Panamax Power Supply MAX 5410 User Manual

MAX  
®
5410 Pro Series  
Owner’s Manual  
150  
0
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
UNSAFE  
VOL  
LINE  
FAUL  
TAGE  
GROUND  
OK  
T
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
TRIGGER  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Before You Begin.........................................................1  
Introduction.................................................................2  
Connection Diagram....................................................3  
Feature Overview.........................................................4  
Feature Details  
Voltage Sense Trigger Input...................................8  
Voltage Trigger Output...........................................8  
Circuit Breaker.......................................................8  
Coaxial Line Protection..........................................9  
Telephone Line Protection......................................9  
AC Power Cord......................................................9  
AC Surge Protection............................................10  
SurgeGate Plus™ Protection................................10  
Front Panel Pushbutton.........................................5  
Sequential Startup/Shutdown................................5  
Diagnostic Lights.............................................5 & 6  
Voltmeter...............................................................6 Technical Specifications.............................................11  
Convenience Outlet................................................6 Contacting Panamax..................................................11  
Filtered Outlet Banks..............................................7 Frequently Asked Questions.......................................12  
High-Current Outlet Bank.......................................8 MAX PRO-Series RS-232 Command Specs...............13  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Items included with the MAX® 5410:  
IEC 320, 120V/15A  
10 ft. power cord  
Rack ears w/ screws for  
rack mounting option  
LED Lamp  
Please verify that you have received all these items. If not, contact Panamax.  
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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 A/V equipment and will  
degrade the overall performance of your entire  
system. Common symptoms of contaminated  
power include pops, hisses, hums, visual arti-  
facts, etc. Most power filtering devices will  
remove some of this interference but don’t  
provide a real solution to the problem.  
High-Current Outlet Bank:  
As you read through the rest of this manual,  
you’ll discover many more unique features.  
As audiophiles, we care about the quality of  
your listening and/or viewing experience.  
Our goal is to:  
The unique power requirements of current  
hungry components such as amplifiers and  
powered subwoofers are also addressed.  
These components can rapidly draw large  
amounts of current to replenish their power  
supply capacitors after thunderous bass notes.  
Line conditioners that utilize coils (inductors)  
in series with the AC power line can “choke”  
off this large inrush current, thereby reducing  
the amplifiers’ ability to operate at peak  
performance levels, resulting in a flat, dead  
sound. The MAX® 5410 high-current outlets  
are fed by noise filtration circuitry that does  
not utilize coils and provides full, unimpeded  
power for your amplifiers and powered sub-  
woofers.  
• Provide clean pure power  
• Protect your investment  
• Enhance the pleasure you get from you’re  
A/V system  
The MAX® 5410 Sophisticated Filtration  
System is a Real Solution!  
Thank you for choosing Panamax for your  
power quality needs. Please finish reading  
the instructions, install your MAX® 5410 and  
enjoy the full potential of your entertainment  
system.  
Filtered Outlet Banks:  
The primary noise filtration system features  
cascaded banks of filter circuits that supply  
power to the Always-On and Switched outlets.  
The filtration circuitry has been specifically  
designed to filter out all forms of electromag-  
netic and radio frequency noise in both com-  
mon and normal modes. There are four banks  
of outlets with two outlets per bank. Cross-  
contamination between the outlet banks is also  
eliminated with this design.  
Other Features Enhance the  
Functionality:  
Although the MAX® 5410 functionality revolves  
around noise filtration and power protection,  
many other exciting features enhance the overall  
entertainment experience, including:  
A backlit analog voltmeter indicates the AC  
line voltage coming into your system.  
Outlet Banks 1 and 2 are always on, providing  
continuous power to those components with  
programmable memory settings. Banks 3 and  
4 can be set to either always on or switched. A  
rear panel slide-switch provides the option of a  
10 second shutdown delay if these outlets are  
configured as Switched.  
A combination ON/OFF/Dimmer switch  
controls the meter lighting.  
An always-on, convenience outlet on the  
front panel for temporary AC connections.  
Sequential start-up and shut-down of your  
system using an A/V receiver (or other  
component) and the 12VDC trigger input.  
12V Trigger Output with selectable output  
delay.  
RS232 Control for interfacing to automation  
systems.  
