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USER MANUAL P1800 PF R Furman

P-1800 PF R POWER CONDITIONER

CONDITIONNEUR D'ALIMENTATION P-1800 PF R / P-1800 PF R ACONDICIONADOR DE ENERGía

PRESTIGE SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL

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P-1800 PF R OWNER'S MANUAL

P-1800 PF R GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR

P-1800 PF R MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

P-1800 PF R FEATURES

• Power Factor Technology with 45 amps peak current reservoir provides current-on-demand for instrument amplifiers and powered speakers
• Clear Tone Technology provides AC noise filtering circuitry engineered specifically for instrument amplifiers to provide a lower noise floor and greater dynamic response
• SMP (Series Multi-Stage Protection) with EVS (Extreme Voltage Shutdown)

LiFT (Linear Filtering Technology) with zero ground contamination

• BNC connector on the rear panel allows you to attach any standard (12VAC 0.5 amp) goosenck lamp to illuminate the rear of your rack (Furman GN-I and GN-LED accessory goosenck lamps (sold separately) are recommended for this application) Dimmable, laboratory precise digital voltage meter
• Tri-color voltage range indicator (complements numerical voltage reading - even when viewed at a distance from the display)
  Eight rear panel AC outlets (three with "wall wart" spacing and Furman Secure Straps to hold bulky transformers in place)
• Front panel USB connector charges most portable media devices and cell phones or power a USB lamp
  15A current capacity
• Five year limited warranty

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Furman Prestige Series Power Conditioner, and congratulations on your choice. The Prestige Series P-1800 PF R Power Conditioner features Furman's revolutionary Clear Tone Technology, transient Power Factor Technology, Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) circuit, and our exclusive Ultra-Wide-Bandwidth Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT). Together, these technologies comprise precisely what our customers have grown to expect from Furman: uncompromised protection and purification. The P-1800 PF R has been precisely engineered to more than meet the critical demands of recording studios, broadcast facilities, and discerning musicians alike.

Unique to the Furman P-1800 PF R are Clear Tone and Power Factor Technologies, which were developed specifically to address the needs of professional musicians. Whether playing in a stadium, bar, rehearsal space, or studio, every venue has one thing in common: the AC power is supplied from the local utility. What's worse is that the power supplied from the 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 instrument amplifiers could really sound!

When the AC transient power factor is poor and the line impedance is high, amplifiers sound muddy because their power supplies simply 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 nasal and lose clarity, attack, and extension.

Furman's P-1800 PF R addresses this issue - allowing instrument amplifiers and powered studio monitors to sound their best while offering comprehensive protection at the same time.

DESCRIPTION

Power Factor Technology/Clear Tone Technology

The P-1800 PF R's Power Factor Technology 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 peak current reserve in the Furman P-1800 PF R. Additionally, with Clear Tone Technology, every nuance of your sound is revealed due to the exceptionally wide bandwidth of the P-1800 PF R's linear filter! Most AC filters reduce substantial levels of noise, but typically in frequencies above audibility. The P-1800 PF R scrubs the AC line noise in the range your instrument produces its harmonics and tone character. Whether you want squeaky clean, punchy, stinging, or grunge, YOU control your sound - not your local AC tap!

SMP (Series Multi-Stage Protection) with EVS (Extreme Voltage Shutdown)

Furman's SMP (Series Multi-Stage Protection) surge suppression virtually eliminates service calls and costly "down time". Traditional surge suppression circuits sacrifice themselves when exposed to multiple transient voltage spikes, requiring the dismantling of your system, and repair of your surge suppressor. Not so with Furman's SMP. With SMP, damaging transient voltages are safely absorbed, clamped, and dissipated. Your connected equipment is protected, while your Furman protects itself!

