IT-REFERENCE 15 OWNER’S MANUAL
sub-woofers should be connected to these four
outlets.
Many Audiophile and premium Home Theater
systems will have combined continuous
current demands below 15 Amps. It is rare,
in fact, for large power amplifi ers to draw
more than 4 Amps continuously. For superior
performance, it is vital that an AC fi lter possess
extraordinarily low impedance, and have the
capability to pass peak current demands far in
excess of the RMS (continuous) current rating.
The IT-Reference 15 was designed to more
than meet this demand. Additionally, our
Power Correction Circuitry effectively creates
a current reserve in excess of 55 amps peak
up-charge that is cleaner and faster than a
dedicated line from your local power station.
This feature eliminates any concern towards
the current compression that can result from
typical power conditioners, and the peak
power reservoir benefi ts any power amplifi ers
performance dramatically.
Note about Power Factor Correction
and Current Consumption
When power correction technology is
employed with even the most sophisticated
circuit breakers, it effectively adds to the
perceived current load. Though the IT-
Reference 15 was designed for steady 15
Amp operation, and peak current demands
many times that, the maximum total continuous
current draw may be limited to a range
between 1300 - 1700 Watts per IT-Reference
15 employed.
The RMS current available before the circuit
breaker trips varies 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 15 will have an effect on its
circuit breakers perceived current load, and
therefore, when it will trip. Though the benefi ts
of power factor correction 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 15’s power
correction circuitry has no actual effect on the
power drawn from your utilities’ power meter.
The IT-Reference 15 draws a mere 8.5 Watts
independent of other components, so it may be
left on at all times.
Soft Start - Continuous Use and
Break-In Time
When power is fi rst applied to the IT-Reference
15, (the front panel breaker- power toggle must
be switched to the “on” position) the Soft Start
feature is activated. There is an audible “clack”
when the IT-Reference is fi rst turned on or
off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start
circuit’s 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging.
There is virtually nothing in the IT-Reference
15’s construction, design, or componentry to
wear over the life time of the product, and
there is no power draw from your electric
service meter aside from the LED power
indicator, relay, and GFCI protection circuit.
For this reason the IT-Reference 15 may
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