Clear-Com HelixNet Partyline Quick Start Manual

Quick
Start
Guide
The following quick start guide provides basic installation instructions for your HelixNet Remote and
Speaker Station. It also provides a quick reference to possible topologies and cable capacitance.

Before installing

To ensure that HelixNet Partyline delivers the desired performance, review the cable specifications for
the venue or application space before installing.

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.

Installing a Remote Station or Speaker Station

1. Connect a powerline XLR-3 port on the
Remote/Speaker Station (A) to a powerline XLR-3
port on a Main Station. (D)
Or
Connect an Ethernet port on the Remote/Speaker
Station (B) to an Ethernet port on an HMS-4X HLI-
ET2 option module (C)
2. Connect a headset or microphone to the
Remote/Speaker Station.
3. Connect power supply to the DC power port on the
Remote/Speaker Station (E). (Not necessary if
using Powerline or PoE).

Installing a Speaker Station in a wall box

1. Connect the Digital Intercom screw terminals (A)
on the Speaker Station to a powerline XLR-3 port
on an HMS-4X (B).
Or
Connect an Ethernet port on the Speaker Station
to an Ethernet port on an HMS-4X HLI-ET2 option
module. External switches including PoE switches
can be used.
2. Connect a headset or microphone to the Speaker
Station.
3. If required, remove the connector from the
optional power supply and connect the power
supply to the Power screw terminals on the
Speaker Station.
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Partyline
®
D
C HMS-4X Main Station
To mains
power
E A B
B
HRM-4X Remote Station
B
A
To mains
power
HKB-2X Speaker Station
B A
E
HKB-2X Speaker Station
E
HMS-4X Main Station
XLR-3 Screw Terminal
PSU Screw Terminal
1* 5*
0V 1
2 4
48V 2
3 2
* Use cable shield