Clear-Com eclipse HX-Delta User manual

Eclipse®HX-Delta
User Guide
A guide to the
functions, use and
setup of an Eclipse
HX-Delta intercom
matrix
Part Number: 399G270 Rev A
30 July 2018
User
Guide

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Contents
1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................10
2Introduction ....................................................................................12
2.1 Further information ....................................................................... 12
3Overview .........................................................................................13
3.1 Eclipse HX matrices....................................................................... 13
3.2 Eclipse HX-Delta ........................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Chassis and assembly .............................................................. 15
3.2.2 Eclipse HX-Delta front panel ..................................................... 16
3.2.3 Eclipse HX-Delta rear panel ...................................................... 19
3.2.4 Power supplies ........................................................................ 20
3.2.5 Main features of the Eclipse HX-Delta ........................................ 20
3.2.6 CPU card ................................................................................ 21
3.3 Interface cards ............................................................................. 22
3.3.1 MVX-A16 analog interface card ................................................. 22
3.3.2 E-FIB fiber interface card.......................................................... 23
3.3.3 E-QUE interface card (for FreeSpeak®/CellCom®and FreeSpeak II™
connections and E1 / T1 trunk lines) ..................................................... 23
3.3.4 E-MADI64 MADI interface card.................................................. 23
3.3.5 IVC-32 IP interface card ........................................................... 24
3.3.6 LMC-64 metering card.............................................................. 24
3.3.7 E-DANTE64-HX interface card ................................................... 25
3.3.8 E-IPA-HX high capacity IP to matrix card.................................... 25
3.4 Interface modules ......................................................................... 25
3.5 EHX configuration software ............................................................ 26
3.6 User panels .................................................................................. 27
4Installing the Eclipse HX-Delta ........................................................28
4.1 Before you begin the installation..................................................... 28
4.1.1 Check the shipment ................................................................. 28
4.1.2 Unpacking the System ............................................................. 28
4.1.3 Reconnecting the CPU card backup battery ................................. 28
4.2 Installing the Eclipse HX-Delta........................................................ 31

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4.2.1 Installing the external power supplies ........................................ 31
4.2.2 Installing the rear panels.......................................................... 32
4.3 Installing CPU cards ...................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Hot patching CPU cards............................................................ 33
4.3.2 Checking the CPU Card installation ............................................ 34
4.4 Installing interface cards................................................................ 35
4.4.1 Installing an interface card to the matrix .................................... 35
4.4.2 Removing an interface card from the matrix ............................... 35
4.4.3 Combining interface cards in the matrix ..................................... 35
4.4.4 Static sensitivity...................................................................... 36
4.4.5 Hot patching (hot plugging) ...................................................... 37
4.4.6 Configuration .......................................................................... 37
4.4.7 Checking MVX-A16 analog port card installation .......................... 37
4.5 Wiring audio devices to the matrix .................................................. 38
4.6 Wiring panels to the matrix ............................................................ 39
4.6.1 4-Pair analog .......................................................................... 40
4.6.2 Single-pair digital .................................................................... 40
4.7 Wiring CPU card interfaces ............................................................. 41
4.7.1 CPU card interface connectors................................................... 42
4.8 DSE1/T1 Matrix to Matrix crossover cable connections....................... 52
4.9 E1/T1 Matrix to Matrix straight cable connections ............................. 52
4.10 E1 to FreeSpeak / CellCom / FreeSpeak II antenna straight cable
connection ........................................................................................... 52
5Using the Eclipse HX-Delta ..............................................................54
5.1 Creating and storing system configurations ...................................... 54
5.2 Setting the default IP Address ........................................................ 54
5.3 Using the CPU card Ethernet ports .................................................. 54
5.3.1 Configuration restrictions for Ethernet ports................................ 55
5.4 CPU card fail-safes ........................................................................ 55
5.5CPU card lights and controls ........................................................... 57
5.5.1 Using the embedded configuration............................................. 61
5.6 MVX-A16 analog card front-panel lights and controls......................... 63
5.7 Power status and alarm lights......................................................... 65

