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General Discussion About RJ-45 Connector Cables..4-2 Clear-Com Kits and Recommendation ....4-2 Installing RJ-45 Connectors......4-3 Wiring the Matrix to a Computer .
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CCI-22 Party-Line Interface Wiring ..... . . 4-21 Clear-Com Party Lines General Discussion ....4-22 TEL-14 Telephone Interface Wiring.
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REPAIR POLICY ....... . W-viii Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
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Figure 4-9 Non-Isolated Connection to Eclipse GPI Connector ..4-14 Figure 4-10 Alarm I/O Connector........... 4-15 Figure 4-11 Direct Eclipse Matrix Port Connection......4-16 Figure 4-12 RLY-6/GPI-6 Daisy Chain Connection ....... 4-19 Figure 4-13 Matrix Frame to IMF-3 Interface Connection....4-19 Figure 4-14 Pinout of the DB-9M I/O Connectors for FOR-22s ..
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Please familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1. When you see these symbols on an Eclipse system, they warn you of the potential danger of electric shock if the system is used Clear-Com Communication Systems i i i Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
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Do not open the product’s case. This symbol informs you that important operating and main- tenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product. Figure 1: Safety Symbols Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION The Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual describes the steps required to install an Eclipse matrix system and customize it. The manual provides information about placing, powering, and wiring components of the Eclipse system. It is highly recommended that the instruction manual for the matrix to This manual describes how be installed is read before attempting an installation.
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Chapter 5. Connecting Matrices The fifth chapter provides information on linking matrices. 1 - 2 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Select locations for the central matrix, intercom panels, interface modules, computer, and any other system components. For additional information on limitations imposed on location by the Eclipse matrix system see Chapter 2, “Placing System Components.” 3. Determine the Wiring Requirements Eclipse requires shielded category-5 (CAT5) cable with RJ-45 connectors on either end;...
IMF-3, IMF-102, or DIF-102 interface frame (part 810313Z). 5. Install Cables Install the wiring between the Eclipse matrix and the system components. Usually the connectors are wired to the cables after the cables are routed. For further information refer to Chapter 4, “Wiring System Components.”...
RJ-45 connector on the rear of the matrix to the appropriate interface input connector on an IMF-3 frame. External Computer - To connect the computer to the Eclipse matrix, use the supplied DB-9 cable or a commercially available shielded RS-232 cable.
Each software function, such as Party Lines, ISO, and IFB must be verified. Each installation is different, so it is beyond the scope of this manual to outline in detail this phase. 1 - 6 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
4. If the matrix is connected to a local area network, the green LAN UP light illuminates steadily. The yellow RX light flashes when data is being received. Clear-Com Communication Systems 1 - 7 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The yellow RX light flashes when data is being received. 5. An illuminated port status light indicates that communications are running properly between the matrix and the device connected to that port. 1 - 8 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
• Intercom panels and accessory panels • External computer ECLIPSE MATRICES The Eclipse matrix is the central connecting point of the system. All panels, interfaces, and external devices must be connected directly to the Eclipse matrix, so it should be centrally located. The system matrix may be an Eclipse Omega, Eclipse Median, Eclipse Pico or an Eclipse-32, depending on site requirements.
(48.26 cm) rack. A temperature-controlled fan cools the Eclipse Pico and forces air through the unit horizontally. An alarm light on the front panel of the Eclipse Pico alerts the system operator when the temperature-controlled fan activates. 2 - 2 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Each interface module connects to both the central matrix and to the non-4-wire device through cable attached to hardware connectors on the rear of the interface module. To house these interface modules, Clear-Com offers three types of interface frames, which are described in the following sections. IMF-3 Interface Module Frame...
(1 RU) of a standard Electronics Industry Association 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack. DIG-2 interface modules allow the matrix to connect to digital versions of Clear-Com intercom panels. The DIF-102 frame is powered by one or two (for redundancy) external AC mains to 24 VDC power supplies via locking DIN connectors on the DIF-102 rear panel.
