Samson PowerBrite PB15 Owner's Manual - Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your Samson PowerStrip, PowerBrite, or PowerBrite 

Pro!  This manual covers three products: the PowerStrip PS15; the PowerBrite PB15; 

and the PowerBrite PB15Pro.  All three of these single-space rack units provide 

multiple outlets for reliable power distribution with 3-point surge and spike 

protection, plus RF (Radio Frequency) filtering.  The three products differ in that the 

PowerBrite and PowerBrite Pro also provide dual front-panel LED lamps (in retractable 

cylinders), with dimmer control, which can be used to fully illuminate your entire 

rack of gear.  In addition, the PB15 and PB15Pro also provide a rear-panel USB socket 

to use with the included LED gooseneck lamp so you can see the back of your 

gear.  For advance  control, the PowerBrite PB15Pro's feature front-panel voltmeter 

and ammeter, each with their own large LED display so you can easily monitor 

the condition of your power source. The steel chassis and solid build construction 

makes the PowerStrip and PowerBrite series reliable tools on the road or in fixed 

installations.

In this manual, you’ll find a more detailed description of the features of your 

PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite PB15, or PowerBrite PB15Pro, as well as instructions for 

its use and complete specifications.  You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—don’t 

forget to fill it out and mail it in!  This will enable you to receive online technical 

support and will allow us to send you updated information about other Samson 

products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) 

for complete information about our full product line.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite PB15, 

or PowerBrite PB15Pro will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you 

record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: __________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

SPECIAL NOTE:  Should your PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite PB15, or PowerBrite PB15Pro 

ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) is necessary.  Without this 

number, the unit will not be accepted. If purchased in the United States, please call 

Samson at (516) 364-2244 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the 

unit. If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact 

your local distributor for warranty information and service. Please retain the original 

packing material and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing 

materials. 

WARNING: Though the PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite PB15, and PowerBrite PB15Pro 

all provide both surge and spike protection, they are not designed to protect 

against major overload situations such as lightning strikes or connection to incorrect 

voltage supplies.  In the event of either occurrence, unplug all connected equipment 

immediately and have your PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite PB15, or PowerBrite PB15Pro 

evaluated by Samson Technical Support or by an authorized Samson service center 

before using it again.