INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PD2800
DIGITAL PAGING MICROPHONE

version 3
harmonised protocol

Thank you for choosing another quality product from Amperes Electronics.
Amperes has upgraded the protocols in PD series paging microphones, MatriMix as well as PMX system. With this
harmonised data, all the equipments can be used or interchanged seamlessly. As such, the firmware of TD6240 has
been upgraded as well, to cater for the needs.

We shall endeavor to make products with contemporary needs and yet expandable for future upgrades. We are
sure you make the right decision to choose Amperes, which is not only offering the product that meets your budget,
but perform beyond your expectation.

We appreciate that you read through the manual to avoid any mishandling as well as to explore the full potential this
unit can offer. Keep this manual for future reference and we believe that you are getting an optimum product in its
class.

December 2012
 Product Descriptions

PD2800 gets better in this version while offering the same flexibility in installation and operation. 108 zones
can be stored under 9 groups of 12 zones each and 9 priority levels can be set at the paging console.

Cablings had been simplified further with lesser restrictions as compared with previous version. Learn more on
configurations from this manual.

Each package is supplied with EX2800 External Connection unit ( Version 2 ), 24V DC adaptor and 1m Cat5e
cable. The decoding shall be performed at TD6240 ( Version 3 ) only.

Parts Identification

PD2800 1
Top View

3
7
4 5

8
1

rear view

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9 10

EX2800

11
OUTPUT

INPUT
13

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 Parts Identification

1. Paging Microphone Inlet

XLR inlet for gooseneck microphone. Only condenser microphone supplied or those operates under 3 to 9 V.

2. LCD Display
Factory default display is with back light. User has the option to turn off. Please refer to setup section.

3. ALL CALL Button

Mic shall be activated instantly without chime, triggering all normal zones. Note that making ALL CALLs will not trigger
the overriding relay at the zone selectors, thus the volume controllers set at minimum shall not be overrided.

4. Chime & Talk Button

Select the zones required before pressing this button. A chime shall start ( if selected ) and followed by mic activation,
which is indicated by the illuminated ring at the mic capsule.

5. Keypad
Zone selections and programming are done via these keypad.

6. Memory / Select Button

It is used for programming zone grouping during setup.

7. Group Recall / Enter Button

It is used to recall zone grouping during paging and also used as Enter key during setup.

8. Gooseneck Microphone
This detachable condenser mic comes with illuminated ring when the mic is in active mode and ready for paging.

9. Chime and Mic Volume Control

T
Individual volume for chime and microphone output level can be adjusted according to site requirement.

10. Output Connection

This RJ45 connection shall connect to EX2800 with the cable provided. Power supply to the unit is fed via EX2800.

11. Data / Audio Output to Decoder

Data and audio are linked to TD6240 decoder unit using 2pair screen cable. Please refer to “Connecting the Unit” for
detailed connection diagram.

12. Data/Audio Input Link / DC Supply

Data and audio from other EX2800 ( if any ) are fed to this port forming a circuit. This connection is applicable only if
multipoint paging setup is established. Use a DC24V power adaptor supplied for powering the unit.

13. Paging Mic Connection

Connect to the paging mic via this RJ45 connector. For pin configuration, refer to the diagram.

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 Application Schematic

Please ensure that priority level

PD2800 Paging Mic is set at each paging console
Unit 2 before operating.

Each loop / circuit may consist

of several paging mics, which
PD2800 Paging Mic can be set at different priority
PD2800 Paging Mic
Unit 3 level.
Unit 1

Termination at TD6240 decoder

Cat5e can be done at any of the
connection port, without priority
setting restriction at the
console.
24V EX2800

24V EX2800 24V EX2800

2P Screen

TD6240 Zone
Decoder

audio output Triggering signal

(balanced)

MX2222 Speaker Zone

Pre-Amp Mixer Selector
P OW ER
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 S O U RCE M ASTER

I Z S 5 121
MX 2 1 2 2
O

100V

P OW ER

I
Q P2 500
O

5 0 0 W 1 0 0 V L I N E POWER AM PLIFIER

Speakers in Various Zones

Power Amplifier

Other complementary equipment may be required in the system such as :

EP1200 for Emergency Paging and overriding
AX3700 / AX700 / AC3601 Amplifier Changeover Panel for standby amp fault changeover
BC9730 / PS9400 Battery Charger and Power Supply
VR7600 Zone Volume control panel

Note on priority setting :

If the system consist of several paging mic with same priority ;

The one activated earlier shall remain active and the other shall remain in busy mode. It is as first come first serve
mode.

