Features

Austere V Series Surge Protector: The Austere V Series 4-outlet plug-in surge protector (5S-PS4-US1) safeguards your electronic products from damaging power surges and spikes. The 2500-Joule surge protector plugs in directly to a standard duplex electrical outlet, and provides four protected 3-prong outlets and three USB charging ports (USB-A x 1 and USB-C x 2). The V Series surge protector carries a Lifetime Guarantee and a 4-year Component Guarantee for connected equipment.

SmartFit Outlets: The surge protector is equipped with four SmartFit outlets that are mounted to the sides to save space, allowing it to fit in tight spaces behind furniture. The outlets are arranged vertically on both sides, providing ample room for bulky plugs and AC adapter transformers.

PureFiltration: The outlets feature Type II PureFiltration, an advanced noise filtration technology, that protects your audio and video components from harmful Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Noise coming in from the mains power, and from nearby appliances, can degrade audio and video performance. Type II PureFiltration minimizes the effects of EMI and RFI noise on your AV equipment.

Power Protection: The 5S-PS4-US1 surge protector uses Flameless MOVs (metal oxide varistors) to protect your electrical devices from harmful high-voltage spikes coming from the outside power lines. It is rated at 3000 Joules, which provides ample protection for most audio/video equipment and computers. Flameless MOV protection provides peace of mind that a powerful surge will not result in a dangerous fire. The unit's OverCurrent Protection makes sure the power circuits don't exceed 15 amps, which could cause devices to short circuit or overheat, causing a fire.

Circuit Breaker: The unit is equipped with a circuit breaker on the right side which protects your device by disconnecting from power during a surge. It can also be used as a simple on/off switch to turn off all four outlets and the USB ports without having to disconnect your devices.

USB Charging Ports: The Austere V Series is equipped with three OmniPort USB rapid charging ports -- one USB-A and two USB-C -- for your USB-enabled devices. The three USB ports share 2.4 amps of charging power for your smartphone, tablet, or other USB-powered handheld devices. One of the USB-C ports features Power Delivery (PD) which can charge a smartphone at up to 20 volts for the fastest and most efficient possible charge.

LED Indicators: Three LED indicators on the front panel glow blue to indicate the following:

• Power: indicates the unit is plugged in, switched on, and receiving power
• Ground: indicates the unit is plugged into a properly grounded circuit
• Protected: indicates the power unit's surge suppression components are intact and providing full surge protection

Joule Depletion: Each time the surge protector is hit by an electrical spike, it sacrifices Joules to protect the connected components. Once the Joules are depleted, the Protected LED will cease to illuminate, and the unit will need to be replaced. The Austere V Series surge protector has a 3000 Joule rating, which should last more than five times as long as typical surge protectors.

Mounting: The surge protector plugs directly into the top outlet of a standard duplex electrical outlet. Below the plug is a post that inserts into the ground socket of the bottom outlet for more security. When inserted, the surge protector protrudes from the wall approximately 1-3/4". With the outlets mounted to the sides, you can install the surge protector behind furniture or some wall-mounted TVs and maintain access to the outlets. The wall outlet cover can be left in place or removed, as desired. If the cover plate is removed, the integrated screw in the surge protector can be screwed into the cover plate hole for a more permanent installation. The attached rubber plug can cover the mounting screw for a clean look.

Product and Component Guarantees: Austere offers a Lifetime Product Guarantee on the surge protector to ensure your satisfaction with its performance and protection. The unit also carries a 5-year Connected Component Guarantee. If the Austere Power device is responsible for any damage to a plugged-in device, Austere will replace that device, regardless of its value, for up to 5 years.