Amperes EP1200 User manual

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Emergency Paging Panel is an essential tool for firemen during emergency, allowing direct paging to all zones and bypassing any active
BGM or paging in progress.
EP1200 is enhanced with communication port, enabling the unit to be used with iPX5151 IP Client for a LAN based setup. This shall
allow simultaneous emergency paging or siren activation for entire multiple sub racks available in the system.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EP1200
Emergency Paging Microphone Panel
EP 1200 amperes
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
MIC
SIREN SWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY / SIREN ACTIVE
Version 1/17
IMPROVED

Parts Identification
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Front View:
Rear View:
12
4
3
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13
1. FIRE INDICATOR
2. SIREN SWITCH
3. HANDHELD PAGING MICROPHONE
Pressing the microphone switch shall have priority over other inputs such as Siren, External Message input as well as
normal paging or BGM feeds. To page, just pick up the handset, press the button and start talking. Releasing the switch,
the previous operating mode shall resume.
Press the siren button shall activate the siren. FIRE indicator shall lit and the MIC switch relay contact (7) shall close.
Press the siren switch again will turn Off the siren.
Whenever siren or external activation device is triggered, the FIRE indicator shall flash alongside with siren audio
broadcast. Activate the paging microphone will also turn on the flashing.
EP 1200 amperes
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
MIC
SIREN SWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY / SIREN ACTIVE
4. 24V INPUT
The unit operates on 24V DC. It is preferred that the unit to be supplied directly from the uninterrupted power source. ie.
power supplies linked to back up batteries.
Note: Do not connect directly to the terminals of back up battery. It shall damage the equipment.

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Parts Identification
7. RELAY CONTACT
Triggering the front panel mic switch message or siren shall activate an internal relay. This ports provide a dry contact which
can be used to connect E/M overriding signal or to activate ALL CALL at speaker zone selector. The recommended rating
for the contact is 3A. In case higher rating is required, please use external relay or contactor to accommodate the high
current requirement.
6. REMOTE TRIGGER PORT FOR SIREN
External sensor device such as heat detector or fire alarm interface device can be connected to this unit to activate the
siren. The external device or switch must be voltage free to avoid damage to the unit. Two ways for the external switch to
turn On/Off the siren :
1) A <2s close-then-open to turn On; a <2s close-then-open to turn Off
2) A >2.5s close to turn On, an open to turn Off
5. EXTERNAL MESSAGE TRIGGER PORT
External message player can be linked to it and can be broadcasted to the speakers when this port is triggered. A voltage
free contact is recommended to trigger the message playback.
9. HANDHELD MIC LEVEL CONTROL
This is to adjust the front paging mic volume. It is recommended that the setting is made during testing and commissioning
works.
10. SIREN OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL
Adjust the siren output to an optimum level during testing and commissiong works.
11. EXTERNAL MESSAGE AUDIO INPUT
The external message playback signal shall be balanced line level. ( e.g: audio from MR1301 )
12. PRE-AMPLIFIER INPUT JACK
Output from pre-amplifier mixer (balanced line level ) is connected to the unit which is normally closed when the unit is not
activated. Triggering the panel shall bypass the signal to allow higher priority audio to the PA system.
13. DATA AUDIO OUTPUT
Audio output from the decoder is balanced line output level. RJ45 connector consists of audio, data and power with the follow-
ing pin configuration:-
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
8. RS485 PORT
External controls or interface devices shall be able to communicate with the unit.

