Rev. 1.2.0
Item no. QSG-DSERIES-TESIRA
D SERIES
High-Power installation platform
Tesira Variants:
D 200:4T/Ta
D 120:4T/Ta
D 80:4T/Ta
Incorporating technologies from
Quick Start Guide
1. Important safety instructions
1. Important safety instructions
Before using the device, be sure to carefully read the Safety Instructions. Keep this document with the device at
all times.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Use the mains plug to disconnect the appartus from the
mains.
16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
17. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and
ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, are
placed on the equipment.
18. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
operable.
19. Do not connect the unit’s output to any other voltage source
such as battery, mains source, or power supply, regardless
of whether the unit is turned on or off.
20. Do not remove the top (or bottom) cover. Removal of the
cover will expose hazardous voltages. There are no user
serviceable parts inside and removal may void the warranty.
21. An experienced user shall always supervise this professional
audio equipment, especially if inexperienced adults or
minors are using the equipment.
22. The US National Differences clause 16.3 requires that
network cables must be ame rated VW-1.
2. Approvals
This equipment conforms to the requirements
of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the
requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
Standards applied: EMC Emission
EN55103-1, E3
EMC Immunity EN55103-2, E3, with S/N
below 1% at normal operation level.
Electrical Safety EN60065, Class I
This equipment is tested and listed according to the
U.S. safety standard ANSI/ UL 60065 and
Canadian safety standard CSA C22.2
NO. 60065. Intertek made the tests and they
are a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL).
3. Warnings
3.1. Explanation of warning symbols
The lightning bolt triangle is used to
alert the user to the presence of
un-insulated “dangerous voltages”
within the unit’s chassis that may be
of sufcient 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.
3.2. Warnings
To prevent electric shock do not remove top or bottom
covers. No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.
Français: À prévenir le choc électrique n’enlevez pas les
couvercles. Il n’y a pas des parties serviceable à l’intérieur, tous
reparations doit etre faire par personnel qualié seulment.
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3. Warnings
To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC
mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC
receptacle. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
Français: Pour démonter complètement l’équipement de
l’alimentation générale, démonter le câble d’alimentation
de son réceptacle. La prise d’alimentation restera aisément
fonctionnelle.
To reduce risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
Français: Pour réduire les risques d’incendie ou de choc
électrique, n’exposez pas l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Do not expose this system/apparatus to dripping or splashing
and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
are placed on the apparatus.
Français: N’exposez pas ce système/appareil au
ruissellement ni aux éclaboussures et assurez-vous qu’aucun
objet contenant du liquide tel qu’un vase n’est placé sur
l’appareil.
This apparatus must be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
Français: Cet appareil doit être raccordé à une prise secteur
avec terre de protection.
The mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall
remain readily operable.
Français: Lorsque la prise du réseau d’alimentation est utilisés
comme dispositif de déconnexion, ce dispositif doit
demeuré aisément accessible.
3.3. Caution
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not remove screws.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied
service personnel.
Français: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc
électrique, ne pas retirer les vis. Aucune pièce réparable par
l’utilisateur. Coner l’entretien àpersonnel qualié.
3.4. User responsibility
3.4.1. Mains connection grounding
Your amplier must be connected to a grounded socket outlet.
3.4.2. Speaker output hazard on amplifiers
Ampliers are capable of producing hazardous output
voltages. To avoid electrical shock, do not touch any exposed
speaker wiring while the amplier is operating. The external
wiring connected to the speaker terminals shall be installed
by a qualied person, or ready-made leads or cords of
appropriate capacity shall be used.
As the power output channels on ampliers produce high
voltage, do not connect or disconnect speaker cables when
the mains power is on.
3.4.3. Radio interference
A sample of this product has been tested and complies with
the limits for the European Electro Magnetic Compatibility
(EMC) directive. This equipment has also 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 from electrical equipment. This product uses
radio frequency energy and if not used or installed in
accordance with these operating instructions, may cause
interference to other equipment, such as radio receivers.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
re cei ver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Check if the affected unit complies with the EMC limits for
immunity, (CE-labeled). If not, address the problem with
the manufacturer or supplier. All electrical products sold
in the EC must be approved for immunity against
electromagnetic elds, high voltage ashes, and radio
interference.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
3.4.4. Speaker damage
Amplier apparatus is very powerful and can be potentially
dangerous to both loudspeakers and humans alike. Many
loudspeakers can be easily damaged or destroyed by
overpowering them. Always check the speaker’s continuous
and peak power capabilities. Although the ampliers
attenuators can be used to reduce the overall gain, an
increase of the input signal can result in full output power,
which may cause damage to connected speakers.
3.4.5. Maintenance
For safe and reliable operation, the dust lters on both sides
of the front panel, behind the grilles, should be removed and
cleaned regularly to ensure maximum airow through the
device.
If the dust lters are not maintained there will be safety
risks; for example, high internal temperatures could ignite
the dust and start a re. There is also a risk that the unit will
malfunction since it is dependent on constant airow from
front to rear. If the dust lters are not clean and the unit
malfunctions, any resulting problems will not be covered by
the warranty.
