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System Design

Loadstar AC/DC
Systems
PG 475

Economy AC/DC

PG 463

Switch Tripping Units

EasiCheck Slave

PG 496

PG 498

Slave Luminaire
Technical Data PG 501

PG 482

Loadstar AC/AC
Systems
PG 485

Compact AC/AC
PG 493

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System Design
Central battery system based emergency lighting is ideal for

Cooper Lighting manufactures a wide range

medium to large installations. For projects where central

of central battery emergency lighting systems. Standard

control and testing is desirable, a central battery system is

products include AC/AC static inverter systems, with the

a viable and cost effective alternative to self-contained

addition of a new compact, competitively priced unit for

emergency lighting products. The main advantages of central

smaller installations. A comprehensive range of traditional

battery systems over self-contained systems are:

AC/DC systems are also available, including an economy

range designed for use in small premises. Bespoke systems

Testing and maintenance is much easier to carry out

to suit the exact requirements of the specifier are also

Battery replacement is much quicker and less disruptive

available.

Battery life is generally 10 years or more

Luminaires can be centrally controlled
High light levels can easily be achieved

To complement the range of central battery systems, Cooper

The emergency lighting system can be completely

Lighting also offers a wide selection of Menvier and JSB slave

unobtrusive

luminaires and conversion modules for mains fluorescent

luminaires. EasiCheck automatic self-testing can be readily
incorporated into central systems.

System Design (See page 464)

Loadstar AC/DC Systems (See page 475)
Economy AC/DC Systems (See page 482)
Loadstar Static Inverter AC/AC Systems (See page 485)
Compact Static Inverter AC/AC (See page 493
Switchgear Tripping Battery Chargers (See page 496)
Slave Luminaire Technical Data (See page 501)

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System Design
Central Battery System Design
When it has been decided that a central battery system is the most
suitable system of emergency lighting for a particular site, the
designer needs to give consideration to the following:
Lighting design

This section of the catalogue provides a guide to how to choose the

most suitable type of central battery system and then how to ensure
it will meet the installation requirements.
Technical assistance is available to help you with selecting and
designing a system correctly. Contact the Cooper Lighting Central
Systems Technical Sales department,
Tel: 01302 303240

Type of system
System control and mode of operation
Battery type
System sizing
Battery room ventilation
Lighting Design Considerations
Current legislation and design increases the attraction of using
central battery systems to provide emergency lighting in a building.
In particular, an increase in the use of static inverter systems, which
provide an alternative source of power to normal mains luminaires.
These considerations can be summarised as follows:
1. BS 5266 part 7 (EN 1838) specifies increased emergency light
levels than previous standards
2. Slave luminaires, operating from AC/DC and AC/AC central
systems, offer a higher light output and improved spacing
characteristics over comparable self-contained versions of the
same luminaire
3. Compact fluorescent lamps make ideal slave luminaires, offering
high efficiency and appropriate light output for areas with low
ceilings
4. There is an increasing requirement from architects and users to
make emergency lighting as unobtrusive as possible, so utilisation
of the normal mains luminaires is an ideal solution
Through the use of dedicated slave luminaires and conversion
modules for mains fluorescent luminaires, these considerations can
be catered for by both AC/DC and AC/AC central systems. An
illustration of the increased output that can be expected from 8W
slave luminaires compared to self-contained versions is shown in
figure 1.

Fig 1. Light output of different types of luminaire (nominal lamp lumens

based on standard 8 Watt fitting)

272

300
221
180

200

100

80

0
2 Cell
3 Cell
Self-contained Self-contained

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AC/DC
Slave

Static Inverter
AC/AC Slave

Central Battery Systems

When performing photometric calculations for converted mains

luminaires with static inverter systems, the full design lumen output of
the luminaire must be taken into account, as the lamps are powered
by conventional ballasts. It is important to ensure that the use of such
high output luminaires in low ceiling areas does not exceed the
uniformity factor limitations. The utilisation factor should be taken at
zero reflectance in line with BS 5266 Pts. 1 and 7 1999. Typical
spacing data is provided at the rear of this catalogue, to assist in the
calculation of spacing.

