SPMS recommends DC SMARTstart® for more than just TELCO applications

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State College, PA - August 1, 2008- Today, Spectrum Power Management Systems is working with clients on many DC SMARTstart® applications. This power distribution and circuit protection unit is designed for DC power applications at -48, +12, or +24/+28 VDC.

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The DC SMARTstart® provides the operator the ability to remote power cycle all twelve solid state breakers as well as the two ROCB mains breakers. No matter what application, it is an ideal solution for any device that has a DC supply and operates in a hard to get to location. The unit features numerous methods of interfacing to set prescribed user functions including a Visual Basic (VB) interface to program the power up/down sequence and power up/down delays for each channel, along with LVD and OVD thresholds.

Always looking to assist in proactive maintenance and solution implementation, the device features a 6 month on-board event log, front panel push buttons for local output control, reverse polarity protection, and communication via a serial or TCP/IP connection. Units are available with a 30, 50, 60, 80, or 100 Amp total combined load output.

Spectrum Power Management Systems' DC SMARTstart® can be used in a multitude of industries and installations. Typical applications suitable for the DC SMARTstart® include rapid deployment transit cases, unmanned vehicles, remote sensor telemetry appliances, numerous Department of Homeland Security applications, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs), XDSL applications, CATV enterprises, and Defense ATE equipment.

To view the new DC SMARTstart® or request further information, visitwww.SpecPower.com. Also, contact SPMS for a device that measures individual device current draw and makes the perfect tandem solutions, the Spec Power Monitoring Unit.

About Spectrum Power Management Systems

Spectrum Power Management Systems is a well-respected manufacturer of power strips, power distribution units, and circuit protection systems for AC and DC power applications. They have developed products as an OEM/ODM global partner to the industry's top names. For more information about Spectrum Power Management Systems, please visit the company's website atwww.SpecPower.comor contact a sales representative at 814-272-SPMS.