Unique to Furman's SMP is its unparalleled clamping voltage. While other designs offer clamping voltages that are well above 330 Vpk, Furman's SMP clamps at 188 Vpk, (133 VAC RMS) even when tested with multiple 6000 Vpk - 3000 amp surges! This unprecedented level of protection is only available with Furman's SMP technology. Additionally, Furman's trusted EVS (Extreme Voltage Shutdown) circuitry protects against catastrophic overvoltage conditions (such as all-too-frequent accidental connections to 208 or 240 VAC or an intermittent neutral) by shutting off the incoming power until the overvoltage condition is corrected and the power switch is reset.

LiFT (Linear Filtering Technology)

Furman's Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) reduces AC line noise in an even, linear manner across a very wide bandwidth, resulting in a lower noise floor. Traditional AC filter - conditioners have been designed for unrealistic laboratory conditions - whether multiple pole filters or conventional series mode, prior technologies could actually harm audio and video performance more than they help, due to the resonant peaking of their antiquated, non-linear designs. Under certain conditions, these designs can actually add more than 10 dB of noise to the incoming AC line! Worse still, lost digital data, the need to re-boot digital pre-sets, or destroyed digital converters are frequently caused by excessive voltage spikes and AC noise contaminating the equipment ground. Furman's LiFT takes a different approach, ensuring optimal performance through linear filtering with no contamination, or leakage, to ground.

Additional Features

A rear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard (12VAC 0.5 amp) gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination.

Additionally, the P-1800 PF R offers a laboratory precision digital meter that displays incoming voltage in 1-volt steps. The voltmeter's accuracy is ± 1.5 volts and features a tri-color voltage range indicator. This informs the user whether voltage is in or out of a safe range, even from a distance too great to accurately read the displayed voltage.

The P-1800 PF R is equipped with a front panel convenience AC outlet and eight rear panel outlets. Three of the rear panel outlets are spaced to accommodate transformer plugs (wall warts) and feature Velcro™ "Secure Strap" tie loops to secure these plugs in place. All rear panel outlet banks are electrically isolated from each other to minimize cross-talk between components. The High Current bank features 2 high-current outlets for components such as amplifiers and powered monitors.

The P-1800 PF R's 15 amp capacity is supplied from a robust 14awg, 10 foot AC cord.

SAFETY INFORMATION

To obtain best results from your Furman Prestige Series Power Conditioner, please read this manual carefully before using.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure. Do not remove the cover. 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!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before installing your Furman Prestige Series Power Conditioner. Retain these instructions for future reference.
2. Your Prestige Series Power Conditioner should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
3. Do not place your Prestige Series Power Conditioner near high heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce extreme heat.
4. The Furman P-1800 PF R should only be connected to a 120 VAC, 60Hz , grounded electrical outlet. Do not defeat the ground or change polarization of the power plug.

5. Route the AC power cord and other cables so that they are not likely to be walked on, tripped over, or stressed. Pay particular attention to the condition of the cords and cables at the plugs, and the point where they exit your Furman conditioner. To prevent risk of fire or injury, damaged cords and cables should be replaced immediately.

6. Clean your Prestige Series Power Conditioner with a damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Never pour liquid on or into the unit.

7. Your Prestige Series Power Conditioner should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

8. The power supply cord or the plug has been frayed, kinked, or cut.

9. Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit.
10. The unit has been exposed to rain or extreme moisture.
11. The unit does not appear to operate normally.
    The "Protection OK" indicator is not lit.

12. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure has been damaged.

13. Your Prestige Series Power Conditioner 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.

14. Do not attempt to service your Prestige Series Power Conditioner beyond what is described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

OPERATION

Digital Voltage Meter:

Furman's laboratory precision AC digital voltmeter continually measures AC voltages within a typical tolerance of +/-1.5VAC . It should be noted that the display represents incoming voltage.

The meter can be dimmed by holding the adjacent dimmer button to the right of the meter. Hold this button down for two seconds to cycle the brightness settings of the display.

