Page 1 ECLIPSE MEDIAN MATRIX Frame and Circuit Cards Instruction Manual Includes update for GPI Pinout at the end of the manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OPERATING AN ECLIPSE MEDIAN... . 2-1 Using the Eclipse Median Matrix ......2-1 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Card .
Page 4 Full Reset Button........2-7 Operating the Port Card .
Page 5 Reset Button ........3-1 Power Supply &...
Page 6 Unpacking the System ........5-3 Installing the Eclipse Median Matrix ......5-4 Installing Power Supplies .
Page 7 Power Supply Alarm Output ......6-2 “Hot Patchability”........6-2 Onboard Processors .
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Page 9 Figure 5-9 Wiring the Matrix DB-9M to a DB-25F Computer Serial Port Connector ..................5-16 Figure 5-10 Wiring the Alarm I/O Connector to an Alarm Relay Connec- tor....................5-17 Figure 5-11 Eclipse Median Matrix’s Double-Pole Double-Throw Alarm Relay....................5-17 Figure 5-12 Pin Configuration of the General-Purpose Outputs Connec- tor....................5-18 Figure 5-13 Opto-Isolated Connection to Eclipse Median GPI Connec- tor....................
Page 10 5-20 Figure 5-15 Pin Assignments for Eclipse Median General-Purpose In- puts Connector ................5-21 Figure 5-16 Pin Assignments for LAN1 and LAN2 Connectors ..5-22 Figure 6-1 System Block Diagram ........... 6-8 Vitec Group Communications Eclipse Median Instruction Manual...
Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow these instructions before operating an Eclipse Median system. Keep these instructions for future reference. 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 2.
Page 12 used improperly. They also refer you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Page 13: The Eclipse Median: An Overview
FEATURES a 6 rack unit chassis. Features of the Eclipse Median matrix system include: • A six rack-unit frame housing up to 112 ports and up to eight interface modules. • Full audio bandwidth throughout the signal chain, producing superior broadcast audio quality.
Page 14: Overview Of A Median System
• Uses the same fiber-networking cards as the Eclipse Omega matrix. • Connection to FreeSpeak/CellCom antennas and splitters using E-Que cards. • Multiple E-Que cards can be fitted to a single matrix. • VOX-programmable audio which visually cues you at the matrix when audio transmits on a connected intercom panel or interface at a programmed threshold.
Page 15: Matrix Chassis
Figure 1-1: The Eclipse Median Assembly MATRIX CHASSIS The matrix chassis is a metal rectangular box which measures six rack units high and 19-inches wide (26.9 cm x 48.3 cm). It has slots for 2 CPU cards, 9 port/expansion circuit cards, 8 interface circuit cards, and 2 power supplies.
Page 16: Port Card
Port Card A port card controls the operation of panels and interfaces connected to it. Panels and interfaces connect to the port card through RJ-45 connectors, or “ports,” on the matrix’s rear panel. Shielded category-5 cable attaches the panel or interface to the RJ-45 connector. The MVX-A16 analog port card sends balanced audio and RS-422 data signals to connected audio equipment through 4-pair shielded category-5 cable.
Page 17: Power Supplies
• CCI-22. A two-channel, isolated translator of 4-wire audio from the matrix to two-wire intercom circuits, such as Clear-Com party line products. • TEL-14. Allows two standard 2-wire POTS telephone lines to connect to matrix ports.
Page 18: Eclipse Configuration System (Ecs)
All intercom panels connect to the central matrix via shielded category-5 cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors. The shielded category-5 cable connects to the matrix through the MVX-A16 analog circuit card. The following Clear-Com intercom panels are compatible with the Eclipse Median system: • i-Station family, including expansion panels •...
Page 19: Interface Frames
INTERFACE FRAMES In addition to installing interfaces directly in the Median, you can install interfaces in one of Clear-Com’s three interface frames: the IMF-3, IMF-102, or DIF-102. Each interface module has hardware connectors to connect to both the central matrix and to the external device that communicates with the central matrix.
