Panamax M4300-EX - User Manual

MAX® 4300-EX Owner’s Guide
Your audio/video components are constantly
being bombarded by electromagnetic interfer-
ence (EMI) and radio frequency interference
(RFI) through their power cords. This contam-
inated power can affect audio/video equipment
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 com-
ponent can not contaminate the power going to
equipment plugged into the other outlet banks.
Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection:
Panamax’s patent pending power monitoring
circuitry constantly monitors the AC line volt-
age for unsafe voltage conditions such as pro-
longed over-voltages and under-voltages
(brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a
very dangerous threat to all electronic equip-
ment within the home. If the MAX® 4300-EX
senses an unsafe power condition, it will auto-
matically
disconnect your equipment from the
power to protect equipment from damage.
Once the voltage returns to a safe level, the
MAX® 4300-EX will automatically
reconnect
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 cur-
rent 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.
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 compo-
nents, 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™ Technolo-
gy 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 cir-
cuitry is bidirectional in both signal transmis-
sion and protection capabilities, making it com-
patible with the latest digital cable and satellite
technologies.
Cable TV (Including HDTV) – TV tuners oper-
ate 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 nor-
mal 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 fre-
quency 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 interfer-
ence.
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 pro-
tection. The clamping level of the MAX 4300-
EX'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.
Key Features
LEVEL 2 EMI/RFI Noise Filtration with Isolation Between Outlet Banks:
Model: M4300-EX
Home Theater Power Conditioner
M4300-EX
POWER AND FILTRATION
BANK 1
ALWAYS ON
UNSAFE
VOLTAGE
WIRING
OK
BANK 2
ON
INS0784E Rev B 12/05

Summary

Key Features

Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection

Monitors AC line voltage, disconnecting equipment during unsafe conditions and reconnecting when safe.

AC Surge Protection

Limits high voltage surges to a safe level and diverts surge current away from connected equipment.

Coaxial Signal Line Protection

Provides application-specific protection for satellite and cable TV signal lines with SignalPerfect™ technology.

Telephone and LAN Line Protection

Protects telephone and LAN connections, essential for TV show scheduling and Pay-Per-View services.

Product Specifications

AC Power Specifications

Details AC voltage, current capacity, surge rating, protection modes, and energy dissipation.

LAN Circuit Specifications

Outlines clamping level, jacks, and wires protected for Ethernet connections.

Telephone Circuit Specifications

Details telephone protection, including clamping level, jacks, and integrated line splitter.

Satellite and Cable TV Circuit Specs

Covers bidirectional protection, shielding, clamping levels, and attenuation for TV signal lines.

Contacting Panamax

Customer Relations Information

Provides contact details for customer support, including address, phone, fax, and operating hours.

Front Panel Features

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Describes the Power Button, Power LEDs, Unsafe Voltage Indicator, and Wiring OK LED for operation.

Back Panel Connection Features

Rear Panel Connections Overview

Details main power input, ground lug, outlet banks, and specific coaxial, LAN, and phone jacks.

Product Warranty Information

Limited Product Warranty

Outlines the 3-year warranty for defects in design, material, or workmanship.

Connected Equipment Protection Policy

Details coverage for connected equipment damaged by surges while properly installed.

Product Upgrade Program

Information on upgrading to the latest technology if the unit sacrifices itself while protecting equipment.

Panamax M4300-EX Specifications

General

Brand	Panamax
Model	M4300-EX
Category	AC Power Distribution
Language	English