APC Model C3 and C3BLK Surge Protector User Manual
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1. www apc com User Manual m C Type Power Filter ng u Model C3 and C3BLK m APC AV L i i i Entire contents copyright 2010 American Power Conversion Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited APC the APC logo and TRADE MARK NAMES are trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation All other trademarks product names and corporate names are the property of their respective owners and are used for informational purposes only Table of Contents Safety Information i Protect Your Investment iii Class B Labeling and Instruction Manual Requirements vi Introduction Proven Expertise Proven Reliability Safety Precautions Package Contents Unit Power Capacity DDD Features Surge Protection Isolated Noise Filter Banks INFB Full Outlet Coverage WWW ow Top Panel Top Panel Controls and Indicators KR Outlet Panel and Side Panel Outlet Panel Controls and Indicators Side Panel Controls and Indicators oOo vo Installation Make Connections Apply Power FCC Compliance Information 00 00 CO Technical Specifications Troubleshooting 10 APC Technical Support 11 vi Protect Your Investment Congratulations and thank you for selecting and investing in APC s Model C5 Power Filter At APC we know you have made an intelligent choice sure to reward you for man2. line Connect the supplied RJ11 telephone cable from the wall jack source to the telephone line connector marked IN Connect other telephone cables to the connector marked OUT and then to the equipment to be protected telephone DVR DSS or DSL AC Input Power Cord The AC power cord connects to the nearest properly rated AC receptacle Installation C3 C3BLK installation consists of the following steps 1 Make connections 2 Apply power Make Connections Prior to connecting equipment to the C3 Power Filter ensure the unit is functioning by connecting the AC Power Cord provided on the side panel shown as in Figure 4 When power is applied to the unit and the unit is powered on the front panel LEDs will illuminate Turn the power switch off and all LEDs extinguish Note Due to the unique filtering and surge protection provided by the C3 APC recommends connecting AV components to the appropriate labeled connectors shown on the unit s outlet panel and in Figure 3 Apply Power Apply power to the C3 by pressing the front panel power switch in shown as in Figure 2 and then releasing the switch Once power is applied to the unit the front panel LEDs will illuminate FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 68 and Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference an
3. ITOR outlet 3 High Current Filter Outlets provide filtering for all of your high current devices Subwoofer and Amplifier 5 Side Panel Controls and Indicators The side panel connectors for the C3 Power Filter are detailed in Figure 4 Each numbered callout refers to a corresponding numbered description found in the following pages ca Figure 4 C3 Side Panel Connectors Surge Protected COAX RF Connectors The C3 provides surge protection for your CATV system cable modem DSS or antenna system The surge protection feature pre vents surges traveling over coaxial data lines from damaging the system Connect the coaxial cable from the CATV or Cable Modem pro vider to the connector marked IN Connect the other coaxial cable from the connector marked OUT to the device being protected CATV box or cable modem Circuit Breaker The C3 also provides a PRESS TO RESET circuit breaker When this breaker is tripped due to an electrical surge or overload the device pops out and shuts down output power to the outlets To reset the circuit breaker push the circuit breaker straight in CAUTION When resetting the circuit breaker push the button in quickly and release the button Do not hold the button in Failure to comply with these instructions may result in equipment damage Surge Protected Telephone Jacks The C3 provides a telephone circuit with surge protection to protect components connected via telephone
4. K indicator LED is not illuminated Probable Cause There are three reasons why this LED would not be illuminated 1 Reversed polarity exists at the wall outlet 2 Neutral wire is overloaded 3 Earth ground is missing at the wall outlet Solution Operating the unit under these conditions may affect its surge protection performance Contact an electrician to inspect the building or your home wiring to fix the problem Probable Cause Unit is on but the LEDs are turned off Solution Push the Power button push the Select button twice this turns the unit off and back on again The LEDs should illuminate APC Technical Support Ifa problem cannot be resolved contact APC Technical Support Telephone 1 888 88APCAV or visit www apcav com 11 12 990 2929 08 2006
