AV experts at leading companies worldwide — from AVI-SPL, LinkedIn, OpenAI and Siemens in corporate settings to Stanford, Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the education sector — trust GUDE’s smart power solutions and PDUs made in Germany.
With almost 40 years of manufacturing experience, we know what separates a good Power Distribution Unit from a great one:
- Intelligence: Smart PDUs go far beyond power distribution. They monitor status and control outlets remotely and measure power consumption in real time. A power meter accuracy of less than 1.5 % is important.
- Safety: Integrated type 3 surge protection devices safeguard AV systems from harmful voltage spikes. Relying on types 1 and 2 isn’t enough.
- Compliance: The PDUs should be designed to offer customers peace of mind: they comply with UR standards, are TAA-certified and have HETMA approval for the education sector.
- Easy installation: Fixed mounting ears for 19-inch racks or brackets for compact enclosures allow quick, hassle-free setup. There is no integrator who enjoys having to screw mounting brackets onto dozens of PDUs first.
- Quality and reliability: Built with high-inrush relays, premium components, and industry-standard power supplies, PDUs should be made to last. Integrated Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) further reduces wear by switching precisely at the AC zero crossing.
- Network security: Some “smart” PDUs still use outdated security like TLS 1.2, IPv4, or simple passwords. In the age of AI and cyber threats, modern PDUs must support TLS 1.3, IPv6, and IEEE 802.1X authentication for encrypted, future-proof communication.
- Application-specific design: Each PDU should be tailored to the customer’s scenario. From compact PDUs with just 2 NEMA sockets for small meeting rooms to long vertical power strips with up to 24 NEMA sockets for large AV systems.
Reliable Smart PDUs for All AV Installations
As a global company, GUDE offers first-class power solutions for AV professionals around the world — from small huddle spaces and conference rooms to auditoriums, superyachts, and AV racks in large setups.
4 Key Benefits of GUDE PDUs
- Improved managed service: Automatic restarts and remote reboots resolve frozen media players, servers, or streaming devices without technician visits.
- Reduced downtime: Continuous power and sensor monitoring detect irregularities before they cause outages.
- Lower costs: Equipment can be powered down collectively and on schedule, preventing energy wastage and reducing electricity costs.
- Faster integration: Free plug-and-play drivers connect seamlessly with leading AV systems from AMX, Biamp, Crestron, Domotz, Extron, Lightware and Q-SYS.
Size Matters – The Right PDU for Any Room Size
There are Expert Power Controls available for all AV setups:
- For larger AV installations & 19“ AV racks
- Expert Power Control 8041-1 (12A, 12 switched outlets, input metering)
- Expert Power Control 87-7410 (12A, 16 switched outlets NEMA 5-15, input metering, vertical mounting)
- Expert Power Control 87-8510 (16A, 24 switched outlets NEMA 5-20, input metering, vertical mounting)
- For medium sized rooms & AV 19“ racks
- Expert Power Control 8031-6 (12A, 8 switched outlets Nema5-15, input metering)
- For flexible setups where you need more rack space:
- Expert Power Control 8291-2 (12A, 21 switched outlets -> AC: 4 x IEC C13 230V, DC (300W): 3x 4 at 24V or 12V, 5 x 5V, input and DC outlet metering)
- For small AV rooms (UC rooms, huddle spaces):
- Expert Power Control 1141-1 (10A, 4 switched outlets, input metering)
- Expert Power Control 1121-1 (10A, 2 switched outlets, input metering)
- For more detailed power metering:
- Expert Power Control 8035-6 (12A, 8 switched outlets Nema5-15, input metering and metering of every single outlet)
