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Eclipse
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HX-Omega
A user guide for
Eclipse HX-Omega
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Part Number:399G150 Rev A
Date: 6 May 2015

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  • Page 1 User Guide Eclipse ® HX-Omega A user guide for Eclipse HX-Omega systems Part Number:399G150 Rev A Date: 6 May 2015...
  • Page 2 Clear-Com, an HME Company. Clear-Com Offices are located in California, USA; Cambridge, UK, Dubai, UAE; Montreal, Canada; and Beijing, China. Specific addresses and contact information can be found on Clear-Com’s corporate website:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Eclipse HX-Omega matrix ............. 13 3.2.1 Chassis and assembly ............. 14 3.2.2 Power supplies ............... 14 3.2.3 Main features of the Eclipse HX-Omega ........14 CPU card ..................15 Interface cards ................16 3.4.1 MVX-A16 Analog port card ............16 3.4.2 E-FIB fiber interface card ............
  • Page 4 Auxiliary alarm lights .............. 60 5.8.5 Power Supply Lights ............... 61 Connecting the matrix ..............61 5.9.1 Eclipse HX-Omega rear connector panels ........62 5.9.2 Connecting the CPU Card ............63 5.9.3 Connecting interface cards............63 E-MADI64 card ................65 E-MADI64 front panel lights and controls ........
  • Page 5 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega V-Series Panels on E-MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) ..73 6.5.1 Configuring audio over MADI, the general case ......73 6.5.2 Configuring audio over Optocore/ProGrid MADIs ......74 Configuring binaural audio with E-MADI cards ........75 Configuring binaural panel audio in software ........
  • Page 6 LMC-64 front panel lights and controls ........114 10.2 LMC-64 rear panel connectors ........... 116 10.3 LMC-64 interface card applications ..........117 Maintaining the Eclipse HX-Omega ..........118 11.1 Routine maintenance recommendations ........118 11.1.1 Cleaning the matrix) ............118 11.1.2...
  • Page 7 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega 12.20 Analog port card (MVX-A16) ............. 132 12.21 Data interface: 16 bi-directional ..........133 12.22 Backplane connector: FCI/BERG Metral ........133 12.23 System programming .............. 134 12.24 Minimum PC requirements (for EHX software) ......134 12.25 Recommended PC requirements (for EHX software) .....

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 9 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

  • Page 10: Safety Symbols

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Safety Symbols Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1-1: Safety symbols. These symbols are displayed on the apparatus and warn you of the potential danger of electric shock if the system is used improperly. They also refer you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the product user manual.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    At the heart of the system is the central matrix, comprising a system matrix and the highly intuitive EHX configuration software, run from an external PC. The Eclipse HX-Omega User Guide describes how to use the largest and most powerful system matrix in the Eclipse product range, the Eclipse HX-Omega.

  • Page 12: Further Information

    7.E-FIB fiber card Describes how to set up and use the E-FIB fiber card, which is used to connect the Eclipse HX-Omega with other Eclipse HX matrices. 8. E-Que E1/T1 card Describes how to set up and use the E-Que interface,...

  • Page 13: Overview

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix, including the extension cards and interface modules that can be fitted to the matrix. Eclipse HX matrices There are four types of Eclipse HX system matrix available from Clear-Com:...

  • Page 14: Chassis And Assembly

    Note: The term central matrix is used to differentiate the core hardware and software from the connected user panels, interface modules and other intercom devices. The central matrix itself consists of the matrix hardware (the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix) and the EHX configuration software.

  • Page 15: Cpu Card

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Note: Power supplies automatically switch to the correct voltage, for compatibility around the world.  Eight general purpose inputs and eight relays, located directly on the matrix.  Full compatibility with V-Series and i-Series user panels. ...

  • Page 16: Interface Cards

    For intelligent linking, shielded CAT-5 cable is run from a port on one Eclipse HX- Omega matrix to a port on a second Eclipse HX-Omega matrix to form a trunkline connection.

  • Page 17: E-Que E1/T1 Interface Card

    A total of four E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 interface cards may be fitted to an Eclipse HX-Omega unless the matrix is fitted with a Power-One PSU. If the matrix has a Power-One PSU, up to six E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 cards may be fitted with the following condition: ...

  • Page 18: Ip Interface Card

    A total of four E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 interface cards may be fitted to an Eclipse HX-Omega unless the matrix is fitted with a Power-One PSU. If the matrix has a Power-One PSU, up to six E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 cards may be fitted with the following condition: ...

  • Page 19: Interface Card

    A total of four E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 interface cards may be fitted to an Eclipse HX-Omega unless the matrix is fitted with a Power-One PSU. If the matrix has a Power-One PSU, up to six E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 cards may be fitted with the following condition: ...

  • Page 20: Ehx Configuration Software

    (the number is only limited by the available memory space on the PC). You can download the configurations to the Eclipse HX-Omega as required. EHX 8.0 runs on the following versions of Windows:  Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).

  • Page 21: User Panels

    All intercom panels connect to the central matrix using shielded CAT5 cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors. The shielded CAT5 cable connects to the matrix through the MVX-A16 analog interface. The following Clear-Com user panels are fully compatible with the Eclipse HX- Omega matrix system:  V-Series panels, including expansion panels.

