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FIREscape System Installation Manual
Title:
FIREscape System Installation Manual
Issue
1.0
Issue Date: February 2017
Part No.
2-3-0-1331AS
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Contents
1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 7
2
Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3
Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1
Cables and Cable Screen ..................................................................................................... 8
3.2
Installation Environment ........................................................................................................ 9
4
Panel Housing .............................................................................................................................. 9
4.1
Installation ............................................................................................................................. 9
5
EL-KP Keypad ............................................................................................................................11
5.1
Overview .............................................................................................................................11
6
Installation ..................................................................................................................................13
6.1
Connection ..........................................................................................................................14
7
Settings.......................................................................................................................................15
7.1
Start ....................................................................................................................................16
8
EL-2 Connections ......................................................................................................................17
8.1
Control Panel Fuses: ..........................................................................................................17
8.2
Relay Outputs .....................................................................................................................18
8.3
LEDs ...................................................................................................................................18
8.4
Settings ...............................................................................................................................19
8.5
Language Selection ............................................................................................................19
4.8
Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................19
9
RS-232 Connectors ...................................................................................................................20
9.1
PC Interface, PRG ..............................................................................................................20
9.2
EL-ISOL (RS-232 Isolator) ..................................................................................................20
9.3
EL-ISOL Connection: ..........................................................................................................21
9.4
Additional Port, PRN ...........................................................................................................21
10 Addressable Emergency Lighting Lines .................................................................................22
10.1
Principle ..............................................................................................................................22
10.2
Mounting Base (EL-TSB) ....................................................................................................22
10.3
Emergency Lighting Line Connection .................................................................................23
11 Wiring to House Lighting via PM .............................................................................................25
12 Emergency Luminaires .............................................................................................................27
12.1
EL-DL2-AS Escape Corridor Down Light ............................................................................27
12.1.1 EL-DL2-AS Technical Specifications ........................................................................27
12.1.2 EL-DL2-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights .......................................................27
12.2
EL-DL3-AS Open Area Down Light ....................................................................................28
12.2.1 EL-DL3-AS Technical Specifications ........................................................................28
12.2.2 EL-DL3-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights .......................................................28
12.3
16 m Exit Sign .....................................................................................................................29
12.3.1 16 m Exit Sign Lenses ..............................................................................................30
12.3.2 16 m Exit Sign Technical Specifications ...................................................................30
12.4
24 m Exit Sign .....................................................................................................................31
12.4.1 24m Exit Sign Lenses ...............................................................................................32
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12.4.2 24m Exit Sign Technical Specifications .................................................................... 32
12.5
NF89-O-AS High Powered Emergency Escape Open Area Down Light ........................... 33
12.5.1 NF89-O-AS Technical Specifications ....................................................................... 33
12.5.2 NF89-O-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights ...................................................... 33
12.6
NF89-C-AS High Powered Emergency Corridor Escape Down Light ................................ 34
12.6.1 NF89-C-AS Technical Specifications ........................................................................ 34
12.6.2 NF89-C-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights ...................................................... 34
12.7
EL-SL Step Light ................................................................................................................ 35
12.7.1 EL-SL Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 35
13 EL-IO Module ............................................................................................................................. 36
13.1
Address Switches ............................................................................................................... 36
13.1.1 EL-IO Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 37
14 EL-EXP Expansion Unit ............................................................................................................. 38
15 TCH-B200 Address Programming Device ............................................................................... 40
15.1
Button Functions ................................................................................................................. 40
15.2
Programming ...................................................................................................................... 40
16 Cabling Length .......................................................................................................................... 41
16.1
Illumination Points ............................................................................................................... 41
16.2
Using the Cabling Recommendations Graphs .................................................................... 41
16.3
Illumination Points at Regular Intervals .............................................................................. 43
16.4
Examples ............................................................................................................................ 43
16.5
Other Devices ..................................................................................................................... 46
16.6
Devices at Equal Intervals .................................................................................................. 48
16.7
Devices at the End of The Cable ........................................................................................ 51
17 EL-2 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 54
17.1
Control Panel ...................................................................................................................... 54
18 System Components ................................................................................................................. 55
18.1
Luminous Intensity for Exit Signs ....................................................................................... 55
19 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 57
19.1
RS-485 Data Connection .................................................................................................... 57
19.2
Ground Leakage ................................................................................................................. 57
19.2.1 Interference with Keypad Data Line.......................................................................... 57
19.3
Luminaire Line .................................................................................................................... 57
19.3.1 Supply Current .......................................................................................................... 57
19.3.2 Line Data Communication ........................................................................................ 57
19.3.3 Double Address Detection ........................................................................................ 58
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1
Introduction
FIREscape is an addressable intelligent emergency lighting single point system that utilizes LED technology
and low voltage SHEILDED cabling. The system is fully monitored and is controlled using up to 8 keypads (EL-
KP) per system and / or PC interface
The system monitors every mains lighting circuit by use of a phase monitor. This device triggers the initial signal
of 240v power loss to a mains lighting circuit via its communications line interfaced to the EL2 emergency
lighting control panel.
The EL2 control panel is powered by a Mains Transformer (EL 35V) that takes the 240v input from the mains
supply and converts it to 35V 220VA
Each EL2 panel runs 2 x 40v digital communications lines with each line having a capacity of up to 127 devices
or 254 per panel which can consist of a mixture of Emergency exit lights, exit signs and I/O modules. (max and
min line population is ascertained by use of a line calculator)
All luminaires are intelligent and given an address on the system to be easily identified. This address consists of
a line number and a device number.
The Hochiki FIREscape range includes 16 meter to 24-meter range of emergency exit signs with the ability to
be either wall or ceiling mounted, single sided or double sided.
The emergency escape luminaires also come in various transverse C0 and longitudinal C90 planes to best suit
building specific applications including a high powered option. All emergency escape luminaires and exits signs
are intelligent and equipped with an integral battery which once fully charged will allow the luminaire/sign to
operate for a minimum of 3 hours under a mains power failure.
