With this 7-outlet power strip, the outlets work together, auto-switching your devices on and off automatically, saving you money on your electric bills. Three of the outlets always have power, allowing you to plug in devices that should never turn off (one of these is transformer-spaced). The other four are "controlled", meaning they will automatically turn off whenever a 10%+ drop in current to the main outlet is detected, and automatically turn on when an increase of 7 watts or more in power to the main outlet is sensed. In other words, plug your computer into the main outlet and its peripherals into the others. When you shut down your computer, all of the peripherals on the controlled outlets will also turn off. When you turn on your computer, the peripherals will all turn on.
It has a lighted power switch and is wall-mountable. The Smart Strip has two RC filters to help prevent false switching. It has a 6-foot long heavy-duty power cord. It uses 1 watt of electricity when fully energized, and 0 watts when the switched outlets are off. The surge suppression and power quality-related electrical specifications include:
- Rating: UL 1449 Rating 120 Volt 50/60 Hz
- Surge Protection: 1225 joules, 48000 amps, 130 volts
- EMI/RFI Filtering2 Spike Blocking Bar coil chokes, up to 60 db line noise reduction
- Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years
Note: This power strip may not operate properly with very low-power devices, such as Apple iMacs, Mac Mini G4s, and laptop computers.
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