Middle Atlantic Thin Power Strip Cord 20 Outlet 15 AMP with Local Meter - PDT-2015C-M-NS

Middle Atlantic PDT-2015C-M-NS Thin Vertical Power Distribution Unit — 20 Outlets, 15A, Local Amp Meter

Overview

The Middle Atlantic PDT-2015C-M-NS is a slim, vertical power distribution unit built for AV racks, security equipment enclosures, and enterprise infrastructure where you need to distribute 20 circuits across a single 15A feed without eating up horizontal rack space. At 37.75 inches long and engineered around a low-profile aluminum chassis, it drops vertically into the side channel of a standard equipment rack and stays out of the way of cable management and airflow. If you're running an NVR rack, a head-end security enclosure, or a distributed AV system where outlet count is the constraint, the PDT-2015C-M-NS (often searched as PDT 2015C M NS) is the model to evaluate.

The built-in local amp meter sets this unit apart from a bare power strip — you get a real-time amperage readout at the unit, which matters during commissioning and troubleshooting when you need to verify load before adding equipment or diagnosing a nuisance trip. This is a detail that saves a service call.

Key Features

• 20 x NEMA 5-15R Outlets: Twenty individually accessible outlets on a single 15A circuit means you can power a full rack of cameras, switches, encoders, and IP intercoms without daisy-chaining strips or fighting for outlet position. NEMA 5-15R is the standard North American 15A receptacle — no adapters needed for typical security and AV equipment.
• 1,800W / 15A Capacity: The 1,800-watt ceiling is the practical maximum for a standard 120V, 15A branch circuit. Distribute that across 20 outlets and you have 90W of headroom per port on average — sufficient for PoE injectors, NVR appliances, managed switches, and IP intercoms typical to a network video recorder rack build.
• Local Amp Meter: The front-facing analog amp meter shows live draw without requiring a remote monitoring card or software license. During installation, this lets you verify the rack is loaded within safe limits before you close the door. During service calls, it narrows down load-related issues in seconds.
• Integrated Circuit Breaker: A resettable circuit breaker replaces the single-use fuse common on cheaper strips. An overload trips the breaker rather than blowing a fuse — the load sheds, you identify the problem, and you reset on-site. No fuse inventory required, no truck roll for a blown fuse.
• 9 ft, 12 AWG Cord: The 9-foot cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug gives you enough reach to connect to a wall outlet or UPS from inside a rack cabinet without a cord extender. 12 AWG wire handles the full 15A load without voltage drop concerns at that length — correct gauge for the circuit rating.
• Slim, Low-Profile Aluminum Chassis: The aluminum extrusion keeps the unit lightweight while providing the rigidity needed to support 20 outlets over a 37.75-inch span without flexing. The low-profile depth preserves rear cable management space — important in densely cabled security racks where every inch of depth counts.
• Vertical Mounting Orientation: Vertical mounting in the side channel of a rack frame is the correct approach when horizontal rack units (U space) are fully consumed by active equipment. This unit is designed for that installation pattern, freeing all rack-unit space for cameras, NVRs, switches, and access control panels that actually need it.
• 120V Input, NEMA 5-15P Plug: Standard North American single-phase 120V input. Plugs directly into a standard 15A wall outlet, UPS, or rack-mount PDU input — no step-down transformer, no special circuit required. Compatible with any facility running standard US electrical infrastructure.

Integration & Compatibility

The PDT-2015C-M-NS is compatible with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and open-frame racks that support vertical side-channel mounting. The 37.75-inch length accommodates most standard 19-inch equipment rack depths and heights in the Middle Atlantic product line. The NEMA 5-15R outlets accept any 15A-rated North American plug — standard for IP cameras, network switches, NVRs, managed PoE injectors, access control panels, intercoms, and AV amplifiers commonly deployed in commercial security systems. For installations requiring surge protection or UPS-backed power, this PDU connects directly to the output of a compatible rack-mount UPS or standalone surge suppressor upstream. Note that this unit does not include built-in surge suppression — if the application requires it, provide surge protection at the branch circuit or UPS level. For larger deployments requiring remote monitoring or outlet-level switching, step up to a managed PDU within the Middle Atlantic catalog; the PDT-2015C-M-NS is the right fit when local metering and outlet density are the priorities and remote management is not required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many outlets does the PDT-2015C-M-NS provide, and what receptacle type?

A: The PDT-2015C-M-NS provides 20 outlets, all NEMA 5-15R — the standard North American 15A receptacle compatible with virtually all commercial AV and security equipment.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the PDT-2015C-M-NS?

A: The unit is rated for 15A at 120V, which corresponds to 1,800 watts of total capacity across all 20 outlets. Do not exceed 80% continuous load (1,440W / 12A) per standard electrical practice.

Q: Does the PDT-2015C-M-NS include surge protection?

A: No. The PDT-2015C-M-NS includes a resettable circuit breaker but does not include built-in surge suppression. Provide surge protection upstream at the UPS or branch circuit level if required.

Q: What cord length and gauge does the PDT-2015C-M-NS ship with?

A: It ships with a 9-foot, 12 AWG power cord terminated in a NEMA 5-15P plug — correct gauge for the full 15A circuit rating at that length.

Q: How is the PDT-2015C-M-NS mounted in a rack?

A: The PDT-2015C-M-NS is designed for vertical mounting in the side channel of a compatible equipment rack, preserving horizontal rack-unit space for active equipment. Verify that your rack enclosure supports Middle Atlantic vertical PDU mounting before ordering.

Q: Does the PDT-2015C-M-NS support remote power monitoring?

A: No. The PDT-2015C-M-NS includes a local analog amp meter for on-site load monitoring only. It does not support network-connected or remote monitoring. If remote outlet management is required, evaluate a managed PDU option within the Middle Atlantic catalog.

James Everett

The detail I keep coming back to on the PDT-2015C-M-NS is the 12 AWG cord — most competitors in this price tier spec 14 AWG and call it a day. Running 12 AWG on a 15A circuit means you're not approaching the wire's thermal limit even under sustained full load, which matters in enclosed rack cabinets where heat builds. Twenty NEMA 5-15R outlets on a single 15A vertical strip is also a genuinely useful count for a fully populated security rack.

Technical Highlights:

• 20 x NEMA 5-15R Outlets: Enough ports to power an entire head-end rack — NVR, managed switch, PoE injectors, access panel, intercom gateway — without outlet sharing or adapter stacking.
• Local Amp Meter: Analog readout at the unit means you can verify live load at commissioning without a laptop, a browser, or a monitoring card license. Simple and reliable for field verification.
• 1,800W / 15A with Resettable Breaker: The breaker resets on-site; no fuse swap required. At 80% continuous-load derating, you have 1,440W of usable capacity — realistic for a fully loaded 20-outlet rack in a commercial security deployment.

Deployment Considerations:

• Vertical side-channel mounting frees all rack-unit space for active equipment — but confirm your specific Middle Atlantic or third-party rack enclosure has the mounting channel this unit requires before the truck rolls.
• No surge suppression is included. In any installation where power quality is a concern — shared commercial panels, older facilities — budget for an upstream UPS or surge suppressor; don't rely on the breaker alone for transient protection.

For a commercial security head-end rack — NVR appliances, PoE switches, access control panels, and intercom gateways packed into a Middle Atlantic enclosure — the PDT-2015C-M-NS gives you the outlet density and the local metering to commission and verify the installation without additional tooling. It's the right pick when U-space is fully consumed and you need a clean, auditable power baseline.