Amperes PA 2480 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash symbol with arrowhead within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure,
that may be sufficient magnitude to be a risk of electric shock to
person.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WARNING !
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed including the followings :
1. Read all the SAFE INSTRUCTIONS before using the product.
2. This product must be earthed. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and earthed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinance.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding connector can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or servicemen if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product, It it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
3. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool or the like.
5. This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventillation.
6. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers or other products
that produce heat.
7. This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described on the operating instructions
or as marked on the product.
8. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
9. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time. When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by the plug.
10. Care should be taken so that object do not fall and liquid are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
11. The product should be serviced by a qualified service personnel when :
a. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or,
b. Objects has fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product, or
c. The product has been exposed to rain, or
d. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance, or
e. The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
12. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other
serving should be referred to qualified service personnel.
13. WARNING - do not place objects on the products' power cord or place it in a position where alone could trip
over, walk on or roll anything over it. Do not allow the product to rest on or to be installed over power cords of
any type. Improper installations of this type create the possibility of fire hazard and / or personal injury.
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THANK YOU ...
WE thank you for putting your trust on another products produced by Amperes Electronics. And yes, we went a long
way to ensure that this unit is a reliable workhorse when it is rolled out from the production line. That includes tireless
design improvements, vigorous testing and monitoring and not forgetting the long operational testing over time. All to
ensure that you get the right product with minimal investment ... something worth the money spent.
Although these models of amplifiers look similar to any other conventional types available in market, we appreciate if
you would spend some time reading through the manual to ensure the unit is properly installed in accordance to our
recommendations. We believe that this habit shall ensure that the unit works perfectly beyond your expectations in
years to come.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES
THERMAL PROTECTION Ensures the amplifier do not operate under thermal run-away state, which do not only
distort the sound reproduction but could damage the components. Upon reaching a
preset temperature, the amplifier would enter protect mode which would let the unit idle
until the excessive heat is dissipated.
The amplifier shall enter into protection mode shall the speaker line is short circuit, which
may cause overheating too. Please check the speaker line whenever the protection LED
is on and remove any shorted cable as soon as possible. Permanent short circuit may
cause permanent failure to the amplifier.
SHORT CIRCUIT
PROTECTIONS
Heat dissipates by external air forced into the heat sink. Under extreme condition, the
system shall detect the heat produced and if it exceeds the capacity of normal cooling
system, the fan shall increase its speed automatically to ensure the amplifiers keep
operating under optimum temperature.
DUAL SPEED COOLING
FAN
Manual reset circuit breakers are available for DC as well as AC mains inputs. This shall
be more convenient for maintenance over conventional fuse replacements.
MANUAL RESET
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Input is via balanced signal and the gain control is available at the rear panel of the unit,
which avoid unnecessary tampering of the volume by unauthorized personnel.
BALANCED INPUT WITH
GAIN CONTROL
The amplifiers operates using mains ac supply as well as 24V DC back up supply. This
ensures continuous operation of your system whenever mains supply is interrupted or
unavailable.
AC / DC OPERATION

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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1. MAINS SWITCH For switching mains ac supply and the corresponding LED shall lit accordingly. Mains LED
shall not lit if the back up DC supply is available.
POWER AMPLIFIER
MODEL NO : PA2240
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING !
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
240W (RMS)
TM
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
1 2 3
4567
8910 11
2. INDICATION LEDs Mains LED for incoming mains supply and Protect LED is to indicate if the unit is switched to
protection mode. Clip LED shall lit if the incoming signal is too high whereas others to
indicate signal level in two level ie. -40 dB and -10 dB.
3. FRONT VENT Hot air inside the unit is blown out from these vent holes. Please ensure that there is
sufficient clearance for ventilation.
4. DC SUPPLY For connection of back up 24V DC supply from batteries. Another two ports are parallel to
the incoming and is used for connection to the next amplifier.
5. SPEAKER OUTPUT Outgoing terminals to speakers available in 4 Ohm, 70 and 100V line for usage with
transformer coupled speakers. The total speakers combined should have impedance higher
than stated in the corresponding output terminals to avoid overloading.
Loudspeakers with suitable matching transformer can be connected to the 25 or 70 or 100V
line outputs in parallel. However the total load should not exceed the nominal power output
rating of the amplifier.