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Each of the power supplies must be connected to a dedicated branch of AC mains power. The matrix will continue to operate even if one of the AC power branches fails. Clear-Com Communication Systems 3 - 1 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Clear-Com ships each matrix with two power supplies already installed. When the matrix is received, connect each of the power supplies to a dedicated branch of AC mains power using the IEC power connectors on the Eclipse Omega frame’s rear panel.
An ICS-102/92/62/52 intercom panel requires 90 to 125 or 210 to 250 VAC at 45 to 65 Hz with a maximum dissipation of 40W. Clear-Com Communication Systems 3 - 3 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
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1 RU panels (90 to 125 or 210 to 250 VAC at 45 to 65 Hz with a maximum dissipation of 40W). 3 - 4 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
AC current unless it is used. An audible alarm is included in the PSU-101, and an additional set of alarm-relay contacts are provided on the supply. Clear-Com recommends that these contacts be connected to the external alarm input of the matrix frames. If any of the power supplies in the PSU-101 fails, it would cause a system alarm.
The DIF-102 frame has a PSU fail-alarm output provided by Form C relay change-over contacts made available on a 9-way make D connector on the DIF-102 rear panel. 3 - 6 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The following wiring topics are discussed: • Wiring RJ-45 cables. • Wiring an Eclipse matrix to an external computer, to a local area network, to analog and digital intercom panels, to general-purpose outputs, to general-purpose inputs, to an external alarm, and directly to a 4-wire audio device.
All Eclipse matrix panels have built-in RJ-45 connectors. Direct 4-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors on either end can connect an Eclipse matrix port to an individual panel.
Clear-Com intercom panels do not require keyed connectors. Please refer to the following list for connector vendor and port numbers. Clear-Com recommends that all cables are thoroughly tested before connecting them. The following products are recommended as possible sources for cables, connectors and tools: •...
A computer has either a 9-pin serial port or a 25-pin serial port. Figure 4-1 shows the wiring for a 25-pin port. Figure 4-2 shows the wiring for a 9-pin port. 4 - 4 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
PC Connection (DB-9F) Eclipse PiCo (3.5 mm jack) Ring Screen Table 4-1: Pin Connection for PC DB-9F to Eclipse PiCo Cable PC Connection (DB-25F) Eclipse PiCo (3.5 mm jack) Ring Screen 4 - 6 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Unused Unused Receive data Unused Unused Figure 4-3: Pin Assignments for LAN 1 and LAN 2 Connectors Note: Shielded CAT-5 cable should be used. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 7 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
• Pair 2 transmits digital data from the panel back to the matrix. • Pair 3 transmits audio from the panel to the matrix. • Pair 4 transmits digital data from the matrix back to the panel. 4 - 8 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
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Pair 2 RS-422 data input from panel to Matrix Pair 3 Audio input from panel to Matrix Pair 4 RS-422 data output from Matrix to panel Figure 4-4: Wiring Matrix to Analog Panel Using RJ-45 Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 9 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The male 25-pin D-type socket labeled “GP OUT” on the rear of the Eclipse matrix connects to eight general-purpose outputs (GPOs). The general purpose outputs are single-pole double-throw relays with contact ratings of 30 VDC (volts direct current) at 1 ampere. Shielded cable should be used to connect GPOs.
Eclipse Configuration System (ECS). The DB-25 connector labeled “GP IN” on the rear of the Eclipse matrix connects to eight local general-purpose inputs. Figure 4-7 shows the pin assignments of the Eclipse general-purpose inputs connector.
EXTVIN– level to cause an active input. The voltage level at the external input pin should not be allowed to go below EXTVIN– or above +6 V with respect to EXTVIN–. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 1 3 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The voltage level at the external input pin should not be allowed to go below ground or above +6 with respect to ground. 4 - 1 4 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Pins are provided for adding an additional alarm source to the matrix’s alarm system. Pin 6 is an alarm input to the Eclipse matrix. It is connected to the input of a 3.3 volt logic device. A logic high on this input will cause the Eclipse matrix to detect an alarm condition.
