Middle Atlantic 4810ULBC CabinetMate Plug-In Outlet Center
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 4810ULBC is a 15-amp plug-in outlet center from the CabinetMate line, designed for structured wiring enclosures, AV racks, and security equipment cabinets where reliable distributed AC power is non-negotiable. If you're building out a rack with IP cameras, NVRs, access control panels, or AV equipment and need clean, organized power distribution without a hardwired circuit, the 4810ULBC gives you a straightforward plug-in solution that installs in minutes.
TAA compliance makes the 4810ULBC a viable option for federal, state, and municipal projects subject to the Trade Agreements Act — a procurement requirement that disqualifies a surprising number of commodity power strips from government bids. Specifying TAA-compliant components throughout a rack build keeps your bill of materials clean for public-sector work.
Key Features
- 15-Amp Capacity: handles the combined draw of a typical security or AV equipment rack — NVRs, managed switches, IP intercoms, and access control hardware — without tripping a standard 15A branch circuit. Know your aggregate load before you specify; if your rack approaches or exceeds 12A sustained, consider a 20A unit or split across two circuits.
- 6 ft (1.8 m) Cord: long enough to reach a floor-level outlet or PDU from mid-rack equipment without an extension cord, keeping the installation code-compliant and the cable run tidy. Measure your cabinet depth and outlet location before ordering if cord routing is tight.
- TAA Compliant: sourced to meet Trade Agreements Act requirements, making the 4810ULBC appropriate for GSA schedules and government procurement contracts where country-of-origin compliance is audited.
- Plug-In Installation: no electrician required for the outlet center itself — plug into any standard 15A receptacle and the unit is operational. This keeps installation scope simple for integrators commissioning a rack without dedicated electrical work.
Integration & Compatibility
The 4810ULBC is designed to mount inside Middle Atlantic enclosures and rack systems, making it a natural fit alongside Middle Atlantic's equipment rack and cabinet lineup. It integrates into structured cabling and rack power distribution builds where plug-in outlet centers are preferred over hardwired PDUs. For project builds requiring a rack power planning review — particularly where load calculations, UPS integration, or surge protection are part of the design — pair this unit with an appropriate UPS or surge suppressor upstream. If your project requires higher amperage or more outlets, review the broader Middle Atlantic power distribution family for 20A or multi-outlet variants that may better match your load profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 4810ULBC TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The 4810ULBC is TAA compliant, making it suitable for federal, state, and local government procurement projects subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements.
Q: What is the amperage rating of the 4810ULBC?
A: The 4810ULBC is rated at 15 amps, compatible with standard 15A branch circuits.
Q: How long is the power cord on the 4810ULBC?
A: The cord is 6 feet (1.8 meters), providing enough reach from mid-rack to a floor-level outlet or PDU without an extension cord.
Q: Does the 4810ULBC require hardwired installation?
A: No. The 4810ULBC is a plug-in unit — it connects to a standard 15A receptacle without any hardwired electrical work.
Q: What enclosures is the 4810ULBC designed for?
A: The 4810ULBC is designed for Middle Atlantic equipment enclosures and rack cabinets, and is compatible with standard structured wiring and AV rack builds where plug-in power distribution is appropriate.
The 4810ULBC comes up regularly in security and AV rack builds where the integrator needs TAA-compliant power distribution without the cost and scheduling overhead of a dedicated hardwired circuit. That 15A plug-in design is genuinely useful — you're commissioning a cabinet the same day, not waiting on an electrician's return visit.
Technical Highlights:
- 15A Rating: covers the typical aggregate draw of a mid-density security rack — a 16-channel NVR, managed PoE switch, and access control panel together rarely exceed 10–12A sustained, leaving headroom on this circuit.
- 6 ft Cord: the 1.8m cord length is deliberately specified — long enough for standard rack-to-floor routing, short enough that you're not coiling excess in the cabinet. Measure before you order if your outlet is ceiling-fed or unusually positioned.
- TAA Compliance: this is the spec that actually matters for government integrators. A single non-compliant component can disqualify a full rack build from a GSA or state contract — having a TAA-verified outlet center in the BOM closes that gap cleanly.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your branch circuit is rated 15A before installing — plug-in outlet centers don't provide overcurrent protection beyond what the upstream breaker delivers. If you're sharing a circuit with other loads, audit the total draw first.
- The 4810ULBC is a plug-in unit, not a managed PDU — there's no remote switching, metering, or outlet-level control. If your project requires remote reboot or per-outlet monitoring, specify a managed PDU instead.
For government integrators building TAA-compliant security or AV racks under GSA schedules, the 4810ULBC is a reliable, low-friction power distribution component that checks the compliance box without adding cost or installation complexity.
