HKB-2X Speaker Station

Digital Partyline Solutions

Linking
People
Together

HKB-2X

Key Features and Benefits

HelixNet® is a networked partyline intercom with up to 24
channels and Program Audio over XLR, LAN or WAN.
Speaker Station
• Easy to use front panel with Description
OLED displays & backlit keys The HelixNet HKB-2X speaker station is a 4-gang flush-mountable user station
• Headset or hands free support with with four channels over two shift pages hosted by the Arcadia® Central Station or
speaker and mic HelixNet HMS-4X main station.
• 2 Keysets assignable to channels
• Shift page for 4-channel operation
User Station
This innovative front panel user station provides two keysets assignable to any
• Program Audio level control
intercom channel to each of the two pages, which the user can toggle between
• Display swivels for optimal viewing angles
for a total of four channels. The station’s displays can be swiveled for optimal
Connectivity viewing angle. The user station is provided with a headset connection, gooseneck
• Ethernet Network port with PoE* mic connector, loudspeaker and Program Audio level controls.
• Powerline terminal plug to HMS-4X**
HKB-2X can be mounted in a standard 4-gang electrical enclosure or the optional
Mechanical S-MOUNT multipurpose enclosure for portable and desktop applications.
• 4-gang for flush mounting
• Optional S-MOUNT for desktop use The HKB-2X-X7 has seven-pin headset connection with additional PTT GPI,
assignable to user station keys.
HelixNet System
• Wired Partyline - Networked Local and Central Management Options
• Hosted by Arcadia or HMS-4X HKB-2X can be added to an Arcadia or HelixNet system host without central
• Up to 24 Channels – Licensed configuration or interruption. Front panel keysets form unique waterfall menu
• Up to 64 HelixNet Endpoints allowing tactile device configuration and channel assignments. Roles can be created
• Program Audio user level control and applied to one or multiple HKB-2X remotely or locally.
Effortless Management Roles can be edited locally or centrally managed from the Core Configuration
• Easy to use CCM browser configuration Manager™ (CCM*).
• Fast front panel control & configuration
• Central discovery & pairing on Arcadia Connectivity and Power Options
• Plug-and-go Powerline to HMS-4X** HKB-2X connects to the Arcadia Central Station or HelixNet HMS-4X main station
• Central firmware upgrades from host
with HLI-ET2 Ethernet module over network. Power can be supplied to the HKB-2X
locally with a supplied power supply or Power over Ethernet (PoE) from 3rd party
devices.

Alternatively, HKB-2X can connect to HelixNet HMS-4X main stations over

XLR Powerline with power or locally powered.** Powerline and local DC inputs
connections are on Terminal Block Connectors for ease of installation.

