Page 1 User Guide FreeSpeak II™ Base Station Version Part Number: 399G087 Rev D Date: August 12, 2015...
Page 2: Document Reference
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Document Reference Clear-Com FreeSpeak II User Guide Part Number: 399G087 Revision: D Legal Disclaimers Copyright © 2015 HME Clear-Com Ltd. All rights reserved. Clear-Com and the Clear-Com logo are registered trademarks of HM Electronics, Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Contents Document Reference ................2 Important Safety instructions ..........10 Safety symbols ..............11 Introduction to FreeSpeak II™ ..........12 An FS II communication system ..........13 2.1.1 FreeSpeak II system capacity ............. 14 2.1.2...
Page 4 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 4.2.2 Connecting to an RTS™ wired beltpack ......... 39 4.2.3 Front-panel adjustments for partyline connections ......39 4.2.4 Troubleshooting partyline connections .......... 40 Wireless partyline ..............41 Connecting to 4-Wire and digital matrix intercom ....... 42 4.4.2...
Page 5 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 6.5.1 To create a port label ..............62 Setting and changing group labels ........... 64 6.6.1 To create a group label .............. 64 Adding group members ............66 6.7.1 To assign members to a group ............ 66 Beltpacks ................
Page 6 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Beltpack user controls ............88 7.2.1 Top controls ................88 7.2.2 Beltpack display ................ 89 7.2.3 Beltpack headset tones/alerts ............. 89 7.2.4 Front controls ................90 7.2.5 Beltpack bottom connectors ............92 7.2.6...
Page 7 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 8.6.1 Setting the low battery alarm ............ 108 8.6.2 Setting the low battery alarm threshold ........109 8.6.3 Setting the out of range alarm ........... 109 8.6.4 Setting the call alert ..............109 Selecting the beltpack role default set ........
Page 8 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.1.2 Loading a configuration file from a Base station using a serial link ..................126 10.1.3 Loading a configuration from a Base station using Ethernet .... 127 10.1.4 Loading a configuration file to the Base station from the Configuration Editor ..............
Page 9 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.8.4 Setting the IFB dim level ............150 10.9 Configuring Base station system parameters ......151 10.9.1 Editing the system parameters: ..........151 10.9.2 Change Base station System identifier ........152 10.9.3 Enabling Over The Air (OTA) registration ........
Page 10: Important Safety Instructions
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Important Safety instructions  Read these instructions.  Keep these instructions.  Heed all warnings.  Follow all instructions.  Do not use this apparatus near water.  Clean only with dry cloth.
Page 11: Safety Symbols
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version USB Charger model PA1015-050SIB200/PA1015-1SI/ PA1015-  1SI050200 provided by HME/Clear-Com with your beltpack.  This product uses Lithium Ion Batteries which can be a fire hazard, if used improperly. Use only HME/Clear-Com supplied BAT60 or equivalent battery packs to ensure safe operation of the beltpack.
Page 12: Introduction To Freespeak Ii
This chapter provides an overview of the FreeSpeak II digital wireless beltpack system. With a FreeSpeak II (FS II) wireless beltpack you can roam freely around a site or facility while talking and listening to all, or selected, members of your team. With...
Page 13: An Fs Ii Communication System
You can configure FS II either from the Base station or from a PC Configuration Editor. FreeSpeak II components can be used either with a Base station or with a matrix equipped with E-Que cards in antenna or splitter mode. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Configuration Software User Guide.
Page 14: Freespeak Ii System Capacity
2.1.1 FreeSpeak II system capacity The FreeSpeak II Base station supports up to 20 beltpacks. Connecting an antenna splitter to the transceiver port on the back of the Base Station allows up to 5 antennas to be connected to the system. The Base station can connect to two splitters and so support up to 10 antennas.
Page 15: National Radio Carrier Frequencies
4 - 6 7 - 9 10 - 12 Figure 2-3 Antenna/beltpack capacity Note: If more than 20 beltpacks are required, you should upgrade to FreeSpeak II Integra. 2.1.2 National Radio Carrier Frequencies The carrier frequencies allocated for a radio space vary according to location. This affects the amount of belt packs that can be supported in one RF cell.
Page 16: Using Multiple Base Stations In The Same Radio Frequency (Rf) Space
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Note: If necessary, using two RF bands (1.9 GHz and 2.4 GHz) will increase the amount of beltpacks that can be used in one area or cell. 2.1.3 Using multiple Base stations in the same radio frequency...
Page 17: Installing A System
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Installing a system This chapter explains how to install a FreeSpeak II system, including cable connections, positioning the equipment, registering beltpacks and performing a site survey to optimize system performance. It contains the following sections: ...
Page 18: Placing The Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version When you have found the antenna to pair to (it will be showing a ‘P’ to indicate that it is ready to be paired to the beltpack) press button D to select the antenna and connect the beltpack to it.
Page 19: Placing The Antennas And Splitters
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version At this stage you might choose to register all of the beltpacks with the Base station, or at least register one or two for system setup and testing. Placing the antennas and splitters The next step is to begin placing antennas and splitters to provide the necessary coverage areas for all of the beltpacks.
Page 20: Power Supplies To The Components Of An Fs Ii System
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version ferrite should be fitted at the Base station end of the CAT-5 cable. Position the ferrite as close to the Base station as possible. The manufacturer of the ferrite is Wurth Elektronix (part number is 742 711 32).
Page 21 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 800 m (2625 ft) to 1000 m (3281 ft) Figure 3-2 Recommended splitter and antenna powering schemes and cable lengths, PSU at splitter and antenna/transceiver Page 21...
Page 22: Determining Coverage Areas
The following figure illustrates some FreeSpeak II coverage scenarios. Figure 3-3 Coverage areas for FS II TAs Note: Cells can be completely overlapped for density (by co-locating multiple antennas).
Page 23: Doing A Site Survey To Determine Coverage Areas
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Walk through all of the areas where beltpack users will typically be moving, and note any areas of weak signal, dropout, or disconnection from the system. Pay special attention to the overlap areas between...
Page 24 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 3-4 A connected beltpack site survey screen Parameter Meaning Received Signal Strength Indication A measure of the signal strength in a (RSSI) wireless environment. The higher the value, the stronger the signal.
