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Owner’s Reference P3
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Owner’s Reference
Instructions for use
P3
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Introduction .................................................................................................................
Getting Started ............................................................................................................
Operation Guide ..........................................................................................................
Warranty ......................................................................................................................
Service Information......................................................................................................
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Introduction
Read these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions
WARNING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN NOR MOISTURE.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not place ammable material on top of or beneath the component.
The PS Audio P3 is an actively cooled component that requires adequate ventilation at all times
during operation. Please allow a minimum ½” space above and below the P3. If using the P3
with other PerfectWave devices, stacking the units with their standard ½” rubber feet will allow
adequate ventilation. If possible, to provide maximum ventilation, it is recommended the P3 be on
top of the stack of equipment.
Rack mounting is available with the aftermarket purchase of custom shelving. Please see Chapter
2: Getting Started; Section II: Mounting.
Do not remove nor bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord. All PS products ship with
a grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are
powered off. Turn off the system’s power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other
component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
There are no user serviceable fuses inside this product.
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS PS AUDIO PRODUCT. REFER ALL
SERVICE NEEDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Please contact your authorized dealer, your distributor, or PS Audio directly if you have any
questions or concerns that are not addressed in this reference manual.
PS Audio™ is a trademarks of PS Audio International Inc., and is restricted for use by PS Audio
International, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents.
Important Safety
Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing the PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 3 AC Regenerator.
The PerfectWave Power Plant 3 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 3, known as the P3,
will provide up to 1000VA 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.
The P3 will not restrict the dynamics nor the soundstage of your high-end system and will, in fact,
provide superior levels of performance in micro and macro dynamics. In addition the P3 will maintain
the harmonic integrity of your audio equipment while increasing color saturation and lowering video
noise in video equipment.
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.
All P3’s labeled US or JP can output a continuous load of up to 800 Volt-Amps of pure, regulated
AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1000 Volt-Amps. All P3’s labeled EX, GR,
or UK can output a continuous load of up to 900 Volt-Amps of pure, regulated AC, with peak
momentary output capabilities of up to 1000 Volt-Amps. There is a practical difference between Volt-
Amps and wattage, which can get somewhat confusing and may need clarication, 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 dened as the ratio of the real power owing 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 (Watts). Apparent power is the product of the current and voltage of the
circuit (Volt-Amps); 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.
Thank You
Dynamics Never
Restricted
Built to the Highest
Standards
Voltage vs VA
(Volt-Amps)
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Once your new P3 is unpacked, you’ll need to nd a convenient place to set it.
The P3 is stackable on other PS Audio PerfectWave devices, however, because of ventilation issues
it is recommended the P3 be on top of the stack of equipment if possible
If your equipment is located a long distance from the P3, it is preferable to use a long, heavy gauge
shielded power cable between the AC receptacle in the wall and the Power Plant. This is better than
long individual power cables between the connected components and the P3.
The P3 can benet from aftermarket isolation devices such as cones, spikes and
Sorbothane pads. Once you have chosen the location for the P3 you can use the supplied AC
power cord to connect to the wall receptacle, or you can use an aftermarket power cord and/or
receptacle.
We discourage the use of any other power conditioning equipment before or after the P3 without
considerable evaluation. A critical determination will have to be made as to whether there are any
sonic or visual shortcomings. The P3 has a signicant input & output passive lter design, and
adding extra power cables to its input or additional ltering to its output may, in fact, be undesirable.
Connecting your P3 to the network is an option that provides extended functionality benets. It
is recommended that the P3 be connected to the router via hard-wire connection, however it will
certainly function if connected to the network via wireless Ethernet bridge.
If a network connection is not available for the P3 it will in no way affect the P3’s performance in your
system in terms of the quality of regenerated, regulated AC. Connecting your P3 to the network
allows functionality benets only, not performance based benets.
The online interface is user friendly and can be accessed by registering one’s P3 at the following link
powerplay.psaudio.com. The end-user will nd a multitude of usability features including
• P3 consumption records and performance tracking.
• Individualized zone control.
• Naming of individual zones.
