Clear-Com Eclipse Median User manual

ECLIPSE MEDIAN MATRIX
Frame and Circuit Cards
Instruction Manual
Includes update for GPI Pinout at the end of the manual

Eclipse Median Matrix Instruction Manual
© 2008 Vitec Group Communications. All rights reserved.
Part Number 810347Z Rev. 5A
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CONTENTS
THE ECLIPSE MEDIAN: AN OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Overview of a Median System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Matrix Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Matrix Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Circuit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
CPU Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Port Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Fiber Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
E-Que Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
MVX Rear-Panel Connectors (“Ports”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Eclipse Configuration System (ECS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Intercom and Accessory Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Interface Frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
OPERATING AN ECLIPSE MEDIAN. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Using the Eclipse Median Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Central Processor Unit (CPU) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Creating and Storing System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Setting the Default IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Fail-Safe Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Operating the CPU Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Power Supply Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Dot Matrix Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
OK Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
IPC (Interprocessor Communication) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Master Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
LAN A Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
LAN B Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Sync Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
SI Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Configuration “CONFIG” Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Engineering “ENG” Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

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Full Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Operating the Port Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Power Supply Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
+12-Volt and -12-Volt Power Supply Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
+5-Volt Power Supply Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
+3.3-Volt Power Supply Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Active Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
VOX Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Frame Data Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Operating the Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Power Supply Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Diagnosing Power Supply Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Conditions that Cause an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Main Alarm Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Alarm Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Auxiliary Alarm Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
External Alarm (“Ext Alarm”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Temp Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Fan-Fail Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
PSU1 Fail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
PSU2 Fail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Fan-On Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Power Supply Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Connecting the Matrix to Remote Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Connecting the CPU Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Connecting to a GPI-RLY Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Connecting to an External Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Connecting to General-Purpose Outputs (GPOs). . . . . . . . . .2-18
Connecting to General-Purpose Inputs (GPIs) . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Connecting to a Second Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Connecting the Port Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Port Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
ECLIPSE FIBER CARD LINKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Fiber Card Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
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Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Power Supply & Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Primary Link Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Secondary Link Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Status LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Frame Data LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
FIBER Card REAR PANEL Lights and CoNNECTIONS. . . . . . . .3-5
Eye Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Configuring A Fiber Optic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Simplex Fiber Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Single Card Set Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Loss of Single Fiber Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Loss of a Single Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Loss of Two Fiber Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Loss of Two Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Dual Card Set Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Loss of Single Fiber Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Loss of a Single Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Loss of Two Fiber Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Loss of Two Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Fiber-Optic Linking Card Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Fault Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Dual Card Set Redundant System - Full Redundancy . . . . . .3-12
Single Card Set Redundant System - Fiber Redundancy . . . .3-13
ECLIPSE E-QUE CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
E-QUE Card Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
E-QUE Card Front-Panel Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Power Supply & Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
LAN Data Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
LAN Link Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
E-QUE Card REAR CoNNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
E-Que Card Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
FreeSpeak/CellCom Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
E1 Trunk and Direct Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
T1 Trunking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Trunking Failover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13

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INSTALLING AN ECLIPSE MEDIAN. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Reconnecting the CPU Card’s Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Verifying the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Unpacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Installing the Eclipse Median Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Installing Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Installing the Rear RJ-45 Connector Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Installing Rear RJ-45 Connector Panels in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Installing CPU Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Hot Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Verifying the CPU Card Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Installing interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Static Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Hot Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Slot Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Verifying Port Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Installing Interfaces in the Median . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Wiring Remote Devices to the Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Wiring Panels to the Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
4-Pair Analog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Single-Pair Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Wiring the CPU Card to External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
Wiring to a GPI/RLY Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Wiring to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
Wiring to an External Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Wiring to General-Purpose Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
Wiring to General-Purpose Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18
Wiring to Local Area Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
E1/T1 Matrix to Matrix Crossover Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
E1/T1 Straight Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
E1 to FreeSpeak/CellCom Antenna Pinout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Routine Maintenance Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Maintaining the Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Recommended Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Fail-Safe Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Dual, Independent Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