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4. Table of Contents
4. Table of Contents
1. Important safety instructions 2
2. Approvals 2
3. Warnings 2
3.1. Explanation of warning symbols 2
3.2. Warnings 2
3.3. Caution 3
3.4. User responsibility 3
3.4.1. Mains connection grounding 3
3.4.2. Speaker output hazard on ampliers 3
3.4.3. Radio interference 3
3.4.4. Speaker damage 3
3.4.5. Maintenance 3
5. Introduction 6
5.1. Welcome 6
5.2. D Series: Two versions available 6
6. Feature summary 7
6.1. Features Unique to Tesira® DSP and Networking Environment 7
7. Installation 8
7.1. Unpacking 8
7.1.1. Included in the box 8
7.2. Mounting 8
7.2.1. Rear Mounting 8
7.2.2. Mounting front grille 9
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4. Table of Contents
8. Cooling and fan operation 10
9. Operating voltage 10
9.1. Low voltage country considerations 10
10. Grounding 11
11. Product overview 12
11.1. Front panel 12
11.2. Rear panel 14
12. Signal ow and processing 15
13. Quick Start Tutorial 16
13.1. Software installation and rmware update 16
13.1.1. Tesira Software 16
13.1.2. Firmware update 16
13.2. Network setup 17
13.3. System setup 18
13.4. Basic Conguration 20
14. Faults and warnings 21
15. Technical Specications 23
16. Warranty and support 25
16.1. General 25
16.2. Technical assistance and service 25
16.2.1. International service 25
16.2.2. Factory service 26
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5. Introduction
5. Introduction
5.1. Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Lab.gruppen D Series for your sound reinforcement needs. We are condent that you
will be pleased with the performance, unique features, conguration exibility, reliability, and long-term durability
offered by this product.
For fast installation and use of this product, your welcome package includes this printed copy of the D Series
Quick Start Guide. It provides a brief introduction to the features and functionality of the D Series, and it also
contains the information required to safely install the product and place it in service. Please read through thoroughly
to become acquainted with the basic conguration and control options available. It is recommended that you also
review all other product documentation to ensure familiarity with the various conguration and control options.
Thank you again for placing your condence in Lab.gruppen products.
5.2. D Series: Two versions available
D Series is an advanced, high-power installation amplier platform designed for demanding applications, primarily
in performance venues. For the utmost exibility in processing and networking, the D Series is available in two
versions: the Lake version, with a full slate of Lake processing algorithms and Dante networking; and the Tesira by
Biamp option for full integration in a Tesira system and with Ethernet AVB audio transport. Both D Series Versions
are available in three output power levels and offer unique power management features.
This document is for use with D Series Tesira version only, and applies to models in all power levels. Additional
documentation on D Series can be found in the full Operation Manual available on www.labgruppen.com.
Additional documentation on Tesira hardware and software can be obtained from Biamp at www.biamp.com
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6. Feature summary
6. Feature summary
• Four channels with three levels of total available frame power output: 20000 W, 12000 W and 8000 W
• Rational Power Management (RPM)
• True exibility in allocating power output across each channel to match requirement, for more efcient use
of amplier inventory
• Any channel is capable of delivering up to 5000 W power output, from total available power in each frame
• Dedicated on-board surveillance and load monitoring for voice alarm applications
• Advanced universal power supply
• Regulated Switch-Mode Power Supply (R.SMPS™) maintains stability through uctuations in mains voltage
• Best-in-class Power Factor Correction (PFC)
• Current Draw Modeling (CDM™) reduces peak mains draw
• Breaker Emulation Limiter (BEL™) responds to available mains distribution
• Under-Voltage Limiting (UVL™) allows continued operation through mains voltage drop
• CAFÉ (Conguring Ampliers For the Environment) software incorporates ESP™ (Equipment Specication
Predictor) to assist in design, equipment specication and commissioning
• Features controlled by on-board DSP
• Input Gain (Sensitivity) - Input gain (sensitivity) is set in the digital domain and controlled via CAFÉ software
• ISVPL™ - The Inter-Sample Voltage Peak Limiter (ISVPL) tailors each channel’s power output to the
characteristics of the connected load.
• Load Verication & Performance Monitoring - A comprehensive set of proprietary DSP-based tools
enables load verication and real-time performance monitoring.
6.1. Features Unique to Tesira® DSP and Networking Environment
• Developed and supported by Biamp Systems
• D Series Tesira models fully integrated as high-power output devices
• Channel processing control of Mute, Level and Signal Invert
• Four input channels via Ethernet-based Audio Video Bridging (AVB) network
• Optional four channels of analog input for local input into system or failover
• Power state management with congurable Auto Power Down for ultra-low power draw in sleep state
• GPIO port for further system integration
• Creation of customized control programs in Biamp Canvas software
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7. Installation
7. Installation
7.1. Unpacking
Carefully open the shipping carton and check for any damage to the device or the supplied accessories. Every
Lab.gruppen product is tested and inspected before leaving the factory and should arrive in perfect condition. If
any damage is discovered, please notify the shipping company immediately. Only the consignee may initiate a
claim with the carrier or their insurers for damage incurred during shipping. Save the carton and packing materials
for the carrier’s inspection.
