Biamp TesiraFORTE User Manual

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Installation & Operation Guide
TesiraFORTÉ
The TesiraFORTÉ products are audio DSP devices designed to operate as
standalone processing devices with Tesira expanders and controllers, or as part
of a full set of Tesira devices.
The TesiraFORTÉ products are separated into AVB-equipped, Dante-equipped
or standalone TesiraFORTÉ devices with no digital audio protocol feature.
TesiraFORTÉ VT4 is separated into AVB-equipped and Dante-equipped, but
does not feature a standalone model (digital audio protocol feature).
The models with AVB (Audio Video Bridging) have an additional RJ-45 Ethernet
connector for connecting with other Tesira and 3rd party AVB devices using an
AVB switch. Dante models feature an RJ-45 Ethernet connector in the place of
the AVB RJ-45 connector. This allows other Dante enabled Tesira or 3rd party
devices to communicate with switches.
The TesiraFORTÉ AVB servers have a capacity of 128 channels of audio in and
128 channels of audio out. TesiraFORTÉ DAN (Dante) models have a capacity
of 32 channels of audio in and 32 channels of audio out. The standalone
TesiraFORTÉ products have the same features and processing functionality as
the AVB and the Dante equipped servers, but without the ability to make a digital
audio connection to other Tesira audio devices.
• TesiraFORTÉ AI, CI and VT feature 12 mic/line level inputs, 8 mic/line
level outputs
• TesiraFORTÉ VT4 features 4 mic/line level inputs, 4 mic/line level outputs
• 128 x 128 channels of AVB (AVB model only)
• 32 x 32 channels of Dante (DAN model only)
All models include:
• Configurable USB audio
• 4-pin GPIO
• RS-232 serial port
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• 2-line OLED display with capacitive-touch navigation
• Rack mountable (1RU)
• Support of port authentication via IEEE 802.1X
• System configuration and control via Ethernet
• Internal universal power supply
• Signal processing via intuitive software allowing configuration and control
for signal routing, mixing, equalization, filtering, and delay
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES

Biamp TesiraFORTE Specifications

General

Model	TesiraFORTE
Category	Conference System
DSP Processing	Yes
USB Audio	Yes
AEC	Yes
Sample Rate	48 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Network Audio	AVB
Control	Ethernet
Supported Audio Formats	PCM
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions	483mm x 44mm
USB	USB 2.0

Summary

TesiraFORTÉ Front Panel Overview

Ventilation Fan Cover

Describes the perforated cover for air circulation and the variable speed fan.

Display Navigation Buttons

Explains the capacitive-touch buttons for OLED display navigation.

LED Status Indicators

Details the five multi-color LEDs and their meanings (Power, Alarm, Activity, Status, AIS).

OLED Display

Describes the OLED display for server and system information.

OLED Display Functionality

Home Screen

The default screen showing device overview, which scrolls long text and shows status icons.

Menu Screen

A screen listing items for navigating to other menus, with quick navigation icons.

Device Information

Displays device description, host name, serial number, and firmware revision.

System and Display Settings

System Information

Shows device audio state and system description.

Network Parameters

Lists host name, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Faults

Displays faults with an exclamation icon and lists unique system faults.

Locate Mode

Indicates when the device is in locate mode, showing 'Locate' on the OLED screen.

Display Settings

Operations for changing brightness, contrast, and editing display timeouts.

TesiraFORTÉ Rear Panel Connections

AC Power Inlet

IEC connector accepting AC mains voltage of 100-240VAC.

Control Ethernet Port

Gigabit port for configuration and system control via Ethernet.

Digital Audio Port

AVB or Dante RJ-45 port for audio channel transport.

POTS Analog Telephony Port

RJ-11 port for POTS analog telephony.

RS-232 Serial Port

Port for receiving third party controls or outputting command strings.

USB-B Port

Used to connect to a PC or computer for audio, supporting two connection methods.

GPIO Connections

Connections for General Purpose Input/Output.

Mic/Line Level Balanced Output Analog Connections

Connectors for balanced analog audio outputs.

Mic/Line Level Input Balanced Analog Connections

Connectors for balanced analog audio inputs.

Getting Started and PC Requirements

Install Tesira Software

Instructions for installing Tesira software on a Windows PC.

Minimum PC Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware and OS requirements for the PC.

Required Cables

Lists the necessary cables for connecting the device.

Connecting to the TesiraFORTÉ System

Network Connection Steps

Details connecting the PC and TesiraFORTÉ to the network via direct or switch connection.

Power Up Devices

Instructions for powering up TesiraFORTÉ devices and checking initial LEDs.

Assign PC IP Address

Guidance on assigning a unique IP address to the PC in the same subnet.

Configure Network Interface

Steps to configure Tesira software to use the correct network interface.

System Connect and IP Address Assignment

System Connect Dialog

Describes using the System Connect dialog to connect to the TesiraFORTÉ device.

Manually Assigning IP Address

Procedure for manually assigning an IP address to the Tesira device.

Update IP Address Settings

Steps to update the IP Address, Subnet mask, and Gateway values.

Auto Assignment of IP Address using DHCP

Explains how TesiraFORTÉ units handle IP assignment via DHCP or Zero Conf.