Summary of Contents for Niles iPower AC-6
- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E ™ Intelligent Power Management Systems. AC-6+ AC-6+ 6 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ®...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your iPOWER ™ product represents the latest in power management and protection technology. However, like any electronic device, an inappropriately or improperly installed device may not per- form as intended. By following a few common sense precautions, your iPOWER you a lifetime of worry-free performance.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! Heat: iPOWER ™ such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or on top of other devices (including amplifiers and receivers) that produce heat. WARNING! Power Cord Protection: Power cords and remote trigger cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, chewed by pets, or pinched by objects placed on them.
- Page 4 ™ AC-6+ offers triggering options which allow for control of your system’s start-up and shut-down procedures. With a little planning, your AC-6+ can put control of your home entertainment system at your fingertips. Niles manufactures the industry's most complete line of custom installation com- ponents and accessories for audio/video systems.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION KEY TECHNOLOGIES UNIT DETAILS INSTALLATION OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS USING THE REMOTE TRIGGER FEATURE TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS... -
Page 6: Introduction
Plus, with a full complement of true line diagnostics, an intuitive, flexible triggering protocol, and user-friendly one button operation, your AC-6+ puts you in complete control of your system. Model AC-6+... -
Page 7: Key Technologies
™ to protect your equipment time and time again. While UL’s most rigorous standard for voltage let through is 330 volts, Niles iPOWER ® with i3 protection technology have a consistent clamping level of less than 300V. In addition, all ™... - Page 8 Your AC-6+ is equipped with a sophisticated set of line diagnostic indicators. These indicators not only ensure that the AC-6+ is working, but also let you know that the wiring in your house has been installed properly. This is particularly useful in older homes where electrical systems may have been installed at different times during the life of the home.
- Page 9 When the Power Button is not initiated, the Switched LED does not illuminate, indicating that there is no power at the Switched Outlets. Additionally, the Trigger feature of the AC-6+ will be disabled so that the Triggered outlets cannot be automatically powered on or off, regardless of whether there is 12 volts present at the 12 Volt Trigger Inputs.
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Page 10: Unit Details
The AC-6+ features three pairs of premium quality, wall transformer-spaced outlets. One outlet is Always On, one outlet is Switched on by the power button, and two pairs are Triggered on via either of the 12V trigger inputs. -
Page 11: Installation Overview
• Plan your system and lay out all of the equipment that will be connected to the AC-6+. • Place the AC-6+ in the location where it will be used, being sure to follow both the safety pre- cautions listed in the front of this manual and the placement recommendations on (page 11). -
Page 12: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS (1) AC-6+ (1) Installation & Operation Guide (1) 12V, 200mA remote trigger power supply... -
Page 13: Planning Your System
You may also want to consider putting frequently handled components in the most con- venient locations. Decisions about triggering options for your AC-6+ will depend on many factors including the type of components in the system and whether they are self-controlled or part of a multi room or whole-house system. - Page 14 There should be a clear line of sight between the operator and the unit to allow easy user feedback of system status. The AC-6+ should be placed on a flat, stable shelf or platform or, if desired, it can be wall mounted. See the following section for directions on wall mounting.
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Page 15: Planning Your Ac Connections
For the Always On outlet, power will be routed to attached components at all times, regardless of whether the Power Button on the AC-6+ is initiated or not. This outlet is appropriate for any component that has a clock, timer, or that will be used as a master control or triggering unit for the rest of the system. -
Page 16: Making Connections
MAKING CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE All components in a system must be connected to an iPOWER the system to be protected from electrical disturbances and to realize maximum noise filtration benefits. This includes AC power cables, coaxial connections, and telephone cables used with pay-per-view systems. -
Page 17: Using The Remote Trigger Feature
NOTE:The Triggered outlets can only be triggered by the Trigger Inputs if the Power button is initiated. Your AC-6+ has (2) Trigger Inputs which can be used for remote turn ON and turn OFF of the Triggered outlets. The Trigger can be activated with any 12V DC trigger voltage. Many control ampli- fiers, preamps/receivers and system integration centers have a voltage output which can be used to activate the AC-6+’s Trigger feature. - Page 18 ON the Triggered outlets. In turn, when the control device is shut off, it will turn OFF the triggered outlets. Since there are (2) Trigger Inputs, the AC-6+ can be Triggered by a second control device in the same manner, allowing for multi-zone operation.
- Page 19 Using The Trigger Output The AC-6+ has a bus Trigger Output jack which provides a convenient pass through from the remote Trigger Input. Simply connect the output jack on the AC-6+ to any protected triggerable device, and the input voltage that controls the Triggered outlets will be passed through the AC-6+ to another device.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
TRIGGER IN jack on the AC-6+. • If all connections are properly made and the AC-6+ fails to respond, it is most likely that the trigger signal has too low a voltage (below 12V). - Page 21 (or both). See the above two items for more infor- mation. • Your AC-6+ is equipped with a 15 Amp circuit breaker to pro- vide overload protection. This breaker will allow up to 1800 watts of power to pass through the AC-6+ to your components.
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Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS AC OUTLETS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UL 1449 Clamping Rating ...330 Volts (lower value is better) ANSI/IEEE 100 kHz Ring Wave Test ...<40 volts above peak standard line voltage Response time ...Instantaneous [<1 nanosecond (<1 billionth of a second)] Surge Voltage ...Tested to 6,000 Volts Energy dissipation ...1550 Joules Line voltage ...120VAC 15A, 50/60 Hz Peak impulse current ...100,000 Amps... - Page 23 Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. iPOWER, i3, iDefinition and Tel: (305) 238-4373 iQ are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respec- tive owners. Because we constantly strive to improve our products, Niles reserves the right to Fax: (305) 238-0185 change product specifications without notice.