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Page 21: Operating An Eclipse Median
Each MVX circuit card connects to an individual panel on the back of the Eclipse Median matrix. This panel holds the RJ-45 sockets for connecting cable to remote intercom panels and interfaces. The Eclipse Median is completely modular, allowing you to add or remove cards, power supplies, and connector panels to meet the operational needs of your environment.
Page 22: Central Processor Unit (Cpu) Card
CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT (CPU) CARD The central processor unit (CPU) card holds the circuitry that allows the system to connect to, and communicate with, the following interfaces: • An external personal computer • Externally connected alarms • Eight general-purpose inputs (GPIs) •...
Page 23: Fail-Safe Operation
address of 172.16.2.100 and all other ethernet ports to the 0.0.0.0 (blank) address. If the system is fitted with two CPU cards (master and slave) ensure that the default IP address procedure is only carried out on the master CPU. FAIL-SAFE OPERATION The CPU card’s non-volatile memory stores all information about the current operating configuration and the three additional configurations,...
Page 24: Dot Matrix Lights
DOT MATRIX LIGHTS The rectangular array of lights just below the power-supply lights displays a number (either 1, 2, 3, or 4) to indicate the currently selected configuration. The Eclipse Configuration System (ECS) controls these lights. 2 - 4 Vitec Group Communications Eclipse Median Instruction Manual...
Page 25: Figure 2-2 Cpu Card's Front Panel Lights And Controls
1 RESET BUTTON RESET POWER SUPPLY LIGHTS When lit, +5-volt power supply is on When lit, +3.3-volt power supply is on +3.3V 3 DOT MATRIX LIGHTS Displays the number of the currently selected software configuration STATUS LIGHTS When flashing, software is running Blinks when two CPU cards are exchanging information When lit, this CPU card is acting as master card MASTER...
Page 26: Status Lights
STATUS LIGHTS OK Light When flashing, the “OK” light indicates that the CPU card is successfully communicating with the Eclipse Configuration System (ECS). IPC (Interprocessor Communication) Light The “interprocessor communication” (IPC) light only operates when there are two CPU cards in the matrix. When lit, the light indicates that the two CPU cards are exchanging information.
Page 27: Engineering "Eng" Button
of the currently active configuration (either 1, 2, 3, or 4) appears in the dot-matrix display. Each time you subsequently tap the button, the next configuration number in the series appears in the dot-matrix display. The numbers cycle forward until all of the choices have been displayed, then start again at “1.”...
Page 28: Operating The Port Card
OPERATING THE PORT CARD Port cards connect the central matrix to intercom panels and interfaces. In a linked system, port cards connect trunk lines. The analog card, designated the “MVX-A16,” supports normal audio feeds, user panels, and trunk lines. All cards contain a voice detection mechanism (“VOX”) that you program from the ECS configuration software.
Page 29: +3.3-Volt Power Supply Light
+3.3-Volt Power Supply Light The matrix’s +3.3-volt power supply provides electric current to this green light. When lit, the light indicates that the +3.3-volt supply is present and supplying electric current to the card. RESET BUTTON RESET POWER SUPPLY LIGHTS When lit, +12 V power supply is on +12V When lit, –12 V power supply is on...
Page 30: Active Lights
• CCI-22. A two-channel, isolated translator of 4-wire audio from the matrix to two-wire intercom circuits, such as Clear-Com party line products. • TEL-14. Allows two standard 2-wire POTS telephone lines to connect to matrix ports.
Page 31: Power Supply Description
• AES-6. Provides an interface for third party devices and digital panels. Each of these interfaces has its own individual manual in the Eclipse set of manuals. Refer to an interface’s individual manual for more information on operating, installing, or maintaining it. Note: Unlike interfaces installed in a separate interface frame, the interfaces installed in the Median are powered by the same onboard power supply that also powers the CPU card and...
Page 32: Conditions That Cause An Alarm
Euro Cassette Euro Cassette Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 Euro Cassette Alarm Lights Alarm Lights Power Supply LIghts Main Alarm Light +12 Volt Light External Alarm (EXT ALARM) Light + 5 Volt Light Temp Alarm Light +3.3 Volt Light Fan-Fail Alarm Light --12 Volt Light PSU1 Fail Light...
