Power Protection

Yes, LCP panels can be specified with optional, factory-installed surge protection modules. We offer integrated SurgeX or SPD modules that fit directly into the panelboard enclosure.

This provides a robust, coordinated protection solution for all connected lighting and video wall circuits, simplifying the electrical design and installation while safeguarding sensitive downstream equipment.

Yes. In addition to clamping transient surges, many of our power protection units include an automatic over-voltage shutdown feature. If the incoming voltage exceeds a safe operating threshold for a sustained period, the unit will disconnect power from your equipment. This provides a critical layer of defense against damaging utility power faults or incorrect site wiring.

The primary function of the SQ Series is power sequencing. It is designed to protect equipment from damage caused by inrush current during startup and shutdown procedures.

It does not include integrated surge protection. For applications that require protection from voltage surges and spikes, a separate Surge Protective Device (SPD) should be installed on the circuit feeding the SQ unit.

Our protection devices are engineered to help technicians diagnose issues quickly. Integrated wiring fault indicators on the front panel provide immediate visual confirmation of common problems, such as a missing ground connection or reversed polarity. This saves valuable time during commissioning and troubleshooting by identifying foundational power issues before they affect the AV system.

The integrated brownout protection continuously monitors incoming line voltage. If the voltage drops below a safe operating level, the MS panel automatically initiates a controlled shutdown sequence to protect all connected equipment from potential damage. Once stable power is restored, the panel will automatically begin the proper power-up sequence, bringing the system back online safely without manual intervention.

When specified, the brownout protection feature constantly monitors incoming voltage. If the voltage drops below a safe operating level (for example, under 90V for a 120V circuit), the controller automatically opens the relays to disconnect the downstream equipment. This protects sensitive electronics from damage caused by under-voltage conditions. The system will keep the circuits off until stable power is restored.

A momentary surge is different from a sustained over-voltage condition, which can be caused by faulty building wiring or utility issues. This prolonged high voltage can severely damage electronic equipment.

Our surge protectors include an automatic over-voltage shutdown circuit. If the unit detects a sustained voltage above a safe operating threshold, it will disconnect power to all outlets, safeguarding your entire rack of equipment from thermal damage or catastrophic failure.

Our wall-mount panels can be configured with optional, field-serviceable surge protection modules. This provides an integrated layer of defense against power anomalies and transient voltage events right at the distribution point. Adding surge protection safeguards your downstream AV, lighting, and audio equipment, extending its operational life and improving overall system reliability.

Standard surge protectors primarily address high-energy events on the hot and neutral lines. The RX series provides a more comprehensive solution with its patented Hybrid Filter Technology, which protects all three power lines: hot, neutral, and ground.

This system filters both high-energy surges and low-level line noise in both normal mode (line-to-neutral) and common mode (ground line). Cleaning the ground path is critical for protecting sensitive digital processors and preventing performance issues that other conditioners can miss.

Automatic Voltage Regulation, or AVR, is a key feature in our line-interactive UPS products. It constantly monitors incoming utility power and automatically corrects minor voltage fluctuations, such as brownouts or swells, without switching to the battery.

This protects sensitive electronics from potentially damaging voltage levels and preserves the battery’s full runtime capacity for a complete power failure. It is a critical function for maintaining system stability and reliability.

Beyond providing battery backup during a complete outage, the SRA Series offers two additional layers of protection. Its line-interactive design includes Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), which corrects for chronic under-voltage (brownouts) and over-voltage conditions without depleting the battery.

Additionally, every SRA unit has 960 Joules of built-in surge protection to safeguard connected equipment from damage caused by electrical surges and spikes.

L Series protectors are designed to sacrifice themselves to protect your more expensive downstream equipment. After a major electrical surge, the protection circuitry absorbs and diverts the harmful energy. The unit may be destroyed in the process, but the connected amplifier or network switch will be safe. The modular design of the LA Series makes replacing the spent protection module quick and easy.

A line-interactive UPS uses an internal transformer to automatically correct common voltage sags and swells without switching to its battery. This feature, called Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), provides stable power to sensitive electronics during minor fluctuations.

It preserves battery capacity for a complete power outage, which extends battery life and ensures your critical AV control systems and network hardware remain online when it matters most.

The SurgeX modules within the SGX sidecar are engineered to protect against electrical surges and transient events up to 6,000 volts. This level of protection is critical for safeguarding sensitive AV, lighting, and control systems from damage caused by power grid instability.

