Page 1 User Guide FreeSpeak Edge™ Base Station User Guide Part Number: PUB-00113 Revision A June 24, 2021...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Features 1.2 FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Interconnections 2 Installing FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 2.1 Front Panel Connectors, Controls and Indicators 2.2 Intercom Touchscreens 2.3 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators 2.4 System Powering 2.5 Clear-Com Ethernet Cable Recommendations 2.6 Stage Announce and Program Feed 2.7 Setting the Management IP Address 2.8 Saving and Restoring System Configuration...
Page 4 7.2 Connecting 4-Wire Systems 7.3 Connecting to Dante-Enabled Devices 8 Configuring from the CCM 8.1 Configuring Station Settings 8.2 Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9) 8.3 Registering Beltpacks 8.4 Channels and Groups 8.5 Managing Channels 8.6 Managing Groups 8.7 Creating and Editing Roles 8.8 Setting up GPIOs and Logic Events 8.9 Monitoring System Status...
Page 5 14.1 FreeSpeak Edge Base 14.2 Capacity 14.3 Frequency Response - Base to Beltpack 14.4 Front Panel Headset Microphone 14.5 Network Specifications 15 Pinouts 15.1 GPIO pinouts 15.2 2-Wire Pinouts 15.3 4-Wire Pinouts 15.4 DECT Sync 16 Regulatory Compliance 16.1 FCC Notice 16.2 FCC/IC/EC RF Exposure Warning 16.3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 16.4 Korean Notice...
Page 6: Introduction
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station. It contains the following sections: 1.1 Product Features 1.2 FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Interconnections Page 6...
Page 7: Product Features
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Product Features FreeSpeak Edge Base Station is a low-latency intercom platform that interconnects with wired and wireless intercom systems. FreeSpeak Edge Base Station supports: Six IP transceivers (any combination up to a total of six of FreeSpeak II and FreeSpeak Edge TCVRs) 10 E1 transceivers (any combination up to a total of 10 of FreeSpeak II 1.9 and 2.4 TCVRs)
Page 8: Freespeak Edge Base Station Interconnections
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Interconnections The following graphic shows an overview of how the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station can interconnect with other intercom components. Page 8...
Page 9: Installing Freespeak Edge Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Installing FreeSpeak Edge Base Station This chapter describes the front and rear panels, power supplies and cabling recommendations. It also describes network setup and illustrates example applications. It contains the following sections: 2.1 Front Panel Connectors, Controls and Indicators 2.2 Intercom Touchscreens 2.3 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators 2.4 System Powering...
Page 10: Front Panel Connectors, Controls And Indicators
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Front Panel Connectors, Controls and Indicators Page 10...
Page 11 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station The FreeSpeak Edge front panel connectors, controls and indicators are listed below. Item Description Headset connector (4-pin XLR female) Microphone key Menu key Rotary Controllers. Use these to control channel volume, mute or unmute audio, or to navigate through the menu system.
Page 12: Intercom Touchscreens
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Intercom Touchscreens The Base Station has two intercom control touchscreens, available when the front panel screens are not in menu mode. Each touchscreen provides access to two keys which can be configured for channels, groups or point to point communications channels. 2.2.1 Left Intercom Touchscreen Item...
Page 13 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 2.2.2 Right Intercom Touchscreen Item Description Channel indication. Audio routes can be point-to-point or channels. Notification bar Beltpack registration Progress of upgrades Support information gathering Resoration of configuration progress Reply button. Use CLEAR to clear the currently visible entry (does not clear the entire key stack).
Page 14: Rear Panel Connectors And Indicators
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators The rear connectors and indicators are listed below. Item Description Internal power connector. Mains power lead with internal power supply. Grounding screw. General Purpose Input/Output connectors x2 (DB-9F). GPIO 1 contains GPI1 and GPO1 &...
Page 15: System Powering
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station System Powering There are two power supplies: Mains power connector (IEC) internal power supply DC connector. External AC/DC power adapter 12V DC, 12A Use one power connector, or both to guard against one failing. 2.4.1 Using the External DC Power Connector CAUTION: YOU MUST CONNECT THE EXTERNAL DC POWER SUPPLY IN THE ORDER...
Page 16: Clear-Com Ethernet Cable Recommendations
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Clear-Com Ethernet Cable Recommendations Cable recommendations Category (Cat) Higher Cat numbers will support a higher bandwidth. Therefore, by using a higher Cat number you are future proofing your system to some extent. Example: Cat 5e : up to 1 GB Cat 6: up to 10 GB Use Cat 5e or higher. ...
Page 17: Stage Announce And Program Feed
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Stage Announce and Program Feed Your FreeSpeak Edge Base Station is supplied with an RJ45 connector that uses a splitter cable to split into two XLR connectors. If you wish to use an external Stage Announce (SA) and Program Feed (PGM), you must connect this to the RJ45 port labeled SA/PGM (port 8) on the rear of your device, and connect your input (PGM) and output (SA) to these connectors.
Page 18 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 2.7.1 Setting the Management IP Address from the Front Panel Menus 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Using the far left rotary controller, navigate to Networking. 3. Select (Management. 4. Navigate to DHCP and select DISABLED. Push to select menu item. 5.
