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2. Maximum Intercom Station Power Supply Voltage Line Power Frequency Dissipation MMX Frame External 90 to 260 VAC 45 to 65 Hz 50 W Universal ICS 2003 External 90 to 260 VAC 45 to 65 Hz 30 W Universal ICS 1502 XP Type Expansion Key Receives DC Panel power from parent intercom station Internal 90 to 125 210 to250 45 to 65 Hz 40 W V AC switchable must change fuse accordingly ICS 52 62 92 102 External 120 240 90 to 125 210 to 250 45 to 65 Hz 40 W Intercom Stations V AC according V AC and XPL AP Key to location Panels n a n a Table 2 Intercom System Power Requirements 8 4 Intercom System Cabling Requirements The MicroMatrix system features RJ 45 connectors on the rear of the matrix frame for connection to intercom ports Each station or interface is connected to the frame via a single 4 pair cable terminated in a RJ 45 connector MicroMatrix User Manual RJ 45 Cables Virtually all of the intercom system wiring uses CAT3 CAT4 or CATS also referred to as Category 3 Category 4 etc twisted pair cable terminated with RJ 45 connectors The term CAT3 refers to a communications cable standard that calls out transmission characteristics of twisted pair cable for data communication use For each increasing CAT number the guaranteed bandwidth for data communication purposes is higher 23 Normally only CATS cable is available i
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4. 14 Index 2 2 Way Radio 49 68 4 4 Wire 41 49 68 69 70 Application 69 A Accessory Panel 45 50 Answer Back 16 17 26 28 31 62 77 Applications 54 67 68 69 Assignments 33 42 43 44 56 67 Attachments 17 52 53 55 67 77 Attachments 77 Audio Levels 62 B BAL 8 18 36 41 49 68 69 70 78 Baud Rate 62 C Call Signal 17 26 60 63 77 Camera 49 68 CCI 22 18 35 41 49 69 76 78 Configuration Menu Option 61 Configure 54 Controls 28 48 50 59 63 64 Crosspoints 9 77 D Diagnostics 13 66 Hardware Status 66 DTMF 17 18 50 53 58 59 77 F Firmware 47 Fixed Groups 10 33 34 48 50 54 63 64 78 FOR 22 18 36 41 49 69 70 G GPI 10 11 37 41 51 72 GPI 6 18 37 44 48 78 Groups 50 54 MicroMatrix User Manual Headset Binaural 30 I IFB 9 10 11 18 20 26 33 34 41 49 50 53 60 62 63 65 67 68 69 70 78 External 70 Global 63 68 69 Local 65 IFB Attenuation 62 IFB Out Pgm In 49 Input 37 External Program Feed 30 GPI 6 37 Installation 21 38 75 Intercom Station ICS 102 26 ICS 1502 23 26 29 ICS 2002 32 ICS 2003 9 17 18 21 23 26 27 28 29 32 53 61 62 ICS 2110 26 ICS 52 23 26 ICS 62 26 ICS 92 26 Interface 10 17 18 35 36 37 40 41 44 45 50 55 58 61 62 63 64 65 76 78 BAL 8 18 36 41 49 68 69 70 78 CCI 22 18 35 41 49 69 76 78 FOR 22 18 36 41
5. eere ee eese eese eee ette einen ta seen aetas sense ta seta stes t eaae eaae 75 Appendix C Clear Com Party Line Overvie Wo 76 Appendix D Glossary e EX 0s 77 Answer A NN TI Attachments einer eonim ee E p pe tee etin Een tuit inc TI Auto Listen cc arp rra m atn TI Call Signals 5 RES Sisi enean enemies et TI CLOS POMO d S Eher TI DIME Sequences ene eta dale is Rel Se els ee tene eel ee oes TI Fixed Groups zar Bm edad Eie 78 Forced LAOS A aie empate ien rene nU 78 lup 78 Interact era aperta ien prn 78 lop EE M 78 JU Jg eee PLE 79 Page Ov rrde ean etae pe o Ri te ab etg eii gea qe e It dedil 79 Part Eine eneen inre e op ide e edi eei eti Pte dietus 79 Point to POmtz ier e t ERR ee dah senna ER tdi diia 79 usi DEED 79 Doy wr M died 79 ROULES EE 80 Talk and Eisten ELCHE c 80 jr INDEX A 81 4 MicroMatrix User Manual TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 MMX 24 Frame Front Panel s sesosossesesoesssososoesesoososossooosecoosososoesesoosssososoeseseossoosossoseesosososoese 7 Figure 2 ICS 2003 Intercom Station csccccsssssssscssssscsscsssnssssssssessssssscessessesssssnessssnescesseseeessessessosees 9 Figure 3 MicroMatrix Frame Front Panel 4 eese eee eee eese seen enata tese ta sns ta senten stes tn seta suse ta snae 14 Figure 4 Micro Matrix Rear Panel
6. A fixed group s membership is set by the configuration program it does not change dynamically like party line does The other members of a fixed group cannot talk or listen to each other Forced Listens A forced listen is a crosspoint that is always active thereby providing a permanent audio path Any port may be a source or destination for as many forced listens as there are ports in the system Forced listens can only be suspended by an IFB or ISO interruption IFB IFB stands for interruptible fold back and allows a user to hear one audio source which may then be interrupted by another audio source A typical application is in broadcasting where talent hears program audio in his earpiece and a producer interrupts that audio to offer the talent information and instructions When a Station or interface is configured as an IFB destination the IFB caller interrupts any currently assigned forced listen at the destination for the duration of the call The IFB caller talks to the destination but the destination usually does not have the ability to reply thus no listen path is set from the IFB destination to the caller Interfaces The MicroMatrix offers several types of interfaces to devices outside of the intercom system These include e BAL 8 isolates eight matrix ports for direct 4 wire use e CCI 22 a two channel interface between the MicroMatrix and 2 wire party line intercom systems e TEL 14 a two channel interface be
7. Audio Rev 3 XX XX 3 LOs Audio Snd Audio Snd 4 Pair 1 4 Red Sy N Audio Rev 3 SN Wy Gm S y Audio Rev Audio Snd 5 AA AMA 5 Ya cum EA RS 422 Rev Audio Rcv 6 TT Pair 3 AAA 6 H Wat wu RS 422 Rev RS 422 Snd 7 XXX QUOC T te SAS RS 422 Snd 8 Pair 4 me Q 13 E A O H ATT T568B Modular Jumpers wired one to one T C Q YS Rear View of y DB 15F ES 2 12345678 RJ 45 tp DB 15 adapter supplied with station Clear Com Part 770019 Figure 17 RJ 45 Wiring Diagram Matrix Port to Intercom Station MicroMatrix User Manual 71 MMX 24 16 8 Direct RLY GPI Connections Built into the MicroMatrix frame are six relay outputs and six GPI The rear panel has two DB 15F connectors dedicated for these functions The following diagrams show the wiring of these connectors RLY 1 5 RLY 6 GPI 1 6 DB 15F Connector DB 15F Connector 1 Relay 1 NC D Relay 6 NC 9 Relay 1 NO 9 Relay 6 NO Relay 1 Com 2 Relay 6 Com Relay 2 NC 10 Input 1A Relay 2 NO 395 Input 1B Relay 2 Com AD Input 2A Relay 3 NC 4 Input 2B Relay 3 NO aD Input 3A Relay 3 Com 5 Input 3B 13 Relay 4 NC Input 4A I Relay 4 NO Input 4B D Relay 4 Com Input 5A Relay 5 NC Input 5B 15 Relay 5 NO 15 Input 6A 7 Relay 5 Com Input 6B a Figure 18 MicroMatrix Frame Relay and GPI wiring 72 MicroMatrix User Manual Matrix Frame to IBM PC
8. eee esee esses esee tests enata tuse ta sine ta sens tastes tasses suse taste coronarse 15 Figure 5 Intercom Station Mic Speaker and Listen Level Keys eere esee ee ette eene tnue 16 Figure 6 Setup Hardware and Labels Screen 4 eee ee eee eese esee eee eene tn sensns tata stesso se ton suus 40 Figure 7 ConfigurelKey Assignments Screen o 42 Figure 8 Configure Key Assignments Edit Screen eee e ee eee eese esee eene etatis tastes enses tn sene 43 Figure 9 Edit Options Menu eerie eee eee eee ense en testen tune ta sonata sesto stesso sose sone ta sens tasses ense satus toss tsosa 43 Figure 10 FilelTransfers Screen eee eee e eee esee entes ente neen ense ta sine tn sess tastes tosta usse sens en ense en suse ta snae 46 Figure 11 SetuplHardware and Labels Screen eee eee esee eese en testen ense tn tune tatnen stato conse 48 Figure 12 SetuplAttachments Screen eere eee eese esee seen enean tasas tasses tuse ta suse ta sensn senes sone ta suae 52 Figure 13 ConfigurelA pplications Screen eee eee esee eese entes tentes eats tasas tastes tasses suse tnn eta rn os 54 Figure 14 ConfigurelKey Assignments Screen eerie eese esee eese ne tette tastes tastes snae ta suse ta sens tnstnsnue 56 Figure 15 Key Assignments Edit Screen eere eee eese esee e eese n etate tastes tastes
9. 2 Mount the external power supply using the supplied bracket The bend in the bracket allows for many mounting variations 3 Plug the power supply into the frame and then plug the power supply into appropriate AC power The power supply is rated for 90 to 250 V AC at 50 to 60 Hz at 50 V A maximum 4 Connect the appropriate panels interfaces and a PC to the MMX 24 frame Refer to Section 9 for instructions on the interconnection of panels interfaces and a configuration computer When powered the MicroMatrix recognizes which panels and interfaces are connected to which ports 5 Install the PGM WIN software on the PC as described in Section 11 A PC sufficiently powerful to run Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 is required 6 Use the PGM WIN configuration software to setup and configure the intercom This includes labeling panels and interfaces Refer to Section 11 or use the PGM WIN Help menus for instruction on using PGM WIN MicroMatrix User Manual 2 MicroMatrix System 2 1 System Description The MicroMatrix MMX 24 is a small matrix cross point intercom system designed for theatrical broadcast and industrial applications MicroMatrix ships with either eight 16 or 24 ports and offers a user the power of a Clear Com Matrix Plus 3 intercom system Clear Com matrix intercoms are used in the broadcast world for communications between production personnel Examples are a director communicating with camera op
10. 41 Assigning Labels to Station Selector Keys To assign labels to station selector keys choose the E Key Assignments icon from the toolbar to enter the Configure Key Assignments gt screen Configure ed i di Figure 7 ConfigurelKey Assignments Screen 42 MicroMatrix User Manual To display a station s key assignments select a station from the list on the left with a single mouse click Doubling clicking on a station changes the screen to edit mode and makes it possible to edit the keys associated with that station Configure Figure 8 Configure Key Assignments Edit Screen Make key assignments by selecting the Key Assignment label from the selection list on the left The list can be changed by selecting the desired type of label listed in the Select Label for Key Assignment area Highlight the label to be assigned then use the mouse to select the key on the right that receives that label The listen key by default takes the same label as Talk 1 To change the listen key select a label to assign from the left then select the listen key to be assigned on the right To obtain the edit options menu click the Selector Key with the right mouse button MicroMatrix User Manual Figure 9 Edit Options Menu This pop up menu provides the option of clearing the keys on the station you are working with or selecting a new stati
11. lt ConfigurelDTMF Access gt for setting up a port for DTMF inward access System Access Codes also allows setting four codes to access the hidden menus in ICS 2003 intercom stations 53 Return to Table of Contents Configure Menu Once a system is setup a user accesses the lt Configure gt menu to tailor the MicroMatrix for a particular application This is the most frequently used area of PGM WIN Applications Configure A ES Local Preferences Global Advanced Local Advanced Applications Groups Attachments Key Assignments DTMF Access Select Interface to Setup a AWAY 800 mHz Radio RE 0 mHz Radic Party Line Enable v A2 Audio PL Global Latch Disable I IFBA Receiver active tally r ree MFB 2 IFB 3 IFB 4 FBS E FBS LIGH Lighting PL 2 PLA Special PL a 2 PROL Production PL 12 8 TEU 28 BB TELE 29 TEL Figure 13 ConfigurelApplications Screen Each port is configured individually to meet specific requirements The software that configures these specific requirements is called an application When a Port Function is initially assigned in SetuplHardware and Labels the user is given the option to configure that port function with its default parameters These parameters are viewed and edited in lt ConfigurelApplications gt To select an interface port for configuration click on a label name from the list on the left side of the screen The area on the right side
12. 49 69 70 GPI 6 18 37 44 48 78 RLY 6 18 19 37 44 48 78 79 TEL 14 17 18 35 36 49 58 61 62 67 68 78 ISO 10 11 18 53 63 65 78 Global 63 Local 65 K Key Assignment 44 61 L Labels 18 19 31 41 42 50 56 79 Hide 63 65 Latch Disable 27 63 65 68 69 Listen 17 34 63 65 67 69 77 Forced 18 33 65 78 81 Maintenance Menu Access 61 Matrix Card 12 40 44 45 50 MicroMatrix Frame 50 N Nearby Station Partial Only 60 65 Nearby Stations 65 P Page Override 19 26 28 29 60 62 63 79 Page Volume 62 Panel and Headset Mic Gain 29 Party Line 10 11 17 18 35 36 39 41 49 50 54 67 68 69 76 77 78 79 PGM WIN Global Advanced 17 27 29 34 63 Hardware and Labels 19 40 44 48 49 50 54 58 61 67 68 69 70 Hardware Override 44 45 48 Help 7 Local Advanced 18 27 33 62 64 65 69 Menu 45 47 Print 44 45 47 Printing Label Strips 44 Reports 46 Setup Menu 48 Status Bar 47 Transfer 12 45 Point to Point 10 11 79 82 Port Function 40 41 45 49 54 61 67 68 69 70 Ports 12 19 44 48 51 79 Preset Call 65 Program Input Application 69 R Relay Mute 30 65 Relays 11 17 18 19 52 77 79 RLY 6 18 19 37 44 48 78 79 Routes 17 19 52 77 80 S Select Station Mode Access 61 Smart Link 20 Speaker Mute Attenuation 29 62 Station Eavesdropping 60 Swap Window Access 61 System P
13. Program in this agreement refers to the PGM WIN Configuration Program computer software Firmware in this agreement refers to the operating software stored in ROMs throughout the MicroMatrix System License The computer program and firmware contains confidential information pertaining to Clear Com You may not modify reverse compile rent lease or distribute the computer program or firmware or any copy in whole or in part You may use the program only on a single machine You may copy the program into any machine readable form for backup purposes in support of your use of the program on the single machine You may transfer the computer program firmware and license to another party if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this agreement If you transfer the program you must at the same time either transfer all copies whether in printed or machine readable form to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred Clear Com grants a license to such other party under this agreement and the other party will accept such license by its initial use of the program If you transfer possession of any copy of the program and firmware in whole or in part to another party your license is automatically terminated Termination The license is effective until terminated You may terminate it at any time by destroying the program together with all copies You also will terminate upon conditions set forth el
14. maximum In this case it will be necessary to turn the panel microphone gain down Similarly in some noisy environments it may be necessary to turn the panel microphone gain down and have the operator talk more closely into the MicroMatrix User Manual microphone When a telephone interface is one of the destinations it is best to set the pre amp gain to minimum Mute Level Mute level reduces the speaker level when any talk is active at a station The amount of muting measured in dB is set by the configuration program Speaker Mute Attenuation in lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt for each station This function helps prevent feedback The maximum amount of muting is 15 dB below full volume If the front panel control is set below that level muting has no effect Headset Connector The headset connector provides front panel connection for a headset Plugging in a headset initially causes the station to switch to headset mic operation and turns the speaker off Unplugging the headset causes the station to switch to panel mic operation and turns the speaker on Rear Panel Connectors This section describes only those rear panel functions directly affecting the normal operation of an intercom station These include the functions available through the lt MISCELLANEOUS gt connector and the functions added by the use of the OPT 100 Auxiliary Audio connector The actual functions that these inputs and outputs perform d
15. 95 and its conventions including the use of drop down and pop up menus radio buttons dragging and dropping and cutting and pasting Default Configuration The MicroMatrix ships from the factory with a default configuration operational in the configuration memory All stations have party line labels assigned to all keys The first key is labeled PLOI the second is labeled PLO2 and so forth The system is MicroMatrix User Manual operational with this configuration Pressing a Talk key on PLO1 causes that station to Talk to any station that has PLO1 enabled for a listen The station hardware connections can be checked out with this configuration by talking from one station to another Initial Configuration There are five basic steps that must be completed to create an initial operating configuration 1 establish communications between the configuration PC and the matrix confirm system hardware connections establish and confirm port functions create or confirm labels and descriptions UN Be Oo assign labels to station selector keys Confirm System Hardware Connections T 48 To confirm system hardware connections choose the Hardware and Labels icon in the toolbar The setup screen should be displayed 39 Hardware and Labels Attachments System Preferences Select One ot Pos CPerLmes Fixe Groups C Controls MP n e E 2002 Station ICS
16. Com Wiring Recommendations At least five different wiring standards use the RJ 45 connector It is imperative to know which wiring standards are used in any accessory equipment prefabricated cables punch blocks breakout boxes etc Many prefab cables as well as utility items like couplers are wired to different standards and will not work properly with the MicroMatrix CAUTION Long runs with flat cable are not acceptable Since the data and audio pairs are not twisted the cross talk within the cable is unacceptably high The mature well supported T568B standard has many advantages Fast easy termination of cables as well as the availability of a vast array of wiring adapters and patching systems allows great versatility for a large variety of intercom wiring applications No one type of cable suits every Clear Com MicroMatrix application Users will need to determine if they require shielding It may prove difficult to find shielded cable that is not CATS Remote outside broadcast applications should consider stranded cable for durability CAUTION Insure that the RJ 45 connector type matches the cable type Connectors are available for both stranded and solid wire Clear Com intercom stations do not require keyed connectors Please refer to Table 3 below for vendor and part number information Clear Com recommends a high volume crimper like the Siemon PT 908 The Siemon crimper is available from Clear Com The A
17. Interface C Fixed Groups eae NER NITET AAA None None None None None None None Audio Booth Director SplitFeed Dir Portable Station None None None None None AA E A AJA iti 9999999997788 0000000000 0H 0101000010000 0H 0000011000 0H 0000010000 0H 0000000000 DELI 23 F Figure 16 ConfigurelLocal Advanced Screen components appears in the box on The lt Local Advanced gt tab features two the right each with labels and a selection choices In the upper left are series of options that vary with each selections for which component to type of component the selected configure either a station or an interface station or interface is indicated in In the upper middle are selections enabling a the upper right hand corner of the user to establish associations between the screen configured component on the upper left 2 select Station Interface Party and other system components stations interfaces party lines fixed groups and controls Lines Fixed Groups or Controls from the upper middle section 3 select the desired option for each system component To select a station or interface for configuration 1 select Station or Interface from the box on the left a list of 64 MicroMatrix User Manual The following is a description of each option Option Description Latch Disable allows access to its
