Adcom ACE-315 User Manual

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Made in the USA

WARNING: Equipment with high-current requirements,such as hobby arc-welders, hair
dryers and heaters must not be plugged into these AC receptacles. Never allow total power
consumption of all equipment connected to these outlets to exceed 1800 watts.

Surge Protector and AC Enhancer model ACE-315
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Introduction

The ACE-315 is a very carefully engineered product
designed to protect your audio system while providing
it with clean AC power. The surge protection is a non­sacrificial patented technology (U.S. patents 4,870,534
and 4,870,528) that conforms to the strictest Federal

Guidelines for surge protection.

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Safety Instructions

• Read all instructions and store them for future reference.

• Plug unit into polarized AC outlets only. Contact an
electrician if there is any doubt that the outlet is
properly polarized.

• Install in a properly ventilated location, away from
heaters, heat ducts and other heat producing devices.

• Do not use with high-current devices such as hobby arc
welders, hair dryers, and space heaters. Total power
consumption of connected equipment must not exceed
1800 watts.

• Do not use a unit if there are any signs of damage.

• No user serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt
servicing of this unit yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

• All Satellite/DSS, Cable, and Antenna cables must be
grounded in accordance with Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code and ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984.
Failure to comply with these codes will void all
warranties regarding the ACE-315.

Symbol explanations

This “lightning flash with arrowhead” symbol is intended to alert
the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Unpacking

Before each ACE-315 left the factory, it was carefully
inspected for physical imperfections as a routine part of
ADCOM’s systematic quality control. This, along with full
operational and mechanical testing, should insure a
product flawless in both appearance and performance.
After you have unpacked the ACE-315, inspect it for
physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all
packing materials, as they are intended to minimize the
possibility of transportation damage, should the product
ever need to be shipped again. In the unlikely event
damage has occurred, notify your dealer immediately and
request the name of the carrier so that a written claim to
cover the damage can be initiated.

The right to any claim against a public carrier can be
forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly in writing and
if the shipping carton and packing materials are not

available for inspection. Save all packing materials until
the claim has been settled.

Installation

For maximum performance and extended product life,
install the ACE-315 in a well ventilated area away from
external heat sources like radiators and heat vents.
For professional installations, the ACE-315 may be
mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the optional
RM-3 rack-mount adapters available through ADCOM
dealers.

Connections

Optional: Attach the supplied color-coded AC cord
labels to each AC cord to be installed. Place a label at
each end of the AC cord to easily identify which cord is
connected to each product.

System AC Connections

Begin by connecting products which require full-time
AC power to the rear panel jacks labeled “unswitched” 1).
Connect the remaining AC power cords to the rear panel
“switched” AC outlets i, j.

Grounding Screw

The grounding screw 1! provides a convenient system
grounding point where one or more of the components is
not equipped with a three prong AC cord. The entire
system can be grounded by simply connecting a wire
between the chassis of any system component and the
ACE-315 grounding screw 1!. (The remaining compo­nents will be grounded to the ACE-315 through the
various audio and video coax connections.)

Remote T riggering

The ACE-315 may be remotely activated and deacti­vated using a low voltage trigger signal available from
most contemporary preamps and receivers. Connect the
trigger out jack of the preamp with the ACE-315’s 12v
trigger in jack 1@.

Sat/DSS and Cable Connection

The coaxial protection circuit accommodates Satellite/
DSS, Cable, and Antenna signals. Connect the incoming
cable to the coax in jack g. Connect the coax out jack f to
the appropriate input jack of a cable box, Sat/DSS
receiver , or TV/Monitor .

NOTE: All outdoor cables must be properly grounded
prior to entering a building. See the Safety
Instructions section for further details.

Phone Line

Connect the phone line from the wall outlet to the
phone in jack e. Connect the phone out jack h to the line
input of a modem, DVD, TiVo, DSS receiver, or pay-per­view cable box.

