Amperes iPX5200 User manual

Thank you for choosing another quality product from Amperes Electronics.
Amperes iPX Series of IP equipment provides multiple advantages over conventional systems in terms of cabling
infrastructure and future expansions. With continuous development of more IP products in the pipeline, the
possibilities of more applications based on IP shall be beyond imagination.
With iPX modules, existing conventional system can be converted into IP without much changes, thus reducing the
cost of upgrading. With our policy of understanding the needs of the market, we offer some simple tools with
powerful functions to achieve the requirements. A simple graphical illustration and basic engineering knowledge
shall be sufficient to apply these products into your installations, making them systems of countless limitations.
iPX5200 is a IP Network Audio / BGM server (Network Audio Inserter) , which would enable analogue audio output
from players to be fed into the IP network and played at iPX5300 music clients at remote buildings.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iPX5200
IP Network Audio / BGM Server
(Network Audio Inserter)
VER 2 / 2020
IPX 5200 amperes
UP
PRE
DOWN
SOURCE NEXT
STREMING 1 2 345678
MUSIC CLIENT GROUP
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
AUDIO SIG
START / STOP

Parts Identification
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IPX 5200 amperes
UP
PRE
DOWN
SOURCE NEXT
STREMING 1 2 345678
MUSIC CLIENT GROUP
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
AUDIO SIG
START / STOP
microSD
ON/OFF
IPX 5200
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
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RESET
+ -
DC 24V
100mA
LEFT
RIGHT
ETHERNET ADDRESS :
SERIAL NO :
ETHERNET
Front View
Rear View
134
25
6 7 8 9 10 11
1. LCD DISPLAY
2. AUDIO SIG
2 X 16 characters LCD displaying the units’ parameters and programming instructions.
5. MUSIC CLIENT GROUP KEY
8 front group buttons for direct music client activation.
4. PLAY / STREAM BUTTON
To control start / stop the playlist.
6. POWER CONNECTORS
24V DC input for power, use only regulated power supply or Amperes PS9400 power supply unit.
7. POWER SWITCH
Power switch for the unit.
8. RESET BUTTON
Press this button to reboot the unit. If we hold the button for 5 seconds, iPX5200 will enter bootloader mode where
we can perform RESTORE FACTORY settings, check IP address and firmware versions.
To be supported soon.
3. CONTROL BUTTON
Button for menu, various playback and source.
iPX5200 IP NETWORK AUDIO / BGM SERVER

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Parts Identification
9. ETHERNET PORT
10. MICRO SD CARD SLOT
Connectivity to network switch.
11. LINE INPUTS
RCA jack for receiving external audio source with line output, such as CD, MP3 players, etc.
SD Card Slot, up to 16GB capacity is supported by the unit (standard supplied card is 16GB).

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iPX5200 Application Note
Application Diagram
LAN
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
microSD
iPX5300
Music Client
LOCATION 1
CD1001
iPX5200
IPX5200 is a music server which is similar to pre-amplifier mixer / source selector of analogue version. The difference is that
it works in LAN environment for music transmission over IP Network to multiple locations in installations such as university
campus, factories, multi tower complexes and soon over the internet to remote locations.
It accepts analogue music sources such as CD player, tuner or perhaps music from IPOD / IPAD and converts the selected
source into high quality digital format and thereafter transmit it over the IP. In addition, the unit has a slot for SD card input,
which can transfer files such as MP3, WAV directly over the network.
One distinctive difference from other similar product is the client selection feature. The central has the control over which
destination to broadcast the music by push of buttons, which can be easily configured.
MP 1020
am p e r e s
MIN MAX MIN MAX
CH 1 CH 2
/V- /V+ MODE
OFF/ON
FM
/V- /V+ MODE
OFF/ON
FM
DUAL CHANNEL DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
MP1020
Local
PA System
Local
PA System
iPX5300
Music Client
LOCATION 2
LOCATION N
(SD Card Input)
Analogue
Inputs
IPX 5200 amperes
UP
PRE
DOWN
SOURCE NEXT
STREMING 1 2 345 6 78
MUSIC CLIENT GROUP
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
AUDIO SIG
START/ STOP