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5.7.1 Power status light [Power Good] ............................................... 65
5.7.2 Alarm lights and alarm reset button........................................... 65
5.8 Connecting the matrix ................................................................... 67
5.8.1 Eclipse HX-Delta rear connector panels ...................................... 67
5.8.2 Connecting the CPU Card ......................................................... 68
5.8.3 Connecting interface cards ....................................................... 69
6E-MADI64 card ................................................................................70
6.1 E-MADI64 front panel lights and controls ......................................... 71
6.2 E-MADI64 rear panel connectors..................................................... 74
6.3 MADI channels ............................................................................. 75
6.3.1 MADI channel labelling............................................................. 76
6.4 Setting up the E-MADI64 card ........................................................ 76
6.4.1 Connecting a Word Clock source ............................................... 77
6.4.2 Connecting a video source........................................................ 77
6.4.3 Connecting E-MADI64 Audio (using Coaxial or Fiber cable) ........... 77
6.5 V-Series Panels on E-MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) ...... 78
6.5.1 Configuring audio over MADI, the general case ........................... 78
6.5.2 Configuring audio over Optocore/ProGrid MADIs.......................... 79
6.6 Configuring binaural audio with E-MADI cards .................................. 80
6.7 Configuring binaural panel audio in software .................................... 81
6.7.1 Binaural audio over MADI, the general case ................................ 81
6.7.2 Binaural audio over Optocore/ProGrid MADIs .............................. 82
6.8 Set the EHX Audio Mixer screen option for binaural audio routing........ 82
6.9 Upgrading the E-MADI64 card ........................................................ 83
7E-FIB fiber card ...............................................................................84
7.1 E-FIB front panel lights and controls................................................ 85
7.2 E-FIB rear panel lights and connectors ............................................ 88
7.3 Configuring a fiber optic connection................................................. 90
7.4 Simplex fiber cabling ..................................................................... 91
7.4.1 Single card set redundancy....................................................... 91
7.4.2 Dual card set redundancy ......................................................... 92
7.4.3 Fault tolerance ........................................................................ 93

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8E-QUE E1/T1 card............................................................................96
8.1 E-QUE front panel lights and controls .............................................. 97
8.2 E-QUE rear panel connectors.......................................................... 99
8.3 E-QUE interface card applications.................................................. 100
8.3.1 FreeSpeak/CellCom/ FreeSpeak II application ........................... 101
8.4 E1 Trunk and Direct Modes .......................................................... 104
8.5 T1 trunking ................................................................................ 108
8.6 Trunking failover......................................................................... 110
9IVC-32 card for IP-based connections ...........................................111
9.1 IVC-32 front panel lights and controls ........................................... 112
9.2 IVC-32 rear panel connectors ....................................................... 114
9.3 IVC-32 interface applications........................................................ 115
9.3.1 V-Series IP Panels ................................................................. 115
9.3.2 IP linking and trunking ........................................................... 116
9.3.3 Concert Users ....................................................................... 116
10 LMC-64 metering card ................................................................117
10.1 LMC-64 front panel lights and controls........................................ 118
10.2 LMC-64 rear panel connectors ................................................... 120
10.3 LMC-64 interface applications .................................................... 121
11 E-Dante64-HX card .....................................................................122
11.1 Example applications ................................................................ 123
11.1.1 Interruptible Foldback (IFB) over Dante ................................ 123
11.1.2 Live performance interface with digital intercom..................... 124
11.2 Using the E-DANTE64-HX card ................................................... 125
11.2.1 Install the Dante card on your matrix and connect Primary and
Secondary networks ......................................................................... 125
11.3 E-DANTE64-HX front panel lights and controls ............................. 126
11.4 E-DANTE64-HX rear panel lights and controls .............................. 128
11.5 Network configuration............................................................... 129
11.6 Installing a replacement or backup card...................................... 129
11.7 Upgrading your E-DANTE64-HX card........................................... 130
11.7.1 Upgrade EHX E-DANTE64 firmware ....................................... 130
11.7.2 Upgrade Dante firmware ..................................................... 132

