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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CELLCOM

DIGITAL WIRELESS

Version 2.0.3

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CELLCOM DIGITAL WIRELESS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 2.0.
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CellCom Instruction Manual © 2007, 2008, 2009 Vitec Group Communications Ltd. All rights reserved. Part Number 810335Z Rev. 10 Vitec Group Communications LLC 850 Marina Village Parkway Alameda, CA 94501 U.S.A Vitec Group Communications Ltd 7400 Beach Drive IQ Cambridge Cambridgeshire United Kingdom CB25 9TP The Vitec Group plc Beijing Representative Office Room 706, Tower B Derun Building, YongAn Dongli A No.3 Jianwai Ave., Chaoyang District Beijing, P.R.
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Vitec Group Communications SOFTWARE LICENSE IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT YOU HAVE READ THE FOLLOWING AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, RETURN THE SOFTWARE COMPLETE TO VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED OR CANCEL THE INSTALLATION. THIS IS YOUR PROOF THAT YOU HAVE A VALID LICENSE. PLEASE TREAT IT AS VALUABLE PROPERTY. VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED OR VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property. VGC and its licensors retain all right, title and interest in and to the Software and all copies thereof at all times, regardless of the form or media in or on which the original or other copies may subsequently exist. This license is not a sale of the original or any subsequent copy. 2. COPYRIGHT a. The copyright and all other rights in the Software produced by VGC shall remain with VGC or its suppliers.
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b. After the initial 90 days, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. This constitutes an essential part of this License. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: a.
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other rights) and only a duly executed written release shall constitute such a waiver. b. If any of these conditions is deemed invalid or unenforceable the remainder shall be unaffected. c. VGC's dealings with you shall be governed by English law if you are resident in the EMEA region and California law if you are resident elsewhere.
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CONTENTS GETTING STARTED: AN INTRODUCTION TO CELLCOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 CellCom Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 A CellCom Communication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Important Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Default Map . . . . . . . . .
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4CONNECTING THE CELLCOM BASESTATION . 4-1 Understanding the Back-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 IEC Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Party Line Channel A Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Party Line Channel B Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Program Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Stage Announce Output Connector. . . . . . . . . .
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Connecting One Transceiver/Antenna (CEL-TA) Directly to A Transceiver Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Connecting Transceiver/Antennas with a Splitter (PD2203) . . . . 4-20 Powering an Antenna or Antenna Splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 PROGRAMMING A SYSTEM FROM THE BASESTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 A Note About Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Beltpack Top Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Talk Knobs, Channels A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Level-Control Lights, Channels A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Talk/Listen Lights, Channels A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Answer-Back Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Combo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Role Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Beltpack Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Beltpack ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 RF Carrier Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Connection Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16 Adjust Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Data Signal LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Matrix Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Power LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 DC In Power Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Cabling the CEL-TA Transceiver/Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Beltpack Support Capacities for Transceiver/Antennas . . . . . . .
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Retrieving a configuration from a Cellcom basestation via the Serial Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Retrieving a configuration from a Cellcom basestation via Ethernet. 10-4 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Clear Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Send File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Advanced Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Normal Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Basic Menu Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 None Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Input and output levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Ports tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Notice about Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 APPENDIX A: DECT CARRIER FREQUENCY CHART A-1 APPENDIX B: PROGRAMMING MENUS . . . . . . . . B-1 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W-I TECHNICAL SUPPORT & REPAIR POLICY. . . . . W-V TECHNICAL SUPPORT POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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x Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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FIGURES Figure 1-1 A CellCom Antenna, Beltpack, and Basestation ............ 1-1 Figure 1-2 A CellCom Digital Wireless Communication System ..... 1-3 Figure 1-3 Configurations for a Studio and Large-Scale Broadcast Facility.................................................................................................. 1-4 Figure 1-4 Default Map Loaded ....................................................... 1-5 Figure 1-5 Beltpack Configuration with the Default Map .................
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Figure 5-26 Beltpack Levels Menu ................................................ 5-14 Figure 5-27 Beltpack Input Level Setup......................................... 5-14 Figure 5-28 Beltpack Output Level Setup...................................... 5-14 Figure 5-29 Beltpack Latching Menu ............................................. 5-15 Figure 5-30 Beltpack Group Editing Menu..................................... 5-15 Figure 5-31 Beltpack Groups Selected..........................................
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6-11 Figure 7-1 Connection Information Display ................................... 7-13 Figure 8-1 CellCom Transceiver/Antenna ....................................... 8-1 Figure 8-2 CellCom Transceiver/Antenna Bottom/Control Panel .... 8-2 Figure 8-3 CellCom Splitter Front Connector Panel ........................ 8-6 Figure 8-4 CellCom Splitter Rear Connector Panel......................... 8-7 Figure 9-1 A Beltpack’s Site Survey Screen....................................
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Figure 11-8 Select Firmware File................................................... 11-8 Figure 11-9 Firmware Download ................................................... 11-8 Figure 11-10 Download Timeout ................................................... 11-9 Figure 11-11 Beltpack Upgrader Installation Start....................... 11-10 Figure 11-12 Set Installation Directory ........................................ 11-10 Figure 11-13 Beltpack Upgrader Program Group........................
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TABLES Table 4-1 Party Line Pinout ............................................................. 4-4 Table 4-2 CellCom Basestation 4-Wire Pinout .............................. 4-13 Table 4-3 Pinouts for Connecting to Other Digital Matrix Intercom Systems ............................................................................................... 4-14 Table 4-4 IFB Key Configurations.................................................. 4-16 Table 4-5 Pin Assignments for Stage Announce Connector .........
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ii Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow these instructions before operating a CellCom wireless communication system. Keep these instructions for future reference. (1) WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. (2) Do not use the apparatus near water. Please read and follow these instructions before operating a CellCom wireless communication system. (3) Clean only with a dry cloth. (4) Do not block any ventilation openings.
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as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. (12) The CellCom wireless communication system contains a non-user serviceable battery. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Lithium batteries can overheat or explode if they are shorted.
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EN55103-2 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual, and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2: Immunity. UL 60065-7, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60065-3, IEC 60065-7 Safety requirements. And thereby compliance with the requirement of Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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iv Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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1 A CellCom system consists of three basic elements: the basestation, wireless beltpack, and antenna. GETTING STARTED: AN INTRODUCTION TO CELLCOM With a CellCom wireless beltpack users can roam freely around a studio or production facility while talking and listening to all, or selected, members of the production team.
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CellCom may be used stand-alone or connected with party-line and/or digital matrix intercom systems. The basestation holds connections for several wired interfaces, including party lines, 4-wire sources, a program audio source, and a stage announce output device. When wired to the basestation, these devices communicate seamlessly with the wireless beltpacks. Party-line beltpacks and 4-wire matrix stations and panels can key directly to wireless beltpack by name.
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. Figure 1-2: A CellCom Digital Wireless Communication System A CELLCOM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM A CellCom system consists of three basic elements: • The wireless beltpacks. • The basestation that routes communication to and from wireless beltpacks and other audio devices. • The transceiver/antennas that provide custom coverage zones in which four to five beltpacks can operate. Beltpacks can roam freely between coverage zones.
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Figure 1-3: Configurations for a Studio and Large-Scale Broadcast Facility Using an antenna splitter allows up to five antennas to be connected to one base-station antenna port. A single CellCom basestation supports up to twenty beltpacks and up to ten antennas, giving a great deal of flexibility in placing beltpacks where they are needed most, and for providing wireless reliability.
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transceiver antennas. A basestation can therefore furnish two separate cells with a total of ten antennas. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION System Password From release V2.0 onwards a CellCom basestation requires a password to be input in the basestation and the map to activate beltpacks 11 to 20 and the IFB’s. The password requires the unique basestation system ID and will normally be supplied with the installation CD for a new unit.
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Figure 1-5: Beltpack Configuration with the Default Map Figure 1-5 shows how each beltpack key will be configured by the default map. 1-6 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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2 QUICK START The following exercise demonstrates how to set up a simple configuration of wired and wireless devices in a CellCom system. The user should have some familiarity with how CellCom operates before attempting this exercise. If not please read through the manual first, and then do the exercise. To complete the exercise the following equipment will be needed.
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To Connect to the CellCom Basestation to an Antenna Always power up external party-line equipment, CellCom splitters, and CellCom active antennas before powering the CellCom basestation. 1. Connect a CAT-5 cable from transceiver port 1 on the CellCom basestation’s rear panel to a CellCom antenna (connection 3). See Figure 2-1 for an illustration (shielded CAT-5 is recommended). 2. Power up the basestation. 3. Power up the beltpacks.
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Figure 2-2: Enable the Party Line and removing a call route 5. Enable the party line by pressing the CH A enable button on the basestation’s front panel until the CH A enable light illuminates (see Figure 2-2). Auto-nulling should be performed after the party line circuit is connected. Pressing and holding the enable button for eight seconds activates the auto-nulling. Note: Be aware that a loud tone is generated in the party-line beltpack’s headset during auto-nulling.