Page 33: Main Alarm Light
MAIN ALARM LIGHT An alarm condition triggers the following events: • The red main alarm light flashes. • The matrix’s internal alarm buzzer sounds. • Any installed alarm relay outputs switch to active (the normally open contact closes and the normally closed contact opens). When the alarm relay activates, it can cause an externally connected device like a light or buzzer to switch on.
Page 34: Temp Alarm
Temp Alarm The red “temp” alarm light switches on to indicate one or both of the following: • The active CPU card has detected a temperature in the matrix above a threshold. • One of two CPU cards has been removed from the matrix. (Note that this feature only operates if there are two CPU cards installed in the matrix.
Page 35: Fan-On Indicator
Note: A temperature sensor inside the power supply senses if the power supply overheats, and switches on the second matrix cooling fan. The red “Temp” light switches on to indicate that the active CPU card, not a power supply, has overheated.
Page 36: Figure 2-5 The Eclipse Median Houses Three Types Of Rear-Connector Panels
Interfaces Ports Figure 2-5: The Eclipse Median houses three types of rear-connector panels You can precisely locate a port with its row and column numbers as shown in Figure There are five types of rear-connector panels: 2-7. • The CPU-card rear panel holds the various connectors associated with the CPU card, such as the RS-232 connector for the configuration computer.
Page 37: Connecting The Cpu Card
CONNECTING THE CPU CARD The rear-connector panel associated with the CPU card holds seven connectors, as illustrated in Figure 2-6. The following sections describe each connector. The Installation Chapter of this manual gives pin assignments for each connector. Note: A matrix only requires one rear-panel CPU card, because whichever of the two front-installed CPU cards is acting as master will work in conjunction with this card.
Page 38: Connecting To A Computer
Both card types mount in either an IMF-3 interface frame or an IMF-102 interface frame. You can operate up to ten GPI-6 or RLY-6 cards at one time from the matrix by daisy-chaining the cards together. Each card has an IN and an OUT connector for this purpose. The RLY-6 and GPI-6 cards connect to the GPI/RLY interface connector using shielded category-5 cable.
Page 39: Connecting To General-Purpose Inputs (Gpis)
CONNECTING TO GENERAL-PURPOSE INPUTS (GPIS) The female 25-pin D-type socket labeled “GP IN” connects the Eclipse Median CPU card to eight general purpose inputs (GPIs). You can connect an external logic device–such as an external foot switch, a panel-mounted switch, or the logic output of some other device–to the “GP IN”...
Page 40: Figure 2-7 Eclipse Median Rear-Panel Port Numbering Grid
• Ports columns are numbered 1 through 7. • CPU card columns are numbered P1 and P2. (One rear panel operates with either of the currently active CPU cards). Each port can be located precisely by identifying its card number and port number.
Page 41: Eclipse Fiber Card Linking
ECLIPSE FIBER CARD LINKING FIBER CARD DESCRIPTION E-FIB fiber cards connect Eclipse matrices together to provide a high speed, dual redundant link to transfer audio samples and data between systems. These connections can be configured in various ways to provide protection against the loss of a link or a node. Each fiber card link consists of a front card with various status indicators and a rear card with two Duplex LC Terminated fiber optic connectors (TXVRA and TXVRB).
Page 42: Power Supply & Status Lights
Power Supply & Status Lights +3.3-Volt Power Supply LED The matrix’s +3.3-volt power supply provides electric current to this green light. When lit, the light indicates that the +3.3-volt supply is present and supplying electric current to the card. Processor LED When lit the LED indicates that the fiber card on-board processor is running Front Card LED...
Page 43: Figure 3-1 Front Fiber Card
RESET BUTTON RESET POWER SUPPLY & STATUS LIGHTS When lit, +3.3 V power supply is on +3.3V When lit, the processor is running PROC When lit the front card is functioning FRONT When lit the rear card is functioning REAR LINK A STATUS LIGHTS TXVRA ACT LINK...
Page 44: Primary Link Status Leds
Primary Link Status LEDs These LEDs indicate the status and functioning of the primary (A) fiber optic link. Link LED This LED indicates whether a link has been established on the primary fiber optic circuit (transceiver A). When illuminated a link is present. TXVR LED This LED indicates when data is being transmitted on the primary circuit.
