Clear-Com FreeSpeak II BASE-II User guide

User Guide

FreeSpeak II User Guide

Part Number: 399G169 Rev F

Date: January 26,2021

User Guide| FreeSpeak II Base

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FreeSpeak II Base User Guide

399G169 Rev F

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Table of contents

1 What isFreeSpeak II? 9

1.1 FreeSpeak II Base 1.9 GHz/2.4 GHz 10

1.2 2-wire,4-wireand wirelessintercom 11

1.3 Flexibleconfiguration 11

1.4 Liveset-upandcontrol 11

1.5 Systemcapacity 12

2 UsingtheBaseStation 14

2.1 About theBaseStation 14

2.2 BaseStationcontrols 14

2.3 What isa Keyset? 15

2.4 Key behavior 17

2.5 FreeSpeak II Base rear connectors 19

2.6 Pinouts 20

2.7 Poweringyour system 22

2.8 Networking/IPIssues 25

2.9 UsingtheEvent Log 27

2.10 FreeSpeak II BaseStationmenuguide 27

2.11 SaveSystemSettings 29

2.12 TheUSB Logger 31

3 Usingthetransceivers 32

3.1 Transceiver capacity (how many beltpacks?) 33

3.2 IPrating(international protectionmarking) 33

3.3 Transceiver connectors 33

3.4 FreeSpeak II Base 1.9 GHz/2.4 GHz 34

3.5 Transceiver placement 34

3.6 Install transceivers 39

3.7 Sitesurvey 39

3.8 InterpretingtheSiteSurvey Screen 40

3.9 How to Put a Beltpack into SiteSurvey Mode 41

3.10 Standalonesite survey 41

3.11 Radio Frequency (RF)Issues 43

3.12 Usingatransceiver withafiber connection 44

3.13 Transceiver synccompensation(cablecompensation) 45

4 UsingtheFreeSpeak II Basesplitter (FSII-SPL) 48

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4.1 Configurationusingasplitter withCat 5/6 RJ45 connection 48

