Remote control, Momentary vs. maintained contact switching – Furman Sound PS-PRO II User Manual
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P S - P R O I I - P O W E R C O N D I T I O N E R / S E q u E N C E R
local control only, and a jumper is installed 
on JMP1 with no switch connected to the PS-
PRO II’s terminal strip, then a jumper should 
be connected between the REM and +12V 
terminals. Otherwise, turning the front panel 
key switch to the REM position will turn the PS-
PRO II ON.
REMOTE CONTROL
When the PS-PRO II’s front panel key lock switch 
is in the REM position, it can be controlled by 
one or more switches in remote locations. In 
the most basic configuration, only two wires 
and an SPST switch are needed to initiate an 
ON or OFF sequence. The switch may be either 
a momentary or a maintained-contact type, 
depending on a jumper setting inside the PS-
PRO II. If an additional wire is used, an LED may 
also be installed at the remote end to indicate 
that the power is on.
MOMENTARy vs. MAINTAINED 
CONTACT SWITCHING
An on-off switch of either kind may be used 
to actuate the PS-PRO II’s remote operation. 
Maintained switches, such as most toggle 
switches and push-on/push-off button switches, 
(including the Furman RS-1 key lock switch), 
stay open until switched, and then remain closed 
until switched again. Momentary switches, 
usually pushbutton types like the Furman RS-2 
(which also provides a locking key switch), are 
normally open and stay closed only as long as 
the button is pressed.
Maintained switches are generally the most 
convenient when there is only one remote 
location. When more than one location is required, 
momentary switches offer the advantage of 
a turn-on or turn-off sequence which may be 
started from any location.
The PS-PRO II main circuit board has 5 pairs of 
terminals (PCB REV D and later) labeled as:
JMP1 (Default) (MAINT ON) , when the REM and 
+12V terminals are tied together, the PS-PRO II 
will sequence OFF.
JMP2 (MOMENTARy), when the REM and +12V 
terminals are momentary tied together, the PS-
PRO II will sequence ON or OFF.
JMP3 (MAINT OFF), when the REM and +12V 
terminals are tied together, the PS-PRO II will 
sequence ON.
JMP4 (REM TO GND = ON), when the REM and 
GND terminals are tied together, the PS-PRO 
II will sequence ON (Note: JMP1 must have a 
jumper installed).
JMP5 spare jumper holder.
PS-PRO II units come factory-set for maintained 
operation (jumper is installed on JMP1). They 
may be easily converted to other operating 
modes by moving jumper plug/plugs on the PS-
PRO II’s circuit board. To do this, first disconnect 
the unit from AC power. Remove the 12 screws 
that secure the top cover. Simply install the 
jumper plugs to the desired mode of operation. 
Reattach the top cover.
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JMP
REM TO +12V = OFF
MOMENTARY MODE
REM TO +12V = ON
REM TO GND = ON
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JUMPER SETTING CHART