Page 25: Testing Antenna Handoff
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Repeat this process for as many antennas as necessary to cover the required area. Overlap coverage zones so that there is no area where the signal strength is below 30, and no area where the error rate is above a few percent.
Page 26: Getting Information On Active Antenna Status
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 3.4.3 Getting information on active antenna status You can also monitor which beltpacks are connected to which antennas using the Base station SYSTEM menu and using the Configuration Editor Diagnostics Tool. When you select ANTNS from the SYSTEM menu, the display shows the status of the active antennas that are connected to the Base station, and shows the slots on each antenna that are occupied by beltpacks.
Page 27: Conditions Affecting Coverage Areas
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version always be possible for a number of reasons. First, interference or propagation problems may mean that not all antenna slots are available all the time. Second, a beltpack constantly searches for the best antenna signal, and may frequently switch antennas.
Page 28 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The amber LED flashes continuously to show that the antenna is open for pairing with a beltpack in standalone mode. 10) From the beltpack, press the menu key (3 second press) and navigate to System Connect using the right hand rotary controller on the beltpack.
Page 29: Registering Beltpacks
Figure 3-6 Using an antenna and beltpack in standalone mode Registering beltpacks Before you can use a beltpack, you must first register it with the FreeSpeak II system. You can register the beltpacks using a USB cable or over the air (OTA).
Page 30: Over The Air (Ota) Registration Of A Beltpack From The Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version When registering beltpacks OTA, the basic steps are the same in each context though the detail is slightly different in each case. The registration process must be enabled. The beltpack must be registered over the air (a radio frequency connection must be opened between the beltpack and the antenna).
Page 31 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version beltpack operates as SELECT and the C key exits the menu level and cancels the selection. Note: On a new system there will be no previous connections at this point. However, if the beltpack is currently connected to an active system, a confirmation screen will appear.
Page 32 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Enter the four digit pairing code for the system using both rotary controllers and the menu select key (D). The default code is 0000. Note: The OTA registration code is available from the Base station menu.
Page 33: Connecting The Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Connecting the Base station This chapter explains how to connect the Base station to various wired and wireless audio interfaces through its rear-panel connectors. It contains the following sections:  Understanding the Back-Panel Connectors ...
Page 34: Understanding The Back-Panel Connectors
Understanding the Back-Panel Connectors Figure 4-1 FS II Base station Back Panel Page 34...
Page 35 Key to FS II Base station rear panel Feature Description Power connector The 3-conductor AC power connector and universal power supply accepts voltages from 90 to 250 volts, at 50/60 Hz. Power consumption is 80 watts. Partyline channel A connectors The FS II Base station provides two pairs of partyline connectors, labeled “Channel A”...
Page 36 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Key to FS II Base station rear panel Feature Description used to activate a light or lock or some other device. The relay may be wired for normally closed or normally open operation, and the signal appears on pins 1 &...
Page 37: Connecting To Partyline Intercom Systems
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Connecting to partyline intercom systems Note: The FS-II Base station has no internal termination. You must provide external termination on a Clear-Com Master station or a Clear-Com power supply. Up to two channels of partyline intercom can be connected to the FS II Base station.
Page 38 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The Base station remembers that the partyline is enabled when the partyline enable buttons are pressed. See 5.2 Understanding Front-Panel Operation. The Base station appears to the wired partyline system as a remote station.
Page 39: Connecting To An Rts™ Wired Beltpack
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version If the changes are saved the route will be reinstated on power up. Note: Suggested settings for a partyline connection are that the VOX should be set to - 26dB, the gain output to -6dB and the input to 0dB.
Page 40: Troubleshooting Partyline Connections
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 4.2.4 Troubleshooting partyline connections 4.2.4.1 Reducing FS II beltpack echo when talking to a analogue partyline If the Base station and beltpack are not set up correctly the FS II user will experience an echo when talking to a partyline (either directly or via a group or a wireless partyline).
Page 41: Wireless Partyline
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version level the user can cut the audio reflections (which cause the echo) from the partyline when a wireless beltpack user speaks. This is achieved when the VOX level is set above the audio level of the reflections, thus allowing a partyline user’s voice to pass through the VOX gate in the Base station mixer but the VOX gate will reject the audio reflections.
Page 42: Connecting To 4-Wire And Digital Matrix Intercom
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Audio from Audio to BP2 Wireless Party Line Group (WPLG) Audio from Audio to BP1 Auto Nulling Audio from Audio to Party Line A Party Line A Party Line Channel A (PLCHA)
Page 43 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version matrix intercoms, other 4-wire audio devices, and the front-panel settings associated with these 4-wire connections. 4.4.1.1 To connect the Base station to a matrix port: Scroll to PORTS on the main display screen and press the rotary encoder to select.
Page 44: Connecting To Clear-Com Matrix Plus
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 4.4.2 Connecting to Clear-Com matrix plus The connection between a Matrix Plus digital intercom port and an FS II 4-wire port is accomplished with a standard 4-pair straight-through CAT-5 data cable with RJ-45 connectors on both ends. In the current generation of FS II, the audio input and audio output pairs are all that will be used.
Page 45: Connecting With Other Digital Matrix Intercom Systems
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 4.4.4 Connecting with other digital matrix intercom systems Because FS II features standard 4-wire ports, with an input pair and an output pair, virtually any 4-wire signal can be connected with it. Make sure to properly match the input and output pairs between the digital matrix port and the FS II 4- wire port (see diagram below).
Page 46: Connecting To A Program Audio Source
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 4-wire connectors could be used to route an FS II wireless beltpack user’s voice out of the system for paging or other reasons, similar to the SA OUT connector. When using the FS II 4-wire ports in this way, make sure that proper connections are made between FS II and the other device.
