Samson POWERBRITE PB9 Owner's Manual

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    ® owners manual 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0 13.5 15.0 85 95 105 110 115 117 120 124 127 130 light outlets unswitched 15 amperes samson powerbrite pro7 ammeter voltmeter push push samson outlets unswitched 15 amp samson 15 a m p power distribution system with ac line noise and surge suppression...

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    Produced by on the right wavelength for samson technologies corp. Copyright 1997, 1998, samson technologies corp. Printed march, 1998 samson technologies corp. 575 underhill blvd. P.O. Box 9031 syosset, ny 11791-9031 phone: 1-800-3-samson (1-800-372-6766) fax: 516-364-3888 table of contents introduc...

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    Introduction congratulations on purchasing your samson powerstrip, powerbrite, or powerbrite pro! This manual covers three products: the powerstrip ps9; the powerbrite pb9; and the powerbrite pro7. All three of these single-space rack units provide multiple outlets for reliable power distribution wi...

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    System features the samson powerstrip ps9, powerbrite pb9, and powerbrite pro7 all utilize state-of-the-art technology in power distribution and are engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of their main features: • multiple switched rear-panel ac outlets (eight in the powerstrip ps9 and power...

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    Guided tour - powerstrip ps9 front panel 1: outlets switch - use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off. When on, the status light inside this switch is lit red. 2: unswitched convenience outlet - this 3-pin ac outlet is active whenever the ps9 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the ...

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    Guided tour - powerstrip ps9 rear panel 1: switched ac outlets (horizontal mount) - connect external equipment to these standard 3-pin ac outlets, which are turned on and off from the front panel outlets switch (see #2 on the previous page). 2: switched ac outlets (vertical mount) - similar to the a...

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    5 guided tour - powerbrite pb9 front panel 1: light switch - use this to turn the fluorescent light in the slide-out drawer on or off. When on, the led inside this switch lights red. 2: outlets switch - use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off. When on, the led inside this switch lights red...

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    6 guided tour - powerbrite pb9 rear panel 1: switched ac outlets (horizontal mount) - connect external equipment to these standard 3-pin ac outlets, which are turned on and off from the front panel outlets switch (see #2 on the previous page). 2: switched ac outlets (vertical mount) - similar to the...

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    Guided tour - powerbrite pro7 front panel 1: light switch - use this to turn the fluorescent light in the slide-out drawer on or off. When on, the status light inside this switch is lit red. 2: outlets switch - use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off. When on, the status light inside this ...

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    Guided tour - powerbrite pro7 rear panel 1: lamp switch - used to turn on or off a connected littlite®- compatible lamp (see #2 below). 2: lamp connector - if required, you can connect a littlite®- compatible lamp to this 12 vdc female xlr jack. 3: switched ac outlets (horizontal mount) - connect ex...

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    9 setting up and using your powerstrip or powerbrite setting up your ps9, pb9, or pro7 is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes: 1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and install the unit in a standard 19" rack. We recommend that the pb9 and pro7 ...

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    10 changing the powerbrite bulb the 4-watt fluorescent bulb in your powerbrite pb9 and pro7 is rated to deliver approximately 3,000 hours of operation. That’s a long time, to be sure, but there will probably come a time when you’ll need to replace it. The good news is that the bulb itself is readily...

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    11 specifications electrical: number of outlets ps9 and pb9 8 switched, 1 unswitched pro7 6 switched, 1 unswitched max. Current 15 amp (circuit breaker protected) input voltage (rms) 0 to 130 vac continuous spike protection mode hot to neutral, hot to ground, and neutral to ground max. Clamping volt...

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    Appendix a: fluorescent or incandescent? There are numerous advantages to using the kind of fluorescent lighting provided by the powerbrite pb9 and powerbrite pro7 over the incandescent lighting provided by competing rack light products. Here are the main points to consider when making your purchase...

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    Light outlets unswitched 15 amperes samson 15 powerbrite ™ pb9 a m p push push thank you for purchasing the samson powerbrite ™ get your nameplate customized! Illuminate any image that will fit within the available space—4 1/8 wide x 3⁄4 high. Personalize your front nameplate by following the instru...

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    Changing the powerbrite nameplate after you have received your new custom nameplate film, it’s a simple matter to install it. Begin by unplugging your powerbrite and then unplug all devices connected to the rear and/or front panel outlets. Remove the powerbrite from your rack and use both fingers to...