Summary of Contents for Niles iPower AC-8DSS
- 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-8DSS AC-8DSS 8 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ®...
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
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-8DSS offers triggering options which allow for control of your system’s start-up and shut-down procedures. With a little planning, your AC-8DSS 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 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS NOTES... -
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-8DSS puts you in complete control of your system. Model AC-8DSS... -
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 Electronic devices have become increasingly more sophisticated over the years, while the basic hardware supporting their use has gone unchanged for decades. At Niles, we realized early in the development of iPOWER power management chain was in F-connector quality and construction.
- Page 9 Your AC-8DSS is equipped with a sophisticated set of line diagnostic indicators. These indicators not only ensure that the AC-8DSS 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...
- Page 10 NOT ILLUMINATE, DISCONNECT THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY. When illuminated, the LINE OK LED on the AC-8DSS indicates that the wall outlet does not have a line problem such as polarity inversion. If the LED does not illuminate, there is a line problem. This is common, especially in older homes.
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Page 11: Unit Details
The AC-8DSS features four pairs of premium quality, wall transformer-spaced outlets. Two pairs are Always On, two pairs are Switched on by the power button. Patent pending i3 ™... -
Page 12: Installation Overview
• Plan your system and lay out all of the equipment that will be connected to the AC-8DSS. • Place the AC-8DSS in the location where it will be used, being sure to follow both the safety precautions listed in the front of this manual and the placement recommendations on (page12). -
Page 13: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS (1) AC-8DSS (1) Installation & Operation Guide (1) RJ-11 phone cable (2) Quad-shielded RG-6 cables with gold-plated connectors... -
Page 14: Planning Your System
Think about which components need to work together, and place them in close proximity to one another. You may also want to consider putting frequently handled components in the most con- venient locations. By carefully planning the system’s architecture in advance, your AC-8DSS can be integrated into any configuration you choose. - Page 15 There should be a clear line of sight between the operator and the unit to allow easy user feedback of system status. The AC-8DSS 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 16: Planning Your Ac Connections
For the Always On outlets, power will be routed to attached components at all times, regardless of whether the Power Button on the AC-8DSS is initiated or not. These outlets are 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 17: Making Connections
DBS tuner, or any other device requiring a high quality connection. These premium cables are quad-shielded, have gold-plated F connectors, and will provide superior performance. Be sure to follow the markings on the AC-8DSS that indicate IN (from the signal source), and OUT (to the component). Your AC-8DSS, equipped with iDefinition ogy, will provide protection from virtually all types of electrical surges while preserving the integrity of the source signal. - Page 18 Use the RJ-11 phone cable (included with your AC-8DSS) to connect the phone jack on the wall to the phone jack labeled IN on your AC-8DSS. Connect your DBS system’s phone cord to the AC-8DSS’s phone jack labeled OUT. Your components are now pro- tected from electrical disturbances that could enter from the phone line.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
• Check that the unit is plugged in and that there is power at the outlet. • Check the AC-8DSS’s circuit breaker located by the power cord and reset if necessary. •This indicates that the wall outlet is not properly grounded or possibly another type of line problem. - Page 20 Secure all connections and double-check that the cables are connected to the IN and OUT jacks in the proper way. • Your AC-8DSS 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-8DSS to your components.
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Page 21: 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.
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