iPX5200 IP NETWORK AUDIO / BGM SERVER Page 5
Connecting to iPX5200
microSD
ON/OFF
IPX 5200
ETHERNET MUSIC SERVER
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RESET
+ -
DC 24V
100mA
LEFT
RIGHT
ETHERNET ADDRESS :
SERIAL NO :
ETHERNET
24VDC Power
Supply (Amperes
PS9400) 0.5A Mini SD
Card
Unbalanced stereo input (RCA jack)
CD Player
AM / FM Tuner
MP3 Player
iPX5200
Back View
PC Audio Source
CAT5e
Network Switch
Fiber Optic
Convertor
--------------
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX5300
Single mode /
Multimode
~
~
Fiber Optic
Convertor
iPX 5300
ETHERNET MUSIC CLIENT
ETHERNET ADDRESS
ETHERNET
RESET
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
amperes
iPX5300
Audio Output to Local
PA System / Mixer amp.
Remote
Location via
Fiber Optic
BASS
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH6CH5
TREBLE
MASTER
O
I
CH1
Speaker
24 VDC
Line Audio Output
(Balanced)
MA2024
Mixer Amp
CAT5e
Alternative IP Client is iPX5155 (Paging / BGM Client ) to
receive BGM from iPX5200 BGM shall be muted when a
Paging is received from the Paging Mic / Emergency
Paging Mic / PMX

Device Setup Via Browser
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iPX5200 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 iPX5300 IP Clients to form a complete system. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. Login
page shall appear and the default User ID and Password are both “admin”.
Device Info:
Info: Providing hardware, network and System configuration.
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 such as
volume controls, User and Password setup and System’s web
page and firmware updates.
Music Server: Providing real time information on stream-
ing status, Client connections and file information in SD Card.
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.
Firmware Version
Hardware Revision
Serial Number
Device Name
MAC Address
IPV4 Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Data Port
Multicast IP
Audio
Default Groups
Network Information
Application Information
Hardware Information
Network Settings
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Data Port
Multicast IP Address
Audio Port
Application Settings

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Device Setup Via Browser
System Configuration
Application Settings:
Volume / Bass / Treble: Volume / Bass / Treble level can be
adjusted here. Any changes made will affect all clients audio level.
Group: Group refer to default clients that are active each time
iPX5200 is powered up. Example, if Group 1 & 2 are checked, when-
ever iPX5200 is powered up, clients that belong to Group 1 & 2 will
receive streaming audio from iPX5200.
Default Source: iPX5200 can either play audio files from SD
card or audio that applied to its RCA ports. The Default Source select
default audio source that iPX5200 will play each time it is powered
up.
Device Name: A meaningful device name like “GnD Flr Music
Server” can be entered here. The name will be reflected in iPX5200
Info page.
Authentication: You can alter the user name and password to
avoid unnecessary access to the system.
Firmware Update: Firmware are stored in the unit’s memory.
Should there be any updates available, use this section to perform
system upgrades accordingly. Refer page 9 for the details.
Music Server
Destination Group: Indicate client
groups that are active.
Audio Source: If selected audio source
is uSD Card, this field will indicate audio file
name that is currently playing. User can
select to play previous / next track via provid-
ed buttons. If selected audio source is Line
Input, this field show line input that is current-
ly active.
Connected Clients: iPX5300 Music
Clients and iPX5155 paging and BGM
clients that are connected to the server are
listed here.
SD Card Files: Audio files that store in
SD card can be viewed here.
Application Settings
Authentication
Volume
Bass
Treble
Group Group 1
Group 5
Group 2
Group 6
Group 3
Group 7
Group 4
Group 8
Web Page Theme
Device Name
New User Name
Old Password
New Password
Confirm Password
Default Source
Firmware Update
Connected Clients
MUSIC CLIENT 01 Connecting 192.168.1.130
SD Card Files
1
2
Memories - Maroon 5.mp3
Someone you loved_Lewis_Capaldi.mp3
00.03.35
00.03.55

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amperes
UP
PRE
DOWN
SOURCE NEXT
STREMING 1 2 345678
MUSIC CLIENT GROUP
START / STOP
AUDIO SIG
1234
The buttons for streaming target ( 8 nos ) is similar to zone selector. An administrator shall have the control over which client to
receive the music streaming. Each button can be assigned a single client ( iPX5300 ) or a group of clients.
Setup : Front Button Setting
To set the matching Client Button ( Destination ) with related iPX5300 Music Client, it is required to access the webpage of the
Client. Follow the steps below :
1. Open a browser and enter the iPX5300 IP address.
2. Under SYSTEM CONFIGURATION > Application Settings, look for “ Music Server IP ” field. Enter the iPX5200 IP address
here.
3. Under “ Group ”, assign group number to this iPX5300. Example, if Group 1 & 2 are checked, that mean this iPX5300 will
receive streaming audio from iPX5200 whenever iPX5200 activate its Group 1 or 2.
4. We can assign a Device Name to this iPX5300 for easy identification, example “ Building A Client ”.
5. The volume / bass / treble level of iPX5300 can also be adjusted here. If we check the box “ Sync with Server ”, then each
time iPX5300 is powered up, it will follow the volume / bass / treble level that are configured on iPX5200.
6. Save any changes made.
Application Settings
Connection Mode
Music Server IP
Sync with Server
Volume
Web Page Theme
Device Name
Group
Bass
Treble
Group 1
Group 5
Group 2
Group 6
Group 3
Group 7
Group 4
Group 8

