User Guide FreeSpeak II™ Base Station Version Part Number: 399G087 Rev 22 Date: April 02, 2015
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Document Reference Clear-Com FreeSpeak II User Guide Part Number: 399G087 Revision: 22 Legal Disclaimers Copyright © 2015 HME Clear-Com Ltd. All rights reserved. Clear-Com and the Clear-Com logo are registered trademarks of HM Electronics, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Contents Document Reference ..................................................................... 2 1 Important Safety instructions ................................... 10 1.1 Safety symbols ............................................................ 11 2 Introduction to FreeSpeak II™ .................................. 12 2.1 An FS II communication system...................................... 13 2.1.1 FreeSpeak II system capacity .........................................
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4.2.4 Front-panel adjustments for partyline connections ............... 35 4.2.5 Troubleshooting partyline connections ................................ 35 4.3 Wireless partyline ......................................................... 37 4.4 Connecting to 4-Wire and digital matrix intercom .............. 38 4.4.2 Connecting to Clear-Com matrix plus ................................. 40 4.4.3 Connecting to Clear-Com Eclipse digital matrix .................... 40 4.4.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.6 6.6.1 6.7 6.7.1 Setting and changing group labels .................................. 60 To create a group label .................................................... 60 Adding group members ................................................. 62 To assign members to a group .......................................... 62 6.8 Beltpacks .................................................................... 63 6.9 Assigning audio routes to a beltpack .............................
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 7.2 Beltpack user controls ................................................... 84 7.2.1 Top controls ................................................................... 84 7.2.2 Beltpack display .............................................................. 85 7.2.3 Beltpack headset tones/alerts ........................................... 85 7.2.4 Front controls ................................................................. 86 7.2.5 Beltpack bottom connectors.......
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.6 Configuring the beltpack alarm options .......................... 101 8.6.1 Setting the low battery alarm ......................................... 101 8.6.2 Setting the low battery alarm threshold ............................ 102 8.6.3 Setting the out of range alarm ........................................ 102 8.6.4 Setting the call alert ...................................................... 102 8.7 Selecting the beltpack role default set ........................
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.1.1 Loading a local configuration file ..................................... 118 10.1.2 Loading a configuration file from a Base station using a serial link ............................................................................. 119 10.1.3 Loading a configuration from a Base station using Ethernet . 120 10.1.4 Loading a configuration file to the Base station from the Configuration Editor ...................................................... 121 10.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.8.3 Changing the IFB sources ............................................... 143 10.8.4 Setting the IFB dim level ................................................ 143 10.9 Configuring Base station system parameters .................. 144 10.9.1 Editing the system parameters: ...................................... 144 10.9.2 Enabling Over The Air (OTA) registration .......................... 145 10.10 Diagnostics ......................................................
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1 Important Safety instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ This product uses Lithium Ion Batteries which can be a fire hazard, if used improperly. Use only HME/Clear-Com supplied BAT60 or equivalent battery packs to ensure safe operation of the beltpack. When using AA Batteries follow all safety instructions from manufacturer. Do not mix different battery chemistries. When depleted, replace all batteries. The in-beltpack USB charging feature has only been tested utilizing USB2.0 port.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 2 Introduction to FreeSpeak II™ This chapter provides an overview of the FreeSpeak II digital wireless beltpack system. With a FreeSpeak II (FS II) wireless beltpack you can roam freely around a studio or production facility while talking and listening to all, or selected, members of the production team.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ You can configure FS II either from the Base station or from a PC Configuration Editor. FreeSpeak II components can be used either with a Base station or with a matrix equipped with E-Que cards in antenna or splitter mode. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Configuration Software User Guide. 2.1 An FS II communication system An FS II system consists of three main elements: The wireless beltpacks.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Typical FreeSpeak Configurations KEY FreeSpeak beltpack user O O Active antenna X O O O XX O O O O Single studio (e.g. quiz show) O XX O O O X XX O O O O O X O O O X O O Large scale permanent broadcast (e.g. soap opera), one studio complex Figure 2-2 Configurations for a studio and large-scale broadcast facility 2.1.1 FreeSpeak II system capacity The FreeSpeak II Base station supports up to 20 beltpacks.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ For zones which are likely to need coverage for five or more beltpacks simultaneously you must install a second antenna. Similarly, for good coverage for nine or more beltpacks simultaneously, a third antenna may be required. If more than 20 beltpacks are required, you should upgrade to FreeSpeak II Integra.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3 Installing a system This chapter explains how to install a FreeSpeak II system, including cable connections, positioning the equipment, registering beltpacks and performing a site survey to optimize system performance. It contains the following sections: Placing the Base station Placing the antennas and splitters Doing a site survey to determine coverage areas Registering beltpacks 3.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ two transceiver/antennas you will need to decide where the splitters that feed these will be located. The Base station supports two splitters. If you need more than one antenna splitter, the second splitter must be connected directly to the Base station. Splitters cannot be connected in a daisy chain configuration. Each splitter supports up to 5 antenna/transceivers which in turn support up to 5 beltpacks. For antenna coverage options, see 3.2.3 Determining coverage areas. 3.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3.2.2 Power supplies to the components of an FS II System See figure 3-1 and figure 3-2 below for recommended powering and cable lengths for an FS II system.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3.2.3 Determining coverage areas After the transceiver/antennas and splitters have been initially set up proceed to test the coverage areas and re-locate antennas and splitters, if necessary, for optimal coverage. The following figure illustrates some FreeSpeak II coverage scenarios. Each antenna covers a certain range or cell size. Maximum line of sight range: up to 500m (1640ft). Typical range: 50 150m (160 - 490ft).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3.3 2) Walk through all of the areas where beltpack users will typically be moving, and note any areas of weak signal, dropout, or disconnection from the system. Pay special attention to the overlap areas between antenna coverage zones, making sure sufficient signal strength is there from each of the transceiver/antennas to make a clean handoff between them for the beltpack.