FEATURE DETAILS

 

 

 

 

Power Switch and LED Indicator: Momentary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convenience Outlet:

 

 

 

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Pushbutton (non-latching); activates a turn-on or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A single outlet on the front panel of the Max 7500-

 

 

 

 

turn-off sequence for all the outlet banks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro provides an easy-to-reach power source for elec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tronic equipment typically used on a part time basis.

 

 

 

 

Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to initiate a

 

 

 

 

 

 

HomeTheater Power Management

 

 

Such equipment includes anything from video game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn-on or turn-off sequence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

systems to camcorders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The convenience outlet provides clean, protected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power for your sensitive electronic equipment. This

 

 

 

 

Meters: The analog meters are backlit to provide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet is Always-On and will continually supply a

 

 

 

 

the ability to view readings in a dark room. LEDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

steady source of power. It is important to remember

 

 

 

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(light emitting diodes) are used in order to provide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that power will be disconnected only in the event of

 

 

 

 

durability and long life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

an unsafe voltage condition.

 

 

 

 

The Voltmeter samples the incoming voltage from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sequential Startup/Shutdown:

 

 

 

 

the wall outlet and provides a visual representation of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complex audio/video systems may be susceptible

 

 

 

 

the available power. The Voltmeter is active between

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to voltage transients generated internally at start-

 

 

 

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the under-voltage and over-voltage shutoff thresholds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

up/shutdown if all of the equipment is powered on or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(90-140V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off at the same time. This can cause speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“thumps” which are not only annoying but can also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage the speakers. The MAX 7500-Pro is

 

 

 

 

The Combination Meter has two display modes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

designed to enable custom startup/shutdown

 

 

 

 

controlled by the integrated push button on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brightness control potentiometer. In one mode, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank 5 High-Current Outlets:

 

 

 

HomeTheater Power Manageme

meter will display “Volts Out” and samples the volt-

KER

BANK 1 ALWAYS ON

BANK 2 SWITCHED

BANK 3 SWITCHED

 

 

BANK 4 SWITCHED

 

BANK 5 HIGH CURRENT

 

 

 

 

age output from the regulation circuit (90-140V). In

 

 

 

 

 

MONTHLY

 

INSTRUCTIOS

FOR HD VIDEO

MONTHLY

 

INSTRUCTIOS

 

CIRCU

The two individually-switched high-current outlets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANK

allow amplifiers and powered subwoofers to work to

 

 

 

 

the second mode, the meter displays “Amps”. This

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

RESET

TEST

RESET

 

HC 1

 

 

 

 

/15A

HD SAT

 

 

RADIO

TEST

RESET

 

ISOLATED®ULATED

TEST

RESET

 

AMP

HC 2

 

 

 

 

amperage reading is measuring the total current

 

HD CABLE

 

 

DVR &

TEST

 

SEE

TEST

 

SEE

SUB

SWITCHED

their full potential. When the movie thunders with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULATED

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

drawn by the MAX 7500-Pro and its connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-

terrific explosion or when the music reaches a climac-

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 AMP MAX

 

 

 

6 AMP MAX

 

 

6 AMP MAX

 

15 AMP MAX

 

 

 

 

equipment (0-15A).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tic crescendo, an amplifier has to rapidly draw large

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amounts of current to replenish its capacitors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional line conditioners impede this current draw,

 

 

 

 

The Brightness Control consists of a rotary poten-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in effect, starving an amplifier and resulting in a flat,

 

 

 

 

tiometer with an integrated switch in the left-most

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dead sound. The High-Current Outlet Bank provides

 

 

 

 

position. When the knob is turned to the full left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clean, filtered power to amplifiers but has no current

 

 

 

 

position and the switch is engaged, the unit enters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

limiting components to impede performance.

 

 

 

 

“auto brightness” mode. In this mode the brightness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the display is automatically adjusted in response

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank 3 or 4 Isolated/Regulated Outlets:

 

 

 

 

to ambient light.

