Panamax M4300, MAX 4300-EX Owner's Manual

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MAX® 4300-EX Owner’s Guide

Home Theater Power Conditioner

M4300-EX

POWER AND FILTRATION

BANK 1

ALWAYS ON

UNSAFE

VOLTAGE

WIRING

BANK 2

LEVEL 2 EMI/RFI Noise Filtration with Isolation Between Outlet Banks:

Your audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their power cords. This contaminated power can affect audio/video equipment

Model: M4300-EX

and will degrade the overall performance of your entire system. Common symptoms of contaminated power include pops, hisses, hums and visual artifacts.

The MAX 4300-EX is designed to filter this noise, supply clean power to your system and provide noise isolation between the outlet

banks so that any noise created by an A/V component can not contaminate the power going to equipment plugged into the other outlet banks.

Key Features

Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection:

Panamax’s patent pending power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line voltage for unsafe voltage conditions such as prolonged over-voltages and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within the home. If the MAX® 4300-EX senses an unsafe power condition, it will auto-

disconnect

matically power to protect equipment from damage. Once the voltage returns to a safe level, the MAX® 4300-EX will automatically the power.

Protect or Disconnect AC Surge Protection:

When the MAX® 4300-EX is subjected to a high voltage surge, its voltage output is limited to a safe level and the high levels of surge current are diverted away from the connected equipment.

• When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 500A (short circuit current) surge, the MAX® 4300-EX limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s best rating.

your equipment from the

reconnect

The MAX® 4300-EX will withstand, without damage, 20,000A surges, far exceeding the UL requirement of only 3000 Ampere surges.

• If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protection components, the MAX® 4300-EX's Protect or Disconnect‘ Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The MAX® 4300-EX will need to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs.

Application Specific Coaxial Signal Line Protection:

Panamax's exclusive SignalPerfect™ Technology provides application specific protection for your satellite and cable TV equipment. One line of protection is provided for each type.

The satellite connection is for a coaxial cable connected to a DBS (single LNB) satellite dish. The antenna connection is for a non-amplified off-air antenna or cable TV line.

The protection circuitry has been optimized for each application and is not interchangeable. The jacks are not labeled In and Out. The circuitry is bidirectional in both signal transmission and protection capabilities, making it compatible with the latest digital cable and satellite technologies.

Cable TV (Including HDTV) – TV tuners operate at approximately 10 millivolts (0.01 V) and utilize the frequency spectrum up to 950 MHz. The clamping level of the MAX® 4300-EX's cable TV protection circuitry is 1400 millivolts (1.4 volts). That's less than 1 volt above normal operating levels. The circuitry is also shielded to prevent interference.

Satellite TV - Satellite dish LNB's can require up to 24 volts to operate and utilize the frequency range of 950 MHz to 2.2 GHz. The clamping level of the MAX® 4300-EX's satellite protection circuitry is 25 volts - just 1 volt above the maximum operating voltage. The circuitry is also shielded to prevent interference.

Telephone and LAN Line Protection:

Digital video recorders and satellite TV receivers require a telephone line connection for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View services. The M4300-EX provides telephone and LAN protection on one set of RJ-45 (RJ-11 compatible) jacks. The phone circuit also includes a built-in line splitter with an RJ-11 jack for a second piece of equipment. Adaptors or custom cables (not included) must be used when utilizing both protection circuits at the same time. Please refer to the specifications for the pin-out information.

The telephone line protection circuitry utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and solid-state SIDACtors“ for reliability and unsurpassed protection. The clamping level of the MAX 4300EX's telephone protector is 260 volts. This will allow typical ring voltage (90-130VAC) and operating battery voltage (-48DC) to pass through the circuit and still protect the modem in your satellite receiver from damage.

INS0784E Rev B 12/05

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SATELLITE CATV / ANT

MAIN POWER

120 VAC/15A

15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER

HIGH CURRENT

SUB / RECEIVER

BANK 1 ALWAYS ON

BANK 2 SWITCHED

DVR HDTV / MONITOR HD CABLE / SAT

DVD DIGITAL RADIO CD AUX / VCR

GROUND

LUG

10/100bT LAN AND PHONE

LINE IN EQUIP. 1

EQUIP. 2

LAN

TEL

POWER AND FILTRATION

BANK 1

ALWAYS ON

BANK 2

WIRING

UNSAFE VOLTAGE

Home Theater Power Conditioner

M4300-EX

M4300 -EX Front Panel Features

Power LEDs

Power Button

Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn Bank 2 outlets ON or OFF.