Page 47: Connecting To The Stage Announce Output
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version IFB Source IFB Talks Destination Program Audio Four-wire 3 All beltpacks Four-wire 4 All beltpacks Four-wire 4 Four-wire 4 All beltpacks All beltpacks Table 5 IFB key configurations An IFB talk is a panel or beltpack with a key set up to talk to the IFB key configuration.
Page 48: Connecting To A Pc
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version though the capability may be assigned to any or all of the wireless beltpacks, as desired. Connect a microphone cable to the male 3-pin XLR connector on the rear of the FS II Base station, and connect the other end to the external audio system. When the output is activated, the beltpack user’s voice will be sent at line level to the...
Page 49 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version other words, the data Tx and Rx lines on pins 2 and 3 are reversed. Those are the only wiring connections on the FS II end of the cable. PC Connection (9-pin...
Page 50: Connecting Using The Lan Port
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version PC Connection (9- BELTPACK (3.5 pin ) MM JACK) ring screen Table 8 Pinout for cable to upgrade beltpack firmware 4.8.2 Connecting using the LAN port This connection is used for rapid firmware updates, as well as in the future for system configuration and intelligent connection with the Eclipse digital matrix.
Page 51: Connecting Transceiver/Antennas With A Splitter (Pd2203)
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version To know that a transceiver/antenna is active, observe the green power LED and the yellow signal LED on the face of the unit where the RJ-45 connector is connected. Both must be lit. Also, wireless beltpacks in the vicinity of the active transceiver/antenna will be connected to the system and their displays will show labels and other information.
Page 52: Powering An Antenna Or Antenna Splitter
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 4.9.3 Powering an antenna or antenna splitter Provision of 24 VDC power to an FS II antenna is done as follows: Connect the antenna to a 150/UNI-DIN power supply unit through the 4-pin •...
Page 53: Operating The Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Operating the Base station This chapter explains how to operate the FreeSpeak II Base Station. It contains the following sections:  Introduction  Understanding Front-Panel Operation Introduction The FS II Base station provides all of the intelligence and signal routing for the FS II digital wireless intercom system.
Page 54: Understanding Front-Panel Operation
Understanding Front-Panel Operation Figure 5-1 FS II Base station Front Panel 5.2.1 Call Channel A Pressing buttons (B) & (D) together will send a call signal to the port, group or wireless partyline (WPL) assigned under headset channel A. The Talk button (B) must be engaged momentarily before the Call/Reply (D). 5.2.2 Call Channel B Pressing buttons (E) &...
Page 55 Key to FS II Base station front panel Feature Description Headset connector The 4-pin male XLR-type headset socket connects to Clear-Com headsets and other headsets with 4-pin female connectors. This headset connector is for the on-board two-channel intercom, with controls just to the right of the connector. Function Mic ground Mic +...
Page 56 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Key to FS II Base station front panel Feature Description “Release button to begin autonulling” When the button is released the Base station will perform an autonulling on the current partyline. On completion the following message will be displayed: “Partyline A/B Autonulling complete”...
Page 57 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Key to FS II Base station front panel Feature Description beltpack sections, the first screen shows beltpacks 1 through 5, and the second shows 6 through 10.) Pressing and holding the setup/enter encoder for more than three seconds will return the display to the battery monitor.
Page 58: Programming A System From The Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Programming a system from the Base station This chapter describes how to program the FreeSpeak II system using the Base station front panel controls and menu. It contains the following sections:  Introduction ...
Page 59: Introduction
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Introduction An FS II system is programmed using the menus displayed on the Base station’s front panel. Programming the system requires four basic steps: Create individual names (“labels”) for the wireless beltpacks and for the wired devices connected to the Base station.
Page 60: Using The Base Station's Programming Menus
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Using the Base station’s programming menus An FS II system can be programmed using the programming menus that appear on the Base station’s front-panel display screen. The user navigates through the menus to select programming options for the system.
Page 61 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version labels. At first both upper and lower labels will have the same generic designations.  To get to the second, third and fourth pages of beltpacks, scroll all the way to the right of the screen, and then continue to scroll. The second, third and fourth pages will be displayed showing beltpacks 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 20 (BPK06 - BPK10, BPK11 - BPK15, BPK16 - BPK20).
Page 62: Setting And Changing Port Labels
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version proceeding to lower-case characters, then to digits, and finally to punctuation characters. When the desired new character appears, press the setup/enter encoder to select it. The box disappears, and is replaced by the solid highlight.
Page 63 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 6-7 First available ports menu The first page of the menu shows the first 5 ports, starting with HDSTA (front- panel headset A) and continuing through 4WIR3 (the third 4-wire connector on the rear panel), as shown in Figure 6-7 First available ports menu.
Page 64: Setting And Changing Group Labels
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Rotate the setup/enter encoder. As the encoder is rotated the entire range of available characters appears, starting with upper-case characters, proceeding to lower-case characters, then to digits, and finally to punctuation characters.
Page 65 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 6-12 Wireless partyline group labels The generic wireless partyline group labels WP#01 through WP#05 appear on the top row, and their editable versions appear on the lower row. The default values are WPL01 through WPL05.
Page 66: Adding Group Members
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Select ‘BACK’ to save the label. The front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied. In order to edit another group label scroll clockwise to the BACK command and select it.
Page 67: Beltpacks
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 6-16 Adding members to a group Scroll through the pages of this list to find the desired members for the group. When a desired member is highlighted, press the setup/enter encoder to select that member. A box appears around it.