18. assigned to a selector key on a station If more than one label is assigned to that key all labels receive the call signal If a label is a fixed group the entire group receives the call signal If the label is a party line then every station listening on the party line receives the call signal Remote Telephone Line Release This function is available only if enabled for a specific station from the PGM WIN configuration program lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt To hang up a telephone interface that has been left off hook 1 use the Listen Level button to put the station in call signal mode 2 push down the selector key with the desired telephone s label while holding down the Listen Level button 3 release the Listen Level button This also deactivates any audio paths set to that interface from anywhere in the system Call Waiting Indicator If one station calls another station the red LED above the called station s selector key flashes rapidly This flashing is a call waiting tally To answer the incoming call push either the indicated selector key or the Answer Back key The call waiting tally can be cleared by answering the call or by letting the answer back auto clear time lapse The auto clear time for a specific station can be set from the lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt screen of the PGM WIN configuration program Stations with displays show the calling station s label in the answer ba
19. before use This process consists of calling the line depressing the Auto Answer button for 5 sec and then waiting several seconds while the auto nullifying procedure is carried out It may not be possible to make outgoing calls on the telephone line until this process is completed Refer to the Automatic Telephone Line Null section of the TEL 14 Operation Manual 10 3 FOR 22 Dual 4 Wire Interface Module Each of the FOR 22 Dual 4 Wire Interface s two channels provides the following functions for a port 36 e transformer isolation between an external 4 wire audio device or system and the port e aset of relay contacts that are activated by a call signal from the matrix e an LED indicator that lights when the relay is active e an optically isolated call signal input from the external device to the matrix e separate send to external device and receive from external device level controls on front panel e send levels adjustable for line level IFB feed level and microphone level set by internal jumpers e a two color LED indicating correct signal level to external device In normal use the FOR 22 interface does not require operator interaction Each channel features the same set of front panel controls e Send level control e Receive level control e Send Level LED e Relay Active LED 10 4 BAL 8 Ground Isolation Interface Module The BAL 8 offers eight channels for transformer iso
20. circuits such as camera intercoms and two way radios to the matrix e RLY 6 provides six relays that are directly controlled by the matrix system e GPI 6 provides six general purpose logic inputs to the matrix system Each interface is described in its own section later in this manual Labels The term label is used throughout the Clear Com line of matrix intercom systems It refers to an alphanumeric identifier that is as many as five characters long A label uniquely identifies every individual audio input and output as well as every control function in the system MicroMatrix User Manual Labels are most frequently assigned to selector keys on intercom stations to establish audio paths into a station listens and audio paths out of a station talks Control labels may also be assigned to station selector keys These labels can activate relays DTMF sequences or routes The PGM WIN configuration program s SetuplHardware and Labels screen provides default names for each possible label The user may modify any label name as he sees fit Each label may be up to five characters long and the characters can be any combination of numbers capital letters and punctuation marks with the exception of the underscore _ which may be used but displays as a blank space Each five character label is unique duplicate labels are not permitted Page Override Page Override enables a user to talk to one o
21. code has been received This requires the caller to hang up before he is able to make another selection Selecting Initial Prompt Tones enables DTMF encoding only as long as the port receives a continuous call signal from an interface s external device This is typically used with a TEL 14 interface which sends a call signal to the matrix for the duration of a call Enable Codes enables and disables decoding any of the five code groups Enable Passwords refers to access codes that are set from SetuplSystem Preferences gt Each code is four digits long Access codes are prompted for and checked only if the Initial Prompt Tones box is selected Quick Codes enable the definition of the DTMF and DTMF MicroMatrix User Manual The following tables itemize control codes and prompt tones used with DTMF access Control Name Function Code 00 Clear Last Entry Clears the paths activated by the last selector code entry 91 Send Call Signal Sends from the port to the matrix as if a call signal is sent by an external device connected to the port 92 Disable DTMF Turns off DTMF decoding certain program sources may Decoding use DTMF codes that are not intended to function as MicroMatrix selector codes 99 or099 Clear All Clears all active talk and listen paths Table 9 DTMF Control Codes Prompt Tone Name Function Low pitched tone quickl
22. controls the display s light intensity Panel and Headset Mic Gain Side Tone Gain For ICS 2003 only adjustable over a range of 0 to 10 dB For ICS 2003 only the sound of the operator s own voice in his headset Table 14 Local Preferences Drop Down Menu Station Options The following table shows the options affecting only interfaces via the multiple choice drop down menus at the bottom of the local preferences screen Option Description Audio Input Level Sets the signal level sent to the matrix frame by an interface Audio Output Level Sets the signal level sent to an interface by the matrix IFB Attenuation Talk and Listen Activation Sets the attenuation for each label s IFB level e g the program feed s level is attenuated by the amount set when that program feed is interrupted Preset talks and listens are set from lt ConfigurelLocal Advanced gt and enable a user to preset talk and listen paths from an interface port to any destination in the system Talk and listen activation offer three options 1 Always Active audio only preset paths are always active and do not require a call signal for activation 2 Detection of External Device preset paths are activated when a device detects a signal a call signal lasting longer than one second is received typically from a TEL 14 3 Push to Talk Mode Talks with Call Signal preset paths are
23. each port with a station connected to it and select the appropriate station type from the drop down menu 8 Click on the right hand side of the XP AP Keys column for stations that will have accessory panels connected and select the appropriate number and combination of XP and AP keys from the drop down menu Refer to Table 6 in Section 9 2 for accessory panel key combinations After completing the above steps proceed to Establish and Confirm Port Functions earlier in this section to complete the initial system configuration MicroMatrix User Manual 11 5 Using PGM WIN This section provides information regarding the more commonly used and most important functions available in the PGM WIN configuration program Features that are standard Windows 95 NT functions such as lt FilelPrint Setup gt are not covered The complete PGM WIN manual is available from Clear Com Sales File Menu Online to Matrix PGM WIN obtains current configuration from the MicroMatrix MM CONFIG card Go Off line Takes the PC off line and the MicroMatrix no longer receives configuration information from the PC New Creates a new blank factory default configuration Open Opens a file for off line editing To put a file online use lt FilelTransfer gt Close Closes the file that is open If changes were made the user is prompted to discard or save those changes 45 Transfers Transfers System Configu
24. in the matrix and a communication path is established that allows DIR to talk to VTR1 Other intercom stations may enable their listen keys and crosspoints are made that allow these intercom stations for example the lighting director a cameraman the stage manager to listen to DIR Similarly when the videotape operator responds to the director a crosspoint is made that allows the VTR1 input to the intercom matrix to be routed to the DIR output DIR is able to hear VTR s response to his request regarding the availability of a critical videotape A matrix intercom s power lies in the many functions that can be implemented through computerized control of matrix crosspoints For example in a matrix intercom users have the ability to set audio levels on a cross point by cross point basis With an IFB Interruptible Foldback explained later in this manual the level of the interrupted audio can be reduced by a user determined amount Figure 2 ICS 2003 Intercom Station MicroMatrix User Manual In addition to the point to point communication described above matrix intercoms offer Party Line type conferences IFB Fixed Groups and ISO for private communication control of external devices including two way radios through the use of relays and the ability to accept con
25. label for as long as the operator physically holds down the key Nearby Stations avoids acoustic feedback in nearby stations by not allowing a nearby station s talk path to open if the source station s panel microphone and the nearby station s speaker are active this option is affected by the setting in Nearby Station Partial Only in the selected station setup in lt Local Preferences gt Forced Listen establishes a listen path between a source and a destination that is permanently enabled can be interrupted by IFB and ISO calls Blocked Listen establishes a listen path between a source and a permanently disabled destination primarily used as a safety feature to prevent undesired audio from reaching sensitive destinations Local IFB configures any station or interface as a local IFB destination of the source station or interface when the source activates a talk to one of its local IFB destinations that talk is a private one way path and existing talks and listens to the destination are interrupted except for other IFB talk paths Local ISO configures any station or interface as a local ISO destination of the source station or interface when the source activates a talk to one of its local ISO destinations that talk is a private two way path and existing talks and listens to the destination are interrupted except for other ISO talk paths Preset Call configures any station or interface to receive a call signal whenever the source int
26. menu listing every possible option for that particular port None is one of the options To open the drop down menu click on the desired cell and a button with a down arrow appears Some equipment such as a TEL 14 Interface can be set for different functions according to the Port Function drop down menu For example a user may want to setup a TEL 14 for Telephone or for Telephone IFB Excluding intercom stations the following table describes available Port Functions Port Function Description 2 Wire Party Line Commonly used when a port is connected to a CCI 22 Interface Call signals are sent and received from an external Clear Com party line in the same way they are sent between stations within the matrix Two Way Radio The port is configured to operate as a push to talk two way radio system The call signal output activates a relay to key the radio s transmitter Telephone Port is configured to operate a TEL 14 or other telephone interface The call signal output is used as a request from the matrix for the interface to go off hook A call signal from the TEL 14 interface to the matrix indicates that the line is ringing or the line is off hook Telephone IFB Functionally identical to Telephone except that the auto configuration parameters include settings appropriate when a telephone port is used for dial in IFB including the ability to block the interface from dialing out 4 W
27. quality in comparison to many party line intercom systems Matrix systems have separate talk and listen circuits while Party Line systems carry both talk and listen audio as well as DC power on a single pair Party Line systems do not have the power and flexibility that are available with matrix systems According to the application a Party Line intercom or a Matrix intercom may be most appropriate to meet a users requirements Clear Com Sales can assist a user in determining the intercom system best suited for a given application MicroMatrix User Manual 4 MicroMatrix Intercom Features Point to Point P P Point to Point is direct one way simplex communication between two intercom stations or between stations and interfaces It is the basis of communication in matrix intercom systems and is established by activating a station key The receiving station does not have to take any action to receive the incoming communication however a talk key at the receiving station must be pressed to answer Only a single action is required to establish a point to point communication path e g activating a talk or a listen key Party Line PL 99 66 Party line communication sometimes called conference line net or ring is a group of two or more stations communicating with each other in a two way full duplex mode Each station must activate the listen key to the desired party line to listen and the tal
28. speaker and plug in panel microphone jack lt Microphone gt front panel headset jack lt Headset gt ability to send call signals answer back key Answer Back Answer Back programmable relay mute relay two logic inputs for external control of selected station functions support for page override Some intercom panels can be ordered and shipped with the following options OPT 100 Auxiliary Audio Output Option XP 12 22 or XPL 12 22 Expansion Key Panels AP 22 IFB Assignment Panels Clear Com s ICS 2003 Master Intercom Station offers the user the greatest capability A user may program other intercom stations with the ICS 2003 The ICS 2003 is equipped with an EL display and offers a significant amount of system and station information and control to the user Intercom Station Quantity of Selector Keys Label Display Keypad ICS 2110 ICS 2003 ICS 1502 ICS 102 ICS 62 ICS 92 ICS 52 9 No Display No 5 LED Display Yes EL Display Yes No Display No No Display No LED Display No LED Display No Table 4 Differences between Clear Com Intercom Station Models 26 MicroMatrix User Manual 9 1 Intercom Stations Selector Keys Selector keys operate the talk and listen functions The keys also function as gain controls when the station is in listen level mode Pushing a key down accesses a talk label pushing it up accesses a listen label Pushing
29. the front panel must be removed The MM CONFIG card is always plugged into the top slot The Matrix Cross Point Cards are plugged into the three slots below the MM CONFIG card The port assignments for each cross point card are determined by the physical slot in the MicroMatrix frame ID jumpers on the motherboard connector tell a matrix card what port numbers it is servicing MicroMatrix User Manual 15 16 7 MicroMatrix Overview 7 1 Intercom Basics Talking and Listening The fundamental purpose of an intercom is to allow users to communicate Once an intercom station is programmed and its keys are labeled a user talks to a specific party or parties by pressing the appropriate intercom key down A talk path remains active while the user holds the key down A talk key latches by momentarily pressing the key down The talk path remains active until the user presses and releases that key The red LED above a key indicates a talk path is active for that key Holding a key in the up position activates the listen path for that key Momentarily pressing the key in the up position causes the key to latch and the listen path remains active until the key is pressed up and released A green LED above the key and adjacent to the red LED indicates that the listen path is active for that key Mics and Speakers All intercom stations have separate connectors for a headset and a gooseneck style microphone All
30. the left are the stations or interfaces that can be configured e on the right are options that can be selected or deselected Select either stations or interfaces from the field in the upper left hand corner of the screen If selecting a station the following options are available on the right side option screen Option Description Monitoring Tones Call Signal Tones Enable Station Eavesdropping Page Override Nearby Station Partial Only Enable Split Ear Headset IFB Assignment from AP Panel PL Assignment from AP Panel Fixed Group Assign from AP Remote Telephone Line Release Station Connected Tally enables a tone to announce when someone activates a listen to a station enables a tone announcing incoming call signals enables other stations to monitor another station s microphone input even if talks are not activated enables page override for the station allows talks to nearby station with headsets used with binaural headphones on a station enables IFB assignment from assignment panels enables party line assignment from assignment panels enables fixed group assignment from assignment panels allows station operator to hang up any telephone interface in the system any selector key LED with the station s label flashes once per second whenever the station is connected to the matrix used primarily when a station is connected via an ISDN or T1 line Table 11 Local Prefer
31. to assignment panel keys If the destination station has fewer keys than the source station the assignments are transferred to the available keys starting with key 1 the extreme left hand key Printing Label Strips Some stations and expansion key panels use write in identification strips instead of electronic label displays For these stations label identification strips can be printed to show the talk and listen labels assigned to each key These ID strips can be printed either with black text on a white background the default or with white text on a black 44 background selectable from lt FilelPC Setup gt To print label ID strips right click on the desired station and select Label Strips Preview from the menu A preview window displays the ID strips for the station and any connected expansion panels To print label strips click the Print button on the toolbar press Ctrl p or select the lt FilelPrint gt menu item NOTE Because the program does not differentiate between display and nondisplay panels label strips print for all expansion panels Hardware Override Hardware override lets a user to create an initial system configuration before obtaining access to an operational MicroMatrix system To create a usable configuration file the program must be told exactly what hardware the PC will find the first time it goes online with the operational system Use the following steps to create a s
32. toss ea tuse ta sensns eta rn os 57 Figure 16 ConfigurelLocal Advanced Screen eee ee ee eee esee eese testen atentos een sn seta sn en suus 64 Figure 17 RJ 45 Wiring Diagram Matrix Port to Intercom Station eese esee eene tnnt 71 Figure 18 MicroMatrix Frame Relay and GPI wiring eerie eee eese ee sentes tn tn seen tn seta caos 72 Figure 19 MicroMatrix RS 232 rear panel connector pinout eeeeeee eee eese eese enne en seta seta stas noto 73 Figure 20 PC with 9 Pin Serial Port Leeeee sees sees eres ette etes enata aeta setas ta seta sete stesse tone te sees na ta 74 Figure 21 PC with 25 Pin Serial Port eese esee ee ee esee ee eee eene en aetas tasto seta setas tote tss eo asbestos nata 74 MicroMatrix User Manual 5 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table of Tables IEA Intercom System Power Requirements seseosoesesoesseseosoesessossesoessesoesoeseosossesoessesoessesessossessessese Connector and Cable information cccssccsssscssssscsssssssssssssscesssssessssssesssssessessssossssnsceees Differences between Clear Com Intercom Station Models Rear Panel Miscellaneous Connector Logic Inputs oocoonooncooncoonooncnoncnoncononncnonconcnonconocononoss Possible Co
