BBE SUPA-CHARGER High Performance Pedal Power Supply Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BBE
Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the Supa-Charger!
The Supa-Charger is a High Performance Pedal Power Supply that will power any
battery operated effect devices that require 9, 12 or 16 volts.
Features Include
- Eight isolated, regulated and filtered outputs
- Toroidal transformer with selectable AC input voltage (120V-240V)
- Fuse Protected
- Hum-Free operation
- 5 Year warranty
We recommend reading this manual to familiarize yourself with all of the features of the Supa-Charger before using. Should you have any questions, please contact BBE at 800-233-8346.
Contents Check List
- Supa-Charger (1)
- 2.1 mm Angled to Straight “black” barreled power cable (8) (Boss type)
- 2.5 mm Angled to 2.1mm Straight “red” barreled reverse polarity power cable (2) (Line 6 type) Angled end into effect unit only.
- IEC Power cable (1)
- Supa-Charger Owner’s Manual (1)
- Warranty Card
If any of these items are found to be damaged or missing, please contact the
dealer from which the unit was purchased.
Other Available Accessories (packs of two):
- 2.1 mm “green” barreled reverse polarity power cable (Fulton, Moog)
- 3.5 mm mono male-mini plug power cable (Vintage Electro Harmonic)
- 9V battery snap clip power cable (Vintage effects without power inlet)
Getting Started
- Input Voltage Selector – The Supa-Charger can handle voltages between 120V(US)-240V(Europe). For the safety of you and your equipment please select the proper voltage before plugging the Supa- Charger’s inlet into any AC outlet.
- AC Power Inlet (IEC connector) – Please plug the IEC connector to the Supa-Charger securely before plugging into a power source.
- Fuse – Should the Supa Charger experience a short, the Supa-Charger’s
1/2 amp Slo-blow fuse will trip before any damage will occur to your equipment. Only replace with another compatible 1/2 amp Slo-blow fuse. - LED Power Indicator – When Blue LED is illuminated the Supa-Charger is operating.
- DC Output jacks 1-8: Outputs 1-4, 7 & 8 provide = 9volts/12volts Outputs 5&6 provide = 9volts/16 volts *Please refer to page 4 for detailed description of Output Voltage Selection functions
- Output Voltage Selection DIP Switches- The DIP switches dictate the amount of voltage that is supplied to its coordinating output.
• In the down position: outputs 1–8 will deliver 9 Volts
• In the up position: outputs 1–4 and 7–8 will deliver 12 Volts while outputs 5–6 delivers 16 Volts.
Dip Switch Compatibility List
Below are some of the more common compatibility settings:
- For Boss effect units that require a PSA power supply please position the Dip Switch DOWN.
- For Boss effect units that require a ACA power supply please position the Dip Switch UP.
- For Line 6 effect units such as: DL4, DM4, FM4 and MM4 please use Outputs 5 and 6, position the Dip Switch UP and only use Red 2.1-2.5 barrel cables.
Service
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Should the Supa-Charger require
service please contact our
Service Department for a Return Authorization at:
BBE Sound, Inc.
800-233-8346
Ext.116
For service outside of North America please contact your local distributor.
For a listing of BBE Distributors log on to:
http://www.bbesound.com/distributors/dist.asp
Technical Specifications
Input: ––––––––––––––––––––120v-240v 50/60Hz
Outputs: ––––––––––––––––––––Six 9VDC 100mA regulated (1-4 & 7-8) Two 9VDC
200mA regulated (5-6)
Fuse Protected:––––––––––––––Yes
Dimensions: ––––––––––––––––6″ (W) x 3.5″ (D) x 1.6″ (H)
Shipping Weight: ––––––––––––2 lbs.
Note: Due to continuing product improvement, specifications and design
are subject to change without notice.
Warranty
Warranty registration of the unit to BBE Sound, Inc. is not necessary. It is
strongly recommended that you retain a copy of the bill of sale for future
reference.
IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE END USER TO PROVIDE THE BILL OF SALE OR
OTHER MEANS OF PROOF OF PURCHASE TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY IF WARRANTY SERVICE
IS REQUESTED.
The BBE Supa-charger Bender is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase from BBE
Sound Inc. or from an authorized dealer.
During this period, we will repair units free of charge providing that they
are shipped prepaid to:
BBE Sound, Inc.,
5381 Production Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
We will pay return UPS shipping charges within the USA. All charges related to
non-UPS shipping, including customs clearance, will be billed. The warranty
will be honored for the longer of either 90 days from the date of any service
or the remainder of the original 5 Year factory warranty.
This warranty will be consider null and void by BBE Sound, Inc. if any of the
following is found:
- The equipment has been physically damaged.
- The equipment shows signs of abuse.
- The equipment has been electrically damaged by improper connection or attempted repair by the customer or a third party.
- The equipment has been modified without authorization.
- The bill of sales indicates that the purchase date of the equipment is not within the warranty period.
All non-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date
of service.
BBE Sound, Inc. is NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Should the unit fail to operate for any reason, our sole obligation is to
repair it as described above.
DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE ABOVE LOCATION.
Important Safeguards
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before
operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully
observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and
described in the operating instructions supplied with the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE FISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COYER ft
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS WIDE REFER SEEKING TO OUALEED SERACE
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INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture – Do not install the appliance near water: for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
Heat – Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
Ventilation – Situate the product so its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, you should not place the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that might block the vent
openings, or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cab-
inept that might impede the flow of air through the ventilate-tion openings.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting – If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or
ceiling, mount it only as recommended.
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious dam-age to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
USE
Power Source – Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
Power-Cord Protection – Route the power cord so that it is not likely to
be walked on or pinched by having objects placed on it, paying particular
attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from
the apply-ance.
Grounding or Polarization – Do not defeat the grounding or polarization
feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle will not accept the power
cord plug, contact your elec-trician to install a proper AC receptacle.
When not in use – Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it
out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
AC Receptacle – Check to make sure that the
AC receptor – cle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the
power cord plug is loose, contact your electrician to replace the defective
and unsafe AC
Foreign Objects – Be careful that foreign objects and liq-uids do not
enter the enclosure through openings.
Cleaning – unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
SERVICE
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and consult qualified service
personnel when:
- the power cord or the plug has been damaged.
- a solid object or liquid has fallen into the cabinet.
- the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture.
- the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
- the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-aged.
Do not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. For all other serv-icing, refer to qualified service personnel only.
5381 Production Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-897-6766
FAX 714-896-0736
bbesound.com
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