Page 68 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed. Select the required beltpack. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. Scroll through the screens to KEYS. Select KEYS. The KEY EDITING screen appears, A list of the audio routes and groups available for selection is visible.
Page 69 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 6-18 Select the source/destination to assign to that beltpack key Scroll through the list and select the desired source or destination to assign to that beltpack key. A box appears around the selection and the next screen appears for assigning the key type.
Page 70: Setting The Beltpack Audio Level
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 6.10 Setting the beltpack audio level From the MAIN menu, select BELTPACKS. The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed (Figure 6-2 Available beltpacks menu). Select the beltpack for which audio levels are to be set. The BELTPACK menu is displayed.
Page 71: Setting Beltpack Latching
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version clockwise to increase the level. Press the setup/enter encoder to select the output level. 6.11 Setting beltpack latching Beltpack latching determines whether the beltpack A and B latch when pressed so that the user does not have to keep the button pressed to maintain an audio route, or are non-latching so the audio route is only open when the button is pressed.
Page 72: Input Level
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 6.13.1 Input level The input level affects the volume of a signal coming into the Base station, for example from the Program (PRGRM) port. Adjusting this level will affect the volume of this channel to ALL the users of the Base station.
Page 73: Setting Port Call Destination
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Select ‘INPUT’ to display the input level setup menu. Figure 6-27 Port input level setup Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the input level in 1 dB increments.
Page 74 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version From the MAIN menu, select ‘PORTS’. A menu of the available audio ports is displayed. Figure 6-29 Available audio ports menu Select the port for which the call destination is to be set (excludes headset ports).
Page 75: Configuring A Wired Partyline
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version an auto route from the headset to the chosen destination the key on the Base station front panel should be used. From the MAIN menu, select ‘PORTS’. A menu of the available audio ports is displayed.
Page 76: To Select The Type Of Partyline System For A Partyline Port
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The three types of partyline systems are: Clear-Com, Drake, and RTS. 6.15.1 To select the type of partyline system for a partyline port Select PORTS from the main menu, then select PLCHA or PLCHB from the AVAILABLE AUDIO port menu which appears.
Page 77: To Configure The Noise Gate For A Partyline Port
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 6-39 First partyline connection type menu with termination enabled TERM OFF is outlined until a valid PL type is selected. The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter encoder was pressed or turned.
Page 78: To Configure The Levels For A Partyline Port
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Scroll through the options to enable or disable the noise gate and use the enter function to select the required state. The main noise gate menu will be redisplayed. Select the level entry to display the partyline level setup menu.
Page 79 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Select the ‘INPUT’ item to display the input level setup menu. Figure 6-45 Partyline input level Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the level in 1 dB increments between -20dB and +6dB.
Page 80: Base Station System Menu
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 11) Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the nulling level in increments of 1 between 0 and 127. 12) When the desired audio level appears on the screen, press and release the...
Page 81: System Info
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise to scroll through the list and display further options. Figure 6-50 System menu 2 Figure 6-51 System menu 3 The following sections describe the items on this menu.
Page 82: Setting The Ip Address
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version are occupied by beltpacks. This information may be useful during a site survey, or when troubleshooting coverage areas or antenna connections. A typical display is shown below: Figure 6-54 Antennas menu The numbers 1 through 10 represent the maximum number of antennas that can be connected to the Base station.
Page 83: Locking Front-Panel Enable Buttons
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The IP address may be changed by use of the Enter/Setup rotary encoder. The current part of the IP address that will be changed is highlighted and slowly rotating the encoder increases the IP address in increments of 1 per step whilst rapidly rotating the encoder increases the IP address in increments of 10 per step.
Page 84: Kill Beltpack Microphones
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 6.22.1 Kill beltpack microphones Selecting this function will kill the microphones on all the wireless beltpacks connected to the Base station. Beltpack users will have to press a talk key again to re-enable the beltpack microphone.
Page 85: Operating The Wireless Beltpack
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Operating the wireless beltpack This chapter explains how to operate the FS II beltpack. It contains the following sections:  Overview of the wireless beltpack  Beltpack user controls  Using the beltpack...
Page 86 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 7-2 Intercom display mode  Partyline display mode – displays role name, signal strength, battery level and volume levels for channel A and channel B. Figure 7-3 Partyline display mode Page 86...
Page 87 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Key to display layout Feature Description Label for key A assignment. Label for key B assignment. Label for Key C Assignment or CALL key for Key A if not assigned. Label for Key D Assignment or CALL key for Key B if not assigned.
Page 88: Beltpack User Controls
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Beltpack user controls 7.2.1 Top controls Figure 7-4 View of top of beltpack Key to beltpack top controls Feature Description Talk key A and B. Press to talk or listen on channel A and channel B.
Page 89: Beltpack Display
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 7.2.2 Beltpack display The following table lists the beltpack display icons and indicators. Beltpack display icons and indicators Name Icon Description Key label A descriptive name for the channel. The maximum length is 10 characters (5 characters for the Base station system).
Page 90: Front Controls
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu button Mid beep. Mid, on 100ms, off 100ms. Triggers on entering menu mode. Power button Mid beep. Mid, on 100ms, off 100ms, repeated while power button pressed. Listen again Low beep.
Page 91 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 7-5 Beltpack front controls Key to beltpack front controls Feature Description Right rotary level control. Turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust volume. In menu mode, turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to navigate the menus.