Do not parallel two power amplifiers in order to gain higher power rating as this may cause
overloading in the event that any one of them failed.

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UNIT INSTALLATION
Manual reset circuit breakers replace the conventional fuse replacement, allowing easier
maintenance. AC circuit breaker has the rating of 5 A whereas the DC with 15A rating.
Simply press to reset when the failure is detected and removed.
6. MANUAL RESET
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mains ac cord comes with standard British 3 pin plug with fuse rating of 13A.
7. MAINS AC CORD
The vent fan draw external cool air to the internal heat sink. The fan has dual speed which
is determined by the internal heat sink temperature. To allow proper cooling, please
ensure that the ambient is properly ventilated.
8. VENT FAN
The sliding switch allows separation of body earthing from signal common to prevent
hums noise.
9. GROUND LIFT
SWITCH
Incoming signal to the unit is via 3 pin XLR female socket and the adjacent male jack is
connected parallel for linkage to the next unit.
10. INPUT JACKS
Output volume is adjustable from -15dB to 0 dB.
11. VOLUME KNOB
COOL AIR
HOT AIR
HOT AIR
HOT AIR
HOT AIR
The above diagram depicts the air flow pattern for the amplifier cooling system. Cool air intake is sucked from outside
via dual speed temperature dependent fan. Several outlets of the warm air dissipations can be found in front panel,
sides as well as top cover.
Please ensure these vent holes are not blocked in order to keep the operating temperature at optimum. Allow a
breathing space of 100 mm for each vent outlet.
For installation in rack, we recommend that internal rack ventilation fans are installed, one for cool air intake and the
other for heat dissipation.
The optimum operating temperature of the unit shall be kept at approximately 40 degree Celsius.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS - NORMAL APPLICATIONS
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Application example using one duty amplifier with one standby unit connecting to two zones of speakers.
POWER AMPLIFIER
MODEL NO : PA2240
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE.
WARNING !
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
240W (RMS)
TM
TM
240W (RMS)
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WARNING !
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE.
MODEL NO : PA2240
POWER AMPLIFIER
SPEAKER ZONE 1
SPEAKER ZONE 2
ZS5121
ZONE SELECTOR
AC3601
MANUAL AMPLIFIER
CHANGEOVER
PA2240
POWER AMP AS
DUTY UNIT
PA2240
POWER AMP AS
STANDBY UNIT
MX2122
PRE-AMP MIXER
100V outputs looped to zone 2
Input to standby
input to duty
TO DC BACK UP
dc back up supply
connected in
parallel
line output
input signal parallel to
next amplifier
AC MAINS
AC MAINS OR
FROM
SQ9715

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS - WITH AUTO FAULT CHANGEOVER
Application with Amperes AS400 as auto fault sensor module and AX700 as auto changeover unit.
24V DC power supply connections and incoming 240V ac mains not shown.
AMP. IN - FR. AMP OUTPUTS
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AMP. OU T - TO Z ONE SELEC TOR / SPEAKERS
