Specifications

Article CTSG-009; Version 1; Last Revised 6/12/2014
Instructor Stations
Requirements (CTSG-010)
We believe the workstation must not be overpowering in size but large enough to be very functional without
feeling cramped. The visible technology must be minimal but utilitarian. Too many lights, annunciators, clocks,
switches will intimidate, confuse, and be hard to troubleshoot. Each podium must contain the following:
1. Articulating arms must be used for the monitors (or SMART Podium)
2. Dual Monitors must be installed in any room used for instructional recording.
3. Podium casters must be lockable
4. No doors must be over the keyboard compartment
5. At least one (quiet) fan must be present in the cabinet
6. Grommet positions for whip
7. Core drilling must be used for new buildings, in addition to the conduit for a quad electric outlet and 4
network drops, each floor box must have separate conduit for A/V signal and speaker, mic, camera
cabling. 3 1” conduits or 2” and a 1” conduit. Otherwise locking wall plates/receptacles must be used
[see Locks (CTSG-016)]
8. In large venues where high power projectors are used, a dedicated circuit must be provided to prevent
the projector from shutting down if too much power is drawn.
9. If no core drilling is present, AV cables (whip) must be tightly secured to avoid a tripping hazard. If
cables must, as a last resort, be run across floors the ADA compliant Legrand OFR Series Overfloor
Raceway System must be used. Temporarily, yellow tape provided by OTS is acceptable but only if there
is a confirmed date when permanent raceway/core drilling will be completed and the use has been
approved by OTS.
10. Gooseneck microphones must be present for all Distance Learning rooms and Lecture Halls
11. Four network ports must be run to the instructor stations (1 PC, 1Laptop, 1 Crestron, 1 Extra). Six for
Distance Learning Rooms.
12. Wire diagram must be affixed to the inside of the podium
13. All cables must be labeled
14. Document cameras must have one dry erase overlay at time of install
15. Document cameras must be connected to the podium computer via USB
16. Equipment mounted behind displays and cameras (i.e. power strips, power supplies, USB extenders, DM
receivers, etc.) not use velcro to secure it in place. We have had multiple reports of these devices failing