Key Features
Sequential Startup/Shutdown:
Complex audio/video systems may be suscep- tible 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. The MAX® 5400-EX 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 Bank. This allows the components plugged into the Switched Outlet Bank 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 sub- woofers turn off, their power supplies drain, and then the equipment plugged into the Switched Outlet Bank is turned off.
Voltage Sense Trigger:
This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for the MAX® 5400-EX using a Direct Current voltage signal. Many components such as pre-ampli- fiers 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 MAX® 5400-EX’s switched outlets. When the source component is turned off, the voltage trigger signal is also turned off and the MAX ® 5400-EX’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.
The MAX® 5400-EX voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8") mini-plug jack. This jack has an electrically isolated switch built in. If nothing is inserted into the input jack, the voltage sense is bypassed and the Power Button on the front panel has sole control of the startup/shutdown sequence. If a plug is insert- ed into the input jack, the front panel switch is bypassed and the voltage sense becomes the startup/shutdown trigger. IMPORTANT, Please
Note: The unit needs to be plugged in, and in the powered OFF state before inserting the DC input trigger mini-plug.
A trigger output is also provided on this model. When a DC trigger is connected to the MAX® 5400-EX’s Voltage Sense input, the input signal can be passed through the output jack to con- trol the startup/shutdown of an additional device. There is a 10 second delay between when the MAX® 5400-EX receives the input signal and when it is output to the next device.
Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection: Panamax’s patent pending power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line volt- age for unsafe voltage conditions such as pro- longed over-voltages and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equip- ment within the home. If the MAX® 5400-EX senses an unsafe power condition, it will auto- matically disconnect your equipment from the power to protect equipment from damage. Once the voltage returns to a safe level, the MAX® 5400-EX will automatically reconnect the power.
Protect or Disconnect AC Surge Protection: When the MAX® 5400-EX is subjected to a high voltage surge, its voltage output is limited to a safe level and the high levels of surge cur- rent are diverted away from the connected equipment.
•When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 500A (short circuit current) surge, the MAX® 5400-EX limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s best rating. The MAX® 5400-EX will withstand, without dam- age, 20,000A surges, far exceeding the UL requirement of only 3000 Ampere surges.
•If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protection compo- nents, the MAX® 5400-EX's Protect or Disconnect‘ Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The MAX® 5400-EX will need to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs.
Application Specific Coaxial Signal Line Protection:
Panamax's exclusive SignalPerfect™ Technolo- gy provides application specific protection for your satellite and cable TV equipment. Two lines of protection are provided for each type. The satellite connection is for a coaxial cable connected to a DBS (single or dual LNB) satel- lite dish. The antenna connection is for a non- amplified off-air antenna or cable TV line.
The protection circuitry has been optimized for each application and is not interchangeable. The jacks are not labeled In and Out. The cir- cuitry is bidirectional in both signal transmis- sion and protection capabilities, making it com- patible with the latest digital cable and satellite technologies.
Cable TV (Including HDTV) – TV tuners oper- ate at approximately 10 millivolts (0.01 V) and utilize the frequency spectrum up to 950 MHz. The clamping level of the MAX® 5400-EX's cable TV protection circuitry is 1400 millivolts (1.4 volts). That's less than 1 volt above nor- mal operating levels. The circuitry is also shielded to prevent interference.
Satellite TV - Satellite dish LNB's can require up to 24 volts to operate and utilize the fre- quency range of 950 MHz to 2.2 GHz. The clamping level of the MAX® 5400-EX's satellite protection circuitry is 25 volts - just 1 volt above the maximum operating voltage. The circuitry is also shielded to prevent interfer- ence.
Telephone Line Protection:
Digital video recorders and satellite TV receivers require a telephone line connection for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View services. The MAX® 5400-EX also provides surge protection for this line. One pair of RJ- 11 telephone jacks is provided for this. The cir- cuitry utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and solid- state SIDACtors“ for reliability and unsur- passed protection. The clamping level of the MAX 5400-EX'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.
