{"product_id":"surgex-pf-420-branch-circuit-power-filter-120v","title":"SurgeX PF-420 Branch Circuit Power Filter, 120V","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SurgeX PF-420 is a whole-room branch circuit surge protector installed at the service panel, sub-panel, or load center rather than at individual outlets. It's built for AV integrators who need guaranteed surge protection across an entire room or building branch — conference centers, broadcast facilities, and mission-critical AV installs — instead of relying on protection at each rack or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoint-of-use surge protectors only cover what's plugged into them; a branch circuit device like the PF-420 protects everything downstream of the panel it's installed at. The PF-420 is configured for (4) 20A\/120V circuits feeding an 80-amp load center, giving whole-room coverage for a space with multiple AV racks, displays, or a full control room on a shared electrical branch. It's built in a NEMA magnetic shielding steel enclosure that meets code for installation at the service entrance, sub-panels, and inside ceiling plenums — a common requirement in commercial and government AV projects where the electrical contractor needs a listed enclosure. Advanced Series Mode surge elimination and power conditioning handle the electrical side: surge energy is eliminated at the source without producing the ground contamination or common-mode disturbances that come with older MOV-based protection. An all-mode, impedance-tolerant EMI\/RFI filter further cleans the branch circuit, which matters for audio and video signal integrity in rooms with a lot of switched-mode power supplies on the same circuit. Because the PF-420 protects at the panel rather than the outlet, it's typically specified during electrical rough-in on new construction or a full AV room renovation, coordinated with the electrical contractor rather than installed by the AV integrator alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-Room Surge Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Protects every downstream circuit from a single panel-level installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEMA Magnetic Shielding Steel Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets code for service entrance, sub-panel, and ceiling plenum installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Series Mode Surge Elimination\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eliminates surge energy without ground contamination or common-mode disturbances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Mode Impedance Tolerant EMI\/RFI Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduces electrical noise across the branch circuit for cleaner AV signal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 Amp Load Center\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports four 20A\/120V circuits for multi-rack or multi-room branch protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"table-layout:fixed;width:100%;min-width:280px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:45%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:55%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePF-420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(4) 20A \/ 120V circuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(4) 20 Amp circuits, 80 Amp load center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA magnetic shielding steel; rated for service entrance, sub-panel, and ceiling plenum installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Series Mode with all-mode impedance tolerant EMI\/RFI filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor use in the U.S. and Canada only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PF-420 compatible with a standard electrical service panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's built in a NEMA magnetic shielding steel enclosure rated for installation at the service entrance, sub-panel, or load center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho typically installs the PF-420?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it's a panel-level device, it's usually installed by the electrical contractor during rough-in, coordinated with the AV integrator's project scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it protect equipment plugged in downstream automatically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Once installed at the panel, every circuit downstream of the PF-420 receives Advanced Series Mode surge protection without additional point-of-use devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed in a ceiling plenum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the enclosure is rated for ceiling plenum installation in addition to service entrance and sub-panel locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does SurgeX provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurgeX publishes its current warranty terms on ametekesp.com; contact Creation Networks for the specific coverage period applicable to this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat support does Creation Networks provide during installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreation Networks can coordinate with your electrical contractor on panel-level surge protection specification as part of a project scope of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications sourced from SurgeX's official Branch Circuit product page (ametekesp.com\/surgex).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SurgeX","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48339700646124,"sku":"PF-420","price":3198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/pf420.jpg?v=1789010706","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/surgex-pf-420-branch-circuit-power-filter-120v","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}