Niles Audio AC-8CX Power Supply User Manual
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1. I INTRODUCTION 3 E KEY TECHNOLOGIES 4 UNIT DETAILS 8 e INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 9 PACKAGE CONTENTS 10 3 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 1 PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS 13 MAKING CONNECTIONS 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS 7 NOTES 18 NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION Never in the history of power protection has there been a product line that has revolutionized the industry the way that Niles iPOWER has iPOWER Intelligent Power Management Systems represent a breakthrough in three main areas power protection noise filtration and power management Based on solid scientific principles clever engineering and fastidious execution iPOWER devices are built to the most stringent standards in the industry and provide the maximum electrical protection and advanced performance enhancing technology iPOWER s i3 instantaneous impenetrable and virtually indestructible three stage power protec tion circuitry stands head and shoulders above the industry in terms 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 Noise Filtering technology has the ability to reduce detail obscuring noise on the AC power line resulting in performance that s sure to please even the most demanding eyes and ears In fact POWER may be the first audiophile approved power protection technology available at any2. Tested to 6 000 Volts 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 60dB 99 996 100 kHz to 100 MHz TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH COAX CIRCUIT Clamping level 70 Volts Response time Instantaneous 75 nanoseconds Energy dissipation 940 Joules Peak impulse current 20 000 Amps CONNSCUONS asias Machined gold plated Female F connectors with Teflon Dielectric Net Weight inet 4 Ibs DIMENSIONS scott nente Width 8 1 4 Height 7 3 8 Depth 2 1 2 NOTES NOTES NILESe Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 www nilesaudio com 449E UL Ui LISTED 1449 Second Edition E195090 2005 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation iPOWER i3 iDefinition and iQ are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respec tive owners Because we constantly strive 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 s
3. an iPOWER product Be sure that the total of all devices being connected does not exceed 1800 watts A WARNING Water and Moisture Do not use any iPOWER product in an area where it may get wet such as near a bathtub sink laundry facility in a wet basement or near a swimming pool A WARNING Ventilation While iPOWER products do not generate a significant amount of heat they should not be placed directly on a bed rug or sofa that may obstruct the unit s natural heat dissipation abilities FETY PRECAUTIONS A A A CAUTION Heat iPOWER products should not be placed on or in close proximity to heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or on top of other devices including amplifiers and receivers that produce heat WARNING Power Cord Protection Power cords and remote trigger cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on chewed by pets or pinched by objects placed on them Pay special attention to the place where the 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 device WARNING Damage Requiring Service Customers should not attempt to repair iPOWER products These devices should be serviced by an authorized service technician when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has
4. chassis with The AC 8CX features four pairs of premium quality wall transformer spaced outlets Two pairs are Always On two pairs are Switched on by the power button POWER BN f ACBCK N g ALWAYS ON QUE SA OU H u L ca HOUND ox Hom H m E ES 53 LAA incor gt J A A O a ALWAYS ON B A NILES Patent pending i3 power molded rubber endcapscan protection circuitry ensures be wall or floor mounted protection time after time 15 Amp Circuit Breaker UL 1449 2nd Edition Listed Proprietary iDefinition coax circuitry is fully Cable TV DBS DSS DTV and HDTV compatible and features custom machined gold plated F connectors with Teflon dielectric for optimum performance includes two 6 ft premium quality quad shielded RG 6 cables with gold plated connectors y 6 ft industrial grade high current handling power cord with flat 360 rotating plug STIVLIG LINN Z ES 2 gt 2 lt m A rm INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The following is an overview for installing your iPOWER product Unpack all of
5. elegant 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 design and execute a spectacular system in a package that the end users can actually operate For the end user Niles iPOWER meets the needs and budget of nearly any enthusiast Its intuitive interface allows the most complex systems to be controlled with one button operation with displays that are clear and easy to understand Installers will appreciate features such as true line diagnostics and feedback Real Line Diagnostics Your AC 8CX is equipped with a sophisticated set of line diagnostic indicators These indicators not only ensure that the AC 8CX is working but also let you know that the wiring in your house has been installed properly This is particularly useful in older homes where electrical systems may have been installed at different times during the life of the home A rr lt m at 2 2 m un A rn lt rm O I Z O e rm un When illuminated the Ground OK LED on the AC 8CX indicates that the house wiring is proper ly grounded If the LED does not illuminate there is a line problem Without a proper ground your AC 8CX will not be able to provide protection from electrical surges and spikes DO NOT OPER ATE YOUR AC 8CX WITHOUT A PROPER GROUND IF THE GROUND OK LED DOES NOT IL