Indicates the status of the rear panel outlets. LEDs for each outlet bank will be lit when the outlets are turned ON. They will flash during the startup and shutdown process.

Unsafe Voltage Indicator

Normally Off. Flashes to indicate that the incoming line voltage is unsafe and the unit has disconnected the power to protect your equipment.

Wiring OK LED

Normally On. Indicates that the wall outlet is properly grounded and Line/Neutral polarity is correct.

M4300 -EX Back Panel Connection Features

Outlet Bank 1

Four always on outlets. Power will only be turned off under a fault condition. (See specifications for over-voltage and under-voltage thresholds)

The High Current outlet provides power from a non-inductive

Circuit Breaker

Automatically opens when the current load is greater than 15 Amps. Push to reset.

Main Power

Must be plugged into a properly wired & grounded 3-wire outlet

Ground Lug

Provides a common grounding point for equipment with separate ground leads.

noise filtration circuit that does not limit the current to your equipment. Its output is noise isolated from all of the other outlets.

Power from the other three always on outlets is cleaned by a twostage tapped Pi filter circuit which provides noise isolation from both the High Current outlet and Outlet Bank 2.

Outlet Bank 2

Four switched outlets controlled by the front panel Power Button. EMI/RFI noise filtration is provided by a two stage tapped Pi filter circuit which also provides noise isolation from all four outlets in Bank 1.

Satellite TV Coax Jacks

Bidirectional protection circuit optimized for satellite TV signal lines. Do not use for

cable TV off-air antennas and cable modems.

LAN / Phone Jacks

Protection circuits for 10/100 baseT Ethernet and standard telephone or pay-per-view lines. Phone circuit is auto-resetting. Incoming LAN or phone cords MUST be plugged into the LINE jack. Patch cords to the equipment (satellite receiver, digital video recorder, telephone, etc.) MUST be plugged into the EQUIP jacks..

Cable TV Coax Jacks

Bidirectional protection circuit optimized for cable TV, off-air antennas and cable modem signal lines. Do not

use for Satellite TV.

Note to CATV Installers:

This reminder is provided to call attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. That article provides specific guidelines for proper grounding.It specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building and as close to the point of entry as practical.

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M4300-EX Specifications

AC Power

Line Voltage:..............................................................................120V, 60Hz

Total Current Capacity:.........................................................................15 A

UL1449 Suppression Rating:..............................................................330V

Protection Modes:.................................................................L-N, L-G, N-G

Initial Clamping Level:.........................................................................200V

Energy Dissipation:..................................................................1650 Joules

Peak Impulse Current:............................................................52,000 Amps

Catastrophic Surge Circuit:....................................................................Yes

Thermal Fusing:.....................................................................................Yes

Over-voltage shutoff:.........................................................142 VAC ±5 VAC

Under-voltage shutoff:........................................................84 VAC ± 6 VAC

EMI/RFI Noise Filtration

Bank 1, High Current Outlet:................................49 db, 100 KHz – 2 MHz

Bank 1, Always ON Outlets:.................................61 db, 100 KHz – 2 MHz

Bank 2, Switched Outlets:....................................60 db, 100 KHz – 2 MHz

LAN Circuit

Clamping Level:..............................................................................8V ± 2V

Jacks:................................................................................................RJ-45

Wires Protected:...................................................4-Wires, Pins 1, 2, 3 & 6

Specifications are subject to changes due to product upgrades and improvements.

Telephone Circuit

Fuseless/Auto-resetting:........................................................................Yes

Clamping Level:..................................................................................260V

Capacitance:.........................................................................30pf (approx.)

