Amperes iPX5151 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iPX5151
Ethernet Paging Client
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iPX5151 is the Ethernet Paging Client which receives and transmits paging audio and RS485 data from digital paging
microphone, which is then fed to PAmixer for amplification.
iPX5151 replaces iPX5150 with a totally improvised architectures, notably on the operational protocol and size reduc-
tion. Multicasttransmission isnowemployed, enablingit tosend audioor dataat fasterrateand thequantity ofclients
in a network can be up to 255 units.
Parameter settings is done using http, connected directly to the unit for channel setup, bass and treble controls,
volume, etc.

Parts Identification
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1. INDICATOR LEDS
LEDs for Power, Server, Status and Streaming.
2. POWER PORT
24V DC power supply input.
3. ETHERNET PORT
Ethernet Port for connection to network switch.
4. RESET BUTTON
Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as setting done previously would be lost.
5. RELAY CONTACT
This ports provide a dry contact which can be used to connect E/M overriding signal or activateALLCALLat
speaker zone selector.
6. EXTERNAL MESSAGE TRIGGER PORT
Ethernet message player can be linked to it and can be broadcasted to the speakers when this port is triggered.
Avoltage free contact is recommended to trigger the message playback.
7. RS485 PORT
For data Transmission (RS485) from PD paging mic or output data for TD6240 / 6080 controls.
8. SIGNAL INDICATOR
LED to indicate audio signal’s presence.
9. MIC AUDIO INPUT
Audio input signal from paging mic with balanced line level.
10. AUDIO OUTPUT PORT
Audio output from client for connection to mixer, etc with balanced line level.
Front View Rear View
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Connecting to iPX5151
PD SERIES
PAGING MIC
iPX5151
cat5e
iPX 5101
amper es
ACT STATUS POWERREM
FROM FIREALARM
INTERFACE
EP1200AEMER.
PAGING MIC
MR1301 MESS.
PLAYER
MP3 / TUNER / CD
MEDIAPLAYER
iPX5101
IP PAGING CONTROLLER
iPX5200 MUSIC
SERVER iPX5151
NETWORK SWITCH WITH FIBER LINK
iPX 5300
ETHERNETMUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNETADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCEDLINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX5151
iPX5300
paging audio & data
LOCAL PAEQUIPMENT INCL.
PRE-AMPLIFIER MIXER ZONE
DECODER POWERAMPLIFIERS ETC.
Fiber redundant loop ( not available to all switchers )
iPX 5300
ETHERNETMUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNETADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCEDLINE
OUTPUT
amperes
LOCAL PAEQUIPMENT INCL.
PRE-AMPLIFIER MIXER ZONE
DECODER POWERAMPLIFIERS
ETC.
NETWORK SWITCH WITH FIBER LINK
iPX5151
iPX5300
music
audio
paging audio & data
SUB RACK
music
audio
MAIN RACK
Note:
In a system, only one iPX5101 is required, no matter what the size of the system or the number of clients ( iPX5151 ) are installed.

Device Setup Via Browser
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iPX5151 shall require some simple setups, kindly follow the step by step instructions as listed below. The unit shall be
connected to LAN network together with iPX5101 IP Server / PMX II to form a complete system. The default IP address is
192.168.0.151. Login page shall appear and the default User ID and Password are both “admin”.
Info / Main Page
Info: Providing hardware, network and Application
information. This shall be the first page once you
entered the system’s http browser.
Network Configuration: For configuration of
IP address and its related ports.
System configuration: For Application
Settings.
Network Configuration
Unless required, you are recommended to
change the IP address only, leaving other
setting such as port number as default.
Once the address has been changed to suit
the environment, click the “Save Changes”
button.
Hardware Information
Network Information
Firmware Version
Hardware Revision
Serial Number
Device Name
System Configuration
MACAddress
IPv4Address
Subnet Mask
GatewayAddress
Server Name
Server IP
Communication Port
MAIN
Info
Network Configuration
SystemConfiguration
Restart Client
IPAddress
Network Settings
Application Settings
Subnet Mask
GatewayAddress
Communication Port
MAIN
Info
Network Configuration
SystemConfiguration
Restart Client

