CRESTRON UC-B31-T Flex Small Room Conference System User Guide

CRESTRON UC-B31-T Flex Small Room Conference System

INTRODUCTION

The UC-B31-T Crestron Flex conferencing system provides a small room video conference solution for use with Microsoft Teams® Rooms software. It supports single or dual video displays and features a tabletop touch screen, UC bracket assembly, and Jabra® PanaCast 50 video bar.
The firmware update for all connected peripherals is managed by the UC Engine and Windows Update.
Minimum Requirements:

1. A video display (not included) connected to the UC Engine. A second display is optional.
2. A Microsoft Teams Rooms provisioned or Skype® for Business account (not included)
3. An environment running Microsoft Exchange Server® software (2013 SP1 or later for on-premises installation or Microsoft 365® software for Cloud) for scheduling and/or Skype for Business 2015 (onpremises installation or Microsoft 365 software for Cloud) (not included)

In the Box

• Tabletop Touch Screen Device
  • 1 10.1 in. Tabletop Touch Screen (6511748)
  • 1 Grommet, Cable, Closed (2055455)
  • 1 Grommet, Cable, Open (2055456)
  • 1 Cover, Cable compartment (2055457)
• Smart Soundbar with Camera
  • 1 Jabra® PanaCast 50 Video Bar (6512600)
• UC Bracket Assembly
  • 1 UC Bracket Assembly with UC Engine and HDMI® content ingest (UC-BRKT-200-S-T-ASSY, 6512689)
  • 2 Anchor, Drywall, Plastic, 3/8 in. x 1/2 in. (9.5 mm x 12.7 mm) (2052565)
  • 1 Key, Anchor (4529654)
  • 1 Power cord (2053985)
  • 2 Screw, 8-AB x 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm), Pan Head, Combo (2052567)
  • 4 Tie Wrap (2047935)
• Additional Items
  • 1 PoE injector (6502429)
  • 1 Cable, CAT6a, RJ-45 – RJ-45, 20 ft (6.1 m) (6507640)
  • 2 Cable, CAT5e, RJ-45 – RJ-45, 7 ft (2.1 m) (6509924)
  • 1 Cable, DisplayPort™ to HDMI, 6 ft (1.8 m) (6508282)
  • 1 Cable, HDMI, 20 ft (6.1 m) (6503567)
  • 1 Cable, HDMI, 6 ft (1.8 m) (6503565)

Mount Devices

Mount the UC Bracket Assembly
Mount the UC Bracket Assembly to VESA® compliant display devices, a wall, or other building structure. Anchors and screws are supplied for installation on walls 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) to 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness.

CAUTION: Preinstalled screws may protrude from the back of the UC Bracket Assembly. Exercise caution when handling the UC Bracket Assembly to avoid scratching or damaging surfaces.
NOTE: The integrated cable tie wraps are reusable. Avoid damaging the cable tie wraps.

Mount the Soundbar with Camera
Mount the included Jabra PanaCast 50 soundbar with camera according to its included documentation.

Connect

System Overview
When connections are complete, the system appears as shown below. Refer to Make Connections for detailed connection instructions.

Make Connections

1. Make UC Engine connections as shown in the following illustrations. The touch screen can communicate with the UC Engine over a direct connection or a network connection. Select one of the connection types as described below.

   • Make a direct connection for simple installation and setup. Only use the direct connect adapter to connect the touch screen’s PoE injector to the UC Engine. Do not use the direct connect adapter to connect the UC Engine to the network.
   • Make a network connection if the system is to be managed by the XiO Cloud® service.
     NOTE: When a network connection is used, disconnect the direct connect adapter from the UC Engine.

2. Connect displays to the UC Engine.

3. Connect the soundbar to the UC Engine as shown in the image below. Do not connect the soundbar to any of the other USB ports.

4. Connect a laptop to the content ingest device (HD-CONV-USB-200).

5. Bundle the cables to the bracket assembly with the integrated cable tie wraps. The cable tie wraps are reusable.

Configure

Apply Power
Press the power button on the bottom of the UC Engine and apply power to all of the other devices in the system.

Configure the Touch Screen
NOTE: If a direct connection was made during installation, skip to Configure the System.

1. On a computer, open a web browser to the IP address of the touch screen. Log in and navigate to Settings > Applications.
   NOTES:

   • The touch screen (via the PoE injector) and computer must be on the same network switch and VLAN.
   • A login with administrative rights for the touch screen is required.

2. Enter the following information in the appropriate fields:

   • Teams Video PC Address: Enter the IP address or hostname of the UC Engine.
   • Teams Video PC Port: By default, port number 49500 is used. If a different port number has been configured on the UC Engine, enter that port number instead.
   • Teams Video Username: Enter the login username for the UC Engine. (The default username is “admin”.)
   • Teams Video Password: Enter the login password for the UC Engine. (The default password is “sfb”.)

3. Click Save Changes.

Configure the System
Use the touch screen and your Microsoft Teams or Skype account credentials to configure the UC Engine. For detailed information on deploying Microsoft Teams Rooms, refer to the Microsoft Teams Rooms documentation. www.crestron.com/model/6512601

Visit the Product Page
Scan the QR code to visit the product page. www.crestron.com/model/6512601

Additional Information

Original Instructions
The U.S. English version of this document is the original instructions. All other languages are a translation of the original instructions. Crestron product development software is licensed to Crestron dealers and Crestron Service Providers (CSPs) under a limited nonexclusive, nontransferable Software Development Tools License Agreement. Crestron product operating system software is licensed to Crestron dealers, CSPs, and end-users under a separate End-User License Agreement. Both of these Agreements can be found on the Crestron website at www.crestron.com/legal/software_license_agreement.

The product warranty can be found at www.crestron.com/warranty.
The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at www.crestron.com/legal/patents.
Certain Crestron products contain open source software. For specific information, visit www.crestron.com/opensource.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, and XiO Cloud are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Jabra is a trademark of GN Audio A/S in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI is either a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Teams, and Skype are either trademarks or registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DisplayPort and VESA are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.
©2022 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Doc. 9188A
09/15/22

References

• Patents [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Software License Agreements (Embedded Software and Software Tools) [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• UC-B31-T [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Open Source Software [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Standard Terms & Conditions and Warranties [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Microsoft Teams Rooms - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn
• Patents [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Software License Agreements (Embedded Software and Software Tools) [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• UC-B31-T [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]
• Standard Terms & Conditions and Warranties [Crestron Electronics, Inc.]

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