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UM-SX1200-Rev-B
SX1200i
Installation Instructions:
Caution:
The SurgeX
®
1200 series products permit a maximum
16A (SX1216 models), 15A (SX1215 models), 13A (SX1213
models) or 10A (SX1210 models) total output load with
a maximum 10A load per outlet. Please check and make
sure that each load connected to the unit does not exceed
10A. Also make sure that the total does not exceed your
mains receptacles current limit.
For safety please plug your SurgeX
®
unit into a fused
receptacle (T20AL 250v fuse recommended).
SurgeX
®
Series Mode
®
Protection is Live-Neutral only, if
the polarity indicator is illuminated when connected to the
mains please replace the plug observing correct polarity.
Mounting
The SurgeX
®
SX1200 series are designed to be installed in
a 19 inch equipment rack and require one unit (1-U) of rack
space. Remove the product from its packaging and slide it into
place in the rack being careful to feed the power cord into the
rack first and guide it so that it does not get caught or jammed
as the product is installed.
240 Volt Connections
Connect power to the unit by plugging the cord into a 240V
mains receptacle. The SX1200 series must be plugged into
the appropriate properly polarized receptacle.
Model Standard Total Load Receptacle
table. Plug the equipment cords into the always-on and
switched receptacles as needed to power the equipment.
The always-on and courtesy receptacles (where fitted) provide
power as long as power is supplied to the SurgeX
®
. The eight
switched rear receptacles provide power only when the front
panel switch is on and, in the case of RTi products, when the
remote control input is also activated.
Indicator Lights
The SX1200 series have two, three or four indicator lights on
the front panel and a polarity indicator lamp on the rear panel:
Amber polarity light (Rear panel, all products)
: Indicates
that live and neutral are reversed and your SurgeX product will
not work as intended. If you are using an SX1216 (European
Cee7/7 connectivity) simply reverse the connection. If you are
using an SX1210, SX1213 or SX1215 consult an electrician to
correct and establish a proper polarity.
Red Power Light (All products)
: indicates that power is
supplied to the unit and the power switch is turned on.
Green Self-Test Light (All products)
: indicates that power is
supplied to the unit and the internal surge protection circuitry
is fully functional.
Orange Over/Under Voltage Protection Light (RTi & RLi
products)
: indicates that the mains voltage is below 190 volts
or above 280 volts.
Yellow Remote Light (RTi products)
: indicates that the
remote control is active and the rear switched receptacles are
SX1210
SX1213
SX1215
SX1216
AS3112
BS1363
BS546
Cee7/7
10A
13A
15A
16A
Australian style receptacle
British style receptacle
South African / Indian style
receptacle
European style receptacle
on. (The power switch must also be on).
Lamp Connectors (RLi Only)
The RLi version has provision for two Task Lamps. Plug
the Lamps into the two three-pin XLR connectors on the
The SX1200 series have a total of 10 rear receptacles: eight
switched and two always on. The SX1200 series also feature
a front panel courtesy receptacle, which is always on. Each
receptacle is rated for a maximum load of 10 amps, but the
total load must not exceed the load specified in the above
front panel and use the dimmer to set a suitable brightness.
Standard or HI brightness Lamps can be used. Each
connector can supply up to 5 Watts maximum. LED type
Lamps can be used with the RLi but the dimmer must be set
fully clockwise.