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Type of System
There are numerous different combinations of central battery system type and the correct choice depends as much on customer preference as on
design criteria. The selection chart below gives some general guidance. Should you wish to discuss a proposed system type for a particular
application, our technical department is available to provide assistance. Contact the Central System Technical Sales department, Tel: 01302 303240

Do you want dedicated

emergency luminaires or
do you require the emergency
lighting to be integrated
within the normal lighting?

Integrated

Either use a maintained

battery unit with conversion
modules (see note 1)
or static inverter
unit (see note 2)

All of the
lighting

Use dedicated slave

luminaires powered from
either a maintained battery
unit or static inverter unit
(see note 3)

Dedicated

Use a non-maintained
battery unit or maintained
battery unit with hold off
relays or static inverter with
sub-circuit monitors

None
of the
lighting

Do you want the emergency

lighting to be illuminated
whilst the mains is healthy?
eg. maintained emergency
lighting, security lighting
or nightlighting applications?

Some
of the
lighting

Use a maintained unit or

static inverter unit
(see note 3) with hold off
relays to control the
non-maintained luminaires

Notes
1. Conversion modules are designed to be incorporated into a
conventional mains luminaire. During normal conditions the
luminaire operates at full brightness (using the normal switched
mains supply and conventional control gear). In emergency
conditions the luminaire continues to operate at reduced
brightness (with the emergency lamp being powered from the
conversion module instead of the conventional control gear).
Conversion modules are ideal for use with mains luminaires which
have louvres with a sharp cut off angle, or for projects where the
mains luminaires have multiple tubes, but only one tube is
required to be illuminated during emergency conditions.

2. Static inverters provide mains voltage output during both normal

and emergency conditions. They are designed to run conventional
mains fittings at full brightness even in emergency conditions.
Static inverters are ideal for projects with large open areas, or
hazardous areas requiring higher than normal emergency lighting
levels, or for powering compact fluorescent luminaires where there
is often insufficient space within the fitting to accommodate a
conversion module.
3. Static inverter systems operate the emergency luminaires at full
brightness throughout the emergency autonomy period, which
usually results in significantly improved luminaire spacing for mains
slave luminaires compared with an equivalent low voltage AC/DC
unit. In addition, the combination of higher supply voltage and the
resultant reduced input current reduces installation costs by
allowing the use of smaller distribution cables than would be
required with a lower voltage AC/DC system.

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System Design
System Control and Mode of Operation
It is a requirement of any correctly designed emergency lighting
system that the emergency lighting is activated both in the event of
complete mains failure, and also in the event of a local mains failure.
The emergency lighting system can have luminaires that are
maintained or non-maintained. Similarly, the central battery unit can
also be maintained or non-maintained operation. The following
diagrams explain how activation of the emergency lighting is
achieved, using the main types of central battery systems.

Central systems with dedicated slave luminaires

a. Non-maintained central battery unit with sub-circuit monitors.
With this method, relays are used to monitor the normal lighting
supplies. The contacts of these relays are wired in a series loop such
that in the event of failure of any of the normal lighting supplies, the
loop is broken, sending a signal to the central battery unit to activate
all of the emergency luminaires. Details of purpose-made remote
sub-circuit monitor units can be found in the Loadstar product
section.

Normal mains healthy condition

Failure of normal lighting final circuit

KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD

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Central systems with dedicated slave luminaires contd

b. Maintained central battery unit with the maintained circuit
continuously energised. A simple installation where emergency
luminaires are illuminated at all material times irrespective of the
status of the normal lighting. In the event of a complete mains failure,
the slave luminaires are illuminated from the battery supply.

Normal mains healthy condition

Failure of normal lighting final circuit

Total mains failure

KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD

c. Maintained central battery unit with remote hold off relays

The maintained output from the battery unit is fed to a number of
remote hold off relays throughout the building. The coil of the hold off
relay is connected to the unswitched side of the local normal lighting
supply. Assuming this supply is healthy, the relay will pull in, opening
the contacts and preventing power from reaching the slave
luminaires. In the event of a local mains failure, the relay drops out,
the contacts close and the emergency luminaires in that particular
area are illuminated from the maintained circuit of the battery unit.

Normal mains healthy condition

In the event of a local mains failure, the relay drops out, the contacts
close and the emergency luminaires in that particular area are
illuminated from the maintained circuit of the battery unit. In the event
of a complete mains failure, the system operates in a similar manner,
except that the slave luminaires are illuminated from the battery
supply. Details of purpose-made remote hold off relays can be found
in the Loadstar product section.