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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS  
STEP 1  
Typical AC Power, RS232 and 12V Trigger Connections  
DVD  
AMPLIFIER  
HOME AUTOMATION  
CONTROL  
CD PLAYER  
AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
TV  
CATV/ANT  
SATELLITE  
GROUND  
LUG  
HIGH CURRENT  
OUTLETS  
RS-232  
PROPERLY  
GROUNDED  
AC OUTLET  
ALWAYS ON OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
12V TRIGGER  
IN OUT  
LINE  
EQUIP 1 EQUIP 2  
AC INLET  
SUBWOOFER  
VCR  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
PVR (TiVo)  
STEP 2  
Basic Signal Line Connections  
OUTDOOR  
FM ANTENNA  
CATV  
DUAL LNB  
SATELLITE DISH  
AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
CATV/ANT  
SATELLITE  
GROUND  
LUG  
HIGH CURRENT  
OUTLETS  
RS-232  
TV  
ALWAYS ON OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
12V TRIGGER  
IN  
OUT  
LINE  
EQUIP 1 EQUIP 2  
AC INLET  
VIDEO  
PVR (TiVo)  
PHONE  
JACK  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
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FEATURE OVERVIEW  
Voltmeter:  
Front Panel Pushbutton:  
1 of 2 Triggers that can activate a  
turn-on or shutdown sequence for  
Outlet Banks 1 and 2 and High-  
Current outlets.  
LED:  
LED Indicators:  
Status indicator lights for:  
• DC Voltage Trigger  
• Switched Outlets  
• Ground OK  
Meter Light Dimmer:  
Controls brightness  
of the Voltmeter  
Convenience Outlet:  
Provides a quick convenient  
way to plug in components  
such as camcorders and  
video game systems.  
Backlit analog meter  
measures incoming  
voltage source from  
0-150 VAC.  
Indicates ON/OFF  
status. Flashing  
indicates Turn  
ON/OFF sequence  
in progress.  
backlighting.  
• Line Fault  
See the Featured Details sec-  
tion for more information.  
• Unsafe Voltage  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
TRIGGER  
RS232  
Connection:  
For home  
automation  
systems.  
USB Style  
Port for  
LED  
Satellite  
Coax Jacks:  
Two pairs of gold  
plated F-Connectors  
optimized for  
Satellite TV signal  
line protection.  
Cable TV  
Coax Jacks:  
Two pairs of gold  
plated F-Connectors  
optimized for Cable  
TV and non-amplified  
Rooftop Antenna  
Filtered Outlet  
Banks 1 and 2:  
Four switched outlets for  
audio/video components  
that do not require con-  
stant power.  
High-Current Outlet Bank:  
Two delayed outlets designed  
for high-current components  
such as amplifiers and pow-  
ered subwoofers. The current  
available to connected equip-  
ment is not limited by the  
Filtered Outlet  
Banks 3 and 4:  
Four Always-On outlets for  
audio/video components that  
require constant power to  
15A Circuit Breaker:  
Opens in the event that  
equipment plugged into  
the MAX® 5410 draws  
too much current. When  
the white button of the  
breaker is visible, the  
breaker has opened.  
Reduce the load and  
push to reset.  
Light  
maintain programmed settings.  
signal line protection.  
noise filtration components.  
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
ALWAYS ON OUTLETS  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
1
2
3
4
15A BREAKER  
GROUND  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
12V TRIGGER  
LINE  
EQUIP. 1  
EQUIP. 2  
HC  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
IEC320 INLET  
Ground Lug: Provides  
a common grounding  
point for equipment with  
separate ground leads.  
IEC Main Power  
Receptacle:  
Power cord connects  
to this receptacle.  
Voltage Sense  
Trigger Input:  
3.5mm Mini-Plug jack.  
Voltage Sense  
Trigger Output:  
3.5mm Mini-Plug jack.  
Supplies a 12VDC  
trigger to control  
the startup/shutdown  
of an additional device.  
Output  
Trigger  
Delay  
High-Current  
Outlets Turn-On  
Switch:  
2-position slide  
switch. Allows  
adjustment of the  
Turn-On delay for  
Outlet Banks  
1 and 2 Turn-Off  
Switch:  
2-position slide  
switch. Allows  
adjustment of the  
Turn-Off delay for  
Telephone Jacks:  
In/Out connections  
for telephone line or  
pay-per-view line  
protection. Integrated  
lone splitter allows  
two devices to be  
connected to one  
phone line.  
Input  
Trigger  
Enable  
Switch  
Connect to a remote trigger  
device that provides 12VDC  
to trigger a startup/shutdown  
sequence. This is the sec-  
ond trigger that will activate  
the MAX® 5410 turn-on or  
shutdown sequence. (See  
pushbutton on front panel).  
Switch  
the two High-Current Outlet Bank 1.  
Outlets. Choose  
between 0 and 10  
seconds.  
Choose between  
0 and 10 seconds.  
