Amperes iPD1280 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iPD1280
Ethernet Paging Microphone
Ver 2 / 2023
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Amperes iPD1280, an ethernet version of PD1280 has been further improved with more responsive touch panel and other fixes
to enhance the overall performance of the device.
iPD1280 is used in Amperes iPX Ethernet paging installations and coupled with newer version of iPX5101 MKII controllers, up
to 50 paging consoles can be activated to page simultaneously. This is essential if large installations are involved, such as mega
size factory complexes, airports as well as hospitals.
In line with out continuous product improvement policies, we shall continue to upgrade our products to meet the demands of ever
challenging requirement in EVAC system.
amperes
Ethernet Paging Microphone
iPD1280
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
CLR
8
0
9
ADD
REPEAT
CHIME
+
TALK
F1 F2 F3
G1
G5
G2
G6
G3
G7
G4
G8
GROUP RECALL
SIREN ALL CALL

13. RESET BUTTON
Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as setting done previously would be lost.
14. POWER SWITCH
Power switch for the unit.
Top View
9. CHIME AND TALK BUTTON
Select the zones required before pressing this button. A chime shall start (if selected) and followed by mic activation,
which is indicated by the illuminated ring at the microphone.
10. POWER CONNECTOR
24V DC power supply input.
11. MIC VOLUME CONTROL
Microphone output level can be adjusted according to site requirement.
Pressing ALL CALL will trigger all normal zones and it will not trigger the VC overriding relays. Only Emergency calls are
allowed to override relays.
To activate chime, press this 3 times and then press “Chime + Talk” to activate upon a prompt at display. To turn off,
press “Siren” button 3 times, Followed by “Chime + Talk”.
Parts Identification
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Rear View
MIN MAX
ETHERNET
RESET
ON OFF
POWER
MIC
DC 24V
85 mA
10
11 12 13 14
2
3
4 5
6
7
11
89
amperes
Ethernet Paging Microphone
iPD1280
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
CLR
8
0
9
ADD
REPEAT
CHIME
+
TALK
F1 F2 F3
G1
G5
G2
G6
G3
G7
G4
G8
GROUP RECALL
SIREN ALL CALL
1. PAGING MICROPHONE INLET
XLR inlet for gooseneck microphone. Use only condenser microphone supplied or those operates under 3 to 9V DC.
2. LCD DISPLAY
3. GROUP RECALL
Zone grouping buttons which different zones can be grouped for easier paging process.
4. SIREN BUTTON
5. ALL CALL BUTTON
6. F1 ~ F3 BUTTON
Function buttons for future add-on.
7. KEYPAD
Zone selections and programming are done via these keypad.
8. REPEAT BUTTON
Press repeat button for recall previous zone selection.
In default, the backlight is ON. The user has the option to turn off the backlight in setup.
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Paging Mic
iPD1280
Paging Mic
iPD1280
cat5e
iPX5 101
amperes
ACT STATUS POWER REM
iPX5101 MK II (Optional Redundancy)
IP PAGING CONTROLLER
iPX5 101
amperes
ACT STATUS POWER
REM
FROM FIRE ALARM
INTERFACE
iEP1200 EMER.
PAGING MIC
MR1301 MKII
MESS. PLAYER
MP3 / TUNER / CD
MEDIA PLAYER
iPX5101
IP PAGING CONTROLLER
iPX5200 MUSIC
SERVER
NETWORK SWITCH WITH FIBER LINK
iPX5155
(Output Mode)
Music / Paging Audio
+
Data
LOCAL PA EQUIPMENT INCL.
PRE-AMPLIFIER MIXER ZONE
DECODER POWER AMPLIFIERS ETC.
Fiber redundant loop ( not available to all switchers )
LOCAL PA EQUIPMENT INCL.
PRE-AMPLIFIER MIXER ZONE
DECODER POWER AMPLIFIERS
ETC.
NETWORK SWITCH WITH FIBER LINK
SUB RACK
MAIN RACK
Note:
EP 1200
amperes
EMERGENCYPAGING PANEL
MIC
SIRENSWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY/SIREN ACTIVE
cat5e
POWERSIGCALL RELAY
OUTPUT
PAGING
CHIME
POWER
TI6100 TELEPHONEPAGINGMODULE
DC24V
100mA
TI6100
PABX Telephone extension
Ext 101
Ext 102
PM1000
Paging Audio &
Dry contact
Line Audio &
Dry contact
cat5e
iPX5155
(Input Mode)
iPX5155
(Input Mode)
iPX5155
(Output Mode)
Music / Paging Audio
+
Data
In a system, only one iPX5101 is required, no matter the size of the system or the number of clients installed.
POWER
SERVER
STATUS
STREAMING
SIG
iPX5155
ETHERNETPG/BGM CLIENT
amperes
ETHERNETADDRESS
POWER
SERVER
STATUS
STREAMING
SIG
iPX5155
ETHERNETPG/BGM CLIENT
amperes
ETHERNETADDRESS
POWER
SERVER
STATUS
STREAMING
SIG
iPX5155
ETHERNETPG/BGM CLIENT
amperes
ETHERNETADDRESS
amperes
POWER
CD 1002
INTEGRATEDMEDIA PLAYER
USB1
USB2
DVD
FM
MODE
MP3/ FM
1 2
3 4 5 5+
RPT
O
I
CD/ DVD
HEADPHONE
VOLUME VOLUME
HEADPHONE
CH1 CH2
MIN MAXMIN MAX
DUALCHANNEL DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
MP 1020
amperes
POWER
SERVER
STATUS
STREAMING
SIG
iPX5155
ETHERNETPG/BGM CLIENT
amperes
ETHERNETADDRESS
General Schematic Diagram
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Device Setup via Browser
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Some simple setups via browser is required before operating. Enter the default IP address : 192.168.0.100. A login page shall
appear. Enter the User ID and passwords with both as “ admin ”
Device Information
Displays firmware version, serial number, FW build
date and the unique name assigned to this paging
console
Network Information
All network related information of the device.
Paging Server Status
Shows connectivity of the device to the paging
server ( Amperes iPX5101 ) and its IP address.
DEVICE INFO
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
IPV4 Configuration
IP address setting is required for this page, namely
the device’s IP address and the Gateway address.
Data port to remain as 3000.
PAGING CONFIGURATION
Connection to iPX5101
Set this to auto as the device shall automatically
search for the network controller.
This is important when a system is installed with
redundant controller.

