Clear-Com LMC-64 User Manual
ECLIPSE MEDIAN MATRIX
Frame and Circuit Cards
Instruction Manual
Eclipse Median Matrix Instruction Manual
© 2008 - 2010 Clear-Com, LLC. All rights reserved.
Part Number 810347Z Rev. 7
Clear-Com, LLC.
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Alameda, CA 94501
U.S.A.
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CONTENTS
THE ECLIPSE MEDIAN: AN OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
The Eclipse Median Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Matrix Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Matrix Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Circuit Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
CPU Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
MVX-A16 Analog Port Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
E-FIB Fiber Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
E-QUE E1/T1 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
IVC-32 IP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
LMC-64 Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
MVX-A16 Analog Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Eclipse Configuration Software (ECS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Intercom and Accessory Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Interface Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
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
Ethernet Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Configuration Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Fail-Safe Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Operating the CPU Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Power Supply Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Dot Matrix Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
OK Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
IPC (Interprocessor Communication) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Master Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
LAN A Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
LAN B Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
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Sync Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
SI Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Configuration “CONFIG” Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Engineering “ENG” Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Full Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Analog Port Card Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Analog Port Card Front-Panel lights and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Power Supply Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Active Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
VOX Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Frame Data Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Status Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Interface Card Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Power Supply Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Diagnosing Power Supply Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Conditions that Cause an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Main Alarm Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Alarm Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Auxiliary Alarm Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
External Alarm (“Ext Alarm”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Temp Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Fan-Fail Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
PSU1 Fail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
PSU2 Fail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Fan-On Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Power Supply Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Connecting the Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Connecting the CPU Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Connecting to a GPI-RLY Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
RS-232 Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Alarm I/O Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Connecting to General-Purpose Outputs (“GP OUT”). . . . . . .2-22
General-Purpose Inputs (“GP IN”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Local Area Network 1 Port (“LAN 1”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Local Area Network 2 Port (“LAN 2”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Connecting Port Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
ECLIPSE FIBER LINKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Fiber Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
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E-FIB Front-Panel Lights and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
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
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ECLIPSE E-QUE INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
E-QUE Interface Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
E-QUE Front-Panel Card Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
E-Que Interface 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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ECLIPSE IVC-32 INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Instant Voice Communication Interface Description. . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
IVC-32 Card Front-Panel Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Power Supply & Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
LAN Data Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
LAN Link Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
IVC-32 Interface REAR CoNNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
IVC-32 Interface Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
V-Series IP Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Concert Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
ECLIPSE LMC-64 INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Level Meter Card Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
LMC-54 Card Front-Panel Lights and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Power Supply & Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
LAN Data Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
LAN Link Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
LMC-64 Interface REAR CoNNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
LMC-64 Interface Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Reconnecting the CPU Card’s Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Verifying the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Unpacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Installing the Eclipse Median Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Installing Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Installing the Rear RJ-45 Connector Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Installing Rear RJ-45 Connector Panels in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Installing CPU Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Hot Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Verifying the CPU Card Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Installing Analog Port and Expansion Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Static Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Hot Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Analog Port Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
Verifying Analog Port Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
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Installing Interfaces in the Median . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Wiring Remote Devices to the Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Wiring Panels to the Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
4-Pair Analog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
Single-Pair Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Wiring CPU Card Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
