Samson Power Supply PowerBrite Pro7 User Guide

PowerBrite Pro  
PowerBrite  
PowerStrip  
SAMSON  
PowerBrite Pro7  
130  
127  
124  
120  
117  
115  
110  
105  
95  
15.0  
13.5  
12.0  
10.5  
9.0  
PUSH  
PUSH  
7.5  
SAMSON  
6.0  
4.5  
3.0  
85  
1.5  
LIGHT  
OUTLETS  
UNSWITCHED  
15 AMPERES  
VOLTMETER  
AMMETER  
PBPRO7  
PowerBrite  
SAMSON  
PUSH  
PUSH  
15  
LIGHT  
OUTLETS  
UNSWITCHED  
15 AMP  
PB9  
SAMSON  
PowerStrip PS9  
15  
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15 AMP  
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH AC LINE NOISE AND SURGE SUPPRESSION  
PS9  
OWNERS MANUAL  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on purchasing your Samson PowerStrip, PowerBrite, or  
PowerBrite Pro! This manual covers three products: the PowerStrip  
PS9; the PowerBrite PB9; and the PowerBrite Pro7. All three of these  
single-space rack units provide multiple outlets for reliable power  
distribution with 3-point surge and peak protection, plus RF (Radio  
Frequency) filtering. The three products differ in that the PowerBrite and  
PowerBrite Pro also provide a front-panel 4 watt fluorescent light (tucked  
away in a lockable slide-out drawer) which can be used to fully illuminate  
your entire rack of gear. The PowerBrite Pro7 also provides a rear-panel  
12 volt DC lamp connector and a front-panel voltmeter and ammeter.  
In addition, both the PowerBrite PB9 and PowerBrite Pro7 allow you to  
substitute your own custom facility logo or band name in the front panel  
inlay. (See the inside back cover of this manual for more information.)  
In this manual, you’ll find a more detailed description of the features of  
your PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, or PowerBrite Pro7, as well as  
instructions for its use and complete specifications. You’ll also find a  
warranty card enclosed—don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in! This will  
enable you to receive online technical support and will allow us to send  
you updated information about other Samson products in the future.  
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, or  
PowerBrite Pro7 ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number  
(RA) is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.  
If purchased in the United States, please call Samson at (516) 364-2244  
for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the unit. If  
purchased outside the U.S., contact your local Samson dealer for details.  
Please retain the original packing material and, if possible, return the unit  
in its original carton and packing materials.  
WARNING: Though the PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, and  
PowerBrite Pro7 all provide both surge and peak protection, they  
are not designed to protect against major overload situations  
such as lightning strikes or connection to incorrect voltage  
supplies. In the event of either occurrence, unplug all  
connected equipment immediately and have your  
PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, or PowerBrite Pro7 evaluated  
by Samson Technical Support or by an authorized Samson  
service center before using it again.  
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System Features  
The Samson PowerStrip PS9, PowerBrite PB9, and PowerBrite Pro7  
all utilize state-of-the-art technology in power distribution and are  
engineered to the finest detail. Here are some of their main features:  
• Multiple switched rear-panel AC outlets (eight in the PowerStrip PS9  
and PowerBrite PB9; six in the PowerBrite Pro7) that allow you to  
power an entire rack’s worth of gear from one source. In addition,  
an unswitched front-panel convenience outlet is provided for  
temporary power needs (such as plugging in a guitar amplifier,  
soldering iron, etc.).  
• Rear-panel switched outlets are mounted both vertically and  
horizontally to accommodate standard 3-pin plugs as well as  
external transformer AC power adapters.  
• 3-point surge protection, peak clamping protection and RF filtering  
enables all connected equipment to operate with maximum  
efficiency and minimal noise.  
• Front-panel resettable 15 amp circuit breaker protects all connected  
gear.  
• An independent dedicated switch with status light for powering the  
rear-panel switched outlets.  