6. price Additionally its iDefinition HDTV ready coax circuitry provides protection while minimizing signal loss from input to output so images are razor sharp and colors are vivid Plus with a full complement of true line diagnostics and user friendly one button operation your AC 8CX puts you in complete control of your system Model AC 8CX 8 Outlet Power Management System KEY TECHNOLOGIES 13 Three Stage Circuit Topology Power Protection for the Real World iPOWER s i3 instantaneous impenetrable and virtually indestructible circuit topology represents a breakthrough in power protection technology A three stage design comprised of Gas Tubes Metal Oxide Varistors MOV s and a proprietary Low Impedance In Line Filter the i3 circuitry delivers instantaneous protection Most MOV based surge protection devices use a circuit topology that is sacrificial in nature Like an air bag in an automobile they are designed to blow up sacrificing their internal circuitry in order to protect the connected equipment during a severe surge event Sooner or later they fail in the line of duty leaving connected equipment unprotected As a radical departure from this philosophy all Niles iPOWER products with i3 protection technology are non sacrificial in nature This unique design enables iPOWER to protect your equipment time and time again While ULs most rigorous standard for voltage let through is 330 volts Niles POWER p
7. use the 1 RG 6 cable included with your AC 8CX to make connections to your DBS tuner or any other device requiring a high quality connection The premium cable is quad shielded has gold plated F connectors and will provide superior performance Be sure to follow the markings on the AC 8CX that indicate IN from the signal source and OUT to the component Your AC 8CX equipped with iDefinition constant impedance technology will provide protection from virtually all types of electrical surges while preserving the integrity of the source signal Plus the coax circuit is fully Cable TV DSS DTV and HDTV compatible The following is an example of a system utilizing connec tions for cable TV Actual connections may vary depending Cable TV upon your system IN In from grounding ES c block connected to o incoming Cable TV cable fF SN Out to Cable Box S or Tv OUT E A Es m un I 2 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE AC 8CX does not power up There is no power to the connected equipment The GROUND OK light on the front panel of the AC 8CX does not light up The LINE OK indicator on the front panel of the AC 8CX does not light up Check that the unit is plugged in and that there is power at the outlet e Check the AC 8CX s circuit breaker located by the power cord and reset if necessary This indicates that the wall outlet
8. with a microprocessor should use the Always On outlets Switched Outlets The Switched outlets power up the moment the Power Button is initiated These outlets are appropri ate for devices with latching power supplies such as some CD players tuners tape decks and some televisions If the power button on your iPOWER unit is left permanently engaged the Switched out lets will function identically to the Always On outlets described above 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 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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 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 vulnerable to electrical damage Connecting Devices to the AC Outlets Be sure that the plugs are inserted all the way into the outlet to ensure a proper electrical connection To simplify set up make a note as to which components are connected to which outlets gt e 2 Q Z Z rm e N Connecting to Coaxial Lines For coaxial line connection
9. 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 Above graphics simulate digital signal degradation Groundbreaking F Connector Technology Screw machine cut Gold plating It has been said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest threads amp core no corrosion not die cast Brass body better contact 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
10. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION GUIDE Intelligent Power Management Systems AC 8CX 8 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NILES BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE IN IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A Your iPOWER product represents the latest in power management and protection technology However like any electronic device an inappropriately or improperly installed device may not per form as intended By following a few common sense precautions your iPOWER product will give you a lifetime of worry free performance The following safety precautions apply to all iPOWER products READ AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES A WARNING Power Source Use only with a 3 prong standard AC outlet or a GROUNDED 2 to 3 prong adapter iPOWER products cannot provide power protection without a grounded AC source Never use a 3 to 1 adapter plug this will disable all protection from your iPOWER unit and will void the Limited 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 rooftop device where it can come into contact with power lines or any power circuit AN WARNING Operating Voltage Any equipment plugged into an iPOWER product must have a 120V 60Hz rating A WARNING Power Rating Check the power consumption watts of each device that will be powered by
