Samson Power Supply PB15 User Guide

PS15  
PB15  
PB15PRO  
RACK-MOUNT POWER DISTRIBUTION  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
PowerBrite Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
PS15 Guided Tour - Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
PS15 Guided Tour - Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
PB15 Guided Tour - Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
PB15 Guided Tour - Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
PB15PRO Guided Tour - Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
PB15PRO Guided Tour - Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Setting Up and Using Your PowerStrip or PowerBrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Appendix A: LED Or Incandescent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Copyright 2007, Samson Technologies Corp.  
Printed March, 2007 v1.1  
Samson Technologies Corp.  
45 Gilpin Avenue  
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816  
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)  
Fax: 631-784-2201  
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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.  
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PowerStrip & PowerBrite Features  
The Samson PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite PB15, and PowerBrite PB15Pro all utilize  
state-of-the-art technology in power distribution and are engineered to the finest  
detail. Here are some of their main features:  
Eight switched, rear panel, AC outlets that allow you to power an entire rack’s worth  
of gear from one source. In addition, an unswitched front panel convenience outlet  
is provided for temporary power needs (such as plugging in a guitar amplifier,  
soldering iron, etc.).  
Rear panel switched outlets are mounted both vertically and horizontally to  
accommodate standard 3-pin plugs as well as external transformer AC power  
adapters.  
3-point surge protection, spike clamping protection and RF filtering enables all  
connected equipment to operate with maximum efficiency and minimal noise.  
Front panel, re-settable, 15 amp circuit breaker protects all connected gear.  
An independent dedicated switch with status light for powering the rear panel  
switched outlets.  
In the PowerBrite PB15 and PowerBrite PB15Pro, dual slide out cylinders containing  
LED light clusters that illuminate all gear underneath with cool, clear light. In  
addition, there is automatic switching for turning on the lamps.  
In the PowerBrite PB15 and PB15Pro, a rear panel USB socket to use with the  
included LED gooseneck lamp providing rear rack lighting.  
In the PowerBrite PB15Pro, a front panel voltmeter and ammeter that allow you to  
monitor changes in the current drawn from both switched and unswitched outlets.  
All units are designed to be mounted in the top slot of any standard 19rack, taking  
only a single rack space.  
Rugged construction that makes the Samson PowerStrip PS15, PowerBrite  
PB15, and PowerBrite PB15Pro eminently roadworthy and extremely reliably in  
permanent installation.  
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PS15 Guided Tour - Front Panel  
PowerStrip PS15 Front Panel  
1: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load on the PS15  
(all rear panel switched outlets plus the front panel unswitched convenience  
outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug one or more devices so as to reduce  
the load and gently press the circuit breaker in until you hear it click.  
Note: It may take a minute to cool before you can reset it.  
2. Vent - Convection cooling is accomplished by the front panel vent holes.  
3: Unswitched convenience outlet- This 3-pin AC outlet is active whenever the  
PS15 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the Outlets switch (see #4 below).  
4: Outlets switch- Use this to turn the rear panel outlets on or off. When on, the  
status light inside this switch is lit red.  
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PS15 Guided Tour - Rear Panel  
PowerStrip PS15 Rear Panel  
1. Power cord - Heavy Duty, 14 gauge mains power cord.  
2: 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).  
3: Switched AC outlets (vertical mount)- Similar to the AC outlets described in #2  
above, these are mounted vertically so as to accommodate external transformer  
AC power adapters.  
4: Ground Lug - Convenient thumb screw for connecting home run grounds.  
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PB15 Guided Tour - Front Panel  
PowerBrite PB15 Front Panel  
1: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load on the PB15  
(all rear panel switched outlets plus the front panel unswitched convenience  
outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug one or more devices so as to reduce  
the load and gently press the circuit breaker in until you hear it click.  
Note: It may take a minute to cool before you can reset it.  
2: Dimmer - Use this to adjust the level of the LED light in the slide-out Lamps.  
3: Lamps- Contains the PB15’s 5-LED light. Use the Dimmer control (see #2 above)  
to adjust the brightness of the lamps. To turn off the lamp, gently slide the lamp  
back in.  
4: Vents- Convection cooling is accomplished by the front panel vent holes.  
5: Unswitched convenience outlet- This 3-pin AC outlet is active whenever the  
PB15 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the Outlets switch (see #6 below).  
6: Outlets switch- Use this to turn the rear panel outlets on or off. When on, the  
lamp inside this switch lights red.  
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PB15 Guided Tour - Rear Panel  
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PowerBrite PB15 Rear Panel  
1: Power Cord - Heavy Duty, 14 gauge mains power cord.  
2: USB Socket - USB type socket for connecting the included USB gooseneck LED  
lamp.  
3: 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 #6 on the previous page).  
4: Switched AC outlets (vertical mount)- Similar to the AC outlets described in #3  
above, these are mounted vertically so as to accommodate external transformer  
AC power adapters.  
5: Ground Lug - Convenient thumb screw for connecting home run grounds.  
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PB15PRO Guided Tour - Front Panel  
PowerBrite PB15Pro Front Panel  
1: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load on the  
PB15Pro (all rear panel switched outlets plus the front-panel unswitched  
convenience outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug one or more devices so  
as to reduce the load and gently press the circuit breaker in until you hear it click.  
Note: It may take a minute to cool before you can reset it.  
2: Dimmer - Use this to adjust the level of the LED light in the slide out Lamps.  
