Official Tessera manual
Tessera series manual 3.5, revision D. Includes the S8; see its description on page 28. The document is in English.
Brompton Tessera S8
Brompton Tessera S8: signal, capacity and redundancy
Evaluate Tessera S8 for an LED presentation or stage: compatible tiles, source, canvas and distribution. Ask GLMedia about rental, purchase and configuration.
Purpose and covered system
For a presentation or stage, evaluate S8 together with the tiles and system distribution. GLMedia can help review that combination before preparing an equipment and services proposal.
Tessera S8 processes LED displays with compatible Brompton receiving hardware. It supports canvas preparation, tile association and image adjustment for events, installations and camera workflows.
Identify the S8, tile model and revision, and Fixture Pack. Sharing processing features with SX40 does not imply the same capacity or distribution system.
Video, data and control
- Video
- HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI with Thru connections; the local interface monitor uses DisplayPort and USB peripherals. Local DisplayPort is not a content input.
- LED outputs
- Eight 1G EtherCON ports carry Tessera data to compatible tiles. Management Ethernet ports provide control and do not replace these outputs.
- Synchronization and control
- Bi-level/tri-level reference with Thru, DMX In/Thru and network control through Tessera Remote. Blackout and Freeze are on the front panel.
Show use and alternatives
For a presentation with an LED backdrop, we review the source, image region and tile layout so text, video and graphics occupy the intended area. If cameras are involved, we add an on-camera image test. If loading or backup needs exceed what can be verified for S8, we can evaluate a different processing and distribution architecture, including SX40 where appropriate; the names do not make them interchangeable.
To start a proposal, tell us how the LED wall will be used and whether cameras are involved. Add the pixel map and panel models if available; otherwise, approximate dimensions and identification photos are enough to begin. We can then evaluate processing, distribution, configuration, and an operator, with backup and rehearsal scoped for the show.
Requirements
A supported video source, identified tiles with suitable receiving hardware and Fixture Pack, pixel map, Gigabit Cat5e or better cabling, and power. Local operation needs a DisplayPort monitor, keyboard and mouse; remote control needs a computer and management network.
Define ports and paths for the required frame rate, bit depth and redundancy. Nominal output loading is 525,000 pixels at 60 Hz and 8 bits per color; higher bit depth or frame rate reduces available loading.
Basic preparation
- Save the current project and record processor and tile versions before changing the configuration.
- Connect the local interface or Tessera Remote through the management network. Confirm Video In and the selected input; check Blackout and Freeze when the input is valid but the picture is absent or not moving.
- Associate the tiles with the processor and check canvas position and orientation using a pattern. Distinguish the logical map from cabling order.
- Prepare input area, scaling and framing for actual content. Compare output loading and mode in the project; validating the input does not validate all distribution.
- If using closed-loop redundancy, prepare and test it before the event. Enabling or disabling the mode briefly blacks out video; do not use it as an improvised live test.
Use and troubleshooting questions
- Does a 4K source guarantee that the whole image fits my LED wall?
- Video is valid, but part of the wall is black or frozen. What should I compare?
- Will a redundant loop keep the wall running if the S8 fails?
- What should we evaluate when the LED wall looks good in the room but shows bands on camera?
- Can I use the S8 with my existing LED wall or replace a NovaStar controller?
Does a 4K source guarantee that the whole image fits my LED wall?
No. Input and output loading have different limits. A large source can be scaled or framed within the project, but each output must remain within its capacity for that mode.
The official data sheet specifies 4K60 input and eight 1G outputs. Nominal per-port capacity at 8 bits and 60 Hz does not mean eight 4K video outputs. A high frame rate does not also permit maximum resolution.
Send a provisional map and source format to choose the system. We can compare framing, loading by path and backup before quoting the processor and its configuration.
Video is valid, but part of the wall is black or frozen. What should I compare?
Separate the path: Video In confirms a valid input; Tessera Out indicates tile connectivity. Also check Blackout, Freeze, association and canvas placement.
Compare a pattern with actual content. If part of a path fails, record the port, tile and timing before changing one variable. An error counter or forum case alone does not identify the failed component.
Will a redundant loop keep the wall running if the S8 fails?
