Panamax M4-EX Instructions

M4-EX, M4T-EX, M8-EX, M8T-EX, M8C-EX, M8DBS-EX INSTRUCTIONS - English
Make sure you have the right surge protector to protect your electronic equipment. Panamax makes protectors for almost every type of electronic equipment. Surge protectors that
may look identical from the outside can be very different on the inside. It is very important to use the surge protector designed for your application.
Phone Jacks
Phone Line Splitter RJ-11 Telco and LAN Connector RJ-45
(M8C-EX and M8DBS-EX) (M4T-EX and M8T-EX)
Includes Cat 5 Cable (4 ft.)
Includes Phone Cable (4 ft.)
(M4T-EX and M8T-EX)
(M8C-EX, M8DBS-EX
M4T-EX and M8T-EX)
Coax Connectors
(M8C-EX & M8DBS-EX)
M8C-EX
One CATV
Connector
M8DBS-EX
One CATV
and
Two Satellite
Connectors
RG-6 Coax Cables
(M8C-EX, One Cable
and M8DBS-EX, Two Cables)
M4-EX & M8-EX – Provides surge, Depending upon the model selected, PROPERLY CONNECTING YOUR
these units have either 4 or 8 AC outlets. SURGE
under-voltage and over-voltage protection
for AC-only electronic devices with no All of the AC outlets are controlled by the PROTECTOR
other connections. combination power switch/circuit breaker.
These models feature Panamax's patented To completely protect your equipment
SurgeGate-EX™ circuitry for over and from surges, every wire leading into or
under voltage protection. This circuitry out of the equipment you want to protect
continuously monitors the power and pro- must be connected to the appropriate
Panamax surge protector. Damaging
tects against damage caused by
brownouts (under-voltages) and sustained lightning and power surges can enter
over-voltages. It automatically discon- your system through any AC power or
nects the power to your connected equip- signal-line (phone line, grounding wires,
ment when either of these conditions are coax cables, modem cables, LAN cables,
detected, then re-connects it when the etc.) connected to your electronic equip-
power returns to a safe level. ment.
M4T-EX & M8T-EX – Adds telephone In addition, these models have 3 diagnos- The Panamax $5,000,000 Connected
and Ethernet line protection to the AC tic LEDs for maximum safety. They are Equipment Protection Policy is void if any
power protection capabilities of the base designated as wire leading into or out of the equipment
model. follows: is not properly connected to the appropri-
ate Panamax surge protector(s). The
1. POWER ON, PROTECTION OK – surge protector must also be plugged into
(green) normally ON; indicates that the a properly wired and grounded outlet.
surge protector is functioning properly Please see the warranty for details or con-
and that all connected equipment is pro- tact the Panamax Customer Support
Department with questions.
tected. Also indicates that the power
switch is turned ON.
IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS
2. GROUND OK – (green) normally ON;
indicates that the wall outlet is properly Panamax surge protectors and the con-
wired and grounded. nected equipment must be indoors, in a
dry location and in the same building.
M8C-EX – Adds coaxial (CATV, off-air
Although your Panamax protector is very
3. UNSAFE VOLTAGE – (red) normally
antenna or cable modem) and telephone
OFF; when lit, indicates that incoming durable, its internal components are not
line protection to the AC power protection
voltages are unsafe and the surge protec- isolated from the environment. Do not
capabilities of the base model.
tor has disconnected the power to your install any Panamax product near heat
connected equipment. emitting appliances such as a radiator or
heat register.
The M4/M8-EX family has been designed Do not install this product where exces-
with flexibility and expansion in mind. All sive moisture is present; for example near
of these models will accept add-on sig- a bathtub, sink, pool, basement floor, fish
nal-line protection modules in the event tank, etc.
that your installation has more signal-
It is not uncommon for a building to be
lines than can be protected with one
improperly grounded. In order to protect
of the above units. More information is
your equipment, Panamax products must
available on our website
be plugged into a properly wired and
(www.panamax.com) or from our
M8DBS-EX – Adds coaxial (Satellite TV grounded 3-wire outlet. Additionally,
Customer Support Department
building wiring and grounding must con-
and CATV, off-air antenna or cable modem)
(800-472-5555; 7:30AM – 4:30PM PST).
and telephone line protection to the AC form to applicable NEC (USA) or CEC
(Canada) codes for the Panamax protec-
power protection capabilities of the base
If you have any questions about which
model. tion policy to be valid.
protector is best for your application,
please check our website (www.pana-
Do not use 2-blade adapters or any other
max.com) or contact Panamax Customer
"power strips" with this product. Use
Support.
only Panamax extension cords if a longer
cord is required.
