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TESIRA EX-MOD
TESIRA EX-MOD
The Tesira® EX-MOD is a modular expander device that is designed for use with Tesira SERVER and
SERVER-IO devices. It can be congured with up to three 4-channel input and/or output expander
cards for a maximum of 12 channels. The EX-MOD expander communicates with the Tesira AVB
network for audio networking, conguration and control.
BENEFITS
• Offers remote placement of input and output capabilities
• Exact I/O conguration can be customized specically for the local zone
• Modular design allows for exibility to change or expand the system
FEATURES
• Up to 3 I/O cards in any combination: EIC-4, EOC-4 and EIOC-4
• Up to 12 channels total of analog audio
• AVB connection to Tesira system for audio networking, conguration and control
• Front panel LEDs for device status indications
• Internal universal power supply
• Rack mountable (1RU)
• CE marked, UL listed, RoHS compliant
• Covered by Biamp Systems’ 5-year warranty
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TESIRA EX-MOD FRONT PANEL
The front panel of the EX-MOD expander displays four multi-color LEDs that provide information
about the status of the expander.
LEDOffGreenYellowRed
Power
Alarm
ActivityNot applicable
StatusNot applicable
Unit is not
powered
No fault is active
in the device
Unit is poweredNot applicableNot applicable
Not applicable
The host device
is an active part
of an active
system
Device has
received its
conguration
and is ready to
participate in the
system
Minor fault is
active in the
device
Not applicable
Device is ready
and waiting
to receive a
conguration
Major fault is
active in the
device
The host device
is part of an
inactive system
(Audio is
stopped)
Device is not
ready to receive
its conguration
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TESIRA EX-MOD REAR PANEL
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1 – Grounding pin. This pin is for grounding the chassis of the expander.
2 – AC Power inlet
3 – AVB/ Control Connection. Uses a standard RJ-45 connector with CAT-5, CAT-5e, CAT-6 or
CAT-7 cabling. The maximum distance between any unit and an Ethernet switch is 328 feet (100
meters).
This connection is for sending and receiving AVB audio signals as well as sending and receiving
data between the expander device and the Tesira system. An expander will not operate if it is not
on a network that includes a Server-Class Tesira device.
4 – Audio Slots. These slots may be optionally factory loaded or eld loaded with EX-MOD audio
cards. The audio connection on the cards are electrically balanced and are congured for use with
shielded-twisted-pair wiring. The wires are to be terminated in the three-pin removable connectors
according to the wiring diagram shown on the unit. The wiring diagram is also displayed on the
connectors themselves. The connectors may then be inserted into the mating connectors on
the expander. In the illustration above, channel one on the card in Slot 1 is shown without the
removable connector inserted.
EIC-4
The Tesira EIC-4 is an expander card with four analog input channels for use with the Tesira EXMOD device. The EIC-4 is one of three optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira EX-MOD. Each
EIC-4 provides four channels of mic/line level audio input. The inputs are electrically balanced and
provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip
indicator, +48V phantom power, mute, level and signal invert.
EOC-4
The Tesira EOC-4 is an expander card with four analog output channels for use with the Tesira
EX-MOD device. The EOC-4 is one of three optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira EX-MOD.
Each EOC-4 provides four channels of line level audio output. The outputs are electrically balanced
and provided on plug-in barrier strip connectors. Software control of each output includes mute,
level, signal invert and full-scale output reference.
EIOC-4
The Tesira EIOC-4 is an expander card with two input and two output channels for use with the
Tesira EX-MOD device. The EIOC-4 is one of three optional cards that can be mounted in Tesira
EX-MOD. Each EIOC-4 provides two channels of mic/line audio input and two channels of line level
audio output. The inputs and outputs are electrically balanced and provided on plug-in barrier strip
connectors. Software control of each input includes gain with clip indicator, +48V phantom power,
mute, level and signal invert. Software control of each output includes mute, level, signal invert
and full-scale output reference.
