Biamp Impera Sierra II User guide

Neets Control – SieRRa II

Installation Manual

Foreword

The purpose of this document is to describe how to install and configure the Neets Control –
SieRRa II, hereafter the SieRRa II.

COPYRIGHT - All information contained in this manual is the intellectual property of and copyright­ed material of Neets. All rights are reserved. You may not allow any third party access to content,
information or data in this manual without Neets’ express written consent.

CHANGES - Neets reserve the right to change the specification and functions of this product
without any notice. Check www.neets.dk for the latest updated version of this manual.

Questions, AFTER reading this manual, can be addressed to your local distributor or:

Neets A/S
Denmark

by E-Mail: [e-mail]

or you may use our contact form at www.neets.dk

Revision list

This document (no: 230-028-310-0102) has the following revision changes:

Author: Date Description Pages Rev

MH: 10-06-2015 First release. All 1.00

MH: 03-06-2015 Various changes and added important safety instruction 3 2.00

MH: 09-07-2015 Prod. number removed on frontpage and anthracite

prod. numbers added in specifications

MH: 19-04-2016 Changes the content “What is in the Box?” 2 4.00

DB: 06-12-2016 Update to tabel 12 5.00

DB: 13-03-2017 Added error indications to the troubleshooting overview 13 6.00

SieRRa II, DK

1 x Neets Control - SieRRa II
1 x 12V wall plug PSU
Terminal connectors
1 x Front cover
1 x Paper cover
Quick guide

SieRRa II, EU

1 x Neets Control - SieRRa II
1 x 12V wall plug PSU
Terminal connectors
1 x Front cover
1 x Paper cover
Metal plate
2 x screws for metal plate
Quick guide

SieRRa II, US

1 x Neets Control - SieRRa II
1 x 12V wall plug PSU
1 x Wall plate
Terminal connectors
1 x Front cover
1 x Paper cover
2 x #6-32 screws for mount­ing in standard US one-gang
electrical wall box or mounting
bracket (“mud ring”)
2 x white headed #6-32
screws for wall plate fixation
Quick guid

1 and 133.00

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Important Safety Instructions

Caution:

Read these instructions:
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Keep these Instructions:
The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Heed all Warnings:
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.
Avoid Attachments:
Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended, because they may be hazardous

Warning!:

• This equipment should be operated only from the included power supply.

• To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment, or the
desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

• Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of
shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Contact your local Neets reseller or distributor.

• If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive
components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

• Do not use this equipment near water.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects filled
with liquids.

• Unplug the product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth and not cleaning fluid or aerosols. Such products
could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or electric shock. Some substances may also mar the finish of the
product.

FCC Class A Notice:

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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Class A 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 instruction manual, 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.

FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by
the manufacturer, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltages” within the unit’s chassis that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to humans.

The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to presence of important operating and
service instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

!

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Contents

Foreword ..............................................................2

Revision list ............................................................2

Important Safety Instructions ...............................................3

Contents ..............................................................4

Description .............................................................5

Quick guide to the SieRRa II .................................................6

Installation .............................................................7

Connections and Controls ..................................................9

Power input port .........................................................9

I/O ports...............................................................9

RS-232/IR port ..........................................................9

IR learner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

NEB port ..............................................................10

LAN port ..............................................................11

Buttons ...............................................................11

Configuration through USB port ..............................................11

Troubleshooting ..........................................................12

Error indication using LEDs .................................................12

Specifications ...........................................................14

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Description

SieRRa II is a compact yet surprisingly intelligent AV control system. It is remarkably simple to
use, thanks to an intuitive graphical interface with a minimum number of buttons.

With SieRRa II anyone can start up a presentation without complicated procedures.
Simply press ONE button and you are ready to begin!

SieRRa II is a perfect choice for the classroom, meeting or conference room and is easy to
install. SieRRa II can control devices through IR, RS232 or even LAN. SieRRa II is available in
polar white and anthracite.

The drawings in the manual of Neets Control - SieRRa II is based on the DK, US and EU versions.

Function description

RS-232 (Tx+Rx) or IR (Tx) (controls up to 2 IR devices on the port) 1

RS-232 (Tx) or IR (controls up to 2 IR devices on each port) 2

LAN device control 10

Power over Ethernet Ye s

I/O 3

Buttons 8

NEB Bus 1 (5 NEB)

IR Learn option with Device editor Ye s

USB port for programming 1

PIR sensor input Ye s

Light on/off Ye s

Room darkening Ye s

Screen up/down Ye s

Volume control Ye s

Device feedback Yes

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Quick guide to the SieRRa II

Buttons, indicators and connectors are available on the front and rear panels. These are shown
below:

Front:

