Panamax M5400-PM Instruction Manual

Key Features

Voltage Regulation

Regulates the output voltage on Banks 1-4 to

120 VAC ± 5 VAC. This is accomplished

through two boost stages and one buck stage

of voltage regulation. In Boost Stage 1 the

voltage is boosted in the 109-119V range,

while Boost Stage 2 boosts the voltage in the

100-109V range. The Buck Stage acts to

reduce voltage in the 125-136V range.

LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration :

Your audio/video components are constantly

being bombarded by electromagnetic interfer-

ence (EMI) and radio frequency interference

(RFI) through their AC power source. This

contaminated power can affect audio/video

equipment and will degrade the overall per-

formance of your entire system. Common

symptoms of contaminated power include

loss of picture detail, dull colors, pops, hiss-

es, hums and visual artifacts.

Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection

(AVM):

Panamax's patent pending power monitoring

circuitry constantly monitors the AC line volt-

age for unsafe voltage conditions such as

momentary spikes or prolonged over-volt-

ages and under-voltages (brownouts). These

unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous

threat to all electronic equipment within the

home. If the MAX® 5400-PM senses an

unsafe power condition, it will automatically

disconnect your equipment from the power to

protect equipment from damage.Once the

voltage returns to a safe level, the M5400-PM

will automatically reconnect the power.

• When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit

voltage) / 500A (short circuit current) surge,

the M5400-PM limits its voltage output to

less than 330V peak, UL's best rating.

•  If the magnitude of the surge is greater than

the capacity of the surge protection compo-

nents, the M5400-PM's Protect or Disconnect

Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in

order to protect it. The M5400-PM will need

to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this

occurs within the product’s 3 year warranty.

5 Isolated Outlet Banks

The M5400-PM is designed to provide noise

isolation between the outlet banks so that any

noise created by A/V components plugged

into the M5400-PM cannot contaminate the

power going to equipment plugged into the

other outlet banks of the M5400-PM.

Sequential Startup/Shutdown:

Complex audio/video systems may be sus-

ceptible to voltage transients generated inter-

nally at start-up/shutdown if all of the equip-

ment is powered on or off at the same time.

This can cause speaker “thumps” which are

not only annoying but can also damage the

speakers and/or trip product circuit breakers.

The M5400-PM is designed to eliminate these

transients by providing a “start-up” delay for

the High-Current outlets and a “shutdown”

delay for the Switched Outlet Banks. This

minimizes in-rush current issues by allowing

the components plugged into the Switched

Outlet Banks to power-up and stabilize before

any amplifiers and powered sub-woofers are

turned on. This sequence is reversed during

shutdown. The amplifiers and powered sub-

woofers turn off, their power supplies drain,

and then the equipment plugged into the

Switched Outlet Banks are turned off.

USB Charger:

The M5400-PM features a front panel con-

venience charger for mp3 players, cell

phones, video game controllers, and other

small electronics. NOTE: Some devices may

not be compatible with this USB charger.

Gaming LAN Port:

The M5400-PM features an easy-to-access

LAN port pass-thru from the rear panel to the

front panel. Perfect for online gaming.

Gaming Outlet:

The M5400-PM features a convenience outlet

located on the front panel.  Perfect for gaming

systems and other electronics. 120VAC ±

6VAC

Voltage Sense Trigger: The M5400-PM volt-

age sense trigger input uses a standard

3.5mm (1/8") mini-mono plug. 

This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for

the M5400-PM using a Direct Current voltage

signal. Many components such as pre-ampli-

fiers and receivers have a DC trigger built in,

and will transmit a constant power signal

when turned on and in use. The presence of

this power signal will turn on the M5400-

PM's switched outlets. When the source com-

ponent is turned off, the voltage trigger signal

is also turned off and the M5400-PM's shut-

down sequence is initiated. An AC Adapter of

the appropriate voltage plugged into a

switched outlet may also be used if a DC trig-

ger is not built in. 

Cable/Satellite/Antenna TV signal protec-

tion

Coaxial protection circuits achieve optimum

signal quality from our new coaxial protectors

that have the smallest signal loss on the mar-

ket - less than 0.5 db of attenuation from 0

MHz to 2.2 GHz. Our upgraded coaxial pro-

tection has been specifically designed to vir-

tually eliminate signal loss. The clamping

level of 75V will meet the demands of both

cable and satellite voltage while minimizing

exposure to damaging spikes and surges.

Telephone Line Protection:

Digital video recorders and satellite TV

receivers require a telephone line connection

for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View

services. The M5400-PM also provides surge

protection for this line. One pair of RJ-11 tele-

phone jacks is provided for this. The circuitry

utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and solidstate

SIDACtors for reliability and unsurpassed

protection. The clamping level of the M5400-

PM's telephone protector is 260 volts. This

will allow typical ring voltage (90-130VAC)

and operating battery voltage (-48DC) to pass

through the circuit and still protect the

modem in your satellite receiver from dam-

age.