If the system consist of several paging mic with different priority :

The one with higher priority shall override the unit with lower priority even though the latter is in paging mode.
If lower priority unit would have busy LED blinking when the higher priority is active.

Priority 1 ( highest ) .......... Priority 9 ( lowest )

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 Remote Connectivity via Fiber

Rear view of PD2800

iPX5150

FX TX
100
Link/

FDX/PWR
Act
Fiber Optic Converter
TX RX
Col

FX TX
100
Link/
Act

TX RX FDX/PWR
Fiber Optic Converter
Col

DC V ETHERNET SERIAL NO :
+ - 10BASE-T RS232
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iPx 5100
ON/OFF ETHERNET PAGING MANAGEMENT SERVER
RESET

Network Switch 12V-24V

ETHERNET ADDRESS : ETHERNET SUBNET : ETHERNET GATEWAY : MAC ADDRESS :
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iPX5100

iPX5150

BGM 2

MxP2188

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 Connecting The Unit

For Single unit paging mic, set

priority level to 0 (PD2800) or 00
(PD2400). Priority 1 is highest.

Rear view of PD2800

Cat5e cable (supplied)

EX2800 External Remote location

24V DC via Conn Unit
power adaptor
OUTPUT

INPUT

2 pair screen cable

(audio output and RS485 data)

To mixer input ; select either mic or line

level, balanced signal

Remote triggering using Cat5e /

3 multicore cable via RJ45 jack.
2
(Cable provided )
24V DC
ZS5121 (Z1-12)
T RLY
TRIG
RLY ZS
CON PR
RLY
TRIG
RLY ZS
CON PR

parallel connections ZS5121

24V DC Link to 24V DC
for this port (Z13 - Z24)
Next ZS
Fr. EP1200 for E/M repeat for every zone
24V overriding
To speakers
signal triggering
(or via VR / LS4600)
and ALL CALL
Fr.Amplifier

1 Paging mic can be connected to any of the port regardless of the priority setting at the paging console.

2 Use this switch to select the audio output level ; mic or line level when connecting to pre-amplifier mixer

3 Set unit address ; each address represents one unit of decoder of 24 zones.
example : 10000 0000 - Zone 1 to 24
01000 0000 - Zone 25 to 48

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 Connecting to IP Paging System

Rear view of PD2800

Audio
RS485 o/p
TD6240 Zone
Decoder
iPX5150

Triggering signal
audio output
DC V
+ -
ON/OFF
ETHERNET
10BASE-T RS232
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iPx 5100
ETHERNET PAGING MANAGEMENT SERVER
SERIAL NO :
(balanced)
RESET
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12V-24V

MX2222
iPX5100 Pre-Amp Mixer

Network Switch

Speaker Zone
DC 24V RLY RLY ZS
Selector
+ TRIG CON PR
P IN 1-Z1 P IN 1-Z7
P IN 2-Z2 P IN 2-Z8
P IN 3-Z3 P IN 3-Z9

RS485 Audio
P IN
P IN
P IN
P IN
P IN
4-Z4
5-Z5
6-Z6
7-AC
8-PR
P IN
P IN
P IN
P IN
P IN
4-Z10
5-Z11
6-Z12
7-AC
8-GND

o/p
100V

Speakers in Various Zones

iPX5150

Power Amplifier
TD6240 Zone
Decoder

Triggering signal

MX2222 Speaker Zone

Pre-Amp Mixer Selector
DC 24V RLY RLY ZS
+ TRIG CON PR
P IN 1-Z1 P IN 1-Z7
P IN 2-Z2 P IN 2-Z8
P IN 3-Z3 P IN 3-Z9
P IN 4-Z4 P IN 4-Z10
P IN 5-Z5 P IN 5-Z11
P IN 6-Z6 P IN 6-Z12
P IN 7-AC P IN 7-AC
P IN 8-PR P IN 8-GND

100V

Speakers in Various Zones

Power Amplifier

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Connecting The Unit ( Multi Point )

2 nos Paging Mic in same circuit.

