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The Panamax M5100-PM has 11 ac outlets, a coax connector for the protection of 1 satellite (including HD), one connector for antenna, cable, or downline TV (including HDTV), protection for a single line phone line (including DSL), and protection for a 10/100 baseT Ethernet cable. It offers level 3 filtration and is different than the older series (offers double the cleanup of the old Max5100). Note that competing units do not differentiate between satellite and other coax, this is bad as they required much different clamping levels. Coax, network, and phone protection uses the Panamax SignalPerfect technology for the cleanest signals. The coax connectors are gold, female, and use solid state components for lowest interference levels. The telephone/network jacks uses solid state SIDACtors and auto-resetting PTCRs for maximum protection. This unit IS expandable via optional signal line modules, contact us for details, this is another key Panamax advantage. Competing units will not offer protection if you hook up a signal path that is not connected to their surge protector. Jumper cables are included for all but network.
4 of the M5100-PM AC outlets are fed through a two stage balanced Pi noise filtration circuit, these outlets are always on. Another 4 outlets are fed through a separate two stage balanced Pi noise filtration circuit. Those 4 outlets will turn on when power is turned on, and, will turn off with a 10 second delay. The last 2 outlets on the back of the unit use a non inductive filter for the high current output. These 2 outlets have a 5 second turn on delay, and, turn off immediately when switched. These outlets have their own low impedance noise filter that does not limit power to your high power amp, subwoofer, etc. The AC system uses Panamax AVM technology which has better surge/drop prediction than the previous models. This system detects over or under voltage and disconnects power until it returns to a safe level. This means that Joule ratings are not important, a key Panamax advantage.
On the front of the unit, the Panamax M5100-PM has four status lights along with a on/off switch and a convenience outlet. The blue lights are for bank 1, bank 2, bank 3, and wiring ok. There is also a LED Voltmeter and power status display. The on/off switch is delayed for child-proofing, i.e., you must press it for 5 seconds before turning on or off. Finally, there is a meter lights button to turn the lights to high brightness, low, or off.
The satellite circuit on the Panamax M5100-PM (including HD) protection provides a clamping level of 27V, insertion loss is <1db. The non-satellite coax connectors (including HD) provide a clamping level of 1.4V, insertion loss is <1db. Competing units use the much higher clamping level for regular coax as they support satellite AND other devices on the same circuit. The phone protection has a clamping level of 260V, with a capacitance of about 30pf. The phone jack is RJ-11/45, and will protect pins 4 and 5. The LAN protection has a clamping level of 8V, 4 wires are protected, pins 1,2,3,6.
The M5100-PM is 17"W by 12.75"D by 3.5"H (4.1" including the feet). The back of the M5100-EX also has a ground lug and a 15 AMP Circuit breaker if you draw more than 15 AMPs. There is also a 12v trigger which can be used to cycle power on and off when controlled by another device in your system. It can be rack mounted with an optional single height rack mount kit. The power cord is 10', 14 AWG.
The M5100-PM can handle up to 15A at 1800W of equipment. The response time is less than 1 nanosecond. Peak impulse current is rated at 73,000 Amperes! It is UL 1449 rated (2nd edition) at 330V. The joule rating is 1815 Joules, but this is not so important due to the AVM circuit.
The Panamax M5100-PM has a 3 year product warranty, and a lifetime protected equipment warranty IF purchased through an Panamax Authorized Internet Dealer. Otherwise, you have *no* warranty.
Differences between this model and the M4300-PM: The M5100-PM has 3 filtering banks instead of 2, a LED voltmeter instead of none, has a meter light dimmer instead of none, 11 outlets instead of 8, a 12v trigger instead of none, turn on and off delays instead of none, a convenience outlet on the front vs none, 2 high power outlets instead of 1, level 3 filtration instead of level 2, a higher peak impulse current rating, separate phone and LAN protection. |