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Device Setup Via Browser
System Configuration
Application Setting: The volume, bass and treble for
selected groupscan beset accordingly. Thedefault source
refers to the unit’s selected source every time it is turned
on.
Device Name: You can rename the device name.
PagingServerIP:Toindicatethe addressoftheiPX5101of
which the client is connected to.
Priority: Set the priority level of the client, with 1 being the
highest priority.
Zone Range: To indicate number of zones available in the
overall system in relation to the server.
Restricted zone:Indicates the zonewhich are restrictedfor
paging.
Volume: Volume setting.
Bass, Treble: Setting the level to suit the environment.
Web Page Theme: You can choose the theme of the web
page.
Authentication: You can alter the user name and
password to avoid unnecessary access to the system.
System Updates: Both the browser and firmware are
stored in the unit’s memory. Should there be any updates
available, use this section to perform system upgrades
accordingly.
Note:
Ensure Paging Server IP is correctly set. If the paging
source is iPX5101, the default IP address shall be
192.168.0.151. If PMX II LAN is used as the source, the
Paging Server IP shall correspond to the PC’s IP address.
Application Settings
Authentication
System Updates
Device Name
Paging Server IP
Priority
Zone Range
Restricted Zones
VOLUME
BASS
TREBLE
Web Page Theme
New User Name
Old Password
New Password
Confirm Password
Update Web Page
Update Firmware
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System Bootloading (Firmware / Browser Update)
1. To update the firmware, choose binary file with “appbin” extension
( new file downloaded from website or source directly from us ) and
click update.
2. To update the browser, choose binary file with “webbin” extension
and click update.
To update the firmware & browser via html page, enter the IP Address (192.168.0.151) and go to ‘System Configuration’ page
under “ system updates ” for firmware or browser update.
Update via Browser
1. Default reset: Press & hold the reset button until LED
“streaming” ON.
2. At the web browser, enter the IP address 192.168.0.151
and the page below shall appear. This is a “Safe Mode” page
for Browser or Firmware update.
Safe mode: Press & hold the reset button until LED “status”
ON.
System firmware or Browser shall be updated once in a while when new features are available or to fix bugs. There are
2 methods of doing;
Server Reset Bootloading
If the client “hanged”, it is required to perform system reset by :
Update Firmware :
- To update firmware, choose binary file with “appbin” exten-
sion ( new file downloaded from website or source directly
from us ) and click update.
Update Web page :
- To update web page, choose binary file with “webbin” exten-
sion and click update.
System Updates
Update Web Page
Update Firmware
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Technical Specification
Power requirement :
Voltage
Current
Connectivity
- LAN interface
- Common protocols
- Priority protocols
Audio
-Analogue in/out (peak-to-peak)
- Input load resistance
- Input load capacitance
- Total harmonic distortion (THD)
- S/N ratio (full scale signal)
- Digital format
User interface
Firmware upgrade
Operating condition :
Temperature
Humidity
Case :
Dimension (WxHxD)
Weight
12 ~ 24V DC (Normal DC 24V)
<100 mA
RJ-45, 100Mb/s
TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, HTTP
UDMP,ADP
(Web Browser) IE V8+, Firefox V22+, Google Crome V25+, RS485
Via Web Browser / Bootloading
-20°C ~ 80°C
0 - 70%
100 x 147 x 40 mm
300 g
1.25Vrms
30 Ohm
100 pF
0.1%
83 dB
IMAADPCM / MP3 (CBR / 320 kbps max) / WAV
Note:
Theabove specificationsare correctattime ofprinting butsubjected tochangeswithout priornotice duetoproduct
improvements.

Warranty Conditions
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