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FURMAN RackRiderRR-15の特長

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まずはカタログの内容から抜粋です。(英語)

RR-15 and RR-15NL Features

The RackRider RR-15 and RR-15NL are the perfect accessories for any rack-mount system. Install a RR-15 or RR-15NL in the top slot of your rack, and the eight switched AC outlets on the rear panel will safely power up all your equipment.

The RR-15 features two slide-out, swiveling light fixtures which provide discreet illumination of your equipment on stages and in studios, while a dimmer control (“Rack Lights”) lets you adjust the lamp brightness to just the right level.

The RR-15 and RR-15NL protect your delicate electronic equipment by combining a high voltage varistor (MOV) surge and transient suppressor with an RFI/EMI interference filter.

The fastacting suppression circuit responds in less than a nanosecond, clamping transient voltages to safe levels.
The filter works to prevent noise from fluorescent lights, certain dimmers, radio transmitters, and similar sources of “electronic pollution” from contaminating the AC line and from there, leaking into sensitive audio, video, or computer circuits.

Maximum Load

The eight circuit breaker protected outlets are rated at 15 Amps, which is equivalent to 1800 Watts at 120 volts. If the total load on the RR-15 or RR-15NL (combining all outlets) exceeds 15 Amps, the circuit breaker (located on the rear panel) will trip, cutting off power to your rack. If this happens, reduce the load by unplugging one or more units from the RR-15 or RR-15NL. Then push the circuit breaker button in to reset it.

Lamps

The RR-15’s lamps pull out easily and may be aimed to provide the best illumination for your equipment. They come supplied with 7 Watt night-light bulbs. Replacements are readily available at most hardware stores or almost anywhere household light bulbs are sold. Bulbs are easily replaced without removing the unit from the rack by unscrewing the cap on the end of each light tube. The caps and light tubes become quite warm to the touch in normal operation. Be careful not to push the tubes in while the caps are unscrewed.

If you find that the heat from the tubes is excessive, try reducing the setting of the Rack Lights knob. As an alternative, you may wish to substitute 4-Watt bulbs or even colored Christmas tree bulbs.

Switches

The RR-15 and RR-15NL each have a master switch for the rear outlets which glows when the power is on. The RR-15 lights turn off automatically when the tubes are pushed in.

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背面パネルに8つのコンセントを搭載、コンセントはスイッチで一括管理可能
コンセントの定格は120V/15A、合計負荷が15Aを超えると回路ブレーカーが作動
ナノ秒未満で高速応答する保護回路(高電圧バリスタサージおよびトランジェントサプレッサー)搭載
蛍光灯、特定の調光器、無線送信機等のノイズから保護するRFI / EMI干渉フィルター搭載
機器を照らすスライド回転式照明を搭載。「Rack Lights」で調光可能。
ライトは7Wの電球が付属、市販の電球と簡単に交換可能。

その名前からも想像できると思いますが、もともとライブなどの機材の電源供給を一括管理し、ノイズフィルタや保護回路によって機材を保護するパワーディストリビューターとして販売されているものなので、オーディオ向けではありません。