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General Schematic Diagram
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KEY CONFIGURATION This page is to configure zone groupings ( group 1 to 8 )
Group key as per device
Enter the
zones
SYSTEM
Unit Configuration
Device configuration for assigning :
- Unique device identification / name
- Keypad beep
- Device priority level setting
- Paging and display timeout
- Chime setting and its volume
Authentication
Device access setting to prevent unauthorized access to
setting page.
Update Firmware
Firmware update .. refer to page 10.
Backup & Restore
For back up configuration to external file and to retrieve
settings from saved file.

Device Setup
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1
4
2
5
3
6
7
CLR
8
0
9
ADD
F1 F2 F3
Apart from setup at web browser, the unit itself requires some setup, of which some are optional settings, such as :
- Setting priority level
- Optional setting for chime output, grouping, time out, etc.
1. Press “0” button momentarily ( 3 seconds ) to enter the setup mode.
2. Press “Add” for Next
3. 3. Press “CLR” to Exit setup mode.
Next
1. PRIORITY 2. CHIME
8. FACTORY RESET
The first menu - Priority
shall appear in setup
mode.
Use ADD (Next ) button to
scroll down the menu or CLR
(Prev) to view previous screen.
To enter a specific sub
menu, press “0” key.
If no entry is made within 15
secs, the setup menu shall
exit automatically and return
to ready mode.
Setting priority level of the
paging mic
Setting the chime type or to turn
off chime before paging.
Setting zone groupings
To enable or disable keypad
sound when pressed.
Setting time out period when
mic is activated.
Setting the paging
server IP address.
Firmware version information. To reset and clear memories to
factory default settings.
3. GROUPING
Next
Next
4. KEY BEEP
Next
5. TIME OUT
6. SYSTEM SETTING
7. SYSTEM INFO
Next
Next
9. SAVE & EXIT ?
NO
Next Next
1. PRIORITY
Return to PRIORITY menu
Press “0” for Enter
Press ‘ADD’
to select value
Press “0” for Save
Factory default setting is 1
Once priority level is
determined, press ‘0’
This menu is to set priority level of the
paging mic, which Priority 1 is highest. 10
level of priority can be enabled.
Higher priority mic shall override the
lower ones. If both same priority mic is
activated, it can be set as FILO, or as
preset at the paging server, (AOLP
setting).
1. PRIORITY
1.1. Set Priority : 1
1.2 Priority Set : 2