With front cover Without front cover

A/V MUTE OFF

DVD PC 1

1

BLUERAY PC 2

SCREEN

2

1 2

3

Number: Description

1 Push buttons for controlling the AV setup

2 Red LED lights for indication of AV setup status

3 Front cover with label for button description

4 Mini USB for programming (behind front cover)

Rear:

DK version US version EU version

4

4

4

5

6

1

2

3

LAN

GND

I/O 3

+12V

I/O 2

I/O 1

RX-1

GND

TX-1

GND

GND

NCL

TX-2

RoHS

NDA

TX-3

GND

PWR

P/N#: 310-0202

Neets Control - Sierra II, DK

1

5

2

6

3

LAN

GND

I/O 3

+12V

I/O 2

I/O 1

RX-1

GND

TX-1

GND

GND

NCL

TX-2

NDA

TX-3

PWR

GND

Neets Control - SieRRa II, US

P/N#: 310-0402

5

6

Number: Description

1 1 x 12 VDC power input

2 1 x RS-232 port, Bidirectional or IR Unidirectional

3 2 x RS-232 or IR ports, Unidirectional

4 1 x RJ-45 Network (LAN) connector with PoE functionality

5 3 x Digital Input/Output

6 1 x NEB bus port

Neets Control

Sierra II, EU

GND
I/O 1
I/O 2
I/O 3

PWR
NDA
NCL
GND

P/N#:

310-0102

RoHS

LAN

4

+12V
GND

GND
TX-1
RX-1

GND
TX-3
TX-2

1

2

3

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Installation

The Neets Control - SieRRa II can be installed in standard electrical back boxes or by using mount­ing brackets. Each model (DK, US, EU) fits in typical boxes matching specific installation require­ments for the country of sale.

1. Prepare the installation site by installing the needed back box or brackets. Pull the needed

cables through the back box or bracket.

2. Mount the supplied connectors to the cables as needed and connect to the control

system.

3. Mount the control system in the back box or on the bracket:

DK version

Insert a flathead screwdriver gently and pry out the front cover. Remove the

front cover and the paper label behind it.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the button. Gently push and pry out the button.
Insert the control system in a frame matching the back box used.
Insert screws (not supplied) matching the back box into the two holes. Secure the

control system to the back box without overtightening the screws.
Remount the paper label, insert a printed transparent label showing the button func-

tions, and mount the front cover. Note that the front cover mounts in only one direc-

tion.

Flathead screwdriver

Paper label

Transparent label

Front cover

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US version

Insert screws matching the back box into the two mounting holes. Secure the con-

trol system to the back box or bracket without overtightening the screws.
Mount the frame on the control system with the supplied screws.
Insert a flathead screwdriver gently and pry out the front cover. Remove the

front cover and the paper label behind it.
Remount the paper label, insert a printed transparent label showing the button
functions, and mount the front cover. Note that the front cover mounts in only
one direction.

Paper label

Transparent label

Front cover

EU version

Insert a flathead screwdriver gently and pry out the front cover. Remove the

front cover and the paper label behind it.
Insert the control system in a frame matching the back box used.
Insert screws matching the back box or bracket into the two holes. Secure the

control system to the back box or bracket without overtightening the screws.
Remount the paper label, insert a printed transparent label showing the button func-

tions, and mount the front cover. Note that the front cover mounts in only one direction.

Paper label

Transparent label

Front cover

1

BLANK

HDMI

2

HDMI

PC 1

VOL+

PC 2

-

VOL

4. Connect and apply power to the control system.

5. Configure the control system using the Neets Project Designer.

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TX-3

NDA

Connections and Controls

NCL

NCL

Power input port

Connect the SieRRa II to the supplied AC
power adaptor using the supplied 2 pole screw
block terminal. White/black wire connects to 12V,
black wire connects to GND.

The SieRRa II adaptor incorporates a universal
mains input which accepts AC line input from 100 V
to 240 V.

Note: If using the PoE functionality to power the
SieRRa II, do not connect the AC power adaptor.

I/O ports

GND

+12V

RX-1

TX-1

GND

LAN

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

GND

GND

The three I/O (Inputs/Outputs) can be configured as
either output or input. Each is available for
connection to a PIR (movement) sensor, keyboard
lock, relays or for other compatible uses. The ports
are not potential free; you may need external relays
to prevent ground loops depending on your
application.

When used as outputs, the I/O ports are active
low. When activated, the I/O ports are tied to GND
through a FET transistor (also called open drain/
collector function). Each I/O can draw up to
24VDC/500mA.

When used as inputs, the applied voltage must be
below 1 VDC to be accepted as LOW, and above 4
VDC (but below 24 VDC) to be accepted as HIGH.
The inputs are default HIGH and must be connected
to ground in order to change state.

