TIF-PRO2 Table of contents | en Table of contents Safety Copyright and Proprietary Notices Notices Important safety instructions Introduction System overview System safety Functionality Controls and connections Construction Interface pin assignments ISDN interface LAN interface POTS 1 and 2 interface...
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| Table of contents TIF-PRO2 9.11.6 Status information 9.11.7 Login Windows PC software 10.1 Hardware requirements 10.2 Installation 10.3 Main window 10.4 Multi-control main window 10.4.1 Pages 10.4.2 Tiles 10.5 Dialing window 10.6 Phone book entry window 10.7 Menu bar 10.7.1...
TIF-PRO2 Safety | en Safety Copyright and Proprietary Notices Proprietary notice The product information and design disclosed herein were originated by and are the property of Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Bosch reserves all patent, proprietary design, manufacturing, reproduction, use and sales rights thereto, and to any article disclosed therein, except to the extent rights are expressly granted to others.
| Safety TIF-PRO2 Notices CE Compliant and UL Certified The lightning flash and Caution: To reduce the risk of The exclamation point within arrowhead within the triangle electric shock, do not remove the triangle is a warning sign is a warning sign alerting you cover.
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TIF-PRO2 Safety | en 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Introduction The TIF-PRO2 provides increased IP/digital/analog connection density in a compact half-rack- unit form factor. The device offers seamless interoperability with the latest RTS IP/digital keypanels and matrices, along with legacy IP/digital/analog RTS intercom hardware. It comes equipped with two SIP IP lines, each with a 64 kbps data rate (with overhead 100 kbps);...
TIF-PRO2 System overview | en System overview System safety Introduction The unit described has been designed to the latest technical parameters and complies with all current national and international safety requirements. It operates on a high level of reliability because of long-term experience in development and constant and strict quality control in our company.
| System overview TIF-PRO2 Functionality The RTS TIF-PRO2 system incorporates a LAN interface, an ISDN telephone interface, and a POTS interface. A digital signal processor does the complete signal processing. DSP 1: – G.711 Audio encoding and decoding –...
TIF-PRO2 System overview | en Controls and connections Front panel Callout Description Illuminated graphical display with a resolution of 160 x 32 pixels Two soft keys whose current functions are indicated on the display Navigation up and navigation down Accept Call...
TIF-PRO2 Construction | en Construction The functions of the RTS TIF PRO2 Software are implemented in a single unit. The system is designed for mounting in a half 19" rack (1 U). Figure 4.1: RTS TIF-PRO2 single unit Optionally, an RTS TIF-PRO2 DUAL 19" mounting kit is available for the installation of two RTS TIF-PRO2 systems next to each other.
| Interface pin assignments TIF-PRO2 Interface pin assignments ISDN interface Type: RJ45 Signal Electrical characteristics Not used Recommendation: 1.430 Data rate: Not used B channel: 2 x 64 kbit/s TX a Data out a D channel: 16 kbit/s RX a Data in a...
TIF-PRO2 Interface pin assignments | en POTS 1 and 2 interface These interfaces are used to connect the system to analog telephone lines. Type: RJ12 Signal Electrical characteristics Not used Typical: Bandwidth: 300 Hz to 3.3 kHz Not used Signal to noise ratio: 45 dB...
| Interface pin assignments TIF-PRO2 Digital AES / EBU audio interface Type: XLR Signal Electrical characteristics Analog GND IEC-958 Audio IN a Audio IN b Tab. 5.6: Digital Input (AES In) Type: XLR Signal Electrical characteristics Analog GND IEC-958 Audio IN a Audio IN b Tab. 5.7: Digital Output (AES Out)
TIF-PRO2 Interface pin assignments | en TTL / Relay interface The TTL / Relay Interface provides two TTL contacts that can be configured as input or output and two relay contacts. Type: D-SUB 8-pole female Signal Electrical characteristics TTL 1 TTL Output: Output voltage: 3.3 V...
Installation Mounting With its dimensions (W × H × D) of 220 mm × 44,5 mm (1 U) × 220 mm the RTS TIF-PRO2 System can be used either as desktop device or mounted in 19” racks. Corresponding 19” mounting brackets are included in delivery. Optionally, a mounting kit to install two RTS TIF- PRO2 next to each other is available.
