User Guide Arcadia Central Station User Guide Draft 3 Part Number: PUB-00021 Revision A April 28, 2021
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Features 7 1.2 System overview 8 2 Installing Arcadia Central Station 2.1 Front Panel Connectors, Controls and Indicators 9 9 2.2 Intercom Touchscreens 10 2.3 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators 12 2.4 System Powering 13 2.5 Clear-Com Ethernet Cable Recommendations 13 2.6 Stage Announce and Program Feed 14 2.7 Set the Arcadia Central Station IP address 14 2.8 Save and Restore System Configuration 16 2.9 Reset to Default 16 2.
6 CCM configuration 6.1 Setting up the Arcadia Central Station 50 6.2 Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9, 2.4) 54 6.3 Registering beltpacks 55 6.4 Viewing and adding Channels 57 6.5 Viewing and Adding Members to Groups 60 6.6 Channels or Groups? 63 6.7 Creating and Editing Roles 65 6.8 Set up GPIOs and Logic Events 69 6.9 Monitoring Your System from the CCM 71 7 Security 75 7.1 Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) 76 7.
13.2 2-wire pinouts (connector D) 100 13.3 4-wire pinouts (connector E) 101 13.4 DECT Sync (connector F) 101 14 Regulatory compliance Page 5 102 14.1 FCC Notice 102 14.2 FCC/IC/EC RF Exposure Warning 102 14.3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 103 14.4 Korean Notice 103 14.5 KCC 2.4Ghz warning 103 14.6 European Union (CE mark) 103 14.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Arcadia Central Station. It contains the following sections: Page 6 1.1 Product Features 7 1.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1.1 Product Features Arcadia Central Station is a low-latency, scalable intercom platform that interconnects with wired and wireless intercom systems. Arcadia Central Station offers: l l l 6 IP transceivers (any combination up to a total of 6 of FreeSpeak II and FreeSpeak Edge TCVRs) 10 E1 transceivers (any combination up to a total of 10 of FreeSpeak II 1.9 and 2.
User Guide| Arcadia Central Station 1.2 System overview The following graphic shows an overview of how the Arcadia Central Station can interconnect with other intercom systems.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 2 Installing Arcadia Central Station This section describes the front and rear panels, power supplies and cabling recommendations. It also describes network setup and illustrates example applications. It contains the following sections: 2.1 Front Panel Connectors, Controls and Indicators 2.1 2.2 Intercom Touchscreens 10 2.3 Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators 12 2.4 System Powering 13 2.5 Clear-Com Ethernet Cable Recommendations 13 2.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Item Description HDST: when a headset is connected, this button switches the headset microphone output to the loudspeaker. Menu: Press to enter menu mode. Press again to exit, or allow menu mode to time out. Fn: Function button. No functions currently available. D Rotary Encoders. Use these to control channel volume or to navigate through the menu system. E Loudspeaker Main loudspeaker/headphone audio control. Push to mute or unmute.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Left Intercom Touchscreen Item Description A Volume level indicator. Control the volume with the rotary controller next to the channel/audio source. B Talk button. C Call button. Use this to send a call signal. Menu button.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Item 2.3 Description A Channel indication. Audio routes can be point-to-point or channels. B Beltpacks can be registered by USB from the front panel. A visual indication on the right intercom screen shows sucessful registration. C Reply button. Use CLEAR to clear the reply stack. Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators The FreeSpeak Arcadia rear connectors and indicators are listed below. Item Description A Internal power connector.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Item 2.4 Description H SFP cage for E1 fiber connection to splitter/transceiver (Either single-mode or multi-mode fiber modules. Modules must match existing cabling). Do not connect IP transceivers here. I RJ45 LAN connectors. IP transceivers are connected here. J SFP cage for fiber LAN connectors K External power supply connector System Powering There are two power supplies: l Mains power connector (IEC)( internal power supply) l DC connector.