McIntosh MPC500, power controller, filter

McIntosh MPC500 - Protect your high-quality audio equipment. This device offers surge protection: both against primary surges (such as lightning strikes) and against secondary voltage spikes and pulses that may occur after the initial event.

Up to 8 components can be connected
Rated voltage: 120 V AC with type B sockets (120 V); 240 V AC with type F sockets (240 V)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz With Type B sockets (120 V); 50 Hz With Type F sockets (240 V)
Current limit: 12.0 A With Type B sockets (120 V); 6.0 A With Type F sockets (240 V)
Power (max): 1440 W With Type B sockets (120 V); 1440 W With Type F sockets (240 V)

Inconsistency in power quality can cause costly damage to electronic devices. Protect your home audio investment with the MPC500 Power Controller. Featuring cascaded surge protection, the MPC500 delivers AC power line surge protection, such as from a lightning strike, as well as protecting low voltage devices against secondary surges and spikes that can occur after the initial event.

AC power line protection is accomplished with the use of a thermally protected metal-oxide varistor (TPMOV) – which is far safer than a traditional MOV – that provides you with Line to Neutral protection. For secondary surge events, the MPC500 provides protection for your ethernet, coaxial, and other low voltage devices via Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT), Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistors and Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) components. Also included in the MPC500 is electromagnetic interference (EMI) filtering of the AC line and over/under voltage protection, which will switch off the rear receptacles to keep your connected devices safe from trying to operate at unwanted voltage levels.

The MPC500 includes either 8 Type B ¹ (aka NEMA 5-15R) or 4 Type F ¹ (aka CEE 7/3 or "Schuko") receptacles; only the appropriate version is available in each individual country to ensure compatibility with local power systems. Control of each receptacle can be configured to your preferences via the rear panel Power Control ports or through the setup menus on the front panel.

The front panel display can list input voltage, the amount of current being drawn through the receptacles, or total (apparent) power. Regardless of receptacle type, all versions of the MPC500 feature the timeless McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, and aluminum end caps. Contact your local dealer to learn more.

Electronic Specifications
Load Regulation
N/A
Output Voltage
With Type B (aka NEMA 5-15R) receptacles:
120 Volts AC Nominal

With Type F (aka CEE 7/3 or “Schuko”) receptacles:
240 Volts AC Nominal
Power Requirements
With Type B (aka NEMA 5-15R) receptacles:
120 Volts, 50/60Hz
12.0 Amps (max)
1440 Watts (max)

With Type F (aka CEE 7/3 or “Schuko”) receptacles:
240 Volts, 50Hz
6.0 Amps (max)
1440 Watts (max)
General Specifications
AC Power Line Protection
Thermally protected metal-oxide varistor (TPMOV) for Line to Neutral protection
Surge Suppression Type
AC Power Line: thermally protected metal-oxide varistor (TPMOV)
Secondary Surges: GDTs, PTC thermistors, TVS components
Number of Receptacles
With Type B (aka NEMA 5-15R) receptacles:
8

With Type F (aka CEE 7/3 or “Schuko”) receptacles:
4
Number of Always ON Receptacles
With Type B (aka NEMA 5-15R) receptacles:
2

With Type F (aka CEE 7/3 or “Schuko”) receptacles:
1
Number of Programmable Receptacles
With Type B (aka NEMA 5-15R) receptacles:
3 pairs

With Type F (aka CEE 7/3 or “Schuko”) receptacles:
3
Meters
0
Meter Light Switch
N/A
Weights & Dimensions
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 6” (15.2cm) x 19” (48.26cm)
Unit Weight
18.5 lbs (8.39 kg)
Shipping Weight
34 lbs (15.42 kg)

User manual (EN)