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Power Supply Alarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
“Hot Patchability”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Onboard Processors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Fail-Safe Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Troubleshooting Power-Supply Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
General Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Specific Troubleshooting Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Troubleshooting Data Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
General Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Specific Troubleshooting Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Median Matrix Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
GLOSSARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-I
Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W-i
Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W-i
Warranty Repairs and Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-ii
Non-Warranty Repairs and Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-ii
Extended Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-ii
Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W-iii

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FIGURES
Figure 1-1 The Eclipse Median Assembly....................................... 1-3
Figure 2-1 Front Panel of Eclipse Median ....................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2 CPU Card’s Front Panel Lights and Controls................. 2-5
Figure 2-3 Port Card’s Lights and Controls ..................................... 2-9
Figure 2-4 Power supply module’s front door................................ 2-12
Figure 2-5 The Eclipse Median houses three types of rear-connector
panels............................................................................................ 2-16
Figure 2-6 CPU Card’s Rear-Connector Panel.............................. 2-17
Figure 2-7 Eclipse Median Rear-Panel Port Numbering Grid........ 2-20
Figure 3-1 Front Fiber Card............................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-2 Rear Fiber Card.............................................................. 3-5
Figure 3-3 Example Fiber Ring Setup ............................................. 3-6
Figure 3-4 Ring Topology Single Card Set Redundancy................. 3-8
Figure 3-5 Ring Topology Dual Card Set Redundancy ................. 3-11
Figure 3-6 Example of Fiber-Optic Connection Setup................... 3-14
Figure 4-1 Front E-Que Card........................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-2 E-Que Rear Card ........................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-3 E-Que Card Antenna Connection................................... 4-7
Figure 4-4 E-Que Card Splitter Connection..................................... 4-8
Figure 4-5 Multiple Matrices with DECT Sync Interconnect ............ 4-9
Figure 4-6 Matrix to Matrix Direct E1 Trunking.............................. 4-10
Figure 4-7 E1 Trunking via an E1 Network.................................... 4-11
Figure 4-8 Matrix to Third Party Connection Using E1.................. 4-11
Figure 4-9 Matrix to Matrix T1 Trunking......................................... 4-12
Figure 4-10 T1 Trunking via an T1 Network.................................. 4-13
Figure 5-1 CPU card with detail of CON9 jumper plugs.................. 5-2
Figure 5-2 CPU Card DIP Switches Set for Normal Operation........ 5-6
Figure 5-3 Maintenance Mode Error Log Messages ....................... 5-6
Figure 5-4 Eclipse Median Port Numbering..................................... 5-9
Figure 5-5 Wiring from the Matrix to an Analog Panel Using RJ-45......
5-12
Figure 5-6 Wiring from the Matrix to a Digital Panel Using RJ-45. 5-13
Figure 5-7 CPU Card Interface Connectors................................... 5-14
Figure 5-8 Wiring the Matrix DB-9M to a DB-9F Computer Serial Port
Connector...................................................................................... 5-15
Figure 5-9 Wiring the Matrix DB-9M to a DB-25F Computer Serial Port
Connector...................................................................................... 5-16
Figure 5-10 Wiring the Alarm I/O Connector to an Alarm Relay Connec-
tor................................................................................................... 5-17
Figure 5-11 Eclipse Median Matrix’s Double-Pole Double-Throw Alarm
Relay.............................................................................................. 5-17
Figure 5-12 Pin Configuration of the General-Purpose Outputs Connec-
tor................................................................................................... 5-18
Figure 5-13 Opto-Isolated Connection to Eclipse Median GPI Connec-
tor................................................................................................... 5-19
Figure 5-14 Non-Isolated Connection to Eclipse Median GPI Connector

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Figure 5-15 Pin Assignments for Eclipse Median General-Purpose In-
puts Connector .............................................................................. 5-21
Figure 5-16 Pin Assignments for LAN1 and LAN2 Connectors..... 5-22
Figure 6-1 System Block Diagram................................................... 6-8

