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Features
Specifications
Features
Overview: The Panamax M1500-UPS-PFP is an all-in-one
Uninterruptible Power Supply, Voltage Regulator, Surge Protector, and Power
Conditioner which is programmable via supplied software.
- Uninterruptible Power Supply: A UPS (Uninterruptible Power
Supply) maintains power temporarily to ride out short black-outs or
brown-outs preventing lengthy restart sequences. It allows safe shut down
for extended black-outs. DVR's can continue to record. Unique IR control
(Patent Pending) allows ceiling projectors to cool their lamps properly to
prevent damage from excessive heat before shutting down
- Voltage Regulator: Voltage Regulation (keeping voltage within
nominal operating ranges) prevents equipment lock-ups due to power sags and
keeps equipment from heating up (power supplies require more current when
voltage is low).
- Surge Protector: The M1500-UPS-PFP features exclusive protect and
disconnect circuitry to prevent damage to your equipment in the event of a
catastrophic surge such as lightning by completely disconnecting AC power to
connected equipment.
- Power Conditioner: Superb noise filtration is combined with our
patented over/under voltage protection circuitry.
Home Cinema Power Control Software (Version 1.2): The Home Cinema
Power Control software is designed for use with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. It works in conjunction with the
UPS to provide full protection of home theater equipment including digital video
recorders, home theater PCs, and video projectors/lamps. This program may be
used temporarily during the initial system setup or used to manage your home
theater personal computer (HTPC).
- UPS Initial Setup: An installer can use a notebook computer to
set the variables within the Home Cinema Power Control software. Once the
setup is completed, the notebook computer can be disconnected and all the
settings are stored in the UPS.
- UPS Manager: The UPS can provide continued power to the HTPC to
maintain recording capabilities if it is being used as digital video
recorder. It is also capable of saving open documents and shutting down the
HTPC during extended power failures. This requires a permanent RS232
connection to the HTPC and having the Home Cinema Power Control software
running in the background on the HTPC.
- UPS Schedule: There is also a Scheduled feature that can
automatically save and close open files and then shutdown the computer and
UPS at a user specified date and time as well a re-start the computer at a
user specified date and time. Use of this feature is optional and is not
required for the power failure shutdown to occur.
Note: The UPS will provide surge suppression, automatic voltage
regulation and battery backup without this software. Automatic shutdown of
an HTPC requires the used of this software.
Critical Load Function: Using the supplied software, you can set the
unit's Critical Load Function. This function sets the battery capacity level at
the point where the no-critical load outlets are turned off and all remaining
battery power is reserved for equipment plugged into the two critical load
outlets. This value is stored internally by the UPS and is not dependent on
having the software running on a computer.
Learning IR Control: The learning IR function lets you program the UPS
to send standby or shut-down commands to components such as a DLP ceiling
projector. If the power fails, the DLP projector's lamps are turned off while
the UPS continues providing battery power to the projector's cooling fan. Proper
shutdown is ensured and expensive lamps are protected from damage. The UPS can
learn two IR commands. The learned commands will be transmitted on both output
jacks so you have ability to control two different pieces of equipment or use a
two-step macro for one component.
Front Panel Display: The M1500-UPS-PFP features a front-panel LCD
display which indicates the following.
- Power On Indicator: This LED illuminates when the utility
condition is normal and the UPS outlets are providing clean and protected
power.
- Battery Level Indicator: This is a visual indication of the
battery charge. If battery capacity is under 25%, no indicator LED will
illuminate and UPS starts beeping (if the audible alarm is enabled)
- Battery Mode Indicator: This illuminates during utility failure
or an unsafe voltage condition, indicating that the battery is supplying
power to the connected equipment.
- AVR Indicator: This indicates that the UPS is operating in
automatic voltage regulation (AVR) mode. When the led is illuminated
continuously, it indicates an input over-voltage and the AUPS unit reduces
the voltage to the normal operating range. When the led is flashing, it
indicates that the input line voltage is low and that the UPS is increasing
input voltage to the normal range.