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Operating iPX5200
On Powering Up, the iPX5200 will automatically switch to audio source that defined in SYSTEM CONFIGURATION page. To
change the audio source:
We can press the SOURCE button to switch between SD Card and Line Inputs. If SD Card is our choice, press PRE / NEXT
button to play desired audio file.
If Line Inputs is our choice, press PRE / NEXT button to select INPUT 1,2,3 or 4.
To stream music to client:
1. Activate the client groups by pressing the desired group buttons.
2. Press the STREAMING button to start streaming audio to the clients.
At the destination end, mixer / audio processing equipment / zone selector must be activated to broadcast the audio.
System firmware shall be updated once in a while when new features or bug fixes are available. There are 2 methods of doing;
Firmware Update
1. Open a browser and type in the iPX5200 IP Address.
2. Under “System Configuration” page look for “Firmware Update” section as shown in below.
Update firmware in Normal Operation Mode:
Click “ Choose File” and choose a binary file with “.acfr” extension. Click
“Update”.
Firmware Updates
File
Once the update is completed, the browser should enter the login page.
iPX5200.acfr

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Firmware Update
1. Press & hold the reset button until “ IPX5200 Bootloader ” is showing on LCD. This indicates iPX5200 is now operate in
Bootloader mode.
2. Press SOURCE button, LCD will shows “ 1. RESTORE FACTRY ” > Press SOURCE button again to enter RESTORE FACTRY
menu > Press NEXT to select “ YES ” > Press SOURCE button again to confirm restoring to factory default settings.
3. Once the restoring process is completed, the unit will reboot and enter normal operation mode. The IP address is now reset to
192.168.0.100.
4. Follow “ Update firmware in Normal operation mode ” steps to update the firmware.
Note: RESTORE FACTORY settings will not affect audio files stored in SD card.
Update firmware in Bootloader Mode:
If the iPX5200 “hanged”, it is required to perform RESTORE FACTORY settings by :
iPX5200
Bootloader
NEXT Press SOURCE then NEXT to select YES SOURCE
BOOTLOADER MENU
1. RESTORE FACTRY
1. RESTORE FACTRY
CONFIRM
*Press the Next button for the next menu / Source button for Enter.
1. RESTORE FACTORY:
2. IP ADDRESS:
3. BTLDR VERSION:
4. APP VERSION:
5. EXIT:
Reset IP address to 192.168.0.100. All settings in NETWORK CONFIGURATION and
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION pages will be reset to default settings.
Show iPX5200 IP Address
Show Bootloader firmware version
Show application firmware version
Exit Bootloader mode
1. RESTORE FACTRY
RESTORED
: YES
Hold RESET button until
LCD show
“iPX5200 Bootloader”
BOOTLOADER MENU FUNCTIONS:

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iPX5200 IP NETWORK AUDIO / BGM SERVER
Technical Specifications
iPX5200 Music Server
Power Requirement :
Voltage
Current
Connectivity
- LAN Interface
- Common Protocols
- Priority Protocols
Audio
- Analogue Input (peak-to-peak)
- Input Load resistance
- Input Load Capacitance
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- S/N Ratio (full scale signal)
- Digital Format
Client Connection
User Interface
Firmware Upgrade
Operating Condition :
Temperature
Humidity
Case :
Dimension
Weight
18 ~ 30V DC (Normal DC 24V)
<100 mA
RJ-45, 100Mb/s
TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, HTTP
UDMP, ADP
1.25Vrms
30 Ohm
100 pF
0.1%
83 dB
IMA ADPCM / MP3 (CBR / 320 kbps max) / WAV
255 Max
(Web Browser) IE V8+, Firefox V22+, Google Chrome V25+
RS485
Via Web Browser
-20°C ~ 80°C
0 - 70%
482 x 44 x 130 mm
1.9 kg

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