Solution Developer Requirements

 

  Solution Developer Requirements Note Bitmap  
1 Meet Registered Developer Requirements Project Submittal for Registered is waived when moving directly to the Solution Developer level    
2 8 x 5 Support Show documentation to support     
3 Maintain 10 CDN Points Annually Not a factor until year 2    
4 Invite Only Submit your interest in being invited. Included references from Manufacturers, End Clients or Cisco.    
5 Six Regional Projects with a favorable customer/Cisco Reference using AV9000 or Cisco approved Commissioning Checklist and Test/Verification Equipment See Equipment list and commissioning checklist below Submit in PDF Form Projects can be existing/completed or new
  NOTE:  Those Integrators with AV 9000 Compliant Status automatically qualify for Preferred Developer Status.      
  AV 9000 or Cisco approved Test Equipment – Kit One Testing and Verification Instrumentation Kit.    This kit will be necessary to complete the checklist below As specified in Mario J. Maltese CTS-D, CTS-I
AV 9000: Defining
Quality in Engineered
Audio Visual Systems
1 Extron BNC Tool  
2 Extron VTG 300 Video Generator  
3 FRS Radios (2)  
4 Mini Flash Light or Headset Lamp  
5 12 Ft. Male XLR to Female XLR Cable  
6 Dynamic Microphone  
7 Fluke 61 Infrared Thermometer  
8 Fluke 189 Data logging True RMS VOM  
9 Merchandise Tags (12)  
10 Mini Marker  
11 Non-conformance Tags (12)  
12 NTI ML-1 20 dB Pad  
13 NTI ML-1 Analyzer w/Carry Case  
14 NTI MR-1 Generator w/Carry Case  
15 RDL Model PT-ANG2 Audio Tester w/Cables  
16 Sennheiser ZP-3 Impedance Meter  
17 Tenma 72-860 Sound Level Meter (Type II)  
18 Test CD  
19 Test DVD  
20 VHS Test Tape  
21 Furniture Protection Cloth  
22 Audio Cable Bag Consisting of:  
23 25 Ft. XLR Male to XLR Female  
24 6 Ft. 2.5 mm Stereo Plug to Stereo Plug  
25 6 Ft. 2.5 mm Male to RCA Male  
26 (Y Connector) XLR Female to XLR Male to RCA Male  
27 (Y Connector) SpeakOn 2 Circuit Male to 2 Circuit Female to XLR Male  
28 (Y Connector) ¼" TRS Male to ¼" TRS Female to RCA Male  
29  6 Ft. RCA Male to RCA Male  
30 Video Cable Bag Consisting of:  
31 6 Ft. VGA Male to VGA Male w/Audio  
32 1 Ft. S-Video Male to 2 X BNC Female  
33 6 Ft. S-Video Male to 2 X BNC Male  
34 1 Ft. S-Video Female to 2 X BNC Female  
35 6 Ft. VGA Male to 5 X BNC Male  
36 1 Ft. VGA Male to 5 X BNC Female  
37 6 Ft. BNC Male to BNC Male  
38 Accessory Bag # 1 Consisting of:  
39 AC Power Tester  
40 3 Prong Plug w/ Wire on non-current carrying ground conductor  
41 SMPTE Wratten 47B Filter  
42 Rack Ruler  
43 dB9 M-M Gender Changer  
44 dB9 F-F Gender Changer  
45 Accessory Bag # 2  
46 HD15 M-M Gender Changer  
47 HD15 F-F Gender Changer  
48 BNC Male to RCA Male Adapter  
49 BNC Male to BNC Male Adapter  
50 T Adapter (2 X BNC Female to BNC Male)  
51 BNC Female to RCA Male Adapter  

NOTE: This Checklist will change as appropriate to improve the AV9000 quality offering. Notifications will be provided as new versions are released.

See New Version 1/8/13 Here/documents/4423161/4477666/AV+Accreditation+Worksheet/75ea0e36-258e-4add-937d-ae4fb1eadee2
  Commissioning Checklist EXAMPLE
Project Name: Sample
Project Number: 5555
Prepared by: Jim
Date Prepared:  4/13/11
         