33. 29 Miscellaneous Connector eo tree rrr ERR set ss EE RE UY Fe EE REPE E te eb E C EUIS PRESTA 29 OPT 100 Auxiliary Audio Option eter rtt the teet ree epos rete coreo peras 32 9 2 Accessory Panels Expansion and Assignment Panels esee eese esee esee teen ette atat 32 Expansion Key Panels isc ssc ie rie eee eee eser E ee E aa e EEE o e ei 32 Assignment Patel Sess eo eate e eee tre soii oia bitter e EP Qe ESO einge tenuia 32 Assignment Key Panel Operation oooonocnconoonnoonnonnnoncnononnnonononocononn conc nn nennen trennen trennen trennen nen nnne enne 33 TO INTERFACES ICI em 35 10 1 Dual Party Line Interface Module CCI 22 e esee eee eres eese eee etes ens tn este sns tn use 35 10 2 Telephone Interface C 35 10 2 Mod le TP PES P p sosessnosees 35 2 MicroMatrix User Manual 10 3 FOR 22 Dual 4 Wire Interface Module sscccccccsssssssscssssssscseccscccscsscssecccccescsssesececcesssssees 36 10 4 BAL 8 Ground Isolation Interface Module ssssssssssssesssssrsessessssessessssessessssessessssessesees 36 10 5 Ann 37 10 6 General Purpose Input Module GPI 6 eere eee esee ee eese nete seen aeta seta sete sentias tnuse 37 11 PGM WIN CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE eeeeeeeennnnnn 38 11 1 PC Requirements ON 38 11 2 jUrn
34. 62 Station 2 Wire Party Line 2 Wire Party Line Camera Camera Two Way Radio 4 Wire IFB Out Pgm In IFB Out Pgm In Telephone 4 Wire RLY 6 Reley Modules Hide Unused Pors M GPH6 Input Modules EI al Hardware Override Audio Booth Video Control CCUs Production PL Audio PL 800 mHz Radio Stage Anne Off Air T990909050909990 49 1191111193991 4 wire Remote 1 Figure 6 Setup Hardware and Labels Screen Verify the following items 1 Confirm that the Matrix Card column contains accurate information about the system If the system does not report a matrix card as installed then it may be necessary to reseat or reset that Matrix card 2 Confirm that the Interface column contains accurate information about the interfaces connected to the system Clear Com interfaces report their model numbers Direct connections report as Direct If None is reported an intercom station is connected to that port or that the port is not in use If the column does not match the physical interface then a wiring error or a faulty interface may exist NOTE The system can only automatically report direct connection if the port has a direct jumper installed see Appendix A for details 40 Establish and Confirm Port Functions While still in lt SetuplHardware and Labels gt inspect the Port Function column to make sure the system is configured properly for the equipment connected to each
35. B feeds as configured in the PGM WIN configuration program lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt MicroMatrix User Manual 8 MicroMatrix Installation 8 1 Unpacking the Equipment Verify the Shipment Upon receiving the Clear Com MicroMatrix equipment inspect the shipping boxes for shipping damage Report any shipping damage to the carrier Your MicroMatrix distributor is not responsible for shipping damage Check the packing list and verify that every item on the list has been received Pay special attention to options that have been installed in intercom stations such as the OPT 100 option Station options are printed on each station s rear panel Save all packing materials boxes Styrofoam filler etc should it be necessary to return any items 8 2 Physical Mounting Install the 2 rack unit RU MicroMatrix MMX 24 frame totaling 3 in high in a standard 19 in equipment rack The MMX 24 must have 1 RU of space above and below the frame CAUTION Unimpaired airflow from the bottom to the top of the MMX 24 16 8 frame is mandatory Without unimpeded airflow overheating may cause the MicroMatrix system to operate improperly Similarly if the frame is mounted in a portable case the airflow must remain unimpaired Intercom Stations and Accessory Panels Locate all intercom stations at a comfortable height for operation Leave at least 2 in of MicroMatrix User Manual clearance behind the rear o
36. CI 22 module The CCI 22 features sophisticated side tone nullifying circuitry The procedure for setting the side tone null is described in detail in the CCI 22 installation manual Connections to external party lines are via 9 pin connectors on the rear panel of the MicroMatrix frame The CCI 22 party line circuits do not receive power from the matrix but must be MicroMatrix User Manual connected to an externally powered party line More than one CCI 22 interface port may be preset to one MicroMatrix party line label to create a unified party line The nature of 2 to 4 wire hybrid conversions may limit the number of external 2 wire party lines that can be combined Call signals to any one of the CCI 22 channels will reach destinations in the other CCI 22 channels in addition to destination ports within the matrix When a CCI 22 interface port receives a call signal from a Clear Com party line it is sent to all ports in the matrix that have listens activated to that party line at the time of the call signal In addition call signals can be programmed to signal specific stations Please refer to the CCI 22 installation manual for jumper settings wiring information level control and side tone nullifying adjustments when a CCI 22 is used with both Clear Com and other manufacturer party line intercom systems 10 2 Telephone Interface Module TEL 14 The TEL 14 interface allows as many as two standard 2 wire POT
37. MP 2 231652 0 crimper with a set of AMP 853400 1 dies is also acceptable While many other crimpers may work be aware that non rachet style crimpers may cause RJ 45 connectors to become intermittent MicroMatrix User Manual Thoroughly test all cables be before installation The Siemon STM 8 cable tester completely tests a cable and checks for split pairs improperly paired conductors Item Type Manufacturer Part Siemon PT908 or Crimper n a AMP 2 231652 1 with Stripper n a Tester n a 853400 1 dies Siemon CPT Siemon STM 8 Connector RJ 45 Unshielded 26 to 22 AWG Stranded or Solid Siemon P 8 8 Cable Shielded Solid 4 pair CAT 5 at 24 AWG Commscope 5NS4 Table 3 Connector and Cable information See Appendix B for information on the correct method for terminating cable with modular RJ 45 connectors MicroMatrix User Manual 25 9 Intercom Stations The following section describes general features of all Clear Com intercom stations Different models of intercom stations offer different features All intercom panels have the following features e talk listen keys Listen Green Talk Red e buttons for e microphone selection Mic Select e activating and deactivating the microphone Mic On Off e activating and deactivating the speaker Speaker On Off e sending call signals Listen Level e Controlling listen levels Listen Level built in
38. Manual used to activate call lights on an external Clear Com Party Line Intercom System A call signal is sent from a station by holding down the Listen Level key for at least one second until call signaling is activated the indication that call signaling is activated varies for different model stations pushing down the selector key with the label of the station to be signaled The station receiving a call signal issues an announce tone of four beeps and the sender s label appears in that station s answer back stack Call signals may be sent automatically by using the auto signal feature Any station that calls an auto signal enabled station or interface automatically sends a call signal The MicroMatrix uses the reserved internal function of call signals for a variety of purposes For example the call signal mechanism takes a TEL 14 Telephone Interface off hook when receiving a call from a station The call signal mechanism also offers a two way radio interface to control the radio s push to talk transmit function Attachments The MicroMatrix employs a variety of controls including DTMF Sequences e relays e routes Assigning an attachment such as those listed above to a label creates 17 18 a attachment When the label is activated i e if a talk or listen is set for that label the associated attachment is activated Relays can be configured to activate on either a talk or a li
39. Ports I Hardware Override Fa Audio Booth Video Control CCUs Production PL Audio PL 800 mHz Radio Stage Anne Off Air du3090131333310 1191113171337 44 4 wire Remote 1 OK Apply Figure 11 SetuplHardware and Labels Screen Select Ports to declare the function and various options for all the ports in the system Through this screen the user can override the automatic hardware sensing of the system This is used when configuring a system off line The RLY 6 Relay Modules and GPI 6 Input Modules indicate how many of each module type is connected to the system Because the MicroMatrix has one of each type of module built into the frame the default setting is one of each Adding RLY 6 and or GPI 6 interface modules in the front panel interface slots increases the 48 number of modules in the system These boxes cannot be modified unless Hardware Override is enabled The Hide Unused Port box allows the user to hide ports that don t have anything connected to them This removes clutter from the setup screens Hardware Override is described in detail is Section 11 4 Type displays an icon showing the function assigned to a given port MicroMatrix User Manual The Port column displays the number assigned to each port The Port Function column displays each port s function according to the current configuration Each line in this column features a drop down
40. RY 21 SWITCH PANELS gt connector on the rear panel of the intercom station 2 plug the DB 9F end into the lt From Intercom Station gt connector on the rear panel of the accessory panel To connect an additional accessory panel 1 plug the DB 9M end of the additional panel s cable into the lt To Next Expansion Panel gt connector on the back of the preceding key panel 2 plug the DB 9F end of that cable into the lt From Intercom Station gt connector on the back of the additional key panel More key panels can be added by this daisy chaining method 22 Numbering of expansion keys is according to the daisy chain order The first panel s keys are numbered 1 to 20 the second panel s keys are numbered 21 to 40 and so forth If expansion panels and assignment panels are used together place the expansion in the daisy chain panels first IBM Compatible PC The MicroMatrix PGM WIN configuration program runs on an external IBM compatible PC that connects to a 9 pin RS 232 serial port on the MicroMatrix frame The maximum recommended length of the cable is approximately 10 ft MicroMatrix User Manual 8 3 MicroMatrix AC Power Requirements The table below shows the power requirements for all of the components of a MicroMatrix Intercom System Please refer to the manual shipped with each component for complete details on that particular component of the MicroMatrix system
41. S Plain Old Telephone Service lines to connect to MicroMatrix ports The TEL 14 can automatically answer an incoming call after either one or four rings and it can be configured to send a call signal when answering a call The TEL 14 can be made accessible to intercom station operators or access can be limited to outside callers only Caution The TEL 14 generally works only with central office lines Analog station lines from some PBXs are not compatible with the TEL 14 35 The TEL 14 provides transformer isolation between each telephone line and the matrix frame The TEL 14 includes a normally open relay for each line that closes when the line is in use off hook Panel controls and internal option switches can select any one of a large number of modes of operation for the TEL 14 The TEL 14 operation manual describes the TEL 14 operation in five of its most common modes e intercom station telephone access e self service dial in e manual call screening e Intercom to intercom e party line dial in Typically intercom station operators access telephone lines with the TEL 14 in the intercom station telephone access mode Please refer to the TEL 14 manuals for wiring information as well as for details on configuring the TEL 14 s internal option switches for the various operational modes Important When a TEL 14 is first connected to a new telephone line an automatic nullifying process must be performed
42. The main hurdle in putting these connectors on correctly is the tendency of the wires to slip out of the correct order as the prepared cable end slides into the connector To avoid this problem strip enough jacket off the cable to grasp the wires and pull back the jacket Untwist the wires and pull them into the correct order and let the jacket slip back to hold them in place If done properly the wires stay in the correct order Trim exposed wires to about 9 16 in and install into the connector If clear it will not be necessary to read the following step by step instructions 1 Strip off enough of the outside vinyl jacket approximately 2 in to grip the wires easily While holding the four twisted pairs in one hand slide back the vinyl jacket and clamp it between thumb and forefinger Keep the jacket clamped in this retracted position until Step 4 2 Pull the twisted pairs to one side and untwist them back to the edge of the vinyl jacket Smooth the kinks out slightly by pulling the conductors through your fingers 3 Pull one wire at a time straight out in the correct color sequence clamping it in place between your thumb and forefinger If a wire must cross the others make sure it does it inside the jacket Make sure the color sequence matches the other side and it does not reverse If rebutting a cable verify its color code The twisted pairs must be positioned correctly 4 While holding the wires in the correct order release the cl
43. Wiring The COMPUTER RS 232 connector is used to connect an external PC to the matrix frame This computer runs the PGM WIN configuration program Computer Serial Port DB 9F TxD 8 RxD Figure 19 MicroMatrix RS 232 rear panel connector pinout Refer to Section 11 for information regarding how to use PGM WIN to configure the serial port MicroMatrix User Manual 73 The following drawings show connections for cables connecting the MicroMatrix frame to a PC The first drawing shows a PC serial port with a DB 9M connector on the back cable connector is female and the second drawing shows a PC serial port with a DB 25M connector on the back cable connector is female Computer Serial Matrix Frame Port DB 9F Serial Port DB 9M QE qu EU e a E mm 6 AxD 42 GE Em iN Dn pm LU TxD 4 3 27 o gt 2 N QN W i 4 4 Set Gnd E a Ye Nes P T A M Figure 20 PC with 9 Pin Serial Port Computer Serial Matrix Frame Port DB 25F Serial Port DB 9M 2 O RxD ba TD 5 D O c Gnd Figure 21 PC with 25 Pin Serial Port 74 MicroMatrix User Manual Appendix B Installing RJ 45 Connectors Installing RJ 45 connectors can be a challenge without some of the following techniques Like most wiring skills once you know the tricks it s fairly easy to do It is very strongly suggested that you test your work using a Siemon STM 8 cable checker or equivalent
44. a selector key down and quickly releasing it causes the key to latch and the talk path stays active until the key is pressed again Pressing and holding a selector key down activates a talk path only as long as the key is held down Listen paths operate in a similar manner when the selector keys are pushed upward The PGM WIN configuration program can prevent any talk key from latching to a specific destination lt ConfigurelLocal Advanced gt and check lt Latch Disable gt for the appropriate station or prevent all remote stations from latching a talk to a given station or interface lt ConfigurelGlobal Advanced gt and check Latch Disable for the appropriate station Talk and Listen Indicators Whenever a talk path is active the red LED above the selector key lights continuously When a listen path is active the green LED above the key lights continuously Mic Select This button functions only when a headset is plugged into a station When a headset is plugged in the station automatically switches to headset microphone operation Mic Select toggles between the panel mic and the headset mic The station switches back to panel mic operation when the headset is unplugged MicroMatrix User Manual Mic On Off Pushing the Mic On Off button toggles the microphone on and off If a talk is activated while the microphone is off the microphone is activated If the talk is momentary the microphone turns off at the end
45. activated when the port receives a call signal of any duration from an external device Table 15 Local Preferences Drop Down Menu Interface Options 62 MicroMatrix User Manual Global Advanced lt Configure Global Advanced gt allows the user to set advanced global parameters for a variety of system components including stations interfaces party lines fixed groups and controls These options affect how labels operate systemwide Select the component to configure from the five buttons in the upper left hand corner of this screen The selected component is indicated in the upper right hand corner of the screen The following table explains the options available under lt Configure Global Advanced gt Option Description Applies to Auto Listen turns on a listen path back to a source station when that stations interfaces party source station talks to an auto listen enabled destination lines fixed groups and controls Latch allows access to its label for as long as the operator stations interfaces party Disable physically holds down the key lines fixed groups and controls Auto causes a call signal to be sent to a destination for the stations and interfaces Signal duration of the call when a talk path to a destination configured for auto signaling is activated Global IFB creates a private one way talk path to a station or stations and interfaces interface all exist
46. amped thumb and forefinger so that the retracted jacket slips back Maintain enough pressure on thumb and forefinger to hold the jacket and wires flat The individual wires should stay in the correct order without holding them with the other hand 5 Cut the exposed wires to the correct length and slip them into the RJ 45 connector while releasing the clamped thumb and forefinger Crimp and test the cable Shielded cable can be handled almost in the same manner as unshielded cable However care must be exercised so the shield is not pulled back inside the wire jacket Clear Com recommends soldering the drain wire to the side of a shielded style connector Tests show that an unsoldered drain wire crimped makes at best an intermittent connection MicroMatrix User Manual 75 Appendix C Clear Com Party Line Overview Stations on Clear Com party lines interconnect with two conductor shielded microphone cable One conductor carries the DC power 28 to 30 V for a channel while the other conductor carries duplex two way intercom audio signal plus DC call light signaling for that channel The shield acts as common ground for both power and signal Power to the CCI 22 interface channels must be provided by the external party line The power connection for each channel is the 30 V DC power pin on the appropriate DB 9M Interface I O connector on the rear panel assembly The CCI 22 channel is essentially just another Beltpack on the party line Th
47. anel 1 Locate the station to modify on the left side of the screen 2 Double click the station to bring up the edit screen The label and icon of the station selected for key assignment is displayed to the right of the Select 56 New button A list of available labels appears on the left side of the screen In the Select Label for Key Assignment box select the label type The Selector Key column to the right of the station list displays a list of all main keys as well as swap keys available on ICS 2003 stations and accessory panels if any MicroMatrix User Manual Configure ili ES Local Preferences Global Advanced Local Advanced Applications Groups Attachments Key Assignments DTMF Access Select Label for Key Assignment 3 Station ParyLines C Controls Select New i 2033 C Interface C Fixed ONE All f FIELC Portable Station E 17 PRDC Producer f TRAN Transmission I 3 amp amp VIDEt Video Control CCUs 19 53 YTR Video Tape 18 amp TD Technical Director NEWS LIGHT DIR DIR2 PRDCF OK Cancel Apply Figure 15 Key Assignments Edit Screen 4 Choose a label for assignment from the list on the left Click in the appropriate cell on the right side to assign that label to a talk or listen key When assigning multiple talk labels to a selector key it is necessary to assign labels to the first key p