  • Page 22: Installing The Eclipse Hx-Omega

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Installing the Eclipse HX-Omega This chapter describes how to install the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix, including the power supplies, connector panels, CPU cards, the port and expansion cards. It also describes how to connect interface cards, interface modules and intercom (user) panels to the matrix.
  • Page 23 The battery is now powered. Figure 4-1: CPU card with detail of CON9 jumper plugs Eclipse HX-Omega CPU cards are fitted with a socketed battery which is normally a Renata CR2477N with a capacity of 950mAh and a life of approximately 247 days.

  • Page 24: Installing The Eclipse Hx-Omega

    CPU may behave unpredictably. For example, the microprocessor may reset itself intermittently. Installing the Eclipse HX-Omega The following overview gives a summary of the steps required to install an Eclipse HX-Omega matrix. More detailed information on each step is provided in the sections that follow.

  • Page 25: Installing The Power Supplies

    AC mains power using the IEC power connectors on the matrix’s rear panel. A fully equipped Eclipse HX-Omega matrix (for example, 2 CPU cards, 4 E-Que cards and 11 MVX-A16 cards) requires 100 - 240 VAC at 50 - 60 Hz with a maximum dissipation of 300W.

  • Page 26: Installing Cpu Cards

    The screws are attached and cannot be removed. Install the new rear panel by sliding the card into the card’s guides at the top and bottom of the Eclipse HX-Omega chassis. Tighten all of the screws on the rear panel.

  • Page 27: Hot Patching Cpu Cards

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Note: Store spare CPU cards in unused slots in the matrix (but do not plug them in fully) or in electrically insulated packaging such as anti-static heavy duty plastic bags. To insert a CPU card in the matrix: Carefully place the card in the appropriate slot.

  • Page 28: Installing Interface Cards

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega RESET The two power supplies are lit green to indicate that they are working. +3.3V IPC (Interprocessor Dot matrix display indicates communication) LED is lit which of the four stored green to indicate that the two configurations is currently CPU cards (primary and operational.

  • Page 29: Combining Interface Cards In The Matrix

    15 MVX-A16 cards * 16 ports = 240 More ports can be utilized on the Eclipse HX-Omega by using higher capacity interface cards, such as the E-MADI64 card. (5 E-MADI64 cards * 64 ports) + (10 MVX-A16 cards * 16 ports) = 480 Note: A total of four E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 interface cards may be fitted to an Eclipse HX-Omega unless the matrix is fitted with a Power-One PSU.

  • Page 30: Static Sensitivity

    E-Que cards have 60 ports in E1 mode or 48 ports in T1 mode. Recommendation Clear-Com recommends fitting E-FIB cards on in ports 14 or 15 of the matrix. Note: Comfort tones also use 3 ports which normally default to using the top of the physical port range.

  • Page 31: Configuration

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega effect on any part of the system’s operation, except the MVX-A16 card’s assigned sixteen ports. Communication with a card’s connected devices will be interrupted when that card is removed from the matrix. When the card is replaced, communication is restored.

  • Page 32: Slot Numbering

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega RESET One of the four power-supply lights Is lit to indicate that the associated power supply is operating properly. +12V -12V +3.3V The VOX lights corresponds to the card’s 16 ports. When lit, a VOX light indicates the audio ACTIVE VOX The ACTIVE lights...

  • Page 33: Wiring Audio Devices To The Matrix

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Wiring audio devices to the matrix An external four-wire audio device can be directly connected to a port connector through the four audio pins. If there is excessive noise on the lines between the device and the matrix, the device may be electronically unbalanced with the rest of the system.

  • Page 34: Single-Pair Digital

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Pair 4 Transmits digital data from the matrix back to the panel. Table 4-2: 4-Pair analog wiring Figure 4-6: Wiring the matrix to an analog panel using RJ-45 4.6.2 Single-pair digital Single-pair digital wiring is accomplished with double-shielded 24 AWG conductor CAT-6E enhanced STP cable.

  • Page 35: Wiring Cpu Card Interfaces

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Figure 4-7: Wiring the matrix to a digital panel using RJ-45 Note: The above wiring diagram refers to DIG-2 only. Wiring CPU card interfaces The CPU card holds the circuitry for connecting to, and communicating with, the following interfaces: ...

  • Page 36: Cpu Card Interface Connectors

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega 4.7.1 CPU card interface connectors GPI/ RLY INTERFACE RS-232 ALARM I/O GP-OUT GP-IN LAN1 LAN2 Figure 4-8: CPU card interface connectors...

