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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Video: Lowell Manufacturing at CEDIA Expo 2009

Lowell Manufacturing's National Sales Manager, Jeff Garstick talks with CE Pro's Lisa Montgomery about the new Lowell Vari-Rack product.

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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 09/13 at 04:23 PM
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Friday, September 11, 2009

Sanus Mounts TVs .55 Inches from Wall

Sanus Systems is at CEDIA Expo 2009 showing off its new Super Slim Mounts, which allow CE pros to mount flat-panel TVs as close as .55 inches from a wall or .82 inches when using a tilting model.

Sanus says it redesigned its booth (No. 2458) to make it more educational for CE pros, demoing custom technologies like:

ProSet post-installation height and level adjustment
FollowThru cable management
Adjustable Virtual Axis tilt

Sanus is also displaying its HDpro Series, a handpicked selection of Sanus products designed specifically for CE pros.

Among the new products is a series of AV equipment racks that "offer proven Sanus quality at a competitive price."

The CFR115 (15U) and CFR127 (27U) offer a turnkey solution and come with side and rear panels and a lockable front door. The HDpro CFR518 (18U) and HDpro CFR535 (35U) are fully customizable and offer a deeper configuration of 711.2mm for large components.

Also new are the…

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/11 at 09:58 AM
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Middle Atlantic Intros Power Cords, Upgrades Racks

Middle Atlantic is expanding its line of Multiple Length Power Cords and is introducing new options to its "Slim 5" racks.

The new SAT & Cable Box Power Cords, designed for use with cable and satellite boxes, feature twisted conductors and come in packs of 20.

They have Signal Safe technology to prevent system noise and come in the following lengths (in inches): 6, 12, 18, 36 and 48.

The "Slim 5" racks have new top and side panels that have sculpted edges and a tougher surface material. The side panels are available in colors including dark cherry, honey maple, and light walnut.

Functional upgrades include: improved cable management to the rack frame, two fan knockouts on the top of the rack and a low-friction runner kit that enables the rack to slide in and out of furniture easier.

There also is an optional fan kit that has fans, guards and hardware.

Posted by Steve Crowe on 08/14 at 10:49 AM
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Monday, August 11, 2008

BoraGear’s ZigBee-Enabled Fans Enable Remote Monitoring, Control

At CEDIA Expo 2008 BoraGear is releasing a line of ultra-quite cooling fans for A/V gear and other heat-producing equipment.

The really coooool part is that they can be monitored and controlled through a ZigBee interface, more specifically, the new ZigBee Pro interface (See page 2 for more details on ZigBee Pro.)

I usually do not pay much attention to fan systems. You put them in, hope they are keeping the equipment below a dangerous temperature, and then assume they will keep working forever.

What caught my eye about the new suite of cooling solutions from BoraGear is that they are touting a ZigBee Pro interface. Although I'm a big fan (so to speak) of 802.15.4 RF and ZigBee standards, I was curious why anyone would want to ZigBee-enable a cooling fan product.

What Makes the Fans so Cool

Although the fans operate as…

Posted by DrFlick on 08/11 at 05:14 AM
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Friday, August 01, 2008

Lowell Manufacturing Intros Surge Protectors, Vari-Rack System

Lowell Manufacturing is adding the compAC surge protectors to its line of surge protection solutions.

The company says the thin-profile protectors come in 20- and 15-amp units to protect multiple devices on a single circuit.

The compAC surge protectors offer several choices of amperage and installation applications.

Multi-plane brackets help expand amperage and allow for easier installation behind flat-panel TVs, under counters and on shelves.

Each model comes with remote power control or auto-reset/under voltage protection and Lowell's TCR surge suppression

Lowell, which recently held a 3-day training session for its CEDIA representatives, is also introducing two models of its variable depth Vari-Rack system: the LVR2028 and LVR1421.

The LVR2028 is designed for depth adjustment from 20 to 28 inches, while the LVR1421 adjusts from 14 inches to 21 inches.

Both models support 400 pounds and feature 11 gauge corner-post mounting rails tapped 10-32 with…

Posted by Steve Crowe on 08/01 at 08:11 AM
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Lowell Manufacturing Hosts Training Session For CEDIA Reps

PRESS RELEASE

PACIFIC, Missouri — Lowell Manufacturing held a 3-day product training session with its CEDIA representative sales force and local dealers to provide hands-on interaction and competitive analysis of Lowell’s rack and power products.

“Seeing and participating in product demonstrations gives our reps and dealers a tangible understanding of how Lowell racks and power products give customers a better value,” said John Lowell, president of Lowell Manufacturing.

“Product training combined with the opportunity to tour the company’s highly automated manufacturing facility provides enhanced appreciation for how Lowell produces furniture-quality, US-made racks and advanced surge suppression products with 10-year warranty.”

The company’s CEDIA representative sales force is comprised of the Custom Integration Representative Alliance (CIRA) that consists of fourteen regional sales agencies providing a direct national solution for servicing the custom home integration industry. CIRA representatives and Lowell management will be in the Lowell booth at CEDIA.

Visit Lowell at http://www.lowellmfg.com or…