48. ble in IFB mode since only port labels can be sources or destinations A port label is not available as a source if it has been configured with a blocked listen to the selected destination from Configure Local Advanced This prevents the activation of a path between a source and the selected destination Source to destination blocking may be configured differently for each station with an AP panel MicroMatrix User Manual 10 Interfaces An interface sits between the MicroMatrix system and an external device such as a dial up telephone line or a 2 wire party line circuit The MicroMatrix offers several different interfaces for the MicroMatrix frame The following describes the general capabilities and operation of each interface 10 1 Dual Party Line Interface Module CCI 22 The CCI 22 Dual Party Line Interface connects as many as two independent external 2 wire party line intercom systems or channels to the MicroMatrix system The CCI 22 supports both Clear Com RTS and other party line formats The CCI 22 fully supports call signals between the MicroMatrix and a Clear Com party line intercom Call signals between the MicroMatrix and other party lines may not be fully supported All call signal paths are optically isolated All audio paths are transformer isolated eliminating noise induced by ground loops in party line systems Send and receive level controls are included on the front panel of the C
49. cally split labels are only used for the IFB Out Program In function Each port in the system can be given a Description This description is for user convenience The label PGDIR for example might receive a description of program director Checking the Inward DTMF column enables incoming DTMF tone encoding for a port That port is then listed on the ConfigurelDTMF Access screen and made available for inward DTMF configuration Card Slot identifies the matrix card location for each port This is for information purposes and cannot be modified Matrix Card identifies the type of matrix card for a given port Interface identifies the type of interface if any connected to a port This is for information purposes only and cannot be modified Checking the Party Line box configures that port as a party line Anyone using a port configured as a party line can hear everyone else talking on that party line Fixed Groups Party Lines and Controls Select One of in SetuplHardware and Labels also provides access to the setup of fixed groups party lines and controls These functions are given labels and descriptions and are enabled through these screens From an assignment point of view these function labels are special and MicroMatrix User Manual independent of any particular port Because most of the columns are the same for each function they will only be described once Type displays an ic
50. ck window 28 Answer Back All stations have an Answer Back key and display stations have an lt Answer Back gt window The Answer Back key answers calls from other stations and interfaces that are not assigned a selector key When such a call is received e the red call waiting LED above the Answer Back key flashes except in the case of the ICS 2002 which displays the label in the EL display above the Answer Back key e the calling station s label is temporarily assigned to the Answer Back key These two conditions continue until the call is answered or until the answer back time out period elapses At this point the caller s label is automatically removed from the Answer Back key To answer the call push the Answer Back key down The green answer back LED lights except in the case of the ICS 2003 station indicating an active talk path back to the caller The key does not latch and the talk path remains active as long as the key is held down Speaker Headset Level Controls An intercom station s speaker and headset levels are controlled by software and hardware A knob labeled Intercom serves as the primary audio level control for the station Some stations have a second knob labeled Program to control the level of an external audio source Software controlled functions that affect speaker and headset level include lt Page Override gt lt Mute Level gt headset side tone and panel a
51. com system A program feed can be preassigned to the telephone by setting a forced listen lt ConfigurelLocal Advanced gt Alternatively a program feed can be assigned dynamically by using an Assignment Panel connected to an intercom station A caller can use DTMF key presses to remotely select talk listen paths ConfigurelDTMFAccess Outside user access can be restricted by setting an access code SetuplSystem Preferences When used as a dial in the TEL 14 67 telephone interface must have the Auto Answer switch in the on position When the system is turned on for the first time the MicroMatrix automatically configures all ports connected to TEL 14 telephone interfaces for the standard telephone application To change this to a dial up telephone IFB application change the Port Function from Telephone to Telephone IFB in SetuplHardware and Labels gt This application requires five configuration options which can be accessed from lt ConfigurelApplications gt e Global IFB When a user accesses the label the label is treated as an IFB If a program feed is set up the matrix interrupts that program with intercom station audio so long as the IFB label is active key pressed e Global Latch Disable A station with a selector key assignment for the IFB cannot latch the key on e Label In Use Tally All intercom stations assigned the IFB label receive an indication when the labe
52. e directory a warning box appears This is normal and confirms proper data communication with the frame If the computer does not correctly receive configuration information from the matrix frame the screen displays the error message The frame is not responding Check serial port connections If this message appears check the cable connecting the computer to the frame and make sure it is properly plugged in and or that it is wired correctly This message is also displayed if the matrix frame loses AC power or if the MM CONFIG card is unplugged or not installed in its proper slot Troubleshooting If communications between the frame and the computer fail the most common causes are e the wrong serial port has been selected in lt FilelPC Setup gt e the cable is plugged into the wrong PC serial port connector e the cable is improperly wired e the PC is not fast enough to support the selected baud rate MicroMatrix User Manual e the cable is too long for the selected baud rate If the problem persists reset the computer and the MicroMatrix and retry If the problem still persists e verify the operation of the computer s serial port by running some other device such as a mouse or a modem through the port e replace the MM CONFIG card 11 4 PGM WIN Basics The complete PGM WIN manual is available from www clearcom com and in the program s online help This manual assumes familiarity with Windows
53. e power pin has DC filtering circuitry to provide high impedance for the audio so that power can be received from a powered line or TW line as is common with RTS systems For TW operation tie the audio and power pins together Each party line channel requires exactly one termination circuit The termination circuit is usually built into the system component to provide power to the party line Connecting more than one termination circuit to a party line impairs the side tone null and degrades party line audio quality When a CCI 22 party line channel is connected to a Clear Com party line the Clear Com Other Select pin must be left floating Grounding this pin selects the RTS mode which is incompatible with Clear Com party lines 76 MicroMatrix User Manual Appendix D Glossary Answer Back The Answer Back key on an intercom station allows a user to respond to calls from stations or interfaces not currently assigned to a selector key on a station The answer back stack feature allows several stations to call a station without any of them getting a busy signal Calls are stored in the answer back stack in the order they are received until the destination station responds or clears the calls Attachments The MicroMatrix employs a variety of attachments including DTMF sequences relays and routes An attachment is assigned to a label and when the label is activated i e if a talk or listen is set for that label the associated attac
54. een can be used To assign an attachment to a label 1 select the type of label you want to work with from the Select Label for Attachment box MicroMatrix User Manual 2 select a label from the list on the left side of the box the Attachments Assigned list on the right side displays attachments assigned to the selected label 3 double click the selected label in the list on the left 4 select the type of label attachment to be assigned in the Select Attachment to Assign list 5 click on an attachment in the box on the left hand side and it is assigned to that label and displays on the right side 6 click on the attachment on the right side to remove an attachment from a label it displays on the left side as an available attachment 7 click the Select New button to return to the original screen See Section 7 2 for a detailed example of using attachments to create an auto dial sequence 55 Key Assignments Labels are assigned to intercom selector keys on intercom stations and accessory panels through the lt Key Assignments gt screen Station selector keys can be assigned four talk labels and one listen label Accessory panel selector keys can be assigned one talk and one listen label with the limitations described below Configure vd x vm mE Figure 14 ConfigurelKey Assignments Screen Follow these steps to assign a label to a selector key on a station or accessory p
55. ences Options for Intercom Stations 60 MicroMatrix User Manual The following options are applicable only to ICS 2003 stations Option Description Configuration Menu Access Assign Keys Mode Access Select Station Mode Access Dial Phone Mode Access Swap Window Access Simultaneous Main and Swap Maintenance Menu Access Information Menu Access Enables access to ICS 2003 programming menus Allows ICS 2003 operator to change his key assignments Allows operator to assign a talk label to the answer back key Allows operator to generate Touch Tone digits using dial phone mode Allows operator to swap windows with its second set of key assignments If selected both main and swap audio paths are not interrupted when swapping windows LEDs however do not indicate all active audio paths Operator can access configuration maintenance and system programming menus Operator can access the system information menu Table 12 Local Preferences Options affecting ICS 2003 Stations The first two options below apply to TEL 14 interfaces only and the third option applies to an interface setup for use with a two way radio SetuplHardware and Labels gt Port Function Option Description Enable Telephone Off LED above any key with a label for a port with a TEL 14 interface Hook flashes once per second when the telephone is off hook also active for party line
56. epend on the installation of the individual station This section only describes the general use of these functions Miscellaneous Connector The lt MISCELLANEOUS gt connector includes the following functions logic input 1 logic input 2 programmable relay 29 mute relay external program feed input and binaural headset Logic Inputs 1 and 2 Each of these two inputs can control one of several functions The user determines which function is controlled through the PGM WIN configuration program lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt Typically these inputs are connected to an external foot switch a panel mounted switch or the logic output of some other device The following table itemizes the logic functions available Programmable Relay The SPDT programmable relay can be used for speaker muting applause lights door locks and other functions controlled by a switch closure Each programmable relay can be attached to any label that is available anywhere in the system subject to the same limitations as any other label 30 Mute Relay The mute relay is activated whenever any talk selector key is used at a station The mute relay is generally used to decrease or mute the volume of an external monitor speaker External Program Feed Input The external program feed input allows the station operator to simultaneously monitor audio from an external source and the intercom audio Binaural Headset The e
57. erators and producers communicating with talent In the theatrical world these intercoms are used for communication between the stage manager and the technical crew Industrial applications include the use of Clear Com matrix intercoms for communications in aircraft simulators Figure 1 MMX 24 Frame Front Panel 2 2 Organization of Manual This manual is designed to help the user easily and quickly install configure and operate the MicroMatrix It describes intercom systems in general the MicroMatrix intercom system in particular how to install a MicroMatrix intercom and how to install panels and interfaces that are used with the MicroMatrix The manual also explains how to setup and use the PGM WIN software that configures and controls the MicroMatrix The complete PGM WIN manual is available from the Clear Com Web site www clearcom com The manual is in PDF and requires Adobe s Acrobat Reader to view Throughout this manual the user is often referred to the PGM WIN configuration program for proper setup of MicroMatrix features The conventions used in this manual for the Windows based configuration program are e less than and greater than signs around drop down menus and labels appearing on equipment e a vertical line to separate the levels of drop down menu selections e square brackets around keyboard keys buttons and switches on equipment and screen buttons e b
58. erface receives a call signal from its external device the path from interface to destination is active for the duration of the incoming call signal Preset Talk and Preset enables preset talk and listen paths from a given port to any other Listen Interface Only destination in the system can be configured to activate only upon receipt of a call signal from an external device such as a radio or telephone See Talk and Listen Activation in Table 15 for the full set of available options Hide Label locally hides a specific label from assignment to a key on a specific station a pop up menu allows the selection of None Talk Listen or Both Mute Relay selects which labels will activate the station s local mute relay Table 17 Local Advanced Options MicroMatrix User Manual 65 Diagnostics The lt Diagnostics gt menu displays information regarding hardware status When the hardware status screen is selected the MicroMatrix performs a set of online consistency checks and reports the results If all hardware correctly corresponds to the current configuration the field displays OK If there are any discrepancies in these tests the Hardware Status field displays 66 Warnings and relevant information in the Warnings List An event log records a variety of system events including system fault conditions and changes in system status These events are time stamped and recorded in the n
59. f the station s chassis to allow for cable connection In some low light conditions the electro luminescent display for the ICS 2003 may be too bright Refer to the ICS 2003 manual for adjusting display brightness Accessory panels such as the XP XPL and AP panels explained in Section 9 2 are usually mounted just above their associated station Accessory panels can be located as far away as 25 ft from the station A 6 ft cable is supplied for connecting the accessory panel to the primary intercom station Accessory Key Panels Power for Expansion Panels Because XP panels are powered by the main station to which they are connected they do not need power from the AC mains An external AC transformer included with the panel powers each XPL and AP panel Confirm that the transformer is correct for the line voltage that will be used Connection to Station A cable is supplied with each accessory panel to connect it to the station or to other accessory panels The cable is 6 ft long and has a DB 9F connector on one end and a DB 9M connector on the other end If building custom length cables use 22 to 24 AWG 9 conductor control cable Wire the pins one to one between the male and female connectors The maximum distance between the station and the last accessory panel should be no greater than 25 ft To connect an accessory panel to an intercom station 1 plug the DB 9M end of the cable supplied into the lt ACCESSO
60. he End Edits button to go back to the main lt Attachments gt screen A DTMF sequence is an assignable control consisting of a 20 character name and a sequence of as many as 20 DTMF tones Assign the DTMF tones and a name to a DTMF sequence in this screen DTMF sequences are also made available through this screen DTME sequences must be attached to labels When pushing a talk key to such a label an audio path activated and the DTMF tone sequence is generated This auto dial feature is useful for frequently called phone numbers and for control applications requiring DTMF tones MicroMatrix User Manual System Preferences Several global system functions are set through the lt System Preferences gt screen Selecting the check box for IFB interrupts other talks from source station turns off all other talk paths from a station for the duration of an IFB talk Selecting the ISO interrupts all other listens turns off all other listen paths when a station conducts an ISO conversation Assign multiple sources to IFB from AP Panel allows an AP panel to assign more than one source to a desired destination Selecting Restore talk paths and Restore listen paths restores all talk and or listen paths if communications to a station is interrupted for any reason System Access Codes allows setting codes for remote access to the MicroMatrix system via DTMF inward access There are eight available DTMF access codes See
61. headsets have a microphone and a headphone When a headset is plugged in the speaker and the microphone are turned off Only one talking device microphone or headset can be active at one time Mic On Off 11 Home 2 A 3 Po up Speaker On Off 4 lt 5 Enter Mic Select Ena 8 y 9 ey on Listen Level ale insert O Exit Delete Figure 5 Intercom Station Mic Speaker and Listen Level Keys When a headset is plugged into an intercom station that stations panel microphone and panel speaker are automatically turned off while the headset microphone and headphone become active While using the headset the user can turn the panel microphone and the panel speaker on and off using those same front panel switches Answer Back Each MicroMatrix intercom station has a key labeled Answer Back This key allows a user to respond to calls from stations or interfaces that are not currently assigned to a selector key on that station The answer back stack feature allows several stations to call your station at the same time without any of them receiving a busy signal If intercom station 1 tries to call station 2 while station 2 is talking to another caller station 1 will not get a busy signal Instead station 2 will immediately hear station 1 s incoming communication and station 1 s label is placed in station 2 s incoming cal