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11.8 Troubleshooting: Sample rate.................................................... 132
11.9 Troubleshooting: I need to find the E-Dante64 card’s IP address.... 132
11.9.1 Find the device IP address ................................................... 133
11.9.2 Make sure both devices are on the same subnet..................... 134
11.9.3 Reset the IP address of the Dante Controller.......................... 134
11.9.4 Link-local........................................................................... 135
11.9.5 AES67 Guidelines ............................................................... 136
12 E-IPA-HX high capacity IP to matrix card ...................................138
12.1 Adding an E-IPA-HX card (manual)..... Error! Bookmark not defined.
12.2 Network setup for the E-IPA-HX card.. Error! Bookmark not defined.
12.2.1 Network setup for Clear-Com IVC functionality (V Series panels,
Directs, Trunks, LQ and Agent-IC) .............. Error! Bookmark not defined.
12.2.2 Network setup for the FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver (IPT) with E-
IPA-HX card............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
12.3 Licenses.................................................................................. 145
12.4 Card capacity .......................................................................... 146
12.4.1 How many E-IPA cards in a Clear-Com matrix? ...................... 146
12.5 E-IPA-HX rear connectors.......................................................... 148
12.6 E-IPA-HX front lens indicators.................................................... 150
12.7 Adding an E-IPA-HX card (automatic discovery)........................... 152
12.8 Adding an E-IPA-HX card (manual)............................................. 152
12.9 Network setup for the E-IPA-HX card.......................................... 155
12.9.1 Network setup for Clear-Com IVC functionality (V Series panels,
Directs, Trunks, LQ and Agent-IC) ...................................................... 156
12.9.2 Network setup for the FreeSpeak II IP Transceiver (IPT) with E-
IPA-HX card..................................................................................... 157
12.10 Port security settings ................................................................ 158
12.11 Upgrade the E-IPA-HX card ....................................................... 159
13 Maintaining the Eclipse HX-Delta................................................162
13.1 Routine maintenance recommendations ...................................... 162
13.1.1 Cleaning the matrix ............................................................ 162
13.1.2 Spare parts........................................................................ 162
13.2 Fail-Safe modes ....................................................................... 163
13.2.1 Dual power supplies............................................................ 163

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13.2.2 Hot patchability .................................................................. 164
13.2.3 Onboard processors ............................................................ 164
13.2.4 Fail-Safe communication ..................................................... 164
13.3 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 164
13.3.1 Troubleshooting power supply problems ................................ 164
13.3.2 Troubleshooting data issues ................................................. 168
13.4 System block diagram .............................................................. 170
14 Compliance .................................................................................171
15 Specifications .............................................................................174
15.1 Matrix capabilities .................................................................... 174
15.2 Mechanical .............................................................................. 174
15.3 Environmental ......................................................................... 174
15.4 Matrix performance .................................................................. 175
15.5 E-MADI64 interface front card.................................................... 175
15.6 E-MADI64 interface rear card..................................................... 176
15.7 E-MADI64 fiber cable................................................................ 176
15.8 E-MADI64 fiber transceiver........................................................ 176
15.9 E-MADI64 clock sources............................................................ 177
15.10 E-FIB fiber interface front card................................................... 178
15.11 E-FIB Fiber interface rear card ................................................... 179
15.12 Fiber cable .............................................................................. 179
15.13 Fiber transceiver ...................................................................... 179
15.14E-QUE interface front card......................................................... 180
15.15 E-QUE interface rear card.......................................................... 180
15.16 IVC-32 interface front card........................................................ 180
15.17 IVC-32 interface rear card......................................................... 181
15.18 LMC-64 interface front card ....................................................... 182
15.19 LMC-64 interface rear card ........................................................ 182
15.20 E-DANTE64-HX interface front card ............................................ 182
15.21 E-DANTE64-HX interface rear card ............................................. 183
15.22 E-Dante64-HX LAN connectors................................................... 183
15.23 E-Dante64-HX SFP modules ...................................................... 183
15.24 E-Dante64-HX sample rates and available channels...................... 184

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15.25 MVX-A16 analog interface card (Cards Mk 1 & Mk 2) ................... 184
15.26 Data interface: 16 bi-directional................................................. 185
15.27 Backplane connector: FCI/BERG Metral ....................................... 185
15.28 System programming ............................................................... 186
15.29 Minimum PC requirements (for EHX software) ............................. 186
15.30 Recommended PC requirements (for EHX software)...................... 187
15.31 External power supply units....................................................... 188
16 Glossary......................................................................................189

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1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-cord
supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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15) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
Safety Symbols
Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1-1. These symbols are displayed
on the apparatus and warn you of the potential danger of electric shock if the
system is used improperly. They also refer you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the product user manual.
Figure 1-1 Safety symbols
Mains Power Cord
•The mains power cord shall have an IEC C13 connector at one end and a mains
power plug at the other end.
•An IEC C13 plug has three pins, the centre pin carrying the earth / ground. The other
two pins carry neutral and live circuits.
•The conductors of the mains cords shall have adequate cross-sectional area for
rated current consumption of the equipment.
•The mains plug that connects to the mains supply must be approved for use in the
country where the equipment is to be used.
•The mains power cord must be an IEC mains power cord complying with standard
IEC60320; IEC320/C13.
•Mains power cords used in the U.S. must also comply with standard UL817.

