Sequential Start/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 MX5102 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 subwoofers 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.
Voltage Sense Trigger
The MX5102 voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8”) mini-
mono plug. This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for the MX5102 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 MX5102’s switched outlets. When the source component is turned
off, the voltage trigger signal is also turned off and the MX5102’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. When in use
the Voltage Sense Trigger overrides the function of the on/off power button.
Battery Backup Outlet Bank
Today’s audio/video systems include several components that greatly
benefit from uninterrupted power. Cable boxes and satellite receivers take
a substantial amount of time to recover all of the programming information
after a power failure. DVRs can continue to record scheduled programs.
Projection television bulbs can fail from thermal shock if the power is abruptly
interrupted and the television cannot go through the proper cool down cycle.
MX5102 includes a bank of 2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) outlets.
Learning IR Control
The learning function lets you program MX5102 to send standby or shut-
down commands to components such as DLP ceiling projectors or rear
projection televisions. For example: if the power fails, the projector’s lamp is
turned off while battery back-up outlets continue to provide battery power to
the projector’s cooling fan. Proper shutdown is ensured and expensive lamps
are protected from damage. The MX5102 can learn up to two discrete IR
commands to send a single command to two devices, or to send a two-
command macro to a single device.
Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection
Panamax’s power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line volt-
age 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
MX5102 senses an unsafe power condition, it will automatically discon-
nect your equipment from the power to protect equipment from damage.
When MX5102 disconnects from the power, the Battery Backup Outlets are
switched to battery power.
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Key Features and Functions• When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 500A (short circuit cur-
rent) surge, the MX5102 limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s
best rating. The MX5102 will withstand, without damage, 10,000A 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 components, the MX5102’s Protect or Disconnect Circuitry will
disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The MX5102 will need to
be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs within the 3 yr. product
warranty.
Cable/Sat/Antenna Signal Protection
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.
Telephone Line Protection
Digital video recorders and satellite TV receivers require a telephone line con-
nection for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View services. The MX5102
also provides surge protection for this line. One pair of RJ- 11 telephone jacks
is provided for this. The clamping level of the MX5102 telephone protector is
267 volts. This will allow typical ring voltage (90-130VAC) and operating bat-
tery voltage (-48DC) to pass through the circuit and still protect the modem in
your satellite receiver from damage.
LAN
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. 8 wire protection, 50V clamping.
Isolated Banks: LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration with Isola-
tion Between Outlet Banks:
Your audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromag-
netic 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. The MX5102 is designed to eliminate
noise contamination, supply clean power to your system and provide noise iso-
lation between the outlet banks so that any noise created by A/V components
plugged into the MX5102 cannot contaminate the power going to equipment
plugged into the other outlet banks of the MX5102.
Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT)
For improving picture and sound quality nothing filters AC noise better. LiFT
evenly eliminates noise across the entire bandwidth, ensuring peak audio and
video performance by reducing harmonic distortion and improving the signal-
to-noise ratio. With LiFT, you are assured consistent performance and the
highest resolution from any audio or video playback system.