*CCM and Endpoint network connection to HMS-4X requires HLI-ET2

**XLR Powerline connections is not available for Arcadia. Contact Clear-Com for further information.
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Technical Specifications
HelixNet System Hosts Logic Inputs - PTT/GPI (-X7 only) Network Specifications
Arcadia: Supports up to 64 HelixNet endpoints Assignable to talk, call, mic and headset keys
(Firmware Version 4.2+)
(HRM-4X, HKB-2X & HXII-BP) over Ethernet. Input: 2
Up to 24 Channels can be HelixNet Enabled Style: Powered input, close contact to ground Network Protocols
using a Licensed Port for assignment to any Detection Voltage (Min): 3V Ethernet IPv4 – Unicast Audio and Control
HelixNet endpoints keyset. Input Voltage (Max): 5V mDNS – Multicast Device Discovery
HMS-4X: Supports up to 64 endpoints (HRM- Output Voltage: 5V Layer 3-Routable w. mDNS function limitations
4X, HKB-2X, HBP-2X, HXII-BP, HLI-2W2, HLI- Output Current (Max): 1mA HTTP-Management
4W2, LQ port). User stations can connect via RTP-Audio Transport
HMS’s 2 Powerlines (see datasheet for limits) Device Power WavPack – Audio Codec
or over Ethernet via optional HLI-ET2 module. Voltage: 48V DC
HMS allows use of 12 channels which can be Current (Max): 0.3A Network Ports
expanded to 24 using optional license. Power (Max): 14.4W Unicast:
BTU (Max): 49BTU/hr Port 80 TCP – System Management
Connectors Input Power Connector: Terminal Block 2 Pole, Port 6001 TCP – System Management
Powerline **: Powerline, Terminal Block 5 pole, 5mm Port 6001 UDP - Audio Streams
5mm pitch
Ethernet/PoE *: RJ45 This unit can be powered via: Multicast:
Headset: 4-pin XLR–M or 7-pin XLR-M with (2) Port 5353 UDP – mDNS, Names, Discovery,
AC Adapter - Wall (not included) Linking
PTT GPI (-X7)
Input Voltage Range: 100 - 240V AC Optional for device names and linking
Gooseneck Mic: 3-pin Tuchel
Input Frequency Range: 50 - 60Hz
Power Connector: Terminal Block 2 Pole, 5mm Network Parameters
Input Power Connector: Universal
Microphone Pre-amplifier Output Voltage: 48V DC HMS-4X Endpoint Resource Use: 1
Headset Mic Impedance: 200Ω (Dynamic) Output Power (Max): 15W
Bandwidth:
Headset Mic Voltage: 1.7V (Electret selectable) Output Power Connector: KPPX-3-P
300 (max) kbps from each HKB to HMS
Limiter: +23dB 1200 (max) kbps from HMS to HKB
PoE - Power over Ethernet
Route to four-wire output at 0dBu out: IEEE 802.3af-2003 - Class 0
Network Jitter Tolerance:
Mic Gain: 60dB (Dynamic), 45dB (Electret) PSE: 15.4W DC max @ Power Source Req.
<= 128ms jitter buffer per audio stream receiver
Frequency Response: 300Hz - 10 kHz ± 3dB, PD: 12.95W DC max @ Powered Device Draw
automatically adjusted to network performance
contoured for intelligibility
Powerline **:
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1kHz QoS tags:
Input Voltage: ±29.5V DC
Noise: <-65dBu DSCP=41, Assured Forwarding (AF)
Input Current (Speaker Off): 0.3A
Headphone Limiter: 0dB (selectable)
Input Current (Max): 0.5A Link-Local Default IP address range:
Headphone Amplifier Powerline Utilization: 169.254.0.0/16
Load Impedance: >32Ω HKB (Local Power) = 1 beltpack
HKB (Speaker Off) = 2 beltpacks System reserved IP range:
Output Level: +12dBu before clipping
HKB (Speaker On) = 3 beltpacks 10.0.0.0/8 for endpoints
Sidetone: -12dB (selectable)
Note the maximum Powerline capacity of the Recommended Ethernet Switches
Route from a four-wire input at 0dBu in: HMS-4X. • Managed Ethernet Switch – Layer 3
Max Gain: 0dB
Use HelixNet Cable Calculator to validate load • 100/1000 Base-T ports for endpoints
Frequency Response: 40Hz - 10kHz ±3dB
and cable distance. • 1000 Base IP Trunks between switches
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1kHz
• QoS configuration
Noise: -65dBu
Environmental • Energy Efficient Ethernet bypass option
Headphone Limiter: 0dB (selectable)
32º - +113ºF (0 - +45ºC) • IGMP Snooping bypass option
Loudspeaker Amplifier 90% relative humidity
Load Impedance: 8Ω
Dimensions
Output Level: +18dBu before clipping Please refer to the Clear-Com HelixNet
4-Gang NEMA, 4.5 x 8.2 x 2.4in (HxWxD)
(114 x 209 x 61mm) Network Guide for additional switch settings
Route from a 4-wire input at 0dBu in:
and network characteristics.
Max Gain: 18dB
Weight
Frequency Response: 200Hz - 10kHz ±3dB *Ethernet to HMS-4X requires HLI-ET2
18.8oz (0.53kg)
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1kHz
Noise: <-50dBu **Not available for Arcadia. Contact Clear-Com
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HKB-2X Front
Legend
1 9 Front
1. Gooseneck microphone connector
2. Configuration keys
3. XLR headset jack
HKB-2X 4-pin XLR-M (HKB-2X only)
7-pin XLR-F (-X7 only)
4. Rotary volume controls
5. Talk keys
6. Call keys
Mic Menu
7. Program Audio level control
HSet Shift PGM 8. Speaker/Headphone rotary control and
Speaker Mute
Main
9. Tilt-adjustable display screens
Talk Call Call Talk 10. Loudspeaker

Order Code
HKB-2X
4 7 4 HKB-2X-X7
Includes:
2 3 5 6 8 6 5 10 (4) 6-32 x 1/2" mounting screws (280038Z)
(4) Screw cover (416G054)
(1) Terminal block connector for powerline
(210085Z)
(1) Terminal block connector for DC power
(210369Z)
Optional Accessories (sold separately):
S-MOUNT enclosure (S-MOUNT)
HKB-2X Rear Wall adapter PSU 15W 48V DC (453G025)
Inline PSU 15W 48V DC (453G026)

1.410 in.
(35.81 mm)
HKB-2X Side

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