Samson PS9, PB9, PBPRO7 User Manual

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Produced by On The Right Wavelength for Samson Technologies Corp.

Copyright 1997, 1998, Samson Technologies Corp.

Printed March, 1998

Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]

Table of Contents

Introduction 3
System Features 4
Guided Tour - PS9 Front Panel 5
Guided Tour - PS9 Rear Panel 6
Guided Tour - PB9 Front Panel 7
Guided Tour - PB9 Rear Panel 8
Guided Tour - Pro7 Front Panel 9
Guided Tour - Pro7 Rear Panel 10
Setting Up and Using Your PowerStrip or PowerBrite 11
Changing the PowerBrite Bulb 12
Specifications 13
Appendix A: Fluorescent Or Incandescent? 14
Ordering a Custom Nameplate 15
Changing the PowerBrite Nameplate 16

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your Samson PowerStrip, PowerBrite, or
PowerBrite Pro! This manual covers three products: the PowerStrip
PS9; the PowerBrite PB9; and the PowerBrite Pro7. All three of these
single-space rack units provide multiple outlets for reliable power
distribution with 3-point surge and peak protection, plus RF (Radio
Frequency) filtering. The three products differ in that the PowerBrite and
PowerBrite Pro also provide a front-panel 4 watt fluorescent light (tucked
away in a lockable slide-out drawer) which can be used to fully illuminate
your entire rack of gear. The PowerBrite Pro7 also provides a rear-panel
12 volt DC lamp connector and a front-panel voltmeter and ammeter.
In addition, both the PowerBrite PB9 and PowerBrite Pro7 allow you to
substitute your own custom facility logo or band name in the front panel
inlay. (See the inside back cover of this manual for more information.)

In this manual, you’ll find a more detailed description of the features of
your PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, or PowerBrite Pro7, as well as
instructions for its use and complete specifications. You’ll also find a
warranty card enclosed—don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in! This will
enable you to receive online technical support and will allow us to send
you updated information about other Samson products in the future.

SPECIAL NOTE: Should your PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, or
PowerBrite Pro7 ever require servicing, a

Return Authorization number
(RA) is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.
If purchased in the United States, please call Samson at [phone]
for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the unit. If
purchased outside the U.S., contact your local Samson dealer for details.
Please retain the original packing material and, if possible, return the unit
in its original carton and packing materials.

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WARNING: Though the PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, and

PowerBrite Pro7 all provide both surge and peak protection, they

are not designed to protect against major overload situations

such as lightning strikes or connection to incorrect voltage

supplies. In the event of either occurrence, unplug all

connected equipment immediately and have your

PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, or PowerBrite Pro7 evaluated

by Samson Technical Support or by an authorized Samson

service center before using it again.

System Features

The Samson PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, and PowerBrite Pro7
all utilize state-of-the-art technology in power distribution and are
engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of their main features:

• Multiple switched rear-panel AC outlets (eight in the PowerStrip PS9
and PowerBrite PB9; six in the PowerBrite Pro7) that allow you to
power an entire rack’s worth of gear from one source. In addition,
an unswitched front-panel convenience outlet is provided for
temporary power needs (such as plugging in a guitar amplifier,
soldering iron, etc.).

• Rear-panel switched outlets are mounted both vertically and
horizontally to accommodate standard 3-pin plugs as well as
external transformer AC power adapters.

• 3-point surge protection, peak clamping protection and RF filtering
enables all connected equipment to operate with maximum
efficiency and minimal noise.

• Front-panel resettable 15 amp circuit breaker protects all connected
gear.

• An independent dedicated switch with status light for powering the
rear-panel switched outlets.

• In the PowerBrite PB9 and PowerBrite Pro7, a lockable slide-out
drawer contains a standard 4 watt fluorescent bulb (similar to that
used in many desktop lamps and readily available at most hardware
stores and electrical suppliers) that fully illuminates all gear
underneath with cool, clear light. In addition, there is a dedicated
switch (with status light) for turning on the bulb. The front-panel
light features a backlit customizable inlay with a Samson logo—and
our unique “Neo-Rack” service (see the back cover of this manual)
allows you to substitute your own custom facility or band logo
design.

• In the PowerBrite Pro7, a rear-panel 12-volt XLR connector (for
Littlite®-compatible lamps), and a front-panel voltmeter and
ammeter that allow you to monitor changes in the current drawn
from both switched and unswitched outlets.

• All units are designed to be mounted in the top slot of any standard
19" rack, taking only a single rack space.

• Rugged construction that makes the Samson PowerStrip PS9,
PowerBrite PB9, and PowerBrite Pro7 eminently roadworthy.

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Guided Tour -

PowerStrip PS9 Front Panel

1: Outlets switch - Use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off.
When on, the status light inside this switch is lit red.

2: Unswitched convenience outlet - This 3-pin AC outlet is active
whenever the PS9 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the Outlets
switch (see #1 above).

3: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load
on the PS9 (all rear-panel switched outlets plus the front-panel
unswitched convenience outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug
one or more devices so as to reduce the load and gently press the circuit
breaker in until you hear it click.

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