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ARCADIA CENTRAL STATION

Scalable 1RU IP intercom device integrating FreeSpeak and HelixNet with Dante, 2-Wire and 4-Wire interfaces.

Details

Arcadia Central Station
  • Flexible Dante and Analog Interfacing
  • Easy to use CCM™ browser configuration
  • Scalable capacity licensing
  • Fast front panel color touch screen with tactile encoders for control and configuration
  • Plug-and-go with central discovery and pairing
Capacity

FreeSpeak Wireless Intercom

  • (10) E1 Transceivers (1.9(1), 2.4 GHz)
  • (16) IP Transceivers (1.9(1), 5 GHz)
  • (40) Beltpacks(2) (1.9(1), 2.4, 5 GHz)

HelixNet Wired Intercom

  • (24) Enabled Channels(2)
  • (64) Endpoints (HRM, HKB, HXII-BP)

Dante Audio Network Interfaces

  • (64) Dante Ports(2)
Connectivity
  • (8) 4-Wire - 1 for PGM/SA
  • (4) 2-Wire - 550mA per pair
  • (2) GPI Optically Isolated
  • (4) GPO Relay
  • (2) FreeSpeak E1 - RJ45/SFP switchable
  • (4) LAN - 2 x RJ45, 2 x SFP; Assignable to Management/HelixNet, AES67, Dante Primary and Secondary

Footnotes:

(1)1.9 GHz beltpack cannot roam between E1 and IPT transceivers. 1.9 GHz E1 and IPT transceivers should not overlap on the same system.
(2)Requires Arcadia with sufficient number of Licensed Ports.

Item Code

Arcadia with 4-pin Headset Connector

ARCADIA-X4-16P
ARCADIA-X4-32P
ARCADIA-X4-48P
ARCADIA-X4-64P
ARCADIA-X4-80P
ARCADIA-X4-96P
ARCADIA-X4-112P
ARCADIA-X4-128P

Arcadia with 5-pin Headset Connector

ARCADIA-X5-16P
ARCADIA-X5-32P
ARCADIA-X5-48P
ARCADIA-X5-64P
ARCADIA-X5-80P
ARCADIA-X5-96P
ARCADIA-X5-112P
ARCADIA-X5-128P

Licensed Port Upgrades

ARCADIA-16P-LIC

Includes: 

(1) Four-Wire PGM/SA Breakout Cable (CAB-RJ45-PGM-SA)
(1) External PSU (PSU-EXT-001)

Product
Description

Description

Arcadia Central Station is the centerpiece of a scalable IP networked intercom platform with support for more than 100 wired and wireless intercom user stations of various form factors, frequencies and connectivity. Coupled with Dante and analog interfacing of audio and control, Arcadia is suitable for any infrastructure. Arcadia’s compact 1RU form factor is capable of mixing 180 audio signals, features front panel intercom user station, fast and easy setup, configuration and monitoring. With the future-proof ability to grow in capacity and features over time, Arcadia is the ideal intercom system.

 

FreeSpeak - Wireless Intercom

Arcadia supports the FreeSpeak family of wireless intercom, including 1.9 GHz, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands which can be concurrently deployed on an Arcadia system*. FreeSpeak antenna transceivers, connected via E1 CAT/Fiber plug and play cable connections or IP using AES67 capable networks, can be modularly added for coverage and capacity of beltpacks which can seamlessly roam between overlapping transceivers. FreeSpeak beltpacks can have their keys assigned to any Channel, Group or Interface Port on the system. Each FreeSpeak beltpack requires an Arcadia Licensed Port**.

 

HelixNet - Wired Partyline Intercom

Arcadia supports the HelixNet wired partyline intercom, including the HRM-4X Remote Station, the HKB-2X Speaker Station and the HXII-BP Beltpack. This is done by selectively enabling channels to be available to the decentralized mixing of intercom and Program Audio in HelixNet Endpoints, providing a high degree of operational elasticity to the Arcadia system. HelixNet user stations connect to Arcadia via an IP network and can have their keysets assigned to any HelixNet Enabled Channel on the Arcadia system. Each HelixNet Enabled Channel requires an Arcadia Licensed Port**.

 

Dante, Analog Audio & Control - Interfacing

Arcadia can interface to a variety of audio and intercom systems with audio interface ports assignable to any Channel, Group, FreeSpeak and Arcadia keyset on the system:

• Dante audio network interfaces allow any Dante input or output to connect to Arcadia. Each Dante port requires an Arcadia Licensed Port**.

• 4-Wire provides the ability to connect analog line-level audio inputs and outputs to Arcadia.

• 2-Wire Partyline allows interfacing to existing analog partyline intercom system infrastructures or to add Partyline user stations or interfaces using Arcadia’s built in power supply.

• GPIO provides Inputs and Relay Outputs for system control. Inputs allow activation of audio crosspoints while Outputs can be activated upon key presses, audio crosspoints and or call signals configurable in Arcadia’s Logic configurator.

Intercom User Station

Arcadia’s front panel user station provides four keysets on large, high resolution, color touch screens, assignable to any Channel, Group, FreeSpeak beltpack, Program Audio or Stage Announce on the Arcadia system. The user station is provisioned with a headset connection, gooseneck mic connector and a loudspeaker in addition to All Call, Stage Announce and Remote Mic Kill.

 

System Configuration

Arcadia front panel menus provide the ability to configure the basic system configuration using an interface consisting of the easy to navigate color touch screens coupled with tactile rotary encoders and buttons. With the front panel, wireless beltpacks and transceivers can be added to the system, 2-Wire connections can be nulled and network addresses configured. Arcadia’s Core Configuration Manager™ (CCM) is an integrated, browser-based configuration utility enabling rapid setup, configuration and monitoring. The intuitive user interface has a consistent design for a quick and simple means of configuring an Arcadia based intercom system.

