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User Registration 

A User can register for the Torus Power Connect service directly or via their dealer/installer. 
Direct Registration 

This is done on the Torus Power Connect web site (

https://toruspowerconnect.com

). Click on 

Register

 and 

complete all fields on the Self Registration screen, perform the Anti-Spam Verification, and then click on 

Register Account

A temporary password will be sent to the email address provided. The User must login to the Torus Power 

Connect web site (

https://toruspowerconnect.com

) within 30 days to set a new secure password and 

activate their Torus Power Connect account. 
For any problems with this self registration please email (

tpc@toruspowerconnect.com

) or contact Torus 

Power Connect directly (1-877-337-9480). 
 
Dealer/Installer Registration 
Your Torus Power dealer/installer will get the required details to proceed with the registration and 

activation of this service for your AVR Elite and provide your account login details.

 

 

Device Registration (applies to Self Registered Users only) 

Each AVR Elite device to utilize the Torus Power Connect service by the dealer and/or user must be 

registered. There is a unique identifier called a MAC address for each AVR Elite device. The MAC address 

can be found on the label close to the Ethernet connection jack on the back of the unit. It can also be found 

by scrolling through the information shown on the front panel’s LCD display by pressing the small button 

below the display when the unit is powered on. Email tpc@toruspowerconnect.com the unit’s unique MAC 

address and a Device Description (optional but recommended). You will receive an email reply when your 

unit has been registered. 
The AVR ELITE connects to Torus Power Connect service via a WiFi network connect. This setup can be 

found on page 15 of this manual. 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for AVR ELITE 15

Page 1: ...AVR ELITE Series Owner s Manual O ...

Page 2: ...rough the toroidal isolation transformer using patented Narrow Bandwidth Technology The toroidal isolation transformer provides high levels of instantaneous current making sure even dynamic components such as high power amplifiers are never starved for power It s like having a clean power source directly adjacent to the plugged in components Torus Power isolation transformers also protect connecte...

Page 3: ...cations 10 North American Models 10 International Models 11 Circuit Schematics 12 AVR ELITE Embedded Software 15 Username and Password 15 AVR ELITE Menu Selections 16 Torus Power Connect 20 User Registration 21 Device Registration applies to Self Registered Users only 21 User Menu 22 System Status 22 Live Data 23 Power Control 24 System Setup 25 Historical Charts 27 Historical Data 29 Schedule 31 ...

Page 4: ... of fatal shock 6 Ventilation The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation It should never be placed in a built in installation or anywhere that may impedethe flow of air through its ventilation slots 7 Heat Never locate the device near heat sources suchas radiators floor registers stoves or other heat generating devices 8 Power Cord Protection Power cable...

Page 5: ...the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 15 The power switch should be in the off position when connecting or disconnecting equipment from a Torus Power unit 16 CAUTION Some units can be very heavy please use safe practices when lifting ...

Page 6: ...tall the unit directly above heat generating equipment Maintain at least 6 behind the PIU for adequate wiring space Warranty Torus Power Inc products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects as follows Five years from the original date of sale for toroidal transformers Two years from the original date of sale for all other components The product warranty includes parts labour and return...

Page 7: ...t life with worst case catastrophic events destroying valuable equipment In such real world conditions the Torus Power AVR ELITE can protect your equipment and improve the quality of your audio and video experience Series mode surge suppression is built into each AVR ELITE to provide protection against lightning strikes and other power disturbances meeting IEEE endurance standards of 6000 volts 30...

Page 8: ...e AVR ELITE the System Status will appear Each time you push the button it will change from one information screen to another Time Day Date System Status Power Status IP and MAC Address IMPORTANT NOTE The following screen is shown but does not apply to the AVR ELITE models which do not have individual outlet zones It will indicate all zones as ON or OFF Individual zone control is available on AVR ...

