Clear-Com FreeSpeak Antenna Splitter - Manual (Page 33)

Clear-Com Communication Systems
FreeSpeak V2.0 Instruction Manual 2 - 1
QUICK START
The following exercise demonstrates how to set up a simple
configuration of wired and wireless devices in a FreeSpeak system.
The user should have some familiarity with how FreeSpeak operates
before attempting this exercise. If not, please read through the manual
first, and then do the exercise.
To complete the exercise the following equipment will be needed. The
goal is to establish communication between these devices:
• A FreeSpeak system including two wireless beltpacks, an antenna,
and a basestation.
• A 4-wire audio source, such as an Eclipse matrix.
• A wired beltpack, such as a Clear-Com 501 or 601 beltpack.
Specifically, this quick-start exercise shows how to:
• Wire the FreeSpeak basestation to a party-line beltpack, a 4-wire
audio source, and a FreeSpeak antenna.
• Assign labels to two FreeSpeak beltpacks.
• From the FreeSpeak basestation, create a group containing the wired
and wireless devices.
• Initiate calls between members of the group.
Note: For a quick overview of the FreeSpeak programming
menus, refer to Appendix 2.
CONNECTING THE BASESTATION
To connect the FreeSpeak basestation to a party-line beltpack
1. Make sure the FreeSpeak basestation is powered off.
2. Connect an XLR cable from the “PL CH-A” connector on the rear of
the FreeSpeak basestation to a wired party-line beltpack, such as an
RS-601 (connection 1). See Figure 2-1 for an illustration.
Note: Externally powered party-line equipment, FreeSpeak
splitters, and FreeSpeak active antennas should always be
connected and powered up before powering the FreeSpeak
basestation.
To Connect the FreeSpeak Basestation to a 4-wire matrix port
1. Connect a CAT-5 cable from the FreeSpeak basestation’s leftmost
4-wire audio port (labeled “4-Wire/Eclipse Ports”) to an external
4-wire audio source, such as an Eclipse matrix port (connection 2).
See Figure 2-1 for an illustration (shielded CAT-5 is recommended).
This exercise demonstrates
how to set up a simple
configuration.
In this exercise establish
communication between a
group of wired and wireless
devices.
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