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CHAPTER2
TIP: 
Since the MJF-212A does not require 
a dedicated neutral, it can tolerate elevated 
voltages from ground and can be connected between 
line-line terminals in a 120 V 3-phase Wye system. 
This results in 208 V AC between lines (nominal) and 
will therefore draw less current for the same output 
power compared to operating a MJF-212A from 
120 V AC (line-neutral). Make sure that the voltage 
remains within MJF-212A’s recommend operating 
window (180 V AC to 250 V AC). The ground terminal 
must always be used for safety and the line to ground 
voltage should never exceed 250 V AC (typically 
there will be 120 V AC from line to ground in the 
above example).
After applying AC power, the proper operating voltage is 
automatically selected, but the system is muted. During the 
next three seconds the following events occur:
1.  The main power supply slowly ramps on.
2.  The green Active LED on the user panel lights up, 
indicating that the system is enabled and ready to pass 
audio signals.
 
CAUTION: 
If the Active LED does not  
illuminate or if the system does not respond 
to audio input after 10 seconds, remove AC power 
immediately. Verify that the voltage is within the 
proper range. If the problem persists, please contact 
Meyer Sound or an authorized service center.
If voltage drops below the low boundary of either safe 
operating range (brownout), the MJF-212A monitor uses 
stored energy to continue functioning briefly, and shuts 
down only if voltage does not rise above the low boundary 
before the loudspeaker’s storage circuits are depleted. How 
long the monitor continues to function during brownout 
depends on the amount of voltage drop and the audio 
source level during the drop. If the voltage increases above 
the upper boundary of either range, the power supply 
rapidly turns off to prevent damage to the unit.
         
NOTE:
 If voltage fluctuates within either 
operating range, automatic tap selection 
stabilizes the internal operating voltage. This tap 
selection is instantaneous, and there are no audible 
artifacts.
If the MJF-212A monitor shuts down due to either low or 
high voltage, its power supply automatically turns on again 
after three seconds if the voltage has returned to either 
normal operating window. If the MJF-212A stage monitor 
does not turn back on after 10 seconds, remove AC power 
immediately (see previous Caution).
         
NOTE:
 
It is recommended that the supply be 
operated in the rated voltage windows at least 
a few volts away from the turn on/off points. This 
ensures that AC voltage variations from the service 
entry — or peak voltage drops due to cable runs 
— do not cause the amplifier to cycle on and off.
CURRENT REqUIREmENTS
The current draw for the MJF-212A monitor is dynamic and 
fluctuates as its operating levels change. Since different 
cables and circuit breakers heat up at varying rates, it is 
essential to understand the types of current ratings and how 
they correspond to circuit breaker and cable specifications.
The maximum long-term continuous current is the 
maximum rms current during a period of at least ten 
seconds. It is used to calculate the temperature increase 
in cables in order to select a cable size and gauge that 
conforms to electrical code standards, and to select the 
rating for slow-reacting thermal breakers.
This rating is also used to calculate the looping capabilities 
of MJF-212A.
The burst current is the maximum rms current during a 
period of approximately one second, used to select the 
rating of most magnetic breakers and to calculate the peak 
voltage drop in long AC cables according to the formula:
V pk (drop) = I pk x R (cable total)
The ultimate short-term peak current is used to select the 
rating of fast-reacting magnetic breakers 
Use Table 2.2 as a guide when selecting cable gauge size 
and circuit breaker ratings for your operating voltage.
Table 2.2: MJF-212A Current Ratings
Current Draw
115 V AC
230 V AC
100 V AC
Idle current
.650 A rms 
.310 A rms
.760 A rms
Max. long-term 
continuous 
(>10 sec)
4.67 A rms
2.37  A rms
 5.25 A rms
Burst current
(1 sec)
7.90 A rms
4.10 A rms
9.24 A rms
Ultimate short-
term peak 
20.0 A pk
10.0 A pk
21.8 A pk
 
CAUTION: 
When looping MJF-212A 
monitors, always take into account the 
current draw of 
all the loudspeakers looped in the 
circuit, 
including the first unit, to select the cable 
gauge that will avoid voltage drops.