PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 5 Owner's Reference Manual - page 4
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Introduction
Owner’s Reference
PerfectWave Power Plant 5
Thank you for purchasing the PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 5 AC Regenerator.
The Power Plant 5 is a state-of-the-art AC regenerator that regulates and regenerates the AC
line voltage, producing clean, low distortion AC power. The Power Plant 5, also known as the
P5, will provide up to 1500VA of pure, regulated AC power regardless of the condition of your
home’s power. Clean, regulated AC is essential to optimize the performance of your connected
equipment.
Dynamics Never Restricted
The Power Plant 5 will not restrict the dynamics nor the soundstage in your high-end system and
will, in fact, provide superior levels of performance in micro and macro dynamics. In addition, the
P5 will maintain the harmonic integrity of your audio equipment while increasing color saturation
and lowering video noise in video equipment.
Built to the Highest Standards
PS PerfectWave power products are built to the highest standards, both internally and externally,
in Boulder Colorado. Every effort has been made to provide the highest quality performance and
reliability possible. Every PerfectWave Power Plant is hand built, tested and then burned in to
make sure what you receive is ready to go and will provide years of trouble free service.
Wattage vs. VA (Volt-Amps)
All Power Plant 5’s labeled US or JP can output a continuous load of up to 1000 Volt-Amps of
pure, regulated AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1200 Volt-Amps. All Power
Plant 5’s labeled EX, GR, or UK can output a continuous load of up to 1200 Volt-Amps of pure,
regulated AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1500 Volt-Amps. There is a
practical difference between Volt-Amps and wattage, which can get somewhat confusing and may
need clarification, especially if you have a large load and are intending to drive high-current-draw
devices.
The power factor of an AC electric power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing
to the load to the apparent power in the circuit. Real power is the capacity of the circuit for
performing work in a particular time. Apparent power is the product of the current and voltage
of the circuit; due to energy stored in the load, or due to a non-linear load that distorts the wave
shape of the current drawn from the source, the apparent power will be greater than the real
power.
In an electric power system, a load with a low power factor draws more current than a load with a
high power factor for the same amount of useful power transferred. The higher currents increase
the energy lost in the distribution system, and affect the ratings of the equipment.
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