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FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX
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Part Number: PUB-00064 Rev A
Date: February 03, 2021

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  • Page 1 User Guide FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX User Guide Eclipse HX 10.0 and above Part Number: PUB-00064 Rev A Date: February 03, 2021...
  • Page 2 The product described in this document is distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying, distribution, and decompilation / reverse engineering. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Clear-Com, an HME Company.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Adding an E-IPA-HX card to the software 3.3 Adding the E-Que card for an FS II transceiver or splitter to the matrix 3.4 Connecting to transceivers 3.5 Clear-Com Cable Recommendations 4 Operating the wireless beltpack 4.1 Overview of the wireless beltpack 4.2 Beltpack user controls...
  • Page 4 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 6 Operating the FS II IP Transceiver (IPT) 6.1 IP rating (Protection Marking) 6.2 FS II IP Transceiver connector panel 6.3 IP Transmitter LEDs 6.4 IP Transceiver fans and filters 6.5 Reset the IPT to default 6.6 Transceiver standalone mode 6.7 Connecting the FS Transceivers to a matrix 6.8 Cabling the IP transceivers...
  • Page 5 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 8.1 Configuration using a splitter with Cat 5/6 RJ45 connection 8.2 Configuration using a splitter with fiber connection 8.3 Splitter (FSII-SPL) rear connectors 8.4 Splitter (FSII-SPL) front panel 8.5 Using a transceiver with a fiber connection 8.6 Splitter Software Version (FSII-SPL) 9 Specifications 9.1 FreeSpeak II beltpack...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Use only chargers provided by HME/Clear-Com to charge the battery packs or beltpacks. These include:...

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX This product uses Lithium Ion Batteries which can be a fire hazard, if used improperly. Use only HME/Clear-Com supplied BAT60 or equivalent battery packs to ensure safe operation of the beltpack. When using AA Batteries follow all safety instructions from manufacturer. Do not mix different battery chemistries.

  • Page 8: Introduction To Freespeak

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX ® Introduction to FreeSpeak II With a FreeSpeak II (FS II) wireless beltpack you can roam freely around a site or facility while talking and listening to all, or selected, members of the production team. With its four communication routes, the beltpack gives you the flexibility to communicate quickly and seamlessly with individuals or groups, and to change communication routes as often as needed.

  • Page 9: Freespeak Ii With An Fsii Transceiver (1.9 And 2.4)

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX FS II also includes a drop-in battery charger for the beltpack Li-Ion batteries. You can conveniently charge the battery by placing the whole beltpack into the charger, or by placing individual batteries into the charger. FS II operates using a cellular network of transceivers located around a working environment.

  • Page 10: Freespeak Ii With An Fsii Ip Transceiver

    8 - 10 codec 16 - 20 24 - 30 32 - 40 2.4 GHz Not supported Not supported Note: The IP Transceiver supports up to 10 beltpacks, but to enable effective roaming Clear-Com recommends eight beltpacks per transceiver. Page 10...

  • Page 11: Fsii 1.9 Ghz/Fsii 2.4 Ghz

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX FSII 1.9 GHz/FSII 2.4 GHz Page 11...

  • Page 12: National Radio Carrier Frequencies

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX National Radio Carrier Frequencies The carrier frequencies allocated for a radio space vary according to location. This affects the amount of belt packs that can be supported in one RF area. Page 12...
  • Page 13 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Number of carrier Location Maximum belt packs in one RF cell frequencies 25 belt packs, 50 beltpacks with the United States FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver European Union and 50 beltpacks, 100 beltpacks with the elsewhere FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver Note:...

  • Page 14: Installing A System

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Installing a system This chapter explains how to install a FreeSpeak II system, including cable connections, registering beltpacks and performing a site survey to optimize system performance. A FreeSpeak II system can be used with an Omega, Median or Delta matrix. Installing and removing an E-IPA-HX card To install an E-IPA-HX card: 1.

