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SurgeX launches Defender Series MultiPak to protect digital signage and video walls

Engineered to address the specific noise interference and power protection needs of video wall arrays, the Defender Series MultiPak offers a compact design that integrates with wall and ceiling mounting systems, the company says.

September 19, 2014

Knightdale, N.C.-based energy intelligence and surge protection provider ESP/SurgeX has introduced the Defender Series MultiPak, a Multi-Stage surge protector and power conditioner specifically designed to safeguard digital signage arrays, according to a company announcement.

Available in four (SX-DS-154) and six (SX-DS-156) outlet configurations, the MultiPak provides protection against damaging surges, spikes, over/under voltage, EMI/RFI noise, wiring faults and other power issues that can degrade video display performance. The unit's compact design fits behind multipanel installations and easily integrates with wall and ceiling mount systems, the company said.

Developed in direct response to the challenges encountered by digital signage manufacturers, the MultiPak was engineered to keep digital displays running properly without interruption, according to the announcement. The MultiPak safeguards equipment from disturbances on video, data and power lines that can result in fuzzy images, audio noise and can render equipment inoperable — leading to negative perceptions, reduced lifespan, downtime and lost income.

According to ESP/SurgeX every specification in the MultiPak is geared toward keeping video wall arrays running without disruption. In addition to its Multi-Stage surge protection technology, the MultiPak includes other SurgeX patented technologies that contribute to longer product lifespans and better performance. COUVS, for Catastrophic Over/Under Voltage Shutdown, insures multipanel displays will not sustain catastrophic damage from having too little or too much power voltage coming from the AC line. SurgeX ICE, for Inrush Current Elimination, technology with zero cross turn-on removes the need for time delay circuit breakers or startup sequencing. This allows displays, amplifiers and other equipment to be powered all at once without worry of blowing a circuit breaker, the company said.

And with its compact design, the MultiPak can be concealed from view and will fit naturally within most common mounting mechanisms, while the 15 Amp load rating is robust enough to handle the power delivery demands of multiple displays, all from a single unit, the company said. In addition, the Defender Series MultiPak includes diagnostic software that enables technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose power-related disturbances. It offers the ability to customize power protection settings, download time-stamped reports and diagnose power related service calls proactively.

"We listened to our customers and came up with a unique solution that offers all the surge protection and noise eliminating features needed to keep multipanel displays working without disruption," said Stephen F. Galloway, president and CEO of ESP/SurgeX, in the announcement. "We're confident the MultiPak will exceed the expectations of manufacturers and their customers."