PD2400/2800 Note :
Can be set to either different priority or same level.
PD2800
Paging Microphone

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Cat5e

24V DC
EX2800 PD2400/2800
OUTPUT

INPUT

PD2800
Paging Microphone

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PD2400/2800 24V DC
EX2800

OUTPUT

INPUT
PD2800
Paging Microphone

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24V DC PD2400/2800
OUTPUT

INPUT

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Paging Microphone

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24V DC
OUTPUT

INPUT

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1. Data A
2 pair screen cable 2. Data B
3. Audio +ve
2 pair screen cable 4. Audio -ve
TD6240 5. Screen - Ground

Cable Size shall be according to the distance from the

paging mic and the equipment rack.

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 Connecting to MatrixMix MxP2188

Since that MxP2188 MatriMix system is capable to cater for larger quantity of zones ( 8 input to 128 outputs ), PD2800
has to be used as the paging mic for the system. More than one PD2800 can be installed.

There is some minor difference when using PD2800 in Matrix environment as compared with the conventional one :

- EX2800 shall be replaced by EX1102 ( if more than one PD2800 is installed )

- Direct connection to MxP2188 if only one PD2800 and one Matrix is used.
- Power directly from MxP2188 ( length do not exceed 100 m )
- MS1103 to be used if more than one Matrix controller is installed.

An illustration of two PD2800 connected to two

MxP2188.
MxP2188
(Master)
Zone 1 to 8

Link RS485 Link local mic

connections (if applicable)
MxP2188
(Slave)
Zone 9 to 16
EX1102
PD2800 Unit 1 Mic Extender
Cat5e

Cat5e

MS1103 Mic Splitter

PD2800 Unit 2 Power for PD2800 is drawn

directly from MxP2188 via Cat5e
cable.

Cat5e Note :
Length shall not exceed 100 m, to
avoid voltage drop as well as
Setting up for the mic shall be noise to audio line.
similar to conventional setup as
illustrated in the next pages.

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Unit Startup

Firmware : V02.35 Upon powering, the LCD display shall show the firmware version,
Initialize... and would take several seconds in initialising the unit.

Remote MIC Mic is ready for paging.

Zone: 1 to 248

Unit Setup

CLEAR : as Previous key

ADD : as Next key
Used primarily in main menu shifting.

as Up key

as Down key
these buttons Used primarily as parameter setting button
are used during
setup of the unit ENT : as Enter key
Used to confirm an entry

Press “0” button momentarily ( 3 seconds ) to

enter Setup mode

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 Unit Setup - Main Menu

To enter the Setup Main Menu, press ‘0’

1.PRIORITY Setting priority level of the
momentarily for 3 seconds and the first
paging mic
setup menu - 1. PRIORITY shall appear.

ADD ( Next )

2.CHIME Setting the chime type for

Use ADD (Next ) button to scroll down mic activation or off.
the menu, or CLEAR (Prev) to view
previous screen. ADD ( Next )

To enter a specific sub menu, press

3.ZONE SETTING Preset the number of
zones in the system
ENT (0) button.

ADD ( Next )
If no entry is made within 15 seconds,
the setup menu shall exit automatically 4.KEY BEEP Enable or disable keypad
and return to ready mode. ON sound when pressed.

ADD ( Next )

5.TIMEOUT Setting time out period

when mic is activated

ADD ( Next )

6.SYSTEM ID Setting ID

ADD ( Next )

7.SYSTEM INFO Firmware version infor-

mation

ADD ( Next )

8.MEMORY REST To reset and clear memo-

ries to factory default
NO

ADD ( Next )

9.SAVE & EXIT?

