User Guide| FreeSpeak II for Eclipse HX
To test transceiver handoff, connect any additional transceivers in the installation and walk
through the coverage areas to ensure that the coverage is continuous and complete, without audio
breakups. Reposition transceivers if necessary.
7.9.3 Assigning beltpacks to coverage areas
Transceivers that operate in the 1.9 GHz band will handle up to 5 transceivers at any one time.
Transceivers that operate in the 2.4 GHz band will handle up to 4 transceivers.
Although they can achieve this in good conditions, this may not always be possible for a number of
reasons. First, interference or propagation problems may mean that not all transceiver slots are
available all the time. Second, a beltpack constantly searches for the best transceiver signal, and
may frequently switch transceivers. To make this transmission seamless, a beltpack maintains the
connection to its current transceiver until it is confident that the new transceiver is functioning well.
Therefore, for a short period of time during this transition, a single beltpack can occupy slots on
more than one transceiver.
This means that for zones likely to need coverage for five or more beltpacks simultaneously it is
recommended that a second transceiver is installed. Similarly, for good coverage for nine or more
beltpacks simultaneously, a third transceiver may be required (remember that the 2.4 band will
support one less beltpack per transceiver).
7.9.4 Conditions affecting coverage areas
The environment in which a system is located affects the coverage area for any particular
beltpack/transceiver combination. The presence of walls, floors, ceilings, trees, shrubbery, people,
and numerous other items may affect the coverage zone. Metallic objects, safety doors, lighting
equipment, and bodies of water may possibly block transmission. These factors must be taken into
consideration when planning the installation.
7.9.5 Surveying a site in standalone (rigging) mode
You might need to scope a site (check the range and performance of a transceiver) without
connecting to a matrix. To do this, one or two beltpacks and transceiver can be put into standalone
or rigging mode. If you have two beltpacks, they automatically have duplex audio.
To put a beltpack and transceiver into standalone mode:
1. Make sure you have to hand:
l A beltpack
l A transceiver
l A power connector for the transceiver
l Access to a power socket.
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