Modular

Voice Communication
Devices
 About TIPRO

Established back in 1991, Tipro is a small-size private limited company, based in

Slovenia with headquarters and production in its own facility.

Since the very beginning TIPRO design, manufacture and market computer terminals
and peripherals for various reliability-critical applications. The commitment to
quality and environmental regulations has been acknowledged by ISO 9001 and ISO
14001 certificates.

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TIPRO voice communication modules secure reliability and longevity with carefully
selected suppliers and components. Qualified partners are chosen not only for the
quality of their components but also for secured long term availability.

The complete product range is designed with easy-to-integrate, easy-to-use and

ergonomics as important factors.
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 BeFREE 22

15.6’’ Touchcomputer with Integrated Intercom

»» Ergonomic integration of a fanless touchcomputer and an intercom

»» Wide-screen variant of BeFREE20
»» 16 additional tactile programmable keys with integrated LED indicators
»» Modular - combinable with other FREE modules into multifunctional
terminals
»» Low-profile horizontal design
»» Silent and reliable - no moving parts, industrial grade components, Ethernet
redundancy, redundant internal audio and controller interfaces
»» Built-in Tipro Controller
»» Cable management - hidden and secured, but accessible
»» Optional Inclination Mechanism (VESA 75)

Display
Computer »» Industrial grade 15.6” high-brightness TFT LCD with HD (1920 x 1080) resolution
»» Intel Quad-Core J6412 processor with 8 GB RAM
(optional 16 GB RAM)
»» Solid-State Disk 256 GB Touchscreen
»» ELO 5-wire resistive touchscreen or
»» Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen

Intercom
»» Stereo loudspeakers (10W each) with two separate volume controls (incremental
encoders)
»» Goose-neck microphone with illuminated PTT key
»» Dual USB audio device
»» HID telephony interface supported
»» Connected to the internal sound card (analogue interface)
»» Up to eight listening (output) and up to four recording (input) channels
»» Connection for analogue switching Handset
»» Optional echo-canceller with a digital signal processor

Programmable Keys - User Configurable

»» 16 single keys with integrated LED
Connectivity indicators or
»» LAN: 2 x Gigabit ethernet »» Audio: Line-in, Line-out, microphone-in, »» 8 double keys with integrated LED
»» USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (Tipro Devices), 4 x USB 3.2 speaker-in, microphone-out, TAC (for indicators or
»» COM: 1 x RS232 analog switching Handset) »» 16 blind keys or
»» External Display: HDMI, DP »» Digital input: 2x »» various combinations of single,
»» Internal: left and right Tipro Bus for add-on double and blind keys
modules

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 BeFREE 20

15.0’’ Touchcomputer with Integrated Intercom

»» Ergonomic integration of a fanless touchcomputer and an intercom

»» Modular - combinable with other FREE modules into multifunctional
terminals
»» Low-profile horizontal design
»» Silent and reliable - no moving parts, industrial grade components,
Ethernet redundancy, redundant internal audio and controller interfaces
»» Built-in Tipro Controller
»» Cable management - hidden and secured, but accessible Optional Inclination Mechanism
»» Optional Inclination Mechanism (VESA 75)
Display
Computer »» Industrial grade 15.0” high-brightness TFT LCD with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution

»» Intel Quad-Core J6412 processor with 8 GB RAM

(optional 16 GB RAM)
»» Solid-State Disk 256 GB Touchscreen
»» ELO 5-wire resistive touchscreen

»»Intercom
»» Stereo loudspeakers (10W each) with two separate volume controls (incremental
encoders)
»» Goose-neck microphone with illuminated PTT key
»» Dual USB audio device
»» HID telephony interface supported
»» Connected to the internal sound card (analogue interface)
»» Up to six listening (output) and up to three recording (input) channels
»» Connection for analogue switching Handset
»» Optional echo-canceller with a digital signal processor

Keys & Indicators

»» Two volume control incremental encoders (endless
potentiometers)
»» Illuminated PTT key
»» Five mechanical keys for brightness control, volume
adjustment and touchscreen (de)activation
Connectivity »» Dual three-colour bar-graph display as VU meter, volume
and brightness indicator
»» LAN: 2 x Gigabit ethernet »» Audio: Line-in, Line-out, microphone-in,
»» Several LED indicators (power, SSD, microphone,
»» USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (Tipro Devices), 4 x USB 3.2 speaker-in, microphone-out, TAC (for
touchscreen ...)
»» COM: 1 x RS232 analog switching Handset)
»» External Display: HDMI, DP »» Digital input: 2x
»» Internal: left and right Tipro Bus for add-on
modules

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 BeFREE 10

10.4’’ Touchcomputer with Integrated Intercom

»» Space-saving integration of a fanless touchcomputer and an intercom

»» Modular - combinable with other FREE modules into multifunctional
terminals
»» Low-profile horizontal design
»» Silent and reliable - no moving parts, industrial grade components
Ethernet redundancy, redundant internal audio and controller interfaces
»» Built-in Tipro Controller
»» Cable management - hidden and secured, but accessible
»» Optional Inclination Mechanism (VESA 75)