LAN Protection:

Protection circuits for 10/100 baseT Ethernet

lines. Incoming LAN line MUST be plugged

into the LINE jack. Patch cord to the equip-

ment MUST be plugged into the EQUIP jacks.

1 LAN jack goes to the front panel output jack.

8 wire protection, 52V clamping.

Model: M5400-PM

INS00815_E   Rev. B 7/07

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Panamax warrants to the purchaser of this

Panamax audio/video component style power

conditioner, for a period of three (3) years

from the date of purchase, that the unit shall

be free of defects in design, material or work-

manship, and Panamax will repair or replace

any defective unit. For product replacement

see "NOTIFICATION" below.

CAUTION

Audio/Video, computer and/or telephone sys-

tem installations can be very complex sys-

tems, consisting of many interconnected

components.

Due to the nature of electricity and surges, a

single protector may not be able to complete-

ly protect complex installations. In those

cases, a systemic approach using multiple

protectors must be employed. Systemic pro-

tection requires professional design. AC

power, satellite cables, CATV cables, tele-

phone/network lines or any other signal lines

entering the system that do not pass through

this surge protector may render the Panamax

Connected Equipment Protection Policy null

and void. For additional information on how

to protect your system, please contact

Panamax before connecting your equipment

to the surge protector.

WARNING NOTICE

Panamax products purchased through the

Internet do not carry a valid Product Warranty

or Connected Equipment Protection Policy

unless purchased from an Authorized

Panamax Internet Dealer and the original fac-

tory serial numbers are intact (they must not

have been removed, defaced or replaced in

any way). Authorized Panamax Internet

Dealers have sufficient expertise to insure

warranty compliant installations. For a list of

Authorized Panamax Internet Dealers go to

www.panamax.com

More detailed information is available at

www.panamax.com

If you have any questions regarding these

requirements, please contact Panamax

Customer Relations

Valid only in the United States and Canada.

It is the policy of Panamax that it will, at its elec-

tion, either replace, pay to replace at fair market

value, or pay to repair, up to the dollar amount

specified below, equipment that is damaged by

an AC power, cable, telephone, or lightning surge

while connected to a properly installed Panamax

power conditioner. Panamax must determine that

the power conditioner shows signs of surge

damage or is operating outside of design specifi-

cations, relative to its surge protection capability,

and under all of the circumstances failed to pro-

tect your connected equipment.

M4300-PM: $5,000,000

M5100-PM: $5,000,000

M5300-PM: $5,000,000

M5400-PM: $5,000,000 

M4300-EX:  $5,000,000

M5300-EX:  $5,000,000

M5510-Pro: $5,000,000

M4310:       $5,000,000

M5400-EX:  $5,000,000

ML4200:     $5,000,000

M4400:       $5,000,000

M5410:       $5,000,000

M5100-EX:  $5,000,000

M5500-EX:  $5,000,000

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING

CONDITIONS:

1. ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT:

Panamax's connected equipment policy extends

to the original purchaser of the Panamax product

only and is non-transferable. Original purchase

receipts must accompany any product return or

claim for connected equipment damage.

2. PROPER INSTALLATION: Panamax AC protec-

tors must be directly plugged into a properly

grounded 3-wire AC outlet. Extension cords*,

non-grounded two prong adapters, or other non-

Panamax surge products must not be used.

Building wiring and other connections to protect-

ed equipment must conform to applicable codes

(NEC or CEC). No other ground wires or ground

connections may be used. All wires (including,

e.g., AC power lines, telephone lines, signal/data

lines, coaxial cable, antenna lead-ins) leading into

the protected equipment must first pass through

a single Panamax protector designed for the par-

ticular application. The protector and the equip-

ment to be protected must be indoors in a dry

location, and in the same building. Panamax

installation instructions and diagrams must be

followed

3. NOTIFICATION: You must notify Panamax

within ten days of any event precipitating request

for product replacement or payment for connect-

ed equipment damage. A return authorization

(RA) number must first be obtained from the

Panamax Customer Relations Department at

www.panamax.com** before returning the pro-

tector Panamax. At this time, you must notify

Panamax if you believe you have a claim for dam-

aged connected equipment. Once you obtain an

RA number, please mark the number on the bot-

tom of the unit and pack it in a shipping car-

ton/box with enough packing material to protect

it during transit. The RA number must also be

clearly marked on the outside of the carton. Ship

the unit Panamax. Please note that you are

responsible for any and all charges related to

shipping the unit to Panamax. If connected

equipment damage was indicated on your RA

request, Panamax will mail you claim kit to be

completed and returned within 30 days. A con-

nection diagram of your system will be required

as part of the claim kit. Be sure to note its con-

figuration before disconnecting your equipment.