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2Introduction
The Eclipse-HX system is a digital point-to-point intercom platform, designed to seamlessly
integrate your entire your entire intercom infrastructure (digital, wireless, IP-based and
analog intercom systems). The system comprises matrices, interface cards and modules,
user panels and interface frames.
At the heart of the system is the central matrix, comprising a matrix and the highly intuitive
EHX configuration software, run from an external PC. The Eclipse HX-Delta User Guide
describes how to use the Eclipse HX-Delta, a 3RU matrix with 2 CPU cards, and slots for 4
interface cards and 3 interface modules.
The guide:
•Provides an overview of the Eclipse HX-Delta, including the interface cards that you
can fit to the matrix.
•Describes how to install, use and maintain an Eclipse HX-Delta.
•Describes how to use a range of interface cards with the matrix, including the E-FIB,
E-MADI64, E-QUE, IVC-32 and LMC-64 interface cards.
•Provides detailed specifications for the Eclipse HX-Delta.
Note: For more detailed information about installing an Eclipse HX system, see the
Eclipse HX Matrix Installation Guide.
For more information about EHX, see your EHX documentation, including EHX
Help (integrated with your software).
Servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any
servicing other than that described by this guide, unless
qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
2.1 Further information
For more information about any of the Eclipse HX system components referenced in this
guide (including matrices, interface cards, interface modules and EHX configuration
software), see the specific manual / documentation for that device or software.
Eclipse HX documentation is available from:
•Your product DVD-ROM.
•The Clear-Com website (http://www.clearcom.com/product/digital-matrix).
For sales information, see your Clear-Com sales representative. For contact information, see
Page 2 of this guide.

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3Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Eclipse HX-Delta matrix, including the
interface cards and modules that can be fitted to the matrix.
3.1 Cabling recommendations
Clear-Com recommends the following cabling.
Clear-Com CAT5e/6a cable recommendations
Category (CAT)
Higher CAT numbers will support a higher bandwidth.
Therefore, by using a higher CAT number, you are future
proofing your system to some extent.
Example:
•Cat5: up to 1G
•Cat6a: up to 10G.
Use CAT5e or higher.
American Wire
Guage (AWG)
The lower the AWG number, the less temperature rise
there will be in the cable when using PoE. This is
particularly important for bundles. Local building
regulations may rule out the use of 26AWG or higher,
depending on the installation. Check with your local
building regulations.
Use AWG 24 or lower.
Shielded Twisted
Pair (STP) or
Foiled Twisted
Pair (FTP)
Using shielded cable means less problems with interference
from other sources. This means that your network will be
more robust if you use shielded cables.
Overall
Recommendation
Use CAT6a 23 AWG STP cable.
3.2 Eclipse HX matrices
There are four types of Eclipse HX matrix available from Clear-Com:
Matrix
Description
Eclipse HX-Delta
The Eclipse HX-Delta has slots for
2 CPU cards, 4 interface cards and

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3 interface modules in a three rack
unit (3RU) frame.
For more information, see this
guide.
Eclipse HX-Median
The Eclipse HX-Median has slots
for
2 CPU cards, 7 interface cards,
and 8 interface modules in a six
rack unit (6RU) frame.
For more information, see the
Eclipse HX-Median User Guide.
Eclipse HX-Omega
The largest matrix in the Eclipse
HX range.
The Eclipse HX-Omega has slots
for
2 CPU cards and 15 interface
cards in a six rack unit (6RU)
frame.
For more information, see the
Eclipse HX-Omega User Guide.
Eclipse HX-PiCo
The Eclipse HX-PiCo provides up
to 32 panel and 4 additional four-
wire ports in a one rack unit (1RU).
For more information, see the
Eclipse HX-PiCo User Guide.
Table 3-1: Eclipse HX Matrices
3.3 Eclipse HX-Delta
A complete Eclipse HX-Delta system consists of a central matrix and the remote
audio devices (which may include user panels, interface cards, interface
modules, four-wire devices and systems) connected to it.
Note: The term central matrix is used to differentiate the core hardware and software
from the connected user panels and interfaces. The central matrix itself consists
of the matrix hardware (the Eclipse HX-Delta matrix) and the EHX configuration
software.

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3.3.1 Chassis and assembly
The matrix chassis is a metal rectangular box which measures three rack units
(6RU) high and 19-inches wide (13.45 cm x 48.3 cm). The Eclipse HX-Delta has:
•2 CPU cards.
•Slots for 4 interface cards, and 3 interface modules.
•2 12V external power supplies (for redundancy).
•2 internal cooling fans (for redundancy).
•Rear to front Ethernet / panel feed through.
•Front handles for easier removal from the rack.
RJ-45 and fiber-optic connectors are located on removable plates on the rear of
the chassis. These connect the interface cards and modules to user panels, four-
wire audio equipment, wireless equipment, and other intercom devices.