Page 45: Frame Data Led
Frame Data LED The red “status” light illuminates to indicate a failure in communication between the fiber card and the CPU card. FIBER CARD REAR PANEL LIGHTS AND CONNECTIONS The fiber card rear card contains a single power supply indicator LED and two fiber connectors.
Page 46: Eye Safety
Each fiber card has two fiber transceivers with Duplex LC type connectors. The TX1/RX1 connector is used for the main ring and the TX2/RX2 connector is used for the secondary ring. Single mode 9/125µ fiber optic cable should be used for connections and the matrices should be wired up with the system with the lowest I/P address being system 1.
Page 47: Configuring A Fiber Optic Connection
primary connection is the upper set of indicators but on the rear panel it is the lower connector. Similarly the secondary connetion is the lower set of indicators on the front panel but the upper connector on the rear panel. Care should be taken when connecting or disconnecting the cables to ensure that they are connected correctly and not reversed.
Page 48: Loss Of Single Fiber Connection
Figure 3-4: Ring Topology Single Card Set Redundancy Loss of Single Fiber Connection If a single fiber connection is lost on one ring and the other ring is intact then the active ring always attempts to heal itself by reversing the direction of data flow to bypass the failed connection.
Page 49: Loss Of A Single Node
Loss of a Single Node If a node is lost on the ring the nodes adjacent to the failed node will loop-back their connections to the failed node healing the ring using the working remains of the ring. The configuration software (ECS) will report the failure.
Page 50: Loss Of Single Fiber Connection
Loss of Single Fiber Connection If a single fiber connection is lost on one ring and the other ring is intact then the active ring always attempts to heal itself by reversing the direction of data flow to bypass the failed connection. The self healing mechanism is performed autonomously by the fiber linking card If the extent of the failure is such that the active ring is unable to heal itself the the system will switch to the secondary ring.
Page 51: Figure 3-5 Ring Topology Dual Card Set Redundancy
Switching to the secondary ring will cause audio breaks or disturbances and temporary loss of crosspoint data. The self healing mechanism is performed autonomously by the fiber Linking Card whereas the switch-over between redundant cards and rings requires software or operator intervention. If two adjacent fiber connections are lost on one ring and the other ring has a similar failure this will be handled as for the loss of a single node where the nodes adjacent to the failed node will loop-back their...
Page 52: Loss Of Two Nodes
Loss of Two Nodes If two adjacent nodes are lost on the ring this will be handled as for the loss of a single node where the nodes adjacent to the failed node will loop-back their connections to the failed nodes healing the ring. The configuration software will report the failure correctly as two failed nodes .
Page 53: Single Card Set Redundant System - Fiber Redundancy
In all fault cases involving recoverable cable faults or loss of nodes on one or both both rings the remaining nodes may experience audio breaks or disturbances and temporary loss of crosspoint information or data. Audio and data from a failed node will not be available to the remaining nodes for the duration of the failure.
Page 54: Figure 3-6 Example Of Fiber-Optic Connection Setup
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Page 55: Eclipse E-Que Card
Median (furthest from the config cards) and up to four E-Que cards can be fitted on an Eclipse Median matrix. The FreeSpeak/CellCom connection options supported are: • Up to 8 x FreeSpeak/CellCom antenna direct connections per E-Que card.
Page 56: Power Supply & Status Lights
Note: The reset button is slightly recessed from the front panel to prevent it from being accidentally pressed. You need a tool, such as a bent paper clip, to press this button. Power Supply & Status Lights +3.3-Volt Power Supply Light The matrix’s +3.3-volt power supply provides electric current to this green light.
Page 57: Status Lights
RESET BUTTON RESET POWER SUPPLY LIGHTS When lit, +3.3 V power supply is on +3.3V STATUS LIGHTS 8 yellow lights, one per port STATUS When on, light indicates: (1) There is a device connected to the port. (2) Communications are running properly between the port and the card.
Page 58: Lan Data Light
Status Lights When lit, a “status” light indicates successful communication between the E-Que card and a connected device such as an active antenna or splitter. Each of the E-Que card’s 8 yellow “status” lights corresponds to one of 8 ports to which devices can be connected. LAN Data Light The green “LAN DATA”...