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and follow these instructions before operating an Eclipse
Median system. Keep these instructions for future reference.
1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
2. Do not use the apparatus near water.
3. Clean only with a dry cloth.
4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Install product according to the
directions in the Installation Chapter of this manual.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat. Do not place naked flame sources such as candles
on or near the matrix.
6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type 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.
7. Protect power leads from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, at convenience receptacles, and at the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
Note: A “convenience receptacle” is an extra AC power outlet
located on the back of a piece of equipment, intended to
allow you to power other equipment.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. 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.
10. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as a power-supply cord 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.
Please familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1.
When you see these symbols on an Eclipse Median system, they
warn you of the potential danger of electric shock if the system is
Please read and follow
these instructions
before operating an
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used improperly. They also refer you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the manual.
Figure 1: Safety Symbols
EMC AND SAFETY
The Eclipse Median meets all relevant CE, FCC, UL, and CSA
specifications set out below:
EN55103-1 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family
standard for audio, video, audio-visual, and entertainment
lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 1:
Emissions.
EN55103-2 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family
standard for audio, video, audio-visual, and entertainment
lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2: Immunity.
UL60065 7th edition.
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065-03.
IEC 60065(2001) 7th edition.
And thereby compliance with the requirement of Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open
the product’s case.
This symbol informs you that important operating and main-
tenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying
this product.

