Clear-com releases high-density AoIP interface card
Clear-com releases high-density AoIP interface card
Clear-Com’s E-IPA-HX is an AoIP interface card that provides multiple IP connection types for Eclipse HX Matrix intercom systems, including support for AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 audio and up to 64 Clear-Com intercom devices. The interface card can be used with the Eclipse HX-Delta Lite, HX-Delta, HX-Median and HX-Omega matrix frames. Eclipse HX (EHX) Configuration Software configures each port for its intended application and provides a dedicated IP Manager screen to monitor connections and add users.
The E-IPA-HX card connects to FreeSpeak II beltpacks (1.9 or 2.4) in E1 mode via
fibre to the FSII-SPL for the FSII-TCVR-24 or FSII-TCVR-19-XX transceivers. This
allows up to 50 beltpacks and 10 transceivers per card. The card also
connects FreeSpeak II or FreeSpeak Edge devices via AES67 protocol to EHX
frames. A single E-IPA card can connect up to 64 FSII-TCVRIP-19 or FSE-TCVR-50-IP
transceivers in any combination, supporting up to 64 FreeSpeak II or FreeSpeak Edge
beltpacks. Each FreeSpeak beltpack uses one card port and each IP transceiver supports a maximum of 10 beltpacks. Multiple E-IPA-HX cards can support larger wireless systems if required.
All V-Series user keypanels can connect to an EHX host matrix by means of either
an Ethernet or analogue-based connection. With the E-IPA-HX card, V-Series Iris panels can be configured to connect using a low-latency AES67 audio channel or the I.V. Core G.722 voice codec. Ethernet connectivity allows a diverse range infrastructure to be used, including local LANs/VLANs, microwave links or cellular networks.
Furthermore, the card supports licensed connection of up to 64 smartphones or tablets running the Agent-IC Mobile App. Audio is encrypted to AES128 and silence suppression is an available option to reduce data usage. Agent-IC clients are typically connected over Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G or LTE networks. Also supported is connection to the manufacturer’s Station-IC Virtual Desktop Client and LQ Series.
The E-IPA-HX card supports N+1 card redundancy, allowing primary cards to have one or more backups. It can also be licensed to support redundant IP networks. Both of these redundant features support either IVC or AES67 type connections.