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Cable recommendations Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Foiled Twisted Pair (FTP) Using shielded cable means less problems with interference from other sources. This means that your network will be more robust if you use shielded cables. Note: Overall recommendation: Use Cat 6a, 23 AWG STP cable. 2.6 Stage Announce and Program Feed Your Arcadia Central Station is supplied with an RJ45 connector that splits into two XLR connectors.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 3. Scroll to the IP address type you wish to set (Management or AES67). 4. Navigate to DHCP and select DISABLED (push to select menu item). 5. A numerical touchscreen keypad appears in the screen. 6. Using the touchscreen, press Clr to clear the IP address field. 7. Enter the new IP address using the touchscreen. 8. Press OK. 9. Edit the subnet if required . 10. Press OK. 11. The Arcadia Central Station IP address has been changed. 2.7.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 2.8 Save and Restore System Configuration Clear-Com recommends that you make a backup of your system configuration using the Save option that is available in the CCM and the front panel menu system. 2.8.1 Save System Configuration in the CCM The Save and Restore options are available in the CCM top navigation bar. When you click Save, all system configuration; channels, roles and network details are saved to a file (.cca) on your computer.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l l Reset to default from the Arcadia Central Station menu system: network setting are also reset Reset to default from the CCM: network settings are not reset In either case, after resetting the device to default settings you will have to add all transceivers back into the system using Hardware>Add Resource>Transceivers in the CCM. See Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9, 2.4) on page 54.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Page 18 l For E1 set up, see Example connection with a splitter on page 28 l To register beltpacks, see Registering beltpacks on page 55 l To set Port Function, see Port Function on page 26 l To perform Autonull, see (topic to be written).
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 2.10.2 E1 Setup with 6 Transceivers This set up includes two splitters, both connected via Cat 5e cable using E1 connectivity. Four channels are configured in the CCM: Channel 1=ALL, Channel 2=Lighting, Channel 3=Sound, Channel 4=FoH. 16 roles are configured for the beltpacks.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1. Configure channels in the CCM 2. Add roles and configure the keys on the beltpacks 2.10.3 Using IP Transceivers with the Arcadia Central Station This set up has a total of 6 FS Edge transceivers with 16 Beltpacks connected. The IP transceivers are connected via a network that is configured for AES67 traffic. These are configured using the CCM. There are four 2-wire partylines and a Dante network.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station To follow the Edge transceiver connection process see the Transceiver QSG (PDF) available from the FreeSpeak Edge Knowledge Center.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1. Device Discovery in the CCM 2. For information on connecting Dante to your system see Dante connections on page 31 2.10.4 Split Frequency Setup (5 GHz and 1.9 GHz System) This set up has 5 E1 FS II transceivers (1.9) with ten beltpacks and 2 FS Edge IP transceivers.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Create roles that can be used by both transceiver types: in the CCM navigate to Configuration>Roles>Add Role.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 3 Connecting to other systems This chapter describes how to connect your Arcadia Central Station with other intercom systems. It contains the following sections: 3.1 Connecting 2-Wire Systems 25 3.2 Connecting 4-Wire Systems 25 3.3 Connection to transceivers 27 Example connection with a splitter 3.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 3.1 Connecting 2-Wire Systems When connecting 2-wire equipment the following functions should be taken into consideration: l l l Auto-null. Every time equipment is changed on a 2-wire interface (port) you should run auto-null. When nulling, make sure all talk paths are closed on the channel that you are nulling (both on the Arcadia Central Station and the other wired and wireless endpoints). You must null every time you add wired resources to your system.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station RJ45 connectors according to the device you are connecting to. Default setting: 4-WireX. 