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THE ECLIPSE
MEDIAN: AN
OVERVIEW
The Eclipse Median combines a central matrix with slots for up to
seven client cards and up to eight interface modules into one compact
unit. The Median uses the same ECS software, cards, interfaces and
panels as the the Eclipse Omega.
Clear-Com designed the Eclipse Median with modular components
that help you to plan, build, or customize your communication system
to meet the most rigorous demands of modern broadcast, performing
arts, industrial, aerospace, and military environments, while using a
space-saving format.
FEATURES
Features of the Eclipse Median matrix system include:
• A six rack-unit frame housing up to 112 ports and up to eight interface
modules.
• Full audio bandwidth throughout the signal chain, producing superior
broadcast audio quality. The system maintains 24-bit sampling and
30 Hz to 22 kHz frequency response.
• Up to seven available port cards supporting 16 ports each for
connecting to panels and interfaces.
• Slots housing eight interface modules for connecting the matrix to
telephones, two-way radios, camera intercoms, party lines, and
other forms of communication.
• One PSU powers all onboard CPU, port, and interface cards, while a
second PSU provides backup power in case of outages.
• Power supplies automatically switch to the correct voltage, for
compatibility around the world.
• Two CPU cards provide fail-safe redundancy.
• Individual crosspoint level adjustments in smooth 0.3555 dB
increments.
• Eight general purpose inputs and eight relays, located directly on the
matrix.
• Full compatibility with selected Matrix Plus 3 panels, 4000 panels,
and interfaces.
• Matrices that link across cities, nations, or continents through trunk
lines and fiber.
The Eclipse Median houses
up to 112 ports, up to 8
interfaces, and dual
redundant power supplies in
a 6 rack unit chassis.
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• Uses the same fiber-networking cards as the Eclipse Omega matrix.
• Connection to FreeSpeak/CellCom antennas and splitters using
E-Que cards.
• Multiple E-Que cards can be fitted to a single matrix.
• VOX-programmable audio which visually cues you at the matrix when
audio transmits on a connected intercom panel or interface at a
programmed threshold.
• “Virtual” operation in which a complete networked system can be
operated and maintained from anywhere in the world. The system
provides both local area network and Internet access to the central
matrix.
• Visual and intuitive Eclipse Configuration System (ECS)
programming software.
New functionality for E-Que cards has been added in the Eclipse
software release version 5.0. The new functionality provides E1 and
T1 trunking, and E1 audio tie-lines to a 4000 system (as mentioned
later on)
OVERVIEW OF A MEDIAN SYSTEM
A complete Eclipse Median system consists of a central matrix and the
remote audio devices—intercom panels, interfaces, 4-wire
equipment—connected to it. Each element of the Eclipse Median
system is briefly described in this chapter and more fully described
later in this manual and in the Eclipse set of manuals.
The Eclipse set of manuals includes individual booklets on each
matrix, panel, and interface in the system, as well as Installing the
Eclipse System: An Overview.
MATRIX ASSEMBLY
As shown in Figure 1, the matrix assembly consists of the following
components:
• The metal housing for the circuit cards and power supplies
• The removable and replaceable circuit cards
• The removable and replaceable power supplies
• The rear panel connectors which link the circuit cards to devices and
media such as intercom panels, interfaces, wireless equipment
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Figure 1-1: The Eclipse Median Assembly
MATRIX CHASSIS
The matrix chassis is a metal rectangular box which measures six rack
units high and 19-inches wide (26.9 cm x 48.3 cm). It has slots for 2
CPU cards, 9 port/expansion circuit cards, 8 interface circuit cards,
and 2 power supplies.
RJ-45 and fiber-optic connectors are located on removable plates on
the rear of the chassis. These connect the circuit cards to intercom
devices and media such as panels, interfaces, 4-wire audio
equipment, wireless equipment and fiber-optic cables.
CIRCUIT CARDS
The matrix holds three types of circuit cards: CPU cards, port cards,
and interface cards. The cards slide vertically into the front of the
matrix and connect to the matrix’s backplane.
CPU Card
The CPU card is the master configuration card in the Eclipse Median
system. It provides the serial data and Ethernet connection to the
connected PC computer. The CPU card also coordinates the data flow
between the other cards in the system, allowing them to communicate
with each other. The computer memory chip which stores four
complete system configurations is located on the CPU card, so that a
selected configuration can be retrieved and activated directly from the
card.
Like the other cards in the system, the CPU card fits in the Eclipse
Median matrix. The card fits vertically in a six rack unit (6 RU) space
and connects to the matrix’s backplane.
One CPU card is required for each Eclipse Median system. Two cards
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Port Card
A port card controls the operation of panels and interfaces connected
to it. Panels and interfaces connect to the port card through RJ-45
connectors, or “ports,” on the matrix’s rear panel. Shielded category-5
cable attaches the panel or interface to the RJ-45 connector.
The MVX-A16 analog port card sends balanced audio and RS-422
data signals to connected audio equipment through 4-pair shielded
category-5 cable. The card connects up to 16 remote audio
devices—such as intercom panels, interfaces, or 4-wire audio
equipment—to the central matrix. Each audio device connected to a
port card communicates with all other audio devices in the system and
with the central matrix.
For intelligent linking, shielded category-5 cable is run from a port on
one Eclipse Median to a port on a second Eclipse Median to form a
trunkline connection.
Fiber Card
Fiber cards connect Eclipse matrices together to provide a high speed,
