Elite 20 PF owner’s manual
1900 - 2300 Watts per Elite-20 PF employed.
The RMS current available before the circuit breaker trips varies due to what is referred to as a vector load. Simply put, the type of power supplies or electronic circuits connected to the Elite-20 PF will have an effect on its 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 be accounted for when constructing a large system with high RMS current demands.
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-20 PF’s power correction circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn from your utilities’ power meter. The Elite-20 PF draws a mere 12 Watts independent of other components, so it may be left on at all times.
Soft Start - Continuous Use and Break-In Time When power is first applied to the Elite-20 PF, (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-20 PF is first turned on or off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start circuit’s 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. There is virtually nothing in the Elite-20 PF’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, lamps, and relay circuits. For this reason the Elite-20 PF may be left with its power engaged permanently at a cost of pennies per month. This is an added benefit, as many audio/videophiles find performance improves significantly when leaving low-powered components permanently charged (turned on). In fact, this is true of the Elite-20 PF. Though it will function flawlessly right from its shipping carton, the performance of its circuit parts will improve after approximately two weeks of continuous use or “break-in.”
Retractable Front Panel Lights and Dimmer Control
The Elite-20 PF includes a front panel mounted 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 counter-clockwise to decrease brightness. When the lights tubes are fully inserted flush to the front panel, the light circuit is turned off via an internal micro- switch. Whether the light tubes are retracted or nearly 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.
AC Transient Voltage Surge
Suppression and Extreme Voltage
Shutdown
Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator:
This LED is normally off. It monitors AC wiring faults – for example, accidental connection to an open neutral from a 208 or 240VAC feed (this is a common occurrence if the 20 Amp outlet source is not a dedicated line, but instead has been wired with a daisy-chained neutral from a homes breaker box). 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
