Clear-Com HX System Frames - Manual (Page 71)

7 Connecting Matrix Frames
You can connect your Eclipse HX matrix frames together, to expand the geographical range
or the port density of a system. You can connect:
• Up to 64 Eclipse HX matrix frames (Eclipse HX-Omega, Eclipse HX-Median, Eclipse
HX-Delta and Eclipse HX-PiCo) using trunk lines and an Ethernet network.
• Eclipse HX-Omega, Eclipse HX-Median and Eclipse HX-Delta matrix frames using
E-FIB fiber interface cards and fiber-optic cable.
• Two Eclipse HX-PiCo matrix frames, using the PiCo-Link connector, to create
non-blocking access to all audio ports on the two matrices.
Tip: For an overview of the entire installation process, see 3 Installation Overview.
7.1 Intelligent linking
Intelligent linking dynamically allocates the available audio trunks as required when a talk or
listen to another matrix system is requested. The Ethernet connection between matrices
allows control data to route the audio lines so that any panel or interface on one matrix can
communicate with panels or interface ports on the other matrices.
By doing so, the matrix can transparently handle communication requests so that an
intercom panel user cannot distinguish between talking to a control room next door or across
the continent. The Ethernet network extends the system’s programming ability as well,
because one computer on a network can control and monitor all matrices on the network.
Intelligent linking uses up available ports on the matrix, which means that it does not provide
100% routing. This type of connection is suitable:
• When only a restricted amount of inter-matrix communications is required (for
example, when connecting studios).
• For wide area communications, such as remote systems that use public
telecommunications networks, where only a small number of trunks are required.
Note:
The matrices are configured for linking using EHX. For more information, see your
EHX documentation (including EHX Help).