Description
The Citronic CPD-8C is a 19" 1U rack mountable power conditioner built to protect your gear from the mess that comes down the mains line. It carries eight rear mounted IEC power outlets and a 10A capacity backed by a circuit breaker, so you can run a full rack of audio, video or computer equipment from a single tidy unit. At 482 x 178 x 44mm and 2.6kg, it sits neatly in a standard rack (US: rack unit) and keeps your cabling organised.
The main job here is clean power. An RFI/EMI interference filter stops noise from fluorescent lights, certain dimmers and similar sources of electronic pollution getting into the AC line and leaking into sensitive circuits. Alongside that, the CPD-8C gives you surge and voltage spike protection, guarding connected kit against sudden jumps in the mains supply. It runs from a 230Vac, 50Hz supply, which suits UK and European setups.
On the front panel you get two LED lamps with dimmer control, each rated at 3W, for lighting up your rack in dim venues or studio spaces. The dimmer lets you set the brightness to suit the room rather than being stuck with a single fixed level. With its filtering, protection and lighting all in one 1U unit, the CPD-8C is a practical starting point for anyone building a rack that needs steady, protected power.
Specification
| Power supply |
230Vac, 50Hz |
| Max. output current |
10A |
| Outputs |
8 x IECs |
| LED : type |
2 x 3W LEDs |
| Filter type |
RFI/EMI |
| Dimensions |
482mm x 178mm x 44mm |
| Weight |
2.60KG |
Frequently Asked
How many outlets does the CPD-8C have?
It has eight rear mounted IEC power outlets, so you can connect a full rack of equipment from one unit.
What does the RFI/EMI filter actually do?
It prevents noise from fluorescent lights, certain dimmers and similar sources contaminating the AC line and leaking into sensitive audio, video or computer circuits.
Does it protect against power surges?
Yes. The CPD-8C includes surge and voltage spike protection to guard connected equipment against sudden jumps in the mains supply.
What is the power rating and capacity?
It runs from a 230Vac, 50Hz supply with a maximum output current of 10A, protected by a built-in circuit breaker.
Will it fit a standard rack?
Yes. It is a 19" 1U rack mountable unit measuring 482 x 178 x 44mm and weighing 2.6kg.
Can I adjust the front panel lights?
Yes. The two front mounted 3W LED lamps have dimmer control, so you can set the brightness to suit the room.