 

Licensed Ports - Scalable Capacity

Arcadia is a powerful hardware platform which allows capacity to be activated as customer requirements grow or features are developed for this dynamic platform. Arcadia’s flexible licensing options allow right-sizing of the system required via Licensed Port Capacity. As the need for greater capacity grows or a new feature is needed, field deployable Licensed Port Upgrades can be used to increase Arcadia’s intercom footprint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1.9 GHz beltpack cannot roam between E1 and IPT transceivers. 1.9 GHz E1 and IPT transceivers should not overlap on the same system.

**Requires Arcadia with sufficient number of Licensed Ports.

Technical
Specifications

Capacity

FreeSpeak Wireless Intercom

(10) E1 Transceivers (1.9(1), 2.4 GHz)
(16) IP Transceivers (1.9(1), 5GHz)
(40) Beltpacks(2) (1.9(1), 2.4, 5GHz)

HelixNet Wired Intercom

(24) Enabled Channels(2)
(64) Endpoints (HRM, HKB, HXII-BP)

Dante Audio Network Interfaces

(64) Dante Ports(2)

 
Configuration

(128) Licensed Ports(2)
• FreeSpeak Beltpack
• HelixNet Enabled Channel
• Dante Port
(100) Channels
(100) Groups
(200) Roles for FreeSpeak & HelixNet

 
Licenses

Delivery: License Ticket, may include multiple licenses

License Host: Arcadia

Activation: Via CCM, Online (recommended) or Offline

Transferable: No, fixed to Arcadia

Recovery: Yes, by Clear-Com Support or Service Center

 
Connectors

Headset: 4-pin XLR-M (X4), 5-pin XLR-F (X5)

Gooseneck Microphone: ¼” TRS Threaded

2-Wire I/O: (4) XLR-3F

4-Wire I/O: (8) RJ45

Audio Crossover Mode: Software selectable

Program input/ Stage output: XLR-3F, XLR-3M

Special use of Port #8 using provided cable

GPIO: (2) DB9F

FreeSpeakII E1 TCVR/SPL Ports: 2 x RJ45, 2 x SFP (RJ45 or SFP)

FSII DECT Synchronization: 2 x RJ45 (Input and Output)

LAN: 2 x RJ45, 2 x SFP (Function assignable)

AC Power Connector: IEC-C14

DC Power Connector: KPJX-4S-S

Grounding Screw: Terminal

 
Microphone Input

Input Type: Dynamic/Electret - Selectable

Headset Mic Voltage: 5V

Input Level (nominal): -45dBu

Input Level (max): -10dBu

Frequency Response: 200Hz to 12kHz ±3dB

Mic Limiter Threshold: -35dBu ±3dB

Mic Limiter Range: ≥ 20dB

 
Loudspeaker and Amplifier

Speaker: 1.6 x 2.8”

Load: 4Ω 

Max Speaker Level: 87dB ± 2dB SPL A at 3ft/1m

Frequency Response: 100Hz – 10kHz

Max Output Level before 1% Distortion: 18dBu ± 2dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.5% THD at 1kHz

 
4-Wire Line Level Interfaces

Transformer balanced input and output

Input: Nominal Level: 0dBu (selectable)

Maximum Level: +18dBu

Frequency Response: 80Hz to 20kHz ±3dB

Impedance: >= 10KΩ 

Output: Nominal Level: 0dBu (selectable)

Maximum Level: +18dBu

Frequency Response: 80Hz to 20kHz ±3dB

Impedance: 200Ω + 10%

 

Footnotes:

(1)1.9 GHz beltpack cannot roam between E1 and IPT transceivers. 1.9 GHz E1 and IPT transceivers should not overlap on the same system.
(2)Requires Arcadia with sufficient number of Licensed Ports.

2-Wire Partyline Interfaces

Unbalanced High-Impedance bridging

Compatibility: Clear-Com, RTS-TW with Call and Remote Mic Kill

Termination: Optional per pair (A/B or C/D)

Nulling: User initiated Auto-Calibration

Null Depth: >60dB at 1kHz

Nominal Level: -18dBu (CC), -12dBu (RTS-TW)

Headroom: 18dB

Frequency Response: 200Hz to 12kHz. ±3dB

Impedance: >= 10KΩ bridging

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.1% THD @ 1 kHz

Power: 560mA optional per pair (A/B or C/D)

Voltage: 25-28V DC

 
Logic Inputs – GPI

Assignable to activation of audio crosspoints

Input: 2

Style: Optically isolated

Input Voltage Range: 4 - 30V DC or AC

Input Current: >=1.2mA required

 
Logic Outputs – GPO/Relay

Assignable to talk, call keys and audio crosspoints

Outputs: 4

Style: SPDT / Power Relay

Normalized: Open or Closed, separate pins

Switching Voltage (Max): 30V DC

Switching Current (Max): 1A

 
Power

AC Internal Power Supply:

Input Frequency Range: 100 - 240V AC

Input Frequency Range: 50 - 60Hz

Input Power (Max): 160W

BTU (Max): 545BTU/h

Input Power Connector: IEC-C14

DC Power Input:

Voltage: 12V DC ± 5%

Current (Max): 12A

Power (Max): 144W

BTU (Max): 491BTU/hr

Input Power Connector: KPJX-4S-S

 
Environmental

Operating: 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)

Storage: 86° to 158°F (30° to 70°C)

Humidity: 20-90% Non-Condensing

 
Dimensions

1RU 19 x 1.7 x 13.9in (WxHxD)

(482.6 x 43.2 x 353.1mm)

 
Weight

7.3lbs (3.3kg)

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