Panamax PM8-EX Instructions

PM8-EX, PM8T-EX, PM8C-EX, PM8DBS-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
Telco Connector RJ-11
Telco and LAN Connector RJ-45
(PM8C-EX and PM8DBS-EX)
(PM8T-EX)
Includes Cat 5 Cable (4 ft.)
Includes Phone Cable (4 ft.) (PM8T-EX)
(PM8T-EX, PM8C-EX,
PM8DBS-EX)
Coax Connectors
(PM8C-EX & PM8DBS-EX)
PM8C-EX
One CATV
Connector
PM8DBS-EX
One CATV
and
Two Satellite
Connectors
RG-6 Coax Cables
(PM8C-EX, One Cable
and PM8DBS-EX, Two Cables)
PM8-EX – Provides surge protection for
All of these units have 8 AC outlets con- PROPERLY CONNECTING YOUR
AC-only electronic devices with no other SURGE PROTECTOR
trolled by the combination power
connections. switch/circuit breaker. These models fea-
ture Panamax's Protect-or-Disconnect™ To completely protect your equipment
from surges, every wire leading into or
circuitry for protection against catastrophic
surges like lightning. out of the equipment you want to protect
must be connected to the appropriate
In addition, these models have 2 diagnos- Panamax surge protector. Damaging
tic LEDs. They are designated as follows: lightning and power surges can enter your
system through any AC power or signal-
1. POWER ON, PROTECTION OK – line (phone line, grounding wires, coax
cables, modem cables, LAN cables, etc.)
(green) normally ON; indicates that the
surge protector is functioning properly and connected to your electronic equipment.
that all connected equipment is protected.
Also indicates that the power switch is The Panamax $100,000 Connected
turned ON. Equipment Protection Policy is void if any
PM8T-EX – Adds telephone and Ethernet
wire leading into or out of the equipment
line protection to the AC power protection
2. GROUND OK – (green) normally ON; is not properly connected to the appropri-
capabilities of the base model.
ate Panamax surge protector(s). The
indicates that the wall outlet is properly
wired and grounded. surge protector must also be plugged into
a properly wired and grounded outlet.
Please see the warranty for details or con-
tact the Panamax Customer Support
Department with questions.
The PM8-EX family has been designed
with flexibility and expansion in mind. All
of these models will accept add-on signal-
IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS
line protection modules in the event that
your installation has more signal-lines
Panamax surge protectors and the con-
than can be protected with one of the
above units. More information is available nected equipment must be indoors, in a
on our website (www.panamax.com) or dry location and in the same building.
PM8C-EX –Adds coaxial (CATV, off-air from our Customer Support Department Although your Panamax protector is very
antenna or cable modem) and telephone (800-472-5555; 7:30AM – 4:30PM PST). durable, its internal components are not
line protection to the AC power protection isolated from the environment. Do not
capabilities of the base model. If you have any questions about which pro- install any Panamax product near heat
emitting appliances such as a radiator or
tector is best for your application, please
check our website (www.panamax.com) or heat register. Do not install this product
contact Panamax Customer Support. where excessive moisture is present; for
example near a bathtub, sink, pool base-
ment floor, fish tank, etc.
It is not uncommon for a building to be
improperly grounded. In order to protect
your equipment, Panamax products must
be plugged into a properly wired and
grounded 3-wire outlet. Additionally,
building wiring and grounding must con-
PM8DBS-EX – Adds coaxial (Satellite TV,
form to applicable NEC (USA) or CEC
CATV, off-air antenna or cable modem)
(Canada) codes for the Panamax protec-
and telephone line protection to the AC
tion policy to be valid.
power protection capabilities of the base
model.
Do not use 2-blade adapters or any other
"power strips" with this product. Use 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 electrical service panel.
INSTALLATION (Telephone or LAN
Lines):
IMPORTANT: Note the position of the
LED Indicators LINE and EQUIP jacks on the Panamax
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 cir-
cuit will only function if connected prop-
8 AC Outlets
erly. Reversed connections will pass the
signal to the connected equipment but
will also prevent the protection circuitry
from working and will invalidate the
Panamax Connected Equipment
Protection Policy.
6 ft. AC Power Cord
Right Angle with
The PM8T-EX provides both telephone
45 Degree Offset Plug
and LAN protection on one set of RJ-45
(RJ-11 compatible) jacks. The telephone
circuit uses pins 4 & 5 while the LAN cir-
cuit uses pins 1, 2, 3 & 6. Adaptors or
custom cables (not included) must be
used when utilizing both protection cir-
cuits at the same time.
