Amperes MxP2288 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MxP2288
12 x 8 Ethernet Matrix Controller
Ver 3 / 2023
VOLUME
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
amperes
MENU
ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
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POWER
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MxP2288 has been a successful and trusted product with user friendly features and carefully designed suitable for PA installations. With the LAN interface, use
will be able to access the system via web browser, through PC and smartphone ( non IOS ) without downloading any apps.
It is suitable for both commercial and residential applications when different area would require different music source. Among place of installations are club
houses, offices, restaurants, partitioned function halls, etc.
The prominent features available are :
- 12 x 8 matrix configurations
- Zone expansion in cascade mode
- Flexible audio source routing with web
- Individual channel controls for VBT
- Remote control panel connectivity
- Dedicated port for MR1301 EVAC message player
- Fail safe operation when using with EP1200

PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS
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FRONT VIEW
VOLUME
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
amperes
MENU
ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
x
POWER
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1342 5
6
1. LCD DISPLAY
2. LED INDICATORS
LED indicator for status, activity and fault.
4. MONITOR SPEAKER
Selected output zone is monitored via front panel speaker.
5. DC INCOMING POWER SWITCH
3. CONTROL BUTTONS
Buttons for accessing Menu in setup / configuration mode.
6. MONITOR SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
For monitor speaker’s volume adjustment.
2 X 18 characters LCD display with dual mode backlight
For switching DC power supply to the unit.
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
BALANCED CHANNEL OUTPUTS
BALANCED INPUTS ( XLR - MIC LEVEL / PHONE JACK - LINE LEVEL )
CH 6CH 5CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1 CH 8CH 7
CH 8CH 7CH 6CH 5CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1
CASCADE OUT
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
MATRIX CASCADING TERMINALS
( MAX STACKS : 12 UNITS )
CASCADE IN
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
REAR VIEW
78910 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
8. RS485 DATA PORT
RS485 data port is used to interface with other Amperes products, to enable simpler cabling or interconnection works.
9. CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
7. DRY CONTACT
A dry contact is available whenever emergency paging mic is activated by EP1200.
10. REMOTE PANEL
Hardwired remote control panel connection. (Refer to section : Connecting the unit - 2 : Remote panel)
The terminals are configurable activation port for external triggering device source such as panic button and MR1301 Message Recorder. Please
see setup section for details.

PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS
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11. CASCADE TERMINAL
12. COMBO JACK
14. EP1200 CONNECTION
15. REMOTE PAGING MIC
13. DC INPUT PORT
Input voltage is 24V DC with recommended power supply rating of 1A. Use only regulated DC supply and observe polarity.
16. MESSAGE PLAYER (MR1301)
Ribbon connection cable is provided for expanding output zones. Please refer to “cascading the unit”.
PD series of paging mic can be connected through this dedicated port. For short distance connection to PD, the power supply shall be drawn
directly from the port. “See section ‘9’ connecting the units”
18. OUTPUT CHANNELS
17. ETHERNET PORT
Connectivity to network switch.
Audio output is balanced line level signal. Each individual output can have its level preset at the front panel, including the bass and treble
control.
The external message playback signal shall be balanced line level, see also section ‘8’ “connecting the units”.
It is dedicated port for connecting EP1200 directly to matrix with the following pin configurations:-
Pin 1 - Data A
Pin 2 - Data B
Pin 3 - NC
Pin 4 - Ground
Pin 5 - +24V Supply
Pin 6 - Audio -ve output
Pin 7 - Ground
Pin 8 - Audio +ve Output
Please connect EP1200 to this designated port and PD mic to ‘Remote Paging Mic’ port only. Wrong connection may cause damage to the
equipment.
Note:
It allows connection of external source of balanced line or mic inputs. Mic audio to use XLR connectors while line level signal to use 1/4” phone jack ( stereo
phone jack ).

INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC ( Single unit installation )
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VOLUME
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
amperes
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PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
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POWER
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Wireless router / Network Switch
Wifi
Speaker Zone Selector (Optional),
VR7000 Rack Mount VC,
LS4600 Line Surveillance
Wifi
- Audio Streaming - Controls
Tab / smart phone
- Controls
AX3800
Duty Amp
Duty Amp
Audio
100V
Out 1 Out 8
MR1301
EP1200
Paging Mic Input
Total 8
Audio
100V
Stand by Amp
Audio
100V
Speaker
PD Series Paging Mic
MxP2288
Microphone
Media Player
Media Player
Zone 8 Zone 1
Audio & Trigger
Audio & Data
Line Line
Mic
100V
EP1200 Port
Remote Panel (RP1104)
EP 1200
amperes
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
MIC
SIREN SWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY / SIREN ACTIVE
The schematic below shows a typical configuration of MxP2288. In general, matrix system is suitable for installation in multi zone, multi input sources distribution
type, such as bungalows, club house, restaurants etc.
amperes
POWER
CD 1002
INTEGRATEDMEDIA PLAYER
USB1
USB2
DVD
FM
MODE
MP3/ FM
1 2
3 4 5 5+
RPT
O
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CD/ DVD
amperes
POWER
CD 1002
INTEGRATEDMEDIA PLAYER
USB1
USB2
DVD
FM
MODE
MP3/ FM
1 2
3 4 5 5+
RPT
O
I
CD/ DVD
AX 3800 amperes
AMP.NORMAL / FAULT
AMP.CHANGEOVER ON/OFF
AMP FAULTALERT
PILOT TONE
AMP1 AMP2 AMP3 AMP4 AMP5 AMP6 AMP7 AMP8 AMPSTDBY
STANDBYAMPLIFIER CHANGEOVER

INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC ( Cascade installation )
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MR1301
EP1200
Paging Mic Input
Master
VOLUME
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
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ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
x
POWER
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VOLUME
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
amperes
MENU
ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
x
POWER
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AX3800
Speaker
Speaker
AX3800
Duty Amp
Duty Amp
Audio
100V
Audio
100V
Amp
Duty Amp
Audio
100V
Audio
100V
Amp
Audio
100V
PC
Tablet / Smartphone
Slave
Wireless router / Network Switch
Wifi
Wifi
Standby Unit
Cascade Link Cable
Standby Link
1 8
Zone 1 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 16
MxP2288
MxP2288
PD Series Paging Mic
Microphone
Media Player
Media Player
audio audio
9 audio
16 audio
100V 100V 100V 100V
Note: The first output of controller can be assigned to a specific zone number, ie output 1 of matrix I as zone 7. Please see “Connecting The Unit” in section 13.
The schematic below is a configuration for a larger setup using 2 nos MxP2288 in cascade mode. Equipments shown may vary in actual installation.
EP 1200
amperes
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
MIC
SIREN SWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY/ SIREN ACTIVE
amperes
POWER
CD 1002
INTEGRATEDMEDIA PLAYER
USB1
USB2
DVD
FM
MODE
MP3/ FM
1 2
3 4 5 5+
RPT
O
I
CD/ DVD
amperes
POWER
CD 1002
INTEGRATEDMEDIA PLAYER
USB1
USB2
DVD
FM
MODE
MP3/ FM
1 2
3 4 5 5+
RPT
O
I
CD/ DVD
AX 3800 amperes
AMP.NORMAL / FAULT
AMP.CHANGEOVER ON/OFF
AMP FAULTALERT
PILOT TONE
AMP1 AMP2 AMP3 AMP4 AMP5 AMP6 AMP7 AMP8 AMPSTDBY
STANDBYAMPLIFIER CHANGEOVER
AX 3800 amperes
AMP.NORMAL / FAULT
AMP.CHANGEOVER ON/OFF
AMP FAULTALERT
PILOT TONE
AMP1 AMP2 AMP3 AMP4 AMP5 AMP6 AMP7 AMP8 AMPSTDBY
STANDBYAMPLIFIER CHANGEOVER

