Ac Power Input - Farad Super3 Owner's Manual

AC Power input

The Farad power supplies SUPER3 has a standard IEC C14 power input. Be sure to only use power
cables with the same connectors. There can be a large difference in sound between power ca-
bles, tuning them definitely will improve the power supplies performance. Farad supplies a range
of power cables for even better performance of the SUPER3. Please see our website for more
information about this.
The transformer of the SUPER3 have been checked for polarity, and are connected such that with
the phase connected to the (L) IEC connector pin the residual transformer leakage voltage is
minimum. This can be very important when installing high-end equipment. If all devices are tuned
for the lowest residual leakage voltage, normally sound will get more open en detailed, giving a
wider stage. Still it is recommended to always try out different polarities, since it is not always
absolute science.
The SUPER3 is configured for a certain AC outlet voltage and frequency as it is manufactured.
This is 100-120Vac/50-60Hz (115 at the back, figure 1, position 6) or 220-230Vac/50Hz (230 at the
back, figure 1, position 6). Do only use the power supply unless you are sure the stated voltage and
frequency matches with the AC voltage and frequency coming from you AC outlets.
Should you move your power supply to a country with other voltages or frequencies, it is possible
to reconfigure the power supply to these voltages. Do not attempt this change of configuration
yourself, unless you are fully qualified. Inside the SUPER3 are lethal high voltages, which only must
be handled by fully qualified personnel.
Like all power supplies, Farad power supplies are always active when the AC is plugged in. This
means there is voltage on most circuits internally, and voltages are present and standby.
If you are away for a long time it is a sensible precaution to turn the power supply totally off by
unplugging the AC cable.
First use
Plug in the power cord in the IEC connector (figure 1, position 7) and the other end in an appropri-
ate AC outlet. The led will flash blue and red a couple of times, and after that starts fading on and
off red, it is charging the supercapacitors. The LED will turn solid blue after the supercapacitors
are fully charged and the supply output gets active. This will take normally about 5-10 seconds.
If the LED does not light up at start up, or behaves strangly press the RES button at the back.
If the LED flashes red after charging, the device is in "error mode", please see chapter Error to find
out what might be the problem.
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