 

KER

BANK 1 ALWAYS ON

BANK 2 SWITCHED

BANK 3 SWITCHED

 

 

BANK 4 SWITCHED

 

BANK 5 HIGH CURRENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONTHLY

 

INSTRUCTIOS

ISOLATEDFOR HD VIDEO

MONTHLY

 

INSTRUCTIOS

 

BANK

2 individually switched banks are fed power through

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED

the heart of the MAX 7500-Pro, the Isolation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIRCU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

RESET

 

 

TEST

RESET

 

 

HC 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HD CABLE

 

 

DVR &

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

SWITCHED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULATED

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Status Indicators:

When on, indicate that

/15A

HD SAT

 

 

RADIO

TEST

RESET

 

REGULATED&

TEST

RESET

 

AMP

HC 2

Transformer. These outlets should be used for digital

 

 

 

M7500-PRO

 

 

12 AMP MAX

 

 

TEST

6 AMP MAX

SEE

TEST

6 AMP MAX

SEE

 

15 AMP MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-

 

 

 

 

 

the corresponding bank is on. When off, indicate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

components such as DVD players or display devices

 

 

 

 

corresponding bank is off. When flashing, indicate the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

like Plasma TVs or DLP projectors.

 

 

 

 

bank is in transition, either turning on or turning off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pure, clean power is obtained by using the isolation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transformer to regenerate the AC current. The power

 

 

 

 

Unsafe Voltage: Red LED. Under normal voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from a typical wall outlet is contaminated with elec-

 

BRIGHTNESS

 

 

conditions, this light stays off. When this light is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interfer-

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS:

 

 

flashing, it indicates an under-voltage or over-voltage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ence (noise) picked up by the power lines between

 

METER SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

condition. In an under or over voltage condition,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the power utility’s generating plant and the wall out-

 

 

 

 

power will be disconnected from all outlets to protect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

let. This contaminated power feeds the isolation

 

 

 

 

your connected equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transformer's primary windings and is regenerated

 

BRIGHTNESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(through electromagnetic induction) as clean power

O

 

 

 

Out of Regulation: Yellow LED. This indicator will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the isolated secondary windings. The outlets are

 

METER SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flash whenever the voltage on the regulated outlets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected to the secondary windings, which have no

 

 

 

 

gets out of range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

physical connection to the primary windings. This is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

True Isolation! Not only will it isolate your digital

 

 

 

 

Ground Isolation: Control the ground connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source equipment from contaminated power, but also

 

 

 

BRIGHTNESS

of banks 3 and 4. When active these banks have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prevent any noise generated in the digital compo-

N

HC 2 ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANK 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H CURRENT

GROUND

PRESS:

Balanced Power with an isolated ground connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nents from flowing back to other connected equip-

ISOLATION

METER SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTIVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When not active these banks have Balance Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ment.

 

 

 

 

with a common ground reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7500-PRO specifications

The Panamax 7500-PRO is a highly regarded power management system designed to safeguard electronic devices from electrical disturbances. This model is known for its robust performance and exceptional features that cater to both home and professional environments.

One of the standout characteristics of the Panamax 7500-PRO is its advanced level of surge protection. It utilizes multiple layers of protection, including its unique automatic voltage monitoring technology. This feature continuously monitors incoming voltage levels, automatically disconnecting the power when it detects a significant surge or drop. This ensures that valuable electronics are well protected from potentially damaging power spikes.

The 7500-PRO includes a total of 11 outlets, divided into both controlled and continuously-on configurations. This allows users to manage their devices effectively, prioritizing essential electronics while providing versatility for other equipment. Of the 11 outlets, four are specifically designed for high-current applications, ideal for audio/video components that require more power.

In terms of connectivity, the Panamax 7500-PRO features both coaxial and Ethernet surge protection. This is a crucial addition, considering the increasing reliance on network connections for streaming and gaming. The integrated network protection ensures that devices connected to the internet are shielded from surges that may occur through data lines.

Another essential aspect of the 7500-PRO is its PureFilter technology. This innovative filtering system significantly reduces noise and interference from the power line, resulting in cleaner power delivery. This is particularly beneficial for audiophiles and video enthusiasts, as it enhances the overall performance and clarity of their equipment.

The product also boasts a sleek, modern design, making it a fitting addition to any home theater or workspace. Its rack-mountable configuration caters to professional installations, adding to its appeal among audiophiles and those in similar fields.

In summary, the Panamax 7500-PRO stands out for its comprehensive protection features, including automatic voltage monitoring, network surge protection, and superior filtering technology. Its practical design and versatile outlet configuration make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking to protect their electronic investments while enhancing performance. Whether for home use or professional settings, the Panamax 7500-PRO is a reliable solution for power management and protection.
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