  • Page 15: Adding The E-Que Card For An Fs Ii Transceiver Or Splitter To The Matrix

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Adding the E-Que card for an FS II transceiver or splitter to the matrix Note: You can only use the FS II splitter with FS II transceivers that connect to an E-Que card. You cannot use the splitter with the FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver.
  • Page 16 You cannot have both E-Que Transceiver/Splitter and E-Que FS II Transceiver/Splitters configured on the same matrix. For information about integrating 2.4 GHz FSII with 1.9 GHz FSII IP, please contact Clear-Com Technical Support. Page 16...

  • Page 17: Connecting To Transceivers

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 3.3.3 Selecting an FS II-TA transceiver card type Selecting an FS II-TA transceiver card type automatically configures an E-Que card with eight transceiver ports (1 to 8 on the rear card). Each of those transceiver ports provides five user ports and one control port.
  • Page 18 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX beltpacks can have continuous coverage. The use of the splitter also extends the distance that the transceivers can be located from the matrix to 1600 metres (5250 feet) if 24AWG cable is used or 800 metres (2625 feet) if 26AWG cable is used (assuming the same cable type is used to connect the transceiver to the splitter and the splitter to the matrix).

  • Page 19: Clear-Com Cable Recommendations

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Note: Clear-Com Cable Recommendations Use the following Category (Cat), American Wire Gauge (AWG) and shielded cable types. Page 19...
  • Page 20 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Specification Description Higher Cat numbers will support a higher bandwidth. Therefore, by using a higher Cat number, you are future proofing your system to Category (Cat) some extent. Example: Cat 5e; up to 1GB. Cat 6; up to 10GB. Use Cat 5e or higher.

  • Page 21: Operating The Wireless Beltpack

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Operating the wireless beltpack This chapter explains how to operate the FS II beltpack. It contains the following sections: Overview of the wireless beltpack on page 21 Beltpack user controls on page 24 Using the beltpack on page 29 Overview of the wireless beltpack An FS II wireless beltpack gives you simultaneous access to up to five channels of talk/listen...
  • Page 22 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Partyline display mode – displays role name, signal strength, battery level and volume levels for channel A and channel B. Page 22...
  • Page 23 Battery life remaining (in hours for Li-Ion, in % for AA battery). A 4-pin male headset connector is provided for connection with a standard Clear-Com headset or similar device. The FS II beltpack will operate for approximately 18 hours using a rechargeable Li- Ion battery.

  • Page 24: Beltpack User Controls

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Beltpack user controls 4.2.1 Top controls Key to beltpack top controls Feature Description Talk key A and B. Press to talk or listen on channel A and channel B. Talk key C. Press to talk or listen on channel C.In menu mode, press to cancel menu. Talk key D.
  • Page 25 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Beltpack display icons and indicators Name Icon Description A descriptive name for the channel. The maximum length is Key label 10 characters. Role name A descriptive name for the beltpack role. Channel listen The volume of the channel audio.
  • Page 26 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Beltpack headset tones/alerts Mid beep.  Menu button Mid, on 100ms, off 100ms.  Triggers on entering menu mode. Mid beep. Power button Mid, on 100ms, off 100ms, repeated while power button pressed. Low beep. Listen again Low, on 100ms, off 100ms.
  • Page 27 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Key to beltpack front controls Feature Description Right rotary level control. Turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust volume.In menu mode, turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to navigate the menus. Power button. Press to power up or power down the beltpack. Reply key.
  • Page 28 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Key to beltpack bottom connectors Feature Description LED torch LED torch control Headset socket (4-pin XLR–M)  Function Mic ground Mic + Earphone ground Earphone Headset socket pin out Headset socket (7-pin XLR–M)  Function Mic ground Mic + Ground...

