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PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS

Always On Outlet

For the Always On outlet, power will be routed to attached components at all times, regardless of
whether the Power Button on the AC-6+ is initiated or not. This outlet is 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. Devices such as a VCR, DBS receiver, cable  TV box, or any item with a 
microprocessor should use the Always On outlet.

Switched Outlet

The Switched outlet powers up the moment the Power Button is initiated. This outlet is appropriate for
devices with latching power supplies* such as some CD players, tuners, tape decks, and some televi-
sions. If the power button on your iPOWER

unit is left permanently engaged, the Switched outlet will 

function identically to the Always On outlet described above.

Triggered Outlets

The Triggered outlets enable the connected devices to power on and off automatically. When the
Power Button is initiated it places the Triggered outlets in stand-by mode.  When there is 12 volts pre-
sent at either of the 12V Trigger Inputs, the AC-6+ automatically turns on the Triggered outlets. When
the 12 volt signal is not present it disconnects power to the Triggered outlets. This is an immensely
valuable tool for simplifying control over one’s audio/video system. For more information, see the sec-
tion “Using The Remote Trigger Feature” on page 14. These outlets are appropriate for devices with
latching power supplies* such as some CD players, tuners, tape decks, and some televisions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Power Button must be initiated for the Trigger feature to work.

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* You can tell if a component has a latching power supply by unplugging it from the wall while it is turned on,

waiting three minutes, and then plugging it back in. If the power comes back on, it is latching.

Summary of Contents for iPower AC-6

Page 1: ...Intelligent Power Management Systems I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N G U I D E B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E AC 6 AC 6 6 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTE...

Page 2: ...imited Lifetime Warranty and Connected Equipment Guarantee All rooftop devices connected to your iPOWER products should be grounded according to the National Electrical Code NEC Do not place any rooft...

Page 3: ...he cord meets the plug and where the cord enters the device WARNING Object And Liquid Entry Care should be taken that no objects or liquids fall onto or into the device Do not use alcohol on the devic...

Page 4: ...signers intended while being fully protected from electrical noise and poten tially damaging spikes and surges In addition to power protection and performance enhancement the iPOWER AC 6 offers trigge...

Page 5: ...ECHNOLOGIES 4 UNIT DETAILS 7 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 8 PACKAGE CONTENTS 9 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 10 PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS 12 MAKING CONNECTIONS 13 USING THE REMOTE TRIGGER FEATURE 14 TROUBLESHOOTIN...

Page 6: ...erms of delivering instantaneous response time Its clamping levels are among the lowest in the industry providing unrivaled electrical protection for its connected equipment Its iQ Optimal Q Impulse N...

Page 7: ...nology have a consistent clamping level of less than 300V In addition all iPOWER products clamp at a mere 40V over peak standard line voltage ANSI IEEE C62 45 6000V 100 kHz Ring Wave Test adding a lev...

Page 8: ...larly useful in older homes where electrical systems may have been installed at different times during the life of the home When illuminated the Ground OK LED on the AC 6 indicates that the house wiri...

Page 9: ...here is 12 volts present at the 12 Volt Trigger Inputs UL 1449 Second Edition Listing The UL 1449 Second Edition procedure is considered to be the most rigorous and demanding series of tests for surge...

Page 10: ...d that Triggered outlets are in standby mode Ground OK LED indicates that the wall outlet wiring is properly grounded Line OK LED indicates that the wall outlet is free of any problems such as a polar...

Page 11: ...e it will be used being sure to follow both the safety pre cautions listed in the front of this manual and the placement recommendations on page 11 DO NOT plug the unit in yet Plug each of the compone...

Page 12: ...1 AC 6 1 12V 200mA remote trigger power supply PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 Installation Operation Guide 9...

Page 13: ...n 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...

Page 14: ...ounting 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 shap...

Page 15: ...described above Triggered Outlets The Triggered outlets enable the connected devices to power on and off automatically When the Power Button is initiated it places theTriggered outlets in stand by mo...

Page 16: ...tlets IMPORTANT NOTE 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...

Page 17: ...ote turn ON and turn OFF of the Triggered outlets The Trigger can be activated with any 12V DC trigger voltage Many control ampli fiers preamps receivers and system integration centers have a voltage...

Page 18: ...er allowing for multi zone operation 15 USING THE REMOTE TRIGGER FEATURE IMPORTANT NOTE IMPORTANT The control device must be plugged into the AC 6 to ensure proper protection The illustration offers o...

Page 19: ...rough the AC 6 to another device Additional Remote Trigger Power Supplies If you require additional Remote Trigger Power Supplies they can be obtained from your autho rized Niles dealer Stock FG00665...

Page 20: ...voltage below 12V Check the trigger source to be sure that the signal is 12V DC 200mA Check that the Power Button is initiated The Triggered outlets will not function if the Power button is not in the...

Page 21: ...n supply Check with your Niles dealer or installer to see what other iPOWER products can be used in addition to the AC 6 to provide sufficient power for your system Many components will create thumps...

Page 22: ...ts Energy dissipation 1550 Joules Line voltage 120VAC 15A 50 60 Hz Peak impulse current 100 000 Amps Protection Modes Line to Neutral Line to Ground Neutral to Ground EMI RFI noise reduction Up to 60d...

Page 23: ...rive to improve our products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical an...

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