The Furman PS-8R Series II 8-Outlet Power Conditioner & Sequencer is capable of safely powering up a rack full of equipment in a 3-step delayed sequence. The sequence is reversed for power-down, and can be initiated with either momentary or maintained switches, locally or remotely.

In addition, the PS-8R offers advanced and comprehensive transient voltage surge suppression. Furman's proprietary Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) suppresses AC noise evenly, assuring maximum performance from your system. SMP+ circuitry offers the highest degree of protection against electrical surges and spikes, and does this without sacrificing itself or any of its components. In addition, the Extreme Voltage Shutdown circuit automatically turns off the unit when it is fed 140 volts or higher, protecting itself and connected equipment from the extreme voltage.

One or more Furman PS-8R II's may be installed in remote locations and operated via low-voltage wiring. The unit comes factory-set for "maintained operation". It may be easily converted to other operations by moving jumper plug/plugs on the PS-8R II's circuit

board.

Six sequenced rear panel outlets (in 3 groups), two switched rear panel outlets, and one front panel unswitched outlet

Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) with a high current TVZ-MOV provides the highest level of AC surge suppression

Automatic Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) guards your valuable equipment from dangerous wiring faults

Zero ground contamination circuitry assures the delivery of pure AC power thus protecting critical audio/video components

Momentary and Maintained sequencing via rear panel terminal block or front panel switch

A rear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard (12VAC 0.5 amp) gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it safe to let this sit on a carpeted floor?

A: As a power conditioner, this unit has the potential to get hot from time to time. We would recommend trying to keep this on a hard surface if possible.

Q: 2. Is there a version with switches for each outlet? I'd like to be able to turn off equipment that doesn't have switches without unplugging.

A: Furman does not offer another version of the Merit Series M-8Dx 9-Outlet Power Conditioner with individual on/off switches for each outlet. We do have other rackmountable power supplies that have the individual on/off switches but these are only power supplies, without the RFI/EMI filtration and most without the surge protection that the M-8Dx provides. The Pyle Pro PDBC70 19" Rackmountable Power Strip Surge Protector (B&H # PYPDBC70) offers nine switched outlets and does also feature surge protection. The ProX 10-Outlet Rackmount Power Distributor (B&H # PRXPC10USB), the Pyle Pro PDBC10 Switchable 8 Outlet Rack Mount Power Supply (B&H # PYPDBC10), the Technical Pro SURGE9 Rackmount 9-Outlet Power Strip with 5V USB Charging Port (B&H # TESURGE9), and the American DJ POW-R BAR RACK USB 10-Outlet 2-USB Rackmount Power Distributor (B&H # AMPWRBARRCKU) are all basic power supplies that have switched outlets. Some of the models listed above also include USB charging ports.

Q: 3. I'm building a new house and will have the house mostly wired. Will this unit benefit me than an ordinary power outlet strip, in my rack, vs. a non-conditioned power strip?

A: Yes, This unit will help. I am a musician and we sometimes play in old buildings with dirty electricity. Played twice in the same old building: once without the unit and once with it. This unit eliminated most of the unwanted noise and interference caused by the less than satisfactory power source.I also have one in my home studio. It makes my power smooth, even and quiet. I plug surge protectors into the unit and then the equipment into the surge protectors.

Q: 4. Would this be good to use to protect a Drawmer MX60 unit and similar AV gear? Else anything else you can recommend?

A: Yes, the Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector is a good option to use to provide clean power and protection against power surges for the Drawmer MX60 Preamp and other A/V gear. If you need rack lights, you can get the Furman M-8Lx Merit X Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector - with Dual Rack Lights (B&H # FUM8LX), which is the same item with a pair of pull-out lights that have a dimmer control. The Radial Engineering Power-1 Surge Suppressor and Power Conditioner (B&H # RAPOWER1) is similar to the M-8x2 and the Furman P-1800 PF R Power Conditioner/Surge Suppressor B&H # FUP1800PFR) is specifically for use with instrument amplifiers and other high-current equipment such as amplifiers and powered monitors.

Q: 5. Is this rated for 240v ?

A: Hi the furmen M-8X2 does not work on 220 V i dont think furmen makes a unit like that the M-8X2 is made to work on 110 to 120 V thankyou the M-8X2 works very welland is a grate unit

Q: 6. Can you connect 2 together with extension and use one to power off?

A: It is not recommended to daisy-chain power conditioners alike the Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector as it can possibly damage the units and become a fire risk.

Q: 7. how long is the power chord?

A: The power cord for the Furman Merit Series M-8Dx 9-Outlet Power Conditioner is 6' (1.8 m) long.

Q: 8. When turning this on/off, do the outlets power on one at a time sequentially, or do they just all come on/off at once? Thanks in Advance.

A: This is a regular conditioner, not a power sequencer, all outlets, turn On/Off at once.

Q: 9. What’s a safe extension cord for this? I only need two more feet!

A: You can use the Hosa Technology Extension Cable with IEC Female Connector - 18 AWG, Black, 3' (B&H # HOPC183) or Watson 18 AWG Universal Power Cord - NEMA 5-15P to IEC C13, Black, 3' (B&H # WAPC183B).

Q: 10. 10 amp is good for integred amplifier ? Marantz model 30?

A: The 10A supplied by the Furman Furman AC-215A 2-Outlet Power Conditioner is more than enough amperage to power the Marantz Model 30.