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OVERVIEW OF BELTPACK OPERATION Figure 2-3: Overview of Beltpack Operation ASSIGNING LABELS TO THE CELLCOM BELTPACKS To assign a name (“label”) to CellCom beltpack #1 1. From the basestation’s front-panel display, use the setup/enter knob to select BELTPACKS, then BPK01, and then LABEL. Rotate the setup/enter knob until the desired item is highlighted. Press the knob in to select the item. 2.
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the character. Rotate the knob to select the character to replace it with. Press the knob in to select the new character. 3. When selecting characters for the beltpack’s item label is complete press the setup/enter knob again to save. 4. To exit the menu, select and then deselect (by pressing the knob again) the fifth character in the menu. 5. The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter knob is pressed or turned.
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• LIS - listen key • T+L - talk and listen key • DTL - dual talk and listen key • FL - forced listen key • TFL - talk and forced listen key 3. Select DTL using the setup/enter knob and press the knob to select it. 4. Select BACK, then BACK again to return to the list of beltpacks. 5. The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter knob was pressed or turned. The front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied. 6.
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• Examine wireless beltpack #2. If it is on page #1, the green (listen) light should be flashing and it should be possible to hear audio from beltpack #1. At this point, beltpack #1 won’t be able to hear audio from beltpack #2. 3. Press the leftmost rotary knob on beltpack #2, which is next to the flashing green light. All stations are able to hear beltpack #2 as well as beltpack #1. In other words, all stations can hear each other. 4.
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• Audio from the wired beltpack should be audible on the two wireless beltpacks, and on the 4-wire audio device. On the wireless beltpacks. the green (listen) light should be flashing, indicating an incoming call to group #1 from a member of group #1. • Audio from the 4-wire audio device will be audible from the wired beltpack’s headset. 3.
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1. From the basestation’s front-panel menu select BELTPACKS, then BPK01, then KEYS. A list will be displayed showing how the 3 pages of 2 keys are currently assigned on beltpack #1. 2. Select “Pg1-1” to edit the first key of the first page. A list of destinations will be displayed this key can be assigned to. Rotate the setup/enter knob clockwise until “WP#01” is highlighted, then press the knob to select it. The basestation’s display should display the key options.
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• Examine the wired beltpack attached to party-line channel A. It should be possible to hear audio from beltpack #1 in the wired beltpack’s headset. If the microphone of the wired beltpack is opened the wireless beltpack should also be able to hear the audio. • The 4-wire device should have 2-way audio. The wireless beltpack should be able to hear audio from the 4-wire device, and the 4-wire device should be able to hear audio from the wireless beltpack. • Examine wireless beltpack #2.
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CALLING THE WIRELESS PARTY LINE FROM THE WIRED PARTY-LINE BELTPACK 1. From the basestation’s front-panel menu, select PORTS, then PLCHA, then CALLS, then WP#01. The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter knob is pressed or turned. The front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied. 2. After a few seconds talk from the wired beltpack’s microphone.
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2-12 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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3 OPERATING THE CELLCOM BASESTATION INTRODUCTION The CellCom basestation provides all of the intelligence and signal routing for the CellCom digital wireless intercom system. The basestation is effectively a full-duplex digital matrix communications system, with virtual “ports” for the wireless beltpacks rather than physical ports.
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UNDERSTANDING FRONT-PANEL OPERATION Figure 3-1: CellCom Basestation Front Panel Pressing the Headset Channel A Talk and A/B Reply buttons (2) & (4) together will send a call signal to the port, group or WPL assigned under headset channel A (2) . Pressing the A/B Reply and Headset Channel B Talk buttons (4) & (5) together will send a call signal to the port, group or WPL assigned under headset channel B (5).
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The audio level is shown on the beltpack screen next to the battery display. 4 A/B Reply Button Pressing this button will reply to the last caller to call A or B. 5 & 6 Channel B Talk Switch and Light/Listen Level Knob The channel B talk switch and associated light, and listen level knob, function the same as the controls for Channel A.
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9 Antenna Light Display These green LEDs, one for each of the ten antennas that the basestation will support, light when an antenna is connected and ready. 10 Display Screen The display screen shows all of the menus and programming options that are available within the CellCom system. The user can select a particular beltpack and view all of its current talk/listen assignments, or see all of the current members of a particular group.
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4 4CONNECTING THE CELLCOM BASESTATION The CellCom basestation connects to the following wired interfaces through its rear-panel connectors: The CellCom basestation connects to several wired interfaces that can communicate with the wireless beltpacks.
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1 IEC 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. 2 Party Line Channel A Connectors The CellCom basestation provides two pairs of party-line connectors, labeled “Channel A” and “Channel B.” Each pair of female and male 3-pin XLR connectors joins a channel of party-line intercom to the CellCom, allowing communication between the wired party-line equipment and CellCom wireless beltpacks.
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6 Stage Announce Relay This DB-9 male connector provides a relay closure that is triggered simultaneously with the SA Output. The relay may be used to open an audio pathway for the signal from the SA Output, or could also be used to activate a light or lock or some other device. The relay may be wired for normally closed or normally open operation, and the signal appears on pins 1 & 6 or 2 & 6. It is rated to a maximum of 30-VDC at 1 amp.
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the basestation end of the CAT-5 cable. Position the ferrite as close to the basestation as possible. A suitable ferrite is available from Wurth Elektronix. The part number is 742 711 32. Note: It is recommended that shielded CAT-5 cable is used for CellCom systems. CONNECTING TO PARTY-LINE INTERCOM SYSTEMS Up to two channels of party-line intercom can be connected to the CellCom basestation.
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2. Connect, and if appropriate, power up, the external party-line equipment. 3. Enable the party line by pressing the “enable” button on the basestation’s front panel. The basestation detects power and termination settings when the party line is enabled by pressing the “enable” button on the basestation’s front panel, or when the basestation is powered up after having enabled the party line. The basestation remembers that the party line is enabled when it powers up.
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The CALL DESTINATION screen appears. 4. Select the port or group to be connected to the party line by scrolling to it and pressing the rotary encoder. Doing so creates a route to the selected destination—this port or group can now hear the activity on the party line. (Note: this option can also be set to NONE.) 5. Select TYPE from the menu. 6. Select either Clear-Com, Drake, or RTS.
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Make the estimated changes in level and press the rotary encoder to save the changes. Test the levels between the party line and CellCom beltpack, and make additional changes as needed. When the levels are set as desired, press to select and the display will go to the previous INPUT/OUTPUT screen. When both are adjusted select BACK on each screen until the main screen is displayed. Users connected to the basestation can be forced to listen to the activity on the party line by initiating a “call.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PARTY-LINE CONNECTIONS Reducing CellCom Beltpack echo when talking to a analogue party-line If the basestation and beltpack are not set up correctly the CellCom user will experience an echo when talking to a party-line (either directly or via a group or a wireless party-line).
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The VOX gate allows the user to set limits to the audio that will be passed from the party-line to the basestation mixer; by setting the VOX level at the correct level the user can cut the audio reflections (which cause the echo) from the party-line when a wireless beltpack user speaks.
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WIRELESS PARTY-LINE The CellCom basestation provides five wireless party line groups which allow up to twenty eight members to be connected together in a conference call. The beltpack keys assigned to the wireless party line group are assigned as dual talk and listen and party lines connected to the group are assigned as talk and listen.
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Figure 4-5: Connecting Beltpacks to a Wired Party Line CONNECTING TO 4-WIRE AND DIGITAL MATRIX INTERCOM Up to four channels of 4-wire/digital matrix intercom can be connected to the CellCom basestation. The descriptions below will discuss connections with Clear-Com Matrix Plus digital matrix, Clear-Com Eclipse digital matrix, other brands of digital matrix intercoms, other 4-wire audio devices, and the front-panel settings associated with these 4-wire connections.
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In the GROUPS menu, the 4-wire port can be assigned as a member of any of the groups, as desired. 4-Wire Pinout The pinout for the RJ-45 4-wire port is shown in Figure 4-6 and Table 4-2. RJ-45 CONNECTOR AT BASE STATION PORT 8 7 65 4 32 1 Figure 4-6: Front View of RJ-45 Connector 4-12 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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Pin Description 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Audio Output + 4 Audio Input + 5 Audio Input - 6 Audio Output - 7 Not used 8 Not used Table 4-2: CellCom Basestation 4-Wire Pinout CONNECTING TO CLEAR-COM MATRIX PLUS 3 The connection between a Matrix Plus 3 digital intercom port and a CellCom 4-wire port is accomplished with a standard 4-pair straight-through CAT-5 data cable with RJ-45 connectors on both ends.
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is not a “Party-Line Enable” within Eclipse, if several users of intercom panels connected with Eclipse need to hear each other as well as the wireless CellCom beltpack, another procedure will need to be added. Within the configuration software, the user would create a new party-line label, with members including the desired intercom panels and the particular CellCom 4-wire port.