Page 9: ...wer again Nominal Input Output Fully Regulated Output Range Auto Shutdown Low Input Voltage Auto Shutdown High Input Voltage Output Range Before Auto Shutdown Fully Regulated Input Range Auto Turn On Low Input Value Auto Turn On High Input Value North American 120 120 4V 116 124 85 135 110 130 90 130 90 130 Notes 1 The AVR ELITE unit with SMSS option need to be switched ON at all times for series ...

Page 10: ...ding of the load It doesnot indicate the peak current loads 5 A drop in the input voltage is normal when increasing the load on the AVR ELITE This is a result of the impedance of the power line a function of the distance from the electrical panel and transformer regulation ...

Page 11: ... TOT AVR ELITE 10 TOT AVR ELITE 10 SMSS AVR ELITE 15 AVR ELITE 20 TOT AVR ELITE 4 CE TOT AVR ELITE 4 CE SMSS The full output current of the AVR ELITE is available from any outlet If for example the equipment connected to an outlet draws 5 amps then in the case of an AVR ELITE 20 there is 15 amps still available for equipment connected to any of the other outlets ...

Page 12: ... ON the AVR ELITE and removing the 12 volts turns it OFF Requires a 3 5 mm TS type male audio connector with tip wired as positive and sleeve wired as negative from controlling source 12VDC Fault Output The AVR ELITE provides a 12 volt fault output through a jack on the back panel The output goes to 12 volts when a relay or voltage fault is detected The maximum current that can be drawn from this ...

Page 13: ...20A Inlet NEMA C20 10 Medical Grade Outlets 15A N5 15 14AWG C13 15A 125V 483x483x203 17x19x8 40 5 89 2U 4 AVR ELITE 20 IEC 20A Inlet NEMA C20 10 Medical Grade Outlets 20A N5 20 12AWG C19 20A 125V 483x559x249 17x22x9 8 63 139 4U 8 TOT AVR ELITE 10 IEC 15A Inlet NEMA C14 10 Medical Grade Outlets 15A N5 15 14AWG C13 15A 125V 31 8 x 36 8 x 10 2 12 5 x 14 5 x 4 16 35 3 2U 4 TOT AVR ELITE 10 SMSS IEC 15...

Page 14: ... Rear Panel Output Connector Rear Panel Line Cord Size cm WxDxH Size inch WxDxH Weight Kg lbs Chassis Height TOT AVR ELITE 4 CE IEC 15A Inlet NEMA C14 SCHUKO CEE 7 7 10A 250VAC 2 5M Plug CEE 7 7 Connector IEC C13 43 2 x 48 3 x 10 2 17 x 19 x 4 24 5 54 2U 4 TOT AVR ELITE 4 CE SMSS 25 55 Surge Suppression Series Mode Surge Suppression SMSS SMSS non sacrificial surge suppression can added to provide ...

Page 15: ...12 P a g e Circuit Schematics North American TOT AVR ELITE 10 Model ...

Page 16: ...13 P a g e TOT AVR ELITE 4 CE Model ...

Page 17: ...ton switch for approximately 30 seconds and then release the pushbutton switch 5 Use the pushbutton as you would normally to scroll through the various screens until you get to the IP address screen and it should now show as 0 0 0 0 6 Plug in the Ethernet cable The IP address should change to a value appropriate for your new network setup as the unit s network configuration is now set to factory d...

Page 18: ...en 2 Use a three way DHCP Router You then connect both PC and AVR ELITE to the same DHCP Router Open a browser window from the PC Type AVR or the IP address displayed on the LCD into the browser window Press ENTER and the software will open Username and Password The password is required to change the setup of the Torus unit Username admin The username is factory set and cannot be changed Password ...

Page 19: ...word required to monitor status IMPORTANT NOTE This AVR ELITE model does not have individual outlet zones It will indicate all zones as ON or OFF Switch Main Power This screen allows ON OFF control of the AVR ELITE unit Press the SET button to implement your selection As the output power from the Torus AVR ELITE unit is shut down all the connected equipment is turned off The AVR ELITE main power s...