CONNECTING THE UNIT
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The following sequence shall be the guidelines to proper installation of the controller.
2
3
1. INPUT SOURCES AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Input Sources
Audio Output
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
BALANCED CHANNEL OUTPUTS
BALANCED INPUTS ( XLR - MIC LEVEL / PHONE JACK - LINE LEVEL )
CH 6CH 5CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1 CH 8CH 7
CH 8CH 7CH 6CH 5CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1
CASCADE OUT
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
MATRIX CASCADING TERMINALS
( MAX STACKS : 12 UNITS )
CASCADE IN
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
Combo jacks for input sources
The controller accepts with XLR or stereo phone
jacks for inputs for different input levels :
Mic - XLR balance ( max 0.75 mV )
Line - Stereo phone jack ( max 1.25V )
For unbalanced audio feed with RCA jack, use
RCA-Phone jack adapter.
RCA jack Phone jack adapter
At phone jack, join cold and ground together
XLR outputs
Outputs are in balanced line level through XLR
jacks. It can be fed directly to power amplifiers
or through other intermediate equipment such
as AX3800 auto amplifier changeover unit as
shown below.
To amplifier inputs
2. RP1104 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
RP1104
ii) Remote panel to MxP2288 for longer distance.
2 pair screen
There are two ways of connecting RP1104 to MxP2288 Controller, subjected to number of panels that is required in the system and the distance.
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
24V DC
AB (RS485)
+V -V A+ B-
24V DC RS485
2 pair screen cable
Cable Connection
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
RS485
A B
RP1104
RP1104
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
i) Remote panel to “ Remote Panel port ”
+V -V A+ B-
24V DC RS485
Cable Connection
cat5e cable
Maximum 3 panel per port (< 50m)
Maximum 8 panel per port
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1- Orange white *(Data A)
2- Orange *(Data B)
3- Green white
4- Blue
5- Blue white *(24V+)
6- Green
7- Brown white *(24V-)
8- Brown
RJ45 Cable Termination:
1)Blue
white
2)Brown
white
3)Orange
white 4)Orange
BALANCED CHAN
BALANCED INPUTS ( XLR - MIC LEv
CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1
CH 4CH 3CH 2CH 1
LINK
OPEN
IN OUT IN OUT
AMP1 AMP2
IN OUT IN OUT
AMP3 AMP4
IN OUT IN OUT
AMP5 AMP6
DC 24V
- +
+IN
GND
-IN
+OUT
GND
-OUT
AMP1
+IN
GND
-IN
+OUT
GND
-OUT
AMP2
+IN
GND
-IN
+OUT
GND
-OUT
AMP3
+IN
GND
-IN
+OUT
GND
-OUT
AMP4
LINK
OPEN LINK OPEN OPEN
BAL
2C Screen
balanced audio
+4dBU