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Frame error rate Link quality 2‐digit RPN Figure 3-4 A connected beltpack site survey screen Parameter Meaning Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) A measure of the signal strength in a wireless environment. The higher the value, the stronger the signal. Frame Error Rate (FER) A measure of the signal connection quality. The lower the FER, the better the signal connection. Link Quality (LQ) A combined quality metric ranging from 1 (poor) to 5 (high).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6) Repeat this process for as many antennas as necessary to cover the required area. Overlap coverage zones so that there is no area where the signal strength is below 30, and no area where the error rate is above a few percent. 7) The antenna placement will need to be adjusted to get the best coverage.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3.3.3 Getting information on active antenna status You can also monitor which beltpacks are connected to which antennas using the Base station SYSTEM menu and using the Configuration Editor Diagnostics Tool. When you select ANTNS from the SYSTEM menu, the display shows the status of the active antennas that are connected to the Base station, and shows the slots on each antenna that are occupied by beltpacks.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ antenna slots are available all the time. Second, a beltpack constantly searches for the best antenna signal, and may frequently switch antennas. To make this transmission seamless, a beltpack maintains the connection to its current antenna until it is confident that the new antenna is functioning well. Therefore, for a short period of time during this transition, a single beltpack can occupy slots on more than one antenna.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) 3.4.1 The beltpack registration details must be added to the software configuration. Over the air (OTA) registration of a beltpack from the Base station Beltpack registration mode can be registered OTA from the Base station. Note: You can also use a previously registered beltpack to enable registration mode. See 8.8.1 Enabling OTA registration mode.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) Available systems, and previously registered systems, will be visible on the beltpack menu screen. Figure 3-7 Beltpack systems To connect the beltpack to the system, the system must be visible (V) and in registration (pairing) mode (P) on the beltpack screen. If the system is not in registration mode, registration should be re-enabled on the Base station. (Step 1). Note: If a beltpack is currently registered to a system ‘C’ will be visible in this screen.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ If you change the registration code from the Base station, do a black restart before continuing. 5) Select an available role from the list displayed on the beltpack. Figure 3-8 Select beltpack role 6) The beltpack is now registered and ready for operation. The inactive timer on enable registration is restarted now. The role is now associated with the beltpack until association is removed using the Configuration Editor or Base station.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4 Connecting the Base station This chapter explains how to connect the Base station to various wired and wireless audio interfaces through its rear-panel connectors.
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Key to FS II Base station rear panel Feature Description Power connector The 3-conductor AC power connector and universal power supply accepts voltages from 90 to 250 volts, at 50/60 Hz. Power consumption is 80 watts. Partyline channel A connectors The FS II Base station provides two pairs of partyline connectors, labeled “Channel A” and “Channel B.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to FS II Base station rear panel Feature Description Stage announce output This male 3-pin XLR connector allows a line-level audio signal, typically from wireless beltpacks or 4-Wire sources, to be sent to a paging system or other audio system. It is transformer-isolated. Level adjustment is done via the front- panel display programming. More than one audio source at a time can be routed to the Stage Announce, with the audio being combined to give a single audio output.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to FS II Base station rear panel Feature 4.2 Description These two RJ-45 connectors connect the Base station to two remote FS-TA transceiver/antennas or antenna splitters. Each wired transceiver/antenna communicates with five wireless beltpacks. Each antenna splitter provides connection for five transceiver antennas, providing communication with up to a maximum of 10 beltpacks depending upon available bandwidth.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Pin Description 1 Ground (shield) 2 Power 3 Audio Table 4-1 Partyline pinout 4.2.1.1 To connect partyline equipment to the Base station 1) Check that the partyline LED on the front-panel is out, which indicates that the partyline connection is disabled from the Base station. 2) Connect, and if appropriate, power up, the external partyline equipment. 3) Enable the partyline by pressing the “enable” button on the Base station’s front panel.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ It is possible to daisy-chain up to four beltpacks, or use an intercom XLR splitter at the Base station to feed microphone cables connected to the individual beltpacks. Because it is a 24-volt rather than a 30-volt current, the maximum length of cable that can be connected (the sum of all of the runs) will be shorter than what is expected with the standard partyline voltage. Do the same with PL CH-B to support an additional four beltpacks. 4.2.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Warning: Previous versions of this manual described a cable which would allow access to channel 1 of a dual channel RTS beltpack. DO NOT attempt to use a cable like this as it could result in damage to the FS II Base station. 4.2.4 Front-panel adjustments for partyline connections To connect the partyline channels to FS II and make the communication available to the rest of the system, press the CH-A and/or CH-B enable switches. The LED will light, and the connection is made.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4.2.5.2 Include the partyline channel inside a wireless partyline group It is recommended that when connecting to an analogue partyline system that the user includes the wireless partylines (WPL). The WPLs reduce the variation in audio levels heard when talking to analogue partylines. The WPLs are created in the configuration editor in a similar way to a user creating a group. 4.2.5.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ The reflections from the party-line get delayed by the base station encoding, decoding and the DECT stack which causes the echo. -15dB Nulling circuit Party-line A -30dB The reflection from the party-line can be removed by using the new V2.0 VOX gate functionality therefore removing the echo. -15dB Nulling circuit 0dB Party-line A -30dB V2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ BP1 BP2 Audio from BP1 Audio to BP2 Wireless Party Line Group (WPLG) Audio from BP2 Audio to BP1 Auto Nulling Audio from Party Line A Audio to Party Line A Party Line Channel A (PLCHA) Figure 4-4 Wireless partyline Audio Flow This facility allows conferencing over a large area between a mix of beltpacks, partyline stations and Eclipse system panels through an FS II Base station. FS II beltpacks can only connect to a wired partyline via a wireless partyline.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ matrix intercoms, other 4-wire audio devices, and the front-panel settings associated with these 4-wire connections. 4.4.1.1 To connect the Base station to a matrix port: 1) Scroll to PORTS on the main display screen and press the rotary encoder to select. 2) Scroll to 4-WIRE and press to select. 3) Scroll to CALLS and press to select. 4) Select the port or group to create an audio path to and press to select.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4.4.2 Connecting to Clear-Com matrix plus The connection between a Matrix Plus digital intercom port and an FS II 4-wire port is accomplished with a standard 4-pair straight-through CAT-5 data cable with RJ-45 connectors on both ends. In the current generation of FS II, the audio input and audio output pairs are all that will be used. In the Matrix Plus PGM-WIN configuration software, set the matrix port that is connected to the FS-BASE Base station 4-wire port to “4-Wire”.