GPI/RLY Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
RS-232 DB-9 Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
Wiring to an External Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
General-Purpose Outputs Connector (GP OUT). . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
General-Purpose Inputs Connector (GP IN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19
Wiring to Local Area Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
E1/T1 Matrix to Matrix Crossover Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24
E1/T1 Straight Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24
E1 to FreeSpeak/CellCom Antenna Pinout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-25
Wiring for 4-Wire Port to 3.5mm Jack Connector . . . . . . . . . .7-26
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Routine Maintenance Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Maintaining the Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Recommended Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Fail-Safe Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Dual, Independent Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Power Supply Alarm Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
“Hot Patchability”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Onboard Processors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Fail-Safe Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Troubleshooting Power-Supply Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
General Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Specific Troubleshooting Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Troubleshooting Data Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
General Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Specific Troubleshooting Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-8
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SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Median Matrix Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
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GLOSSARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Eclipse Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Software Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Hardware Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-I
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & REPAIR POLICY. . . . . W-V
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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................. 2-6
Figure 2-3 Analog Port Card Lights and Controls.......................... 2-12
Figure 2-4 Power supply module’s front door................................ 2-15
Figure 2-5 Eclipse Median Rear Connector panels....................... 2-19
Figure 2-6 CPU Card’s Rear-Connector Panel.............................. 2-21
Figure 2-7 Eclipse Median Rear-Panel Port Numbering Grid........ 2-24
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 Card Rear .......................................................... 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 IVC-32 Front Card.......................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-2 IVC-32 Interface Rear Card............................................ 5-5
Figure 5-3 IP Communication Via IVC-32 Interface......................... 5-6
Figure 6-1 LMC-64 Front Card ........................................................ 6-3
Figure 6-2 LMC-64 Interface Rear Card.......................................... 6-5
Figure 6-3 Audio Level Metering with the LMC-64 Interface ........... 6-6
Figure 7-1 CPU card with detail of CON9 jumper plugs.................. 7-2
Figure 7-2 CPU Card DIP Switches Set for Normal Operation........ 7-6
Figure 7-3 Maintenance Mode Error Log Messages ....................... 7-6
Figure 7-4 Eclipse Median Port Numbering................................... 7-11
Figure 7-5 Wiring from the Matrix to an Analog Panel Using RJ-45......
7-13
Figure 7-6 Wiring from the Matrix to a Digital Panel Using RJ-45. 7-14
Figure 7-7 CPU Card Interface Connectors................................... 7-15
Figure 7-8 Wiring the Matrix DB-9M to a DB-9F Computer Serial Port
Connector...................................................................................... 7-16
Figure 7-9 Wiring the Matrix DB-9M to a DB-25F Computer Serial Port
Connector...................................................................................... 7-17
Figure 7-10 Wiring the Alarm I/O Connector to an Alarm Relay Connec-
tor................................................................................................... 7-18
Figure 7-11 Eclipse Median Matrix’s Double-Pole Double-Throw Alarm
Relay.............................................................................................. 7-18
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Figure 7-12 Pin Configuration of the General-Purpose Outputs Connec-
tor................................................................................................... 7-19
Figure 7-13 Opto-Isolated Connection to Eclipse Median GPI Connec-
tor................................................................................................... 7-20
Figure 7-14 Non-Isolated Connection to GPI Connector............... 7-21
Figure 7-15 Pin Assignments for Eclipse Median General-Purpose In-
puts Connector .............................................................................. 7-22
Figure 7-16 Pin Assignments for LAN1 and LAN2 Connectors..... 7-23
Figure 8-1 System Block Diagram................................................... 8-8
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Please read and follow
these instructions
before operating an
Eclipse Median system.
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.
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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.
12. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
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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
used improperly. They also refer you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the manual.
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 maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying
this product.
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 (Median matrices fitted with
Power-One power supplies only).
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.
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THE ECLIPSE
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The Eclipse Median houses
up to 112 analog ports, up to
8 interface modules, and dual
redundant power supplies in
a 6 rack unit chassis.
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 application, 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 1 12 RJ-45 ana log port s 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 analog port cards supporting 16 analog 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 and interfaces,
selected 4000 Series II panels, V-Series panels and
FreeSpeak/CellCom antennas and splitters.
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• Matrices that link across cities, nations, or continents through trunk
lines and fiber.
• Uses the same fiber-networking interface as the Eclipse Omega
matrix.
• Connection to FreeSpeak/CellCom antennas and splitters using the
E-QUE interface.
• Multiple E-QUE interfaces can be fitted to a single matrix to support
E1 and T1 protocols.
• Connection to IP enabled V -Series pan els and Concert users over IP
networks using the IVC-32 interface.
• Multiple IVC-32 interfaces can be fitted to a single matrix.
• Audio level metering over IP networks using the LMC-64 interface.
• Multiple LMC-64 interfaces 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 Software (ECS)
programming application.
THE ECLIPSE MEDIAN MATRIX
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 the Eclipse Matrix
Installation Instruction Manual (part 810298Z).
