Furman Sound PL-PLUS D II User's Manual
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1. the 15 amp SERIES Power Conditioners ON SERIES MULTISTAGE PROTECTION LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY FURMAN gt E PROTECTION EXTREME OK VOLTAGE OFF E LIGHTS DIMMER PL 8 SERIES II SWITCHED OUTLET eae RTT ORO a i E 3 REAR X VOLTAGE METER CURRENT METER ON PROTECTION LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY FURMAN e PROTECTION EXTREME OFF OK VOLTAGE OFF LIGHTS PM 8 SERIES II SWITCHED OUTLET SWITCHED OUTLETS on SERIES MULTI STAGE PROTECTION LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY FURMAN 2 v o PROTECTION EXTREME ok VOLTAGE LINE VOLTAGE OFF LIGHTS DIMMER PL PLUS SERIES II SWITCHED OUTLET SWITCHED OUTLETS VOLTAGE METER ON SERIES MULTI STAGE PROTECTION LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY FURMAN e j PROTECTION EXTREME OK VOLTAGE OFF OFF E LIGHTS DIMMER PL PLUS D SERIES II SWITCHED OUTLET SWITCHED OUTLETS LU IWAI 33 UL Plai UL PILSIPILWIS D Ul Furman Series ll Features e SMP with extreme voltage shutdown LIFT Linear Filtering Technology with zero ground contamination Eight rear panel outlets and one front panel outlet 15 amp rating with circuit breaker Three year limited warranty PL 8 Series Il Additional Features Two retractable long life low heat LED light fixtures with dimmer control for rack illumination 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 PL PLUS Series Il2. 106 108 110 120 122 124 126 128 130 140 Above 140 Low Marginal Low Medium Low Normal Medium High High High Marginal Extreme Shutdown Voltmeter Reading off with the rear light power switch located on the far left of the front panel The Series II s front panel LED lamps must be replaced by qualified Furman service personnel Multi Segment LED voltmeter PL Plus II only This three color 20 LED bargraph is an accurate self checking AC voltmeter that continually measures normal voltages The meter reads from 90 to 128 volts in 2 volt increments PL PLUS E II 180 to 256 volts in 4 volt increments 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 If only the single leftmost beneath the 90V mark 180V for E version LED flashes the input voltage is marginally low 2 If all of the LED s on the voltmeter flash the input voltage is marginally high Power to the PL Plus s outlets will remain unless the incoming voltage rises above the Extreme Voltage Outlets The LED beneath the 90V mark flashes Meter Reads in Low Red Meter Reads in Low Yellow Meter Reads in Green Meter Reads in High Yellow Meter Reads in High Red All Meter LEDs Flash Meter off Extreme Voltage LED illuminates OFF Shutdown cutoff voltage 135
3. 140 volts 260 265 volts E version 120 125 volts J version If none of the LED s on the voltmeter are lit and the Extreme Voltages LED indicator is illuminated then the PL Plus Il has shut down power to its outlets because the input voltage is in a range considered extreme in excess of 135 volts 260 volts E version 120 volts J version mms OD S Digital Voltmeter PL Plus D Il and PM 8 II only Furman s laboratory precision AC digital voltmeter continually measures incoming voltages within a typical tolerance of 1 5VAC It should be noted that the voltage reading is incoming No adjustment should be necessary on these units Digital Current Meter PM 8 Il only Furman s laboratory precision AC digital current meter continually measures the total circuit AC load within a typical tolerance of 0 5 amp Because these meters feature true R M S technology the current readings are accurate regardless of load conditions capacitive inductive or resistive NOTE The PL 8 Il PL Plus Il PL Plus D II and PM 8 II do not compensate for high or low line voltage If you frequently move your rack to different locations derive power from generators use 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 On Off Rocker Switch This 15 amp capacity power switch is specifically designed to stand up
4. Additional Features Two retractable long life low heat LED light fixtures with dimmer control for rack illumination 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 Front panel meter to display incoming line voltage ranging from 90 to 128 volts D version has a digital meter instead of LED s PL PLUS D Series II Additional Features Two retractable long life low heat LED light fixtures with dimmer control for rack illumination 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 Laboratory precision Digital Voltmeter displays incoming line voltage 1 VAC PM 8 Series Il Additional Features Laboratory precision Digital Voltmeter displays incoming line voltage 1 VAC True RMS Current Meter displays power draw 0 5 amp 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 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Furman Series II Power Conditioner and congratulations on your choice The Series Il power conditioners feature Furman s revolutionary Series Multi Stage Protection Plus SMP circuit as well as our exclusive Linear Filtering Technology LIFT Together these technologies comprise what is without question the world s most advanced and comprehensive transi
