Merit Series 15 Amp Voltage Regulator (M-8X AR)

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Merit Series 15 Amp Voltage Regulator (M-8X AR)

⚡120 Volts 

The Furman M-8x AR Voltage Regulator is intended to protect sensitive electronic equipment from problems caused by AC line voltage irregularities such as brownouts, sags, and over-voltage conditions. Such irregularities can cause audio tonal changes, digital equipment malfunctions (such as loss of MIDI programs or other data), or in extreme cases, permanent damage.
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Description

Voltage Regulation

The AC line voltage is a number representing the nominal electrical potential that has been adopted in a region for powering electrical equipment of all kinds. In most of North America the line voltage is 120VAC. The actual voltage can fall below or rise above this nominal level due to brownouts, power cutbacks, use of substandard wiring, and other causes. These deviations can cause poor performance or a malfunction. A voltage regulator is a device which, through use of an autotransformer, corrects for deviations in line voltage by switching transformer taps such that the output voltage is at or near the nominal AC line voltage level.

Spike (also called surges or transients)

Spikes can have voltages as high as 6000 volts. Though they are usually of very short duration, the energy they contain can be considerable and enough to damage sensitive solid-state components in audio and computer equipment. Spikes can also foul switch contacts and degrade wiring insulation. They are an unavoidable component of electric power. They are caused unpredictably by electric motors switching on or off (on the premises or outside), utility company maintenance operations, nearby lightning strikes, and other factors. Spikes are absorbed by special components called MOV’s inside the M-8x AR to provide safe voltage levels to protect your equipment.

RFI/EMI Interference

Noise from RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) or EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) involves lower voltages and less energy than is found in spikes, but it is continuous or transient. It is not likely to cause physical damage, but it can certainly be annoying, producing static in audio circuits, “snow” on video screens, or garbled data in computers. Noise can be introduced into AC lines by nearby radio transmitters, certain kinds of lighting, electric motors, and other devices. Because RFI/EMI noise occurs at higher frequencies than the 50 or 60 Hz AC line, it can be effectively reduced through the use of low-pass filtering.

Extreme Voltage Protection

The M-8x AR includes special circuitry to sense over and under voltage conditions and either regulate or disable the output before damage can be done to connected equipment. Please refer to the specifications for the exact voltages at which shutdown occurs. When the input voltage falls outside the regulation limit, the power will cut off. Power will automatically be restored when the condition has subsided. The two red LEDs labeled “EVS” indicate a protective shutdown condition

Extreme Current Protection

The M-8x AR includes a special ECS circuit to detect an extreme over-current condition and shut down the outlets before damage is done to the M-8x AR or your connected equipment. The ECS circuit has been designed to detect high speed and high level currents and will ignore low speed / low current transients, such as amplifier inrush currents. When an ECS condition has been detected, the M-8x AR will shut down outlets and illuminate the red Extreme Current LED.

Technical Specifications

Spike Protection Modes

Line to Neutral

Energy Dissipation

225 joules

Peak Impulse Current

15,000 amps

Line Voltage

120 (Volts)

Number of Outlets

9

Number of Isolated Banks

0

Outlet Descriptions

All 9 outlets regulated and conditioned - eight on the rear panel and one on the front

Rack Mountable

Yes

Rack Ears Included

Yes

Front Panel Meter(s)

Eight element, Bi-color bar graph meter to indicate input line voltage

Front Media Light(s)

No

Control

Front panel On/Off switch

Voltage Regulation

Regulation capture range: 97 VAC to 141 VAC, Output Voltage: 120 VAC ±5V

Compliance

cCSAus

USB Charging

N/A

Low Voltage Trigger

N/A

AC Power Cord

10 ft. captive AC power cord with NEMA 5-15 Plug

Dimensions

19″ W x 11″ D x 1.75″ H

Weight

15.75 lbs

AC Protection Technology

Extreme Voltage Shutdown, Series Multi-Stage Protection, Non-sacrificial protection with zero ground contamination

Under-Voltage Shutoff

75V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage

145 VAC

Maximum Current Rating

15 Amps

Initial Clamping Level

400 volts peak at 500 A

Filtration Technology

Standard Level RFI/EMI Filtration

Filtration Rating

-16dB @ 10KHz, -33dB @ 100 kHz, -48dB @ 400KHz

Signal Line Protection

No

UPC

654061041146

Construction

Steel Chassis, Black Painted

Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

3 Year Limited Warranty

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Resources

Manual:

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Datasheet

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Special Features

EXPLORE M-8X AR AMP VOLTAGE REGULATOR

Voltage Regulator Function

Uses an autotransformer to correct deviations in line voltage, ensuring the output is close to the nominal level

Transformer Taps

Switched by the voltage regulator to maintain a stable output voltage

Spike Protection

MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors) in the M-8x AR absorb spikes to safeguard equipment

RFI/EMI Interference

Achieved through low-pass filtering, which targets frequencies higher than the standard AC line frequency (50/60 Hz).

Extreme Voltage Protection

The M-8x AR detects and responds to extreme voltage conditions to prevent equipment damage

Extreme Current Protection

The M-8x AR is equipped with an ECS (Extreme Current Sensing) circuit to detect and react to high-speed, high-level current surges