Page 19 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station For more information, see: FreeSpeak Edge Base Station LAN Configuration Rules on page Page 19...
Page 20: Saving And Restoring System Configuration
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Saving and Restoring System Configuration Clear-Com recommends that you make a backup of your system configuration using the Save option that is available in the CCM and the front panel menu system. 2.8.1 Saving System Configuration in the CCM The Save and Restore options are available in the CCM top navigation bar.
Page 21: Resetting To Default
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Resetting to Default Your Base Station can be reset to default settings either from the Base front panel menus or from the Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Note: When you use a pin reset on front the front of the Base Station the device reboots. 2.9.1 Resetting to Default from the Base Station Menu System 1.
Page 22: Core Configuration Manager (Ccm) Walkthrough
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Core Configuration Manager (CCM) Walkthrough This chapter describes the main pages of the CCM. It contains the following sections: 3.1 Accessing the CCM 3.2 Changing the CCM Password 3.3 Hardware Page Overview 3.4 Configuration Page Overview 3.5 Status Page Page 22...
Page 23 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station The CCM is an easy-to-use browser-based software tool with intuitive menus that enable you to quickly set up, configure and edit your system. It provides an overview of all the system components and interfaces. It is password protected and suitable for use in poorly lit environments.
Page 24: Accessing The Ccm
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Accessing the CCM 1. Make sure that the Base Station is connected to a network using the LAN connector that is configured for management (Default LAN 1) on the rear panel of the device (see Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators on page 14).
Page 25: Changing The Ccm Password
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station The CCM Hardware page opens. Note: On first opening the CCM, the Hardware page opens. On subsequent occasions, the Status page opens. Changing the CCM Password Change the password to one of your own choosing in the top right corner of the navigation bar. Note: You can reset your password to the default at any time from the Base Station front panel menus.
Page 26: Hardware
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Hardware Page Overview The Hardware page of the CCM is where you set up your system. It gives an overview of the hardware and ports that are present. From this page, you can use the Add Resource button to: View a list of both discovered and registered transceivers Add any discovered transceivers to the system Remove any registered transceivers from the system...
Page 27: Configuration Page Overview
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Configuration Page Overview The Configuration page of the CCM is where you configure the intercom aspects of your system (add audio to channels and set up talk and call keys). It consists of four areas: Channels Roles Groups...
Page 28 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 3.4.1 Channels Page The Channels page enables you to view channels and add ports to channels. Audio keys (beltpacks and other devices) are added to channels in the Roles page. The center panel on this screen shows the live state of audio routing.
Page 29 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 3.4.3 Roles Page The Roles page enables you to create roles for the devices in your intercom system. Roles are made for: The Base Station FreeSpeak II beltpacks FreeSpeak Edge beltpacks A role can be made that can be used with either an FS II beltpack or an FS Edge beltpack (this role can only be used on one beltpack at any one time).
Page 30 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 3.4.4 Logic Page The Base Station offers six fully configurable GPIOs, increasing the range and possible uses of controls and relays. 2 x GPIs. These can be used, for example, to allow the station operator to open an audio route to a Channel using a foot switch, or to route a program feed to a Channel, Group or beltpack when an on-air light comes on.
Page 31: Status Page
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Status Page From the Status page of the CCM, you can view the status of all the resources that are connected to the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station. These include: Transceivers Beltpacks Interface ports Here you will see error and warning states.
Page 32: Example Applications
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Example Applications This chapter contains examples of typical applications. It contains the following sections: 4.1 Fast and Easy Setup: E1 4.2 Using E1 With Six Transceivers 4.3 Using IP Transceivers with the Base Station 4.4 Split Frequency Setup (5, 2.4 and 1.9 GHz System) Page 32...
Page 33: Fast And Easy Setup: E1
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Fast and Easy Setup: E1 The FreeSpeak II E1 transceivers use an E1 connection (telecommunications standard) directly to the Base Station. The Core Configuration Manager (CCM) is the easiest way to configure your system, but this setup can be configured with minimal use of the CCM if you work with the default role setup.
Page 34 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 4.1.1 Outline of general setup and configuration For E1 setup, see Connecting Transceivers Over E1 on page To access the CCM, see Core Configuration Manager (CCM) Walkthrough on page To register beltpacks, see Registering Beltpacks on page To set Port Function, see Port Function on page...