• Firmware updates (when available)
Location
Mounting
Vibration
Conditioners
Network
Connectivity
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We recommend that you power each device in your system down before attempting to connect
equipment to the P3. Integrate the P3 into your system, plug in the desired gear and activate the
P3 with the back-panel power switch. After the AC Regenerator inside your P3 has synchronized
with your incoming power, your system components may now be powered up. Now just add music!
Plug the P3 into an AC receptacle with at least 15 amps of service (in the US) or 7.5 amps of service
(in 230 volt regions), preferably using a dedicated AC line. A dedicated line means there is nothing
else plugged into the wiring feeding the AC receptacle and that wiring returns directly to the AC
breaker box.
Where you plug the P3 in is important
Our recommendation on where to connect your new P3 is a PS Power Port AC receptacle. It is
preferable to a $1.99 “contractor special” brass contact AC receptacle found in most of our homes.
Use the heaviest-gauge, shielded power cable possible
Use the heaviest gauge shielded AC power cable you can to connect a P3 to its AC source.
The heavier the gauge used, the less the chance for restricted dynamics in both audio and video
systems. PS Audio offers an entire line of approved power cables for this purpose. Please see your
dealer for details. Once the P3 has been connected to an AC source it is time to connect your
equipment (with the P3 powered down).
Power zones should be used to isolate different genres of equipment from each other. For instance,
you can group digital equipment together on a single zone and multiple analog sources on another
zone. You should not mix digital, video or analog equipment on the same zone if possible. Digital
equipment would be a DVD player, CD player, DAC, computer, TIVO, or satellite receiver. Video
equipment would be a VCR, TV or computer monitor. Analog examples would be a power amp,
preamp, projector, turntable, or any type of tube equipment. It is a good idea to keep in mind that
all equipment generates radiated noise when it is operating. This radiated noise is harmful to both
audio and video system performance and is typically carried down the AC power line.
Zone D on the P3 is marked “HC” for High Current. Unlike zones A, B, and C, the HC zone does
not output regenerated AC, and instead provides ltered and protected AC from the mains. This
zone is intended for gear that could potentially draw more than the 800VA of regenerated AC the P3
is capable of outputting.
Once everything is connected you can ip the back panel power switch to power up the unit. The
P3 will initialize for several seconds, and after this time you will hear an audible click, and the display
will turn on. By default, the display will show you two readings. On the left, there is a volt meter that
shows the incoming voltage the P3 is receiving from the mains. On the right, a watt meter will exhibit
the current watt draw the P3 is under.
Along the bottom of the display you will see ve potential status indicators silk screened into the
chassis of the P3. If the status is active there will be a colored LED lit above it.
Upon powering on, this status will be lit with a green LED, and denotes that the display is showing
the current input voltage.
Power-down
First
Zones
High Current
Zone
How to Turn
it on
In
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Upon pressing either the left or right arrow button on the remote, a green LED will light above this
status. In this mode you have the ability to raise or lower the output voltage of the P3 using the
arrow buttons on your remote, and the display will show the user selected output voltage. After
approximately four seconds the P3 will revert to displaying the input voltage.
This indicator will be lit with a blue LED if the P3 has a viable internet connection.
An orange LED will light above this status if the P3 is outputting 90% of its potential.
If the P3 is outputting 100% of its potential a red LED will light above this status. If this status
indicator is lit the P3 is being pushed too hard and it will be necessary to either lower your
connected load or move some components to the HC zone.
There is no way to control the P3 directly from the front panel of the unit, but there are three quick
and easy ways to interact with and control your P3: a remote control that is included with the Power
Plant, an internal webpage that is accessed over your home’s Local Area Network via computer, and
over the internet via GlobalNet.
Remote Control
The remote control included with the P3 is going to be the easiest and most direct way to control
the Perfect Wave P3. The remote is line of sight, so please note that the P3 must be in sight to be
controlled in this manner. There are 7 buttons on the P3’s remote control.
Set
IP
90%
100%
Control Options
Remote Control
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The Power button will cycle power to any zone not set to Always On as well as the display.
The MW button will toggle the waveform between either Multiwave or Sinewave that the P3 is
outputting. When pressed, the display will show ‘ON’, indicating that Multiwave is currently selected.
