Furman Sound Power Supply Elite 16 PF E User Manual

 
Elite-16 PF E Manual  
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.  
IntroductIon  
For over ꢁ0 years, Furman has pioneered the  
development of AC power products for the  
most demanding audio, video, and broadcast  
professionals. Though the need for pristine AC  
powerisnothingnew,theElite-16PowerFactor’s  
technology and its unique implementation are  
revolutionary and without peer.  
At the center of the Elite-16 PF E is our unique  
Power Factor Correction Circuit.  
For the  
first time, low-level analog, digital, and video  
components are not modulated or distorted  
via the power amplifier’s extreme AC current  
demands. Further, the power amplifier sees a  
highly filtered, extremely low-impedance supply  
of AC power. The Elite-16 PF, in fact, has in  
excess of ꢁ Amps of continuous current reserve  
(over45ampspeakcharge)forthemostextreme  
peak power demands. This technology enables  
power amplifiers and powered subwoofers to  
operate at peak efficiency, reaching levels of  
performance previously unattainable.  
The extreme AC demands encountered in the  
professional audio/video arena have required  
technological developments far in excess of  
typical home theater/audiophile power products.  
In studios, live sound, and broadcast facilities,  
breakdown is unacceptable. Equipment failure  
or poor performance is costly. The same is true  
of today’s home theater. Our solution based  
technology, extensive engineering expertise,  
and robust build quality have answered the  
challenge of today’s corrupted power lines, and  
led to the creation of the Elite-16 PF E.  
No longer will your amplifier’s performance be  
at the mercy of your home’s incoming AC power  
or inferior AC protection/filtering devices. The  
net effect is as if your power amplifier virtually  
doubled in power and improved immeasurably  
in quality.  
Today’spowerlinesareplaguedwithRFandEMI  
noise. When connecting sensitive equipment  
to your home’s power outlet, AC noise couples  
into your system’s critical components. This  
AC noise masks low level signals and cripples  
performance. This low level content is critical  
because it relays the crucial harmonics and  
ambience in audio, as well as the depth and  
clarity in video. With Furman’s exclusive Ultra-  
wide bandwidth Linear Filtering Technology,  
televisions, projectors, DVD players, amplifiers,  
and processors are fed linearly-filtered AC  
When employing the Elite-16 PF E, you will  
immediatelynoticefarclearer,stunninglyfocused  
sound and visual images from your system.  
Video presentation will be crisp and colors true  
with greater gray and black scale definition, as  
well as noticeably improved depth and clarity.  
Sonic transients will be startlingly fast with  
bass fundamentals that shake foundations with  
their weight and visceral impact. Mid and high  
frequencies will bloom with sweet, non-glaring  
ease while imaging improves dramatically,  
all the while remaining true to your system’s  
inherent virtues.  
power.  
This dramatically reduces noise,  
ensuring consistent peak operation regardless  
of load conditions or the time of day. For the first  
time, you will see and hear your theater or audio  
system as it should be – not compromised.  
Another critical feature is our exclusive  
Series Multi-stage Protection. This virtually  
maintenance-free surge suppression assures  
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◊ The Elite-16 PF E should be serviced  
by qualified service personnel when:  
InstallatIon:  
unpackIng  
◊ The power supply cord or plug has been  
frayed or cut.  
Before unpacking your unit, inspect the carton  
for any obvious severe damage to the box and  
internal protective materials. If internal damage  
is likely, contact the carrier who delivered the  
unit before proceeding with unpacking. If, after  
unpacking, shipping damage is evident, contact  
the carrier. Save all shipping and packing  
materials. You may need them if you should  
ever have to return the unit to the factory for  
servicing.  
◊ Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled  
into the unit.  
◊ The Elite-16 PF E has been exposed to  
rain or other moisture.  
The Elite-16 PF E does not appear to  
operate normally, or exhibits a marked  
change in performance.  
◊ The Elite-16 PF E has been dropped, or  
the enclosure damaged.  
The box should contain the Elite-16 PF E unit,  
detachable AC cord, rack mount kit, owner’s  
manual, and warranty registration card. If  
anything is missing, please contact your local  
authorized Furman Customer Service Center.  
