Tesira EX-LOGIC
Biamp Tesira EX-LOGIC PoE Logic Expander
- Platforms
- TAA Compliant
The Biamp Tesira EX-LOGIC is a half-rack PoE logic expander that adds 16 logic connections to a Tesira audio DSP system. Twelve are logic-only, and four can also read a variable voltage such as a potentiometer. It connects over Ethernet to a Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO or TesiraFORTÉ and draws power from PoE. It suits schools, meeting rooms and event venues in Doha that need wall buttons and contact closures to control sound reinforcement.
What the Tesira EX-LOGIC adds to a Tesira audio system
The Tesira EX-LOGIC is a half-rack expander for Tesira audio DSPs. It does not add audio channels. It adds control points: 16 connections that can each be set as an input or an output in the Tesira software. Contact closures from wall buttons, switches or sensors can recall presets, mute channels, duck audio, combine rooms or start paging functions. Outputs can light status indicators, drive relays, or send a logic signal to other controllable equipment.
Each unit connects to a Tesira SERVER, SERVER-IO or TesiraFORTÉ over Ethernet, and that same link carries data transmission, configuration and control. The EX-LOGIC is powered by PoE under IEEE 802.3at Class 1 at 4W, so it does not need its own mains outlet at the equipment location. A PoE source must still be available on the network.
Connection and control facts that matter in planning
Twelve of the 16 connections are logic-only. They accept contact closure or 5V TTL signals as inputs, and their open-collector outputs are rated to sink up to 40V. The remaining four can also be used as variable voltage control inputs, for example to take a potentiometer for local level control. A serial port sends command strings to other equipment in the system, so one button press can trigger a Tesira action and a command on a second device.
Connections use plug-in barrier strip terminals, and front-panel LEDs show device status during commissioning and fault checks. The chassis measures 44 mm high, 216 mm wide and 197 mm deep, and weighs 1 kg. The unit is compliant with the United States Trade Agreement Act (TAA).
Where it fits in Qatar
- A university lecture theatre in Education City: a wall panel recalls presets for lecture, discussion and break modes, while a potentiometer at the lectern sets the room level.
- A hotel ballroom in West Bay: contact inputs at an operable wall trigger room combining, and an output drives an indicator so event staff can see the room configuration.
- A government auditorium in Msheireb: a controlled paging input and status relays link the audio system to a reception desk, while the serial port sends commands to a second system.
The details of each scenario depend on the building and the equipment connected, so treat these as examples rather than a fixed design.
What to plan before ordering
- Confirm which Tesira server or FORTÉ unit your system uses, and that it sits on the same Ethernet control network as a PoE source.
- Check the CE position: the manufacturer notes CE compliance requires a CE-marked PoE insertion device.
- Map each of the 16 connections to its function before wiring, so inputs and outputs are not mixed up on site.
- Confirm the operating environment with the SmartRooms Qatar team, especially for comms rooms in summer, because the data we hold does not list an operating temperature range.
SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys, so we can check rack space, cable routes and the Ethernet and PoE arrangement before you commit. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we deliver to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, are accepted. Request a quote for the Biamp Tesira EX-LOGIC and tell us how many units you need and which Tesira server you use.
Highlights
- 16 logic connections, each usable as an input or output
- Four connections accept variable voltage control such as a potentiometer
- Serial port sends command strings to other equipment
- Powered by PoE under IEEE 802.3at Class 1, 4W
- Half-rack chassis with plug-in barrier strip connections
- Front-panel LEDs, 5-year warranty, TAA compliant
Room fit
Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.
Estimated timeline
Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.
Specifications
GENERAL4
- Height
- 1.75 inches (44 mm)
- Width
- 8.5 inches (216 mm)
- Depth
- 7.75 inches (197 mm)
- Weight
- 2 lbs (1 kg)
POWER1
- Power
- PoE (IEEE 802.3at Class 1, 4W)
NETWORK1
- Network Connection(s)
- System Network Connection: Ethernet
CONTROLS & INDICATORS1
- Control
- Logic Input Trigger: Contact Closure or 5V TTL Logic Output Type: Open Collector; Sink 40V/300mA per output LED Driver: 5V/10mA per output
CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS2
- TAA Compliant
- TAA Compliant
- Certified Solutions
- TAA Compliant
COMPLIANCE1
- Certifications
- FCC Part 15B (USA) CE Marked* (Europe) RCM (Australia) EAC (Eurasian Customs Union) RoHS Directive (Europe) *Requires PoE insertion device to be CE marked