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SmartCube Technical Specification

SmartCube Technical Specification
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SmartCube Technical Specification

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Technical Specifications Summary for Minibar Systems SmartCubes

Communication Schematics:
Details on co-axial, twisted pair, and Ethernet communication methods, including installation and operational requirements.

Optional Hotel Workstation and LAN Requirements:
Workstations must be Java compliant. LAN setup requires a TCP/IP network, IP addresses, and remote access capabilities.

Co-axial Cable Communication Specifications:
Includes server and SmartCube modem frequencies, system parameters, and operational requirements for hotel rooms.

Twisted Pair Communication Specifications:
Specifications for hub master/slave communication, system parameters, and daisy chain configurations.

Ethernet Communication Specifications:
Standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with specific wiring and distance limitations.

Computer System and Peripheral Equipment Specifications:
Power requirements, environmental conditions, and data cable specifications for system operation.

Computer System and Peripheral Equipment Dimensions:
Dimensions for tower, rack computers, terminals, and keyboards, including cable clearance.

SmartCube System Requirements:
Software and hardware requirements, including server and modem specifications for different communication setups.

PMS Interfaces:
List of compatible PMS interfaces and requirements for new interfaces.

Cooling Technologies:
Descriptions of absorption and compressor cooling technologies used in SmartCubes.

Certifications:
ISO, ETL, CE, and FCC certifications ensuring compliance with international standards.

FCC Compliance and Radiation Exposure:
Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, must not cause harmful interference, and must accept any interference received. Guidelines for minimizing interference include adjusting antenna placement and using separate circuits. The FCC Radiation Exposure Statement specifies a minimum separation distance of 20 cm for antennas and a maximum SAR value of 0.76 W/kg.

Technical Specifications:
Equipment is restricted to operate on 2.4 GHz channels 1-11 in the USA.

Environmental Compliance:
SmartCube product complies with WEEE and RoHS regulations, focusing on recycling and minimizing hazardous substances. It is CFC and HCFC free, using cyclopentane for foaming.

Certification:
SmartCube is CSA certified by ETL, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards through rigorous testing and inspections.

Contact Information:
Contact details for customer and technical support are provided for the United States, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, including phone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses, with specified hours of operation.
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Technical Specifications Minibar Systems Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications Index — Applicable to Automated and Semi-Automated SmartCubes 1. Communication Schematics 2. Optional Hotel Workstation and Local Area Network (LAN) Requirements 6 3. Co-axial Cable Communication Specifications 7 3.4 Requirements for the Operation of the SmartCube in the Hotel Room 7 4. Twisted Pair Communication Specifications 8 4.5 Requirements for the Operation of the SmartCube in the Hotel Room 9 4.8 Daisy Chain at Floor Patch Panel 11 4.9 Daisy Chain at Main Patch Panel 12 6. Computer System and Peripheral Equipment Specifications 13...

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Technical Specifications 1. Communication Schematics 1.1 Co-axial Master Up to 6,000 SmartCubes connected to hotel MATV bi-directionalco-axial cable system incorporating hotel repeater/return amplifiers. To TV Cable/ Satellite S Server / Optional Client Application Vendor Provided Support Remote Access Local Area Network Hotel Network Printer TCP/IP Network K-. Hotel PMS with S System Interface Optional Hotel S Client Applications

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Technical Specifications 1.2 Twisted Pair Up to 6,000 SmartCubes connected to hotel Category 5 or 6 twisted pair system. Daisy chain configuration with a maximum of 50 SmartCubes per twisted pair subject to site survey or cable layout. Hotel RJ45 Wall Socket Max Cable length .75 mile (1.2 km) from HUB Hotel Patch Panel S Server / Optional Client Application Hotel Provided Support Remote Access Local Area Network Hotel Network Printer TCP/IP Network Hotel PMS with S System Interface Optional Hotel S Client Applications

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Technical Specifications 1.3 EthernetUp to 6,000 SmartCubes connected to hotel Ethernet network. Hotel RJ45 Wall Sockets S Server / Optional Client Application Vendor Provided Hotel Provided Support Remote Access Local Area Network TCP/IP Network TCP/IP Network Hotel Network Printer Hotel PMS with S System Interface Optional Hotel S Client Applications

