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INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
™
Intelligent Power Management Systems.
AC-8CX
AC-8CX
8 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
®
B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A RCHITECTURE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ™ Your iPOWER product represents the latest in power management and protection technology. However, like any electronic device, an inappropriately or improperly installed device may not per- ™ form as intended. By following a few common sense precautions, your iPOWER product will give you a lifetime of worry-free performance. ™ The following safety precautions apply to all iPOWER products. READ AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES. WARNING! Pow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ™ CAUTION! Heat: iPOWER products should not be placed on or in close proximity to heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or on top of other devices (including amplifiers and receivers) that produce heat. WARNING! Power Cord Protection: Power cords and remote trigger cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, chewed by pets, or pinched by objects placed on them. Pay special attention to the place where the cord meets the plug
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CONGRATULATIONS! ™ Thank you for purchasing a Niles iPOWER Intelligent Power Management ™ System. Niles iPOWER products are the result of years of research and devel- opment and are the most advanced and complete power management devices ™ available. With iPOWER in your system, you have complete confidence know- ing that your audio/video components have a clean power supply free of noise and distortion. The result—your home entertainment system will perform as is designers intended, while bein
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 4 UNIT DETAILS 8 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS 10 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 11 PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS 13 MAKING CONNECTIONS 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS 17 NOTES 18 2
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Never in the history of power protection has there been a product line that has ™ ™ revolutionized the industry the way that Niles' iPOWER has. iPOWER Intelligent Power Management Systems represent a breakthrough in three main areas: power protection, noise filtration, and power management. Based on solid scientific principles, clever engineering, and ™ fastidious execution, iPOWER devices are built to the most stringent standards in the industry and provide the max
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KEY TECHNOLOGIES KEY TECHNOLOGIES ™ i3 Three-Stage Circuit Topology—Power Protection for the Real World ™ iPOWER's i3 (instantaneous, impenetrable, and virtually indestructible) circuit topology represents a breakthrough in power protection technology. A three-stage design comprised of Gas Tubes, Metal ™ Oxide Varistors (MOV's) and a proprietary Low-Impedance In-Line Filter, the i3 circuitry delivers instantaneous protection. Most MOV-based surge protection devices use a circuit topology that i
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KEY TECHNOLOGIES ™ iDefinition Constant Impedance Technology Unfortunately, many surge suppression devices protect coax connections with little regard to the impact on performance. In these circuits, the signal comes in as a specific frequency but leaves as something entirely different. This signal variation often results in ghosting, a lack of detail and impact, ™ ™ and even drop-out. iPOWER's iDefinition circuitry strives to maintain a perfect 75 ohm impedance throughout the entire circuit. I
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KEY TECHNOLOGIES Dual Lead Contact. A dual lead contact makes a more positive connection and is much more durable, ensuring a lifetime of service. ® ® Teflon Dielectric. A Teflon dielectric greatly reduces signal loss and preserves the color and clarity of the source signal. Solid Brass Body. Brass allows for a more precise thread to be cut, increases conductivity, and is the most dependable material for electrical connectors. The Brass body offers an unrivaled level of dependability and exte
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KEY TECHNOLOGIES When illuminated, the Ground OK LED on the AC-8CX indicates that the house wiring is proper- ly grounded. If the LED does not illuminate, there is a line problem. Without a proper ground, your AC-8CX will not be able to provide protection from electrical surges and spikes. DO NOT OPER- ATE YOUR AC-8CX WITHOUT A PROPER GROUND. IF THE GROUND OK LED DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, DISCONNECT THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY. When illuminated, the LINE OK LED on the AC-8CX indicates that the wall outlet
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UNIT DETAILS UNIT DETAILS The AC-8CX features four pairs of premium quality, wall transformer-spaced outlets. Two pairs are Always On, two pairs are Switched on by the power button. Power Button turns on Switched outlets. Proprietary iDefinition™ Switched LED coax circuitry is fully indicates the status of Cable TV, DBS/DSS, DTV the Switched outlets. and HDTV compatible and features custom machined, gold-plated ® Ground OK LED indicates F connectors with Teflon that the wall outlet wiring is d
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ™ The following is an overview for installing your iPOWER product. • Unpack all of the contents of the AC-8CX carton. • Plan your system and lay out all of the equipment that will be connected to the AC-8CX. • Place the AC-8CX in the location where it will be used, being sure to follow both the safety pre- cautions listed in the front of this manual and the placement recommendations on (page 12). DO NOT plug the unit in yet. • Plug each of the componen
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PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS (1) AC-8CX (1) Installation & Operation Guide (1) Quad-shielded RG-6 cables with gold-plated connectors 10
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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Think about which components need to work together, and place them in close proximity to one another. You may also want to consider putting frequently handled components in the most con- venient locations. By carefully planning the system’s architecture in advance, your AC-8CX can be integrated into any configuration you choose. IMPORTANT NOTE ™ All components in a system must be connected to an iPOWER Power Management System in order for the system to b
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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Placement It is recommended that the AC-8CX be placed in a location easily reached when manually operating the other controls in the system. There should be a clear line of sight between the operator and the unit to allow easy user feedback of system status. The AC-8CX should be placed on a flat, stable shelf or platform or, if desired, can be wall mounted. See the following section for directions on wall mounting. IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow the "Safety Precautions" in t
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PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS Always On Outlets For the Always On outlets, power will be routed to attached components at all times, regardless of whether the Power Button on the AC-8CX is initiated or not. These outlets are appropriate for any component that has a clock, timer, or that will be used as a master control or triggering unit for the rest of the system. Devices such as a VCR, DBS receiver, cable TV box, or any item with a microprocessor should use the Al
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MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE ™ All components in a system must be connected to an iPOWER Power Management System in order for the system to be protected from electrical disturbances and to realize maximum noise filtration benefits. This includes AC power cables, coaxial connections, and telephone cables used with pay-per-view systems. Failure to do this will degrade system performance and leave it vulnerable to electrical damage. Connecting Devices to the AC Outlets Be s
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE AC-8CX does not power-up. •Check that the unit is plugged in and that there is power at the There is no power to the outlet. connected equipment. •Check the AC-8CX’s circuit breaker located by the power cord and reset if necessary. •This indicates that the wall outlet is not properly grounded or The GROUND OK light on the possibly another type of line problem. Without a proper front panel of the AC-8CX does ground, your A
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE Both the LINE OK indicator and • This indicates that either the wall outlet is not properly ground- the GROUNDOK light on the ed, or the wall outlet has a line problem such as a polarity front panel of the AC-8CX do not inversion, (or both). See the above two items for more infor- light up. mation. There is no picture on the TV. •Check your signal routing from the source to the AC-8CX and the entire chain of c
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AC OUTLETS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UL 1449 Clamping Rating ............................330 Volts (lower value is better) ANSI/IEEE 100 kHz Ring Wave Test ............<40 volts above peak standard line voltage Response time ..............................................Instantaneous [<1 nanosecond (<1 billionth of a second)] Surge Voltage ................................................Tested to 6,000 Volts Energy dissipation ........................................
