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TESIRA SERVER
The Tesira® SERVER is a digital network server for use with the Tesira digital audio networking platform. It
is factory congured with one DSP card yet capable of handling up to seven additional DSP cards. For digital
audio networking it can be congured with up to two AVB or CobraNet® network cards in any combination.
An integral network card provides redundant network connection for conguration and control of the
Tesira network as well as General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) connections. In cases where local I/O is
advantageous, a Tesira standard I/O card may be installed. The modular DSP features two new Biamp
algorithms, SpeechSense™ and AmbientSense™, which enhance speech processing by more accurately
distinguishing between human speech and noise. The DSP also provides extensive audio processing, including
but not limited to: signal routing and mixing, equalization, ltering, dynamics, and delay as well as control,
monitoring and diagnostic tools; all congured through the Tesira designer software.
BENEFITS
• Highly scalable processing that can grow over time with the needs of the end customer
• Flexibility for any I/O device to harness the processing available in the server
• Enables I/O devices to be located at end points
• Offers exibility for control network to run on separate (existing) Ethernet network
FEATURES
• Supports up to 8 DSP cards
• Up to 420 x 420 channels of digital I/O over AVB
• Supports optional 32 x 32 CobraNet audio networking
• System conguration and control via Ethernet or serial connection
• Supports network redundancy
• Local General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) connections
• Front panel OLED display for device and system information
• New processing algorithms: SpeechSense and AmbientSense
• Signal processing via intuitive software allows conguration and control for: signal routing and mixing,
equalization, ltering, dynamics, delay and much more
• Extensive input, output and logic expansion devices supported as part of the Tesira digital audio
networking platform
• Rack mountable (3RU)
• CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant
• Covered by Biamp Systems’ 5-year warranty
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TESIRA SERVER-IO
The Tesira® SERVER-IO is a digital network server for use with the Tesira digital audio networking platform. It
is factory congured with one DSP card yet capable of handling up to two additional DSP cards. The SERVERIO can be congured with up to two AVB and CobraNet network cards in any conguration. An integral
network card provides redundant network connectivity for conguration and control of the Tesira network. The
SERVER-IO can support up to 12 standard Tesira I/O cards for up to 48 channels of audio I/O (e.g. mic and
line level, VoIP, and telephone interface). The on-board DSP features two new Biamp algorithms, SpeechSense
and AmbientSense, both of which enhance speech processing by more accurately distinguishing between
human speech and noise. The DSP also provides extensive audio processing, including but not limited to:
signal routing and mixing, equalization, ltering, dynamics, and delay as well as control, monitoring and
diagnostic tools; all congured through the Tesira design software.
BENEFITS
• Offers exibility to have scalable DSP and I/O in the same device
• Enables I/O to be distributed from a central location
• Customizable I/O congurations for easy right-sizing of system design
• Control networking can run on separate (existing) Ethernet network
FEATURES
• Up to 3 DSP cards
• Up to 12 I/O cards with maximum 48 channels of audio
• Up to 420 x 420 channels of digital I/O over AVB
• Optional 32 x 32 CobraNet audio networking
• Conguration and control networking over Ethernet
• Supports network redundancy
• Local GPIO connections
• Front panel LCD display for device and system information
• New processing algorithms: SpeechSense and AmbientSense
• Signal processing via intuitive software allows conguration and control for: signal routing and mixing,
equalization, ltering, dynamics and delay and much more
• Wide selection of I/O cards available
• 4-channel Acoustic Echo Cancellation card (also includes AGC and ANC) and Ambient Noise
Compensation card available
• Extensive expansion devices (Input, Output, Logic, etc.) available as part of the Tesira digital audio
networking platform
• Rack mountable (3RU)
• CE marked, UL listed, RoHS compliant
• Covered by Biamp Systems’ 5-year warranty
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TESIRA SERVER & TESIRA SERVER-IO FRONT PANEL
The SERVER-IO front panel is shown below and is identical to the SERVER panel.
The Servers feature an OLED display that provides information about the server device as well as the Tesira
system that is connected to the server. The OLED display is read-only. Navigating the display is accomplished
by touch-sensitive UP and DOWN buttons and a touch sensitive SELECT button.
Home Screen
The home screen is the default screen that shows the overview of the device. If the text is too long to t on
the entire display, it will scroll to the left. Menus at the bottom allow other selections. By default the main
menu icon will be selected.
Some menu icons double as status indicators. They change depending on the status of the device. The fault
status icon only appears if there is an active fault in the system.
After a period of inactivity, the Front Panel Display will transition back to this home screen.
1 – Device and Host name
2 – Main Menu
3 – Settings Menu
4 – Network Menu / Status
5 – Audio Menu / State
6 – Fault Menu / Status
To open any of the menus, use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the menu icon desired, and press the
select button.
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TESIRA SERVER & TESIRA SERVER-IO FRONT PANEL
Menu Screen
1 – Menu title bar
2 – Scroll indicator
3 - Previous screen
4 – Home screen
5 – Fault menu
A menu screen contains a list of items from which navigation to other menus can be selected. At the right
are icons that provide quick navigation to other screens. Pressing the select button on an item in the list
will transition to the screen that displays that information. A scroll indicator at the left shows there is more
information to show by scrolling down. Scroll up to select from the icons at the right.