MATRIX ASSEMBLY
As shown in Figure 1-1 the matrix assembly consists of the following
components:
• The metal housing for the circuit cards and power supplies, called the
“matrix”.
• The removable and replaceable circuit cards
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• The rear panel connectors which link the circuit cards to devices and
media such as intercom panels, interfaces, wireless equipment
and optical fiber.
Figure 1-1: The Eclipse Median Assembly
MATRIX CHASSIS
The matrix chassis is a metal rectangular box which measu res six rack
units high and 19-inches wide (26.9 cm x 48.3 cm). It has slots for 2
CPU cards, 7 circuit cards, 8 interface modules, 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 . Th e CPU card also coordinates the da ta 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.
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One CPU card is required for each Eclipse Median system. T wo cards
can be installed to provide redundancy in the case of outages or rep air
needs.
MVX-A16 Analog Port Card
An MVX-A16 analog port card controls the operation of panels and
interfaces connected to it. Panels and interfaces connect to the port
card through an RJ-45 connectors or “port” 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.
E-FIB Fiber Interface
E-FIB fiber interfaces 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 E-FIB fiber interface 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 E1/T1 Interface
The E-QUE E1/T1 interface allows the Eclipse matrix connectivity to
FreeSpeak/CellCom antennas and FreeSpeak/CellCom antenna
splitters. Each E-QUE interface consists of a front card with a reset
button and various status indicators, and a rear card with eleven RJ45
ports giving eight standard ports, DECT sync in and out and a 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.
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The E-QUE interfaces must be fitted in the rightmost available slots
(furthest away from the CPU cards) on the Median and up to four
E-QUE interfaces can be fitted on a matrix.
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IVC-32 IP Interface
The IVC-32 interface allows the Eclipse matrix to connect to IP
enabled V-Series panels and Concert users via an IP network.
Each IVC-32 interface consists of a front card with a reset button and
various status indicators, and a rear card with eleven RJ45 ports giving
eight E1/T1 ports (not used), DECT sync in and out (not used) and a
LAN port for IP connectivity.
Each IVC-32 front card has status LEDs for power, port activity and
LAN status. The LAN indicators show whether there is a LAN
connection and the IP activity on the LAN port.
The IVC-32 cards must be fitted in the rightmost available slots
(furthest away from the CPU cards) on the Median and up to four
IVC-32 interfaces can be fitted to a matrix.
LMC-64 Interface
The LMC-64 interface allows the Eclipse matrix to provide Production
Maestro Pro clients with audio level metering of Party Lines
(Conferences) and 4-Wire ports via an IP network.
Each LMC-64 interface consists of a front card with a reset button and
various status indicators, and a rear card with eleven RJ45 ports giving
eight E1/T1 ports (not used), DECT sync in and out (not used) and a
LAN port for IP connectivity.
Each LMC-64 front card has status LEDs for power, port activity and
LAN status.
The LAN indicators show whether there is a LAN connection and the
IP activity on the LAN port.
The LMC-64 cards must be fitted in the rightmost available slots
(furthest away from the CPU cards) on the Median and up to four
LMC-64 interfaces can be fitted to 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.
In this way, non-4-wire devices can communicate with the matrix.
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.
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• 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.
Additional interfaces may be added 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) interface modules are not
compatible with the Median frame format.
POWER SUPPLIES
The Eclipse Median has two Euro Cassette power supply units that
can be easily installed or removed 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 the system operator to diagnose
and correct any power anomalies while the system remains
operational.
MVX-A16 ANALOG PORTS
The matrix’s MVX-A16 interface RJ-45 connectors are called analog
ports. Shielded category-5 cable is used to connect an analog port to
intercom panels or interfaces.
ECLIPSE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (ECS)
The Eclipse Configuration Software (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 ECS computer. Up to four
complete system configurations can be stored in the computer’s
memory to retrieve and activate when needed. An unlimited numbe r of
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configurations can be stored on the ECS computer to be downloaded
to the matrix as required.
The Eclipse Configuration Software runs on fo ur versions of Win dows:
Windows XP professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and
Windows 7. When running ECS on the four Windows operating
systems, the client and server can run on separate machines
connected over a network.
