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Panamax Max 2

Space-saving power protection unit

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The compact Max 2 plugs right into a standard AC wall outlet, and gives you excellent protection for two components. The side-mounted outlets let you move your furniture closer to the wall.

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  • Protect or Disconnect™ circuitry shuts off the flow of electricity to your components if a lightning strike sends a "catastrophic" surge through your power lines
  • Signal Perfect™ circuitry filters out RF noise and electromagnetic interference
  • 2 AC power outlets, always on
  • Clamping level: 330V
  • Response time: less than 1 nanosecond
  • 3-1/4"W x 5-1/2"H x 2"D
  • Lifetime $5,000,000 connected equipment warranty
  • Lifetime product warranty
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  • Surge protector
  • 4" Zip tie
  • Instructions [English/French/Spanish]
  • Warranty [English/French/Spanish]

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Features

Overview: This surge protector is designed to plug directly into a standard grounded wall outlet. It has two 3-prong outlets (one on each side), and is designed to be used with electric equipment that does not require any additional line protection (such as telephone or cable). It is ideal for copiers, printers, radios, and appliances.

Lifetime $5,000,000 Connected Equipment Warranty: Panamax will replace, pay to replace at fair market value, or pay to repair, up to $5,000,000 equipment that is damaged by an AC power or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax surge protector, if the surge protector shows signs of surge damage or is operating outside of design specifications. For conditions and information on how to make a claim please see the manual.

Protect or Disconnect™ Circuitry: This circuitry safeguards equipment against all surges, no matter how big. In the event of a catastrophic surge such as lightning, it completely disconnects AC power to connected equipment.

Catastrophic Surge Circuit: This circuit opens automatically preventing damage if surge exceeds protection capability

Thermal Fuse: In case of extended over voltage, the thermal fuse shuts off power to connected equipment.

Diagnostic Indicators: This surge protector features Protection OK, Ground OK, and Line Fault lights to keep you informed of AC outlet status at all times.

Plugs Directly into Wall: The MAX 2 protects two AC lines by easily plugging into wall. Side-mounted outlets allow furniture to be moved closer to wall and accommodate the widest range of plug styles including transformers and right-angle plugs.

Enhanced Two-Stage EMI/RFI Filtration: Reduces unwanted interference and noise.

Power Cord Security: Attach your equipment's power cords to the surge protector using convenient zip-ties.

Connections, Controls and Indicators

Outlets:

  • 2 AC Power Outlets: always On and four Switched outlets

Status Indicators:

  • Power/Protection OK: green LED which indicates that the surge protector is functioning properly, power is On, and it is protecting all connected equipment
  • Line Fault: red LED which indicates that wall outlet is improperly wired or no ground is present
  • Ground OK: green LED which indicates that the wall outlet is properly grounded

Specifications

AC Specifications:

  • Initial Clamping Level: 200 Volts
  • UL 1449 Suppression Rating: 330 Volts
  • Protection Modes: L to N, L to G, N to G
  • Maximum Current Rating: 15A (1800 W)
  • EMI/RFI Noise Filtration: 50 dB (100kHz to 1 MHz)
  • Response Time: less than 1 nanosecond
  • Signal Pulse Energy Dissipation: 1350 Joules
  • Peak Impulse Current: 52,000 amperes
 

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