5. d 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation As required the bottom of this equipment contains among other information the Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company Technical Specifications The following table contains the specifications for the C3 and C3BLK Power Filters Item Specification INPUT Input Voltage Range for Operation 92V to 140V on utility Nominal Voltage 120 Vac Allowable Input Frequency for Oper 40 to 70 Hz ation on utility Rated Input Current 15 Amps Input Circuit Breaker Rating 15 Amps OUTPUT Number of Outlets Eight all outlets are surge protected and conditioned Outlet type NEMA 5 15R Rated Output Current 15 Amps SURGE PROTECTION Let Through Voltage Rating lt 40 Volts Peak Surge Current NM CM 230 kA Data Line Protection Jacks splitter Single line 2 wire phoneline protection for phone modem or fax Coax 1 pair MISCELLANEOUS EMI RFI 50 dB 150 kHz to 1 MHz 40 dB 1 MHz to 30 MHz Total Surge in Joules 2030 Physical Dimensions H x W x D 15 7 in x 5 2 in x 2 1 in Weight Unpackaged Sjipping 2 9 lbs 3 8 lbs Safety Agency Approvals cUL FCC Part 15 Class B and FCC Part 68 Troubleshooting This section
6. describes possible causes and solutions for the following problems Unit will not turn on WIRING OK indicator LED is not illuminated Unit will not turn on Probable Cause Input power cord is not connected properly Solution Ensure the supplied power cord is connected securely at both ends Probable Cause No power or insufficient power at wall outlet Solution Ensure the wall outlet has good power by checking it with a voltmeter or by plugging in a known good device Note The unit will not turn on and accept incoming utility power if the power is outside the acceptable range Probable Cause Circuit breaker has tripped Solution Check both your home and C3 circuit breakers If the circuit breaker located on the rear of the C3 has tripped the center post will be extended outward 1 4 to 1 3 inch Push it back in to reset it If it trips again unplug some of the equip ment plugged into the unit and try again The unit s breaker is rated for 15 Amps however the National Electric Code NEC dictates that any home circuit should not be loaded more than 80 of its rating Note If the problem is not resolved contact APC Technical Support at 888 88A PCAV or visit www apcav com Probable Cause Unit is overloaded Solution If the Overload LED is illuminated we recom mend that the load be reduced by unplugging the connected devices on at a time 10 WIRING O
7. e protection feature provides protection for telephone modem digital subscriber line DSL modem fax digital video recorder DVR DSS system set top internet service provider such as WebTV or pay per view cable TV function Isolated Noise Filter Banks The C3 also provides isolated noise filter bank INFB technology to eliminate electromagnetic EMI and radio frequency interference RFI that can negatively impact sound and video quality Full Outlet Coverage Surge protection and noise filtering are provided for all of the C3 unit s outlets Top Panel The following section describes the controls and indicators on the top panel Top Panel Controls and Indicators The top panel controls and indicators for the C3 Power Filter are detailed in Figure 2 Each numbered callout refers to a corresponding numbered description found immediately below the picture Figure 2 C3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Wiring OK Status Indicator When lit the receptacle the C3 is plugged into is properly wired If it is not lit one of three wiring problems exists in the building wiring circuit missing ground overloaded neutral or reversed polarity An electrician should be consulted to resolve the problem 2 Protection On Status Indicator When lit the C3 is functioning properly If the light is off not lit the C3 has been hit by a surge and the protection circuitry may be damaged On Off switch Controls power to a
8. f not procedure that if essential to performed exactly as not performed highlight stated may result in exactly as stated injury or death may result in equipment damage iii Class B Labeling and Instruction Manual Requirements Devices subject to Certification must be labeled with an FCC Identifier Devices subject to Verification or Certification must be labeled with the following compliance statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In addition for a Class B digital device or peripheral the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the CC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
9. ll the outlets APC recommends that C3 be left ON at all times When illuminated power is ON at all outlets Outlet Panel and Side Panel This section describes outlet panel and side panel functionality Outlet Panel Controls and Indicators The outlet panel for the C3 Power Filter is shown in Figure 3 Each of the numbered callouts refers to the corresponding numbered description found below and on the following pages Figure 3 C3 Outlet Panel AC Powered Outlets The C3 Power Filter provides connections for up to eight 8 AC powered devices The outlets are arranged according to the type of filtering protection provided for a given application The isolated noise filter banks INFBs eliminate EMI RFI that can negatively impact sound and video quality APC recommends that you plug your devices into the outlets as marked in order to assure optimum protection for your equipment The outlets are further defined in the following paragraphs O Digital Filter Outlets filter the incoming AC power to protect your most sensitive digital devices CD DVD DVR CATV SAT Mon itor and AUX one auxiliary digital device Note Any digital device can be plugged into the digital outlets and any high current device can be plugged into either of the high current outlets For example if you have a cable box and a satellite receiver but no monitor you can plug the cable box into the CATV SAT outlet and the satellite receiver into the MON