3.2.1 Port Function Check this function whenever you are connecting 4-Wire devices (not GPIO DB-9M connectors) to your Arcadia Central Station. Default = 4-Wire-X. About Port Function Clear-Com products are designed so central audio routing devices (base stations and matrices) can connect directly to other Arcadia Central Stations using a straight-through CAT 5/6 cable.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 3.3 Connection to transceivers This section describes linking transceivers over E1 connections and IP connections. 3.3.1 Connecting transceivers over E1 E1 is a telecommunications standard whereby data and power are sent over Cat 5/6 or Fiber cable (data only). E1 connections must have dedicated cabling as it is not possible to use network switches with this technology. FreeSpeak II systems (1.9 and 2.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Example connection with a splitter Note: The splitter connections are switched between RJ45 and Fiber routing using dip switches inside the splitter.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Splitter to TCVRS l 328 ft (100 m) using shielded 24 AWG Cat 5/6e cable TCVRS powered by splitter l l 164 ft (50 m) using shielded 26 AWG Cat 5/6e cable 2625 ft (800 m) using shielded 24 AWG Cat 5/6e cable TCVRS have local/direct power l Note: 1312 ft (400 m) using shielded 26 AWG Cat 5/6e cable Fiber connections: Connection distances will depend on existing cable infrastructure.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station TCVR #2: total cable length = 2788ft / 850m The difference in cable length between transceivers = 2460ft / 750m. Therefore, in this case you must set transceiver cable length on both transceivers. This allows any latency to be calculated and offset by the system. How to Set Cable Length In the configuration tool, navigate to: Resources > Transceivers > Details > General >Cable Length 3.3.2 Connecting IP Transceivers Introduction How to connect IPTs.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 3.4 Dante connections Example application: Dante To configure Dante connections you must be familiar with the Audinate Dante Controller, available from the Audinate website. Once connected, the Arcadia Central Station hosts eight Dante channels. Before configuring the connection in the Dante Controller, you must determine which of the 4 RJ45 LAN connectors on the Arcadia Central Station you wish to use for Dante network traffic.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Note: Currently the Arcadia Central Station does not support secondary Dante networks. Note: LAN 3 and 4 are fiber connections. If you use these you will need an SFP fiber module. LAN connectors can be configured in any way you wish, but the CCM enforces that you MUST NOT configure IP transceivers (AES67) and Dante traffic on the same network.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 2. Open the Dante Controller and check that the network interface details are correct. 3. Check network and connection details under the Status tab in the CCM.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 4. Details can also be viewed in the Dante Controller. 5. Route the channels as required in the Dante Controller. 6. You will see available Dante ports in the Configuration page of the CCM. These ports can be assigned to channels on the Arcadia Central Station in the usual way (select the required channel click the + icon next to the port).
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 4 Network Setup This chapter describes how to set up and configure your network for Arcadia Central Station systems. It contains the following sections: Page 35 4.1 Network Set Up for IP Transceivers 36 4.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 4.1 Network Set Up for IP Transceivers Your Arcadia Central Station has up to 5 IP addresses. IP traffic is spread over these addresses. See LAN ports 1 - 4 ( I and J) on the Arcadia Central Station 1 Rear panel connectors and indicators. The LAN ports are fully user configurable but you can work with the default settings: 4.1.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 4.1.2 FS Edge Arcadia Central Station to IP Transceivers #2 Set up rules: l l l l l Page 37 The default setup (management and AES67 audio on the same connector) is intended for use with a dedicated network switch for the Edge Arcadia Central Station and it's transceivers (see example network set up #1). If you do not have a dedicated network switch, Clear-Com recommends that you split AES67 traffic onto a separate LAN (see example network set up #2).