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 service panel.
INSTALLATION (Telephone or LAN
Lines):
IMPORTANT: Note the position of the
LED Indicators
LINE and EQUIP jacks on the Panamax
Unsafe Voltage LED
unit. LINE is for the line connection that
Ground OK LED
comes from the wall or floor jack.
Power ON, Protection OK LED EQUIP is for the line connection to your
connected equipment. The protection
8 AC Outlets
circuit will only function if connected
properly. Reversed connections will
(M4-EX and M4T-EX
Four AC Outlets) pass the signal to the connected equip-
ment but will also prevent the protection
circuitry from working and will invalidate
the Panamax Connected Equipment
Protection Policy.
8 ft. AC Power Cord
Right Angle with
45 Degree Offset Plug
The M4T-EX and M8T-EX provide both
telephone and LAN protection on one set
of RJ-45 (RJ-11 compatible) jacks. The
telephone circuit uses pins 4 & 5 while
the LAN circuit uses pins 1, 2, 3 & 6.
Adaptors or custom cables (not includ-
ed) must be used when utilizing both
protection circuits at the same time.
Top and Bottom
Mounting Brackets
M4T-EX and M8T-EX
(Screws and Spacer
Eyelets included)
EQUIP (out)
LINE (in)
ON/OFF Power Switch and
Circuit Breaker Combo
LAN
TEL
NOTE to TV ANTENNA, SATELLITE
DISH and CATV INSTALLERS:
Articles 810.21 and 820.40 of the NEC pro-
vide specific guidelines for proper ground-
ing, and in particular, specify that the cable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ground shall be connected to the grounding
RJ-45
system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.
INSTALLATION (AC Power):
The M8C-EX and M8DBS-EX provide
1. Turn OFF the power to all equipment
protection for one telephone line. A
that will be plugged into the unit.
built-in line splitter allows the one pro-
tected line to be used with two pieces of
2. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in
equipment.
the OFF position (see figure). Plug the unit
into the wall outlet and then turn it ON.
M8C-EX and M8DBS-EX
EQUIP (2 out
jacks with
splitter)
3. Verify that the green "Ground OK" LED
LINE (in)
is lit, indicating that the wall outlet is
properly wired and grounded.
1. Make sure the Panamax protector and
all connected equipment is turned OFF.
2. Take the incoming telephone or LAN
line and plug it into the appropriate LINE
4. Plug the equipment to be protected into
jack on the protector. The line should
the Panamax unit and one at a time, turn
now be connected between the wall and
each piece of connected equipment ON
the Panamax unit.
and check for correct operation.
3. Plug a telephone or LAN line into the
5. Turn OFF the unit and all connected
EQUIP jack and then plug the other end
equipment before connecting any signal-
into the equipment to be protected.
lines or installing any add-on signal line
modules.
4. Turn On the protector and the con-
nected equipment. Verify that each piece
of connected equipment is receiving
power and signal.
INSTALLATION (Coaxial Lines): WALL MOUNTING (optional):
IMPORTANT: Note the position of the The small triangular bracket with one
LINE and EQUIP jacks on the Panamax "key-hole" is for the top end of the unit.
This bracket mounts directly to the back
unit. LINE is for the line connection that
comes from the wall or floor jack. EQUIP of the unit with the #8-32 x 5/16"
is for the line connection to your connected machine screws, then to the wall with one
equipment. of the #6-20 x 3/4" pan-head screws and
small rectangular bracket with a grounding
spacer eyelets (drywall anchors optional).
interface. This bracket replaces the small
Panamax offers two types of coaxial line triangular wall-mount bracket that comes
protection;
with the AC base unit and is needed only
1) Satellite TV when add-on modules are being installed.
2) Cable TV (CATV), Off-air antenna or
More information can be obtained on the
Cable modem
Panamax website or by calling our
Each one is optimized for the specific appli- Customer Support Department.
cation and can not be used with the other.
