Ochno Power Conference is a 4 port USB-C switch that is the fundation for Ochno’s revolutionary platform for user-friendly and flexible meeting rooms.
The three products for Ochno Power Conference 4 system:
Ochno Power Conference 4
O-PC-4
Ochno Power Conference Node 4
O-PC-4-NODE
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Ochno USB-C Extension Cable
O-EC-10 / O-EC-20
With the Ochno Power Conference 4 System it is easy to design and install USB-C laptop connectivity in any room of any size and with any video conference system.
This document explains the functionality of each component and then follows a list room installation examples.
Room Design with Ochno Power Conference 4 System
When designing a room with Ochno Power Conference 4 System, there are a couple of different variables to consider:
Number of USB-C connections for laptop
Cabling distances
BYOD or BYOD + UC System
Windows or Android based UC System.
Connection method of Android based UC System
Microsoft, Zoom or Google based UC System
Room PC switching (not UC-based)
There are also different options to select USB-C outlets, pull-out cables, LED-switches etc, but they doesn’t impact the topology design so much.
Topology Overview
The total amount of topologies are:
Products | Number of USB-C Connections | BYOD Support | UC System | Max Table to Wall distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
O-PC-4 BYOD Only | 4 | Yes | 5m | ||
O-PC-4 Windows UC | 4 | Yes | Yes | 5m | |
O-PC-4 Android UC (HDMI+USB) | 4 | Yes | Yes | 5m | |
O-PC-4 Android UC (USB-C) | 4 | Yes | Yes | 5m | |
O-PC-4 + O-PC-4-NODE BYOD Only | 4 | Yes | 20m | ||
O-PC-4 + O-PC-4-NODE Windows UC | 4 | Yes | Yes | 20m | |
O-PC-4 + O-PC-4-NODE Android UC (HDMI+USB) | 4 | Yes | Yes | 20m | |
3 x O-PC-4 BYOD Only | 10 | Yes | 20m | ||
3 x O-PC-4 Windows UC | 10 | Yes | Yes | 20m | |
3 x O-PC-4 Android UC (HDMI+USB) | 10 | Yes | Yes | 20m | |
5 x O-PC-4 Android UC (USB-C) | 16 | Yes | Yes | 20m | |
O-PC-4-NODE + O-PC-4 Room PC Switch | 1 + 1 | Yes | PC | 20m |
O-PC-4 Port Functionality
To better understand how O-PC-4 can be used, here follows a specification of the different USB-C, USB-A and HDMI ports and their different functions.
Port | Power | USB | Video | IO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
USB-C Port 1 - 4 | Up to 100W. 180W in total with dynamic power sharing | USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen2. Can connect both computer and devices. | Video input via DisplayPort-Alt-Mode | Can connect Ochno USB-C IO devices |
USB-A Ports | 5V, 0.9A. | USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen2. Can only connect devices. | No video | Can connect Ochno USB-C IO device but feature need to be manually configured. |
USB-C Extension Port | 5V, 3A | USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen2. Can connect both computer and devices. | Video output via DisplayPort-Alt-Mode | Can connect Ochno USB-C IO devices |
USB-C Passthrough Port | 5V, 3A | Can connect Ochno USB-C IO devices | ||
HDMI Port | N/A |
Below is a list of the main types of installations that can be made with some additional comments on the design in question. There are also some specific features of the Ochno Power Conference 4 system that are highlighted:
Baseline BYOD with Ochno Sockets or Ochno Pull-out Socket
Extending with O-EC-20 and O-PC-4-NODE
Extending with O-EC-20 to USB-C capable device
Daisy-chaining design
Extending input with O-PC-4-NODE
Dual video output
Ochno Accessories and O-PC-4
Microsoft Teams Room Integrations: MTRoW + Video pass-through
Microsoft Teams Room Integrations: MTRoW + Video by-pass
Microsoft Teams Room Integrations: MTRoA + Video pass-through
Microsoft Teams Room Integrations: MTRoA + Video by-pass
Detailed Port Description
Number | Connector | Power | USB | Video | Managmenent | Switching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 (4 ports) | USB-C | 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V, 5A |
|
| PDNET | |
8 (2 ports) | USB-A | 5V, 0.9A |
| No video | No management | |
9 | USB-C | 5V, 1.5A |
| No video | ||
10 | USB-C | 5V, 1.5A |
| Video output only |