  • Page 37: Feature Description

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Key to Figure 9: CPU card interface connectors Feature Description GPI/RLY Interface Connector The RJ-45 socket labeled GPI/RLY Interface connects the CPU card to a GPI-6 or RLY-6 card. The GPI-6 provides six general- purpose opto-isolated logic inputs.
  • Page 38 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Figure 4-9: Wiring the matrix DB-9M to the PC DB-9F Matrix Frame Computer Serial Port DB- "IBM-PC RS-232" 25F Cable Connector DB-9M Cable Connector Transmit (TXD) Receive (RXD) Transmit (TXD) Receive (RXD) Ground (GND) Figure 4-10: PC DB-25F connector to matrix DB-9M Alarm I/O Connector The DB-9F connector labeled Alarm I/O connects the matrix to...
  • Page 39 Eclipse HX-Omega matrix to detect no alarm condition. Pin 1 is a voltage source out of the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix. It is connected through a 10Kohm pull-up resistor to the +5 V supply rail inside the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix.
  • Page 40 Note: If the GP-OUT port is used on an Eclipse HX-Omega matrix fitted with XP power supplies (part 740101Z) the following filter must be fitted between the PROC-RCC socket and the cable:...
  • Page 41 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Figure 4-13: Pin configuration of the GPO connector General-Purpose Inputs Connector (GP IN) The DB-25 connector labeled GP IN connects the matrix to eight local general-purpose inputs (GPIs). An external device such as a foot switch, a panel-mounted switch or the logic output of some other device can be connected to the GP IN connector.
  • Page 42 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega For non-isolated mode, fit the J1 jumper across pins 2 and 3. It is recommended that the connector is set to the fully opto- isolated mode. Opto-isolated mode Figure 4-14: Opto-isolated mode In this mode, a DC voltage of between 7 and 24 volts is required at the EXTVIN+ pin with relation to the EXTVIN–...
  • Page 43 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Figure 4-15: Non-isolated mode Figure 4-16: Pin configuration of the General Inputs connector Local Area Network connector (LAN1) The LAN1 and LAN2 connectors have standard Ethernet pin assignments. See below for pin assignments. The RJ-45 socket labeled LAN 1 connects a local area network (LAN) to the CPU card through a standard Ethernet connection.

  • Page 44: Dse1/T1 Matrix To Matrix Crossover Cable Connections

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega A shielded CAT-5 cable should be used. Local Area Network connector (LAN2) The LAN1 and LAN2 connectors have standard Ethernet pin assignments. Figure 4-17: LAN1 and LAN2 pin assignments green LED indicates the port is connected and the amber LED indicates activity.

  • Page 45: E1/T1 Matrix To Matrix Straight Cable Connections

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Not connected Not connected Not connected Table 4-4: E1/T1 Crossover cable E1/T1 Matrix to Matrix straight cable connections E1/T1 straight cables may be used to connect E1 or T1 ports to E1 or T1 networks or third party equipment.
  • Page 46 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Matrix 1 Pin Description Matrix 2 Pin Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Table 4-7: E1 to FreeSpeak / CellCom / FreeSpeak II antenna or splitter straight cable connection...

  • Page 47: Using The Eclipse Hx-Omega

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Using the Eclipse HX-Omega This chapter describes how to use (operate) the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix and its circuit cards. The Eclipse HX-Omega matrix chassis houses the circuit cards, power supplies, and connectors that form the central hardware of the system.

  • Page 48: Setting The Default Ip Address

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Setting the default IP Address To reset the CPU LAN ports to their default IP addresses, press and hold the ENG and FULL RESET buttons on the CPU front card until the card resets. Note: Do not release the ENG and FULL RESET buttons until the CPU card LED panel shows either an A or a...

  • Page 49: Cpu Card Fail-Safes

     The replacement of a port card.  The replacement of a panel. An Eclipse HX-Omega system operates with either one or two CPU cards. When a second card is installed, that card stores the four configurations in its RAM as a backup to the main card. If the main card is removed or becomes non- operational for any reason, the system will automatically switch to the second card as backup.

  • Page 50: Cpu Card Lights And Controls

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega CPU card lights and controls RESET +3.3V MASTER LAN A LAN B IN SYNC CONFIG RESET Figure 5-1: CPU card lights and controls...
  • Page 51 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Key to Figure 18: CPU card lights and controls Feature Description RESET button Pressing the RESET button causes the CPU card to stop its current activity and to restart. The same configuration that was active before the system was reset will be active after the system was reset.
  • Page 52 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Master Light An Eclipse HX-Omega system can have two CPU cards, although the system will operate with only one. If the primary card becomes unavailable for any reason, the second card can serve as backup while the primary card is repaired or replaced.
  • Page 53 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega upgrade or field install. For more information, see 5.5.1 Using the embedded configuration. Engineering [ ENG ] button This button is used to reset the system to the default IP address (169.254.0.100) with DHCP enabled and to display system information on the LED dot matrix (see 5.2 Setting the default IP Address).

  • Page 54: Using The Embedded Configuration

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega result of corruption of the microprocessor’s internal data or instruction sequence. Table 5-1: Key to Figure 18: CPU card lights and controls 5.5.1 Using the embedded configuration In addition to the four EHX configurations that can be stored on the card, the CPU card also includes an embedded configuration.

  • Page 55: Analog Port Card (Mvx-A16) Front-Panel Lights And Controls

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Analog port card (MVX-A16) front-panel lights and controls RESET +12V -12V +3.3V ACTIVE VOX FRAME STATUS DATA Figure 5-2: Analog port card (MVX-A16) front panel lights and controls...
  • Page 56 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Key to Figure 19: Analog port card (MVX-A16) lights and controls Feature Description RESET button Pressing the RESET button causes the card and all connected audio devices to momentarily stop their current activity and to restart.