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output levels either at matrix side or within the CellCom front-panel display for the particular CellCom 4-wire port. CONNECTING WITH OTHER 4-WIRE DEVICES Various other 4-wire audio devices can be connected with CellCom. The Clear-Com EF-701M 4-wire interface can be used to attach additional party-line channels to CellCom, converting them from party-line on the wired side to 4-wire on the CellCom side. The Clear-Com IF4W4 interface can be used similarly.
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IFB CONFIGURATION One of five CellCom basestation inputs can be defined as a source for an IFB. These inputs are the Program Input and the four 4-Wire ports. All the 4-Wire ports, party line channels, beltpacks, wireless party lines and stage output can be defined as IFB destinations. Up to ten IFB key configurations can be set up that group together an IFB source and a number of IFB destinations and set the dimming level for that IFB key configuration.
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The IFB source audio will be dimmed on the IFB destinations for as long as the IFB talk key is active. When the IFB talk key is released the IFB source audio to the destinations will return to normal level. CONNECTING TO THE STAGE ANNOUNCE OUTPUT The stage announce feature allows a talker to route their voice to an external paging system or other audio destination by pressing one of the rotary encoders to which the SA OUT connector is assigned. The adjacent SA RELAY is simultaneously triggered.
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CONNECTING TO A PC CONNECTING VIA THE SERIAL PORT The PC serial port on the rear of the CellCom basestation is mainly used for firmware version upgrades of the system. A specially wired cable is required for these updates, consisting of two 9-pin D-type connectors for the PC and the CellCom ends. On the CellCom end, a male 9-pin D connector is used, and is wired as follows in relation to the D connector pins on the PC end.
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PC CONNECTION (9-PIN F) 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 CONNECTING VIA 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 basestation has a fixed IP address.
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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. Using both transceiver ports, a basestation may be connected with up to two transceiver/antennas via a direct connection with the basestation. For the best, most reliable coverage, it is advisable to use a minimum of two transceiver/antennas in any installation, positioned in different locations in the coverage area.
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to the splitter can be powered at a distance of up to 300 meters (900 feet); beyond that distance they will need to be locally powered. Note: To use the system with cable lengths over 200m the software update in release 1.5.6 or better must be installed on the basestations. POWERING AN ANTENNA OR ANTENNA SPLITTER Provision of 24 VDC power to a CellCom antenna is done in one of three ways: • Connect the antenna to a 150/UNI-DIN power supply unit through the 4-pin DIN connector at the antenna.
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POWERED BY BASE STATION ONLY Antenna Splitter 1 CellCom Base Station 100 m 2 100 m 3 100 m 4 100 m 5 100 m 100 m M PSU AT THE ANTENNA SPLITTER ONLY Antenna Splitter CellCom Base Station 500 m M PSU 1 300 m 2 300 m 3 300 m 4 300 m 5 300 m DC AC PSU AT THE SPLITTER AND ACTIVE ANTENNA Antenna Splitter 1 CellCom Base Station 800 m -- 1000 m PSU 2 AC 500 m M DC 3 4 5 PSU AC DC Figure 4-8: Powering an Antenna Splitter 4-22 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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5 A system is programmed using the menus displayed on the basestation’s front panel. Scroll to an item by turning the setup/enter knob. Select an item by pressing the knob in, as if it were a pushbutton. PROGRAMMING A SYSTEM FROM THE BASESTATION A CellCom system is programmed using the menus displayed on the basestation’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 basestation.
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“Source” refers to a device—beltpack, intercom station, or a variety of other devices—from which audio is received. “Destination” refers to a device to which audio is sent. There are two ways to save changes. A NOTE ABOUT TERMINOLOGY In this manual, the term “source” refers to a device—beltpack, intercom station, or a variety of other devices—that sends audio to a beltpack. It represents a “listen” path to a station. The term “destination” refers to a device to which audio is sent.
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Figure 5-1: Battery Monitor Display To enter the password rotate the Setup/Enter knob left until the main menu appears and select ‘SYSTEM’. Scroll through the system menus until the ‘PASSWORD’ menu is displayed. Figure 5-2: System Password Menu Scroll to the ‘PASSWORD’ entry and select it. The password entry screen will be displayed. Enter SYSTEM ENABLE password. . .
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CHANGING BELTPACK LABELS Use individual labels for point-to-point communication routes. The first step in creating a CellCom system is to create individual names (“labels”) for the wireless beltpacks and for the wired devices connected to the basestation. Use individual labels for building “point-to-point” communication routes. To change a beltpack label 1. From the MAIN menu on the basestation’s front panel display, scroll to and select BELTPACKS, as shown in Figure 5-4. .
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SELECTED BPK01 - BPK01 Port labels identify the devices wired to the basestation’s rear panel ports. LABEL LEVELS REGISTER BACK Figure 5-7: Second Beltpack Programming Menu 4. Scroll to and select LABEL from the menu. A menu to edit the selected beltpack’s label appears, as shown in Figure 5-8. The current 5-character label appears, just under its generic name. Enter name for - BPKO1 Audio ports include headset, 4-wire, party line, stage announce, and program source labels.
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SETTING AND CHANGING PORT LABELS Port labels are created to identify the audio devices wired to the basestation’s rear panel ports, such as party-line beltpacks, 4-wire devices, program sources, and stage-announce outputs and relays. To create a port label 1. From the basestation’s MAIN menu, scroll to and select PORTS (see Figure 5-9). MAIN MENU BELTPACKS The upper label retains the same generic label, while the lower label can be edited to the user requirements.
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3. Select LABEL from the menu. A menu to edit that port’s label appears as shown in Figure 5-13. Enter name for - HDSTA V I D E O BACK Figure 5-13: Editing a Port’s Label 4. Scroll to and select the alphanumeric character to be changed. A box appears around the character. 5. Rotate the setup/enter knob. As the knob 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.
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First create a group label, and then add members to the group. AVAILABLE GROUPS GP#01 GP#02 GP#03 GP#04 GP#05 BACK GRP02 GRP01 GRP02 GRP03 GRP04 Figure 5-14: Standard Group Labels By scrolling all the way to the right, and then continuing to scroll, the wireless party line groups appear on the second page of the menu.
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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. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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ADDING GROUP MEMBERS When a group name or “label” has been chosen the user may then “populate” that group. Group members are drawn from the individual wireless beltpacks and individual wired devices connected to the CellCom basestation. A group created from these devices functions as a party line, in which all members of the group can communicate simultaneously with all other members of the group.
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Each beltpack can accommodate up to six labels. Each of the beltpack’s three pages shows two labels. the selection process. Continue selecting the BACK command until the desired screen is reached. 7. The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter knob was pressed or turned. The front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied.
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2. Select the beltpack to which the labels are to be assigned. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. 3. Select KEYS. The KEY EDITING screen appears, as shown in Figure 5-22.
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A screen appears with a list of available sources and destinations to assign to this key. The list starts with the base-station 4-wire and party line connections, followed by each of the individual beltpacks, and finally by the ten available groups (five standard groups and five wireless party line groups). SELECT KEY 1 FOR STG-1 -- BPK01 HDSTA HDSTB 4WIR1 4WIR2 4WIR3 BACK HDSTA HDSTB 4WIR1 4WIR2 4WIR3 Figure 5-24: Select the source/destination to assign to that beltpack key 5.
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SETTING THE BELTPACK AUDIO LEVEL 1. From the MAIN menu, select BELTPACKS. The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed (Figure 5-5). 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 5-26. Editing levels for BPK01- BPK01 (in dB) INPUT OUTPUT BACK 0 0 Figure 5-26: Beltpack Levels Menu 4. Use the Setup/Enter knob to select the input level to display the beltpack input level setup.
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The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed (see Figure 5-5). 2. Select the beltpack for which audio levels are to be set. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. 3. Select ‘LATCH’. The beltpack latching menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-29. BPK01 Is Currently Latching NON-LATCHING LATCHING BACK Figure 5-29: Beltpack Latching Menu 4. Use the Setup/Enter knob to select ‘NON-LATCHING’ or ‘LATCHING’ on the menu and press the Setup/Enter knob to set the latching status. SETTING BELTPACK GROUPS 1.
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SETTING BELTPACK LABELS 1. From the MAIN menu, select BELTPACKS. The AVAILABLE BELTPACKS screen is displayed (see Figure 5-5). 2. Select the beltpack for which audio levels are to be set. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. Scroll to the second beltpack menu using the Setup/Enter knob. SELECTED BPK01 - BPK01 LABEL LEVELS REGISTER BACK Figure 5-32: Labels Selected on the Beltpack Menu 3. Select ‘LABEL’. The beltpack label editing menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-33.
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2. Select the beltpack for which audio levels are to be set. The BELTPACK menu is displayed. Scroll to the second beltpack menu using the Setup/Enter knob. 3. Select ‘REGISTER’. The beltpack registration menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-34. Enter beltpack S/N for BPK01 - BPK01 32 3 2 BACK Figure 5-34: Beltpack Registration Menu 4. Scroll to and select the numeric character to be changed. A box appears around the character. 5. Rotate the setup/enter knob.