Page 59: Figure 4-2 E-Que Rear Card
LAN Port (RJ45) DECT Ref in (RJ45) DECT Ref out (RJ45) Port 1 (RJ45) Port 2 (RJ45) Port 3 (RJ45) Port 4 (RJ45) Port 5 (RJ45) Port 6 (RJ45) Port 7 (RJ45) Port 8 (RJ45) Figure 4-2: E-Que Rear Card When multiple E-Que cards are fitted in a rack, one of the cards generates a clock signal, which all other cards lock to, to ensure that all antennas remain in sync.
Page 60: E-Que Card Applications
Where multiple connected matrices are used containing E-Que cards the DECT reference ports are connected as a daisy chain between the matrices to ensure that the DECT signals are synchronised through all the E-Que cards present in the matrices. Failure to connect the DECT sync signal between matrices will result in poor utilisation of the DECT bandwidth, and the system may operate poorly in a congested RF environment.
Page 61: Figure 4-3 E-Que Card Antenna Connection
Antennas E1/T1 E1/T1 E1/T1 E1/T1 E-Que Matrix Rear E1/T1 E1/T1 E1/T1 E1/T1 Figure 4-3: E-Que Card Antenna Connection Vitec Group Communications 4 - 7 Eclipse Median Instruction Manual...
Page 62: Figure 4-4 E-Que Card Splitter Connection
Antennas Antenna Splitter E1/T1 Port 1 E-Que Matrix Rear Port 5 E1/T1 Antenna Splitter Figure 4-4: 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.
Page 63: Figure 4-5 Multiple Matrices With Dect Sync Interconnect
cards should have the DECT Sync links between matrices to ensure the correct operation of the FreeSpeak/CellCom system. Multiple E-Que cards within a single matrix do not need to have external DECT sync cables connected as the signal uses the backplane.
Page 64: E1 Trunk And Direct Modes
E1 TRUNK AND DIRECT MODES The E-Que card can be used for both direct E1 to E1 port connections or to provide trunk linking via a network between systems. The E1 connections can be made between Eclipse systems or between Eclipse systems and compatible third-party equipment.
Page 65: Figure 4-7 E1 Trunking Via An E1 Network
E1 trunking between matrices can also be achieved over an E1 network as shown in Figure 4-7. In this case the E1 ports of the E-Que card are connected using standard straight-through CAT5 cables rather than crossover CAT5 cables. Figure 4-7: E1 Trunking via an E1 Network The E-Que card can also be used to connect the matrix to third party equipment using an E1 port.
Page 66: T1 Trunking
T1 TRUNKING The E-Que card can provide T1 trunking between Eclipse systems and between Eclipse systems and compatible third-party equipment. T1 mode provides 24 channels of G.722 encoded audio are available on each port, giving 48 channels per card. The T1 trunking specifications are: •...
Page 67: Trunking Failover
are connected using standard straight-through CAT5 cables rather than crossover CAT5 cables. Figure 4-10: T1 Trunking via an T1 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.
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Page 69: Installing An Eclipse Median
INSTALLING AN ECLIPSE MEDIAN RECONNECTING THE CPU CARD’S BACKUP BATTERY Reconnect the CPU card’s backup battery before IMPORTANT: Before you install the Median you must reconnect the installing the Median. CPU backup battery. The CPU card has a lithium backup battery that powers the CPU memory if the AC electricity fails.
Page 70: Figure 5-1 Cpu Card With Detail Of Con9 Jumper Plugs
service person, please see the information in the Warranty chapter. DETAIL OF CON9 CPU CARD Figure 5-1: CPU card with detail of CON9 jumper plugs Before performing any service on the CPU card, you must disconnect the card’s battery. To do so, place the CON9 jumpers in the OFF position as described in the previous procedure.
Page 71: Verifying The Shipment
form of 2 rapid flashes followed by a slow flash of the OK LED. Also if ECS is logging then the following message will appear in the log. "Non Volatile Data is invalid - Please check Battery Voltage" If on successive power downs of the Eclipse frame the above state is detected, and the message appears in your logs then it is advisable to check the health of the CPU card on board battery, which should be nominally at least 2.8V.
