tbear1 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 What is the preferred way to power the centralized equipment for a C4 system? How many are needed/recommended? Thanks.Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Via a UPS, that has battery backup enough to tide over most short outages.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPerfect Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I ran a separate circuit just for my c4 rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 We utilise PS Audio powerplay IPC9000's with PS Audio powerpacks for our installs. The powerpack is a UPS and hte powerplay is a power conditioner / controller. we utilise it to control the power of distributed av equipment to minimise power usage. We also have it outputting the power consumption and voltage level of the rack to the control4 navigator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhawk913 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I ran 6 high voltage circuits to my closet... New build it was a bargin. Might be overkill....Figured I would have two circuits just for the theater alone... I will have 6 subs and they will be hungry.All my amplifiers go directly into the wall. If they blow up I get to buy new ones.Emotiva amps are cheap anyway. Everything else into surge / conditioners.PS Audio powerplay IPC9000's that Alan recommends look sweet.... but I went more budget... Never been a huge fan of conditioners... I unplug my power and the backup will run my system for hoursdespite the fact that they were not very expensive... Than includes running multichannel amplifiers.Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumult Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I ran 4 dedicated circuits for 2 racks. Probably overkill...tum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo Delicious Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 What is the preferred way to power the centralized equipment for a C4 system? How many are needed/recommended? Thanks.GlennThe way to "properly" power a centralized rack is measure the total amps your equipment will require/draw and plan your circuits that way. For example if you have all equipment running, what amperage will it draw? If it is drawing 20 amps and you have a 15 amp circuit you will have issues. You will also have to plan for future upgrades, added equipment over time, etc. I would state that, at a MINIMUM, 2 separate 20 amp circuits are required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have 3 20A circuits, with the controller and my phone/network equipment on a beefy UPS.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPerfect Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Now I know each state, city will have its own code.But you should never max out a circuit. If you have a 20 amp it should not get above 15, now Alaska code says no continues draw above 13, and anchorage says no continues above 8 amp on a 20amp circuit. You should know what your local code is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbear1 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks for all of the replies. I am surprised (maybe shouldn't be) how may dedicated circuits some of the systems use. I will take this into account when planning the racks. What is a typical size fuse panel used in a custom home with an automation system? I have a 400 amp specified, but the current required for the automation system has me worried.Thanks,Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Now I know each state, city will have its own code.But you should never max out a circuit. If you have a 20 amp it should not get above 15, now Alaska code says no continues draw above 13, and anchorage says no continues above 8 amp on a 20amp circuit. You should know what your local code is.So, I guess that means you can't dry hair with just about any kind of hair dryer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPerfect Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Anchorage has some very strict codes in place, I live and work in the valley where they are more relaxed. But you have to remember what continues is, so unless it takes you 24 hours to dry your hair then you are probably okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Ah...you mean continuous, I assume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPerfect Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 well that teaches me for not proof reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 well that teaches me for not proof reading.Not trying to be a jerk or anything, it just didn't make sense to me at first. I make similar mistakes all the time, hopefully I didn't offend you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPerfect Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Nope, grammar has never been a strength of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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