7.1.1. Included in the box
In addition to the D Series device, the shipping carton includes the following items:
• D Series Tesira Quick Start Guide (this document)
• AC mains lead (power cable) with Neutrik® powerCON® connector and AC socket plug according to
ordering selection
• Rear brackets for additional rack support (pair) along with associated mounting hardware
• Connector kit including all needed connectors
• Front grille and dust lter assembly
NOTE: Depending on the model, the connector kit might include more connectors than applicable for the product
you have. Select those connectors required for your unit and application
Please keep the original carton and associated packaging to facilitate shipping of the device should the need arise.
7.2. Mounting
D Series is made for mounting in 19 inch racks. Four screw holes are available for attachment of the amplier to
the racks front rack rail. This device has no top or bottom vents; therefore, units may be stacked directly on top of
one another. Sufcient space should be available at the rear to accommodate connectors and cables. In addition,
allowance must be made for cable or loom bends within a rack.
7.2.1. Rear Mounting
Two rear support brackets, along with associated mounting hardware, are included with the D Series device. It is
strongly recommended that these are used wherever possible. Fit the brackets to the vertical rails at the rear of
the rack. The support brackets are reversible and may be tted to point either to the front or rear of the rack; the
proper orientation depends on the rack depth and position of the rear rack rails.
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7. Installation
Rear support bracket with mounting hardware
Rear support bracket mounted for xed Rear support bracket mounted for removable
installation and bracket pointing forward installation and bracket pointing towards back
7.2.2. Mounting front grille
The front grille is shipped on top of the amplier inside the box to protect it during shipping. The front grille adheres
to the amplier with magnets. Hold the front grille with your ngers in each of the side cutouts and slide it gently into
place straight from the front.
NOTE: Always ensure the dust lters behind the detachable front panel are clean to ensure maximum possible
airow. The exterior front panel is held in place by powerful magnets but is easy to detach by using your ngers in the
openings at the each side. To clean the foam lter, detach it from the exterior front and gently use a vacuum cleaner
or gently shake it. Remount with the opposite procedure. Never operate the amplier without the dust lter installed.
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8. Cooling and fan operation
8. Cooling and fan operation
D Series devices use a forced-air cooling system with airow from front to rear, allowing high continuous power
levels without thermal problems. To facilitate maximum air ow, ensure that no objects such as rack doors or
lids are placed at the front or rear of the rack. Never attempt to reverse the airow. Make sure an adequate air
supply is provided in front of the D Series device, and that the rear of the device has sufcient space to allow
air to escape. It is recommended to keep the ambient temperature around the device as cool as possible. An
increased temperature can have a signicant negative impact on the expected lifetime on the components
inside the D Series device.
NOTE: Fit solid blanks (not ventilation blanks) to unused rack spaces to ensure effective air circulation. Leaving
gaps in between items of equipment degrades the effectiveness of forced-air cooling.
If installing one or more D Series devices in a rack with other fan-cooled equipment, conrm that all other
equipment also uses front-to-rear airow for cooling. If this precaution is not observed, there is a risk of
overheating, as units with the reverse airow will be drawing in air which has already been heated by the
D Series devices.
The D Series device is equipped with a sophisticated temperature sensing system which protects it from any
overheating which may occur as a result of inadequate ventilation.
9. Operating voltage
D Series has a universal power supply and its mains nominal and operating voltages are specied in the Technical
Specications (pages 22-23). D Series can be ordered with a variety of mains plugs. If the mains plug (AC plug)
tted to the mains cable (AC cord) is not appropriate for your country it can be removed and a locally-sourced one
tted instead. If you are not 100% condent of your competence to replace the mains plug (AC plug), the task
should be carried out by qualied personnel.
NOTE: In-rush current is controlled and limited during the soft-start sequence. This enables multiple D Series
Devices on the same AC mains circuit to be turned on simultaneously.
9.1. Low voltage country considerations
Although the D Series has a wide range of operating mains voltage, some considerations can be applicable for
low voltage regions. D Series performs well throughout the specied nominal voltage range but has slightly better
efciency at higher voltages. For regions with nominal voltage below 140 V, one could consider connecting the
amplier in a three-phase delta or two phase split-phase conguration.
NOTE: Following connections applicable only for resulting voltage inside the ampliers nominal voltage range.
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10. Grounding
Connecting the amplier in three phase delta conguration
In three-phase conguration where the phases are 120 degrees apart, one can connect three balanced loads in a
delta conguration. The connection is made between the phases instead of between the neutral and a phase.
Three phase delta conguration
208V
120V
L1
Amp
L2
Amp
L1 L2
N N
Amp
120V
L3
120V
208V
Amp
Amp
Amp
208V
L3
3 phase Y 120V
3 phase delta 208V
Connecting the amplier in a split phase conguration
In two phase split-phase conguration there are two phases separated by 180 degrees. Connecting between the
phases gives double the line voltage.