Computer
Display
»» Intel Quad-Core J6412 processor with 8 GB RAM
(optional 16 GB RAM) »» Industrial grade 10.4” high-brightness TFT LCD with
»» Solid-State Disk 256 GB XGA (1024 x 768) resolution

Touchscreen
»» ELO 5-wire resistive touchscreen or
»» Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen

Intercom
»» Stereo loudspeakers (10W each) with volume control (incremental encoders)
»» Goose-neck microphone with illuminated PTT key
»» USB audio device
»» HID telephony interface supported
»» Connected to the internal sound card (analogue interface)
»» Up to four listening (output) and two recording (input) channels
»» Connection for analogue switching Handset
»» Optional echo-canceller with a digital signal processor

Keys & Indicators

»» Volume control incremental encoder (endless
potentiometer) with switch
Connectivity »» Illuminated PTT key
»» Three mechanical keys for brightness control and
»» LAN: 2 x Gigabit ethernet »» Audio: TAC (for analog switching Handset)
touchscreen (de)activation
»» USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (Tipro Devices), 4 x USB 3.2 »» Digital input: 2x
»» Three-colour bar-graph display as VU meter, volume and
»» COM: 1 x RS232
brightness indicator
»» External Display: HDMI, DP
»» Several LED indicators (power, SSD, microphone, speakers,
touchscreen ...)

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 BeFREE 07

7.0’’ Compact Touchcomputer with Integrated

Intercom and Handset
Display
»» Space-saving integration of a fanless touchcomputer, an intercom and a handset »» Industrial grade 7.0” high-brightness TFT
»» Wide screen display LCD with XGA (800 x 480) resolution
»» 6 tactile programmable keys
»» Silent and reliable - no moving parts, industrial grade components, Ethernet
redundancy, redundant internal audio and controller interfaces
»» Built-in Tipro Controller (programmable keys, programmable switching handsfree- Touchscreen
handset, etc) »» ELO 5-wire resistive touchscreen
»» Cable management – hidden and secured, but accessible
»» Optional Inclination mechanism (VESA 75)
Audio
»» USB Audio device
Computer »» HID Telephony Supported
»» Intel© Dual Core N3350 processor (SoC) with »» Programmable signal processing includes ambient noise suppression (noise
4 GB RAM (optional 8 GB RAM) gating), signal compression and limiting
»» Solid-State Disk 32 GB (optional 64 GB) »» Analogue front-end designed to meet wide-band IP telephony standards
»» Automatically switching from Handsfree (Intercom) to Handset

Intercom
»» Stereo loudspeakers (2 x 2W) with volume control encoder
»» Separate alert/alarm audio output
»» Goose-neck microphone with illuminated PTT key
»» Optional echo-canceller with digital signal processor

Handset
»» Programmable PushToTalk key and Hook switch
»» Programmable side-tone
»» Integrated acoustic shock protection
»» Optional dial-pad

Programmable Keys & Indicators

»» 6 programmable keys
»» Three colour bar-graph display
Connectivity
»» LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
»» USB: 2 x USB 3.0
»» External Display: HDMI
»» Internal: left and right Tipro Bus for add-on modules

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 Differences Between BeFREEs

BeFREE 22 BeFREE 20 BeFREE 10 BeFREE 07

Display Size 15.6” 15.0” 10.4” 7.0”

Display Resolution HD (1920 x 1080) XGA (1024 x 768) XGA (1024 x 768) 800 x 480
ELO 5-wire Resistive or ELO 5-wire Resistive or
Touchscreen ELO 5-wire Resistive ELO 5-wire Resistive
Projected Capacitive (PCAP) Projected Capacitive (PCAP)
Embedded Computer Intel J6412, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Intel J6412, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Intel J6412, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Intel© N3350, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB SSD
Analogue Sound Card Internally Connected to InterCom Internally Connected to InterCom Internally Connected to InterCom -
Ext. Sound Card Connections Yes Yes No -
InterCom Integrated (USB and/or Analogue) Integrated (USB and/or Analogue) Integrated (USB and/or Analogue) Integrated (USB Audio)
USB Audio Codecs 2 2 1 1
Ext. Analogue Audio in & out Yes Yes No No
Stereo Loudspeakers Yes (2 x 10W) Yes (2 x 10W) Yes (2 x 10W) Yes (2 x 2W)
Volume Control Encoders 2 2 1 1
Volume Control Keys Yes Yes No No
Goose-Neck Microphone Yes Yes Yes Yes
Illuminated PTT Key Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bar-Graph Displays 2 2 1 1
Control Keys 5 5 3 0
Line Keys 16 -with LED Indicators 0 0 6
External Digital Inputs 2 2 2 -
Handset Optional module (USB or Analogue) Optional module (USB or Analogue) Optional module (USB or Analogue) Integrated (Analogue)
Dimensions W x D x H [mm] 440 x 342 x 112 440 x 342 x 111 332 x 278 x 100 332 x 278 x 113
Inclination Mechanism TM-SUA TM-SUA TM-SUA TM-SUA

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 BeFREE 03 Intercom

3.5’’ Touchcomputer USB Audio Device for the Hands-Free Communication

The BeFREE 03 is the smallest BeFREE module in Tipro’s FREE modular range. The Intercom is the new version of Tipro's Speakerbox.

