HXII-RM HelixNet User Stations

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Product Information

Specifications

• Power Options: Remote Station, Powerline device, Network
  switch, Powerline (XLR cable)

• Power Requirements: Beltpack – 4 Watts, Remote Station/Speaker
  Station – 13 Watts

• Compatibility: HelixNet user stations connect to Arcadia or
  HMS-4X systems

• Firmware: HelixNet firmware v. 4.5 or higher

Product Usage Instructions

Connection Options

• Connect HelixNet user stations to the host system via Remote
  Station, Powerline device, or Network switch.

• Use the LAN port configured for HelixNet (default LAN 1).

• Avoid connecting analog partyline or interface devices to the
  Powerline to prevent damage.

Power Considerations

• Ensure power budget compatibility when using a PoE switch.
• Each beltpack requires 4 Watts, while the remote station and
  speaker station need 13 Watts each.

Speaker Station Installation

• Speaker station can be mounted with optional desktop mount or
  inside a customer-supplied MEMA standard 4 gang back box.

• Wire the Powerline or local power cable to the terminal block
  connectors for installation.

Pairing Instructions

• Pair HelixNet user stations to Arcadia or HMS-4X system host on
  the same network subnet.

• No pairing or network settings required when connecting
  directly to HMS-4X Main Station Powerline ports.

• Ensure HelixNet user stations run firmware v. 4.5 or higher
  before use with HXII-DPL Powerline device.

FAQ

How do I pair HelixNet user stations to the system host?

To pair, ensure the stations are on the same network subnet and
select Pair to Station > By Name or By IP Address.

What power requirements should I consider?

Beltpacks require 4 Watts, while remote and speaker stations
each need 13 Watts. Check switch power budget to avoid exceeding
limits.

Can I connect analog devices to the Powerline?

Avoid connecting analog partyline or interface devices to the
Powerline (+/- 28.5V DC) to prevent damage.

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HX Quick Start Guide

HelixNetTM User Stations Installation
Important! Before use please verify: · System firmware is up to date

HelixNet User Stations

connect to

· Beltpacks (HXII-BP)

· Remote stations (HXII-RM or HRM-4X*)

· Speaker stations (HXII-KB or HKB-2X**) Connection

HelixNet Host Systems · Arcadia Central Station · HelixNet Main Station (HMS- 4X)

HelixNet user stations connect to the host system via either of the following options:

· Ethernet – network cable Cat5/6e cable via 3rd party Ethernet switches · Powerline ­ XLR-3 mic cable via HXII-DPL Powerline device or HMS-4X Main Station Powerline ports Power

HelixNet user stations are powered via one of the following options:

· Ethernet PoE · Powerline · Local power ­ remote and speaker stations only Example:

Remote Station

Powerline device

Network switch

Powerline (XLR cable)

Use the LAN port that has been configured for HelixNet (default LAN 1)

Arcadia Central Station

Lore

HelixNet Main Station

Powerline with passive splitters

HLI-ET2 optional network module

Key
Ethernet Powerline

Note: Note:

Speaker Station

Beltpack

Do not connect analog partyline or interface devices to the Powerline (+/- 28.5V DC). Connecting Powerlines to devices it is not intended for may cause damage.

When using a PoE switch, consider the power budget of the switch. Each beltpack requires 4 Watts. The remote station and the speaker station each require 13 Watts. Do not exceed the power budget of the switch.

*HXII-RM and HRM-4X Remote stations are form fit and functional equivalents and only differ in material construction and minor cosmetic details.

**HXII-KB and HKB-2X Speaker stations are form fit and functional equivalents and only differ in material construction and minor cosmetic differences.

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Note: Note:

Clear-Com offers the SP-3 splitter cable that allows a Powerline output to be split three ways and the SP-2 which is intended to provide pass-through along a line. Daisy chain or star as appropriate.

Use the HelixNet Powerline Calculator from the HelixNet Knowledge Center to validate cable length and power limits.

Speaker Station Pinouts
The speaker station can be used with an optional desktop mount (HXII- Mount/S-Mount) or inside a customer-supplied MEMA standard 4 gang back box. When using the back box, the Powerline or local power cable can be wired to the terminal block connectors supplied with the speaker station as appropriate for the installation.

Powerline XLR

Terminal

1*

5*

2

4

3

2

• Use cable shield

PSU 0V 48V

Terminal 1 2

Note: Note:
Note:

Pair HelixNet user stations to Arcadia or HMS-4X
Once physically connected and powered, the HelixNet user stations must be on the same network subnet and paired to the Arcadia or HMX-4X system host.
When connecting HelixNet user stations directly to the HMS-4X Main Station Powerline ports, no pairing or network settings are required.
HelixNet user stations must run HelixNet firmware v. 4.5 (included with Arcadia 2.11+) before use with the HXII-DPL Powerline device.
Pairing can be done in two ways: · Centrally: device discovery and pairing in the CCM (Arcadia only) o From the CCM, navigate to Hardware>Resources and select Add Resource o Select Wired tab o Select the HelixNet user stations found on the network and Add those to your system

· Locally: connect using the HelixNet beltpack, speaker, or remote stations’ front panel menu o From the HelixNet user station front panel Networking menu: Select Preferences, set IP address (or use DHCP) in the same range as the Arcadia
or HMS-4X Select Pair to Station > By Name or By IP Address

An upgrade will be initiated automatically on connection to the Arcadia or HMS-4X system host if required.
The HelixNet user station will connect to the first HelixNet Enabled channels in the system. Please consult the system user manual for further configuration.

Information and Links General Arcadia Knowledge Center HelixNet Knowledge Center HelixNet Powerline Calculator

Support Solution Finder Email Preferences Support Requests

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