Biamp IMPERA SIERRA II User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
IMPERA SIERRA II
000.0000.000
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Caution:
Read these instructions:
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Keep these Instructions:
The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Heed all Warnings:
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.
Avoid Attachments:
Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended, because they may be hazardous.
Warning!:
• This equipment should be operated only from the included power supply.
• To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment,
or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).
• Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of a 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.
Sierra II, DK
• 1 x Biamp Impera - Sierra II
• 1 x 12V wall plug PSU
• Terminal connectors
• 1 x Front cover
• 1 x Paper cover
• Quick guide
Sierra II, EU
• 1 x Biamp Impera - Sierra II
• 1 x 12V wall plug PSU
• Terminal connectors
• 1 x Front cover
• 1 x Paper cover
• Metal plate
• 2 x screws for metal plate
• Quick guide
Sierra II, US
• 1 x Biamp Impera - Sierra II
• 1 x 12V wall plug PSU
• Terminal connectors
• 1 x Front cover
• 1 x Paper cover
• Metal plate
• 2 x screws for metal plate
• Quick guide
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• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent
the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Contact your local Biamp reseller or distributor.
• If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent overheating of sensi-
tive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.
• Do not use this equipment near water.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and objects
filled with liquids.
• Unplug the product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth and not cleaning fluid or aerosols.
Such products could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or electric shock. Some substances may
also mar the finish of the product.
FCC Class A Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly
approved by the manufacturer, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The lightning bolt triangle is used to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltages” within the unit’s chassis that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point triangle is used to alert the user to presence of important operating
and ! service instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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DESCRIPTION
Sierra II is a compact yet surprisingly intelligent AV control system. It is remarkably simple to use, thanks
to an intuitive graphical interface with a minimum number of buttons.
With Sierra II anyone can start up a presentation without complicated procedures.
Simply press ONE button and you are ready to begin!
Sierra II is a perfect choice for the classroom, meeting or conference room and is easy to install. Sierra II
can control devices through IR, RS232 or even LAN. Sierra II is available in polar white and anthracite.
The drawings in the manual of Biamp Impera - Sierra II is based on the DK, US and EU versions.
Function description
RS-232 (Tx+Rx) / IR (controls up to 2 IR devices on each port) 1
RS-232 (Tx) / IR (controls up to 2 IR devices on each port) 2
LAN device control 10
PoE Yes
I/O 3
Buttons 8
NEB Bus 1 (5 units)
IR Learn option with Device Editor Yes
USB port for programming 1
PIR sensor input Yes
Light on/o Yes
Room darkening Yes
Screen up/down Yes
Volume control Yes
Device feedback Yes

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power input
Voltage 12 VDC
Power Usage 1 W
Connector type 2 pin screw block
Power adaptor (included)
Input voltage 100 VAC - 240 VAC
Line frequency 50 Hz – 60 Hz
Max power usage Max 8 W
RS-232 / IR port
Ports 1 x bidirectional
2 x uni-directional
Baud rate 1200 – 115200 bit/sec
Data bits 7, 8
Parity Even, Odd, None
Stop bits 1, 2
IR frequency 400 Hz to 500 KHz
Connector 3 pin screw block
IR learn
IR Learn frequency 1 KHz to 150 KHz
Compliancy
IEC/EN 61000-6-1
IEC/EN 61000-6-2
FCC Part 15, Class A
CE
Input / Output
Ports 3 x I/O
Input trigger low < 1VDC
Input trigger high > 4VDC
Output type Open drain
Isolated output No
Max voltage load 24 VDC
Max current 0.5 A
Connector 4 pin screw block
Network (LAN)
Speed 10 / 100 Mbit
Duplex modes Half or Full
DHCP Default o
Default IP 192.168.254.252
Default gateway 192.168.1.1
Default subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Power over Ethernet
Compliance 802.3af / 802.3at
802.3af mode A + B
PD Class 1
General
Width EU (mm) 437 mm / 483 mm
Depth EU (mm) 141 mm
Height EU (mm) 44 mm (1U)
Width DK (mm) 437 mm / 483 mm
Depth DK (mm) 141 mm
Height DK (mm) 44 mm (1U)
Width US (mm) 437 mm / 483 mm
Depth US (mm) 141 mm
Height DK (mm) 44 mm (1U)
Weight EU/DK 90 g
Shipping weight 0,3 kg
Shipping dimension: EU, DK
(W/D/H) 155x85x55 mm
Shipping dimension: US
(W/D/H) 150x170x55 mm
Storage temperature -20 °C to 50 °C
Storage moisture Non-condensing
Operation temperature 0 °C to 30 °C
Operation moisture Non-condensing