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4.4.4 Connecting with other digital matrix intercom systems Because FS II features standard 4-wire ports, with an input pair and an output pair, virtually any 4-wire signal can be connected with it. Make sure to properly match the input and output pairs between the digital matrix port and the FS II 4wire port (see diagram below). The pinouts for the first two 4-wire ports contain both audio and data connections, though the data connections are not currently used.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4-wire connectors could be used to route an FS II wireless beltpack user’s voice out of the system for paging or other reasons, similar to the SA OUT connector. When using the FS II 4-wire ports in this way, make sure that proper connections are made between FS II and the other device. Adjust the input and/or output levels either at the 4-wire device or within the FS II front-panel display for that particular 4-wire port. 4.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ IFB Destination IFB Source IFB Talks Program Audio Four-wire 3 Four-wire 4 All beltpacks All beltpacks Four-wire 4 Four-wire 4 All beltpacks All beltpacks Table 4-4 IFB key configurations An IFB talk is a panel or beltpack with a key set up to talk to the IFB key configuration.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ though the capability may be assigned to any or all of the wireless beltpacks, as desired. Connect a microphone cable to the male 3-pin XLR connector on the rear of the FS II Base station, and connect the other end to the external audio system. When the output is activated, the beltpack user’s voice will be sent at line level to the audio system.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ other words, the data Tx and Rx lines on pins 2 and 3 are reversed. Those are the only wiring connections on the FS II end of the cable. PC Connection (9-pin F) Base station (9-pin M) 1 N/C 2 3 3 2 4 N/C 5 5 6 N/C 7 N/C 8 N/C 9 N/C Table 4-6 Pinout for cable to upgrade Base station firmware On the PC end, a female 9-pin D connector is used.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ PC Connection (9pin ) BELTPACK (3.5 MM JACK) 1 N/C 2 tip 3 ring 4 N/C 5 screen 6 N/C 7 N/C 8 N/C 9 N/C Table 4-7 Pinout for cable to upgrade beltpack firmware 4.8.2 Connecting using the LAN port This connection is used for rapid firmware updates, as well as in the future for system configuration and intelligent connection with the Eclipse digital matrix. It is wired as a standard Ethernet connection. The Base station has a fixed IP address.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ To know that a transceiver/antenna is active, observe the green power LED and the yellow signal LED on the face of the unit where the RJ-45 connector is connected. Both must be lit. Also, wireless beltpacks in the vicinity of the active transceiver/antenna will be connected to the system and their displays will show labels and other information.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4.9.3 Powering an antenna or antenna splitter Provision of 24 VDC power to an FS II antenna is done as follows: • Connect the antenna to a 150/UNI-DIN power supply unit through the 4-pin DIN connector at the antenna. • Connect the antenna to an antenna splitter which is powered by a powersupply unit. The preferred method is to connect the antenna to a powered antenna splitter, as illustrated in Figure 4-9 Powering an antenna splitter .
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 5 Operating the Base station This chaper explains how to operate the FreeSpeak II Base Station. It contains the following sections: Introduction Understanding Front-Panel Operation 5.1 Introduction The FS II Base station provides all of the intelligence and signal routing for the FS II digital wireless intercom system. The Base station is a full-duplex digital matrix communications system, with virtual “ports” for the wireless beltpacks rather than physical ports.
5.2 Understanding Front-Panel Operation Figure 5-1 FS II Base station Front Panel 5.2.1 Call Channel A Pressing buttons (B) & (D) together will send a call signal to the port, group or wireless partyline (WPL) assigned under headset channel A. The Talk button (B) must be engaged momentarily before the Call/Reply (D). 5.2.2 Call Channel B Pressing buttons (E) & (D) together will send a call signal to the port, group or WPL assigned under headset channel B.
Key to FS II Base station front panel Feature Description Headset connector The 4-pin male XLR-type headset socket connects to Clear-Com headsets and other headsets with 4-pin female connectors. This headset connector is for the on-board two-channel intercom, with controls just to the right of the connector.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to FS II Base station front panel Feature Description When the button is release the Base station will perform an autonulling on the current partyline. On completion the following message will be displayed: “Partyline A/B Autonulling complete” The autonulling process is recommended on initial system set up and when the partyline system has been changed.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to FS II Base station front panel Feature Description beltpack sections, the first screen shows beltpacks 1 through 5, and the second shows 6 through 10.) Pressing and holding the setup/enter encoder for more than three seconds will return the display to the battery monitor. L Power switch The power switch will turn the FreeSpeak Base station on and off.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6 Programming a system from the Base station This chapter describes how to program the FreeSpeak II system using the Base station front panel controls and menu.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.1 Introduction An FS II system is programmed using the menus displayed on the Base station’s front panel. Programming the system requires four basic steps: 1) Create individual names (“labels”) for the wireless beltpacks and for the wired devices connected to the Base station. Use individual labels for building “point-to-point” communication paths. Labels are composed of five alphanumeric characters.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.2 Using the Base station’s programming menus An FS II system can be programmed using the programming menus that appear on the Base station’s front-panel display screen. The user navigates through the menus to select programming options for the system. Rotating the setup/enter encoder allows the user to scroll through the selections on the screen. As the user scrolls through the menu items are highlighted on the screen.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ labels. At first both upper and lower labels will have the same generic designations. To get to the second, third and fourth pages of beltpacks, scroll all the way to the right of the screen, and then continue to scroll. The second, third and fourth pages will be displayed showing beltpacks 6 - 10, 11 - 15 and 16 - 20 (BPK06 - BPK10, BPK11 - BPK15, BPK16 - BPK20). 2) Scroll to and select the desired beltpack.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ proceeding to lower-case characters, then to digits, and finally to punctuation characters. 7) When the desired new character appears, press the setup/enter encoder to select it. The box disappears, and is replaced by the solid highlight. 8) Repeat steps 4 through 6 for all the characters in the label that are to be changed. 9) When editing the label has been completed, select BACK to return to the PROGRAMMING OPTIONS menu.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-7 First available ports menu The first page of the menu shows the first 5 ports, starting with HDSTA (frontpanel headset A) and continuing through 4WIR3 (the third 4-wire connector on the rear panel), as shown in Figure 6-7 First available ports menu. By scrolling all the way to the right, and then continuing to scroll, 4WIR4 through PRGRM (program) will be displayed (Figure 6-8 Second available ports menu).