All luminaires and signs fit onto a Hochiki EL-TSB magnetic test switch base for easy installation and local
operation.
The Hochiki FIREscape emergency lighting and exit system has an automatic testing facility performed weekly
in accordance with AS2293 and a manual test facility that continuously monitors battery and luminaire
performance that can be controlled through the systems keypad
The Hochiki FIREscape emergency lighting system has the ability to interface to third party products and
available with a graphics package
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2
Overview
This guide covers the installation of the FIREscape system featuring the EL-2 Emergency
Lighting Control Panel
Figure 1 - FIREscape System
3
Standards
The system implements device tests, fault monitoring and reporting conformant to Australian
standards AS2293.
3.1
Cables and Cable Screen
The cable type must be shielded cable. All calculations in this guide use a 1.5mm² conductor diameter
and.
The insulation resistance between the conductors and building earth must be >1 M. If the insulation
resistance is smaller, uncontrolled ground currents will transfer to the system and cause interference.
Problems are caused, for example, when the shield cable is terminated to metal installation boxes, which are
bonded to the building earth.
All shield cables must be connected to the control panel housing. Similarly, the shield cable at the keypad end
must be connected to connector pin S (shield). The shield cable must have continuity via the connection point of
each mounting base on the lighting lines.
The cable between the transformer and the control panel must be of the MSK 2 x 1mm type. The cable must be
less than 1m long. The cable is delivered with the control panel.
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3.2
Installation Environment
The operating environment of the system and its connected components must be considered at the design
stage prior to installation
4
Panel Housing
4.1
Installation
The weight of the control panel is approximately 8 kg, including 1 x 7 Ah battery. The weight of the control panel
must be considered when for wall mounting. The cable between the control panel and the transformer must not
exceed 1 m. The cable is provided with the control panel.
Figure 2 - An example installation
Drill 4 x 6mm holes for the mounting plugs. The hole depth must be 20–25 mm. Refer to
Figure 3 on page 8 for the location of the holes. Once drilled, insert appropriate fixing plugs.
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Figure 3 - Fixing Hole Template
Insert 4 x 2mm screws into the plugs.
Lift the control panel housing to the wall and guide the screws into the screw grooves in the
housing.
Tighten the screws.
Route the cables between the wall and the panel housing and then through the cable aperture in to the
panel housing.
Shorten the cables to a suitable length.
Strip the cables ready for connection.
The insulation resistance must be measured before connecting the cable connectors.
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NOTE: The aperture at the bottom of the housing is for the transformer cable. The apertures at the top of the
housing are for other cables.
Figure 4 - Measuring Insulation Resistance
The insulation resistance is measured for each conductor, including the shield, against the building earth. The
insulation resistance must be >1 MΩ.
After this, the cable shield can be connected to the shield connection, see Figure 4 on page 9.
5
EL-KP Keypad
5.1
Overview
EL-KP keypad(s) are used to control and interact with the emergency lighting system. A maximum of 8 keypads
can be connected to the system. The keypads are rear entry only by connection and connect directly to the
CPN serial communication port of the motherboard.
A 4 core cable plus SHEILD is required for the connection of a keypad to the control panel. The keypad can be
powered directly from a local power supply or the control panel’s auxiliary supply. The local power supply must
be double-insulated without need for grounding and must have battery backup. When using any other type of
power supply, the RS485 traffic between the control panel and the keypad must be isolated with the EL-ISOL.
NOTE: When using separate power supplies without the EL-ISOL card, the negative leads of the power
supplies must be connected with the negative leads of the control panel.
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The keypads are connected in parallel to the serial communication bus. The cabling can be a star
(through a central node) or ring (through each device). The units do not have to be addressed sequentially.
Figure 11 - EL-KP Keypad Connectivity
NOTE: The maximum length of the data bus is 500m.
When calculating the voltage drop, the maximum power consumption of the keypad must be used.
Figure 12 - EL-KP Dimensions
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6
Installation
The keypad should be installed at an average shoulder level height of around 1500 (+200)mm.FIREscape
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Figure 13 - EL-KP Typical Installation
Drill 4 holes for the mounting plugs. The hole depth must be 20–25 mm. For the location of the holes,
see Figure 14.
Attach the plugs.
Take the cable through the bottom plate. There is a pre-scored section at the top of the casing for surface
installation. This should be snapped off and filed if it is required.
Attach the base plate with 4 x 3.9 mm screws.
Shorten the cables so that they are suitable for installation. Strip the cables for connection.
Connect the 5-pin connector according to instructions.
Terminate the cable at the control panel according to control panel instructions.
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Set the address, configure any other settings required, and connect the 5-pin connector to the keypad.
Attach the keypad to the base plate with 3 mm machine screws.
The front cover fixing screw is concealed with the supplied self-adhesive cover sticker.
6.1
Connection
Figure 14 – Keypad Connector
Description
EL-2
EL-KP
Data RS485 A
X1, 8
1
Data RS485 B
X1, 7
2
Voltage -
X1, 6
3
Voltage + 12VDC
X1, 5
4
Cable shield
Connection point for the control
panel housing’s cable shield
5
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7
Settings
Figure 15 - EL-KP Settings
The address of the keypad is set with the rotary switch SW1.
Connect the 5-pin plug into connector X2.
Adjust the display contrast, if necessary, after applying power.
Attach the keypad to the base plate with 3mm machine screws.
Address
SW1 (backlight off)
SW1 (backlight on)
1
0
8
2
1
9
3
2
A
4
3
B
5
4
C
6
5
D
7
6
C
8
7
F
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7.1
Start
When the keypad starts (voltage connected or restart), the display will show this text:
If the data connection to the control panel is working, the keypad’s address is shown, for example Addr 1, along
with the software version and the text “Polling OK” on the bottom row. The text will change to
If there is a problem with the data connection, the display will read
after which the keypad will restart. This will be repeated until the connection works.