Page 72: Installing The Eclipse Median Matrix
INSTALLING THE ECLIPSE MEDIAN MATRIX The following overview gives you a summary of the steps required to install an Eclipse Median matrix. More detailed information on each step is provided in the sections that follow. To install an Eclipse Median matrix 1.
Page 73: Installing Rear Rj-45 Connector Panels In The Field
INSTALLING REAR RJ-45 CONNECTOR PANELS IN THE FIELD Installing or removing a rear panel from the matrix is a simple procedure, allowing you to easily customize the matrix to your operating environment. To add a rear panel to the matrix 1.
Page 74: Figure 5-2 Cpu Card Dip Switches Set For Normal Operation
Figure 5-2: CPU Card DIP Switches Set for Normal Operation If the switch has been left set in the ON position errors will be reported to the matrix error log in ECS. An example of this is shown in Figure 5-3.
Page 75: Hot Patching
2. When the card has almost reached the backplane connectors, open the two ejectors, allowing them to clear the edges of the matrix. Gently insert the card further until it touches the backplane connector guides. 3. Gently close both ejector tabs at the same time, which will propel the card into the backplane connectors.
Page 76: Verifying The Cpu Card Installation
VERIFYING THE CPU CARD INSTALLATION NOTE: If your computer does not have a serial port, and You can check the CPU card’s operating status by looking at the lights only offers USB, adapters are on the front of the card. The following lights indicate that the card has generally available from been properly installed in the matrix: computer parts suppliers.
Page 77: Hot Patching
HOT PATCHING Port and expansion circuit cards are “hot patchable” and “self initializing,” meaning that a faulty card can be removed and replaced while the system is powered, having no effect on any part of the system operation, except to the card’s assigned sixteen ports. Communication to a card’s connected remote devices will be interrupted when that card is removed from the matrix.
Page 78: Verifying Port Card Installation
VERIFYING PORT CARD INSTALLATION You can check the operating status of the matrix by viewing the front-panel status lights. The following lights indicate that a port card has been properly installed in the matrix: • When lit, the four power-supply lights indicate that the associated power supplies are operating properly.
Page 79: Wiring Remote Devices To The Matrix
WIRING REMOTE DEVICES TO THE MATRIX The instruction manual Installing the Eclipse Matrix System: An Overview gives complete details about wiring remote devices to the matrix. The Overview manual also discusses RJ-45 cables and other types of cable required for system installation. The Eclipse Median system features two IEC mains AC power connectors that provide separate power inputs for redundant power supply combinations.
Page 80: Figure 5-5 Wiring From The Matrix To An Analog Panel Using
RJ-45 CONNECTOR RJ-45 CONNECTOR ON AT MATRIX PORT PANEL OR INTERFACE 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Views from front of connectors Shielded category-5 cables wired pin-to-pin Matrix Frame RJ-45 Pin Numbers Panel RJ-45 Pin Numbers Pair 2 RS-422 Input +...
Page 81: Single-Pair Digital
Single-Pair Digital Single-pair digital wiring is accomplished with double-shielded 24 AWG conductor CAT-6E enhanced STP cable. Pair 1 transmits and receives multiplexed digital and analog between the matrix and the panel. Note: Ensure that the “select” switch on the panel rear is in the correct position for the intended use.
Page 82: Wiring The Cpu Card To External Devices
WIRING THE CPU CARD TO EXTERNAL DEVICES The central processor unit (CPU) card holds the circuitry for connecting to, and communicating with, the following: • An external personal computer • Alarm inputs and outputs • Eight general purpose inputs (GPIs) •...
Page 83: Wiring To A Gpi/Rly Interface
WIRING TO A GPI/RLY INTERFACE The GPI-RLY connector provides the opportunity to connect the matrix to an external set of GPI/RLY interfaces. This is in addition to any GPI-RLY interfaces installed on the frame itself. For wiring pinout information for GPI/RLY interfaces, see the Relay Interface Module (RLY-6) Instruction Manual and the General Purpose Inputs (GPI-6) Instruction Manual in the set of manuals that came with your Eclipse system.