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 5) Rotate the setup/enter encoder. As the encoder is rotated the entire range of available characters appears, starting with upper-case characters, proceeding to lower-case characters, then to digits, and finally to punctuation characters. 6) When the desired new character appears, press the setup/enter encoder to select it. The box disappears, and is replaced by the solid highlight. 7) Repeat steps 4 through 6 for all the characters in the label that are to be changed.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-12 Wireless partyline group labels The generic wireless partyline group labels WP#01 through WP#05 appear on the top row, and their editable versions appear on the lower row. The default values are WPL01 through WPL05. 2) From the AVAILABLE GROUPS menu, select a group label. A menu appears that gives the options for programming the selected group, as in Figure 6-13 Select label from the menu. Figure 6-13 Select label from the menu 3) Select LABEL from the menu.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8) Select ‘BACK’ to save the label. The front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied. In order to edit another group label scroll clockwise to the BACK command and select it. The AVAILABLE GROUPS menu appears. Select a new group label to edit, and repeat steps 2 through 9. 6.7 Adding group members When a group name or “label” has been chosen the user may then “populate” that group.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-16 Adding members to a group 4) Scroll through the pages of this list to find the desired members for the group. When a desired member is highlighted, press the setup/enter encoder to select that member. A box appears around it. 5) To de-select a member that has already been selected, highlight that member and press the setup/enter encoder.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed. 2) Select the required beltpack. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. Scroll through the screens to KEYS. 3) Select KEYS. The KEY EDITING screen appears, 4) A list of the audio routes and groups available for selection is visible. Select the beltpack key to assign communication to (A, B, C or D). See Figure 6.17 below.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-18 Select the source/destination to assign to that beltpack key 6) Scroll through the list and select the desired source or destination to assign to that beltpack key. A box appears around the selection and the next screen appears for assigning the key type. 7) For some destinations and sources (headsets, stage and program announce, beltpacks and IFB’s) the system will assign the feed to the beltpack key when you press the setup/Enter rotary controller.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.10 Setting the beltpack audio level 1) From the MAIN menu, select BELTPACKS. The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed (Figure 6-2 Available beltpacks menu). 2) Select the beltpack for which audio levels are to be set. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. 3) Select ‘LEVELS’. The beltpack levels editing menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-20 Beltpack levels menu.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ clockwise to increase the level. Press the setup/enter encoder to select the output level. 6.11 Setting beltpack latching Beltpack latching determines whether the beltpack A and B latch when pressed so that the user does not have to keep the button pressed to maintain an audio route, or are non-latching so the audio route is only open when the button is pressed. 1) From the MAIN menu, select BELTPACKS.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.13.1 Input level The input level affects the volume of a signal coming into the Base station, for example from the Program (PRGRM) port. Adjusting this level will affect the volume of this channel to ALL the users of the Base station. • Setting the “input” level alters how loudly all users of the system will hear a channel; it is a global volume control. 6.13.2 Output level The output level refers to the signal output to individual ports.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 4) Select ‘INPUT’ to display the input level setup menu. Figure 6-27 Port input level setup 5) Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the input level in 1 dB increments. 6) When the desired audio level appears on the screen, press and release the setup/enter encoder to select it, 7) The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter encoder was pressed or turned.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) From the MAIN menu, select ‘PORTS’. A menu of the available audio ports is displayed. Figure 6-29 Available audio ports menu 2) Select the port for which the call destination is to be set (excludes headset ports). The menu for the selected port will be displayed. Figure 6-30 Selected port menu for calls 3) Select ‘CALLS’ from the menu. The call destination menu will be displayed.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ an auto route from the headset to the chosen destination the key on the Base station front panel should be used. 7) From the MAIN menu, select ‘PORTS’. A menu of the available audio ports is displayed. Figure 6-33 Available audio ports menu 8) Select the head set for which the call destination is to be set. The menu for the selected headset will be displayed. Figure 6-34 Selected port menu for calls 9) Select ‘KEY’ from the menu.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ The three types of partyline systems are: Clear-Com, Drake, and RTS. 6.15.1 To select the type of partyline system for a partyline port 1) Select PORTS from the main menu, then select PLCHA or PLCHB from the AVAILABLE AUDIO port menu which appears. Figure 6-36 Select audio port 2) The port configuration menu is displayed. Scroll rightwards to display the second page of the menu. Figure 6-37 Select type of partyline 3) Select TYPE. The first port type menu is displayed.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-39 Second partyline connection type menu 5) Select ‘OFF’ to disable partyline termination on the port. This will apply regardless of the type of partyline connected to the port. For example if the partyline is connected to an MS-702 master station with termination enabled the Base station termination must be disabled. 6) The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter encoder was pressed or turned.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-41 Partyline noise gate options menu Scroll through the options to enable or disable the noise gate and use the enter function to select the required state. The main noise gate menu will be redisplayed. 5) Select the level entry to display the partyline level setup menu. Figure 6-42 Partyline noise gate trigger level The vertical bar indicates the noise gate trigger level.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-44 Level editing menu for partyline 2) Select the ‘INPUT’ item to display the input level setup menu. Figure 6-45 Partyline input level 3) Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the level in 1 dB increments between -20dB and +6dB.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-47 Partyline LoNULL level 11) Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the nulling level in increments of 1 between 0 and 127. 12) When the desired audio level appears on the screen, press and release the setup/enter encoder to select it, 13) The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter encoder was pressed or turned.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ From the MAIN menu, select SYSTEM. The SYSTEM menu appears as shown in Figure 6-49 System menu 1. Figure 6-49 System menu 1 Rotate the setup/enter encoder clockwise to scroll through the list and display further options. Figure 6-50 System menu 2 Figure 6-51 System menu 3 The following sections describe the items on this menu. 6.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 6-53 Restore defaults menu 6.19 Antennas When Antennas is selected the display shows the status of the active antennas that are connected to the Base station, and shows the slots on each antenna that are occupied by beltpacks. This information may be useful during a site survey, or when troubleshooting coverage areas or antenna connections.