Tesira TB-1

What the TB-1 does in a suspended ceiling

The Biamp Tesira TB-1, item number 910-00474, is a tile bridge: a support piece that spans a suspended ceiling tile so a plenum box or camera can be fixed above the grid instead of relying on the tile. Installers use a bridge when the device is larger than the tile opening or when the ceiling needs to carry the load without flexing. Your installer should confirm the grid layout on site before ordering.

Devices it is designed to work with

The manufacturer lists three products this bridge is made for: Parlé TCM plenum boxes (all models), the Devio DCM-1 plenum box and the Vidi Content Cam 250. If your room already uses one of these, the TB-1 belongs in the ceiling plan alongside them. Check the exact model of each device against this list before requesting a quote, because a bridge only works with the hardware it is specified for.

• Parlé TCM plenum boxes, all models
• Devio DCM-1 plenum box
• Vidi Content Cam 250

Where it fits in Qatar

Three situations are common for ceiling-mounted conferencing hardware in Qatar. A government ministry in Doha refitting a boardroom may have a suspended ceiling that must carry a camera and plenum box without sagging tiles. A private school in Al Rayyan fitting out staff meeting rooms may need the same arrangement repeated across several rooms. A training centre in Education City setting up a seminar room may combine a camera with a plenum box and need the bridge to match both.

Planning the installation

• Book a free site survey so the installer can measure the ceiling grid, tile type and void depth.
• List every plenum box and camera going into the room, with its exact model.
• Confirm whether the space is air-conditioned and what operating temperature applies; the source data for the TB-1 does not give a range, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm.
• Plan the quantity per room before ordering, then send the list for a quotation.

SmartRooms Qatar supplies the bridge and delivers it to all 8 municipalities of Qatar, with professional installation available. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. Purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, are supported, which suits schools and ministries ordering several units. Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.

Warranty and compliance

The manufacturer provides a 5-year warranty on the TB-1, and the product is TAA compliant under the US Trade Agreement Act. Buyers whose procurement rules ask for TAA compliance can cite this in their tender or purchase paperwork. Keep your quotation and order record with the room plan, so the product, warranty and item number 910-00474 are easy to find at handover.

To buy the Biamp Tesira TB-1 for a Qatar project, send your ceiling layout and device list to SmartRooms Qatar and request a quote.