  • Page 57: Power Supplies

    Power supplies The Eclipse HX-Omega has two Euro Cassette power supply units that can be easily installed or removed as needed. One power supply unit can power an entire matrix; the second unit provides a backup in case of an equipment failure.

  • Page 58: Diagnosing Power Supply Problems

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Each cassette has two status lights located on the power supply unit in the upper left corner. The green light stays on continuously to indicate that the unit is receiving appropriate power. The amber (XP unit) or (Power-One) light goes on when a DC output or AC input falls too low.

  • Page 59: Conditions That Cause An Alarm

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Under normal operating conditions, the front-panel alarm lights stay off, while the green power supply lights stay on continuously. Note: The XP type power supplies (part 740101Z) may need to be adjusted if E-Que, E-FIB, IVC-32 or LMC-64 interfaces are installed.

  • Page 60: Auxiliary Alarm Lights

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega reactivate. They will only reactivate after all original alarm conditions are corrected. 5.8.4 Auxiliary alarm lights When an alarm condition occurs, any of the six auxiliary alarm lights may switch on, in addition to the main alarm light, to help diagnose the alarm condition. The following sections describe the six auxiliary alarm lights.

  • Page 61: Power Supply Lights

    Note: For detailed information about connecting the matrix to panels, interfaces and other devices, see 4 Installing the Eclipse HX-Omega. The Eclipse HX-Omega matrix connects to devices such as the external computer that runs the EHX configuration software, panels, interfaces, and other matrices through its rear-panel hardware connectors, often called ports.

  • Page 62: Eclipse Hx-Omega Rear Connector Panels

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Figure 5-4: Eclipse HX-Omega rear panels 5.9.1 Eclipse HX-Omega rear connector panels There are seven types of rear-connector panels: Panel Description CPU card A CPU-card rear panel holds the various connectors associated with the CPU card, such as the RS-232 connector for the configuration computer.

  • Page 63: Connecting The Cpu Card

    CPU cards is acting as master will work in conjunction with this card. All other front cards, however, require their own rear-connector panel. Note: For detailed information about connecting the matrix to panels, interfaces and other devices, see 4 Installing the Eclipse HX-Omega. 5.9.3 Connecting interface cards...
  • Page 64 Production Maestro Pro clients. Each rear connector panel associated with an E-FIB interface comprises two fiber ports (TXVRA and TXVRB). Note: For detailed information about connecting the matrix to panels, interfaces and other devices, see 4 Installing the Eclipse HX-Omega.

  • Page 65: Madi64 Card

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega E-MADI64 card This chapter describes the E-MADI64 card. The E-MADI64 is a MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) card, providing up to 64 duplex channels of AES3 digital audio over a coaxial cable or fiber pair between compatible devices. You can limit the quantity of channels to 32, 56 or 64 channels in EHX.

  • Page 66: E-Madi64 Front Panel Lights And Controls

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega E-MADI64 front panel lights and controls RESET +3.3V LOCK VID WRD 44.1 CHANNELS ERROR ACTIVE E-MADI Figure 6-1: E-MADI64 front panel lights and controls...
  • Page 67 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Figure 22 shows an unconfigured E-MADI64 card, when all lights are lit to indicate their location. On a card with a clock source and MADI connections (where the received MADI signal matches the card set up), the following lights are lit: the Lock source LED [ ], the Sample rate (Fs) LED [ ], the Channels LED [...
  • Page 68 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Diagnostics Active LED The Active (matrix data) LED flashes green (1:1 at 0.5Hz) to indicate successful communication between the E-MADI64 master card and the CPU card. Error LED The Error (status) LED is lit solid red when there is no clock source or MADI input.

  • Page 69: E-Madi64 Rear Panel Connectors

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega E-MADI64 rear panel connectors E-MADI MADI MADI IN MADI OUT CLOCK Figure 6-2: E-MADI64 rear panel connectors...

  • Page 70: Madi Channels

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Warning: Eye Safety This LED based single mode transceiver is a Class 1 LED product. It complies with IEC 60825-1/A2:2001 and FDA performance standards for laser products (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, dated July 26, 2001.

  • Page 71: Setting Up The E-Madi64 Card

     To disable the ID and use the EHX port name. Setting up the E-MADI64 card To set up the E-MADI card: With the Eclipse HX-Omega powered off, insert the E-MADI front and rear cards into the matrix. Power up the Eclipse HX-Omega and open the EHX configuration software.

  • Page 72: Connecting A Word Clock Source

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Note: Card Properties always defaults to the E-MADI64 standard for the number of channels: E-MADI64 channel Sample rate Configurable ports mode 44.1k or 48k 44.1k or 48k 64, 32 or 16 Table 6-3: E-MADI64 channel modes Apply the changes to the matrix with a reset.

  • Page 73: V-Series Panels On E-Madi (Multi-Channel Audio Digital Interface)

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega When the number of received channels differs from the number of channels configured in EHX, the Channel LEDs on the front of the E- MADI64 card flash green, oscillating between 2 types of port numbers. When the received sample rate differs from the configured sample rate, the Sample rate LEDs on the front of the E-MADI64 card flash...

