General Operation
The ES-18 is an external 18 Volt battery supply for EMG Pickups. If you have an instrument that doesn’t fit a battery, or you don’t want to install
a battery, the ES-18 is perfect for you. Using a stereo cable to bring +18 Volts via the Ring contact to the instrument, you can power your
instrument easily. The ES-18 also has an external DC input for powering your guitar. See the notes on Page 2 about using an external DC supply.
A standby switch also makes it convenient when changing instruments by shorting the input to the amplifier. In addition, the battery and
external DC supply are protected by a resettable fuse in case the input/output are reversed. Information is supplied on Page 2 to help you learn
about using an external supply as well as the options available.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL:
ES-18 BATTERY POWER SUPPLY
0230-0219E
PO BOX 4394
SANTA ROSA, CA
95402 USA
P (707) 525-9941
F (707) 575-7046
EMGPICKUPS.COM
9V / 18V
+18V MAX
TO INSTRUMENT
TO AMPLIFIER
+9 VOLTS
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
STANDBY
INSTRUMENT
AMPLIFIER
+9 VOLTS
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
STANDBY
INSTRUMENT
AMPLIFIER
+9 VOLTS
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
STANDBY
INSTRUMENT
AMPLIFIER
+9 VOLTS
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
STANDBY
SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Voltage Switch Selectble
+9 or +18 Volts
Maximum External Supply (Volts DC)
18 Volts
Maximum Current Drain (Fuse Reset)
50mA
4.670
1.350
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3.680
To Amplifier
Stereo Cable
To Instrument
+9 Volts to Ring
Contact on Guitar Jack
Battery Replacement
Choose either 9 Volt or 18 Volt
operation. (See Page 2)
Using an External DC Supply
WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL DC SUPPLY
YOU DO NOT NEED TO REMOVE THE BATTERIES !
9-18 Volt Adapter
(See notes about Adapters
on Page 2)