CONNECTING THE UNIT
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3. REMOTE TRIGGER ( OPTIONAL )
To Message Recorder etc, the ports are triggered using a dry contact. The action that shall
follow would be according to the setup done for the remote trigger, eg; installation of
MR1301 to MxP2288 would require an audio in and a dry contact. “Please refer to section
8” connecting MR1301.
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
-
MxP2288
It is used when external triggering device is connected
to the controller, and when activated, it shall bypass the
routed BGM-Output to the set parameter for these
ports.
There are 4 ports available in the controller.
Setting of the ports’
behavior is done through
web browser.
Please refer to the section
in “ Web browser setting ”
4. RS485 DATA
UART ( RS485 ) data available for connection to RP1104, zone decoders etc. As the unit’s controlling features can be accessed via web browser, we recommend
using this method to perform controls.
Use a cat5e cable to connect EP1200 to the controller.
Activation of EP1200 shall automatically mute all other inputs and redirect them to EP1200 for
highest priority announcement.
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
cat5e
EP1200
FAIL SAFE FEATURE
MxP2288 has advanced feature of fail safe operation. If the unit is faulty digitally or if it is
totally shut down, EP1200 shall still be able to page, bypassing the controller, feeding the
audio signal directly to power amplifiers.
Note: Connect EP1200 to the dedicated port only and NOT the “Remote Paging Mic” jack.
5. CONNECTING EP1200 EMERGENCY PAGING MIC
EP1200 can be connected directly to MxP2288 and whenever it is activated, all outputs will be overrided. Activation of EP1200 will also provide a dry contact which
will be used for variety of purpose, such as overriding volume controller, triggering All Call at external zone selectors, etc. ( See section 6 )
6. EM / AC CONTACT
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
+ VE
24V DC Overriding
VC
MxP2288
The dry contact activated upon triggering from EP1200
being used to override external volume controller
Dry contact is available for triggering external devices when EP1200 connected to MxP2288 is activated.
- VE
MESSAGE
INPUT
PRE
INPUT
MAIN
OUTPUT
POWER + AUDIO
+ DATA
18
BALANCE LINE LEVEL
8 - Audio +ve (Output)
7 - Ground
6 - Audio -ve (Output)
5 - +24V (Output) Max 300mA
4 - Ground
3 - NC
2 - Data B
1 - Data A
PIN CONFIGURATIONS :

CONNECTING THE UNIT
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7. ETHERNET PORT ( OPTIONAL )
Ethernet port connection is optional when it is required to control the device
from PC or Tablet.
In cascade mode, each device is required to connect individually to the
network switch with separate IP address assignment.
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
Network Switch
Connect MxP2288 directly to Network Switch
in wired setup.
cat5e
MxP2288
8. MR1301 MK II & FI6000 FIRE ALARM INTERFACE
EVAC message or pre-recorded announcement from MR1301 can be fed directly to MxP2288 for manual playback or in auto mode by using weekly programma-
ble timer ( PT1801 ).
DC 24V
+
OUTPUT
LEVEL
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
RELAY DRY CONTACT
LINE OUT
UNBALANCE
DC 24V
+
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
MR1301
PT1801
Balanced line audio
Message player input
Remote trigger port ( also refer to Remote Trigger Setting )
Trigger
Trigger
MxP2288
If Fire Alarm Interface (FI6000) is used with MR1301 for phased emergency announcement, the following configuration shall apply.
FI6000
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
Contacts from Fire Alarm Panel
RS485 connection
The sequence of activation shall be set at FI6000. Recommended sequence shall be:-
a) Activate zone
b) Activate EM / AC contact to override volume controller
c) Activate message
d) Off message / zone / override
DC 24V
+
MR1301
RS485 connection
MxP2288