Fill out and return your warranty registration  
card. Registration is recommended because  
it can be used to establish whether the unit is  
within the warranty period should your original  
ownership documents be lost, and it assists us  
in informing you about upgrades or other vital  
information.  
The Elite-16 PF E requires that a safety ground  
be present for proper operation. Any attempt  
to operate the Elite-16 PF E without a safety  
ground is considered improper operation and  
may invalidate the warranty (this does not apply  
to countries without a grounded mains outlet).  
poWer source  
The power source to which the Elite-16 PF E  
is connected should be adequate for use at 16  
Amps. The Elite-16 PF E will operate with a10  
Amp service outlet; however, nuisance tripping  
at the circuit breaker panel may result if the  
systems continuous current draw exceeds 10  
Amps.  
saFety InFormatIon  
WarnIngs  
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Please read and observe all of the safety and  
operating instructions before the Elite-16 PF E  
is operated. Retain these instructions for future  
reference.  
placement  
◊ Do not disassemble or modify in any  
way. No user-serviceable parts inside  
The Elite-16 PF E is manufactured with four  
rubber feet for placement on any table, cabinet,  
shelf, or floor. These rubber feet may be  
easily removed with a standard Philips screw  
driver when rack mounting adjacent to other  
components. Placement or proximity to other  
components is not critical, and the Elite-16 PF  
Keep away from moisture and avoid  
excessive humidity  
◊ Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to  
enter the unit  
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E does not produce any appreciable heat under  
standard use. The Elite-16 PF E may also be  
rack mounted in a standard 19” (48.26 cm) rack  
by attaching the Elite-16 PF E rack ears. These  
rack ears (contained within the plastic rack kit  
package) mount flush with the back portion  
of the Elite-16 PF E’s front panel. They are  
attached to the chassis by installing each rack  
ear with (ꢁ) pan-head Philips screws contained  
within the Elite-16 PF E rack mounting kit. The  
third screw used for each rack ear is for the  
center hole, located towards the rear and aids  
in stabilizing the unit when rack mounted.  
power amplifiers and powered sub-woofers.  
These outlets possess the same exceptional AC  
noise filtering and isolation to maximize system  
performance.  
connectIng components to the hIgh current  
poWer amplIFIer banks  
All power amplifiers, receivers and powered  
sub-woofers should be connected to these four  
outlets.  
Many Audiophile and premium Home Theater  
systems will have combined continuous current  
demands well below 16 Amps. It is rare, in fact,  
for large power amplifiers to draw more than 3  
Amps continuously. For superior performance,  
it is vital that an AC filter possess extraordinarily  
low impedance, and have the capability to pass  
peak current demands far in excess of the RMS  
(continuous) current rating.  
connectIon  
ac cable routIng  
Once the Elite-16 PF E is placed, its AC cord’s  
female end must be plugged into the male  
IEC connector located on the lower left hand  
side of the rear panel (when facing the rear  
panel). Next the male plug must be connected  
to an appropriate socket (see current rating  
recommendation above).  
The Elite-16 PF E was designed to more than  
meet this demand. Additionally, our Power  
Correction Circuitry effectively creates a current  
reserve in excess of 45 amps peak charge that  
is cleaner and far more efficient when supplying  
needed current to your power amplifier than a  
dedicated line from your local power station.  
This feature eliminates any concern towards  
the current compression that can result from  
typical power conditioners, and the peak  
power reservoir benefits any power amplifiers  
performance dramatically.  
connectIng components to the lInearly  
FIltered VIdeo component ac outlet banks  
The Elite-16 PF E’s four “Linearly Filtered Video  
AC Outlets” should be employed for critical  
video and or digital components such as DVD  
players, projectors, plasma, or LCD screens.  
When employing the Elite-16 PF E for a ꢀ-  
channel audio system, an SACD player would  
be ideally suited for one of these outlets.  
note about poWer Factor correctIon and  
current consumptIon  
connectIng components to the lInear FIltered  
audIo component ac outlet banks  
When power correction technology is employed  
witheventhemostsophisticatedcircuitbreakers,  
it effectively adds to the perceived current load.  
