The Furman F1500-UPS is a battery backup designed exclusively for audio/video professionals and home theater aficionados.
For decades, traditional audio/video components were simple analog
devices designed to easily weather power outages of well over two
seconds. Later, as computer and microprocessor based components gained
in popularity, their extraordinary sensitivity to even a fraction of a
second’s power loss was managed with traditional UPS (uninterruptible
power supply) technology.
Unfortunately, these units were solely designed for the I.T.
professional. Though they included many technologies and features
appropriate to that application, they fell short for premium audio/video
components. Though many of these manufactures later recognized the
ever-emerging professional audio/video, broadcast, and home theater
market, their lack of experience led merely to a re-tooled chassis.
These hastily produced UPS devices lacked the technologies necessary to
truly optimize protection, performance, and control for today’s audio
video components.
The Furman F1500-UPS more than fills this void, and offers your system
unparalleled battery back-up technology, created from the ground up to
meet the exacting demands of the world’s most sensitive audio, video and
control systems!
Protection
Typical UPS systems feature antiquated surge suppression technologies
that can cause as much damage and annoying lock-ups as they attempt to
prevent. Only Furman offers battery back-up with our road-proven SMP
non-sacrificial, zero ground contamination surge suppression technology
and EVS Extreme Voltage Shutdown. After all, the most robust battery
cannot function if the accompanying circuits are damaged! With Furman’s
F1500-UPS, you can expect years of trouble free operation. *
Filtration
Though many control devices are relatively immune to moderate levels of
AC line noise, today’s more sensitive devices (such as DLP projectors
and line-level signal processors) certainly are not. High-definition
technologies have pushed resolution to levels so extreme that virtually
any AC noise capable of coupling with your system’s signal will distort,
mask, or destroy the performance advantages we all strive so hard to
capture and reproduce. Once again, the F1500-UPS is different. While
other UPS devices feature AC line filters suitable for an IT closet,
only Furman employs our exclusive Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) to
four discrete isolated outlet banks. This advanced noise filtering
technology assures that today’s ultra-wide dynamic range is maintained
as it must be – pristine. Remember, less AC noise equals greater
content, greater resolution, and higher definition.
True Sine Wave Output
The F1500-UPS provides True Sine Wave output when in battery backup
mode, ensuring the utmost reliability to all connected equipment while
running on battery power.
Expandability
At 1500VA, the F1500-UPS provides substantial backup time for most
critical digital A/V components (see runtime chart). If more runtime is
needed, 1500VA battery packs (BATT1500E-EXT) may be daisy chained to
double, triple, and further increase runtime as the application demands.
Programmability & Control
Audio/video systems can vary greatly in their size and components, and
as such, flexibility is needed in determining how a battery backup
solution should function under different circumstances. Because of this,
Furman has provided open source RS-232 control over four independent AC
outlet banks, with a wide range of features to interface with an
existing control unit. Dual programmable IR control allows the unit to
send a shut down command to remote components in the event of a blackout
– no more expensive projector bulbs to replace in the event of a
blackout. Optional TCP/IP control (separate interface card, available
Q4), offers remote control over any Internet connection via a truly
plug-and-play, hosted, web-based graphical user interface, with full
remote control and power monitoring functionality.
* As with any battery back up system, the battery pack must be replaced periodically (2.5 to 3 years typically)
Typical Backup Components
Given the nature of battery backup technology, high-current audio and
video components such as power amplifiers, powered subwoofers, and
high-wattage displays are not recommended for use with the F1500-UPS.
Not only will these components drain battery power quite rapidly, line
impedance will be raised due to the F1500-UPS’s (or any) AVR and AC to
DC inverter, which can induce current compression and noticeably
diminish performance with high-current A/V equipment.
The following components are ideal for use with the Furman F1500-UPS:
DAWs
Satellite Receivers
Cable Boxes
Digital Video Recorders
Media Servers
External Hard Drives
Digital Mixing Consoles
Lamp Based Video Displays
Control Systems
For power management of other components, Furman recommends Classic or
Prestige Series Power Conditioners. For high-current components such as
power amplifiers and powered subwoofers, solutions featuring Furman’s
exclusive Power Factor Technology are ideal.