CONNECTING THE UNIT
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10. 24V DC POWER IN (1A RATING)
11. CASCADING THE UNIT
Cascading of the controller to cater for more output zones has been made much simple with a single ribbon cable.
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
CASCADE OUT
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
MATRIX CASCADING TERMINALS
( MAX STACKS : 12 UNITS )
CASCADE IN
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
CASCADE OUT
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
MATRIX CASCADING TERMINALS
( MAX STACKS : 12 UNITS )
CASCADE IN
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
CASCADE OUT
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
MATRIX CASCADING TERMINALS
( MAX STACKS : 12 UNITS )
CASCADE IN
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
Network
Switch
Ribbon
Cable
Ribbon
Cable
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
cat5e
cat5e
cat5e
9. REMOTE PAGING MIC
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
Cat 5e / 6
≈
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
cat5e
2 pair screen cable
cat5e
EX2800
EX2800
cat5e
EX1102
or
EX2800
cat5e
cat5e
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 ETHERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
x
EP1200
CONNECTION
24V DC IN ; 1 A
+ -
REMOTE
PANEL 1
REMOTE
PANEL 2
CH4CH1 CH2 CH3
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
CONFIGURABLE REMOTE TRIGGER
EM / AC
CONT (NO)
RS485
A B
ETHERNET
PORT
MESSAGE PLAYER
IN ( LINE BAL )
Paging Mic
Paging Mic
Paging Mic
Paging Mic
24V DC
MxP2288
MxP2288
MxP2288
Amperes PD series of paging mics are compatible with MxP2288
and can be connected directly using RJ45 jack for short distance.
The power for paging mic is drawn from the controller.
For longer distance, use 2 pair screen cable with external power
through EX2800.
Short distance connection and without interference
route ( < 30m ), no external power is required using
Cat5e / 6 cable.
UTP cable is not suitable for long distance connectivity ( typically over
50m to 300m ) as interference to audio quality may be created. Use
2 pair screen cable or min 22 awg.
Very often multi point paging is required in a setup. use the
connection shown here.
It is recommended to use regulated DC power supply such as Amperes PS9400, which has fast switching to back up DC in case of mains failure, ensuring
continuous uninterrupted operation of the device.
Pin header configurations
All device audio and data is transmitted to cascade unit via 26 way ribbon
cable through IDC connectors. Max link is 12 units.
Each controller shall be assigned own unique IP address to the network
switch. See also device configurations at Page 14.
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 25
Pin 26
Slot

SETTING UP - MAIN MENU
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MAIN MENU 1. ROUTING
Press ENTER / MENU
button to access the menus.
2. AUDIO 3. UNIT SETTING
4. MONITOR OUTPUT
5. SIREN
6. SAVE & EXIT
A. FRONT MENU SETUP
MENU
ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
Next
Next
Setup can be done in 2 ways, ie. Front panel menu setup and browser setup. For cascade setup, using browser is recommended.
Output channel setting for
Volume, Bass and Treble
Setting device Start / End
address
Inputs-outputs routings
Output audio monitoring
Internal siren setting
Save setting and exit
1. ROUTING
MAIN MENU
1. ROUTING Enter
SELECT OUTPUT
OUTPUT 1-8
SELECT INPUT
INPUT 1-8 / DISABLED
ROUTE 1 - > 08
CONFIRM: YES / NO
This sub menu enable input source routings to
its output. One output shall correspond to one
input and one input can be routing to many
outputs.
Enter
PREV or NEXT to select
output and Enter
PREV or NEXT to select
input source
Next
Confirm the routing selection
2. AUDIO
MAIN MENU
2. AUDIO
2. AUDIO SETTING
SELECT OUTPUT
Enter
SELECT OUTPUT
OUTPUT 1 - 8
Enter
SET OUTPUT 1
1. VOLUME
Enter
Use Next or Prev button to access other Sub Menu
SELECT OUTPUT
VOLUME 100%
SET OUTPUT 1
2. BASS
SET OUTPUT 1
3. TREBLE
Enter
2. AUDIO SETTING
EXIT
SELECT OUTPUT 1
BASS -14 ~ 14
Enter Enter
SELECT OUTPUT
EXIT
SELECT OUTPUT 1
TREBLE -14 ~ 14
Enter Enter
Enter
Next Next
Next
Use PREV / NEXT button to change
value
This sub menu is to set each output’s volume, bass and treble level.
Next