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l l l l IP addresses can be configured statically under Hardware > Resources > Network in the CCM. For information on the 5 GHz transceiver (status and connection indicators) see the Edge Transceiver Quick Start Guide available from the FreeSpeak Edge Knowledge Center Connection status indicators on the FreeSpeak II IP transceiver are the same as the Edge transceiver (no channel scan). For PoE to the transceivers you will need a PoE enabled network switch. 4.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l l The static IP addresses cannot be in the localhost range 127.xxx.xxx.xxx l The static IP addresses cannot be in the multicast range 224-239.xxx.xxx.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 5 Core Configuration Manager (CCM) walkthrough This chapter describes the main pages of the CCM. It contains the following sections: Page 40 5.1 Accessing the CCM 41 5.2 Change CCM Password 43 5.3 Hardware 43 5.4 Configuration page 44 5.5 Channels 45 5.6 Groups Page 46 5.7 Roles Page 46 5.8 Logic Page 46 5.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station The CCM is an easy-to-use browser-based software tool with intuitive menus that enable you to quickly set up, configure and edit your FreeSpeak Edge system. It provides an overview of all the system components and interfaces. It is password protected and suitable for use in poorly lit environments. You can access the CCM using the following internet browsers: 5.1 l Chrome l Safari l Firefox l Microsoft Edge Accessing the CCM 1.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 2. Open a supported internet browser on a desktop that is connected to the same network as the FS Edge Arcadia Central Station. 3. In the browser address field, enter the IP address of the FS Edge Arcadia Central Station. You can find this from the front panel menus (see Configuring from the Front Panel on page 79). The login screen appears If you enter an incorrect user name or password, an error message appears and you are prompted to re-enter your user credentials.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station The CCM landing page opens. 5.2 Change CCM Password Change the password to one of your own choosing in the top right corner of the navigation bar. Note: You can reset your password to the default at any time from the Arcadia Central Station front panel menus. 5.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station The Hardware page of the CCM is where you will initially set up your system. It gives an overview of the FS Edge Arcadia Central Station and the transceivers, beltpacks and ports that are present. From this page, you can use the Add Resource button to: l View a list of both discovered and registered transceivers.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station The Configuration page of the CCM is where you will configure the intercom aspects of your system (add audio to channels and set up talk and call keys). It consists of four areas: l Channels l Roles l Groups l Logic (GPIOs) The Configuration page enables you to: 5.5 l View existing channels and add new channels. l Add ports to channels. l View existing groups and add new groups. l View and edit roles.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 5.6 Groups Page The Groups Page allows you to view Groups and add members to Groups. 5.7 Roles Page The Roles page of the CCM enables you to: l 5.8 View, edit, add and delete roles. Logic Page The Arcadia Central Station offers six fully configurable GPIOs, increasing the range and possible uses of controls and relays.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l 2 x GPIs. These can be used, for example, to allow the station operator to open an audio route to a Channel using a foot switch, or to route a program feed to a Channel, Group or beltpack when an on-air light comes on. l l 4 x GPOs. The most common uses for output relays are to turn on an on-air light, connect to a radio, or send an input to an external audio console. l l Up to 10 different audio routes can be generated on each GPI.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station From the Status page of the CCM you can view the status of all the resources that are connected to the Arcadia Central Station. These include: l Transceivers l Beltpacks l Interface ports Here you will see error and warning states. Note: Error states are used exclusively to indicate that audio via this resource is not working.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6 CCM configuration This chapter describes how to use the CCM to setup, configure and monitor your intercom system. It contains the following sections: Page 49 6.1 Setting up the Arcadia Central Station 50 6.2 Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9, 2.4) 54 6.3 Registering beltpacks 55 6.4 Viewing and adding Channels 57 6.5 Viewing and Adding Members to Groups 60 6.6 Channels or Groups? 63 6.7 Creating and Editing Roles 65 6.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.1 Setting up the Arcadia Central Station Click anywhere on the Hosts panel under Hardware > Resources to configure the Arcadia Central Station. Here you will configure: l Network and IP l Upgrade the Arcadia Central Station and connected resources l Wireless beltpack system settings l Administration pin numbers l FS Edge wireless region (important for system compliance) l l 6.1.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.1.2 Upgrade You can upgrade your Arcadia Central Station and connected resources from this page. 1. Select the Upgrade tab. 2. Select File then navigate to where the upgrade file is stored on your computer. 3. Select the file and when the Upgrade button lights, click it. This begins the upgrade process. Note: Page 51 The upgrade process can take up to seven minutes. The Arcadia Central Station will automatically reboot when upgraded.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Device to upgrade Page 52 File extension Arcadia Central Station, FS II IP TCVR, FS Edge IP TCVR .ccf FS II beltpack, FS II E1 TCVR .fww FS Edge beltpack .
