10
3
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER
SATELLITE RECEIVER
MINI DISC PLAYER
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER
DVD PLAYER
LASER DISC PLAYER
SUBWOOFER
TV
DOWNLINE TV
IN ANOTHER
ROOM
PHONE
JACK
CD PLAYER
OUTDOOR
FM ANTENNA
DUAL LNB
SATELLITE DISH
AC LINE
COAX LINE
TELEPHONE LINE
12VDC LINE
PROPERLY
GROUNDED
AC OUTLET
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
FEATURE DETAILS
AC Surge Protection
When the PD11VBC is subjected to a high voltage surge, its voltage output is limited to a safe level and the high levels
of surge current are diverted away from the connected equipment.
• When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 500A (short circuit current) surge, the PD11VBC limits
its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s lowest rating. The PD11VBC will withstand, without
damage, multiple 12,000A surges, far exceeding the UL maximum requirement of only 3,000 Ampere surges.
• If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protection components, the PD11VBC’s
circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The PD11VBC will need to be repaired or replaced
by ETA if this occurs.
The PD11VBC constantly monitors the AC line voltage for unsafe voltage conditions such as prolonged overvoltages
and undervoltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within
the home. If the PD11VBC senses an unsafe power condition, it will automatically
disconnect
your equipment from
the power to protect equipment from damage. Once the voltage returns to a safe level, the PD11VBC will automatically
reconnect
the power.
If the line voltage exceeds the overvoltage threshold (137VAC) or falls below the undervoltage threshold (95VAC), the
PD11VBC will perform the following tasks until line voltage returns to a safe level:
1. Disconnects power to all connected equipment.
2. Unsafe Voltage LED is activated and will blink once per second during the unsafe voltage condition.
The PD11VBC requires line voltage to return to within the safe operating range for 10 seconds before returning to normal operat-
ing mode. This is referred to as “Over/Undervoltage Recovery”. The safe operating range is considered 5V above the under-
voltage threshold (~100V) and 5V below the overvoltage threshold (~132V). Once this safe operating range is reached,
the PD11VBC will perform the following functions:
1. Unsafe Voltage LED will blink 4 times per second for Over/Undervoltage Recovery.
2. Power is restored to all connected equipment after the 10-second delay. The normal start-up sequence as
determined by the “High-Current Outlets Turn-On Switch” and “Outlet Bank 2 Turn-Off Switch” will be followed.
The PD11VBC provides protection against common problems on the AC power lines. This includes spikes/surges and
sustained overvoltages or undervoltages. The circuitry is designed to protect against spikes/surges and special circuitry is
for sustained over/under voltage protection.
1.
Voltage reaches an unsafe high
level and the PD11VBC
disconnects.
2.
Voltage reaches a safe level and
the PD11VBC automatically
reconnects.
3.
Voltage reaches an unsafe low level,
the PD11VBC
disconnects.
4.
Voltage reaches a safe level and
the PD11VBC automatically
reconnects.
1.
Voltage reaches an unsafe level.
2.
If surge is greater than
PD11VBC capacity,
it
disconnects.
1532 Enterprise Pkwy, Twinsburg OH 44087 • (800) 321-6699 • (330) 425-3388 • www.etasys.com
1532 Enterprise Pkwy, Twinsburg OH 44087 • (800) 321-6699 • (330) 425-3388 • www.etasys.com
