Brompton TESSERA SX40 User manual

USER MANUAL TESSERA PROCESSING
Tessera Version 3.0

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BROMPTON SUPPORT
Should you have any problems with your Brompton Technology product please contact our
support team using the following details.
EU SUPPORT
Available between 10:00 and 18:00 EST:
lTel: [phone]
lEmail: [e-mail]
Urgent out-of-hours support:
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Available between 9:00 and 17:00 EDT:
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MANUAL CHANGELOG
MANUAL TESSERA V3.0 - REV B
Released 22/01/2021 with the following changes:
lGeneral minor updates.
MANUAL TESSERA V3.0 - REV A
Released 20/09/2020 with the following changes:
lUpdated style and look of manual.
lImplemented a referenced Manual Changelog.
lUpdated section: General Overview on page 13.
lNew data sheet: Tessera S8 LED Processor on page 23.
lNew section: High Dynamic Range on page 57.
lNew section: Dynamic Calibration on page 59
lUpdated Creating A New Project On Local UI and Tessera Remote on page 63 with details
about "Enable HDR" on page 65.
lNew section: Enable HDRon page 65.
lNew section: Device Properties on page 74.
lNew section: ThermaCal on page 79.
lUpdated Tessera S8 details for Inputs: 4K Sources (for SX40 and S8) on page 139.
lNew section: Input Metadata on page 141.
lNew section: Input Override on page 145.
lUpdated section: Redundancy Configuration on page 37.
lUpdated UI images: Global Colour on page 181.
lUpdated section: Colour Temperature on page 182.
lUpdated section: Gamma on page 182.
lUpdated section: Low End Boost on page 188, feature is now discontinued from Tessera
v3.0 onward.
lNew section: PureTone on page 186.
lNew section: Dynamic Calibration (DynaCal)User Interface on page 203.
lUpdated section: Ultra Low Latency on page 222.
lUpdated section: High Frame Rate on page 223
MANUAL TESSERA V2.3 REV A
Released 20/01/2020 with the following changes:

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lAdded note regarding Tessera SX40 supporting sub-fixtures (page 90).
lUpdated Canvas View UI image (page 111).
lUpdated Presets UI images (page 125 and page 126).
lUpdated Processing and ChromaTune tiles, and figure captions (page 155 and page 171).
lNew section: (ChromaTune) Curves on page 176.
lSection update: Genlock Settings on page 219.
lNew section: Ultra Low Latency on page 222.
lNew section: High Frame Rate on page 223.
lUpdated Live Control Fixture Groups configuration UI image on page 231.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Brompton Support 3
Manual Changelog 4
Section 1 - Introduction 11
Section 2 - General Overview 13
2.1 - Tessera LED Processors 13
2.2 - System Overview 16
2.3 - Tessera SX40 LED Processor 19
2.4 - Tessera S8 LED Processor 23
2.5 - Tessera M2 LED Processor 25
2.6 - Tessera S4 LED Processor 27
2.7 - Tessera T1 LED Processor 29
Section 3 - Quickstart 31
3.1 - Tessera LED Processor Setup 31
3.2 - Tessera Project Setup 32
3.3 - Connecting Fixtures 33
Section 4 - System Configuration 35
4.1 - Connecting Fixtures 35
4.2 - Connection Guidelines 35
4.3 - Redundancy Configuration 37
4.4 - Output Capacity 43
4.5 - Combining Processors 46
Section 5 - Tessera Management Software 47
5.1 - Local User Interface 47
5.2 - Tessera Remote and Offline Editor 47
5.3 - Installation for Windows PC 48
5.4 - Installation for Mac OSX 50
5.5 - Network Settings for Remote Management 50

