Biamp Tesira EX-UBT Operation Manual

EX-UBT AVB/USB EXPANDER

OPERATION MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 2018

EX-UBT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The EX-UBT is an AVB/USB expander for use in Tesira® systems. It provides reliable digital audio I/O via USB
in installations currently served by USB extenders where the USB connection distance exceeds the maximum
allowable cable length of 5 meters. The EX-UBT may also be used in situations requiring multiple USB audio
inputs, or to retrofit existing Tesira installations that do not currently provide USB audio capabilities, such as
those using Tesira SERVER or SERVER-IO as their DSP. Powered by PoE, the EX-UBT also supports Bluetooth
wireless technology, which is configured through Tesira software. The EX-UBT uses Bluetooth wireless
technology to provide a cable-free solution for several use cases, including but not limited to: teleconferencing
using soft codecs or cell phone and supplying background music to a Tesira system. The EX-UBT is well suited
for a variety of room types and sizes that require USB audio, such as conference rooms or multi-purpose
spaces.

Features

 Supports up to 8 channels of configurable USB audio
 Supports Bluetooth Wireless Technology
 LED indicators for power and wireless status
 Configurable via Tesira software
 PoE powered
 CE marked, UL listed and RoHS compliant
 Covered by Biamp Systems five-year warranty

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EX-UBT SETUP AND USE

Setup and Use

The Tesira software provides an intuitive interf ace f or setup and programming of the EX-UBT. The information supplied b y
this manual relates to physical connections and device setup. For more details on software setup, please consult the
Tesira Help File.

The EX-UBT is compact and lightweight and may be easily m ounted in a variety of locations for the convenien ce of end­users. The EX-UBT comes with two mounting holes to secure the unit with hardware if desired. The EX-UBT is supplied
with a 4.5 ft (1.4 m) USB cable.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The EX-UBT is a Power Over Ethernet device which classifies as 802.3at Class 2 (7W). When
connecting the EX-UBT directly to a TesiraFORTE or Tesira Server-IO AVB port, the mid-span PoE injector must
support 1 Gbps data link speed. If the mid-span PoE injector does not suppo rt 1 G bps, the EX-UBT power LED will
illuminate steady yellow but the LED on the AVB RJ45 port wil l remain dark indicating no data activity.

Figure 1 AVB/Control

1. AVB/Control

Facilitates connection to the Tesira AVB network for audio and control and supports a standard RJ-45 connector.
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. The E X-UBT expander will only operate on a network that includes a
Tesira DSP Audio device. The EX-UBT is powered by PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 2, 7W).

Status

LED Indicator

No power / Unit is unconfigured

Off

Device is powered but not ready to receive its configuration
information

Red Solid
Ready to receive configurati on or updating firmware

Yellow Solid

Configured and ready to parti c ipate in the system

Green Solid

Unit is in Select/Locate mode (triggered from the softwar e)

Green Flashing

Unit has Major Alarm condition

Red Flashing

Unit has Minor Alarm condition

Yellow Flashing

Unit has both a Major and Minor Al arm condition

Red & Yellow Flashing

Figure 2 USB/Status LEDs

2. USB Type-B Connection

Facilitates connection to a 3
(including driver installation) may be performed from a 3
information.

3. Power/Status LED

A multi-color LED provides information about the status of the device.

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party device that is USB Audio Class 1 compliant . Some USB function and setup

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party device. See the Tesira help file for more

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Status

LED Indicator

Bluetooth disabled, unit is in S elect/Locate mode, or the unit
is updating firmware.

Off
Bluetooth discoverable

Blue flashing

Bluetooth connected

Blue solid

Bluetooth module fault detected (error during initialization or
when communicating with the Bluetooth module)

Red solid

4. Bluetooth Wireless Technology

The EX-UBT features Bluetooth wireless technology that allows 3rd party control of Tesira systems and can
cache up to 32 paired devices. All setup is done in th e T esira software.

A multi-color LED provides information about the status of the Bluetooth connection:

Bluetooth pairing may also be made via pre-configured Near Field Communication (NFC) tags. NFC tags allow
users with NFC capable/enabled devices to quickly pair with t he E X-UBT by tapping the device on the tag.
Instructions for enabling the NFC function will vary by device, but at the time of publication, Apple® devices do not
support NFC compatibility with non-Apple products.

EX-UBT SETUP AND USE

Figure 3 NFC Tag

The EX-UBT comes with two NFC tags that may be placed wherever is convenient for users.

5. Wiring

EX-UBT SETUP AND USE

Connections to the Tesira network are made with CA T5e cabling or better. For USB connections to a 3rd party
device, a USB type B cable is required.

Figure 4 EX-UBT Wiring Diagram

The Tesira EX-UBT does not connect with Telecom Network Voltage (TNV) circuitry and is considered a Network

Environment Zero device

EX-UBT INSTALLATION

Mounting & Installation

General Mounting and Installation Notes

• The maximum distance between the Tesira DSP audio device and the EX-UBT is 330 feet (100 meters).

• The USB cable supplied with the EX-UBT is 4.5 ft (1.4 m) long.

• The EX-UBT is suitable for mounting in any location which is convenient for a user. Note that dense

material such as metal and concrete may interfere with Bluetooth connectivity.

The EX-UBT is designed with two through-holes to accommodate hard-mounting to a surface (such as under a
conference table) if desired. The device is compact and lightweight allowing for numerous mounti ng options.

Figure 5 EX-UBT Hardware Mounting

Visit www.biamp.com to obtain firmware and software updates related to this product. To speak with an Applications Engineer, please call

1.503.641.7287 or email [e-mail].

FCC NOTICE

FCC Part 15 –

This device complies with 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 u ndesired operation.
The following applies to products with a telephone i nterface:
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On t he rear of

this equipment is information that contains a product identifier in the format US:6RMEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this
number must be provided to the telephone company.

This equipment is designed for modular connection with Jack Universal Service Order Codes RJ-14C, RJ-14W.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with t he
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopt ed by the ACTA.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL Listed or CSA Cer t i fied
Telecommunication Line Cord.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to det ermi ne 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 t o an incoming
call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs shoul d not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices
that may be connected to a line, as determined by the t otal RENs, contact the local telephone company . For products
approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this produ ct i s part of t he product identifier that has the format
US:6RMEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
For earlier products, the REN is separately sho wn on the label.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone net work, the telephone company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be requi red. But if advance notice isn't practical, the tel ephone company
will notify the customer as soon as possible. Al so, you will be advised of your right to file 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 modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

This equipment is not user serviceable. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty
information, please contact Biamp Systems, LLC, phone number 5 03.641.7287. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment unt i l the problem is
resolved.

Connection to party line service is subject to state t ari f fs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information.

If your facility has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installat ion of this
equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. I f you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment ,
consult your telephone company or a qualified in stal l er.