FAQ – Power Distribution Products
- What do the UL, ETL and CE marks represent? Lowell uses third party testing laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL Listed) or Intertek (ETL Listed), to assure manufactured products meet specific safety standards. The CE mark is a designation used in the European Union (EU). Learn more about third party listings here.
- Is a special wire needed to connect Lowell remote power control units (RPC) and switches? No. Since the switch functions are handled by low-voltage, low-current DC signals, almost any type of wire will work (CAT5, mic line, intercom wire, speaker wire, phone wire). Shielding is not required but can be used. Distance is rarely an issue; 24-gauge wire (CAT5, phone wire) can be used up to one mile.
- Are there different ways to connect a remote power control (RPC Series) to a sequencer? Yes. Click here.
- Can 19-inch panel models ACSPR-RPC1-1509 or -2009 control other remotely located RPC units? Yes. Click here.
- What do you mean by ‘switched’ and ‘un-switched’ receptacles? Some power strips include an on/off switch so that equipment can be controlled without having to remove/insert the plug into a wall outlet. This is especially important when a power outlet is not conveniently located. The on/off switch saves wear and tear on the cord, plug and power outlet. The on/off switch in Lowell power strips and 19-inch panels may control some or all of the outlets. See specification sheets and drawings for information.