• In the PowerBrite PB9 and PowerBrite Pro7, a lockable slide-out  
drawer contains a standard 4 watt fluorescent bulb (similar to that  
used in many desktop lamps and readily available at most hardware  
stores and electrical suppliers) that fully illuminates all gear  
underneath with cool, clear light. In addition, there is a dedicated  
switch (with status light) for turning on the bulb. The front-panel  
light features a backlit customizable inlay with a Samson logo—and  
our unique “Neo-Rack” service (see the back cover of this manual)  
allows you to substitute your own custom facility or band logo  
design.  
• In the PowerBrite Pro7, a rear-panel 12-volt XLR connector (for  
Littlite®-compatible lamps), and a front-panel voltmeter and  
ammeter that allow you to monitor changes in the current drawn  
from both switched and unswitched outlets.  
• All units are designed to be mounted in the top slot of any standard  
19" rack, taking only a single rack space.  
• Rugged construction that makes the Samson PowerStrip PS9,  
PowerBrite PB9, and PowerBrite Pro7 eminently roadworthy.  
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Guided Tour -  
PowerStrip PS9 Front Panel  
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SAMSON  
PowerStrip PS9  
15  
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OUTLETS  
UNSWITCHED  
15 AMP  
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH AC LINE NOISE AND SURGE SUPPRESSION  
1: Outlets switch - Use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off.  
When on, the status light inside this switch is lit red.  
2: Unswitched convenience outlet - This 3-pin AC outlet is active  
whenever the PS9 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the Outlets  
switch (see #1 above).  
3: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load  
on the PS9 (all rear-panel switched outlets plus the front-panel  
unswitched convenience outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug  
one or more devices so as to reduce the load and gently press the circuit  
breaker in until you hear it click.  
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Guided Tour -  
PowerStrip PS9 Rear Panel  
1
2
MAXIMUM 15 AMPERE LOAD FOR ALL  
9
OUTLETS  
SAMSON  
PS  
9
PowerStrip  
or  
PS9  
115V 0Hz 15A  
SWITCHED  
SWITCHED  
1: Switched AC outlets (horizontal mount) - Connect external  
equipment to these standard 3-pin AC outlets, which are turned on and  
off from the front panel Outlets switch (see #2 on the previous page).  
2: Switched AC outlets (vertical mount) - Similar to the AC outlets  
described in #1 above, these are mounted vertically so as to  
accommodate external transformer AC power adapters.  
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Guided Tour -  
PowerBrite PB9 Front Panel  
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2
3
4
5
PowerBrite PB9  
SAMSON  
PUSH  
PUSH  
15  
A
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LIGHT  
OUTLETS  
UNSWITCHED  
15 AMP  
1: Light switch - Use this to turn the fluorescent light in the slide-out  
drawer on or off. When on, the LED inside this switch lights red.  
2: Outlets switch - Use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off.  
When on, the LED inside this switch lights red.  
3: Slide-out drawer - Contains the PowerBrites fluorescent light, clear  
plastic diamond lens and back-lit inlay. Use both fingers to press gently  
on the two Pushsquares on the front and the drawer will slide out  
towards you. Use the Light switch (see #1 above) to turn the light on or  
off. The light uses a standard 4 watt fluorescent bulb which is readily  
available at most hardware stores or electrical suppliers (see page 10  
in this manual for information on how to change the bulb). To lock the  
drawer back into place, gently slide the drawer back in (again using both  
fingers on the Pushsquares) until it clicks. See the inside back cover  
of this manual for information about our Neo-Rackservice which allows  
the inlay to be replaced with a custom facility logo or name.  
4: Unswitched convenience outlet - This 3-pin AC outlet is active  
whenever the PB9 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the Outlets  
switch (see #2 above).  
5: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load  
on the PB9 (all rear-panel switched outlets plus the front-panel  
unswitched convenience outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug  
one or more devices so as to reduce the load and gently press the circuit  
breaker in until you hear it click.  