Failure of normal lighting final circuit

Total mains failure

KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD

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System Design
Central systems with converted mains luminaires AC/DC
systems
d. Maintained AC/DC central battery with conversion luminaires
With this option, the normal mains luminaires are fitted with a
conversion module, enabling them to also operate as emergency
luminaires in the event of mains failure. Each conversion module
includes a changeover relay which, under normal circumstances, is
energised by a permanent supply from the unswitched side of the
normal lighting circuit. Whilst energised, it connects the lamp to the
conventional mains control gear within the luminaire allowing it to
operate as a standard mains fitting, powered via a switched live
connection to the mains ballast.

Normal mains healthy condition

Should the normal lighting fail, the relay within the conversion module
drops out, disconnecting the lamp from the conventional control gear
and connecting it to the inverter within the conversion module. This
illuminates the lamp at reduced brightness. In multi-lamp luminaires,
the conversion module only operates a single lamp in the emergency
mode. All other lamps will extinguish upon mains failure.

Failure of normal lighting final circuit

Total mains failure

Local Switched
Supply

Normal mains control gear

Lamp
Mains only
Luminaires

INV
SMCB

Local Switched
Supply

Local Switched
Supply

Combined Mains/
Emergency Luminaire
Normal mains control gear

Normal mains control gear

INV
SMCB

Local Switched
Supply

Combined Mains/
Emergency Luminaire
Normal mains control gear

Lamp
INV
SMCB

Mains only
Luminaires

Combined Mains/
Emergency Luminaire

KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
- LIVE VIA INVERTER

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Lamp

Lamp

OR

Central Battery Systems

Mains only
Luminaires

INV
SMCB

Combined Mains/
Emergency Luminaire

Mains only
Luminaires

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Central systems with converted mains luminaires AC/AC

systems
e. Static inverter unit with conventional mains fittings
A static inverter runs conventional mains luminaires at full brightness
during both mains healthy and mains failure conditions. However,
there is usually a requirement for local switching of the luminaires
during mains healthy conditions, with automatic illumination in the
event of mains failure.

Normal mains healthy condition

Local switching with automatic illumination in the event of mains

failure can be easily achieved by use of the Menvier ACM1 module,
which is purpose-designed for this application. A detailed description
of the ACM1 module, including a typical wiring schematic, can be
found on page 388.

Failure of normal lighting final circuit

Total mains failure

Local Switched
Supply

ACM1

Combined
Mains/Emegency
Luminaire

Mains only
Luminaires

Local Switched
Supply

Local Switched
Supply

OR
ACM1

Combined
Mains/Emegency
Luminaire

ACM1

Mains only
Luminaires

Local Switched
Supply

ACM1

Combined
Mains/Emegency
Luminaire

Mains only
Luminaires

Combined
Mains/Emegency
Luminaire

Mains only
Luminaires

KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
- LIVE VIA INVERTER

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System Design
Each battery type has specific characteristics. In order to assist with
the choice of battery, full details of the characteristics and benefits
can be found in the Loadstar and Static Inverter System product
pages. The table below (fig. 2) provides a comparative guide to these
characteristics.

Battery Type
Cooper Lighting offer a choice of five different battery types:
Valve regulated lead acid (10 year design life)
Valve regulated lead acid (3-5 year design life)

The most popular battery type is valve regulated lead acid with a 10
year design life. This type of battery is used on approximately 90% of
projects due to its competitive cost, good life characteristics, ease of
maintenance and compact size.

Vented nickel-cadmium
High performance plante lead acid
Flat plate lead acid

Fig 2. Comparison of Battery Characteristics

Characteristics

Valve Regulated
Lead Acid (10 year life)

Valve Regulated
Lead Acid (3-5 year life)

Vented
Nickel Cadmium

High Performance
Plante Lead Acid

Flat Plate
Lead Acid

Expected life









Capital cost







Maintenance























Resistance to damage and abuse

Through life costs

Battery Room Ventilation

Vented batteries, such as nickel cadmium, plante and flat plate lead
acid emit potentially explosive gases under charge conditions.
Therefore it is important when selecting rooms for emergency lighting
central battery systems with these types of battery, to calculate the
amount of ventilation required. The required number of air changes
per hour (A) is given by the following formula:

