User manual ART PS8 PRO

[. . . ] Remote switching is also provided for via a rear mounted Remote connector, handy when you want to keep noisy or hot equipment in one room and control power remotely. The PS8 PRO is also a full-featured power conditioner with Advanced Power Filtering, fast acting breaker, EMI and RFI filtering, as well as surge and spike protection to protect your system. Additionally, a front panel LCD display gives you a constant read of AC line voltage and load current as well as a built in system clock. The PS8 PRO is designed to sequence and protect a wide range of equipment from sensitive tube preamps to powered speakers, large displays, or digital systems. [. . . ] Once this connection is removed the PS8 PRO will sequence the rear outlets back on as long as the front panel power switch on. This allows you to run a simple 2-wire low voltage (+5Volt) connection to a remote switch or relay to remotely control the system. Useful for fixed install, conferencing, multimedia systems, recording studio/control rooms, and central control of equipment on stage in a live venue. A status indicator terminal, with internal 1K-Ohm resistor connected to +5Volts, allows for direct powering of a remote indicator LED (if required). A +5 Volt terminal is also provided to power an external relay or other control circuitry (if required). The following diagrams give just 2 examples of how you would connect. LCD The LCD display on the front panel indicates current AC line voltage and the total load current that the PS8 PRO is supplying. It also indicates time of day (in 24 hour format) as set by the hour and minute switches. The clock draws power from an internal battery whenever power is not available. MAXIMUM LOAD The eight circuit breaker protected outlets are rated at 15 amps total, which is equivalent to 1800 watts at 120 volts. If the total load on the PS8 PRO exceeds 15 amps, the circuit breaker on the front panel will trip, cutting off power to all outlets. If this happens, reduce the overall load by unplugging one or more units from the PS8, then push the circuit breaker button in to reset it. ADVANCED POWER FILTERING The PS8 PRO has specialized internal circuitry to filter out digital and dimmer hash as well as any high frequency noise that is above the audio range. By using both Common Mode and Differential Mode topologies in series for the filter design we are able to block virtually all of the unwanted noise that is between the AC line and ground, and also the two sides of the AC line. This has the additional benefit of reducing ground loop problems in your system. High frequency noise currents in particular are highly attenuated in both directions so that any line noise that could be generated by one of your components is not allowed to get back into your main AC wiring, so if you use a PS8 PRO in your setup, you can distribute and isolate the noisy components from the sensitive components in your system. Additionally, any signals above 10kHz are filtered from the line with typically 40dB of attenuation above 100kHz. The PS8 PRO also protects your delicate electronic equipment with high voltage varistor (MOV) surge and transient suppressors. The fast-acting suppression circuit responds in less than a nanosecond, clamping transient voltages to safe levels. WARNINGS All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment. To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or the back. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or to heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other items that generate excessive heat. [. . . ] You may want to consult with your dealer for assistance in troubleshooting or testing your particular configuration. 2) If you believe the ART unit is at fault, go to www. artproaudio. com. You may contact Customer Service for more assistance, or directly request a Return Authorization for service in the "resources" area of the website. 3) If you are returning the unit for service, pack the unit in its original carton or a reasonable substitute. [. . . ]