Voltage Range Indicator:

This indicator is located in the lower left corner of the digital voltage meter lens assembly. When AC voltage is within 5 volts (+/-) of a nominal 120VAC source, this tri-color indicator will be green (optimal). However, if the voltage is between 110 to 114VAC or between 126 to 130VAC, the indicator will turn amber (caution - not optimal). If the incoming voltage is in an extreme range (below 110 or above 130), the indicator will turn red. This range is far from optimal, and may be potentially damaging to some equipment.

NOTE: Furman's P-1800 PF R does not compensate for high or low AC line voltage. If you frequently move your rack to different locations, derive power from generators, use excessively long extension cords, travel internationally, or are in an area prone to brownouts, you may benefit from the use of one of Furman's AC Line Voltage Regulators.

Ultra-Low Resistance Magnetic Power Switch / Circuit Breaker:

Furman's Prestige Series 15 amp capacity power switch - breaker is specifically designed to stand up to the enormous high in-rush current demands of many power amplifiers. Additionally, Furman magnetic circuit breakers are not sensitive to temperature, nor do they raise the AC impedance as do many less costly thermal breakers. If the 15 amp maximum RMS current capacity of the P-1800 PF R is exceeded, the spring tensioned switch will immediately reset to the "Off" position. You will need to switch back to the "On" position once the problem is corrected (typically by eliminating one component), or until the RMS current does not exceed 12 amps - 1440 watts.

Total Current Capacity:

The incoming circuit is designed for 15 amps (1800 watts). However, the Power Factor Technology circuit actually requires some of the maximum RMS current capacity however, so the rated available output current is in fact 12 amps (1440 watts) or greater - maximum 15 amps. Due to the vector load represented by many amplifier power supplies when connected to our Power Factor circuit, the available current could be as high as 15 amps, but never less than 12 amps. This also only applies to average or RMS current draw, as the circuit can handle many times this for peak current demands from even the largest - robust power amplifiers.

Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator:

The Extreme Voltage LED indicator is normally off. It is located within the meter lens assembly directly above the blue voltage meters LED's, though during normal use it will NOT be visible.

The Extreme Voltage indicator monitors a hazard common in the entertainment industry, as well as remote broadcasting: wiring faults, such as accidental connection to 208VAC where 120VAC is expected, or an open series neutral from a 208 to 240VAC electrical service. The Furman EVS 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 the P-1800 PF R, the Extreme Voltage indicator will illuminate to a bright red if the input voltage is above the extreme voltage cutoff. When this occurs, power will not be applied to the P-1800 PF R's outlets. If the unit has been operating with an acceptable input voltage and subsequently that voltage exceeds 140V, it will shut off power to the outlets and the Extreme Voltage LED will light.

NOTE: If the mains power is above the high cutoff voltage and has caused the EVS circuit to remove power from the Furman's outlets, it cannot restore power without the operator manually turning the unit off, then on again. Avoid turning the unit back on without first checking the source of the problem and perhaps changing the AC source.

Protection OK Indicator:

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 TVSS device to absorb without some degree of damage (such as a direct lightning hit in an outdoor application). In the rare instance that this occurs, the green "Protection OK" LED indicator (located to the lower right of the voltage meter) will not illuminate. If this happens, some level of protection from voltage surges will remain, but the Furman's clamping voltage rating will be compromised. The unit must be returned to Furman.

USB Charger:

The Furman P-1800 PF R's USB charger provides an easy way to recharge many popular electronic accessories as well as cellular communication devices by simply plugging the re-charge cord into the front panel socket. Please note: as there are currently many standards for USB, some devices may not be compatible with our charger.

Rear BNC Connector:

The Furman P-1800 PF 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 switch which is adjacent to the BNC connector.

Transformer Plug ("Wall Wart") Secure Straps:

The Furman P-1800 PF R features three rear panel AC outlets that are widely spaced for plug transformers (wall warts). Additionally, these may be secured for transport with the Velcro™ Secure Straps that are included in the product carton. Each strap must be first secured with the supplied Philips screw, and the Furman Secure Strap will tie the "wall wart" (transformer) in place.

