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E-IPA-HX

E-IPA-HX Interface Card.

 

E-IPA-HX is a networked IP interface card capable of up to 64 ports configurable per port for their function with AoIP connectivity on local high performance networks or processed audio for high resilience and low bandwidth for transport over public internet. E-IPA is equally capable of providing system interconnectivity to Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak IP or E1 Transceivers for Wireless Beltpacks, V-Series IrisX, 2X10, Agent-IC and Station-IC user stations, LQ Interfaces etc. as it is to 3rd party systems using standard protocols such as AES67, SMPTE2110, SAP, NMOS*, or SIP telephony, adapting to any infrastructure.

Details

Eclipse Interface Card - Networked

  • Multi-Purpose Intercom over IP
    • Local Networks
    • Global Networks
  • 16-64 Licensed Ports
  • Function configurable per port
  • Redundant Card - N+1, N+N
  • EHX Configured & Managed

Licensed

  • Capacity
    • Licensed Ports
  • Features
    • AoIP - AES67, ST2110
    • SIP - Telephony Client
    • Redundant-I.V. Networks

Interconnectivity

  • FreeSpeak Wireless Transceivers
  • V-Series Iris Keypanels
    • Hosted Directs
  • 2X10 Touch Panels
  • Agent-IC Mobile Clients
  • Station-IC Desktop Clients
  • I.V. Directs
  • I.V. Trunks
  • LQ Interfaces
  • Arcadia Central Station

Interfacing

  • AES67
  • SMPTE2110-30
  • SMPTE2022-7
  • NMOS IS-04, IS-05*
  • SAP and SDP
  • SSM
  • SIP Client

Connectivity

  • (6) LAN – (4) RJ45, (2) SFP; Assignable to functions
  • (2) FreeSpeak E1 – Splitter*

Eclipse Digital Matrix System

  • Intercom of any Size
  • Effortless Networking
  • Flexible Connectivity
  • Self-Contained System
  • Capable Workflows

 

*Exclusive Card Mode

Item Code

E-IPA Cards
E-IPA-16-HX: 16 ports
E-IPA-32-HX: 32 ports
E-IPA-48-HX: 48 ports
E-IPA-64-HX: 64 ports

Field Upgrades
Port Capacity
E-IPA-UG16-HX:16-port upgrade

Feature - AoIP (AES67 / SMPTE2110)
E-IPA-AoIP-Add-8-HX - Allows 8 ports to be used as 3rd party AES67/SMPTE2110
E-IPA-AoIP-Add-16-HX - Allows 16 ports to be used as 3rd party AES67/SMPTE2110
E-IPA-AoIP-Add-32-HX - Allows 32 ports to be used as 3rd party AES67/SMPTE2110
E-IPA-AoIP-Add-48-HX - Allows 48 ports to be used as 3rd party AES67/SMPTE2110s
E-IPA-AoIP-Add-64-HX - Allows 64 ports to be used as 3rd party AES67/SMPTE2110s
Feature - SIP Client
E-IPA-SIP-Add-8-HX Allows 8 ports to be used as SIP Clients
Feature - Redundant Network License
E-IPA-RDT-NET-HX (Allows redundant I.V. Ports)
 

SFP Parts
Optional Parts:
SFP-MMFO-1G-SX: Multi-mode LAN SFP
SFP-SMFO-1G-LX: Single-mode LAN SFP
SFP-RJ45-1G: RJ45 LAN SFP
SFP-MMFO-100M-FX: Multi-mode E1 SFP
SFP-SMFO-100M-LX: Single-mode E1 SFP
HLI-MMFO: Multi-mode E1 SFP - Legacy
HLI-SMFO: Single-mode E1 SFP - Legacy

Product
Description

Description

The E-IPA-HX is a high density IP interface card that supports up to 64 Clear-Com intercom devices. The interface card can be used with the Eclipse HX-Delta Lite, HX-Delta, HX-Median, and HX-Omega matrix frames. Eclipse HX Configuration Software (EHX™) configures each port for its intended application and provides a dedicated IP Manager screen to monitor connections and add users. The E-IPA-HX card also supports SMPTE ST2110 and AES67 connectivity.

 

Connection to FreeSpeak Icon, FreeSpeak II and FreeSpeak Edge Beltpacks

The E-IPA-HX card connects to FreeSpeak II® (1.9 or 2.4) and FreeSpeak Icon Beltpacks via fiber to the FSII-SPL for use with E1 FSII-TCVR-24 or FSII-TCVR-19-XX transceivers. Utilizing two Splitters will allow up to 50 beltpacks and 10 transceivers per card. The E-IPA-HX card also connects FreeSpeak II, Edge™, or Icon devices via AES67 protocol to Eclipse HX frames. A single E-IPA card can connect up to 64 FSII-TCVR-IP-19 or FSE-TCVR-50-IP transceivers in any combination via a network switch, supporting up to 64 FreeSpeak II, Edge or Icon
beltpacks. Each FreeSpeak beltpack uses one card port and each IP transceiver supports a maximum of 10 beltpacks. Multiple E-IPA-HX cards can support larger wireless systems (please see Eclipse HX user manual for supported configurations). The E1 Mode connectivity is a complete card mode switch available on E-IPA with 32 or more ports licensed.