Two phase split-phase conguration
100V 100V 200V
Amp
L1
Split phase 100V
Amp
L2N
L1 L2
Amp
N
Split phase 200V
10. Grounding
Use correctly-shielded balanced audio input connections to minimize hum and interference.
D Series must be grounded (earthed) with the safety ground pin to the mains distribution system.
NEVER disconnect the earth (ground) pin on the mains cable (AC power cord).
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11. Product overview
11. Product overview
11.1. Front panel
1
The front panel is consists of an outer front with air intake and a centered user interface. The user interface has
LEDs for monitoring and six recessed touch buttons for control.
1 Rack ears for 19 inch rack mount
2 Exterior front grille (also air intake and dust lter holder)
3 4 7 8
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USER INTERFACE
Unit Status and Control
3 ALARM LED for frame related status indication
4 ACTIVITY LED for amplier’s system activity status
5 STATUS LED for the amplier’s conguration status
6 POWER LED and TOUCH BUTTON for power state indication and control. A single touch of the button
toggles the amplier between ON and SLEEP state.
Channel Status and Control
7 LOAD LED for load related status indication
8 AMP LED for amplier related status indication
9 SIGNAL LED for signal related status indication
10 MUTE LED and TOUCH BUTTON for mute status indication and control. A single touch on the mute button
toggles the channel between mute and unmuted states
11 SELECT LED and TOUCH BUTTON for selection and indication control between computer software and
unit. A single touch on the button will select the unit in supported computer software views. In the other direction,
when selecting the unit in a supported computer software view, the LED will indicate the unit is selected.
9
11
NOTE: The touch buttons use capacitive touch technology and might be sensitive to large temperature and
humidity variations.
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11. Product overview
OFF Green Amber Red
Alarm
Device OK N/A
Frame warning/Minor
Tesira fault active
Frame fault/Major
Tesira fault active
Activity
N/A
Device active in an active
system
N/A
Device is part of an inactive
system (audio stopped)
Status
N/A
Device congured and ready
to participate in a system
Device is ready and waiting to
receive a conguration
Device is not ready to receive
a conguration
Power
Mains power not available Device is ON Device in STAND BY Device in SLEEP
Load
Frame/Amp fault active Load OK Load warning active Load fault active
Amp
Frame fault active Amplier channel OK
Amplier channel
warning active
Amplier channel
fault active
Signal
Input signal below present
threshold or Frame/Amp
fault active
Signal above signal
present threshold
N/A Signal clip or limit/fault active
Mute
N/A Not muted N/A Muted
Select
Device not selected Device selected N/A N/A
Table 1 LED/category chart
NOTE: See Faults and warnings (pages 21-22) for a detailed description of status, faults and warnings associated
with each LED.
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11. Product overview
11.2. Rear panel
1 2 3 4
6
5
ANALOG OPTION
1 Amplier Outputs - The amplier output connectors are sturdy terminal block connectors. See Technical
Specications (pages 23-24) for connector rating. Channels are located from left to right. Each channel has a
clearly marked hot (+) and cold (-) terminal.
2 RJ-45 Ethernet connector for control and Ethernet AVB digital audio network
3 Serial control port on a DB-9 for integration control
4 Terminal block connector for Logis I/O (4 pins of GPIO and a ground)
5 Analog inputs on Tesira Analog version. The analog inputs are available on terminal block connectors with
clearly marked hot (+), cold (-) and ground terminals. The analog inputs can either be used as local inputs to a
Tesira AVB system or as analog failover in case the AVB audio network is interrupted.
6 Mains connector - Detachable Neutrik powerCON. See data sheet for connector rating
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12. Signal flow and processing
Environment
Platform
The table below depicts the audio signal ow for a D Series Tesira device.
D Series Tesira Amplifier
3 4 5 6 7 8
1
Tesira
freewire DSP
processing
hosted by
Tesira
servers
2
AVB
Network
Mute Level Invert AmpGain RPM/ISVPL
Mute Level Invert AmpGain RPM/ISVPL
Mute Level Invert AmpGain RPM/ISVPL
Load
Monitoring
Load
Monitoring
Load
Monitoring
12. Signal flow and processing
Mute Invert
Tesira
Level AmpGain RPM/ISVPL
Amplifier
Load
Monitoring
1 The Tesira system is a free wire DSP environment where processing features can be designed and distributed
among servers. System IO is designed and managed, and all signal processing is dened, at the server level.
D Series Tesira ampliers are added as high power outputs to the system with audio transported to them via
the AVB network, through analog connection, or both.
2 AVB is a distributed network of one or more Ethernet AVB-enabled switches that carry both networked audio
and control.
3 Mute block in the Tesira output section
4 Level block in the Tesira output section
5 Invert block in the Tesira output section
6 Amplier gain - Digitally implemented for exact control and management of gain structure
7 ISVPL/RPM - Inter-sample Voltage Peak Limiter is a digitally implemented voltage peak limiter with assignable
proles. Rational Power Management conguration enables exible power sharing of the total available power
across the amplier channels.
8 Load monitoring - Impedance sweeps and LoadPilot monitoring
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13. Quick Start Tutorial
13. Quick Start Tutorial
This section will describe how to get started with associated software and set up a basic system for operation.