Page 84: Wiring To An External Alarm
Pins are provided for adding an additional alarm source to the matrix’s alarm system. Pin 6 is an alarm input to the Eclipse Median matrix. It is connected to the input of a 3.3 V logic device. A logic high on this input...
Page 85: Wiring To General-Purpose Outputs
Eclipse Median to detect no alarm condition. Pin 1 is a voltage source out of the Eclipse Median matrix. It is connected through a 10KOhm pull-up resistor to the +5 V supply rail inside the Eclipse Median matrix.
Page 86: Wiring To General-Purpose Inputs
the short between the “common” pin is broken and a new connection is made between the “common” pin and the “normally open” pin. DB-25 Male Connector DESCRIPTION Common Common Normally Closed RELAY 1 Common RELAY 1 Normally Closed RELAY 5 RELAY 1 Normally Closed Normally Open RELAY 1 Normally Open...
Page 87: Figure 5-13 Opto-Isolated Connection To Eclipse Median Gpi Connec- Tor
require that the externally connected equipment powers the general-purpose input. The current is supplied by a voltage output on the GP IN connector. To select a mode, move the J1 jumper on the CPU rear card to one of two positions. (The J1 jumper is located on the inner-matrix side of the DB-25 connector.) •...
Page 88: Figure 5-14 Non-Isolated Connection To Eclipse Median Gpi Connector
+3V3 +3V3 +3V3 33K2 33K2 R29 1.5K INPUT 1 EXTERNAL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 1.5K EXTERNAL INPUT 2 MOCD207-M Figure 5-14: Non-Isolated Connection to Eclipse Median GPI Connec- To cause an input to detect an active signal, you must send current from the relevant input pin.
Page 89 Pin Assignments for General-Purpose Inputs Connector Figure 5-15: Pin Assignments for Eclipse Median General-Purpose Inputs Connector Vitec Group Communications 5 - 2 1 Eclipse Median Instruction Manual...
Page 90: Wiring To Local Area Networks
WIRING TO LOCAL AREA NETWORKS The “LAN1” and “LAN2” connectors have standard Ethernet pin assignments. LAN1 and LAN2 Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FUNCTION Transmit data + Transmit data – Receive data + Unused Unused Receive data –...
Page 91: E1/T1 Matrix To Matrix Crossover Cable
E1/T1 MATRIX TO MATRIX CROSSOVER CABLE For E1 and T1 direct matrix to matrix connections the CAT5 crossover cables should be wired as shown in Table 5-2. MATRIX 1 PIN MATRIX 2 PIN not connected not connected not connected not connected Table 5-2: E1/T1 Crossover Cable E1/T1 STRAIGHT CABLE CONNECTIONS MATRIX 1 PIN...
Page 92: E1 To Freespeak/Cellcom Antenna Pinout
E1 TO FREESPEAK/CELLCOM ANTENNA PINOUT CAT5 cables for connecting an E-Que card to an antenna or splitter are straight through cables. The E1 pinout for connection to an antenna or splitter is shown in Table 5-4. The cable wiring is shown in Table 5-5.
Page 93: Maintenance
Once the circuit board has been identified, it can be either repaired or replaced. Clear-Com’s customer service department will consult on the telephone about repair problems. You can also send equipment to the department for repair.
Page 94: Fail-Safe Modes
FAIL-SAFE MODES High reliability is one of the main objectives of the Eclipse Median system design. The following features of the system minimize the effects of a component failure. DUAL, INDEPENDENT POWER SUPPLIES The Eclipse Median includes two Euro Cassette power supply units. One power supply unit can power an entire matrix;...
Page 95: Fail-Safe Communication
If you need to send any equipment back to Clear-Com, follow the procedure described in the Warranty section of this manual for obtaining a return authorization number from the Service Department.
Page 96: Specific Troubleshooting Examples
You can send the matrix to Clear-Com for investigation or repair. In the meantime, you can substitute another matrix for the damaged one. Clear-Com will send you a matrix to use while the damaged one is being repaired.
Page 97 Send the matrix back to Clear-Com for repair or replacement. In the meantime another matrix can be substituted for the damaged one. Clear-Com will send you a matrix to use while the damaged one is being repaired. Problem: The power supply lights do not illuminate on one of the two CPU cards.
