Panamax M-8z | Merit Z Series 15A Rackmount Power Conditioner with EVS Surge Protection & USB Charging
LINE VOLTAGE: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
NUMBER OF AC OUTLETS: 8
OUTLET PROTECTION: All 8 Outlets Filtered and Surge Protected
MAXIMUM CURRENT RATING: 15 A (1800 W)
AC PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY: Protect or Disconnect™
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE MONITORING (AVM): Yes
PROTECTION MODES: L-N, L-G, N-G
THERMAL FUSING: Yes
OVERVOLTAGE SHUTOFF: 144 V ± 8 V
UNDERVOLTAGE SHUTOFF: 90 V ± 6 V
INITIAL CLAMPING LEVEL: 200 V Peak / 141 V RMS
VOLTAGE PROTECTION RATING: 500 V
SINGLE PULSE ENERGY DISSIPATION: 1650 Joules
PEAK IMPULSE CURRENT: 52,000 A
RESPONSE TIME: < 1 ns
EMI/RFI NOISE FILTRATION: 50 dB (100 kHz - 1 MHz)
POWER CORD: 6 ft. Captive Cord with Right-Angle 45° Offset Plug
CONTROL: On/Off Power Switch and Circuit Breaker
DIMENSIONS: 12" L x 5" W x 1.75" H
DIMENSIONS WITH BRACKETS: 12.5" L x 5" W x 1.75" H
WEIGHT: 3.5 lbs.
CABLE / SATELLITE PROTECTION:
COAX CONNECTIONS: 2 Sets of IN/OUT
CONNECTOR TYPE: Female F, Gold Plated
FREQUENCY RANGE: 0 MHz - 2.2 GHz
INSERTION LOSS: < 0.5 dB
CLAMPING LEVEL: 75 V
SHIELDED: Yes
BI-DIRECTIONAL: Yes
HD READY: Yes
TELEPHONE LINE PROTECTION:
CONNECTORS: RJ-11
WIRES PROTECTED: 2 Wire, 1 Pair (3,4)
SUPPRESSION MODES: Metallic & Longitudinal
CLAMPING LEVEL: 260 V
CAPACITANCE: 30 pF Approx.
FUSELESS / AUTO-RESETTABLE: Yes
Features:
15A rackmount power conditioner for professional audio, AV and equipment racks
Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) continuously monitors incoming AC voltage
Automatically disconnects connected equipment during dangerous overvoltage or undervoltage conditions
Standard-level surge protection helps protect connected equipment from damaging spikes and surges
Protection OK indicator provides visual surge-protection status
AC noise filtration reduces RFI and EMI interference for cleaner, more stable power
Greater than 20 dB noise attenuation from 200 kHz to 10 MHz
Front-panel USB-C fast charging port provides 5V / 3A output
Front-panel USB-A charging port provides 5V / 2.4A output
Wall-wart spacing accommodates larger power adapters without blocking adjacent outlets
Front-panel diagnostic indicators provide quick power and protection status
Designed for recording studios and home studios
Suitable for live sound and touring rigs
Designed for commercial AV installations including bars, clubs and venues
Suitable for commercial workstations, AV racks and recording racks
Compact 1U rackmount design
Overview:
Merit Z Series 15A Rackmount Power Conditioner with EVS Surge Protection & USB Charging
The M-8z is the essential power conditioner in the Merit Z Series, delivering trusted surge protection and clean power at an accessible price point. It features Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) technology that continuously monitors incoming AC and instantly disconnects during dangerous over or under voltage events to protect your connected equipment. Built-in standard-level surge protection with a "Protection OK" indicator, combined with AC noise filtration, reduces RFI/EMI interference for cleaner, more stable power. Convenient front-panel USB-C (5V/3A) and USB-A (5V/2.4A) fast charging ports keep phones, tablets, and wireless accessories powered right from your rack.