Note: Windows Vista and Windows 7 are not fully supported for
ECS; please refer to the ECS manual (part 810299Z) for
further information.
Using ECS the system administrator can create point-to-point and
fixed group or party-line communications among the connected audio
devices, assign a “label” to each port/panel, inhibit or enable features
at any connected panel and configure connections between matrices.
The ECS system can be set up to run on a client/server model over a
network, allowing the system administrator 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 matrix system:
• V12LD, V24LD, V12PD, V24PD, V12RD, V24RD, V12LDD,
V12PDD, V12RDD, V12LDE, V12PDE and V12RDE V-Series
panels
• 4215E, 4224E, 4226E, 4294E, 4212E, 4222E, 4203E, 4206E, 4230E
and 4230VE 4000 Series II panels
• i-Station family, including expansion panels
• ICS-2003 intercom panels, 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
• ICS-21, ICS-22 and ICS-24 panels have limited support
Each of these panels is described in its own manual. For a full
description of the operation, installation, and maintenance of a panel,
refer to that panel’s respective manual.
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INTERFACE MODULES
In addition to installing interfaces directly in the Median, you can install
interface modules in one of Clear-Com’s three interface frames: the
IMF-3, IMF-102, or DIF-102.
Interface modules convert the 4-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-4-wire devices can communicate with the central matrix.
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 matr ix
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 .
• 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 and 4000 Series panels fitted with the
PDE4536 option card. It may also be used with AES-3 compliant
third party equipment.
• DIG-2 digital interface module (transparent to the system, configured
in ECS as the type of panel it is connected to). Only used for
V-Series panels fitted with the T-Adapter option card and ICSxx T
type panels.
Each of these interfaces is described in its own manual. For a full
description of the operation, installation, and maintenance of an
interface, refer to the individual manual for that interface.
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OPERATING AN
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ECLIPSE MEDIAN
The Eclipse Median chassis houses the circuit cards, power supplies,
and connectors that form the central hardware of the system.
Measuring 19-inches wide and 6 rack units high (48.3 cm x 26.9 cm),
the matrix chassis installs in a standard equipment rack.
Various types of Eclipse Median circuit cards perform unique
functions. System cards control overall system operation, analog
interfaces control the operation of connected panels and interfaces
and communications interfaces allow communication with wireless
equipment, fiber optic links and IP networks.
Two Euro Casse tte power supp lies provide fail-safe r edundancy in th e
event of a component failure or an AC circuit outage. Front-panel lig hts
give information about the condition of the power supplies, allowing the
system operator to take preventative corrective action.
Each MVX-A16 interface connects to an individual panel on the back
of the Eclipse Median matrix. This panel holds the RJ-45 sockets for
connecting to intercom panels and interface modules.
The Eclipse Median matrix is completely modular, allowing cards,
power supplies, and connector panels to be added or removed to meet
operational needs.
USING THE ECLIPSE MEDIAN MATRIX
Figure 2-1: Front Panel of Eclipse Median
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Note: General Purpose
Outputs are also referred to
as “relays.”
Note: If the configuration
does not remain in memory
after you power off, please
see the first section in
Chapter 3, “Reconnecting the
CPU Card’s Backup Battery.”
CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT (CPU) CARD
The central processor unit (CPU) card holds the circuitry that allows
the system to connect to, and communicate with, the following
interfaces:
• An external personal computer
• Externally connected alarms
• Eight general-purpose inputs (GPIs)
• Eight general-purpose outputs (GPOs)
• Two separate local area network (LAN) connections for
Ethernet-based communication with a network
• An external interface that provides additional GPIs and GPOs
In addition, the card’s operational memory holds up to four complete
preassigned system configurations to access and activate either
directly from the CPU card or from the ECS application.
CREATING AND STORING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
A “configuration” is a complete set of operating parameters for the
system which includes talk and listen paths for each connected
intercom panel. Depending on the interfaces installed, the
configuration can also include more sophisticated features such as
paging, call signaling, interrupt foldback (IFB), ISO, groups, automatic
DTMF dialing, routing, and many other features.
