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Mega 100 C lassic E L Inverter User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a Mega 100 Classic EL Inverter, the first EL inverter
designed and built in the USA! Let's get you started.
Front Panel
(Shown with silicone case removed)
Power Socket Receptacle for 12V DC in via standard 5.5mm barrel plug.
Power Switch Turns the inverter on and off
Mode Button Cycles through modes
Speed button Adjusts speed of Blink Mode and Fade Mode
LED Flashes green, red or amber to indicate status
EZ Snap Connector High Voltage AC out to Electroluminescent element.
Power Supply
The Mega 100 inverter has a socket which accepts the standard 12V 5.5mm barrel plug.
Do not force the use of a connector that does not fit, it could damage the inverter.
The Mega 100 inverter requires a robust power supply in order to operate properly. For AC wall
adaptors we recommend a minimum rating of 12V 1 Amp.
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Summary of Contents for Ellumiglow Mega 100 Classic
- Page 1 Mega 100 C lassic E L Inverter User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of a Mega 100 Classic EL Inverter, the first EL inverter designed and built in the USA! Let’s get you started. Front Panel (Shown with silicone case removed) Power Socket Receptacle for 12V DC in via standard 5.5mm barrel plug. Power Switch Turns the inverter on and off Mode Button Cycles through modes Speed button Adjusts speed of Blink Mode and Fade Mode LED Flashes green, red or amber to indicate status EZ Snap Connector High Voltage AC out to Electroluminescent element. Power Supply The Mega 100 inverter has a socket which accepts the standard 12V 5.5mm barrel plug. Do not force the use of a connector that does not fit, it could damage the inverter. The Mega 100 inverter requires a robust power supply in order to operate properly. For AC wall adaptors we recommend a minimum rating of 12V 1 Amp. ...
- Page 2 When connecting a 12V battery to the power socket make sure your battery can provide the current draw referenced above. Batteries can fluctuate in voltage as they go from fully charged to depleted; Do not operate your Mega inverter at greater than 15 V. Do not operate your Mega inverter at less than 10.5 V. The Mega 100 Classic Inverter had a 9V battery compartment in the back. When there is a 9V battery connected and no 12V power the unit can run off of the 9V battery with limited capacity for a short time. Operating modes Always connect a load to the EZconnector before you turn the inverter on. When you connect a Mega inverter to a power supply the inverter will go through a bootup sequence, the LED will flash 4 times in green. After booting up the inverter will send full power to the connected electroluminescent device. The recommended minimum load is 20 feet of EL wire or 60 sq in of EL panel. O perating the inverter with less than the minimum load could lead to overheating or damage. The Inverter will start in Constant On mode. The other modes are Blink Mode and Fade Mode. The mode button cycles through the modes. The speed button can be used to change the speed in Blink Mode and Fade Mode, there are 10 different speeds to choose from. Once you have reached the fastest speed, pressing the speed button will cycle back down through the speeds. A red LED flash with each button press lets you know you are descending through the available speeds. Diagnostic mode will run if you hold down both buttons while turning on the power. A series of blinks will read out the software version number. You may be asked to use this mode by tech support. Recommendations for Safe Operation Always connect the EL Panel/EL Wire load to the inverter before you turn the inverter on. Never operate the inverter without any load connected, or a load below the minimum recommended above. Do not get the Mega Inverter wet, even if it is off. The Mega inverter relies on passive convection cooling. Air needs to be able to flow freely past the case and into the cooling holes, do not operate in a sealed container or mount the inverter behind a panel. ...
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Page 3: Troubleshooting
Do not remove the screws or operate the unit without the case intact. Your warranty will be voided. The Mega inverter is resilient and can handle temporary overloads. For quiet operation and adequate cooling do not try to drive more than the maximum load in Constant On mode. Power Source Maximum EL Wire Maximum EL Panel 12 V Barrel Connector 100 feet 300 sq in 9V Battery (internal) 50 feet 150 sq in If you are using a sequencer on the output of the inverter, design your system to have a dummy load at least equal to the recommended minimums so that if the sequencer shuts off all channels the inverter will still have a minimum load and will not be damaged. Troubleshooting The Mega inverter has a fuse to prevent excessive current draw. If the fuse blows the Mega inverter will stop working. The fuse will reset itself after cooling down. Check that your power supply is adequate. The Mega inverter has overheat protection, it will shut itself off when the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). The LED will blink red. Allow the inverter to cool down before touching it or resetting it. To reset the inverter disconnect and reconnect the power. Check that the inverter is getting adequate airflow. Check that the load is not more than the inverter can drive, you may have to remove electroluminescent elements from your array. ... - Page 4 The Mega Inverter has reverse voltage protection. The Barrel plug should provide + to the center and / ground to the outside wall of the plug. If the Inverter will not boot up check the wiring to your 12V source. Technical Support is available from Ellumiglow in person, on the phone or over email. Support: 8776156556 support@ellumiglow.com 222 SE Alder St. Suite 1 Portland, OR 97214 Product Manual: Mega 100 Inverter Version 0.4 ...
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