MAX LOAD / CH - 400W / 100V LINE
AX700 WIRING CONNECTIONS
CASCADE PLEASE OBSERV E POLARITY
STANDBY
DETECT
AX700
LINK
S/BY IN
AMP.OUT
AMP.IN
COM
1~6
OUT
IN
S/BY AMP
DUTY AMP
TO
AS400
IN
OUT
COM COM
HOT
100V
COM COM COM
HOT HOT
COM COM
HOT HOT
AMP INPUT
AMP.FAULT DETECT TRIGGER
COM COM
HOT
COM COM
HOT HOT HOT
COM
COM
COM
HOT HOT HOT
3
LINK TO AS400
12
S/BY
564
0.5 A
+
AUTO AMP. CHANGEOVER
DC 24V
DUTY AMPLIFIER INPUTS
OR SPEAKERS
TO ZONE SELECTOR
AMP 7
COM
PLEASE OBSERVE POLARITY WHEN CABLING
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DC 24V
ZS 5121
+
AMPLIFIER INPUTS - ZONE OUTPUTS FOR ZONE 1 TO 6
REMOTE SELECT
TRIG CONT
RELAY RELAY
432165
ZON1
COM
AMP 1
COM
100V 100V
A
AMP 3AMP 2 ZON2
COM
100V 100V
COM
100V
COM
ZON6
100V
ZON4ZON3 AMP 4
100V
COM
100V
COM
100V
COM
AMP 6AMP 5 ZON5
COM
100V 100V
COM COM
100V
REMOTE SELECT
COM
87910
100V
11 12 -A
ZON10
100V
AMPLIFIER INPUTS - ZONE OUTPUTS FOR ZONE 7 TO 12
ZON8ZON7 AMP 8
100V
COM COM
100V 100V
COM
AMP10AMP 9 ZON9
COM
100V
COM
100V 100V
COM
AMP12
100V
ZON11AMP11
COM
100V
COM COM
100V
ZON12
COM
100V
COM
SPEAKER ZONE 2
SPEAKER ZONE 1
ZS5121
ZONE SELECTOR
AX700
AUTO CHANGEOVER
PA2240
POWER AMPLIFIER
AS STANDBY
PA2240
POWER AMPLIFIER
AS DUTY UNIT
AS400
SURVEILLANCE MODULE
AS400
SURVEILLANCE MODULE
MX2122
PRE-AMP MIXER
audio out
audio + P Tone
audio + P Tone
standby amp in
duty amp in
loop amp in 1 and 2
trigger + com
trigger + com
amp detect
illustration shows application with an amplifier serving
two zones of speakers

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS - UNINTERRUPTED PAGING SYSTEM
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PA2240
THIS EQUIPMENT REQUIRES
ADEQUATE VENTILATION
DO NOT BLOCK VENT
-24V -24V
DC INPUT
+ 24V
GROUND LIFT
FLOAT FRAME
MIN MAX
INPUT GAIN
MAINS : 230V +/-10%
AC 50 / 60HZ
BALANCED INPUT
1V / 10K
INPUT
31V
(4 )
SPEAKER OUTPUT
+ 24V
COM
100V
(42 )
70V
(21 )
DC 15A
LINK
AC 5A
PRESS TO RESET
BREAKER
ZS602
SER.NO
AMP 3
PAGING AMPLIFIER INPUTS - ZONE OUTPUTS
( OR 3 WIRE SYSTEM PRIORITY ZONE OUTPUTS )
COM COM
100V
COM
100V 100V
A
100V
COM
100V
12345
DC SUPPLY 6+
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-VE TRIGGER
24V 0.5A
DC 24V REMOTE SELECT
RECOMMENDED
USE ONLY
ZON1AMP 1 AMP 2 ZON2
100V
COM COM COM
100V 100V
COM COM
100V 100V
COM COM COM
100V 100V 100V
COM COM
100V 100V
COM
100V
COM
4 65321
100V
COM COM
100V 100V 100V
COM COM
100V 100V
COM
100V
COM COM COM
100V
PLEASE OBSERVE POLARITY WHEN CABLING ( 3 WIRE SYSTEM ONLY )
AMP 1
AMP 6ZON4AMP 4ZON3 ZON5AMP 5
ZONE DC OUTPUTS
ZON6 24 V AMP4
BGM AMPLIFIER INPUTS - NORMAL BGM OUTPUTS
ZON2AMP 2ZON1 ZON3AMP 3 ZON5ZON4 AMP5 AMP6 ZON6
SPEAKER ZONE 2
SPEAKER ZONE 1
For 4 wire system only
ZS602
UNINTERRUPTED
PAGING ZONE
SELECTOR
PA2240
POWER AMPLIFIER
FOR PAGING
PA2240
POWER AMPLIFIER
FOR BGM
MX2122
PRE-AMP MIXER
PAGING MIC
CASSETTE PLAYER
TUNER
CD PLAYER
MUTE LEVEL SET
TO MINUMUM
bgm direct out
mixed audio out
amp in for paging signal amp in for
bgm signal
Application using ZS602 as uninterrupted paging system. 24V DC power supply connections and ac mains not shown.
For manual or auto changeover, application with Amperes AC3601 or AX700 is possible.