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.1.3 Wireless Beltpack System setup Select the Wireless tab. In this section you will set or view the following details: l l System l The administration pin for your wireless system l System ID FreeSpeak Edge l l FreeSpeak II l Page 53 The wireless region for your FreeSpeak Edge beltpacks. The region set here MUST match the hard-coded setting on your Edge transceiver or the system will not work.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l l l 6.2 Alkaline (AA) batteries (default setting) NiMH batteries for use in settings where air pressure is an issue (for instance on an underwater site). The security number you need for over-the-air (OTA) registration of your FreeSpeak II beltpacks. Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9, 2.4) To add E1 transceivers, see Example connection with a splitter on page 28. To add IP transceivers: 1. Navigate to Hardware > Resources and select Add Resource.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 2. Select IP Transceivers. The following screen appears: 3. Select the transceiver that you want to register from the left-hand area of the screen, and click the right-hand arrow. The selected transceiver appears in the right-hand list of registered transceivers. 6.3 Registering beltpacks Before you can use a beltpack, you must register it. This enables the Arcadia Central Station to associate the beltpack with roles and assigned keys.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l l 6.3.1 By USB cable (recommended). When registering a beltpack in this way, a role that assignes keys to the beltpack is automatically created and fixed to the beltpack. The role can be edited as required in the Configuration > Roles page of the CCM. Over The Air (OTA). When you register a beltpack in this way you must create a role for it manually in Configuration > Roles before the beltpack can connect.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.4 Viewing and adding Channels From the Channels tab, you can: l View existing channels and add or remove new channels. l View existing ports, and add or remove ports from the channel. To access the Channels screen, navigate to Configuration > Channels. The Channels screen appears: 6.4.1 Viewing information about a channel When you open the Channels screen, the left-hand panel displays a list of all the channels that are currently present.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Status A green tick mark indicates that all the ports that are configured for the channel are connected. Otherwise, a warning triangle is shown. Name This field contains a label that enables you to identify the channel. Note: A label can contain up to 10 characters. You can edit this label from the center panel. Online This indicates how many of the total channel members are online. Talkers This indicates how many members have active talk routes on this channel. 6.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1. From the Channel panel, select the channel in which the port is to be added. 2. From the Ports panel, click the add port icon of the port that you require. The port is now added to the channel, and appears in the list of ports in the center panel. 6.4.4 Removing ports from a channel To remove a port from a channel: 1. From the Channels panel, select the required channel. 2. Click the remove icon The port is removed. 6.4.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1. From the Channels panel, select the channel that you want to delete. 2. Remove all the ports from the channel Note: If you do not remove the ports, you will be prompted to do so in step 3. 3. Click the More Actions icon 6.5 , and select Delete. Viewing and Adding Members to Groups From the Groups tab, you can: l View existing groups and add or remove new groups. l View existing ports, and add or remove ports from the groups.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Status A green tick mark indicates that all the ports that are configured for group are connected. Otherwise, a warning triangle is shown. Name This field contains a label that enables you to identify the group. Note: A label can contain up to 10 characters. You can edit this label from the center panel. Online This indicates how many of the total group members are online.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1. From the Group panel, select the group in which the port is to be added. 2. From the Ports panel, click the add port icon of the port that you require. The port is now added to the group, and appears in the list of ports in the center panel. 6.5.4 Removing ports from a group To remove a port from a group: 1. From the Groups panel, select the required group. 