11. LUMINATE DISCONNECT THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY When illuminated the LINE OK LED on the AC 8CX indicates that the wall outlet does not have a line problem such as polarity inversion If the LED does not illuminate there is a line problem This is common especially in older homes Call your electrician to have the line repaired DO NOT OPERATE YOUR AC 8CX WITH A LINE PROBLEM IF THE LINE OK LED DOES NOT ILLUMINATE DISCONNECT THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY The Switched LED on the AC 8CX illuminates when the Power Button is activated indicating that the Switched outlets are ON When the Power Button is not initiated the Switched LED does not illumi nate indicating that there is no power at the Switched Outlets 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 protection devices in the world In order for a surge protection device to obtain this UL certification it must pass a battery of torture tests ensuring that the product will meet a set of established safety and performance standards Your AC 8CX is UL 1449 Second Edition listed UNIT DETAILS Power Button turns on Switched outlets Switched LED indicates the status of the Switched outlets 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 polarity inversion Rugged steel
12. been spilled into the device The device has been exposed to rain The device shows a marked change in performance or does not appear to function normally The device has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing a Niles iPOWER Intelligent Power Management System Niles iPOWER products are the result of years of research and devel opment and are the most advanced and complete power management devices available With iPOWER in your system you have complete confidence know ing that your audio video components have a clean power supply free of noise and distortion The result your home entertainment system will perform as is designers 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 8CX offers triggering options which allow for control of your system s start up and shut down procedures With a little planning your AC 8CX can put control of your home entertainment system at your fingertips Niles manufactures the industry s most complete line of custom installation com ponents and accessories for audio video systems For a free full line catalog write Niles Catalog Request P O Box 160818 Miami Florida 33116 0818 or visit our web site at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS ar
13. ded 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 shape of the openings allows for both vertical and horizontal positioning of the unit Additionally because the screw hole distances are uniform you can rotate the unit without having to reposition the screws see illustration After you ve located the desired positioning you can mark the distance between the screw loca tions using the special indents found on your AC iPOWER unit see illustration Once you ve located your desired positioning you can mark the screw locations using the special indents found on your AC iPOWER unit Plus because the screw hole distances are uniform you can rotate the unit without having to reposition the screws 5 gt Z E Z lt 5 YN lt N m 5 ES gt Z Z Z lt 2 gt c3 e Z Z m Z 72 PLANNING YOUR AC CONNECTIONS Always On Outlets For the Always On outlets power will be routed to attached components at all times regardless of whether the Power Button on the AC 8CX is initiated or not These outlets are 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
14. e IN and OUT jacks in the proper way Your AC 8CX is equipped with a 15 Amp circuit breaker to pro vide overload protection This breaker will allow up to 1800 watts of power to pass through the AC 8CX to your components If the breaker continues to trip after being reset several times there may be a short in the system If no short is apparent or the problem is intermittent this indicates that the components are drawing more than the 1800 watts the AC 8CX can supply Check with your Niles dealer or installer to see what other iPOWER products can be used in addition to the AC 8CX to provide sufficient power for your system Many components will create thumps clicks and pops when they are first turned on This can happen while their inter nal power supply settles in which usually only takes a few seconds or so This is common and while annoying it usually will not harm loudspeakers Niles offers several iPOWER mod els with features designed to prevent this condition See your Niles dealer for more information A iz m on I Z a 22 E gt yA SPECIFICATIONS AC OUTLETS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UL 1449 Clamping Rating ANSI IEEE 100 kHz Ring Wave Test Response time 330 Volts lower value is better 40 volts above peak standard line voltage Instantaneous lt 1 nanosecond 1 billionth of a second Surge Voltage
15. et forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products Additional information can be obtained on line at www nilesaudio com or by calling Niles at 1 800 289 4434 Printed in USA 04 05 DS00250B