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FEATURE DETAILS  
Front Panel Pushbutton  
This button controls the “High-Current” and “Switched” outlets.  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LIN  
FAU  
Sequential Startup/Shutdown Complex audio/video systems may be susceptible to voltage transients generated inter-  
nally at start-up/shutdown if all of the equipment 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. The MAX® 5410 is designed to eliminate these transients  
by providing a “start-up” delay for the High-Current outlets and a “shutdown” delay for Outlet Banks 1 and 2. This allows  
the components plugged into the switched outlets 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, then the equipment plugged into Outlet Banks 1 and 2 is turned off.  
Information on setting the delay times is included in the Filtered Outlet Bank and High-Current Outlet Bank sections that  
follow.  
1. Press and hold switch > 2 seconds to turn the High-Current and Switched Outlets on or off.  
2. When button is pressed quickly (<2 sec.) SWITCHED and HIGH CURRENT outlets turn off for 10 seconds then turn  
back on in a sequence (per delay settings).The purpose is to cycle power to equipment that locks up.  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC  
Diagnostic Lights  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
The MAX® 5410 is loaded with special features to save your connected equipment from many different forms of dangerous  
power disturbances. Six diagnostic lights on the front panel inform you in the event of a power disturbance or when a spe-  
cial feature is activated. The indicators are:  
METER  
LIGHT  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
Power Led: Green LED indicates On/Off status. When flashing, indicates sequence in progress.  
DC Voltage Trigger: Green LED. This light indicates status of the DC voltage trigger on the back panel of the MAX®  
5410. The light is ON when the DC voltage trigger is activated and OFF when the DC voltage trigger is not receiving a signal.  
This light will also be ON if nothing is plugged into the DC voltage trigger input jack. This indicates that the DC voltage trigger  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
is being bypassed.  
Switched Outlets: Green LED. This light indicates the status of the “Switched Outlets” pushbutton on the front panel  
and corresponds with the switch position. When the button is in the “ON” position, the light is ON. When the button is in  
the “OFF” position, the light is OFF. Switched Outlets” refers to Outlet Bank 2 and the High-Current Outlets. See their  
respective sections for switching options.  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
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FEATURE DETAILS  
(Diagnostic Lights Continued)  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
Ground OK: Green LED. When this light is ON, it indicates that the wall outlet is properly wired. When the light is OFF,  
it indicates that the wall outlet has a reversed line and neutral wire, or that there is no ground present.  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
Line Fault: Red LED. When this light is ON, it is indicating that the wall outlet has a reversed line and neutral wire, or  
there is no ground present. This light will remain OFF if the wall outlet is properly wired.  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
Unsafe Voltage: Red LED. Under normal voltage conditions, this light stays OFF. When this light is FLASHING slow-  
ly (once per second), it indicates an undervoltage (<95 VAC) or overvoltage (>134 VAC) condition. When the light is flash-  
ing quickly (4 times per second), it indicates a 10 second recovery period from an under/overvoltage condition. This light  
will flash quickly when the MAX® 5410 is first plugged into the wall outlet.  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
Meter Light Control  
Controls the brightness level, or turns the lighting off altogether.  
METE
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
Voltmeter  
The analog Voltmeter is backlit to provide the ability to view the reading in a dark room. LEDs (light emitting diodes) are  
used as the light source in order to provide durability and long life. The “Meter Light” dimmer controls the brightness level,  
or turns the lighting off altogether.  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
The Voltmeter monitors the incoming voltage from the wall receptacle and provides a visual representation of the available  
power. The voltmeter is ALWAYS-ON and indicates the incoming line voltage even during an unsafe voltage condition.  
Readings above 150VAC will not be accurate due to the meter’s damping characteristics.  
Convenience Outlet  
A single outlet on the front panel of the MAX® 5410 provides an easy to reach power source for electronic equipment typi-  
cally used on a part time basis. Such equipment includes anything from video game systems to camcorders.  
AC VOLTS  
The convenience outlet not only provides superior surge suppression, but also taps into Filter Circuits to provide clean power  
for your sensitive electronic equipment. This outlet is an Always-On outlet and will continually supply a steady source of  
power for your connected equipment. It is important to remember that power will be disconnected only in the event  
of an unsafe voltage condition.  
