HME Clear-Com HelixNet Partyline Quick Start Manual

HelixNet

Quick Start Guide

The following quick start guide provides basic installation instructions for your HelixNet Partyline system, and
provides a quick reference to possible topologies and cable capacitance. It covers the following products:
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HelixNet Main Station (HMS-4X)
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HelixNet Beltpack (HBP-2X)
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HelixNet Interface Modules (HLI-2W, HLI-4W2, HLI-ET2 and HLI-FBS)
For information about the HelixNet Remote Station and the HelixNet Speaker Station with S-Mount
Note:
bracket, see the HelixNet Partyline User Guide.

1.1 Before installing

To ensure that HelixNet Partyline delivers the desired performance, review the cable specifications for the
venue or application space before installing. To safely interface two-wire and four-wire audio source with
HelixNet Partyline, use the optional two-wire (HLI-2W2) and four-wire (HLI-4W2) interface modules.
Warning: HelixNet Partyline operates at a different voltage than two-wire partyline
systems (such as Clear-Com Encore or PL-Pro). Do not connect any analog two-wire
partyline equipment to the Main Station powerlines as severe damage may occur.

1.2 Installing the Main Station

To install the HelixNet Partyline Main Station:
1. Connect the supplied power cord to the
HMS-4X Main Station power connector (A).
2. Connect the power cord to mains power.
3. Connect the cable from a powerline port
to the XLR-3 port on the HBP-2X Beltpack (C).
4. Connect the headset to the HBP-2X Beltpack (D).

1.3 Installing Interface Modules

To install an interface module to the HMS-4X Main Station:
1. Disconnect the HMS-4X Main Station
from mains power.
2. Remove the blanking plate (E) and insert the
interface module (F) into the module bay.
3. Reconnect the HMS-4X Main Station
to mains power.
To configure the interface module, navigate to Menu > Module Settings.
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