Page 35: Using E1 With Six Transceivers
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Using E1 With Six Transceivers This setup includes two splitters, both connected via shielded Cat 5e cable using E1 connectivity. Four channels are configured in the CCM: Channel 1=ALL, Channel 2=Lighting, Channel 3=Sound, Channel 4=FoH. 16 roles are configured for the beltpacks. Page 35...
Page 36 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 4.2.1 Outline of general setup and configuration For E1 setup, see Connecting Transceivers Over E1 on page To set the splitter DIP switches, see the FSII Splitter Quick Start Guide (FSII SPL- QSG) in the Clear-Com FreeSpeak Knowledge Center on the Clear-Com website: Clear-Com Freespeak II Knowledge Center To access the CCM, see Core Configuration Manager (CCM) Walkthrough on page...
Page 37: Using Ip Transceivers With The Base Station
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Using IP Transceivers with the Base Station This setup has a total of 6 FS Edge transceivers with 16 Beltpacks connected. The IP transceivers are connected via a network that is configured for AES67 traffic. These are configured using the CCM.
Page 38 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 4.3.1 Outline of general setup and configuration For network setup, see Network Setup for IP Transceivers on page To access the CCM, see Core Configuration Manager (CCM) Walkthrough on page To add IP transceivers to your system, see Connecting Transceivers on page For information on the connection process for IP transceivers, see the Quick Start Guides (QSGs) for FS Edge IP transceivers available from the...
Page 39: Split Frequency Setup (5, 2.4 And 1.9 Ghz System)
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Split Frequency Setup (5, 2.4 and 1.9 GHz System) This setup has: E1 FS II transceivers (1.9) with 5 beltpacks FS Edge IP transceivers (5) with 6 beltpacks FS II IP transceivers (2.4) with 5 beltpacks. The E1 Transceivers will automatically connect to the base once powered, but the Edge and IP transceivers require additional configuration in the CCM and must be connected to a network that is configured for AES67 traffic.
Page 40: Connecting Transceivers
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Connecting Transceivers This chapter describes how to connect to E1 and IP transceivers. It contains the following sections: 5.1 Overview of Transceivers 5.2 Connecting Transceivers Over E1 5.3 Connecting Transceivers Over IP Page 40...
Page 41: Overview Of Transceivers
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Overview of Transceivers Page 41...
Page 42: Connecting Transceivers Over E1
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Connecting Transceivers Over E1 E1 is a telecommunications standard whereby data and power are sent over Cat 5/6 or Fiber cable (data only). E1 connections must have dedicated cabling as it is not possible to use network switches with this technology.
Page 43 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 5.2.1 Cable Distances - E1 Connections Base Station to TCVR/splitter 328 ft (100 m) using shielded 24 AWG Cat 5/6e cable TCVR directly connected to and powered by the Base Station 164 ft (50 m) using shielded 26 AWG Cat 5/6e cable 2625 ft (800 m) using shielded 24 AWG Cat 5/6e cable...
Page 44 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 5.2.2 Using a Transceiver With a Fiber Connection To connect a Base Station to a splitter (FSII-SPL) using Fiber, you must install Fiber modules to the Base Station and the splitter. Modules are available for single mode Fiber cable (HLI-SMFO) and multi-mode Fiber cable (HLI-MMFO).
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Page 46: Connecting Transceivers Over Ip
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 5.2.4 Setting Cable Length Offset (E1) Cable length offset is used to prevent the DECT or radio signals between transceivers getting out of synchronization. If transceivers are not synchronized, beltpack handover will not happen effectively.
Page 47: Network Setup
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Network Setup This chapter describes how to set up and configure your network for FreeSpeak Edge Base Station IP transceivers. It contains the following sections: 6.1 Network Setup for IP Transceivers 6.2 FreeSpeak Edge Base Station LAN Configuration Rules Page 47...
Page 48: Network Setup For Ip Transceivers
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Network Setup for IP Transceivers The FreeSpeak Edge Base Station has four IP addresses. IP traffic is spread over these addresses. See LAN ports 1 - 4 ( I and J) on the Base Station Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators on page The LAN ports are fully user configurable but you can work with the following default settings:...
Page 49 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 6.1.2 Connection to IP Transceivers and Dante, Example 2 Page 49...
Page 50 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 6.1.3 Connection to IP Transceivers and Dante, Example 3 Page 50...
Page 51 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 6.1.4 Connection to IP Transceivers, Example 4 If you are connecting to a network set up where there is lots of traffic, either management or AES67, Clear-Com recommends that you split AES67 traffic into its own segment. Page 51...
Page 52 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 6.1.5 Setup Rules The default setup (management and AES67 audio on the same connector) is intended for use with a dedicated network switch for the Edge Base Station and its transceivers (see example network setup, example 1). If you do not have a network switch that is dedicated to the Station and transceivers, Clear-Com recommends that you split AES67 traffic onto a separate LAN (see example network setup, example 4).
Page 53: Freespeak Edge Base Station Lan Configuration Rules