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5.6 - Connecting to a Tessera LED Processor 51
5.7 - Multiple Processors Control 55
Section 6 - High Dynamic Range 57
6.1 - Supported HDRFormats 57
6.2 - HDRFeatures 58
6.3 - Dynamic Calibration 59
Section 7 - Project Setup 61
7.1 - Project Management 61
7.2 - Enable HDR 65
7.3 - Canvas Resolutions 65
7.4 - Low Latency Mode 67
7.5 - Mapping Options 68
Section 8 - Fixtures 71
8.1 - Fixture Libraries 71
8.2 - Fixture Properties 71
8.3 - Device Properties 74
8.4 - OSD 77
8.5 - Studio mode 78
8.6 - ThermaCal 79
8.7 - Fixture Context Menu 81
8.8 - Adding Fixtures to a Project 83
8.9 - Sub-Fixtures 90
8.10 - Understanding Topology and Association 98
8.11 - Fixture Layout 105
Section 9 - Main Project Screen 111
9.1 - Canvas View 111
9.2 - Presets 125
9.3 - Log 129
9.4 - Moving Around the Canvas 130
9.5 - Project Data Export 131

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9.6 - Online View 133
9.7 - Topology View 135
Section 10 - Inputs 137
10.1 - Source Selection 137
10.2 - HD Sources (for M2, T1, S4) 138
10.3 - 4K Sources (for SX40 and S8) 139
10.4 - Input Metadata 141
10.5 - Input Override 145
10.6 - Input Colour Control 149
10.7 - Histograms 150
Section 11 - Processing 155
11.1 - Scaling and Cropping 155
11.2 - Scaling and Cropping 160
11.3 - Active Area 167
11.4 - ChromaTune 171
Section 12 - Test Patterns 177
12.1 - Processor Test Patterns 177
12.2 - Custom Test Patterns 178
12.3 - Fixture Test Patterns 179
12.4 - Freeze/Blackout 179
12.5 - Front Panel Button Settings 179
Section 13 - Global Colour 181
13.1 - Brightness 182
13.2 - Colour Temperature 182
13.3 - Gamma 182
13.4 - Dark Magic 184
13.5 - PureTone 186
13.6 - Gain Controls 187
13.7 - Low End Boost 188
13.8 - Studio Mode 189

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13.9 - On-Screen Colour Adjustment 190
13.10 - Dynamic Calibration (DynaCal) User Interface 203
Section 14 - Network 217
14.1 - Network Load 217
14.2 - Network Bit Depth 218
14.3 - Additional Video Delay 218
14.4 - Genlock Settings 219
14.5 - Ultra Low Latency 222
14.6 - High Frame Rate 223
Section 15 - Live Control 225
15.1 - Enabling Live Control 226
15.2 - Parameter Indicators 227
15.3 - Control Profiles 228
15.4 - DMXControl 234
15.5 - EDMXControl 235
15.6 - Tessera Control 236
Section 16 - Processor Settings 239
16.1 - Processor 240
16.2 - General 241
16.3 - Security 244
16.4 - Date and Time 245
16.5 - Fixture Library 246
16.6 - Preferences 251
16.7 - Crash Management 253
16.8 - Restore Factory Settings 254
16.9 - Format Internal Storage 255
16.10 - Reload Firmware 256
16.11 - Processor Status 258
16.12 - About 259

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Appendix A - Keyboard Shortcuts 261
Global 261
Canvas 262
While Adding Fixtures 262
OSCA 263
Appendix B - Cable RequirementsFor Tessera SX40 and XD 265
Tessera SX40 and XD Cable Requirements 265
10G Ethernet Compatibility 266
Appendix C- Setting IP Addresses 269
Setting the IP Address on Windows Systems 269
Setting the IP Address on Mac OSXSystems 271
Appendix D - DMX Channel Allocations 274
Appendix E- Warranty 284
Warranty Conditions 284
Glossary 287

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
COPYRIGHT
©2012- 2021 Brompton Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
TRADEMARKS
Brompton is a registered trademark owned by Carallon Ltd.
All other brand and product names used in this document may be trademarks, registered
trademarks or trade names of their respective holders.
CHANGES
The information and specifications contained within this document are subject to change
without notice. Brompton Technology Ltd reserves the right to make improvements and
changes to the hardware and software described in this document at any time and without
notice.
Brompton Technology Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies
that might occur in this document.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides all the information required for the correct and safe use of the Tessera
LED Processors and the supplied Tessera Software.
This Revision B of the manual was written for Tessera software Version 3.0 and published on the
28 January 2021.
ABOUT THE TESSERA SYSTEM
The Tessera System comprises processors, distribution units, receiver cards and software. These
elements can be used with a wide range of LED fixtures.