  • Page 74: Configuring Audio Over Optocore/Progrid Madis

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega 2. Set alternate ports to panels 1. Set card type To configure binaural audio on V-series panels on a MADI card in EHX go to: EHX>Hardware>Cards and Ports. This example shows how to configure ports for audio streamed in pairs, A and B. Note that alternate ports have been set to accommodate paired audio streams.

  • Page 75: Configuring Binaural Audio With E-Madi Cards

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega 2. Set ports in any order 1. Set card type To configure V-series panels on a MADI card in EHX go to: EHX>Hardware>Cards and Ports. This example shows how to configure ports for audio that is not streamed in pairs by the MADI interface (ProGrid).

  • Page 76: Binaural Audio Over Madi, The General Case

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega depend on which MADI is used to connect the audio between the E-MADI64 card and the AES (Audio Engineering Society) module fitted to the V-Series panel. 6.7.1 Binaural audio over MADI, the general case Most third party equipment (e.g.

  • Page 77: Set The Ehx Audio Mixer Screen Option For Binaural Audio Routing

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega It is the routing matrix in the ProGrid equipment that is used to get the main panel port to the A channel of the AES interface. Also, it is the routing matrix in the ProGrid that is used to pair the audio channels as required. In all cases, when using a router such as ProGrid, ensure that the configuration of the E-MADI card and the configuration of the ProGrid matrix are consistent with each other.

  • Page 78: Upgrading The E-Madi64 Card

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Upgrading the E-MADI64 card The E-MADI64 card is both centrally upgradable (you can upgrade the E- MADI64 through the matrix, using EHX) and locally upgradeable, using Xilinx software, a PC and a Xilinx download cable. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Upgrade Guide.

  • Page 79: Fib Fiber Card

    Eclipse HX-Omega matrix. If fiber interfaces are fitted to any matrix in a linked system all the linked matrices must be reset to ensure that all matrices correctly recognize the new hardware. Note: For an overview of the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix, see 3 Overview in this guide.

  • Page 80: E-Fib Front Panel Lights And Controls

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega E-FIB front panel lights and controls RESET +3.3V PROC FRONT REAR TXVRA ACT LINK ERR TXVR TXVRB ACT LINK ERR TXVR STATUS FRAME DATA Figure 7-1: E-FIB front panel lights and controls...
  • Page 81 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Key to Figure 22: E-FIB front panel lights and controls Feature Description RESET button Pressing the RESET button causes the card and all links to momentarily stop their current activity and to restart. The card’s matrix data light goes off when the reset starts and comes back on when the reset is complete.
  • Page 82 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega When lit, this yellow LED indicates that the secondary fiber optic circuit is active. Link LED When lit, this green LED indicates whether a link has been established on the secondary fiber optic circuit (transceiver B). When illuminated a link is present.

  • Page 83: E-Fib Rear Panel Lights And Connectors

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega E-FIB rear panel lights and connectors +3.3V TXVRB Transceiver lasers TXVRA Figure 7-2: E-FIB rear panel lights and connectors Warning: Eye Safety This laser based single mode transceiver is a Class 1 Laser product. It complies with IEC 60825-1/A2:2001 and FDA performance standards for laser products (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, dated July 26, 2001.
  • Page 84 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Care should be taken when connecting or disconnecting cables to ensure that they are connected correctly and not reversed. Key to Figure 25: E-FIB rear panel connectors Feature Description +3.3-Volt Power Supply LED When this green LED is lit, the +3.3-volt power supply (supplied by the matrix) is present and supplying electric current to the...

  • Page 85: Configuring A Fiber Optic Connection

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega System 1 System 2 Primary ring Redundant ring TXVRB TXVRB TXVRA TXVRA System 3 TXVRB TXVRA Figure 7-3: Primary and redundant ring configuration Configuring a fiber optic connection There are a number of ways that optical connections can be made between systems depending on the level of redundancy required.

  • Page 86: Simplex Fiber Cabling

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega Simplex fiber cabling 7.4.1 Single card set redundancy In this scenario, each matrix contains one fiber-optic Linking card set (see Figure 7-4: Ring topology: single card set redundancy ). This approach still affords fiber connection redundancy since each rear card houses two fiber-optic transceivers.
  • Page 87 User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega The self-healing mechanism is performed automatically by the Fiber Linking Card. Switching to the secondary ring will cause audio breaks or disturbances and momentary loss of crosspoint data. If a single fiber connection is lost on both rings the nodes adjacent to the failures will loop-back their connections to the failed cables healing the rings.

  • Page 88: Dual Card Set Redundancy

    User Guide | Eclipse HX Omega 7.4.2 Dual card set redundancy The fiber linking function supports Dual card set redundancy. Both Card set A and Card set B are fitted in each node of the ring. In this case each matrix contains two Fiber-optic Linking card sets.
  • Page 89 Ethernet connection to those nodes. If an Eclipse HX-Omega, connected as a node of the fiber-optic link is reset, powered down or failed this will constitute a lost or failed node on both rings and...
  • Page 90 - RX1 System #5 System #4 TX1- E-FIB TX1- E-FIB card#1 - RX1 card#1 - RX1 TX2- E-FIB TX2- E-FIB card#1 - RX2 card#1 - RX2 Primary ring Secondary ring Figure 7-5: Example fiber-optic connection setup Eclipse HX-Omega User Guide...