RS-232/IR ports

The RS-232 ports (TX-1, RX-1, TX-2, TX-3) are used
for one- or two-way communication. Port 1 is a two
way port, which can be used for devices for which a
reply function is required, such as a projector.

Relay control

Relay

LAN

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

X-1

GND

X-1

GND

Input trigger

LAN

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

X-1

GND

X-1

GND

PIN 2 <-> Tx

PIN 3 <-> Rx

PIN 5 <-> GND

GND

+12V

RX-1

TX-1

GND

TX-2

Switch

LAN

RoHS

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

GND

GND

NCL

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All of the RS-232/IR ports can be configured in the

GND

GND

I/O 1

12V

Neets Control - Sierra II, DK

LAN

GND

+12V

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

GND

GND

NCL

NDA

PWR

RoHS

Sierra II, DK

LAN

GND

+12V

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

GND

GND

NCL

NDA

PWR

Neets Control - Sierra II, DK

LAN

GND

+12V

I/O 3

I/O 2

I/O 1

GND

GND

NCL

NDA

PWR

Neets Project Designer software either as RS-232
or as IR emitter.

Connect the port as shown below.

PIN 5 <-> GND
PIN 2 <-> Tx

RX-1

TX-1

GND

TX-2

TX-3

GND

RoHS

RX-1

TX-1

GND

TX-2

RoHS

TX-3

GND

Neets Control -

LAN

GND

I/O 3

+12V

I/O 2

I/O 1

RX-1

GND

TX-1

GND

GND

NCL

TX-2

RoHS

NDA

TX-3

GND

PWR

P/N#: 310-0202

Neets Control - Sierra II, DK

Junction

RX-1

TX-1

GND

TX-2

TX-3

GND

When used as RS-232
transmit port: Connect the
device to TX-1 and GND, as
shown above.

IR learner

The IR learner can be connected directly to the
Neets Device Editor software through the USB port.
With this you can learn IR codes from your existing
IR remote for easy configuration on-site, or even on
your desk. (Remember to remove front cover)

NEB port

The SieRRa II has a built-in NEB (Neets Extension
Bus). This port is used to add up to 5 NEB
devices (e.g. two Keypads, two Level Controls and
one Expander).

Connect your NEB devices to this port with a cable
not exceeding 20 cm of length. Connections are
PWR to PWR, NCL to NCL, NDA to NDA and GND
to GND.

If additional cable length is needed in your
application, please use the NEB extender to allow
placement of the devices up to 40 meters from the
SieRRa II. See the Neets website for details on the
NEB Extender.

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When used as single IR port:
Connect the IR emitter to
TX-2 (striped wire) and GND,
as shown above.

Use Neets IR-Emitter

NCL

GND

When used as dual IR port:
Connect the IR 1 emitter to
TX-2 (striped wire) and black
wire on IR 1 emitter to IR 2
emitter (striped wire), and
black wire from IR 2 emitter
to GND, as shown above.
Use Neets IR-Emitter

PWR

NDA

NCL

GND

GND

ADR

Connecon

Max 20cm

Control

NDA

PWR

I/O 3

I/O 2

Unit

PWR

NDA

NCL

GND

This

System

PWR

NDA

NCL

GND

NEB Keypad, DK

RoHS

Adress

Set jumper for
address selecon
See soware

P/N: 310-0214

LAN port

The network connector integrates the system into a
local area network. You must connect the SieRRa II
to your LAN if you are using any of the LAN features
of the product.

The SieRRa II has Power over Ethernet functionality
built into the LAN interface which can power up the
entire control system and up to two connected NEB
units through a PoE-enabled PSE (power sourcing
equipment) device. To power the SieRRa II, use a PoE
enabled switch or a PoE power injector which com­plies with IEEE802.3af.

Two LEDs on the connector indicate the following:

Color: Off On Blink

Yellow No Link Link Activity

Green 10Mbit 100Mbit

234

Buttons

SieRRa II has eight front panel buttons available for the end
user to access controller functions. The buttons are numbered
as shown to the right.

Each button has a tactile click feedback to ensure proper
activation. Also, each button has an embedded multicolor LED
light to indicate current status of the AV system.

Button function and LED indication are set up using the Neets
Project Designer software.

Configuration through USB port

The USB port is used exclusively for configuring the SieRRa II
from the Neets Project Designer software. It can’t be used to
control any external devices.

The front panel USB port is located beneath the front cover
and label. The host USB port can power the control system
while configuring, so no external power is needed when
configuring the SieRRa II. However, external power (either from
AC adaptor or Power over Ethernet) and the USB port may be
connected at the same time, for example when changing the
configuration on an already installed unit.

A/V MUTE OFF

1 5

DVD PC 1

2 6

BLUERAY PC 2

3 7

4 8

Neets website - sign up

SCREEN

Home

My Neets:

Username (E-mail)

Sign up Login

The USB connector for connecting to the SieRRa II is type
“mini USB B 5P”. (It is available on the web as a USB A to Mini
USB B 5P).