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2. CHIME
This menu is to set the chime type for start of paging and when paging is completed.
Press “0” to enter the menu.
“0”
2. CHIME
2.1 Start Chime
Press ‘CLR’, Return to
main menu
Press “0”
2.1 Start Chime 2.1 Start Chime
UP 1
“ADD” to select
Tone or Off
“0” to save
selection Next
2.2 End Chime
2.2 End Chime
Down “ADD” to select
End Tone
“0” to enter
“ADD” to select
Tone of Off,
“0” to save
“ADD” for the next group
3. GROUPING
Zones can be grouped into 8 presets, and each preset can contain up to 100 zones.
This grouping can also be done via web browser setting.
Press “0” to enter the menu.
“0”
3. GROUPING
3.1 Group 1
Press ‘CLR’, Return to
main menu
Press “0”
3.1.1 Zone (3) 3.1.1 Zone (3)
1,2,3
“0” to enter
“ADD” for Next,
“0” to enter
“ADD” to select
Yes or No
“0” to Save
“0”
Enter the Zone
numbers
3.1.1 Zone (3)
3.1.2 Clear (3) YES
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4. KEY BEEP
“0”
4. KEY BEEP 4. KEY BEEP
This menu is to set the keypad “beep” sound whenever a key is presed.
ON “ADD” to select
Yes or No
“0” to Save
Press ‘CLR’, Return to
main menu
5. TIME OUT
This menu is to set the duration the mic will be active during paging. This is to avoid the
mic being left On after paging. However, in some cases, the mic needs to be active for
long period of time, such as speech or performing a prayer.
Press “0” to enter the menu.
5. TIME OUT
5.1 PAGING TIMEOUT
Press “0”
5.2 DISPLAY TIMEOUT
1min “CLR” 1min
“0” and “ADD” to modify
the time out duration
Press ‘CLR’, Return to
main menu
“0” and “ADD” to modify
the time out duration

Device Setup
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6. SYSTEM SETTING
This menu is to setup the IP address of the device and the intended Network Control-
ler ( iPX5101 ). It can also be done via web browser
6. SYSTEM SETTING
6.1 Paging Server IP :
Press ‘CLR’, Return to
main menu
Press “0”
6.2 Data Port : 6.3 IP Address
192.168.0.101
6.4 Subnet Mask
6.5 Gateway Address
192.168.0.1
Auto 3000
“0” to save
“ADD” for Next
“0” to save
“ADD” for Next
255.255.255.0
“0” to save
“ADD” for Next
“0” to save
“ADD” for Next
“0” to save
“ADD” for Next
T
7. SYSTEM INFO
This menu is for reading information about the firmware version of the device and the
assigned name to the paging console.
Press “0” to enter the menu.
7. SYSTEM INFO
7.1 Firmware Version
Press “0”
7.2 Device Name
V2.5 “ADD” to
Next
Reception
Press ‘CLR’, Return to Main menu
T
8. FACTORY RESET
This is to reset all preset parameters such as IP address, device name, groupings to
factory defaults.
Press “0” to enter the menu.
8. FACTORY RESET
8. FACTORY RESET
Press “0”
NO “ADD” to
select Yes or No
and press “0”
Press ‘CLR’, Return to Main Menu
T
9. SAVE & EXIT
This is to reset all preset parameters such as IP address, device name, groupings to
factory defaults.
Press “0” to enter the menu.
9. SAVE AND EXIT
9. SAVE AND EXIT
Press “0”
NO “ADD” to
select Yes or No
and press “0”
Press ‘CLR’, Return to Main Menu