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2. Select the port for which the audio levels are to be adjusted from the AVAILABLE AUDIO PORTS menu. The SELECTED PORT menu will be displayed. SELECTED HDSTA - HDSTA KEY GROUPS LEVELS LABEL BACK Figure 5-36: Selected Port Menu for Level Setting 3. Select ‘LEVELS’ from the next menu. The EDITING LEVELS menu appears. Editing levels for HDSTA - HDSTA (in dB) INPUT OUTPUT BACK 0 0 Figure 5-37: Port Levels Menu 4. Select either ‘INPUT’ to display the input level setup menu.
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11. The changes are saved and applied automatically five seconds after the last time the setup/enter knob was pressed or turned. The front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied. In some cases, the audio paths must be re-made before the changes will take effect. SETTING PORT CALL DESTINATION Party Line, 4-Wire, Stage Announce and Program ports can also have call destinations configured.
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4WIR4 4WIR4 AVAILABLE AUDIO PORTS STGAN PRGRM PLCHA PLCHB STGAN PRGRM PLCHA PLCHB BACK Figure 5-43: Port Destination Select Menu 5. The port destination can be cleared by repeating the process and selecting the ‘NONE’ entry. If one of the headset ports (HDSTA, HDSTB) is selected the port menu is different in the ‘KEY’ is displayed rather than ‘CALL’. This indicates than in order to trigger an auto route from the headset to the chosen destination the key on the basestation from panel should be used. 1.
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4WIR4 4WIR4 AVAILABLE AUDIO PORTS STGAN PRGRM PLCHA PLCHB STGAN PRGRM PLCHA PLCHB BACK Figure 5-47: Port Destination Select Menu 5. The port destination can be cleared by repeating the process and selecting the ‘NONE’ entry. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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CONFIGURING A PARTY LINE Before enabling a party line from the basestation’s front panel the type of party line must be set on the basestation so that it can set the proper termination, gain level, and call signalling for that system. The three types of party line systems are: Clear-Com, Drake, and RTS. To select the type of party-line system for a party-line port 1. Select PORTS from the main menu, then select PLCHA or PLCHB from the AVAILABLE AUDIO port menu which appears. 2.
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1. Select PORTS from the main menu, then select PLCHA or PLCHB from the AVAILABLE AUDIO port menu which appears. 2. The port configuration menu is displayed. Scroll rightwards to display the second page of the menu. 3. Select GATE. The noisegate menu is displayed. SELECT PLCHA NOISEGATE PARAM LEVEL DELAY BACK -70 100 STATE OFF Figure 5-50: Party Line Noisegate Menu 4. Scroll to the ‘STATE’ option and press the setup/enter knob to display the noisegate state menu. Trigger PLCHA calls from VOX? (Curr.
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The VOX delay can be set to values between 50ms and 5000ms in 50ms steps. Turn the Setup knob clockwise to increase the delay and anticlockwise to reduce the delay. To configure the levels for a party-line port The Levels menu allows Input, Output and nulling levels to be set for a party line. 1. Select the party line port and then select ‘LEVELS’ from the party line menu to display the levels menu.
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front-panel display flashes to indicate that the changes are being saved and applied. 10. Select the ‘LoNULL’ item to display the output level setup menu. LH Nulling level for PLCHA - PLCHA (dB) 0 Figure 5-57: Party Line LoNULL Level 11. Rotate the setup/enter knob clockwise or counterclockwise 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 knob to select it, 13.
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BASESTATION SYSTEM MENU The basestation SYSTEM menu offers several system-wide capabilities, including giving information on firmware, DECT system ID, IP address, and active antenna status, in addition to locking the front-panel enable buttons, remote microphone kill, and restoring the most recent downloaded configuration. The left and right arrows at the edges of the display allow scrolling backwards and forwards between screens on the system menu. From the MAIN menu, select SYSTEM.
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SYSTEM INFO (“INFO”) When INFO is selected the screen displays the system’s current firmware version, DECT system ID (for registering beltpacks), and if applicable, IP address. BUILD: JAN 21 2009 17:29:37 V2.0.0.037 => NEW FROM A SYSTEMID: 100EC012 (A11)SYS:1 IPADDRESS: 129.67.61.36 CARRIERS: 0000 000300 RAM: 16MB FPGA:2.1 COPYRIGHT 2004-2008 VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS Figure 5-62: System Info Menu To return to the SYSTEM menu, press the setup/enter button. RESTORING THE DEFAULTS (“DEFAULT”) When F.
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while 6 through 10 can be positions on a splitter connected to transceiver port 2. An antenna connected directly to transceiver port 2 would appear at position 6. “__” indicates an empty slot on an active antenna that is connected to the basestation. A number in place of a “__” indicates that this slot is occupied by the indicated beltpack. Blank spaces next to an antenna number indicate that no antenna has been detected in this position.
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LOCKING FRONT-PANEL ENABLE BUTTONS (“LOCK”) When LOCK is selected a menu appears that allows the user to lock the front-panel enable buttons for party-line channel A, party-line channel B, and the wired program source. Lock on Enable buttons is currently OFF NO OFF BACK Figure 5-66: Lock Enable Menu Selecting ON for the lock maintains whatever state the buttons are in when they are locked. That state is maintained even when the basestation is turned off and re-started.
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Kill All Microphones (“KILL(ALL)”) Selecting this function will kill the microphones on all beltpacks and party line stations attached to the CellCom basestation other than party line stations that are externally powered. Beltpack and party line users must press a talk button in order to re-enable microphones afterwards. BATTERY INDICATOR (“BATTERY”) Selecting the “BATT” function will display the battery life monitor screen.
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6 OPERATING THE CELLCOM WIRELESS BELTPACK OVERVIEW OF THE WIRELESS BELPACK The user can access six separate audio routes from a beltpack. Depress the channel A or B talk button to select an audio route. Turn the button to adjust volume. Figure 6-1: Overview of Beltpack Functions A CellCom wireless beltpack gives the user simultaneous access to six channels of talk/listen communication, with the ability to switch among them as desired. Any or all of these six routes may be kept open during use.
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adjusted using the two push-to-talk knobs, so that one conversation can be monitored in the background while a primary conversation is held. Any or all of the beltpack’s six audio routes may be kept open while the user talks or listens on the beltpack. The front-panel display contains the name (label) of the beltpack user, identifies the two talk/listen labels currently selected by the user, and gives other information such as signal strength and battery level.
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2 Level-Control Lights, Channels A and B Three level-control lights are located next to each talk knob. The first light is green, the second is yellow, and the third is red. With the knob turned fully counterclockwise, only the green LED is lit to indicate low volume. Turning the knob clockwise, low audio level is heard in the headset. Turning the knob more, both the green and yellow LED’s light, and higher audio level is heard.
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BELTPACK FRONT/DISPLAY SECTION Figure 6-3: View of Front of Beltpack 1 Backlit LCD Display The display screen shows the various communications routes and other information relevant to the beltpack. The backlighting comes on when any action is taken with the scroll or enter buttons, and remains on for approximately 10 seconds. During the answer-back process, the label of the source is displayed in the lower center of the display.
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the answer-back “talk” light illuminates to indicate an incoming call (see description in “Beltpack Top Control Section” above). BELTPACK BATTERIES BELTPACK REAR/BATTERY SECTION Figure 6-4: View of Back of Beltpack 1 Power Button The recessed power button is used to turn the CellCom beltpack on and off. Press and hold the button for about three seconds to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off, again press and hold the button for about three seconds.
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Caution: Do not put battery packs containing alkaline batteries into a recharger, or recharge them in the beltpack. Serious damage or injury could result. 3 Belt Clip The belt clip is spring-loaded with enough tension to hold the beltpack to the user’s belt and against the hip. Note that the upper portion of the rear of the beltpack connected to the belt clip is a separate piece; the entire belt clip assembly may be replaced in case of damage.
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3 Battery Recharger Connector The CellCom beltpack features an internal battery charger to charge the four AA-format NiMH batteries used to power the unit. The recharger circuit includes a thermistor that senses the temperature of the battery pack to prevent overcharging. To use this internal recharger, plug in the small barrel connector on the supplied universal power supply into the beltpack connector, and then plug the supply into the local AC current.
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For best performance, use fresh alkaline batteries that have been properly stored and kept away from excessive heat. As with all other battery-powered electronic items, when the CellCom beltpack is stored for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from possible leakage of the alkaline cells. Caution: Make sure that CellCom battery packs loaded with alkaline batteries are not put into a battery charger, or that the internal beltpack charger is used to attempt to charge them.
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Figure 6-6: Battery Discharge Characteristics The beltpack front-panel display has an icon that shows the battery condition. It has five vertical bars to signify the remaining charge, each bar representing 20% of battery capacity. When the icon has dropped down to the last two bars, or if it drops quickly after being turned on after previous use, it will be time in the next few minutes to recharge the batteries (if rechargeable ones are being used) or replace them.
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1,4,6 and 8 on the PC connector are shorted together, as with the PC to CellCom cable. REMOVING REGISTERED BELTPACKS FROM THE BASESTATION Beltpacks can be removed from the basestation and new ones substituted with the CellCom Configuration Editor program. Refer to the chapter “Cellcom Configuration Editor” for more information. ACCESSING THE TALK/LISTEN PATHS ON THE CELLCOM BELTPACK The user can access up to six communications routes with a beltpack.