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Technical Specifications Optional Hotel Workstation and Local Area Network (LAN) Requirements 2.1 Optional Hotel Workstations Optional hotel workstations required running the S3 Client application must be Java compliant to J2SE 1.3 or greater. Hotel LAN Requirements Connection of the S3 Server to the hotel local area network requires the following: 2.2.1 2.2.2 Provision of an IP address for the S3 Server RJ45 terminated connector for the S3 Server TCP/IP network Hotel shall provide Minibar with an internal static IP address that shall be used for setting up clients/workstations on the hotels...

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Technical Specifications 3. Co-axial Cable Communication Specifications 3.1 Server BCM RF Modem Transmit frequency (Downstream to rooms) Receive frequency (Upstream from rooms) Channel Bandwidths Transmit Level (Variable - Maximum) Receive Level (Minimum) Modulation Method Total Frequency Shift (Maximum) Baud Rate Maximum Path Loss 3.2 SmartCube Modem Transmit frequency (Upstream from rooms) Receive frequency (Downstream to rooms) Transmit Level (Fixed - Maximum) Receive Level (Minimum) Total Frequency Shift (Maximum) 3.3 System Parameters and Requirements • Two co-axial cables (CT167, RJ6, or...

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Technical Specifications 4. Twisted Pair Communication Specifications 4.1 Hub — Master • RS485 communication with rooms. • RS232 communication with V9 Server. • 4 Room Communication Ports - RJ45 sockets. o 4 Channels per Port (16 Channels Total). o 50 rooms per channel (800 rooms depending on cable system condition and configuration). • Expansion possible - via RJ11 socket using multiple hub slave units. 4.2 Hub — Slave • RS485 communication with rooms. • 4 Room Communication Ports - RJ45 sockets. o 4 Channels per port (16 Channels Total). o 50 rooms maximum per channel (800 rooms...

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Technical Specifications 4.5 Requirements for the Operation of the SmartCube in the Hotel Room. • An RJ45 cable connection is used between the SmartCube and the wall plate. • A standards AC mains outlet socket with safety ground is provided. The AC mains supply to the SmartCube must be clean and stable. 4.6 Connection Details 4.6.1 SmartCube Connections • SmartCube RJ45 pin connections - Viewed from connector front.

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Technical Specifications 4.7 Daisy Chain at Room MINIBAR SYSTEMS 4.8 Daisy Chain at Floor Patch Panel

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Technical Specifications MINIBAR SYSTEMS 4.9 Daisy Chain at Main Patch Panel

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Technical Specifications Floor 1 Floor 2 Hote Mam Patch Pane from rooms Up to 50 rooms linked together maintaining Hotel Main Patch Panel polarity throughout

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Technical Specifications 5. Ethernet Communication Specifications 5.1 Standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet • Connector wiring pin—1 and 2 twisted, 3 and 6 twisted • Home run cables should not exceed 100 meters / 328 feet per Ethernet protocol. The power ratings, shown above, are the maximum and should not therefore, be used for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) calculations. 6.2 Regulation Requirements for the Operation of the System Equipment 6.2.1 System Equipment • To be supplied by an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Output Power - 500 VA. • The non-condensing humidity specification is...

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Technical Specifications 7. Computer System and Peripheral Equipment Dimensions Note: • All dimensions in the tables above include clearance for cables, as applicable. • The dimensions detailed above should be used to provide adequate shelving for the equipment.

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Technical Specifications 8. SmartCube System Requirements SOFTWARE: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Minibar S3 HARDWARE: Personal Computer Specifications 512 MB RAM Memory 35 GB Hard Drive Intel Pentium 4 processor 56K internal modem VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse Printer Bluetooth Wireless Handheld PC CO-AXIAL SITE: 1 Server BCM Main Unit 1 BCM RF Modem TWISTED PAIR SITE: 1 Server BCM Main Unit 1 BCM Twisted Pair Hub-Quantity of hubs will depend on the number of guest rooms and cabling layout. Minibar Systems to provide additional information upon review of cabling layout. ETHERNET SITE: BCM...

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