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TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
Installation & Operation Guide
Product Description
TC-5D
TesiraCONNECT™ TC-5D serves as the central connection point for all
Biamp® and Dante™ devices in a conference room. The TC-5D simplifies
installations by providing power and media over a single category cable
between devices such as Tesira AVB DSPs, USB extenders, PoE+ amplifiers
and microphones as well as 3rd-party Dante devices.
Setup and Use
The TC-5D is designed to work out of the box without any user configuration
required, but the Tesira software provides an intuitive interface for features
such as locate and firmware updates. The information supplied by this manual
relates to physical connections and device setup. For more details on software,
please consult the Tesira Help File.
Up to four TesiraCONNECT devices may be connected in daisy chain or star
topology to support additional Tesira devices or remote mounting locations.
Installation
Install away from heat sources, such as vents, radiators, heat registers and
stoves. Also avoid installing near water or steam. Do not exceed the maximum
ambient operating temperature of 32-104° F (0-40° C). Be aware of conditions
in an enclosed rack that may cause the temperature to exceed ambient room
conditions.
The TC-5D may be installed in various locations, and an optional mounting
bracket (ordered separately) allows the TC-5D to be securely fastened under
tables, on walls, etc.
Features
• Five 1 Gbps RJ-45 ports
• Four ports support PoE+ power (IEEE 802.3at Class 4, 30W)
• Up to 4 TesiraCONNECT TC-5D devices can be daisychained together
• Supports up to 32x32 channels of Dante audio
• Auto-detects media network on each port
• Front panel LEDs indicate port connections, device status and fault conditions
• Fault reporting and device monitoring supported in SageVue
• Supports Dante Domain Manager
• Dante routing congured in Dante Controller
• Compatible with Biamp AVB and Dante products
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Product Installation
1. Determine the location where the TC-5D is to be located.
The TC-5D may be installed in almost any location that is convenient for
room design, requirements, etc. Be sure to allow for adequate airflow over
the ventilation grilles.
• On a rack shelf
• In a plenum/air-handling space
• In a cabinet/credenza
Optional Mounting Bracket Kit
An optional mounting bracket may be ordered separately which allows
greater flexibility in mounting options, such as directly under a table, on a
wall, behind a display or any other flat surface that requires secure mounting.
The mounting bracket kit contains the following:
A) Mounting Bracket
B) Screw (x4)
C) Lock Washer (x4)
D) Washer (x4)
E) Screw (x4)
F) Zip Ties (x25)
2. Install the bracket onto the TC-5D with hardware as shown in Figure 1.
3. Install the bracket and attached TC-5D at the desired location with the
hardware provided as shown in Figure 2.
4. Use the included zip ties to secure the power supply and cables as
required (not shown).
Figure 1 - Mounting Bracket Installation
Figure 2 - TC-5D Installation
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Front Panel Rear Panel
5
6
7
1. Power Indicator
2. Device Status
3. Alarm Status
5. RJ45 AVB Port (non-PoE+)
6. RJ45 AVB Ports (PoE+)
7. Power Connection
4. RJ45 AVB Port Status
Front Panel LEDs
There are eight multi-color LEDs on the front panel of the TC-5D which give various information to a user.
1. Power
Status LED Indicator
No Power Off
Device is powered Green Solid
Device is in Locate mode (triggered from the software) Green Flashing
Device is booting Yellow Solid
4. RJ45 Port Status Indicators
Status LED Indicator
No Alarm Condition Present Off
Ethernet link is active Green Solid
Device is in Locate mode (triggered from the software) Green Flashing
5/6. RJ45 AVB Ports (PoE+/non-PoE+)
2. Status
Status LED Indicator
No Power Off
Device is fully booted/ready Green Solid
Device is in Locate mode (triggered from the software) Green Flashing
Device is booting Yellow Solid
Status LED Indicator
When Ethernet Link is down Both LEDs Off
When Ethernet Link Up Right LED Green Solid
When PoE is delivering Power Right LED Orange Solid
When data activity Left LED Green Flashing
When no data activity (with Link up) Left LED Green Solid
NOTE: RJ45 AVB does not include PoE+.
3. Alarm
Status LED Indicator
No Alarm Condition Present Off
Device is in Locate mode (triggered from the software) Green Flashing
Unit has a major alarm present Red Solid
Unit has a minor alarm present Yellow Solid
Unit has a major and minor alarm present Alternating Red/Yellow
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TesiraCONNECT Wiring Topology Examples
Control/Monitoring
TesiraForte DAN VT4
TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
Connect up to 12 Devices
Four TesiraCONNECT TC-5D Devices in Daisy Chain Topology
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TesiraCONNECT Wiring Topology Examples cont.
Control/Monitoring
TesiraForte AVB VT4
TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
Connect up to 12 Devices
Four TesiraCONNECT TC-5D Devices in Star Topology
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TesiraCONNECT System Deployment Examples
Soft Codec
EX-UBT
AMP-450BP with 2 Speakers
TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
Dante Microphone
Control
TesiraFORTE DAN VT
Cable Type
Cat-5e
USB
Tesira Dante System with Tesira AVB Endpoints on TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
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TesiraCONNECT System Deployment Examples cont.
Dante I/O Expander
TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
Control
Soft Codec
EX-UBT
TCM-XA with Parle Mic
and 2 Speakers
TesiraFORTE AVB VT4
Cable Type
Cat-5e
USB
Tesira AVB System with Dante Endpoint
Single Control Uplinks
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TesiraCONNECT System Deployment Examples cont.
Dante I/O Expander
TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
Control
Soft Codec
EX-UBT
TCM-XA with Parle Mic
and 2 Speakers
TesiraFORTE AVB VT4
Cable Type
Cat-5e
USB
Tesira AVB System with Dante Endpoint
Multiple Control Uplinks
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TesiraCONNECT System Deployment Examples cont.
Soft Codec
Control/Dante
EX-UBT
TesiraCONNECT TC-5D
TCM-XA with Parle Mic
and 2 Speakers
TesiraFORTE AVB VT4
Cat-5e
USB
Tesira AVB System on a Dante Network Backbone
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