Pressing MW again will show the message ‘OFF’, indicating that Multiwave has been disabled. The
default waveform for the P3 will be the traditional Sinewave. MultiWave is an exclusive feature of
the Power Plant that extends the peak charging time of the sine wave and lowers ripple levels in
connected power supplies for better sound.
Pressing the display button will revert the P3’s display to the default view of incoming voltage/
wattage load.
These buttons are used to change the output voltage of the P3. Pressing the right arrow button will
increase the output voltage of the P3, and conversely pressing the left arrow button will decrease the
output voltage.
This button has no function with the P3.
Pressing the Cleanwave button will activate the degaussing feature. On the P3’s display you will
see the message ‘CLn’ and a timer counting down from 5. To initiate a longer cycle, simply tap
the Cleanwave button twice for a 60 second degaussing. CleanWave modulates the sine wave
amplitude slightly to help remove magnetic charges that can build up in connected transformers due
to asymmetrical line conditions. Use of CleanWave is recommended on a regular basis for improved
audio performance.
The P3 comes equipped with an internal webpage that can be accessed from any computer via a
Local Area Network (LAN). This is the network that is created by a router in the home. To access the
P3’s internal webpage, rst connect the P3 either directly to a router or to a wireless Ethernet bridge
that is, in turn, connected to a router. This is done with a CAT5 Ethernet cable. The P3 will indicate
that it is successfully connected to the LAN when the blue LED is lit on the unit’s display. Next, open
a web browser on your computer and type http://powerplant in the address bar. The P3’s internal
webpage should now be viewable in the browser.
Power
MW
Display
Left and Right
Arrow
Home
Cleanwave
Internal Webpage
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The rst page available will be the System Status page. This gives a snapshot of the current status
of the P3. Here, current input/output voltage and THD readings as well as the wattage will be
displayed. The unit’s name will also be displayed (all P3s will have a default name of POWERPLANT).
Power to the entire unit can easily be cycled by clicking the ‘System Power’ button. Power to
individual zones can also be easily cycled by clicking the desired zone’s icon under ‘Zone Power’.
The next page available is the Conguration page. Here, the user is able to control some of the more
advanced features of the P3, such as changing the device name, naming the individual outlets and
changing the switch mode of the four controllable zones.
You may enter a description of your P3 to help you remember the location within your home, such
as ‘Family Room P3’.
You may label each outlet to match the device connected. Type the desired label in the text eld
above each outlet.
Change the way each outlet interacts with the Master Power button by altering the switch mode as
follows:
The outlet remains on regardless of the state of the Power Button.
The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button.
The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button after a 3 second delay.
The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button after a programmed delay. Note: The Program
Delay can only be altered through the web based interfaces, the default is 3 seconds.
System Status
Conguration
Unit Name
Zone Name
Delay Mode
Always On
Switched
Delayed
Program Delay
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The outlet is ALWAYS ON, but may be rebooted through the web interface.
The outlet is ALWAYS ON, may be rebooted from the web interface, and automatically reboots when
no web connection is detected for 10 minutes. When Auto Reboot is selected you may use the on
and off delays to sequence power of all Auto Reboot outlets.
When all desired changes have been made, simply click the Save button at the bottom of the page
to put them into effect.
The nal page available is the Network page. This page allows you to modify the network settings of
your P3 Power Plant. Please exercise extreme caution when modifying any settings on this page as
the incorrect settings will result in loss of network connectivity.
The Host Name can be used to access your P3 by typing a name into your browser rather than the
local IP address. To alter the Host Name type the new name in the text eld. The default host name
for the P3 is POWERPLANT.
The P3 is setup to rely on a DHCP enabled router or switch. Most routers will have DHCP enabled
by default, as does the P3. If you do not have DHCP enabled on your network or wish to set up
your P3 with a static address on the local network you may choose to disable DHCP by removing
the checkbox. In order to maintain network connectivity you must know and input the correct IP
address, gateway, subnet mask, primary DNS and secondary DNS.
When all desired changes have been made, click the ‘Save Cong’ button at the bottom of the page
to update the P3.
Auto Reboot
Network
Host Name
Enable DHCP
Reboot
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