The unit does not have a circuit closer or a circuit breaker. After plugging in the external power supply, the system boots within a few seconds. After the reboot, the RTS TIF-PRO2 logo shows on the front display. After a few seconds, the display switches to the LEVEL screen showing the status of channel 1.
Analog Audio 1 / AES/EBU Input Analog Audio 1 / AES/EBU Output Tab. 7.11: Minimum wiring for IP operation Using the LAN interface, connect the PC running the RTS TIF PRO2 Software as an alternative to front panel operation. Grounding screw...
Analog Audio 1 / AES/EBU Input Analog Audio 1 / AES/EBU Output Tab. 7.13: Minimum wiring for POTS operation Using the LAN interface, connect the PC running the RTS TIF PRO2 Software as an alternative to front panel operation. Bosch Security Systems, LLC 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276...
| Line modes TIF-PRO2 Grounding screw Power supply RS485 1 RS485 2 TTL 1 TTL 2 Relay 1 Relay 2 POTS 1 POTS 2 Analog Audio 1 and 2 / AES/EBU Input Analog Audio 1 and 2 / AES/EBU Output Tab. 7.14: Maximum wiring for POTS operation...
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Analog Audio 1 / AES/EBU Input Analog Audio 1 / AES/EBU Output Tab. 7.15: Minimum wiring for ISDN operation Using the LAN interface, connect the PC running the RTS TIF PRO2 Software as an alternative to front panel operation. Grounding screw...
Figure 8.2: Keypanel to matrix Mode 3: Matrix to matrix Use two RTS TIF-PRO2 to transmit audio and data between a matrix and a remote keypanel over the telephone network. (Only possible in VoIP or ISDN mode.) 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276...
| Display and keypad operation TIF-PRO2 Display and keypad operation In this chapter, the operation of the RTS TIF-PRO2 as well as the basic configuration of the system via front display and keypad are described. Notice! The RTS TIF-PRO2 Software included in delivery is more convenient to use and provides additional configuration options.
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TIF-PRO2 Display and keypad operation | en – Current IP address. – VLAN status. – SIP registration status and username. After a few seconds, the display automatically switches to the level screen that can also be activated with the LEVEL softkey.
TIF-PRO2 Level screen This is the default screen of the RTS TIF-PRO2. It is displayed when the unit is in idle state. Figure 9.3: Level screen At the top, the current line mode is displayed. If the line mode is VoIP / SIP, the registration state of channels 1 and 2 are displayed next to it.
TIF-PRO2 Display and keypad operation | en – CALL IN: Someone is calling in. The phone number or the name of the caller is displayed. – CALL OUT: The unit is calling out. The phone number or the name of the called party is displayed.
Access to the configuration of the RTS TIF-PRO2 via front display is restricted by passwords. By default, Secure Login is active. It mandates that an Administrator Password must be in place. You must set an Administrator Password at the front display when the RTS TIF-PRO2 is put into operation.
– Delete the password via the upper softkey and confirm via the lower softkey. Notice! Secure login activates again by resetting the RTS TIF-PRO2 to factory settings. 9.10 Menu Press the MENU softkey on the Logo Screen to enter the menu. If a password is set, log in to enable access to SYSTEM SETTINGS and OPERATION SETTINGS.
| Display and keypad operation TIF-PRO2 9.11.1 Main Figure 9.10: Front display - Main 9.11.2 Phone book Figure 9.11: Front display - Phone book Figure 9.12: Front display - Dial number 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276 Bosch Security Systems, LLC Technical Manual...
Software\RTS TIF-PRO2. Follow the instructions of the installation routine. After the installation, the software can be started by clicking on the RTS TIF-PRO2 icon on the desktop. Connect the RTS TIF-PRO2 to the same network as your PC.
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Connection status Alarm Indicator The “Alarms” button is shown when there is a problem with the connection to the RTS TIF- PRO2 or when there is a problem on the connected RTS TIF-PRO2. Press the alarm button to display more information.
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TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Notice! The RTS TIF-PRO2 is connected to the PC software, you can get more information on the system status via Menu | Extras | System # | System Monitor. Connection Status The connection status shows if there is no connection to the RTS TIF-PRO2 or during the process of connecting to the RTS TIF-PRO2.