5. without a safety ground is considered improper operation and could invalidate the warranty 9 Do not attempt to service your Series II unit beyond what is described in this manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ADDITIONAL F EATURES PL 8 SERIES II The PL 8 II features LED rack lights which produce virtually no heat and provide an extremely long life span A dimmer control for the rack lights allows the user to adjust the level of illumination or simply switch the lights off Additionally a rear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard 12VAC 0 5 amp gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination The PL 8 Il has a master switch for all outlets that glows red when the power is on The front panel circuit breaker can be quickly and easily reset should the unit be overloaded The PL 8 ll also features a 10 foot 14 gauge heavy duty power cable PL PLUS SERIES Il The PL Plus Il features LED rack lights which produce virtually no heat and provide an extremely long life span A dimmer control for the rack lights allows the user to adjust the level of illumination or simply switch the lights off Arear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard 12VAC 0 5 amp gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination Additionally the PL Plus II offers a 20 segment LED bar graph meter that displays incoming voltage between 90 and 128 volts in 2 volt steps The normal range voltages are indicated in green wit
6. I SPECIFICATIONS Current rating 15 amps E versions 10 amps Operating Voltage 90 to 140 VAC E versions 180 to 260 VAC Over Voltage Shutdown 140 VAC typically E versions 260 VAC typically J versions 125 VAC typically Voltmeter Accuracy PL PLUS II only 2 VAC calibrated with internal trimpot adjustments PL PLUSD amp PM 8 1 5 VAC Current meter 0 5A Spike Protection Modes Line to neutral zero ground leakage Spike Clamping Voltage 188 Vpk 3 000 amps 133 VAC RMS E Version 376 Vpk 266 VAC RMS Response time 1 nanosecond Maximum surge current 6 500 amps Noise attenuation 10 dB 10 kHz 40 dB 100 kHz 100 dB 10 MHz Linear attenuation curve from 0 05 100 ohms line impedance Mechanical Dimensions 1 75 H x 19 W x 10 5 D Weight 11 lbs 5 kg Construction Steel chassis 125 brushed and black anodized aluminum front panel glass epoxy printed circuit boards Power Consumption PL 8 II 6 watts PL PLUS II 12 watts PL PLUS D II 12 watts PM 8 Il 12 watts Safety Agency Listings CE NRTL C PL 8 Series Il Light Switch Additional Switched Outlet Circuit Breaker e SERIES MULTI STAGE PROTECTION LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY JE PROTECTION EXTREME OK VOLTAGE OFF OFF E LJ LIGHTS DIMMER PL 8 SERIES II SWITCHED OUTLET SWITCHED OUTLETS Dimmer Control LED Rack Lights Power Switch PL PLUS Series Il Light Switch Voltmeter Circ
7. arbled data in computers Noise can be introduced into AC lines by nearby radio transmitters certain kinds of lighting electric motors and other sources Because noise occurs at higher frequencies than the 50 or 60 Hz AC line it can be effectively reduced through use of low pass filtering THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Furman Sound LLC having its principal place of business at 1997 South McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954 Manufacturer warrants its 15 amp Series Ill Power Conditioners 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 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 eith
8. ces such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances that produce heat 4 The PL 8 II PL Plus II PL Plus D Il and PM 8 II should only be connected to a 120 VAC 60Hz 15 amp grounded electrical outlet Do not defeat the ground or change polarization of the power plug E versions 220 240 VAC 50 Hz J versions 100 120 VAC 50 Hz 5 Route the 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 Series ll unit To prevent risk of fire or injury damaged cords and cables should be replaced immediately 6 Clean your Series II unit with a damp cloth only Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners Never pour liquid on or into the unit 7 Your Series ll unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been frayed kinked or cut Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit he unit has been exposed to rain or other moisture The unit does not appear to operate normally The Protection OK indicator is not lit he unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged The retractable LED lights have failed not applicable to the PM 8 II 8 Your Series ll unit requires that a safety ground be present for proper operation Any attempt to operate the unit