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.20 Setting the IP address When IP is selected a screen appears allowing the IP address of the Base station to be set. Figure 6-55 IP address menu The IP address may be changed by use of the Enter/Setup rotary encoder. The current part of the IP address that will be changed is highlighted and slowly rotating the encoder increases the IP address in increments of 1 per step whilst rapidly rotating the encoder increases the IP address in increments of 10 per step.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 6.22 Remote microphone kill When RMK is selected the remote microphone kill menu will be displayed. Figure 6-57 Remote MIC kill menu 6.22.1 Kill beltpack microphones Selecting this function will kill the microphones on all the wireless beltpacks connected to the Base station. Beltpack users will have to press a talk key again to re-enable the beltpack microphone. 6.22.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 7 Operating the wireless beltpack This chapter explains how to operate the FS II beltpack. It contains the following sections: Overview of the wireless beltpack Beltpack user controls Using the beltpack 7.1 Overview of the wireless beltpack Figure 7-1 FreeSpeak II beltpack An FS II wireless beltpack gives you simultaneous access to up to five channels of talk/listen communication, with the ability to switch among them as desired.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ E A F B D C G I H Figure 7-2 Intercom display mode Partyline display mode – displays role name, signal strength, battery level and volume levels for channel A and channel B.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to display layout Feature Description Label for key A assignment. Label for key B assignment. Label for Key C Assignment or CALL key for Key A if not assigned. Label for Key D Assignment or CALL key for Key B if not assigned. E Volume level for Key A assignment. F Volume level for Key B assignment. G Signal strength. H Role name for the role assigned to the Beltpack. I Battery life remaining (in hours for Li-Ion, in % for AA battery).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 7.2 Beltpack user controls 7.2.1 Top controls Figure 7-4 View of top of beltpack Key to beltpack top controls Feature Description Talk key A and B. Press to talk or listen on channel A and channel B. Talk key C. Press to talk or listen on channel C. In menu mode, press to cancel menu. Talk key D. Press to talk or listen on channel D. In menu mode, press to select menu. Display.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 7.2.2 Beltpack display The following table lists the beltpack display icons and indicators. Beltpack display icons and indicators Name Icon Description Key label A descriptive name for the channel. The maximum length is 10 characters (5 characters for the Base station system). Role name A descriptive name for the beltpack role. Channel listen volume level The volume of the channel audio.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Menu button Mid beep. Mid, on 100ms, off 100ms. Triggers on entering menu mode. Power button Mid beep. Mid, on 100ms, off 100ms, repeated while power button pressed. Listen again Low beep. Low, on 100ms, off 100ms. Table 7-4 Beltpack headset tones/alerts 7.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to beltpack front controls Feature Description Right rotary level control. Turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust volume. In menu mode, turn clockwise or counter-clockwise to navigate the menus. Power button. Press to power up or power down the beltpack. Reply key. Reply key can be configured as an extra fifth channel using the Configuration Editor or EHX software. Menu key.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 7.2.5 Beltpack bottom connectors Figure 7-6 Beltpack bottom connectors Key to beltpack bottom connectors Feature Description LED torch LED torch control Headset socket (4-pin XLR–M) Pin Function 1 Mic ground 2 Mic + 3 Earphone ground 4 Earphone Table 7-6: Headset socket pin out 3.5 mm stereo jack.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to beltpack bottom connectors Feature Description Micro USB connector. Table 7-7 Key to beltpack bottom connectors 7.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 7.3 Using the beltpack 7.3.1 Registering the beltpack Before you can use a beltpack, you must first register it with the FreeSpeak II system. For more information, see 3.4 Registering beltpacks. 7.3.2 Charging the beltpack The beltpack batteries are located inside the beltpack battery compartment. The beltpack can use a Clear-Com rechargeable Li-Ion battery or AA batteries. A dedicated battery charger can charge up to five batteries simultaneously.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 2) Wait until the recharging LED turns from red to green. The battery is now fully recharged. Figure 7-8 FreeSpeak II battery charger 7.3.3 Powering on the beltpack The recessed power button is used to turn the FS II beltpack on and off. Press and hold the button for about three seconds to turn the beltpack on. To turn it off, press and hold the button for about three seconds. 7.3.4 Using the beltpack to communicate The beltpack has four keys labelled A, B, C, D and Reply.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ While the key is held down audio transmits on that channel. When the key is released audio no longer transmits. To latch a key on for hands-free use, quickly tap the key. Another quick tap releases the latch. 3) Speak into the headset microphone. To adjust the volume of incoming audio for a channel, turn the appropriate side-mounted rotary control. Turn the rotary control clockwise to increase the volume, and counter-clockwise to decrease volume.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ From the Configuration Editor, you can upgrade the beltpack firmware using a USB connection or central upgrade Over The Air (OTA). Note: If you have a matrix connection, you can also do an Over The Air upgrade. For more information, see the Eclipse HX Configuration Software User Guide. 7.3.7.1 Upgrading using a USB connection. 1) Connect the beltpack to a USB port on the computer running the Configuration Editor.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8 Programming on the beltpack This chapter explains how to program the beltpack using the beltpack's menu system.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ To select a submenu turn either of the two rotary dials clockwise. This will scroll down the submenu options. If you turn the rotary dials counter-clockwise, you will scroll upwards. To select a submenu, press the Menu Select key (D). To return to the previous screen, press the Menu Cancel key (C). You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the Menu key.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.2.1 Configuring the beltpack channel volumes and master volume Each of the four beltpack channel volume levels is configurable separately. Note: You can only change volume levels on keys that have been configured. To configure a channel volume: 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Turn either rotary control clockwise to highlight Vol Level Ctrl, and press the Menu Select key (D).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Turn either rotary control clockwise to highlight Vol Operation, and press the Menu Select key (D). 3) Use either rotary control to select between: 4) 8.3 Talk Key Master To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.3.2 Setting the sidetone level Use this setting to set the level of the sidetone. You can either set the sidetone to a fixed level, or choose to have the sidetone track the master volume level. To set sidetone to a fixed level: 8.3.3 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Headset Options > Sidetone > Sidetone Level.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Mic Options > Mic Type. 3) Use either rotary control to select between: 4) Automatic (default) Electret Dynamic Unbalanced To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.5.1 Setting the display and LED brightness Use this setting to control the brightness of the display. The beltpack automatically dims after a timeout period if no key is used or there is no incoming call or call alert. You can adjust the timeout period. When the beltpack is dimmed, the display goes off after a timeout period if no key is used or there is no incoming call or call alert. You can adjust the timeout period. 