power factor pro manual power factor pro manual Pf-Pro features · Clear Tone Technology provides Power Factor correction with 45 amps peak current reservoir · SMP+ (Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus) with Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) · LiFT (Linear Filtering Technology) with zero ground contamination · Four rear panel outlets · 12 amp rating, with circuit breaker · Three year limited warranty · Front panel meter to display incoming line voltage ranging from 90 to 128 volts first comprehensive AC power conditioner for instrument amplifiers. today's aC power is contaminated. Whether you play in a stadium, bar, or rehearsal space, they all have one thing in common: the aC power is supplied from your local utility. What's worse is that the "power factor" supplied from your building's aC outlet is typically poor, thanks to increasingly over taxed power lines and raised line impedance. in fact, the quality of aC power has been so poor for so long, most musicians have no idea how great their amplifiers could really sound. When the AC power factor is poor, amplifiers sound muddy because their power supplies can't deliver when pushed. the scream and cry from a guitar loses bite and harmonics, bass guitars lose their punch and weight, keyboards sound nasally, losing clarity, attack, and extension. furman's Power factor Pro addresses this issue - allowing your amplifier to sound its best while protecting it at the same time. additional Pf-Pro r features · Compact rack-mountable design · 8 rear panel outlets plus one convenient front panel outlet · BNC connector on the rear panel allows you to attach any standard (12VAC 0.5 amp) gooseneck lamp to illuminate the rear of your rack desCriPtion the Power factor Pro's "Clear tone technologytM" actually lowers the aC line impedance supplied by your wall outlet, while storing energy for peak current demands. in fact, there are over 45 amps of instantaneous current reserve in the Power factor Pro. additionally, "linear filtering technologytM" dramatically lowers aC line noise to unprecedented levels in the critical audio frequency band. What does this mean? Just plug in your current-starved amplifier, crank up the volume, and listen to the dynamics, introduCtion Congratulations on your purchase of a furman Power factor Pro (Model PfPro or Pf-Pro r. the Power factor Pro features furman's revolutionary Clear tone technology, series Multi-stage Protection Plus (sMP+) circuit, as well as our exclusive linear filtering technology (lift). together these technologies comprise the world's 1 power factor pro manual harmonics, and clarity you've been missing! additionally, the Power factor Pro is the most comprehensive power conditioner ever created for the serious musician. furman's series Multi-stage Protection Plus (sMP+) guards your equipment from voltage spikes that can damage your amplifier or other connected equipment. furman's sMP+ features unparalleled clamping voltage. While other designs offer clamping voltages that are well above 330Vpk, furman's sMP+ clamps at 188Vpk (133 VaC rMs) even when tested with multiple 6000Vpk - 3000 amp surges! and, our pro level overvoltage auto shutdown circuit assures you will never see your prized amplifier go up in flames due to a sustained voltage overload. the Pf-Pro has a generous 12 amp r.M.s. capacity, a convenient 20 segment aC voltmeter, a detachable-locking aC cord, and (4) aC outlets, all contained in a small convenient, floor standing package. The PFPro r has the same features except its cord is not detachable and it has (8) rear outlets and (1) front panel outlet. it also features a BnC connector on the rear panel to allow attachment of any standard gooseneck lamp (such as furman's model Gn-i or Gn-led) to illuminate the rear of your rack. shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure. do not remove the covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. i M P o r ta n t s a f e t Y instruCtions (Please read prior to installation) 1. Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before installing your Power factor Pro unit. retain these instructions for future reference. 2. Your Power factor Pro unit should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. 3. do not place your Power factor Pro unit near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. 4. the Power factor Pro should only be connected to a 120 VaC, 60Hz, 15 amp ("e" version - 220 VaC, 10 amp) grounded electrical outlet. do not defeat the ground or change polarization of the power plug. 5. Pay particular attention to the condition of the cords and cables at the plugs. to prevent risk of fire or injury, damaged cords and cables should be replaced immediately. s a f e t Y i n f o r M at i o n to obtain best results from your furman Power factor Pro Power Conditioner, please be sure to read this manual carefully before using. WA R N I N G: to reduce the risk of electrical 2 power factor pro manual 6. Clean your Power factor Pro unit with a damp cloth only. do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. never pour liquid on or into the unit. 7. Your Power factor Pro unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: · the power supply cord or the plug has been frayed or cut. · Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit. · the unit has been exposed to rain or other moisture. · the unit does not appear to operate normally. · the "Protection oK" indicator is not lit. · the unit has been dropped, or the enclosure has been seriously damaged. 8. Your Power factor Pro unit requires that a safety ground be present for proper operation. Any attempt to operate the unit without a safety ground is considered improper operation and could invalidate the warranty. 