Power Supplies; Rear-Panel Connectors ("Ports"); Eclipse Configuration Software (Ecs) - ClearCom ECLIPSE-32 MATRIX Instruction Manual

The matrix's front panel provides pushbuttons and indicator lights for operating
the system, while the back panel holds the RJ-45 connectors, or "ports," for
connecting remote intercom stations and interfaces to the system. The next
chapter describes the matrix's operation in more detail.
NOTE: The term "central matrix" is used to differentiate the system's core hardware
and software from the connected intercom stations and interfaces. The central matrix
itself consists of the matrix hardware and configuration software.

POWER SUPPLIES

An Eclipse-32 matrix has two internal power supply units. One power supply
unit can power the entire matrix; the second unit provides a backup in case of
failure or damage to the first unit.
In addition, the two supplies have separate IEC connectors to AC mains, and are
designed for completely automatic and transparent changeover between supplies
in the event of a power outage in one of the AC mains circuits.
A power-supply failure sensor is connected to a warning light, allowing you to
diagnose power anomalies.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS ("PORTS")

The Eclipse-32 matrix connects to remote devices such as intercom stations,
interfaces, general purpose inputs and outputs, local area networks, and other
matrices through its rear-panel hardware connectors.
A rear-panel RJ-45 connector to which you connect cable to run from the matrix
to a station or interface is called a "port." You connect shielded category-5 cable
to a "port" to carry signals from the Eclipse-32 matrix to connected remote
intercom stations or interfaces. Later chapters of this manual discuss these
connections in detail.

ECLIPSE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (ECS)

The Eclipse Configuration System (ECS) software controls the operation of the
matrix by sending electronic signals to the Eclipse-32 matrix, which then relays
the signals to the remotely connected stations and interfaces.
"Configurations"—which are the operating parameters of complete system
setups, can be created from the connected computer. The Eclipse Configuration
System programming software stores the created configurations on the
computer's hard disk using a relational database which holds up to two gigabytes
of configuration data and is able to store over 100,000 complex system
configurations. You can then upload four complete configurations from the
computer to the Eclipse-32 matrix's operational memory to retrieve and activate
directly from the matrix when needed.
The Eclipse Configuration System software runs on the following versions of
Windows: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows 98, and Windows NT (with service pack 6). When running ECS on
Windows 98 or Windows ME, however, both the client and server must run on
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