Powering your system
The powering requirements for your FreeSpeak II devices are detailed below.
There are two power supplies, used according to preference:
- Mains power lead ( internal power converter)
- DC connector. External AC/DC DIN4 power adapter.
Use one power connector or both to guard against one failing.
Beltpacks are usually powered by Li-Ion battery. A drop-in battery charger is available.
Battery power status is viewed from:
- Base Station menu screens
- Beltpack menu screens
- Core Configuration Manager (CCM).
For more information see: Battery Charger Quick Start Guide (PDF available from HME Clear-Com Ltd website).
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You can also power beltpacks using standard AA batteries for convenience. In situations where Li-ion batteries are prohibited, you can also use nickel metal hydride batteries (NiMN) but will need to set battery type so battery life diagnostics are accurate. See AA Battery Type: Alkaline /NiMh. |
2-wire Partyline beltpacks can take power from the Partyline:
- FreeSpeak base power : Supply = 800 mA to Partyline shared between A/B and C/D.
- Approximately 28 RS 701 beltpacks per pair of ports
- Approximately 20 RS 702 beltpacks per pair of ports
- Approximately 20 RS 703 beltpacks per pair of ports
To enable power to the Partyline go to Ports, 2-wire in the CCM or in Base front menu screens.
- Directly (DC in power connector) or
- From the FreeSpeak II Base or splitter
Direct power to transceiver is recommended. Direct power will increase how far transceivers can be positioned from the Base
Transceiver powered locally:
- Shielded Cat 5/6 24 AWG cable up to 800 m (2,625 feet) from base or splitter.
- Shielded Cat 5/6 26 AWG cable up to 400 m (1,312 feet) from base or splitter.
Transceiver powered from Base Station:
- Shielded Cat 5/6 24 AWG cable, up to 100 m ( 328 feet) from base or splitter.
- Shielded Cat 5/6 26 AWG cable, up to 50 m (164 feet) from base or splitter.
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Using heavier gauge cable will increase available distance. Clear-Com recommends using 24 AWG cable. |
For more information see:
The splitter MUST be powered locally.
The Base Station can power 1 transceiver. More than one transceiver requires direct power supplied to the transceiver.
| Base to transceiver. No PSU at transceiver. |
1 transceiver only. 100 meters (328 feet). |
| Base to transceiver. PSU at transceivers. |
2 transceivers. 800 meters (2625 feet). |
| Base to splitter. Splitter must have PSU. |
800 meters (2625 feet). |
| Splitter to transceiver. Transceivers powered by splitter, no PSU at transceiver. |
5 transceivers per splitter. 100 meters (328 feet). |
| Splitter to transceiver. PSU supplied to transceivers. |
5 transceivers per splitter. 800 meters (2625 feet). |
| Base to transceiver. No PSU at transceiver. |
1 transceiver only. 50 meters (164 feet). |
| Base to transceiver. PSU at transceivers. |
2 transceivers. 400 meters (1312 feet). |
| Base to splitter. Splitter must have PSU. |
400 meters (1312 feet). |
| Splitter to transceiver. Transceivers powered by splitter, no PSU at transceiver. |
5 transceivers per splitter. 50 meters (164 feet). |
| Splitter to transceiver. PSU supplied to transceivers. |
5 transceivers per splitter. 400 meters (1312 feet). |
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Distance between Base and transceivers can be increased by connecting via Fiber.
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Powering the FreeSpeak II Base