13.1. Software installation and firmware update
13.1.1. Tesira Software
1. Download Tesira Software from biamp.com: www.biamp.com/products/tesira/downloads.aspx. Locate the
Software and Firmware section and download the latest version of Tesira software.
2. Execute the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. This is a typical software installation where the
default settings are acceptable for the vast majority of users.
3. When executing the application you will be prompted to obtain a license. Biamp license their software at no
charge. Follow instructions to install. You can continue working for a limited period while waiting for the
license code.
13.1.2. Firmware update
The rmware for the D Series amplier is contained within the Tesira server. Potential rmware updates of the
D Series ampliers are managed by the Tesira servers.
Update Tesira server rmware
1. Download Tesira Firmware from biamp.com: www.biamp.com/products/tesira/downloads.aspx. Locate the
Software and Firmware section and download the latest version of Tesira rmware.
2. In Tesira software, click the Device Maintenance button or go to System > Network > Perform Device >
Maintenance.
3. Click the Update Firmware button.
4. Browse to the rmware update le, which should be a .tfa le. You may need to unzip the downloaded le to
obtain the .tfa le.
5. Select all of the devices that you’d like to update, or click Select All to update all devices. Click OK to begin
the update.
6. Allow up to 20 minutes for the rmware update to complete. You may notice the server(s) rebooting multiple
times throughout the update.
NOTE: Do not remove power or interrupt network connectivity during the update. Updating rmware over a WiFi
connection or via a remote internet connection is not recommended.
Update D Series amplier rmware
The rst time a D Series amplier is connected to an active Tesira system following a server rmware update, the
server will automatically update the rmware of the amplier when needed.
NOTE: Do not remove power or interrupt network connectivity during the update.
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13. Quick Start Tutorial
CAFÉ software
1. Download the latest CAFÉ software from www.labgruppen.com
2. Execute the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. This is a typical software installation where the
default settings are acceptable for the vast majority of users.
13.2. Network setup
Network connections/topology
The following diagram shows a typical setup with Tesira software running on a PC. A Tesira server has separate
network ports for control and AVB but D Series has these combined into one port.
BIAMP SYSTEMS
assembled in the USA
www.biamp.com
SERVER-IO
100 - 240V~
50/60Hz 5.5 - 2.3A
S/N
Serial 1
Serial 2
SNC-1
Logic I/O
+5V
4
3
2
1
Primary
Primary
Secondary
Secondary
US: 6RMBR00BSTC-2, Complies with FCC Part 68
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IC: 3184A-STC2
N24138
N24138
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GREEN connectors = INPUTSORANGE connectors = AEC INPUTSBLUE connectors = ANC INPUTSBLACK connectors = OUTPUTS
Control
AVB
Control/AVB
Network conguration
Tesira devices are congured by default to obtain IP addresses automatically. The Tesira device will receive an
IP address automatically from a DHCP server (if present) or assign itself an IP address in the Link local range
(169.254.1.0 through 169.254.254.255). If a computer is congured the same way (which should be default on
modern operating systems), it will reside in the same subnet as the devices and communication can be established.
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13. Quick Start Tutorial
13.3. System setup
The setup guide describes how to get a simple system up and running, connect audio through to the amplier, and
make basic congurations of the amplier. This guide assumes you have a Tesira Server IO with an analog input
card, a D Series amplier and an AVB switch. To pass audio through the system you will also need a signal source
and a speaker.
Create Tesira system conguration
1. Open Tesira software
2. Select Labgruppen amplier from the Object bar > I/O Blocks
3. Click somewhere in the layout window to place an amplier in the system
4. Select the correct model of amplier on the initialization dialog and click OK
5. Select Input from the Object bar > I/O Blocks
6. Click somewhere in the layout window to place an input block in the system. Select 4 channels from the
dropdown in the initialization dialog and click OK
7. Connect the inputs with the amplier by drawing lines between the I/O terminals of the two blocks according
to the gure
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Compile the system
1. Compile your system by hitting the compile button in the standard Bar or select System > Compilation >
Compile active partition
Assign physical units to the imaginary units in the system design
1. If the server is already running an old conguration or you are unsure of its state it needs to be reset to become
available. Click the Device Maintenance button or go to System > Network > Perform Device Maintenance,
select the server and click the reset device button to the left.
2. Enter the Equipment table via System > equipment table
3. For both the server and the amplier, click the cell in the serial number or host name column and select your
unit from the dropdown menu. Click OK
NOTE: If your online devices are not available in the equipment table please recheck item 1 in this section.
Send the conguration to the system
1. Click the Send conguration button on the network bar or select System > Network > Send conguration
2. Enter a system description or leave to default and click OK
3. Click Yes to start system audio
4. Click Start All in the Manage partition audio popup. Click close
Your system is now up and running and passing audio.
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13.4. Basic Configuration
In the Tesira software, double click the amplier block. The D Series conguration window opens. Here you can
check the amplier for any potential faults and warnings and monitor signal status. You can also control STANDBY/
ON state and other amplier channel functions such as mute, level and invert. Also, the Auto power down (APD)
functionality can be congured (default APD is disabled).
