HelixNet | User Guide
23 Cabling reference
You can connect beltpacks using:
l A wide range of standard microphone (intercom) cable types (16 AWG – 26 AWG).
l CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 cable types.
XLR cable CAT5/6 cable
Pin 1 Pin 1 and Pin 2 and shield/drain wire
Pin 2 Pin 4, Pin 6 and Pin 8
Pin 3 Pin 3, Pin 5 and Pin 7
Clear-Com recommends the following cable types:
Belden 9207 for fixed installation
Belden 9463F for portable installations
Note: Cat 5 screen should be connected to chassis at one end of cable only.
You can also mix CAT cables and microphone cables when connecting to the HMS-4X Main
Station. For example, you might use CAT cables to trunk long distances, and flexible microphone
cables to connect beltpacks to bulkheads.
Note: The cabling information provided in this guide is for guidance only. For in-depth, tailored
advice on cabling, Clear-Com recommends that you contact your Clear-Com
representative.
23.1 Interoperability
The optional interface modules (two-wire, four-wire, 10/100BaseT Ethernet and Fiber Channel)
for the HMS-4X Main Station enable interoperability with your existing communications
infrastructure.
You can connect the HMS-4X Main Station to:
Two-wire intercom systems and devices (including Encore and RTS) using standard microphone
cable (16 AWG – 26 AWG).
Four-wire intercom systems and devices (including Eclipse) using Ethernet (CAT) cable.
Tip: For more information about integrating HelixNet Partyline into your existing communications
infrastructure, see Connecting to Other Intercom Systems
Page 273
To Next Page
Loading...