16. is not properly grounded or possibly another type of line problem Without a proper ground your AC 8CX will not provide power protection 1 STOP YOUR INSTALLATION Check the AC connection and make sure that the AC 8CX is plugged in properly If the GROUND OK light still fails to illuminate have the AC outlet in the house checked by an electrician to diag nose the problem 2 DO NOT operate your AC 8CX without a proper ground This indicates that the wall outlet has a line problem such as polarity inversion This is common especially in older homes DO NOT operate the AC 8CX with a line problem Call your electrician to have the line repaired TROUBLESHOOTING continued SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE Both the LINE OK indicator and the GROUND OK light on the front panel of the AC 8CX do not light up There is no picture on the TV The circuit breaker on the AC 8CX continues to trip There is an audible thump click or pop coming from my loudspeakers during the power up function of my AC 8CX This indicates that either the wall outlet is not properly ground ed or the wall outlet has a line problem such as a polarity inversion or both See the above two items for more infor mation Check your signal routing from the source to the AC 8CX and the entire chain of components through which the signal passes Secure all connections and double check that the cables are connected to th
17. power management chain was in F connector quality and construction Your AC 8CX s F connectors incorporate six major advances in materials design and construction that Dual tead nes 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 Dual Lead Contact A dual lead contact makes a more positive connection and is much more durable ensuring a lifetime of service Teflon Dielectric A Teflon dielectric greatly reduces signal loss and preserves the color and clarity of the source signal Solid Brass Body Brass allows for a more precise thread to be cut increases conductivity and is the most dependable material for electrical connectors The Brass body offers an unrivaled level of dependability and extended life Gold Plating Gold plating increases surface conductivity decreases signal loss and preserves signal integrity Beryllium Copper Wire Center Conductor This advanced material increases conductivity and resists oxidation for maximum performance and extended life Unrivaled System Integration and Ease of Use iPOWER features an
18. roducts with i3 protection technology 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 level of protection rarely found in the industry iQ Optimal Q Noise Filtration All of the Power None of the Noise Computers household appliances and RF broadcasts can introduce noise onto the AC power line obscuring audio detail and video resolution By their very nature conventional AC power line noise filtration circuits limit electrical current flow stealing the punch from high current power amplifiers The Niles POWER iQ optimal Q impulse noise fil tration circuitry simultaneously achieves both noise reduction and the proper power line loading necessary for dynamic performance Through careful research and with the deployment of advanced electrical components a sophisticated HERE design that varies the Q of the circuit topology was created With this design POWER products achieve an outstanding 50dB of common mode rejection and 60dB of differential mode rejection without current choking iPOWER delivers both the performance iQ reduces up to 99 9 60dB of AC power line noise The above graphics simulate AC power line noise reduction and the power A rm lt rm ar 2 e rm UN A rmn lt rm O I Z e rm un iDefinition
19. the contents of the AC 8CX carton Plan your system and lay out all of the equipment that will be connected to the AC 8CX Place the AC 8CX in the location where 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 12 DO NOT plug the unit in yet Plug each of the components into the AC 8CX You may want to make a note on paper listing the component connected to each outlet Connect any device with coaxial outputs to the F connectors With all of the attached components in the OFF position plug the AC 8CX into the wall Test for proper operation PACKAGE CONTENTS 1 AC 8CX 5 gt A gt ep rm a 2 rm Z on 1 Installation amp Operation Guide 1 Quad shielded RG 6 cables with gold plated connectors PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Think about which components need to work together and place them in close proximity to one another You may also want to consider putting frequently handled components in the most con venient locations By carefully planning the system s architecture in advance your AC 8CX can be integrated into any configuration you choose IN 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 filtration benefits This includes AC po
20. wer cables coaxial connections and telephone cables used with pay per view systems Failure to do this will degrade system performance and leave it vulnerable to electrical damage 5 gt Z 2 a lt 2 VN lt N m PROPER GROUNDING Your iPOWER product will not be able to provide surge protection or noise reduction without a proper ground If the AC line in your house is properly grounded the GROUND OK light will illuminate If the GROUND OK light does not illuminate stop your installation Check the AC connection and make sure that the unit is plugged in properly If the GROUND OK light still fails to illuminate have the AC outlet in the house checked by an electrician to diagnose the ground problem 11 Placement It is recommended that the AC 8CX be placed in a location easily reached when manually operating the other controls in the system There should be a clear line of sight between the operator and the unit to allow easy user feedback of system status The AC 8CX should be placed on a flat stable shelf or platform or if desired can be wall mounted See the following section for directions on wall mounting IMPORTANT Be sure to follow the Safety Precautions in the front of this manual to ensure proper product performance and safety Wall Mounting Once you have decided where your AC 8CX should be placed you may wish to permanently mount it in that location Mounting screw slots are provi
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