I N S TA L L AT I O N & O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ™ Intelligent Power Management Systems.
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 perform as intended. By following a few common sense precautions, your iPOWER™ product will give you a lifetime of worry-free performance. The following safety precautions apply to all iPOWER™ products. READ AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! Heat: iPOWER™ products should not be placed on or in close proximity to heat sources 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.
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing a Niles iPOWER™ Intelligent Power Management System. Niles iPOWER™ products are the result of years of research and development and are the most advanced and complete power management devices available. With iPOWER™ in your system, you have complete confidence knowing that your audio/video components have a clean power supply free of noise and distortion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 4 UNIT DETAILS 8 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS 10 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 11 PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS 13 MAKING CONNECTIONS 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS 17 NOTES 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Never in the history of power protection has there been a product line that has revolutionized the industry the way that Niles' iPOWER™ has. iPOWER™ Intelligent Power Management Systems represent a breakthrough in three main areas: power protection, noise filtration, and power management.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES iPOWER's i3™ (instantaneous, impenetrable, and virtually indestructible) circuit topology represents a breakthrough in power protection technology. A three-stage design comprised of Gas Tubes, Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV's) and a proprietary Low-Impedance In-Line Filter, the i3™ circuitry delivers instantaneous protection. Most MOV-based surge protection devices use a circuit topology that is sacrificial in nature.
iDefinition™ Constant Impedance Technology KEY TECHNOLOGIES Unfortunately, many surge suppression devices protect coax connections with little regard to the impact on performance. In these circuits, the signal comes in as a specific frequency but leaves as something entirely different. This signal variation often results in ghosting, a lack of detail and impact, and even drop-out. iPOWER's™ iDefinition™ circuitry strives to maintain a perfect 75 ohm impedance throughout the entire circuit.
Dual Lead Contact. A dual lead contact makes a more positive connection and is much more durable, ensuring a lifetime of service. Solid Brass Body. Brass allows for a more precise thread to be cut, increases conductivity, and is the most dependable material for electrical connectors. The Brass body offers an unrivaled level of dependability and extended life. Gold Plating. Gold plating increases surface conductivity, decreases signal loss and preserves signal integrity.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES When illuminated, the Ground OK LED on the AC-8CX indicates that the house wiring is properly grounded. If the LED does not illuminate, there is a line problem. Without a proper ground, your AC-8CX will not be able to provide protection from electrical surges and spikes. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR AC-8CX WITHOUT A PROPER GROUND. IF THE GROUND OK LED DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, DISCONNECT THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY.
UNIT DETAILS Power Button turns on Switched outlets. Proprietary iDefinition™ coax circuitry is fully Cable TV, DBS/DSS, DTV and HDTV compatible and features custom machined, gold-plated F connectors with Teflon® dielectric for optimum performance (includes two 6 ft. premium quality, quadshielded RG-6 cables with gold plated connectors). Switched LED indicates the status of the Switched outlets. Ground OK LED indicates that the wall outlet wiring is properly grounded.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The following is an overview for installing your iPOWER™ product. • Unpack all of the contents of the AC-8CX carton. • Plan your system and lay out all of the equipment that will be connected to the AC-8CX. • Place the AC-8CX 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 (page 12). DO NOT plug the unit in yet.
PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS (1) AC-8CX (1) Installation & Operation Guide (1) Quad-shielded RG-6 cables with gold-plated connectors 10
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 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 convenient locations. By carefully planning the system’s architecture in advance, your AC-8CX can be integrated into any configuration you choose.
Placement Wall Mounting Once you have decided where your AC-8CX should be placed, you may wish to permanently mount it in that location. Mounting screw slots are provided on all AC Series iPOWER™ products for such purposes. On the back of each unit you will find a series of L-shaped slots designed to accommodate mounting screws. The L-shape of the openings allows for both vertical and horizontal positioning of the unit.
PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS Always On Outlets For the Always On outlets, power will be routed to attached components at all times, regardless of whether the Power Button on the AC-8CX 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.
MAKING CONNECTIONS All components in a system must be connected to an iPOWER™ Power Management System in order for 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. Failure to do this will degrade system performance and leave it vulnerable to electrical damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE AC-8CX does not power-up. There is no power to the connected equipment. • Check that the unit is plugged in and that there is power at the outlet. The GROUND OK light on the front panel of the AC-8CX does not light up. •This indicates that the wall outlet is not properly grounded or possibly another type of line problem. Without a proper ground, your AC-8CX will not provide power protection.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE Both the LINE OK indicator and the GROUND OK light on the front panel of the AC-8CX do not light up. • This indicates that either the wall outlet is not properly grounded, or the wall outlet has a line problem such as a polarity inversion, (or both). See the above two items for more information. There is no picture on the TV.
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 ........................................
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449E Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185 www.nilesaudio.com 1449 Second Edition E195090 ©2005 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logo, and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. iPOWER, i3, iDefinition and iQ are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