2. Click the remove icon The port is removed. Page 62 of the port that you want to remove.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.5.5 Deleting a group To delete a group: 1. From the Groups panel, select the group that you want to delete. 2. Remove all the ports from the group Note: If you do not remove the ports, you will be prompted to do so in step 3. 3. Click the More Actions icon 6.6 , and select Delete. Channels or Groups? Channels and groups are both essentially digital containers for digital audio sources, allowing communication between members. 6.6.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station The default key behavior setting for a member of a Channel is Talk and Forced Listen. See Key Behavior for more information. 6.6.2 Group A Group configuration enables an announcement or broadcast to a number of members at the same time.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station A group member can reply directly to the announcer using the Reply key. The other group members will not hear this. To set up a group, you must first put the members in the Group. Then, when the members are in the Group, you can set up a key or keys to talk to it. 6.7 Creating and Editing Roles From the Roles page, you can view, add, edit, clone or delete roles. 6.7.1 Viewing Roles To view roles, navigate to Configuration > Roles. The following screen appears.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station A list of roles appears on the left-hand side of the screen. 6.7.2 Adding Roles To add roles: 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles. 2. Click Add Roles. The following screen appears. 3. Enter a label for the role, the number of roles required and the endpoint assignment. Note: When creating multiple roles, the system will add an incrementing numerical suffix to the role name. Roles names must be unique.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.7.3 Edit Role Key Assignment 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles and select required role on the left of the screen. 2. Click on the small white squares. 3. The key assignment screen appears. 4. Click to select the required audio source. 6.7.4 Configuring Role Settings To configure the settings for a role: 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles, and select the required role from the list of roles in the left-hand side of the screen. 2.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.7.5 Cloning Roles To clone roles: 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles, and select the role that you wish to clone from the list of roles in the left-hand side of the screen. 2. Click CLONE. The role is cloned and added to the list of roles in the left-hand side of the screen. 6.7.6 Deleting Roles To delete roles: 1. Navigate to Configuration > Roles, and select the role that you wish to delete from the list of roles in the left-hand side of the screen. 2.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.8 Set up GPIOs and Logic Events 6.8.1 Overview l 2 x GPIs l 4 x GPOs l Unlimited Logic Events l l l 6.8.2 Each GPI/GPO hosts up to 10 different events or actions. These actions can be turned off or on in the Status > Logic page of the CCM. 2 x DB 9F connectors on the rear of the Arcadia Central Station (C).
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 1. On the left panel, click GPI1 to select it. 2. Click the Add button in the center panel. 3. Click the Options button to select a Source. Select the Edge Base. 4. Click the Options button to select a Destination. Select the required Channel. 5. Click the blue check mark. 6. To label the GPI, click the pencil icon. 7. To test the GPI, or turn it on and off, navigate to Status > Logic. 6.8.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 6.9 Monitoring Your System from the CCM You can monitor your system using the following features of the CCM: 6.9.1 l Overview l Event Log Overview To see the Overview screen, navigate to Status > Overview. The following screen appears. The Overview screen consists to two sections.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station The following legend is used to indicate the status of each entity. Wireless Devices Navigate to Status > Wireless. This section of the Overview screen lists all the wireless devices connected to your system, and gives the following information for each device: l Associated role l Type of transceiver l Battery level l Signal strength l Volume setting l l Page 72 Remote Microphone Kill (RMK) button to mute all microphones connected to your system.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Host Device Navigate to Status > Host Device. A screen appears that gives information about current software version and network.
