
Description
HelixNet is a fully networked partyline intercom, supporting up to 24 channels and independent program audio over XLR, LAN and WAN. HelixNet's HXII-BP beltpack is a 2-channel intercom user station supported by the HMS-4X main station. The beltpack provides two keysets assignable to any intercom channel and allows multiple channels to be uniquely stacked onto a keyset. The beltpack is provisioned with a headset connection, independent Program Audio level control and a micro-USB Flasher connection to a third-party USB light. HXII-BP-X5 allows connection to dual ear 5-pin headsets for split-ear binaural operation, allowing the user to pan the keysets channels between left and right ears.
Features:
- Easy to use front panel with OLED displays
- (2) Keysets freely assignable to system channels
- Stacked keys allow unique combination of channels
- Independent Program Audio level control
- USB Call Signal Flasher
- Binaural controls on HXII-BP-X5
- Connectivity
- Powerline connection via XLR cables
- Ethernet Network port with PoE Mechanical
- Multiple mounting options
- Rugged, light-weight poly-carbonate enclosure
- IP-53
- The HelixNet System
- Networked Intercom System
- Flexible cabling.
- 12 partyline channels. Expandable to 24 channels via optional license
- Program Audio distribution with independent level
- Effortless Management
- Easy to use CCM browser configuration tool using optional HLI-ET2
- Fast front panel control and configuration
- Plug-and-go installation with hardwire auto-discovery
- Central upgrades automatically managed from main station
Local and Central Management Options
HXII-BP can be added to a HelixNet system without central configuration or interruption. Front panel allows tactile device configuration and channel assignment. Roles can be created and applied to one or multiple HXII-BP remotely or locally. Roles can be edited locally or centrally managed from the Core Configuration Manager (CCM).
Connectivity and Power Options
HXII-BP connects to HMS-4X main station over XLR Powerline or network to HMS-4X with HLI-ET2 Ethernet module. Power is supplied to the HXII-BP over the XLR Powerline or PoE when connected over Ethernet.
Order Codes:
- HXII-BP-X4
- HXII-BP-X5
For DPL daisy-chaining, the following must be ordered:
- SP-2
| Technical Specifications | |
| Channels | Two intercom channels Program Audio |
| Connectors | |
| XLR Powerline | 3-pin XLR-F |
| LAN/PoE | RJ45 etherCON |
| Headset | 4-pin XLR or 5-pin XLR-F |
| USB | Micro AB |
| Microphone Pre-Amplifier | |
| Headset Mic Impedance | 200? (Dynamic) |
| Headset Mic Voltage | 1.7V (Electret selectable) |
| Limiter | +23dB |
| Route to 4-wire output at 0dBu out | |
| Mic Gain | 60dB (Dynamic) 45dB (Electret) |
| Frequency Response | 300Hz - 10 kHz ± |
| Distortion | <0.2% THD @ 1kHz |
| Noise | <-55dBu (Dynamic) <-65dBu (Electret) |
| Headphone Amplifier | |
| Load Impedance | >32? |
| Output Level | +12dBu before clipping |
| Sidetone | -12dBu (selectable) |
| Route from a 4-wire input at 0dBu in | |
| Max Gain | 0dB |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 10kHz ±3dB |
| Distortion | <0.2% THD @ 1kHz |
| Noise | -65dBu |
| Headphone Limiter | 0dBu (selectable) |
| Power | |
| DC Voltage Range | 30-60 volts |
| Powerline | Powered from Powerline = 1 endpoints (10 max) |
| IEEE 802.3af-2003 - Class 1 | |
| PSE | 4.0 W DC max @ Power Source |
| PD | 3.84 W DC max @ Powered Device |
| Environmental | 32¡F to +104¡F (0¡C to +40¡C) 0 - 90% relative humidity IP-53 rated |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.9 x 1.7 in (HxWxD) (135 x 99 x 43 mm) |
| Weight | 12.2 oz (0.35 kg) |
| Network Specifications | |
| Network Protocols | |
| Ethernet IPv4 | Unicast Audio and Control |
| mDNS | Multicast Device Discovery |
| Layer 3 routable with mDNS function limitations | |
| WavPack | Audio Codec |
| Network Ports | |
| Unicast | |
| Port 80 TCP | System Management |
| Port 6001 TCP | System Management |
| Port 6001 UDP | Audio Streams |
| Multicast | |
| Port 5353 UDP | mDNS, Names, Discovery, |
| Linking Optional for device names and linking | |
| Network Parameters | |
| Endpoint resource use | 1 (-X4 variant) |
| Endpoint resource use | 2 (-X5 for binaural) |
| Bandwidth | 300 (max) kbps from each active audio input to HMS |
| 1200 (max) kbps from HMS to each endpoint | |
| QoS tags | DSCP=46, High Priority / Expedited, Forwarding (EF) |
| Link-Local Default IP address range | 169.254.0.0/16 |
| System reserved IP range | 10.0.0.0/8 for endpoints |
| Recommended Ethernet Switches | |
| Managed Ethernet Switch | Layer 3 100/1000 Base-T ports for endpoints 1000 Base IP Trunks between switches |
| QoS configuration | Energy Efficient Ethernet bypass option IGMP Snooping bypass option |
HelixNet is a fully networked partyline intercom, supporting up to 24 channels and independent program audio over XLR, LAN and WAN. HelixNet's HXII-BP beltpack is a 2-channel intercom user station supported by the HMS-4X main station. The beltpack provides two keysets assignable to any intercom channel and allows multiple channels to be uniquely stacked onto a keyset. The beltpack is provisioned with a headset connection, independent Program Audio level control and a micro-USB Flasher connection to a third-party USB light. HXII-BP-X5 allows connection to dual ear 5-pin headsets for split-ear binaural operation, allowing the user to pan the keysets channels between left and right ears.