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station FreeSpeak Edge Base Station LAN Configuration Rules Note: Do not plug any two LAN ports into the same LAN or VLAN. This can create a network loop affecting IP stability. Note: Configuring/changing the AES67 IP address will cause the Base Station to reboot. AES67 Rules AES67 should not be on the same subnet as Management unless they are on the same LAN port (rear port)
Page 54: Connecting To Other Systems
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Connecting to other systems This chapter describes how to connect your FreeSpeak Edge Base Station with other intercom systems. It contains the following sections: 7.1 Connecting 2-Wire Systems 7.2 Connecting 4-Wire Systems 7.3 Connecting to Dante-Enabled Devices Page 54...
Page 55: Connecting 2-Wire Systems
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Connecting 2-Wire Systems When connecting 2-wire equipment the following applies: Every time equipment is changed on a 2-wire interface (port) you should perform nulling. You must null every time you add wired resources to your system. No one should listen during the nulling process.
Page 56 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Line termination is set in the CCM (not the front panel menu system). To do this, in the CCM navigate to: Hardware > Resources > Physical Ports. See below. To configure 2-wire port settings in the CCM navigate to: Hardware > Resources > Physical Ports >...
Page 57 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 7.1.1 Using Stations to Interconnect Equipment When connecting Clear-Com Stations to other Clear-Com equipment and third-party systems (2-wire) use the following guidelines. Device Type Supports call signalling? HelixNet HLI-2W2* Yes Encore MS-702/4 Yes Encore RS Beltpack RS-701 / 702 / 703 Yes Yes, but does not pass call signalling to 4-wire...
Page 58: Connecting 4-Wire Systems
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Connecting 4-Wire Systems When connecting to 4-wire equipment the following applies: To minimize noise and meet regulatory requirements, use screened (shielded) cable when connecting 4-wire ports. Pinout configuration (Port Function) can be set on all the Base Station 4-wire interfaces. This is a software switch that switches the configuration of the pins on the RJ45 connectors according to the device you are connecting to.
Page 59 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 7.2.2 Port Function Check this function whenever you are connecting 4-wire devices (not GPIO DB-9M connectors) to your Base Station. Default = 4-wire-X. About Port Function Clear-Com products are designed so central audio routing devices (base stations and matrices) can connect directly to other Base Stations using a straight-through CAT 5/6 cable.
Page 60 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Setting Port Function (Pin Polarity) on a 4-Wire Connection 1. Connect the devices using 1:1 Cat5/6/6e cable. 2. In the CCM, navigate to Hardware > Resources > Physical Ports. 3. Select the 4-wire port. 4.
Page 61 MVX-A16 (Eclipse Matrix) 4-wire-X (Identified as a CCI-22 in the software) Depends on third-party Other matrices (third party) pinout HME DX210/DX410 4-wire FreeSpeak/FreeSpeak II Base II 4-wire Yes** When connecting two Stations with a straight cable, the Port Function settings must...
Page 62: Connecting To Dante-Enabled Devices
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Connecting to Dante-Enabled Devices To configure Dante connections you must be familiar with the Audinate Dante Controller, available from the Audinate website. Before configuring the connection in the Dante Controller, you must determine which of the 4 RJ45 LAN connectors on the Base Station you wish to use for Dante network traffic.
Page 63 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 2. Connect a cable (Cat5/6e or fiber) to the LAN connector that is designated for Dante. Connect the other end to a switch on your Dante network. 3. Open the Dante Controller and check that the network interface details are correct. 4.
Page 64 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 5. Details can also be viewed in the Dante Controller. 6. Route the channels as required in the Dante Controller. 7. You will see available Dante ports in the Configuration page of the CCM. These ports can be assigned to channels on the Base Station in the usual way.
Page 65: Configuring From The Ccm
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Configuring from the CCM This chapter describes how to use the CCM to set up, configure and monitor your intercom system. It contains the following sections: 8.1 Configuring Station Settings 8.2 Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9) 8.3 Registering Beltpacks 8.4 Channels and Groups 8.5 Managing Channels...
Page 66: Configuring Station Settings
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Configuring Station Settings To configure the Base Station, click anywhere on the Hosts panel under Hardware > Resources. Here you can: Configure the network Upgrade the Base Station and connected resources Change the following wireless beltpack system settings: Administration pin numbers FS Edge wireless region (important for system compliance) FSII battery type, if you are not using the supplied Li-ion batteries you may use...
Page 67 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.1.1 Configuring the Network After changing the network configuration, you must click Apply or [Enter] key. For information see: FreeSpeak Edge Base Station LAN Configuration Rules on page Page 67...
Page 68 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.1.2 Upgrading To upgrade the Base Station and connected resources: 1. Select the Upgrade tab. 2. Select File then navigate to where the upgrade file is stored on your computer. 3. Select the file and when the Upgrade button lights, click it. This begins the upgrade process.