8.5.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) Use either rotary control to select the dim level between Off and 120 seconds (35 second default). Note: Setting the display off timeout to Off disables the timeout function. 4) 8.6 To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D). Configuring the beltpack alarm options You can configure the following alarm options: Low battery alarm Low battery alarm threshold Out of range alarm Call alert mode Note: See 7.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.6.2 Setting the low battery alarm threshold Use this setting to determine the battery power level that triggers the low battery alarm. 8.6.3 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key (D). 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Alarm Options > Low Battery Threshold. 3) Use either rotary control to select a value between 0 and 100%. 4) To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Alarm Options > Call Alert Mode. 3) Use either rotary control to select between: 4) 8.7 Vibrate & Audio (default) Vibrate Only Audio Only Off To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Admin Options. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code. The default code is 4632. 3) Select Enable Pair Mode. 4) Use either rotary control to select between: 5) 8.8.2 Disable Enable To confirm the selection and exit the menu screen, press the Menu Select key (D).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.8.3 Setting system sync mode Use this setting to make antenna synchronization readings. 8.9 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Settings > Admin Options. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code. The default code is 4632. 3) Select System Sync. 4) Use either rotary control to select the antenna group to synchronize.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Information. You can read the following information: Item Value Beltpack role Role name SW (software) Version number Beltpack. ID (beltpack identity) ID number RFP (Remote Fixed Part – antenna/receiver) ID number Regional (radio frequency area) Radio frequency region. Battery Level Percentage charge, hours of use Table 8-1 Beltpack information 8.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8.13 Enabling over the air (OTA) registration mode from a beltpack In some circumstances you may need to enable registration of beltpacks without having access to a Base station or computer. In this case it can be done from a beltpack. The beltpack needs to be previously registered and connected. You need the system admin code, available from Eclipse EHX, the Configuration Editor or the Base station. (The default code is 4632).
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) To enter the beltpack menu, press and hold the Menu key. 2) Use the rotary and Menu Select keys to select Site Survey.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 9 Operating the transceiver/antenna This chapter describes how to use the FreeSpeak II transceiver/antenna. It contains the following sections: Transceiver/antenna Transceiver/antenna splitter (PD2203) 9.1 Transceiver/antenna The FS II transceiver/antennas form the transmission link between the FS II beltpacks and the FS II Base station. It has internal omnidirectional (all directions/circular coverage) antennas.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 9.1.2 FS II transceiver/antenna connector panel Figure 9-2 FS II Transceiver/Antenna Connector Panel Key to transceiver/antennas Feature Description USB connector. Used to upgrade the firmware in the FS II-TA. Base/Matrix connector. This RJ-45/etherCON connector is used to connect the bi-directional signal from the Base station, directly or via the splitter.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Key to transceiver/antennas Feature Description there is a radio frequency synchronization lock between the devices. A solid light is required for normal operation of the system. Power LED. This green LED indicates that the transceiver/antenna is receiving power, either from its local power supply or from the connected CAT-5 cable (distances up to 300 meters, or 925 feet, from the Base station or the splitter) being powered via the FS II Base station. E 9.1.3 Mode button.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ For more information on the coverage range of the FS II-TA, see 4.2.3 Determining coverage areas. Note: For most working systems, Clear-Com recommends a ratio of 3-4 users per antenna due to system losses. 9.1.5 Coverage areas under various conditions Just as with any other product communicating via radio waves, the effective distance between the beltpack and the transceiver/antenna (the range) will differ depending on the particular environment in which it is being used.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Going between a larger area and a corridor via a door, especially a heavy or shielded one, or where the walls are thick, place a second antenna in the corridor near the doorway to assure continuous coverage. 9.1.7 Upgrading the antenna/transceiver firmware From the Configuration Editor, you can upgrade the antenna/transceiver firmware using a USB connection or centrally upgrade using the Base station.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ carries the data between a Base station transceiver port and the splitter, and five RJ-45 connectors to feed that information to and from up to five antennas. The splitter must be locally powered via the supplied external in-line universal power supply. Note: You must power on the splitter before you power on the Base station, otherwise the Base station might power the splitter. In this case there might be insufficient power. 9.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 9.2.1.4 Transceiver/antenna connectors These five RJ-45 connectors are used to connect up to five remote transceiver/antennas to the splitter, and via the splitter to the FS II Base station. Each of these cables can be up to 1,000 meters (3,200 feet) in length if 24AWG cable is used or up to 500 meters (1,600 feet) long if 26AWG cable is used. Note: It is recommended that shielded Ethernet cable (for instance, CAT-5/5e/6) is used. 9.2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 9.2.2.5 EXP OUT connector This female DB-15 connector is reserved for future use. 9.2.3 Connecting an antenna splitter to the FS II Base station and to transceiver/antennas After the connections have been made between the splitter and the transceiver/antennas, make sure that the data LED’s are lit at the individual ports on the antenna splitter. Also make sure that the both the green power LED and the yellow data LED are lit on each FS II-TA.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10 FS II Configuration Editor This chapter explains how to use the Configuration Editor software to program the FreeSpeak II system. Configuration Editor is a convenient and flexible tool that allows you to quickly and easily create or edit configurations. You can use the FS II Configuration Editor to extract, backup, edit and restore configurations from the FS II Base stations.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.1 Loading configurations When you start the Configuration Editor the following screen appears: Figure 10-1 Configuration Editor Initial Screen You can either load a local configuration file from disk, or extract one from a Base station. 10.1.1 Loading a local configuration file To load a configuration from disk: 1) Click Load. 2) Browse on your local disk for the configuration file. Note: Configuration files end in a .bsc extension. 3) Click Open.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.1.2 Loading a configuration file from a Base station using a serial link 1) Connect the PC to the Base station using a standard FreeSpeak II serial cable. 2) From the Serial comms list, select a COM port. Power on the FS II Base station and wait for at least 30 seconds. Note: The Serial comms list shows only those ports that are available for connection to the Base station. If the required port is not shown, it may be that another program is using this port.