The above diagram shows application using a power amplifier serving 2 zones.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
INPUT SIGNAL
(Balanced)
PARALLEL OUT
TO NEXT AMP
INCOMING AC
220-240V
24V DC BACK UP
INPUT TERMINAL
PARALLEL TO NEXT
AMPLIFIER
POWER SWITCH
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
RATING 5A
DC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
BLOCKING
DIODE
STEP DOWN
TRANSFORMER
RECTIFIER 30V DC
STEP UP
TRANSFORMER
100V OUTPUT
70 V
25 V
COMMON
BAL-UNBAL
CONVERSION
CIRCUIT
GROUND LIFT
SWITCH
LEVEL
ADJUST
PROTECTION
CIRCUIT
AMPLIFICATION
CIRCUIT
THERMISTOR - Q POINT
THERMISTOR - FAN SPEED / PROTECTION
THERMAL PROTECT TEMP : 86 C
DUAL SPEED FAN
NORMAL : BELOW 45 C
BOOST : ABOVE 45 C
Note : Heat at heat sink
The above block diagram illustrates the general block construction of the power amplifier. Detailed circuit can be obtained
from our service department.
NOTES
EARTH LOOP To avoid hum or noise to the output, the chassis earth and the electrical earth should be
separated. this can be done by switching the Ground Lift Switch. Refer Page 5.
SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
Total speakers connected to the terminals should not exceed the rating specified. Connecting
speakers to 100V line shall have load equivalent to the sum of all the rating of the speakers.
Connecting the same loudspeakers to the 70V line shall only consume half of the power,
thereby, twice the number of speakers of the said rating can be connected to 70V line terminal.
SPEAKER
POLARITY
Speakers with '+' terminal should be connected to 100V line output. Distortion sound clarity can
occur when anti phase connections are made and is apparent when they are installed closed to
each other.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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ELECTRICAL
Power requirement
Rated output
Output impedance / line
Power consumption
Input sensitivity
Input gain control
Input connections
Frequency Response
Signal / Noise ratio (at 1 KHz, 0 dB)
Protections
Indicators
Cooling system
230 / 240 V ac : 50 / 60 Hz
PA2060 : 60 W 100V line
PA2120 :120 W 100V line
PA2240 : 240 W 100V line
PA2360 : 360 W 100V line
PA2480 : 480 W 100V line
PA2060 : 4 Ohm (15.5V) / 83 Ohm (70V) / 170 Ohm (100V)
PA2120 : 4 Ohm (22V) / 42 Ohm (70V) / 83 Ohm (100V)
PA2240 : 4 Ohm (31V) / 21 Ohm (70V) / 42 Ohm (100V)
PA2360 : 4 Ohm (38V) / 13.6 Ohm (70V) / 27 Ohm (100V)
PA2480 : 4 Ohm (44V) / 10 Ohm (70V) / 21 Ohm (100V)
PA2060 : No input - 20VA, Rated output - 120VA
PA2120 : No input - 29VA, Rated output - 230VA
PA2240 : No input - 35VA, Rated output - 720VA
PA2360 : No input - 35VA, Rated output - 1080VA
PA2480 : No input - 35VA, Rated output - 1180VA
1V / 10 K Ohm
-15 dB to 0 dB
XLR balanced input
80 - 17 kHz 0/-5 dB
> 80 dB
Thermal overload muting
AC and DC manual reset circuit breaker
Momentary short circuit
Input Mains ; Clip ; Protect mode ; Input signal
Fan forced cooling with dual speed thermal controlled presets
Due to our continuous product improvement policy, we reserve the rights to change the above specifications, features and
artwork without prior notice.
While every care was taken to ensure the data produced in this manual is correct at time of printing, we apologize if there
were to be any error that may have been unintentionally presented or omitted.
PRODUCT RECORD
MODEL
DATE OF PURCHASE
WARRANTY EXPIRY DATE (12 MTHS )
SERIAL NUMBER
DEALER'S DETAILS
Should you encounter any problem on service, kindly contact us at : 603-5882 7757 / 58 or Fax to us at : 603-5882 7756
*terms and conditions on warranty applies.

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 or its
authorized master distributor, Amperes Global Marketing. 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 12 months from the
date of purchase or for a longer 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.
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.
It is understood that the purchaser accepted and had read through the above terms and conditions of warranty
and disclaimer upon unpacking and tested the product.
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