Page 69 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station System The administration pin for your wireless system, used by the beltpack to be able to access privileged functionality System ID. This is used to differentiate this system's RF signals from those of other systems Beltpack role list sorting: Role number...
Page 70 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station FreeSpeak II AA Battery type. You can choose not to use the Li-ion batteries supplied with the beltpacks, in which case you must specify battery type here. Choose between: Alkaline (AA) batteries (default setting) NiMH batteries for use in settings where air pressure is an issue (for instance on an underwater site).
Page 71: Adding Ip Transceivers (Fs Edge, Fs Ii 1.9)
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9) Note: To add E1 transceivers, see Connecting Transceivers Over E1 on page To add IP transceivers: 1. Navigate to Hardware > Resources and select Add Resource. The following screen appears.
Page 72: Registering Beltpacks
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Registering Beltpacks Before you can use a beltpack, you must register it. This enables the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station to associate the beltpack with roles and assigned keys. You can register a beltpack in two ways: By USB cable.
Page 73 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 2. Click Start OTA Registration. Note: A timer is started indicating how long the system is open for registration. You can close OTA registration on the system at any point. Page 73...
Page 74: Channels And Groups
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Channels and Groups Channels and groups are both essentially digital containers for audio sources, allowing communication between members. 8.4.1 Channels A Channel operates as an intercom Partyline or conference. All members can talk to and listen to all other members, as long as they have keys to do so.
Page 75 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.4.2 Groups A Group configuration enables an announcement or broadcast to a number of members at the same time. A group member can reply directly to the announcer using the Reply key. The other group members will not hear this.
Page 76: Managing Channels
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Managing Channels From the Channels tab, you can: View existing channels and add or remove new channels. View existing ports, and add or remove ports from the channel. To access the Channels screen, navigate to Configuration > Channels. The Channels screen appears.
Page 77 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Status A green tick mark indicates that all the ports that are configured for the channel are connected. Otherwise, a warning triangle is shown. Name This field contains a label that enables you to identify the channel. Note: A label can contain up to 10 characters.
Page 78 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.5.3 Adding Ports to a Channel To add ports to a channel: 1. From the Channel panel, select the channel in which the port is to be added. 2. From the Ports panel, click the add port icon of the port that you require.
Page 79 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.5.4 Removing Ports From a Channel To remove a port from a channel: 1. From the Channels panel, select the required channel. 2. Click the remove icon of the port that you want to remove. The port is removed.
Page 80: Managing Groups
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Managing Groups From the Groups tab, you can: View existing groups and add or remove new groups. View existing ports, and add or remove ports from the groups. Note: Beltpacks are added to Groups in the Roles page. To access the Groups screen, navigate to Configuration >...
Page 81 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Status A green tick mark indicates that all the ports that are configured for group are connected. Otherwise, a warning triangle is shown. Name This field contains a label that enables you to identify the group. Note: A label can contain up to 10 characters.
Page 82 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.6.3 Adding Ports and Roles to a Group To configure a group you must first put the members in the group. These can be ports and/or roles. When you have done this you will configure a talk key to the group (group administrator). Adding Ports to a Group 1.
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Page 84 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Configuring a Talk Key to the Group 1. In the Roles page, select the role you want to talk to the group. 2. Configure a talk key to the group (Talk Only) When you have configured members and a talk key to a group, you will see the group by selecting it in the Groups page.
Page 85 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.6.5 Deleting a Group To delete a group: 1. From the Groups panel, select the group that you want to delete. 2. Remove all the ports from the group Note: If you do not remove the ports, you will be prompted to do so in step 3. 3.
Page 86: Creating And Editing Roles
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Creating and Editing Roles From the Roles page, you can view, add, edit, clone or delete roles. 8.7.1 Viewing Roles To view roles, navigate to Configuration > Roles. The following screen appears. A list of roles appears on the left-hand side of the screen. 8.7.2 Adding Roles To add roles:...
Page 87 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 3. Enter a label for the role, the number of roles required and choose which endpoints will use this role (FS II, FS Edge or both). Only one beltpack can use the role at a given time. Note: When creating multiple roles, the system will add an incrementing numerical suffix to the role name.
Page 88 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.7.3 Editing Role Key Assignment 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles and select required role on the left of the screen. 2. Click on the small white squares. The key assignment screen appears. 3.