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User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 7 Security This chapter describes important security features. It contains the following sections: Page 75 7.1 Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTPS) 76 7.2 Why use HTTPS with your Arcadia Central Station? 76 7.3 The Force HTTPS feature 76 7.4 Warning 76 7.5 Security Certificates 77 7.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Note: Some knowledge of certificate authorisation and HTTPS is needed when setting up a secure connection between a PC hosting the Core Configuration Manager (CCM) and a Arcadia Central Station. Note: Each browser type (for example, Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox) uses its own method for certificate management. These methods can change with time and is beyond the control of Clear-Com.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 7.5 Security Certificates There are 3 types of security cerficate available for use. Chose the certification option that is best suited to your security requirements: l l l A certificate of your own choosing (fullchain and private key) An EasyDNS authorized certificate for *.clearcomdevices.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 3. This step allows you to enable the Force HTTPS feature. 4. To enable Force HTTPS in the CCM navigate to: Hardware > Resources >Host >Security and click to enable Force HTTPS. This turns port 80 off, forcing traffic to use port 433.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 8 Configuring from the Front Panel This chapter describes how to configure the Arcadia Central Station from the front panel. It contains the following sections. Page 79 8.1 Front Panel Menus 80 8.2 Passwords, Addresses and Reset to default settings 84 8.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station There are a number of configuration and monitoring functions that are available from the front panel. Some common tasks you might perform from the front panel menus are: l See/configure the Arcadia Central Station IP address l See the default CCM password l Null your 2-wire audio sources l Reset the Arcadia Central Station to factory settings l Reset the CCM password To enter the Arcadia Central Station menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Display l l 8.1.3 Screen Brightness. High, Medium (default), Low, Very Low Screen Dimming. The screen will dim to Very Low when there is no activity. Timeout time: 1,2 (default),3,5,10 or 15 minutes. 2W Audio (A,B) Configure power settingsfor 2-wire audio sources and perform nulling. l l 8.1.4 Interface - power settings l Power detected? Yes/No l Power Enabled/Disabled (default = disabled) l Mode Clear-Com/RTS (default = Clear-Com) 2W A and 2W B.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l 8.1.7 FSII E1. Version , Label, Cable Comp. Networking Configure and view: l LAN Port Assignment l DHCP Enabled/Disabled l IP Address (read only when DHCP is Enabled) l Subnet Mask (read only when DHCP is Enabled) l MAC Address (read only) Push the fourth rotary to open the on screen toucnscreen keyboard to change IP and Subnet. [OK] when done. The keyboard is only available when DHCP is disabled.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station l l l l l Alphabetical Battery type: use this setting if the beltpacks are not using the supplied Li-ion batteries.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 8.2 Passwords, Addresses and Reset to default settings 8.2.1 Find the Arcadia Central Station IP address 1. Press the Menu button on the front of the Arcadia Central Station. 2. Navigate to Networking > Management > IP Address using the rotary controllers. 3. You will see the device IP address. 8.2.2 Find the default password for the CCM 1. Press the Menu button on the front of the Arcadia Central Station. 2.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Note: When resetting the base to default settings using the front panel menu system, all the system configuration details, including network settings are reset. When resetting to default from the CCM, the network settings are NOT reset. Note: When you reset the Arcadia Central Station to default settings, you must Add the transceivers to the system again. See Adding IP Transceivers (FS Edge, FS II 1.9, 2.4) on page 54 8.2.4 Reset the CCM password 1.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Key Behavior Options Page 86 Resulting Audio Behavior Force Listen Permanent listen. Talk and Forced Listen Permanent listen, push key to talk. Force Talk and Force Listen Permanent listen and talk.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 9 Spare parts List of spare parts with their part numbers. Links to sales contacts.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 10 Terminology/glossary Term Page 88 Description 4-wire direct A 4-wire connection is characterized by two pairs of twisted copper wire which transmit in opposite directions. A 4-wire circuit gives a fullduplex interface which is often used to connect to third party devices. When used with the LQ Series, a 4-wire direct connection (as opposed to a channel) provides point-to-point and panel connections over IP.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Term Page 89 Description Link-Master Role of a device within a Link-Group that provides central reachability within the group as well as ownership of both configuration and distribution of information. Link-Member Role of a device within a Link-Group that shares client privileges within the group. Partyline In a Partyline, all the participants on the line are involved in the same conversation, and they can hear and talk to all members.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 11 Front Panel Menu Reference Tables This chapter lists the front panel menu options. It contains the following sections: Page 90 11.1 Audio Settings 91 11.2 Host Settings 91 11.3 2 W Audio (A/B) (C/D) 91 11.4 Discovery 92 11.5 Transceiver 92 11.6 Networking 93 11.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Note: Default values are shown in bold. 11.1 Audio Settings Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 8 to -12 dB/Off Audio Headset Headset Limit Default = 0 dB Headset detect Enabled/Disabled HS Mic Type Electret/Dynamic 8 to -15 dB Sidetone Gain Default = -12 Sidetone Control 11.2 Tracking/NonTracking/Disabled Host Settings Level 1 Host Settings Level 2 Host name Display Level 3 Level 4 Edit Press controller 4 to open a touchscreen keyboard.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Level 1 Audio (B / C) 11.4 Level 3 Level 4 2W A Nulling The nulling function is only available if power is detected. 2W B Nulling as above Same as Audio (A / B) Discovery Level 1 Discovery 11.5 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Discover FSII TCVR Discovered FSII TCVRs Register/Unregister Discover FSE TCVR Discovered FSE TCVRs Register/Unregister Transceiver Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 TCVR 1 ...