When an external computer is connected to the matrix the system
administrator can retrieve the current configuration information stored
in the CPU microprocessor’s memory (using the Eclipse Configuration
Software) and display the configuration on the computer’s screen.
The system administrator can then apply the current configuration,
modify it, or create a new configuration with the Eclipse Configuration
Software. If the system administrator creates more than one
configuration the unused configurations can be stored on the
computer’s hard disk or on CD-ROM to use later, allowing the system
to be reconfigured as required.
The CPU card itself will store up to four complete configurations in its
operational memory that can be applied either directly from the CPU
card or from the connected computer.
SETTING THE DEFAULT IP ADDRESS
The CPU card LAN ports can be reset to their default IP addresses by
pressing and holding the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ buttons on the
CPU front card and then pressing the ‘RESET’ button at the top and
then holding the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ buttons until the card
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resets. This will reset the LAN1 ethernet port to the factory default
address of 169.254.0.100 and all other ethernet ports to the 0.0.0.0
(blank) address and enable DHCP. If the system is fitted with two CPU
cards (master and slave) ensure that the default IP address procedure
is carried out on both cards but with only the card being reset plugged
in as detailed below.
• Remove the slave CPU card if present.
• Press and hold the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ front panel buttons
simultaneously then press the ‘RESET’ button on the master CPU
card.
• Replace the slave CPU card if there is one otherwise the
procedure is complete.
• Remove the master CPU card.
• Press and hold the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ front panel buttons
simultaneously then press the ‘RESET’ button on the slave CPU
card.
• Replace the master CPU card.
ETHERNET OPERATION
The CPU card ethernet ports are normally connected to a LAN and
used to communicate with clients such as ECS and Production
Maestro. The ethernet port functionality depends on the IP address
setup.
If an IP address of 0.0.0.0 is configured on the second ethernet port, it
will not be used for Tx or Rx. This is the default setup if the default IP
address is set as described above.
All matrix to matrix traffic is sent out on both ethernet ports. This
applies to both directed and broadcast packets. All matrix to matrix
traffic is also received on both ethernet port s. If the traf fic is transaction
related, the second (duplicate) message received is not consumed, but
simply dropped.
The matrices listen for client connections on both ethernet ports. Once
the connection is made it is added to the list of connections to service.
Broadcast type Tx data is duplicated out on each connection e.g. HCI
connection to the matrix from 3rd party applications.
The ECS Server makes a connection on either the main or backup
ethernet port of each system in the linked set. If both are up, this will
default to the primary port. In the event that connection is lost to the
currently active port on a matrix the ECS server will swap over to using
the other ethernet port. If this connection is lost only on one matrix in a
linked set, the others will not be affected.
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The network ID on the first ethernet port must be different to that of the
second port. The network ID is defined by the IP address and the
network mask for the port. For example a network address of
172.16.2.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0 gives a network ID of 172.16.
Therefore in this scheme the second port could not have an IP address
starting with 172.16. If the network mask is extended to 255.255.255.0
the network ID becomes 172.16.2 so the second port could have an
address of 172.16.3.1 and a mask of 255.255.255.0 giving a network
ID of 172.16.3 for the second port.
If both ethernet ports are set up with the same network ID this
condition results in data loss on one or both of the ethernet ports.
Ethernet redundancy and the use of a default gateway is not
recommended. An IP address and gateway combination on an
ethernet port means that all Tx traffic to any address is possible on the
port. Traffic that actually match es the other ethernet port can therefore
be sent out on the wrong port.
FAIL-SAFE OPERATION
The CPU card’s non-volatile memory stores all information about the
current operating configuration and the three additional configurations,
allowing the system to restore itself automatically after a power failure,
after replacement of a port card, or after replacement of a panel.
An Eclipse Median system will operate with either one or two CPU
cards. When a second card is installed that card stores the four
configurations in its RAM as a backup to the main card. If the main
card is removed or becomes non-operational for any reason, the
system will automatically switch to the second card as backup.
OPERATING THE CPU CARD
The following sections describe the CPU card’s status lights and
controls, which are illustrated in Figure 2-2.