The loop returns from the last tile to another port on the same processor. It protects the data path under its stated conditions; it does not add another working processor. A port pair has the capacity of one port, so redundancy uses capacity.
The documentation reserves processor redundancy for SX40. An S8 loop does not keep the system running if the processor itself fails. If the show requires that risk to be covered, a different architecture and a recovery test are needed; automatic switching between two S8 units cannot be assumed.
What should we evaluate when the LED wall looks good in the room but shows bands on camera?
Compare shots of a pattern and actual content, recording camera, shutter, frame rate and tile. S8 ShutterSync Camera Viewer requires Genlock; adjustment depends on the tile and needs testing with the actual camera.
We can evaluate synchronization and settings during a pre-show test. If the combination cannot support the required shot, we can assess another tile or camera/processing path before promising a result.
Can I use the S8 with my existing LED wall or replace a NovaStar controller?
A matching cable is not enough: identify the installed receiver, panel model and revision, and Tessera compatibility. A compatible HDMI or SDI input at the processor does not confirm compatibility with the output panels.
We can review labels, panel documentation, and the existing configuration before proposing rental or purchase. Start with available identification photos if information is missing, without dismantling equipment. Alternatives may include retaining the wall’s compatible control and adapting upstream sources, or evaluating a complete compatible panel and processing package.
Checks by symptom
| Symptom | Check | Path being investigated |
|---|---|---|
| No source picture | Selected input, Video In, progressive format and Blackout. | Video before blaming tiles. |
| Only some tiles fail | Association, position, wiring and port loading. | Mapping or affected distribution path. |
| Pattern is correct but content differs | Project scaling, framing and input region. | Content processing. |
| Backup behaves unexpectedly | Loop status, ports and documented mode. | Cable protection versus processor recovery. |
Limits and precautions
Maintain ventilation and an ambient temperature of 0–40 °C. The data sheet specifies 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; check the unit label and supply.
The SDI input supports 2SI; SQ is unsupported in the S8 documentation. A matching connector does not justify copying another processor configuration.
HDMI Thru is intended for confidence monitoring; the manual recommends upstream distribution for critical paths. Do not start troubleshooting with Reset: factory restoration deletes projects and Fixture Packs not included in base firmware.
Before planning software changes, check hardware compatibility. The consulted release notes require software 3.4 or later for S8 units whose serial number starts with 02; this is not an instruction to update during an event.
Manuals and documents for this equipment
Official documentation
- S8 product page
- Online manual: S8 connections and indicators
- S8 data sheet, March 2025
- Loop and processor redundancy
- Connection guidelines
- Processor setup
- Connecting and associating tiles
- Hardware compatibility release notes
Verify the actual system versions and Fixture Packs before applying the setup and association steps.
LED with cameras and shutter changes
Show scenario
The LED looks correct in the room, but one show camera displays bands.
A solution we can quote
We can quote LED/camera adjustment: identify panel, receiver, software, reference, and exposure; agree which shots require approval.
Another option to compare
Compare another exposure accepted by the production or framing without that LED background, if the creative concept allows it.
Proposed acceptance check
Record bright and dark content plus movement with each intended camera; review the final file, including agreed exposure changes. Log settings and results.
To prepare a proposal
Send a defect clip and available camera and LED details; a final map is not required to start.
Does enabling ShutterSync guarantee a clean image?
No. Camera Viewer requires Genlock and depends on the panel; approval applies to the tested system and shots.
Does approving one camera validate all the others?
No: we propose checking each intended camera and mode, including the recording or streaming destination.
Manufacturer documentation
External reference and options for your show
Reference published by the manufacturer; GLMedia did not produce this event.
What solution can we discuss to support the show with LED that also works on camera?
Brompton documents Tessera S8 with ROE panels in Creative Technology productions for MSI and Wild Rift.
We can prepare a proposal for LED control, signal integration, and operation. We start with S8-compatible panels and receivers, content, and framing; scope may include mapping preparation, adjustment, and testing with the intended cameras.
If the concept allows one main screen instead of several surfaces, we can compare both layouts. Fewer surfaces or independent content feeds may simplify preparation and operation; pricing follows the scope of each option.
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