Power Conditioners Technology Showcase

Jan 26, 2011 12:00 PM, By Mark Johnson

Middle Atlantic Products PD-915RV-RN

The PD-915RV-RN rackmount power distribution unit from Middle Atlantic Products features local and remote notification of surge-suppression status. Two front LED status indicators display the level of protection provided by the unit's two stage surge and spike suppression. Additionally, the PD-915RV-RN provides notification of surge suppression status to any third-party monitoring device. The unit is equipped with eight rear outlets and one front outlet. Clean ground surge suppressor design will not pass noise contamination to the ground. Three USB-style ports (two on the back panel, one on the front) accommodate Middle Atlantic's LT-GN gooseneck LED light for additional rack illumination.

Monster Cable Pro Power 3600

The Monster Cable Pro Power 3600 comprises 12 outlets for AC surge protection, three pairs of protected coaxial connections, and one-in-two-out surge-protected phone connections. Also featured are a digital meter for simultaneous monitoring of voltage and current usage, three remote trigger controls to remotely turn on/off external components, and front and back XLR lamp connections. The Pro 3600 incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 3 v.2.0 circuitry (three isolated filter sections that include two analog audio filters and two digital filters, plus two ultra-high-current audio filters to provide AC power line noise rejection and intercomponent isolation).

Panamax M4320-Pro

Panamax's M4320-Pro is a 20-amp device that features eight RS-232C or BlueBolt controllable/programmable outlets. The M4320 also includes protection circuitry for two pairs of coaxial jacks, one 10/100 Base-T Ethernet line, and one telephone line. The front panel features a volt/amp meter, outlet status and warning LEDs, two programmable reboot buttons, an additional outlet, and a circuit breaker/main power switch. BlueBolt IP system control and monitoring comes installed in the unit. The RS-232 communication card is not installed but is included.

The PS Audio AV Power Center AV-5000 is a web-addressable power conditioner featuring 10 individually switched outlets grouped into five isolated AC power zones with common-mode and differential-mode AC cleaning. The AV-5000 also features autoreboot, which allows any device to automatically reboot should it become disconnected. The system provides complete control via RS-232, IR, or the unit's internal webpage.

Raxxess Metalsmiths' PD-800 series power conditioners offer surge and spike protection, as well as EMI/RFI filtering for eight rear and one front outlets. A front-mounted 15-amp circuit breaker and a heavy-duty 12ft. AC cable are included. The PD-800L features pull-out lights with an on/off switch and dimmer control. The PD-800L and the PD-800 feature outlet placement arranged to accommodate wall wart power supplies.