 

Connection to V-Series and V-Series Iris Panels

All V-Series user keypanels can connect to an Eclipse HX host matrix by means of either an Ethernet connection or an analog-based connection. With the E-IPA-HX card, V-Series Iris™ panels can be configured to connect using a low latency Audio-over-IP AES67 audio channel or the I.V. Core® G.722 voice codec. Ethernet connectivity allows a diverse range infrastructure to be used, including local LANs/VLANs, microwave links or cellular networks. In each case, connection parameters can be optimized for the selected network type. When connecting V-Series and V-Series Iris panels using the E-IPA-HX, one can optionally route two additional auxiliary audio channels to and from the matrix. This configuration transforms a panel into a combined intercom panel/audio distribution node.

 

Connection to Agent-IC Virtual Mobile Clients

The E-IPA-HX card supports licensed connection of up to 64 smartphone or tablets running the Agent-IC® Virtual Mobile Client. Audio is encrypted to AES128 and silence suppression is an available option to reduce data usage. Agent-IC clients are typically connected over Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G or LTE networks.

 

Connection to Station-IC Virtual Desktop Client

The E-IPA-HX card supports connection of up to 64 PC or MAC running the Station-IC™ application (licensed at the client or in an Eclipse 13+). The audio has AES128 encryption, Station-IC applications typically connect over Wi-Fi, wired and cellular networks.

Connection to LQ Series

The E-IPA-HX card connects to LQ® IP interfaces for supporting communications with 2-wire, 4-wire, two-way radios, and non-Clear-Com intercom systems. An E-IPA-HX connection to one or more LQ devices may be used to implement IP connections from remote production sites. LQ can also provide SIP IP telephony interfacing for Eclipse HX systems with Dynam-EC™ for lines management.

 

Connection to Third-party AoIP Equipment 

Ports on E-IPA-HX cards may also be configured to connect to incoming or outgoing SMPTE ST2110 or AES67 audio streams. SAP (Session Announcement Protocol) is used to advertise configured AoIP streams and detect streams available on the network. SDP (Session Description Protocol) information is exchanged either by file exchange (import/export) or with the SAP announcements.

 

Connection to SIP Devices

Eclipse-HX frames with E-IPA-HX cards provide up to 64 ports of SIP connection capability to a SIP-based system. A third-party SIP server with an IP PBX then provides the pathway between a Clear-Com system from the PSTN. SIP allows callers from VoIP phones, cell phones and even POTS lines to call into a Clear-Com intercom system and be routed to a team member on any panel, beltpack, speaker station or virtual application. At the same time, Clear-Com devices can be configured to make calls to phones outside the system.

 

 

Technical
Specifications

Matrix Frame Architecture

  • Eclipse CPU and Audio interface cards communicate on the frame's TDM backplane using a proprietary serial protocol that passes requests and instructions from the cards.
  • Eclipse Audio interface cards make its audio inputs available on the frame's TDM backplane using PCM audio and receives from its other card inputs for mixing to its outputs.
  • Eclipse CPU controller cards communicate externally to the configuration computer or control system via a serial network interface.
  • Eclipse Audio interface cards communicate externally on their own dedicated interfaces. Externally each card is an individual clock domain and does not bridge to other cards.
  • No network connections are shared or bridged between cards.

 

Matrix Frame E-IPA Card Capacity

Delta Lite: 2

Delta: 3

Median: 4

Omega: 5, 7**

Maximum number of each card type in matrix frame type. Not including bundled cards. For reference only. Customer's frame configuration should be validated for 1) timeslots / ports, 2) card power draw. See Eclipse HX Power Calculator.

 

E-IPA Card Capacity

Ports per card: 16, 32, 48, 64 as per license

 

Licenses

Delivery: License Ticket, may include multiple licenses
License Host: E-IPA
Activation: Via CCM, Online (recommended) or Offline
Transferable: No, fixed to E-IPA
Recovery: Yes, by Clear-Com Support or Service Center

Permanent Licenses

Capacity - Licensed Ports
Part number: E-IPA-UG16-HX
Capability: Additional 16 Licensed Port Upgrade Option
Validity: Perpetuity. Does not expire
Note: Licensed Port capacity is ordered with E-IPA. E-IPA-UG16-HX allow upgrade of E-IPA capacity in the field. Feature Licenses can be stacked up to the maximum Licensed Port capacity of the device.


