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Panamax M5500 Owner's Manual
Summary of M5500
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Max ® 5500 acregenerator ™ owner’s manual 1690 corporate circle, petaluma, ca 94954 • www.Panamax.Com.
Page 2: Max
Congratulations, you now own the finest line conditioning and power protection product on the market today, the max ® 5500 acregenerator™! Over 25 years of power protection experience and more than 10 years of audio/video noise filtra- tion engineering experience were used to develop this model. The...
Page 3: Table of Contents
1 before you begin.........................................................1 i n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 connection diagram....................................................
Page 4: Introduction
2 introduction your audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromagnetic interfer- ence (emi) and radio frequency interference (rfi) through their power cords. This contami- nated power can affect analog and digital equip- ment and will degrade the overall performance of your ent...
Page 5: Connection Diagram
3 connection diagram tri-power filtration system usa & canada (800) 472-5555 • (707) 283-5900 • www.Panamax.Com.
Page 6: Feature Overview
4 feature overview switched outlets pushbutton: 1 of 2 triggers that can activate a turn- on or shutdown sequence for the isolated and high- current outlets. Lamp receptacle: for the 5w-halogen convenience lamp. Use to illuminate working area & other components. Lamp dimmer: controls brightness of t...
Page 7: Feature Details
5 feature details meters the analog meters are backlit to provide the ability to view the readings in a dark room. Leds (light emitting diodes) are used in order to provide durability and long life. A “meter lights” dimmer controls the brightness level, or turns the light- ing off altogether. The vo...
Page 8: Feature Details
Feature details 6 diagnostic lights the max ® 5500 is loaded with special features to save your connected equipment from many different forms of dangerous power disturbances. Five diagnostic lights on the front panel inform you in the event of a power disturbance or when a spe- cial feature is activ...
Page 9: Feature Details
7 feature details filtered outlet banks 1 & 2 four outlets (two banks / two outlets per bank) are fed through separate "balanced, double l" noise filtration circuits. These circuits are designed to eliminate the noise contamination of the ac power that is most detrimental to the performance of analo...
Page 10: Feature Details
8 feature details high-current outlet bank the two high-current outlets allow amplifiers and powered subwoofers to work to their full potential. When the movie thun- ders with a terrific explosion or when the music reaches a climactic crescendo, an amplifier has to rapidly draw large amounts of curr...
Page 11: Feature Details
9 feature details signalperfect ™ coaxial line protection all coaxial cable sheaths from outdoors must be grounded to the building grounding electrode system where they enter the building (per applicable nec/cec code). A driven ground rod is not adequate. Panamax’s exclusive signalperfect™ technolog...
Page 12: Feature Details
10 feature details protect or disconnect™ ac surge protection when the max ® 5500 acregenerator™ is subjected to a high voltage surge, its voltage output is limited to a safe level and the high levels of surge current are diverted away from the connected equipment. • when subjected to a 6,000v (open...
Page 13: Technical Specifications
11 technical specifications clamping level..............................................................................................260v capacitance......................................................................................30pf (approx.) suppression modes.................................
Page 14: Faqs
My max ® 5500 power cable does not reach the wall outlet. Can i use an extension cord to make it reach? Yes, but you must use only panamax extension cords to keep your warranty valid. Ask for part # gec1410 (10 feet long) or #p12x10nema5- 10 (premium grade). ____ the provided coax or telephone jumpe...