3: Lamps- Contains the PB15Pro’s 5-LED light. Use the Dimmer control (see #2  
above) to turn the light on or off. To turn off the lamp, gently slide the lamp back  
in.  
4: Voltmeter- This three digit LED meter shows the amount of voltage in the  
electrical signal being received by the PowerBrite PB15Pro.  
WARNING: Severe voltage swings can cause damage to connected  
equipment. If you see the voltmeter changing drastically or rapidly,  
disconnect the PB15Pro until the source of the problem is identified.  
5: Vents- Convection cooling is accomplished by the front panel vent holes.  
6: Ammeter- This three digit LED meter shows the amount of current being drawn  
by equipment connected to the PB PB15Pro.  
WARNING: Severe current swings can cause damage to connected  
equipment. If you see the ammeter changing drastically or rapidly,  
disconnect the PB15Pro until the source of the problem is identified and  
repaired.  
7: Unswitched convenience outlet- This 3-pin AC outlet is active whenever the  
PB15Pro is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the Outlets switch (see #8  
below).  
8: Outlets switch- Use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off. When on, the  
status light inside this switch is lit red.  
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PB15PRO Guided Tour - Rear Panel  
PowerBrite PB15Pro Rear Panel  
1: Power Cord - Heavy Duty, 14 gauge mains power cord.  
2: USB Socket - USB type socket for connecting the included USB gooseneck LED  
lamp.  
3: 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 #8 on the previous page).  
4: Switched AC outlets (vertical mount)- Similar to the AC outlets described in #3  
above, these are mounted vertically so as to accommodate external transformer  
AC power adapters.  
5: Ground Lug - Convenient thumb screw for connecting home run grounds.  
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Setting Up and Using Your PowerStrip or PowerBrite  
Setting up your PS15, PB15, or PB15Pro 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 19rack. We recommend that the PB15 and PB15Pro  
be placed in the top slot so that its slide-out LED lamps can be used to illuminate  
the entire rack of equipment below.  
2. Connect the PS15, PB15, or PB15Pro to any standard grounded AC outlet. If you  
are using a PB15Pro, the front-panel voltmeter and ammeter will show you the  
incoming electrical voltage and current draw of connected equipment.  
3. Connect the AC cables of your rack equipment to the rear-panel switched AC  
outlets, using the vertically mounted receptacles for external AC transformer  
power adapters.  
4. Make sure all connected equipment is switched off, then press the front panel  
Outlets switch so that its status light is lit red. This activates all rear panel  
switched outlets.  
5. Turn on all connected equipment, one at a time. If the total load exceeds 15  
amps, the front-panel circuit breaker will trip. To reset it, unplug one or more  
devices, then press in the front panel circuit breaker.  
6. You can also use the unswitched front panel convenience outlet for additional  
temporary power needs (such as connecting a guitar amplifier, soldering iron,  
etc.). This outlet is fully operational whenever the PS15, PB15, or PB15Pro is  
plugged into an AC source, regardless of the position of the front panel Outlets  
switch. The front panel circuit breaker affects this outlet as well as all rear-panel  
switched outlets.  
7. (PB15 and PB15Pro only) - To illuminate the equipment in your rack, gently pull  
the front-panel slide-out cylinders out towards you. The lamps will switch on  
automatically . You can also illuminate the back of your rack by connecting the  
included USB gooseneck LED light.  
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Appendix A: LED Or Incandescent?  
There are numerous advantages to using the kind of LED (light emitting diode)  
lighting provided by the PowerBrite PB15 and PowerBrite PB15Pro over the  
incandescent lighting provided by competing rack light products. Here are the main  
points to consider when making your purchase:  
LED lights generate almost no heat at all; incandescent bulbs can generate large  
amounts of heat.  
LED lights last approximately 50% times longer than incandescent ones, with a  
typical life of 100,000 hours (as opposed to incandescent lights, which rarely last  
more than about 2,000 hours).  
LED lights are brighter than incandescent ones and when properly arranged, they  
deliver much greater light level.  
The quality of our LED light is similar to daylight, while incandescent lights impart  
a yellowish, artificial glow.  
Taking your rack on the road? LED lights travel better than incandescent ones  
because the LED has no delicate filament or glass that can break from mechanical  
shock or vibration.  
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Specifications  
Electrical:  
Number of Outlets  
PS15, PB15, PB15Pro  
8 switched, 1 unswitched  
Max. Current  
15 Amp (circuit breaker protected)  
0 to 130 Vac continuous  
Hot to Neutral, Hot to Ground, and Neutral to Ground  
340 Vac  
Input Voltage (RMS)  
Spike Protection Mode  
Max. Clamping Voltage (@ 50 A)  
Response Time  
1 nanosecond  
Max. Surge Current  
Max. Spike Energy  
Noise Attenuation  
Power Cord  
6,000 Amps (8 x 20 _s pulse)  
70 Joules per leg  
>20 dB, 1.5 MHz to 200 MHz  
Attached, 14 gauge  
LED Light Life (Typical)  
General:  
100,000 Hours  
Dimensions  
19 in. (w) x 7.5 (d)x 3.5 (h)  
482 mm (w)x 190 (d) x 88 (h)  
Weight  
PS15  
5.0 lbs. • 2. 27 kg  
6.5 lbs. • 2. 95 kg  
7.0 lbs. • 3.18 kg  
PB15  
PB15PRO  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Samson Technologies Corp.  
45 Gilpin Avenue  
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816  
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)  
Fax: 631-784-2201  
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