TEST # TEST TEST  FAIL?   COMMENTS and MEASUREMENTS 
1 Record all equipment not present, and why. Inspect  P  
2 Have no stray AC voltages on any equipment accessible to a user relative to ground. Inspect  F 12V measured across table flaps
3 Have no sharp or jagged surfaces accessible to a user. Inspect  P  
4 Thermal gradient inspected; all equipment operating within manufacturers' guidelines. Inspect  F Face of mixer measured 114' F
5 Cable inspection: labeling, cable dress, signal separation, cable stress, serviceability, tie wraps too tight (none on Category cable, only Velcro ties). Cable labeling is positioned and oriented in a consistent manner, are legible and unambiguous. Inspect  P  
6 Be complete. Demonstrate the full inventory to be all new equipment, in full compliance with the specification, or as modified by approved submission. Record test results as pass/fail, and list exceptions. Inspect P   
7 Confirm rack elevation and flow drawings, cable and other labels and engravings are an accurate paper model of the furnished system, and in compliance with latest revised specifications. Record test results as pass/fail. Inspect  P  
7.1 All inputs and outputs of switchers are labeled (wherever possible), so that users can easily make manual routes quickly, without having to refer to the system drawings. Inspect  P  
7.2 All channels on amplifiers, especially on multi-channel amplifiers are properly labeled, so users can make quick adjustments without having to refer to the system drawings. Inspect  P  
7.3 All equipment in the rack is labeled, and the labels match those on the drawings (equipment symbols and/or description), control system, field plates, patch panels, and any labels associated with the system. This will allow for easy serviceability, as well as prevent confusion in systems with multiples of similar equipment. Inspect  P  
8 RJ terminations are solid in their connectors. Inspect  P  
9 Coax cables respect a bend radius of at least 5x the cable's radii, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Inspect  P  
10 Record ambient noise, A-weighted, slow. Inspect  P 38 dB-A
11 No power amplifier shall have its rated load exceeded. Record the impedance (and at what frequency) of each loudspeaker line on each power amplifier. 63, 250, and 1,000 Hz are recommended if available. ("Loudspeaker Impedance Test"). Measure P   Program: 9.2 ohms @ 1kHz
        Ceiling: 56 ohms @ 1kHz
12 Produce a nominal operating level of __(65) dB SPL (Sound Pressure Level) for conference speech, __(60) dB SPL for program material, "A" weighted at all listeners' ears +/-__(2) dB ("Uniformity of Coverage") (or at least __(15) dB above the ambient noise, A-weighted, whichever is greater), with the control system volume control indicating "normal" or default setting. Record results for each channel and source. Measure P   
13 Be capable of producing an additional __(15) dB above this level (__(80) dB SPL) for each audio source, with less than 0.5% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) plus noise. Measure THD plus noise when source is at __(15) dB above nominal operating level at each "destination", for all sources selected. Measure  P Mic 1-8: Less than 0.432%
        VCR: 0.232%
        Laptops: 0.337%
        @ 82 dB-A in room
14 Develop a noise level that is electrically __(55) dB below the normal operating level for all audio sources. "Noise" refers to hum, electrostatic noise, RF interference, etc. Measure and record Signal to Noise ("signal" measured electrically at nominal operating level at each destination, for all sources selected. Measure  P  All Mics: 64 dB
        VCR: 62 dB
        Laptops: 68, 66 dB
        @65 dB-A in room
15 Program loudspeakers shall be connected in the same polarity, and speech reinforcement systems shall be polarized such that a positive acoustic pressure on a microphone results in a positive acoustic pressure at the loudspeaker ("Polarity Test"). Measure  P  
16 Produce no more than a __(1) dB variance in program source levels, when each program source is playing a calibrated media (CD, video tape, setup test tone, etc.). Measure F  OFE switcher does not allow audio adjustments.
17 There shall be no audible vibration caused by improper mechanical installation. Use continuous sweep signal at headroom level (from generator or test CD) pass/ fail result or which device at what frequencies. ("Buzzes and Rattles Test"). Measure F   Light fixtures rattle at 400 Hz.
18 The speech reinforcement system shall be stable (no feedback). Measure P   
19 For audio conference systems, adjust microphone input gain so as to demonstrate that "standard talker" (60 dB SPL at 1 m), positioned at each talker position in the room, produces a "0 dB" level at the input of the mixer bus of the audio conference DSP device. If there is local reinforcement ("mix-minus"), AGC and ALC may need to be restricted. Record test results as pass/fail. Record level across analog telephone line. Inspect DSP mixer telephone line levels, both transmit and receive, when normal speech is encountered in the room. Measure  P  
20 For conferencing mode, at the __(65) dB SPL listening level, be able to demonstrate full duplex operation, with no reports of echo or "speech trails" (as detected from the far end). Measure  P  
21 Equalizers shall be adjusted for best intelligibility, and in accordance with the preferred acoustic level response curves. (For installations with equalizers) Record the "house curve" before equalization, as well as after the equalizers have been tuned,  Measure  P  
22 Be intelligible, with a RSTI (Rapid Speech Transmission Index) greater than 0.85. (If requested only) RSTI, using TEF, Smaart® Tools, or STI-PA. For systems where early reflections may cause intelligibility problems, or when multiple drivers are used, an ETC (Energy Time Curve) may be requested. Measure  P STI-PA average measurement was 0.88 from four positions throughout room
23 For wireless microphone systems, with all wireless microphones turned on, confirm that throughout the specified operating area for the transmitter, there are no dropouts, intermodulation interaction between wireless systems, or RF caused artifacts. Measure  P  
24 Confirm RF immunity at areas where users are expected to operate cell phones and messaging PDA's. Measure P   