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FEATURE DETAILS  
COMMON MODE  
DOUBLE "L" FILTER  
INDUCTORLESS  
INPUT FILTER  
POWER PROTECTION  
CIRCUITRY  
WALL  
OUTLET  
NORMAL  
MODE  
BALANCED  
"L" FILTER  
NORMAL  
MODE  
BALANCED  
"L" FILTER  
NORMAL  
MODE  
BALANCED  
"L" FILTER  
NORMAL  
MODE  
BALANCED  
"L" FILTER  
FRONT  
PANEL  
CONVENIENCE  
OUTLET  
HIGH  
CURRENT  
OUTLETS  
ALWAYS ON  
OUTLETS  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
BANK 4  
BANK 2  
FILTERED OUTLET BANKS  
BANK 3  
BANK 1  
Filtered Outlet Banks  
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
ALWAYS ON OUTLETS  
Eight Outlets (4 banks / 2 outlets per bank) are fed through cascaded noise filtration circuits. These circuits are designed to  
eliminate AC contamination that is detrimental to the performance of audio or video components like stereo receivers, VCRs  
or televisions. The dedicated filters are carefully engineered to provide power filtration and inter-component "noise isolation"  
for both “common-mode” (line/neutral to ground) and "normal-mode" (line-to-neutral) EMI/RFI. This means that high-fre-  
quency interference will be drastically reduced not only from the incoming power but also from equipment plugged into the  
other outlet banks, regardless of what "mode" it occurs in. Even equipment with ungrounded, 2-blade plugs, receives clean  
power.  
ER  
RS232  
C
12V TR  
IN  
T
As shown in the diagram, there are four banks of filtered outlets (not counting the High Current outlets and the front panel  
convenience outlet). Cascaded filter circuits are used to feed the various banks and provide maximum noise isolation and  
attenuation. All 4 banks benefit from the inductorless input filter, the Common Mode Balanced L filter and Normal Mode  
Balanced L filter circuits. Outlet banks 2 and 4 receive their clean power through this comprehensive network of filters while  
banks 1 and 3 benefit from additional Balanced L filters.  
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2
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
TCHED OUTLET
ALWAYS ON OUTLETS  
Outlet Banks 1 and 2 contains four switched outlets that will turn your connected equipment ON or OFF with one of two  
MAX® 5410 triggers front panel push-button or Voltage Sense Trigger. A 2-position slide switch located on the rear panel  
controls the timing. Together, these outlets can be set as Always-On or with a turn-off delay of 10 seconds to prevent speak-  
er "thump". This switch provides the option of having a total of eight always-on outlets. See the Sequential Startup/Shutdown  
section for more information.  
ER  
RS232  
C
12V TR  
IN  
T
3
4
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
ALWAYS ON OUTLETS  
Outlet Bank 3 and 4 remain ON continually to provide a constant power source for programmable audio/video compo-  
nents. A personal video recorder (such as TiVo™) and VCR are two examples of components that require a constant supply  
of power. A TiVo™ video recorder relies on continual power to monitor the cable signal and retain its programmed informa-  
tion. A VCR should be connected to one of these always-on, filtered outlets to maintain correct clock time and programmed  
recording information.  
ER  
RS232  
C
12V TR  
IN  
T
When set to 10 second delay position, these outlets will remain as Switched outlets, controlled by the front panel push-but-  
ton and/or the DC Voltage Sense Trigger. In this situation, these outlets will not power down until after the selected time has  
elapsed.  
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FEATURE DETAILS  
High-Current Outlet Bank  
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
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 current to replenish its power supply capacitors. Traditional line conditioners impede this current draw, in effect, starving  
an amplifier and resulting in a flat, dead sound. The High-Current Outlet Bank provides clean, filtered power to amplifiers  
but has no current limiting components to impede performance.  
15A BREAKER  
GROUND  
IEC320 INLET  
The high-current outlets are designed with a turn-on delay option of 0 or 10 seconds. The 2-position, Delayed Outlet Turn-  
On Switch on the back of the MAX® 5410 is used to select the desired time delay. When a delay is selected, the high-cur-  
rent outlets will turn-on after Outlet Banks 1 and 2 and turn-off before Outlet Banks 1 and 2 (if they’re not set to Always-On).  
With a delay, the connected equipment will not power up simultaneously, thus preventing loudspeaker noises such as  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
12V TRIGGER  
IN OUT  
HC  
WITCHED  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
LINE  
EQUIP  
.
1
EQUIP.  
2
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLET
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
“thumping”. See the Sequential Startup/Shutdown section for more information.  
Voltage Sense Trigger - DC Triggers  
Input Trigger - This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for the MAX® 5410 using a DC remote control signal. Many com-  
ponents such as pre-amplifiers and receivers have a 12VDC trigger built-in, and will transmit a constant power signal when  
turned on and in use. This power signal will initiate the startup or shutdown sequence of the MAX® 5410’s switched and  
high current outlets. An AC adapter of the appropriate voltage, plugged into a switched outlet on the receiver, may also be  
used if a 12V trigger is not built in. The MAX® 5410 voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm mini-plug jack.  