A = 0.045 x N x I
V
Where:
N = Number of cells in the battery
V = Volume of room in cubic metres
I=

Charge rate in Amperes

This formula will give the number of air changes per hour required
during boost charge conditions. On float charge (systems are on float
charge for most of their service life), the amount of gas emitted is
approximately 1.5% of that liberated whilst on boost charge and
under most circumstances this will be dissipated by natural
ventilation, and will not present a hazard. However, we recommend
that the boost charge condition is allowed for at the design stage to
ensure the appropriate decision on ventilation requirements is made.
Although Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries require little ventilation
under normal operating conditions, it is good practice to apply the
formula to calculate the number of air changes required to achieve
minimum risk under battery fault or failure conditions. Please refer to:
BS 6133:1995

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Therefore, to establish the correct inverter module size, the power

factor correction (PFC) rating of the luminaires must be considered in
addition to lamp wattage and control gear losses. High frequency
control gear circuits have excellent PFC ratings, usually of around
0.96 to 0.98. This compares with 0.85 to 0.9 for equivalent lamp
magnetic control gear circuits. Care should be taken when low
wattage compact fluorescent lamps are used, utilising high frequency
gear or high PFC versions where possible. Low power factor versions
can have PFC ratings of only 0.45 to 0.5, thereby greatly increasing
the inverter rating required for the system. If utilising low voltage
lighting powered via step-down transformers, it is essential to allow
for the efficiency and power factor of the step-down transformers.
Table (fig. 3) and graph (fig. 4) illustrate the relationship between
wattage and VA rating for a typical system. For a detailed explanation
of conversion operation, please refer to page 388. For details of the
power consumption of slave luminaires and converted luminaires
(when operating in the emergency mode via a conversion module),
please refer to page 501.

System Sizing
When sizing the system, it is important to allow for the full input
requirement of the light fittings rather than the lamp wattages.
AC/DC systems
When using conversion modules fitted to conventional mains fittings,
the lamp will be illuminated directly from the mains ballast during
normal mains healthy operation and via the inverter during
emergency conditions. When being driven from the battery unit via
the conversion module, the emergency lamp will be illuminated at
less than full output, and as a result, the fitting will consume a
reduced input power.
AC/AC systems
When utilising a static inverter system, the fitting operates at full
output during both mains healthy and mains failure conditions. When
sizing a suitable static inverter to power a particular load, it is
important to consider the input VA and the input (not lamp) wattage
of the emergency luminaires. The total VA requirement defines the
inverter module size, and the total input wattage defines the battery
size.

Note: BS EN 60598-2-22 prohibits the use of glow starters in

fluorescent luminaires used for emergency lighting.

Fig 3. Typical system. VA rating with and without power factor correction

Qty of
Luminaires

Description

Total
Circuit Watts

VA Rating (Compact
lamps without PFC)

VA Rating (Compact
lamps with PFC

25
40

1 x 58W T8 (wire wound ballasts)

1725

1925

1925

1 x 28W 2D (wire wound ballasts)

1360

2960

1560

15

1 x 16W 2D (wire wound ballasts)

315

690

375

15

1 x 13W TC-D (wire wound ballasts)

270

600

315

1 x 40W GLS incandescent

200

200

200

3870

6375

4375

Inverter Rating =

Note: Use of compact fluorescent luminaires with power factor correction (PFC) leads to a reduced inverter module size and therefore savings in space and capital costs

Fig 4. Typical system. VA rating with and without power factor correction

8000
7000

Watts/VA

6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Total Circuit
Watts

VA Rating
(with PFC)

VA Rating
(without PFC)

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System Design
Additional Considerations
Spare capacity

Fire protection of cables

With any central battery system it is important to bear in mind that it

is difficult to extend the system at a later date unless capacity has
been allowed for at the design stage. For this reason, we would
strongly recommend that some spare capacity is included when
selecting the central battery system rating. Our technical department
is available to provide assistance. Contact the Central System team,
Tel: 01302 303240 or E-mail: central.systems@cooper-ls.com

Cables should be routed through areas of low fire risk. The following
cables and wiring systems should be used.
a) Cables with inherently high resistance to attack by fire
i) Mineral-insulated copper-sheathed cable in accordance with
BS 6207: Part 1
ii) Cable in accordance with BS 6387. The cable should be at
least category B
b) Wiring systems requiring additional fire protection.
i) PVC-insulated cables in accordance with BS 6004 in rigid
conduits
ii) PVC-insulated cables in accordance with BS 6004 in steel
conduit
iii) PVC-insulated and sheathed steel wire armoured cable in
accordance with BS 6346 or BS 5467
Systems should be installed in accordance with IEE Regulations and
BS 5266. Additional fire protection may apply. For example, if cables
are buried in the structure of the building.