Though the Elite-16 PF E was designed for  
steady 16 Amp operation, and peak current  
demands many times that, the maximum total  
TheElite-16PFEsfourLinearFilteredAudioAC  
Outlets” should be employed for any component  
not connected to the “Linearly Filtered Video  
AC Outlets,” with the exception of receivers,  
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continuous current draw may be limited to a be left with its power engaged permanently. This  
range between 2900 - 3500 Watts per Elite-16 is an added benefit, as many audio/videophiles  
PF E employed.  
find performance improves significantly when  
leaving low-powered components permanently  
The RMS current available before the circuit charged (turned on). In fact, this is true of the  
breaker trips varies due to what is referred Elite-16 PF E. Though it will function flawlessly  
to as a vector load. Simply put, the type of right from its shipping carton, the performance of  
power supplies or electronic circuits connected its circuit parts will improve after approximately  
to the Elite-16 PF E will have an effect on its two weeks of continuous use or “break-in.”  
circuit breakers perceived current load, and  
therefore, when it will trip. Though the benefits  
of power factor correction far outweigh the small  
reduction in continuous current draw, this must  
Front panel leds  
be accounted for when constructing a large  
system with high current demands.  
extreme Voltage shutdoWn IndIcator:  
This LED is normally off. It monitors AC wiring  
faults – for example, accidental connection to  
an open neutral (in some countries) could put  
well over ꢁ00 VAC RMS onto the mains outlet.  
The Series Multi-stage Protection (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 light 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  
The total continuous current draw of most  
electronic components is typically listed in Watts  
by their AC input cord or AC connector. Watt  
ratings are simply added to determine the total  
system RMS current draw. It should also be  
noted that the Elite-16 PF E’s power correction  
circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn  
from your utilities’ power meter. The Elite-16 PF  
E draws a mere 8 Watts independent of other  
components, so it may be left on at all times.  
soFt start - contInuous voltage and subsequently that voltage exceeds  
ꢀ70 VAC, it will shut off power to the outlet and  
the Extreme Voltage LED will light.  
use and break-In tIme  
When power is first applied to the Elite-16 PF  
protectIon ok IndIcator:  
E, (the front panel breaker- power toggle must  
be switched to the “on” position) the Soft Start  
feature is activated. There is an audible “clack”  
when the Elite-16 PF E is first turned on or  
off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start  
circuit’s ꢁ0 Amp relay engaging or disengaging.  
There is virtually nothing in the Elite-16 PF E’s  
construction, design, or componentry to wear  
over the life time of the product, and there is  
no power draw from your electric service meter  
aside from the LED power indicator and relay  
circuits. For this reason the Elite-16 PF E may  
Although the Furman SMP circuit assures  
virtually maintenance free protection from  
transient voltage spikes and surges, nature has  
a way of occasionally creating electrical forces  
that are beyond the capabilities of any Transient  
Voltage Surge Suppression device to absorb  
without some degree of damage. In the rare  
instance that this occurs, the blue LED located  
in the center of the front panel will dim, even  
thoughAC power is present at the unit’s outputs.  
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If this happens, some level of protection from signals as well as high bandwidth signals can  
voltage surges will remain, but the Furman’s pass through our circuit. In fact the bandwidth  
clamping voltage rating will be compromised. is less than 0.1dB loss at 1GHz!  
The unit must be returned to Furman Sound, or  
an authorized Furman Service center for repair. Toconnectyourcablingtothesein-lineprotectors,  
simply follow the in and out indications marked  
dImmIng the protectIon ok Front panel  
IndIcator  
next to the Cable and Satellite connectors.  