  • Page 91: E-Que E1 / T1 Card

    Note: You do not require an Ethernet cable connected to the E-Que card LAN port for the card to function correctly. Note: For an overview of the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix, see 3 Overview in this guide. Supported FreeSpeak / CellCom / FreeSpeak II...

  • Page 92: Supported Direct And Trunk Connections (Using The E1 And T1 Protocols)

    Document Type | Product Name Supported direct and trunk connections (using the E1 and T1 protocols) The E-Que interface card also provides facilities for direct and trunk connections using the E1 protocol, and trunk connections over T1 protocol. There are: ...

  • Page 93: E-Que Front Panel Lights And Controls

    Document Type | Product Name E-Que front panel lights and controls RESET +3.3V STATUS LAN DATA LINK Figure 8-1: E-Que front panel lights and controls Page 93...
  • Page 94 Document Type | Product Name Key to Figure 30: E-Que front panel lights and controls Feature Description RESET button Pressing the reset button causes the card and all links to momentarily stop their current activity and to restart. During the reset, configuration information downloads to the card from the CPU card.

  • Page 95: E-Que Rear Panel Connectors

    Document Type | Product Name E-Que rear panel connectors Ref in DECT Ref out E-QUE 1 – 4 5 – 8 Figure 8-2: E-Que rear panel connectors Page 95...

  • Page 96: Synchronization

    Document Type | Product Name Key to Figure 32: E-Que rear panel connectors Feature Description LAN port (RJ-45) The LAN port is used for diagnostic purposes. DECT sync ports: DECT Ref in DECT Ref out E1 / T1 Port 1 (RJ-45) E1 / T1 Port 2 (RJ-45) E1 / T1 Port 3 (RJ-45) E1 / T1 Port 4 (RJ-45)

  • Page 97: Freespeak/Cellcom/Freespeak Ii Application

    Document Type | Product Name Note: For more information about E1 and T1 cable pinouts and cable connections, see:  4.9 E1/T1 Matrix to Matrix straight cable connections.  4.10 E1 to FreeSpeak® / CellCom® / FreeSpeak II™ antenna straight cable connection. 8.6.1 FreeSpeak/CellCom/FreeSpeak II application The E-Que interface cards can be configured for FreeSpeak/CellCom/FreeSpeak...
  • Page 98 Document Type | Product Name Figure 8-3: E-Que card antenna connection Page 98...

  • Page 99: Powering The Transceiver / Antenna

    Document Type | Product Name Figure 8-4: E-Que card splitter connection Each antenna can handle up to five beltpacks simultaneously and switch service between antennas under control of the matrix as the beltpack user moves around the site. 8.6.2 Powering the transceiver / antenna The DC In power connector is used to locally power the transceiver/antenna with the supplied universal power supply.

  • Page 100: Dect Sync Connections

    Document Type | Product Name 8.6.4 DECT Sync connections To ensure the correct operation of the FreeSpeak / CellCom / FreeSpeak II system, DECT Sync links should be established between matrices where:  Multiple matrices are networked together with antennas. ...

  • Page 101: E1 Trunk And Direct Modes

    Document Type | Product Name interface (seen from the front) will cause a temporary loss of audio to beltpacks using the original E-Que interface (usually for about 10 seconds). The beltpacks do not go offline and signalization is not lost. E1 Trunk and Direct Modes The E-Que interface card can be used for both direct E1 to E1 port connections or to provide trunk linking via a network between systems.
  • Page 102 Document Type | Product Name Figure 8-6: Matrix to Matrix direct E1 Trunking E1 trunking between matrices can also be achieved over an E1 network, as shown Figure 8-7: E1 Trunking with an E1 Network. In this case E1 ports 1 and 5 of the E-Que interface are connected using standard straight-through CAT-5 cables rather than crossover CAT-5 cables.
  • Page 103 Document Type | Product Name Figure 8-7: E1 Trunking with an E1 Network The E-Que interface can also be used to connect the matrix to third party equipment using E1 port 1 or 5. Figure 8-8: Matrix to Third Party E1 connection Page 103...

  • Page 104: T1 Trunking

    Document Type | Product Name The CAT-5 cable connecting the E1 port on the E-Que rear card may be a crossover cable or a straight-through cable depending on the requirements of the third party equipment. The E-Que interface should be set to Direct in EHX. T1 Trunking The E-Que interface card can provide T1 trunking between Eclipse HX systems and between Eclipse HX systems and compatible third-party equipment.
  • Page 105 Document Type | Product Name Figure 8-9: Matrix to Matrix T1 Trunking T1 trunking between matrices can also be achieved over an E1 network as shown in Figure 8-10: T1 Trunking using an E1 Network. In this case T1 ports 1 and 5 of the E-Que rear card are connected using standard straight- through CAT-5 cables rather than crossover CAT-5 cables.