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Figure 6-7: How the beltpack displays its six communication routes The case of a label on the beltpack indicates its assignment type: • All uppercase - Talk • First letter in uppercase, rest lowercase - DTL • All lowercase - Listen To activate a talk or listen to an assigned source or destination (“label”) 1. Use the beltpack’s scroll buttons to scroll to the page on which the desired assignment (“label”) appears. The beltpack holds three pages of assignments. Each page displays two assignments.
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SETTING AND ADJUSTING LISTEN LEVELS A beltpack’s incoming audio volume (“listen level”) can be adjusted in two ways: • The overall maximum level for the beltpack can be set by using the beltpack menu options. • The incoming audio level can be adjusted during talk or listen on the beltpack using the beltpack’s talk buttons. To adjust the overall maximum “listen level” for a beltpack 1. From the beltpack’s display, scroll to Audio Options, then Headset Options, then Master Level. 2.
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HEADSET LIMITER The overall headset volume may also be affected by the headset limiter value set on the beltpack. See section “BELTPACK MENU OPTIONS” for more details. USING THE BELTPACK ANSWER-BACK FUNCTIONS A beltpack’s “answer-back” key performs two functions: The first function is to answer a call from a source whose “label” does not appear on the currently selected beltpack page.
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center ENTER button takes the user to the previous screen or exits to the beltpack’s main menu. ALARM OPTIONS Low Battery Alarm The low-battery alarm has three settings: ON1, ON2 and OFF. Using the scroll keys, select the desired setting and then press the center ENTER key. • When ON is selected the user will hear a beep at intervals in the headset to indicate that it is time to replace or recharge the belpack batteries. This will occur when the battery level is sufficiently low.
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AUDIO OPTIONS Headphone-Off Level Option This option allows the user to select the signal threshold when the headphone audio “turns off.” Level settings are - 6, -12, -18, and – 70 dB. The typical setting is –70 dB, which functions as “always on.” Page Lock Option When the Page Lock option is selected the page change keys no longer operate. Headphone Limiter Option This option introduces a limiter into to headphone audio circuitry, to control excessive levels and resulting stress on the ear of the user.
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alert the user that the microphone is on. If a talk button is not pressed no sidetone will be heard. VIEW STATUS Role Information Role Information gives the label (user name) that has been assigned to the particular beltpack, and also gives a numerical Role Number which the system uses – typically starting with 700 for the first beltpack and going up from there. Beltpack Version Beltpack Version gives the current software version on the beltpack, and a CRC number.
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7 PROGRAMMING AT THE BELTPACK INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING ON THE BELTPACK In programming the Beltpack, the general considerations are: • It is necessary to have a radio connection to be able to engage programming mode. It is not generally possible to enter programming mode unless the normal working display is present. • To access the main programming menu, hold both the UP and DOWN keys pressed together for at least 3 seconds. This calls up the main programming menu.
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MAIN PROGRAMMING MENU This is the main menu for programming the Beltpack. This menu is reached by holding both the UP and DOWN keys pressed for at least 3 seconds. To return to normal operation, select Exit (the Up arrow on the display) and press pushbutton C. To navigate around any menu, use the UP and DOWN scroll buttons to highlight the required item (the highlighted item is shown in inverse video).
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• Main programming menu showing the Exit (from Program mode to normal operation) option selected. THE ALARM OPTIONS MENU This is the Alarm menu for determining whether the low battery and/or low signal strength warnings should sound in the headphone. This menu is reached by selecting the Alarm option on the main programming menu. To return to the main programming menu, select Exit (the Up arrow on the display) and press pushbutton C. • The Alarm menu showing the low battery warning option selected.
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• Press button C to select the vibrate alert menu and use the scroll buttons to switch between the vibrate alert settings. • Exit the Alarms menu by using the scroll buttons to select the Exit symbol and press button C. SWITCHING THE LOW BATTERY ALARM ON AND OFF Select the battery from the above menu and press Pushbutton C. This calls up the low battery alarm menu on which the user can set the low battery alarm options. The low battery alarm options are shown below.
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Low Battery Alarm Threshold Selecting this option and pressing button C will select the low battery threshold at which the low battery alarm will activate. Low Battery Threshold Setup Moving the slider with the left and right scroll buttons allows the low battery alarm threshold to be set. When the battery level reaches the threshold set the low battery alarm will activate. Press button C to confirm the setting and exit back to the low battery menu.
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options are vibrate only, audio beep only, or vibrate and audio beep selected by pressing button C to step through the options. When the required option is selected use the scroll buttons to select another menu item. To return to the main programming menu, select Exit (the Up arrow on the display) and press pushbutton C. THE HEADPHONE MENU This menu is reached by selecting the Settings option on the top level programming menu, then the headphone options on the audio menu.
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• Press button C to select the setting, then use the scroll buttons to select Exit and press button C to return to the previous menu. • The Headphones menu showing Sidetone level selected. • Press button C to select Sidetone level and use the scroll buttons to set the Sidetone level on the slider. When Sidetone Tracking is enabled the sidetone level will track the master volume level, maintaining the set difference between the master volume level and sidetone level.
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In ‘LOUD’ mode the noise levels can be 10dB higher than in release 1.5.7 as the volume can be higher. The Bass level is reduced for clarity in a noisy environment and set at -12dB. The Treble level is increased for clarity in a noisy environment and set at +12dB. Warning: The loud setting also turns off the headset limiter as indicated on the menu. Press button C again to switch the Custom setting.
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When the required treble level is set press the C button to return to headphone menu. • The Headphones menu showing the Headset Limiter threshold option selected. • This facility allows the user to make a local setting of the maximum signal level which is permitted to reach the headphone. The available levels are -6 to +16 dBu in 1 dBu steps. Use the scroll buttons to set the Headphone Limiter level on the slider then press button C to return to the previous menu.
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• Select Microphone Type using the scroll buttons to display the Microphone Type menu. • Use the scroll buttons to select the microphone type from those available (Dynamic (Bal) mic, Dynamic (UnBal) mic, Electret mic) and then press button C to set the microphone type. Use the scroll button to select the Exit symbol and press button C to return to the main Microphone menu • The Microphone menu showing the microphone level option selected.
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• This facility allows the user to select a level at which the audio is gated to prevent background noise being transmitted. Use the left and right scroll buttons to set the microphone level by moving the slider. The level can be set from 0 (off) to 14 is steps of 1. • Press button C to select the level setting and return to the previous menu or use the scroll buttons to select Exit and press button C to exit. Release 2.0.
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• The Status (Information) menu showing the Beltpack version number icon highlighted. • When this icon is selected the display appears. • The Status (Information) menu showing the Beltpack ID icon highlighted. • When this icon is selected the display appears. IPEI stands for International Portable Equipment Identifier, EMC for Equipment Manufacturer Code, PSN for Portable Serial Number (unique to every Beltpack) and C for check-digit.
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When this icon is selected the display appears. The components of this display are laid out in the format which is specified for this technology and appear as follows: Figure 7-1: Connection Information Display Table 7-1: Connection Information Item Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.3 Instruction Manual Description 1 Radio Fixed Part Identifier. This title refers to the whole of the second line of text. The RFP is the Radio Fixed Part to which the Beltpack is currently connected.
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Table 7-1: Connection Information Item Description 7 Carrier Number (both Active Antenna and Beltpack) 8 Timeslot Number (used by Active Antenna) 9 Received Signal strength Indication (digital indication). This is an arbitrary number in the range 0-52 and, therefore, significant only in the context of a particular installation. 10 Block error rate for received frames. 11 Raw battery level indication. From these displays, press button C to return to the status menu.
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ADJUST CONTRAST • Select the Adjust Contrast option from the main programming menu and press button C to display the contrast setup. • The contrast adjustment slider is displayed. • Use the scroll buttons to adjust the contrast level and press button C to set the contrast and exit to the previous menu. SET FACTORY DEFAULTS To reset the beltpack to the factory defaults go to the main programming menu and select Set Factory Defaults.
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Press any key to return to the main menu. SET DEFAULT VOLUMES The Set Default Volumes function will reset the volume levels set by the rotary controls to 0dB (orange on the volume indicators). • Select the Default Volumes menu from the main programming menu. • The default volumes options are NO to cancel the operation or YES to reset the volume levels to the 0dB. • Select NO to cancel and press button C to exit back to the headphone options menu. .
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TAP LATCH The Tap Latch function determines whether the rotary push buttons latch with one tap or two taps when the beltpack is set in latching mode. • Select the Button Options menu from the Programming menu. • Select the Tap Latch on the Button options menu and use the scroll keys to toggle between the 1 Tap Latch and 2 Tap Latch states. • Press button C to set the Tap Latch mode.