Page 92: Beltpack Bottom Connectors
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 7.2.5 Beltpack bottom connectors Figure 7-6 Beltpack bottom connectors Key to beltpack bottom connectors Feature Description LED torch LED torch control Headset socket (4-pin XLR–M) Function Mic ground Mic + Earphone ground...
Page 93 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Key to beltpack bottom connectors Feature Description Headset socket (7-pin XLR–M) Function Mic ground Mic + Ground Left Headphone Output Right Headphone Output PTT1 PTT2/Headset detect Table 15: Headset socket pin out 3.5 mm stereo jack.
Page 94: Beltpack Rear Panel
Using the beltpack 7.3.1 Registering the beltpack Before you can use a beltpack, you must first register it with the FreeSpeak II system. For more information, see 3.4.6 Surveying a site in standalone (rigging) mode You might need to scope a site (check the range and performance of an antenna) without connecting to a Base station.
Page 95 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version To put a beltpack and antenna into standalone mode: Make sure you have to hand:  A beltpack  A transceiver/antenna  A DC in XLR (male) power connector for the antenna.
Page 96: Charging The Beltpack
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 3-6 Using an antenna and beltpack in standalone mode Registering beltpacks. 7.3.2 Charging the beltpack The beltpack batteries are located inside the beltpack battery compartment. The beltpack can use a Clear-Com rechargeable Li-Ion battery or AA batteries. A dedicated battery charger can charge up to five batteries simultaneously.
Page 97: Powering On The Beltpack
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version If you are recharging the battery while it is still in the beltpack battery compartment, an illuminated beltpack key (Talk key A) indicates the charging status. The beltpack charging sequence depends on whether you insert a powered on unpowered beltpack into the charger.
Page 98: Using The Beltpack To Communicate
 The Eclipse HX software. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Configuration Software User Guide.  The FreeSpeak II Configuration Editor. For more information, see 10 FS II Configuration Editor.  The FreeSpeak II Base station.
Page 99: Upgrading Beltpack Firmware
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  The master volume level for the beltpack can be set by using the beltpack menu options. See Figure 8-1 B eltpack menu controls  Configuring the beltpack volume settings.  The incoming audio level can be adjusted during talk or listen on the beltpack using the beltpack’s rotary level controls.
Page 100 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The beltpacks will only be upgraded, when the download file has successfully loaded on all the connected antennas. Note: The Base station front panel will display a download progress screen. To cancel the download, press Enter on the Base station.
Page 101: Programming On The Beltpack
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Programming on the beltpack This chapter explains how to program the beltpack using the beltpack's menu system. It contains the following sections:  Introduction to programming on the beltpack  Configuring the beltpack volume settings ...
Page 102: Configuring The Beltpack Volume Settings
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Note: The menus that appear depend on the menu access level. See 8.8.2 Setting full menu access. To select a submenu turn either of the two rotary dials clockwise. This will scroll down the submenu options.
Page 103: Configuring The Beltpack Channel Volumes And Master Volume
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  The volume of the line-in feed. 8.2.1 Configuring the beltpack channel volumes and master volume Each of the four beltpack channel volume levels is configurable separately. Note: You can only change volume levels on keys that have been configured.
Page 104: Configuring The Beltpack Headset
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Control the volume of the audio on keys A and B  Control the master volume of the beltpack audio. To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key.
Page 105: Setting The Sidetone Level
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D). 8.3.2 Setting the sidetone level Use this setting to set the level of the sidetone. The sidetone will track the master volume level.
Page 106: Setting The Microphone Type
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 8.4.1 Setting the microphone type Use this setting to specify the type of microphone you are using. You can also allow the beltpack to automatically detect what kind of microphone is present.
Page 107: Setting The Display And Led Brightness
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Display brightness level  Display dim timeout  Display off timeout 8.5.1 Setting the display and LED brightness Use this setting to control the brightness of the display. The beltpack automatically dims after a timeout period if no key is used or there is no incoming call or call alert.
Page 108: Configuring The Beltpack Alarm Options
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Display Options > Off Timeout. Use either rotary control to select the dim level between Off and 120 seconds (35 second default).
Page 109: Setting The Low Battery Alarm Threshold
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D). 8.6.2 Setting the low battery alarm threshold Use this setting to determine the battery power level that triggers the low battery alarm.
Page 110: Selecting The Beltpack Role Default Set
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Vibrate  Audio warning and vibrate  Off To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Alarm Options >...
Page 111: Enabling Ota Registration Mode
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  System sync mode 8.8.1 Enabling OTA registration mode Use this setting to enable or disable system pairing mode. Enable this mode if you want to register a beltpack over the air.
Page 112: Setting System Sync Mode
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Use either rotary control to select between:  Disable (default)  Enable 8.8.3 Setting system sync mode Use this setting to make antenna synchronization readings. To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key.
Page 113: Accessing Beltpack Information
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 8.10 Accessing beltpack information You can access a list of beltpack information, including battery and fault-finding information. To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Information.
Page 114: Enabling Over The Air (Ota) Registration Mode From A Beltpack
Note: You can only access this option from a beltpack if you have advanced menu access or are in standalone mode. You can survey an intercom installation to determine how may FreeSpeak II antennas are present. You can do this in two ways:...
Page 115  Connecting to a system and detecting all FreeSpeak II antennas connected to that system  Performing a survey with no system connection. All FreeSpeak II antennas are detected regardless of which system they are connected to. To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key.
Page 116: Operating The Transceiver/Antenna