Page 89 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.7.5 Cloning Roles To clone roles: 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles, and select the role that you wish to clone from the list of roles in the left-hand side of the screen. 2.
Page 90 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.7.7 Setting Key Behavior Audio keys can be set to different Talk and Listen states. These key behavior states apply to the keys on the Base Station and beltpacks and panels. Key behavior is configured in the Roles tab in the CCM.
Page 91: Setting Up Gpios And Logic Events
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Setting up GPIOs and Logic Events 8.8.1 Overview 2 x GPIs 4 x GPOs Unlimited Logic Events Each GPI/GPO hosts up to 10 different events or actions. These actions can be turned off or on in the Status >...
Page 92 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.8.5 Configuring GPIs This example opens a talk route from the Base Station to a Channel when an input occurs on GPI1 (for instance, from a footswitch). Navigate to Configuration > Logic. 1. On the left panel, click GPI1 to select it. 2.
Page 93 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.8.6 Configuring GPOs In this example you will sent an output trigger (for example to an external stage announce speaker) on GPO1 when Talk is activated on stage announce (SA). 1. Navigate to Configuration > Logic. 2.
Page 94: Monitoring System Status
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Monitoring System Status You can monitor your system using the following features of the CCM: Overview Event Log Logic 8.9.1 Overview To see the Overview screen, navigate to Status > Overview. The following screen appears. The Overview screen consists to two sections.
Page 95 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 8.9.3 Monitoring Wireless Devices Navigate to Status > Overview > Wireless. This section of the Overview screen lists all the wireless devices connected to your system, and gives the following information for each device: Associated role Type of transceiver Battery level...
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Page 97 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Monitoring Beltpack Details 8.9.4 Monitoring the Host Device Navigate to Status > Overview > Host Device. A screen appears that gives information about the Base Station and enables various procedures including: Reboot Reset to Default Collect Support Info Sync Clock Network...
Page 98 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Power to the Base Station Thermal 8.9.5 Monitoring the Event Log The Event Log provides useful information about events that happen in the system. The Event Log can be filtered on: Time: default is 1 month prior to the current date and time Exceptions (warnings and errors): default is unchecked.
Page 99 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station The Event Log periodically refreshes but there is a Refresh button to pull the latest events The Event Log can be exported to a .csv file Clear Event Log clears current data. The data cannot be retrieved once it has been cleared Event logs are not stored permanently, only events since the last power or reboot cycle are available.
Page 100 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Forcing ON/OFF The buttons under the FORCE column are toggle buttons that can be used to test the working of the GPIOs or to turn them permanently off or on. These overide the working of the configured GPIOs.
Page 101: Security
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Security This chapter describes important security features. It contains the following sections: 9.1 Warning 9.2 Introduction 9.3 Using Security Certificates 9.4 Forcing HTTPS Page 101...
Page 102: Warning
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Warning The CCM ensures that you do not turn off port 80 without testing your certificate. If you turn off port 80 without ensuring that you can reach the CCM using port 433 it is possible to get locked out of your CCM.
Page 103: Using Security Certificates
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Using Security Certificates There are three types of security certificate available. Choose the certification option that best suits your security requirements: A certificate of your own choosing (full chain and private key) An EasyDNS authorized certificate for *.clearcomdevices.com (this option requires you to register your FS Edge Base Station with a DNS server) and cannot be used unless your Base Station has internet access The Clear-Com self-signed certificate...
Page 104: Forcing Https
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Forcing HTTPS 1. Chose and install a security certificate on the PC or browser used to reach the CCM of the Base Station. Clear-Com offers a choice of 3 different types of certificate, offering different levels of security.
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Page 106: Configuring From The Front Panel
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Configuring from the Front Panel This chapter describes how to configure the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station from the front panel. It contains the following sections: 10.1 Introduction to Configuring from the Front Panel 10.2 Front Panel Menus 10.3 Passwords, Addresses and Reset to Default Settings Page 106...
Page 107: Introduction To Configuring From The Front Panel
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 10.1 Introduction to Configuring from the Front Panel Some common tasks you might perform from the front panel menus are: See/configure the Base Station IP address See the default CCM password Null your 2-wire audio ports Reset the Base Station to factory settings Reset the CCM password To enter the Base Station menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel.
Page 108: Front Panel Menus