62. hment is also activated Auto Listen With auto listen enabled a station automatically sets both a talk and a listen to a destination simply by activating a talk A calling station receives audio from a destination without requiring the destination to specifically activate a talk back to the source Call Signals A call signal is an electronic signal sent from one station or interface to another A call signal can be used to get the attention of a station operator to control a device such as a relay or a radio transmitter or to activate the call lights on an external Clear Com Party Line system Crosspoints The word crosspoint refers to a one way audio path from one port s input to another port s output in a MicroMatrix System Crosspoints exist between every pair of ports in the system and are connected and disconnected by the MicroMatrix as needed to provide communication paths between system ports DTMF Sequences A DTMF sequence is an assignable control consisting of a sequence of as many as 20 DTMF tones with a name consisting of as many as 20 characters When a DTMF sequence is activated the string of tones is sent to the destination of the label to which the sequence is assigned MicroMatrix User Manual 77 Fixed Groups A fixed group is a label representing several port labels including stations and interfaces Talking with a selector key assigned to a fixed group will access every member of the group simultaneously
63. i Clear Com W Intercom Systems MicroMatrix MMX 24 User Manual Clear Com Part 810248 Rev A MicroMatrix User Manual 1998 Clear Com Intercom Systems All Rights Reserved Clear Com Intercom Systems 4065 Hollis Street Emeryville CA 94608 3505 U S A Clear Com is a registered trademark of Vitec C C Inc The Clear Com logo is a registered trademark of Vitec C C Inc Matrix Plus is a registered trademark of Vitec C C Inc Matrix Plus 3 is a registered trademark of Vitec C C Inc RTS is a registered trademark of Telex Communications Inc Windows 95 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT The Clear Com Customer Service Department is available to answer questions not covered in this manual ii MicroMatrix User Manual Clear Com Customer Service Department Clear Com Intercom Systems 4065 Hollis Street Emeryville CA 94608 3505 USA Telephone 510 496 6666 Fax 510 496 6610 E mail service clearcom com WARRANTY AND REPAIRS CLEAR COM LIMITED WARRANTY Clear Com products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of sale Clear Com s sole obligation during the warranty period is to provide without charge the parts and labor necessary to remedy covered defects appearing in products returned prepaid to Clear Com Customer Service Department Clear Com Intercom Systems 4065 Holli
64. ing talk and listen paths set to the IFB station are interrupted except for other IFB talk paths Global ISO creates a private two way talk between a station and the stations and interfaces destination or interface all existing talk paths set from the source are interrupted and all existing talk and listen paths to and from the ISO destination are interrupted except for other ISO talk paths In Use generates double flashes once per second in the LEDs stations interfaces party Tally above the corresponding labels selector key when that lines fixed groups and label is in use by a station or interface controls Hide Label prevents a given label from being assigned to a selector stations interfaces party key on all stations lines fixed groups and controls Page overrides the intercom volume setting of stations fixed groups Override individual stations can be exempted from this override if deselected from Page Override in lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt Table 16 Global Advanced Options MicroMatrix User Manual 63 Local Advanced lt Configure Local Advanced gt sets functions affecting the interaction of stations and interfaces with other components in the system Configure ox Applications Groups Attachments Key Assignments DTMF Access Local Preferences Global Advanced Local Advanced Select One Of Select One of 3 i C i C 033 Station an es Station Party Lines Contrals
65. intercom station audio so long as the label remains active key pressed e Global Latch Disable Anyone with a selector key assignment for the IFB cannot latch the key on e Label In Use Tally AII users with intercom stations assigned the IFB label receive an indication when the label is in use when someone has a key activated to the IFB 12 7 2 Wire Party Line Application The 2 Wire Party Line application configures the port for use with a standard MicroMatrix User Manual party line system This enables all intercom station users to access an external party line When the system is turned on for the first time the MicroMatrix system automatically configures all ports connected to CCI 22 interfaces for a 2 wire party line application This application is also configured whenever the 2 Wire Party Line port function is selected lt SetuplHardware and Labels Two configuration options are required for this application which can be accessed from the lt ConfigurelApplications gt tab e Party Line Enable The matrix activates this option so that the 2 wire party line operates as a party line within the matrix This ensures that everyone using the 2 wire party line hears everyone else e Auto Listen The matrix activates this option so that the listen function activates when a user with an intercom station activates a talk key for a 2 wire party line 12 8 4 Wire Application The 4 Wire A
66. ion contains an auxiliary relay associated with the station s port number The lt SetuplAttachments gt screen enables a user to e assign each relay a 20 character description e determine whether a given relay will be activated by a talk listen or both to the relay s label e determine each relay s availability making it visible in lt ConfigurelAttachments gt 52 A route is a one way audio path either a talk or a listen between two points in the matrix and is activated by a selector key on an intercom station located at a third point in the matrix The Routes screen performs the following functions e defines the source port and destination label for each route e determines whether each route is activated on a talk listen or both e enables a reverse listen a reversal of the route s direction when activated by a listen MicroMatrix User Manual e sets the availability for each route making it visible in lt ConfigurelAttachments gt When Routes is selected the Edit Source Destination button brings up a screen that assigns labels to sources and destinations Only stations and interfaces can be assigned to sources To assign a source or a destination select a label from the right side of the screen and click in the source or destination column for the route that is being created Use the horizontal scroll bar to navigate through all the route assignment options When complete click on t
67. ire Commonly used when the port is wired directly to an external device Typically used with a FOR 22 or BAL 8 interface Camera Can be connected to either a CCI 22 a FOR 22 or a BAL 8 interface or directly to the matrix This is intended for use when connecting to either a broadcast camera s 2 or 4 wire intercom IFB Out PGM In For use in a broadcast application where the output connection sends an IFB feed from the matrix and the input connection receives an external program feed for distribution within the matrix An lt IFB Out Pgm In gt port may be connected to a FOR 22 or BAL 8 for transformer isolation or may be wired directly to the matrix Table 8 Port Function Descriptions Setup Hardware and Labels Configuring Key Panels After physically mounting the key panels and connecting them to a station it may be MicroMatrix User Manual necessary to enter the number of keys in the configuration program In PGM WIN go to SetuplHardware and Labels 49 NOTE Keys only are available in multiples of ten The XP AP Keys column defines the number of accessory panel keys attached to an intercom station The MicroMatrix automatically detects the number of keys assigned with two exceptions e if non display XP panels are installed e if accessory panel configuration is changed after the panel s initial identification In both cases select the drop down menu by clicking on the desi
68. is option sends the output of the station s selected microphone panel or headset to the station s studio announce SA audio output and activates the SA relay The SA output and relay are only present if the station has the OPT 100 Auxiliary Audio I O Option installed The SA options are described in the OPT 100 section below Activating this function turns off the station speaker disabling all audible output from the station When the logic input is in the active state the station behaves normally When this function logic level is deactivated it disables activation of all talk labels implementing a Push to Talk function for the station Any controls e g relays assigned to the labels are activated or deactivated along with the label to which they are assigned The LED indicators associated with the active labels behave normally regardless of the state of this input Both momentary and latched talks are controlled by this input Activating this function is equivalent to pressing the first farthest to the left talk selector key on the station Activating this function is equivalent to pressing the second talk selector key on the station Activating this function displays listen labels on the LED readouts of a display intercom station or display accessory panel Table 5 Rear Panel Miscellaneous Connector Logic Inputs MicroMatrix User Manual 31 OPT 100 Auxiliary Audio Option The OPT 100 Auxiliary A
69. ith each other in a two way full duplex mode Each station must activate the listen key to the desired party line to listen and the talk key to talk Party lines require two actions to establish even a one way party line communication path e g activating both a talk key on the sending station and a listen key on the receiving station Stations are dynamically added and subtracted from a party line as users activate talk and listen keys Point to Point Point to Point is direct one way simplex communication between two intercom stations or between stations and interfaces It is the basis of communication in matrix intercom systems and is established by activating a station key The receiving station does not have to take any action to receive the incoming communication however a talk key at the receiving station must be pressed to answer Only a single action is required to establish a point to point communication path e g activating a talk or a listen key Ports A port in the MicroMatrix System provides a two way both talk and listen audio path between the MicroMatrix card frame and an external device The external device may be an intercom station an interface or any other device that is connected to the port s RJ 45 connector Each port in the system must be assigned a port function from PGM WIN the MicroMatrix Configuration Program The port function specifies what kind of external device the port is connected to such as an in
70. k key to talk Party lines require two actions to establish even a one way party line communication path e g activating both a talk key on the sending station and a listen key on the receiving station Stations are dynamically added and subtracted from a party line as users activate talk and listen keys IFB IFB stands for Interruptible Foldback and allows a user to hear one audio source which may then be interrupted by another audio source A typical application is in broadcasting where talent hears program audio in his ear piece and a producer can interrupt that audio to offer the talent information and instructions ISO The ISO function allows a user to speak privately to another user ISO is generally used to provide private communication between two members of a party line In broadcasting ISO is often used by a video operator to speak privately to one cameraman who is one of many cameramen on the camera party line Fixed Group A Fixed Group is a group of intercom stations and interfaces set up in the PGM WIN configuration program A user who has a talk key programmed for a fixed group is able to simultaneously talk to everyone who is part of that fixed group A fixed group differs from a party line in that the group s membership is set by the configuration program it does not change dynamically as with a party line s membership A fixed group is intended to be used for one to many type communication whereas a party
71. l is in use when someone has a key activated to the IFB e Telephone Off Hook Tally All intercom stations with the port assigned receive a flashing LED tally when the telephone interface is off hook someone has the called into the telephone interface e Prevent stations from calling out Prevents users from using the telephone interface to dial out from the matrix Keeps the phone line available for dial in users 68 12 4 Camera Application The camera application configures the port for use with a camera This application is identical to the 4 wire application but is useful in cases where ports are grouped according to application 12 5 Two Way Radio Application The Two Way Radio application configures the port for use with a two way radio system When the system is turned on for the first time the Matrix system automatically configures all ports connected to a BAL 8 for a 4 wire application To change this to a two way radio application change the Port Function from 4 Wire to Two Way Radio SetuplHardware and Labels There are three configuration options required for this application which can be accessed from lt ConfigurelApplications gt e Party Line The two way radio operates as a party line within the matrix This ensures that everyone using the two way radio hears everyone else e Global Latch Disable Anyone with a selector key assignment for two way radio cannot
72. l list station 2 s answer back stack MicroMatrix User Manual When station 2 completes his current conversation and is ready to respond to station 1 he can press his station s Answer Back key and talk to station 1 If several calls arrive while a station is in conversation they are placed in the answer back stack in the order received and can be answered in turn The ICS 2003 Intercom Station shows the answer back stack in its display window and enables the user to respond to each call in any order he chooses Other MicroMatrix intercom stations have a lt Call Waiting gt LED to indicate that one or more calls are present in their answer back stack 7 2 Intercom Features Auto Listen Auto listen when enabled automatically sets both a talk and listen path to a destination simply by activating a talk path In this way the source station receives audio from the destination station party line or interface without the destination having to specifically activate a talk back to the source Auto listen can be enabled or disabled for each station interface and party line through the PGM WIN configuration software lt ConfigurelGlobal Advanced gt Call Signals A call signal is an electronic signal sent from one station or interface to another It can be used to get the attention of a station operator or to control a device such as a relay or radio transmitter It may also be MicroMatrix User
73. latch the key on This prevents the transmitter from keying continuously e Label In Use Tally All intercom stations assigned the two way radio label receive an indication when the label is in use e Receiver Active Tally All users with intercom stations receive a flashing LED tally when the two way radio is actively receiving an incoming signal MicroMatrix User Manual 12 6 IFB Output Program Input Application The IFB Output Program Input application configures a port for use with an IFB talent receiver and a generic program input This enables all intercom station users to access the talent A program feed can be preassigned to the talent by setting a forced listen lt ConfigurelLocal Advanced gt Alternatively a program feed can be assigned dynamically by using an Assignment Panel connected to an intercom station When the system is turned on for the first time the MicroMatrix automatically configures all ports connected to a FOR 22 BAL 8 or a direct 4 wire audio connection for a 4 wire application To change this to an IFB application change the Port Function from 4 Wire to IFB Out PGM In in lt SetuplHardware and Labels gt Three configuration options are required for this application which can be accessed from ConfigurelApplications e Global IFB When a user accesses the label the label is treated as an IFB If a program feed is set up the matrix replaces that program with
74. lation and direct interface to a MicroMatrix port The transformer isolation eliminates hum and noise caused by ground loops Each channel handles four signals e send audio e receive audio MicroMatrix User Manual e send data e receive data A slide switch located to the right of each input output connector converts between NORMAL and INTERFACE mode In normal mode the data pairs are not connected In interface mode the data pairs are connected With the data pairs connected the Matrix software detects that the port is in direct mode Although the BAL 8 is used with the MicroMatrix this is a RU stand alone device does not mount in the MicroMatrix frame 10 5 Relay Module RLY 6 Built into the MicroMatrix frame are six relays and six GPIs It is possible to add relays to a MicroMatrix system by installing one or two RLY 6 modules in the interface slot s in the front panel of the MicroMatrix frame The RLY 6 has the exact same functionality as the six integrated relays in the MicroMatrix frame The RLY 6 provides six independent single pole double throw SPDT relays that are directly controlled by the MicroMatrix MM CONFIG card The relays provide DC isolation between relay devices and the system The relays are rated at 1 A at 24 V DC resistive load Six green LEDs provide status on the operation of each relay in the module A seventh yellow LED indicates that the module is communicating with
75. line is intended for use as a conference with a significant amount of back and forth communication between users Relays and GPIs The MicroMatrix offers external control functions in the form of Relay outputs and GPI inputs Typical relay applications include keying two way radios muting a speaker and enabling a paging system A typical GPI application includes taking control information from an external device such as a video switcher to enable specific crosspoints Table 1 MicroMatrix Features MicroMatrix User Manual 11 5 MicroMatrix Specifications The following are specifications for the MicroMatrix system OVERALL SYSTEM Compatibility Compatible with all Matrix Plus II and Matrix Plus 3 stations interfaces and accessories Ports per Matrix Card Eight full duplex audio data ports Individual Station Key Capacity From five keys in 1 RU to 84 keys in 5 RU using expansion key panels Data Transfer Rate 19 2 kbps DDSP Format Audio 32k samples sec Data 16 bit ANALOG AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT Frequency Response 20 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Total Harmonic Distortion THD Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Cross talk Input Level and Adjustment Range Input Impedance 600 ohms electronically balanced Output Level and Adjustment Variable 24 dB to 14 dB Range Output Impedance 100 ohms electronically balanced 12 MicroMatrix User Manual CONNECTIONS C
76. lk label on the left and then click on the desired assignment 57 Talk column An assignment panel button can be assigned a source or a destination but not both The rightmost button of the last assignment panel on each station is reserved as the mode toggle display key and does not appear on the key assignment screen If no assignment modes are enabled in lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt the assignment panel remains in COM mode See Section 11 4 for copying station key assignments and printing label strips DTMF Access DTME access allows combinations of DTMF tones for access to the matrix A port must first be made available for inward DTMF through selection of the Inward DTMF box in SetuplHardware and Labels gt DTMF tones are similar to the one or two digit tones used to identify selector codes telephones The Interface for Inward Access box in the lt Configure DTMF Access gt dialog box codes and prompt tones on a port by port basis Highlight a port and select the appropriate code and tone boxes as described below 58 If the One Digit Codes box is checked only ten single digit codes 0 through 9 function as selector codes for a given port If Multiple Codes is not selected only one code can be active at a time If Multiple Codes is selected any number of selector codes can be active at the same time Selecting First Code Only disables DTMF detection after the first valid