Please note: The front panel pushbutton must be left in the “ON” position if you are using the DC Input Trigger and not  
connected to a Home Automation system through the RS232 port.  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V ER  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
LINE  
EQUIP  
.
1
EQUIP. 2  
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLETS  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
Input Trigger Enable Switch – This switch is used to disable or enable the Input Trigger feature. The circuitry for the volt-  
age sense trigger also controls the Voltage Trigger Diagnostic LED on the front panel. When disabled, the front panel Trigger  
LED remains lit and the front panel pushbutton controls the ON/OFF state of the switched and high current outlets.  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V TRIGGER  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
LINE  
EQUIP  
.
1
EQUIP. 2  
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGETRIGGER OUTLETS  
ENABL
DELAY  
DELAY  
When enabled, and a DC voltage is sensed by the Input Trigger circuitry, the front panel Trigger LED will light to indicate that  
the voltage sense circuit is ON and the MAX® 5410’s switched outlets are ON.  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V TRIGGER  
Output Trigger – The MAX® 5410 is capable of generating its own 12VDC remote signal to control other components. In  
its default state, this output turns ON when the Input Trigger receives a signal and OFF when the input trigger signal is turned  
off. This output also uses a standard 3.5mm mini-plug jack.  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
LINE  
EQUIP.  
1
EQUIP. 2  
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLETS  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V TRIGGER  
Output Trigger Delay Switch – This switch allows the selection of 0 or 10 second delay in turning on the 12VDC output  
signal. There is no delay when it turns off.  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
TRIGGER TRIGGEOUTLETS  
ENABLE DELA
DELAY  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
DELAY  
LINE  
EQUIP.  
1
EQUIP. 2  
IN  
OUT  
RS232 Trigger Control – The MAX® 5410’s command set default is “ATTACHTRIG” - refer to page 13 - (Trigger Attached),  
meaning that the ON/OFF state of the Output Trigger is dependent on the Input Trigger. When connected to a Home  
Automation system through the RS232 port, operation of the Output Trigger can be divorced from the Input Trigger and the  
automation system can control the ON/OFF state of the Output Trigger. This is accomplished through the “DETACHTRIG”  
(Trigger Detached) command.  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONOL  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
Circuit Breaker  
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
15A BREAKER  
GROUND  
A circuit breaker is located on the back panel of the MAX®5410. The circuit breaker will trip only if the total current draw  
exceeds the maximum current rating (15A). This means that collectively, all outlets must draw more than 15 Amps before  
the circuit breaker will trip.  
IEC320 INLET  
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FEATURE DETAILS  
SignalPerfectCoaxial Line Protection  
UTLETS  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
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.  
12V TRIGGER  
HC  
SWITCHED  
LINE  
EQUIP.  
1
EQUIP.  
2
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLETS OUTLETS  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
DELAY  
Panamax’s exclusive SignalPerfect™ Technology provides application-specific protection for your satellite and cable TV  
equipment. Two lines of protection are provided for each type. The satellite connections are for coaxial cables connected to  
a DBS (single or dual LNB) satellite dish. The antenna connection is for a non-amplified rooftop antenna or cable TV line.  
The Additional TV connection protects the equipment plugged into the MAX® 5410 from “backdoor” surges in situations  
where the video signal runs to another room for a downline TV.  
Cable TV (Including HDTV) – TV tuners operate at approximately 10 millivolts (0.01 V) and utilize the frequency spec-  
trum of 50Mhz to 950Mhz. The clamping level of the MAX® 5410’s cable TV protection circuitry is 700 millivolts (0.7 volts).  
That’s less than 1 volt above normal operating levels. The circuitry is shielded to prevent interference and has been opti-  
UTLETS  
SATELLITE  
CATV/AN
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V TRIGGER  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
SWITCHED  
LINE  
EQUIP  
.
1
EQUIP. 2  
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLETS OUTLETS  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
DELAY  
mized to have less than 1dB of signal loss throughout the entire 50Mhz to 950Mhz range.  
Satellite - Satellite dish LNB’s can require up to 24 volts to operate and utilize the frequency range of 950Mhz to 2.2Ghz.  
The clamping level of the MAX® 5410’s satellite protection circuitry is 27 volts - just 3 volts above the maximum operating  
voltage. The circuitry is shielded to prevent interference and has been optimized to have less than 1dB of signal loss  
UTLETS  
SATELL
CATV/ANT  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V TRIGGER  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
SWITCHED  
LINE  
EQUIP  
.
