Mission 529 User Manual

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

Mission 529 USB Power Converter User Manual V1.0

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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.