Some installations will require placement of Note:  
this power conditioner within sight of your video It is not possible to make an in-line cable or  
screen. When the rooms lights are fully dimmed satellite protector “maintenance-free” as we  
for video viewing this can be an annoyance, so have accomplished with the 120 VAC line. This  
we have included a dim switch on the rear of the would necessitate limited signal bandwidth  
unit. This will not disable the indicator; it simply that would not allow the signal to pass. Under  
reduces its brightness.  
extreme conditions, it is possible that the surge  
suppression in one of these devices could  
NOTE: If the mains power is above the high sacrifice itself after a catastrophic event. If the  
cutoff voltage and has caused the unit to remove cable or satellite connector becomes deformed  
power from its outlets, it cannot restore power in any way due to an extreme lightening strike,  
without the operator manually turning the unit please contact your local service representative,  
off, then on again. Avoid turning the unit back on, installer or Furman Authorized service center.  
without first checking the source of the problem,  
and perhaps changing the AC source.  
satellIte – cable  
transIent Voltage  
surge suppressors  
The Elite-16 PF E features transient voltage  
surge suppression for both cable and or satellite  
lines utilizing standard coaxial connectors. As  
these surge suppressors are in-line, they will  
require an additional cable to connect from  
their output to the control device requiring  
protection.  
All of our in-line surge suppressors feature our  
exclusive ground contamination free technology.  
This aids in eliminating audio buzzing, and the  
video hum-bars that can result from typical  
in-line suppressors. Further, our cable and  
satellite suppressors are TIVO friendly as well  
as HD-Digital Television ready. Both DC carrier  
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Furman’s Connected Equipment Warranty is  
limited to the amount of the deductible on the  
Purchaser’s personal property insurance policy  
up to $500.00. In order to make a claim for this  
Connected Equipment Warranty, the Purchaser  
must forward a copy of his/her personal property  
insurance claim for the damaged equipment to  
Furman and complete the Furman Connected  
Equipment Warranty claim form (call Furman  
at (707) 763-1010 to obtain the form). Furman  
reservestherighttoreviewthedamagedFurman  
product, the damaged connected equipment,  
and the site where the damage occurred.  
All cost of shipping damaged equipment to  
Furman for inspection shall be borne solely  
by the Purchaser. Damaged equipment must  
remain available for inspection until the claim is  
finalized. The Connected Equipment Warranty  
is also in effect for a period of three years  
unless the Purchaser does not complete the  
warranty registration within fifteen days from  
date of purchase, at which time, the Connected  
Equipment Warranty period is also reduced to  
one year from the date of purchase.  
Warranty  
Furman Sound, LLC. warrants to the original  
purchaser of this product, the Furman Elite-16  
PF E, that the product 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 purchaser fails to complete  
the aforementioned registration, the warranty  
period will be reduced to one year from the date  
of purchase.  
If the product does not conform to this Limited  
Warranty during the warranty period (as herein  
above specified), purchaser shall notify Furman  
in writing of the claimed defects. If the defects are  
of such type and nature as to be covered by this  
warranty, Furman shall authorize the purchaser  
to return the product to the Furman factory or to  
an authorized Furman repair location. Warranty  
claims should be accompanied by a copy of the  
original purchase invoice showing the purchase  
date; this is not necessary if the Warranty  
Registration was completed either by mailing in  
the completed warranty card or by registering  
on-line at the Furman website. Shipping charges  
to the Furman factory or to an authorized repair  
location must be prepaid by the purchaser of  
the product. Furman shall, at its own expense,  
furnish a replacement product or, at Furman’s  
option, repair the defective product. Return  
shipping charges back to purchaser will be paid  
by Furman.  
All warranties contained herein are null and void  
if: the Furman Surge Protector in use during  
the occurrence is not provided to Furman for  
inspection upon Furman’s request at the sole  
expense of the Purchaser, Furman determines  
that the Furman Surge Protector has been  
opened, improperly installed, altered in any way  
or tampered with, Furman determines that the  
damage did not result from the Occurrence or  
that no Occurrence in fact took place or Furman  
determines that the connected equipment was  
not used under normal operating conditions or  
in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions  
for the connected equipment. All Furman Surge  
Protectorsmustbepluggeddirectlyintoaproperly  
wiredAC power line with a protective ground and  
must not be “daisy-chained” together in serial  
fashion with other power strips, UPS’s, other  
surge protectors, three-to-two-prong adapters,  
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY:  
Furman Sound’s Connected Equipment  
Warranty covers equipment that is damaged  
by transient voltage (an “Occurrence”) while  
properly connected through the Furman Elite-  
16 PF E to a properly wired AC power line  
with a protective ground in an indoor location.  
