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Clear-Com IKB-12P HCS Flush Mount Handset Intercom Station

Clear-Com IKB-12P HCS Flush Mount Handset Intercom Station

SoundPro Item: 75709 | Part Number: IKB-12P

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  • Active Handset Cradle Auto-Detects Off-Hook And Connects Station To Partyline
  • Point-To-Point And Point-To-Multipoint Call Signaling With Audible And Visual Alerts
  • Visual Caller Identification Lets Operators See Who Is Calling Before Answering
  • IP65 Environmental Rating Protects Against Dust And Water Ingress When Properly Sealed
  • PoE Power Eliminates Local Power Supplies For Cleaner Network-Centric Installations
  • Browser-Based Configuration With Auto-Discovery Speeds Commissioning And Updates
  • 28 GPI Inputs And 12 Call Signal Buttons Provide Flexible Integration And Direct Control

The Clear-Com IKB-12P is a flush mount handset intercom station designed for integration into the HCS Industrial Intercom System. It is built for facilities engineers, broadcast plant operators, and production integrators who require a robust, networked single-channel partyline solution with reliable caller identification and call signaling across large station counts. The active handset cradle automatically places the station onto the partyline when the handset is lifted, enabling hands-free workflow without manual switching. Flush mounting to a standard electrical back box keeps the installation clean and surface-unobtrusive, making it well suited for control rooms, broadcast galleries, industrial facilities, and public address environments where panel-integrated intercom is preferred.

The IKB-12P operates within the HCS ecosystem, which supports up to 64 endpoints per system hosted by an HMS-4X running HCS firmware via the HLI-ET2 module. Powering via PoE eliminates the need for local power supplies, simplifying infrastructure in installations where conduit runs are already carrying network cabling. The station supports 28 GPI inputs for call signal integration and 12 front-panel buttons for direct call signaling, giving operators tactile control without navigating software menus. Browser-based configuration, auto-discovery, and centralized firmware upgrades reduce commissioning time and ongoing maintenance overhead compared to proprietary configuration tools common in legacy intercom platforms.

For audio quality, the IKB-12P delivers a microphone preamplifier with 60 dB of gain, a frequency response contoured for speech intelligibility, and less than 0.1% THD, ensuring clear communication even in noisy industrial environments. The headphone output supports loads above 32 ohms with up to 12 dB of gain and a selectable sidetone level, providing comfortable monitoring. Cold standby redundancy at the system level adds reliability for mission-critical applications where intercom downtime is unacceptable.

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Specifications

System
HCS Host Required
HMS-4X with HCS Firmware and HLI-ET2 module
Max Endpoints Supported
64 (IKB-12P, HRI-12B, HRI-12M)
Intercom Channels
1
Network Connection
3rd party network switch via HLI-ET2
Connectivity
Ethernet/PoE Connector
RJ45
Handset Connector
4-pin XLR-M
GPI Connectors
(2) Terminal Block 16 Pole, 3.8mm
Audio
Handset Mic Impedance
200 ohm (Dynamic)
Mic Gain
60dB (Dynamic)
Mic Limiter
+23dB
Frequency Response
400Hz - 8kHz +/- 3dB, contoured for intelligibility
Distortion
<0.1% THD @ 1kHz
Mic Noise
<-65dBu
Headphone Load Impedance
>32 ohms
Headphone Output Level
+12dBu before clipping
Headphone Max Gain
12dB
Headphone Noise
<-65dBu
Sidetone
-6dB (selectable)
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
Power (Max)
5W
BTU (Max)
17 BTU/hour
PoE Standard
IEEE 802.3af-2003 Class 0
PoE PSE Max
15.4W DC
PoE PD Max Draw
12.95W DC
Environmental
IP Rating
IP65 (flush-mounted with appropriate perimeter seals)
Humidity
0-95% relative
Operating Temperature
-14 to 131 degrees F (-10 to +55 degrees C)
Dimensions
Height
8"
Width
10"
Depth
3.6"
Height (mm)
203mm
Width (mm)
254mm
Depth (mm)
93mm
Weight
Unit Weight
27.9oz (0.79kg)
Product Weight
1.744 lbs

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