Clear-Com Eclipse-Omega - Manual (Page 19)

Clear-Com Communication Systems
Eclipse Matrix Installation Instruction Manual 2 - 1
PLACING SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
COMPONENT LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
This chapter provides guidelines for placing and arranging the main
components of an Eclipse system, including:
• Eclipse matrices
• Interface frame(s) and power supplies
• Intercom panels and accessory panels
• External computer
ECLIPSE MATRICES
The Eclipse matrix is the central connecting point of the system. All
panels, interfaces, and external devices must be connected directly to
the Eclipse matrix, so it should be centrally located. The system matrix
may be an Eclipse Omega, Eclipse Median, Eclipse Pico or an
Eclipse-32, depending on site requirements.
A matrix should be placed in the center portion of a standard
Electronics Industry Association 19-inch wide (48.26 cm) rack,
allowing easy access to the matrix’s port connectors. Some planning is
also necessary for the dressing of cables in the rack because of the
large number of cables.
Note: A “rack unit” refers to a standardized unit of space in an
Electronics Industry Association equipment rack. One rack
unit is 1.75 inches high and 19 inches wide (or 482.6 mm by
44.45 mm). Each increasing “rack unit” adds 1.75 inches to
the area vertically, while staying at 19 inches horizontally.
Eclipse Omega Matrix
The Eclipse Omega matrix requires six vertical rack units (10.5 inches
or 267 mm) in a standard Electronics Industry Association 19-inch
wide (48.26 cm) rack. There are two power supplies in each matrix. A
modular removable alarm module fitted beneath the two power
supplies has two fans that deliver forced air cooling. The primary fan
runs continuously. If the temperature in the matrix exceeds a set
threshold and extra cooling is required, a secondary fan switches on to
increase the air flow in the matrix.
The “fan-on” alarm light on the front of the alarm module illuminates
red to indicate that the secondary fan is on. The red “fan-fail” alarm
light illuminates when either fan stops rotating correctly. These alarm
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