PS Audio P1000 - Manual (Page 4)

[AUTO] AutoWave
This revolutionary new process automatically
computes the best MultiWave II setting for a par-
ticular power load as presented by the connected
equipment. The beauty of this system is its ability
to instantly change the power setting of the AC
regenerator with the dynamic load variations the
equipment presents.
AutoWave automatically selects MultiWave™ 2-
4 depending on the dynamics of the power load.
The selection is made continuously as the power
factor changes.
Music is a dynamic medium as is video. One
MultiWave II setting may be the best when an
audio/video system is reproducing low level infor-
mation and another MultiWave II setting may be
better when higher levels of power are delivered
to either the loudspeaker or to a video monitor.
AutoWave solves this problem by selecting the
exact waveform combination based on the equip-
ment’s dynamic needs.
Notice of MultiWave II operation:
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous fans
should not be used with MultiWave II or AutoWave. These
products must be used with 60Hz SINE mode or be plugged
into the Filtered AC outlets.
Servo System
The Power Plant P1000 provides a virtual Servo
System to continually correct for any DC offset.
This will reduce hum from problematic or sensitive
transformers as the Power Plant produces pure
AC waveforms indefinitely without the need for
calibration.
Troubleshooting Guide
The Power Plant P1000 sets a new mark for per-
formance and protection. It has been designed
to bring forth the absolute best from the con-
nected equipment. In addition to the audio and
video improvements, the P1000 will also provide
long-term product reliability and the piece of mind
that connected equipment is safe from electrical
disturbances.
In the event of abnormal operation with the P1000,
please refer to the following suggestions:
Unit will not turn on
1. Check the obvious. Is it plugged in and is the
AC wall outlet live? This can easily be tested by
using a functional lamp. Plug the lamp into the
wall outlet and see if the light works. If not, the
P1000 may be plugged into a switched outlet, or
perhaps the circuit breaker feeding the outlet has
tripped and needs resetting.
2. After plugging the unit into the wall, the display
will read “WAIT” for several seconds to initialize
its circuitry. The P1000 will only become activated
after pressing the front panel power button. Be
sure that the unit is both plugged into the wall and
turned on by the front panel power button.
3. Check the Main Fuse. The chances of the Power
Plant’s main fuse being blown are very remote.
However, if the Main Fuse is blown, the P1000
will be completely inoperable. To check the fuse
locate the section of the back panel labeled “Main
Fuse.” Unplug the unit from the wall, remove
the fuse and check its conductivity. If necessary,
replace the fuse and try powering up the P1000.
If the main fuse is blown and a replacement fuse
does not solve the problem, please contact your
dealer for additional service.
The Regenerator outlets are passing AC, but the
Filtered AC outlets are not functioning
Check the Protection Fuse. To check the fuse
locate the section of the back panel labeled
“Protection Fuse.” Unplug the unit from the
wall, remove the fuse and check its conductivity.
If necessary, replace the fuse and try powering
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1. Filtered AC zone
One Power Port duplex receptacle provides two
outlets for filtered AC. The filtered AC zone will
pass as much current as a 15 amp wall receptacle
can provide, up to 1800 watts.
The controls for frequency, voltage, and MultiWave
setting do not affect the Filtered AC zone outlets.
This power zone should be used for very high
current draw products which require more power
than the Regenerated AC zone will provide.
The Filtered AC zone will always pass power
regardless of the front panel power status or fault
status.
2. PS Bus
The P1000 comes equipped with a built in PS
Bus. The PS Bus allows other PS Audio products
equipped with a PS Bus to communicate via stan-
dard RJ11 “twisted end” crossover cable.
3 & 5. Main and Protection Fuses
The main fuse is a 15 Amp slow blow. The pro-
tection fuse is a 1 Amp fast blow. Both can be
removed by inserting a flat device into the fuse
holder and twisting counter-clockwise.
4. IEC AC Power Inlet
15 Amp IEC standard male socket.
6. Regenerated AC zone
Four Power Port duplex receptacles provide eight
outlets for regenerated AC. The Regenerated AC
zone will produce up to 1000 watts peak power
depending on the type of load.
The Regenerated AC zone will only pass power if
the front panel power switch is on and the P1000
is not in a fault status mode.
MultiWave II and the associated TubeWave and
AutoWave waveforms are only available through
the Regenerated AC Zone outlets.
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Rear Panel Layout