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 10.2 Front Panel Menus The front panel menu option are listed below. 10.2.1 Audio Settings Headset Limit. This allows the user to set the headset limiter for the front panel headset. -12 dB to +8 dB/ OFF HS Mic Type Dynamic (default) Electret...
Page 109 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 10.2.3 2W Audio (A,B) Configure power settings for 2-wire audio sources and perform nulling. Interface - power settings Power detected? Yes/No Power Enabled/Disabled (default = disabled) Mode Clear-Com/RTS (default = Clear-Com) Nulling: 2W A and 2W B.Press the rotary control (Start) to perform a null. Nulling is only available if power is detected.
Page 110 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 10.2.7 Networking Configure and view: LAN Port Assignment DHCP Enabled/Disabled IP Address (read only when DHCP is Enabled) Subnet Mask (read only when DHCP is Enabled) MAC Address (read only) Push the fourth rotary to open the on screen toucnscreen keyboard to change IP and Subnet. [OK] when done.
Page 111 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Role Number Alphabetical Battery type: use this setting if the beltpacks are not using the supplied Li-ion batteries. Alkaline (default) NiMh (for use in high pressure environments) Software Current version Update software from a file on a USB (insert into USB C on front of Base Station) License (you will not see this menu item on an Edge Base) Connections - current connected ports on this Base Licensed Ports...
Page 112: Passwords, Addresses And Reset To Default Settings
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 10.3 Passwords, Addresses and Reset to Default Settings You can find the Base Station IP address, manage the CCM password and reset to default settings. 10.3.1 Find the Base Station IP Address 1. Press the Menu button on the front of the Base Station. 2.
Page 113 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 10.3.3 Reset the device to default settings 1. Press the Menu button on the front of the Base Station. 2. Navigate to Administration > Reset > Reset To Default > Reset Base. 3. The Base Station will reset to factory settings. Note: When resetting the base to default settings using the front panel menu system, all the system configuration details, including network settings are reset.
Page 114: Upgrading
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Upgrading This chapter describes how to upgrade the firmware on your Station. It contains the following sections: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Upgrading using the CCM 11.3 Upgrading using a USB stick Page 114...
Page 115: Introduction
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 11.1 Introduction There are two ways to upgrade the firmware on the Base Station: Using the CCM web interface. When upgrading from the CCM, you can upgrade all connected resources (for example, transceivers and beltpacks). Using a USB stick (USB A on the front of the Base Station).
Page 116 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 7. To check the current firmware version, in the menu system navigate to Administration > Software > Current. The current software version is displayed in the 4th menu screen. Page 116...
Page 117: Spare Parts
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Spare parts Part Part Number External power supply, 12VDC 150W PSU-EXT-0001 Split cable, RJ45 to PGM and SA CAB-RJ45-PGM-SA Ethernet fiber modules*: 1 Gbps SM SXFIBER SFP SFP-SMFO-1G-LX 1 Gbps MM LXFIBER SFP SFP-MMFO-1G-SX E1 fiber modules* Proprietary, based on E1: SM...
Page 118: Front Panel Menu Reference Tables
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Front Panel Menu Reference Tables This chapter lists the front panel menu options. It contains the following sections: 13.1 Audio Settings 13.2 Host Settings 13.3 2 W Audio (A/B) (C/D) 13.4 Discovery 13.5 Transceiver 13.6 Networking 13.7 Administration Page 118...
Page 119: Audio Settings
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Note: Default values are shown in bold. 13.1 Audio Settings Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 8 to -12 dB/Off Audio Headset Headset Limit Default = 0 dB Headset detect Enabled/Disabled HS Mic Type Electret/Dynamic 8 to -15 dB...
Page 120: Audio (A/B) (C/D)
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 13.3 2 W Audio (A/B) (C/D) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Power 2W Audio (A / B) Interface Yes/No detected Power Enabled/Disabled Mode Clear-Com/RTS The nulling function is only 2W A Nulling available if power is detected.
Page 121: Transceiver
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 13.5 Transceiver Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 TCVR 1 ... XX View configured transceivers. Transceiver Version Max: E1; 10 IP TCVRs; 6 Label 0 - 69 m, 70 - 139 m, 140 - 209 m, 210 - Cable Comp 279 m, 280 - 349 m,...
Page 122: Networking
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 13.6 Networking Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Networking Management LAN Status Up/Down LAN Port LAN Ports 1 - 4 DHCP Enabled/Disabled IP Address Subnet mask AES67 (only visible if AES67 has been LAN Status Up/Down...
Page 123: Administration
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 13.7 Administration Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Administration Beltpacks Over The Air Start OTA Sort by Role BP Role List Number Sorting /Alphabetical Alkaline/NiMh (for use when not using Battery Type the supplied Li-ion type batteries) Software...
Page 124 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Support Info Generate Insert USB Save Settings Insert USB Restore Username CCM Access Default password Hw Info Hw Version BOM number Hardware PCB number Serial number Product number Page 124...
Page 125: Specifications
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Specifications This section contains a list of technical specifications for the Station. It contains the following subsections: 14.1 FreeSpeak Edge Base 14.2 Capacity 14.3 Frequency Response - Base to Beltpack 14.4 Front Panel Headset Microphone 14.5 Network Specifications Page 125...