For information on troubleshooting data connection problems, see the section “Troubleshooting” on page 49.
* KLG remote panel * c. 2005 Oy Hedpro
Ab.
Connecting...
“No polling…”
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8
EL-2 Connections
Figure 16 - EL-2 Motherboard Connections
8.1
Control Panel Fuses:
Description
Fuse
Value [A]
Points
Connector
35 VAC
F1
6.3
1, 2
X8
Batteries 12VDC
F2
6.3
1 (+), 2(-)
X5
Voltage for external devices
F3
0.5
1, 3 (+), 2, 4(-)
X1
Voltage for external devices
F4
0.5
5, 9 (+), 6 (-)
X1
Voltage for bus A
F5
2.5A
1, 3 (+), 2, 4(-)
X2
Voltage for bus B
F6
2.5A
5, 7 (+), 6, 8(-)
X2
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Voltage for device connected
to PRG card
MF2
0.3 (automatic fuse)
4
X3
Voltage for EL-EXP card
MF3
0.3 (automatic fuse)
-
X4
NOTE: The total maximum load for outputs F3+F4 is 0.6 A.
8.2
Relay Outputs
The control panel has 2 relay outputs. These can be configured as normally open (N/O) or normally closed
(N/C). The outputs are rated at:
Output
Action
Rating [Amps]
Points
Connector
EXT1
Relay, C
1
14
X1
EXT1
Relay, NC
1
15
X1
EXT1
Relay, NO
1
16
X1
FAIL
Relay, C
1
17
X1
FAIL
Relay, NC
1
18
X1
FAIL
Relay, NO
1
19
X1
8.3
LEDs
The LEDs on the motherboard indicate functions and serial communication. RX indicates serial communication
reception (red)
TX indicates serial communication transmission (green)
CPN (green), TX = Data sent from CPN port (NL-KLG)
PRN (red), TX = Data sent from PRN port
PRG (red), RX = Data received to the PRG port from a device
PRG (green), TX = Data sent from the PRG port from a device
FAIL (red) = Software fault, program execution termination
PR OFF (yellow) = Write-protected configuration memory unlocked for editing.
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8.4
Settings
Figure 17 - EL-2 Motherboard Settings
8.5
Language Selection
The language of the control panel is set with the jumpers 1–3. The following settings are possible:
Language
1
2
3
English
ON
ON
OFF
Finnish
ON
OFF
OFF
Swedish
OFF
ON
OFF
Norwegian
OFF
OFF
ON
Test mode
ON
ON
ON
4.8 Factory Reset
The control panel can be initialised with factory settings:
Short the RESET pins.
Short the language selection pins 1, 2, 3.
Press and hold down the cover switch.
Open the RESET pins.
Release the cover switch.
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9
RS-232 Connectors
9.1
PC Interface, PRG
Figure 18 - PC Interface Cable Connection
9.2
EL-ISOL (RS-232 Isolator)
When connecting the control panel’s RS-232 outputs to devices which are earthed, such as PC/printer, the
connection may cause interference due to earth leakage. This is because the negative (-) pin of the RS-232
connector is usually connected to shield ground.
The connection must be arranged through a local modem or the EL-ISOL unit if the RS-232 device and the
control panel are not connected to the same power supply group. Usually this means the same room. In no
instance should the cable length without local modem exceed 20 m.
PC SERIAL
PORT
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9.3
EL-ISOL Connection:
Figure 19 - EL-ISOL Connection
9.4
Additional Port, PRN
This port can be used for connecting external RS-232 devices
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10 Addressable Emergency Lighting Lines
10.1 Principle
The system luminaires and interfaces are intelligent units equipped with their own batteries (luminaires) and
have addresses. The control panel polls the units at approximately 0.75 s intervals per address. All units in the
bus (127 devices max) are polled in <100 s. The luminaires also work standalone if the control panel cable
breaks.
The luminaires are installed using the Hochiki EL-TSB base.
The factory default address of all luminaires is 127. The luminaires must be programmed with the TCH- B200
programming device before installation onto the mounting base.
The maximum length of each lighting line is 1 km, and the maximum loop resistance of the conductors is 74 Ω.
The cable’s conductor capacitance must be <0.7 µF. The power consumption also restricts the cable distance.
A maximum of 127 units can be connected to a single lighting line depending on the power consumption of the
unit.
10.2 Mounting Base (EL-TSB)
The mounting base required for the luminaires is the Hochiki EL-TSB standard mounting base.
NOTE: The alignment ‘rib’ on the mounting base must face at a 90° angle in relation to the exit direction. The
base has slight adjustment margin for this angle. Use a template when drilling.
All devices must be installed on an even surface so that they will not distort.
The bases can be wall or ceiling mounted.
The bases should be fixed with appropriate size and type screws for the intended fixing surface.
To avoid damage to the base do not over-tighten the fixing screws.
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10.3 Emergency Lighting Line Connection
Figure 5 - Wiring the Lighting Line Cable to an EL-TSB Mounting Base
The lighting line cable is taken to each line device. The lighting line cabling can be a star (through a
central node) or a ring (through each mounting base).
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11 Wiring to House Lighting via PM
There are many ways from which to wire and monitor house lighting. Figure 7 is a typical example of how to do
this.
Figure 7 - An example of a typical connection to a single lighting circuit
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The phase monitor (EL-PM) is to be installed in a location that’s capable of monitor the house lighting from the
output side of the circuit breaker
The + (positive) from the house lighting output of the circuit breaker shall spur a link into terminals A1 or A2 of
the EL-PM.
A – (neutral) shall be wired into the opposite selected terminal of the above mentioned + to complete the circuit
This will energize the phase monitors coil when live, closing its relay contacts
The EL2’s 40v line output from either lines A or B + terminals are to spur to each lighting circuit’s phase
monitor.
