Introducing the next generation of Remote Audio’s single-rackspace, self-contained cart power system! Now with updated electronics, featuring solid-state MOSFET switching, dual power path controllers for seamless operation, and a stylish new 1.5” Color OLED display for detailed usage and status information.

Features

  • Internal 13.8 Volts DC Power Supply Rated 250W, 18 Amp (Convective Cooling for Quiet Operation).
  • Internal 12.8 Volt, 20 Amp Hour Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery (14 Amp max continuous current) and an integrated 5 Amp LiFePO4 Battery Charger.
  • 1U Rackmount chassis with removable rack ears and multiple rack ear configurations.
  • (10) 4-Pin XLR Outputs with overload and short-circuit protection. 18 Amp Max Total Output.

Front Panel

  • Pushbutton ON/OFF switch (Push ON/ Hold OFF) with LED indicator for AC Power (Green) or Battery Power (Red).
  • Battery Charger Status LED that illuminates (Red) when charging and (Green) when fully charged.
  • 1.5” Color OLED Display.
  • (2) Front Panel USB-A Charging ports support DCP schemes for battery charging specification (BC1.2), divider mode, 1.2V/1.2V mode, and quick charge specification (QC 3.0). *Lower USB port can also be configured for wired connection with optional SMART Remote control.
  • Multi-Function Pushbutton. Pushing this button while the unit is OFF will briefly displays the Internal battery’s Voltage and State of Charge (SoC). When unit is ON, pressing this button opens the settings menu.

Rear Panel 

  • Universal 120-240 Volt AC IEC inlet with 5A Fast-Blow Fuse holder.
  • Pushbutton ON/OFF switch (Push ON/ Hold OFF) with LED indicator for AC Power (Green) or Battery Power (Red).
  • (7) 4-Pin XLR-F Outputs fused at 5 Amps Max.
  • (3) 4-Pin XLR-F Outputs fused at 9 Amps Max.
  • A 4-Pin XLR-M Battery Expansion Port for use with optional MEON EXTRA LiFe 20/40 Rackmount expansion modules or LiFeBox 20/30 Portable Batteries.

Specifications

Dimensions 19.00″ x 13.00″ x 1.75″ (1 Rack Space)
Weight 12.6 lbs
AC Input Voltage 90-264VAC, 50-60Hz
DC Input Voltage 12.8V LiFePO4 or 12V Nominal Lead Acid
DC Output Voltage 12V Nominal (unregulated), shut down below 10V
Output Current 18A Max Total (AC), 14.6A Max Total (Internal Batt.)
Output Connectors 3x Neutrik 4-Pin XLR Female, rated at 9A each;
7x Neutrik 4-Pin XLR Female, rated at 5A each
Battery Capacity 20 Ah (Expandable with optional battery modules)
Battery Charger 5A LiFePO4 battery charger
Illuminated Power Switch Front and Rear mounted
USB Ports x2, Max continuous charging rate 3A (18W) per port

Extra LiFe 20

The Extra LiFe 20 supplemental battery module contains a 20Amp-hour Lithium Iron Phosphate battery and is designed for use with the Meon LiFe and Meon LiFe Smart cart power systems.

 

Extra LiFe 40

The Extra LiFe 40 supplemental battery module contains a 40Amp-hour Lithium Iron Phosphate battery and is designed for use with the Meon LiFe and Meon LiFe Smart cart power systems.

 

 

RM

The RM displays voltage and current draw and acts as a remote ON/OFF switch. The RM also includes a low battery indicator.

 

 

Juicer

The Juicer provides a regulated 15VDC output from an input voltage of 9-18VDC.

 

 

4-Pin XLR Cables

A variety of 4-pin XLR DC power cables for use with the Meon line of power products.

NOISE AND SHARED POWER SYSTEMS

It is possible to have unwanted audible noise through a common (shared) power source typically due to “ground loops” from the various internal power supplies of the devices being powered. If noise is heard, unplug one device at a time from the MEON noticing any change in noise associated with the removal of each device. If the noise goes away after unplugging a particular device, try powering that device with a separate battery. If using a separate battery causes the noise to go away, then the problem is a ground loop associated with the combination of a common power source and audio grounding schemes. Be aware that this noise will not be removed with “LC” filters found in some cart power supplies. To remove the noise, here are four options for interrupting the ground loop:

  1. Use a power isolator cable such as the Remote Audio Juicer cable.
  2. Use a separate battery for the offending device.
  3. Try different grounding/floating schemes with the audio cables.
  4. In devices that use a 9V battery, use an isolating 9V battery eliminator.

DOES THE MEON LIFE USE FANS?

No. The MEON LiFe Smart was designed to employ convective cooling specifically because cooling fans cannot be tolerated on a very quiet sound stage. This is why a new 400W AC-DC PSU was selected to be able to achieve the rated 18A 250W continuous output without any active cooling. It is best to mount the MEON LiFe Smart with some free space above the chassis to allow proper convective airflow when using AC power. The unit has vent slots in the sides of the chassis that should remain unrestricted during operation to facilitate cooling while supplying maximum rated current.