UNiKA PCU-9VI Power Conditioner User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- UNiKA
Table of Contents
UNiKA PCU-9VI Power Conditioner
INTRODUCTION
We congratulate you on choosing UNiKA PC Series power conditioner. This series is designed for easy use and incorporate the latest advances in power technology, along with useful and innovative features. Please read all instructions carefully before operating.
FRONT PANEL
- Rack Mounting Ears – Two front panel mounting holes are provided on each mounting ear.
- Rack Lights – This switch controls to turn ON or turn OFF the front 2 pull-out LED light pipes.
- Dimmer – This rotary knob is used to control the light strength from min. to max.
- Two front panel pull-out LED light pipes – These retractable LED light pipes helps users to operate in a dark environment easily and more convenient.
- LED Display – For the PC-9VI and PCU-9VI, this LED display shows input voltage and total load current for user easily to control them properly.
- Front panel resettable circuit breaker – This reset button is used to reset the breaker.
- Unswitched front panel convenience outlet – This outlet keeps power that is always ON. There are two versions: American type (PC-9VI) and Universal type (PCU-9VI).
- AC power illuminated switch – The switch is used to turn ON or turn OFF the 8 rear panel outlets.
- LED Display – For the PC-8V, the LED display shows input voltage only.
- AC Power Cord – Plug this cable into a standard 110V or 220V wall outlet. Be sure that the supplied voltage in your area matches the unit’s required voltage. Never plug your power conditioner into a wall outlet that does not match its required voltage which helps to avoid serious damage may occurred on the unit.
- Power Output – There are totally 8 American type outlets on the rear panel, 4 of them with wall wart spacing, except the PCU-9VI with 8 Universal type outlets without wall wart spacing.
FEATURES
For All PC series models
- 8 rear panel outlets (two versions: American type and Universal type)
- 4 outlets with wall wart spacing (PC-8 / 8V / 9VI)
- Total power capacity of 1800 watts
- Surge and spike protection
- 2 front pull out LED light pipes with variable dimmer control and separate rack lights ON/OFF switch
- Front-mounted circuit breaker reset switch
- Durable all-steel chassis occupies 1U rack space For PC-8V
- LED digital readout to monitor Input Voltage= For PC-9VI and PCU-9VI
- 1 unswitched front panel convenience outlet (total 9 outlets)
- LED digital readout to monitor Input Voltage & Load Current
OPERATION
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 exceeds 15 amps,
the circuit breaker will trip, cutting off power to your rack. If this
happens, reduce the load by unplugging one or more units from the unit, then
push the circuit breaker button in to reset it.
LAMPS
The PC series power conditioner with easily pull-out LED light pipes and may
be aimed to provide the best illumination for your equipment. You should set
the front rack lights switch to the OFF position if not using the lights for
an extended period of time.
AC POWER SWITCH
The PC series power conditioners have a master AC POWER switch for the rear
outlets. This switch glows when the unit is on.
WARNINGS
- All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment.
- To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover or the back. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
- Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or to heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other items that generate excessive heat.
- This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Do not get moisture inside the unit.
- When moving this equipment, it should be placed in its original carton and packing, to reduce the risk of damage in transit.
SPECIFICATIONS
PC- 8 | PC- 8V | PC- 9VI | PCU-9VI | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Power Capacity | 1800watts | 1800watts | 1800watts | 1800watts |
Maximum Output Current | 15amps | 15amps | 15amps | 8amps (220V Version) |
Power Outlets
| ****
Eight Rear Panel Outlets
| ****
Eight Rear Panel Outlets
| One Front Panel Unswitched Outlet and Eight Rear Panel Outlets| One Front
Panel Unswitched Outlet and Eight Rear Panel Outlets
Power Switch| Front-Location – On/Off and Rack light On/Off Switches| Front-
Location – On/Off and Rack light On/Off Switches| Front-Location – On/Off and
Rack light On/Off Switches| Front-Location – On/Off and Rack light On/Off
Switches
Power Switch Illumination| Yes – In “ON” Position| Yes – In “ON” Position| Yes
– In “ON” Position| Yes – In “ON” Position
Circuit Breaker| Front Location| Front Location| Front Location| Front
Location
Filtering| An option per customer’s requirement, not standard.| An option per
customer’s requirement, not standard.| An option per customer’s requirement,
not standard.| An option per customer’s requirement, not standard.
Protection Circuit| Surge & Spike Protecting| Surge & Spike Protecting| Surge
& Spike Protecting| Surge & Spike Protecting
Construction| All-Steel Chassis| All-Steel Chassis| All-Steel Chassis| All-
Steel Chassis
Light Pipes| 2 Front Pull-Out, Shock Mounted| 2 Front Pull-Out, Shock Mounted|
2 Front Pull-Out, Shock Mounted| 2 Front Pull-Out, Shock Mounted
Metering| ****
X
| LED digital display Input Voltage| LED digital display Input Voltage &
Current| LED digital display Input Voltage & Current
Dimensions (H×W×D)| 44 x 483 x 171mm| 44 x 483 x 171mm| 44 x 483 x 171mm| 44 x
483 x 171mm
Weight| 2.8kg| 2.8kg| 2.8kg| 2.8kg
Rack Space| 1U| 1U| 1U| 1U