Owner's manual

Contents
Document Reference ................................................................................................................................ 2
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Audience ....................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Important Safety instructions ....................................................................................................... 10
1.2.1 Safety symbols .................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Further information ...................................................................................................................... 11
2 User Interfaces ...................................................................................................... 12
2.1 HMS-4X Main Station: Front panel ............................................................................................. 12
2.1.1 HMS-4X Main Station front panel: Channel keyset ............................................................. 15
2.2 HMS-4X Main Station: Rear panel .............................................................................................. 17
2.2.1 HMS-4X Main Station rear panel: Interface modules .......................................................... 21
2.3 HBP-2X Beltpack ........................................................................................................................ 23
2.3.1 HBP-2X user controls (front and side view) ........................................................................ 23
2.3.2 HBP-2X connectors and controls (rear view) ...................................................................... 25
2.3.3 HBP-2X beltclip, beltloops and feet (base view) ................................................................. 27
3 Installing HelixNet Partyline................................................................................. 28
3.1 Planning your HelixNet Partyline installation .............................................................................. 29
3.1.1 Comparing digital with analog cabling ................................................................................ 29
3.1.2 Topologies (layouts) ............................................................................................................ 31
3.2 Installing HelixNet Partyline ........................................................................................................ 32
3.2.1 Environmental information .................................................................................................. 32
3.2.2 Installing the HMS-4X Main Station .................................................................................... 32
3.2.3 Installing the HBP-2X Beltpacks ......................................................................................... 33
4 Linking Main Stations ........................................................................................... 35
4.1 Linking scenarios ........................................................................................................................ 35
4.1.1 Linking two Main Stations with Ethernet ............................................................................. 36
4.1.2 Linking two Main Stations with Fiber ................................................................................... 37
4.1.3 Linking three Main Stations in a daisy chain ....................................................................... 38
4.1.4 Network connections ........................................................................................................... 39
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HelixNet Partyline User Guide