Top and Bottom
PM8T-EX
Mounting Brackets
(Screws and Spacer
Eyelets included)
EQUIP (out)
LINE (in)
ON/OFF Power Switch and
Circuit Breaker Combo
NOTE to TV ANTENNA, SATELLITE LAN
TEL
DISH and CATV INSTALLERS:
Articles 810.21 and 820.40 of the NEC
provide specific guidelines for proper
grounding, and in particular, specify that
the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
to the point of cable entry as practical.
RJ-45
INSTALLATION (AC Power):
1. Turn OFF the power to all equipment
that will be plugged into the unit.
2. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in
the OFF position (see figure). Plug the unit
The PM8C-EX and PM8DBS-EX provide
into the wall outlet and then turn it ON.
protection for one telephone line on stan-
dard RJ-11 jacks.
PM8C-EX and PM8DBS-EX
3. Verify that the green "Ground OK" LED
is lit, indicating that the wall outlet is
EQUIP (out)
properly wired and grounded.
LINE (in)
1. Make sure the Panamax protector and
all connected equipment is turned OFF.
4. Plug the equipment to be protected into
the Panamax unit and one at a time, turn
2. Take the incoming telephone or LAN
each piece
line and plug it into the appropriate LINE
of connected equipment ON and check for
jack on the protector. The line should
correct operation.
now be connected between the wall and
the Panamax unit.
5. Turn OFF the unit and all connected
equipment before connecting any signal-
3. Plug a telephone or LAN line into the
lines or installing any add-on signal line
EQUIP jack and then plug the other end
modules.
into the equipment to be protected.
4. Turn On the protector and the connect-
ed 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
"key-hole" is for the top end of the unit.
LINE and EQUIP jacks on the Panamax
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"
machine screws, then to the wall with
is for the line connection to your
and a small rectangular bracket with a
connected equipment. one of the #6-20 x 3/4" pan-head screws
grounding interface. This bracket replaces
and spacer eyelets (drywall anchors
the small triangular wall-mount bracket
optional).
Panamax offers two types of coaxial line
that comes with the AC base unit and is
protection;
needed only when add-on modules are
1) Satellite TV
being installed. More information can be
2) Cable TV (CATV), Off-air antenna or
obtained on the Panamax website or by
Cable modem
calling our Customer Support Department.
Each one is optimized for the specific
application and can not be used with the
other. Detailed information may be found
on the Panamax website
TROUBLESHOOTING–
(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-direc-
The "Protection OK" LED is not lit,
tional and has been designed to work
there is no AC power to my equip-
with cable TV systems that send pay-per-
ment, or my equipment doesn't
view ordering information to the cable
turn on.
company over the coaxial line.
. Make sure that the protector is plugged
The PM8C-EX provides protection for
into a working AC outlet.
one CATV, off-air antenna or cable
modem line. It is not compatible with
. Check all AC power connections.
Satellite TV. When used with diplexers,
this protection circuit must be placed
. Make sure that the protector and con-
between the diplexer and the TV or VCR;
nected equipment are turned on.
it will not protect the diplexer.
. Check to see if the circuit breaker on the
The large rectangular bracket with two
PM8C-EX
surge protector (combination power
"key-holes" is for the bottom, line-cord
end of the unit. It mounts directly to the switch/circuit breaker) needs to be reset
EQUIP (out) unit with the thread-forming screws, then (press "ON" to reset).
to the wall with the other two #6 pan-head
. If you still have no power, the protector
LINE (in) screws and spacer eyelets (drywall
may be damaged. Contact Panamax
anchors optional).
(website or Customer Support
Mounting procedure:
Department) for replacement.
The PM8DBS-EX provides protection for
1. Mount both brackets to the unit with
There is no audio or video for my
one CATV, off-air antenna line or cable
the appropriate screws.
TV, stereo or VCR.
modem and two Satellite TV lines. These
are not interchangeable. Make sure that
2. Determine the mounting location on . Check the coaxial connections, making
your equipment is connected to the proper
the wall and mark the position for the top
sure they are correctly and securely
jacks. When used with diplexers, this
mounting screw.
installed.
protection circuit must be placed between
the diplexer and the Satellite receiver; it
. Bypass the coaxial connectors. If your
will not protect the diplexer.
picture returns, the protector is damaged.