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• Press button C to set the keylock mode. If keylock is on a symbol will be displayed on the main pages showing that the keys are locked. To temporarily disengage keylock press and hold the scroll keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. A short beep in the headphones will signal that the keylock has been disengaged. PTT CONFIGURATION PTT configuration allows a PTT switch to be enabled or disabled. Note: This feature is only available on PD2202 beltpacks.
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MASTER VOLUME CONTROL The master volume control is set from the main menu. Press and hold both scroll buttons until the main menu is displayed. Select the Master Level and adjust the slider using the left/right scroll buttons until the required volume is obtained. Press the centre button to exit the master level and use the scroll buttons to exit the main menu back to the display page. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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PAGE OPTIONS The Page Options on the main menu give access to the page lock and key options menus. PAGE LOCKING When you are looking at a normal display you are looking at one of up to six numbered pages with three key assignments on each. Eclipse supports up to eighteen key assignments. The page icon indicates the page number of the current page. The setting of page number is global to the system and only one page can be current at a time.
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8 OPERATING THE CELLCOM TRANSCEIVER/ ANTENNA TRANSCEIVER/ANTENNA (CEL-TA) The CellCom transceiver/antennas (CEL-TA) form the transmission link between the CellCom beltpacks and the CellCom basestation. Multiple units are used to support the beltpacks and to create larger, customized coverage areas. Each CEL-TA is connected to the CellCom basestation, either directly or via a PD2203 splitter. The unit has two flanges on the rear side that permit the unit to be screwed or otherwise attached to surfaces.
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Antennas with different coverage patterns (directional units) that are appropriate for the 1.9 GHz range may be substituted for the provided antennas, if variations in coverage pattern are required. CEL-TA BOTTOM/CONTROL PANEL Figure 8-2: CellCom Transceiver/Antenna Bottom/Control Panel 1 Serial Data Connector This 3 mm (1/8 inch) tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) connector is used for upgrading the firmware in the CEL-TA. It will typically be unused.
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of 4-pair 24 AWG CAT-5 cable can be used for this connection between basestation and transceiver/antenna. If 26 AWG CAT5 cable is used the maximum distance is 500 meters. 4 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 basestation or the splitter) being powered via the CellCom basestation.
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If a sixth beltpack user goes into a coverage zone with only one transceiver/antenna, and that user is out of range from another transceiver/antenna in the overall system to which that beltpack is currently connected, it will lose connection with the system. This is because the transceiver/antenna has a maximum capacity of five beltpacks at a time.
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• With the provided omnidirectional antennas, the coverage is circular so put the transceiver/antennas in the center of the area in which coverage is required. • In outdoor settings with line-of-sight, the absence of beneficial reflections of the radio waves may lead to shorter than expected range; directional antennas may be of benefit here.
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PD2203 FRONT CONNECTOR PANEL Figure 8-3: CellCom Splitter Front Connector Panel 1 Basestation Connection Indicator Light This yellow light indicates that the PD2203 splitter is receiving data from the CellCom basestation. 2 Matrix (CellCom Basestation) Connector This RJ-45 connector accepts a 4-pair data cable from the CellCom basestation transceiver port. This cable 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) if 26AWG cable is used.
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PD2203 REAR PANEL Figure 8-4: CellCom Splitter Rear Connector Panel 1 Serial Data Connector This 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) connector is used for upgrading the firmware in the PD2203. It will typically be unused. 2 Power Indicator This green LED indicates that the splitter is receiving power from the external power supply. 3 DC IN Power Connector This connector is used to locally power the antenna splitter with the supplied universal power supply. Use of local power is required.
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CONNECTING AN ANTENNA SPLITTER TO THE CELLCOM BASESTATION 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 CEL-TA transceiver/antenna.
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9 INSTALLING A SYSTEM The user can begin using a CellCom system as soon as it is received as long as the beltpacks are registered to the basestation, using the generic user labels for the beltpacks and the rear-panel connections. PLACING THE BASESTATION The first stage in setup is placing the basestation in a convenient location, knowing that it is the central routing unit of the CellCom system. It should be made accessible.
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Note: To meet FCC emissions requirements a ferrite must be fitted on any CAT-5 cable plugged into either of the two ports labeled “transceivers.” The ferrite should be fitted at the basestation end of the CAT-5 cable. Position the ferrite as close to the basestation as possible. The manufacturer of a suitable ferrite is Wurth Elektronix. The part number is 742 711 32. WIRING THE ANTENNAS AND SPLITTERS To wire antennas and splitters: 1.
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has been registered with the basestation) and walk the coverage area – ideally speaking with someone else via the on-basestation headset or a party-line or matrix connection with the basestation. Alternatively, use the “site survey” mode on the beltpack (see “Doing a Site Survey to Determine Coverage Areas” below). It is often best to begin with one antenna in place, and then place additional units to enhance coverage. 2.
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5. Walk around the antenna with the beltpack, monitoring the beltpack’s signal strength and error rate at various distances. The signal strength is shown in the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) field in the leftmost lower corner of the beltpack’s display. The error rate is shown in the ERR field in the middle of the display.
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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. 8. The antenna placement will need to be adjusted to get the best coverage. Zone A 1 User Zone B 5 Users Zone C 4 Users Figure 9-2: Mapping overlapping coverage zones In some environments the user may observe that despite having a high signal strength, the beltpack consistently reports a high error rate.
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necessary. Note that the numbering to identify antennas starts at “6” to identify the first antenna, as shown in the table below.
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“__” indicates an empty slot on an active antenna that is connected to the basestation. A number in place of a “__” indicates that this slot is occupied by the indicated beltpack. Blank spaces next to an antenna number indicate that no antenna has been detected in this position. So the above display would indicate that five antennas are connected to the basestation in positions 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7. There are no active antennas in positions 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10. There are 4 beltpacks currently connected.
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10 CELLCOM CONFIGURATION EDITOR INTRODUCTION The Cellcom/Freespeak Configuration Editor can be used to extract, backup, edit and restore configurations from the Cellcom/Freespeak basestations. Configurations are initially extracted from a Cellcom/Freespeak basestation via the serial cable, and once extracted they can be edited and either sent back to the basestation or saved to disk for future use.
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LOADING A CONFIGURATION FROM DISK To load a configuration from disk, click the ‘Load’ button. A dialog box will pop up, allowing the user to browse for the configuration file. Configuration files end in a ".map" extension. Figure 10-2: Map Select Screen COM PORT SELECTION The COM port drop-down box shows only those ports that are available for connection to the basestation. If the required port is not shown it may be that another program is using this port. Close the other program down, and try again.
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• Click the ‘Retrieve’ button in the "Serial Comms" section of the dialog. Retrieval of the configuration should take around 1 min. 15 secs. If the program fails to connect to the Cellcom basestation, the following dialog will be displayed: Figure 10-3: Configuration Editor Serial Timeout • If this occurs, check the cable, PC and basestation connection, and also make sure that 30 seconds have elapsed since powering on the basestation to ensure that serial comms have been activated.
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RETRIEVING A CONFIGURATION FROM A CELLCOM BASESTATION VIA ETHERNET • Connect the PC and the basestation to the local network and set up an IP address on the basestation. • Click the ‘Retrieve’ button in the "LAN" section of the dialog. A progress window will be displayed showing the upload. Figure 10-5: Map Upload Progress • Retrieval of the configuration should take around 15 secs.
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Figure 10-7: Configuration Setup The four buttons at the bottom of the Configuration Editor screen provide the following functions. Help Opens the online help for the Configuration Editor. Clear Map Clears the current map 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 basestation. This is normally only used to update the basestation firmware.
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UPLOADING CONFIGURATIONS USING THE SERIAL LINK To send an edited configuration back to the basestation using the serial link, re-connect the basestation (if it has been disconnected) and ensure that at least 30 seconds have elapsed since basestation power-up to allow serial comms to be activated, then click the ‘Apply’ button in the ‘Serial comms’ area. Transfer should take around 1 min. 15 secs.
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BELTPACKS TAB This tab allows the user to register beltpacks with the basestation, edit key assignments and change input and output levels. Figure 10-8: Beltpacks Tab SELECTING THE BELTPACK TO REGISTER OR EDIT Select which of the twenty available beltpack "slots" is to be edited using the down arrow next to the beltpack name field. This will open a drop-down menu containing all twenty beltpacks with serial numbers.
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Enter the serial number of the beltpack in the ‘Serial Num’ box next to the ‘Name’ box by overtyping the current number (normally the default of 9999). The beltpack serial number is a four digit number on a label on the back of the beltpack. Figure 10-10: Beltpack Label REGISTERING BELTPACKS USING THE SERIAL LINK When beltpacks are first registered with a basestation they must be “paired” with the basestation using the procedure below.
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Figure 10-12: Beltpack Serial Number This performs two actions - firstly it sends the system number and DECT carrier mask information to the beltpack, and secondly it stores the serial number of the beltpack in the basestation configuration. If the program connects successfully with the beltpack, the "Serial Num" field will change to show its serial number.
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THE SET DEFAULTS BUTTON The ‘Set Defaults’ button opens the beltpack defaults configuration screen. This allows the beltpack defaults to be configured and downloaded to a beltpack using the beltpack serial cable. Beltpack defaults can also be read back from a beltpack, the default settings can be saved and restored in the editor and factory default settings recalled.
