All Products Filed in Power Protection and Management

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

It's easy to take electricity for granted, until of course power is lost. Even little things such as having the proper amount of power outlets can be taken for granted until the amount of outlets are used up and no more are available.

The Florida-based company Tributaries has added to its line of power products through the introduction of its new T10X power extension bar. Tributaries says the T10X is a 10-outlet product that is UL-approved, and it provides electronics professionals with a competitively priced solution that offers surge suppression and line filtration. The rack-mount friendly device is designed for horizontal positioning with a choice of three locations, and it includes six outlets on its front panel and four on its rear panel.

Other convenience options built into the T10X power extension bar include 12-volt triggers that allow for either a remote turn-on of the unit by a component with a 12-volt trigger or its 12-volt trigger can be used to turn on connected components.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The subject of surge protection is always a tough topic of conversation for electronics professionals to introduce to clients that don't see the benefit of the products until something bad happens.

Bell'O's newly announced ASG3008 8-outlet Audio/Video Green Surge Protector can't help installers ease into the surge protection conversation, but it can provide the necessary protection homeowners need at a reasonable price. The ASG3008 surge protector is a slim-profile device with a high-gloss finish and it incorporates EMI/RF noise filtration, fireproof MOVs, status indicators and a power safety shutdown.

Another of the ASG3008's features that homeowners may find appealing is its inclusion of green-friendly power saving options. In addition, it also offers a built-in eight-foot power cable, and Bell'O backs the product with a $400,000 connected equipment warranty.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Generally most consumers want the latest technologies with a caveat; they want the latest technologies without these products creating an eyesore in their living spaces. Solving this problem are an array of mounts, lifts and concealment solutions, but the only problem with these products is that they don't address the power a product like a flat-panel TV or projector requires to run.

Tributaries' new PWRI-XF In-Wall Power Extension Kit is a product that is designed to solve the issue of getting power to a custom installed electronics component. The company's latest power solution is designed to complement its T100 and T200 power conditioning/surge protection products and it features a dual-AC outlet with built-in filter with LED status indicators. The Florida-based manufacturer says the In-Wall Extension Kit is designed to deliver clean power to products like mounted flat-panel TVs and projectors, which can be located several feet from a nearby outlet.

The Power Kit's central component is a Neutrik 120-volt/20 amp UL-rated AC PowerCon that is mounted to a Decora style wallplate that is designed to complement the interior space of most homes. In addition, Tributaries adds to the kit a 14AWG AC power cable fitted with a Neutrik PowerCon AC plug on one end and a NEMA 5-15 three-prong straight or right-angle AC plug on the other end.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Middle Atlantic has a vast line of rack products and accessories to meet the needs of installers in both the residential and commercial markets, and recently the company added to its line of rack-mount power products.

The newly announced RackLink line of products incorporate a full list of monitoring and support functions, and the Fairfield, N.J.-based company says the line is the first series of products that are capable of maintaining a rack-mounted system's reliability through included features such as automatic reboot; actions that turn on emergency fans and automatic shut down in the event that a device runs too hot or is operating unsafely.

Middle Atlantic adds the products are designed with installers in mind with provisions for simple to complex setup capabilities, and management options that allow for local or remote management from any standard web browser, as well as the company's iPhone/iPad app.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Most people's idea of power protection are those $10 plastic power strips that are sold throughout mass-market box-box stores across the country. Very few realize that those inexpensive power strips provide a limited shelf life of protection and once that protection goes their plugged in electronics are susceptible to the dangers of power surges.

Eaton Corporation's 3S line of battery backup products offer small office and home office (SOHO) users, as well as standard homeowners a choice of either a 550VA or 750VA products that are designed to protect their electronics, while also providing battery backup insurances.

The 750VA battery backup unit incorporate the company's EcoControl power outlets, which Eaton says help users to cut as much as 30 percent of their energy consumption, and both units feature Eaton's Power Protector software, which is engineered to protect plugged in devices from any power disturbances. In the event of a power failure the battery backups provide as much as 45 minutes of backup power to allow users to safely power down their computers, NAS drives, DVRs and projectors.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Without question one of the most heavily scrutinized product categories in the entire world of consumer electronics is power protection/power conditioning.