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Guided Tour -  
PowerBrite PB9 Rear Panel  
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1
3
N
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MAXIMUM 15 AMPERE LOAD FOR ALL  
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OUTLETS  
SAMSON  
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or  
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SWITCHED  
SWITCHED  
1: Switched AC outlets (horizontal mount) - Connect external  
equipment to these standard 3-pin AC outlets, which are turned on and  
off from the front panel Outlets switch (see #2 on the previous page).  
2: Switched AC outlets (vertical mount) - Similar to the AC outlets  
described in #1 above, these are mounted vertically so as to  
accommodate external transformer AC power adapters.  
3: Fluorescent starter - This is a standard 4 watt, 110 volt condenser  
type fluorescent starter, used for starting the fluorescent light in the  
slide-out drawer (see #3 on the previous page). To remove the starter,  
twist it counterclockwise a half-turn and pull it straight out. To insert a  
new starter, line up its pins with the slot and twist it a half-turn in the  
other direction. Be certain the replacement starter is rated at 4 watts or  
greater.  
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Guided Tour -  
PowerBrite Pro7 Front Panel  
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2
5
6
7
1
3
SAMSON  
PowerBrite Pro7  
130  
127  
124  
120  
117  
115  
110  
105  
95  
15.0  
13.5  
12.0  
10.5  
9.0  
PUSH  
PUSH  
7.5  
6.0  
SAMSON  
4.5  
3.0  
85  
1.5  
LIGHT  
OUTLETS  
UNSWITCHED  
15 AMPERES  
VOLTMETER  
AMMETER  
1: Light switch - Use this to turn the fluorescent light in the slide-out  
drawer on or off. When on, the status light inside this switch is lit red.  
2: Outlets switch - Use this to turn the rear-panel outlets on or off.  
When on, the status light inside this switch is lit red.  
3: Voltmeter - This ten-stage LED meter shows the amount of voltage  
in the electrical signal being received by the PowerBrite Pro7.  
WARNING: Severe voltage swings can cause damage to connected  
equipment. If you see the voltmeter changing drastically or rapidly,  
disconnect the Pro7 until the source of the problem is identified.  
4: Slide-out drawer - Contains the Pro7s fluorescent light, clear plastic  
diamond lens and back-lit inlay. Use both fingers to press gently on the  
two Pushsquares on the front and the drawer will slide out towards  
you. Use the Light switch (see #1 above) to turn the light on or off. The  
light uses a standard 4 watt fluorescent bulb which is readily available at  
most hardware stores or electrical suppliers (see page 10 in this manual  
for information on how to change the bulb). To lock the drawer back into  
place, gently slide the drawer back in (again using both fingers on the  
Pushsquares) until it clicks. See the inside back cover of this manual  
for information about our Neo-Rackservice which allows the inlay to be  
replaced with a custom facility logo or name.  
5: Ammeter - This ten-stage LED meter shows the amount of current  
being drawn by equipment connected to the PB Pro7. WARNING:  
Severe current swings can cause damage to connected equipment.  
If you see the ammeter changing drastically or rapidly, disconnect the  
PB Pro7 until the source of the problem is identified and repaired  
.
6: Unswitched convenience outlet - This 3-pin AC outlet is active  
whenever the PB Pro7 is plugged in, regardless of the setting of the  
Outlets switch (see #2 above).  
7: Circuit breaker- This circuit breaker will trip whenever the total load  
on the PB Pro7 (all rear-panel switched outlets plus the front-panel  
unswitched convenience outlet) exceeds 15 amps. To reset it, unplug  
one or more devices so as to reduce the load and gently press the circuit  
breaker in until you hear it click.  
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Guided Tour -  
PowerBrite Pro7 Rear Panel  
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5
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AC INPUT 115 VAC  
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PBPRO7  
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ON  
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OFF  
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4
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SWITCHED  
SWITCHED  
1: Lamp switch - Used to turn on or off a connected Littlite®-  
compatible lamp (see #2 below).  
