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Front and Back Panel Descriptions
BANKS
1 2 3 4
POWER MENU
WIRING
FAULT
MB1500
BANK 1
CRITICAL
LOAD
USB
IR1
IR OUT IR STATUS
IR2
15A PUSH
TO RESET
MAIN POWER
125 / 12A
COMMUNICATION CARD
EXTERNAL
BA
TTER
Y
BANK 2
CRITICAL
LOAD
BANK 3
NON
CRITICAL
LOAD
BANK 4
NON
CRITICAL
LOAD
PUSH TO RESET, 15A
PUSH TO RESET, 15A
NON-CRITICAL LOAD
CRITICAL LOAD
Power Switch
Press to turn the
MB1500 ON or OFF.
Menu Navigation Knob
Rotate clockwise to navigate to the
next screen, counter-clockwise to
return to the previous screen, push
to select menu item.
Removable Battery
Access Panel
Easy to remove for
battery access and
replacement.
Status Display
LCD displays status and
menu navigation items.
Outlet Banks 1, 2, 3, and 4 Indicators
Illuminated blue when outlet bank is switched on.
Line Fault Indicator
This LED will illuminate in red to warn the user that a wiring problem such as a bad/missing
ground or reversed wiring exists within the AC receptacle. If illuminated, disconnect all equip-
ment and contact an electrician to insure outlet is properly wired.
Outlet Bank 3 -
Non-Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered, AVM
protected outlets for connected
equipment ensures temporary
uninterrupted operation of
connected equipment during
a power failure. These outlets
will shut off when the batteries
drain to a designated level
to reserve remaining battery
charge for the critical load
outlets.
Outlet Bank 4 -
Non-Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered, AVM
protected outlets for connected
equipment ensures temporary
uninterrupted operation of
connected equipment during
a power failure. These outlets
will shut off when the batteries
drain to a designated level
to reserve remaining battery
charge for the critical load
outlets.
AC Power Cord
Captive, heavy-
duty shielded
power cord.
IR Control Section
Indicator LED’s – Indicates
status IR Output Jacks
– Standard 1/8” (3.5mm)
mono jack for connection to
an IR flasher (IR flashers not
included)
Circuit Breakers for
Overload Protection
Resettable circuit
breakers provide
optimal overload
protection.
Ground Lug
IR Detector
IR Detector, for
sampling IR remote
control signals.
Outlet Bank 2 - Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered, AVM protected
outlets for critical-load equipment en-
sures temporary uninterrupted operation
of connected equipment during a power
failure.
Outlet Bank 1 - Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered, AVM protected
outlets for critical-load equipment en-
sures temporary uninterrupted operation
of connected equipment during a power
failure.
RS-232 Serial Communication Port
The serial port allows connection and communica-
tion between the MB1500 and an automation, media
server, or computer system. This allows the installer to
program a number of variables including the Critical
Load Battery Threshold. See the software documenta-
tion for more information.
An optional TCP/IP card (sold separately) allows for ad-
ditional functions, such as remote diagnostics, control
of individual outlet banks, and configuration of email
alerts. Contact Panamax for price and availability.
USB to Computer
USB port allows
communication
between MB1500
and computer.
External Battery
Connectors
Allows for optional
external battery ad-
dition.
Unit Circuit
Breaker