Middle Atlantic PDT – Low Profile Vertical Rack Power Strip

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic PDT series is the company's lowest profile vertical power strip, built as an installer-configured, general-use power distribution solution for equipment racks. The series supports up to two circuits with 15 amp and 20 amp models, and it is field-configurable for standard or isolated (technical) ground. With corded and hardwired versions, outlet counts from 10 to 20, and surge-protected, non-surge, and metered options, the PDT line covers nearly any vertical power distribution requirement in commercial AV integration.

Product Description

Vertical power distribution keeps outlets adjacent to equipment along the full height of the rack, shortening cord runs and freeing horizontal rack spaces for revenue-generating gear. The PDT series takes that approach with Middle Atlantic's most compact vertical form factor, designed to occupy minimal space inside the rack. PDT strips are available for every Middle Atlantic rack system, so a single product family standardizes power specification across projects that mix rack platforms. Installation is fast: reusable, space-saving clips mount the strip without consuming rack rail positions. Dual circuit models can be field-configured to a single circuit, giving integrators flexibility when circuit availability changes between design and installation. Hardwired models support isolated (technical) ground for installations where audio performance demands a clean grounding scheme, and the series as a whole is field-configurable for standard or isolated ground. Corded models use SignalSAFE wire to avoid magnetic interference with nearby signal cables — a meaningful detail in densely packed AV racks. Integrators can choose surge protected, non-surge, and locally metered models, including 20 amp TwistLock plug versions for secure connections. Browse the full Middle Atlantic power and rack lineup at Creation Networks to complete the build.

Key Features

• Lowest Profile Vertical Design — The compact strip takes up minimal space inside racks, preserving room for cable management.
• Up to Two Circuits — Dual circuit models distribute load across two feeds and are field-configurable to a single circuit.
• 15 A and 20 A Models — Amperage options match branch circuit capacity across commercial deployment scenarios.
• Configurable Grounding — Field-configurable for standard or isolated (technical) ground; hardwired models support isolated ground.
• Universal Rack Compatibility — PDT strips are available for every Middle Atlantic rack system.
• Tool-Friendly Mounting — Reusable, space-saving clips make mounting fast and repeatable.
• Protection and Metering Choices — Surge protected, non-surge, and locally metered models cover varied project requirements.
• SignalSAFE Cordage — Corded models use SignalSAFE wire to avoid magnetic interference with adjacent signal cables.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom and conference room equipment racks requiring clean vertical power distribution
• House of worship audio racks where isolated ground supports noise-free performance
• Government space and commercial meeting space rack rooms
• Broadcast studio racks with dense equipment loads on dual circuits
• Auditorium, training room, and multi-purpose room head-end racks

Technical Specifications

Series specifications: field-configurable standard or isolated (technical) ground; reusable mounting clips included; SignalSAFE wire on corded models; dual circuit models field-configurable to single circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Middle Atlantic racks accept PDT vertical power strips?
PDT strips are available for every Middle Atlantic rack system, mounting vertically with reusable, space-saving clips.

What does the model numbering mean?
The first two digits indicate outlet count and the next two indicate amperage — for example, PDT-2020C-NS is a 20-outlet, 20 amp corded strip. NS denotes no surge protection, M adds a local meter, TL is a TwistLock plug, and 2X models are dual circuit hardwired units.

Can I use an isolated (technical) ground with the PDT series?
Yes. The series is field-configurable for standard or isolated ground, and the hardwired models are designed to support isolated ground schemes common in performance audio installations.

What if my room only has one circuit available?
Dual circuit PDT models are field-configurable to a single circuit, so the same part works whether one or two feeds are available at installation time.

Why does SignalSAFE wire matter in an AV rack?
Power cords running near signal cables can induce magnetic interference. Corded PDT models use SignalSAFE wire to minimize this effect in densely cabled racks.

How do I pick between corded and hardwired models?
Corded models plug into existing receptacles and suit most integrations; hardwired models are appropriate where an electrician terminates the feed directly, including isolated ground installations.

Does Creation Networks support volume orders for integrators?
Yes. Contact Creation Networks for project pricing, availability, and help standardizing power distribution across Middle Atlantic rack systems.