continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 2900 - 3500 Watts per Elite-16 PF E 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-16 PF E 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 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-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 Use and Break-In Time
When power is first applied to the Elite-16 PF 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 30 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
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be left with its power engaged permanently. 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-16 PF E. 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.”
Front Panel LEDs
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 300 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 voltage and subsequently that voltage exceeds 270 VAC, it will shut off power to the outlet and the Extreme Voltage LED will light.
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 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 though AC power is present at the unit’s outputs.
