
MERIT SERIES POWER SEQUENCER
Merit M-8S Power Sequencer is the perfect low-cost AC power solution for any rack mount system. Install an M-8S in your
rack, and the eight outlets in the rear panel will power up in sequence and protect all your equipment up to a 15-amp load.
Merit M-8S Power Sequencer
POWER
SEQUENCING
Prevents excessive
inrush currents.
M-8S Features:
NOISE
FILTRATION
Noise filtering
to reduce radio
frequency and
electromagnetic
interference.
SURGE
PROTECTION
ensures equipment
stays safe.
9 OUTLETS
Eight rear panel
outlets and one
front panel
convenience
panel outlet.
15 AMP
RATING with
circuit breaker.
INDICATOR
LEDs
for Outlet Banks,
Protection OK
and Power Status.
SPACING for
various plugs/
transformers.
• Standard level AC protection and filtering.
• Six sequenced rear panel outlets (in 3 groups), two unswitched rear panel outlets, and one
front panel unswitched outlet.
• Momentary and Maintained sequencing via rear panel terminal block or front panel switch
(momentary only).
• All settings and configurations available on rear panel.
• 15 amp rating.
• Three year limited warranty.

FRONT and BACK PANEL FEATURES
Protection OK
Indicator
Front Panel
Convenience Outlet
Sequence ON/
OFF Switch
Back Panel Delayed 1, 2 and 3 Outlet
Banks Indicator Lights
Unswitched Outlet Banks
10 ft. Captive Power Cord
with NEMA 5-15 Plug
Unswitched Outlets
Power Indicator LED
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum AC Current Rating:
• 15 Amps, 120 VAC (Thermal breaker)
• AC Cord: 14AWGx3, 10 feet, black, fixed,
NEMA 5-15P plug
AC Receptacles:
• Convenience Outlet (Front Panel)
1 Un-switched NEMA 15-5R
• Rear Panel Outlets: 2 Unswitched NEMA 5-15R (1 duplex),
• 6 Sequenced NEMA 5-15R (3 duplexes, each
controlled by separate relay)
Surge Protection:
• Standard level AC Surge Protection: Merit Class (sacrificial)
• Spike Protection Mode: Line to neutral, zero ground leakage
• Max Continuous Operating Voltage: 130V RMS
• Max Clamp Voltage: 500 Volts Peak
• Peak Impulse Current: 12,000 Amps
• Energy Rating (2 X 820µS): 225 Joules
AC Filtering:
• Standard level Pi LCR Filter
• Noise Attenuation: >26dB, 100 Khz to 1 MHz
Operating Temperature Range:
• 5C (40F) to 40C (105F) degrees
Power
Indicator
3 Delayed Outlet Banks
8 Filtered and Protected Outlets
Humidity Range:
• <90% rH (Relative Humidity)
User Interface:
• Rocker Switch: Front panel, Sequence (ON, OFF)
• Thermal Circuit Breaker: Front panel, push to reset
• Front panel indicators Delay 1, Delay 2, Delay 3,
Power, Protection OK
Control/Status/Triggering (Rear Panel):
• Rear Panel DIP Switches: 12V Mode On/Off,
GND Mode On, Momentary/Maintained
• Potentiometer: Rear panel, time calibration fine tune
delay adjust
• Remote Terminal: +5-30VDC In, 12VDC (12mA) Out
• Remote Terminal: Phoenix type 4-Pin Connector with
Screw terminals; +12V, STAT, REM, GND
(Class 2 Wiring)
Size: 19.00”L x 8.75” x 1.75”H (L,D,H) – ANSI 1RU
Weight: 7 lbs.
Power Consumption (No Load): • 5 Watts
Safety Agency:
• C/CSA/US
Specications are subject to change without notice due to design improvements
and upgrades.
15A Circuit Breaker
C US
Delay
Adjustment
Remote Interface
Integrated Front
Panel Rack Ears
3 Position
DIP Switch
Weights, Dimensions anD UPC CoDes
Model PRodUCT diMensions WeighT CARTon diMensions WeighT single UniT UPC MAsTeR PACk QTy MAsTeR PACk UPC
M-8S 19”L x 8.75”D x 1.75”H 7 lbs 22”L x 9.25”D x 3.5”H 8 lbs 654061041078 6 50654061041073
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