Clear-Com HX System Frames - Manual (Page 25)

3.4 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
the external device that communicates with the central matrix.
Most interface modules connect to the central matrix via shielded CAT5 cable terminated
with RJ-45 connectors.
Tip: The type of cable used to connect the interface module to the non-four-wire device
varies with the device. For more information, see the dedicated user guide / manual for that
interface module.
The following interface modules are compatible with the Eclipse HX-Median matrix:
• TEL-14 telephone interface module.
• CCI-22 dual party-line interface module.
• FOR-22 four-wire interface.
• GPI-6 general purpose inputs interface module.
• RLY-6 relay (general-purpose outputs) interface module.
• AES-6 digital interface module used with V-Series panels fitted with the AES-3 option
card. It may also be used with AES-3 compliant third party equipment.
Tip: Additional interface modules may be added to the Eclipse HX-Median, using separate
interface module frames such as the IMF-3 and IMF-102. For more information, see the
dedicated user guide / manual for that particular interface frame.
Note:
DIG-2 interface modules are not compatible with the HX-Median frame format.
3.5 EHX configuration software
The Eclipse HX (EHX) configuration software controls the operation of the connected audio
devices by sending signals to the circuit cards in the matrix, which then relay the signals to
the audio devices.
Configurations (the operating parameters of complete system setups) are usually created
on the EHX computer.
Up to four complete system configurations can be stored in the CPU card of the Eclipse
HX-Median, for retrieval and activation when required. The external PC that hosts the EHX
software can store an almost unlimited number of complete system configurations (the
number is only limited by the available memory space on the PC). You can download the
configurations to the Eclipse HX-Median as required.
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