2: Lamp connector - If required, you can connect a Littlite®-  
compatible lamp to this 12 VDC female XLR jack.  
3: Switched AC outlets (horizontal mount) - Connect external  
equipment to these standard 3-pin AC outlets, which are turned on and  
off from the front panel Outlets switch (see #2 on the previous page).  
4: Switched AC outlets (vertical mount) - Similar to the AC outlets  
described in #3 above, these are mounted vertically so as to  
accommodate external transformer AC power adapters.  
5: Fluorescent starter - This is a standard 4 watt, 110 volt condenser  
type fluorescent starter, used for starting the fluorescent light in the  
slide-out drawer (see #3 on the previous page). To remove the starter,  
twist it counterclockwise a half-turn and pull it straight out. To insert a  
new starter, line up its pins with the slot and twist it a half-turn in the  
other direction. Be certain the replacement starter is rated at 4 watts or  
greater.  
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Setting Up and Using Your  
PowerStrip or PowerBrite  
Setting up your PS9, PB9, or Pro7 is a simple procedure  
which takes only a few minutes:  
1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need  
for future service) and install the unit in a standard 19" rack.  
We recommend that the PB9 and Pro7 be placed in the top  
slot so that its slide-out fluorescent light can be used to  
illuminate the entire rack of equipment below.  
2. Connect the PS9, PB9, or Pro7 to any standard grounded  
AC outlet. If you are using a Pro7, the front-panel voltmeter  
and ammeter will show you the incoming electrical voltage  
and current draw of connected equipment.  
3. Connect the AC cables of your rack equipment to the  
rear-panel switched AC outlets, using the vertically mounted  
receptacles for external AC transformer power adapters.  
4. Make sure all connected equipment is switched off, then  
press the front-panel Outlets switch so that its status light is lit  
red. This activates all rear-panel switched outlets.  
5. Turn on all connected equipment, one at a time. If the  
total load exceeds 15 amps, the front-panel circuit breaker will  
trip. To reset it, unplug one or more devices, then press in  
the front-panel circuit breaker.  
OUTLETS  
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6. You can also use the unswitched front-panel convenience  
outlet for additional temporary power needs (such as  
connecting a guitar amplifier, soldering iron, etc.). This outlet  
is fully operational whenever the PS9, PB9, or Pro7 is  
plugged into an AC source, regardless of the position of the  
front-panel Outlets switch. The front-panel circuit breaker  
affects this outlet as well as all rear-panel switched outlets.  
15 AMP  
UNSWITCHED  
7. (PB9 and Pro7 only) To illuminate the equipment in your  
rack, push gently on the front-panel slide-out drawer and it  
will extend out towards you; then press the front-panel Light  
switch so that its status light is lit red. If you are using a Pro7,  
you can illuminate the back of your rack by connecting a  
Littlite®-compatible lamp to the rear-panel 12 VDC socket.  
LIGHT  
If you encounter difficulty with any aspect of setting up or  
using your PS9, PB9, or Pro7 , call Samson Technical  
Support (1-800-372-6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.  
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Changing the PowerBrite Bulb  
The 4-watt fluorescent bulb in your PowerBrite PB9 and Pro7 is rated to deliver  
approximately 3,000 hours of operation. Thats a long time, to be sure, but  
there will probably come a time when youll need to replace it. The good news  
is that the bulb itself is readily available at most hardware stores and electrical  
supply housesthe type number is F4T5CW”—and you can replace it yourself  
in less than a minute with just a small flat-head screwdriver (a jewelers  
screwdriver is ideal).  
Begin by unplugging your PB9 or Pro7 and then unplug all devices connected to  
the rear and/or front panel outlets. Then remove the PowerBrite from your rack  
and use both fingers to press gently on the two Pushsquares on the slide-out  
drawer so that it extends out towards you. With the drawer extended, turn the  
PowerBrite upside down. The illustration below shows how to remove the clear  
plastic diamond lens at the bottom of the drawer: Gently pull back on one of the  
retaining tabs with your finger and insert the flat-head screwdriver under the  
clear plastic diamond lens to pry it up and out. Then pull back on the other  
retaining tab with your finger and remove the lens.  
