Disklavier

The Disklavier does not use a lot of power when it is idle. I would 
check the documentation of the particular Disklavier for the power 
requirements of the control unit. I just checked my manuals and power 
requirements are not listed. Something I find important in selecting a 
UPS  is the Equipment Protection Guarantee. My APC ups has a Lifetime 
Connected Equipment Protection provision that covers up to $25,000. I 
just looked on my XG Mark II and it say 120 watts. The speaker power 
supply is 22 watts. The 350 va UPS is equivalent to 225 watts. I 
submitted a question to APC at APCC.COM Maybe they will reply to the group.

Mark in Idaho

Bob Colopy wrote:

> Do different versions of the Disklavier e.g. Mark III versus Mark IV 
> or C2
> versus C3 have different power requirements? If you are sure that 
> 350va is
> adequate for DC3M4t  then I'll get it and leave the piano on. This will
> probably solve the problem since when turned on correctly it doesn't 
> do the
> random note thing so as long as it stays on it should be fine. I'll 
> test it
> after the holidays.
>
> Bob
>
> At 11:15 PM 7/1/2005, you wrote:
> >As a computer geek, I have had UPS systems on my computers for years.
> >The Disklavier controller and mechanism is just like a computer and
> >deserves the same protection. APC makes a UPS that is adequate for a
> >Disklavier that one can buy for about $40.00 at CompUSA or Office Depot.
> >A size of 350va or greater should do fine. I plugged my Disklavier into
> >a UPS the day I got it. In big cities, a bigger issue is brown-outs,
> >especially during a hot summer or while an Air Conditioner is turning
> >on. A UPS will take care of all these power problems. A premium grade
> >UPS also "conditions" or "cleans up" the electric supply. Some of you
> >may want to ask the CompUSA tech about the different features a UPS may
> >have.
> >
> >Mark in Idaho
>
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