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TESIRA EX-MOD SPECIFICATIONS
Tesira EX-MOD Specications
Frequency Response
(20Hz~20kHz @ +4dBu):
THD+N (20Hz~20kHz):
@ 0dB Gain, +4dBu In
@ 54dB Gain, -50dBu In
EIN (20Hz~20kHz, 66dB Gain, 150Ω):< -125dBu Input Gain Range (6dB Steps):0 - 66dB
Dynamic Range (20Hz~20kHz, 0dB):> 108dB Sampling Rate:48kHz
Output Impedance (balanced):200Ω Power Consumption
Maximum Input: +24dBu Weight:7 lbs (3.2 kg)
Maximum Output:+24dBu Compliance:
Overall Dimensions:
Height:
Width:
Depth:
19.0 inches (483 mm)
10.5 inches (267 mm)
+0/-0.25dB Phantom Power:+48 VDC
Cross Talk (channel to channel @ 1kHz):
< 0.006%
< 0.040%
1.75 inches (44 mm)
@ 0dB Gain, +4dBu In
@ 54dB Gain, -50dBu In
(100~240VAC 50/60Hz):
FCC Part 15B (USA)
CE Marked (Europe)
RoHS Directive (Europe)
(7mA/input)
< -85dB
< -75dB
< 40W
C-Tick (Australia)
UL/C-UL Listed
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FCC COMPLIANCE
FCC NOTICE - CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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WARRANTY
BIAMP SYSTEMS IS PLEASED TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PROFESSIONAL SOUND EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
1. Biamp Systems warrants to the original purchaser of new products that the product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 YEARS from the date of
purchase from an authorized Biamp Systems dealer, subject to the terms and conditions set
forth below.
2. If you notify Biamp Systems during the warranty period that a Biamp Systems product
fails to comply with the warranty, Biamp Systems will repair or replace, at Biamp Systems’
option, the nonconforming product. As a condition to receiving the benets of this warranty,
you must provide Biamp Systems with documentation that establishes that you were the
original purchaser of the products. Such evidence may consist of your sales receipt from
an authorized Biamp Systems dealer. Transportation and insurance charges to and from the
Biamp Systems factory for warranty service shall be your responsibility.
3. This warranty will be VOID if the serial number has been removed or defaced; or if the
product has been altered, subjected to damage, abuse or rental usage, repaired by any
person not authorized by Biamp Systems to make repairs; or installed in any manner that
does not comply with Biamp Systems’ recommendations.
4. Electro-mechanical fans, electrolytic capacitors, gooseneck microphones, cords connecting
handheld microphones, hard-drives, displays, and normal wear and tear of items such as
paint, knobs, handles, keypads and covers are not covered under this warranty. All serverbased devices are warranted for 3 years only.
5. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. Biamp Systems disclaims
all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of
merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
6. The remedies set forth herein shall be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies with
respect to any defective product.
7. No agent, employee, distributor or dealer of Biamp Systems is authorized to modify this
warranty or to make additional warranties on behalf of Biamp Systems. Statements,
representations or warranties made by any dealer do not constitute warranties by Biamp
Systems. Biamp Systems shall not be responsible or liable for any statement, representation
or warranty made by any dealer or other person.
8. No action for breach of this warranty may be commenced more than one year after the
expiration of this warranty.
9. Biamp Systems shall not be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages,
including lost prots or loss of use arising out of the purchase, sale, or use of the products,
even if Biamp Systems was advised of the possibility of such damages.
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COMPLIANCE
DoC TXMOD-201205c
EC Declaration of Conformity
Biamp Systems Corporation, as manufacturer having sole responsibility, hereby declares
that our delivered version the following described product complies with the applicable
provisions of the DIRECTIVES below except as noted herein. Any alterations to the product
not agreed upon and directed by Biamp Systems Corporation will invalidate this declaration.
Brand Name: Tesira
Product Description: Modular I/O Expander for Networked Audio DSP Platform