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Middle Atlantic PDLT-815RVA Rackmount PDU with Integrated LED Lighting

Overview

The Middle Atlantic PDLT-815RVA is a 1U rackmount power distribution unit built for security equipment racks, AV enclosures, and IT infrastructure where both reliable power distribution and hands-free rack visibility matter. Eight rear-facing outlets, a 15-amp circuit breaker, built-in surge suppression, EMI filtering, and a retractable LED work light — all in a single rack unit — make this a practical consolidation of what most integrators wire up piecemeal. If you've ever worked inside a loaded rack in a dim IDF closet, the integrated lighting feature alone is worth the spec.

The PDLT-815RVA (often searched as PDLT 815RVA) ships with a 9-foot NEMA 5-15P power cord, giving you enough slack to reach a standard 20A wall outlet without a separate extension.

Key Features

• 8 Rear-Facing Outlets at 15A: All outlets are positioned at the rear of the 1U chassis, which keeps patch and power cables organized and away from front-panel access. The shared 15A capacity is sufficient for typical security equipment loads — NVRs, managed switches, access control panels — but plan your draw carefully if you're stacking power-hungry servers alongside.
• 15A Circuit Breaker Protection: An onboard resettable 15A breaker means an overload trip doesn't require a service call or a replacement fuse — just clear the fault and reset in place. This is a meaningful differentiator over fuse-based strips in 24/7 surveillance environments where rack downtime has real consequences.
• Retractable LED Work Light: The integrated LED light extends when you need it and retracts flush when you don't. In low-light equipment rooms and closets, this eliminates the flashlight-in-mouth routine during cable work or equipment swaps — a genuine time saver during commissioning and after-hours service calls.
• Surge Suppression: Built-in surge suppression guards downstream equipment against voltage transients. For security hardware — NVRs with spinning drives, network switches, access control panels — transient protection helps protect capital investments that aren't trivial to replace in the field.
• EMI Filtering: The onboard EMI filter reduces conducted noise on the power line, which matters in racks co-located with radio equipment, motor-driven hardware, or in electrically noisy industrial environments. Cleaner power means fewer phantom reboots and more stable network links.
• 9 ft NEMA 5-15P Power Cord: The 9-foot cord length handles the reach from a mid-rack unit to a floor-level or wall outlet in most standard 12U–42U enclosures without requiring an extension. The NEMA 5-15P plug mates with standard 15A/20A outlets — no adapter needed for typical North American installations.
• 1U Form Factor, 19-inch Width: Standard 19-inch EIA rack width and 1.75-inch (1U) height fit any commercial rack or wall-mount enclosure. One rack unit of real estate for eight protected outlets and integrated lighting is a clean trade.
• 115 VAC Input: Designed for standard North American single-phase power — compatible with the vast majority of commercial building circuits without step-up or step-down transformers.

Integration & Compatibility

The PDLT-815RVA is compatible with any standard 19-inch EIA rack or enclosure, including open-frame, enclosed, and wall-mount formats. The rear-outlet layout pairs well with rack enclosures that route power cabling through the rear channel, keeping front panels unobstructed for display and access. This unit is a natural fit in security equipment racks housing NVRs, PoE network switches, and access control hardware where multiple protected outlets and clean power are requirements rather than conveniences. For larger deployments requiring metered or switched PDU capabilities, consider stepping up within the Middle Atlantic power distribution line — the PDLT-815RVA is an unmanaged unit with no per-outlet switching or remote monitoring. Pair it with a rackmount PDU strategy that accounts for total amperage draw across all connected devices before commissioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many outlets does the PDLT-815RVA have, and where are they positioned?

A: The PDLT-815RVA has 8 outlets, all rear-facing. Rear positioning keeps power cables routed behind the rack and away from front-panel equipment access.

Q: What circuit protection does the PDLT-815RVA include?

A: It includes a 15-amp resettable circuit breaker, plus built-in surge suppression and an EMI filter. The breaker resets in place — no fuse replacement required after an overload trip.

Q: Does the PDLT-815RVA support remote monitoring or per-outlet switching?

A: No. The PDLT-815RVA is an unmanaged PDU — there is no network interface, per-outlet switching, or remote monitoring capability. If those features are required, evaluate a managed PDU from the same product family.

Q: What power cord does the PDLT-815RVA ship with?

A: It includes a 9-foot NEMA 5-15P power cord, which plugs into standard 15A or 20A North American outlets without an adapter.

Q: How does the retractable LED light work on the PDLT-815RVA?

A: The LED work light is integrated into the 1U chassis and extends manually when needed, then retracts flush when not in use. It's designed to illuminate the interior of the rack during installation or service — no external lighting or separate fixture required.

Q: Will the PDLT-815RVA fit in a standard 19-inch rack?

A: Yes. The unit is 19 inches wide and 1.75 inches tall (1U), which is the EIA standard for commercial rack enclosures. It mounts in any standard 19-inch open-frame or enclosed rack.

Marty Allison

The detail that gets overlooked on the PDLT-815RVA until you're actually inside a loaded rack at midnight is the retractable LED light — and once you've used it, you won't spec a PDU without it for enclosed rack builds. Beyond that, the combination of a resettable 15A breaker, surge suppression, and EMI filtering in a single 1U unit covers the baseline protection checklist for a security equipment rack without requiring separate components.

Technical Highlights:

• Resettable 15A Circuit Breaker: Overload trips are recoverable in place — no fuse, no service part required. In a 24/7 surveillance rack, that's the difference between a 10-second reset and a truck roll.
• Surge Suppression + EMI Filter: Both are onboard, not optional add-ons. The EMI filter is particularly relevant in racks co-located with radio or intercom hardware where conducted noise can destabilize network equipment.
• 9 ft NEMA 5-15P Cord: Nine feet handles the vertical drop from a mid-rack position to a floor-level outlet in most 12U–42U enclosures — a cord length that sounds minor until you're staring at a 6-foot cord that won't reach.

Deployment Considerations:

• All 8 outlets are rear-facing — confirm your rack has rear cable management channel before specifying. Front-access-only enclosures will make rear outlet access awkward during moves, adds, and changes.
• At 15A shared across 8 outlets, the PDLT-815RVA is sized for security and AV equipment loads, not server consolidation. If your rack draw exceeds 12A sustained (80% derate of the 15A breaker), you need a higher-amperage unit — this one will trip under continuous heavy load.

This unit fits best in a medium-density security or AV rack — think a 12U–25U enclosure housing an NVR, a PoE switch, an access control panel, and a few ancillary devices — where an integrator needs protected, rear-routed power and built-in lighting without the cost and complexity of a managed PDU.