1
EQUIP. 2  
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLETS OUTLETS  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
DELAY  
throughout the entire 950Mhz to 2.2Ghz range.  
SignalPerfectTelephone Line Protection  
UTLETS  
SATELLITE  
CATV/ANT  
Satellite TV receivers require a telephone line connection for Pay-Per-View services. The MAX® 5410 also provides surge  
protection for this line. The circuitry utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and solid-state SIDACtors™ for reliability and unsur-  
passed protection. The clamping level of the MAX® 5410’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 damage.  
USB  
LED  
LIGHT  
RS232 CONTROL  
12V TRIGGER  
Engineered  
in the USA  
Assembled  
in China  
HC  
SWITCHED  
LINE  
EQUIP.  
1
EQUIP.  
2
IN  
OUT  
TRIGGER TRIGGER OUTLETS OUTLETS  
ENABLE  
DELAY  
DELAY  
DELAY  
RJ-11 phone jacks are provided for this protection. A built-in line splitter allows 2 separate components to be connected to  
the same phone lines.  
Please note: The protection circuitry will not work if the phone lines are reversed. The incoming phone cable must be  
connected to the "LINE" jack and the cable to the audio/video equipment must be connected to the "EQUIP" jack.  
Power Cord  
The MAX® 5410 comes equipped with a UL recognized, 10 foot, IEC320 power cord rated for 120V, 15-Amps, minimum 14  
gauge wire and the cord secured to the enclosure with a cord retention bracket. The cord is not intended to be removed.  
HIGH CURRENT OUTLETS  
SWITCHED OUTLETS  
ALW  
15A BREAKER  
GROUND  
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FEATURE DETAILS  
The MAX® 5410 provides protection against common problems on the AC power line. This includes spikes/surges and  
sustained overvoltages or undervoltages. Panamax’s exclusive Protect or Disconnect™ circuitry is designed to protect  
against spikes/surges while the SurgeGate Plus™ circuitry is for sustained over/under voltage protection.  
Protect or Disconnect™ AC Surge Protection  
When the MAX® 5410 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 circuit voltage) / 500A (short circuit current) surge, the MAX® 5410 limits  
its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s lowest rating. The MAX® 5410 will withstand, without dam-  
age, multiple 12,000A surges, far exceeding the UL maximum requirement of only 3,000 Ampere surges.  
1. Voltage reaches an unsafe level.  
2. If surge is greater than MAX® 5410  
capacity, it disconnects.  
• If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protection components, the MAX®  
5410’s Protect or Disconnect™ Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The MAX®  
5410 will need to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs. (See Product Warranty).  
SurgeGate Plus™ Protection  
The MAX® 5410 constantly monitors the AC line voltage for unsafe voltage conditions such as prolonged overvoltages and  
undervoltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within the  
home. If the MAX® 5410 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 MAX® 5410 will automatically  
reconnect the power.  
1. Voltage reaches an unsafe high  
level and the SurgeGate Plus™  
disconnects.  
If the line voltage exceeds the overvoltage threshold (134VAC) or falls below the undervoltage threshold (95VAC), the  
MAX® 5410 will perform the following tasks until line voltage returns to a safe level:  
2. Voltage reaches a safe level and  
SurgeGate Plus™ automatically  
reconnects.  
1. Disconnects power to all connected equipment.  
2. Unsafe Voltage LED is activated and will blink once per second during the unsafe voltage condition.  
3. Voltage reaches an unsafe low level  
and SurgeGate Plus™ disconnects.  
The MAX® 5410 requires line voltage to return to within the safe operating range for 10 seconds before returning to normal  
operating mode. This is referred to as “Over/Undervoltage Recovery”. The safe operating range is considered 5V above the  
under-voltage threshold (~100V) and 5V below the overvoltage threshold (~129V). Once this safe operating range is  
reached, the MAX® 5410 will perform the following functions:  
4. Voltage reaches a safe level and  
SurgeGate Plus™ automatically  
reconnects.  
1. Unsafe Voltage LED will blink 4 times per second for Over/Undervoltage Recovery.  
2. Power is restored to all connected equipment after the 10-second delay. The normal start-up sequence  
as determined by the “High-Current Outlets Turn-On Switch” and “Outlet Bank 2 Turn-Off Switch” will  
be followed.  
METER  
LIGHT  
AC VOLTS  
TRIGGER  
SWITCHED  
OUTLETS  
GROUND  
OK  
LINE  
FAULT  
UNSAFE  
VOLTAGE  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
DC TRIGGER OUTPUT  
Connection........................................................................3.5mm mono mini-plug  
Voltage............................................................................................... 12VDC 2V  
Current........................................................................................................350mA  
Dimensions..........................17” W x 12” D x 3.5” H, (4.1” Including Feet)  
Weight.............................................................................................15 lbs.  
