Clear-Com HX System Frames - Manual (Page 18)

3.4.3 Linking to user panels (V-Series and i-Series panels)
The following user panels are compatible with the Eclipse HX-PiCo matrix system:
• I-Series panels, including expansion panels.
• V-Series panels, including expansion panels.
User panels are normally connected to the matrix with an analog connection, using shielded
CAT-5 4-twisted pair csables with RJ-45 connectors.
You can also connect V-Series panels to the matrix with a digital connection, using the AES-6
digital interface module. Coaxial cable is required to connect panels to the AES-6CX
rear card.
Tip: For each panel, additional connector wiring may be required, depending on the options and
accessories installed.
To find out more about installing, using, maintaining and connecting user panels to the
Eclipse HX-PiCo, see the appropriate product manual / guide.
3.4.4 Linking to interface modules
Interface modules convert the four-wire signals of a central matrix port to other types of signals
that communicate with devices such as telephones, camera intercoms, two-way radios, and so
on. In this way non-four-wire devices can communicate with the central matrix.
Each interface module has hardware connectors to connect to both the central matrix and to the
external device that communicates with the central matrix. Most interface modules connect to
the central matrix via shielded category-5 cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
The type of cable used to connect the interface module to the non-four-wire device varies with
the device. Each of these connections is described more fully in the individual manual for each
interface.
Tip: To find out more about installing, using, maintaining and connecting interface modules to
the Eclipse HX-PiCo, see the appropriate product manual / guide.
The following interface modules are compatible with the Eclipse HX-PiCo matrix:
• TEL-14 telephone interface module.
• CCI-22 dual party-line interface module.
• FOR-22 four-wire interface module.
• GPI-6 general purpose inputs interface module.
• RLY-6 relay (general-purpose outputs) interface module.
• AES-6 digital interface module.
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