Page 20: ...confirm your settings are correct Date and Time Setup When the AVR ELITE is connected to the Internet the date time and day will automatically be set However when the AVR ELITE has no access to the Internet the Date Time and Day can be set manually which will allow the AVR ELITE to follow scheduled programming even if the Internet is later unavailable If the Internet connection is restored the dat...

Page 21: ...anel display Always ON default setting Dim after delay time 10 255 seconds expires Turn off after delay time 10 255 seconds expires When you have made your selection press SAVE SETUP IMPORTANT NOTE Only the Front Panel Display configuration options apply to this AVR ELITE model ...

Page 22: ...ugh the web browser to automatically get an IP address from the network switch or router and this is the default setting and should work on most networks Some networks require each PC or device to use a fixed IP address and the AVR ELITE also supports this option The WiFi section is required when using the Torus Power Connect service Change Password If you wish to change the password use this scre...

Page 23: ...Torus Power Connect provides Users with a custom dashboard for control status setup and configuration purposes One year of Torus Power Connect service is included with each new AVR Elite purchase A subscription renewal is required to continue this service beyond the first year Visit www toruspower com to purchase a 1 2 or 3 year subscription renewal ...

Page 24: ...ler installer will get the required details to proceed with the registration and activation of this service for your AVR Elite and provide your account login details Device Registration applies to Self Registered Users only Each AVR Elite device to utilize the Torus Power Connect service by the dealer and or user must be registered There is a unique identifier called a MAC address for each AVR Eli...

Page 25: ...available options Highlight and click to select the desired option see below for details of each option System Status Click the Show text for a specific AVR Elite device to view its system status details This will provide a snapshot of the values at the time of the request Clicking the Refresh text bar will update the System Status details every 3 seconds for 1 minute ...

Page 26: ...for a specific AVR Elite device to easily view its input voltage output voltage input current output current and output Total Harmonic Distortion values Clicking the Refresh text bar will update the Live Data details every 3 seconds for 1 minute ...

Page 27: ...e to manually control ON OFF the unit s power state or the power state of each individual outlet zone Click the Refresh Reported Values text to confirm the specific action was successful IMPORTANT NOTE Individual outlet zone power control is not available on this AVR ELITE model ...

Page 28: ...ld be cycled if the initial power cycle failed to restore internet connectivity This power cycle will be attempted a maximum of three time This setting requires the Zone R Router Reset box to be checked Delay Time between Zones enter the time in seconds from 1 to 999 for delay between the sequential power up of zones when the AVR Elite unit is turned on or multiple zones are turned on at the same ...

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Page 30: ...27 P a g e Historical Charts Click the Plot text for a specific AVR Elite device to Move the mouse cursor to one of the plot points to get the value and time for that data point ...

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Page 32: ...st data values and the Requested Interval is the time period duration to be provided The data is listed chronologically in one minute intervals as the default sort order The data can be sorted by the values in any of the columns by clicking on the specific column header e g Output Voltage V The first click on the specific column header will sort the values from highest to lowest Clicking the same ...

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Page 34: ... create a scheduled power on or off click the desired day then type in the hour and minutes 24 hour format or use the up down arrows to scroll to the desired value Check the box associated with each zone you wish to have power enabled at its outlets at that time WARNING Leaving a zone s box unchecked for a specific time will turn power off for all the zone s outlets at that time Click the Save Sch...

Page 35: ...32 P a g e IMPORTANT NOTE Individual outlet zone power control is not available on this AVR ELITE model ...

Page 36: ...t file or a fixed format pdf file The CSV format file can be imported into a spreadsheet software program such as Microsoft Excel so it can be manipulated to filter present the information in the desired format The pdf format file has information presented in a fixed report format The file is sent to the email address entered in the Dealer Information section ...

Page 37: ...he Personal Information home screen shows the User s contact information submitted during the Torus Power Connect registration The User can use the Change Password text bar at any time to submit a new Torus Power Connect login password ...

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