Clear-Com i-Series Panels - Manual (Page 12)

3.2 Chassis assembly
The chassis of the I-Series user panel is constructed of cold-rolled steel. The front-panel
modules and removable rack ears are cast from aluminum. All external connectors and
switches are structurally reinforced.
The keys feature long-life LED illumination, and the displays are full-graphic LCD with
long-life LED backlighting.
The internal architecture of I-Series panels is based on the Motorola M-Core processor. All
audio is digitized by CODECs and routed to a DSP that can be controlled as desired by
the user.
All I-Series user panels have internal power supplies.
3.3 Modules
I-Series user panels are designed in standardized units called modules.
Modules make it easier to add or remove components (such as keys) in the field, without
replacing the entire user panel. This makes upgrading (or repairing) panels easier, faster,
and less expensive.
Note:
For more information about using modules, see [put link here].
3.3.1 Key module
The key module is the basic building block of the I-Series user panel. A panel can host up
to four key modules.
The eight backlit keys in each key module are:
• Lit
red to indicate talk status.
• Lit
green to indicate listen status.
Each key has a 5-character alphanumeric display that shows its currently programmed
assignment. The alphanumeric name of an assignment is called a label.
ECS / EHX, the configuration software for Eclipse / Eclipse HX, is used to program the
labels for I-Series panels featuring backlit LCS displays.
User panels without display screens have slots for paper labels.
Figure 3-1: Key modules (electronic display on left, paper labels on
right)
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