  • Page 29: Using The Beltpack

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 4.2.6 Beltpack rear panel Key to beltpack rear panel Feature Description Beltpack clip Beltpack battery compartment Using the beltpack 4.3.1 Registering the beltpack Before you can use a beltpack, you must first register it with the FreeSpeak II system. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Software Configuration User Guide, 5.59 FreeSpeak II Beltpacks.
  • Page 30 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 4.3.2 Charging the beltpack Use only chargers provided by HME/Clear-Com to charge the battery packs or beltpacks. These include: BAT60 Battery pack and beltpack charger manufactured by HME/Clear-Com USB Charger model PA1015-050SIB200/PA1015-1SI/ PA1015-1SI050200 provided by HME/Clear-Com with your beltpack.
  • Page 31 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 4.3.3 How to set AA battery type: Nickel-metal hydride (NiMHi) or Alkaline for wireless beltpacks FreeSpeak II wireless beltpacks are supplied with Li-Ion batteries and battery charger.  However, in some cases you may wish to use AA batteries.  You may need to use standard AA alkaline batteries, or in a high atmospheric pressure (hyperbaric) environment, where you can’t use Li-ion batteries, you may need to use NiMHi batteries. ...
  • Page 32 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX You can program the beltpack keys by using the Eclipse HX software. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Configuration Software User Guide. To talk to all the devices connected to the channel: 1.
  • Page 33 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 4.3.8 Upgrading beltpack firmware You can upgrade the FreeSpeak II beltpack firmware by: Using a USB connection (the upgrade file for USB has a .fws extension). Using an Over The Air upgrade. 4.3.9 Upgrading by USB connection 1.
  • Page 34 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 3. Select the Wireless radio button. There are two further options: Automatic – select this option to automatically upgrade the beltpack when it is switched Prompted – select this option to allow the beltpack user to confirm the upgrade. 4.

  • Page 35: Programming On The Beltpack

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Programming on the beltpack This chapter explains how to program the beltpack using the beltpack's menu system. It contains the following sections: Introduction to programming on the beltpack on page 35 Configuring the beltpack volume settings on page 36 Configuring the beltpack headset on page 37 Configuring the beltpack microphone on page 38 Configuring the beltpack display and LEDs on page 39...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Beltpack Volume Settings

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Site Survey Note: The menus that appear depend on the menu access level. See Setting full menu access on page To select a submenu turn either of the two rotary dials clockwise. This will scroll down the submenu options.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Beltpack Headset

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Use the left-hand rotary control to select the required channel, or select M for the master volume Use the right-hand rotary control to adjust the volume level. The default is 0dB for channel audio, and -9.6dB for master volume.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Beltpack Microphone

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX The menus that appear depend on the menu access level. See Setting full menu access on page 5.3.1 Setting headset autodetect Use this setting to allow the beltpack to automatically detect when you plug in a headset, and route the audio to the headset.

  • Page 39: Configuring The Beltpack Display And Leds

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Microphone type Microphone echo cancellation The menus that appear depend on the menu access level. See Setting full menu access on page 5.4.1 Setting the microphone type Use this setting to specify the type of microphone you are using. You can also allow the beltpack to automatically detect what kind of microphone is present.
  • Page 40 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Display brightness level Display dim timeout Display off timeout 5.5.1 Setting the display and LED brightness Use this setting to control the brightness of the display. The beltpack automatically dims after a timeout period if no key is used or there is no incoming call or call alert. You can adjust the timeout period.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Beltpack Alarm Options

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Configuring the beltpack alarm options You can configure the following alarm options: Low battery alarm Low battery alarm threshold Out of range alarm Call alert mode Note: See 4.2.3 Beltpack headset tones/alerts for a description of tones and alerts. 5.6.1 Setting the low battery alarm Use this setting to determine how the beltpack behaves when battery power is low.
  • Page 42 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 3. Use either rotary control to select a value between 0 and 100%. 4. To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D). 5.6.3 Setting the out of range alarm Use this setting to determine what kind of alarm the beltpack issues when it moves out or range of a transceiver.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Beltpack Role Default Set

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Selecting the beltpack role default set Use this setting to set the beltpack configuration to the default settings defined in the EHX configuration map for that role. 1. To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2.

  • Page 44: Setting The Listen Again Option

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX None Basic Normal Advanced If this setting is not enabled, the menu access is set in the EHX software to one of the above four levels. When it is enabled, the beltpack has full menu access. Note: If you change this setting, it will apply until the beltpack role changes, or the beltpack is power cycled.

