Xantech AC1 User manual

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Remote Control Switchers
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AC1
DC CONTROLLED SWITCHED AC OUTLET
The AC1 is a DC voltage controlled AC outlet, capable of switching up to 15 Amperes of continuous current
to a device or power strip. It is intended primarily to provide common and zone AC power management in
conjunction with the CO & STATUS ports of the ZPR68 and ZPR68-10. It is usable, however, in any
application where it is desired to have an AC outlet turned on and off by a DC control voltage.
Fig. 1 The AC1
SPECIFICATIONS
•Maximum Switching Current: 15 Amps continuous, 30 Amps peak inrush, at 120 VAC, 60 Hz.
•AC Circuit Breaker: Opens if AC current exceeds 15 Amps. Push-to-Reset button.
•AC Power Cord: 120 VAC 16 gauge 5 ft., 3-conductor.
•Standby AC Line Current: < 2 mA (< .24 Watts).
•Control Input: Plug-in screw-type terminals for two-conductor connections. Handles wire sizes from 24
to 12 gauge.
• Control Input Turn-ON Voltage Range: 5 to 30 Volts DC, @1.5 mA/V.
•Control Input Turn-OFF Voltage: <2 Volts DC.
• Flanges, plus supplied screws, permit easy mounting to flat surfaces.
•Dimensions: 4-15/16" L x 2-1/2" W x 2-5/8" H (125mm x 64mm x 67mm)
INSTALLATION
The AC1 provides a convenient means to manage the power ON/OFF status of "Power Line Switchable"
components in a ZPR68-10 multi-zone system. Typical connections are shown in Fig. 2.
"Power Line Switchable" components are those that have manual power switches that can be left "ON" or
those that "remember" their "ON" condition when their power cords are unplugged.
4-15/16"
2-1/2 "
To 120 V AC
CONTROL
INPUT
120 VAC 60 HZ
1800 WATTS MAX.
AC1
SWITCHED AC OUTLET
5 to 30 Volts DC
Top View
+
–
RESET
15

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Fig. 2 Using AC1's in a ZPR68-10 System
The Fig. 2 example works as follows:
• The Zone power amplifier (and other zone dedicated components, if used) is switched ON when a ZPR68-
10 INPUT command turns a zone ON [STATUS terminal goes high (+12V)].
• The Zone power amplifier (and other zone dedicated components, if used) is switched OFF when a
ZPR68-10 OFF command turns a zone OFF [STATUS terminal goes low (0V)].
• The Common Source components are switched ON when the first ZPR68-10 zone is turned ON [CO
terminal goes high (+12V)].
• The Common Source components are switched OFF when the last ZPR68-10 zone is turned OFF [CO
terminal goes low (0V)].
Another excellent application for the AC1 is to switch components that draw more power than is available
from the switched AC outlet on the rear of A/V receivers, preamps, etc. Fig. 3 illustrates such a system:
Fig. 3 Switching Higher Power Units
2-13-01
Rev.C
CONTROL
INPUT
120 VAC 60 HZ
1800 WATTS MAX.
AC1
SWITCHED AC OUTLET
5 to 30 Volts DC
+
–
RESET
15
To 120 VAC
(unswitched)
AC1
SWITCHED
AC Outlet on
Pre-amp, etc.
High Power
Amplifier
786-00
Power
Supply
White Striped
Side
CONTROL
INPUT
120 VAC 60 HZ
1800 WATTS MAX.
AC1
SWITCHED AC OUTLET
5 to 30 Volts DC
+
–
RESET
15
CONTROL
INPUT
120 VAC 60 HZ
1800 WATTS MAX.
AC1
SWITCHED AC OUTLET
5 to 30 Volts DC
+
–
RESET
15
COMMON IR OUTPUTS
COMMON IR INDICATOR
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
ZONE CONTROL - IR INPUTS
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COMMON IR LEVEL
HI
LO
SOURCE INPUTS ZONE OUTPUTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ZONE IR OUTPUTS
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POWER
IR CONFIRM
CO
G
POWER
SUPPLY
ZPR68-10
SIX ZONE EIGHT SOURCE REMOTE PREAMP
+12V
GND
STAT US
INPUT
COM
PORT
ZPR68-10
To 120 VAC
(unswitched)
CD Changer
Laser Disc
COMMON
SOURCES
AC Power
Strip
AC Cords for
"Power Line Switchable"
Common Sources
Cassette DecK
AC1
AC1
ZONE STEREO
POWER AMPLIFIERS
AC Cords for "Power Line Switchable"
Zone Amplifiers and/or Zone Dedicated
Source Components
Repeat this connection system
with additional AC1's for the
remaining zones as desired.
See ZPR68-10 "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS" for other typical
system connections.
To 120 VAC
(unswitched)