Introduction The ACE-615 is a very carefully engineered product designed to protect your audio, video, and computer systems while providing them with clean AC power. The surge protection is a nonsacrificial patented technology (U.S. patents 4,870,534 and 4,870,528) that conforms to the strictest Federal Guidelines for surge protection. ACE-615 AC enhancer accessories amplifiers unswitched coax 1 out out phone 1 in in out coax 2 in max 300W accessories (switched 30 sec delay on turn-off) unswitched Surge Protector and AC Enhancer model ACE-615 voltage: 120V AC/60Hz, internal power consumption: 10w max max 1500W amplifiers (switched 10 sec delay on turn-on) CIRC 12v trigger UIT BREA in S S TO R E GND phone 2 WARNING: For indoor use in dry locations only. To reduce the risk of shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. serial # WARNING: Equipment with high-current requirements, such as hobby arc-welders, hair dryers and heaters must not be plugged into these AC receptacles. Never allow total power consumption of all equipment connected to these outlets to exceed 1800 watts. 10 Timber Lane Marlboro, NJ 07746 USA Made in the USA power 120v 60Hz max 1800W AC Enhancer owner's manual SE T KER PRE Safety Instructions · Read all instructions and store them for future reference. · Plug unit into polarized AC outlets only. Contact an electrician if there is any doubt that the outlet is properly polarized. · Install in a properly ventilated location, away from heaters, heat ducts and other heat producing devices. · Do not use with high-current devices such as hobby arc welders, hair dryers, and space heaters. Total power consumption of connected equipment must not exceed 1800 watts. · Do not use a unit if there are any signs of damage. · No user serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt servicing of this unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. · All Satellite/DSS, Cable, and Antenna cables must be grounded in accordance with Section 810 of the National Electrical Code and ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984. Failure to comply with these codes will void all warranties regarding the ACE-615. Unpacking Before each ACE-615 left the factory, it was carefully inspected for physical imperfections as a routine part of ADCOM's systematic quality control. This, along with full operational and mechanical testing, should insure a product flawless in both appearance and performance. After you have unpacked the ACE-615, inspect it for physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all packing materials, as they are intended to minimize the possibility of transportation damage, should the product ever need to be shipped again. In the unlikely event damage has occurred, notify your dealer immediately and request the name of the carrier so that a written claim to cover the damage can be initiated. The right to any claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly in writing and if the shipping carton and packing materials are not available for inspection. Save all packing materials until the claim has been settled. system can be grounded by simply connecting a wire between the chassis of any system component and the ACE-615 grounding screw 1#. (The remaining components will be grounded to the ACE-615 through the various audio and video coax connections.) Remote Triggering The ACE-615 may be remotely activated and deactivated using a low voltage trigger signal available from most contemporary preamps and receivers. Connect the trigger out jack of the preamp with the ACE-615's 12v trigger in jack 1@. Sat/DSS and Cable Connection Connect the incoming coax cable to the coax 1 input jack fa. Connect the corresponding coax 1 output jack fb to the appropriate input jack of a cable box, SAT/DSS receiver, or TV/Monitor. For a second device follow the same procedure using the coax 2 input ga and the coax 2 output gb. NOTE: All outdoor cables must be properly grounded prior to entering a building. See the Safety Instructions section for further details. Installation For maximum performance and extended product life, install the ACE-615 in a well ventilated area away from external heat sources like radiators and heat vents. For professional installations, the ACE-615 may be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the optional RM-3 rack-mount adapters available through ADCOM dealers. Symbol explanations Phone Line Connect the phone line from the wall outlet to the phone 1 input jack ha. Connect the corresponding phone 1 output jack hb to the line input of a modem, DVD/TiVo, DSS receiver, or pay-per-view cable box. For a second device follow the same procedure using the phone 2 input ia and phone 2 output ib. Connections This "lightning flash with arrowhead" symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Optional: Attach the supplied color-coded AC cord labels to each AC cord to be installed. Place a label at each end of the AC cord to easily identify which cord is connected to each product. AC Power Connection Once the installation and all necessary connections are made, insure all connected equipment is off, and that the ACE-615 power button b is in the Off (out) position. Now plug the AC power cord 1$ into a grounded AC wall outlet. The unit is ready for operation. System AC Connections Begin by connecting products which require full-time AC power to the rear panel jacks labeled "unswitched" 1). Connect the amplifiers' power cord to the rear AC jacks labeled "amplifiers" 1!. Connect the AC power cords of all other products to the switched jacks on the rear panel labeled "accessories" j. This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Grounding Screw The grounding screw 1# provides a convenient system grounding point where one or more of the components is not equipped with a three prong AC cord. The entire Operation The unswitched front panel LED e indicates that AC current is passing through the ACE-615 and into the components connected to the unswitched AC rear panel outlets 1). The unswitched LED e is always on provided the unit is plugged into an active AC source. To prevent turn-on thump, the jacks for the accessories and amplifiers have seperate relays. When the ACE-615 is turned on, the accessories power up before the amplifiers. When powering down, the relay works in reverse. These delays are in effect both with the 12V trigger source, and without, and the duration may be adjusted by your authorized ADCOM dealer. Trouble shooting Symptom -Unswitched LED does not come on when the ACE-615 AC power cord is plugged into an outlet -Power button pushed in, but switched outlets are off and power LED glows amber -ACE-615 does not respond to 12v input -No delay between accessories and amplifiers outlets Possible Causes -Outlet may be shut off at the main breaker box -Unit may be in standby mode -Remove any plug in the 12v trigger jack -Power button must be pressed in for remote activation -The trigger voltage maybe outside the allowable + (5-12) volts -Delay settings are incorrect. Return to authorized dealer for adjustment. Factory settings are approximately ten seconds for amplifier turn-on and thirty seconds for accessories turn-off. Technical Specifications Electrical Input power..........................................120VAC, +/-10%, 5-/60Hz Protection.......................................................15A Circuit Breaker Internal Power Consumption.........................Less than 5 watts Control Input..................................................+/-5V to 24V AC/DC Total Output................................................................................15A Environmental: Operating Temperature...............0 to +50 C Storage Temperature...............-40 to +80 C Filter Noise: Normal Mode................-5dB at 5kHz; -38 dB at 300kHz Common Mode........-3dB at 300kHz; -40 dB at 1 MHz Surge Protection Endurance................................................1,000 surges 6 kV; 3 kA Clamping.............................................................................172 volts Response Time........................................................................0 sec. (Passive protection / always on) Maximum Applied Pulse (Combination Wave): · Voltage: 6,000 volts · Current: Unlimited due to current limiting · Joules: Unlimited due to current limiting Mechanical Dimensions....17"(430mm) x 12" (305mm) x 3.5"(89mm) Weight..........................................................................10 lbs. (2.7 kg) AC Cord............................................................................6 ft. (1.8m) Servicing ADCOM has a technical service department to answer questions pertaining to the installation and operation of your unit. In the event of difficulty, please contact us for prompt advice. If your problem can not be resolved through our combined efforts, we may refer you to an authorized repair agency, or authorize return of the unit to the factory. To aid us in directing you to a convenient service station, please indicate which major city is accessible to your home. 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