FURMAN'S F1500-UPS FEATURES
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SMP
(Series Multi-Stage Protection) Non Sacrificial Surge Protection
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LiFT
(Linear Filtering Technology) Noise Filtration
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EVS
(Extreme Voltage Shutdown) Voltage Protection
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True sine wave output
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Dual Learning IR Output Controls
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Fully Programmable RS-232 with Open Source Protocol
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USB Interface
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(2) Programmable Critical Load Management AC Outlet Banks and (2) Non-critical Load AC Outlet Banks
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Optional Battery Extension Pack available for extended runtime capability
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Optional rear panel mounted TCP/IP addressability module for remote control via internet
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Furman F1500-UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply, and congratulations on your choice. The F1500UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply features Furman's revolutionary Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) circuit, Extreme Voltage Shut-
down (EVS), and our exclusive Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT). Together, these technologies comprise precisely what our cus-
tomers have come to expect from Furman - uncompromised AC protection and purification. Our F1500-UPS has been precisely
engineered to exceed the critical demands of audio/video professionals, contractors, broadcasters, and musicians alike.
SMP (SERIES MULTI-STAGE PROTECTION)
Furman's SMP 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. Damaging transient voltages are safely absorbed, clamped, and dissipated. Your con-
nected equipment is protected, while your Furman protects itself!
Unique to Furman's SMP is its unparalleled clamping voltage, defined as the amount of voltage that is allowed to pass through to
your equipment when the protection device is subjected to a transient surge or spike. 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.
EVS (EXTREME VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN)
Furman's trusted over/under-voltage (EVS) circuitry protects against prolonged overvoltage conditions, such as accidental connec-
tions to 208 or 240 VAC, or an intermittent neutral. It does so by monitoring the incoming voltage and, when an unsafe condition is
detected, triggering a relay which shuts off the incoming power until the over/under-voltage condition is corrected.
LIFT (LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY)
Unfortunately, traditional AC power conditioners have been designed for unrealistic laboratory conditions. Prior technologies, wheth-
er multiple-pole or conventional series-mode filters, 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 reboot digital presets, or destruction of sensitive 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 AC noise filtering with no ground contamination.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before you begin unpacking your unit, Inspect the F1500-UPS upon receipt. In addition to this manual the box should contain the
following:
1. F1500-UPS Unit with Captive Power Cord
2. DB 9 Serial Cable
3. Rack Mounting Kit
4. Power Control Software CD
5. USB Cord
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