Clear-Com HX System Frames - Manual (Page 8)

2 Introduction
This guide describes how to upgrade from ECS v5.2.4 to Eclipse HX v7.5, the third software
release for the Clear-Com Eclipse HX™ digital matrix system (standalone or networked). This
guide additionally identifies the simpler upgrade from V7.0/7.1 to V7.5
The system components covered by the guide include (but are not limited to):
• Matrices (Eclipse HX-PiCo, Eclipse HX-Median, Eclipse HX-Delta and Eclipse HX-
Omega)
• Interface cards (E-FIB, E-QUE, MVX-A16, E-MADI64, LMC-64, and others)
• Interface modules (AES-6, TEL-14 and others)
• User panels (V-series and I-Series panels)
Important note:
Eclipse HX upgrades must be performed by a technically qualified engineer.
2.1 Planning the upgrade to Eclipse HX
Before you start upgrading your Eclipse (ECS v5.2.4) system components to Eclipse HX v7.5,
ensure that you have:
• Sufficient spare (replacement) cards, interfaces or panels for the upgrade.
• Scheduled enough time to complete the upgrade, or if required, roll back the
upgrade to the version that was running before the upgrade.
• A suitable backup system is in place to maintain service, if your intercom system is
part of a mission critical or sensitive application.
You should also be aware that:
• The order in which you carry out the upgrade is important. The chapters of this guide
are laid out in the order that your system components should be upgraded.
Tip: For a quick reference to the upgrade procedures you require, and the order in
which they should be carried out, see chapter 3 Quick reference: Upgrading to
Eclipse HX.
• If you are upgrading V-Series panels, you may have to upgrade each V-Series panel
individually by connecting it directly to a PC.