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Operating the transceiver/antenna This chapter describes how to use the FreeSpeak II transceiver/antenna. It contains the following sections:  Transceiver/antenna  Transceiver/antenna splitter (PD2203) Transceiver/antenna The FS II transceiver/antennas form the transmission link between the FS II beltpacks and the FS II Base station.
Page 117: Fs Ii Transceiver/Antenna Connector Panel
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 9.1.2 FS II transceiver/antenna connector panel Figure 9-2 FS II Transceiver/Antenna Connector Panel Key to transceiver/antennas Feature Description USB connector. Used to upgrade the firmware in the FS II-TA. Base/Matrix connector. This RJ-45/etherCON connector is used to connect the bi-directional signal from the Base station, directly or via the splitter.
Page 118: Cabling The Antennas
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Key to transceiver/antennas Feature Description there is a radio frequency synchronization lock between the devices. A solid light is required for normal operation of the system. Power LED. This LED indicates that the transceiver/antenna is...
Page 119: Coverage Areas Under Various Conditions
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version station, and for the system to hand over the communication between beltpack and Base station from one transceiver/antenna to the next one. Thus, a larger, customizable communications area may be designed. For more information on the coverage range of the FS II-TA, see 4.2.3 Determining coverage areas.
Page 120: Upgrading The Antenna/Transceiver Firmware
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Because of potential body shielding during movement, it is useful to place two transceiver/antennas in different locations within larger working areas to minimize low-level signals and potential signal dropouts.  Going between a larger area and a corridor via a door, especially a heavy or shielded one, or where the walls are thick, place a second antenna in the corridor near the doorway to assure continuous coverage.
Page 121: Transceiver/Antenna Splitter (Pd2203)
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Transceiver/antenna splitter (PD2203) The PD2203 antenna splitter is the device that connects multiple transceiver/antennas to the FS II Base station. It has an RJ-45 connector that carries the data between a Base station transceiver port and the splitter, and five RJ-45 connectors to feed that information to and from up to five antennas.
Page 122: Pd2203 Rear Panel
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 9.2.1.3 Splitter-to-transceiver/antenna signal indicator light These yellow lights indicate that a connection from the FS II Base station is available to the particular transceiver connected to that port. 9.2.1.4 Transceiver/antenna connectors These five RJ-45 connectors are used to connect up to five remote transceiver/antennas to the splitter, and via the splitter to the FS II Base station.
Page 123: Connecting An Antenna Splitter To The Fs Ii Base Station And To Transceiver/Antennas
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 9.2.2.4 EXP IN connector This male DB-15 connector is reserved for future use. 9.2.2.5 EXP OUT connector This female DB-15 connector is reserved for future use. 9.2.3 Connecting an antenna splitter to the FS II Base station...
Page 124: Fs Ii Configuration Editor
FS II Configuration Editor This chapter explains how to use the Configuration Editor software to program the FreeSpeak II system. Configuration Editor is a convenient and flexible tool that allows you to quickly and easily create or edit configurations. You can use the FS II Configuration Editor to extract, backup, edit and restore configurations from the FS II Base stations.
Page 125: Loading Configurations
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.1 Loading configurations When you start the Configuration Editor the following screen appears: Figure 10-1 Configuration Editor Initial Screen You can either load a local configuration file from disk, or extract one from a Base station.
Page 126: Loading A Configuration File From A Base Station Using A Serial Link
10.1.2 Loading a configuration file from a Base station using a serial link Connect the PC to the Base station using a standard FreeSpeak II serial cable. From the Serial comms list, select a COM port. Power on the FS II Base station and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Page 127: Loading A Configuration From A Base Station Using Ethernet
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-3 Configuration Setup 10.1.3 Loading a configuration from a Base station using Ethernet Connect the PC and the Base station to the local network and set up an IP address on the Base station.
Page 128: Loading A Configuration File To The Base Station From The Configuration Editor
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-4 Map Upload Progress Retrieval of the configuration should take about 15 seconds. If the program fails to connect to the FS II Base station, the following dialog appears: Figure 10-5 Configuration Editor Ethernet Timeout If this occurs, check the Ethernet connections at the PC and the Base station.
Page 129: Configuration Editor Screen Basics
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.1.4.1 Using the Serial Link Re-connect the Base station (if it has been disconnected) and ensure that at least 30 seconds elapse since Base station power-up to allow serial comms to be activated.
Page 130: Registering Beltpacks Using The Over The Air (Ota) Facility
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Help - Opens the online help for the Configuration Editor  Clear Map - Clears the current file from the Configuration Editor buffer. All the parameters set in the editor will be reset to the startup defaults.
Page 131 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Now take the beltpack you wish to register. On the beltpack to be registered, hold the menu key for two seconds to enter MENU options. Scroll to SYSTEM CONNECT using the rotary controllers and select it using key D.
Page 132 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version – beltpack connected to system. If beltpack has been previously – system visible. If blank registered and is – Pairing or registration the beltpack cannot see the known. May be enabled. If blank, re-...
Page 133: Configuring Beltpacks
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.4 Configuring beltpacks From the Configuration Editor, you can use the Beltpacks tab to:  Register beltpacks with the Base station  Edit key assignments  Change input and output levels. 10.4.1 Selecting the beltpack to register or edit From the Name list, select a beltpack slot.
Page 134: Viewing Beltpack Registration Information
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version From the Name field, select a beltpack slot. See 10.4.1 Selecting the beltpack to register or edit. Note: You can also change the name of the beltpack by over typing the value in the Name field.
Page 135 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Connect the beltpack to the computer. Switch on the beltpack. Click Set Properties. The Properties window appears. Figure 10-9 Beltpack properties 10.4.4.1 Recalling default settings Recall defaults resets the properties to a previously stored set of values saved using Remember My Default Settings.
Page 136: Beltpack Audio Levels
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.4.4.2 Recalling the factory defaults  Click Recall Factory Defaults to read back and display the factory default settings. You can use this option to reset beltpacks to the factory settings if the saved default settings have been lost or are not suitable.
