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iDefinition

Constant Impedance Technology

Unfortunately, many surge suppression devices protect coax connections
with little regard to the impact on performance. In these circuits, the signal
comes in as a specific frequency but leaves as something entirely different.
This signal variation often results in ghosting, a lack of detail and impact,
and even drop-out. iPOWER's

iDefinition

circuitry strives to maintain a 

perfect 75 ohm impedance throughout the entire circuit. It combines 
superior components with a proprietary circuit that both protects your coax
connections from harmful surges and minimizes the signal loss from input
to output. The result, razor sharp images and full compatibility with both
existing and upcoming digital video sources like DSS, DTV and HDTV.
You'll have both peace of mind and enjoy all the breathtaking performance
that digital audio and video deliver. 

Groundbreaking F-Connector Technology

It has been said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest
link, and this is just as true for an electrical circuit. Electronic
devices have become increasingly more sophisticated over the
years, while the basic hardware supporting their use has gone
unchanged for decades. At Niles, we realized early in the
development of iPOWER

that one of the weakest links in the

power management chain was in F-connector quality and
construction. Your AC-8DSS’s F-connectors incorporate six
major advances in materials, design and construction that
ensure the highest audio and video resolution possible.

Machine-Cut Threads. Unlike most products which have inexpensive stamped threads, iPOWER

products use only machine-cut threads on their connectors. While machine cutting is a more time-
consuming and expensive process, it allows for a much closer manufacturing tolerance. iPOWER’s

F-connectors are easier to connect, make for a superior electrical contact, and minimize signal loss.

Above graphics simulate digital
signal degradation.

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Screw machine cut

threads & core 

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Beryllium copper wire

(center conductor)

Dual lead 

contact

Teflon

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dielectric

Gold plating 

(no corrosion, 

better contact)

Brass body

Summary of Contents for iPower AC-8DSS

Page 1: ...elligent 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 8DSS AC 8DSS 8 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SY...

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: ...ners intended while being fully protected from electrical noise and potentially damaging spikes and surges In addition to power protection and performance enhancement the iPOWER AC 8DSS offers trigger...

Page 5: ...CTION 3 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 4 UNIT DETAILS 8 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS 10 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 11 PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS 13 MAKING CONNECTIONS 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 18...

Page 6: ...s 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 Nois...

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: ...trong as its weakest link and this is just as true for an electrical circuit Electronic devices have become increasingly more sophisticated over the years while the basic hardware supporting their use...

Page 9: ...gant and intuitive user interface As a pioneer of home audio video customization Niles understands that technology is only useful if it is used iPOWER provides the installer with the flexibility to de...

Page 10: ...to have the line repaired DO NOT OPERATE YOUR AC 8DSS WITH A LINE PROBLEM IF THE LINE OK LED DOES NOT ILLUMINATE DISCONNECT THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY The Switched LED on the AC 8DSS illuminates when the Po...

Page 11: ...outlet is free of any problems such as a polarity inversion Proprietary iDefinition coax circuitry is fully Cable TV DBS DSS DTV and HDTV compatible and features custom machined gold plated F connecto...

Page 12: ...ecautions listed in the front of this manual and the placement recommendations on page12 DO NOT plug the unit in yet Plug each of the components into the AC 8DSS You may want to make a note on paper l...

Page 13: ...1 AC 8DSS 1 RJ 11 phone cable 2 Quad shielded RG 6 cables with gold plated connectors PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 Installation Operation Guide 10 PACKAGE CONTENTS...

Page 14: ...oise filtration benefits This includes AC power cables coaxial connections and telephone cables used with pay per view systems Failure to do this will degrade system performance and leave it vulnerabl...

Page 15: ...on Mounting 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...

Page 16: ...hould use the Always On outlets Switched Outlets The Switched outlets power up the moment the Power Button is initiated These outlets are appro priate for devices with latching power supplies such as...

Page 17: ...rom virtually all types of electrical surges while preserving the integrity of the source signal Plus both coax circuits are fully Cable TV DSS DTV and HDTV compatible IMPORTANT NOTE All components in...

Page 18: ...ng the phone line Use the RJ 11 phone cable included with your AC 8DSS to connect the phone jack on the wall to the phone jack labeled IN on your AC 8DSS Connect your DBS system s phone cord to the AC...

Page 19: ...line problem Without a proper ground your AC 8DSS will not provide power protection 1 STOPYOUR INSTALLATION Check the AC connection and make sure that the AC 8DSS is plugged in properly If the GROUND...

Page 20: ...is indicates that the components are drawing more than the 1800 watts the AC 8DSS can supply Check with your Niles dealer or installer to see what other iPOWER products can be used in addition to the...

Page 21: ...d Neutral to Ground EMI RFI noise reduction Up to 60dB 99 9 100 kHz to 100 MHz TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH COAX CIRCUIT Clamping level 70 Volts Response time Instantaneous 75 nanoseconds Energy...

Page 22: ...19 NOTES...

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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