Clear-Com has announced the HXII-DPL Powerline Device, a new IP interface designed to deliver power and digital audio to HelixNet beltpacks, speaker and remote stations from an Arcadia Central Station System (or the legacy HMS-4X Main Station).
Arcadia-based systems facilitate digital audio connectivity for HelixNet users, including IP transceivers, third-party devices via Dante, and support for the range of FreeSpeak digital wireless systems.
The HXII-DPL Powerline Device is designed as a “plug-and-play” interface, connecting to any existing Arcadia system or XLR cabling infrastructure via its own network port to provide Powerline connectivity via 3-pin XLR anywhere on the network. Multiple HXII-DPL Powerline Devices can be added to increase HelixNet User Station capacity and allow for greater user density per system.
With support for up to seven HelixNet beltpacks on a single line containing all available HelixNet channels and program audio, the Powerline device can use passively split audio cabling similar to traditional analog partyline systems without humming or buzzing of analog communication. In addition, it provides visual indicators to resolve any up-and-downstream cabling and overload issues.
The device includes mounting accessories to facilitate easier deployment in various environments, from standalone use as a “throwdown” device in temporary deployments to part of a rack mount or flypack installation or on a cable tray in an electrical cabinet.
“Our customers spoke, and we listened,” says Simon Browne, VP of product management. “This compact powerline device is an eloquent solution to bridge the gap for so many Arcadia users who rely on XLR audio cabling for their intercom. We’re excited to offer this additional solution to our user base.”
The HXII-DPL Powerline is scheduled to begin shipping in Fall 2023.