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 11.6 Networking Level 1 Networking Level 2 Management Level 3 Level 4 LAN Status Up/Down (available for each port) LAN Port LAN Ports 1 - 4 DHCP Enabled/Disabled IP Address Subnet mask MAC AES67 LAN Status Up/Down Shows which of the 4 IP ports is configured for AES67 LAN Port DHCP By default management and AES67 are configured to LAN 1. This can be changed in the CCM. Enabled/Disabled IP Address Subnet mask MAC 11.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Level 1 Level 2 Software License Level 3 Level 4 Sorting Number /Alphabetical Battery Type Alkaline/NiMh (for use when not using the supplied Li-ion type batteries) Current View current version Update Use this to update the Base using a USB stick.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 transceivers again. Reset CCM Password Hardware Page 95 Electronic main board serial Number Press rotary 4 to reset CCM password to the default setting. Once reset, the password can be viewed under CCM Access in this list.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 12 Specifications 12.1 Arcadia Arcadia Central Station Not yet done! Specification Arcadia Central Station to beltpack frequency response Number of FS II beltpacks per Arcadia Central Station Number of transceivers supported by Arcadia Central Station Value l FreeSpeak II beltpacks: 100 - 7.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station Specification Value l XLR-3M, transformer isolated, line-level output Dedicated PGM and SA talk keys are situated in the second menu level of the left menu touchscreen. Radio frequency (RF) sync Rear RF input and output sync connectors The Arcadia Central Station has two power supplies, one internal and one external, which can be used together to provide power redundancy. Power l l AC mains input. IEC C14 connector.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 13 Pinouts This chapter describes the pinouts of the connectors on the Arcadia Central Station. It contains the following sections: 13.1 4-wire GPIO pinouts (connector C) Page 98 99 13.2 2-wire pinouts (connector D) 100 13.3 4-wire pinouts (connector E) 101 13.
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User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 13.2 2-wire pinouts (connector D) 13.2.1 Clear-Com 2-wire XLR pinout 13.2.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 13.3 4-wire pinouts (connector E) Pin 13.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station 14 Regulatory compliance Applicant Name: Clear-Com LLC Applicant Address: 1301 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 105, Alameda CA 94501, United States Manufacturer Name: Clear-Com LLC Manufacturer Address: 1301 Marina Village Pkwy, Suite 105, Alameda CA 94501, United States Country of Origin: USA Brand: Clear-Com Caution: All products are compliant with regulatory requirements detailed in this document when the user follows all installation instructions and operating condition
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station - The beltpack has been tested to comply with FCC/IC/EC RF Exposure requirements in bodyworn position. Use of third party clips or holsters with the beltpack may not ensure compliance with FCC/IC/EC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. - To comply with FCC/IC/EC RF exposure requirements, the Antenna/Transceiver unit must be installed and operated at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. 14.
User Guide | Arcadia Central Station - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU - Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU - RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Standards: - EN55022/EN55032 - EN55024 - IEC/EN60950-1 - EN300328 - EN301406 - EN301489 - EN50581 Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 14.
