Specifications

had a similar problem in the past and wanted to control the Theta amplifier operate/standby and surround modes via
RS-232, I found a company, Celadon (www.celadon.com), that specializes in custom IR control devices and especially IR
to RS-232 converters. I have been using one of their converters ever since to control the Theta amplifier’s modes, but
unfortunately not power as that is a hard switch on the back of the amplifier.
I contacted Celadon and they worked with APC to produce an IR to RS-232 converter and the various codes that allow
remote power on/off of the S20, and more importantly, control of individual outlet banks.
Once I had the Celadon RCV-5000 IR to RS-232 converter I was able to program my
Logitech remote control to properly sequence the entire system on and off exactly as I
wanted. I am happy to report that with the DVR now protected against voltage sags and
dropouts, that dropouts in DISH programming material are now a thing of the past. (Of
course, the S20 can’t protect against “rain fade” of the satellite signal, but we haven’t had
enough rain this year for that to be an issue, and I promise not to complain when it is).
There is one other interface issue that deserves discussion, and that is how to get power
from the S20, or any other power conditioner, to remote components such as a ceiling mounted video projector or a wall
mounted flat panel display. Electrical code prohibits using an extension cord that is permanently attached or goes behind a
wall or into a ceiling, and an extension cord in one with a plug on the end such as the plug that one might plug into a
wall outlet or a power conditioner. One answer to this dilemma is to use a hard-wired power conditioner, but that might
be undesirable for many other reasons.
The question then is how can one get power from a plug-based power conditioner,
such as the S20, into the wall or ceiling using UL approved components. Fortunately
Home Tech Solution (www.hometech.com) markets several specialty AC inlets that
they claim “allow code-compliant wiring of in-wall AC for a flat-screen television,
powered from a remote surge protection or power filtering device.”
http://www.hometech.com/power/receptacle.html
This is the approach I have used to get AC power to my projector, but I certainly
need to state that all electrical wiring should be installed by a licensed electrician and
done in full compliance with local codes and permit requirements.