9. do not attempt to service your Power factor Pro unit beyond what is described in this manual. all other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. the Power factor Pro, offers a 20 segment led bar-graph meter that displays incoming voltage between 90 and 128 volts in 2-volt increments. the normal range voltages are indicated in green, with moderately and extremely high or low voltages in yellow and red respectively. the voltmeter's accuracy is ±2 volts. it can easily be recalibrated, if necessary. the Pf-Pro r features a rear rack BnC socket which will accept any 12 VaC (0.5a) gooseneck lamp assembly, (such as the furman Gn-led or Gn-i). simply slide the BnC plug over the socket and rotate clockwise until the connector snaps into the locked position. the rear rack lamp can be powered on or off with the rear light power switch located on the far left of the front panel. o P e r at i o n multi-Segment leD Voltmeter: this three-color, 20-led bargraph is an accurate, self checking aC voltmeter that continually measures input voltages. the meter reads from 90 to 128 volts in 2 volt steps (Power factor Pro e: 180 to 256 volts, in 4 volt steps). the normal range voltages are indicated in green, with moderate and extremely high or low voltages in yellow and red respectively. the voltmeter provides three special flashing patterns to indicate abnormal conditions. (1) on initial turn on, the voltmeter will scan for smart chip integrity. (2) if only the single leftmost (beneath the 90V mark) LED flashes, the input voltage is marginally low. f eatu r e s the Power factor Pro has a master switch for the rear outlets that glows red when the power is on. The circuit breaker is located adjacent to the power switch for the Pf-Pro and on the rear panel for the Pf-Pro r. it can be quickly and easily reset should the unit be overloaded. the Pf-Pro also features a detachable 10 foot, 14 gauge heavy-duty power cable. 3 power factor pro manual (3) if all of the leds on the voltmeter flash, the input voltage is marginally high. Power to the Power factor Pro's outlets will remain on unless the incoming voltage rises above the extreme Voltage shutdown (eVs) cut-off voltage (135 - 140 volts). the Power factor Pro's voltmeter has a basic accuracy of plus or minus two volts, and extreme cold or heat may cause an additional one volt of error (four volts and two volts for Power factor Pro e). NOTE: although the Power factor correction will more than compensate for peak current demands, the Power factor Pro does not compensate for sustained high or low line voltage. if you derive power from generators, travel internationally, or are in an area prone to extreme brownouts, you may benefit from the use of one of furman's aC line Voltage regulators. on/off rocker Switch: this 15 amp capacity power switch is specifically designed to stand up to the enormous high inrush current demands placed by many instrument amplifiers. Additionally, the semi-transparent rocker lights when switched to the "on" position. extreme Voltage Shutdown (eVS) Indicator: this led is normally off. it monitors a hazard unfortunately common in the entertainment industry: wiring faults ­ for example, accidental connection to 220VaC where 120VaC is expected, or an open neutral from a 208 or 240VaC feed. the Power factor Pro's sMP+ circuit senses voltages that are so high that operation would be impossible and shuts the power down before damage can occur. upon initially applying power to these units, the extreme Voltage indicator led will be lit if the input voltage is above the extreme voltage cutoff, and power will not be applied to the unit's outlets. if the unit has been operating with an acceptable input voltage and then that voltage goes above 135V, it will shut off power to the outlet and the extreme Voltage led will light. note: if the mains power is above the high cutoff voltage and has caused the unit to remove power from its outlets, it cannot restore power without the operator manually turning the unit off, then on again. avoid turning the unit back on without checking the source of the problem first, and perhaps changing the AC source. Mains Vltg. 80-90 90-104 106-108 110-120 122-124 126-128 130-140 above 140 Voltage Status Low Marginal low Medium low normal Medium High High High Marginal extreme (shutdown) Voltmeter Reading Outlets The 90V LED mark flashes ON Meter reads in low red on Meter reads in low Yellow on Meter reads in Green on Meter reads in High Yellow on Meter reads in High red on all Meter leds flash on Meter off--extreme Voltage led illuminates off 4 power factor pro manual t r o u B le - s H o o t i n G G u i d e tHree Year liMited WarrantY 1.) Symptom: no power to the aC outlets. possible cause: Circuit breaker has tripped due to excessive load. action needed: remove one piece of equipment from the Power factor Pro unit, and push the square re-set tab into the circuit breaker bezel. 2.) Symptom: no power to the aC outlets, "Protection oK" indicator is not lit. possible cause: either the aC outlet that your Power factor Pro device is connected to has no aC voltage present, or the unit has been subjected to a sustained voltage in excess of 400 volts. action needed: Plug the Power factor Pro unit into an aC receptacle where aC voltage is present. if the problem persists, the protection circuit may be damaged factory service may be required. 3.) Symptom: extreme Voltage indicator lit. possible cause: input voltage is above 135 - 140 volts, causing power to the unit's outlets to be shut down. additionally, if the voltage is below 85-90 volts at turn on, the unit will not allow aC voltage to reach the outlets. action needed: Correct the line voltage. then turn the unit on. Consider installing a furman voltage regulator. furman sound, llC., having its principal place of business at 1997 south Mcdowell Blvd., Petaluma, Ca 94954 ("Manufacturer") warrants its Pf-Pro and Pf-Pro r (the "Product") as follows: Manufacturer warrants to the original Purchaser of the Product that the Product sold hereunder will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. the Purchaser of the product is allowed fifteen days from the date of purchase to complete warranty registration by mail or on-line at the furman website. if the Product does not conform to this limited Warranty during the warranty period (as herein above specified), Purchaser shall notify Manufacturer in writing of the claimed defects. if the defects are of such type and nature as to be covered by this warranty, Manufacturer shall authorize Purchaser to return the Product to the furman factory or to an authorized furman repair location. 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