Snap One has launched the 820 Series of WattBox IP controllable power distribution units (PDUs) designed specifically for 20A systems.

The three PDUs comprising the high-amperage 820 Series retain many popular features as WattBox’s original 15A 800 Series, including OvrC remote monitoring and resolution, self-healing auto reboot and scheduling and metering of individual outlets, facilitating a smooth transition for systems integrators handling commercial and dedicated theatre projects, which often have high power requirements.

“Our partners need a capable power management solution that delivers the same control and monitoring convenience, reliability and efficiency as the 15A WattBox solutions they’re familiar with. The 820 Series fills that need and helps our partners confidently pursue new commercial and large residential business,” Snap One power and surge product management director Emily Jones says.

The first two models in the 820 Series are the WB-820-IPVM-12 and WB-820CH1U-IPVM-8, featuring 12 and eight individually controlled and metered outlets respectively.

Through the integration of OvrC, the 820 Series provides deep insight into the entire system, allowing integrators to detect underperforming devices and quickly resolve simple issues. For extra assurance of optimal performance of connected components, OvrC can be used to set threshold ranges for voltage, power and current and to receive notification when a connected device falls out of range.

Additionally, the WB-820-IPVM-12 and WB-820CH1U-IPVM-8 feature built-in surge protection and power conditioning to minimise service calls and safeguard the connected components from damaging voltage irregularities.

All three power distribution units in the 820 Series are designed with strategically placed outlets and in various orientations to maximise outlet use and installation flexibility. They can be paired with an optional WattBox Uninterruptible Power Supply for backup power during electrical outages and are compatible with leading control platforms including Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI and URC.

A next-generation Telnet API lets systems integrators program unique features into the system to deploy and monitor multiple WattBox products across thousands of projects. End-users also gain insight into their systems via the client-facing OvrC Connect app.