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QUICK GUIDE TO THE SIERRA II
Buttons, indicators and connectors are available on the front and rear panels. These are shown below:
Number Description
1 Push buttons for controlling the AV setup
2 Red LED lights for indication of AV setup status
3 Front cover with label for button description
4 Mini USB for programming (behind front cover)
Number Description
1 1 x 12 VDC power input
2 1 x RS-232 port, Bidirectional or IR Unidirectional
3 2 x RS-232 or IR ports, Unidirectional
41 x RJ-45 Network (LAN) connector with PoE functionality
5 3 x Digital Input/Output
6 1 x NEB bus port
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
6
6
6
12 2
3
4
LAN
GND
I/O 1
I/O 2
I/O 3
PWR
NDA
NCL
GND
+12V
GND
GND
TX-1
RX-1
GND
TX-3
TX-2
Front:
Back:
With front cover
DK version US version EU version
Without front cover
A/V MUTE OFF
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The Biamp Impera - Sierra II can be installed in standard electrical back boxes or by using mounting
brackets. Each model (DK, US, EU) fits in typical boxes matching specific installation requirements
for the country of sale.
1. Prepare the installation site by installing the needed back box or brackets. Pull the needed cables
through the back box or bracket.
2. Mount the supplied connectors to the cables as needed and connect to the control system.
3. Mount the control system in the back box or on the bracket - See dierent versions below.
4. Connect and apply power to the control system.
5. Configure the control system using the Biamp Project Designer.
DK version
• Insert a flathead screwdriver gently and pry out the front cover.
Remove the front cover and the paper label behind it.
• Insert a flathead screwdriver into the button. Gently push and pry out the button.
• Insert the control system in a frame matching the back box used.
• Insert screws (not supplied) matching the back box into the two holes.
Secure the control system to the back box without overtightening the screws.
• Remount the paper label, insert a printed transparent label showing the button functions, and
mount the front cover. Note that the front cover mounts in only one direction.
Paper label
Flathead screwdriver
Transparenr label
Front cover

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US version
• Insert screws matching the back box into the two mounting holes. Secure the control system
to the back box or bracket without overtightening the screws.
• Mount the frame on the control system with the supplied screws.
• Insert a flathead screwdriver gently and pry out the front cover. Remove the front cover and the
paper label behind it.
• Remount the paper label, insert a printed transparent label showing the button functions, and
mount the front cover. Note that the front cover mounts in only one direction.
EU version
• Insert a flathead screwdriver gently and pry out the front cover. Remove the front cover and
the paper label behind it.
• Insert the control system in a frame matching the back box used.
• Insert screws matching the back box or bracket into the two holes. Secure the control system
to the back box or bracket without overtightening the screws.
• Remount the paper label, insert a printed transparent label showing the button functions, and
mount the front cover. Note that the front cover mounts in only one direction.
Paper label
Transparenr label
Front cover
Paper label
Transparenr label
Front cover

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CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
Power input port
Connect the Sierra II to the supplied AC power adaptor using
the supplied 2 pole screw block terminal. White/black wire
connects to 12V, black wire connects to GND.
The Sierra II adaptor incorporates a universal mains input which
accepts AC line input from 100 V to 240 V.
Note: If using the PoE functionality to power the Sierra II, do not
connect the AC power adaptor
I/O ports
The three I/O (Inputs/Outputs) can be configured as either output
or input. Each is available for connection to a PIR (movement) sen-
sor, keyboard lock, relays or for other compatible uses. The ports
are not potential free; you may need external relays to prevent
ground loops depending on your application.
When used as outputs, the I/O ports are active low.
When activated, the I/O ports are tied to GND through a FET tran-
sistor (also called open drain/collector function).
Each I/O can draw up to 24VDC/500mA.
When used as inputs, the applied voltage must be below 1 VDC
to be accepted as LOW, and above 4 VDC (but below 24 VDC)
to be accepted as HIGH. The inputs are default HIGH and must
be connected to ground in order to change state.
RS-232/IR ports
The RS-232 ports (TX-1, RX-1, TX-2, TX-3) are used for one- or two-
way communication. Port 1 is a two way port, which can be used for
devices for which a reply function is required, such as a projector.
All of the RS-232/IR ports can be configured in the Biamp Project
Designer software either as RS-232 or as IR emitter.
LAN
GND
+12V
RX-1
TX-1
GND
TX-2
TX-3
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
GND
GND
NCL
NDA
RoHS
PIN 2 <-> Tx
PIN 3 <-> Rx
PIN 5 <-> GND
LAN
G
ND
12V
X-1
X-1
G
ND
X
-
2
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
GND
GND
NCL
LAN
G
ND
+
12V
R
X-1
T
X-1
G
ND
TX
-
2
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
GND
GND
NCL