The Florida-based manufacturer Tributaries is taking on the challenge of those who doubt the validity of power protection/conditioning through the UL certification of products like its new PWRI-PRO in-wall power management outlet. The PWRI-PRO carries 1440 joules of protection and it is UL 1449, 498 and 514 certified, which means it has met UL requirements for surge projection devices (SPD); UL standards for power receptacles and UL standards for cover plates for mounted wiring devices. The in-wall power product can be used to supply protected power during the installation of projectors flat-panel televisions and other home entertainment products.

Tributaries says the two-outlet product uses the company's latest X3 MOV technologies to provide surge and spike protection, under voltage protection and it filters out line noise to help plugged in products to operate at their highest levels. The RoHS-compliant device also includes LED indicators that communicate its operational status.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Accell Cables, a provider of audio/video and computer accessories, has launched the newest addition to its expanding line of power products, the PowerSquid Surge Protector and Power Conditioner.

The device is a safe and easy way to provide 1080 joules of surge protection to sensitive electronics. The PowerSquid accommodates up to five bulky transformer plugs, providing more flexibility than standard surge protectors. In addition, the PowerSquid with surge protection is also equipped with a Noise Reduction Filter, which reduces line static caused by “dirty” power, often seen as snow in pictures or as crackling in audio.

“As distributors and resellers are always looking for innovative products to provide their customers, we’re very excited to bring the PowerSquid Surge Protector and Power Conditioner to the distribution and retail channels,” says Michael Weizer, director of marketing.

With an MSRP of $34.95 and protected by Accell’s five-year connected equipment/$100,000 limited warranty, the PowerSquid with surge protection is manufactured under license from Trident Design, LLC.

Friday, June 03, 2011

It's easy to overlook and criticize the role of power protection in a modern electronics system. There is one thing that everyone can quantify about power however and that is a surge can have a devastating effect on electronics and because of that it's important to protect an investment into an expensive electronics system as thoroughly as possible.

Tributaries latest power device offers installers a product that's affordable and UL certified. The new T10X mounts horizontally within a rack in one of three positions, and it's engineered to provide power conditioning and surge protection for audio, video and home networking electronics. The T10X features a total of 10 outlets with six on the front panel four on the rear panel. Internally the T10X utilizes X3MOV devices as the basis for its surge suppression, and the company says the product is capable of suppressing 6,000 volts and 216,000 amps.

In addition to being UL certified, Tributaries says the power conditioner/surge suppressor is RoHS compliant, and through the inclusion of triggers the unit can be activated via remote turn-on by a component supplying a 12-volt trigger output or it can be setup to turn on another component that has a 12-volt trigger input.

Friday, April 08, 2011

With technologies such as cloud computing, digital entertainment and tablet computers driving new electronics trends, the need for flexible power solutions in the home and at work are becoming increasingly important as end users add more electronics to their daily routines.

Generac's newly released Modular Power System (MPS) provides property owners the ability to keep important building systems such as HVAC and electrical up and running during the event of a power failure. The company says the MPS solution is designed to offer building owners a scalable and redundant power backup system that can be tailored to their evolving needs.

The system's PowerManager feature is said add to the systems's reliability by minimizing the amount of system components employed and by integrating all of the generators' control functions into a single interface. The MPS also adds the ability to implement a "need plus one" setup format or the ability to create a redundant backup solution for mission critical situations. With the system users can also choose diesel, natural gas or bi-fuel generators that can product kilowatt outputs as high as 9,000kW.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Power protection is always a category that's undersold within the custom installation market because of the lack of understanding and the perception that there's a lot of snake oil in these products.

Lowell Manufacturing's new line of 30A hardwired surge suppressors take on the snake oil perception through their ETL listings in the U.S. and Canada, and their conformity to the latest UL1449 third-edition surge protection device standards.

The company's low-profile COMPAC (compact unit) features one 30A 125-volt NEMA L5-30R outlet that can also be converted to hardwired output. The 30A COMPAC surge suppressor features the company's multi-mount brackets and a six-foot, non-metallic flexible whip that Lowell says is easier to handle in tight spaces than a metal-clad conduit. Other products include the ACSP-30-Series of 30A surge suppressors that are designed for hardwired and load connection applications and these products are available with one, two or three circuit configurations.