9. ent voltage surge suppressor conditioner SMP Series Multi Stage Protection Plus Furman s SMP surge suppression virtually eliminates service calls 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 SMP With Furman s SMP damaging transient voltages are safely absorbed clamped and dissipated 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 over voltage circuitry protects against all too frequent accidental connections to 208 or 240 VAC by shutting off the incoming power until the over voltage condition is corrected For E versions Furman s SMP clamps at 376 VpK 266 VAC RMS LIFT Linear Filtering Technology Unfortunately traditional AC filter conditioners have been designed for unrealistic laboratory conditions Prior technologies whether multiple pole filter or conventional series mode 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
10. er that measures the AC power draw within 0 5 amp A rear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard 12VAC 0 5 amp gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination The PM 8 II has a master switch for the rear outlets that glows red when the power is on The front panel circuit breaker can be quickly and easily reset should the unit be overloaded The PM 8 II also features a 10 foot 14 gauge heavy duty power cable OPERATION Retractable Rack Lights Rear Panel Lamp and Dimmer Control The PL 8 II PL Plus and PL Plus D II utilize a dimmer control for the two retractable front panel light tubes The dimmer knob controls the brightness of both light fixtures Turn it clockwise to increase brightness turn it counterclockwise to decrease brightness When the lights are not in use we recommend turning the dimmer fully counterclockwise to maximize the life of the LED s however this is not absolutely necessary Whether the light tubes are retracted or flush with the front panel there will be no appreciable heat regardless of dimmer setting due to the efficiency of our full light spectrum LED s All Series Il units feature a rear rack BNC socket which will accept any 12 VAC 0 5A gooseneck lamp assembly such as the Furman GN LED or GN l 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 Mains Vitg Voltage Status 80 90 90 104
11. er via the mailed in warranty card or on line website registration Shipping charges to the Furman factory or to an authorized repair location must be prepaid by the Purchaser of the product Manufacturer shall at its own expense furnish a replacement Product or at Manufacturer s option repair the defective Product Return shipping charges back to Purchaser will be paid by Manufacturer THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Manufacturer does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper or abnormal use of handling of the Product against defects or damages arising from improper installation against defects in products or components not manufactured by Manufacturer or against damages resulting from such non Manufacturer made products or components This warranty shall be cancelable by Manufacturer at its sole discretion if the product is modified in any way without written authorization from Furman Sound 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 Manufacturer THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE The sole and exclusive obligation of Manufacturer shall be to repair or replace the defective Product in the manner and for the period provided above Manufacturer shall not ha
12. h moderately and extremely high or low voltages in yellow and red respectively The voltmeter s accuracy is 2 volts It can easily be re calibrated if necessary E versions 180 256 VAC in 4 volt steps J versions 80 118 VAC in 2 volt steps The PL Plus Il has a master switch for all outlets that glows red when the power is on The front panel circuit breaker can be quickly and easily reset should the unit be overloaded The PL Plus II also features a 10 foot 14 gauge heavy duty power cable PL PLUS D SERIES Il The PL Plus D Il features LED rack lights which produce virtually no heat and provide an extremely long life span A dimmer control for the rack lights allows the user to adjust the level of illumination or simply switch the lights off Arear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard 12VAC 0 5 amp gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination Additionally the PL Plus D II offers a laboratory precision digital meter that displays incoming voltage in 1 volt steps The voltmeter s accuracy is 1 5 volt The PL Plus D II has a master switch for all outlets that glows red when the power is on The front panel circuit breaker can be quickly and easily reset should the unit be overloaded The PL Plus D II also features a 10 foot 14 gauge heavy duty power cable PM 8 SERIES II The PM 8 II features two laboratory precision digital meters that display both incoming voltage in 1 volt steps and a true R M S current met
13. 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 SMP with LiFT takes another approach ensuring optimal performance through linear filtering and no leakage to ground SAFETY INFORMATION To obtain best results from your Furman Series II 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read prior to installation 1 Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before installing your Series ll unit Retain these instructions for future reference 2 Your Series ll 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 Series ll unit near heat sour