dual redundant link to transfer audio samples and data between
systems. These connections can be configured in various ways to
provide protection against the loss of a link or a node.
Each fiber card link consists of a front card with various status
indicators and a rear card with two Duplex LC Terminated fiber optic
connectors (TXVRA and TXVRB).
E-Que Card
The E-QUE card allows the Eclipse matrix connectivity to
FreeSpeak/CellCom antennas and FreeSpeak/CellCom antenna
splitters. Each E-Que card set consists of a front card with a reset
button and various status indicators, and a rear card with eleven RJ45
ports givingeight standard ports, DECT sync in and out anda LAN port
for diagnostic use.
Each E-Que front card has status LEDs for power, port activity and
LAN status. The port activity LEDs indicate whether there is a device
connected to an E1 port and that a connection has been established
between this port and the connected device.
The E-Que cards must be fitted in the rightmost available slots
(furthest away from the CPU cards) on the Median and up to four
E-Que cards can be fitted on a matrix.
Interface Modules
An interface module converts the 4-wire signals transmitted from the
matrix to other types of signals that communicate with such external
devices as telephones, camera intercoms, two-way radios, and so on.
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The Median houses any of the following interfaces modules:
• FOR-22. A two-channel, universal 4-wire interface with transformer
isolation, opto-isolation for logic input, and relay contacts for relay
out.
• CCI-22. A two-channel, isolated translator of 4-wire audio from the
matrix to two-wire intercom circuits, such as Clear-Com party line
products.
• TEL-14. Allows two standard 2-wire POTS telephone lines to connect
to matrix ports.
• RLY-6. Provides six relays that can be wired for general purpose use
and controlled directly from the matrix.
• GPI-6. Provides a method to read external switch closures and
control voltages and translate them to operations in the matrix.
• AES-6. Provides a method to connect third party and digital devices
to the matrix.
You can add additional interfaces to the Median via separate interface
module frames: the IMF-3, IMF-102, and DIF-102. See the manual
Interface Module Frames in the Eclipse manual set for more
information.
Note: The DIG-2 and VeNiX (ISDN) modules are not compatible
with the Median frame format.
POWER SUPPLIES
The Eclipse Median has two Euro Cassette power supply units that
you can easily install or remove as needed. 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.
In addition, the two 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.
An over-temperature sensor is connected to both an audible failure
alarm and a warning light, allowing you to diagnose and correct any
power anomalies while the system remains operational.
MVX REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS (“PORTS”)
The MVX rear-panel RJ-45 connectors are called “ports.” You connect
shielded category-5 cable to a “port” to carry signals from the Eclipse
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ECLIPSE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM (ECS)
The Eclipse Configuration System (ECS) controls the operation of the
remotely connected audio devices by sending signals to the circuit
cards in the matrix, which then relay the signals to the remote audio
devices.
“Configurations”—which are the operating parameters of complete
system setups, can be created from the connected computer. You can
store four complete system configurations in the computer’s memory
to retrieve and activate when needed.
The Eclipse Configuration System runs on three versions of Windows:
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000. When running
ECS on the three Windows operating systems, the client and server
can run on separate machines connected over a network.
From the Eclipse Configuration System software, you can create
point-to-point and fixed group or party-line communications among the
connected remote audio devices, assign a “label” to each port/panel,
and inhibit or enable features at any connected panel. You can set up
the system to run on a client/server model over a network, allowing you
to control the matrix remotely.
INTERCOM AND ACCESSORY PANELS
All intercom panels connect to the central matrix via shielded
category-5 cable terminated with RJ-45 connectors. The shielded
category-5 cable connects to the matrix through the MVX-A16 analog
circuit card. The following Clear-Com intercom panels are compatible
with the Eclipse Median system:
• i-Station family, including expansion panels
• ICS-2003 intercom panel, including expansion panels
• ICS-52 and ICS-92 intercom panels, including expansion panels
• ICS-62 and ICS-102 intercom panels, including expansion panels
• ICS-1008 and ICS-1016 intercom panels, including expansion panels
• 4215E, 4224E, 4226E, 4294E, 4212E, 4222E, 4203E, 4206E, 4230E
and 4230VE 4000 Series II panels.
• V12LD, V24LD, V12PD, V24PD, V12LDD, V12LDE and V12PDE
V-Series panels.
Each of these panels is described in its own manual. For a full
description of the operation, installation, and maintenance of a panel,
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INTERFACE FRAMES
In addition to installing interfaces directly in the Median, you can install
interfaces in one of Clear-Com’s three interface frames: the IMF-3,
IMF-102, or DIF-102.
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
DIG-2 digital interface module, however, connects to the central matrix
via double-shielded 24 AWG conductor category-6 enhanced
(CAT-6E) STP cable.
The type of cable used to connect the interface module to the
non-4-wire device varies with the device. Each of these connections is
described more fully in the individual manual for each interface.
The following interface modules are compatible with the Eclipse
Median 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
Each of these interfaces is described in its own manual. For a full
description of the operation, installation, and maintenance of an
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