H15 - AVR Range Function question

[Anonymous user]

If I set the H15 AVR Range Function to "Narrow": 102-132 Volts, Regulates to: 120 Volts + 5%, what happens if the voltage is outside the 102-132 Range? Do the outlets power off?

I don't see this explained in the manual. I have the same question in reference to Normal and Wide, but I just picked Narrow to use in the above example.
Thanks!

[Erasmus_apc · Accepted solution]

A full explanation: the unit will accept input from 102-132 volts, and within this range it will bring it within 5% of 120 volts AC, i.e. +/- 6 volts. If the input goes outside of the specified range of 102-132, the unit will turn off output power to protect the equipment.

[Anonymous user]

If I set the H15 AVR Range Function to "Narrow": 102-132 Volts, Regulates to: 120 Volts + 5%, what happens if the voltage is outside the 102-132 Range? Do the outlets power off?

I don't see this explained in the manual. I have the same question in reference to Normal and Wide, but I just picked Narrow to use in the above example.
Thanks!

[Anonymous user]

Thank you. Kind of figured, but since the manual didn't state this, I thought I'd ask. Normal and Wide will work in a similar fashion with respectively wider voltage ranges, right?

Our unit is to be delivered Wednesday. Can't wait.

[Anonymous user]

Thanks! I assume it is best to start in Narrow then move to Normal and then Wide if the plugged in components turn off too often as a result of voltage fluctuations? Or is there a better way?

[Anonymous user]

Cool. Thanks again.

Which H15 outlet would you suggest plugging in a 55" Vizio LED LCD HDTV into? The Vizio manual states 154W avg. power consumption. I assume a digital outlet, but a high current outlet may be an option...

[Erasmus_apc]

Yes, normal and wide will have the same "turn off" behavior if the voltage goes outside the specified ranges.

Enjoy!

[Erasmus_apc]

That is probably the best idea, yea. Generally people know if their power is ok or not, so most people can put it on Normal and be okay. If you do want it to be very strict in terms of limiting "bad power" though and Narrow is your preference, there's no other better way of going about the initial setup.

[Erasmus_apc]

TV's don't have to be in "high current" unless they are truly gigantic, or a decently-sized plasma TV or possibly CRT due to the possible inrush on both types. The TV/video filter is fine for the majority of LED/LCD tvs.