77. m Labels and Descriptions Labels are five character names and identify everything in the MicroMatrix System that is accessed by station selector keys including DTMF selector codes or GPI inputs Labels identify stations port interfaces to external equipment fixed groups party lines and special control functions All labels in the system have factory default settings and any label can be returned to the factory default by pressing and Enter with the label selected To change a default label highlight the label with the cursor and type in a new label Use the Enter key down arrow NJ or Tab key to exit the label To select the next label to change use the mouse Labels are five characters long and can use English alphanumeric characters with the exception that a label cannot contain leading spaces After entering a Talk Label the Listen Label defaults to the talk label Labels can be split and different talk and listen labels can be assigned to one port Split labels are most commonly used with IFBs where the output has an IFB destination label and the input has a program source label Duplicate labels are not allowed two ports cannot have the same alphanumeric designation Use the field labeled Description to describe a port interface or function There is space for 20 characters and the program accepts any combination of characters This field is for reference only and does not affect system operation
78. matrix i e program inputs Destinations are paths out of the matrix i e IFB outputs To assign a source to a destination 1 put the AP panel into IFB assignment mode by pressing the right most button on the last AP panel 2 select the destination from among the flashing red LEDs over the available destinations once one of these buttons is pushed its LED will light continuously to indicate it is selected and the other LEDs stop flashing 3 select a source from among the flashing green LEDs over the available sources once a source button is pushed its LED lights continuously The audio path is not established until IFB mode is exited or another destination is selected Assigning labels to party lines and fixed groups works in the same manner In the case of IFB assignment only one source is typically routed to a destination at a time Pressing a different source button deactivates any previously established path to a destination However the system can be 34 configured to allow multiple source assignment from AP panels and allow more than one path at a time to be set to a destination Use SetuplSystem Preferences in PGM WIN to enable the setting of multiple sources to a destination Some of the labels assigned to buttons on the AP panel may not be available as sources or destinations in IFB mode For example a fixed group label can be assigned to a button for use in COM mode but it is not availa
79. mbinations of XPL and AP pamnels cscssscscscsssscscesscscsscccscssscsscsscssecesecsseeseees Default Interface Port Functions cscsccscsscsscescsssscescsssnsssscssssesscsesenessssncssesessnsssesees sossesenes Port Function Descriptions SetuplHardware and Labels DTME Control Codes sccctciscecsscoustsesssstsscestecscusssccsossteaseibecveusesseussvasassassvas iesecsiasaesececaescees Serris DTME Prompt Tones Local Preferences Options for Intercom Stations csssscsscssssscssscsssscessssesssessssssesesseees Local Preferences Options affecting ICS 2003 Stations eee eee eese entente tnn Local Preference Options for Interfaces eee e eese eee eee ee seen enses enata ats tn atn atuao 000 Local Preferences Drop Down Menu Station Options eee eee esee tenete tnanue Local Preferences Drop Down Menu Interface Options eee eeee eee eee eene nenne 62 Global Advanced Options Local Advanced Options eee eee eee esee sete eene ta stesse ta sensus etas essen rca rocncnnoonns ssiri Cabling between MicroMatrix and Intercom Stations eee eres eee ee entente 71 MicroMatrix User Manual 1 Quick Setup 1 Install the 2 rack unit RU MicroMatrix MMX 24frame totaling 3V5 in high in a standard 19 in equipment rack The MMX 24 must have 1 RU of space above and below the frame
80. n a shielded version CAT3 unshielded cable is more than sufficient for MicroMatrix audio and data pairs However shielded cable is necessary to meet European CE requirements and shielded cable is generally available only in CATS Various methods can be used to install these cables e Many intercom stations ship with a DB 15M connector for connection to the MicroMatrix frame Clear Com provides a DB 15F to RJ 45 adapter with every intercom station This adapter is properly wired for direct connection with RJ 45 terminated cables e Direct 4 pair cable from a matrix port to an individual station can be used with RJ 45 connectors on either end Cable rated CAT3 through CATS is available with RJ 45 terminations preinstalled Bulk RJ 45 connectors can be bought and installed on custom length cables e Individual CAT3 through CATS jumper cables can be wired as a transition to a bulk cable such as a 25 pair TELCO type cable There are commercially available harmonica type connectors for 25 pair cables that breakout six 4 pair RJ 45 connections e Jumper cables rated CAT3 through CATS can be installed as a transition to commercially available punch down blocks For the 4 pair wiring scheme between the frame stations MicroMatrix uses the AT amp T T568B wiring standard for data cables 10 BASE T Ethernet cables are of this type Cable is available with either solid or stranded conductors in sizes 24 or 26 AWG 24 Clear
81. nd headset microphone gain described below and lt Listen Level Adjust gt described earlier in this section MicroMatrix User Manual Intercom Volume To adjust the volume of the speaker or headset use the Intercom volume control The Intercom volume control sets the overall level of all signals coming from the matrix frame except for page mode which is software controlled see Page Override below Program Volume Some stations ICS 2003 and ICS 1502 have a Program volume control This knob controls the level of an external input to an intercom station via the rear panel miscellaneous connector described later in this document Page Override Page override is a special function enabling a user to talk to one or more destination stations over each station s speaker regardless of the settings of the Intercom volume control and Speaker ON OFF controls All Clear Com matrix intercom stations feature page override A fixed group can be assigned the page override function through the Configuration Program lt ConfigurelGlobal Advanced gt Panel and Headset Mic Gain On some stations you can adjust the pre amplifier gain of the panel and headset microphone over a range of 0 to 10 dB the maximum is the panel microphone gain s default setting If two stations are talking to each other simultaneously with the panel microphone gain set to maximum feedback may occur even if the speaker mute is set to
82. nd stores two intercom configurations It is the MM CONFIG card that communicates with the computer running the PGM WIN configuration program The MM CONFIG and Clear Com s cross point cards are not interchangeable with other intercom systems They can only be used in Clear Com s MicroMatrix intercom Built in to the MicroMatrix frame are six programmable relays and six programmable general purpose inputs GPI There are two slots for Clear Com matrix interfaces To use these interfaces with the MicroMatrix it is necessary to order interfaces that mount horizontally MM Config Card Status LEDs Overtemp Alarm Clock Fault Alarm RLY Yellow LED N GPI Yellow LED 1 0 Yellow LED Config 1 Green LED Normally off Red when in alarm Normally off Red when in Alarm On when RLY 6 is plugged into interface slot flashes with change in status of any relay On when GPI 6 is plugged into interface slot flashes with change in status of any GPI On whenever there is communication with computer On when Config 1 is on line flashes when Config 1 is about to go on line z Power LEDs for Config amp Config 2 Green LED On when Config 2 is on line flashes when Config 2 is about to go on line Matrix Cards b Recessed System Reset Switch N N y Recessed switch for switching between Config 1 and Config 2 b O x E o pl Slots for Interface Modules 0 0 Por
83. oever and regardless of the form of the action will be limited to the money paid for the program and firmware that caused the damages or that is the subject matter of or is directly related to the cause of the action MicroMatrix User Manual General Any attempt to rent lease or sublicense the program or except as expressly provided in this agreement to transfer any of the rights duties or obligations under this agreement is void The agreement will be construed under the laws of the State of California except for that body of laws dealing with the conflict of laws If any provision of this agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect NOTICE REGARDING SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications included in this user manual are design center specifications and are included for customer guidance and to facilitate system installation Actual operating performance may vary Table of Contents TO GO TO DESIRED PAGE CLICK ON SUBJECT 1 QUICK SETUP add aaa 7 2 MICROMATRIX SYSTEM e eeeeeennnn nnnm nnn rhum nnus a aaa a aaa nan 7 2 1 System Description RRRRR sevesseseeses 7 2 2 IO ezEDOIO BU ELLE REIR 8 3 INTERCOM SYSTEMS cisne 9 3 1 MEN AAA TN 9 3 2 Party Lin Ire
84. of the call If the talk is latched the microphone remains on after the call Speaker On Off This button functions only when a headset is plugged into a station The Speaker On Off button activates and deactivates the station speaker Listen Level Mode This function is toggled by momentarily pressing and releasing the Listen Level button When Listen Level is enabled the indicator LEDs of all active listen keys flash In this mode any selector key can control the level of its assigned listen path when that path is active Listen level mode is deactivated by momentarily pressing the Listen Level button It will automatically deactivate if there is no station button activity for 5 sec To reset listen levels to their default setting While in listen level mode hold down the Listen Level button for 3 sec Call Signal Turn on call signal mode by pressing and holding the Listen Level button for at least one second until the Listen Level button or LED lights or for ICS 2003 stations until the message window indicates call signal mode is active Push down the selector key with the desired destination label The call signal is sent to a destination each time a user pushes down the appropriate selector key Call signal mode times out after 5 sec 27 of selector key inactivity It can be manually deactivated by momentarily pressing the Listen Level button A call signal may be issued to any destination
85. of the screen shows all of the available configuration parameters Different sets of 54 parameters are available according to the selected application Groups Use the lt Groups gt tab to add stations and interfaces to Fixed Groups and to add interfaces to Party Lines Under Groups to Modify select Party Line Fixed Group or All Highlight a specific party line or fixed group by clicking on that label The right hand side displays which interfaces and or stations are assigned to a fixed group and which interfaces are assigned to a party line Double click on a MicroMatrix User Manual specific fixed group or party line and the screen changes to allow adding and removing members to and from these groups Interfaces and stations available for adding to a specific group are displayed on the left hand side of the screen Click on an interface or station and it moves to the right hand side of the screen and becomes part of that group To remove a device from a group click on it in the right hand side of the screen and it moves to the left hand side This indicates it is not part of that group but is available to be added to that group Choose Select New to return to the previous screen Attachments Assigning an attachment to a label enables the activation of that attachment with the activation of the label Attachments must be assigned and made available in lt SetuplAttachments gt before this scr
86. ompany s name address phone number name of person to contact regarding the repair type and quantity of the equipment description of the defect and the equipment serial number s If return of the product to the factory is authorized the Clear Com Customer Service Department will issue a return authorization RA number Do not return any equipment to the factory without first obtaining a RA number SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS All shipments of Clear Com equipment must be prepaid via United Parcel Service or iii the best available shipper The equipment should be shipped in the original packing container If the original container is not available use a suitable container that is rigid and of adequate size If a substitute container is used the equipment should be wrapped in paper and surrounded with at least four inches of excelsior or similar shock absorbing material All shipments should be directed to the attention of the Customer Service Department and must include the RA number Upon completion of repairs equipment will be returned collect via United Parcel Service or other specified shipper SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Clear Com Intercom Systems provides this software program and firmware for the MicroMatrix System and licenses its use You assume responsibility for the selection of the program and firmware to achieve your intended results for the installation and use of and results obtained from the program
87. on for key assignment WARNING The program does not ask you to verify clearing keys However if keys are mistakenly cleared use the Cancel button to exit the screen without applying any changes This will restore the mistakenly cleared keys 43 Copying Station Key Assignments Individual stations frequently require identical or very similar key assignments To eliminate manually duplicating all the individual key assignments on every station a copy paste function is provided To use this function leave edit mode and go back to station display mode Right click the desired source station on the left side of the screen the station that has the key assignments to be copied and an options menu appears Select Copy DIR Key Assignments to copy all of that station s current key assignments including all accessory panel keys Right click on the desired destination station the station receiving the duplicate key assignments Select Paste DIR Key Assignments and the previously copied key assignments are transferred to the selected destination station If the source station includes a key assignment for the destination station that label is not transferred to a destination key A station cannot have a key assigned to itself Copying key assignments is a direct transfer Main keys are copied to other main keys expansion panel keys are copied to expansion panel keys and assignment panel keys are copied
88. on panels and on intercom stations As many as 80 AP buttons can be added to an intercom station XP panels can be added to any station but XP series panels cannot be combined with XPL or AP panels Table 6 below shows all possible key combinations XPL and AP panel key combinations XPL Keys AP Keys 10 20 10 40 10 60 20 20 20 40 30 20 40 20 50 20 60 20 0 80 60 0 Table 6 Possible Combinations of XPL and AP panels Assignment Key Panel Operation The right most button on the AP panel indicates whether the AP panel is in COM IFB PL or GRP mode MicroMatrix User Manual The AP panel always powers up in COM mode and reverts back to COM mode if left in any of the other modes for more than 20 sec with no buttons pushed IFB PL and GRP modes can be disabled as part of a station s configuration lt ConfigurelLocal 33 Preferences gt If these modes are disabled the AP panel always remains in COM mode In COM mode each button either talks or listens to its assigned label AP panel button operation is slightly different from station selector key operation in that an AP panel button activates either a talk or a listen unless the label is configured for auto listen lt ConfigurelGlobal Advanced gt then the listen path is activated along with the talk path In IFB mode each button is configured with either a source or a destination label Sources are audio paths into the
89. on showing the assigned function Index displays an internally assigned index that is assigned to each of these operations Talk and listen labels are used in the same manner as they are used with Ports MicroMatrix User Manual Checking the Available box for any of these functions makes these functions available for configuration via the lt Configure gt menus The Information column displays only when the Control labels button is selected This column displays the GPI inputs assigned to control labels 51 Attachments Attachments are control functions assigned i e attached to labels These control functions are relays routes and DTMF sequences They are defined using the lt SetuplAttachments gt screen displayed below To assign these attachments to a label use lt ConfigurelAttachments gt Setup Hardware and Labels Attachments System Preferences Choose One Of Relays C DTMF Sequences o Deseiption Audio Signal Light Port Relay 3 Port Relay 3 Port Relay 14 Port Relay 15 Port Relay 16 Port Relay 17 Port Relay 18 Port Relay 19 FS E3 Activate e Back Door Lock Station 1 AUX Relay Station 2 AUX Relay Station 3 AUX Relay Interface 9 FOR 22 Relay Station 14 AUX Relay Station 15 AUX Relay Station 16 AUX Relay Station 17 AUX Relay Station 18 AUX Relay Station 19 AUX Relay OK Cancel sppiy Figure 12 SetuplAttachments Screen Each intercom stat
90. onnectors Matrix Frame one RJ 45 per channel for audio and data Control Stations one RJ 45 for audio and data Cable Type 4 twisted pair CAT 3 Cable Length gt 2 500 ft SMARTLINK SYSTEM LINKING Linking Capability Eight systems Architecture Star configuration SOFTWARE amp PROGRAMMING Recommended Pentium 120 MHz 16 MB RAM DIMENSIONS WEIGHT AND POWER REQUIREMENTS Dimensions ss 35hx19wx138din 89 x 483 x 348 mm 15 Ib 6 8 kg Power Requirements In line power supply with 3 pin EIA connector UL approved Voltage 90 to 250 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 50 VA maximum Please refer to Section 8 for information on cable connectors and tools that Clear Com specifies for use with the MicroMatrix system MicroMatrix User Manual 13 14 6 MicroMatrix System Description 6 1 MicroMatrix Frame The MicroMatrix Frame is a stand alone matrix frame that provides as many as 24 ports On the front of the 3 in high 2 RU frame are slots for two interface boards The MMX 24 must have 1 RU of space above and below the frame The MicroMatrix Frame can be loaded with one two or three cross point cards Each cross point card provides eight ports The MicroMatrix can be shipped as an eight port MMX 8 with one cross point card a 16 port MMX 16 with two cross point cards or a 24 port MMX 24 with three cross point cards The MicroMatrix Control Card is an MM CONFIG card This card has battery backed up RAM a
91. onvolatile memory of the MM CONFIG card As many as 10 000 events are stored before older events are discarded The event log time stamp is generated from the PC clock If the PC clock is updated it is necessary to use the lt Update Clock gt button to update the event log time stamp MicroMatrix User Manual 12 Applications 12 1 Overview In the MicroMatrix system each port can be configured to meet the individual requirements The software configuration necessary to achieve these requirements is referred to as an application When a Port Function is assigned the Matrix system automatically configures the most common parameters for that application This section discusses these standard applications 12 2 Standard Telephone Application The Standard Telephone application configures the port for a simple dial out and dial in telephone This enables all intercom station users to access an outside phone line Those users with keypads can dial out on the interface by pressing and latching the key for the interface and then pressing the Dial key on their keypad and dialing the number DTMF sequences can be setup to automatically dial the telephone when the talk key is pressed lt SetuplAttachments gt To give intercom station users access to the telephone interface the label for the telephone must be assigned to the station lt ConfigurelKey Assignments gt When used as a dial in the TEL 14 telephone interface m
