYSTEM

VLAN

EXPANSIONAudio Patch Panel

To/From

Biamp AudiaFlex

MAIN

BUILDINGAudio Patch Panel

To/From

Biamp AudiaFlex



•House Sound SystemGeneral Purpose Paging

Zone Control via AV Control System with Standard Paging Microphone

Available from AV Master Control (AVMC) and Fire Command Center

Network-based Paging Station for Exhibit Halls



•House Sound SystemEmergency Voice Evacuation

Audio and Logic Interface with Fire Alarm Control Panel

Dedicated Audio Ethernet Backbone

Armored fiber optic cable

Separate Primary & Secondary Data Switches

Full System Redundancy, Monitoring, & Battery Backup



•House Sound SystemEmergency Voice Evacuation

Worked with the owner, Architect, Technology Design Team, along with Fire Alarm and Audio DSP manufacturers to provide acceptable system design

Applied for and received variance from AHJ




Emergency Voice Evacuation



Meeting Room & Ballroom Design Flexible Lay-out Multiple I/O Panels: “MM1” wall plates & “MM2” Poke-thru

(Ballroom only) Easily Support Simple & Advanced Audio

Configurations



Exhibit Hall Design

Network Microphone Pre-amplifier or Mixing Console Interface




Loudspeaker Layouts

Multiple zones for flexibility & coverage (5 or fewer loudspeakers per zone)

Large Exhibit Halls include intermixed zones, i.e. “Leap Frog” arrangement

Ballrooms includes single loudspeaker per zone



•Digital Signage

Meeting Room & Ballroom Doorways

Event Scheduling

Video Streaming

AdvertisingConcourse Signage

Way-finding

Video Streaming



•General Digital Signage Issues

ADA Guidelines

Clear walkway headroom below 80” A.F.F.

Walkway wall protrusion less than or equal to 4” between 27” & 80” A.F.F.


AV ObjectivesAV Objectives•General Digital Signage Issues

Architectural Integration

Equipment size, shape, environmental requirements?

Desired look vs. manufacturer’s recommendations

Special features or capabilities?

Excerpt from NEC P461 Installation Guide



•Cisco Digital Media Players

Locate at each display

Wall-mounted Displays – provided a recess for DMP, duplex AC outlet, & data drops

Provided consistent construction method for all display locations.

Coordinates various trades

Chief PAC516 Flat Panel Wall Box



•Meeting Room Entrance

Event Schedule, Advertising, & Video Streaming w/ audio

Wall-mounted Displays – LED Ultra Thin (Consumer Grade) Ultra low profile tilt wall mount

Supports displays up to 2” thick & 100 lbs.

Chief LTTU wall mount with and without accessory wall box



•Concourse Displays

Event Schedule, Advertising, & Video Streaming (no audio)

Wall-mounted Displays – Dual LCD Configuration (Commercial Grade)

Low profile tilt wall mount

Interlocking mounts

Flexible installation configuration

Various models for displays between 125 to 250 lbs.

Displays support two separate images or one image across both screens

Chief LTMU wall mount



•Concourse Displays

Event Schedule, Advertising, & Video Streaming (no audio)

Truss-mounted Displays – LED Ultra Thin (Consumer Grade) on custom frame

DMP integrated into frame

Back-to-back 46” or 65” LED displays for increased visibility


Digital Signage Best PracticesDigital Signage Best Practices


Tom KelleyTom KelleyGeneral Manager - Philadelphia OfficeGeneral Manager - Philadelphia Office

AVI-SPLAVI-SPL


About AVI-SPLAbout AVI-SPL► AVI-SPL designs and delivers Pro AV and video solutions that AVI-SPL designs and delivers Pro AV and video solutions that

help businesses effectively communicate, collaborate and help businesses effectively communicate, collaborate and competecompete

► 32 offices nationwide; operations in 30 countries32 offices nationwide; operations in 30 countries► More than $506 in revenueMore than $506 in revenue► AVI-SPL's portfolio includes work with 70% of the Fortune 500 AVI-SPL's portfolio includes work with 70% of the Fortune 500

companiescompanies► Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects

(AIA) Continuing Education Systems, InfoComm and more(AIA) Continuing Education Systems, InfoComm and more


Pennsylvania Convention CenterPennsylvania Convention CenterProducts installed into the Pennsylvania Convention Center include:

•Biamp Audia (world's largest install of their equipment to date)

•Chief

•Community Sound

•Extron

•NEC

•Middle Atlantic

•Samsung, to name a few…

21 racks of mixers and amplifiers


Why Include AV Designers as Part of Your Why Include AV Designers as Part of Your Planning Team?Planning Team?

•Gain access to all the latest AV best practice applications

• Professional AV insights provides your team a competitive advantage

•You can avoid costly design mistakes or planning omissions

•You have a professional AV partner focused on your complete success


AV Program

Data/TelecomProgram

AV InfrastructureDesign

Data/TelecomInfrastructure

Design

BUILDING DESIGN

PROGRAMMINGBASE BUILDING

BIDAV BID MOVE-IN

PROGRAM

2-4 2-4 monthsmonths




DESIGN CONSTRUCTION OCCUPY

DATA/TELECOM

AV

Monitoring AV Infrastructure & Installation

AV System Design

Monitoring Data/TelecomInfrastructure & Install

Network & PhoneSystem Design

Training

Install. &Configuration

Monitor AV Sys. Install

AV System Install

AV Professionals’ Planning Role AV Professionals’ Planning Role Large Project Design and Construction Process: 2 to 4 Years


Architects/AV – Best PracticesArchitects/AV – Best PracticesQ: How can architects design with AV in mind?

A: Have AV in the project from the very beginning. Due to the length of time and scope the PACC addressed their AV needs from the beginning, but delayed naming specific products/technology as long as possible to assure the latest proven technology was implemented.

Q: What Best Practices for incorporating audiovisual in Architectural Designs would you recommend?

A: Knowing the needs of the customer and being familiar with CURRENT technology.

This includes HD video conferencing, audio conferencing and telepresenceVideo wall technology, digital signage and more.


AVI-SPL Contact Info

• Presenter: Tom Kelley, General Manager, AVI-SPL (Philadelphia office)

• [email protected]• Toll free: 800-282-6733


Biamp SystemsBiamp Systems

Michael Frank, Regional ManagerMichael Frank, Regional Manager

Mid Atlantic, North AmericaMid Atlantic, North America


Why customers choose BiampWhy customers choose Biamp

“Their application engineers are always there to support us, whenever we need them.”

“Their products always work. Period.”

“No one has a comprehensive training program like Biamp. They made my job easier and reduced our maintenance costs from day one.”

“Biamp has total control over every critical way they serve their customers.”


Key AV Roles In 21Key AV Roles In 21stst Century Architectural Design Century Architectural Design

Architect GeneralContractor

Owner

Other Design

ConsultantsSub-

Contractors

Design Build

AVIntegrator

(Supply, Install))

AV Design

Consultant

(Design, Verify)

Manufacturers


Key Coordination Issues for Successful Key Coordination Issues for Successful Architectural ProjectsArchitectural Projects

Architectural

Handicap, Millwork, Fit & Finish

Electrical

Power, Infrastructure, Lighting

Mechanical/HVAC

Ventilation, Noise issues

AV / IT

Audio, Video, Data networks


The AVThe AV and IT Convergedand IT ConvergedBefore:Multiple separate AV systems are costly and less efficient.


After:A networked media system saves time and money.

The AVThe AV and IT Convergedand IT Converged


SponsorsSponsors

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