Isolated Outlet Banks:

The Furman P-1800 PF R features eight rear-panel outlets in 3 isolated banks. If you are connecting analog and digital equipment to the P-1800 PF R, it is recommended to connect the analog equipment to "Bank A" and digital equipment to "Bank B" (or vice-versa) to minimize electrical crosstalk. "Bank 3" features two high-current outlets. These outlets minimize line impedance due to Furman's Power Factor Technology and should be used for amplifiers, powered studio monitors, etc.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.) Symptom: No power to the AC outlets, "Protection OK" indicator is not lit.

Possible Cause: Either the AC outlet to which your Furman conditioner is connected has no AC voltage present, or there has been damage to the unit's circuitry.

Action Needed: Plug the Furman conditioner into an AC receptacle where a nominal 120 VAC is present. If the problem persists, the internal circuitry may be damaged and the unit will require factory service (see "Service" section below).

2.) Symptom: Extreme Voltage indicator lit.

Possible Cause: Input voltage is above 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, and then turn the Furman conditioner on. If the voltages present are well below 114 VAC or above 126 VAC, consider installing a Furman voltage regulator.

SERVICE

Questions or issues with your Furman unit should be directed to the Furman Customer Service Department, available 8AM-4:30PM Pacific Time at [phone] or via email at [e-mail]. If a unit requires service, it must have an RA number assigned from Furman's Customer Service Department.

Before returning any equipment for repair, please be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage in shipment, and that it is insured. We suggest that you save the original packaging and use it to ship the product for servicing. Also, please enclose a brief note giving your name, address, phone number and a description of the problem. Please display your RA number prominently on the front of all packages.

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT! The receipt is your proof of purchase and confirms the product was purchased at an authorized Furman dealer. It will need to be submitted to Furman in order to process any warranty claims.

Furman, a brand of Panamax Inc., warrants its P-1800 PF R (the "Product") as follows:

Furman 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 five years 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 of the claimed defects by calling 707-763-1010 or via email ([e-mail]). If the defects are of such type and nature as to be covered by this warranty, Furman shall authorize purchaser to return the product to Furman headquarters. Warranty claims MUST be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice or receipt showing the purchase date. Shipping charges to Furman headquarters 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.

THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Furman does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper use or abnormal handling of the product, or against defects or damages arising from improper installation. This warranty shall be cancelable by Furman at its sole discretion if the product is modified in any way without written authorization from Furman or Panamax Inc. 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 or Panamax Inc.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. The sole and exclusive obligation of Furman shall be to repair or replace the defective product in the manner and for the period provided above. Furman shall not have any other obligation with respect to the products or any part thereof, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise. Under no circumstances, whether based on this Limited Warranty or otherwise, shall Furman be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages. This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Furman with respect to the product. If any part of this Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT: 15 amps

LINE CORD: Captive 3/14 AWG, 10 ft, black cord with NEMA 15 plug

BNC SOCKET WITH SWITCH FOR REAR RACK LAMP: 12VAC 500mA max (lamp not included)

OPERATING VOLTAGE: 90 to 139 VAC

OVER VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN: 140 vac nominal

SPIKE PROTECTION MODES: line to neutral, zero ground leakage

SPIKE CLAMPING VOLTAGE: 188 VAC peak @ 3,000 amps

RESPONSE TIME: 1 nanosecond

MAXIMUM SURGE CURRENT: 6,500 AMPS

NOISE ATTENUATION: 30 dB @ 2kHz, 40 dB @ 10kHz, 50 dB @ 20kHz, 70 DB @ 100KHZ

DIMENSIONS: 19^ × 10.5^ × 1.75^

WEIGHT: 13 lbs. (6 kg.)

POWER CONSUMPTION: 8 Watts

REACTIVE POWER: 460 VA

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