Page 126: Freespeak Edge Base
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 14.1 FreeSpeak Edge Base Specification Value (1) 4-pin XLR-M Front panel headset auto headset detect USB connector USB type A Headset ON/OFF button Front panel buttons Menu button (5) Digital rotary encoders Front panel rotary encoders Operating level: 0dBu to + 18dBu, nominal, or -18dBu to +8dBu Front panel touch...
Page 127 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Specification Value (2) DB9 Relay contact type: SPDT Relay quantity: 4 Relay contact voltage rating: 30 VDC GPIO port Relay contact current rating: 1 A Input type: Opto-Isolated Input quantity: 2 Input voltage range: 4 - 30 volts DC or AC Input current: >=1.2mA required (4) XLR-3F 2-wire I/O: Selectable RTS or Clear-Com mode, software...
Page 128 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Specification Value (1) Cable assembly CAB-RJ45-PGM-SA provided. Connects to RJ45 (port 8 on the Station) - transformer isolated, line-level input, independent. Stage announce and XLR-3F labeled PGM input program feed XLR-3M labeled SA output Program Input level control via rotary encoder.
Page 129: Capacity
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 14.2 Capacity Specification Value 16 in total Number of transceivers 6 IP transceivers (FreeSpeak II or FreeSpeak Edge) supported by Base E1 transceivers, 2 connected directly to the Base Station, 10 Station via a splitter Number of FreeSpeak Up to 16 beltpacks in total, made up of either FreeSpeak II or beltpacks per Base...
Page 130: Front Panel Headset Microphone
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 14.4 Front Panel Headset Microphone Specification Value Input type: Dynamic /Electret - Selectable Frequency response: headset mic - Partyline: 200Hz – 12 kHz + 3dBu Frequency response: headset mic - Line Out: 200Hz – 20 kHz + 3dBu Headset microphone Mic limiter threshold: -50dBu ±3dB...
Page 131: Network Specifications
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 14.5 Network Specifications Specification Value RTSP/SAP AoIP Interface AES67 Protocols Dante Audio Sampling 24-bit Linear 48KHz Static IP Addressing DHCP Network Compatibility Layer 2 and Layer 3 only Quality of Service DiffServ RFC2474 IGMP On (AoIP) Multicast...
Page 132 User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Specification Value Network Jitter < 1μs required for RF Syncing of Transceivers Tolerance Managed Ethernet Switch - Layer 3 100/1000 Base - T ports for endpoints 1000 Base IP Trunks between switches Recommended Ethernet Switches QoS Configuration Energy Efficient Ethernet bypass option...
Page 133: Pinouts
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Pinouts This chapter describes the pinouts of the connectors on the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station. It contains the following sections: 15.1 GPIO pinouts 15.2 2-Wire Pinouts 15.3 4-Wire Pinouts 15.4 DECT Sync Page 133...
Page 134: Gpio Pinouts
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 15.1 GPIO pinouts GPIO 1 (Relay 1 &2) GPIO 2 (Relay 3 & 4) Suggested wiring for a footswitch From GPIO-DB9 pin 4 (input A1) GPIO-DB9 pin 9 (+12V) link (jumper) wire GPIO-DB9 pin 5 (input B1) footswitch GPIO-DB9 Shell (0V) footswitch...
Page 135: 2-Wire Pinouts
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 15.2 2-Wire Pinouts 15.2.1 Clear-Com 2-Wire XLR Pinout 15.2.2 RTS 2-Wire XLR pinout Page 135...
Page 136: 4-Wire Pinouts
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 15.3 4-Wire Pinouts 4-wire 4-wire-X (default) Data in + Data out + Data in - Data out - Audio in + Audio out + Audio out + Audio in + Audio out - Audio in - Audio in - Audio out -...
Page 137: Regulatory Compliance
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station Regulatory Compliance Applicant Name: Clear-Com LLC Applicant Address: 1301 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 105, Alameda CA 94501, United States Manufacturer Name: Clear-Com LLC Manufacturer Address: 1301 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 105, Alameda CA 94501, United States Country of Origin: USA Brand: Clear-Com...
Page 138: Fcc/Ic/Ec Rf Exposure Warning
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 16.2 FCC/IC/EC RF Exposure Warning - This product complies with FCC/IC/EC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. - Produits Clear-Com sont conformes aux limites IC d'exposition aux rayonnements définies pour un environnement non contrôlé. - This product may not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other transceiver or transmitter.
Page 139: European Union (Ce Mark)
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 16.5 European Union (CE mark) The CE marking indicates compliance with the following directives and standards, whenever applicable to the product in question. Directives: - Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU - Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU - RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU Standards:...
Page 140: Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Waste
User Guide | FreeSpeak Edge Base Station 16.7 Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Waste The European Union (EU) WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) 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.

HME Clear-Com FreeSpeak Edge User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Installing Freespeak Edge Base Station

3 Core Configuration Manager (CCM) Walkthrough

4 Example Applications

5 Connecting Transceivers

6 Network Setup

7 Connecting to Other Systems

8 Configuring from the CCM

9 Security

10 Configuring from the Front Panel

11 Upgrading

12 Spare Parts

13 Front Panel Menu Reference Tables

14 Specifications

15 Pinouts

16 Regulatory Compliance

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