Page 98: Troubleshooting Data Problems
• If the problem persists even after the power supply has been replaced, the problem is in the backplane. Send the matrix back to Clear-Com for repair or replacement. In the meantime, you can substitute another matrix for the damaged one. Clear-Com will send you a substitute matrix to use while the damaged one is being repaired.
Page 99 card’s microprocessor. The card and all connected panels and interfaces momentarily stop their current activity and restart. The reset button must be pressed for more than two seconds to take effect. If the entire system is operating except for one port card, or one or more panels connected to the card, press the reset button for that card only.
Page 100: Specific Troubleshooting Examples
Specific Troubleshooting Examples The following examples describe specific problems and suggested solutions. Problem: A port light on a port card does not illuminate, although there is a panel attached to that port. 1. Check the panel and the wiring leading to it. 2.
Page 101: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MEDIAN MATRIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 volts RMS Matrix Capabilities Maximum Expansion Cards Ports per MVX Port Card Maximum MVX Port Cards Maximum CPU Cards 2 (included) Maximum Fibre Expansion Cards Maximum E-Que Expansion Cards 4 Maximum Power Supply Units 2 (included) Maximum RJ-45 Ports per Matrix...
Page 102 Fiber Interface Front Card Height Depth 300 mm Operating Temperature 0º C to +40º C Storage Temperature -55º C to +70º C Humidity 40 - 90% non-condensing Power +3.3V Fiber Interface Rear Card Height Depth 58mm (max) Operating Temperature 0º C to +40º C Storage Temperature -55º...
Page 103 Output Termination None; expected at User Panel Isolation None; expected at User Panel Backplane Connector: FCI/BERG Metral Port Connector RJ-45 to Clear-Com standard pinout Transmission Distance 3000 ft. (1000 m) maximum System Programming Group Calls Number of Grouped Ports 4000 maximum...
Page 104 Status Indicators LEDs viewable from front of rack Notice About Specifications While Clear-Com makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in its product manuals, that information is subject to change without notice. Performance specifications included in this manual are design-center specifications and are included for customer guidance and to facilitate system installation.
Page 105: Glossary
GLOSSARY Bus A bus is the channel or path between the components in the matrix along which electrical signals flow to carry information from one component to the next. In the Eclipse matrix the bus is located in the etched surface of the midplane. Call Signal A call signal is an electronic signal sent from one station or interface to another.
Page 106 must “interrupt” the foldback. To do this, he uses a channel specifically set up to interrupt the foldback audio. Interface 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 party line, telephone, etc.
Page 107 VOX In the Eclipse Median system, when audio at a station exceeds a threshold, a light switches on at the station’s port card to visually cue you. The threshold level is set in the Eclipse Configuration Software. Vitec Group Communications 8 - 3 Eclipse Median Instruction Manual...
Page 108 8 - 4 Vitec Group Communications Eclipse Median Instruction Manual...
Page 109 Logic Input 6 V IN+ Logic Input 7 Ground Logic Input 8 V IN– Ground V IN– Ground Voltage In+ Voltage In+ Voltage In- Voltage In- Figure 1: Pinout for General Purpose Inputs Connector GPI Pinout Addendum © Clear-Com Communication Systems...
Page 111: Limited Warranty
• UHF wireless intercom systems have a limited warranty of three years. • All other Clear-Com and Drake brand systems and products, including beltpacks, have a limited warranty of two years. The warranty starts at the time of the product’s original purchase. The...
Page 112: Warranty Repairs And Returns
Telephone for Europe, Middle East and Africa: +49 40 6688 4040 or +44 1223 815000 Telephone for the Americas and Asia: +1 510 337 6600 Email: vitec.support@AVC.de Once the standard warranty period has expired, the User Support Center will continue to provide telephone support if you have purchased an Extended Warranty.
Page 113: Liability
purchase of an extended warranty extends to five years the warranty of any product offered with a standard two-year warranty. The total warranty period will not extend beyond five years. Note: VGC does not offer warranty extensions on UHF wireless intercom systems, or on any product with a 1-year or 90-day warranty.
Page 114 Vitec Group Communications Warranty...

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