Panamax SM3-PRO User Manual

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Features Descriptions

BlueBOLT®:

Remote Power Management technology provides secure, hosted IP

(Internet Protocol) system control. With BlueBOLT™, custom electronics

installers, integrators and end-users can remotely monitor and control power to

home theater equipment by accessing power management components from

anywhere in the world. From simple system reboots to comprehensive monitoring

of power status, BlueBOLT™

provides the power to control complex A/V systems

from their most fundamental level: their power source SM3-PRO).

LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration :

Your audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromag-

netic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their AC

power source. This contaminated power can affect audio/video equipment and

will degrade the overall performance of your entire system. Common symptoms

of contaminated power include loss of picture detail, dull colors, pops, hisses,

hums and visual artifacts.

Protect-or-Disconnect:

In the event of a catastrophic power surge, such as a direct lightning hit, the

Panamax unit will disconnect AC power to connected equipment.

Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection (AVM):

Panamax’s patented power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line

voltage for unsafe voltage conditions such as momentary spikes or prolonged

over-voltages and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a

very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within the home. If the SM3-

PRO 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 SM3-PRO will automatically reconnect the power.

• When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 3,000A (short circuit cur-

rent) surge, the SM3-PRO limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s

lowest rating.

• If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protec-

tion components, the SM3-PRO’s Protect or Disconnect Circuitry will disconnect

your equipment in order to protect it. The SM3-PRO will need to be repaired or

replaced by Panamax if this occurs within the product’s 3 year warranty.

Sequential Startup/Shutdown:

Audio/video systems and networking systems often function best when powered

up and down in a sequential manner. In an A/V system, components can be

powered up and given a few moments to stabilize before an ampliﬁer or pow-

ered subwooofer is turned on, avoiding annoying and potentially dangeroues

speaker “thumps” that can occur when all components are turned on simultane-

ously, or when ampliﬁers or subwoofers are turned on prior to other equipment.

Networking sytems also beneﬁt from sequential turn on as often a modem will

need time to boot up prior to turning on a router, switch or other downstream

components. The SM3-PRO provides the ability to set turn on delays, turn off

delays, and power cycle delays for each bank in the BlueBOLT® or via UDP

command.

Accessory Port for Sensors:

The SM3-PRO includes two accessory ports for 5VDC sensors. These sensors

allow outlet banks to be triggered on or off based on a variety of environmental

conditions. Sensors are set up and indicated in the BlueBOLT® interface.

The accessory ports are compatible with the following ELAN™ SENSE sensors:

• AUDSENSOR Audio Sensor

• VIDSENSOR Video Sensor

• CTSENSOR Contact Closure Sensor

• VTSENSOR Voltage Sensor

• LTSENSOR Light/LED Sensor

• CRSENSOR Current/Magnetic Field Sensor

Ethernet Switch

A two-port Ethernet switch is provided for connecting an addirtional Ethernet-

connected device without having to run a second LAN cable to the location.

Mounting

Mounting Bracket is provided for a variety of installation conﬁgurations. Mount

bracket to desired location and snap SM3-PRO into the bracket. The SM3-PRO

is held in place by two spring buttons located on each side of unit.

1. Install Mounting Bracket

2. Snap SM3-PRO into Mounting Bracket.

BANK 1

ETHERNET 1

SM3-PRO SYSTEM MANAGER

ETHERNET 2

BANK 2

UNSAFE

VOLTAGE

WIRING

FAULT

BlueBOLT ACC 1 ACC 2

RESET