Detailed information may be found on the
TROUBLESHOOTING–
Panamax website (www.panamax.com).
If you are having problems with your surge
protector, read this section.
NOTE: The CATV/Off-Air Antenna protec-
tion circuit in these models is bi-direction-
The "Power On/Protection OK" LED
al and has been designed to work with
is not lit, there is no AC power to my
cable TV systems that send pay-per-view equipment, or my equipment does-
n't turn on.
ordering information to the cable company
over the coaxial line.
• Make sure that the protector is plugged
into a working AC outlet.
The M8C-EX provides protection for one
CATV, off-air antenna or cable modem line. • Check all AC power connections.
It is not compatible with Satellite TV.
• Make sure that the protector and con-
When used with diplexers, this protection
nected equipment are turned on.
circuit must be placed between the diplexer
• If using the DC Trigger input, verify that
and the TV or VCR; it will not protect the
the source equipment is providing the
diplexer.
proper DC voltage signal.
• Verify that the "Unsafe Voltage" LED is
The large rectangular bracket with two
M8C-EX
not lit. If it is on, the incoming line voltage
"key-holes" is for the bottom, line-cord
is either too high or too low and has been
end of the unit. It mounts directly to the
disconnected from your connected equip-
LINE (in)
ment.
unit with the thread-forming screws, then
to the wall with the other two #6 pan-head
EQUIP (out)
• Check to see if the circuit breaker on the
screws and spacer eyelets (drywall
surge protector (combination power
anchors optional). switch/circuit breaker) needs to be reset
(press "ON" to reset).
Mounting procedure:
The M8DBS-EX provides protection for • If you still have no power, the protector
may be damaged. Contact Panamax (web-
one CATV, off-air antenna line or cable
1. Mount both brackets to the unit with site or Customer Support Department) for
modem and two Satellite TV lines. These
replacement.
the appropriate screws.
are not interchangeable. Make sure that
your equipment is connected to the proper
2. Determine the mounting location on
jacks. When used with diplexers, this pro-
There is no audio or video for my TV,
the wall and mark the position for the top
tection circuit must be placed between the
stereo or VCR.
mounting screw.
diplexer and the Satellite receiver; it will
not protect the diplexer. • Check the coaxial connections, making
sure they are correctly and securely
installed.
M8DBS-EX
• Bypass the coaxial connectors. If your
3. Place a spacer eyelet on one of the #6
picture returns, the protector is damaged.
pan-head screws with the flared end of the
Contact Panamax (website or Customer
SATELLITE (in)
eyelet toward the wall. Drive the screw into Support Department) for replacement.
EQUIP (out) the wall (use the included drywall anchors
• If you still have no picture, a problem
for hollow walls) at the marked location,
with your cable provider's signal may exist.
SATELLITE (in)
leaving the eyelet exposed.
EQUIP (out)
4. Position the key-hole on the unit's top
My fax machine, modem or tele-
mounting bracket over the eyelet/screw
CATV
phone has AC power but still does
and slide the unit down to lock the screw-
not work.
(in)
head into the bracket.
• Check to see if your connected equip-
EQUIP
ment is receiving a dial tone.
(out) 5. Mark the location for the two lower
mounting screws (in the narrow portion of
• If not, bypass the surge protector's phone
the key-holes) and drive the screws into jacks to see if the protector is damaged.
the wall using the other 2 spacer eyelets
• If your dial tone returns, the protector is
like in step #3. The included drywall
damaged. Contact Panamax (website or
anchors should be used for mounting on
Customer Support Department) for
hollow walls.
replacement.
1. Make sure the Panamax protector and
• If you still have no dial tone, a problem
6. Position the protector over the 3 eye-
all connected equipment is turned OFF.
with the phone company's lines may exist.
lets/screws and slide the unit down to lock
2. Connect the coaxial cable from the it into place.
CATV system, antenna, or Satellite dish to
The Panamax circuit breaker dis-
the appropriate LINE connector on the 7. Using the above procedure allows easy
connects AC power from the con-
removal of the unit by sliding the unit up to
Panamax protector.
nected equipment.
disengage the brackets from the
• You have exceeded the ampere rating for
3. Connect a coaxial cable from the eyelets/screws.
your surge protector. As a temporary fix,
EQUIP jack on the protector to appropriate
disconnect one or more pieces of equip-
input jack on your TV, VCR, cable modem
ment. Ask your Panamax dealer about
or Satellite receiver. additional Panamax protectors that may be
required.
