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- Page 1 TCM-1 Beamtracking™ Ceiling Microphone TCM-1A Beamtracking™ Ceiling Microphone with Amplifier TCM-1EX Beamtracking™ Expansion Ceiling Microphone OPERATION MANUAL SEPTEMBER 2018...
- Page 2 The TCM-1 microphone actively tracks and intelligently mixes conversations from around the table, allowing far-end conference participants to experience the conversation naturally. The Tesira TCM-1 comes with its own digital signal processing module for Beamtracking, and each plenum box comes with an additional RJ-45 connector for daisy-chain connections.
- Page 3 Tesira Help File. For device specifications and microphone polar pattern please consult the datasheet. Note that the pendant microphone is available in black or white. Functionality is identical. The Tesira TCM-1, TCM-1A and TCM-1EX do not connect with Telecom Network Voltage (TNV) circuitry and are considered Network Environment Zero devices...
- Page 4 TCM-1 & TCM-1A FRONT PANEL Figure 1 TCM-1A Figure 2 TCM-1 1. AVB/Control Facilitates connection to the Tesira AVB network for audio transmission and control. This RJ-45 port may either be connected directly to the Tesira AVB port (via a PoE+ injector) for a single device system, or via a PoE+ network switch in a multi-device AVB system.
- Page 5 TCM-1 & TCM-1A FRONT PANEL 4. Amp LED (TCM-1A only) A multi-color LED provides information about the status of the amplifier. Status LED Indicator No power Powered Green Solid Amplifier limiter engaged Yellow Solid Amplifier is in Locate mode (triggered from the software) Green Flashing Amplifier has Major Alarm condition Red Flashing...
- Page 6 TCM-1EX FRONT PANEL Figure 3 TCM-1EX 1. Mic (IN) Allows for connection of a single additional TCM-1EX expander microphone unit in a daisy-chain topology, with a maximum of 2 TCM-1EX units per TCM-1 or TCM-1A. Use of this RJ-45 port is optional and will depend on the number of additional microphones required to cover the acoustic space.
- Page 7 Unit is in Locate mode (triggered from the software) Green Flashing Microphone is Muted Red Solid Unit has a Major Alarm condition Red Flashing 2. Biamp Logo Defines the front of the microphone when looking at the Azimuth Angle in the software.
- Page 8 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX WIRING TOPOLOGIES Example Topologies Figure 5 TCM-1A with 2x TCM-1EX Figure 6 TCM-1 with 2x TCM-1EX NOTE: The TCM-1 and TCM-1A cannot be daisy-chained together.
- Page 9 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX WIRING TOPOLOGIES Example Topologies – Amplifier Speaker Wiring Figure 7 Amplifier speaker wiring (TCM-1A only) All speaker wiring connections require Class 2 wiring and should be made by qualified personnel with the amplifier power removed. Channel Assignment & Power Ratings The amplifier can be configured in either single channel or two channel mode in the Tesira software.
- Page 10 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INTERNAL CONNECTIONS Internal Connections The TCM-1, TCM-1A and TCM-1EX plenum is a folded metal enclosure designed for permanent installation on a ceiling or other horizontal surface, above a ceiling tile, or on a vertical surface. The devices are passively cooled and do not have ventilation ports.
- Page 11 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INTERNAL CONNECTIONS Punch-out through-holes in the plenum allow the microphone cable to exit either vertically or horizontally through the microphone mount. Keyed mounting holes allow installation on a vertical or horizontal surface or above a ceiling tile. The plenum design allows for an optional seismic cable to be connected.
- Page 12 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION Mounting & Installation General Mounting and Installation Notes • The maximum distance between an Ethernet switch and a TCM-1 or TCM-1A plenum box is 330 feet (100 meters). • The maximum distance between daisy-chained TCM plenum boxes is 33 feet (10 meters). •...
- Page 13 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION Figure 12 Above-Ceiling Tile Installation Option Figure 13 Alternate Above-Ceiling Tile Installation Option...
- Page 14 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION Installation Option – Ceiling Mounting NOTE: the plenum cover must be removed for this installation option. No tools are required. 1. Attach the plenum cover to the ceiling with hardware through the keyed mounting holes. 2.
- Page 15 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION 3. Secure the microphone mount with the retaining hardware (nut) from inside the plenum. 4. Set the microphone height by using the pinch points on the mount to extend or retract the cable as required. 5.
- Page 16 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION Installation Option – Tile Bridge (TB-1) The TB-1 Tile Bridge (ordered separately) may be utilized in several configurations to mount the TCM and pendant microphone above ceiling tiles, the most common of which are detailed as follows. The TB-1 kit includes a tile bridge and two clips that are used to mount any of the TCM model plenum boxes and the pendant microphone.
- Page 17 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION 5. Secure the microphone mount with the retaining hardware (nut) from above the ceiling tile. 6. Set the microphone height by using the pinch points on the mount to extend or retract the cable as required.
- Page 18 TCM-1, TCM-1A & TCM-1EX INSTALLATION CAUTION: Ensure the cable is not strained or the zip-tie overtightened as damage may occur. Figure 18 Alternative TB-1/TCM Installation Other Installation Options Numerous variations of the previously-detailed installations may be achieved, and it is at the installer’s discretion to determine which configuration will satisfy design considerations while complying with any safety or local code regulations.
- Page 19 It is up to the installer to understand and determine these requirements. 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...
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Page 20: Fcc Part
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 and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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