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1.3 System components
A complete Eclipse HX system comprises the Eclipse HX configuration software (EHX), a
central hardware matrix, user panels and other remote devices - interfaces, four-wire
equipment—connected to the matrix. The following sections give a brief overview of the
matrix system.
1.3.1 Central matrix
The matrix hardware assembly comprises the following components:
• The metal housing (sometimes called the frame).
• The central processing unit (CPU).
• The internal circuitry which controls the attached devices.
• Power supplies.
• The rear panel interfaces which link the matrix to user panels and remote devices
such as interface modules.
• The rear panel interfaces which link the matrix to CellCom/FreeSpeak antennae.
• The rear panel interfaces, which provide fiber-optic links between matrices.
Figure 1-1 Eclipse HX-Omega Matrix
Chassis
The matrix chassis (frame) is a metal rectangular box which houses the matrix internal
circuitry and power supplies, as follows:
• The Eclipse HX-Median and Eclipse HX-Delta are designed to host removable
CPU cards, interface cards, and interface modules.
• The Eclipse HX-Omega is designed to host removable CPU and interface cards.
• The Eclipse HX-PiCo contains fixed internal circuitry.
The larger matrices (Eclipse HX-Omega, Eclipse HX-Median and Eclipse HX-Delta) have
removable power supplies, which can be exchanged when necessary.
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