Clear-Com Production-Maestro-Pro - Manual (Page 55)

5 Glossary
Term Definition
Analog Port
Any of the matrix’s analog input/output RJ-45 connectors that are used to
connect cable from the matrix to panels and interfaces.
Each port connects to a separate audio channel in the matrix.
Alias label A label that is temporarily assigned and replaces a previously labeled
port or conference.
Bus A bus is the channel or path between the components in the matrix along
which electrical signals flow to carry information from one component to
the next.
In the Eclipse matrix the bus is located in the etched surface of the
midplane.
Call signal A call signal is an electronic signal sent from one panel or interface to
another. A call signal can be audible and/or visual. Typically a call signal
is sent to get the attention of a panel operator who may have turned
down their intercom speaker’s volume or removed their headset. It can
also be sent to activate an electronic relay.
Canvas The assignment area of the Production Maestro Pro software which can
have any user labeled background.
Category-5 (CAT-5)
cable EIA/TIA 568 category specification relating to network cabling. Shielded
category-5 cabling is required for Eclipse matrix wiring.
CellCom Digital wireless communications product. Sold under the CellCom name
in USA and as FreeSpeak in Europe and Asia.
Central matrix The term central matrix is used to differentiate the central hardware and
software of the intercom system from the connected audio devices. The
central matrix consists of:
• The metal housing for the circuit cards and power supplies.
• The circuit cards.
• The power supplies.
• The rear panel connectors which connect the matrix’s hardware
to panels and interfaces.
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