The Congure amplier button opens the CAFÉ application and imports and highlights the current amplier.
NOTE: If a rewall is installed on your computer, you must give the CAFÉ application permissions to talk to the
ampliers.
Within CAFÉ, you can congure basic amplier functions.
In Frame view you can congure the amplier’s STANDBY/ON state and the Breaker Emulation Limiter (BEL).
Through the menu, or through the expand button in the rst column, you can enter the Channel view. From here
you can congure channel mute, amplier gain and ISVPL limiter.
Through the menu button you can access the Load Monitoring menu to congure and enable LoadPilot
surveillance of the connected loads.
Through the menu button you can access the RPM conguration to congure power allocation among the
four channels.
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14. Faults and warnings
Category/Type Name On screen text Description Action
ALARM
Warning
Minor Tesira fault active in the
device
Warning
Under Voltage Limit UVL ACTIVE
The Under Volt age limiter is active as the
mains supply is approaching the lower
end of the device´s operational voltage.
Output power is decreased to ensure
mains distribution does not collapse
Increase mains distribution
stiffness or reduce output
power to avoid limiting
Warning
Power Average Limit PA L ACTIVE
Amplier is reducing output power due to
average power or mains current draw is
above safe operating levels
Reduce output power
to avoid limiting
Warning
Breaker Emulation Limit BEL ACTIVE
Power supply is reducing mains current
draw to stay within B EL congured
nominal current and prole
Improve mains distribution
and update BEL
conguration or reduce
output power to avoid
limiting
Warning
Power supply
Temperature Limit
PTL ACTIVE
Amplier is reducing output power to
avoid power supply temp fault protection
Improve cooling or reduce
output power to avoid
limiting
Warning
Amp channel
Temperature Limit
ATL ACTIVE
Amplier channel is reducing output
power to avoid amplier channel
temp fault protection
Improve cooling or reduce
output power to avoid
limiting
Warning
Mains supply glitch MAINS GLITCH
Mains glitch (missing cycles)
was detected on the mains inlet
Check mains
distribution/connection
Warning
Temperature warning
power supply
TEMP WARN: PSU
Power supply temperature approaching
critical levels
Improve cooling or reduce
output power to avoid
temperature becoming
critical
Warning
Upgrade power
supply rmware
UPGRADE PSU
Power supply rmware version not
compatible with amplier
Upgrade amplier rmware
Warning
Temperature warning
DSP area
TEMP WARN: DSP
DSP area temperature approaching
critical levels
Improve cooling or reduce
output power to avoid
temperature becoming
critical
Fault
Major Tesira fault active
in the device
Frame Fault
Sense fault D SP SENS FLT: DSP
Voltage and current sensing on amplier
output fault y. Audio continues but
protection might be compromised.
No load monitoring.
Restart device; if not
cleared it needs servicing
Fault
Audio Fault AUDIO FAULT Internal audio interface not functioning
Restart device; if not
cleared it needs servicing
Fault
Need service NEED SERVICE: 1-8 Power supply internal error
Restart device; if not
cleared it needs servicing
Fault
Temperature fault power supply T EMP FLT: PSU
Power supply temperature reached
internal protection limit
Automatically restarts when
cooled down
Fault
Temperature fault DSP area TEM P FLT: DSP DSP area reached critical temperature
Improve cooling or
reduce power
Fault
Mains voltage above
400 volt peak
MAINS > 400 VPK
Power supply detects mains voltage
above 40 0 volt peak. Protective shut
down, auto restart attempt
Check mains distribution/
connection
14. Faults and warnings
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14. Faults and warnings
Category/Type Name On screen text Description Action
Fault
Mains voltage above
270 V
MAINS > 270 V
Power supply detects mains voltage
above operation voltage. Protective shut
down, auto restart attempt
Check mains distribution/
connection
Fault
Mains voltage below
65 V
MAINS < 65 V
Power supply detects mains voltage
below operation voltage. Protective shut
down, auto restart attempt
Check mains distribution/
connection
Fault
Power supply fault PS U FAU LT Internal power supply fault
Check mains distribution/
connection.Restart device;
if not cleared it needs
servicing
Fault
Check mains CHECK MAINS
Power supply detects unstable mains
supply. Protective shut down,
auto restart attempt
Check mains distribution/
connection
Fault
Power supply power protect PSU POWER PROT
Too high output power for too low mains
supply voltage. Protective shut down,
auto restart attempt.