14. to the enormous high inrush current demands of many Power Amplifiers Additionally the semi transparent rocker lights when switched to the ON position E versions feature 10 amp capacity Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator This LED is normally off It monitors a hazard 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 Series Il 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 voltage and subsequently that voltage exceeds 135V it will shut off power to the outlet and the Extreme Voltage LED will light E version over voltage shut down is 260 VAC J version over voltage shut down is 125 VAC Guards against open neutral and accidental connection to 300 VAC Protection OK Indicator Although the Furman SMP circuit assures virtually 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 In the rare instance that this occ
15. uit Breaker Power Switch 90 100 I I 90909090900000000022 PULL LINE VOLTAGE ad Ld PL PLUS SERIESII SCHED Li SWITCHED OUTLETS Dimmer Control LED Rack Lights Additional Switched Outlet PL PLUS D Series Il Light Switch Voltmeter Circuit Breaker Power Switch VO TAGE METER x m LIGHTS DIMMER PL PLUS D SERIES II Bum our 09 Dimmer Control LED Rack Lights Additional Switched Outlet PM 8 Series Il Light Switch Voltmeter Current meter Circuit Breaker Power Switch VOLTAGE METER CURRENT METER E LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY VOLTAGE PM 8 SERIES Il SWITCHED OL TLET DIGITAL COMPONENTS MADE IN CHINA 8 Switched Outlets BNC Connector for Goosneck Light 10 FURMAN Furman Sound LLC 1997 South McDowell Blvd Petaluma California 94954 6919 USA Phone 707 763 1010 Fax 707 763 1310 Web www furmansound com E mail info furmansound com 111804 C
16. urs the green Protection OK LED indicator located on your front panel will dim 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 Sound or an authorized Furman Service center for repair 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 first checking the source of the problem and perhaps changing the AC source TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 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 Series ll 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 to which your Series ll device is connected has no AC voltage present or the unit has been subjected to a sustained voltage in excess of 400 Volts Action Needed Plug the Series II unit into an AC receptacle where AC voltage is present If the problem persists the protection circuit may be damaged and require factory service 3 Symptom Extreme Voltage indicator lit Possible Cause Input voltage is above 135 140
17. ve 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 Manufacturer be liable for incidental special or consequential damages Manufacturer s employees or representatives ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES shall not be relied upon by Purchaser and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Manufacturer 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 SERVICE 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 note giving your name address phone number and a description of the problem NOTE All equipment being returned for repair must have a Return Authorization RA Number To get an RA Number please call the Furman Service Department 707 763 1010 ext 121 Please display your RA Number prominently on the front of all packages Make sure to pick up one of Furman s goosneck lights the perfect accessory for your Series II unit GN
18. volts 260 265 volts E version 120 125 volts J version 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 DEFINITIONS SPIKE This is a pulse of energy on the power line Spikes can have voltages as high as 6000 volts Though they are usually of very short duration the energy they contain can be considerable enough to damage sensitive solid state components in audio and computer equipment Spikes can also foul switch contacts and degrade wiring insulation They are an unavoidable component of electric power They are caused unpredictably by electric motors switching on or off on the premises or outside utility company maintenance operations lightning strikes and other factors Spikes also called surges or transients are absorbed by special components in the PL 8 and PL PLUS to provide safe voltage levels to protect your equipment RFI EMI INTERFERENCE Noise from RFI Radio Frequency Interference or EMI Electro Magnetic Interference involves lower voltages and less energy than is found in spikes but it is continuous rather than transient in nature It is not likely to cause damage but it can certainly be annoying producing static in audio circuits snow on video screens or g
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