ADDING SIGNAL-LINE MODULES
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for all additional
(Optional):
coaxial lines.
Some connected equipment may have
more signal-lines than can be protected by
the base unit alone. Panamax offers a line
of add-on signal-line modules (sold sepa-
rately) for these situations. Each module
includes installation instructions and a
800-472-5555
www.panamax.com
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M4-EX, M4T-EX, M8-EX, M8T-EX, M8C-EX, M8DBS-EX INSTRUCCIONES - Español
Asegúrese de que tiene el protector contra sobrecargas de tensión correcto para proteger su equipo electrónico. Panamax fabrica protectores para casi todo tipo de equipo electrónico.
Protectores contra sobrecarga de tensión pueden ser idénticos por afuera pero ser muy diferentes por adentro. Es importante usar el protector contra sobrecarga diseñado para su
equipo.
Enchufes de teléfono
Separador de cable de teléfono, RJ-11 Conector Telco y LAN, RJ-45
(M8C-EX and M8DBS-EX) (M4T-EX and M8T-EX)
Incluye cable CATV 5 (4 pies)
Incluye cable telefónico
(M4T-EX and M8T-EX)
(4pies)
(M8C-EX, M8DBS-EX
M4T-EX and M8T-EX)
Conectores coaxiales
(M8C-EX & M8DBS-EX)
M8C-EX
Un conector
CATV
M8DBS-EX
Un conector
CATV y dos
para satélite
Cables coaxiales RG-6
(M8C-EX, un cable
and M8DBS-EX, dos cables)
M4-EX & M8-EX – Provee protección Dependiendo del modelo seleccionado, Conectando su protector contra
contra sobrecargas, sobretensión y subten- estas unidades tiene 4 u 8 tomacorrientes sobrecargas de tensión correcta-
sión para aparatos electrónicos de CA sin de CA. Todos los tomacorrientes de CA mente
ninguna otra conexión.
son controlados por la combinación de
corta circuito/conmutador. Estos modelos Para proteger su equipo completamente de
sobrecargas, cada alambre que sale o entra
tienen la circuitería SurgeGate-EX™, el cual
del equipo que usted quiere proteger debe
Panamax tiene bajo patente, para protec-
ser conectado al protector de sobrecargas
ción contra subtensión y sobretensión. Este
de tensión indicado. Relámpagos dañinos
circuito continuamente monitorea la electri-
y sobrecargas de tensión pueden entrar a
cidad y protege contra daño causado por la
su sistema por cualquier línea de señal
reducción de tensión de línea y sobreten-
(línea telefónica, alambres de tierra, cables
sión continua. Automáticamente desconec-
coaxiales, cables modem, cables red de
ta la electricidad a su equipo conectado
área local (LAN), etc.) o corriente alterna
cuando cualquiera de estas condiciones es
que estén conectados a su equipo elec-
detectada, y entonces lo reconecta cuando
trónico.
la electricidad ha regresado a un nivel pru-
dente.
M4T-EX & M8T-EX – Añade protección
La garantía de $5,000,000 de protección de
para los cable de teléfono y ethernet a las
equipo conectado de Panamax es nula si
Además, estos modelos tiene 3 díodos
capacidades de protección de CA del
cualquier alambre entrando o saliendo del
modelo base. emisores de luz (LED) para seguridad máxi-
equipo no está correctamente conectado al
ma. Están nombrados como sigue:
protector(es) contra sobrecargas de tensión
indicado. El protector contra sobrecargas
1. POWER ON, PROTECTION OK –
de tensión también debe ser enchufado a
(verde) normalmente ON; indica que el pro-
un tomacorriente alambrado correctamente
tector está funcionando correctamente y que
y puesto a tierra. Favor de leer la garantía
todo el equipo conectado está protegido.
para detalles o si tiene preguntas llame al
También indica que está encendido.
departamento de atención del cliente de
Panamax.