Page 137: Beltpack Alarm Options
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Port output gain Use this option to set the level of gain on the output from the Base station Microphone Echo Cancellation Use this option to improve audio quality by reducing microphone echo.
Page 138: Setting The Beltpack Role Options
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Vibrate & Audio - the beltpack vibrates and issues an audible alarm  Vibrate only - the beltpack vibrates  Audio only - the beltpack issues an audible alarm  Off - the beltpack issues no alarms Note: The factory default is Off.
Page 139 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  From the Listen Again Auto Delete list, select a timeout period. The settings run from Off to 240 minutes. The factory default is 240 minutes. Setting the listen again recording time You can configure the beltpack to automatically record incoming audio to allow you to replay the audio.
Page 140: Assigning Beltpack Keys
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version disabled the audio route is only open when the key is pressed. To enable key latching:  Select the Latching Talk Keys checkbox. The factory default is latching disabled. Partyline display mode Use this option to determine whether the beltpack can display in partyline mode.
Page 141: Configuring The Reply Key
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version From the Name list, select the beltpack. Click on the down arrow beside each window to open a drop-down menu of all the available ports or key types and select the required item. The selected item will appear in the window.
Page 142: Key Assignment Types
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Locked. Selecting ---- de-activates the reply key. Five dashes ----- appear in the reply key label. Note: In the last two cases there is no mechanism for replying to sources that call the beltpack which do not have keys on the beltpack assigned to them.
Page 143: Configuring Ports
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Forced Listen keys are indicated by an initial capital, with the rest in lower case, for example Test. 10.5 Configuring ports From the Configuration Editor, you can use the Ports tab to: ...
Page 144: Selecting The Port Type
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  Select the port to be changed, and then over-type the text in the Port edit box. 10.5.3 Selecting the port type You can only select a port type when a partyline port is selected. You can select between the following: ...
Page 145: Selecting A Communication Path For The Port
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.5.4 Selecting a communication path for the port For headset, partyline, 4-wire ports and IFBs, you can select an audio path to determine the destination for the port. To do so: From the Cross Point Assignment left list, select the audio destination for the port.
Page 146: Setting The Input, Output And Vox Levels
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-14 Partyline Crosspoint Type 10.5.5 Setting the input, output and VOX levels The input level determines the level at which other users will hear a port, and the output level determines the level at which the port hears other users.
Page 147: Selecting The Group To Edit
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  See an overview of configured groups * Within the Groups tab, groups include wireless partylines (WPL). Figure 10-15 Groups Tab 10.6.1 Selecting the group to edit To select a group to edit: ...
Page 148: Changing The Members Of The Group
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.6.3 Changing the members of the group The Groups/WPL tab displays two lists of members. The Available Members list shows the members available to be placed in the current group, and the Current Membership list shows the current group members.
Page 149: Reducing Antenna Interference
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10.7 Reducing antenna interference From the Configuration Editor, you can use the Antennas tab to reduce interference between antennas that are close to each other. Because of propagation delays along the cables, antennas which are in close proximity but which have effective cable lengths which differ by more than approximately 150m can interfere with each other.
Page 150: Selecting The Ifb To Edit
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-19 IFB Configuration Tab 10.8.1 Selecting the IFB to edit To select an IFB to edit:  From the IFB Label list, select the required label. 10.8.2 Changing the label of the IFB To change the IFB label: ...
Page 151: Configuring Base Station System Parameters
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  -3dB to -27dB - the audio feed is reduced by the selected amount  Full cut - the audio feed is reduced to zero 10.9 Configuring Base station system parameters From the Configuration Editor, you can use the System tab to assign IP addresses to the Base station and set pin numbers and access codes or change the System Identifier.
Page 152: Change Base Station System Identifier
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-20 System Tab Edit the required system fields. 10.9.2 Change Base station System identifier Start the Config Editor and ensure the map file is loaded. (Config Editor/System/Map File/Load). Select the System tab.
Page 153 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-21 Request Info From the left hand pane of the Request Matrix Information screen, select Custom. Figure 10-22 Request Matrix Information To increase or decrease the number of beltpacks per Base station: ...
Page 154: Diagnostics
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version  To set the number of beltpacks to 5, enter the following: Parameter 1 – 0xCCF5 Parameter 2 – 0x1105 Save and upload the configuration map to the Base station, see 10.1 Loading configurations.
Page 155: Beltpack Status
Figure 10-24 Diagnostics screen From the list on the upper left of the screen, select the option you require. 10.10.1 Beltpack status The Beltpack Status screen shows the current status of each FreeSpeak II beltpack on the matrix. For beltpacks, users can see: ...
Page 156 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version For the error rate, signal strength and battery levels, values are provided in both graphical and text forms. The graphs for these values are colored using standard traffic light colors to indicate good, acceptable and potentially problematic values.
Page 157: Static Log
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version The Live Log window shows the following details for each log:  Time  Category  Peripheral Type (Beltpack or antenna)  Port  Detail When a log is saved, the output file is a CSV file containing the same information shown in the log window.
Page 158: Antenna Roles
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version For antennas, you can see:  Whether the antenna is online or not  The antenna port and antenna label  The antenna type (FSII-19 or FSII-24)  The cable length compensation ...
Page 159: Event Log
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-27 Antenna roles 10.10.5 Event Log The Event Log shows a list of log messages produced by the Base station. An example is shown below: Page 159...