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Stream Quality Indicator An LED shows the quality of the received audio stream. The RTS TIF-PRO2 constantly monitors transmission jitter and the rate of lost packets to classify stream quality into three categories: Green LED - Excellent...
10.4 Multi-control main window Up to 30 RTS TIF-PRO2 units can be controlled via one instance of the PC software. Depending on the window size, the units can be arranged on the main window in up to 30 columns and 26 rows. The window dimensions can be set to any size between 400 x 300 pixels and 8000 x 6000 pixels.
| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 10.4.1 Pages The Pages tabs are automatically displayed if the connected units do not fit on the screen. The title of each tab can be configured in the Local Settings. A sum alarm of the whole page is displayed on the tab. If everything is OK, it is green.
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TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Phone book list Phone book buttons Number Input Field Enter a number you want to call. You can enter the number on the keyboard of the PC or on the number pad displayed on the screen.
Selecting an entry activates the EDIT and DELETE buttons. Notice! The phone book is stored in the RTS TIF-PRO2 system and not on the PC. By way of the menu File | Phone Book | Import/Export, a phone book can be imported from a data file or exported to a data file.
Press the back button to delete the last entered character. Press the erase button to delete the complete number. OK button Press OK to save the changes to the RTS TIF-PRO2. Cancel button Press CANCEL to discard the changes. 10.7...
10.7.2 Menu file Open the file menu to import and export the system settings or the internal telephone book of an RTS TIF-PRO2. Press Exit to close the application. System Settings Import / Export Open the File menu, select the unit in question and then System Settings.
Menu configuration Control Interface Open the File menu and select Control Interface to enter all RTS TIF-PRO2 devices you would like to control with the PC software. Each slot can hold the parameters for a device. There are 30 slots available.
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Port: Enter the control port of the device (default: 10 000). Local Settings Open the File menu and select Local Settings to open the local settings window. The Window Parameters control the appearance of the RTS TIF-PRO2 PC software. 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276 Bosch Security Systems, LLC...
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TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Notice! You may need to run the PC software as Administrator to be able to change the Local settings. This depends on the Settings Location defined in the Local Settings. Figure 10.12: Local Settings - Window Parameters –...
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| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 Figure 10.13: Local Settings - Settings Location – Location of Local Settings: Configure the storage location on the PC. Depending on the location you need different user rights to change the local settings. This also affects the Control Interface settings.
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Configuration, page 64 ) Presets Presets are stored in the internal flash memory of the RTS TIF-PRO2. The number of presets is limited by the storage space. Only parameters that are displayed in the Operation Settings branch of the configuration are saved in a preset.
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The user password adopts the role of the administrator password if just the User Password is set. – Set: Set the password. You need to confirm the password at the front display of the RTS TIF-PRO2 within 5 minutes. –...
10.7.4 Menu administration Firmware Download The firmware of the RTS TIF-PRO2 is updated via the PC software. The firmware file is included in the setup of the PC software and stored in the installation directory. Figure 10.16: Firmware Download window To update the device, open the Administration menu and select Firmware Download.
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| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 Registration Open the Administration menu, select a device and click on Registration to get information on the RTS-TIF-PRO2 hardware and software options. Figure 10.17: Registration Window – Hardware: Displays the hardware type. – MAT#: Displays the model ID.
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File System Open the Administration menu, select a device and click File System to access the internal storage of the RTS TIF-PRO2. Figure 10.18: File System Window The internal memory is organized in two drives. Drive A holds: –...
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Passwd: Pass a software license password as parameter to enable a software option. This can also be done via the Registration window. – Ping: Send an ICMP echo request (ping) from the RTS TIF-PRO2 to an IP address in the network. Type “ping” for help on the parameters. –...
TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Figure 10.20: Factory Settings Confirmation window Notice! The telephone book and the presets are not deleted. Notice! The administrator password is also reset. You need to set a new password at the front display before you can access the device via the PC software.
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Press the Audio Interface Monitor button to get more information on the status of the audio interfaces. The status information is organized in sections: – System Alarms: These alarms show the status of the main components of the RTS TIF- PRO2 hardware. – Application Alarms: These alarms show the status of some basic features: –...
