Interconnecting intercom systems

• Clear-Com Encore and RTS (2-wire cabled partyline systems)
• DX210 (2-wire/4-wire systems)
• Eclipse (digital matrix systems)
• HelixNet (digital partyline)
• Two-way radio systems
• FreeSpeak II Base can be connected to another FreeSpeak II Base station in order to share Channels between two Bases, increasing the range of your system.

When connecting FreeSpeak II Base to other intercom devices, the general process is the same, though there are details that change according to device type. As a general guideline you need to:

1. Configure the relevant interface (port) settings (see below)
2. Connect the device with CAT5 or microphone cable
3. Adjust audio levels as required

When connecting 2-wire equipment the following functions should be taken into consideration:

• Auto-null. Every time equipment is changed on a 2-wire interface (port) you should run auto-null.
• Enable/disable the partyline power. Do this in Ports/2-Wire. Default setting: Disabled.
• Enable/disable Line termination. The line should only be terminated once on interconnected devices, do not terminate on more than one piece of equipment. Default setting: Disabled.

These functions can be set either in the 2-wire port settings page of the Core Configuration Manager (CCM) or from the front panel screens on the Base Station.

When connecting to 4-wire equipment the following need to be taken into account:

• To minimise noise, use screened (shielded) cable when connecting 4-wire ports.
• Pin-out configuration (mode) can be set on all FreeSpeak II Base 4-wire interfaces. This is a software switch that switches the configuration of the pins on the RJ45 connectors, according to the device you are connecting to. Default setting: To Matrix. See Port Function.