NO

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 Setup - Sub Menu

1. PRIORITY
1.PRIORITY
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub
menu from the main directory.

Press “0” or ENT

This is to set the Priority
level of the paging mic. 1.1 Unit set : Factory default setting is 10
Priority 1 is highest while No 10
Priority is considered normal
Press UP/DOWN
and is used in single point
to select value
paging setup.
1.1 Unit set : Once priority level is deter-
8 mined, press “0”

Press “0” or ENT

Return to PRIORITY menu

2. CHIME
2.CHIME
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub
menu from the main directory.

Press “0” or ENT

This menu is to set the
chime type when the paging 2.1 1st Chime : Factory default setting is 4
mic is on and followed by Down 1 tone down chime
closing chime.
Press UP/DOWN
to select value
2.1 1st Chime : Select the required chime
Off or off.

Press Next to
select next option
Setting the chime type for
2.2 2nd Chime :
mic deactivation. Default
Down 1 setting is 4 tone down chime
Press UP/DOWN
to select value
Select the required chime
2.2 2dn Chime :
type and press “0” to confirm
Down 2 setting and return to main
menu.
Press “0” or ENT

Return to CHIME menu

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 Setup - Sub Menu ( continued )

3. ZONE SETTING
3.ZONE SETTING
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub
menu from the main directory.

Press “0” or ENT

This is to set the maximum
number of zones available in 3.1 MAX Zone: Factory default setting is 248
the system. 248
Press UP/DOWN
We recommend this setting
to select value
to be done to enable faster
response during paging. 3.1 MAX Zone: Once zone quantity is
108 determined, press “0”

Press “0” or ENT

Return to ZONE SETTING menu

4. KEY BEEP
4.KEY BEEP
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub On
menu from the main directory.
Press UP/DOWN
to on or off beep
Some may prefer quite
pressing while some may 4.KEY BEEP Press Up or Down key will
prefer sound when pressing Off toggle between on and off
the buttons. Use this menu
to select the user’s prefer- Press “Clear” or
ence. “Add”
Return to Menu 3 or 5

5. TIME OUT
5.TIMEOUT
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub
menu from the main directory.

Press “0” or ENT

This is to set the duration
that the mic to be in active 5.1 Max Timeout : Factory default setting is 248
mode. Off
Press UP/DOWN
Setting the timeout would
to select value
prevent the mic being turned
on and left idle after an 5.1 Max Timeout: Select using Up / Down
announcement is made. 1 min button for off, 1, 3 or 5 min

There are time when the mic

is required to be active for a Press “0” or ENT
longer period of time, such
as making a long speech or Return to TIMEOUT menu
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 Setup - Sub Menu ( continued )

6. SYSTEM ID

Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub 6. SYSTEM ID

menu from the main directory.

Press “0” or ENT

To setup name & address.
6.1 Name : Select ‘ADD’ button to next
REMMIC alphabet

Press UP/DOWN
to select alphabet
T
6.2 Address :

Press UP/DOWN
to setup address

7. SYSTEM INFO
7. SYSTEM INFO
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub On
menu from the main directory.
Press “ 0 ”

To check the firmware

version of the paging mic. 7.1 Firmware : Screen showing version of
V02.35 the installed firmware
This is an important info
when interfacing with exter- Press “ 0 ”
nal equipment, to check the
T
compatibility as well as when Return to Menu 6
servicing is required.

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 Setup - Sub Menu ( continued )

8. MEMORY RESET
8.MEMORY RST
Press “ 0 ” to enter this sub NO
menu from the main direc-
tory. Press UP/DOWN
to select value
Selecting this menu would
revert whatever setup done 8.MEMORY RST Pressing UP / Down key
earlier to factory default YES would toggle between
setting, such as zone group- Yes and No
ings, chime setting, etc. Press “0” or ENT

9.SAVE & EXIT? Use UP/Down key to

YES toggle between Yes and
No
Press “0” or ENT

Return to Ready Mode

Zone Grouping

Zone grouping enable easy access to a group of zones for paging.

Example of application :
All lobbies of different floors can be lumped under single group to allow simultaneous paging to all the floors.

9 groups of zones can be assembled, with each group consisting of up to 12 zones.

Select the zones for grouping, eg. group 1

Selected Zone ...
Press : 1, ADD, 2, ADD, 6, ADD, 9, MEMORY
1,2,6,8,9
Press Memory

Once the required zones are selected, assign a group number.