Feature - AoIP Interfacing
Part number: E-IPA-AoIP-Add-(xx)-HX
Capability: Enables 8, 16, 32, 48 or 64 Licensed Ports to be used for AES67 and SMPTE2110 direct audio connections to 3rd party audio devices over SMPTE2022-7 red/blue redundant networks.
Validity: Perpetuity. Does not expire.
Note: Licensed Ports are required to use the Feature Licenses. Feature Licenses of each type can be stacked up to the maximum Licensed Port capacity of the device.
 

Feature - SIP Telephone
Part number: E-IPA-SIP-Add-8-HX
Capability: Enables 8 Licensed Ports to be used as SIP Client connections as extensions to 3rd party telephone systems with telephone hook and dial controls.
Validity: Perpetuity. Does not expire.
Note: Licensed Ports are required to use the Feature Licenses. Feature Licenses can be stacked up to the maximum Licensed Port capacity of the device.
 

Feature - Redundant I.V. Networks
Part number: E-IPA-RDT-NET-HX
Capability: Enables redundant IV network connections to the E-IPA card.
Validity: Perpetuity. Does not expire.
Note: Not recommended for new installations. Contact Clear-Com for best practices for redundant networks.

 

Connectors

LAN: (4) RJ45 100/1000, (2) SFP 1G (Function assignable)
FSII E1 SPL Ports: (2) SFP*
FSII DECT Synchronization: (2) RJ45 (Input and Output)
USB: Type C (Service Use)
Note: While mechanically identical, SFPs are designed with different properties for data rates, power and fiber cable type. Please refer to the Clear-Com SFP Compatibility Chart for compatible SFP transceivers.

Controls and Indicators

Front Card
(1) Reset Button
(4) Voltage Presence LEDs
(5) Licensed Port LEDs
(1) FSII E1 External Sync LED
(1) FSII E1 Splitter Connection LED
(6) LAN Link/Activity LEDs
(1) Frame Communication LED
(1) Hardware Error LED

Rear Card
(6) LAN Link/Activity LEDs

 

Audio

Audio parameters for the matrix frame’s internal backplane.
Sample Rate: 48kHz
Resolution: 24bit
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 22kHz ± 3dBu
Nominal Level: 0dBu

 

Frequency Response

FreeSpeak Edge: 200Hz to 12kHz
FreeSpeak II & Icon: 200Hz to 7.1kHz
V-Series (AES67): 20Hz-20kHz
V-Series (I.V. Port): 50Hz-7.1kHz
I.V. Direct/Trunk: 50Hz to 7.1kHz
AoIP (AES67, ST2110): 20Hz to 20kHz
SIP (G722): 50Hz to 7kHz
SIP (G711): 300Hz-3.4kHz

 

Power

Current @ +3.3V: 4.75A
Current @ +5V: 0.77A
Current @ +12V: 0.18A

 

Environmental

Operating (Normal): 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Operating (High Pwr**): 32°F - 85°F (0°C - 30°C)
Storage: -67º to +158ºF (-55º to +70ºC)
Humidity: 40-90% Non-Condensing

 

Dimensions

Front Card:
0.78 x 10.44 x 12.99in (WxHxD)
(20 x 265 x 330mm)
Rear Card:
0.78 x 10.44 x 3.79in (WxHxD)
(20 x 265 x 96mm)

 

Weight

Front Card: 1.64lbs (0.75kg)
Rear Card: 9.2oz (0.26kg)

 

*Exclusive Card Mode
**Requires High-Power Installation. Coming Soon. Contact Clear-Com for further information

Associated
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The Windows-based EHX configuration software configures and controls the operation of one or more Eclipse HX matrices. EHX can both download and upload system configurations to a target Eclipse HX matrix for either offline editing or live changes. EHX v14 EHX v14 offers significant feature upgrades, including SMPTE 2022-7 Network redundancy. This feature allows a user to send identical audio packets over two separate networks to reach an endpoint. If the endpoint device does not receive a packet (or the packet is significantly delayed) via the first network, then the identical packet received from the second network can be used. Currently, endpoint devices supported are third-party products* with dual NIC capability. Audio consoles, camera CCU’s, advanced level IP speaker systems which have the 2022-7 feature set can take advantage of a redundant network. SIP connectivity is available directly on the E-IPA-HX card. A customer can add up to 64 SIP lines per card directly to the frame. Customers save space, energy and money by reducing the number of devices necessary to run high capacity SIP lines into their system. * SMPTE 2022-7 Network Redundancy

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FSII-TCVR-IP-19 (IPT)

The FSII-TCVR-IP-19 is an active transceiver antenna for the FSII-BP19 and FSIC-BP19 beltpacks. The transceiver connects to the Eclipse® HX matrix system via the E-IPA-HX interface card. Each transceiver can support up to 10 FSII-BP19 or FSIC-BP19 beltpacks. When supported with the E-IPA card, up to 50 1.9 GHz beltpacks (in North America or 64 beltpacks in EU countries) and up to 64 transceivers can be supported on one Eclipse HX matrix system.

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