92. osition before assigning to the secondary key positions e g Talk 1 must be assigned before Talk 2 can be assigned Talk 2 must be assigned before Talk 3 can be assigned etc If a label has previously been assigned to a cell the new label replaces the old label 5 Double clicking on a cell with an assigned label deletes that label 6 Select a new station for key assignment by clicking the Select New button To assign a label to an expansion panel key scroll down the list of keys in lt Configure Key Assignments gt on the right MicroMatrix User Manual side of the screen until expansion panels appear If the station has no more than 30 expansion keys as many as 60 talk and or listen labels can be assigned to the selector keys If a station has 50 expansion panel keys only the first 10 have separately assignable talk and listen keys If a station has 40 expansion panel keys only the first 20 have separately assignable talk and listen keys If there are 60 expansion panel keys all of the keys must have identical talk and listen labels Refer to Section 9 2 for a discussion of the functionality and capability of AP 22 assignment panels before proceeding To assign a source to a button click on the desired source which will be assigned as a listen label on the left and then click on the desired assignment listen key To assign a destination click on the desired destination which will be assigned as ta
93. p the PC Setup dialogue box from which parameters only affecting the operation of PGM WIN on your PC can be set Configuration parameters are not affected This dialogue box features three areas Communications Preferences and Security Communications This field features scroll menus to select to which of a system PC s serial ports the matrix frame will be connected The communication baud rate between the system PC and the matrix frame is also specified here Preferences This field offers preferences for printing label strips for intercom station or expansion panel selection keys The default is black text on a white background Security Passwords to restrict access to PGM WIN are set here Enter a password in the Entry Password box then click OK The password is not case sensitive MYPASSWORD will be read the same as mypassword Without a password access to PGM WIN is unrestricted Firmware Update This enables the user to update all MicroMatrix firmware including firmware in intercom stations and interfaces Prior to MicroMatrix User Manual upgrading verify the product list shown in the lt Firmware Update gt dialog box contains firmware for all products connected to the intercom WARNING The firmware upgrade disables the intercom system for the duration of the update This can take a number of minutes depending on the size of the system All equipment must be connected to
94. port If the matrix detects a station connected to a port it automatically identifies the type of station along with any XPL or AP type accessory panels connected to that station XP panels without displays are not automatically identified and must be declared manually The matrix detects and automatically identifies all Clear Com MicroMatrix interface types connected to a port The default port functions for interfaces are as follows MicroMatrix User Manual Interface Function CCI 22 Party Line 2 Wire Party Line Interface TEL14 Telephone Telephone Interface FOR 22 4 Wire BAL 8 4 Wire Table 7 Default Interface Port Functions To configure a port function differently than the default click in the Port Function cell for that interface and select a new port function from the drop down list Saving Configuration Changes When launching the PGM WIN software the Apply button is gray After making changes the Apply button is activated and can be used When selecting the Apply button the program issues a prompt to enter a configuration file name After typing a file name and selecting Save the file is written to the hard disk and to the MM CONFIG card in the matrix frame The title bar also displays the file name All subsequent selections of Apply or Save update both the MM CONFIG card and the hard disk file MicroMatrix User Manual Create or Confir
95. pplication configures a port for use with any type of audio input or output device Typical devices include squawk boxes speakers microphones or program audio sources When the system is turned on for the first time the Matrix system automatically configures all ports connected to a FOR 22 a BAL 8 or a direct 4 wire audio connection for a 4 Wire application This application is also configured whenever the 4 Wire port function is selected lt Setup Hardware and Labels gt 69 12 9 External IFB Controller The External IFB Controller application configures the port for use with a specific type of external IFB controller This external IFB EIFB controller must feature a switch that sends a continuous call signal to the EIFB port for as long as the switch is on For the duration of this call signal all talk paths to the EIFB port are deactivated except for IFB paths even 1f there are not any IFB talk paths active at that time All stations with an EIFB port assigned to a selector key receive an IFB tally a flashing LED above the EIFB selector key when the station has been selected for the tally A station can talk to the EIFB port only if the 70 EIFB port has been assigned as a local IFB destination lt ConfigurelLocalAdvanced gt otherwise it receives an error indication Additionally the EIFB port should not be configured as a global IFB destination When the system is turned on for the first
96. preset with this TEL 14 port Prevent Stations from Calling Out Station users are prevented from initiating call through a TEL 14 interface Receiver Active Tally Applies only to interface ports assigned a two way radio port function LED above any key with a two way radio port assigned flashes once per second whenever the radio receiver is active tally is active for both a port label and a party line label preset with this port Table 13 Local Preference Options for Interfaces MicroMatrix User Manual 61 The bottom of the screen has options offering multiple choices via a pop up menu Options affecting only intercom stations are shown in the table below Option Description Logic Input 1 and 2 These options are itemized in Section 9 1 Table 5 Answer Back Auto Clear Time an unanswered or completed call remains in a station s Time answer back stack Audio Input Level Sets the level of the signal sent to the matrix frame by a station Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for the RS 422 digital data communication between a station and the frame The default is 19 2 k baud Speaker Mute Attenuation Sets the attenuation applied to speaker audio when any talk key is pressed on a station Page Volume Set the level of a Page Override to a station Hot Key Function Display Brightness For ICS 2003 only defines the function of the UPIC key For ICS 2003 only
97. r more intercom stations over those station s speakers This paging function overrides the setting of the destination station s Intercom Volume and Speaker ON OFF controls Ports A port provides a two way both talk and listen audio path between the MicroMatrix card frame and an external device The external device may be an intercom station an interface or any other device that is connected to the port s RJ 45 connector MicroMatrix User Manual Each port in the system must be assigned a port function from the PGM WIN configuration program The port function specifies the type of external device that a port is connected to such as an intercom station a telephone interface or a 4 wire audio device Once a port has been assigned a function the configuration program sets the standard parameters affecting that port and any external device connected to it Relays Each intercom station in the system features an independent relay to any intercom station key This relay can be assigned to an intercom station key that activates or deactivates any external device connected to the relay Built into the MicroMatrix Frame are six independent relays A RLY 6 interface offers six additional independent relays Routes A route can be attached to any label and assigned to any key It consists of a 20 character name a source label and a destination label A route activates a talk path from a source port to a de
98. rackets around text appearing within dialog boxes e quotes around file names and screen messages e parentheses around any text that must be typed MicroMatrix User Manual 3 Intercom Systems 3 1 Matrix Intercoms A matrix intercom offers the user great power and flexibility This is largely because a matrix intercom consists of crosspoints that allow any intercom input to be routed to any intercom output The term crosspoint refers to a one way audio path from one port s input to another port s output in a MicroMatrix System Crosspoints exist between every pair of ports in the system and are connected and disconnected by the MicroMatrix as needed to provide communication paths between system ports In the MicroMatrix crosspoints are not physical switches but rather a switch closure that is simulated by DDSP Distributed Digital Signal Processing circuitry The cross point closure signal summing and variable level mixing of each crosspoint is handled by the DDSP circuitry on the matrix cards Consider a television director intercom label DIR communicating with an operator of a videotape machine intercom label VTR1 From the point of view of the videotape operator the DIR intercom station is an input to the intercom matrix and the VTR1 intercom station is an output from the intercom matrix When the director presses a key to talk to the videotape operator a crosspoint is made
99. rad ec nra nad 67 12 1 67 12 2 Standard Telephone Application eere eese esee ee ee eese ee seen etes toss to setas etas e ense ense taste sce 67 12 3 Dial Up Telephone IFB Application eee eese eee e eene tenen tnnt tn atta tune ta sine tn sens tn ses snaeo 67 12 4 Camera Application P canccdin os 68 12 5 Two Way Radio Application eeeeeee esee eee eese enses enses tn atta tn statu seta sensn sesso sees suse ta sunu 68 12 6 IFB Output Program Input Application eese sees ee eene entente atta teneas tasto senses tuae 69 12 7 2 Wire Party Line Application 4 eese eee eee ee seen ense en enata tene tieso nos stato sets oossoo ss nsss 69 12 8 A Witr viter Pe 69 MicroMatrix User Manual 3 12 9 External IFB Bii ecetsoess 70 197 APPEND putear iii 71 Appendix A Wiring Information and Diagram csssccssssssssssscssssssssccsessssscsscssessessessescessessosees 71 Matrix Frame to Intercom Station Wiring 0 eee ee ee eeceeeceeecesecesecesecaecsaecaeecneecaeseaeseaeseeeseeeseensesaeaee 71 MMX 24 16 8 Direct RLY GPI Connections esses ener nene nennen enne nen rennen nnne 72 Matrix Frame to IBM PC Wiring enne nennen trennen trennen tren enne enne enne ene 73 Appendix B Installing RJ 45 Connectors
100. ration 1 Type Destination ag me onfiguration 1 5 Figure 10 Filel Transfers Screen Transfers controls the transfer of configurations between PC memory the MM CONFIG card s two configurations a cfg file and the trash can The left hand menu shows sources and the right hand menu shows destinations Highlight the appropriate source and the available destinations appear Highlight the appropriate destination click OK and a configuration is transferred as selected When working off line with a file put it online by transferring from computer memory to the appropriate system configuration To put a file online directly transfer a computer file to the appropriate system configuration The lt FilelOpen gt dialog appears and the user chooses which file to load into the MicroMatrix 46 The System Reset option resets the frame back to factory defaults This is the equivalent of shorting the battery jumper on the MM CONFIG card followed by a reset of the frame Warning Communications will be disrupted while the onboard configurations are erased and the entire system resets itself Reports Reports allows the user to create a large variety of reports on the system configuration After generating the desired report on the screens use Ctrl p the printer icon or lt File Print gt to print a report MicroMatrix User Manual PC Setup The lt File PC Setup option will bring u
101. red cell Then click on the down arrow in that cell to correctly define the quantity of expansion and assignment panels connected to a station The XP AP column displays two numbers separated by a slash or None A station with a 10 key expansion panel a 20 key expansion panel and an assignment panel is defined as 30 20 in the XP AP column Select the desired combination of expansion panel and or assignment panel keys With a single XPL 22 panel installed the XP AP Keys column should read 20 0 With a single AP panel installed the column should read 0 20 With one XPL panel and one AP panel installed the column should read 20 20 It does not matter whether the expansion panel keys are 10 key panels like the XP 12 or 20 key panels like the XP 22 For example select the number 30 whether there are three XP 12s installed or one XP 12 and one XP 22 WARNING Make sure the number of expansion keys shown in SetuplHardware and Labels gt matches the number of XP panel keys connected to the station If this isn t the case unpredictable results may occur when using expansion keys Talk and Listen labels identify stations interfaces fixed groups party lines or 50 controls in the MicroMatrix system Generally talk and listen labels are identical for a given port When a talk label is entered for a port the listen label is given the same name Additionally stations and interfaces may have split labels typi
102. references 34 53 58 67 T Tally 63 67 68 69 Station Connected 60 TEL 14 17 18 35 36 49 58 61 62 67 68 78 Telephone 10 17 28 35 36 41 49 60 61 67 68 Trunks 19 20 V Variable Levels 20 MicroMatrix User Manual
103. riginal station to provide talk listen tally and error indication XP Expansion Panels The keys on the XP series are labeled with paper strips located above the keys These must be updated any time changes are made Label strips can be printed from the PGM WIN lt Configuration Key Assignments gt The XP 12 provides 10 additional selector keys while the XP 22 provides 20 additional selector keys XPL Expansion Panels The XPL series is similar to the XP series except that the keys are labeled with LED displays that automatically update whenever labels are changed The XPL 12 provides 10 additional selector keys while the XPL 22 provides 20 additional selector keys Expansion panels which have as many as 60 selector keys can be added to a station Assignment Panels AP 22 Assignment Panels AP allow a user to conveniently assign program feeds to MicroMatrix User Manual destinations This is equivalent to setting forced listen assignments from the lt ConfigurelLocal Advanced gt drop down menu of the PGM WIN configuration program This mode is referred to as IFB assignment mode An AP panel can also assign labels to party lines and fixed groups An AP panel also functions as a simple expansion panel with electronic labels When functioning as an expansion panel the AP panel is functioning in communication or COM mode AP panels have push button switches instead of the lever switches used on expansi
104. s Street Emeryville CA 94608 3505 USA This warranty does not cover any defect malfunction or failure caused beyond the control of Clear Com including unreasonable or negligent operation abuse accident failure to follow the instructions in the manual defective or improper associated equipment attempts at modification and repair not authorized by Clear Com and shipping damage Products with their serial numbers removed or defaced also are not covered by this warranty To obtain warranty service follow the procedures described below in the Repairs and Shipping Instructions sections MicroMatrix User Manual This warranty is the sole and exclusive express warranty given with respect to Clear Com products It is the responsibility of the user to determine before purchase that this product is suitable for the user s intended purpose Any and all implied warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability are limited to the duration of this express limited warranty Neither Clear Com nor the dealer who sells Clear Com products is liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind REPAIRS Through your Dealer If repair of MicroMatrix System hardware products is necessary contact the dealer where the unit was purchased Through the Factory If repair through the dealer is not possible contact the Clear Com Customer Service Department at the address listed Be prepared to provide your c
105. sewhere in this agreement or if you fail to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this agreement You agree upon such termination to destroy the program together with all copies Limited Warranty Clear Com warrants that the MicroMatrix software firmware and the accompanying media will perform substantially in accordance with the specifications set forth in the accompanying documentation Clear Com does not warrant that the functions contained in the program will meet your requirements or that the operation of the program will be uninterrupted or error free Limited Remedies If the Clear Com software firmware or media fails to perform as warranted Clear Com will replace it within the warranty period Clear Com will at its sole discretion also endeavor to fix any software firmware problems as stated in the Limited Warranty In no event will Clear Com be liable to you for any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising from use of or inability to use any program even if Clear Com or an authorized Clear Com MicroMatrix User Manual representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states and provinces do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Clear Com s liability to you for actual damages for any cause whats
106. ssssneesesssssesseseeses sees 21 Verity the Shipment eter ett e EU e ORE Eee HE oa ideas dis 21 8 2 Physical Mounting 21 Intercom Stations and Accessory Panels esses eere nennen entente teens nennen 21 Accessory Key Panels redet aee ree ARE E nette ERU EHE ER eee ES eee AE 21 IBM Compatible PC i Hp E vcEE EE 22 8 3 MicroMatrix AC Power Requirements eese eese esee esee esee ee sete sits es toss toas toss tn setas eta sena 23 8 4 Intercom System Cabling Requirements e eeee sees ee esee ee seen ette ene ns tanen aetas staat tasto 23 RJ 45 Cables dina 23 Clear Com Wiring Recommendations ocoocococnconnnoncnononnnconocnnocnnonn nono nonnncnn cnn cnn neenneen nenne en neon rennen nns 24 9 INTERCOM STATIONS csi 26 9 1 Intercom Stations AAA 27 Selector Keys tt a o de Ge t aa ORE tpe tef OR eee dut 27 Talk and Listen Indi Gators iic o ee mette et eerie De EUR A ire ia e 27 Mic elec la O lap Sve ns ood pao 27 Mic On Off err AA AA Fu lee det 27 speaker On Oeste bet pe bietet 27 Pisten Leye Mode 1 oae Het e iii 27 Call Sali A a 27 Remote Telephone Eine Release iia o adve bete im da 28 Calle Waiting Indico iii 28 ANS WEE Back qo MI E 28 Speaker Headset Level Controls 3 rrt re tete ER roa Ee RH Ere bereit 28 Headset Connector acre re ret P rh EP RR TRU PERENNE PERDRE Ohr Te REPRE ETT 29 Rear Panel Connectors NN