SETTING UP - MENU
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3. UNIT SETTING
MAIN MENU
3. UNIT SETTING
3. UNIT SETTING
1. MODE
Enter
3. UNIT SETTING
2. START RANGE
Next 3. UNIT SETTING
3. END RANGE
3. UNIT SETTING
EXIT
3. UNIT SETTING
MODE: STANDALONE
3. UNIT SETTING
MODE: SLAVE
3. UNIT SETTING
MODE: MASTER
3. UNIT SETTING
START RANGE 0 - 255
3. UNIT SETTING
END RANGE 0 - 255
Use Next / Prev button to select mode.
Use Next / Prev to select the add and ENTER
upon entering required address.
Next Next
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter Enter
Unit setting sub menu is used to set the device to operate as a standalone or in cascade mode, as Master or Slave unit. Address of each device has to be set
to enable correct paging address, especially in cascade mode.
4. MONITOR OUTPUT
MAIN MENU
4. MONITOR OUTPUT
4. MONITOR OUTPUT
OUTPUT 1 - 8
Enter Enter
Main Menu
PREV / NEXT button to change
Use this sub menu to monitor the output of each
channel through the front panel speaker.
5. SIREN
MAIN MENU
5. SIREN
ENABLE SIREN
: YES / NO
Enter Enter
Main Menu
Next / Prev to enable or disable.
MxP2288 has internal siren generator which can be
triggered via a dry contact at rear of the panel (
Remote Trigger port ). This feature can be enabled
or disabled through this sub menu.
6. SAVE & EXIT
MAIN MENU
6. SAVE & EXIT : Y/N
MATRIMIX
PAGING SYSTEM
New parameters set must be saved before the
changes take effect. Use this menu to exit the
programming as well. If the setting mode is left idle
for 2 minutes, it shall automatically return to the
main display without saving any changes.
Enter Enter
Main Menu
PREV / NEXT button to change

DEVICE SETUP VIA BROWSER
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1. Dashboard
Link the unit to network switch. It is best using IE browser of Windows 10 or
Google chrome.
Default IP is 192.168.0.228
The dashboard shall appear as shown.
It is a convenient way to access the controller remotely via PC or by using
tablet / smartphone.
2. Audio Routing
Sub menu
Each output channel can be routed to
the desired input, with adjustment of
volume, bass and treble available.
Each output channel can also be
renamed by clicking
Rename the output channel for easier
identification in the pop up.
Give the output channel a name and designate the zone as a “Restricted”
zone which would not allow any normal paging.
Enable / Disable MR1301 which set the output channel as being allow to
receive MR1301 messages, otherwise will only allow it whenever the
remote trigger port is activated.

DEVICE SETUP VIA BROWSER
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3. Source Configuration
“Instrument” etc.
is connected to.
4. Remote Trigger
Music Server and Paging Server
Line / Mic Input Configuration :
Input source can be named for easier
identifications. Example, BGM input 1
as Jazz channel, Input 2 as Sentimen-
tal songs, etc.
When it is required to re-route certain
output zone by means of external
triggering ( also see page 7 ), some
setup at this page is required.
It will search for the input source for
the triggering is initiated. It can be
from any of the BGM sources or audio
from MR1301 or EP1200 Siren
generator.
It is required to trigger the external
audio device together with this trigger-
ing port.
Only one source is allowed to be
selected.
More than one output
channels can be selected
for the triggering action to
reroute the input source to.
Once the triggering contact
is removed, the input-out-
put setting set earlier shall
resume.
The priority level refers to priority in reference to paging activity.
EP1200 shall always have highest priority level.
These are reserved for future applica-
tion.
Input source selections :Output Channel :
Priority Function :

DEVICE SETUP VIA BROWSER
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5. Device Configuration
6. System
MxP2288’s firmware as well as the system browser can be updated remotely.
Use this menu to perform system update with the latest firmware which can be downloaded from our webpage.
This section for configuring
each controller for setup as
standalone unit or in cascade
mode, as well as networking
parameters and access
controls.
Unit Setting
The device can be used as standalone
or in cascade mode. When more than
one unit are installed, you are required
to set the first unit as Master and
subsequent as Slave.
The address of each device has to be
assigned. Starting address can be
freely assigned and need not be in
multiple of 8. Example : Unit 1 as
address 1 to 6 ( 2 channels unused )
and Unit 2 starts from address 7 to 14
( all channels used ).
Network Configuration
It is for connecting the device to LAN. Set the IP
address and the gateway address.
You may access the device via PC terminal or
using tablet / smartphone by connecting to the
device’s IP address.
If more than 1 unit MxP2288 is in the system, each
of them shall required its own unique address.
Authentication
You may change the default user
name and password to avoid unautho-
rized access to the device.
The default user name and password
are both “ admin ”