Contact Panamax (website or Customer
PM8DBS-EX Support Department) for replacement.
3. Place a spacer eyelet on one of the #6
pan-head screws with the flared end of
. If you still have no picture, a problem
EQUIP (out)
the eyelet toward the wall. Drive the screw
with your cable provider's signal may
into the wall (use the included drywall
SATELLITE (in)
exist.
anchors for hollow walls) at the marked
EQUIP (out)
location, leaving the eyelet exposed.
My fax machine, modem or tele-
SATELLITE (in)
phone has AC power but still does
4. Position the key-hole on the unit's top
not work.
mounting bracket over the eyelet/screw
EQUIP (out)
and slide the unit down to lock the screw-
. Check to see if your connected equip-
head into the bracket.
CATV
ment is receiving a dial tone.
(in)
5. Mark the location for the two lower
. If not, bypass the surge protector's
mounting screws (in the narrow portion
phone jacks to see if the protector is
of the key-holes) and drive the screws
damaged.
into the wall using the other 2 spacer
eyelets like in step #3. The included dry-
. If your dial tone returns, the protector is
wall anchors should be used for mount-
damaged. Contact Panamax (website or
ing on hollow walls.
Customer Support Department) for
1. Make sure the Panamax protector and all
replacement.
6. Position the protector over the 3 eye-
connected equipment is turned OFF.
lets/screws and slide the unit down to
. If you still have no dial tone, a problem
2. Connect the coaxial cable from the CATV lock it into place.
with the phone company's lines may
system, antenna, or Satellite dish to the
exist.
appropriate LINE connector on the 7. Using the above procedure allows
easy removal of the unit by sliding the
Panamax protector.
The Panamax circuit breaker dis-
unit up to disengage the brackets from
connects AC power from the con-
3. Connect a coaxial cable from the EQUIP the eyelets/screws.
nected equipment.
jack on the protector to appropriate input
jack on your TV, VCR, cable modem or
. You have exceeded the ampere rating
Satellite receiver.
for your surge protector. As a temporary
fix, disconnect one or more pieces of
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for all additional
equipment. Ask your Panamax dealer
coaxial lines.
about additional Panamax protectors that
may be required.
ADDING SIGNAL-LINE MODULES
(Optional):
Some connected equipment may have
more signal-lines than can be protected
by the base unit alone. Panamax offers a 800-472-5555
line of add-on signal-line modules (sold www.panamax.com
separately) for these situations. Each
module includes installation instructions
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PM8-EX, PM8T-EX, PM8C-EX, PM8DBS-EX INSTRUCCTIONES - 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. ector designed for your application.
Enchufes de teléfono
Conector telco, RJ-11
Conector Telco y LAN, RJ-45
(PM8C-EX and PM8DBS-EX)
(PM8T-EX)
Incluye cable telefónico
Incluye cable CATV 5 (4 pies)
(4pies)
(PM8T-EX)
(PM8T-EX, PM8C-EX,
PM8DBS-EX)
Conectores coaxiales
(PM8C-EX & PM8DBS-EX)
PM8C-EX
Un conector
CATV
PM8DBS-EX
Un conector
CATV y dos
para satélite
RG-6 Coax Cables
(PM8C-EX, un Cable
and PM8DBS-EX, dos Cables)
PM8-EX –Provee protección contra sobre-
Todas estas unidades tienen 8 tomacorri-
cargas para aparatos electrónicos de CA sin
entes para CA que son controlados por la
ninguna otra conexión.
combinación de corta circuito/conmutador.
Estos modelos contienen la circuitería
Protect-or-Disconnect™ (proteger-o-
desconectar) de Panamax para proteger
contra sobrecargas catastóficas como
relámpagos.
Además, estos modelos tiene 2 díodos
emisores de luz (LED) para diagnosis.
Están nombrados como sigue:
1. Power ON, Protection OK – (verde)
normalmente ON; indica que el protector
PM8T-EX – Añade protección para los
está funcionando correctamente y que todo
cable de teléfono y ethernet a las capaci-
dades de protección de CA del modelo base. el equipo conectado está protegido.
También indica que está encendido.
2. Ground OK – (verde) normalmente ON;
indica que el tomacorriente de la pared
está correctamente alambrado y puesto a
tierra.