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Troubleshooting

OFF

PC 1

PC 2

Error indication using LEDs

If there is a fault in either the configuration or the SieRRa II unit, this will be
indicated on the front button LED indicators. Button LEDs 1-4 are used to
indicate the error; the LED indicators are numbered as shown.

1

2

3

A/V MUTE

DVD

BLUERAY

The flashing error descriptions and patterns are described below:

LED shows

1 Off

2 Off

3 Off

4 Flashing

1 Flashing

2 Flashing

3 Flashing

4 Off

1 Flashing

2 Flashing

3 Off

4 Off

1 Off

2 Flashing

3 Flashing

Description Solution

No connection to one or
more NEB units.

No project found on the
control system or unable
to start the project

Unexpected Error o Turn off the power to the control system for 20 sec before

No contact to Neets
extension unit

o Check that the NEB units used in the project are connected.
o Check that the NEB units used in the project are configured

correctly.

o After doing one of the above, remove the power to the con-

trol system for 20 sec before reconnecting the power again.

o Try to upload the project again.
o Alternatively, there can be a problem in the project you have

uploaded. In this case, try uploading an empty project and
see if this works.

turning the power on again.

o Check to confirm that the serial number used in Project

Designer matches the Neets extension unit.

o Check the network or RS-232 connection from the control

system to the Neets extension unit.

4

SCREEN

4 Off

1 Off

2 Flashing

3 Flashing

4 Flashing

1 Off

2 Off

3 Flashing

4 Off

1 Flashing

2 Off

3 Off

4 Flashing

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Wrong firmware version in
Neets extension unit

Error in serial
number

Resuming factory default
settings

o The Neets extension unit has a different firmware than the

one in the control system.

o Please upgrade the firmware by plugging in the USB cable

from the Neets extension unit into a PC running Project
Designer and follow the instructions.

o You need to return the unit to Neets or your local dealer for

replacement/repair.

o When pressing Switch 1 and 4 during power on, the system

will delete the current settings and resume factory default.
This method is only intended to be used if the control system
locks up and enters “Unexpected Error”

Off button flashing

once per second
(all buttons flash if
no off button is
configured)

Unable to connect to
configured TCP device.

o Verify the TCP device in the project is alive and responding on

the specified IP.

Off button flashing

4 times per
second
(all buttons flash if
no off button is
configured)

Password incorrect on
configured LAN device.

o Verify that the password is entered correctly in Project

Designer for all LAN devices that require password.

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Specifications

Power input

Input voltage 12 VDC
Power Usage 1 W
Connector 2 pin screw block

Power adaptor (included)

Input voltage 100 VAC – 240 VAC
Line frequency 50 Hz – 60 Hz
Max power usage Max 8 W

RS-232 / IR port

Ports 1 x bidirectional
2 x uni-directional
Ba ud rate 1200 – 115200 bit/sec
Data bits 7, 8
Parity Even, Odd, None
Stop bits 1, 2
IR frequency 400 Hz to 500 KHz
Connector 3 pin screw block

IR learn

IR Learn frequency 1 KHz to 150 KHz

Product number

310-0102 SieRRa II EU, white
31 0-0103 SieRRa II EU, anthracite
310-0202 SieRRa II DK, white
31 0-0203 SieRRa II DK, anthracite
310-0402 SieRRa II US, white

Compliancy

IEC/EN 61000-6-1
IEC/EN 61000-6-2
FCC Part 15, Class A
CE

Input / Output

Ports 3 x I/O
Input trigger low < 1VDC
Input trigger high > 4VDC

Output type Open drain
Isolated output No
Max voltage load 24 VDC
Max current 0.5 A
Connector 4 pin screw block

Network (LAN)

Speed 10 / 100 Mbit
Duplex modes Half or Full
DHCP Default off
Default IP 192.168.254.252
Default gateway 192.168.1.1
Default subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Power over Ethernet

Compliance 802.3af / 802.3at

802.3af mode A + B
PD Class 1

General

Width, EU 55 mm
Height, EU 55 mm
Depth, EU 17 mm
Width, DK 45 mm
Height, DK 72 mm
Depth, DK 17 mm
Width, US 45 mm
Height, US 105 mm
Depth, US 24 mm
Weight, EU/DK 90 g
Shipping weight 0,3 kg
Shipping dimension: EU, DK
(W/D/H) 155x85x55 mm
Shipping dimension: US
(W/D/H) 150x170x55 mm
Storage temperature -20 °C to 50 °C
Storage moisture Non-condensing
Operation temperature 0 °C to 30 °C
Operation moisture Non-condensing

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