Our standalone units provide the same professional-grade circuit protection and reliable sequencing found in our larger panelboard systems. They are engineered to safeguard sensitive audio, video, and lighting equipment from electrical events and improper startup or shutdown. This ensures system longevity and protects your client’s investment.

The XPC system includes integrated over and under-voltage protection to safeguard connected equipment. The controller constantly monitors incoming power. If the voltage moves outside of a user-defined safe operating range, the system will automatically shut down the controlled circuits in a safe sequence to prevent damage to sensitive electronics from power anomalies.

RPC panels include built-in brownout protection to safeguard connected equipment. The system constantly monitors incoming voltage. If it detects a sustained under-voltage (brownout) condition, it will automatically shut down the controlled circuits in sequence to prevent damage. Power can be restored automatically once stable voltage returns.

Our PDUs provide an essential layer of protection for sensitive electronics. They include an internal metal oxide varistor (MOV) for basic surge and voltage spike suppression to guard against common power anomalies. Additionally, they feature AC line noise filtration, which helps reduce interference on the power line for cleaner, more stable power to your connected AV and IT equipment.

Standard surge protectors often only guard the hot and neutral lines. Our products, like the RX series, use a hybrid filter to protect all three paths: hot, neutral, and ground. This comprehensive approach prevents ground contamination, a common source of audio hum and video noise that can degrade system performance even without a major surge event.

The RX series is engineered to defend against multiple power-related threats. It protects equipment from high-energy transient voltage surges, reducing a 6,000-volt event to a maximum of 10 volts let-through. It also filters out low-level AC line noise that can disrupt digital performance.

Additionally, RX units include intelligent protection against facility wiring faults. They automatically shut down if they detect a sustained over-voltage condition (above 150V) or incorrect wiring for hot, neutral, or ground, preventing damage from infrastructure problems.

Each SGX sidecar houses genuine 20A SurgeX power conditioning modules. This multi-stage technology is proven to absorb and dissipate high-voltage transient events without degradation, providing reliable, long-term protection for sensitive downstream equipment.

All SL Series UPS units provide two critical levels of protection. First, they offer battery backup to allow sensitive equipment to shut down safely during a power outage. Second, they include integrated, UL 1778 certified surge protection to safeguard connected components from damaging power surges and spikes. The rackmount SLi-1000 model adds Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), which corrects for brownouts and over-voltage conditions without switching to battery power, ensuring clean and stable power delivery.

These components offer increasing levels of protection. A surge protector primarily defends against large voltage spikes. A power conditioner, such as an RX series unit, adds advanced filtration to remove AC line noise that can degrade audio and video performance. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) includes both, but also adds a battery to maintain power during an outage. Our line-interactive UPS models also provide automatic voltage regulation to correct sags and swells without using the battery.

Rack-level protection is a crucial final defense for sensitive equipment. We recommend a layered approach where panel-level Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) handle large external surges at the service entrance. Rack-mount conditioners like the RX series then provide fine-tuned filtration and clamping right at the equipment. This combination ensures comprehensive protection from both external and internal electrical events for maximum system reliability.

AC power protection only handles surges on main electrical lines. It does not protect low-voltage signal paths. Long or outdoor cable runs for speakers and network devices act like antennas, picking up powerful surges from nearby lightning strikes. The L Series is specifically engineered to intercept these induced surges on signal lines before they can damage sensitive electronics like amplifiers, DSPs, and network switches.

Sensitive digital equipment, like DSPs and video processors, can be damaged by even small, repeated voltage spikes. Our protection devices feature very low let-through voltage ratings, for example 10V line-to-neutral and just 0.5V on the ground line. This ensures that transient voltages are clamped to safe levels, protecting delicate microprocessors from long-term stress and premature failure.

Powering on multiple high-current devices at once can create a large inrush current spike, which can trip breakers or damage sensitive electronics. A power sequencer like the PDS staggers the startup of each circuit in a controlled, step-by-step order.

This managed approach prevents electrical overload, protects your equipment investment, and ensures a stable, reliable system startup every time.

Unlike general-purpose surge protectors, LynTec SPDs are engineered specifically for the demands of professional AV and lighting systems. They feature fast-clamping technology and high joule ratings selected to safeguard sensitive digital electronics like processors, amplifiers, and LED video walls from damaging electrical transients.

This application-specific design provides a superior level of protection, ensuring the reliability and longevity of your critical system components.