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– State: State of the registration process in plain text. Press the Record SIP Logfile button to log the SIP communication on the RTS TIF-PRO2. Record SIP Logfile Open the Administration menu, select a device and click on System Monitor. Press SIP State Monitor and then Record SIP Logfile.
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| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 Figure 10.23: Record SIP Logfile window – Sip User Filter: Enter the SIP username of any line of the RTS TIF-PRO2 to filter the messages written to the logfile. – Start Logging: Starts recording the SIP messages.
Open the Administration menu and select About to display contact information and version information. Figure 10.25: About Contact window Press Show Firmware Versions to display the firmware version of each individual RTS TIF- PRO2. Bosch Security Systems, LLC 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276...
Figure 10.26: About Firmware Versions window 10.8 Configuration Open the Configuration menu, select a device and click on Configuration to open the configuration window. The configuration is stored on the RTS TIF-PRO2. 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276 Bosch Security Systems, LLC Technical Manual...
TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Figure 10.27: Configuration window – Press OK to save the configuration and close the window. – Press Apply Now to save the configuration. – Press Cancel to discard all changes and close the window. The configuration is divided into two sections: –...
Line Mode: The available line modes depend on the installed software licenses. – VoIP (LAN/SIP): Voice over IP provides digital audio transmission over IP networks. The audio quality is automatically negotiated at call setup. The RTS TIF-PRO2 supports two audio algorithms: –...
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VoIP providers or VoIP PABX’s might refuse to call out or refuse registration requests when this option is enabled. Use internal phone book as whitelist: Activate this option if you want the RTS TIF-PRO2 to reject all incoming calls from phone numbers that are not in the internal phone book.
Note that PBXs or providers may override the displayed name. The RTS TIF-PRO2 uses STUN (Session Traversal Utilities for NAT) to determine its public IP address. It depends on the SIP server or the provider whether STUN is necessary. Configure STUN in the STUN Server Parameters section: 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276...
– Use First Codec of the SDP Audio Codec List as Default: Enable this option if phones call in which announce a list of supported audio codecs but only work when the RTS TIF- PRO2 selects the first mentioned algorithm.
| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 There is no technical necessity to specify the POTS phone numbers of the RTS TIF-PRO2. Enter the POTS phone numbers if you like to display them in the line labels using the {lineid} wildcard on the Line Labels configuration page.
Windows PC software | en – BUSY / DROP Tone: The RTS TIF-PRO2 can detect if the remote station has hung up. It is monitoring the audio signal for a sequence of tones and pauses with defined duration. The sequence might be different for each PBX or provider.
| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 10.8.7 Audio assignment Figure 10.34: Configuration - Audio Assignment Specify the audio interfaces used for each channel on the Audio Assignment page. – Caller: Shows the telephone line. – Audio Interface: Click on the cell to assign an audio interface to the telephone line.
TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en 10.8.8 Signal processing Figure 10.35: Configuration - Signal Processing Define the signal processing parameters on the Signal Processing page: – Line Settings: Enable or disable AGC or Expander for each line individually. – Automatic Gain Control (AGC): The AGC controls the amplifier which processes the audio signal of the caller.
| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 delay moves the 120 ms range of the echo canceller. A value of e.g., 60 ms enables the RTS TIF-PRO2 to eliminate echoes which occur within 60 ms and 180 ms. Recommended values: – POTS, ISDN: 0 ms –...
{…:-#}: Use only the first # characters. 10.8.10 GPIO TTL/Relay The RTS TIF-PRO2 provides two hardware TTL contacts: – Each TTL GPIO can be configured individually as input or output. – It is possible to assign functions to the positive edge (signal goes from “low” to “high”) and the negative edge (signal goes from “high”...
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(the input signal goes from “low” to “high”). – Process function(s) after power up: If enabled, the RTS TIF-PRO2 executes the configured functions after booting depending on the state of the TTL input. (Only available for TTL inputs which are marked with an asterisk (*).)
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TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Ember+ Figure 10.39: Configuration - GPIO - Ember+ Additional 64 inputs and 64 outputs are supported via the Ember+ protocol that must be activated on the Ember+ configuration page. – Identifier: The GPIOs are only available in the Ember+ tree if there is an identifier defined for them.