25 For NTSC sources, placing a test generator at each source shall produce 1 volt peak-to-peak to each destination +/- 10% (or 1dB). (If requested only) record results at each destination using NTSC bars, peak white, and 5-step multiburst (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 Measure P   
26 Also for NTSC sources, confirm optimum brightness, contrast, and color in displays using SMPTE source with PLUGE (Picture Line Up Generation Equipment) display. Measure  P  
27 When several displays are visible in the same space, demonstrate consistencies in colors across all of them.  For composite video signals use a NTSC bars with PLUGE signal to all.  For RGB and digital video signals use a colorimeter and test color signal software to confirm consistent images Measure  P All displays' color was within 5% deviation, as measured by LaCie Blue Eye
28 For RGB sources, demonstrate 700 mV +/- 10% (or 1 dB) from each source to each destination. (If requested only) record results using a flat-field pattern signal at the highest resolution specified, or at least 1024 by 768 resolution (VESA 8) For RGB sourc Measure  P  
29 Displays are focused, centered, and evenly illuminated. If requested, confirm using the calibrated light meter that the brightest measurement locations shall be no more than +10% above average, and the dimmest locations no less than –5% below average meas Measure  P  
30 Display stable images, with no scaling-related visual artifacts when switching between, at a minimum, _____(1024 x 768), (1280 x 1024), (1920 x 1080) and (1280 x 720) sources, and/or all those specified in the performance criteria for this system. Record test results. Measure  F System will not pass 1080P over RGB. Client says this is acceptable.
30a When HDMI signals are included in the system, confirm that an acceptable signal is being displayed on the monitor from each source position (use the Alt Pixel test image (pixel-on, pixel-off): 1920x1200@60, 1920x1080@60, 1280x720@60, 1366x768@60, 1024x768@60, 800x600@60, 1600x1200@60. Inspect each, leaving the signal on for a three minutes.  Measure P   
  There should be no "sparklies" or other artifacts.     
  Note: If the signal is going to a codec, HDCP should be turned off (codecs do not support HDCP). If the signal is going to a display, HDCP should be turned on for a complete HDMI test to verify cables and display input.    
31 The Control System performs all the functions as indicated on the function list "(control system specification)" provided, with stability, and in sync with the equipment being controlled without the need to reset any item of equipment.  Control P  Small changes to control system required, but pushed to Day2 phase. All items shown in control system spec successfully tested. 
32 Be serviceable. This includes accessibility to equipment to be easily pulled for repair by one person, neatly dressed cables, bundled in forms (refer to Giddings, Davis and Davis), having no excessive pressure on cables at termination points and connector Inspect  P  
33 Image size relative to furthest viewer ratio:____(1:6) Record each, compare to recommended ratio. Inspect  P 1:5 ratio for all displays
34 Confirm all nomenclature for consistency: drawings, touch screen, wallplates, floorboxes, patch panels, equipment, etc. Inspect  P  
35 Patch cables have cable numbers. Inspect  P  
36 Inspect camera image quality. Measure  P  
37 Camera presets are programmed as specified by the user. Control  P  
38 Confirm acceptable TV levels, and any channel presets are accurate. Measure  F Channel Preset labeled Fox News actually showing Animal Planet
39 Confirm that all codec options specified by the customer have been installed. Measure P   
40a IP information provided by client and loaded into system, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, timeserver, Gatekeeper, etc. All network functions specified by the customer are shown to function properly on customer's LAN. IP Inspect  P  
40b Any web-based system control or monitoring features, and other IP functionality of system (time servers, system-generated e-mail, etc) thoroughly tested IP Inspect  P  
41 Displays have On-Screen Displays/Menus are disabled, or as specified by the user. Measure  P  
42 Video projector, if any, must have 'blue screen' or ‘no image screen' disabled, or as directed by the user. Measure  P  
43 Log all test conference calls (audio and video). Log should include time, line used, number called, success of connection, who we spoke with, success of full duplex, success of auto disconnect, level in the room, note static or jitter/packet loss, etc. Note if auto disconnect functions as specified. Measure  P See attached log
44 No lost pixels when Full White Test signal is displayed (7 pixels maximum per quadrant, or follow manufacturer's spec). Note number and location of lost pixels, if any. Measure  P Only 1 lost pixel on right display noticed, within mfg tolerance.
45 Check for excessive vibration on VC camera(s) at full telephoto position. Measure  P  
46 Video record nonconformance's and anomalies. Inspect  P  
47 Sanity check: would the user object to anything about this system? Is everything plumb and square, clean and blemish-free? Are displays and equipment free of fingerprints and dust? Inspect  F Displays have finger-prints on glass. Must be cleaned
48 Prepare document report, certifying the product, performance, and practices are in compliance, and noting any exceptions. Distribute accordingly. Inspect  P  
     
 C. References   
     
 Infocomm, 2003, "Basics of Audio and Visual Systems Design"   
 Davis and Davis, 1987 "Sound System Engineering"   
 Giddings, 1990, "Audio Systems Design and Installation"   
 ANSI/NAPM IT7.288-1997 "Electronic Projection – Fixed Resolution Projectors"   
 Maltese, 2006, "AV 9000: Defining Quality in Engineered Audio Visual Systems"   
 Infocomm, 2006, "AV Installation Handbook"   
     
 Affidavit:   
 I hereby certify that the system installed is complete, all items on the above checklist have been completed, that rack elevations are as specified, that all equipment is new, and that all engineering, fabrication, programming, installation, testing and checkout is in accordance with the specification in product, practice and performance.   
     
     
     
     
 Signed:________________________________________