  • Page 106: Trunking Failover

    Document Type | Product Name Figure 8-10: T1 Trunking using an E1 Network Trunking failover Where the E1/T1 trunking has been configured with redundant trunks, audio will be switched from the primary trunk to the backup trunk when a failure is detected.

  • Page 107: Card For Ip-Based Connections

    DECT sync in and out (not used) and a LAN port used for the IP connection. Note: An Ethernet cable must be connected to the IVC-32 interface LAN port for the card to function correctly. Tip: For an overview of the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix, see 3 Overview in this guide. Page 107...

  • Page 108: Front Panel Lights And Controls

    Document Type | Product Name IVC-32 front panel lights and controls RESET +3.3V STATUS LAN DATA LINK Figure 9-1: IVC-32 front panel lights and controls Page 108...
  • Page 109 Document Type | Product Name Key to Figure 40: IVC-32 front panel lights and controls Feature Description RESET button Pressing the reset button causes the card and all links to momentarily stop their current activity and to restart. During the reset, configuration information downloads to the card from the CPU card.

  • Page 110: Rear Panel Connectors

    Document Type | Product Name IVC-32 rear panel connectors Ref in DECT Ref out IVC-32 1 – 4 5 – 8 Figure 9-2: IVC-32 rear panel connectors Page 110...

  • Page 111: Interface Card Applications

    V-Series IP Panels V-Series panels with V5.1 or later software may be enabled to communicate with an Eclipse HX-Omega or Eclipse HX-Median matrix over an IP network via the IVC-32 interface. The advantage of using IP communication is that it enables remote panels to communicate over an existing local (LAN) or wide area (WAN) network rather than requiring a dedicated link.

  • Page 112: Concert Users

    Document Type | Product Name A single duplex audio channel A known start point and end point Links have to be made over IP before the trunk/direct can be used. 9.3.3 Concert users The IVC-32 interface card will allow Concert users to establish audio links with users on the Eclipse matrix via the Concert IV-R server.

  • Page 113: Metering Card

    DECT sync in and out (not used) and a LAN port used for the IP connection. Up to six LMC-64 interfaces can be fitted on an Eclipse HX-Omega matrix if the matrix has a Power-One PSU. Otherwise up to four can be fitted.

  • Page 114: Front Panel Lights And Controls

    Document Type | Product Name 10.1 LMC-64 front panel lights and controls RESET +3.3V STATUS LAN DATA LINK Figure 10-1: LMC-64 front panel lights and controls Page 114...
  • Page 115 Document Type | Product Name Key to Figure 43: IVC-32 front panel lights and controls Feature Description RESET button Pressing the reset button causes the card and all links to momentarily stop their current activity and to restart. During the reset, configuration information downloads to the card from the CPU card.

  • Page 116: Rear Panel Connectors

    Document Type | Product Name 10.2 LMC-64 rear panel connectors Ref in DECT Ref out LMC-64 1 – 4 5 – 8 Figure 10-2: LMC-64 rear panel connectors Page 116...

  • Page 117: Interface Card Applications

    Document Type | Product Name Key to Figure 44: LMC-64 rear panel connectors Feature Description LAN port (RJ-45) DECT sync ports: DECT Ref in (Not used) DECT Ref out (Not used) E1 / T1 Port 1 (Not used) E1 / T1 Port 2 (Not used) E1 / T1 Port 3 (Not used) E1 / T1 Port 4 (Not used) E1 / T1 Port 5 (Not used)

  • Page 118: Maintaining The Eclipse Hx-Omega

    Once the circuit board has been identified, it can be either repaired or replaced. Note: For an overview of the Eclipse HX-Omega matrix, see 3 Overview in this guide.

  • Page 119: Fail-Safe Modes

     One of each type of interface in the system. 11.2 Fail-Safe modes High reliability is one of the main objectives of the Eclipse HX-Omega system design. The following features of the system minimize the effects of a component failure.

  • Page 120: Onboard Processors

    Backplane connector malfunctions are rare, but should be considered as possibilities. Note: Clear-Com may ship a spare matrix to use while the damaged matrix is being repaired depending on the support status. For more information, see your warranty and support documentation.
  • Page 121 The matrix can be returned to Clear-Com for investigation or repair. In the meantime another matrix can be substituted for the damaged one. Note: Clear-Com may ship a spare matrix to use while the damaged matrix is being repaired depending on the support status. For more information, see your warranty and support documentation.
  • Page 122 Document Type | Product Name Note: Clear-Com may ship a spare matrix to use while the damaged matrix is being repaired depending on the support status. For more information, see your warranty and support documentation. Once the problem has been isolated to the card or the backplane, it is easier to take the next step which is to repair or replace the suspect component.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting Data Issues

    In the meantime another matrix can be substituted for the damaged one. Note: Clear-Com may ship a spare matrix to use while the damaged matrix is being repaired depending on the support status. For more information, see your warranty and support documentation.
  • Page 124 Document Type | Product Name If the entire system is operating except for one analog port interface, or one or more panels connected to the interface, press the reset button for that interface only. This button is slightly recessed from the front panel to prevent it from being accidentally pressed.