The bulb is now easily removed by giving it a half-turn so that its end terminals  
line up with the holder slots.  
Follow the same procedure to insert a new bulb, then replace the clear plastic  
diamond lens by pulling gently back on both retaining tabs.  
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Specifications  
Electrical:  
Number of Outlets  
PS9 and PB9  
Pro7  
Max. Current  
Input Voltage (RMS)  
Spike Protection Mode  
8 switched, 1 unswitched  
6 switched, 1 unswitched  
15 Amp (circuit breaker protected)  
0 to 130 Vac continuous  
Hot to Neutral, Hot to Ground,  
and Neutral to Ground  
340 Vac  
Max. Clamping Voltage (@ 50 A)  
Response Time  
1 nanosecond  
Max. Surge Current  
Max. Spike Energy  
Noise Attenuation  
Power Cord  
4,500 Amps (8 x 20 µs pulse)  
56 Joules  
>20 dB, 1.5 MHz to 200 MHz  
Pendant  
Bulb/Starter (PB9 and Pro7 only):  
Fluorescent Bulb Type  
Bulb Life (Typical)  
Lumens  
F4T5CW  
3,000 Hours  
95  
Fluorescent Starter  
Condenser Type FS2  
(110 Vac, 4 - 20 Watts)  
500 milliAmp T-type  
Starter Fuse (Internal)  
General:  
Dimensions  
19 in. (w) x 7.5 (d) x 3.5 (h)  
482 mm (w) x 190 (d) x 88 (h)  
7 lbs. 3. 2 kg  
Weight  
Conforms  
UL and CUL  
SURGE  
PROTECTION  
AND RFI  
REAR  
OUTLETS  
15A  
CIRCUIT  
FRONT  
AC OUTLET  
OUTLET  
SWITCH  
AC MAINS  
BREAKER  
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LIGHTING  
SWITCH  
FLUORESCENT  
LIGHTING UNIT  
BALLAST  
PB9 block diagram  
REAR  
OUTLETS  
15A  
CIRCUIT  
BREAKER  
LINE  
FILTER  
FRONT  
AC OUTLET  
OUTLET  
SWITCH  
AC MAINS  
AMMETER  
VOLTMETER  
s
LIGHTING  
SWITCH  
FLUORESCENT  
LIGHTING UNIT  
BALLAST  
PB Pro7 block diagram  
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Appendix A:  
Fluorescent Or Incandescent?  
There are numerous advantages to using the kind of fluorescent lighting  
provided by the PowerBrite PB9 and PowerBrite Pro7 over the  
incandescent lighting provided by competing rack light products.  
Here are the main points to consider when making your purchase:  
Fluorescent bulbs generate almost no heat at all; incandescent  
bulbs can generate large amounts of heat.  
Fluorescent bulbs last approximately 50% longer than incandescent  
ones, with a typical life of 3,000 hours (as opposed to incandescent  
lights, which rarely last more than about 2,000 hours). There are  
also long-lifeversions of fluorescent bulbs available which operate  
for even longer periods.  
Fluorescent bulbs are brighter than incandescent ones and they  
deliver much greater light dispersion. This is due to their longer  
tube length, which imparts an increased diffusion pattern.  
The quality of fluorescent light is similar to daylight, while  
incandescent lights impart an artificial glow. There are also a wide  
variety of fluorescent bulb types readily available from most  
hardware stores, including soft glowand colored bulbs which can  
impart distinctive lighting effects.  
Fluorescent lighting systems require no dimmers, which are  
notorious for adding noise. Because of the lack of a dimmer and  
the heavy silicon steel shielding employed by the internal ballast  
transformer (which reduces hum by 20 dB), the PowerBrite delivers  
noise performance similar to that of an incandescent system.  