- Line Fault Indicator: This LED will illuminate to warn the user
that a wiring problem such as a bad/missing ground or reversed wiring exists
within the AC receptacle. If illuminated, disconnect all equipment and
contact an electrician to insure outlet is properly wired.
- Unsafe Voltage Indicator: This LED will illuminate to inform the
user that an unsafe line voltage is present and that UPS has switched to
battery power. This could be either an over-voltage or under-voltage.
- Load Level Indicator: This is a visual indication of the UPS
load. The 1st arrow will illuminate when the load is above 25%, the 2nd when
above 50%, and the 3rd when above 75%. The 4th arrow will flash when load is
between 85% and 100%.
Rear Panel Connections: All of the M1500-UPS-PFP's connections are
found on the unit's rear-panel.
- Non-Critical Load Outlets: Four battery powered, surge protected
and AVR outlets for connected equipment insures temporary uninterrupted
operation of connected equipment during a power failure.
- Critical Load Outlets: Two battery powered, surged protected and
AVR outlets for critical-load equipment insures temporary uninterrupted
operation of connected equipment during a power failure.
- Circuit Breakers: Resetable circuit breakers provide optimal
overload protection
- AC Power Cord Receptacle: 3-plug AC port for supplied 6' 3-Prong
AC power cord.
- RS232 Serial Communication Port: The serial port allows
connection and communication between the UPS and a HTPC (Home Theater
Personal Computer) or home automation system. If used temporarily during
setup (with the included software), it allows the installer to program a
number of variable including the Critical Load Battery Threshold. The unit
comes with one 6' DB 9-Pin cable.
- IR Output Jacks: Two standard 3.5mm mono minijack ports for
connection to an IR flasher (sold separately).
- RJ11/RJ45 Jacks: The RJ11/RJ45 input and output jacks protect
standard telephone line, modem or network cable. The unit comes supplied
with one 6' telephone cord with RJ-11 jacks.
Removable Access Panel: The M1500-UPS-PFP features a front-panel
removable access panel which allows you to access and/or replace the unit's
sealed, maintenance-free, lead-acid battery. Contact Panamax Customer Service at
www.panamax.com or call 800-472-5555 for
battery replacement information.
Note: Recharging the unit's back-up battery for at least four
hours is recommended before initial use to insure that the battery's maximum
charge capacity is achieved. You can charge the unit by simply plugging it
into an AC outlet.
Rack Mountable: The M1500-UPS-PFP comes supplied with two mounting
brackets and hardware which allow you to rack mount the unit.
Specifications
AC Specifications:
- VA Capacity: 1500VA
- Watts Capacity: 1000W
- Voltage Input Range: 88Vac-147Vac
- Frequency Input Range: 47-63 Hz
- On Battery Output Voltage: Pure Sine Wave at 120VAC +/-5%
- On Battery Output Frequency: 60 Hz +/-1%
- Output Transfer Time: 4ms
AC Protection And Filtration:
- Over-Voltage Shutoff: 144V +/-8V
- Under-Voltage Shutoff: 90V +/-6V
- Initial Clamping Level: 200V Peak, 141V RMS
- UL 1449 Suppression Rating: 330V
- Protection Modes: L-N, L-G, N-G
- Response Time: <1 n
- Single Pulse Energy Dissipation: 1650 joules
- Peak Impulse Current: 52,000 A
- EMI/RFI Noise Filtration: 50dB (100kHz-1Mhz)
Telco Protection:
- Clamping Level: 260V
- Capacitance: 30 pf (approximate)
- Suppression Modes: Metallic and Longitudinal
- Wires protected: 2 wire, 1 pair (4 and 5)
- Connectors: RJ-11/44 Shared with LAN (Input/Output)
LAN Protection:
- Compatibility: 10/100bT
- Clamping Level: 7V
- Suppression Modes: Differential and Common Ground
- Wires Protected: Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6
- Connectors: RJ-11/45 shared with Telco (Input/Output)
Battery Specifications:
- Type: Sealed, maintenance-free, lead-acid, user replaceable
battery
- Recharging Time: 8 hours
