Panamax M5100-PM Manual

Key Features

Sequential Startup/Shutdown:

Complex audio/video systems may be sus-

ceptible to voltage transients generated inter-

nally at start-up/shutdown if all of the equip-

ment is powered on or off at the same time.

This can cause speaker “thumps” which are

not only annoying but can also damage the

speakers and or trip product circuit breakers.

The MAX

®

5100-PM is designed to eliminate

these transients by providing a “start-up”

delay for the High-Current outlets and a

“shutdown” delay for the Switched Outlet

Banks. This minimizes in rush current issues

by allowing the components plugged into the

Switched Outlet Banks to power-up and stabi-

lize before any amplifiers and powered sub-

woofers are turned on. This sequence is

reversed during shutdown. The amplifiers and

powered subwoofers turn off, their power

supplies drain, and then the equipment

plugged into the Switched Outlet Banks are

turned off.

USB Charger:

The MAX

®

5100-PM features a front panel

convenience charger for mp3 players, cell

phones, and other small electronics.

Gaming LAN Port:

The MAX

®

5100-PM features an easy-to-

access LAN port on the front panel. Perfect

for online gaming.

Gaming Outlet:

The MAX

®

5100-PM features a convenience

outlet located on the front panel.

Perfect for

gaming systems and other electronics.

Voltage Sense Trigger:

The MAX

®

5100-PM voltage sense trigger

input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8") mini-

mono plug.

This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for

the MAX

®

5100-PM using a Direct Current

voltage signal. Many components such as

pre-amplifiers and receivers have a DC trigger

built in, and will transmit a constant power

signal when turned on and in use. The pres-

ence of this power signal will turn on the

MAX

®

5100-PM's switched outlets. When the

source component is turned off, the voltage

trigger signal is also turned off and the MAX

®

5100-PM's shutdown sequence is initiated.

An AC Adapter of the appropriate voltage,

plugged into a switched outlet, may also be

used if a DC trigger is not built in. When in

use the Voltage Sense Trigger overrides the

function of the on/off power button.

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

momentary spikes or prolonged over-volt-

ages and under-voltages (brownouts). These

unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous

threat to all electronic equipment within the

home. If the MAX

®

5100-PM senses an

unsafe power condition, it will automatically

disconnect your equipment from the power to

protect equipment from damage.Once the

voltage returns to a safe level, the MAX®

5100-PM will automatically reconnect the

power.

•

When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit

voltage) / 500A (short circuit current) surge,

the MAX

®

5100-PM limits its voltage output

to less than 330V peak, UL's best rating. The

MAX

®

5100-PM will withstand, without dam-

age, 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

®

5100-PM's Protect or

Disconnect Circuitry will disconnect your

equipment in order to protect it. The MAX®

5100-PM will need to be repaired or replaced

by Panamax if this occurs.

Cable/sat/antenna signal protection

Coaxial protection circuits achieve optimum

signal quality from our new coaxial protectors

that have the smallest signal loss on the mar-

ket - less than 0.5 db of attenuation from 0

MHz to 2.2 GHz. Our upgraded coaxial protec-

tion has been specifically designed to virtual-

ly eliminate signal loss. The clamping level of

75V will meet the demands of both cable and

satellite voltage while minimizing exposure to

damaging spikes and surges.

Telephone 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 MAX

®

5100-PM also provides

surge protection for this line. One pair of RJ-

11 telephone jacks is provided for this. The

circuitry utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and

solidstate SIDACtors“ for reliability and

unsurpassed protection. The clamping level

of the MAX

®

5100-PM's telephone protector

is 260 volts. This will allow typical ring volt-

age (90-130VAC) and operating battery volt-

age (-48DC) to pass through the circuit and

still protect the modem in your satellite

receiver from damage.

LAN

Protection

circuits for 10/100 baseT Ethernet

lines. Incoming LAN line MUST be plugged

into the LINE jack. Patch cord to the equip-

ment MUST be plugged into the EQUIP jacks.

1 LAN jack goes to the front panel output jack.

8 wire protection, 50V clamping.

Isolated Banks

LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration

with Isolation Between Outlet Banks:

Your audio/video components are constantly

being bombarded by electromagnetic interfer-

ence (EMI) and radio frequency interference

(RFI) through their AC power source. This

contaminated power can affect audio/video

equipment and will degrade the overall per-

formance of your entire system. Common

symptoms of contaminated power include

loss of picture detail, dull colors, pops, hiss-

es, hums and visual artifacts.

The MAX

®

5100-PM is designed to eliminate

noise contamination, supply clean power to

your system and provide noise isolation

between the outlet banks so that any noise

created by A/V components plugged into the

MAX 5100-PM cannot contaminate the power

going to equipment plugged into the other

outlet banks of the MAX 5100-PM.

Linear Filtering Technology

(LiFT)

For improving picture and sound quality

nothing filters AC noise better. LiFT evenly

eliminates noise across the entire bandwidth,

ensuring peak audio and video performance

by reducing harmonic distortion and improv-

ing the signal-to-noise ratio. With LiFT, you

are assured consistent performance and the

highest resolution from any audio or video

playback system.

M5100-PM

VOLTS

LINEAR

FILTER

LINEAR

FILTER

HIGH

CURRENT

WIRING

OK

BANK 1

BANK 2

BANK 3

Model:

M5100-PM

INS00817_E

Rev. C

9/09

1

CAUTION

– Do not install this device if there

is not at least 10 meters (30 feet) or more of

wire between the electrical outlet and

electrical service panel.

Panamax M5100-PM Manual

Panamax M5100-PM Manual

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