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User Guide for D'Addario XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit

Quick start guide for the D'Addario XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit. Learn how to power your guitar pedals using the battery or USB supply, charge the unit, and ensure correct polarity connections.

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Quick guide from the manual

The D'Addario XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit provides a portable power solution for guitar pedalboards. The system utilizes a Power Gateway to distribute power to your pedals via a daisy chain. You can power your setup using the included portable battery or an external USB power supply. Always ensure correct polarity when connecting pedals to avoid damage.

Powering with battery

To power your pedalboard using the portable battery:

  • Connect the portable power supply to the Power Gateway using the short USB-C cable (275mm).
  • Connect the adjustable daisy chain to the Power Gateway.
  • Connect the daisy chain plugs to your pedals.
  • Press and hold the power button on the battery to turn it on or off. When on, the battery will display the current charge level.

Powering with USB power supply

To power your pedalboard using a wall-connected USB charger:

  • Connect the USB charger to the Power Gateway using the long USB-C cable (2m).
  • Connect the adjustable daisy chain to the Power Gateway.
  • Connect the daisy chain plugs to your pedals.

Charging the battery

To charge the portable power supply:

  • Connect the USB charger to the portable power supply using the USB-C cable (2m).
  • Ensure you are using the included D'Addario components for proper function and safety.

Safety and polarity

Important: Polarity is critical for pedal operation. The standard 5.5mm jack used on effects pedals requires the center pin (tip) to be negative (ground) and the outer barrel (sleeve) to be positive (hot). Connecting a tip-positive power supply can cause permanent damage to your pedals.

  • Do not exceed 1500mA total power draw.
  • Only use the included D'Addario USB battery or USB charger to power your XPND Gateway.
  • Only D'Addario circuitry is guaranteed to provide clean 9V power.
  • If you experience noise issues when mixing analog and digital pedals, use the Pedal Noise Isolator (PW-XPNDPNI-01, sold separately) to provide galvanic isolation.
  • The device is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose to water or liquids.

Practical help

Common problems

Noise issues when mixing analog and digital pedals

Use the Pedal Noise Isolator (PW-XPNDPNI-01, sold separately) to provide true galvanic isolation.

Pedal not powering on or potential damage

Verify the polarity of your pedal. The system uses center-negative polarity. Ensure you are not using a tip-positive power supply.

System not functioning correctly

Ensure you are using only the included D'Addario USB battery or USB charger. Using third-party circuitry may result in improper function.

Before use

  • Verify that your pedals require standard 5.5mm jack, center-negative polarity.
  • Ensure total power draw of your pedals does not exceed 1500mA.
  • Check that the battery is charged before use.
  • Use only the provided D'Addario USB-C cables and power components.

Specs in practice

Center Negative
The required polarity for the pedals, where the center pin is ground and the outer barrel is positive.

Model compatibility

  • The system is designed for standard 5.5mm center-negative pedals.
  • The Pedal Noise Isolator (PW-XPNDPNI-01) is a separate accessory recommended for noisy pedal combinations.

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