The + from line A or B shall feed in through terminal 15 of the EL-PM, and out of the terminal 18
From terminal 18 the + shall feed into the FIREscape emergency lighting connector block where it will be
accompanied by the – from either line A or B
From the out output side of the FIREscape emergency lighting connector block, this line shall follow the house
lighting and have exits and downlights where applicable and in accordance with AS2293.1
Repeat the process to monitor multiple phase monitors and house lighting circuits
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12 Emergency Luminaires
The majority of the FIREscape light units can be fitted directly to the standard mounting base (EL-TSB).
12.1 EL-DL2-AS Escape Corridor Down Light
The EL-DL2-AS corridor down light is an LED
based, addressable corridor down light
featuring one high- powered LED with a
specially engineered dual surface free-form
optic.
The unit’s body contains the electronics and the
stand-by battery and features a bicolored status
LED indicating charge/fault status (green for
charging, red for fault).
12.1.1 EL-DL2-AS Technical Specifications
Classification
C0: C2 C90: E25
Ordering code
EL-DL2-AS
Operating Voltage
24v – 40v
Minimum Standby Operating time
+ 3 Hours
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.1 Watt
Battery
7.4v /450mAh / 3.33Wh
Dimensions (mm)
100 (diameter) x 48 (height) (inc 8mm for EL-
TSB base)
Weight including battery (g)
100g
Temp Range
40°C
Fire class
UL94 V-O
Case material
Fire resistant PC + ABS plastic (FR3010)
Case color
White (RAL 9003 “Signal White”)
Compliance
AS2293, AS/NZS 60598.2.22, EN55015
IP Rating
IP 20 (IP67 available with EL-DE)
Base Compatibility
EL-TSB
12.1.2 EL-DL2-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights
Mtr
2.1 2.4
2.7
3
3.3
3.6
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
C0
C2
4.1 4.1
4.1
3.9
3.7
3.3
2.6
C90
E25
9
10 10.8 11.4 12.2 12.8 13.6 14.4 15.2 16.6 17.
4
18.2 18.6 18.6 17.4
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12.2 EL-DL3-AS Open Area Down Light
The EL-DL3-AS open area down light is an
LED based, addressable open area down light
featuring one high- powered LED with a
specially engineered dual surface free-form
optic.
The unit’s body contains the electronics and
the stand-by battery and features a bicolored
status LED indicating charge/fault status
(green for charging, red for fault).
12.2.1 EL-DL3-AS Technical Specifications
Classification
C0: E6.3 C90: E6.3
Ordering code
EL-DL3-AS
Operating Voltage
24v – 40v
Minimum Standby Operating time
+ 3 Hours
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.1 Watt
Battery
7.4v /450mAh / 3.33Wh
Dimensions (mm)
100 (diameter) x 48 (height) (inc 8mm for EL-TSB
base)
Weight including battery (g)
100g
Temp Range
40°C
Fire class
UL94 V-O
Case material
Fire resistant PC + ABS plastic (FR3010)
Case color
White (RAL 9003 “Signal White”)
Compliance
AS2293, AS/NZS 60598.2.22, EN55015
IP Rating
IP 20 (IP67 available with EL-DE)
Base Compatibility
EL-TSB
12.2.2 EL-DL3-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights
Mtr
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
3.3
3.6
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10 15
C0
E6.3
7
7.6
8
8.4
8.6
8.8
9.2
9.4
9.4
8.8
8.2
7
C90 E6.3
7
7.6
8
8.4
8.6
8.8
9.2
9.4
9.4
8.8
8.2
7
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12.3 16 m Exit Sign
The EL-16-AS is an illuminated exit sign intended to be visible up to a distance of 16 meters. There are various
models, each with a different arrow direction (indicating the direction of an exit).
Note the direction of the LEDs and alignment rib on the cup of the exit sign in relation to the alignment rib on the
mounting base when installing.
EL-16G-R-AS
Orientation of EL-16G-AS
Orientation of EL-16G-L-AS
Orientation of EL-16G-R-AS
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12.3.1 16 m Exit Sign Lenses
12.3.2 16 m Exit Sign Technical Specifications
Classification
C0: N/A C90: N/A
Exit Sign Frame
EL-16-AS
Lens Ordering code
EL-16G-L-AS (left arrow)
EL-16G-R-AS (right arrow)
EL-16G-S-AS (straight)
EL-16G-AS (Reflective Worm, Back plate and
Rivet Assy)
Operating Voltage
24v – 40v
Minimum Standby Operating Time
+ 3 Hours
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.4 Watt
Battery
7.4v /450mAh / 3.33Wh
Dimensions (mm) including base
Wall mounted
204L x 133H x 81.3D
Ceiling mounted
204L x 201.5H x 32D
Weight (g)
150g
Temp Range
40°C
Material
Cup and bracket
Fire retardant
Lens
Acrylic
Fire class
UL94 V-O
Case color
White (RAL 9003 “Signal White”)
Compliance
AS2293, AS/NZS 60598.2.22, EN55015
IP Rating
IP 20 (IP44 Available)
Base Compatibility
EL-TSB
*at default light level 4
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12.4 24 m Exit Sign
The EL-24-AS is an illuminated exit sign intended to be visible up to a distance of 24 meters. There are various
models, each with a different arrow direction (indicating the direction of an exit).
Note the direction of the LEDs and alignment rib on the cup of the exit sign in relation to the alignment rib on the
mounting base when installing.