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-3 Configuration Setup 10.1.3 Loading a configuration from a Base station using Ethernet 1) Connect the PC and the Base station to the local network and set up an IP address on the Base station. Note: You can set the Base station IP address in the Configuration Editor under the System tab, and on the Base station using the System menu.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-4 Map Upload Progress Retrieval of the configuration should take about 15 seconds. If the program fails to connect to the FS II Base station, the following dialog appears: Figure 10-5 Configuration Editor Ethernet Timeout If this occurs, check the Ethernet connections at the PC and the Base station. Ensure that the IP address is correct and that it is valid for use on the local network. 10.1.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.1.4.1 Using the Serial Link 1) Re-connect the Base station (if it has been disconnected) and ensure that at least 30 seconds elapse since Base station power-up to allow serial comms to be activated. 2) In the Serial comms area of the Configuration Editor screen, click Apply. 3) If you want to reset the Base station after the file is uploaded, select the Reset On-Apply checkbox. The Base station reboots and the levels are reset to the default values.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Help - Opens the online help for the Configuration Editor Clear Map - Clears the current file from the Configuration Editor buffer. All the parameters set in the editor will be reset to the startup defaults. Send File - Sends a firmware file (normally a 4kr file) to the Base station. This is normally only used to update the Base station firmware, and to send antenna and beltpack software. Exit - Exits the Configuration Editor.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) Now take the beltpack you wish to register. On the beltpack to be registered, hold the menu key for two seconds to enter MENU options. Scroll to SYSTEM CONNECT using the rotary controllers and select it using key D. In menu mode the D key on the beltpack operates as SELECT and the C key exits the menu level and cancels the selection. Note: On a new system there will be no previous connections at this point.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-6 Beltpack systems In order to connect the beltpack to the system, the system must be visible (V) and in pairing mode (P) on the beltpack screen. If the system is not in pairing mode, registration should be re-enabled. Note: If a beltpack is connected to a system ‘C’ will be visible in this screen. If a beltpack is not currently connected but has been in the past ‘R’ will be visible.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.4 Configuring beltpacks From the Configuration Editor, you can use the Beltpacks tab to: Register beltpacks with the Base station Edit key assignments Change input and output levels. 10.4.1 Selecting the beltpack to register or edit 1) From the Name list, select a beltpack slot. The Name list contains all the beltpacks and their serial numbers. 2) In the Name field, enter an ID for the beltpack. Enter a maximum of five characters.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) From the Name field, select a beltpack slot. See 10.4.1 Selecting the beltpack to register or edit. Note: You can also change the name of the beltpack by over typing the value in the Name field. 4) Select Register. The Configuration Editor now sends the system number and carrier mask information to the beltpack, and also stores the serial number of the beltpack in the Base station configuration.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 1) Connect the beltpack to the computer. 2) Switch on the beltpack. 3) Click Set Properties. The Properties window appears. Figure 10-9 Beltpack properties 10.4.4.1 Recalling default settings Recall defaults resets the properties to a previously stored set of values saved using Remember My Default Settings. Click Recall My Default Settings to read back and display the default settings stored on your PC.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.4.4.2 Recalling the factory defaults Click Recall Factory Defaults to read back and display the factory default settings. You can use this option to reset beltpacks to the factory settings if the saved default settings have been lost or are not suitable. 10.4.4.3 Saving default settings Click Remember My Default Settings to save the currently displayed default settings (of the Configuration Editor) for later recall.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Port output gain Use this option to set the level of gain on the output from the Base station Microphone Echo Cancellation Use this option to improve audio quality by reducing microphone echo. Select the Mic Echo Cancellation check box. Master Volume Operation If checked rotaries A and B both adjust the beltpack master volume level. If not checked rotary A adjusts the volume for the assignment on Key A and rotary B adjusts the volume for the assignment on Key B. 10.4.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Vibrate & Audio - the beltpack vibrates and issues an audible alarm Vibrate only - the beltpack vibrates Audio only - the beltpack issues an audible alarm Off - the beltpack issues no alarms Note: The factory default is Off. Setting the out of range mode Use this option to determine what kind of alarm the beltpack issues when it is no longer within range of an antenna.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ From the Listen Again Auto Delete list, select a timeout period. The settings run from Off to 240 minutes. The factory default is 240 minutes. Setting the listen again recording time You can configure the beltpack to automatically record incoming audio to allow you to replay the audio. To determine the recording period: From the Listen Again Record Time, select a recording time. The settings run from 0 seconds to 15 seconds. The factory default is 15 seconds.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ disabled the audio route is only open when the key is pressed. To enable key latching: Select the Latching Talk Keys checkbox. The factory default is latching disabled. Partyline display mode Use this option to determine whether the beltpack can display in partyline mode. Dimmed tallies Use this option to enable dimmed tally lights. When enabled, keys will always show a dimmed state of the active state. The factory default is enabled. 10.4.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Abbreviation Meaning HDSTA Front panel headset on channel A HDSTB Front panel headset on channel B 4WIR1, 4WIR2, 4WIR3, 4WIR4 Four Base station 4-wire output ports PLCHA Partyline channel A PLCHB Partyline channel B STGAN Stage announce output PRGRM Program input BPK01 to BPK20 One of up to twenty beltpacks GRP01 to GRP05 One of up to five configured groups WPL01 to WPL05 One of up to five wireless partylines IFB1 to IFB10 One of up to 10 interruptible fold
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) From the Name list, select the beltpack. 4) From the Reply key list, select a destination from the drop-down list. To deactivate the REPLY key: 5) From the Name list, select the beltpack. 6) From the Reply key list, select ----. 10.4.10 Key assignment types By default an assignment is talk only; however 4-wire and partyline inputs can be selected as the following: Listen. The caller can be heard, but no outgoing audio path is created when the key is pressed.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-11 Ports Tab 10.5.1 Selecting the port to edit To select a port to edit: Use the arrow buttons next to the Port edit box to make a selection. 10.5.2 Changing the label of the port To change the port label: Select the port to be changed, and then over-type the text in the Port edit box. 10.5.3 Selecting the port type You can only select a port type when a partyline port is selected.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ RTS - selects RTS compatibility with termination enabled. OFF - termination disabled on partyline port. The selection affects the gain, termination and call signaling used when communicating with this port. Figure 10-12 Partyline Port Type Menu 10.5.4 Selecting a communication path for the port For headset, partyline, 4-wire ports and IFBs, you can select an audio path to determine the destination for the port.