Amperes iPX5101 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iPX5101
Ethernet Paging Server
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iPX5101 is an upgraded version of Ethernet Paging Controller, enhanced with superb features such as larger IP Client
connectivity, Multicast transmission for speedier broadcast of paging signal and also simplified setting works.
It functions as a traffic controller for all paging clients ( iPX5151 ). Every activity from Clients shall be monitored by
iPX5101 and would determine the intended routing to be allowed or otherwise, considering the priority level, traffic condi-
tion and the zone configuration.
With the growing demand of IP Paging System,Amperes IP related products such as iPX5101 shall be the great tool for
coming future. Do read through the manual in order the tap the many advantages thatAmperes IP system has to offer.
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ETHERNET PAGING SERVER ACT STATUS POWER
REM

Parts Identification
23
4
1
1. INDICATOR LEDS
2. POWER CONNECTOR
3. ETHERNET PORT
4. RESET SWITCH
Front View
Rear View
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Connectivity to network switch.
Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as setting done previously would be lost.
Various LEDs for Power,Activity and Status
24V DC input for power, use only regulated power supply.
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ETHERNET PAGING SERVER ACT STATUS POWER
REM
DC 24V
+
-
ETHERNET
100mA
ETHERNET PAGING SERVER
ETHERNETADDRESS :
iPX 5101
SERIAL NO :
RESET
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Schematic Diagram
PD SERIES
PAGING MIC
iPX5151
cat5e
iPX 5101
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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
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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
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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.

Connecting The Unit
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DC 24V
+
-
ETHERNET
100mA
ETHERNET PAGING SERVER
ETHERNET ADDRESS :
iPX 5101
SERIAL NO :
RESET
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24V DC
iPX5101
cat 5e
cat 5e
cat 5e
Fiber optic
Converter
To PD Series
Paging Mic
iPX5151
iPX5151
Audio & Data Out
PC
Network Switch
10 / 100T Base
Single / MM Fiber
Optic cable
To Sub System
Note: Connection to sub
rack can be done using
existing LAN
To System
( Local Rack )
Audio to pre-amp
Data to zone decoder
Note:
For basic configuration, every system shall need one iPX5101 and 2 units of iPX5151 at the main rack.

System Setup
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Before the system can be operated, few basic setups are required at the network controller ( iPX5101 ) and clients
( iPX5151 ).
Setup iPX5101 Refer to page 6 to 9
Setup iPX5151
Restart the units
Connect to the system
Refer to instruction manual of iPX5151
Toaccess iPX5101homepage, openyour browser( chrome/IE )with thedefault IPaddress192.168.0.101.Alogin
page shall appear with default User ID and password as “ admin ”.
Login page
admin
admin

Device Setup Via Browser
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The first page to appear upon login shall be “ Device Info ”. Information regarding the device shall be available:
Info / Main Page
Hardware Information: For hard-
ware information such as Firmware
Version, Hardware Revision, Serial
Number & Device Name.
Network Information: For configu-
ration of IP address and its related ports.
Software Information: For
Software Settings such as Multicast IP,
Communication Port & Streaming Port.
To alter the device parameters, tap to the
subsequent pages.
Network Configuration
Unless required, you are recom-
mended to change the IP
address only, leaving other
setting such as port number as
default. Once the address has
beenchanged tosuittheenviron-
ment, click the “Save Changes”
button.
Hardware Information
Network Information
Software Information
MAC Address
IPv4 Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Multicast IP
Communication Port
Streaming Port
Network Settings
Info
Network Configuration
System Configuration
Paging Server
MAIN
Firmware Version
Hardware Revision
Serial Number
Device Name
Info
Network Configuration
System Configuration
Paging Server
MAIN
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Application Settings
Multicast IP Address
Communication Port
Streaming Port

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Device Setup Via Browser
Application Settings
Device Name
Simultaneous Paging
Zone Range
System Configuration
Application Settings: The Device Name, Simultaneous
Paging, Zone Range and Web Page Theme can be set accord-
ingly. The default source refers to the unit’s selected source
every time it is turned on.
Device Name: You can rename the device name.
Simultaneous Paging: To set multiple paging in the same time.
ZoneRange:Toindicatenumberofzonesavailableintheoverall
system in relation to the server.
Web PageTheme: 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 Configuration:Boththebrowserandfirmware are
stored in the unit’s memory. Should there be any updates avail-
able, 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 192.168.0.101. If PMX
II LAN is used as the source, the Paging Server IP shall corre-
spond to the PC’s IPaddress.
Authentication
System Configuration
Web Page Theme
Authentication
New User Name
Old Password
New Password
Confirm Password
Update Web Page
Update Firmware
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Device Setup ( Con’t )
Server Status
Server Up Time
Total Clients
Remote Servers
Client Status
Paging Server
Server Up Time: It shows the server up time.
Total Clients: iPX5151 Paging Clients connected to the server are listed accordingly.
Remote Servers: If more than one iPX5101 are connected in a large system, it shall be shown accordingly.
Client Status: Its show the information of Client Name, Client IPAddress, Client Status and Source Device.
Paging Server
528529
1
0
NO
1
Reg ID
128
Client Name
PAGING CLIENT 01
Client IP Address
192.168.0.153
Client Status
CONNECTED
Source Device
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System Bootloading ( Firmware / Browser Update)
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 server “hanged”, it is required to perform system reset by :
1. Default reset: Press & hold the reset button until LED “streaming” ON.
2.At the web browser, enter the IPaddress 192.168.0.101 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.
Update Firmware :
- To update firmware, choose binary file with “appbin” extension
( 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” extension
and click update.

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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.
System Configuration
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Update Firmware
Toupdate firmware& browserviahtmlpage, enterthe IPAddress(192.168.0.101)and goto ‘SystemConfiguration’page for
firmware or browser update.
Update Using Web Server
3. Restart the unit to enable the new firmware or browser to take effect.