EL-24G-R-AS shown
Orientation of EL-24G-AS
Orientation of EL-24G-L-AS
Orientation of EL-24G-R-AS
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12.4.1 24m Exit Sign Lenses
12.4.2 24m Exit Sign Technical Specifications
Classification
C0: N/A C90: N/A
Exit Sign Frame
EL-24-AS
Ordering code
EL-24G-L-AS (left arrow)
EL-24G-R-AS (right arrow)
EL-24G-AS (straight)
EL-24G-AS (Reflective Worm, Back plate
and Rivet Assy)
Operating Voltage
24v – 40v
Minimum Standby Operating Time
+ 3 Hours
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.4 Watt
Battery
7.4v /450mAh / 3.33Wh
Dimensions (mm) including base
Wall mounted
204L x 133H x 81.3D
Ceiling mounted
204L x 201.5H x 32D
Weight (g)
150g
Temp Range
40°C
Material
Cup and bracket
Fire retardant
Lens
Acrylic
Fire class
UL94 V-O
Case color
White (RAL 9003 “Signal White”)
Compliance
AS2293, AS/NZS 60598.2.22, EN55015
IP Rating
IP 20 (IP67 Available)
Base Compatibility
EL-TSB
*at default light level 4
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12.5 NF89-O-AS High Powered Emergency Escape Open Area
Down Light
The NF89-O-AS open area down light is an
LED based, addressable open area down light
featuring one high- powered LED with a
specially engineered dual surface free-form
optic. The unit’s body contains the electronics
and the stand-by battery and features a
bicolored status LED indicating charge/fault
status (green for charging, red for fault).
12.5.1 NF89-O-AS Technical Specifications
Classification
C0: E40 C90: E40
Ordering code
NF89-O-AS
Operating Voltage
24v – 40v
Minimum Standby Operating time
+ 3 Hours
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.6 Watt
Battery
7.4v /2950mAh / 21.46Wh
Dimensions (mm)
100 (diameter) x 65 (height) (inc 8mm for EL-
TSB base)
Weight including battery (g)
190g
Temp Range
40°C
Fire class
UL94 V-O
Case material
Aluminum
Case color
White (RAL 9003 “Signal White”)
Compliance
AS2293, AS/NZS 60598.2.22, EN55015
IP Rating
IP 20
Base Compatibility
EL-TSB
12.5.2 NF89-O-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights
Mtr 2.1
2.4
2.7
3
3.3 3.6
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
C0
E40
9.6
10.6 11.6 12.4 13.2 14 15 16 17 18.8 20.2 21.4 22.2 22.8
22
C90 E40
9.6
10.6 11.6 12.4 13.2 14 15 16 17 18.8 20.2 21.4 22.2 22.8
22
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12.6 NF89-C-AS High Powered Emergency Corridor Escape
Down Light
The NF89-C-AS Corridor area down light is an
LED based, addressable open area down light
featuring one high- powered LED with a specially
engineered dual surface free-form optic. The
unit’s body contains the electronics and the
stand-by battery and features a bicolored status
LED indicating charge/fault status (green for
charging, red for fault).
12.6.1 NF89-C-AS Technical Specifications
Classification
C0: D6.3 C90: D32
Ordering code
NF89-C-AS
Operating Voltage
24v – 40v
Minimum Standby Operating time
+ 3 Hours
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.6 Watt
Battery
7.4v /2950mAh / 21.46Wh
Dimensions (mm)
100 (diameter) x 65 (height) (inc 8mm for EL-
TSB base)
Weight including battery (g)
190g
Temp Range
40°C
Fire class
UL94 V-O
Case material
Aluminum
Case color
White (RAL 9003 “Signal White”)
Compliance
AS2293, AS/NZS 60598.2.22, EN55015
IP Rating
IP 20
Base Compatibility
EL-TSB
12.6.2 NF89-C-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
3.3
3.6
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
C0 D6.3 8.6
8.8
9
9.1
9.2
9.2
9.2
9
8.7
7.7
5.7
C90 D32 15.4 16.1 16.7 17.2 17.6
18
18.5 19.1 19.5 20.2 20.6 20.7 20.6
20.3
14.6
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12.7 EL-SL Step Light
The EL-SL is a step level light for use when
illuminating staircase steps, changes in floor
levels or as a general low- level light. It can
also be used to enhance an emergency
lighting installation.
This unit is installed in a deep back box (not
supplied), which can be surface or flush
mounted.
The unit is addressed using the TCH-B200
Hand Held Programmer in conjunction with a
programming lead.
12.7.1 EL-SL Technical Specifications
Ordering code
EL-SL
Operating voltage (Vd.c.)
24 ~ 40
Power consumption from line (W)*
0.5 ~ 10
Batteries (V/mAh)
9/200
Dimensions (mm)
70H x 70W x 65D
Ingress Protection Rating
IP44
Material
Fire retardant ABS
Fire class
UL94 V-O
*at default light level 4
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13 EL-IO Module
The EL-IO is an input/output unit. The unit has 4 inputs and 2 outputs. A maximum of 16 units can be connected
to the FIREscape EL2 control panel. The unit requires an address on the lighting line. The address is set with
the unit’s DIL switches.
EL-IO – The 4 volt free inputs can be used to interface with third party devices ie switches, motion sensors and
phase monitors, for example. Each input can be programmed as N/O (normally open) or N/C (normally closed).
The EL-IO can be configured in the following 2 options:
4 x Un monitored NO / NC inputs or
2 x Monitored NO / NC inputs
EL-IO – The 2 outputs can be used to control traditional luminaires and can be activated using the system
cause and effect programming. The output state is shown with a green LED (“OUT1/OUT2”). If an output is
activated, the LED is illuminated.
NOTE: These are electronic output contacts with a resistance value. When using to switch DC Voltage allow for
Voltage drop.
It is possible to show the polling of the unit’s address with the green “POL” LED. The LED flashes when the unit
is polled.
13.1 Address Switches
Figure 9 - Address Switches
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Figure 10 - EL-IO Wiring Connections
13.1.1 EL-IO Technical Specifications
Unit
EL-IO
Operating Voltage [VDC] (VAC)
24 – 40V
Power consumption from line [NU]
2 / 0.1W
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14 EL-EXP Expansion Unit
The EL-EXP connectivity card is used for expanding the serial ports of the EL-2 control panel. The EL- EXP unit
provides two additional ports, SER1 and SER2.