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Configuration 12 x 8 matrix controller
Power source 24V DC ; 1A
Inputs channels 8 mic / line level balanced signal via combo jacks
1 x emergency mic panel (EP1200)
1 x message player (MR1301)
1 x paging mic (PD series)
1 x LAN music streaming (via iPX5200)
Input connections Combo jack;
Mic (XLR), line (1/4” stereo phone jack)
Input impedance Mic: 600 Ohm
Line: 10K Ohm balanced
Input sensitivity 800mVrms (line level) and 350mVrms (mic level)
Frequency response 150Hz - 17 KHz (+/-3 dB at 1 KHz) with low cut
Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0.10%
LAN audio streaming 16 - 48 KHz PCM (Browser Streaming)
128Kb/s CBR MP3 (PMX / iPX Music Streaming)
Paging audio streaming IMA ADPCM (16 KHz)
Digital format PCM / ADPCM / OGG / MP3 / WMA / WAV
Audio output 8 x balanced line output via XLR jacks
Cascade link via flat cable
Tone / volume controls Bass: +/-14 dB cut and boost (2 dB step)
Treble: +/-14 dB cut and boost (2dB step)
Volume: 0 dB to - 78.75 dB (1.25 dB / step)
Audio gain (max) +4 dB
Output audio monitoring Via front 3W speaker
Communication control RS485; 19.2 Kbps
User interface Direct web interface via LAN for PC and WIFI for
TAB and Phone
Remote controls Via PC / Tablet / Smartphone
Unit cascade control 12 units / 96 output channels
Trigger port Message / Emergency Paging ( programmable )
Priority controls BGM (Local source, iPX, browser stream)
Paging
Message
Emergency Paging (highest priority)
Fail safe feature Emergency paging bypass
E/M override contact 3A dry contact
Dimensions (WxHxD) 482 x 88 x 180 mm
Weight 3.3 Kg
Note:
The above specifications are correct at time of printing but subjected to changes without prior notice due to product improvements.

Warranty Conditions
Disclaimer
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Only Amperes Electronics Service Centres are allowed to make warranty repairs : a list of Amperes Electronics authorized service centres may be asked by the
purchaser or send directly to Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd at 70 Jalan Industri PBP3, Tmn Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100, Puchong, Selangor. This
warranty is not valid if repairs are performed by unauthorized personnel or service centres.
This warranty covers only repairs and replacement of defective parts. Cost and risk of transportation as well as removal and installation of the product from the
main system are for the account of the purchaser. This warranty shall not extend to the replacement of the unit.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, negligence in application as well as using the product with power supply voltage other than shown on
the product, or any other power supply source / adapter not recommended by the manufacturer.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by fire, earthquakes, floods, lightning and every cause not directly related to the unit.
This warranty does not include any indemnity in favor of the purchaser or the dealer for the period out of use of the unit, moreover the warranty does not cover
any damages which may cause to the people and things during the use of the product.
This warranty certificate is valid only for the described product, and is not valid if modifications are made on this certificate or identification labels applied to the
unit or any other modifications to the physical unit other than its intended usage.
This warranty covers all the material and manufacturing defects and is valid for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase or for a specified period in
countries where this is stated by a national law. In this case, the extension is valid only in the country where the product is purchased.
Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd is not obliged to modify previously manufactured products under warranty if the design changes or improvements are made.
The purchaser is deemed to agree to the above warranty conditions once the product packaging is unpacked., Otherwise the product shall be returned to the seller
in proper original condition.
Information contained in this manual is subjected to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Amperes Electron-
ics Sdn Bhd shall not be liable for any loss or damages whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
It is recommended that all services and repairs of this product to be carried out by Amperes Electronics or its authorized service agents.
Amperes products must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operation manual.
Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damages caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized person-
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Published : Dec 23