Isotek Gemini V5 filter power bar

Isotek Gemini V5 | 2-way | filter power bar

The V5 Gemini is the fully upgraded version of our compact, multi-award winning EVO3 Polaris with just two sockets and a 10A rating. The V5 Gemini is a cost-effective upgrade designed for any smaller audio or audio-video system or as a means of extending outputs from other IsoTek products using the System Link output. This provides a fully star grounded connection.
Technical data

• Suitable for all audio or audio-video and network systems
• Reduces radio frequency interference (RFI) by 35 dB
• A centralised filter network eliminates common mode and differential mode interference
• Independent outputs prevent push-pull crosstalk
• 45,000 A instantaneous short-circuit protection
• Star-shaped earth wiring
• Internal wiring made of multi-strand silver-plated 6N OFC copper with FEP dielectric
• Use with standard IEC C13/C15 mains cable
• System Link output for extending the existing 6 outputs while maintaining star-shaped earth wiring

Design
The V5 Gemini is a compact power cleaning and distribution board with a length of just 270 mm, a width of 80 mm and a height of 50 mm. It has two separately switched outputs, both of which are connected directly to the circuit board. Most power filters of this type have interconnected, series-connected outputs - which is not very clever, as the push-pull interference generated by the connected electronics is then superimposed from one output socket to the other. The electrical architecture and design of the Gemini is clearly superior to such filters.

The V5 Gemini features a unique delta filter topology, these deliver almost 20 dB of current optimisation at 1 kHz (reference 600 ohms), this then improves to almost 42 dB at 10 kHz, ten times higher than the recommended standard. The leading experts agree that at 10 kHz radio frequency interference (RFI) starts to affect performance. This is also related to the amplifier's ability to suppress power supply interference. This electrical engineering ensures first-class filter performance for both common mode (RFI) and differential mode interference. The traces also have the standard double copper layer and are silver plated.

This unique circuit delivers clean current to its two outputs - each of which is independently isolated to prevent cross-contamination from push-pull interference. This is combined with Isotek's proprietary KERP© (Kirchhoff's Equal Resistance Path) technology to ensure equal resistance and power delivery to all outputs. The internal cabling is of the highest standard, a unique 2mm² design with pure 6n oxygen-free copper conductor strands, each silver-plated to provide low resistance and high current capability. An aerospace grade fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) dielectric with very low dielectric resistance is used to protect the conductors and provides an ideal dielectric for the conductor contact of the internal power supply system.

In addition, the new V5 version increases the overvoltage protection to 45,000A, which not only protects the circuit but also your valuable connected equipment via IsoTek's unique sequential protection system.

The V5 Gemini also includes a System Link connector, this allows the existing 2 outlets to be extended whilst maintaining star earth wiring using only one wall socket for the entire system.

A wall bracket system is also included which allows easy mounting of the product behind your component rack if desired.

The internal cabling of IsoTek products is matched to the IsoTek mains cables. By maintaining similarities in design and material properties, optimum conductivity is guaranteed.