Improve mains supply
voltage or reduce output
power
LOAD
Warning
Under speaker count UNDER SPKR CNT Both LoadPilot tones above thresholds Check load or calibration
Warning
Speaker short SPKR SHORT Both LoadPilot tones below thresholds Check load or calibration
Warning
Speaker damaged SPKR DAMAGED
One LoadPilot tone is above or
below threshold
Check load or calibration
Fault
No load NO LOAD
At least one LoadPilot tone above
measurable area of signicantly
above thresholds
Check load or calibration
Fault
Short circuit SHORT CIRCUIT
LoadPilot or full frequency analysis
below shor t threshold or
hardware shor t protection
Check load or calibration
AMP
Warning
Temp warning ampli er channel TEMP WARN
Amplier channel is
approaching critical
Improve cooling or reduce
output power to avoid
temperature becoming
critical
Fault
Temp Fault amplier channel TEM P FAU LT
Amplier channel has reached critical
temperature and has shut off for
protective reasons
Automatically unmutes
when cooled down
Fault
Service channel SERVICE CH. Amplier channel is damaged
Restart device; if not
cleared needs servicing
SIGNAL
Clip
Current average limiter CAL ACT IVE
Average current on amplier above
safe operating level
Reduce output current
to avoid limiting
Clip
Current clip CURRENT CLIP
Amplier channel reached
current limit
Reduce output power
to avoid limiting
Fault
Very high frequency fault V HF FAULT Amplier channel protection Check input signal
Clip
Voltage clip VOLTAGE CLIP Ampli er reached voltage limit
Reduce output power
to avoid limiting
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15. Technical Specifications
15. Technical Specifications
General
Processing / Network Tes ira
Numbers of amplier channels 4
Total burst power all channels (share among channels with RPM) 20000 W 12000 W 8000 W
Max. O utput Power (all ch.’s driven)
2 ohms 440 0 W 3000 W 2000 W
2.67 ohms 5000 W 3000 W 2000 W
4 ohms 440 0 W 3000 W 2000 W
8 ohms 2300 W 1900 W 1500 W
16 ohms 1150 W 950 W 750 W
Hi-Z 70 V 3300 W 3000 W 2000 W
Hi-Z 100 V 4700 W 3000 W 2000 W
Max output powe r single c hannel (all models)
2 ohms 440 0 W
2.67 ohms 5900 W
4 ohms 460 0 W
8 ohms 2300 W
16 ohms 1150 W
Hi-Z 70 V 3300 W
Hi-Z 100 V 4700 W
Amplier output modules (all models, all channe ls)
Peak output voltage 194 V
Max output current 67 A
Rational Power Management (RPM) Regardless of model, any channel has potential to deliver the max single channel output power
Default voltage limitation (can be lifted with RPM conguration) 194 V 175 V 155 V
Protection features Current Average Limiter (CAL), Very High Frequency Protection (VHF), Direct Current Protection (DC),
Amplier platform
Inter Sample Voltage Peak Limiter (ISVPL) Congurable Peak voltage threshold and prole
Amplier gain Digital congurable amplier gain 22 - 44 dB
Pilot tone generation and analysis LoadPilot
Load impedance analysis
Temperature control Regulated fans and show must go on limitation (ATL, PTL)
Audio Performance (Amplier platform with digital input)
THD + N 20 Hz - 20 kHz for 1 W < 0.05 %
THD + N at 1 kHz and 1 dB below clipping < 0.04 %
Dynamic range > 114 dB
Channel separation (Crosstalk) at 1 kHz > 70 dB
Frequency response (1 W into 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz) +/- 0.05 dB
Internal sample rate / Data path 48 / 96 kHz / 32 bit oating point
Product propagation delay (straight path analog server input -> amp) 3.857 ms / 185 samples @ 48 kHz
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Tes ira
D Series Tesira® system integration Tes ira® expander class device with full integration of amplier conguration and amplier surveillance
Device swap Host name hot swap with full conguration transfer
Auto power down Congurable auto power down to ultra low consumption SLEEP state
Channel processing Mute, Level, Signal invert
AVB Audi o Network
AVB I/O 4 x 4
Sample rates / transport 48 kHz / Unicast
Network latency Congurable 1 or 2 milliseconds
Optional 4 channels analog inputs (included in t he Ta versions)
Usage Congurable as Tesira
Balanced mic or line level input + 48 V phantom power and digitally controlled input gain
Maximum input and digital reference + 24 dBu
Sampling rate / resolution 48 kHz / 24 bit
Input impedance 8 kOhm
Frequency response (20 Hz - 20 kHz @ 4 dBu) +/- 0.25 dB
THD + N (20 Hz - 20 kHz @ 0 dB gain + 4 dBu in) 0.006 %
Dynamic range (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0 dB) > 108 dB
Cross talk (20 Hz - 20 kHz @ 0 dB gain + 4 dBu in) > 85 dB
1)
1)
D 200:4T/Ta D 120:4T/Ta D 80:4T/Ta
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by Biamp / AVB
(1 channel on D 80:4, 2 channels on D 120:4)
Short Circuit Protection, Current-Clip Limiter, Voltage Clip Limiter, Temperature protection
Yes
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system inputs or analog failover
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Back panel user interf ace
Optional analog inputs 4 x Terminal block connectors mic/line level analog input with +,- and ground
Output connectors
Ethernet ports 1 x RJ45 Tesira
General purpose I/O Local GPIO for power state management and amplier surveillance
Detachable mains cord Neutrik PowerCon rated at 250 V / 32 A
Front panel user interface
System status indication 3 x 3 colored LED. ALARM, ACTIVITY, STATUS for Tesira
Channel status indication 3 x 3 colored LED per channel. Status indication separated for channel LOAD, AMP, SIGNAL status
Mute Per channel touch button for MUTE control and bicolored LED for indication