4. DETERMINATION OF FAILURE: Panamax will

evaluate the protector for surge damage. The

Panamax protector must show signs of surge

damage or must be performing outside (>10%)

of design specifications relative to its surge pro-

tection capability. Opening the enclosure, tam-

pering with, or modifying the unit in any way

shall be grounds for an automatic denial your

request for payment. Panamax, after evaluating

all information provided, shall determine whether

or not your request is eligible for payment. If the

surge protector shows no signs of AC power or

signal line surge damage and is working within

design specifications, Panamax will return the

unit to you with a letter explaining the test results

and notifying you of the rejection your claim.

Exceptions: If a dealer or installer replaces the

protector for the customer, replacement will be

returned to the dealer installer; or if the protector

is a pre-1996 model, it will be replaced; or, for a

Canadian customer, the protector will be

replaced. Panamax reserves the right to inspect

the damaged connected equipment, parts, or cir-

cuit boards. Please note that you are responsible

for any and all charges related to shipping the 

damaged equipment to Panamax. Panamax also

reserves the right to inspect the customer's facil-

ity. Damaged equipment deemed uneconomical

to repair must remain available for inspection by 

Panamax until the claim is finalized.

5. REQUEST PAYMENTS: Once Panamax has

determined that you are entitled to compensa-

tion, Panamax will, at its election, either pay you

the present fair market value of the damaged

equipment, or pay for the cost of the repair, or

send you replacement equipment, or pay the

equivalence of replacement equipment. 

6. OTHER INSURANCE/WARRANTIES: This cov-

erage is secondary to any existing manufactur-

er's warranty, implied or expressed, or any insur-

ance and/or service contract that may cover the

loss.

6. OTHER INSURANCE/WARRANTIES: This cover-

age is secondary to any existing manufacturer's

warranty, implied or expressed, or any insurance

and/or service contract that may cover the loss.

7. EXCLUSIONS: THE PANAMAX CONNECTED

EQUIPMENT PROTECTION POLICY DOES NOT

APPLY TO: Service charges, installation costs,

reinstallation costs; setup cost; diagnostic

charges; periodic checkups; routine mainte-

nance; loss of use of the product; costs or

expenses arising out of reprogramming or loss of

programming and/or data; shipping charges or

fees; service calls; loss or damage occasioned by

fire, theft, flood, wind, accident, abuse or misuse,

and products subject to manufacturer's recall or

similar event.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: Any controversy or

claim arising out of or relating to Panamax's

Connected Equipment Protection Policy, or the

alleged breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitra-

tion administered by the American Arbitration

Association under its Commercial Arbitration

Rules. You may file for arbitration at any AAA

location in the United States upon the payment of

the applicable filing fee. The arbitration will be

conducted before a single arbitrator, and will be

limited solely to the dispute or controversy

between you and Panamax. The arbitration shall

be held in any mutually agreed upon location in

person, by telephone, or online. Any decision

rendered in such arbitration proceedings will be

final and binding on each of the parties, and judg-

ment may be entered thereon in a court of com-

petent jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall not award

either party special, exemplary, consequential,

punitive, incidental or indirect damages, or attor-

ney's fees. The parties will share the costs of

arbitration (including the arbitrator's fees, if any)

in the proportion that the final award bears to the

amount of the initial claim. 

9. GENERAL: If you have any questions regarding

the product warranty or the connected equipment

protection warranty, please contact the Panamax

Customer Relations Department at www.pana-

max.com. This warranty supersedes all previous

warranties. THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PRO-

VIDED WITH THE PROTECTOR AND ANY OTHER

IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ARE

NON-EXISTENT. 

This warranty may not be modified except in writ-

ing, signed by an officer of the Panamax

Corporation.

* The use of a Panamax extension cord or equiv-

alent (UL or CSA listed, minimum 14AWG, 3-wire

grounded) will not invalidate the warranty 

** Forms are available on the Panamax web site

for requesting RAs and opening a claim for con-

nected equipment damage. 

Effective Date 06/05 Q01L0049 Rev. A

Product Upgrade Program

Valid only in the United States and Canada If

your Panamax power conditioner sacrifices itself

while protecting your connected equipment, you

have an option to upgrade to the latest technolo-

gy. Please go to our web site

www.panamax.com/rma or contact Panamax

Customer Relations at 800-472-5555 for details. 

www.panamax.com

www.panamax.com

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M5400-PM   VOLTAGE REGULATOR

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