Powering your system

Two power supplies, used according to preference:

• Mains power lead ( internal power converter)
• DC connector. External wallwart power lead.

Use one power connector or both to guard against one failing.

Beltpacks are powered by Li-ion battery. Drop-in battery charger supplied.

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 Clear-Com, LLC website).

Note: 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 : 60 watts supply = 250 mA to Partyline
• ~10 beltpacks per pair of ports, max 20 beltpacks per base.

Note: The Partyline power operates over a 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

Direct power to antenna is recommended. Local (direct) power will increase how far antenna can be positioned from the Base

Antenna powered locally:

• Shielded Ethernet cable up to 800 m (2,625 feet) from base or splitter.

Antenna powered from Base Station (1 antenna only):

• Shielded Ethernet cable, up to 300 m ( 984 feet) from base.

Note: Using heavier gauge cable will increase available distance.

For more information see:

• Using the Antenna
• Site survey and RF issues

The splitter MUST be powered locally. Power the splitter before you connect it to the base, or it will take power from the base and this may be insufficient.

Use the supplied power connector.

Possible distance from Base Station to antenna

The Base Station can power 1 antenna to a distance of 300 meters (984 feet). More than one antenna and/or greater distances will need direct power supplied to the antenna.

 

The figures in this table are based on the use of 24AWG Cat5/6 cable	Capacity (distance and no. of devices)
Base to antenna. No PSU at antenna.	1 antenna only. 300 meters (984 feet).
Base to antenna. PSU at antennas.	2 antennas. 800 meters (2625 feet).
Base to splitter. Splitter must have PSU.	800 meters (2625 feet).
Splitter to antenna. Antennas powered by splitter, no PSU at antenna.	5 antennas per splitter. 300 meters (984 feet).
Splitter to antenna. PSU supplied to antennas.	5 antennas per splitter. 800 meters (2625 feet).

Note: Distance between Base and antennas can be increased by connecting via Fiber.