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Recall My Default Settings This button recalls the last saved default beltpack settings. This allows the user to ensure that all beltpacks are set up to the same default settings if required. Recall Factory Defaults This button recalls the factory default beltpack settings and can be used to reset beltpacks to the factory settings if the saved default settings have been lost or are not suitable. Headset Limiter Click on the down arrow to open a list of available headset limiter settings.
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Master Volume Click on the down arrow to open a list of master volume level settings. The available master volume level settings range from 0dB to -70dB. The factory default is -10dB. Menu Level Click on the down arrow to display a list of menu level settings. These settings control the menus that can be accessed by the beltpack user. The settings are: • Advanced - all beltpack menus are accessible to the user.
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Low Battery Warning The Low Battery Warning checkbox enables or disables the battery warning. Click on the checkbox to enable low battery warning warning. The factory default is enabled (box checked). Keylock The Keylock checkbox enables or disables the deactivation of the beltpack scroll buttons after three seconds of inactivity. Click on the checkbox to enable keylock. The factory default is disabled (box unchecked).
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Figure 10-16: Beltpack Key Assignments Click on the down arrow beside each window to open a drop-down menu of all the available ports or key types and select the required item. The selected item will be displayed in the window. If the key assignment is ‘----’ then the beltpack key is locked and cannot be used. The ‘Talk A Every Page’ checkbox allows the key A assignment for page 1 to be copied to key A on any other page that is enabled and made non-editable (greyed out).
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the beltpack they are on. The label of "STGAN" will appear in the display above the key on all pages. The key type will be enabled allowing the reply key to be configured as Talk, Listen, Talk & Listen, Dual Talk & Listen, Forced Listen or Talk & Forced Listen. • Locked: Selecting ‘----’ de-activates the centre key. Five dashes "-----" will appear in the display above the key.
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If this check box is cleared, Talk, Talk and Listen, and Talk and Forced Listen keys have a momentary action - the user has to hold the key down as long as they want to talk to the remote user. Listen and Dual Talk and Listen always have a latching action regardless of the setting of this check box. On Page Change Mute Checking the ‘On page change mute’ box will cause the Talk & Listen audio paths on the current page to be muted when a different page is selected.
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Figure 10-17: Input and Output Levels PORTS TAB This allows the user to change the settings of front panel headset, 4-wire and partyline connections. Figure 10-18: Ports Tab SELECTING THE PORT TO EDIT Select which of the audio ports is to be edited using the arrow buttons next to the right of the label edit box. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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CHANGING THE LABEL OF THE PORT Select the port to be changed, then over-type the text in the label edit box. TYPE DROP-DOWN BOX This is only active when a partyline port is selected. It allows the user to select between Clear-Com, Drake, RTS and OFF party line settings. This affects the gain, termination and call signaling used when communicating with this port. Figure 10-19: Party Line Port Type Menu • Clear-Com - selects Clear-Com party line compatibility with termination enabled.
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Figure 10-20: Cross Point List for Port Select the cross point assignment from the drop-down list then open the cross point type menu and select the type. Figure 10-21: Party Line Crosspoint Type INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVELS The input level (a biasing factor applied to the audio mix of other users which adjusts the level at which other users will hear this port) and the output level (the level at which the port hears other users) can be adjusted between -20 and +6dB.
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The Vox level specifies the audio level at which the audio path is made if the use of Vox is enabled. The Vox trigger level can be set in the range -70dB to -10dB. GROUPS TAB Figure 10-22: Groups Tab SELECTING THE GROUP TO EDIT Select which of the ten available groups is to be edited using the up/down arrow buttons next to the right of the label edit box. CHANGING THE LABEL OF THE GROUP Select the group to be changed, then over-type the text in the label edit box.
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GROUP OVERVIEW Click on the “Overview” button to display an overview of group membership for all groups. Figure 10-23: Group Overview Display The groups are listed along the top and the total membership of all the groups is listed down the side. Wherever a member of a group is online an ‘x’ will be displayed on the view at the intersection between the member and the group.
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The cable length for each antenna should be set by clicking on the down arrow to open the drop-down list of cable lengths and selecting the appropriate cable length from the list. Figure 10-25: Antenna Cable Length Setup Once the cable lengths have been set the changes should be downloaded to the basestation. IFB TAB The IFB tab displays the IFB configuration screen allowing IFB sources and destinations to be assigned to an IFB label and the dim level to be set for the IFB.
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Figure 10-27: IFB Selection List To edit the name of the label select the name in the “IFB Label” box and edit the label name. To set the dim level for the IFB (the audio dimming applied to the audio feed when an IFB is activated) click on the down arrow beside the “Dim Level”. A drop-down list is displayed showing the available dim level. Click on the required dimming level to set it.
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pointer over the destination in the “Destinations Selected” list and single click. The destination will be transferred from the selected list to the available destination list. SYSTEM TAB Enter the IP address to be assigned to the basestation. This address will become effective on a map download that restarts the basestation. Figure 10-29: System Tab The basestation must be configured to use the correct frequency range for the country of use. To enter this click on the ‘Select Country’ button.
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When the correct password is entered confirmation screen is displayed. Figure 10-31: Password Entered the country list is displayed. Click on the required country or region to set the correct frequency range for the unit to operate. Figure 10-32: Country Setup Click on the ‘Cancel’ button to exit without changing the setting or click on the exit box to change the setting. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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To enable beltpacks 11-20 click on the ‘System Password’ button to open the system password dialog box. Figure 10-33: System Password The system password is the same password that is required to activate the basestation and must be obtained from Clear-Com (see “Important Installation Information” in Chapter 1. An error message will be displayed if an invalid password is entered.
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SYSTEM NUMBER The system tab can be used to configure two systems, named as ‘System 1’ and ‘System 2’. The system is selected by clicking on the down arrow next to the ‘This map is for’ window. IP addresses can be set up for System 1 and System 2 allowing the configuration editor to be used to create and download maps to two basestations. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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11 CELLCOM TOOLKIT INTRODUCTION The Cellcom Toolkit is a suite of PC programs running under Windows 2000 or later, designed to allow the user to set up, backup, and upgrade the Cellcom basestation and run diagnostics on the basestation. The distribution CD also includes a separate toolkit for upgrading the firmware on beltpacks and antennas.
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Figure 11-1: Toolkit Install Startup Click on the ‘Next’ button to continue the installation. The installer will request a name for identification and company name. Figure 11-2: Toolkit Installer Names 11-2 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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Enter the required information and click on the ‘Next’ button. The installation requirements screen will be displayed by the installer. Figure 11-3: Toolkit Installation Path Either accept the proposed installation path or use the ‘Browse’ function to select a new installation path. Check that there is sufficient space available to complete the toolkit installation and click on the ‘Next’ button to continue the installation. The toolkit shortcuts setup screen will be displayed.
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Figure 11-4: Toolkit Start Menu Setup Either accept the default start menu name or enter a new menu. Select whether all users or just the installing user should be able to see the toolkit shortcuts and click on the ‘Next’ button to continue. The installer confirmation screen will be displayed. 11-4 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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Figure 11-5: Toolkit Install Confirm Click on the ‘Next’ button to install the toolkit. The toolkit software will be installed and a completion screen will be displayed. Figure 11-6: Installation Completion Display Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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Click on the ‘Finish’ button to complete the toolkit installation. BELTPACK REGISTRATION Registration is the process of telling the beltpacks which basestation to communicate with, and telling the basestation which beltpacks to communicate with. In some cases the beltpacks shipped with the basestation may already be registered to it, in which case there is no need to use this tool immediately.
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• Run the Configuration Editor and select the COM port that the serial cable is attached to on the PC. Please refer to chapter 10 “CellCom Configuration Editor” for instructions on using the Configuration Editor to register the beltpack. • Power cycle the basestation and the beltpacks, and check that they communicate successfully with each other. BASESTATION SERIAL UPGRADER This application is used to upgrade the firmware of the Cellcom basestation when a new version is released.
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Figure 11-8: Select Firmware File Select the file, then press “Open”. The main application dialog box will now show the date of the new file, as below. Figure 11-9: Firmware Download Press “Download” to start the download process. If the program communicates successfully with the basestation, the progress bar will start to advance. Diagnostic messages indicating that a download is in progress will also appear on the basestation front panel display.
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Figure 11-10: Download Timeout If this occurs, check the serial cable and all connections. The download process can be aborted at any time without harm to the Cellcom unit by pressing the “Exit” button. The Cellcom unit can also be powered off safely except when “Firmware successfully downloaded – Flashing and running” is displayed on the front panel display. Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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BELTPACK SERIAL UPGRADER The beltpack serial upgrader is a separate tool that is not part of the toolkit and is installed from the CD. INSTALLING THE BELTPACK UPGRADER Navigate to \Firmware\PC Tools\Beltpack_Upgrader\v1.0.5 and run “setup.exe”. Figure 11-11: Beltpack Upgrader Installation Start Click on the ‘OK’ button when ready to proceed. The option to select the installation directory will be displayed.