  • Page 125: System Block Diagram

    Document Type | Product Name Action 4: Replace the panel. Problem B: Audio sounds low or distorted from a panel. Action 1: Check the matrix’s currently active CPU card’s power lights. If any of the lights are not lit, replace the card. Action 2: Check the analog port input and output gain settings for the port in EHX.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Maximum E-Que Cards A total of four E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 interface cards may be fitted to an Eclipse HX-Omega unless the matrix is fitted with a Power-One PSU. If the matrix has a Power-One PSU, up to six E-Que, IVC-32 or LMC-64 cards may be fitted with the following condition: ...

  • Page 127: Mechanical

    Document Type | Product Name 12.2 Mechanical Category Measures / comments Height 10.6 inches (267 mm or 6 RU) Width 19 inches (482 mm) Depth 16 inches (410 mm) Front Card Depth 300 mm Weight 20 to 35 kg Table 12-2: Mechanical 12.3 Environmental Category Measures / comments...

  • Page 128: E-Madi64 Interface Rear Card

    Document Type | Product Name Humidity 40 - 90% non-condensing Power +3.3V Table 12-5: E-MADI64 interface front card 12.6 E-MADI64 interface rear card Category Measures / comments Height Depth 58mm (max) Operating Temperature 0º C to +40º C Storage Temperature -55º...

  • Page 129: E-Madi64 Clock Sources

    Document Type | Product Name 12.9 E-MADI64 clock sources Clock type Clock source Word Clock 44.1KHz 48KHz 96KHz SD Video NTSC HD Tri-Level Sync 720P60 720P59.94 720P50 720P30 720P27.97 720P25 720P24 720P23.98 1080P60 1080P59.94 1080P50 1080P30 1080P29.97 1080P25 1080P24 1080P23.98 1080I30 1080I29.97 1080I25...

  • Page 130: Fiber Interface Rear Card

    Document Type | Product Name 12.11 Fiber interface rear card Category Measures / comments Height Depth 58mm (max) Operating Temperature 0º C to +40º C Storage Temperature -55º C to +70º C Humidity 40 - 90% non-condensing Power +3.3V Table 12-11: Fiber interface 12.12 Fiber cable Category Measures / comments...

  • Page 131: E-Que Interface Front Card

    Document Type | Product Name 12.14 E-Que interface front card Category Measures / comments Height Depth 300 mm Operating Temperature 0º C to +40º C Storage Temperature -55º C to +70º C Humidity 40 - 90% non-condensing Power (combined cards) +3.3V 3.5A +5V 0.7A +12V 0.05A...

  • Page 132: Interface Front Card

    Document Type | Product Name Operating Temperature 0º C to +40º C Storage Temperature -55º C to +70º C Humidity 40 - 90% non-condensing Table 12-17: IVC-32 interface rear card 12.18 LMC-64 interface front card Category Measures / comments Height Depth 300 mm Operating Temperature...

  • Page 133: Data Interface: 16 Bi-Directional

    None; expected at User Panel Table 12-21: Data interface: 16 bi-directional 12.22 Backplane connector: FCI/BERG Metral Category Measures / comments Port Connector RJ-45 to Clear-Com standard pinout Transmission Distance 3000 ft. (1000 m) maximum Table 12-22: Data interface: 16 bi-directional Page 133...

  • Page 134: System Programming

    Document Type | Product Name 12.23 System programming Category Measures / comments Group Calls Number of Grouped Ports 4000 maximum Conferences per Matrix IFB per Matrix Priority Levels Isolates Any crosspoint Listen Level Control 0.71 dB steps Input Level Control 0.355 dB steps Output Level Control 0.355 dB steps...

  • Page 135: Recommended Pc Requirements (For Ehx Software)

    Document Type | Product Name 12.25 Recommended PC requirements (for EHX software) Specification Description / Value Processor 2GHz or greater for a client. As many cores as possible for a server. Memory 2GB for client 32 bit. 4GB for client 64 bit. 3GB for server 32 bit.
  • Page 136 Document Type | Product Name Note: While Clear-Com makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in its product manuals, this information is subject to change without notice. Performance specifications included in this manual are design-center specifications and are included for customer guidance only and to facilitate system installation.

  • Page 137: Glossary

    Document Type | Product Name Glossary Term Definition Any of the Eclipse HX matrix’s analog input/output RJ- Analog Port 45 connectors that are used to connect cable from the matrix to panels and interfaces. Each port connects to a separate audio channel in the matrix.
  • Page 138 Document Type | Product Name Conference An internal matrix virtual partyline or busbar where many panels and interfaces can talk onto or listen from the party line without talking to themselves. Destination A device such as an intercom panel, beltpack, or interface to which audio signals are sent.
  • Page 139 Document Type | Product Name Interface module A piece of electronic hardware designed to convert the 4-wire signals of a central matrix port to some other form of communication, such as 2-wire partyline, telephone, etc. The interface module is connected to a central matrix port.
  • Page 140 Document Type | Product Name Panel Any intelligent intercom device connected to the rear- panel analog ports of the central matrix. This term does not refer to devices connected through interface modules. Partyline A wired shared communication system based on a single screened pair of wires.

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