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If there is no communication to the matrix, the display will show the following message:

No connection to Eclipse

.

The keys will then

flash red

four times per second until communication to the Eclipse /

Eclipse HX matrix is established.

4.1.3

Powering up panels with a function key module

When an I-Series panel is connected to power, all of the keys on the function key module
will flash

red

, then

green

, and then revert to their programmed colors if there is

communication with the matrix.

Note:

If there is no communication to the matrix, the keys will remain dark until communication is
established.

4.2

Front panel controls and lights

Each key on any key module can be assigned as a talk, a listen, or a talk-with-listen in
ECS / EHX, the configuration software for the Eclipse / Eclipse HX matrix system.

For more information, see the ECS User Guide / EHX User Guide.

4.2.1

Non-latching keys

If the key is non-latched, the key remains active for talk or listen for as long as you hold
down the key. Release the key to return the key to its non-active state.

4.2.2

Latching keys

Latching allows you to lock a key into place, so that you can talk or listen hands-free.
Quickly tap a key to latch it for talk or listen. The key will glow brightly to indicate that it is
active. The key will stay latched until you tap it again to return it to its non-active state.

4.2.3

Active and Non-Active Keys

When you activate a key (by pressing or latching the key to talk or listen) the key is lit:

Bright red

, for a talk or talk-with-listen key.

Bright green

, for a listen key.

The key lights up bright

red

while you talk to the destination. When you press or latch an

assigned listen key, the key lights up bright

green

while you listen to the source.

A key that is not active (that is, a key that is not being used to talk or listen) is lit:

Dim red

for a talk or talk-with-listen key.

Dim green

for a listen key.

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