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| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 – ####: Shows the number of the Ember+ input or output. – Identifier: Displays the identifier assigned to the input or output. – Function 1 (Positive Edge): Displays the first function assigned to the input or output.
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TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Function Parameter Description Call Out (Level triggered Line 1…2 Dials phone # on caller Number <phone number> line LI repeatedly when the input is high. Accept Call In (*) Line 1…2 Accept an incoming call on Number <phone number>...
| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 GPO Functions Function Parameter Description Always open The relay is always open Always closed The relay is always closed Fixed high The output is always high Fixed low The output is always low Information...
TIF-PRO2 Windows PC software | en Find miscellaneous settings on the General configuration page. – Display Language: The front display of the RTS TIF-PRO2 supports two languages: – English – German – Front Keypad Key Tone: Enable the key click of the front keypad.
| Windows PC software TIF-PRO2 – Internal: The output uses the internal clock of the RTS TIF-PRO2. – Recovered: The output clock is derived from the AES input. (Only available in POTS mode. The audio input must be set to digital. AES67 must be disabled.) –...
Recipients must be able to import SDP files. RECEPTION: If AES67 is activated, the device searches the network for AES67 streams. It may take up to 5 minutes for all available streams to be listed. The RTS TIF-PRO2 can subscribe to one AES67 stream.
STUN servers. – Control UDP Port Addresses: Each PC software connecting to an RTS TIF-PRO2 needs to use a unique port. Up to eight clients (depending on the licensed number of workplaces) can connect simultaneously. The default ports are 10000 - 10007.
Changing the VLAN configuration requires you to reconfigure the network switches and routers accordingly. If not done correctly, the software loses connection to the unit. Notice! VLAN can be enabled or disabled globally on the front display of the RTS TIF-PRO2. 10.8.16 Ember+ Figure 10.47: Configuration - Ember +...
Define the parameters for these categories on the Stream Quality Measurement configuration page. An LED beneath the level meter indicates the audio stream quality on the main panel. The RTS TIF-PRO2 constantly monitors transmission jitter and the rate of lost packets to classify stream quality into three categories: Excellent (green)
System Location: Enter a string describing where the device is located. This string is part of the standard MIB. – Send All Traps at System Start up: Enable this option to send all traps when the RTS TIF- PRO2 finished booting. –...
Shortcuts Figure 10.50: Configuration - Shortcuts You may assign shortcuts to the keys ‘0’ - ‘9’ of the number pad on the front of the RTS TIF- PRO2 on the Shortcut configuration page. Long press the key on the front keypad to execute the programmed action.
Transmit PC Time: Press the button to set the system time to the PC time. User Defined Time: Enter a date and a time that can be transmitted to the RTS TIF-PRO2. Transmit User Defined Time: Press the button to set the system time to the user defined time.
| Ember+ tree TIF-PRO2 Ember+ tree When an Ember+ consumer connects to the RTS TIF-PRO2, it has access to the GPIOs and functions which are organized in the Ember+ tree. Figure 11.1: Ember+ Tree - Key Figure 11.2: Ember= Tree - Status and Operation 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276...
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TIF-PRO2 Ember+ tree | en Figure 11.3: Ember+ Tree - Functions Figure 11.4: Ember+ Tree - Line State Bosch Security Systems, LLC 09-2021 | 01 | F.01U.401.276 Technical Manual...
TIF-PRO2 Technical data | en Technical data CODING ALGORITHMS G.711 A-Law / µ-Law, 3.1 kHz (Telephone algorithms) G.722 HD-Voice, 7 kHz LINE INTERFACES ISDN I.430, RJ45 Protocol DSS-1, NI-1, Japanese ISDN POTS 2xPOTS RJ12 1xLAN RJ45 CONTROL INTERFACES RJ45 TTL / RELAY...
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| Technical data TIF-PRO2 Noise -92 dB Digital Audio AES / EBU Format IEC-958 AES / EBU Professional Balanced Input XLR female Balanced Output XLR male Sample Rate converter at the inputs SIGNAL PROCESSING AGC per channel, configurable Echo canceller per channel...
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