The EL-EXP is connected to the control panel with the flat cable supplied with the card. The card is connected
to the top right corner of the control panel housing with the supplied plastic supports.
For the EL-EXP unit to work, the HHL-SER chip supplied with the unit must be installed in the control panel in
the corresponding place, see Figure 20. The control panel must be powered off (mains and battery; you must
wait until the CPN led turns off) before installing the chip. Note the orientation of the chip - the groove must
point to the right toward the SER1+2 connector.
The card has 2 serial communication ports, which can be configured either as RS-232 or RS-485 ports. The
selection of the port’s serial communication format is done by setting all jumpers (4) that refer to the port (A or
B) to the 232 setting (for RS-232) or 485 (for RS-485). The port will not work unless all of the jumpers (4) are
either in the 232 or 485 position.
The LEDs on the card can be used for checking the functionality of the serial communication; ATX (port A
transmit), ARX (port A receive), BTX (port B transmit) and BRX (port B receive).
NOTE: The 12V voltage output on the card is intended only for the EL-ISOL card. PORT A of the EL- EXP card
refers to port SER1 when programming the control panel’s serial communication port. Similarly, PORT B
refers to port SER2.
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15 TCH-B200 Address Programming
Device
The address of the FIREscape devices is programmed with the TCH-B200 hand held device programmer. The
programmer requires a 9V battery.
Programming Lead
Socket
BLUE button
Battery Cover
Left GREY button
Right GREY button
Figure 21 - TCH-B200 Device Programmer
15.1 Button Functions
LEFT (grey): Start device, increment address (by 10)
RIGHT (grey): Increment address (by 1), turn off device after programming
RED / BLUE: Program/set address
15.2 Programming
Connect the FIREscape device to the programmer by placing the device onto the programmer’s metal
terminals. The FIREscape device has an alignment ‘rib’ – this should be at approximately 6 on a clock- face.
Twist the FIREscape device clockwise until it locks in place.
Press the left button on the programmer. The programmer reads the FIREscape device’s address and
this is displayed on the numeric LEDs. The factory preset address is 127.
Set the address with the left (10s) and right (units) buttons.
Set the displayed address into the FIREscape device by pressing the red button. When programming is
successful, the numeric LEDs will blink.
The programmer can be turned off with the right button.
NOTE: The programmer will turn off by itself approximately 15s after last key press.
NOTE: The FIREscape device is set to power save mode after programming. The load of a full battery will last
for approximately 2 months. The unit wakes up from the power save mode when line voltage is
connected or the battery is removed and reinserted.
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16 Cabling Length
16.1 Illumination Points
The voltage level of the control panel’s line out is approximately 39 V (high bit) or 34 V (low bit).
The FIREscape device’s minimum line voltage is 24 V, which means that 15 V can be dropped through the
cable.
The current load for each line is 2.5 A.
For exit route down lighters, the load on the line depends on the set normal light level Luminaires take power
from their own batteries whenever they are activated.
The power consumption of the luminaires is presented in the technical specifications section (see “Technical
Specifications” on page 46). For cabling, the luminaires’ power consumption is divided into units of 50 mW
each.
The power requirement unit is referred to in this manual as an “NU”.
The cabling examples use a 1.5mm²
The number of necessary conductor pairs can be derived from the power consumption of the luminaire points
and the cable length.
16.2 Using the Cabling Recommendations Graphs
Calculate the power consumption units.
Estimate/measure the distance to the last luminaire point.
Check the intersecting item in the graph.
If the intersection item is in between the curves, the number of conductor pairs must be selected
according to the higher curve.
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Type
Brightness
Current ( mA )
FU
Max Line Device Quantity
Total mA
Total FU
EL-DL2/3-AS
0
7.9
11
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
1
11.6
12
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
2
15.3
13
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
3
18.9
15
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
4
26.3
17
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
5
33.7
19
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
6
40.3
22
0
0
EL-DL2/3-AS
7
3.3
2
0
0
Type
Brightness
Current ( mA )
FU
Max Line Device Quantity
Total mA
Total FU
EL-16-AS
0
6.8
4
0
0
EL-16-AS
1
10
6
0
0
EL-16-AS
2
10.5
7
0
0
EL-16-AS
3
12
7
0
0
EL-16-AS
4
13.5
8
0
0
EL-16-AS
5
17.5
11
0
0
EL-16-AS
6
27.5
17
0
0
EL-16-AS
7
37.5
23
0
0
3.3
2
0
0
Type
Brightness
Current ( mA )
FU
Max Line Device Quantity
Total mA
Total FU
EL-24-AS
0
6.8
4
0
0
EL-24-AS
1
12
7
0
0
EL-24-AS
2
15.5
10
0
0
EL-24-AS
3
23
14
0
0
EL-24-AS
4
30.5
19
0
0
EL-24-AS
5
36.5
23
0
0
EL-24-AS
6
42
26
0
0
EL-24-AS
7
46
29
0
0
3.3
2
0
0
Type
Brightness
Current ( mA )
FU
Max Line Device Quantity
Total mA
Total FU
STEP LIGHT
0
7.8
5
0
0
STEP LIGHT
1
12.8
8
0
0
STEP LIGHT
2
15.6
9
0
0
STEP LIGHT
3
16.8
10
0
0
STEP LIGHT
4
23.6
14
0
0
STEP LIGHT
5
37.3
22
0
0
STEP LIGHT
6
50
30
0
0
STEP LIGHT
7
78
47
0
0
3.3
2
0
0
Type
Current ( mA )
FU
Max Line Device Quantity
Total mA
Total FU
I/O UNIT
3.3
2
0
0
Factory default and I/O unit NO OUTPUTS
I/O UNIT
15.6
9
0
0
when using the output relays of the I/O unit
Type
Brightness
Current ( mA )
FU
Max Line Device Quantity
Total mA
Total FU
NFW89
0
55.1
51
0
0
NFW89
1
58.7
54
0
0
NFW89
2
62.4
58
0
0
NFW89
3
69.8
62
0
0
NFW89
4
80.8
67
0
0
NFW89
5
91.9
73
0
0
NFW89
6
102.9
80
0
0
NFW89
7
3.3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Max 2500 mA ( per line )
127
QUANTITY OF DEVICES
0
2.4
CURRENT IN AMPS
0.00
1750
FIRESCAPE UNITS
0
PASS
PASS
PASS
STEP LIGHT
Factory default
NFW89
Factory default ( Route luminaire )
Not Permissable
STATUS LED
I/O UNIT
STATUS LED
STATUS LED
FireScape line calculator (luminaries, power consumptiom)
EL-DL2/3-AS
Factory default ( Route luminaire )
Not Permissable
Factory default ( Route luminaire )
STATUS LED
EL-16-AS
Factory default ( Route luminaire )
STATUS LED
EL-24-AS
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16.3
Illumination Points at Regular Intervals
Figure 22
16.4
Examples
The maximum power of one KLMA 2x0.8 + 0.8 cable of 350 m cabled with one conductor pair is then 875NU
according to the cabling parameters graph. Owing to the high power requirement, the cabling is supplied as two
branches. The length of both branches is 350 m.
