biamp TC-5D Tesira CONNECT Serves User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: biamp

Table of Contents

biamp TC-5D Tesira CONNECT Serves
Product Description
Installation
Features
Product Installation
- Optional Mounting Bracket Kit
- Front Panel LEDs
TesiraCONNECT Wiring Topology Examples
Documents / Resources

biamp TC-5D Tesira CONNECT Serves

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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 32×32 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 configured in Dante Controller
Compatible with Biamp AVB and Dante products

Product Installation

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)

Determine the location where the TC-5D is to be located.
Install the bracket onto the TC-5D with hardware as shown in Figure 1.
Install the bracket and attached TC-5D at the desired location with the hardware provided as shown in Figure 2.
Use the included zip ties to secure the power supply and cables as required (not shown).

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1. Power Indicator
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Device Status
Alarm Status
RJ45 AVB Port Status
RJ45 AVB Port (non-PoE+)
RJ45 AVB Ports (PoE+)
Power Connection

Front Panel LEDs

There are eight multi-color LEDs on the front panel of the TC-5D which give various information to a user.

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

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

Alarm

Status	LED Indicator
No Alarm Condition Present	Off
The device is in Locate mode (triggered from the software)	Green Flashing
The unit has a major alarm present	Red Solid
The unit has a minor alarm present	Yellow Solid
The unit has a major and minor alarms present	Alternating Red/Yellow

RJ45 Port Status Indicators

Status	LED Indicator
No Alarm Condition Present	Off
The ethernet link is active	Green Solid
The device is in Locate mode (triggered from the software)	Green Flashing

RJ45 AVB Ports (PoE+/non-PoE+)

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