The previous screen icon goes up one menu level in the menu structure. The home screen icon transitions
back to the home screen. If a fault is active in the system, the fault icon will appear and can be selected to
view active faults.
Settings Screen
1 – Display Brightness – Adjusts the brightness
of the display
2 – Edit Timeouts – Edits the period of inactivity
that will cause the display to turn off
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Error Screen
When an error is detected when communicating
with the host device, the following screen would
be displayed. There will be more information
than what is shown that describes the reason of
the error. Press the select button to go back to
the previous screen.
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TESIRA SERVER & TESIRA SERVER-IO FRONT PANEL
Dim Mode
The display is at the [Dim display brightness]
and should appear the same except for the
brightness level. Pressing any button will
transition back to the previous mode and
respond to the control movement (i.e. move
the cursor, make a selection, etc.).
Sleep Mode
After the Display timeout is reached the display will go blank. However the Front Panel Display board and
Server device still have power.
LED Display
The front panel of the servers displays ve multi-color LEDs that provide information about the status of the
servers.
LEDOffGreenYellowRed
Power
Alarm
Unit is not
powered
No fault is active
in the device
ActivityNot applicable
StatusNot applicable
AIS
(Alarm In
System)
No fault is active
in any device in
the system
Unit is poweredNot applicableNot applicable
Not applicable
The host device
is an active part
of an active
system
Minor fault is
active in the
device
Not applicable
Major fault is
active in the
device
The host device
is part of an
inactive system
(Audio is
stopped)
Device has
received its
conguration
and is ready to
participate in the
Device is ready
and waiting
to receive a
conguration
Device is not
ready to receive
its conguration
system
Not applicable
Minor fault
is active in a
device in the
system
Major fault
is active in a
device in the
system.
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TESIRA SERVER & TESIRA SERVER-IO REAR PANEL
TESIRA SERVER
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1 – AC Power inlet
2 – Serial Port 1
3 – Serial Port 2
4 – Secondary Ethernet control port (RJ-45)
5 – Primary Ethernet control port (RJ-45)
6 – GPIO connections
7 – Slot 2; always loaded with AVB-1 digital audio networking card for AVB
8 – Slot 1; optional slot that can be factory loaded or eld loaded with any server card
TESIRA SERVER-IO
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1 – AC Power inlet
2 – Serial Port 1
3 – Serial Port 2
4 – Secondary Ethernet control port (RJ-45)
5 – Primary Ethernet control port (RJ-45)
6 – GPIO connections
7 – Slot 13; optional slot that can be factory loaded or led loaded with AVB-1 digital audio networking card
for AVB or SCM-1 digital audio networking card for CobraNet
8 – Slot 12 and Slot 11; optional slot that can be factory loaded or eld loaded with SCM-1 digital audio
networking card for CobraNet, any telephone card or any analog audio card
9 – Slot 10 through Slot 1; optional slots that can be factory loaded or eld loaded with any telephone card
(STC-2, SVC-2) or any analog audio card (SIC-4, SEC-4, SAC-4 or SOC-4).
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TESIRA SERVER & TESIRA SERVER-IO AUDIO CARD OPTIONS
SIC-4
The Tesira SIC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices. Each SIC-
4 provides four channels of mic or 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.
SEC-4
The Tesira SEC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each
SEC-4 provides four channels of mic or line level audio input with Acoustic Echo Cancellation. The SEC-4
utilizes the next generation of the proprietary Sona™ algorithm and also features two new Biamp algorithms,
SpeechSense and AmbientSense which enhance speech processing by more accurately distinguishing between
human speech and other noises.
SAC-4
The Tesira SAC-4 is a modular analog input card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each
SAC-4 provides four channels of mic or line level audio input with Ambient Noise Compensation. The
SAC-4 features a new Biamp algorithm, AmbientSense, which intelligently distinguishes ambient noise from
program material or announcements, thus greatly improving processing performance over traditional ambient
noise compensation.
SOC-4
The Tesira SOC-4 is a modular analog output card for use with Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO devices. Each
SOC-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 fullscale output reference.
STC-2
The Tesira STC-2 is a modular telephone interface card for use with Tesira SERVER and SERVER-IO devices.
The STC-2 allows a Tesira system to connect directly to standard analog telephone lines. Being more than
just a normal “hybrid,” each channel includes line-echo cancellation, noise suppression, caller ID decoding,
ring detection/validation, DTMF decoding, and call progress tone decoding. When used in conjunction with
Automatic Echo Cancellation processing, Tesira becomes an extraordinarily powerful, exible and affordable
conferencing platform.
SVC-2
The Tesira SVC-2 is a modular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) card for use with Tesira SERVER and
SERVER-IO devices. The SVC-2 allows a Tesira system to connect directly to IP-based telephone systems.
When used in conjunction with Automatic Echo Cancellation processing, Tesira becomes an extraordinarily
powerful, exible and affordable conferencing platform.
