MEGA INVERTER
Congratulations on your purchase of a...
Thank you so much for your purchase of a MEGA INVERTER. We are excited to introduce to
you a family of EL Inverters, all of which have been designed & built in the USA.
In this Quickstart Guide, you will find everything you need to know about operation & use
so that you can get the most out of your MEGA INVERTER & Electroluminescent Technology.
TURNING ON THE MEGA INVERTER:
When you connect a MEGA INVERTER up to a power supply, the inverter will go through a
sequence as it boots-up. The LED Light will flash green 4 times. After booting-up, the
inverter will send full power to the connected Electroluminescent Element.
The inverter will become damaged if it receives a signal to power on without any
Electroluminescent Element connected. Refer to the table on this page, for
recommended minimum & maximum load values, as to ensure you don’t damage
your inverter.
To switch modes, press the mode button on your MEGA INVERTER after it has booted-up.
Constant On Mode:
The inverter will start out in this mode, unless a mode is stored into
the inverter. In constant mode, the attached Electroluminescent Element will stay on,
and remain a constant brightness until the device is powered off, or the mode is
changed.
Blink Mode:
The Electroluminescent Element will blink on and off consistently from
dark to light.
Fade Mode:
The Electroluminescent Element will change in brightness, fading at a
constant rate, transitioning from dark to light.
Speed Changes:
Use the speed button to change the aesthetic qualities of each mode.
There are 20 different speeds that can be cycled through. Once you have reached the
fastest speed, pressing the speed button will cycle back down through the speeds. A red
LED flash with each push of the button lets you know that you are descending through
the available speeds.
You can also preset your inverter to boot up in whichever mode you like best. Test
our blink and fade modes, and select which speed you like the most. Once your
Electroluminescent technology looks how you want it to, hold down both the
mode button & speed button simultaneously for 10 seconds. Once you do this,
your inverter will automatically boot up in the selected mode next time you turn it
on.
More specific visual customization can be achieved via our MEGA 200 DMX INVERTER. This
inverter is compatible with the DMX 512 protocol, which is most commonly used in event
& stage lighting applications. For more information regarding our MEGA 200 DMX or
operations & use of the inverter, check out our online learning resources, or feel free to
contact us directly. Our support team is happy to help with any questions you might have.
On the MEGA 100+ & MEGA 200, diagnostic mode will run if you hold down both the
Mode & Speed Buttons while the power is applied and the MEGA INVERTER is booting-up.
A series of blinks will read out the software version number. You may be asked to use this
mode by tech support.
This is your...
QUICKSTART GUIDE
...take a look at this for some helpful tips before you use your new MEGA INVERTER.
DESIGNED & BUILT IN THE USA
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EZ Snap Connector:
High Voltage AC Output to Electroluminescent Lighting Element.
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Power Socket:
Receptacle for 12V DC input via Standard 5.5mm Barrel Plug.
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Mode Button:
Cycles through constant,
blink, & fade modes.
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LED:
Flashes Green, Red, or Amber to
indicate status.
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Speed Button:
Adjusts the speed of
Blink Mode & Fade
Mode.
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EZ Snap Connector:
High Voltage AC Output to Electroluminescent Lighting Element.
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Power Socket:
Receptacle for 12V DC input via Standard 5.5mm Barrel Plug.
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Dip Switches:
These switches correspond with DMX Channels.
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LED:
Flashes Green, Red, or Amber to indicate status.
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Service Connector:
For service use only. Used by our team
to diagnose & troubleshoot.
ALWAYS CONNECT AN ELECTROLUMINESCENT LOAD TO THE EZ SNAP
CONNECTOR BEFORE CONNECTING POWER TO THE MEGA INVERTER
LED
MODE
SPEED
EZ SNAP
CONNECTOR
DC POWER
SOCKET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LED
EZ SNAP
CONNECTOR
DC POWER
SOCKET
DIP
SWITCHES
SERVICE
CONNECTOR
MEGA 200 DMX INVERTER
MEGA 100+ & MEGA 200
DO NOT ATTACH DC POWER UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE ATTACHED AN
ELECTROLUMINESCENT LOAD
The MEGA INVERTER has a socket which accepts the standard 12V 5.5mm barel plug. Do
not force the use of a connector that does not fit, this could cause damage to the inverter.
DO NOT operate your MEGA INVERTER at greater than 15V or less than 6V
The MEGA INVERTER requires a robust power supply in order to operate properly.
Recommended power supplies are as follows:
• MEGA 100+ EL INVERTER: 12V at 1.5amp
• MEGA 200 & MEGA 200 DMX EL INVERTER: 12V at 2 amp
For battery powered operation, make sure that your battery can provide the current draw
referenced above. Batteries can fluctuate in voltage as they go from fully charged to
depleted, so be cautious that the power source falls in the range of 10.5V to 15V
and isn’t used outside of that voltage range.
