User manual FURMAN ELITE20PF

[. . . ] Another critical feature is our exclusive Series Multi-stage Protection. This virtually maintenance-free surge suppression assures the highest level of AC protection possible, without sacrificing itself when the offending surge is severe ­ no damaged equipment, no service calls, no down time. Further, our famous retractable front panel LED lamps allow easy viewing of either a rack or cabinet full of equipment, even when your theater lights are off. At the center of the Elite-15 PF is our unique Power Factor Correction Circuit. [. . . ] When power correction technology is employed with even the most sophisticated circuit breakers, Connecting Components to the ultra-linear it effectively adds to the perceived current load. Filtering audio aC outlet Banks Though the Elite-20 PF was designed for steady The Elite-20 PF's four rear panel and one front 20 Amp operation, and peak current demands panel "Ultra-Linear Filtering Audio AC Outlets" many times that, the maximum total continuous should be employed for any component not current draw may be limited to a range between 4 ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual soft start - Continuous use and Break-in time When power is first applied to the Elite-20 The RMS current available before the circuit PF, (the front panel breaker- power toggle breaker trips varies due to what is referred to must be switched to the "on" position) the Soft as a vector load. There is an audible supplies or electronic circuits connected to "clack" when the Elite-20 PF is first turned on the Elite-20 PF will have an effect on its circuit or off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start breakers perceived current load, and therefore, circuit's 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. Though the benefits of There is virtually nothing in the Elite-20 PF's power factor correction far outweigh the small construction, design, or componentry to wear reduction in continuous current draw, this must over the life time of the product, and there is be accounted for when constructing a large no power draw from your electric service meter system with high RMS current demands. For this reason the Elite-20 PF The total continuous current draw of most may be left with its power engaged permanently electronic components is typically listed in at a cost of pennies per month. added benefit, as many audio/videophiles Watt ratings are simply added to determine the find performance improves significantly when total system RMS current draw. It should also leaving low-powered components permanently be noted that the Elite-20 PF's power correction charged (turned on). In fact, this is true of the circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn Elite-20 PF. Though it will function flawlessly from your utilities' power meter. The Elite-20 right from its shipping carton, the performance of PF draws a mere 12 Watts independent of other its circuit parts will improve after approximately components, so it may be left on at all times. two weeks of continuous use or "break-in. " 1900 - 2300 Watts per Elite-20 PF employed. retractable Front Panel lights and Dimmer Control aC transient Voltage surge suppression and Extreme Voltage shutdown The Elite-20 PF includes a front panel mounted dimmer control for the two retractable front Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator: panel light tubes. "maintenance-free" as we have accomplished with If this happens, some level of protection from the 120 VAC line. This would necessitate limited voltage surges will remain, but the Furman's signal bandwidth that would not allow the signal clamping voltage rating will be compromised. Under extreme conditions, it is possible The unit must be returned to Furman Sound, or that the surge suppression in one of these an authorized Furman Service center for repair. If the telephone, cable or satellite signal NOTE: If the mains power is above the high will no longer pass through our protector, please cutoff voltage and has caused the unit to remove contact your local service representative, installer power from its outlets, it cannot restore power or Furman for servicing. Since the telco circuit without the operator manually turning the unit is modular, replacement may be accomplished off, then on again. Avoid turning the unit back on, in seconds with a new telco TVSS module. To without first checking the source of the problem, test this, simply disconnect the incoming and out and perhaps changing the AC source. Connect the incoming connector to the component that telco ­ satellite ­ Cable transient Voltage formerly received the out going connector, thus surge suppressors by-passing the in-line protection. If the signal is present (but not when used with the Elite-20 PF) The Elite-20 PF features transient voltage then the protection circuit is damaged (assuming surge suppression for both standard telephone it worked properly before a storm or catastrophic lines, as well as cable or satellite lines utilizing event). With Cable or Satellite protection, it is standard coaxial connectors. [. . . ] Before returning any equipment for repair, please be sure it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage in shipment, and that it is insured. ElitE-20 PF sPECiFiCations AC Current Capacity: Input - 20 Amp capacity required Output - 16-20 Amps RMS * (maximum, all outlets combined - continuous) Linear Noise Attenuation: Transverse (Differential) Mode: >40 dB from 5 kHz. (Linear attenuation curve from 0. 05 ­ 100 ohms line impedance) Transient Voltage Surge Suppression: 120 VAC - Series Multi-Stage Protection - Non-Sacrificial with Zero Ground Contamination. (188 V peak clamping @ 6000V - 3000A input) Extreme Voltage Shutdown (>137 VAC) Telco Cable / Satellite (less than . 1dB insertion loss) Power Consumption: 12 Watts for display and control circuits independent of actual load. Outlets: 1 (Ultra-Linearly filtered outlet - front panel) 8 (Ultra-Linearly filtered outlets with additional ultrasonic filtering for either video or audio components) 4 (power factor corrected amplifiler outlets ­ 4. 5 amps RMS reserve - resistive load - over 55 amps peak charge) Dimensions: 4" H x 17" W x 14. 75" D (Standard 1 RU height without feet) Weight: 18 lbs. [. . . ]