Xantech AC1 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AC1

DC CONTROLLED SWITCHED AC OUTLET

The AC1 is a DC voltage controlled AC outlet, capable of switching up to 15 Amperes of continuous current
to a device or power strip. It is intended primarily to provide common and zone AC power management in
conjunction with the CO & STATUS ports of the ZPR68 and ZPR68-10. It is usable, however, in any
application where it is desired to have an AC outlet turned on and off by a DC control voltage.

4-15/16"

AC1

RESET

120 VAC 60 HZ

1800 WATTS MAX.

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

15

Top View

CONTROL

INPUT

5 to 30 Volts DC

+
–

2-1/2 "

To 120 V AC

Fig. 1 The AC1

SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Switching Current: 15 Amps continuous, 30 Amps peak inrush, at 120 VAC, 60 Hz.

• AC Circuit Breaker: Opens if AC current exceeds 15 Amps. Push-to-Reset button.

• AC Power Cord: 120 VAC 16 gauge 5 ft., 3-conductor.

• Standby AC Line Current: < 2 mA (< .24 Watts).

• Control Input: Plug-in screw-type terminals for two-conductor connections. Handles wire sizes from 24
to 12 gauge.

• Control Input Turn-ON Voltage Range: 5 to 30 Volts DC, @1.5 mA/V.

• Control Input Turn-OFF Voltage: <2 Volts DC.

• Flanges, plus supplied screws, permit easy mounting to flat surfaces.

• Dimensions: 4-15/16" L x 2-1/2" W x 2-5/8" H (125mm x 64mm x 67mm)

INSTALLATION

The AC1 provides a convenient means to manage the power ON/OFF status of "Power Line Switchable"
components in a ZPR68-10 multi-zone system. Typical connections are shown in Fig. 2.

"Power Line Switchable" components are those that have manual power switches that can be left "ON" or
those that "remember" their "ON" condition when their power cords are unplugged.

Remote Control Switchers

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1

Fig. 2 Using AC1's in a ZPR68-10 System

To 120 V AC
(unswitched)

RESET

To 120 V AC
(unswitched)

Repeat this connection system
with additional AC1's for the
remaining zones as desired.

ZPR68-10

AC1

AC1

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

15

120 VAC 60 HZ

1800 WATTS MAX.

CONTROL

INPUT

+
–

5 to 30 Volts DC

AC Cords for

"Power Line Switchable"

Common Sources

AC Power
Strip

RESET

15

120 VAC 60 HZ

1800 WATTS MAX.

ZPR68-10

SIX ZONE EIGHT SOURCE REMOTE PREAMP

COMMON IR LEVEL

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HI
LO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

IR CONFIRM

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VIDEO

COM
PORT

L

AUDIO

POWER

R

CO
G

POWER
SUPPLY

COMMON IR INDICATOR

COMMON IR OUTPUTS

SOURCE INPUTS

Laser Disc

CD Changer

Cassette DecK

COMMON
SOURCES

AC1

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

AC1

CONTROL

INPUT

5 to 30 Volts DC

AC Cords for "Power Line Switchable"
Zone Amplifiers and/or Zone Dedicated
Source Components

See ZPR68-10 "INSTALLATION

+
–

STATUS

VIDEO

AUDIO

INSTRUCTIONS" for other typical

system connections.

+12V

GND

INPUT

L

R

ZONE CONTROL - IR INPUTS

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ZONE IR OUTPUTS

ZONE OUTPUTS

ZONE STEREO

POWER AMPLIFIERS

The Fig. 2 example works as follows:

• The Zone power amplifier (and other zone dedicated components, if used) is switched ON when a ZPR68­10 INPUT command turns a zone ON [STATUS terminal goes high (+12V)].

• The Zone power amplifier (and other zone dedicated components, if used) is switched OFF when a
ZPR68-10 OFF command turns a zone OFF [STATUS terminal goes low (0V)].

• The Common Source components are switched ON when the first ZPR68-10 zone is turned ON [CO
terminal goes high (+12V)].

• The Common Source components are switched OFF when the last ZPR68-10 zone is turned OFF [CO
terminal goes low (0V)].

Another excellent application for the AC1 is to switch components that draw more power than is available
from the switched AC outlet on the rear of A/V receivers, preamps, etc. Fig. 3 illustrates such a system:

To 120 V AC
(unswitched)

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Power
Supply

SWITCHED

AC Outlet on
Pre-amp, etc.

AC1

AC1

15

120 VAC 60 HZ

1800 WATTS MAX.

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

White Striped
Side

CONTROL

INPUT

5 to 30 Volts DC

+
–

RESET

Fig. 3 Switching Higher Power Units

2

High Power
Amplifier

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AC1

2-13-01

Rev.C