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 2) For 4-wire and partyline destination ports you can select talk and listen functions as described in 10.4.10 Key assignment types. From the Cross Point Assignment right list, select the required function.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-14 Partyline Crosspoint Type 10.5.5 Setting the input, output and VOX levels The input level determines the level at which other users will hear a port, and the output level determines the level at which the port hears other users. If VOX is enabled, the VOX level specifies the audio level at which a VOX triggered audio path is set. The VOX trigger level can be set in the range -70dB to -10dB.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ See an overview of configured groups * Within the Groups tab, groups include wireless partylines (WPL). Figure 10-15 Groups Tab 10.6.1 Selecting the group to edit To select a group to edit: Use the arrow buttons next to the Group edit box to make a selection. 10.6.2 Changing the label of the group To change the group label: Select the group to be changed, and then over-type the text in the Group edit box.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.6.3 Changing the members of the group The Groups/WPL tab displays two lists of members. The Available Members list shows the members available to be placed in the current group, and the Current Membership list shows the current group members. To edit the group lists: Move the mouse pointer over the member in the list and click. The member will be transferred from one list to the other. 10.6.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.7 Reducing antenna interference From the Configuration Editor, you can use the Antennas tab to reduce interference between antennas that are close to each other. Because of propagation delays along the cables, antennas which are in close proximity but which have effective cable lengths which differ by more than approximately 150m can interfere with each other. This screen allows you to compensate for the length of the connection of each of the 10 available antennas.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-19 IFB Configuration Tab 10.8.1 Selecting the IFB to edit To select an IFB to edit: From the IFB Label list, select the required label. 10.8.2 Changing the label of the IFB To change the IFB label: Select the label to be changed, and then over-type the text in the IFB Label edit box. 10.8.3 Changing the IFB sources The IFB tab displays two lists of sources.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.9 -3dB to -27dB - the audio feed is reduced by the selected amount Full cut - the audio feed is reduced to zero Configuring Base station system parameters From the Configuration Editor, you can use the System tab to assign IP addresses to the Base station and set pin numbers and access codes. You can also enable Over The Air (OTA) beltpack registration. 10.9.1 Editing the system parameters: To edit the system parameters: 1) Select the System tab.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.9.2 Enabling Over The Air (OTA) registration To enable OTA, see 10.3 Registering beltpacks using the over the air (OTA) facility. 10.10 Diagnostics You can use the diagnostics tool to view the current state of the Base station, beltpacks and transceivers/antennas. To access the diagnostics tool: 1) At the bottom of the screen, select Diagnostics. The following screen appears: Figure 10-21 Diagnostics connection 2) Enter the IP address of the Base station and click OK.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) From the list on the upper left of the screen, select the option you require. 10.10.1 Beltpack status The Beltpack Status screen shows the current status of each FreeSpeak II beltpack on the matrix.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ When live logging is turned on, the beltpacks currently live logging will be indicated on the beltpack status and the live logging pane will appear at the bottom of the beltpack status screen.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ You can also navigate to the Beltpack, Role and Panel Programming entries for the role from here. 10.10.3 Antenna status The Antenna status screen behaves in a similar fashion to the Beltpack Status screen, however with a different set of information available for the antennas.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 10.10.4 Antenna roles The Antenna Roles screen shows which beltpack roles are currently operating on each transceiver/antenna. Figure 10-25 Antenna roles 10.10.5 Event Log The Event Log shows a list of log messages produced by the Base station.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Figure 10-26 Event Log To start receiving messages from the Base station, from the right hand pane click the Play icon at the top right of the screen. 10.11 Upgrading the Configuration Editor Update the Configuration Editor using the update file supplied.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 11 Upgrading the Base station from FS to FS II This section explains how to upgrade a FreeSpeak/CellCom Base station to FreeSpeak II using the Configuration Editor. 11.1 11.2 Setting the Base station IP address 1) Power up the Base station, and select SYSTEM > IP. 2) Enter the IP address for the Base station. 3) Reboot the Base station. The Base station is now configured for the new IP address. 4) Install and start the Configuration Editor.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 3) 11.4 Click Open. Loading the default map 1) From the Configuration Editor, click Load, and navigate to the location of the default map file. Note: The default map file has a .bsc extension. 2) Select System > Unlock SYS ID. 3) In the Config Password screen, enter the following password: ClearComMap. A password confirmation message appears. 4) Close the Configuration Editor, and then restart it and reload the default map file.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 8) Click Save & Apply. 9) Click Unlock SYS ID, and enter the following password: ClearComMapOff. 10) Close the Configuration Editor.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 12 Specifications 12.1 FreeSpeak II Base station Base station-to-Beltpack Frequency Response 100 Hz – 7.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Base station Programming/Editing Push-to-enter rotary encoder 12.2 Dimensions 1-RU unit, 44 x 483 x 312 mm (hwd) (1.75 x 19.0 x 12.5 inches) Weight Approx. 4.5 Kg (10 lb). FreeSpeak II Beltpack Beltpack Frequency Response 100 Hz – 7.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 12.3 FreeSpeak II Transceiver/Antenna Beltpacks Supported Per Transceiver/Antenna 5, in one cellular zone Transceiver Antenna Transmission Range Up to 500 m (1475 ft.), line of sight Maximum Distance, Base station to Transceiver Via Base station Port 1,000 m (3,200 ft.) using 24 AWG cable 500 m (1,600 ft) using 26 AWG cable Maximum Distance, Transceiver Powered By Base station Port 300 m (975 ft.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 12.5 Transmission Method Method of RF Operation 1.9 and 2.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ 13 Compliance FCC Notice: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ - Ce produit ne peut pas être installé à proximité ou utilisé en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou émetteur. - Le produit a été testé pour se conformer aux exigences sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences de la FCC / IC pour un appareil porté sur le corps. L'utilisation de pinces ou d’étuis d’un tiers ne peuvent assurer la conformité aux normes FCC / IC sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences et doivent donc être évitée.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ IC Notice: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
User Guide | FreeSpeak II™ Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (WEEE) The European Union (EU) WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) places an obligation on producers (manufacturers, distributors and/or retailers) to take-back electronic products at the end of their useful life. The WEEE Directive covers most ClearCom products being sold into the EU as of August 13, 2005.