Suppression Modes:...............................................Metallic & Longitudinal

Jacks:................................................................................................RJ-11

Integrated Line Splitter:.........................................................................Yes

Jacks

LINE:............................................................RJ-45 (RJ-11 compatible)

Wires Protected:.................................................2-Wire, Pins 4 & 5

EQUIP 1:........................................................RJ-45 (RJ-11 compatible)

Wires Protected:.................................................2-Wire, Pins 4 & 5

EQUIP 2:.......................................................................................RJ-11

Wires Protected:.................................................2-Wire, Pins 3 & 4

Satellite TV Circuit

Bidirectional:.........................................................................................Yes

Shielded:...............................................................................................Yes

Clamping Level:....................................................................................25V

Attenuation:.................................................< 1db from 950MHz -2.05GHz

< 2.4db @ 2.2GHz

Connections:..........................................................Female “F”, Gold Plated

Cable TV Circuit

Bidirectional:.........................................................................................Yes

Shielded:...............................................................................................Yes

Clamping Level:...................................................................................1.4V

Attenuation:.................................................................< 1db up to 950MHz

Connections:..........................................................Female “F”, Gold Plated

Contents

Two coaxial cables

One telephone patch cord

Product warranty (see back panel)

Contacting Panamax

Panamax 1690 Corporate Circle Petaluma, CA 94954 Phone - 707-283-5900 or 800-472-5555 Fax - 707-283-5901 Web - www.panamax.com

Customer Relations

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F Email - [email protected]

SIDACtor is a registered US trademark of Teccor Electronics, Inc.

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Panamax Power Conditioner Limited Product Warranty

Panamax warrants to the purchaser of this Panamax audio/video component style power conditioner, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase, that the unit shall be free of defects in design, material or workmanship, and Panamax will repair or replace any defective unit. For product replacement see "NOTIFICATION" below.

CAUTION

Audio/Video, computer and/or telephone system installations can be very complex systems, which consist of many interconnected compo-

Panamax Power Conditioner Limited Connected Equipment Protection Warranty

It is the policy of Panamax that it will, at its election, either replace, pay to replace at fair market value, or pay to repair, up to the dollar amount specified below, equipment that is damaged by an AC power, cable, telephone, or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax power conditioner. Panamax must determine that the power conditioner shows signs of surge damage or is operating outside of design specifications, relative to its surge protection capability, and under all of the circumstances failed to protect your connected equipment.

M4300-EX: $5,000,000 M5300-EX: $5,000,000 M5510-Pro: $5,000,000 M4310: $5,000,000 M5400-EX: $5,000,000 ML4200: $5,000,000 M4400: $5,000,000 M5410: $5,000,000 M5100-EX: $5,000,000 M5500-EX: $5,000,000

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT:

Panamax’s connected equipment policy extends to the original purchaser of the Panamax product only and is non-transferable. Original purchase receipts must accompany any product return or claim for connected equipment damage.

2. PROPER INSTALLATION: Panamax AC protectors must be directly plugged into a properly grounded 3-wire AC outlet. Extension cords*, non-grounded two prong adapters, or other non-Panamax surge products must not be used. Building wiring and other connections to protected equipment must conform to applicable codes (NEC or CEC). No other ground wires or ground connections may be used. All wires (including, e.g., AC power lines, telephone lines, signal/data lines, coaxial cable, antenna lead-ins) leading into the protected equipment must first pass through a single Panamax protector designed for the particular application. The protector and the equipment to be protected must be indoors in a dry location, and in the same building. Panamax installation instructions and diagrams must be followed.

nents. Due to the nature of electricity and surges, a single protector may not be able to completely protect complex installations. In those cases, a systemic approach using multiple protectors must be employed. Systemic protection requires professional design. AC power, satellite cables, CATV cables, telephone/network lines or any other signal lines entering the system that do not pass through this surge protector may render the Panamax Connected Equipment Protection Policy null and void. For additional information on how to protect your system, please contact Panamax

Valid only in the United States and Canada.

3. NOTIFICATION: You must notify Panamax within ten days of any event precipitating a request for product replacement or payment for connected equipment damage. A return merchandise authorization (RMA) number must first be obtained from the Panamax Customer Relations Department at www.panamax.com/ support ** before returning the protector to Panamax. At this time, you must notify Panamax if you believe you have a claim for damaged connected equipment.

Once you obtain an RMA number, please mark the number on the bottom of the unit and pack it in a shipping carton/box with enough packing material to protect it during transit. The RMA number must also be clearly marked on the outside of the carton. Ship the unit to Panamax. Please note that you are responsible for any and all charges related to shipping the unit to Panamax.

If connected equipment damage was indicated on your RMA request, Panamax will mail you a claim kit to be completed and returned within

A connection diagram of your sys-

30 days.

tem will be required as part of the claim kit. Be sure to note its configuration before disconnecting your equipment.