4.2 Configurationusingasplitter withfiber connection 49

4.3 Splitter (FSII-SPL)rear connectors 50

4.4 Splitter (FSII-SPL)front panel 51

4.5 Usinga transceiver withafiber connection 51

4.6 Splitter Software Version (FSII-SPL) 53

5 Clear-Com CableRecommendations 55

6 Registeringbeltpacks 56

6.1 Registeringbeltpacks 57

6.2 RegisteringbeltpacksusingUSB cable 57

6.3 Register beltpacksover-the-air (OTA) 59

6.4 Unregister Beltpacks 62

7 Usingbeltpacks 65

7.1 Beltpack settings 66

7.2 VolumeOperation 69

7.3 Menu Key Operation 71

7.4 Master VolumeLow LevelLimiter (Beltpacks) 73

7.5 Set theAudio RF Filter 74

7.6 Configurable eavesdropping 75

7.7 AA Battery Type:Alkaline/NiMh 76

7.8 AccessingBeltpack AdminMenu 77

7.9 Use LocalSettings(Beltpacks) 78

8 UsingRoles 80

8.1 About FreeSpeak II Base II Roles 80

8.2 ChangingChannelsonbeltpacks 81

8.3 Changebeltpack settings 84

8.4 How to createRolesfor beltpacks 84

8.5 SaveSettings 86

8.6 FixedRoles 88

9 Accessing theCoreConfiguration Manager (CCM) 92

9.1 TheCoreConfigurationManager (CCM)Password 92

9.2 CoreConfiguration Manager (CCM)Walk-through 93

10 Assigning Audio 99

10.1 Channels 99

10.2 Groups 99

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10.3 Channelor Group? 100

10.4 Group 101

10.5 ExampleGroupset-up 102

10.6 Exampleaudio assignment 104

10.7 AssignChannelsto beltpack keys(A,B,C,D,Reply) 106

10.8 ChangeChannelKey AssignmentsontheBaseStation 109

10.9 Configurea one-to-oneconnection 111

10.10 Examplepoint-to-point audio assignment 111

11 Interconnectingintercom systems 112

11.1 How do I connect to other intercom devices? 112

11.2 Connecting2-wireequipment 112

11.3 Connectingto 4-wireequipment 113

11.4 Port Function 113

12 UsingGeneral Purposeinputsand outputs(GPIOs) 115

12.1 How to configurea GPI when usingFSII BaseII 116

12.2 How to configurea GPO whenusingFSII BaseII 121

12.3 Test GPIOs 123

12.4 Control Events 124

13 UpgradingBaseStation and devices 127

13.1 Systemupgrade 127

13.2 UpgradingtheBase Stationfrom theCCM 128

13.3 UpgradingtheBase Stationfrom thefront panel 130

13.4 Upgradingthetransceiver 130

13.5 Upgradingthebeltpacks 131

14 Specifications 133

14.1 Base Station 133

14.2 FreeSpeak II BaseII 4-wireanalogports,input and output 135

14.3 FreeSpeak II Beltpack 135

14.4 FreeSpeak II Transceiver 136

14.5 FreeSpeak II Splitter 137

14.6 TransmissionMethod 137

14.7 Noticeabout Specifications 138

15 Regulatory compliance 139

15.1 FCCNotice 139

15.2 FCC/IC/ECRF Exposure Warning 139

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15.3 Industry Canada ComplianceStatement 140

15.4 KoreanNotice 140

15.5 KCC2.4Ghzwarning 140

15.6 EuropeanUnion (CEmark) 140

15.7 TaiwanStatements 141

15.8 CustomsUnionEAEU 142

15.9 WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment (WEEE) 142

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Important Safety Instructions

l Intended Audience: Professional,Technical and Qualified Personnel

l Read these instructions.

l Keep these instructions.

l Heed all warnings.

l Follow all instructions.

l Do not use thisapparatusnear water.

l Clean only with dry cloth.

l Install in accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions.

l Do not install near any heat sourcessuch asradiators,heat registers,stoves, or other

apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

l Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.A polarized

plug hastwo bladesand athird grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong is

provided for your safety. If the provided plug doesnot fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

l Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

l Only use attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manufacturer.

l Unplug thisapparatusduring lightning stormsor when unused for long periodsof time.

l Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing isrequired when the

apparatushasbeen damaged in any way such as; power-cord supply or plug isdamaged,

liquid hasbeen spilled,objectshave fallen into the apparatus,the apparatushasbeen

exposed to heavy rain,the apparatusdoesnot operate normally.

l Caution: Shielded Cable Requirement

l Use only chargersprovided by HME/Clear-Com to charge the battery packsor

beltpacks. These include:

BAT60 Battery pack and beltpack charger manufactured by HME/Clear-Com

USB Charger model PA1015-050SIB200/PA1015-1SI/ PA1015-1SI050200 provided

by HME/ Clear-Com with your beltpack.

l Shielded Cable isrequired for ALL LQ SERIESGPIO Port connectivity.Shielded Cable

must be used to assure compliance with domestic and international emissionsstandards.

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Customers,Installersand or qualified Personnel failing to use shielded cablesmay cause

radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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1 What isFreeSpeak II?

The FreeSpeak II wirelessintercom system includeswired and wirelessbeltpacksthat

communicate using acellular network of transceivers(1.9 and 2.4 GHz).

For more information about the FreeSpeak II wirelessintercom system,visit the FreeSpeak

II Knowledge Center.

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1.1 FreeSpeak II Base1.9 GHz/2.4 GHz

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1.2 2-wire,4-wireand wirelessintercom

These different devicescommunicate seamlessly.

1.3 Flexibleconfiguration

Pre-configured beltpack Rolesallow both rapid set-up and flexible configuration.

l Use simple default set-up; all beltpackson Channel 1 and 2 assigned to A and B with

call signal on C and D.

l or, customize the set-up to suit your needs.

l System haseither 25 (FSII-BASE-II) or 5 (FSII-BASE-II-5) beltpack Roles.FSII-BASE-II-5

offersa license to upgrade to 25 beltpacksif required.