Page 160 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-28 Event Log To start receiving messages from the Base station, from the right hand pane click the Play icon at the top right of the screen. Page 160...
Page 161: Upgrading The Configuration Editor
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Figure 10-29 The Play button 10.11 Upgrading the Configuration Editor Update the Configuration Editor using the update file supplied. Page 161...
Page 162: Upgrading The Base Station From Fs To Fs Ii
Note: Not all FreeSpeak-Base or Cellcom-Base units can upgrade to make use of FreeSpeak II Transceivers. If the base currently shows 20 Beltpacks on the blue menu display then you will be able to upgrade. If the base only shows up to 10 beltpacks on the display, please provide the serial number to the support team who can check through the production logs.
Page 163: Loading The Default Map
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Navigate to the location of the upgrade file. Note: Make sure that the drop-down list in the lower right-hand corner of the screen is set to FPGA Files. Click Open. 11.4 Loading the default map From the Configuration Editor, click Load, and navigate to the location of the default map file.
Page 164 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version In the Config Password screen, enter the following password: Clear- Com. A password confirmation message appears. Enter the System Indentifier for the Base station. Page 164...
Page 165 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Select Save As to rename the file and save it to the required location. Select System > Unlock SYS ID. In the Config Password screen, enter the following password: Clear- ComMap. A password confirmation message appears.
Page 166 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 10) In drop-down list below the Reset On Apply check box, select DEFAULT. 11) Select Save. 12) Close the Configuration Editor, and reopen it, then select Send. 13) Enter the IP address of the Base station.
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Page 168: Menu Maps
Menu maps 12.1 Base station menu map Note: To access the Base station menu, press and hold the rotary controller situated on the far right of the Base station front panel. Turning the rotary controller will scroll through menu items. Push the rotary controller to select a menu item. Menu 1 Menu 2 >...
Page 169 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 > Menu 3> Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (MAIN) > Levels INPUT -20dB to +6dB OUTPUT Remove Ports Available Audio Calls None Ports (Not for Headset HDST A & B ports) 4Wire 1 –...
Page 170 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 > Menu 3> Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (MAIN) > Groups Groups 1 – 5 WPL 1 - 5 Levels Input -20dB to +6dB Output LoNull 0dB to 127dB...
Page 171 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 > Menu 3> Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (MAIN) > Gate State No (disabled) (Only for partylines) Yes (enabled) Level -70dB to -10dB Delay 50ms to 5000ms...
Page 172 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 > Menu 3> Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (MAIN) > Kill (PL) Kill (All) Antennas Displays status of the active antennas Enter IP Address Lock Defaults User Map F.Default...
Page 173: Beltpack Menu Maps
12.2 Beltpack menu maps Note: Beltpack menus can be accessed by pressing and holding the menu button on the device (3 second press). FreeSpeak II beltpacks can display different menus, allowing configuration rights according to your need and work context.
Page 174 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version o Site survey. This gives access to information on local transceiver/antennas and their performance.  None. Note: From each menu, you can enable advanced menu options if you have the admin pin code. The default value for this is 4632.
Page 175 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (Master) Line in volume Adjust level level Settings Headset options Headset auto detect Sidetone level adjust Headset limiter Mic options...
Page 176 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (Master) Set system sync Admin system sync (not currently available) Listen Again Recording time Auto delete time Information Role Version...
Page 177 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 (Master) System Select available connect system Site survey Select system (if Site survey terms: X,X,X,X beltpack not Antenna or system ID...
Page 178: Specifications
Specifications 13.1 FreeSpeak II Base station Base station-to-Beltpack Frequency Response 100 Hz – 7.1 kHz Number of FS-BP Beltpacks per Base station Number of FS-TA Transceiver/ Antennas Supported by Base station: 10 Number of transceiver/ antenna Ports Programming port Relay port DB9;...
Page 179: Freespeak Ii Beltpack
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Dimensions 1-RU unit, 44 x 483 x 312 mm (hwd) (1.75 x 19.0 x 12.5 inches) Weight Approx. 4.5 Kg (10 lb). 13.2 FreeSpeak II Beltpack Beltpack Frequency Response 100 Hz – 7.1 kHz...
Page 180: Freespeak Ii Transceiver/Antenna
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 13.3 FreeSpeak II Transceiver/Antenna Beltpacks Supported Per Transceiver/Antenna FSII 1.9 GHz devices: 5 in one cellular zone FSII 2.4 GHz devices: 4 in one cellular zone Transceiver Antenna Transmission Range Up to 500 m (1475 ft.), line of sight...
Page 181: Transmission Method
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version 13.5 Transmission Method Method of RF Operation 1.9 and 2.4 GHz radio frequency bands (DECT and ISM). Modulation GFSK Frequencies of Operation FSII 1.9 GHz (Europe) 1880–1900 MHz 1920–1930 MHz (North America) FSII 2.4 GHz...
Page 182: Compliance
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Compliance FCC Notice: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 183 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version - Le produit a été testé pour se conformer aux exigences sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences de la FCC / IC pour un appareil porté sur le corps. L'utilisation de pinces ou d’étuis d’un tiers ne peuvent assurer la conformité aux normes FCC / IC sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences et doivent donc être évitée.
Page 184 Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Hereby, HM Electronics, Inc. declares that FreeSpeak II products are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Page 185 User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station version Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (WEEE) The European Union (EU) WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) places an obligation on producers (manufacturers, distributors and/or retailers) to take-back electronic products at the end of their useful life. The WEEE Directive covers most Clear- Com products being sold into the EU as of August 13, 2005.

ClearCom FreeSpeak II User Manual

1 Important Safety Instructions

2 Introduction to Freespeak II

3 Installing a System

4 Connecting the Base Station

5 Operating the Base Station

6 Programming a System from the Base Station

7 Operating the Wireless Beltpack

8 Programming on the Beltpack

9 Operating the Transceiver/Antenna

10 FS II Configuration Editor

11 Upgrading the Base Station from FS to FS II

12 Menu Maps

13 Specifications

14 Compliance

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