Operating the Unit
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Follow the simple steps below to begin paging
1. DIRECT ZONE PAGING
Direct zone paging is when the user
select the required zone and press
CHIME + TALK button.
A chime shall be broadcasted followed
by illuminated ring at the gooseneck mic.
To end paging, simply press the CHIME
+ TALK button again which would be
followed by a downward chime.
Press button “1”
Press button “ADD”
Press button “1” and “20”
Press “CHIME + TALK”
Talk when the LED ring at the mic is lit
and to end,
press “CHIME + TALK”
2. ALL CALL PAGING
In ALL CALL paging, all normal zones
shall be activated. This is however,
would not energise 24V DC overriding
supply to override volume controllers. To
enable overriding, we recommend the
usage of iEP1200 or iEP1202.
Press “ALL CALL”
Talk when the LED ring at the mic is lit
and to end,
press “Chime+Talk”
3. GROUP PAGING
Ensure the paging mic is connected to the network, in which a prompt shall appear if the device is not in the system.
To make an ALL CALL paging, press :
“ALL CALL” followed by
“CHIME+TALK”
To end paging, press :
“CHIME + TALK”
Press “CHIME+TALK”
Zone grouping allow a number of zones
to be collectively paged, which normally
are zones of same nature, such as all
staircases, all zones within a floor, or all
lobbies.
Example :
To page zone 1 and 20
Example :
To make all call to all normal
zones ( not overriding volume
controllers )
To page a group, press :
G1 (or others), “ADD” G2 (if required),
Press “Chime + Talk”.
To end call, press “Chime + Talk”
Group paging can be mixed with individ-
ual zone call.
Press “G1”
Talk when the LED ring at the mic is lit
and to end,
press “Chime + Talk”
Press “CHIME+TALK”
Example :
To page Group 1 and individual
zone 56
Press “ADD”
Press “5”, “6”

There are two methods of firmware updatings :
Update Firmware: System firmware shall be updated once in a while when new features are available or to fix bugs.
Update firmware in Normal Operation Mode
iPD1280.acfr
1.16
12-10-2023
File Name
Firmware Version
Build Date
1. Open a browser and type in the iPD1280 IP Address. The default address is 192.168.0.100.
2. Under “System” page look for “Update Firmware” section as shown in below.
1. Press & hold the reset button until “ STREAMING ” LED is turned ON. This will set the IP address to default address
192.168.0.100.
2. Open a browser and enter the IP address 192.168.0.100. A web page as shown below shall appear.
3. Select “ Upload Firmware ”, choose a binary file with “ .acfr ” extension and click “UPLOAD”
4. Once the uploading is completed, the browser shall enter the login page.
Update firmware in Bootloader Mode
If the iPD1280 “hanged”, it is required to perform system reset by :
Click the Upload
Firmware button to find
the updated firmware
file.
Find the updated firmware file.
Ready to upload, click Upload
button to upload the firmware.
Updating progress
After finish updating firmware, the browser automatically
restart.
IPX5155.acfr
IPD1280.acfr ACFR File
IPD1280
02.29
394 KB
IPD1280
394 KB
Click “ SELECT FIRMWARE” and choose a binary file with “.acfr” extension. Click
“UPLOAD”.
Once the update is completed, the browser should enter the login page.
Firmware Update
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24V DC
2.0W
1 x male barrel jack
Numerical keypad for Zones, Groups, Siren, All Call,
Repeat, Chime + Talk
Sensor touch keypad
Gooseneck condenser capsule; unidirectional
4 tone up and 4 tone down
Zone, power, audio, data, gooseneck ring LED
LCD display; white back illumination
100 - 12KHz @ kHz +/- 3 dB
>70 dB @ 1kHz
IMA ADPCM 36KHz 16 bit
Mic from local and Chime from Web
RJ45, 10 / 100T Base
TCP / IP, UDP, IGMP, HTTP
ADMP, ADP
Unicast & Multicast
( Web browser ) IE Ver 9 and above, Firefox or Google
Chrome ( preferred )
370 mm
230 x 192 x 65 mm ( Excluding Mic)
850 g
Operating voltage
Power consumption
24V power connector
Zone selection
Switching selection
Microphone
Chime
LED Indicator
Displays
Frequency response
S / N ratio
Audio conversion format
Audio output controls
LAN Interface
Protocols
Priority protocols
Transmission mode
User interface
Gooseneck mic length
Dimension (W x H x D)
Weight
Technical Specification
Note:
The above specifications are correct at time of printing, but subject to changes without prior notice due to product
improvements.
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Warranty Conditions
Disclaimer
AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD
MADE IN MALAYSIA
Published : JUL 2023
ISO 9001: 2015
Design & Manufacture of Public Address Equipment and Systems
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 Perin-
dustrian 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 replace-
ment 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 manufac-
turer.
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 Electronics 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 opera-
tion manual.
Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damages caused by service, maintenance
or repair by unauthorized personnel, or by use other than that intended by the manufacturer.