  • Page 45: Control Audio On Keys C & D (Beltpack)(Advanced Menu Option Only)

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 1. To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2. Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Listen Again Opt > Recording Time. 3. Use either rotary control to select a value between Off and 15 seconds. To determine how long the message is stored: 1.

  • Page 46: Setting Display Mode

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX You can read the following information: Item Value Beltpack role Role name SW (software) Version number Beltpack. ID (beltpack identity) ID number RFP (Remote Fixed Part – transceiver) ID number Regional (DECT frequency area) DECT region.
  • Page 47 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX The beltpack needs to be previously registered and connected. You need the Menu Access code, available from Eclipse EHX. (The default code is 4632). To view or change the Menu Access code select Configuration > Preferences. The following screen appears: 1.

  • Page 48: Performing A Site Survey

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 5.15 Performing a site survey Note: You can only access this option if you have advanced menu access. You can survey an intercom installation to determine how may FreeSpeak II transceivers are present. You can do this in two ways: Connecting to a system and detecting all FreeSpeak II transceivers connected to that system Performing a survey with no system connection.

  • Page 49: Operating The Fs Ii Ip Transceiver (Ipt)

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Operating the FS II IP Transceiver (IPT) This chapter describes how to use the FreeSpeak II IP transceiver. For information about operating the FS II Transceiver that connects to an E-Que card, see Operating the FS II Transceiver on page The FS II IP Transceiver (IPT) forms the transmission link between the FS II beltpacks and the matrix.

  • Page 50: Fs Ii Ip Transceiver Connector Panel

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX FS II IP Transceiver connector panel Warning: do not connect more than one IP port to your IP network. This may lead to a broadcast storm and could seriously degrade the performance of your network. IP Transmitter LEDs Transceiver state Status LED (LED 1 shows normal operating mode)

  • Page 51: Ip Transceiver Fans And Filters

    You should periodically clean the filters with warm water and let them dry. Replace them if they are damaged. Clear-Com recommends that you clean the internal filters every 1 to 2 months, and that you clean the external filter every 18 to 24 months.
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  • Page 54: Reset The Ipt To Default

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Reset the IPT to default To reset the IP Transceiver to default: 1. Press and hold the Mode button for at least 12 seconds. This will reset the IP Transceiver to DHCP mode, and remove any stored diagnostics. The Admin and the audio (AES67) IP addresses are reset to DHCP.
  • Page 55 LAN/VLAN. This may lead to a broadcast storm and could seriously degrade the performance of your network. Clear-Com matrices can contain more than one E-IPA card. However, only one E-IPA-HX card in a matrix can connect to FreeSpeak II beltpacks.
  • Page 56 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX The IPT transceivers have a higher than average requirement for network timing accuracy. For this reason it is advisable to use different VLANs to route Admin/IVC traffic and AES67 IPT traffic. Rules: If you are using more than one connector on your E-IPA card for Admin/IVC and AES67 then they must connect to different switches or VLANs.
  • Page 57 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 6.7.1 Network setup for the IPT Bear in mind the following network considerations. For more information, refer to the Clear-Com network recommendations document. AES67 connections to the IP transceiver can be put on ports 1-6 (RJ45 or Fiber). Default: LAN 3.

  • Page 58: Cabling The Ip Transceivers

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX When configuring an AES67 network, the network switch needs to have DiffServ Quality of Service (QoS) switched on. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping needs to be switched on, with at least one IGMP querier. The network must be 1Gbps.

  • Page 59: Configuring The E-Ipa-Hx Card For Freespeak Ii

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Configuring the E-IPA-HX card for FreeSpeak II Note: For more information about using the EHX configuration software to setup and configure the IP transceiver, see the EHX Configuration Software User Guide. 6.9.1 Set card properties Configure the network settings in Card Properties.