Monday, March 07, 2011

As one of the few power conditioning companies to offer products in the commercial and residential markets, North Carolina-based SurgeX provides electronics professionals with the ability to address just about any power-related installation.

The company's new XN240 is a 240-volt surge elimination product meets National Electric Code (NEC)requirements to enable integrators to offer surge protection and power conditioning in situations that require 240-volt service. According to SurgeX, the XN240 installs as a hardwired sub-panel unit at the service entrance or equipment room.

Once installed the product provides a space savings that's often critically necessary with rack-mounted systems, and it provides complete protection through SurgeX's implementation of its Advanced Series Mode Surge Elimination Technology and Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI noise filtering.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

With technology evolving so rapidly consumers don't have to be a shut-in tech enthusiast to know that there an increasing amount of devices available that are dedicated to the task of home entertainment. In addition, there's an increasing amount of home control, home automation, security, home networking and other components that are evolving just as fast, and there's one thing all of these products have in common: their functionality includes mission critical data storage capabilities.

Middle Atlantic's new line of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) products provides electronics technicians with a choice of products that can protect these mission-critical, hard-drive-based components in the event of a power failure. Middle Atlantic says the UPS systems incorporate individual outlet control with the ability to control these functions remotely via RS-232 and IP, and locally using its web-based Middle Atlantic Power Manager interface software.

Other features built into the line of products include the company's Pure Sine Wave technology, which filters out line noise, voltage over and under protection that ensures that plugged-in components get a consistent 120 volts, and the inclusion of an installer-friendly sliding rear rackrail mount that is said to support the installation of the products by a single installer.

Monday, January 31, 2011

For some reason the category of power conditioning/surge protection has been one of the most scrutinized topics in all of consumer electronics.

Panamax and its sister company Furman are however working to educate consumers and dealers about the benefits of a properly designed power conditioner. One of Panamax's new products is the 15-amp, M4315-PRO and it is designed to provide dealers with a product that protects their clients' electronics components, while also providing them a means to track and manage their energy consumption.

The 1RU-high M4315-PRO incorporates eight individually protected and filtered rear-panel outlets, two front-panel reboot buttons and the company's BlueBOLT Web-based remote power management technology. Using the BlueBOLT options consumers or dealers can use any Web browser to service any power-related system issues, including power cycling and reboots.

In addition to its power management capabilities, BlueBOLT also provides homeowners with a cloud-based solution that enables them to manage their energy consumption of devices plugged into the M4315 PRO to help them conserve energy and save money.

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Certified Cyber Solutions, Inc. has introduced the H-50 server and its Essentials and Essentials Plus service plans to its Home Cyber Shield (HCS) residential network monitoring and security system.

The system uses a server at the homeowner location that monitors devices connected to the home’s network and sends alerts or other diagnostic information to the integrator if a product or device has a service issue.

The H-50 is a 1 RU enterprise-level blade server with 120 GB dual hard drives utilizing RAID 1 mirror imaging for data storage back-up redundancy. It is backed with a 3-year next business day replacement warranty.

The Essentials and Essentials Plus service plans are designed for integrators who wish to monitor critical devices in smaller homes, vacation properties, apartments and other residences that require monitoring of only the most vital network components and IP enabled devices.

These service plans are available for integrators beginning as low as $299 per year.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

For years SurgeX has developed and engineered power protection products for the commercial market.

Now after dabbling in the residential channel, the company has fully committed to bringing its its commercial-grade technologies to the custom installation market through the release of its XU115 AC Surge Eliminator and Power Conditioner.

The XU115 is the first product in the N.C.-based company's Eliminator Series, and SurgeX says the unit includes its Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI noise filtering, as well as its browser-based powered management options for remote control of power settings and other diagnostic functions.

In addition, the 2U-high XU115 also provides voltage regulation, UPS backup and the company's proprietary Advanced Series Mode surge protection technology that is said to eliminate all surges up to 3,000 volts and 3,000 amps with no residual harm like voltage let-through and ground contamination.