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Brompton Technology Ltd partners with both purchasers and manufacturers who wish to use
Brompton processing to control their LED video products. For more information about
Brompton Technology Ltd please contact: [e-mail].
HANDLING AND SAFE OPERATION
The Tessera LED Processors and distribution units are packaged in a rugged custom-designed
19" rack mounting case with integral mounting handles.
The processor should be adequately supported in a rack at all times. The weight of the
processor should never be supported entirely on the rack ears as this can lead to distortion,
especially if the rack is roughly handled.
The processors and distribution units should only be opened by professionals as it will expose
the user to potentially dangerous voltages. The units must never be operated with the cover
removed. Opening the units without an approval from Brompton Technical Support will
invalidate the warranty.
The product is designed to operate from a grounded power source between 100 and 250V AC,
47 -63Hz. Ensure the use of a stable power source. If your power source is prone to surges,
place the unit on an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to prevent exposure to voltages that
could potentially damage the system.

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL
OVERVIEW
2.1 - TESSERA LED PROCESSORS
Brompton Technology Ltd makes a variety of Tessera LED video processors for different
applications.
2.1.1 - TESSERA SX40 LEDPROCESSOR
Our Tessera SX40 is the highest capacity processor we currently offer. It is capable of supporting
a nominal 9 million pixels and 4k canvas resolutions with HDMI 2.0 and 12G SDI inputs. Eight 10
Gigabit ports over 4 trunks that allow data transfer using single mode fibre or CAT6 copper
cable. The Tessera SX40 can support up to 2000 connected fixtures and offers maximum
flexibility with the use of the Tessera XD Distribution system.
See Tessera SX40 LED Processor on page 19 for more information.
NOTE The Tessera SX40 only support sub-fixtures from Tessera V2.31 onwards.

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2.1.2 - TESSERA S8 LEDPROCESSOR
The mid-range Tessera S8 LED Processor is perfect for high-profile projects that don’t require
large output capacity but would still benefit from the flexibility of Brompton’s industry-leading
Tessera feature set and easy-to-use software. It is capable of supporting a nominal 4.5 million
pixels (half of the Tessera SX40) and 4k canvas resolutions with HDMI 2.0 and 12G SDI inputs.
Eight 1 Gigabit ports that allow data transfer over CAT5e copper cable.
See Tessera S8 LED Processor on page 23 for more information.
2.1.3 - TESSERA M2 LEDPROCESSOR
The Tessera M2 is the most popular processor to drive HD content. It can control a nominal 2
million pixels over four 1 Gigabit outputs to a fixture count of up to 2000. Supports 3G-SDI and
DVI-I inputs.
See Tessera M2 LED Processor on page 25 for more information.

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2.1.4 - TESSERA S4 LEDPROCESSOR
The Tessera S4 processor is ideal for HD resolution screens (2M pixels). The Tessera S4
LED Processor does not have the front-side processing, scaling or degree by degree rotation of
the Tessera T1 and the Tessera M2 but can control the same number of pixels across four
Gigabit outputs as the Tessera M2.
See Tessera S4 LED Processor on page 27 for more information.
2.1.5 - TESSERA T1 LEDPROCESSOR
The Tessera T1 is ideal for creative shows requiring flexibility over number of fixtures. It has a
DVI-D input and supports a capacity of 0.5 million pixels in a HD canvas. The Tessera T1
includes most of the main features available with the Tessera systems, with one output port
supporting up to 500 fixtures.
See Tessera T1 LED Processor on page 29 for more information.