We can implement the cabling if the power requirement of each branch remains under 875NU. If the all exit signs
are the 16M model, the same building can be implemented as follows:
KLMA 2x0.8 / 74ohm/km. Devices placed on cable at regular intervals
1750
1750
1500
1270
1270
1000
2 conductor pairs
/ LOOP / 1.5
875
750
800
635
1 conductor pair
(RADIAL 0.8)
620
500
400
310
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
NOTE:-
1. Conductor Pair = 0.8 CableRadial
2. Conductor Pair = 1.5 Radial or 0.8 Loop
Single-Storey Building
Luminaires Branch 1:
Luminaires Branch 2:
A building with the size
50 x 300 m.
EL-2 Control Panel,
using line A
20 pcs EL-24-AS 24m signs @23NU 30
pcs EL-16-AS 16m signs @10NU 25
pcs EL-DL2-AS safety lights @4NU
Power requirement 860NU
20 pcs EL-24-AS 24m signs @23NU 30
pcs EL-16-AS 16m signs @10NU 25
pcs EL-DL2-AS safety lights @4N
Power requirement 860NU
Total power requirement: 1720NU.
Power Units ( NU)
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Single-Storey Building
Luminaires Branch 1:
Luminaires Branch 2:
A building with the size
50 x 300 m.
EL-2 Control Panel,
using line A
87 pcs EL-16-AS 16m signs @10NU
Power requirement 870NU
40 pcs EL-16-AS 16m signs @10NU
Power requirement 400NU
Total power requirement: 1270NU.
We can implement the cabling if the power requirement of each branch remains under 875NU.
Figure 23
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Multi-Storey Building
Devices per Storey
This is a 4-storey
building.
The surface area of a
floor is 40 x 70 m.
The distance between
the floors is 5 m.
EL-2 control panel, using
lines A and B.
7 pcs EL-16-AS16m signs @10NU
48 pcs EL-DL2-AS safety lights @4NU.
Total power requirement: 262NU/floor.
Because of the number of luminaires, both A and B lines must be used.
In the floors the cabling is done by taking the cable through the length of the floor and branching there to
different spaces. The distance to the furthest luminaire is approximately 20 + 70 m = 90 m.
The riser cable between the floors conveys twice the number of power units compared to the floor. Because
the riser is rather short, this is not of real significance. Considering this, we can inspect each floor as a
separate cable, noting that the total power consumption does not exceed the maximum.
The cable parameters graph shows that the 262NU power requirement of the floor allows for full 1000 m
cable. Because the distance to the fourth floor is 105 m, we can do the cabling with a single conductor pair
KLMA 2x 0.8 + 0.8.
Figure 24
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16.5 Other Devices
The minimum operating voltage of the control panel’s voltage outputs is 10.0 V.
When supplying external devices from the EL-2 Control Panel power supply, note the minimum operating
voltage of the devices and their maximum power consumption.
Also the position of the devices on the cable is important: are the devices equally distributed throughout the
length of the cable or only at the end of the cable?
Estimate the cabling requirement by checking the minimum operating voltages of the devices. Try to locate
the device that requires the greatest voltage at the beginning of the cable. If the cable has devices operating
at different minimum operating voltages, the cabling can be calculated by estimating each device separately.
However, you need to know the total power consumption of the cable.
The cable type is MHS (188 Ω/km).
Example 1
2 pcs EL-KP, maximum
current requirement 60 mA,
minimum operating voltage
8 V.
Distance to the first EL-KP keypad
is 50 m.
Distance to the last EL-KP keypad
is 200 m.
The current in the cable between the device x, EL-KP 1, and the control panel is a maximum of 60
+ 60 mA = 120 mA. The voltage requirement is 8 V.
Figure 25
The graph shown in Figure 29 on page 42 indicates that one conductor pair can supply the voltage to the
keypad.
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Example 2
2 pcs EL-KP, maximum
current requirement 60mA,
minimum operating voltage
8V.
The keypads are in a different building, for example, at the
end of the cable.
The current in the cable between the device x, EL-KP 1, and the control panel is a
maximum of 60
+ 60 mA = 120 mA. The voltage requirement is 8 V.
Figure 26
The graph shown in Figure 32 on page 45 indicates that two conductor pair can supply the voltage to the
keypad.