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or extension cords. Any such installation voids exclusive obligation of Furman shall be to repair  
this warranty. The Furman warranty only or replace the defective product in the manner  
protects against damage to properly connected and for the period provided above. Furman shall  
equipment where Furman has determined, at its not have any other obligation with respect to this  
sole discretion, that the damage resulted from product or any part thereof, whether based on  
an Occurrence and does not protect against contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise. Under  
acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, no circumstances, whether based on this Limited  
earthquake, war, terrorism, vandalism, theft, Warranty or otherwise, shall Furman be liable for  
normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, incidental, special, or consequential damages.  
obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low- Furman’s employees or representatives’ ORAL  
voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT  
non-authorized program, or system equipment CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES, shall not be  
modification or alteration. Do not use this relied upon by purchaser, and are not a part of  
product in anyway with a generator, heater, the contract for sale or this limited warranty. This  
sump pump, water-related device, life support Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of  
device, medical device, automobile, motorcycle, Furman with respect to the product. If any part  
or golf-cart battery charger. To be used indoors of this Limited Warranty is determined to be void  
only and in dry areas. All warranties contained or illegal, the remainder shall remain in full force  
herein are null and void if used in anyway with and effect.  
any of the aforementioned devices.  
Warranty claims should be accompanied by a  
copy of the original purchase invoice showing  
THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL the date of purchase (if a Warranty Registration  
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR Card was mailed in at the time of purchase or  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED if the product was registered on-line, this is not  
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF necessary). Before returning any equipment for  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A repair, please be sure it is adequately packed  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Furman does not and cushioned against damage in shipment,  
warrant against damages or defects arising out and that it is insured.  
of improper or abnormal use or handling of the  
product; against defects or damages arising  
from improper installation, against defects in  
products or components not manufactured by  
Furman, or against damages resulting from such  
non-Furman made products or components.  
This warranty shall be cancelable by Furman  
at its sole discretion if the product is modified  
in any way without written authorization from  
Furman. This warranty also does not apply to  
products upon which repairs have been affected  
or attempted by persons other than pursuant to  
written authorization by Furman.  
THIS WARRANTYIS EXCLUSIVE.The sole and  
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elIte-16 pF e specIFIcatIons  
ac current capacIty:  
Input - 16 Amp capacity required  
Output - 13-16 Amps RMS (maximum, all outlets combined - continuous)  
lInear noIse attenuatIon:  
Transverse (Differential) Mode:  
>40 dB from 5Khz. - 100 kHz. >80 dB from 100 Khz. – 1GHz.  
(Linear attenuation curve from 0.05 – 100 ohms line impedance)  
transIent Voltage surge suppressIon:  
230 VAC - Series Multi-Stage Protection - Non-Sacrificial with Zero Ground Contamination.  
(376 V peak clamping @ 6000V - 3000A input)  
Extreme Voltage Shutdown (>ꢀ70 VAC)  
Cable / Satellite (less than .1dB insertion loss)  
poWer consumptIon:  
8 Watts for display and control circuits independent of actual load.  
outlets:  
4 (ultra-wide bandwidth linearly filtered outlets – audio components)  
4 (ultra-wide bandwidth linearly filtered outlets – video components)  
4 (power factor corrected amplifier outlets – 3.5 amps RMS reserve - resistive load - over  
45 amps peak charge)  
dImensIons:  
10ꢀmm H x ꢂꢁꢀmm W x ꢁ7ꢃmm D (Standard ꢀ RU height without feet)  
WeIght: 8 kgs. (17.64 lbs.)  
saFety agency lIstIng: CE  
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Furman Sound, LLC.  
1690 Corporate Circle  
Petaluma, California 94954-6919 USA  
Phone: 707-763-1010  
Fax: 707-763-1310  
0512.21-B  
 

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