Power Touch but ton for ON/SLEEP control and 3 colored LED for power state indication
Select Touch button and LED for bidirectional device software select functionality
Mains Power
Nominal voltage 100 - 240 V AC 50 - 60 Hz
Operating voltage 70 - 265 V AC 45 - 66 Hz
Mains wall plug Selectable on order
Power su pply fea tures
Soft start / Inrush power Yes / Max 8 A
Power factor correction > 0.98 for mains power > 400 W
Regulated switch mode power supply (R.SMPS) Yes
Breaker Emulation L imiter (BEL) Congurable current threshold and breaker prole
BEL max current threshold 32 A 25 A 15 A
Power Average Limiter (PAL) Yes
Under Voltage Limiter (UVL) Yes
Mains undervoltage and over voltage protection and
mains glitch tolerance
D 200:4T/Ta D 120:4T/Ta D 80:4T/Ta
4 x 2 pole Terminal block connectors rated at 1000 V / 76 A (exceeding amplier capacity)
Can take up to 16 mm
CEE 7/7 “Schuko” 230 V / 16 A,
NEMA L5-30 “Twistlock” 125 V / 30 A,
NEMA 5-15P 125 V / 15 A (D 80:4 only),
NEMA 5-20P 125 V / 20 A (D120:4 only),
NEMA 6-20P 250 V / 20 A,
AS/NZS 3112 230 V / 15 A (Aus/Nz),
BS 546 230 V / 16 A (India),
C-30P 125V / 30A (Japan)
Yes
2
(6 AWG) cables
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Control, AVB networked Audio
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system status and Device STATUS indication
Dimensions
Rack rail to rear panel W: 483 mm (19”), H: 88 mm (2 U), D: 424 mm (16”)
Overall all depth front-rear support D: 463 mm
Weight
Finish
Approvals
Note 1): Lab.gruppen burst power (1 kHz, 25 ms burst power @ 150 BPM, 12 dB Crest factor)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
16.5 kg (36 lbs) 15.8 kg (35 lbs) 14.5 kg (32 lbs)
Black painted steel chassis with grey painted steel front with detachable grille
CE, ETL (ANSI/UL, CSA), PSE, RCM
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16. Warranty and support
16. Warranty and support
16.1. General
This product is manufactured by Lab.gruppen, and it is warranted to be free from any defects caused by
components or factory workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of six (6) years from date of
purchase from an authorized Lab.gruppen dealer. If the product fails to perform as specied during the warranty
period, Lab.gruppen will undertake to repair, or at its option, replace this product at no charge to its owner,
provided the unit is returned undamaged, shipping prepaid, to an authorized service facility or to the factory.
This warranty shall be null and void if the product is subjected to: repair work or alteration by a person other
than those authorized by us; mechanical damage including shipping accidents; war, civil insurrection, misuse,
abuse, operation with incorrect AC voltage; incorrect connections or accessories; operation with faulty associated
equipment; or exposure to inclement weather conditions. Damage due to normal wear and tear is not covered
by the warranty. Units on which the serial number has been removed or defaced will not be eligible for warranty
service. Lab.gruppen shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Lab.gruppen’s
responsibility is limited to the product itself. Lab.gruppen takes no responsibility for any loss due to cancellation
of any events, or rent of replacement equipment or costs due to a third party’s or customer’s loss of prot, or any
other indirect cost or losses however incurred. Lab.gruppen reserves the right to make changes or improvements
in design or manufacturing without assuming any obligation to change or improve products previously
manufactured. This warranty is exclusive, and no other warranty is expressed or implied. This warranty does not
affect the customer’s statutory rights.
International Warranties
Please contact your supplier or distributor for this information, as rights and disclaimers may vary from country
to country.
16.2. Technical assistance and service
16.2.1. International service
If your Lab.gruppen product requires repair, contact your Lab.gruppen dealer or distributor, visit
http://labgruppen.com/support/nd_service_centre/ or contact Lab.gruppen by phone or email to obtain details
for the nearest authorized service center.
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16.2.2. Factory service
In the event a Lab.gruppen product requires factory service, you may contact Lab.gruppen’s service department
for return instructions and a Return Authorization number.
Please note for product return:
1. Use the original packing.
2. Include a copy of the sales receipt, your name, return address, phone and fax number, email address and
description of the defect.
3. Mark the Return Authorization number on the outside of the packing.
Ship the product prepaid to:
Lab.gruppen AB Faktorvägen 1
SE-434 37 Kungsbacka
Sweden
Phone: +46 300 56 28 00
Fax: +46 300 56 28 99
service@labgruppen.com www.labgruppen.com
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Notes
Notes
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labgruppen.com
Lab.gruppen adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specication is subject to change.
RPM, R.SMPS, PFC, CDM, BEL, UVL, CAFÉ, ESP, ISVPL, Iso-Float, Raised Cosine, MESA EQ,
LimiterMax and LoadLibrary are trademarks of Lab.gruppen AB. Tesira is a trademark of Biamp Systems.
All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2015 Lab.gruppen AB. All rights reserved.
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