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TESIRA SERVER SPECIFICATIONS
Tesira SERVER Specications (audio specications given reect use of SIC-4 and SOC-4)
Frequency Response
(20Hz~20kHz @ +4dBu):
THD+N (20Hz~20kHz):
@ 0dB Gain, +4dBu In
@ 54dB Gain, -50dBu In
EIN (20Hz~20kHz, 66dB Gain, 150Ω):< -125dBu Sampling Rate:48kHz
Dynamic Range (20Hz~20kHz, 0dB):> 108dB A/D – D/A Converters:24-bit
Input Impedance (balanced):8kΩ Power Consumption
Output Impedance (balanced):200Ω Weight:18 lbs (8.2 kg)
Maximum Input:+24dBu Compliance:
Maximum Output:+24dBu
Input Gain Range (6dB Steps):0 - 66dB
Overall Dimensions:
Height:
Width:
Depth:
5.25 inches (133 mm)
19.0 inches (483 mm)
+0/-0.25dB Phantom Power: +48 VDC
Cross Talk (channel to channel @ 1kHz):
< 0.006%
< 0.040%
17 inches (432 mm)
@ 0dB Gain, +4dBu In
@ 54dB Gain, -50dBu In
(100~240VAC 50/60Hz):
FCC Part 68 (USA)
Industry Canada CS-03 (Canada)
CE marked (Europe)
UL and C-UL listed (USA & Canada)
A-Tick (Australia)
C-Tick (Australia)
RoHS Directive (Europe)
(7mA/input)
< -85dB
< -75dB
< 150W
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TESIRA SERVER-IO SPECIFICATIONS
Tesira SERVER-IO Specications (audio specications given reect use of SIC-4 and SOC-4)
Frequency Response
(20Hz~20kHz @ +4dBu):
THD+N (20Hz~20kHz):
@ 0dB Gain, +4dBu In
@ 54dB Gain, -50dBu In
EIN (20Hz~20kHz, 66dB Gain, 150Ω):< -125dBu Sampling Rate:48kHz
Dynamic Range (20Hz~20kHz, 0dB):> 108dB A/D – D/A Converters:24-bit
Input Impedance (balanced):8kΩ Power Consumption
Output Impedance (balanced):200Ω Weight:18 lbs (8.2 kg)
Maximum Input:+24dBu Compliance:
Maximum Output:+24dBu
Input Gain Range (6dB Steps):0 - 66dB
Overall Dimensions:
Height:
Width:
Depth:
5.25 inches (133 mm)
19.0 inches (483 mm)
+0/-0.25dB Phantom Power: +48 VDC
Cross Talk (channel to channel @ 1kHz):
< 0.006%
< 0.040%
17 inches (432 mm)
@ 0dB Gain, +4dBu In
@ 54dB Gain, -50dBu In
(100~240VAC 50/60Hz):
FCC Part 15B (USA)
FCC Part 68 (USA)
Industry Canada CS-03 (Canada)
CE marked (Europe)
UL and C-UL listed (USA & Canada)
A-Tick (Australia)
C-Tick (Australia)
RoHS Directive (Europe)
(7mA/input)
< -85dB
< -75dB
< 150W
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FCC COMPLIANCE
FCC NOTICE - CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE
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 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.
TELECOM COMPLIANCE
Telephone Interface Information - This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted
by the ACTA. On the rear panel of this equipment are markings that contain, among other information, telecom product
identier US:6RMBR00BSTC-2. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
This equipment is designed for modular connection with Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) RJ-11C, RJ-11W, RJ-14C,
RJ-14W.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug
is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) - The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. The REN for this product is 0.0
as indicated by part of the product identier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the
REN without a decimal point (e.g., 00 is a REN of 0.0).
Alarms connected to telephone line - If your facility has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone
line, ensure the installation of this US:6RMBR00BSTC-2 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualied installer.
Automatic Dialer - WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY
NUMBERS:
1) Remain on the line and briey explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings.
Electrical Safety Advisory - Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very
destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. The use of a surge arrestor on the telephone
line is recommended, particularly in areas that are prone to lightning strikes.
Service - This equipment is not user serviceable. If trouble is experienced with this equipment US:6RMBR00BSTC-2, for
repair or warranty information, please contact Biamp Systems Corporation, phone number 503.641.7287. If the equipment
is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.
If this equipment US:6RMBR00BSTC-2 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC
if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modications to maintain uninterrupted service.
Party Lines - Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for information.
NEW ZEALAND TELECOM NOTICE
New Zealand Telepermit - The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has
accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the
product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work
correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any
product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services
This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom ‘111’ Emergency Service
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate
telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.
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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 TSERV-201205d
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: Networked Audio DSP Servers
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Models: Model Description:
SERVER, SERVER-IO DSP Servers
- DSP-2 - DSP Expansion Card
- AVB-1, SCM-1, SNC-1, SNC-2, SVC-2 - IP Network Cards
- SAC-4, SEC-4, SIC-4, SOC-4 - Analog Audio I/O Cards