Set Group (0...9)
Press ; 1
G?

Press group number

Set Group (0...9) The zones under Group 1 shall be automatically saved and the
screen shall revert to ready mode.
G1
Repeat the above steps to program other groupings.

Return to Ready Mode

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 Operating the Unit

A successful paging can only be achieve if TD6240 is connected, without it would be incomplete installation. Initial
setup such as priority level should be set.

PD2400 can be linked to TD6240 for zone decoding, or used in MatriMix system for matrix installations.

Follow the simple steps below to begin paging

1. DIRECT ZONE PAGING

Direct zone paging is when Press button “1”

Example :
the user select the required
zone and press CHIME + Performing a paging to Press button “ADD”
TALK button. zone 1 and 15.
Press button “1” and “5”
A chime shall be broadcasted
followed by illuminated ring Press “CHIME + TALK”
at the gooseneck mic.
Talk when the LED ring at the mic
To end paging, simply press
is lit and to end,
the CHIME + TALK button
press “CHIME + TALK”
again which would be
followed by a downward
chime.

2. ALL CALL PAGING

To maka an ALL CALL Example :

paging, simple press the
“ALL CALL” button, without Making call to all normal Press “ALL CALL”
having to press “CHIME + zones ( not overriding
TALK ” button. external volume control-
Talk when the LED ring at the mic
lers ).
Paging mic is ready for is lit and to end,
announcement once the LED press “ALL CALL”
ring is lit.

To end paging, simply press

the “ALL CALL” button again.

In ALL CALL paging, all

normal zones shall be
activated. This is however,
would not energise 24V DC
overriding supply to override
volume controllers. To enable
overriding, we recommend
the usage of EP1200.

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 Operating the Unit ( continued )

3. GROUP PAGING

Zones that had been Press button “GRP RECALL”

Example :
grouped during earlier setup
can be recalled for paging Performing a paging to Press “ 1” for group 1
with ease. Individual zones Group 1 ( consisting of
can still be added to the zone 1,2,3,4,5 ) and zone Press button “ADD”
group selection. 10
Press “10 ”
Paging mic is ready for
announcement once the LED Press “CHIME + TALK ”
ring is lit.
Talk when the LED ring at the mic
To end paging, simply press is lit and to end,
the “CHIME + TALK” button press “CHIME + TALK”
again.

Technical Specifications

PD2800
Power requirement 24V DC 1A via adaptor to EX2800
Power consumption 0.42 A
Zone selection Numerial keypad
Microphone Condenser Microphone cardioid
Output impedance 600 Ohm balanced
Output level 1.2 V (line output)
Output controls Chime and mic level
Data Output RS485; 19.2 KBs
Data connection RJ45 to EX2800 via Cat 5E / 6 cable
Operating distance (data) Up to 1000 m (sub. to cable size)
Audio distance Typ 500 m (up to cable size)
Chime 2 or 4 tones; assignable
Indicators LCD Display
Frequency response 100 ~ 12 KHz
S/N ratio > 60 dB at 1 KHz
Gooseneck mic length 400 Ohm
Dimensions (WxHxD) 292 x 62 x 186 mm (Body Only)
Weight (kg) 1.3kg (excl. adaptor)

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Communication Ports

The communication ports availabe are RS232 and RS485.

RS485 is used for communication with PC for bootloading / firmware upgrades the system.

AB Data B

OUTPUT

INPUT

PD2800 EX2800 USB - RS485 PC

Diagram 1: Connection diagram between PC and PD2800

To perform firmware update:

1. Link the PD2800 to PC as show in the Diagram 1

2. Run bootloader program at your PC and the windows should appear (Diagram 2)
3. At PD2800, press ‘0’ button - Select 7. System and Select 7.2 update
4. Press ‘enter’ for update

5. Load latest firmware by click ‘New Firmware’ (Diagram 3)

6. Select “Burn” and the new files would be downloaded to PD2800 (Diagram 4)
7. After completing press ‘Restart’ and the process of firmware upgrade is completed (Diagram 5)

Diagram 2

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 Communication Ports (Continue)

Diagram 3

Diagram 4

Diagram 5

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 warranty conditions
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 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 36 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.

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.

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