AC CIRCUIT  
DC TRIGGER INPUT  
Connection........................................................................3.5mm mono mini-plug  
Voltage and Polarity............................................3-18VDC nominal, bi-directional  
Current Requirement.....................................................................................25mA  
NOISE FILTRATION:  
Filtered Outlet Banks 1 & 3.............................................100 dB (100 KHz - 1 MHz)  
Filtered Outlet Banks 2 & 4..............................................90 dB (100 KHz - 1 MHz)  
High-Current Outlets.......................................................60 dB (100 KHz - 1 MHz)  
SATELLITE CIRCUIT  
Clamping Level................................................................................................27V  
SURGE PROTECTION:  
Attenuation...............................................................<1 dB from 950MHz - 2.2GHz  
Shielded...........................................................................................................YES  
Connections......................................................................Gold plated, Female “F”  
UL 1449 Surge Suppression Rating................................................................330V  
Protection Modes....................................................................... L - N, L - G, N - G  
Initial Clamping Level..........................................................200V Peak, 141V Rms  
Response Time...............................................................................................<1ns  
Joule Rating........................................................................................2325 Joules  
Peak Impulse Current...............................................................................91,000A  
Catastrophic Surge Circuit ..............................................................................YES  
ANT/CATV CIRCUIT  
Clamping Level...............................................................................................0.7V  
Attenuation..................................................................<1 dB from 5MHz -950MHz  
Shielded...........................................................................................................YES  
Connections......................................................................Gold plated, Female “F”  
AC:  
TELEPHONE CIRCUIT  
Line Voltage...............................................................................................120VAC  
Max Current Rating......................................................................15A (1800 Watts)  
Thermal Fuse...................................................................................................YES  
Over/Under Voltage Protection.........................................................................YES  
Over-voltage shutoff threshold..................................134 4 VAC, 10 Milliseconds  
Under-voltage shutoff threshold...............................95 4 VAC, 500 Milliseconds  
Clamping Level..............................................................................................260V  
Capacitance......................................................................................30pf (approx.)  
Suppression Modes...........................................................Metallic & Longitudinal  
Wires Protected....................................................................2 wire/ 1 pr. (pins 4,5)  
Fuseless/Auto-Resetting..................................................................................YES  
Connections..................................................................................................RJ-11  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice due to product improvement.  
CONTACTING PANAMAX  
For product and warranty information, dealer information, and other general information contact Customer Relations at:  
• Fax 707-283-5901  
800-472-5555 or 707-283-5900, 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. PST  
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FAQs  
My MAX® 5410 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  
The MAX® 5410 is ON but the Voltmeter  
is not lit up. What is the problem?  
Check the Meter Light Dimmer control to see if  
the lighting is turned ON or OFF. If the control  
knob is turned OFF, turn it ON and continue  
turning until you have reached the desired light  
level. If the control knob is turned ON and  
there is no light, turn the knob to maximum.  
If you still have no light, call Panamax  
What is the difference between an  
Overvoltage and Undervoltage?  
An overvoltage happens when power rises  
to an unsafe level (over 150 volts) for a long  
period of time (2.5 seconds to several hours).  
Overvoltages are usually caused by car acci-  
dents involving power poles, construction  
wiring accidents, wind and ice storms. An  
undervoltage (brownout) happens when power  
drops to an unsafe level (under 80 volts) for a  
long period of time (2.5 seconds to several  
hours). Undervoltages are usually caused by  
failures in the electric utility system or by very  
heavy power demands during a hot day. Both  
overvoltages and undervoltages will damage  
Audio/Video equipment power supplies.  
#P12X10NEMA5-15.  
Can the MAX® 5410 be included in an  
equipment rack?  
Customer Service for help.  
The included rack-mount kit allows you to  
mount the unit in a standard 19" rack. The kit  
includes both brackets and screws.  
There was a lightning strike in my  
neighborhood and now my MAX® 5410  
won’t turn on. What is wrong?  
The provided coax or telephone jumper  
cables are not long enough to reach my  
equipment. Can I use other cables?  
Yes, any length cable of the same type meets  
the warranty requirements.  
The Protect or Disconnect™ circuitry has done  
its job and protected your equipment from the  
lightning by sacrificing itself. Your MAX® 5410  
will need to be repaired or replaced. Please  
refer to the preceding section on “Contacting  
Panamax” or the warranty documentation for  
more information.  
What Does EMI and RFI stand for?  
RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and EMI  
(Electromagnetic Interference) refer to high  
frequency signals emitted through the air and  
induced into AC power lines. Audio/Video  
equipment will pick up these signals and  
generate enough noise to degrade picture  
and sound quality.  
Outlet Bank 1 & 2 is not switching ON or  
OFF with the MAX® 5410. How can I fix  
this?  
What is the difference between a Surge  
and Spike?  
These outlets may be set as either switched or  
Always-On outlets. The 2-position, Turn-Off  
Delay switch on the back panel controls this.  
Change the setting of this switch from Always-  
On to a delayed setting. This will allow these  
outlets to become switched outlets.  
A spike is a high-energy pulse of electricity that  
lasts for short periods of time (a few millisec-  
onds, 0.001 second) but can reach up to 6000  
volts or higher. Nearby lightning strikes and  
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) are the cause  
for most power spikes. A surge is similar to a  
spike, but will last for longer periods of time  
(15 milliseconds to 2.5 seconds) and reach up  
to 500 volts. Utility grid switching and motors  
turning on or off cause most power surges.  
Both surges and spikes are damaging to  
sensitive solid-state components present  
in Audio/Video equipment.  
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MAX PRO-SERIES RS-232 COMMAND SPECIFICATIONS  
1. OVERVIEW  
DB9 Pinout Diagram  
The Panamax Pro-Series product family has a RS232 interface that allows it to communicate with a wide variety of equipment.  
5 4 3 2 1  
The purpose of this document is to outline the command set used to communicate with the Pro-Series (PS) products.  
6 7 8 9  
Commands and responses are in the form of ASCII character STRINGS TERMINATED  
with ASCII 13, line feed (ASCII 10) or NULL (ASCIØ).  
PIN NO.  
SIGNAL  
-
TRANSMIT  
RECEIVE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2. CONTROLLER COMMANDS  
The following are commands made by the controller to Pro-Series products.  
-
SIGNAL GROUND  
-
-
-
-
Command String  
Description / Response  
Command String  
Description / Response  
2.1  
POWERON  
Changes the front panel button status to  
ON. Initiates a power-on sequence if the  
previous state is OFF.  
2.13  
2.14  
2.15  
?TRIGSTAT  
Request the status of the 12V trigger input. PS responds with:  
a) 12VINHI if voltage is sensed on the12V input  
b) 12VINLO if 0V is sensed on the 12V input  
c) BUTTONON if the ON/OFF button status is ON.  
d) BUTTONOFF if the ON/OFF button status is OFF.  
e) 12VOUTHI if the trigger output is ON (+12V)  
f) 12VOUTLO if the trigger output is OFF (0V)  
2.2  
POWEROFF  
Changes the front panel button status to  
OFF. Initiates a power-off sequence if the  
previous state is ON. (Default)  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
CYCLESW  
CYCLEHC  
CYCLE  
Initiates a power cycle sequence for the  
Switched Outlets only.  
?OUTLETSTAT Request the status of the outlet banks. PS responds with:  
a) MAINACON if all outlets (main relay) are ON  
b) MAINACOFF if all outlets are OFF  
c) SWITCHEDON if the switched outlets are ON  
d) SWITCHEDOFF if the switched outlets are OFF  
e) HICURRENTON if the high-current (delayed) outlets are ON  
f) HICURRENTOFF if the high-current outlets are OFF  
Initiates a power cycle sequence for the  
High Current Outlets only.  
Initiates a power-cycle sequence. Switched  
& high-current outlets turn off, followed by  
a 10 second delay, followed by a power-on  
sequence.  
?PWRSTAT  
Request the status of the input voltage  
a) NORMAL if the voltage is within limits  
b) OVERVOLTAGE if the voltage is greater than 132VAC  
c) UNDERVOLTAGE if the voltage is less than 95VAC  
d) RECOVERY if recovering from an over/undervoltage state but  
has not yet restored power to outlets.  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
ALLOFF  
Turns off all outlets. Forces front panel  
button status to OFF.  
DETACHTRIG  
ATTACHTRIG  
TRIGOUTLO  
Disconnects 12V trigger output from 12V  
trigger input  
2.18  
2.19  
?ID  
Request that the unit identify itself. Returns the following:  
PANAMAX: MAX 5410  
FW: SFW5410  
12V trigger input passes through to 12V  
trigger output (Default)  
REV: revision  
Forces the 12V trigger output to 0V. Does  
not work when trigger is attached to 12V  
trigger input.  
HELP  
All commands and queries listed above are transmitted.  
2.10  
TRIGOUTHI  
Forces the 12V trigger output to 12V. Does  
not work when trigger is attached to 12V  
trigger input.  
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