Each interface module has hardware connectors to connect to both the central matrix and to the external device that communicates with the central matrix. To house these interface modules, Clear-Com offers three types of interface frames. • The IMF-3 interface frame holds up to 11 interface modules in 3 RU of rack space.
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The top RJ-45 is for Line A of the interface and the lower RJ-45 is for Line B of the interface. The upper and lower DB-9M connectors are the Line A and Line B connections to the telephone line. Clear-Com provides DB-9F to RJ-11 adapters so that standard phone line RJ-11 plugs and jacks can connect directly to the interface.
Note: If the GPI/RLY port is used a ferrite must be added to the socket end of the cable. A suitable ferrite is Würth Electronik part: 74271132. Note: Shielded cable should be used. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 1 9 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
IFBs, and program audio in and out are candidates for use with the FOR-22. A FOR-22 interface connects to an Eclipse matrix through the two RJ-45 connectors on the IMF-3 or IMF-102 rear panel assembly to which the FOR-22 is connected. One RJ-45 connector is for the first channel of the interface.
DB-9 as channel #2 or bring both channels out either DB connector together to create a TW-type, party-line connection. Refer to the CCI-22 Interface Instruction Manual (part 810307Z) for more information. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 2 1 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
When a CCI-22 party-line channel is connected to a Clear-Com party line, the Clear-Com/RTS “select” pin must be left floating. Grounding this pin selects the RTS mode, which is incompatible with Clear-Com party lines.
Figure 4-16: Wiring an IMF-3 Rear-Panel Assembly to a TEL-14 Inter- face To allow use of a common RJ-11 terminated telephone line, Clear-Com provides two DB-9F to RJ-11 adapters (Clear-Com part 770025). For internal dip-switch settings and adjustments, refer to the TEL-14 manual (part 810308Z).
Figure 4-17: Wiring an IMF-102 Rear-Panel Assembly to a TEL-14 Interface To allow use of a common RJ-11 terminated telephone line, Clear-Com provides two DB-9F to RJ-11 adapters (part 770025). For internal dip-switch settings and adjustments, refer to the TEL-14 manual (part 810308Z).
Multiple RLY-6 interfaces can be daisy chained to provide connection of up to 60 relays to the matrix. RLY-6 Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 2 5 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
GPI-6 interfaces must be placed first in the daisy chain. This restriction does not apply to Matrix Plus 3 systems where interfaces can be mixed in this 'daisy-chained' scheme. 4 - 2 6 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Example: #1/4 COM refers to the wiper of relay 1 if it is connected to CH. A and the wiper of relay 4 if it is connected to CH. B. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 2 7 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Refer to the respective manuals for these interfaces and frames in the Eclipse manual set for more information. Configuration To associate a relay to a label, use the Eclipse Configuration System, as described in its manual. 4 - 2 8 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
3 are available on that connector. The connector labeled CH. B I/O has inputs 4 to 6. In Figure 4-21, the labels on the pins apply to either connector. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 2 9 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 in Chapter 2 illustrate the differences between these interface frames. 4 - 3 0 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Refer to the respective manuals for these interfaces and frames in the Eclipse manual set for more information. Configuration To define an input function, use the Eclipse Configuration System program, as described in its manual. Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 3 1 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
This is just a summing input to the “listen” amplifier. The program feed input passes through the panel’s “program” volume control before being mixed with the audio at the panel. The “program” 4 - 3 2 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
(4 to 30 VDC) or active low inputs, depending on whether a jumper has been installed at JP2 (active low is the default with no jumper installed). Refer to the ICS-2003 chapter of this manual for Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 3 3 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
AC line voltage. To switch an external device that runs on mains AC line voltage, use an external relay (or other switching mechanism) that is activated by this relay. 4 - 3 4 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
810299Z) for more information. Figure 4-24 shows the wiring of a six pin XLR connector for a binaural headset. Front Panel Headset Connector Figure 4-24: Binaural Headset Wiring Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 3 5 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The following functions are available: • Auxiliary audio line level output • “Hot mic” output • SA (stage/ studio) announce output • SA relay 4 - 3 6 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Refer to Figure 4-25. The following pins are available for the SA relay: • N.O. (normally open)—Pin 3 • WIPER (common)—Pin 4 • N.C. (normally closed)—Pin 5 Clear-Com Communication Systems 4 - 3 7 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