10. may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced audio TV technician for help If shielded cables or other specialized accessories are necessary for the unit to achieve compliance a statement similar to the following should be added Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits Introduction Congratulations on purchasing APC s C3 Power Filter shown in Figure 1 The power filter comes in two models The C3 is silver and the C3BLK is black However the C3 and C3BLK have the same performance features and functionality The C3 C3BLK Power Filter will protect your high performance audio and video AV system from damage caused by power surges spikes and lightning Protection is guaranteed Isolated noise filter bank INFB technology eliminates electromagnetic interference and radio frequency in
11. not be properly wired for this equipment please contact APC Technical Support or a qualified and licensed electrician Package Checklist Note The C3 and C3BLK have the same performance features and functionality The only difference is color In this man ual C3 will be used to refer to both the silver and black models Check your C3 Power Conditioner package for the following items Quantity Item No Item Description Shipped l C3 Power Filter l ea 2 Coaxial Cables l ea 3 RJ11 Telephone Cables 1 ea 4 Model C3 User Manual l ea 3 Equipment Protection Policy Sheet 1 ea 6 Warranty Registration Card 1 ea Unit Power Capacity The C3 is rated for 15 Amps The C3 is capable of supplying the dynamic peak current draws required by any component designed to work on a 15A circuit Despite their nameplate power ratings high performance AV equipment draw much less than their listed power ratings Features The following paragraphs describe the Model C3 Power Filter s major features Surge Protection The C3 Power Filter provides a high level of surge protection for the voltage going into the unit and thus protects the devices connected to the unit Additionally the coax and radio frequency RF connectors are protected against surges traveling over coaxial lines to protect your digital satellite system DSS cable TV CATV box or cable modem CM Similarly the telephone line surg
12. terference EMI RFI as sources of audio and video signal degradation Data line surge protection jacks stop surges from traveling over phone and ethernet lines Digital Satellite System DSS cable modem CM and cable television CATV coaxial cable lines are equally protected With APC your entire home entertainment experience is protected from damage that might result from bad power conditions Figure 1 C3 Power Filter Front View Proven Expertise Proven Reliability From corporate data centers to home offices APC is regarded as an innovator designer and manufacturer of high quality power protection solutions With a proven reputation for Legendary Reliability leading companies depend on APC every day to protect and support many of the most critical networks in the world Over the last 20 years APC has been a pioneer in the development of new power protection technologies that have resulted in countless industry awards design patents and an installed base numbering in the tens of millions of units Multiple R amp D centers along with APC owned and controlled factories ensure APC solutions are the safest most advanced and reliable products available When you buy APC you buy peace of mind Safety Precautions Please ensure that you have read and understand all of the safety information located in the front of this manual If you have any questions about the safety information or are concerned that your home may
13. y years To ensure you receive all the benefits and protec tion that accompany your purchase please take a few minutes to fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or complete the online form at www apc com Note Under California law failure to register your purchase may not exclude you from provisions ofthe Warranty and Equipment Protection Policy The benefits of warranty registration are outlined below Registration Verification Confirmation By registering your By registering your By registering your purchase now it purchase now it confirms purchase now you have a guarantees you will your right to maximum way to confirm yourself receive all the information protection under the as the owner of the and special offers you terms and conditions of product in the event of qualify for as the owner of the Warranty and fire theft or loss this product Equipment Protection Policy Safety Symbols This bolt of lightning This exclamation point calls A indicates uninsulated material A attention to features for which within your unit that may you should read about in this cause an electrical shock For Manual to prevent operating the safety of everyone in your and maintenance problems home please do not remove the product cover Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings Cautions Notes Warnings provide Cautions provide Notes provide information about a information about a information that is procedure that i
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