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PUBLIC ADDRESS POWER AMPLIFIER
SIGNAL -40 dB
SIGNAL -10 dB
POWER
PROTECT
CLIP
PA 2480 amperes
O
I
amperes
MX 2222
POWER
OFF SELECT
TUNER
CD
CASS
OFF
MASTER
MUSIC SOURCE
SIG IN
BASS
MAXMIN
EXT INPUT
MAX MAXMIN
SOURCE
MIN
SIG IN
CHIME MIXER TREBLE
MAXMIN
TONE CTRL
CH5 CH6CH4
SIG INSIG IN SIG IN
MAXMIN MAXMIN MIN
CH3CH1 CH2
SIG INSIG IN
MAXMIN MAXMIN MAXMIN MAX
AUX
SIG IN
INPUT SOURCES (PAGING MICS, BGM PLAYERS ETC)
24V DC
24V DC
24V DC
24V DC
MX2222 PRE-AMP
MIXER
EP1200 EMERGENCY
PANEL
POWER AMPLIFIERS
ZS SPEAKER ZONE
SELECTOR
SPK VOLUME
CONTROLLERS
SPEAKERS
audio out - balanced
audio out - balanced
100V line audio output
100V line output
24V E/M
override
24V E/M
override
100V line output
dry contact to activate
ALL CALL and 24V
E/M override signal
Schematic Diagram
The schematic shown above is typical for most conventional installations. Audio output from mixer shall go through EP1200 prior to
amplifier inputs to enable emergengy paging being highest priority.
EP 1200 amperes
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
MIC
SIREN SWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY / SIREN ACTIVE

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Connecting The Unit
24V DC POWER
SUPPLY / BACK UP
SUPPLY
TRIGGERING PORT TO ACTIVATE
EXTERNAL PLAYBACK DEVICE
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT (BALANCED
LINE SIGNAL) FROM MESSAGE
PLAYBACK DEVICE
OUTPUT FROM PRE-AMPLIFIER
MIXER (BALANCED LINE LEVEL)
TO POWER AMPLIFIER
INPUT (BALANCED LINE)
EXTERNAL SIREN
ACTIVATION CONTACT
(VOLTAGE FREE) ie. FIRE
CONTROL CENTER / SMOKE
DETECTORS, ETC
DRY CONTACT (NORMALLY
OPEN)
CONNECT TO ZONE
SELECTORS FOR E/M
OVERRIDING SIGNAL
ACTIVATION VOLUME
RJ45 PORT WITH POWER,
DATA AND AUDIO TO ENABLE
EASY LINK TO MxP2288
* To link to iPX5155 please refer
to page 8

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Connecting The Unit - Matrix System
VOLUME
12 x 8 EHTERNET MATRIX CONTROLLER
amperes
MENU
ENTER
PREV NEXT
ACTIVITY
STATUS
FAULT
MONITOR SPEAKER
M P 2288
x
POWER
O
I
Wireless router /
Network Switch Wifi
Speaker Zone Selector (Optional),
VR7000 Rack Mount VC,
LS4600 Line Surveillance
Wifi
- Audio Streaming
- Controls
Tab / smart phone
- PC Paging
- PC Audio Streaming
- Controls
AX3800
Amp
Amp
Audio
100V
81
MR1301
EP1200
Paging Mic Input
Total 8
Audio
100V
Amp
Audio
100V
Speaker
PD Series
Paging Mic
MxP2288
Microphone
Media Player
Media Player
Zone 2 Zone 1
EP 1200 amperes
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
MIC
SIREN SWITCH
SIREN
FIRE
EMERGENCY / SIREN ACTIVE
AUTO STANDBY AMPLIFIER CHANGEOVER
AX 3800
amperes
BUZZER
CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1 CH 1
NORMAL : GREEN
FAULT: RED
STANDBY
CHANGEOVER
STANDBY
AMPLIFIER
PILOT TONE
FAULT
*See Note
REMOTE
PAGING MIC
M P 2288
12 x 8 EHTERNET 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
MxP2288
Note:
Show rear connecting of EP1200
and MxP2288

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INPUT
OUTPUT
PI N 8-COM
PI N 7-24V
PI N 6-Z 6
PI N 5-Z 5
PI N 4-Z 4
PI N 3-Z 3
PI N 2-Z 2
PI N 1-Z 1
PI N 8-COM
PI N 7-24V
PI N 6-Z 1 2
PI N 5-Z 1 1
PI N 4-Z 1 0
PI N 3-Z 9
PI N 2-Z 8
PI N 1-Z 7
+
DC 24V
CON
RLY
TRIG
RLY
PR
ZS
MX2222
EP1200
PA2480
EX2800
TD6240
ZS5121
PD2800
MR1301
Audio
Audio
RS485 & Audio
AMP Output
Audio
Cat5e
Cat5e
Connecting The Unit - Conventional System
DC 24V
+
Trigger
SPEAKER
From MR1301 (Trigger)
To EP1200

