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Description
The MEON LiFe Smart is a self-contained cart
power system that provides 18 Amps* of 12 Volt
nominal DC and 20 Amp-hours of internal Lithium-
Iron-Phosphate [LiFePO4] battery backup to ten
standard 4-pin outlets all in a single, silent, 1-
rackspace module weighing less than 14 pounds.
The chassis is constructed of durable powder
coated aluminum, and the removable rack-mount
ears can be adjusted and reversed to allow
mounting in a variety of congurations. Inside the
unit features an upgraded DC power supply, low-
loss power path controllers with solid-state
MOSFET switching. A new 1.5” Color OLED display
shows detailed system information. Two USB
Type-A output jacks are available at the front panel
for charging or powering various devices and the
MEON LiFe Smart can also be congured to
connect with Remote Audio's Smart Remote which
enable remote ON/OFF capability and
comprehensive battery monitoring.
Function
The MEON LiFe Smart features an illuminated
single button ON/OFF system. A momentary press
of the button powers ON the unit. Holding the
button for approximately 3 seconds powers down
the unit. This delay helps prevent accidental power
down of the system. When the unit is receiving 90-
264VAC power, the power button glows GREEN,
and current is provided by a low-noise AC-DC
power supply (rated for 18A, 250 Watts continuous
output). When AC power is present, the internal
battery is bypassed from the outputs and charged
via its own dedicated, internal, 5A battery charger.
When AC power is unavailable or interrupted, the
battery seamlessly takes over thanks to the power
path controller circuitry and this is indicated by the
power button then glowing RED. When AC power
is restored, the AC-DC supply takes over again, the
battery resumes charging, and the power button
glows GREEN.
Internal LiFePO4 Battery
The MEON LiFe’s Lithium-Iron-Phosphate
(LiFePO4) batteries share a common property with
all Li-Ion technologies in that they are lower
weight and smaller size than equivalent capacities
in other chemistries, such as Lead Acid and NiMH.
However, a key advantage of LiFePO4, when
compared to other Li-Ion types, is its superior
thermal and chemical stability. LiFePO4 cells are
virtually non-combustible (even if mishandled
during charge/discharge) and can handle much
higher temperatures without degrading in
performance. LiFePO4 also oers a longer
calendar life and higher peak-power rating than
other Li-Ion designs, and it contains no toxic heavy
metals.
The MEON LiFe Smart's internal batteries are
polyfuse-protected (7.3A each) for a combined
maximum output of up to 14.6Amps. The batteries
also feature protection from over-charge, over-
discharge, and short circuit conditions.
