Art PS8-II 9-Outlet Power Sequencer - Manual (Page 7)

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MAXIMUM LOAD
The eight circuit breaker protected outlets are rated at 15 amps total, which is equivalent to 1800
watts at 120 volts. If the total load on the
PS8-II exceeds 15 amps, the circuit breaker on the front
panel will trip, cutting off power to all outlets. If this happens, reduce the overall load by unplugging
one or more units from the
PS8-II , then push the circuit breaker button in to reset it. Each outlet
should be limited to a maximum of 10 amps, this will ensure the long term durability of the relays.
POWER FILTERING
The PS8-II has specialized internal circuitry to filter out digital and dimmer hash as well as any high
frequency noise that is above the audio range.
By using both Common Mode and Differential Mode topologies in series for the filter design we are
able to block virtually all of the unwanted noise that is between the AC line and ground, and also the
two sides of the AC line. This has the additional benefit of reducing ground loop problems in your
system.
High frequency noise currents in particular are highly attenuated in both directions so that any line
noise that could be generated by one of your components is not allowed to get back into your main
AC wiring, so if you use a
PS8-II in your setup, you can distribute and isolate the noisy components
from the sensitive components in your system. Additionally, any signals above 10kHz are filtered from
the line with typically 40dB of attenuation above 100kHz.