4. DETERMINATION OF FAILURE: Panamax will evaluate the protector for surge damage. The Panamax protector must show signs of surge damage or must be performing outside (>10%) of design specifications relative to its surge protection capability. Opening the enclosure, tampering with, or modifying the unit in any way shall be grounds for an automatic denial of your request for payment. Panamax, after evaluating all information provided, shall determine whether or not your request is eligible for payment.

If the surge protector shows no signs of AC power or signal line surge damage and is working within design specifications, Panamax will return the unit to you with a letter explaining the test results and notifying you of the rejection of your claim. Exceptions: If a dealer or installer replaces the protector for the customer, a replacement will be returned to the dealer or installer; or if the protector is a pre-1996 model, it will be replaced; or, for a Canadian customer, the protector will be replaced.

before connecting your equipment to the surge protector.

WARNING NOTICE

Panamax products purchased through the Internet do not carry a valid Product Warranty or Connected Equipment Protection Policy unless purchased from an Authorized Panamax Internet Dealer and the original factory serial numbers are intact (they must not have been removed, defaced or replaced in any way). Authorized Panamax Internet Dealers have sufficient expertise to insure warranty compliant

Panamax reserves the right to inspect the damaged connected equipment, parts, or circuit boards. Please note that you are responsible for any and all charges related to shipping the damaged equipment to Panamax. Panamax also reserves the right to inspect the customer’s facility. Damaged equipment deemed uneconomical to repair must remain available for inspection by Panamax until the claim is finalized.

5. REQUEST PAYMENTS: Once Panamax has determined that you are entitled to compensation, Panamax will, at its election, either pay you the present fair market value of the damaged equipment, or pay for the cost of the repair, or send you replacement equipment, or pay the equivalence of replacement equipment.

6. OTHER INSURANCE/WARRANTIES: This coverage is secondary to any existing manufacturer's warranty, implied or expressed, or any insurance and/or service contract that may cover the loss.

7. EXCLUSIONS: THE PANAMAX CONNECTED EQUIPMENT PROTECTION POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO: THE PANAMAX CONNECTED

EQUIPMENT PROTECTION POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO: Service charges, installation costs, reinstallation costs; setup cost; diagnostic charges; periodic checkups; routine maintenance; loss of use of the product; costs or expenses arising out of reprogramming or loss of programming and/or data; shipping charges or fees; service calls; loss or damage occasioned by fire, theft, flood, wind, accident, abuse or misuse, and products subject to manufacturer's recall or similar event.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to Panamax’s Connected Equipment Protection Policy, or the alleged breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. You may file for arbitration at any AAA location in the United States upon the payment of the applicable filing fee. The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator, and will be limited solely to the dispute

installations. For a list of Authorized Panamax Internet Dealers go to www.panamax.com

More detailed information is available at

www.panamax.com

If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact Panamax Customer Relations

or controversy between you and Panamax. The arbitration shall be held in any mutually agreed upon location in person, by telephone, or online. Any decision rendered in such arbitration proceedings will be final and binding on each of the parties, and judgment may be entered thereon in a court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall not award either party special, exemplary, consequential, punitive, incidental or indirect damages, or attorney's fees. The parties will share the costs of arbitration (including the arbitrator's fees, if any) in the proportion that the final award bears to the amount of the initial claim.

9. GENERAL: If you have any questions regarding the product warranty or the connected equipment protection warranty, please contact the Panamax Customer Relations Department at www.panamax.com/support. This warranty supersedes all previous warranties. THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED WITH THE PROTECTOR AND ANY OTHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ARE NON-EXISTENT. This warranty may not be modified except in writing, signed by an officer of the Panamax Corporation.

* The use of a Panamax extension cord or equivalent (UL or CSA listed, minimum 14AWG, 3-wire grounded) will not invalidate the warranty

** Forms are available on the Panamax web site for requesting RMAs and opening a claim for connected equipment damage.

Effective Date 06/05 Q01L0049 Rev. A

Product Upgrade Program

Valid only in the United States and Canada

If your Panamax power conditioner sacrifices itself while protecting your connected equipment, you have an option to upgrade to the latest technology. Please go to our web site www.panamax.com/rma or contact Panamax Customer Relations at 800-472-5555 for details.

www.panamax.com