Voltage
Regulation
Regulates the output voltage on Banks 1-4 to 120 VAC ± 5 VAC. This is
accomplished through two boost stages and one buck stage of voltage regulation.
In Boost Stage 1 the voltage is boosted in the 109-119V range, while Boost
Stage 2 boosts the voltage in the 100-109V range. The Buck Stage acts to reduce
voltage in the 125-136V range. LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration : Your
audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromagnetic
interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their AC
power source. This contaminated power can affect audio/video equipment and will
degrade the overall performance of your entire system. Common symptoms of
contaminated power include loss of picture detail, dull colors, pops, hisses,
hums and visual artifacts.
Automatic Over and Under Voltage Protection (AVM)
Panamax's patent pending power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC
line voltage for unsafe voltage conditions such as momentary spikes or
prolonged over-voltages and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions
pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within the home. If
the MAX 5400-PM senses an unsafe power condition, it will automatically
disconnect your equipment from the power to protect equipment from damage.Once
the voltage returns to a safe level, the M5400-PM will automatically reconnect
the power. When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 500A (short
circuit current) surge, the M5400-PM limits its voltage output to less than
330V peak, UL's best rating. If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the
capacity of the surge protection components, the M5400-PM's Protect or
Disconnect Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The
M5400-PM will need to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs within
the product’s 3 year warranty.
Five Isolated Outlet Banks
The M5400-PM is designed to provide noise isolation between the outlet banks so
that any noise created by A/V components plugged into the M5400-PM cannot
contaminate the power going to equipment plugged into the other outlet banks of
the M5400-PM.
Sequential Startup/Shutdown
Complex audio/video systems may be susceptible to voltage transients generated
internally at start-up/shutdown if all of the equipment is powered on or off at
the same time. This can cause speaker "thumps" which are not only
annoying but can also damage the speakers and/or trip product circuit breakers.
The M5400-PM is designed to eliminate these transients by providing a
"start-up" delay for the High-Current outlets and a
"shutdown" delay for the Switched Outlet Banks. This minimizes
in-rush current issues by allowing the components plugged into the Switched
Outlet Banks to power-up and stabilize before any amplifiers and powered
sub-woofers are turned on. This sequence is reversed during shutdown. The
amplifiers and powered subwoofers turn off, their power supplies drain, and
then the equipment plugged into the Switched Outlet Banks are turned off.
USB Charger, LAN, and Gaming Ports
The M5400-PM features a front panel convenience charger for mp3 players, cell phones,
video game controllers, and other small electronics. (NOTE: Some devices may
not be compatible with this USB charger.) Add to this an easy-to-access LAN
port pass-thru from the rear panel to the front panel for online gaming and a
convenience outlet located on the front panel, perfect for gaming systems and
other electronics.
Voltage Sense Trigger
The M5400-PM voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8")
mini-mono plug. This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for the M5400-PM using
a Direct Current voltage signal. Many components such as pre-amplifiers and
receivers have a DC trigger built in, and will transmit a constant power signal
when turned on and in use. The presence of this power signal will turn on the
M5400- PM's switched outlets. When the source component is turned off, the
voltage trigger signal is also turned off and the M5400-PM's shutdown sequence
is initiated. An AC Adapter of the appropriate voltage plugged into a switched
outlet may also be used if a DC trigger is not built in.
Protection for Cable/Satellite/Antenna as Well as LAN and Telephone
Lines
Coaxial protection circuits achieve optimum signal quality from our new coaxial
protectors that have the smallest signal loss on the market - less than 0.5 db
of attenuation from 0 MHz to 2.2 GHz. Our upgraded coaxial protection has been
specifically designed to virtually eliminate signal loss. The clamping level of
75V will meet the demands of both cable and satellite voltage while minimizing
exposure to damaging spikes and surges.
Digital video recorders and satellite TV receivers require a telephone line
connection for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View services. The M5400-PM
also provides surge protection for this line. One pair of RJ-11 telephone jacks
is provided for this. The circuitry utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and
solidstate SIDACtors for reliability and unsurpassed protection. The clamping
level of the M5400- PM's telephone protector is 260 volts. This will allow
typical ring voltage (90-130VAC) and operating battery voltage (-48DC) to pass
through the circuit and still protect the modem in your satellite receiver from
damage.
Protection circuits for 10/100 baseT Ethernet lines. Incoming LAN line MUST be
plugged into the LINE jack. Patch cord to the equipment MUST be plugged into
the EQUIP jacks. 1 LAN jack goes to the front panel output jack. 8 wire
protection, 52V clamping.
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