All PG-INTERCOM devices allow seamless integration of intercom audio and control data from Clear-Com and RTS/Telex intercom panels, interfaces and matrices. The PG-INTERCOM devices are available in two different hardware configurations, RS422 for Clear-Com and RS485 for RTS/Telex. The Clear-Com PG4-INTERCOM-CC-FX offers four wire matrix ports with serial control 4 four wire Clear-Com matrix ports with line level and RS422 serial inputs and outputs for Clear-Com key panels, matrices and interfaces. The FX Optocore Fiber Network Module allows the converter to be used as a part of a 24 device ProGrid system.
Network
Redundant fiber connections can be established using the two provided Optocore Optical LINK interfaces. All PG-INTERCOM devices are equipped with either single-mode or multi-mode SFP fiber transceivers. Depending on the selected transceivers, distances from 2300ft (700m) up to 43.5mi (70km) can be covered. The dual redundant ring structure provides maximum safety in a network with low latency. Four RS485 ports allow the transport of a wide range of serial data standards, such as RS422, DMX and MIDI. In addition to the audio signals, video and data signals are transmitted by the fiber connection.
SANE
Each PG-INTERCOM panel is equipped with two SANE ports, which enables send and receive of up to 56/64 audio channels via standard CAT5 cable. Use the SANE ports to expand the number of inputs and outputs on ProGrid FX devices. SANE ports can also be used to send Ethernet data. In addition, PG-INTERCOM devices have two separate LAN ports for 100BaseT Ethernet transmission.
Word Clock
All ProGrid devices are equipped with a Word Clock IN and OUT to enable the synchronization of the devices to an external source and are used to pass on the Word Clock from one device to the next.
ProGrid Configuration Software
The ProGrid Configuration Application Software provides easy access to all configuration and control tools, including routing, naming, storage and recall of configurations on the computer, including an off and online mode with real-time level display.