25 feet (7.62 meters). Serial Data Out + Voltage Unregulated Serial Clock Out + Voltage Unregulated Reset (Strobe) Ground Key Data In Ground No Connect Figure 4-26: Accessory Panel Connector Pinout 4 - 3 8 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
MVX-A16 serial port on one matrix to the appropriate “send” lines of an MVX-A16 serial port on the second matrix, or it may use E-QUE cards or E-FIB cards and fiber optic cables (Omega and Median matrices only). Clear-Com Communication Systems 5 - 1 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Median matrix, or the RJ-45 socket labeled “LAN” on the rear of the Eclipse Pico or Eclipse-32 matrix. The connectors have standard Ethernet pin assignments, shown in Figure 5-4. 5 - 2 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The Ethernet network extends the system’s programming ability as well, because one computer on a network can control and monitor all matrices on the network. Figure 5-5 illustrates a system linking matrices across continents. Clear-Com Communication Systems 5 - 3 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
The matrices are configured for linking with the Eclipse Configuration System (ECS) software. For instructions, refer to the Eclipse Configuration System Instruction Manual (part 810299Z). 5 - 4 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
Only the one party line on the first matrix connects to the party line of the second matrix. Clear-Com Communication Systems 5 - 5 Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual...
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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.
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Single mode fiber, with its smaller core, concentrates the light beam so that it carries signals further. Multimode fiber was the first type of fiber offered 6 - 2 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Glossary...
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Source In this manual, the term “source” refers to a device—such as an intercom panel, interface, or beltpack —that sends audio into the matrix. The device to which audio is sent is called a “destination”. Clear-Com Communication Systems 6 - 3 Eclipse Glossary...
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Each signal is assigned a particular wavelength on the light spectrum and therefore many signals can be transmitted simultaneously without interfering with each other. 6 - 4 Clear-Com Communication Systems Eclipse Glossary...
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Limited Warranty for their type 1.i 1 - 1.i.5 as above. d) Any Clear-Com product that is repaired or supplied as a replacement under the terms of this Limited Warranty shall inherit the remaining warranty period from the original product.
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Clear-Com determines is not a result of failure in the Services provided by Clear-Com. Further Services excluded from this Agreement include: services required due to errors or omissions in Customer purchase orders;...
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Clear-Com Communication Systems Standard Limited Warranty...
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & REPAIR POLICY NOVEMBER 1, 2008 In order to ensure that your experience with Clear-Com and our World Class products is as beneficial, effective and efficient as possible, we would like to define the policies and share some "best practices"...
+1 510 337 6600 Email: CustomerServicesAPAC@vitecgroup.com d) Email Technical Support is available for all Clear-Com branded products free of charge for the life of the product, or two years after a product has been classified as obsolete, whichever comes first.
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During the first 30 days of the Standard Warranty Period: Once the equipment fault has been verified by Clear-Com or its authorized representative, Clear-Com will ship a new replacement product. The Customer will be provided with an RMA number and be required to return the faulty equipment within 14 days of receipt of the replacement or will be invoiced for the list price of a new product.
The Customer will be provided with an RA number upon contacting Clear-Com Customer Services as instructed below. c) The RA number must be obtained from Clear-Com via phone or email prior to returning product to the Service Center. Product received by the Service Center without a proper RA number is subject to return to the Customer at the Customer's expense.
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Email: TechnicalSupportEMEA@vitecgroup.com vii) Note: Clear-Com's Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. The Customer will be charged the full cost of the repair if their equipment has been tampered with by non-approved personnel, or has been subject to damage through electrical failure, liquid damage or mishandling.
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