Lean and Green PDU

AMETEK SurgeX has launched DisplayPak+, its latest compact smart PDU, aimed to help address today’s push for Green AV standards in AV and IT installations. With record energy costs and increasing demand to meet energy efficient practices, SurgeX’s DisplayPak+ promotes energy efficiency, delivers enhanced product lifecycle and longevity in usage, and provides carbon footprint reporting.

DisplayPak+ addresses the growing requirement of today’s installations to meet sustainability targets and power budget goals. It delivers energy consumption reporting for relevant stakeholders, auto-scheduling to power down devices when not in use to save costs and reduce carbon footprint, minimises engineering costs by reducing service callouts, and proactively monitors equipment health to improve maintenance and replacement planning.

Combining power protection and IP networked device management, DisplayPak+ is designed for system integrators and installation specialists as a cost-effective power management solution in the AV, IT, digital signage, and unified communication sectors. As small as a paperback book (44mm x 107mm x 180mm), DisplayPak+ fits behind screens, under desks, mobile carts and any small space requirement, making it perfect for many AV and IT applications.

DisplayPak+ is part of SurgeX’s Protect + Connect range. ‘Protect’ delivers robust surge suppression and power conditioning, shielding equipment from power disturbances and providing a clean power foundation to extend the life of connected equipment. ‘Connect’ offers remote device control, monitoring, reporting, historical data, and integration with all leading control systems. Automated scheduling of equipment usage helps lower electricity bills and minimises environmental impact, resulting in fewer replacements and a more sustainable AV infrastructure.

SurgeX’s latest user interface delivers instant access to each connected device for managing power, troubleshooting, automating power cycles, and performing remote reboots. Automated self-healing programmable triggers ensure installations remain online, drastically reducing downtime and minimising costly engineer visits. The unit supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, making installation easy even in tough-to-reach locations. SurgeX’s open API allows specialists to customise via programming and integration so that third party solutions can be integrated.

At the heart of the Protect + Connect offering is SurgeX CONNECT, a free software platform available via LAN, cloud, or third-party control systems. It enables remote monitoring, scheduling, and control of AV systems across single or multiple sites. Users benefit from 24/7 real-time monitoring, historical data, and automated features like sequencing and reboots to resolve common issues. DisplayPak+ is compatible with major control systems including AMX, CONTROL4, Crestron, ELAN, Extron, RTI, Kramer. It integrates seamlessly into existing AV ecosystems and supports remote access via web browser or VPN.

“DisplayPak+ is the most practical, sustainable choice for AV and IT professionals,” says Justin Peyton, Director of EMEA & APAC Sales, AMETEK SurgeX. “Its compact size, cost-effective pricing and remote functionality make it more accessible to our partners than ever. It’s a simple, standardised and scalable solution for managing anything from a single device to hundreds of installations across multiple locations.”

Every DisplayPak+ unit includes five years of free cloud access to SurgeX CONNECT, allowing integrators to monitor and manage systems remotely without incurring ongoing fees. Additionally, the product is backed by a comprehensive advance replacement five-year warranty, covering both the hardware and cloud services, offering long-term peace of mind.

DisplayPak+ is available now in EMEA and APAC through authorised distributors.