La familia PM8-EX ha sido diseñada,
teniendo en mente, flexibilidad y expan-
sión. Todos estos modelos aceptan módu-
los de protección de línea de señal adi-
cionales en el evento que su instalación
PM8C-EX –Añade protección para los
tenga más líneas de señales que necesiten
cables coaxiales (CATV, antena fuera de aire
protección con una de la unidades nom-
o modem por cable) y cable de teléfono a
bradas. Más información está a su dis-
las capacidades de protección de CA del
posición en nuestro sitio web (www.pana-
modelo base.
max.com) o de nuestro departamento de
cuidado del cliente (800-472-5555; 7:30
am-4:30 PM tiempo pacífico).
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cual protec-
tor es el mejor para su equipo, favor de ir a
nuestro sitio web (www.panamax.com) o
póngase en contacto con nuestro departa-
mento de cuidado del cliente.
PM8DBS-EX – Añade protección para los
cables coaxiales (TV de satélite y CATV,
antena fuera de aire o modem por cable) y
cable de teléfono a las capacidades de pro-
tección de CA del modelo base.
02/10
Indicadores LED (díodos emisores de luz)
Ground OK LED = Puesto a tierra OK LED
Power ON, Protection OK LED = Encendido, Protección OK LED
8 tomacorrientes CA
Un cable de 6 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 antena
Conectando su protector contra
sobrecargas de tensión correcta- fuera de aire s de televisión, satélite,
y cable:
mente
Para proteger su equipo completamente de Artículos 810.21 y 820.40 del código NEC
sobrecargas, cada alambre que sale o entra provee guías especifícas a como conectar a
tierra correctamente, y en particular, especifi-
del equipo que usted quiere proteger debe
ser conectado al protector de sobrecargas ca quel cable de tierra será conectado al sis-
tema de tierra del edificio, lo más cercano a
de tensión indicado. Relámpagos dañinos
y sobrecargas de tensión pueden entrar a la entrada del cable que sea posible.
su sistema por cualquier línea de señal
(línea telefónica, alambres de tierra, cables
Instalación (CA):
coaxiales, cables modem, cables red de
área local (LAN), etc.) o corriente alterna
1. Apague todo el equipo que va a ser
que estén conectados a su equipo elec-
conectado a la unidad.
trónico.
2. Asegúrese que el protector esté apagado
La garantía de $100,000 de protección de
y que esté en la posición OFF (vea el dibu-
equipo conectado de Panamax es nula si
jo). Enchufe la unidad al enchufe en la pared
cualquier alambre entrando o saliendo del
y encienda.
equipo no está correctamente conectado al
protector(es) contra sobrecargas de tensión
indicado. El protector contra sobrecargas
de tensión también debe ser enchufado a
un tomacorriente alambrado correctamente
y puesto a tierra. Favor de leer la garantía Apagado
Encendido
para detalles o si tiene preguntas llame al
departamento de atención del cliente de
Panamax.
3. Verifique que el LED verde "Ground OK"
esté prendido, esto indica que el enchufe en
la pared está correctamente alambrado y
Puntos importantes de seguridad
puesto a tierra.
Los protectores contra sobrecargas de ten-
sión y el equipo conectado deben estar
adentro en un local seco y en el mismo
edificio. Aunque su protector Panamax es
duradero, sus componentes internos no
están aislados del ambiente. No instale
ningún producto de Panamax cerca de
aparatos que emitan calor tal como un radi-
ador o contador térmico. No instale este
producto donde haya humedad excessiva
tal como una tina, fregadero, piscina, en el
piso de un sótano, pescera, etc.
4. Enchufe el equipo que va a proteger a la
unidad Panamax y uno por uno, encienda
Es común que un edificio no esté correcta-
mente conectado a tierra. Para proteger su cada una de las piezas de equipo conectado
y vea si están operando correctamente.
equipo, los productos de Panamax deberán
ser directamente enchufados a un tomacor-
5. Apague la unidad y todo el equipo
riente CA de 3-alambres con conexión a
conectado antes de conectar cualquier línea
tierra. Adicionalmente, el alambrado del
edificio y conexión a tierra deberán confor- de señal o instalando módulos adicionales
de línea de señal.
marse a los códigos NEC (EEUU) o CEC
(Canada) para que la póliza de protección
de Panamax sea válida.
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.