See Using Roleson page 80.

1.4 Liveset-up and control

Use the front panelsof the Base Station,or the browser-based Core Configuration Manager

(CCM).

PressMenu button on the Base Station to accesscontrols:

For more information,see Using the Base Station on page 14.

The browser-based Core Configuration Manager (CCM)isaccessed viadevice IPaddress.

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For more information,see Accessing the Core Configuration Manager (CCM)on page 92

1.5 System capacity

l Up to 25 wirelessbeltpacks,10 transceiversper base

l FSII-BASE-II: 25 beltpack capacity

l FSII-BASE-II-5: 5 beltpack capacity. To upgrade to 25 beltpacksyou need to obtain a

licence from your Clear-Com dealer.

l 12 Partyline Channels

l 12 Group set-ups

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l Beltpack to beltpack connection (point-to-point)

l Completely scalable and configurable

l Up to four GPO and two GPI controls

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2 Using the Base Station

2.1 About theBaseStation

The FreeSpeak II Base Station routescommunication to and from wirelessbeltpacks. It

providesacontrol point for audio and allowsthe user to configure the system,either from the

front panel menusor using the online configuration manager.

l PressMenu button to configure your audio set up from the Base.

See Accessing the Core Configuration Manager (CCM)on page 92 for detailsabout online

configuration.

2.2 BaseStation controls

Label Connector function

A

USB port. Use when registering beltpacksto the Base Station.Also use when

upgrading device or saving/restoring system settings.Thisport can also be used

for obtaining detailed logsfor diagnostic purposes. See Registering beltpacks

on page 57,Save SystemSettings on page 29 or Upgrading Base Station

and deviceson page 127.See The USB Logger on page 31

B

Base headset connector (4-pin XLRfemale).There isalso an optional 5-pin XLR

male connector available.

C

Menu button.Push to enter menu mode and control system settings.Push again

to exit menu mode,or leave to time-out.

D

Mode button.Use to view transceiver performance in base menu screens.

Toggle between diagnostic view and normal keyset view.

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Label Connector function

E

Push to toggle headset microphone on and off.

Keyset

A Keyset isaset of controlsassociated with an audio assignment. On the Base,

aKeyset ismade up of aviewing screen and three controls(arotary and two

push buttons).The viewing screen showsaChannel and any associated

messages. The rotary controlsvolume to that Channel,and the push buttons

control Call and Talk to the Channel. The viewing screensare also used to

display menu and mode information.

F

Stage Announce.Allowsthe Base operator to talk on the Stage Announce

output.Push and hold to talk.

G

All Talk. Allowsthe Base operator to talk to all wired and wirelessbeltpacks(2-

Wire and 4-Wire).Push and hold to talk.

H

Remote Mic Kill (RMK). AllowsBase operator to remotely unlatch all beltpack

talk keys,wirelessand wired.

I

StatusLED 1 = Transceiver warning light.If green,all transceiversare online.

StatusLED 2 = Beltpack warning light.If green all BPshave sufficient battery

power. If either light isamber (or red),you can pressthe mode button to check

the issue in the diagnosticsscreens.

J

Controlsoverall volume to the Base headset.ThisincludesChannels,program

feed and any other available audio.Turn rotary to adjust volume,push to turn

headset sound on and off.

K

Program feed to Base headset volume and control. Turn rotary to adjust volume,

push to turn feed on and off. (Doesnot affect program feed in Channels).

2.3 What isaKeyset?

A Keyset isaset of controlsassociated with an audio assignment. The default configuration of

the Base Station hasthree Partyline audio assignments, and aReply assignment. Beltpacks

have two Partyline audio assignments, two call assignments,and one reply assignment by

default.

