Mission 529 USB Power Converter User Manual V1.0
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mission
529. This product is designed to be intuitive to
setup and operate, and to provide many years of
trouble free service. However, we recommend
that you take a few moments to read through this
User Manual in order to get the best possible
experience with your new device.
What is the 529
The Mission 529 is the world’s first USB to effects
pedal power converter. The 529 converts any USB
power supply such as a wall charger,
rechargeable battery pack, or computer USB port
into five isolated 9V effects pedal power outputs.
You can chain two 529's together via USB link, to
power up to 10 pedals.
What’s in the box?
1 x Mission 529 Power Converter
1 x 5V 12W Wall power supply
1 x 10' USB cable
1 x 3' USB cable
5 x 3' 2.1mm power cables
1 x 10,000mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
pack (optional)
Safety
Read, Keep & Follow these instructions
Heed all warnings
Clean only with dry cloth
Do not use this apparatus near water
Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus
Unplug this apparatus during storms or
when unused for long periods of time
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer
Prolonged listening at high volume levels may
cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage.
Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Service is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as:
• Power-supply cord or plug is damaged
• Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus
• The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture
• The unit is dropped or the enclosure is
damaged
• The unit does not operate normally or changes
in performance in a significant way
Dismantling, rewiring, removing components or
otherwise altering the function of the unit may
cause unexpected behavior and will invalidate the
warranty.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture
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Power
Each 529 can support a maximum of 1200mA (4 x
150mA, and 1 x 500mA). This is dependent on
the USB power source. The 529 is provided with
ta 2.4A USB plug-in power supply which can
power up to two 529's. When using a plugin
power supply or battery other than those
supplied with the 529, check the specifications to
determine the power output.
Most USB plug in power supplies, and batteries
are rated for 1A, or 2.4A. When using a 1A power
supply the outputs will be limited to a total of
1000mA (1A). This is usually enough for one
digital pedal, and two or three analog pedals.
When chaining two 529's together to power 10
pedals then you will most likely need a 2.4A
supply.
The 529 can be powered from a USB port on a
desktop or laptop computer. The power output
will depend on the specific computer. These are
commonly limited to 500mA. Check the
specifications for your computer. If the USB port
is limited to 500mA, this will be the maximum the
529 will be able to provide to the pedals. This is
normally enough for 3 or 4 analog pedals.
Batteries
One of the most useful features of the 529, is it
enables powering of effects pedals from a
standard portable USB battery pack. There are
hundreds of different batteries available at a wide
range of capacities and price points.
The 529 is available with an optional Mission 529
Verified 10,000mAh battery. This battery is ideal
for powering a pedal board, and is our preferred
battery pack for the 529. See the battery feature
list for more details.
Most USB battery packs should work with the 529.
Mission has tested other battery packs. Look for
the Mission 529 Verified logo when choosing a
battery pack. The logo indicates Mission has
tested that battery for compatibility and
performance.
The length of time you can run your pedals on a
battery depends on the total power consumption
of the pedals, and the capacity and condition of
the battery. The below table provides some
examples of typical battery life you can expect for
new, fully charged 10,000mAh and 3,000mAh
batteries.
Pedals
10k mAh
3k mAh
3 Analog
30 hours
9 hours
5 Analog
24 hours
7 hours
1 Analog, 1
Digital
16 hours
5 hours
4 Analog, 1
Digital
13 hours
4 hours
Please note these are examples. To determine a
more accurate estimate for your particular pedal
board, add the total power draw for all your
pedals, and then add 166mA nominal power draw
for the 529 itself. Divide this into the capacity of
your battery in mAh. The result will be an
estimate in hours that your pedalboard will run on
a fully charged battery.
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Connections
Connect the USB In on the 529 to the included
USB wall charger using a USB A-B cable. When
USB power is present the LED's next to the
outputs will illuminate blue.
Check the current draw of the pedals you are
going to connect. The user guide or
manufacturers web site will normally have this
information. Pedals with a current draw less than
150mA can be connected to any output. Pedals
with greater than 150mA current draw should be
connected to the 500mA output.
Connect your 9V pedals to the appropriate power
outputs using the supplied power cables. Note
that all outputs are center pin negative. Use an
appropriate polarity reversal adapter, if using
center pin positive pedals.
Check that your pedals are functioning correctly.
If there is a fault on the pedal or the output, the
LED on that output will turn off.
Specifications
Input
5V USB 2.0 Type B
Outputs
4 x 9V 150mA
1 x 9V 500mA
1 x 5V USB Type A
Min: 160mA
Max: 2400mA
Quiescent Current
160mA
Dimensions
4.5ʺ x 1.75ʺ x 1ʺ
0.25lbs
Construction
Aluminum case
Blue anodized
All 9V outputs center pin NEGATIVE
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Expansion
Up to two 529 units may be connected together
via the USB link to provide a maximum of ten 9V
pedal power outputs.
Connect the USB IN on the first 529 to a 2.1A –
2.4A output from a USB battery or power supply.
Connect the USB OUT from the first 529, to the
USB IN on the second 529 using a USB A-B cable.
Mounting
The 529 weighs 0.25lbs and can safely be
mounted to the top or underside of a pedalboard
using hook and loop tape. For free-standing use,
self-adhesive pads may be applied to the
underside of the enclosure.
WARNING: Do not attempt to connect more
than two 529 units together via USB as you
may exceed the current handling capacities of
the system.
WARNING: Do not attempt to dismantle the
enclosure, drill into the enclosure, or remove
and replace the enclosure screws. Doing so
could damage the unit, and may invalidate the
warranty.
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FCC Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Mission Engineering Inc
529 Power Converter
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Warranty Information
Mission guarantees that the Mission Hardware Products that you have purchased from Mission are free
from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use during the Limited Warranty Period. The
Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the
date of purchase of the product, is your proof of the purchase date. You may be required to provide proof
of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty service. You are entitled to hardware warranty service
according to the terms and conditions of this document if a repair to your Mission Hardware Product is
required within the Limited Warranty Period.
During the Limited Warranty Period, Mission will, at its discretion, repair or replace any defective
component. All component parts or hardware products removed under this Limited Warranty become the
property of Mission. In the unlikely event that your Mission Hardware Product has recurring failures,
Mission, at its sole discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement unit that is the same or
equivalent to your Mission Hardware Product in performance, or provide a refund of the purchase price.
This is your exclusive remedy for defective products.
It is mandatory that the unit product number and serial number be made available when requesting a
warranty service event. Failure to do so may result in the event being deemed out of warranty by Mission
or Authorized Service Providers.
Mission may repair or replace Mission Hardware Products with new or previously used products or parts
equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or with equivalent products to an original product that
has been discontinued. Replacement parts are warranted to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for ninety days, or for the remainder of the Limited Warranty Period of the Mission
Hardware Product they are replacing, whichever is longer.
Transfer
The warranty is applicable to the original purchaser of new Mission hardware products purchased from
Mission Engineering Inc, or a Mission Authorized Dealer. Warranty is not applicable to purchases of used
products and/or purchases from unauthorized sellers. No refunds of the purchase price will be made by
Mission to the original or any subsequent owner.
Limited Warranty Period
The Limited Warranty Period for power products is one year. The Limited Warranty Period commences
on the date of original shipment from Mission to the initial customer, dealer or reseller. The
manufacturing date recorded on the product, or the shipping date recorded on the original shipping
notification whichever is the later will be the sole indication of the warranty commencement date.
For latest warranty information visit https://missionengineering.com/warranty
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