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RESET BUTTON
Pressing the reset button causes the CPU card to stop its current
activity and to restart. The same configuration that was active before
the system was reset will be active after the system was reset.
During the reset, configuration information reloads to the card’s
operational memory from its non-volatile memory and the card starts
running again from the beginning.
Note: The reset button is slightly recessed from the front panel to
prevent it from being accidentally pressed. A tool such as a
bent paper clip is needed to press this button.
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POWER SUPPLY LIGHTS
+ 5-Volt Light
When lit, the “+5V” light indicates that the matrix’s +5-volt power
supply is actively supplying power to the CPU card.
+3.3-Volt Light
When lit, the “+3.3V” light indicates that the matrix’s +3.3-volt power
supply is actively supplying power to the CPU card.
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DOT MATRIX LIGHTS
The rectangular array of lights just below the power-supply lights
displays a number (either 1, 2, 3, or 4) to indicate the currently
selected configuration. The Eclipse Configuration Software (ECS)
controls these lights. In addition these lights will indicate if the
following errors are detected at startup:
NVRAM Error
When the NVRAM is found to be corrupt at start up the config card will
output the string "CHECK BATTERY".
Non matching slave firmware
The eclipse system only supports master and slave backup between
two cards that are running the same version of firmware. In the case
when a non matching slave card firmware version is detected the
"NON-MATCHING SLAVE_FIRMWARE" banner is displayed by the
master CPU card.
The dot matrix lights will also display system information when the
“ENG” button is pressed on the master CPU card.
This is described below in the section on the “ENG” button.
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RESET BUTTON
1
RESET
OK
IPC
MASTER
LAN A
LAN B
IN SYNC
SI
+5V
+3.3V
2
POWER SUPPLY LIGHTS
When lit, +5-volt power supply is on
When lit, +3.3-volt power supply is on
DOT MATRIX LIGHTS
3
Displays the number of the currently selected software configuration
4
STATUS LIGHTS
When flashing, software is running
Blinks when two CPU cards are exchanging information
When lit, this CPU card is acting as master card
Blinks when LAN A is connected and running
Blinks when LAN B is connected and running
Blinks when multiple matrices are connected and synchronized
Reserved for future use
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CONFIGURATION ("CONFIG") BUTTON
CONFIG
ENG
FULL
RESET
5
6
DEFAULT IP ADDRESS RESET BUTTON
Press with full reset and reset to set default IP address
FULL RESET BUTTON
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When held through a reset cycle, results in a full system reset.
When pressed with the ENG button and reset button sets the
default IP address
Figure 2-2: CPU Card’s Front Panel Lights and Controls
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STATUS LIGHTS
OK Light
When flashing, the “OK” light indicates that the CPU card is
successfully communicating with the Eclipse Configuration Software
(ECS).
IPC (Interprocessor Communication) Light
The “interprocessor communication” (IPC) light only operates when
there are two CPU cards in the matrix. When lit, the light indicates that
the two CPU cards are exchanging information.
Master Light
An Eclipse Median system can have two CPU cards, although the
system will operate with only one. If the primary card becomes
unavailable for any reason, the second card can serve as backup while
the primary card is repaired or replaced.
The “master” light illuminates on whichever CPU card is currently
serving as master. If there is a backup CPU card in the matrix, its
“master” light will not illuminate if the primary card is acting as master.
LAN A Light
When a local area network (LAN) is connected to the matrix’s “LAN A”
port, the CPU card’s “LAN A” LED lights to indicate a conn ection to the
Eclipse matrix LAN A.
LAN B Light
When a second local area network is connected to the matrix’s “LAN
B” port, the CPU card’s “LAN B” LED lights to indicate a connection to
the Eclipse matrix LAN B.
Sync Light
When you connect multiple Eclipse matrices together, the “sync” light
illuminates to indicate that the matrices are connected and
synchronized.
SI Light
The “SI” light flashes to indicate communications activity.
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CONFIGURATION “CONFIG” BUTTON
The CPU card can hold four complete system configurations in its
operational memory. When the “CONFIG” button is pressed the
number of the currently active configuration (either 1, 2, 3, or 4)
appears in the dot-matrix display.