2. GROUND OK – (tierra OK) – (verde) nor-
malmente ON; indica que el tomacorriente de
Puntos importantes de seguridad
la pared está correctamente alambrado y
puesto a tierra.
Los protectores contra sobrecargas de ten-
M8C-EX – Añade protección para los
sión y el equipo conectado deben estar
cables coaxiales (CATV, antena o modem
3. UNSAFE VOLTAGE – (voltaje peligroso)
adentro en un local seco y en el mismo
por cable) y cable de teléfono a las capaci-
– (rojo) normalmente OFF; cuando está
edificio. Aunque su protector Panamax es
dades de protección de CA del modelo base.
encendida, es una luz intermitente que indica
duradero, sus componentes internos no
que el voltaje es inseguro y que el protector
están aislados del ambiente. No instale
ha desconectado su equipo conectado.
ningún producto de Panamax cerca de
aparatos que emitan calor tal como un
La familia M4/M8-EX ha sido diseñada,
radiador o contador térmico. No instale
teniendo en mente, flexibilidad y expansión.
este producto donde haya humedad exces-
Todos estos modelos aceptan módulos de
siva tal como una tina, fregadero, piscina,
protección de línea de señal adicionales en el
en el piso de un sótano, pescera, etc.
evento que su instalación tenga más líneas
de señales que necesiten protección con una
Es común que un edificio no esté correcta-
de la unidades nombradas. Más información
mente conectado a tierra. Para proteger su
está a su disposición en nuestro sitio web
equipo, los productos de Panamax deberán
M8DBS-EX – Añade protección para los
(www.panamax.com) o de nuestro departa-
ser directamente enchufados a un tomacor-
cables coaxiales (TV de satélite y CATV,
mento de cuidado del cliente (800-472-5555;
riente CA de 3-alambres con conexión a
antena o modem por cable) y cable de
7:30 am-4:30 PM tiempo pacífico).
tierra. Adicionalmente, el alambrado del
teléfono a las capacidades de protección
edificio y conexión a tierra deberán confor-
de CA del modelo base.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cual protector
marse a los códigos NEC (EEUU) o CEC
es el mejor para su equipo, favor de ir a nue-
(Canada) para que la póliza de protección
stro sitio web (www.panamax.com) o pón-
de Panamax sea válida.
gase en contacto con nuestro departamento
de cuidado del cliente.
No use adaptadores de 2-cuchillas o
cualquier otro "cintas de energía" con este
producto. Sólo use cables de extensión de
Panamax si requiere un cable más largo.
PRECAUCIÓN - No instale este dispositivo si no hay al menos 10 metros (30 pies) o más de cable entre la toma de corriente eléctrica y el
5/09
servicio del panel.
Indicadores LED (díodos emisores de luz)
voltaje peligroso LED
Puesto a tierra OK LED
Encendido, Protección OK LED
8 tomacorrientes CA
(M4-EX and M4T-EX,
4 tomacorrientes CA))
Un cable de 8 pies CA
Enchufe angulado a 45 grados
Soportes Superior e
inferior para montaje
(Tornillos y Ojetes espaciadores
incluídos)
Cortacircuito/ conmutador
combinado de
encendido/apagado
Una nota para instaladores de antenas
de televisión, satélite, y cable:
Artículos 810.21 y 820.40 del código NEC
provee guías especifícas a como conectar a
tierra correctamente, y en particular, especifi-
ca quel cable de tierra será conectado al sis-
tema de tierra del edificio, lo más cercano a
la entrada del cable que sea posible.
Instalación (CA):
1. Apague todo el equipo que va a ser
conectado a la unidad.
2. Asegúrese que el protector esté apagado y
que esté en la posición OFF (vea el dibujo).
Enchufe la unidad al enchufe en la pared y
encienda.
Apagado
Encendido
3. Verifique que el LED verde "Ground OK"
esté prendido, esto indica que el enchufe en
la pared está correctamente alambrado y
puesto a tierra.
4. Enchufe el equipo que va a proteger a la
unidad Panamax y uno por uno, encienda
cada una de las piezas de equipo conectado
y vea si están operando correctamente.
5. Apague la unidad y todo el equipo conec-
tado antes de conectar cualquier línea de
señal o instalando módulos adicionales de
línea de señal
Apagado