Determine Cabling and Wiring Scheme Requirements

The Eclipse HX system requires shielded category-5 (CAT5) cable with RJ-45 connectors. All Eclipse matrices have built-in RJ-45 connectors.

Wiring schemes

Different wiring schemes are required, depending on the intercom device / system component that is being connected.

For example:

System component

Connections

External computer (PC) for EHX

The Eclipse HX configuration software runs on an external computer (PC). The computer is normally connected to the matrix using the LAN1 connector (a standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector).

For Eclipse HX-Omega, Eclipse HX-Median and Eclipse HX-PiCo, a ferrite core must be added to the socket end of each Ethernet cable to comply with European EMC standards. A suitable ferrite core is Würth Electronik part: 74271132.

Shielded CAT5 cable is recommended for Electro Magnetic Compliance in EC countries.

Note: LAN1 is the default connector on the matrix. The LAN2 connector (which is also a standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector) is unconfigured when it leaves the factory and must be enabled in EHX before it can be used.

Tip: Connecting through an Ethernet network enables one or more matrices to be controlled through one or more computers on a network. You can also use the supplied DB-9 cable or a commercially available shielded RS-232 cable. For more information, see Connecting the Matrix to a PC Running EHX.

Note: The Eclipse HX-Pico uses a special null modem DB9 to 3.5 TRS. The HX-Median / HX-Omega /HX-Delta CPU card uses a straight serial cable.

If the EHX computer does not have a serial port, but only provides USB connectors, adapters are available from computer parts suppliers. However, you will be required to install drivers for USB-to-serial port connections.

Important note: Because of compatibility issues with some products, Clear-Com does not recommend the use of USB-to-serial port connections.

User panels (V-Series, I-Series user panels and 2X10 Touch Desktop panel)

An analog connection, using shielded CAT5 4-twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors, is the most common way of connecting V-Series user panels and I-Series panels to the matrix.

You can use the following alternative methods for connecting V-Series panels:

A digital connection, using the AES-6 digital interface module. Coaxial cable is required to connect panels to the AES-6CX rear card.

An IP-based connection, using the IVC-32 interface card (fitted to an HX-Median, HX-Omega or HX-Delta matrix). The IVC-32 interface card allows the Eclipse HX matrix to connect to IP enabled V-Series panels over existing WAN / LAN Ethernet cabling infrastructure. V-Series panels can also optionally support up to two additional IP channels. For more information, see the V-Series Panel User Guide.

The IVC-32 card can add IP connections through an Ethernet switch / router linked to the Ethernet network. For more information about the IVC-32 card, see the Eclipse HX-Omega, Eclipse HX-Median or Eclipse HX-Delta User Guide.

Note: For each user panel, additional connector wiring may be required, depending on the options and accessories installed. See Wiring System Components and the user manual for your panel.

Interface modules

Interface modules are connected to the matrix using:

  • Particular wiring schemes (for each module type) on the DB-9 connectors on the rear of the associated interface frame (IMF-3).

  • Shielded CAT5 4-twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors.

The RLY-6 and GPI-6 interface modules are connected directly using an RJ-45 connector on the rear of the matrix to the appropriate interface input connector on the interface frame (IMF-3).

For more information, see Connecting to Interface Modules.

External alarm

Eclipse HX matrices have built-in fault alarm systems.

If you want to use an additional remote alarm, relay contacts are available on the rear panel of the matrix.

If you want to add an external alarm condition to the matrix alarm system, the same connector on the rear panel alarm I/O will permit an external contact closure to be connected to the matrix alarm system.

Shielded cable is recommended for Electro Magnetic Compliance in EC countries.
Note:

For more information about RJ-45 connectors and their installation, see Locating System Components.

For detailed information about wiring schemes, see Wiring System Components.

For more detailed information about the range of interface cards that can be installed to 6RU matrices, see the:

  • Eclipse HX-Omega User Guide.

  • Eclipse HX-Median User Guide.

  • Eclipse HX-Delta User Guide.