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2.2 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Tessera system can be controlled locally using a monitor, keyboard and mouse connected
directly to a Tessera LED Processor. Alternatively, you can use the Tessera Remote software on a
Windows PC or Mac connected to the processor via a Gigabit Ethernet network. The Tessera
Remote software can be used in Offline Editor mode, to allow preparation of project files
without a processor.
The processors have an integral DisplayPort (DP++) output and USB ports for local control and
monitoring. Each Tessera output can be distributed using standard Gigabit Ethernet switches or
fibre optic transceivers.

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2.2.1 - SYSTEM SETUP DIAGRAM: TESSERA
M2
Fig 2.1 - Typical system set-up for a Tessera M2 LED Processor (A similar diagram can be applied
to the Tessera S8, S4, and T1)

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2.2.2 - SYSTEM SETUP DIAGRAM: TESSERA
SX40
Fig 2.2 - Typical system set-up for the Tessera SX40 LED Processor

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2.3 - TESSERA SX40 LEDPROCESSOR
2.3.1 - FRONT PANEL
Feature Description
Front Panel StatusLEDs
Blackout button Sendsthe output of the processor to black
Freeze button Freezestheoutput of the processor
Reset button Pressto reset theprocessor,pressand hold for 10 secondsto restoreto factory settings. Warning,thiswill delete all project filesand Fixture Packsnot included
with thebasefirmware.
2 x USB 2.0 type Aports To connect USB memory storagedevicesand peripheralse.g. keyboard and
mouse
2.3.2 - FRONT PANEL STATUS LEDS
LED Name Indication
Active On: Processor in operation
Blinking: Processor booting up
Ethernet Theprocessor isdetecting anetwork connection
Video In Theprocessor isconnected to avalid video input source
TesseraOut Theprocessor isconnected to fixtures
ReferenceIn The processor hasavalid sourceof genlock connected to thereferenceinput
connector
Overtemp
Off: Processor isin normal operating temperatures
Blinking: Processor overheatingbut operational
On: Processor overheated and shutdown

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2.3.3 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Feature Description
Management Ethernet Connect a PCor MacrunningTesseraRemote,Tessera Control applicationsor an eDMXprotocol directly to the local data Gigabit Ethernet port. Thetwo ports
work asaswitch to daisy-chain units.
Local User Interface TesseraSX40 LED Processor can beoperated locally with amonitor connected viaDisplayPort. Peripheralssuch asmouseand keyboard can beconnected to
theUSB portson either thefront or rear panel.
HDMI Input AHDMI 2.0 input with support for digital 4k progressivesignal up to 4096x2160 and frame ratesup to 144Hz(maximum pixel clock of 600MHz). SeeCanvas
Resolutionson page65 for moreinformation.
ReferenceInput Used for analogbi-level or tri-level sync.
12G-SDI Input
A12G-SDI input isavailable. TheSDI inputssupportsHD-SDI,3G-SDI levelAor
level B,6G-SDI and 12G-SDI,2SI format; SQ not supported. 12G-SDI acceptsa
progressivesignal of up to 4096 x 2160 resolution at 23.98Hzto 60Hz
frameratewith 10 bitsper channel colour depth.
Loop Thru Ports All video inputsand syncshave re-clocked loop thru ports.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Outputs
TheTesseraSX40 LED Processor hasfour 10 Gigabit outputswhich can beused
by pluggingaTessera XD Distribution Unit to distribute thesignal. Fixtures
should be connected to theEtherCON connectorsin theTesseraXD Unit with
Gigabit Ethernet cable(Cat-5eor above). SeeSystem Configuration on page35
for moreinformation.
DMX512-AInput and
Thru For DMXreal-timecontrol.
On/Off Switch The processor can beshut down from thelocal interfaceor remote computer.
No harm will result from turning theprocessor off at the switch.
IECMainsInput Theinput isauto rangingfrom 100-250v/47-63Hz.