  • Page 60: Adding Transceivers

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX When at least one beltpack has been allocated to the card, you will see a Beltpacks button appear under Hardware. Click this button to configure beltpacks in the usual way. (Registration and Roles). 6.10 Adding transceivers When at least one beltpack has been allocated to the card, you will see a Transceivers button...
  • Page 61 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 6.10.2 Online configuration Use Detect IP TCVR to find the IPTs on the network (the AES67 interface of the E-IPA-HX card and the IPTs must be on the same network, and the EHX software must be on the same network as the IPA Admin port).
  • Page 62 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX From the AoIP Devices screen, use the up and down arrows to add or remove matrices from your current configuration. Apply Map to Matrix when you are done. The color of the detected transceiver indicates: Blue: Transceiver is available.
  • Page 63 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 2. Select the AES67 tab, and then deslect DHCP Enabled. 3. Enter the required static IP address, and then Apply Changes. 4. Click Close. 5. Navigate to Hardware > Transceivers. 6. Click the cog icon for the required transceiver.
  • Page 64 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Note: The IP Transceiver must be connected. 8. Enter the required static IP addresses for AES67 Admin and AES67 Audio. Note: You cannot set static IP addresses that are within the Link Local range (169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255) Page 64...

  • Page 65: Powering The Transceiver

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 9. Click the tick or cross icon to accept or discard changes. 10. Click Close. 11. Click Apply Map to Matrix. 6.11 Powering the transceiver The transceivers can use: Power over Ethernet (PoE). Connect to LAN 1 RJ45. Note: The transceiver is a Class 3 PoE device.

  • Page 66: Upgrading The Fs Ii Ip Transceiver Firmware

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX If the IPT is using both local and PoE, if you remove the local power supply connection, the IPT power supply is interrupted for 1 to 2 seconds and then continues using the PoE supply. If the IPT is using both local and PoE, if you remove the PoE connection, the IPT continues to operate without interruption using the local power supply.

  • Page 67: Upgrading By Usb Connection

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 6.14 Upgrading by USB connection Place the *tar.gz upgrade image onto a USB stick in a folder named firmware_upgrade located in the root of the USB FAT32 file system. Note: Make sure that there is only one upgrade image in the folder. If not, the incorrect image might be upgraded.

  • Page 68: General Network And Switching Rules

    Up to 10 IPTs Up to three layer-2 hops between the PTP Small DiffServ QoS master and IPTs Clear-Com AES67 traffic only 10 to 30 IPTs DiffServ QoS Up to three layer-2 hops between PTP master Medium IGMP Snooping...

  • Page 69: Coverage Areas Under Various Conditions

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX that coverage area turns off a beltpack or leaves the area, then the extra beltpack will find an open slot and will be reconnected with the system. The proprietary technology within FS II permits the beltpack user to go between coverage zones created by different transceivers connected to the Matrix, and for the system to hand over the communication between beltpack and Matrix from one transceiver to the next one.

  • Page 70: Spare Parts

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Because of potential body shielding during movement, it is useful to place two transceivers in different locations within larger working areas to minimize low-level signals and potential signal dropouts. Going between a larger area and a corridor via a door, especially a heavy or shielded one, or where the walls are thick, place a second transceiver in the corridor near the doorway to assure continuous coverage.

  • Page 71: Operating The Fs Ii Transceiver

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Operating the FS II Transceiver This chapter describes the FS II Transceiver that connects to an E-Que card in the matrix. For information about the FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver, see Operating the FS II IP Transceiver (IPT) on page The FS II transceivers form the transmission link between the FS II beltpacks and the matrix.

