Furman IT-REFERENCE 16E i Manual Del Propietário página 6

Connection
AC Cable Routing
Once the IT-Reference 16E i is placed, its AC cord's female end must be plugged into the male IEC connector located on the lower
left hand side of the rear panel (when facing the rear panel). Next the male plug must be connected to an appropriate socket
(see current rating recommendation above). This AC cord will carry substantial unbalanced AC current, so it should be dressed
away from critical signal-carrying cables, or at the very least, cross them at a 90 degree angle. The same is true of the power
amplifier AC cords when plugged into the IT-Reference 16E i's "Power Amplifiers" AC filtered outputs. All other components
plugged into "Analog - Digital - Video Component" outlets (A) through (C) have symmetrical AC current and will radiate virtually
no field; as a result of this technology, their placement is not critical.
Connecting Components to the Symmetrical Power Banks
The IT-Reference 16E i's "Analog - Digital - Video Component Banks" should be employed for all components other than receivers
with power amplification, power amplifiers, powered subwoofers, or powered loudspeakers. Each discrete bank (A) through (C)
contains two or four outputs that are symmetrically balanced, filtered, and totally isolated from adjacent output banks or the (4)
"Power Amplifiers" outlets. It should be noted that as each AC bank's outlets are in parallel, component power supply noise could
potentially "back-wash" between these units.
For this reason it is recommended that systems with minimal components (three units or less, excluding the power amplifiers)
utilize one discrete bank per component. This will maximize performance by eliminating inter-component AC noise
contamination entirely! For systems utilizing more componentry, high performance will still be achieved with careful routing of
component AC cords to the IT-Reference 16E i's three discrete power banks. We recommend separating digital processors, DVD's,
and CD players from pre-amplifiers, tuners, and tape machines. Further, video monitors and scalers should ideally be separated
from audio components.
Connecting Components to the High Current Power Amplifier Banks
Receivers with power amplification, power amplifiers, powered subwoofers, or powered loudspeakers should be connected to
one of the four "Power Amplifiers" outlets to utilize their Power Factor Technology. The "Power Amplifiers" bank features (3)
typical IEC female outlets and one 16 amp IEC outlet for those amplifiers with extreme current demands (rare).
Furman's Power Factor Technology circuitry effectively creates a current reserve in excess of 80 amps peak up-charge that
is cleaner and more efficient than a dedicated line from your local power station. This feature eliminates any concern with
the current compression that can result from typical power conditioners. In fact, Furman's Power Factor Technology circuitry
provides lower AC impedance with current on demand which benefits any power amplifier's performance dramatically.
Note about Power Factor Technology and Current Consumption
When Power Factor Technology is employed (transient or RMS), even the most sophisticated circuit breakers will perceive an
increased current load. Though the IT-Reference 16E i was designed for steady 16 Amp operation, and peak current demands
many times that, the maximum total continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 2400 - 3600 Watts per
IT-Reference 16E i employed.
The RMS current available before the circuit breaker trips varies greatly due to what is referred to as a vector load. Simply put,
the type of power supplies or electronic circuits connected to the IT-Reference 16E i will have an effect on its circuit breakers
perceived current load, and therefore, when it will trip. Though the benefits of Power Factor Technology 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
IT-Reference 16E i's Power Factor Technology circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn from your utilities' power meter.
The IT-Reference 16E i draws a mere 8.5 Watts independent of other components, so it may be left on at all times.

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