Multiple Amplifiers

When connecting more than one amplifier to the
ACE-315, install the first amplifier into one of the “bank
one” j AC outlets. Install the second amplifier into one
of the “bank two” i AC outlets

AC Power Connection

Once the installation and all necessary connections are
made, insure all connected equipment is off, and that the
ACE-315 power button b is in the Off (out) position. Now
plug the AC power cord 1$ into a grounded AC wall outlet.
The unit is ready for operation.

Operation

The unswitched front panel LED d indicates that AC
current is passing through the ACE-315 and into the
components connected to the unswitched AC rear
panel outlets 1). The unswitched LED d is always on
provided the unit is plugged into an active AC source.

Front P anel Control

Press the ACE-315 power button b to activate the unit.
The power LED b and switched LED c will glow red. AC
power is being supplied to all connected components.

Remote 12v Trigger Control

* Note: This section only applies when an external trigger is
connected to the 12v trigger in jack 1@.
* Note: The unit only responds to an external trigger when the
power button b is pressed in.The power button b can be used
to override the 12v trigger input and turn the ACE-315 off.

Press the ACE-315 power button b to put the unit
into standby mode. The power LED b will glow amber
indicating it is waiting for an external 12v trigger to power
on. Turn on the component supplying the 12v trigger. The
ACE-315 power button LED b and switched LED c will
glow red indicating AC power is being supplied to all
connected components. Tur n off the 12v trigger supply
to return the ACE-315 to standby mode.

Trouble shooting

Symptom

-Unswitched LED does not
come on when the ACE­315 AC power cord is
plugged into an outlet

-Power button pushed in,
but switched outlets are off

Typical Connections

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WARNING: For indoor use in dry locations only.
To reduce the risk of shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture.

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WARNING: Equipment with high-current requirements, such as hobby arc-welders, hair
dryers and heaters must not be plugged into these AC receptacles. Never allow total power
consumption of all equipment connected to these outlets to exceed 1800 watts.

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Possib le Causes

-Outlet may be shut off
at the main breaker box

-Unit may be in standby
mode

-Remove any plug in
the 12v trigger jack

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Servicing

ADCOM has a technical service department to

answer questions pertaining to the installation and
operation of your unit. In the event of difficulty, please
contact us for prompt advice. If your problem can not
be resolved through our combined efforts, we may
refer you to an authorized repair agency, or author ize
return of the unit to the factory. To aid us in directing
you to a convenient service station, please indicate

which major city is accessible to your home.

Phone or Fax inquiries to:
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST
Please direct inquiries to:
ADCOM Service Department
Please include a return fax number for the reply.

email and website info:
[e-mail] [e-mail] www.adcom.com

[e-mail] www.adcom.com

[e-mail] [e-mail] www.adcom.com
Please include a return e-mail address for the reply.

Please address all mail inquires to:
ADCOM Service Corporation
10 Timber Lane
Marlboro, NJ 07746 USA
Please include a return address for the reply.

T echnical Specifications

Electrical

Input power..........................................120V AC , +/-10%, 5-/60Hz

Protection.......................................................15A Circuit Breaker

Internal Power Consumption.........................Less than 5 watts

Control Input..................................................+/-5V to 24V AC/DC

T otal Output................................................................................15A

Envir onmental: Operating Temperature...............0 to +50 C

Storage T emperature...............-40 to +80 C

Filter

Noise: Normal Mode................-5dB at 5kHz; -38 dB at 300kHz

Common Mode........-3dB at 300kHz; -40 dB at 1 MHz

Surge Protection

Endurance................................................1,000 surges 6 kV; 3 kA

Clamping.............................................................................172 volts

Response Time..........................................................................0sec

(Passive protection / always on)

Maximum Applied Pulse (Combination Wave):

• Voltage: 6,000 volts

• Current: Unlimited due to current limiting

• Joules: Unlimited due to current limiting

Mechanical

Dimensions....17”(430mm) x 5-15/16” (150mm) x 3.5”(89mm)

Weight..........................................................................6 lbs (2.7 kg)

AC Cord............................................................................6 ft (1.8m)