Each time the button is subsequently pressed the next configuration
number in the series appears in the dot-matrix display. The numbers
cycle forward until all of the choices have been displayed, then start
again at “1”.
When a non-active configuration’s number appears in the display, it
flashes to indicate its non-active status. Whe n an active configuration’ s
number (either 1,2, 3, or 4) appears in the display, it illuminates solidly
(without flashing) to indicate that it is the active configuration.
To select one of the four configurations from the CPU card
1. Repeatedly press the CONFIG button until the desired
configuration’s number (1,2,3, or 4) appears in the display.
2. When the desired number appears, press and hold the CONFIG
button until the display stops flashing. This should take about three
seconds.
The selected configuration then becomes the system’s active
operational configuration.
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ENGINEERING “ENG” BUTTON
This button is used to reset the system to the default IP address
(169.254.0.100) with DHCP enabled and to display system information
on the LED dot matrix.
.To perform an IP address reset sequence:
1. Press and hold the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ front panel buttons
simultaneously.
2. Press the ‘RESET’ button.
If the system is fitted with two CPU cards (master and slave) ensure
that the default IP address procedure is carried out on both cards
but with only the card being reset plugged in as detailed below.
• Remove the slave CPU card if present.
• Press and hold the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ front panel buttons
simultaneously then press the ‘RESET’ button on the master CPU
card.
• Replace the slave CPU card if there is one otherwise the
procedure is complete.
• Remove the master CPU card
• Press and hold the ‘ENG’ and ‘FULL RESET’ front panel buttons
simultaneously then press the ‘RESET’ button on the slave CPU
card.
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• Replace the master CPU card
System Status
If the “ENG” button only on the master CPU is pressed the following
system information will be displayed on the LED matrix:
• Eclipse release - "V5.2" at 5.2
• Eclipse IP address - IP address of the LAN 1 port. Example output
- "IP 169.254.000.100". If this address isn't statically allocated, but
instead was allocated via DHCP server this will be pre-pended by
"DHCP ENABLED".
• System Number - This is only output if the rack is part of a linked
set. It is the system number of the node within the linked set.
Example output - "SYSTEM 3"
• Software version Number - Version number of the config card
software. Example output - "RACK 1.0.2.1"
• Hardware Serial number - Example output- "SERIAL 2251" in the
case where the HW serial number is 2251.
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FULL RESET BUTTON
When a full reset is performed all cards in the matrix reset regardless
of any system preferences in the program software and non-volatile
memory is cleared.
To perform a full reset
1. Press and hold the card’s lower RESET button (the “full reset”
button).
2. Simultaneously press and release the card’s upper RESET button.
3. Continue holding the card’s lower RESET button for two seconds.
The card performs a full reset.
The same configuration that was active before you reset the system
will be active after you reset it.
When the cards and connected audio devices reset, they momentarily
stop their current activity and restart. During this process configuration
information is downloaded to the cards and remote audio devices from
the CPU card’s non-volatile RAM.
Note: Under normal operating conditions it is not necessary to
perform a full reset. Technical personnel might perform a
full reset if they believe that the CPU card is operating
incorrectly as a result of corruption of the microprocessor’s
internal data or instruction sequence.
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ANALOG PORT CARD DESCRIPTION
Analog port cards connect the central matrix to intercom panels and
interfaces. In a linked system, port cards connect trunk lines. The
analog card, designated the “MVX-A16”, supports normal audio feeds,
user panels, and trunk lines.
All cards contain a voice detection mechanism (“VOX”) that is
programmed from the ECS application. VOX detection allows a system
operator to know when the audio on a particular channel has exceeded
a threshold. This is particularly useful for channels that are inactive
periodically, so that an operator is visually cued when audio appears
on the line.
Each analog port card has two system status lights. A port card’s
FRAME DATA light illuminates to indicate the card’s successful
communication with the CPU card. A port card’s STATUS light
illuminates to indicate a failure in communication between the port card
and the CPU card. When all port cards are lined up in the matrix, the
system status lights form a horizontal row showing the overall state of
the system.
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