Taking your rack on the road? Fluorescent bulbs travel better than  
incandescent ones because the bulb is suspended by both ends of  
the lamp. In addition, the fluorescent filament is robust and is used  
only to start the bulb and is then switched off (unlike an  
incandescent filament, which is much more delicate and must oper-  
ate continuously).  
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Important!  
This order form replaces the one included in the manual. Please use this updated  
form for when ordering nameplates.  
Ordering a Custom Nameplate  
Thank you for purchasing the  
SAMSONPowerBrite  
PowerBrite PB9  
SAMSON  
PUSH  
PUSH  
15  
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LIGHT  
OUTLETS  
UNSWITCHED  
15 AMPERES  
FILM  
WINDOW  
LOGO AREA  
Get Your  
Nameplate Customized!  
Illuminate any image that will fit within the  
available space—4 1/8 wide x 3⁄4 high.  
Personalize your front nameplate  
3/4" 7/8"  
YOUR LOGO  
by following the instructions:  
4 1/8"  
4 1/2"  
Please choose one of the following options:  
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3
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1. Send us a clear copy of your logo sized to 4 ⁄ wide x ⁄ high.  
The logo should be high contrast, i.e. black on white. It should be in good scan-able, wrinkle free condition. If a  
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certain font is used please include that information. For best resolution, the logo should not be smaller than 4 ⁄  
x
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⁄ , or larger.  
2. Logos created on computer can be sent as an email attachment ([email protected]) or on a 31⁄2” floppy,  
Zip™ disk or CD mailed in a padded envelope in the following formats: BMP, EPS, PICT, TIFF, Illustrator® and  
Photoshop®.  
3. Scanned images on disk must have a minimum resolution of 300 D.P.I.  
4. Any Name that fits easily in the space above (if you don’t have a logo, we can use your name).  
All orders must be accompanied by check or money order payable to: Samson Technologies  
for: $8.75 within the United States  
$10.75 outside the United States  
$4.95 each additional logo  
Send artwork and check or money order to:  
(prices include shipping and handling)  
Allow 4–6 weeks for delivery within the U.S.  
6–9 weeks for delivery outside the U.S.  
P.O.Box 9031  
Syosset, NY 11791  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Please call with any formatting questions.  
Phone: (516) 364-2244  
PowerBrite Nameplate Order Form  
PowerBrite Logo/Name:  
Logos @ $10.75  
Logos @ $8.75  
Copies @ $4.95  
Sub total $  
Company Name:  
Owner/Manager Name:  
Address:  
Sales Tax  
(NY & FL only)  
Tel:  
Fax:  
Total  
$
email:  
 
Changing the  
PowerBrite Nameplate  
After you have received your new Custom Nameplate film, its a  
simple matter to install it. Begin by unplugging your PowerBrite and then  
unplug all devices connected to the rear and/or front panel outlets.  
Remove the PowerBrite from your rack and use both fingers to press  
gently on the two Pushsquares on the slide-out drawer so that it  
extends out towards you. With the drawer extended, turn the PowerBrite  
upside down. As described on page 10 in this manual, remove the clear  
plastic diamond lens at the bottom of the drawer. Then, as shown in the  
illustration below, use a Philips-head screwdriver to remove the two  
retaining screws holding down the metal nameplate bracket.  
5. Bracket holder  
4. White diffusor  
3. Color film  
SAMSON  
2. Logo film  
1. Clear cover  
Inside the window you will find a slot that holds a four-layer sandwich”  
consisting of a clear cover (#1 in the illustration above, found closest to  
the window), logo film (#2), color film (#3), and white diffusor (#4).  
Replace the logo film with your new custom Neo-Rack film (the color film  
can also optionally be replaced if desired) and then carefully put the  
layers back together in the same order, taking care to position the logo  
film correctly (it should be upside-down, since the PowerBrite itself is  
currently upside-down). Then just slide the sandwichback into the slot,  
replace the nameplate bracket and clear diamond lens and youre done!  
 

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