»» It enables to add a touchscreen and network »» Compact design.

connection to Tipro’s Intercom and/or Handset with a »» A single, large speaker which can produce a higher
small footprint. volume and lower frequency tones than the current
»» In contrast to its larger siblings that have microphone Speakerbox.
and speakers integrated, the BF03 is designed to be »» It can be used on its own, as USB audio device or in
combined with our Voice Communication Modules. combination with a Handset.
»» It can be expanded with a second speaker unit which
BF03 allows for independent volume control for the left and
Intercom right channel.
Handset »» Besides this, it can be used in combination with the new
BF03 as a very compact console solution.

Technical details

Computer
»» Processor: 800 MHz ARM Cortex A7
»» System Memory: 1 GB RAM

Mass Storage
»» Type: internal eMMC flash
»» Capacity: 4GB
»» External mass storage: µSDCard slot BF03 with Handset Intercom with Handset Intercom with a second
speaker unit
Display Basic Technical Data
»» Type: TFT LCD
»» Size: 3.5” diagonal »» USB audio device
»» Native resolution: 320 x 480 (portrait) »» 10 W speaker
»» Unidirectional gooseneck microphone
Touchscreen »» PTT key + 2 freely programmable keys
»» Projected Capacitive Touch »» 8 W amplifier (per channel)
»» 12V input
Connectivity »» Incremental encoder (endless potentiometer) for volume control
»» USB: 2 x USB 2.0 ports »» HID keyboard / HID Telephony interface
»» Ethernet : 1 x 10/100 Mbit »» Optional hardware echo-canceler
»» 12V DC input »» Dimensions [WxDxH): 98 x 222 x 73 mm (without gooseneck microphone, including
BF03 with Intercom side covers)
Linux pre-installed.

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 Speakerbox Handset

USB Intercom module for USB Handset module with

hands-free communication PushToTalk/PushToMute function

»» Add-on module or standalone device

»» Combination of a USB audio device and an HID keyboard
»» Plug&play operation with generic drivers
»» Stereo loudspeakers and goose-neck microphone
»» Separate alert/alarm audio output
»» Connection for an external analogue headset and
handset
»» Incremental encoder (endless potentiometer) for
volume control
»» Three-colour bar-graph display as VU meter and/or
volume indicator
» Six programmable keys with LED indicators for
mode control and volume adjustment
» Analogue front-end designed to meet wide-band IP
telephony standards
» Programmable signal processing includes ambient
noise suppression (noise gating), signal compression
and limiting
»» Integrated acoustic shock protection
»» Optional HID telephony interface
»» Optional echo-canceller with a digital signal processor
»» Add-on module or standalone device (if a Tipro controller is integrated in)
»» Combination of a USB audio device and an HID keyboard (plug&play
operation with generic drivers)
»» Programmable PushToTalk key and Hook switch
»» Two RGB LED status indicators
»» Hardware generated side-tone
»» Software adjustable volume (loudspeaker and microphone) and side-tone
level
»» Programmable signal processing includes ambient noise suppression
(noise gating), signal compression and limiting
»» Analogue front-end designed to meet wide-band IP telephony standards
»» Integrated acoustic shock protection
»» Optional dial-pad in the cradle/base
»» Optional HID telephony interface
»» Optional analogue audio interface (instead of USB) for legacy systems
»» Optional analogue switching handset in combination with all BeFREEs
(except the BeFREE07) and new Intercom module

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 Panel/Rack Mount BeFREE 10

10.4’’ Panel/Rack Mount Touchcomputer with Integrated

Intercom
Display
»» Industrial grade 10.4” diagonal high-brightness TFT LCD with XGA (1024 x 768)
»» Panel/Rack mount version of Tipro’s BeFREE10
resolution
»» Sturdy metal frame
»» Modular – can be combined with Handset
»» Silent and reliable - no moving parts, industrial grade components
»» Ethernet redundancy, redundant internal audio and controller interfaces Touchscreen
»» Built-in Tipro Controller »» Elo 5-wire resistive touchscreen or
»» Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen

Computer
»» Intel Quad-Core J6412 processor with 8 GB RAM Intercom
(optional 16 GB RAM)
»» Stereo loudspeakers (10W each) with volume control (incremental encoders)
»» Solid-State Disk 256 GB »» Goose-neck microphone with illuminated PTT key
»» USB audio device
»» HID telephony interface supported
»» Connected to the internal sound card (analogue interface)
»» Up to four listening (output) and two recording (input) channels
»» Optional echo-canceller with a digital signal processor

Dimensions
»» 332 x 316 mm [WxH]
»» Cut-out: 310 x 293 mm [WxH]
»» Depth (from surface): 94 mm

Connectivity Rack Mount BF10 with Handset

»» LAN: 2 x Gigabit ethernet »» Audio: TAC (for analog switching Handset)
»» USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (Tipro Devices), 4 x USB 3.2 »» Digital input: 2x
»» COM: 1 x RS232
»» External Display: HDMI, DP

Panel Mount BF10 with Handset

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November 2023