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Figure 11-13: Beltpack Upgrader Program Group Normally the Clear-Com program group should be selected. Click on ‘Continue’ to proceed with the installation. The installation files will then be copied to the destination directory. In some cases the installer may display a message indicating that a system file is a more recent version than the one in the installer. Figure 11-14: Installer Version Conflict It is recommended that the current version of the file is kept.
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Figure 11-15: Installation Completed Click on ‘OK’ to exit the installer. RUNNING THE BELTPACK UPGRADER To use the beltpack upgrader connect the beltpack serial cable to the COM port of the PC and the beltpack to be upgraded and switch the beltpack on. Run the beltpack upgrader program and click on the ‘...’ button to navigate to the required firmware file (.mot). The COM port can be set by opening the ‘File’ menu and clicking on the ‘COM Port’ entry. Select the COM port from the drop-down list.
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BASESTATION PROGRAMMING SERIAL CABLE PINOUT Standard Null-modem cable with data Send and Receive crossed over. PC Connection usually 9 way Female D-type connector Basestation connection 9 way Male D type connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N/C 3 2 N/C 5 N/C N/C N/C N/C Table 11-1: Null-Modem Cable Pinout BELTPACK PROGRAMMING SERIAL CABLE PINOUT PC Connection usually 9 way Female D-type connector Beltpack connection 3.
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12 SPECIFICATIONS CellCom Basestation Basestation-to-Beltpack Frequency Response 100 Hz – 7.1 kHz Number of CEL-BP Beltpacks per Basestation 20 Number of CEL-TA Transceiver/ Antennas Supported by Basestation: 10 Number of Transceiver/ Antenna Ports 2 Programming Port DB-9F Relay Port DB-9M; normally open and normally closed wiring Party-Line Intercom A and Intercom B (each) Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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Dimensions 1-RU unit, 44 x 483 x 312 mm (hwd) (1.75 x 19.0 x 12.5 inches) Weight Approx. 4.5Kg (10 lb). CellCom CEL-BP Beltpack Beltpack Frequency Response 100 Hz – 7.
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Dimensions Tapered design, at largest points approx. 38 x 87 x 144 mm (dwh) (1.5 x 3.5 x 5.75 inches) Weight (with batteries) Approx. 360g (13 oz). Transceiver/Antenna Beltpacks Supported Per Transceiver/Antenna 5, in one cellular zone Transceiver Antenna Transmission Range Up to 250 m (800 ft.), line of sight Maximum Distance, Basestation to Transceiver Via Basestation Port 1,000 m (3,200 ft.
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Connection Between Splitter and Transceiver/Antennas Powering of Splitter 4-pair CAT5 cable with RJ-45 Locally powered via external power supply Transmission Method Method of RF Operation DECT standard, using two DECT bands per beltpack for wider frequency response Modulation QPSK Frequencies of Operation 1.92 – 1.
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7 GLOSSARY Analog Port Any of the Eclipse matrix’s analog input/output RJ-45 connectors that are used to connect cable from the matrix to panels and interfaces. Each “port” connects to a separate audio channel in the matrix intercom system. Bus A bus is the channel or path between the components in the matrix along which electrical signals flow to carry information from one component to the next. In the Eclipse matrix the bus is located in the etched surface of the midplane.
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Fiber-optic Cable A fiber-optic cable consists of a glass core covered with a reflective material called “cladding” and several layers of buffer coating to protect the cable from the environment. A laser sends light pulses through the glass core to the other end of the cable. FreeSpeak Digital wireless communications product. Sold under the FreeSpeak name in Europe and Asia and CellCom in USA. Full Duplex Refers to transmission of signals in two directions simultaneously. IFB “Interruptible Foldback”.
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by manufacturers. Single-mode fiber evolved as production methods improved. Multiplexing The process by which two or more signals are transmitted over a single communications channel. Examples include time division and wavelength division multiplexing. Nanometer (nm) Common unit of measure for wavelength. One billionth of a meter. Non-volatile Memory Data stored in the CPU’s firmware (ROM) that is not lost when the power is turned off.
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VOX In the Eclipse system, when audio at a panel exceeds a threshold, a light switches on at the panel’s port card to visually cue the operator. The threshold level is set in the Eclipse Configuration Software. V-Series Communications panels used with Eclipse systems providing advanced facilities. Available in rack mount and desktop formats. Wavelength-division Multiplexing (WDM) A method of multiplexing optical signals developed for use on fiber-optic cable.
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APPENDIX A: DECT CARRIER FREQUENCY CHART RFC CARRIER RFC FREQUENCY CARRIER FREQUENCY 0 1897.344 17 1911.168 1 1895.616 18 1912.896 2 1893.888 19 1914.624 3 1892.160 20 1916.352 4 1890.432 21 1918.080 5 1888.704 22 1919.808 6 1886.976 23* 1921.536 7 1885.248 24* 1923.264 8 1883.520 25* 1924.992 9 1881.972 26* 1926.720 10 1899.072 27* 1928.448 11 1900.800 28 1930.176 12 1902.528 29 1931.904 13 1904.256 30 1933.632 14 1905.984 31 15 1907.
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A-2 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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APPENDIX B: PROGRAMMING MENUS Figure B-1: Basestation Programming Menus Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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B-2 Clear-Com Communication Systems CellCom V2.0.
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APPENDIX C: DEFAULT BELTPACK SETTINGS The beltpack has 2 storage configurations for beltpacks settings. The 1st is the DEFAULT area and the 2nd is the USER area. The user may only edit the USER area. On power up, only the USER area is retrieved and used. The DEFAULT parameters can be copied to the USER area by selecting the "Set Defaults" menu in the beltpack Cellcom Freespeak Config Editor When in the Config Editor and the "Set Defaults" is clicked.
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You may then edit these values as desired and then click "WRITE BELTPACK SETTINGS" to write these parameters back to the DEFAULT and USER settings in the beltpack. The new settings are immediately applied to the beltpack. From the beltpack you may then edit the USER settings only. From the beltpack you may, if you so choose, select the "Set Defaults" menu option. The will COPY the DEFAULT settings to the user USER settings. From the beltpack you cannot edit DEFAULT settings.
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LIMITED WARRANTY This document details the Clear-Com Standard Limited Warranty for all new products for sale within all regions with the exception of Military, Aerospace, and Government (MAG). EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN ("LIMITED WARRANTY"), CLEAR-COM MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 1.
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(5) All software products, including Concert (Client and Server), ECS, Production Maestro and Logic Maestro are warranted for one year and shall substantially conform to published specifications. The media on which the Software is furnished is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship (under normal use) for a period of one year. (6) Any Clear-Com products that are listed within the last time buy period have the same Limited Warranty for their type 1.i 1 - 1.i.5 as above.
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h) Software Upgrades i) Software Upgrades include new Features and/or Functional Enhancements and are not included as part of the Standard Warranty but may be purchased at the published rates. ii) Note: In the absence of a Software Update containing a program correction and no available workaround to mitigate the problem, at the discretion of Service, Sales, Engineering, or Product Management, the Customer may be provided a Software Upgrade under warranty. 2. Exclusions.
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iv Clear-Com Communication Systems Standard Limited Warranty
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT & REPAIR POLICY NOVEMBER 1, 2008 In order to ensure that your experience with Clear-Com and our World Class products is as beneficial, effective and efficient as possible, we would like to define the policies and share some "best practices" that can accelerate any problem solving processes which we may find necessary and to enhance your customer service experience. Our Technical Support, Return Material Authorization, and Repair Policies are set forth below.
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Days: Tel: Email: iii) Asia-Pacific: Hours: Days: Tel: Email: Monday - Friday +49 40 853 999 700 TechnicalSupportEMEA@vitecgroup.com 0800 - 1700 Pacific Time Monday - Friday +1 510 337 6600 CustomerServicesAPAC@vitecgroup.com d) Email Technical Support is available for all Clear-Com branded products free of charge for the life of the product, or two years after a product has been classified as obsolete, whichever comes first.
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d) Damaged equipment will be repaired at the Customer's expense. e) Returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee. f) Advance Warranty Replacements (AWRs); i) During the first 30 days of the Standard Warranty Period: Once the equipment fault has been verified by Clear-Com or its authorized representative, Clear-Com will ship a new replacement product.
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vii) Note: Shipping charges, including duties, taxes, and insurance (optional), to Clear-Com's factory is the responsibility of the Customer. Shipping AWRs from Clear-Com is at Clear-Com's expense (normal ground or international economy delivery). Requests for expedited shipping (E.g. "Next-Day Air") and insurance are the responsibility of the Customer.
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the cost of repair, the Customer may elect to return the product to the factory for an estimate. The Customer is responsible for shipping costs both to and from the factory in the event they choose not to accept the estimate. v) The Customer must provide either a purchase order for the repair work, or will be required to make an advance payment (as a debit against the Dealer's line of credit, or credit card) prior to the repaired product being returned to the Customer.