Description
Furman Elite-15 PFi Power Line Conditioner and Surge Protector
The Furman Elite-15 PFi serves as an impressive introduction to Furman’s exclusive technologies designed to enhance the protection and performance of your audio and video components. Many of these technologies were initially developed to meet the high demands for AC power in professional recording, film, and broadcast studios. Furman is renowned for manufacturing some of the most rugged and robust power protection equipment available.
Continuous Power Monitoring and Bulletproof Surge Suppression
Power surges, whether sudden or sustained, have the potential to inflict significant damage on unprotected components. The Elite-15 PFi continuously monitors the incoming AC power, automatically shutting off power to all connected equipment if the voltage exceeds 15% above the normal range. While many surge suppressors are designed to absorb the impact and sacrifice internal components to protect your equipment, this noble effort can leave your system incapacitated until you send the suppressor for repair or replacement. Furman’s surge suppression circuitry can withstand multiple high-voltage spikes, ensuring uninterrupted protection for your gear.
Power Factor Technology: Boosting Your Amp or Receiver Like a Turbocharger
Achieving open dynamics is crucial for truly exciting sound. To cleanly reproduce instant sound peaks or transients, whether it’s a cymbal crash or a car crash, amplifiers require substantial high-current power. During these moments, amplifiers, including those found in receivers and powered subwoofers, may demand more current than what’s available from your home’s AC line. The solution? Connect your amplifiers to the high-current outlets of the Elite-15 PFi. Furman’s unique Power Factor Technology creates a “current reservoir,” capable of delivering over 45 amps of peak current precisely when your amplifier needs it the most.
Key Features of the Furman Elite-15 PFi:
- 13 AC outlets divided into three isolated banks:
- One bank with 4 outlets (2 unswitched, 2 switched).
- One bank with 4 outlets, featuring additional ultrasonic filtering for digital or video components (2 unswitched, 2 switched).
- One bank with 4 high-current outlets, equipped with Power Factor Correction for peak current charging (2 unswitched, 2 switched with delayed turn-on).
- One unswitched front-panel convenience outlet.
- The rear-panel AC outlets utilize hospital-grade connectors to securely grip equipment plugs.
- A Series Multi-Stage Protection surge suppression system, designed to withstand multiple catastrophic voltage spikes.
- An Extreme Voltage Shutdown circuit that continuously monitors incoming AC and automatically disconnects power if overvoltage is detected.
- Power Factor Technology, which acts as a “current reservoir” for amplifiers, receivers, and subwoofers (providing over 45 amps of peak charge).
- Broadband EMI/RFI noise filtering for clearer sound and images.
- Three sets of coaxial RF connections for cable TV, satellite, and antenna.
- RJ-11 phone line input and output.
- A 12-volt trigger input with a bypass button.
- Maximum current rating: 15 amps.
- Two retractable front-panel LED lamps for illuminating an equipment rack or cabinet.
Specifications:
- SMP provides the highest level of protection available.
- LiFT significantly reduces AC line noise.
- E.V.S. protects equipment from dangerous overvoltage conditions.
- Power Factor Technology provides over 45 amps of peak charge surplus current for power-starved amplifiers.
- Retractable LED lamps illuminate a cabinet or rack full of equipment.
- 12-volt triggering for remote control.
- Voltage Protection Rating (UL 1449 3rd Edition, 3,000A).
