Furman boosts power and protection systems

An upgrade has been announced for the widely established Furman PS-8R E II power sequencer, with its successor, the PS-8R E III providing power protection, filtering and sequencing for audio systems in 220V-240V regions.

Furman’s Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) technology provides protection from surges and spikes while Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) safeguards against dangerous voltage conditions. Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) reduces line noise in the audio/video bandwidth to ensure maximum equipment performance.

The unit provides nine IEC C13 outlets (six sequenced on the rear panel, two switched on the rear panel, and one switched on the front panel) at 10A capacity in a 1U height chassis.

With three-stage power sequencing (three banks of two outlets each), users can manage the power-up and power-down sequence of their system, avoiding problems such as circuit breaker trips, voltage sags and speaker pops. The device’s sequencing can also be controlled by a momentary or maintained switch via a rear panel block, whilst the unit’s BNC connector conveniently allows the attachment of an optional 12VDC gooseneck lamp for rear illumination. Further new enhancements include externally adjustable delay and remote interface configuration settings in a more compact chassis design.

The second release is a new addition to the Classic Series in the form of the P-8 PRO C . This is intended to deliver protection and filtering via a minimalistic front panel design for use in applications where front panel metering and illumination are not required. Features include a 20A rating and SMP, which safely absorbs, clamps and dissipates transient voltages. LiFT protects against digital data loss and damage from extreme voltage spikes and excessive AC noise, whilst removing the need to reboot digital presets. EVS safeguards other equipment from sustained over-voltage conditions by constantly monitoring incoming voltage and immediately shutting down should the voltage be exceeded.

Lastly, Furman has introduced the M-8S Power Conditioner and Sequence, the newest member of its value-priced Merit Series. The 15A power conditioner and sequencer protects audio systems from a wide range of power problems.

Featuring nine NEMA 5-15R outlets (six sequenced on the rear panel, two un-switched on the rear panel, and one un-switched on the front panel) in a 1U chassis, the M-8S aims to provide peace of mind with Furman’s standard level surge protection and filtering. Like the PS-8R E III, it features three-stage power sequencing. The device’s sequencing can also be controlled by a momentary or maintained switch via a rear panel block.

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