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16.6 Devices at Equal Intervals
Minimum Operating Voltage 6.5 V
Figure 27
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16.7 Devices at the End of The Cable
Minimum Operating Voltage 6.5 V
Figure 30
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17 EL-2 Technical Specifications
17.1 Control Panel
Control panel model
EL-2
Operating environment[°C]
5 - 40
Operating temperature [°C]*1
5 - 40
Dimensions (h x w x d) [mm]
347 x 276 x 76
Weight [kg] (includes 7 Ah battery)
8
Luminaire lines
2
Luminaires per line [pcs]
127
Maximum number of luminaires [pcs]
254
Areas
32
Mains transformer
220 VA/35 VAC
Mains AC in minimum 230 VAC -15% [VAC]
195.5
Mains AC in maximum 230 VAC +10% [VAC]
253
Maximum battery capacity [Ah]
7
Battery charge current [A]
0.4
Battery charge voltage [V] @20°C
13.8
Voltage outputs [V]
Minimum voltage
10.0
Maximum voltage
14.5
Normal ripple (from nominal voltage) [mV]
50
Maximum ripple (from nominal voltage) [mV]
50
+12 VDC F3 [A]
0.5
+12 VDC F4 [A]
0.5
Total [A]
0.6
Current consumption motherboard [mA]
60
Standby time [h]
72.5
Outputs
Relay outputs [1A]
2
Serial Ports
PRG
RS232
PRN
RS232
CPN (for keypads)
RS485
SER1+SER2*2
RS232/485
1 Indoors, 5–40°C.
2 Requires the EL-EXP serial port expander
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18 System Components
Unit
Desc
Operating
temperature
[°C]
Power save
current
consumption
[mA]
Maximum
current
consumption
[mA]
Power
requirement
on luminaire
[NU]
Voltage [V]
Dimensions
(L x W x D) [mm]
EL-KP
Keypad
-10 - 50
35
60
8 - 15
143 x 146 x 31
EL-BDC
Battery deep
discharge
prevention
5 – 40
48.5
48.5
10.5-15
35 x 43 x 22
EL-ISOL
RS232 isolator
5 – 40
50
50
8-15
37 x 69 x 30
EL-EXP
Serial
communication
expander
5 – 40
10
15
8-15
51 x 66 x 30
EL-DL2S
Safety light
-10 - 50
4
20 - 40
99.7 x 48
(diameter x
depth)
EL-SL
Step light
-10 - 50
10 *
20 - 40
70 x 70 x 65
EL-IO
Input/output
unit
-10 - 50
2
20 - 40
108 x 108 x 32
* At default light level 4.
18.1 Luminous Intensity for Exit Signs
Figure 33 - Adjusted light level/corresponding luminous intensity
16M
24M
NU / Candela
0 2 4 6 8 1012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254
NU (a' 0.05W)
Cd
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Type
16M
24M
Luminous Intensity NU
Cd
NU
Cd
0
4
0.0
4
0.0
1
6
0.9
7
0.4
2
7
1.6
10
0.7
3
8
2.0
16
1.3
4 *
10
2.6
23
2.0
5
13
3.7
28
2.5
6
7.0
33
3.0
7
Power from
battery
9.0 Power from
battery
3.2
* Factory setting for normal intensity
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19 Troubleshooting
19.1 RS-485 Data Connection
Serial Port communications are indicated via LEDs; red (data receive) and green (data send).
When the red LED is flashing, the unit is receiving data. This does not mean that the unit understands the
data. Not understanding the data may result from potential difference between the components.
When using separate power sources, these should be protectively isolated (not grounded). Cabling should
also be supplied so that the negative pin is connected between devices (in problem cases using several
conductors).
When the red LED is continuously on, it usually means that conductors A and B are reversed. Change the
polarity of conductors A and B.
The data connection can be checked with an LED without a limiting resistor. The LED is connected to the line
instead of the unit. Connect the LED between wires A and B; the LED should flash. Reverse the LED polarity;
connect it between wires A and B; the LED should flash. If the LED does not flash, check the cable for faults.
19.2 Ground Leakage
19.2.1 Interference with Keypad Data Line
Interference could suggest there may be earth leakage. The system must be grounded only at one point.
When a grounding point from an RS-232-connected device (such as a PC) is present, this must be located in
the same power phase as the control panel. In other cases, the RS-232 device(s) must be isolated from the
control panel with an isolator card. Measure the earth leakage by disconnecting the directly-connected RS232
device(s) from the system. After this, use a voltmeter in the DC range and measure each connection point
against building earth. The meter must show 0V.
19.3 Luminaire Line
19.3.1 Supply Current
The current can be determined with a voltmeter in the DC range in line + and – of the luminaire mounting
base. The voltage must be between 40 V and 20 V depending on the load.
If the voltage is over 0 V but under 20 V, the line is overloaded. The overload can result from cabling error
(insufficient number of conductor pairs). The overload can also result from excessive normal-state light levels
of exit signs. The luminaires’ power consumption and, therefore the voltage loss, in the cable depends on the
luminaires’ light level/intensity.
If the voltage is 0 V, there is a break/short/overload that has blown the control panel’s line fuse. Measure the
cable for shorts. Check the line power units.
19.3.2 Line Data Communication
With the control panel programmed to communicate with only a specific address, for example, 127 (factory
setting for luminaire), attach a EL-DL2-AS, set to address 127 and with a battery connected, to the first
luminaire base in the wiring sequence.
By going through the system with a lit safety light you can determine if data communication works. Attach the
lit safety light to the base; the light should turn off in a couple seconds. The light should blink once
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after approximately 5 s. After the blink, the line has been tested for that address. Remove the safety light and
move to the next base and repeat the above process for each luminaire base.
19.3.3 Double Address Detection
If the EL-KP key pad reports a double address, it means that more than one device is using the same
address.
The luminaires are supplied already set to address 127. You need to program the luminaires with unique
addresses before installing. Failure to do this will result in a double-address situation.
Luminaires with a double address can be located, for example by setting them active or blinking etc. In a
double address situation one address is also missing, for example, has the same address as another unit.