Clear-Com HelixNet Linking Quick start guide

Clear-Com
Brand
Clear-Com
Model
HelixNet Linking
Type
Quick start guide

Clear-Com HelixNet Linking provides the ability to connect multiple HelixNet Main Stations over Ethernet or Fiber, enabling expanded intercom coverage and functionality. With HelixNet Linking, you can:

  • Connect up to three HMS-4X Main Stations over a single Ethernet or Fiber cable
  • Configure one Main Station as the Link Master and the others as Members
  • Extend the intercom system's reach to remote locations
  • Create redundant intercom networks for increased reliability
  • Use the Linking feature to connect to other Clear-Com systems, such as Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Systems or LQ Series II IP Interfaces

Clear-Com HelixNet Linking provides the ability to connect multiple HelixNet Main Stations over Ethernet or Fiber, enabling expanded intercom coverage and functionality. With HelixNet Linking, you can:

  • Connect up to three HMS-4X Main Stations over a single Ethernet or Fiber cable
  • Configure one Main Station as the Link Master and the others as Members
  • Extend the intercom system's reach to remote locations
  • Create redundant intercom networks for increased reliability
  • Use the Linking feature to connect to other Clear-Com systems, such as Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Systems or LQ Series II IP Interfaces
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The following quick start guide provides basic installation instructions for linking two or more HelixNet
Main Stations over Ethernet. It also provides a quick reference to possible network topologies.
Note: For information about the HelixNet Remote Station, HelixNet Speaker Station with S-Mount
bracket, HelixNet beltpacks and HelixNet 2W and 4W optional modules, see the HelixNet Partyline
User Guide.
Before Installing
In order to link two or more HMS-4X Main Stations over Ethernet or Fiber you need to ensure that all
HMS-4X are updated to a 1.1.x or more recent software. The most recent HelixNet software can be
found in the Support area of the Clear-Com web page (www.clearcom.com).
Note: Linked devices must be running the same version of software.
Installing Linking Modules
Warning: The interface modules are not hot pluggable. Ensure that the
Main Station is powered down before inserting or removing modules.
To install either an Ethernet (HLI-ET2) or a Fiber (HLI-FBS) interface module to the HMS-4X Main
Station:
1. Disconnect the HMS-4X Main Station
from mains power.
2. Remove the blanking plate ( ) and insert the
interface module ( ) into the module bay.
3. Reconnect the HMS-4X Main Station
to mains power.
To configure the networking preferences, navigate to Menu > Networking.
Quick Setup with HLI-ET2 Ethernet
1. Connect Cat5 or Cat6 cable from one HLI-ET2 port on one Main Station to one HLI-ET2 port on
another Main Station.
2. On one Main Station navigate to Menu > Networking > Linking > Link Mode > Master and
select Enabled. (To set a local static IP address, go to Networking > Preferences and set the IP
address and subnet mask.)
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3. On up to two other Main Stations, navigate to Menu Networking > Linking -> Link Mode ->
Member. This will bring you to Networking > Link to Master -> By Name menu where you can
select the Link Master you configured in step 2.
Quick Setup with HLI-FBS Fiber
1. Connect Fiber cable from one HLI-FBS port on one Main Station to one HLI-FBS port on another
Main Station.
2. On one Main Station navigate to Menu > Networking > Linking > Link Mode > Master and
select Enabled.
3. On up to two other Main Stations, navigate to Menu Networking > Linking -> Link Mode ->
Member. This will bring you to Networking > Link to Master -> By Name menu where you can
select the Link Master you configured in step 2.
Quick Reference to Topologies
Quick Reference to Cable Distances
Cable type
Distance
Cat5 or Cat6
100 m
Multi Mode Fiber and
Clear-Com Multi Mode SFP
2 km
Single Mode Fiber and
Clear-Com Single Mode SFP
10 km
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Clear-Com HelixNet Linking Quick start guide

Clear-Com
Brand
Clear-Com
Model
HelixNet Linking
Type
Quick start guide

Clear-Com HelixNet Linking provides the ability to connect multiple HelixNet Main Stations over Ethernet or Fiber, enabling expanded intercom coverage and functionality. With HelixNet Linking, you can:

  • Connect up to three HMS-4X Main Stations over a single Ethernet or Fiber cable
  • Configure one Main Station as the Link Master and the others as Members
  • Extend the intercom system's reach to remote locations
  • Create redundant intercom networks for increased reliability
  • Use the Linking feature to connect to other Clear-Com systems, such as Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Systems or LQ Series II IP Interfaces
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