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Clear-Com HCS.2.1.0 HCS Industrial Intercom Firmware 1Ch Advanced Call Signals

Clear-Com HCS.2.1.0 HCS Industrial Intercom Firmware 1Ch Advanced Call Signals

SoundPro Item: 75710 | Part Number: HCS.2.1.0

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  • Single-Channel Partyline Connects Up To 64 IKB/HRI Stations Across The System
  • Point-To-Point And Point-To-Multipoint Call Signaling For Flexible Communication Routing
  • Audible Buzzer And Visual Caller Identification For Fast Response In Noisy Environments
  • Active Handset Cradle Auto-Detects Pickup And Places Station On Partyline Immediately
  • Cold Standby Redundancy Protects Mission-Critical Intercom Operations
  • IP65 Environmental Rating Supports Flush-Mount Installations In Demanding Conditions
  • Browser-Based Configuration With Auto Discovery Simplifies Large-Scale Deployment

The Clear-Com HCS.2.1.0 firmware package enables the HMS-4X host station to operate as the central controller for the HCS Industrial Intercom System. Designed for demanding fixed-installation environments in broadcast facilities, industrial plants, and critical infrastructure, this firmware supports a single-channel partyline connecting up to 64 IKB-12 or HRI-12 intercom stations via third-party network infrastructure through the HLI-ET2 module. Each station operates as a flush-mounted handset unit with an active cradle that automatically places the station on the partyline when the handset is lifted, reducing configuration overhead for large deployments.

Advanced call signaling covers both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint topologies, with audible buzzer alerts and visual caller identification that help operators in high-noise environments quickly identify the source of an incoming call. Cold standby redundancy protects mission-critical communications, while browser-based configuration and auto discovery simplify system commissioning and central firmware upgrades from the main station. GPI inputs at each station allow integration with external control systems, making the HCS system a practical choice for facilities requiring intercom tied into broader facility management or automation workflows. Note: this firmware requires HMS-4X with HLI-ET2 and is incompatible with HelixNet systems.

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System Requirements
Host Unit
HMS-4X with HCS Firmware and HLI-ET2 module
Max Endpoints
64 (IKB-12P, HRI-12B, HRI-12M)
Network Connection
3rd-party network switch via HLI-ET2
Active Channels
1 channel when hosting HCS firmware
Connectivity
Ethernet/PoE
RJ45
Handset
4-pin XLR-M
GPI
2x Terminal Block 16 Pole, 3.8mm
Audio
Handset Mic Impedance
200 Ohm (Dynamic)
Mic Gain
60dB (Dynamic)
Frequency Response
400Hz - 8kHz +/- 3dB, contoured for intelligibility
Distortion
<0.1% THD @ 1kHz
Mic Noise
<-65dBu
Mic Limiter
+23dB
Load Impedance
>32 Ohm
Headphone Output Level
+12dBu before clipping
Sidetone
-6dB (selectable)
Headphone Max Gain
12dB
Headphone Noise
<-65dBu
Headphone Limiter
0dB (selectable)
GPI Logic Input
GPI Inputs
28
Input Style
Powered input, close contact to ground
Detection Voltage (Min)
3V
Input Voltage (Max)
5V
Output Voltage
5V
Output Current (Max)
1mA
Power
Max Power
5W
Max BTU
17 BTU/hour
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af-2003 Class 0
PSE Max
15.4W DC
PD Max Draw
12.95W DC
Environmental
IP Rating
IP65
Humidity
0-95% relative
Operating Temperature
-14 to 131 F (-10 to +55 C)
Dimensions
IKB-12P/HRI-12B (H x W x D)
8 x 10 x 3.6 in (203 x 254 x 93mm)
HRI-12M (H x W x D)
6.3 x 11.2 x 3.6 in (160 x 285 x 93mm)
Weight
Unit Weight
27.9 oz (0.79 kg)
Product Weight
1.744 lbs

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