Knoll Systems PRM150 user manual

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PRM150, PRM200
Advanced Power Conditioners
Installation Instructions v1.1

Warning: To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical
codes and regulations

Introduction: Thank you for your purchase of a Knöll PRM150 or PRM200 Advanced
Power Conditioner and congratulations on your choice. This specially made
conditioner is designed specifically to reduce noise and hum pickup by sensitive
equipment when ultra-low-noise is a must as well as surge suppression to

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Coaxial surge suppression is often over looked. A convenient “F” connector is provided both for cable TV and the satellite dish. This allows full surge protection through a low loss pass through connection. Telephone line surge protection is provided to bring an added measure of safety to your home. An RJ connector is provided for both in and out connections. DELAYED 3 STAGE POWER TURN-ON/OFF- Powering up large systems, especially those with separate power amplifiers can be a problem. The

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Installation: The PRM200 power source connection must be adequate for use at 20 amps. We recommend a properly grounded 30-amp circuit, wired with 10-gauge wiring, if continuous operation near 20 amps is anticipated. A dedicated (nothing else connected) 20-amp circuit is the minimum acceptable to comply with NEC requirements. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt. Please note the PRM200 cord plug requires a different style outlet than a conventional style 15-amp outlet. C A B

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Delayed Turn On’s. When the power conditioner is turned on, the two outlets labelled “Delay Min” turn on immediately (along with the unswitched outlets already turned on). About two seconds later the next two outlets labelled “Delay Med” turn on. About two seconds later (four seconds from when the power conditioner was first turned on) the last two outlets labelled “Delay Max” turn on. Typically ancillary equipment such as equalizers, processors, DVDs etc. are connected to the

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Fuses There is a single slow blow 15-amp fuse in the PRM150 and there is a single 20 amp slow blow fuse in the PRM200. As per safety regulations, only authorized and experienced service people, including Knoll factory personnel are authorized to change these fuses. DO NOT CHANGE these fuses for safety reasons. Cable TV and Satellite Dish For best protection, connect the cable TV when it first enters the home to the Knoll Power Conditioner F connector labelled Cable TV IN. Next connect

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PRM150 and PRM200 SPECIFICATIONS Current rating: PRM150 15 amps (1800 watts at 60/120 VAC, 60 HZ) fuse protected. PRM200 20 amps (2400 watts at 60/120 VAC, 60 HZ) fuse protected. Voltage Ranges: 90-135 VAC 60 Hz Remote trigger voltage: 3-24 VDC (input impedance 1k ohm) Clamping Voltage 250v peak (175 volts RMS) Response time: 1 nanosecond Max Surge Current: 72,300 amps Max Spike Energy: 2210 joules (AC line) 740 joules (cable and sat dish) 640 joules (telephone line) 3590 joule