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IR learner
The IR learner can be connected directly to the Biamp Device Edi-
tor software through the USB port. With this you can learn IR codes
from your existing IR remote for easy configuration on-site, or even
on your desk. (Remember to remove front cover).
NEB port
The Sierra II has a built-in NEB (Extension Bus). This port is used to
add up to 5 NEB devices (e.g. two Keypads, two Level Controls and
one Expander).
Connect your NEB devices to this port with a cable not exceeding
20 cm of length. Connections are PWR to PWR, NCL to NCL, NDA
to NDA and GND to GND.
If additional cable length is needed in your application, please use the
NEB extender to allow placement of the devices up to 40 meters from
the Sierra II. See the Biamp website for details on the NEB Extender.
Connect the port as shown below.
When used as RS-232 transmit port:
Connect the device to TX-1 and GND,
as shown above.
When used as single IR port:
Connect the IR emitter to TX-2 (striped
wire) and GND, as shown above.
Use Biamp IR Emitter
When used as dual IR port:
Connect the IR 1 emitter to TX-2 (striped
wire) and black wire on IR 1 emitter to
IR 2 emitter (striped wire), and black
wire from IR 2 emitter to GND, as shown
above.
Use Biamp IR Emitter
IR
IR 2
Junction
IR 1
PIN 5 to GND
PIN 2 to TX
GND
NCL
NDA
PWR
GND
NCL
NDA
PWR
Set jumper for
addr
are
PWR
NDA
NCL
GND
GND
ADR
Unit
This
Control
System
Max 20cm
Adress
RoHS
I/O 2
I/O 3
PWR
NDA
NCL
GND

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LAN port
The network connector integrates the system into a local area network.
You must connect the Sierra II to your LAN if you are using any of the
LAN features of the product.
The Sierra II has Power over Ethernet functionality built into the LAN
interface which can power up the entire control system and up to two
connected NEB units through a PoE-enabled PSE (power sourcing
equipment) device. To power the Sierra II, use a PoE enabled switch or
a PoE power injector which complies with IEEE802.3af.
Two LEDs on the connector indicate the following:
Buttons
Sierra II has eight front panel buttons available for the end user to access
controller functions. The buttons are numbered as shown to the right.
Each button has a tactile click feedback to ensure proper activation.
Also, each button has an embedded multicolor LED light to indicate cur-
rent status of the AV system.
Button function and LED indication are set up using the Biamp
Project Designer software.
Configuration through USB port
The USB port is used exclusively for configuring the Sierra II from the
Biamp Project Designer software. It can’t be used to control any external
devices.
The front panel USB port is located beneath the front cover and label.
The host USB port can power the control system while configuring, so no
external power is needed when configuring the Sierra II. However, external
power (either from AC adaptor or Power over Ethernet) and the USB port
may be connected at the same time, for example when changing the
configuration on an already installed unit.
The USB connector for connecting to the Sierra II is type “mini USB B 5P”.
(It is available on the web as a USB A to Mini USB B 5P).
Color O On Blink
Yellow No Link Link Activity
Green 10 Mbit 100 Mbit
234
A/V MUTE OFF
DVD PC 1
BLUERAY PC 2
SCREEN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Error indication using LEDs
If you experience a system error, the front panel “ON” LED indicator will flash red
together with some of the input/output LED indicators. You can find the error type
and possible solutions below.
The flashing error descriptions and patterns are described below:
1
2
3
4
LED shows Description Solution
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
No connection to one
or more NEB units.
• Check that the NEB units used in the project are connected.
• Check that the NEB units used in the project are configured correctly.
• After doing one of the above, remove the power to the control
system for 20 sec before reconnecting the power again.
1
2
3
4
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
O
No project found on the
control system or unable
to start the project
• Try to upload the project again.
• Alternatively, there can be a problem in the project you have uploaded.
In this case, try uploading an empty project and see if this works.
1
2
3
4
Flashing
Flashing
O
O
Unexpected Error • Turn o the power to the control system for 20 sec before turning the
power on again.
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
No contact to Biamp
extension unit
• Check to confirm that the serial number used in Project Designer
matches the Biamp extension unit.
• Check the network or RS-232 connection from the control system
to the Biamp extension unit.
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
Wrong firmware version in
Biamp extension unit
• The Biamp extension unit has a dierent firmware than the one in
the control system.
• Please upgrade the firmware by plugging in the USB cable from the Biamp
extension unit into a PC running Project Designer and follow the instructions.
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
Error in serial
number
• You need to return the unit to Biamp or your local dealer for
replacement/repair.
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
Resuming factory default
settings
• When pressing Switch 1 and 4 during power on, the system will delete the
current settings and resume factory default. This method is only intended
to be used if the control system locks up and enters “Unexpected Error”.
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
Unable to connect to
configured TCP device.
• Verify the TCP device in the project is alive and responding
on the specified IP.
1
2
3
4
O
O
O
Flashing
Password incorrect on
configured LAN device.
• Verify that the password is entered correctly in Project Designer for all
LAN devices that require password.

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This document describes how to install and operate the Biamp Impara - SIERRA II.
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