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3.3.2 Eclipse HX-Delta front panel
Figure 3-1 EHX Delta front panel

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Key: Eclipse HX-Delta front panel
Feature
Description
A
Interface modules. The Eclipse HX-Delta can house up to 3
interface modules. Blank panels can be installed to unused slots.
For more information, see 3.5 Interface modules.
B
LAN / PNL connector. Front to rear Ethernet / panel feed through
C
Interface cards. Up to 4 interface cards can be installed to the
matrix. Blank panels can be installed to unused slots.
For more information, see 3.4 Interface cards.
D
CPU cards (P1 and P2). Two CPU cards are fitted to each Eclipse
HX-Delta system, in a master and slave relationship.
The second CPU card provides redundancy in the case of outages or
planned maintenance. Only one rear-panel CPU card is required.
For more information, see 3.3.6 CPU card.
E
Power status and alarm lights
A range of power status and alarm lights are displayed on the front
of the matrix. An alarm reset button (pressed using a pin) is
located above the power status and alarm lights.
Under normal operating conditions, the red alarm lights remain off,
while the green power supply lights stay on continuously.
The status and alarm lights comprise the following:
•Power status light [Power Good]. When lit, this green
status light indicates that the matrix is receiving power from
at least one of the two external 12V power supplies.
•Main alarm light [Alarm]. An alarm source triggers the
red main alarm light and also one of the additional, specific
red alarm lights, allowing you to identify or correct alarm
conditions before they affect the operation of the matrix.
•CPU card alarm light [Config Alarm]. When lit, this red
alarm light indicates a CPU card failure. An audible alarm is
given simultaneously.
•External alarm light [Ext Alarm]. When lit, the red
external alarm light indicates that an external alarm
condition is present.

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•.The external alarm is connected to the matrix through the
9-pin D-type connector on the matrix’s rear panel labeled
Alarm I/O.
•Temperature warning light [Overtemp]. When lit, this
red warning light indicates that the matrix is above the
maximum operational temperature limit and is in danger of
overheating.
•Internal PSU failure light [Int PSU Fail]. When lit, this
red warning light indicates that the internal power supply
has failed.
•External PSU failure lights [Ext PSU Fail (1/2)]. There
are two external PSU failure lights, one for each of the twin
external 12V power supplies. When lit, the red warning light
indicates that the external power supply has failed. If both
lights are lit, both the power supplies have failed.
•Fan failure lights [Fan Fail (1/2)]. There are two cooling
fan failure lights, one for each of the two cooling fans in the
matrix. When lit, the red warning light indicates that a fan
has failed. If both lights are lit, both the fans have failed.
For more information, see 5.7 Power status and alarm lights.
F
Handle. There are handles on either side of the matrix to facilitate
placing and removing the Eclipse HX-Delta in the 19” rack.
Table 3-2: Key to Eclipse HX-Delta front panel

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3.3.3 Eclipse HX-Delta rear panel
Figure 3-2 Eclipse HX-Delta rear panel

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Key: Eclipse HX-Delta rear panel
Feature
Description
A
DC power supply connectors. For more information about the
12V external power supplies, see 3.3.4 Power supplies.
B
Spare slots for interface card rear connector panels. All front
installed interface cards require a corresponding rear connector
panel. Blank panels can be installed to unused slots.
The Eclipse HX-Delta has 4 slots available for interface cards. For
more information, see 3.4 Interface cards.
C
CPU card rear panel. The CPU card rear panel houses connectors
for an external PC, network, interfaces, alarms and other matrices.
Up to 2 CPU cards can be installed to the matrix, but only one rear-
panel CPU card is required. Whichever of the two front-installed
CPU cards is acting as master will work in conjunction with this
card. For more information, see 3.3.6 CPU card.
D
LAN / PNL connector. Rear to front Ethernet / panel feed through
E
Interface module slots. The Eclipse HX-Delta has 3 built-in
interface module slots. For more information, see 3.5.Interface
modules
Table 3-3: Key: Eclipse HX-Delta rear panel
3.3.4 Power supplies
The Eclipse HX-Delta matrix has two external 12V power supplies for redundant
operation. One power supply unit can power an entire matrix. The second unit
provides a backup in case of failure or damage to the first unit.
The two external 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.
Each power supply has an input voltage between 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz.
3.3.5 Main features of the Eclipse HX-Delta
Features of the Eclipse HX-Delta matrix system include:
Feature
Description
Chassis / matrix
3RU metal frame, with handles to expedite
placement in the rack.
Broadcast audio quality
Full audio bandwidth throughout the signal
chain, producing superior broadcast audio
quality. The system maintains 24-bit depth, a