Furman M-8X AR, 15 Amp Voltage Regulator

The Furman M-8X AR is a 15 Amp Voltage Regulator Provides nine regulated, conditioned AC outlets-eight on the rear panel and one on the front. The Furman M-8x AR Voltage Regulator is intended to protect sensitive electronic equipment from problems caused by AC line voltage irregularities such as brownouts, sags, and over-voltage conditions. Such irregularities can cause audio tonal changes, digital equipment malfunctions (such as loss of MIDI programs or other data), or in extreme cases, permanent damage.

Voltage Regulation

The AC line voltage is a number representing the nominal electrical potential that has been adopted in a region for powering electrical equipment of all kinds. In most of North America the line voltage is 120VAC. The actual voltage can fall below or rise above this nominal level due to brownouts, power cutbacks, use of substandard wiring, and other causes. These deviations can cause poor performance or a malfunction.

Spike (also called surges or transients)

Spikes can have voltages as high as 6000 volts. Though they are usually of very short duration, the energy they contain can be considerable and enough to damage sensitive solid-state components in audio and computer equipment. Spikes can also foul switch contacts and degrade wiring insulation. They are an unavoidable component of electric power.

RFI/EMI Interference

Noise from RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) or EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) involves lower voltages and less energy than is found in spikes, but it is continuous or transient.

Extreme Voltage Protection

The M-8x AR includes special circuitry to sense over and under voltage conditions and either regulate or disable the output before damage can be done to connected equipment. Please refer to the specifications for the exact voltages at which shutdown occurs. When the input voltage falls outside the regulation limit, the power will cut off. Power will automatically be restored when the condition has subsided. The two red LEDs labeled “EVS” indicate a protective shutdown condition.

Product Specifications:

Type:Rackmount

Number of Outlets: 8 x Rear, 1 x Front

Output Current: 15A

Rackmountable:Yes

Power Source: Fixed AC cable, 97-141V AC operating voltage

Height:1.75"

Width: 19"

Depth: 11"

Weight: 15.75 lbs.