107. sten An example of an attachment is the attachment of a DTMF sequence to a label that picks up a telephone line This attachment becomes a telephone auto dialing sequence DTMF Sequences A DTMF sequence is an assignable attachment consisting of a sequence of as many as 20 DTMF tones A DTME sequence can be given a name as many as 20 characters When a DTMF sequence is activated the string of assigned DTMF tones is sent to the selected destination when the control is activated Forced Listens A Forced Listen is a crosspoint that is always active providing a permanent audio path Forced listens can be set by the configuration program lt ConfigurelLocal Advanced gt or by an ICS 2003 Intercom Station or an AP 20 Assignment Panel Only an IFB or ISO can interrupt a forced listen A forced listen can be used for example to continuously route an audio program fed into the matrix through an audio interface to one or more IFB outputs Interfaces An interface sits between the MicroMatrix system and an external device such as a dial up telephone line or a 4 wire circuit The MicroMatrix offers several different interfaces e BAL 8 transformer isolates eight matrix ports for direct 4 wire use e CCI22 interfaces up to two matrix ports to Clear Com or other 2 wire party line systems e TEL 14 interfaces up to two matrix ports to standard dial up telephone line s e FOR 22 connects external 4 wire
108. stination label The source can be any of the as many as 24 ports in the system and the destination can be any label in the system with the exception of control labels Trunks Audio trunk lines or trunks are audio signal paths typically bi directional that connect two 19 20 communication systems Trunks are exclusively dedicated to communication between systems There may be more than one trunk between two systems and the number of trunks determines the number of simultaneous independent conversations between systems For example if two matrix intercom systems are interconnected with three trunks there can be three simultaneous unique and independent conversations between the two systems Smart Link Smart Link allows multiple Matrix Plus 3 systems to be connected for point to point communications between systems Smart Link requires connecting one data channel and one or more audio trunks between systems exclusively used by the Smart Link system The audio trunks are then allocated dynamically as station users activate talk and listen requests to stations or interfaces in other systems The number of simultaneous conversations is limited to the number of audio trunks connected Variable Levels Each intercom station has the ability to adjust the level of each individual listen to provide a user with his desired mix Additionally the system has the ability to mute or reduce the program level of IF
109. t LEDs E Frame Data LED Yellow indicates communication activity LEDs blink in regular pattern when communication is working properly Green LED is On when a station or interface is connected to a port LED flashes for 3 seconds when talk label is activated on a port 8 ports per MTX A8 matrix card Figure 3 MicroMatrix Frame Front Panel MicroMatrix User Manual Interface Slots RJ 45 is for connection to matrix port TEL 14 DB 9M connects to phone line amp ships with DB 9F to RJ 11 adapters FOR 22 CCI 22 and BAL 8 DB 9M is for control and audio I O Internal RLY 6 and GPI 6 L connectors IN 2 IN RS 232 port for connection to PGM WIN PC PON f T gt Xx i M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 y XkapXop vego Eyre o E EN eL JL JL Jh JL Je is arh ror Gos roel 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Fea jt ina jE 3h fou E j EUN p S PIWP AP INTEPGAXE 17 18 19 20 21 2 23 a D J TIOQEP AX INIYT p EE J AL XA rarr ug Pr MicroMatrix Ports RJ 45 connector 8 16 or 24 ports according to configuration va RLY 6 amp GPI 6 External Power Supply plugs in here Figure 4 Micro Matrix Rear Panel 6 2 MicroMatrix Cards The active circuitry for the matrix frame is contained in the printed circuit cards located behind the front panel To gain access to the matrix cards
110. tercom station a telephone interface or a 4 wire audio device Relays Each intercom station in the system features an independent relay which can be assigned a selector key that activates or deactivates any external device connected to the relay There are six independent relays built into the MicroMatrix system RLY 6 relay modules plug into the interface slot s on the front of the MicroMatrix frame and offer six additional relays MicroMatrix User Manual 79 Routes A route is an assignable control consisting of a 20 character name a source label and a destination label When a route is activated it activates a talk from a source port to a destination label The source can be any of the 24 ports in the system and the destination can be any label in the system except for control labels Talk and Listen Paths The terms talk path and listen path are usually shortened to simply talk and listen A talk is a one way communication path from the source the station or interface that activated the talk to the destination the station s or interfaces s receiving the talk A listen is a one way communication path from the destination to the source that has been activated by the source In the MicroMatrix System talks and listens are independent of each other Each station and interface has separate talk and listen labels associated with it allowing talk and listen paths to be specified independently 80 MicroMatrix User Manual
111. the system and powered on before the firmware upgrade begins During the firmware upgrade process power must not be interrupted and equipment must remain connected Clear Com does not guarantee the ultimate reliability of this process and cannot be held liable for any loss of business incurred by the possible interruption of intercom service Print The print function is available Print Label Strips to print label strips and reports View Menu lt View gt lets the user choose whether to see the lt Toolbar gt and or the lt Status Bar gt 47 Setup Menu Hardware and Labels This page features columns that display the hardware installed in a MicroMatrix system The four buttons Ports Fixed Groups Party Lines and Controls in the upper left hand corner under the heading Select One of enable a user to select the availability of these system control functions The following screen has Ports selected Setup Hardware and Labels Attachments Sui Preferences Jia gt Select One of c Ports C Party Lines cC Fixed Groups v Controls 1 AUDIO VIDEO PROD AZ CAM 1 CAM 2 2 WAY _SA IFB 1 IFB 2 TEL 1 REM 1 2002 Station ICS 62 Station 2 Wire Party Line 2 Wire Party Line Camera Camera Two Way Radio 4 Wire IFB Out Pgm In IFB Out Pgm In Telephone 4 Wire RLY 6 Relay Modules l GPH Input Modules Em re rl LAS Hide Unused
112. the MM CONFIG card in the frame A TEST pushbutton switch allows local activation of a relay for testing hardware connected to that relay s contacts MicroMatrix User Manual 10 6 General Purpose Input Module GPI 6 In addition to the six GPIs that are part of the MicroMatrix frame it is possible to add GPIs to a MicroMatrix system by installing one or two GPI 6 modules in the interface slot s in the front panel of the MicroMatrix frame The GPI 6 has the exact same functionality as the six integrated GPIs in the MicroMatrix frame The GPI 6 provides six general purpose logic inputs into the matrix allowing external sources to activate routes and relays in the matrix system The front panel of the GPI 6 has six green LEDs to indicate the presence of an input signal on a given channel A seventh yellow led indicates that the GPI module is communicating with the MM CONFIG card in the frame There is also a TEST pushbutton switch for each input that locally activates the software function in the matrix controlled by that GPI input 37 11 PGM WIN Configuration Software 11 1 PC Requirements The PC based PGM WIN configuration program runs on Windows 95 NT operating systems An RS 232 serial port is required to connect the PC to the MicroMatrix frame Please call Clear Com or your dealer if you have trouble setting your system 11 2 Installation With Windows 95 NT install PGM WIN by running Se
113. time the MicroMatrix system automatically configures all ports connected to a FOR 22 interface a BAL 8 interface or a direct 4 wire audio connection for a 4 wire application To change this to an External IFB Controller application change the Port Function from 4 Wire to External IFB lt SetuplHardware and Labels MicroMatrix User Manual 13 Appendix Appendix A Wiring Information and Diagrams Matrix Frame to Intercom Station Wiring MicroMatrix uses a 4 pair wiring scheme between the frame and the intercom stations Pair 1 Bk Rd Analog Audio From frame to station Pair 2 Bl Or Digital Data From station to frame Pair 3 Gn Y1 Analog Audio From station to frame Pair 4 Br Wh Digital Data From frame to station Table 18 Cabling between MicroMatrix and Intercom Stations Connection to the ports in the MicroMatrix frame is through an RJ 45 connector All MicroMatrix intercom stations have a DB 15M connector on the rear panel for connection to a system port If a Clear Com intercom station does not include an RJ 45 connector the station is shipped with a DB 15F to RJ 45 adapter Clear Com part 770019 Interconnect the station and frame with CAT3 or higher cable with RJ 45s on each end Matrix Frame End Station End 2 dt eens ACRAS Blu a T RS 422Rev 1 2000 us 0000 i iic ox KO E i a o air dx Og ys s nd RS 422 Rev 2 on T 2 Hk Bk p Audio Snd
114. trol inputs through the use of GPIs General Purpose Inputs Interfaces also exist for the MicroMatrix to interface to 2 wire party line intercoms 4 wire circuits and dial up telephone lines All of the preceding is explained in detail later in this manual Wiring between intercom stations and the MicroMatrix uses 4 pair Category 3 or higher cable The same cable and connectors used for Ethernet are used for wiring Clear Com matrix intercoms This leverages the widespread deployment of Ethernet to make cable and connectors readily and inexpensively available for the installation of Clear Com matrix intercoms 3 2 Party Line Intercoms Clear Com s 2 wire Party Line intercom uses a single audio pair to connect intercom stations and Beltpacks to an intercom master station via daisy chain wiring Audio and DC power travel on this single pair and the 10 master station or alternatively a power supply provides power to the other stations The daisy chained devices form a single channel that is a conference or party line Party line systems are available and offer multiple channels These channels can be linked and unlinked to form one big party line or separate party lines according to the requirements of an application Limited IFB is possible with a Party Line Intercom System Telephone and two way radio interfaces also exist for use with Clear Com s Party Line Intercom System Matrix intercoms offer superior audio
115. tup exe from the installation floppy disk Click lt Start gt select lt Run gt and type A setup In this case A represents the floppy drive Connect a PC serial port to the rear panel s lt COMPUTER RS 232 gt plug with a standard PC 9 pin to 9 pin or 9 pin to 25 pin serial cable See diagram in Appendix A for wiring information Any of the PC serial ports COMI lt COM2 gt lt COM3 gt or lt COM4 gt may be used The serial cable should not be longer than 10 ft Upon launching PGM WIN select the appropriate serial port and verify the rate of 57 6 kbps is chosen through lt FilelPC Setup gt To launch PGM WIN via the Windows 95 NT Start Menu select ProgramslClear Com Intercoms Matrix Plus 3 gt 11 3 Verifying the Installation Once the PC is connected to the matrix and the program parameters are set verify the 38 operation of PGM WIN and its communication with the matrix frame Load the current matrix configuration into the computer via lt FilelOn Line gt The computer requests the current configuration from the frame While the computer is communicating with the frame the screen displays a progress bar and the yellow I O LED on the MM CONFIG card lights see Figure 3 If the computer correctly receives configuration information from the matrix frame the installation is successful If the configuration file name stored in the MM CONFIG card s RAM cannot be found in the PGM WIN fil
116. tween a matrix port and a standard dial up telephone line e RLY 6 provides six relays that the matrix system directly controls e GPI 6 provides six general purpose logic inputs to the matrix system ISO The ISO function allows a user to speak privately to another user ISO is generally used to provide private communication between two members of a party line An ISO call can interrupt all of the destination station s other audio paths and initiate a private conversation between them 78 MicroMatrix User Manual Labels Label refers to an alphanumeric word up to five characters long that uniquely identify individual audio inputs and outputs as well as every control function in the system Labels are most frequently assigned to selector keys on an intercom station to establish audio paths into a station listens and audio paths out of a station talks Control labels can be assigned to station selector keys these labels can be used to activate a station s independent relays or activate a route Page Override Page override enables a user to talk to one or more destination stations over each station s speaker regardless of the destination stations intercom volume settings controls and Speaker On Off controls All MicroMatrix intercom stations feature Page Override Party Line Party line communication sometimes called conference line net or ring is a group of two or more stations communicating w
117. udio option offers the following features e Hot Mic Output e SA Studio Announce Audio and Relay Outputs e Line Output Hot Mic Output The Hot Mic output is a balanced line level transformer isolated feed of the signal from either a station s panel or headset microphone The hot mic output is active regardless of whether the station has talk paths set and regardless of the station s front panel control settings SA Audio and Relay Outputs The SA output is a balanced line level transformer isolated feed of the same signal sent to the hot mic output SA is only active when the SA button on the station s front panel is pressed ICS 2003 or ICS 2002 or when activated by Logic Input 1 or 2 if configured for Studio Announce in PGM WIN lt ConfigurelLocal Preferences gt Line Output The auxiliary audio line level output is a balanced line level transformer isolated feed of the input to the station s internal speaker This output is often used to feed an external amplifier 32 9 2 Accessory Panels Expansion and Assignment Panels Clear Com offers three types of accessory panels Non display Expansion Key Panels XP 12 or XP 22 Display Expansion Key Panels XPL 12 or XPL 22 and Assignment Panels AP 22 Expansion Key Panels Expansion Panels provide an intercom station with additional selector keys The selector keys on an expansion panel operate in the same manner as selector keys on the o
118. ust have the Auto Answer switch in the on position When the system is initially turned on the MicroMatrix automatically configures all ports connected to TEL 14 telephone interfaces for the standard telephone application This application is also configured whenever the port function of Telephone is selected lt SetuplHardware and Labels gt MicroMatrix User Manual This application requires four configuration options They are accessed from lt ConfigurelApplications gt e Party Line The matrix activates this option so that the telephone interface acts as a party line within the matrix This ensures that everyone using the telephone hears everyone else e Auto Listen The matrix activates this option so that the listen function automatically begins when an intercom station user initiates the talk key for the telephone interface e Telephone Off Hook Tally The matrix activates this option so that all intercom station users with the telephone assigned get a flashing LED tally when the telephone interface is off hook e Label In Use Tally The matrix sets this option so that all intercom stations assigned that label get an indication when the label is in use when someone has a key activated to the telephone interface 12 3 Dial Up Telephone IFB Application The Dial Up IFC Telephone application configures the port exclusively for dial in IFB use This enables remote users to access the inter
119. xternal program feed input allows an external binaural headset to be connected to the station One side of the binaural headset is connected to the station s audio feed from the Matrix Frame this is intercom audio and its volume level is controlled by the Intercom knob on the front panel The other side of the binaural headset is connected to the station s external program feed input this is program audio and its volume level is controlled by the Program knob on the front panel MicroMatrix User Manual Function Description Mic On Off Toggle Mute Mic Output To Frame Mic Off Momentary Answer Back Talk Clear Studio Announce Speaker OFF Activate Talks Push To Talk Activate Talk Switch 1 Activate Talk Switch 2 Activate Listen Labels Button Activating this function toggles the station s microphone on and off Activating this function turns off the audio from the station to the frame It does not turn off the Hot Mic output described in the OPT 100 Auxiliary Audio I O Option section Activating this function momentarily turns off the station s microphone This function performs the same functions as the station s Answer Back key Holding down the switch activates a talk to the label that has most recently called If there is a label in the station s answer back stack pressing and releasing the switch quickly clears the label Activating th
120. y Access Code System is ready for an access code followed by a higher pitched tone Request quickly repeated three times Four tones of increasing pitch Access System acknowledges an access code followed by a Ready Prompt Granted access has been granted to the MicroMatrix Single high pitched tone System is ready for a selector code Sounds like an uh oh Error Invalid prompt entered Table 10 DTMF Prompt Tones To configure Configure DTMF Access 3 choose the desired code in DTMF Codes on the right side as many as 1 double click an interface on the left side three talk labels and one listen label can of the screen and a list of available be assigned to each key labels appears in the left side choose which type of labels to work with from 4 click on the Select New button to the six buttons above the list select a new source station or interface 2 select the desired label from the list on the left side of the screen MicroMatrix User Manual 59 Local Preferences Through lt Configure Local Preferences gt a user tailors each station and interface to his needs and preferences e onthe bottom are drop down menus with multiple choices Available options differ according to the station or interface selected The Restore Defaults button enables a user to restore the default for each station or interface The lt Local Preferences gt screen has three sections e on
121. ystem configuration off line without connecting to an operational matrix frame 1 Start with a blank system configuration by selecting the lt FilelNew gt menu item or using the D New button on the toolbar 2 Open the lt SetuplHardware and Labels gt screen and select the Ports button In the upper right hand corner select the Hardware Override box This allows editing of the Matrix Card and Interface columns as well as the number of RLY 6 Relay Modules and GPI 6 Input Modules MicroMatrix User Manual 3 Click on the right hand side of one of the rows in the Matrix Card column to open a drop down menu Select the type of Matrix card that will be used with the MicroMatrix 4 Click on the right hand side of one of the rows in the Interface column to open a drop down menu Select the type of interface that will be installed for any particular ports Leave None for those ports without interfaces 5 After completing the Matrix card and interface information deselect the Hardware Override box This returns the program to its normal system configuration operating mode Similar to the initial online system configuration the interfaces automatically generate a default port function 6 Manually enter information about which stations will be connected to the system as well as any accessory panels connected to those stations 7 Click on the right hand side of the Port Function column for

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