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iPX5151
iPX5151
LAN
iPX5101
iPX5151 /
iPX5155
PI N 8-COM
PI N 7-24V
PI N 6-Z 6
PI N 5-Z 5
PI N 4-Z 4
PI N 3-Z 3
PI N 2-Z 2
PI N 1-Z 1
PI N 8-COM
PI N 7-24V
PI N 6-Z 1 2
PI N 5-Z 1 1
PI N 4-Z 1 0
PI N 3-Z 9
PI N 2-Z 8
PI N 1-Z 7
+
DC 24V
CON
RLY
TRIG
RLY
PR
ZS
EP1200
PD2800
MX2222
PA2480
ZS5121
TD6240
SPEAKER
Cat5e
Cat5e
Cat5e
Cat5e
Audio + RS485 (AB) Data
Cat5e
Audio
AMP Output
Cat5e Cat5e
Connecting The Unit: IP Setup
EP1200, which is installed at main rack for a large system using IP as communication interface, shall be able to override remote
buildings / system as similar to single rack installation.
Audio
Pin 1, 2 Data
6, 7, 8 Audio
Connect RS485
and audio only

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Configuring ALL CALL And E/M Overriding
EP1200
P IN 8 -COM
P IN 7 -24V
P IN 6 -Z 6
P IN 5 -Z 5
P IN 4 -Z 4
P IN 3 -Z 3
P IN 2 -Z 2
P IN 1 -Z 1
+
DC 24V
CON
RLY
TRIG PR
ZS
EP1200
PS9400 PSU
PM SERIES
PAGING MIC
ZS5121 ZONE SELECTOR
Volume Controller
TO SPEAKERS
FR. ZONE SELECTOR 100V LINE OUTPUT
24V E/M
Overriding
Signal
Connect this to allow
EP1200 to trigger internal
relay of Zone Selector
+-
The above diagram shows detailed connections for using EP1200 to override volume control and activating ALL CALL at
zone selector.

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Technical Specifications
Summary Of Features
Power requirement 24V DC
Power consumption 3.5W
MICROPHONE
Mic sensitivity -72 dB Omni directional
Impedance 600 Ohm
Frequency response 300 ~ 8 KHz
SIREN
Siren frequency Continuous at 8 KHz
Siren duration Continuous when activated
Siren activation Front test switch / remote contact
Input channel Pre-amplifier output, message recorder
Output level Balanced line out (1.2V)
Priority sequence Paging mic - message - siren - pre amp in
Indicators Front FIRE with backlight illumination
Dimension (WxHxD) 482 x 88 x 180 mm
Weight 3.0 kg
Built in siren tone generator (constant signal)
Visual FIRE indicator
External voice message activation
Dual mode siren tone activation
Dry contact when paging mic is activated
Priority paging via front panel microphone, bypassing all other audio sources
Output level controls for siren and message / paging microphone

Warranty Conditions
Disclaimer
Information contained in this manual is subject 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 on this product be carried out by AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD or its
authorized service agents.
AMPERES series must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this
operating 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.
Only Amperes Electronics Service Centres are allowed to make warranty repairs : a list of Amperes Electronics Service Centres
may be asked for by the purchaser or send directly to Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd at 70 Jalan Industri PBP 3, Tmn
Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia or its authorized dealers. 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 risks 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, neglect, accident of the product as well as using the product with
power supply voltage other than shown on the product, or any other power supply source / adaptor 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 be caused to people and things when using the product.
This warranty certificate is valid only for the described product, and is not valid if modifications are made on this certificate or on
the identification label applied on the product.
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.

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This product has been manufactured under strict
ISO9001 : 2015 management system
Certificate no: 16895 / A / 0001 / UK / En
ISO 9001: 2015
Design & Manufacture of Public Address Equipment and Systems
Certicate No. 16895 / A / 0001 / UK / En
EP1200
EMERGENCY PAGING PANEL
Made In Malaysia
Published: August 2017