  • Page 72: Cabling The Fs Ii Transceivers

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Key to transceivers Feature Description USB connector. Used to upgrade the firmware in the FS II-TA. Matrix connector. This RJ-45/etherCON connector is used to connect the bi- directional signal from the matrix, directly or via the splitter. Up to 800 metres (2625 feet) of 4-pair 24AWG shielded Ethernet cable (CAT5/5e/6) can be used for this connection between matrix and transceiver.
  • Page 73 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX To select a transceiver connection mode, you will need to set the card type in the EHX software, in Cards and Ports, before connecting the devices. Page 73...
  • Page 74 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 7.3.1 Transceiver Mode Page 74...
  • Page 75 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 7.3.2 Splitter mode 7.3.3 Connect matrix to splitter or transceivers Once you have set the card type in EHX, run standard Ethernet cable (Cat 5e/6) from the RJ45 connectors on the back of the E-Que card to the ports labeled Matrix on the splitter or transceiver. Transceiver: Port labeled Base/Matrix.
  • Page 76 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 7.3.4 Connect splitters to transceiver Run standard Ethernet cable from one of the RJ45 connectors on the splitter to the RJ45 connector labelled Base/Matrix on the transceiver. 7.3.5 Cable lengths, matrix to splitters and transceivers Page 76...

  • Page 77: Beltpack Support Capacities For Fs Ii Transceivers

    For more information on the coverage range of the FS II-TA, see 3.5 Determining coverage areas on page Note: For most working systems, Clear-Com recommends a ratio of 2-4 users per transceiver due to system losses. Placing the transceivers and splitters Note: You can only use the FS II splitter with FS II transceivers that connect to an E-Que card.
  • Page 78 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX More information on checking coverage areas is given later in this chapter, in sections: Determining coverage areas on page 79 Determining coverage areas on page 79 Doing a site survey to determine coverage areas on page 81 Doing a site survey to determine coverage areas on page 81 Consider the following: What areas will have more than five active beltpack users in them at any time? Co-locate a...

  • Page 79: Determining Coverage Areas

    Cells can be completely overlapped for density (by co-locating multiple transceivers). Cells can be overlapped at boundaries (increases radio coverage). For most working systems Clear-Com uses a ratio of 3-4 (1.9GHz) or 2-3 (2.4GHz) users per transceiver. This is to allow seamless roaming in all scenarios.

  • Page 80: Coverage Areas Under Various Conditions

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Walk through all of the areas where beltpack users will typically be moving, and note any areas of weak signal, dropout, or disconnection from the system. Pay special attention to the overlap areas between transceiver coverage zones, making sure sufficient signal strength is there from each of the transceivers to make a clean handoff between them for the beltpack.

  • Page 81: Doing A Site Survey To Determine Coverage Areas

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Going between a larger area and a corridor via a door, especially a heavy or shielded one, or where the walls are thick, place a second transceiver in the corridor near the doorway to assure continuous coverage.
  • Page 82 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Parameter Meaning Received Signal Strength A measure of the signal strength in a wireless environment. The Indication (RSSI) higher the value, the stronger the signal. A measure of the signal connection quality. The lower the FER, Frame Error Rate (FER) the better the signal connection.
  • Page 83 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX In some environments you might observe that despite having a high signal strength, the beltpack consistently reports a high error rate. This could be due to two things: In-band interference from an RF source broadcasting in the DECT area of the spectrum. This can be verified using a DECT band monitor or by using a Spectrum Analyzer.
  • Page 84 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX To test transceiver handoff, connect any additional transceivers in the installation and walk through the coverage areas to ensure that the coverage is continuous and complete, without audio breakups. Reposition transceivers if necessary. 7.9.3 Assigning beltpacks to coverage areas Transceivers that operate in the 1.9 GHz band will handle up to 5 transceivers at any one time.

  • Page 85: Registering Beltpacks

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 2. Connect the power to the transceiver and at the same time press the black mode button on the base of the transceiver. This puts the transceiver in standalone mode, and opens it for pairing to a beltpack. 3.

  • Page 86: Upgrading Fs Ii Transceiver Firmware

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX software (EHX). You can register the beltpacks using a USB cable or over the air (OTA). To register FreeSpeak beltpacks with the system see the Eclipse HX Software Configuration User Guide, 5.59 FreeSpeak II Beltpacks. 7.11 Upgrading FS II Transceiver firmware You can upgrade the transceiver firmware by:...
  • Page 87 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 3. Select the Wireless radio button. 4. Select Next, and then browse to the upgrade file (.fww) and select Open. The upgrade file is loaded to the transceiver, and the transceiver restarts. You can track the status of the download in the EHX Event Log. Page 87...

