Furman F1500-UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply, Battery Backup, and Power Conditioner

Features

• 1500VA Battery Backup maintains critical data and allows orderly shutdown in the event of a power outage.
• Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) provides virtually maintenance-free AC surge suppression.
• Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) for unequaled audio/video clarity.
• Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) protects equipment from sustained overvoltage conditions.
• Dual Learning IR Blasters allow safe shutdown of remote components.
• RS-232 Interface provides custom open source programming and control.
• TCP/IP Interface card (sold separately) provides remote control to reboot components, power equipment on or off, and monitor power quality from anywhere in the world.
• Easy to use CD ROM software included.
• USB Interface.
• Critical Load Management.
• AVR voltage regulation provides a consistent 120V (±5%-10%) output.
• Optional Battery Extension Pack available for extended runtime capability.
• Optional rack ears included.

Description

Furman introduces the F1500-UPS, a battery backup designed exclusively for audio/video professionals and home theater aficionados. While traditional audio/video components were simpler analog devices, modern computer and microprocessor-based components are highly sensitive to power interruptions. Traditional UPS technology, primarily designed for the IT professional, often fell short for premium audio/video components. The Furman F1500-UPS addresses this gap, offering unparalleled battery backup technology engineered to meet the exacting demands of sensitive audio, video, and control systems.

Protection

Typical UPS systems use antiquated surge suppression technologies that can cause damage. Furman's F1500-UPS features road-proven SMP non-sacrificial, zero ground contamination surge suppression technology and EVS Extreme Voltage Shutdown. This ensures that the accompanying circuits are protected, allowing for years of trouble-free operation.

Filtration

While many control devices are immune to moderate AC line noise, sensitive devices like DLP projectors are not. High-definition technologies require pristine signal integrity. The F1500-UPS employs exclusive Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) to four discrete isolated outlet banks. This advanced noise filtering technology maintains ultra-wide dynamic range, ensuring greater content, resolution, and higher definition by reducing AC noise.

True Sine Wave Output

The F1500-UPS provides True Sine Wave output when operating on battery backup mode, ensuring the utmost reliability for all connected equipment.

Expandability

The F1500-UPS offers substantial backup time for critical digital A/V components. For increased capacity, 1500VA battery packs (BATT1500E-EXT) can be daisy-chained to double, triple, or further increase runtime.

Programmability & Control

The F1500-UPS provides flexibility for diverse audio/video systems. It offers open source RS-232 control over four independent AC outlet banks, with features for interfacing with existing control units. Dual programmable IR control allows for safe shutdown commands to remote components, preventing damage to sensitive equipment like projector bulbs during a blackout. An optional TCP/IP interface card (available Q4) enables remote control over any internet connection via a web-based graphical user interface, offering full remote control and power monitoring.

Typical Backup Components

Due to the nature of battery backup technology, high-current components like power amplifiers, powered subwoofers, and high-wattage displays are not recommended for use with the F1500-UPS. These can drain battery power rapidly and raise line impedance, diminishing performance. The following components are ideal for use with the F1500-UPS:

• Satellite Receivers
• Cable Boxes
• Digital Video Recorders
• Media Servers
• High Resolution Game Consoles
• Lamp Based Video Displays
• Larger IP based Control Systems

For power management of other components, Furman recommends Elite i or Reference i Series Power Conditioners. For high-current components, solutions featuring Furman's exclusive Power Factor Technology are ideal.

Front and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel: Features include a Power Switch, Outlet Bank 3 Status Indicator, Infra-red Detector, Rotary Knob For Menu, LCD Menu Display, Outlet Bank 1 Status Indicator, Outlet Bank 2 Status Indicator, Outlet Bank 4 Status Indicator, and a Line Fault indicator.

Rear Panel: Includes Circuit Breakers (labeled "PUSH TO RESET, 15A" for non-critical and critical loads), Outlet Bank 4 and 3 (Non-critical Load), Outlet Bank 2 and 1 (Critical Load), External Battery Connectors, USB Port, IR Output Jacks, RS-232 Interface Card (TCP/IP Card Sold Separately), Main Circuit Breaker (15A PUSH TO RESET MAIN POWER), and the AC Power Cord.

Approximate Run Time, 1500VA**

**These run times should be used as a guideline only and are dependent on device and usage.

Specifications

Input

• Voltage: 85-137 VAC
• Frequency: 57-63 Hz

AC Power

• Surge Protection: Non-sacrificial SMP (Series Multi-Stage Protection)
• Current Rating: 12 A
• Overvoltage Shutoff, fast rise: 150 ± 5V
• Overvoltage Shutoff, slow rise: 140 ±5V
• Noise Attenuation: 10 dB @ 10kHz, 40 dB @ 100 kHz, 50 dB @ 500kHz
• Linear Attenuation Curve: From 0.05 - 100 Ohms line impedance
• Automatic Voltage Regulation, Sensitive Mode Capture Range: 96 - 135 V
• Automatic Voltage Regulation, Sensitive Mode Output Range: 120 ± 5%
• Automatic Voltage Regulation, Standard Mode Capture Range: 93 – 142 V
• Automatic Voltage Regulation, Standard Mode Output Range: 120 ± 10%

UPS Output

• Voltage: 120 ± 5 V True Sine Wave
• Frequency: 60 Hz ± 1%
• UPS Output Capacity: 1500VA, 900W @ 0.6pf
• UPS Backup Time: 12 minutes at full load, 32 minutes half load
• Transfer Time: < 4ms

Dimensions

• Product: 3.5" H x 19.2" L x 17"W
• Weight: 72 lbs.