Features:
- Easy to use front panel with OLED displays
- (2) Keysets freely assignable to system channels
- Stacked keys allow unique combination of channels
- Independent Program Audio level control
- USB Call Signal Flasher
- Binaural controls on HXII-BP-X5
- Connectivity
- Powerline connection via XLR cables
- Ethernet Network port with PoE Mechanical
- Multiple mounting options
- Rugged, light-weight poly-carbonate enclosure
- IP-53
- The HelixNet System
- Networked Intercom System
- Flexible cabling.
- 12 partyline channels. Expandable to 24 channels via optional license
- Program Audio distribution with independent level
- Effortless Management
- Easy to use CCM browser configuration tool using optional HLI-ET2
- Fast front panel control and configuration
- Plug-and-go installation with hardwire auto-discovery
- Central upgrades automatically managed from main station
Local and Central Management Options
HXII-BP can be added to a HelixNet system without central configuration or interruption. Front panel allows tactile device configuration and channel assignment. Roles can be created and applied to one or multiple HXII-BP remotely or locally. Roles can be edited locally or centrally managed from the Core Configuration Manager (CCM).
Connectivity and Power Options
HXII-BP connects to HMS-4X main station over XLR Powerline or network to HMS-4X with HLI-ET2 Ethernet module. Power is supplied to the HXII-BP over the XLR Powerline or PoE when connected over Ethernet.
Order Codes:
- HXII-BP-X4
- HXII-BP-X5
For DPL daisy-chaining, the following must be ordered:
- SP-2
| Technical Specifications | |
| Channels | Two intercom channels Program Audio |
| Connectors | |
| XLR Powerline | 3-pin XLR-F |
| LAN/PoE | RJ45 etherCON |
| Headset | 4-pin XLR or 5-pin XLR-F |
| USB | Micro AB |
| Microphone Pre-Amplifier | |
| Headset Mic Impedance | 200? (Dynamic) |
| Headset Mic Voltage | 1.7V (Electret selectable) |
| Limiter | +23dB |
| Route to 4-wire output at 0dBu out | |
| Mic Gain | 60dB (Dynamic) 45dB (Electret) |
| Frequency Response | 300Hz - 10 kHz ± |
| Distortion | <0.2% THD @ 1kHz |
| Noise | <-55dBu (Dynamic) <-65dBu (Electret) |
| Headphone Amplifier | |
| Load Impedance | >32? |
| Output Level | +12dBu before clipping |
| Sidetone | -12dBu (selectable) |
| Route from a 4-wire input at 0dBu in | |
| Max Gain | 0dB |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 10kHz ±3dB |
| Distortion | <0.2% THD @ 1kHz |
| Noise | -65dBu |
| Headphone Limiter | 0dBu (selectable) |
| Power | |
| DC Voltage Range | 30-60 volts |
| Powerline | Powered from Powerline = 1 endpoints (10 max) |
| IEEE 802.3af-2003 - Class 1 | |
| PSE | 4.0 W DC max @ Power Source |
| PD | 3.84 W DC max @ Powered Device |
| Environmental | 32¡F to +104¡F (0¡C to +40¡C) 0 - 90% relative humidity IP-53 rated |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.9 x 1.7 in (HxWxD) (135 x 99 x 43 mm) |
| Weight | 12.2 oz (0.35 kg) |
| Network Specifications | |
| Network Protocols | |
| Ethernet IPv4 | Unicast Audio and Control |
| mDNS | Multicast Device Discovery |
| Layer 3 routable with mDNS function limitations | |
| WavPack | Audio Codec |
| Network Ports | |
| Unicast | |
| Port 80 TCP | System Management |
| Port 6001 TCP | System Management |
| Port 6001 UDP | Audio Streams |
| Multicast | |
| Port 5353 UDP | mDNS, Names, Discovery, |
| Linking Optional for device names and linking | |
| Network Parameters | |
| Endpoint resource use | 1 (-X4 variant) |
| Endpoint resource use | 2 (-X5 for binaural) |
| Bandwidth | 300 (max) kbps from each active audio input to HMS |
| 1200 (max) kbps from HMS to each endpoint | |
| QoS tags | DSCP=46, High Priority / Expedited, Forwarding (EF) |
| Link-Local Default IP address range | 169.254.0.0/16 |
| System reserved IP range | 10.0.0.0/8 for endpoints |
| Recommended Ethernet Switches | |
| Managed Ethernet Switch | Layer 3 100/1000 Base-T ports for endpoints 1000 Base IP Trunks between switches |
| QoS configuration | Energy Efficient Ethernet bypass option IGMP Snooping bypass option |
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