  • Page 88: Using The Freespeak Ii Base Splitter (Fsii-Spl)

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Using the FreeSpeak II Base splitter (FSII-SPL) The FreeSpeak II Base transceiver splitter is a device that connects up to five transceivers to a FreeSpeak Base (both FreeSpeak I and FreeSpeak II, 1.9 and 2.4 systems) or an Eclipse matrix. Using the splitter, audio can be routed from the Base to transceivers either via Cat5/6 Ethernet cable (RJ45) or a Fiber connection.

  • Page 89: Configuration Using A Splitter With Fiber Connection

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Configuration using a splitter with fiber connection The transceiver connections are switched between RJ45 and Fiber routing using dip switches set inside the splitter. Page 89...

  • Page 90: Splitter (Fsii-Spl) Rear Connectors

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Note: When using Fiber, you must install Fiber modules. See link below. Note: When using the splitter with third party routing devices, transceiver synchronisation data is not passed. In this case, you need to set the splitter to 'local synch' mode. This is done by setting the splitter dip-switch no.

  • Page 91: Splitter (Fsii-Spl) Front Panel

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Splitter (FSII-SPL) front panel See also: Splitter (FSII-SPL) rear connectors on page 90 Using the FreeSpeak II Base splitter (FSII-SPL) on page 88 Using a transceiver with a fiber connection You may wish to connect a FreeSpeak II Base to a splitter (FSII-SPL) using Fiber. In this case, you need to install Fiber modules to the Base and the splitter.
  • Page 92 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 8.5.1 Install Fiber modules (parts # HLI-SMFO, HLI-MMFO) Install Base Station Fiber module. Install splitter Fiber module. Once the modules are installed, the Base Station and the splitter can be cabled with the correct Fiber cable (single mode or multi-mode depending on existing cabling).

  • Page 93: Splitter Software Version (Fsii-Spl)

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX Splitter Software Version (FSII-SPL) Splitter software is not usually user upgradable, but if necessary you can find out the splitter software version (usually for system diagnostic purposes) by connecting to the splitter with a PC and using a serial console emulator such as Tera Term.
  • Page 94 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX 4. Using a serial console emulator (such as Tera Term), input serial console settings. 5. Open the serial console. Press the space bar and the splitter will output its software version as shown. Page 94...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Up to 7 including Reply Key and two PTT keys. Only four Duplex Audio Paths with individual level control. Level/Talk Controls 2 top-mounted rotary encoders Headset Connector XLR-4M, Clear-Com standard Headphone Impedance ≥32 ohm Microphone Type Dynamic or electret, selectable in beltpack menu Input Level...

  • Page 96: Freespeak Ip Transceiver

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX FreeSpeak IP Transceiver Specification Value Beltpacks supported per transceiver 10 in one cellular zone Transceiver transmission range Up to 500 m (1475 ft.), line of sight Local powering 12VDC power supply or 5V (USB) or 48V PoE SFP module 1GB (1000Base), <250mA maximum current draw Connection to matrix...

  • Page 97: Freespeak Ii Transceiver Splitter

    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 98: Regulatory Compliance

    Caution: All products are compliant with regulatory requirements detailed in this document when the user follows all installation instructions and operating conditions per Clear-Com specifications Caution: Use of accessories and peripherals other than those recommended by Clear-Com may void the product's compliance as well as the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 99: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX - To comply with FCC/IC/EC RF exposure requirements, the Antenna/Transceiver unit must be installed and operated at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. 10.3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class[A] digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité...

  • Page 100: Taiwan Statements

    User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU - Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU - RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Standards: - EN55022/EN55032 - EN55024 - IEC/EN60950-1 - EN300328 - EN301406 - EN301489 - EN50581 Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 101: Customs Union Eaeu

    (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. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the WEEE requirements.
  • Page 102 User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX a designated collection point for the recycling of WEEE. The separate collection and recycling of waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the seller from whom you purchased the product.

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