2.3.1 Main Station Keysets

The Keysetson aBase Station ismade up of 4 viewing screens, each with an associated rotary

controller,aCall key and aTalk key.These controlsdisplay and regulate the audio routes

associated with the Base.Aswell ascontrolling audio assignments,the viewing screensdisplay

menu optionsand wirelessdiagnostics.

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2.3.2 Beltpack Keysets

The Keyset on abeltpack hasone screen and two setsof controls,to the left and right of the

screen.The main assignmentsare on keysA & B and subsidiary assignmentsare on C & D.

Additionally, the Reply key can be over-ridden with an audio assignment.The default set-up

for abeltpack putsChannel 1 on keysA (Talk and Forced Listen) and C (Call signal on Channel

1), and Channel 2 on keysB (Talk and Forced Listen)and D (Call signal on Channel 2).

2.4 Key behavior

Keyscan be set to different talk and listen states.

Key behavior options Resulting audio behavior

Talk-only Presskey to talk.Key only controlstalk.

Listen-only Presskey to listen.Key only controlslisten.

Talk and Listen Presskey to talk and listen.

Dual Talk and Listen

Presskey to talk and listen.Listen latcheson or off

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Key behavior options Resulting audio behavior

according to preference (quick tap to latch). User

controlslisten state.

Force Listen Permanent listen.

Talk and Force Listen Permanent listen,push key to talk.

Force Talk and Force Listen Permanent listen and talk.

2.4.1 Set key behavior

Key behavior can be set from the CCM or the Base Station.

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Note: Key behavior ismodified by key latch state.When key isset to latch,latch isactivated by a

quick tap on the key.

2.5 FreeSpeak II Baserear connectors

The Base Station rear connectorsare listed below.

Label Connnector function

A Power connector.Mainspower lead with internal current converter.

B

Power connector.DC wallwart power lead (Part # 453G032,12V DC,60W).Use

connector A or connector B or both to guard against power failure.

C

Grounding screw.When connecting the base to other systems,you must connect

the grounding screw to agood earth in order to prevent audio problems.

D

Fiber connector to FSII splitter (Part # FSII-SPL).Used with Fiber module (Part #

HLI-SMFO or MMFO)

E RJ45 connector to transceiver ( FSII-TCVR-19, FSII-TCVR-24) or splitter.

F

Dect Sync.RJ45 connector to another Base Station.Can also be used to

synchronize to other Clear-Com DECT devicesor another DECT based system.In

some casesyou will need across-over cable instead of a standard cable.See

Pinoutson page 20

G

XLR Partyline connectors(standard microphone cable).Note: If power isenabled

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Label Connnector function

on these portsthe power operatesacrossapair of ports, A & B,C & D. See

Powering your systemon page 22.See Pinouts on page 20 Be sure to null the

portswhenever cabling arrangementsare changed.

H

RJ45 connectorsfor 4-wire intercom.These portscan change pin polarity

according to whether they are connecting to amatrix or another device.See Port

Function on page 113 .

I

XLRconnector (standard microphone cable) for Program Feed input, typically from

amixing console or audio player.Adjust levelsin Audio Settings/ ProgramInput in

the Base Station menus.

J XLRconnector (standard microphone cable) for Stage Announce output.

K

2 x RJ45 ports.These can be used for network connection or for daisy-chaining

devices. Note: The portsshare an IPaddress,so only one network connection is

possible (either port can be used).

L GPIO connector. See Pinouts on page 20.

Note: For connection between the Base and transceiver/splitter and digital audio feeds,Clear-Com

recommendsshielded Cat 5/ 6 cable of no lessthan 24 AWG.Use of other cable can result in

shorter cable runsand other performance problems.

2.6 Pinouts

2.6.1 DECT SYNC (connector E)

Sync In Sync Out

Pin 1 DECTSYNC + DECTSYNC +

Pin 2 DECTSYNC - DECTSYNC -

Pin 3 8 KHZ+ 8 KHZ+

Pin 6 8 KHZ- 8 KHZ-

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