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Fig 5.

Cable sizes
When selecting cable sizes, due regard should be paid to limitations
imposed by voltage drop and physical strength. Each conductor shall
be of copper, having a nominal cross sectional area of not less than
1mm2. BS 5266 states that the voltage drop in cables connecting a
central battery to a slave luminaire should not exceed 4% of the
system nominal voltage at maximum rated current.

Nominal Cross
Sectional Area

Maximum Current
Rating

Volt per Drop

per Metre

1.0mm2

14 amps

42mV

1.5mm2

17 amps

28mV

2.5mm2

24 amps

17mV

4.0mm2

32 amps

11mV

6.0mm2

41 amps

7.1mV

10.0mm2

55 amps

4.2mV

16.0mm2

74 amps

2.7mV

Using copper conductors, volts drop can be calculated per pair of

conductors as shown in table fig. 5. Total volts drop on a circuit can
be calculated according to the formula:

VDT = I x VDM x D
The problems of volt drop can be overcome by:
Using higher system voltages (= lower currents and therefore
lower volt drop)

Where:
VDT

= volts drop total

= maximum load current

Using larger cables (= lower resistance and therefore lower volt

drop)

VDM = volts drop per amp per metre (obtained from fig. 5)
D

Using multiple outgoing circuits (= less current per circuit and

therefore lower volt drop)

= cable run in metres

Example:
Fig. 6 and 7 show an example comparison for a central battery
system with a total connected load of 1500W and a 50m run of
16mm2 cable supplying the luminaires.
This example shows that for this configuration, a 230V system would
be most suitable to meet the requirements of BS 5266. The low
current value combined with greater allowable volt drop would enable
much smaller cables to be used.

Fig 6.

Fig 7.

Comparison
Data

24V
System

50V
System

110V
System

70

230V
System

Max. permissible
volt drop (V)

60

Total current for total

connected load of 1500W
Actual volt drop for 16mm
cable with 50m length

0.96V

2.0V

4.4V

9.2V

62.5A

30A

13.6A

6.52A

8.43V

4.05V

1.84V

0.88V

Current for
1500W load (A)

50
Volts/Amps

Max. permissible
Volt drop (BS 5266)

40
30
20

The use of larger cables or multiple outgoing circuits may permit the
use of 24, 50 or 110V systems in the above example.

10
0
24V
System

50V
System

Central Battery Systems

110V
System

230V
System

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Loadstar AC/DC Systems

The Loadstar range of AC/DC central battery units comply

High specification systems

with the latest relevant European and British standards. High

Fully complies with BS EN50171:2001

quality, cost effective units provide secure sources of

Digital display to clearly indicate system status

emergency power for escape and emergency lighting

systems in a wide variety of installations. Many years of

Maintained or non-maintained versions with 1, 2 or 3 hour

duration

experience, gained whilst designing and manufacturing

EasiCheck compatible versions available

systems to customer requirements, have led to the current

Simple operation and reduced complexity

modular concept based on a basic specification, combined

with a choice from five battery types and a number of

Low maintenance
Low running cost

standard optional extras. This enables the specifier to choose

a standard product and select optional extras as required to
customise the equipment to meet the project requirements.

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Loadstar AC/DC Systems

System Operation

Battery Charger

In mains healthy condition, the system charges the batteries and

stores power, ready for emergency operation

Solid state, constant voltage charge control module

Fully automatic

In the event of a mains failure, the system provides emergency

power to dedicated slave or converted mains luminaires, until
mains power is restored (or for the rated duration of the system in
the event of extended mains failure)

Full recharge within 24 hours of a rated discharge

Recharge to 80% capacity within 12 hours, complying with

BS EN 50171:2001

Manual boost switch on systems with vented battery cells

Current limit facility, preventing overcharging or damage to the

system in the event of battery failure or fault

Outputs have low AC ripple currents for maximum battery life and
in compliance with BS EN 50171:2001

Systems are available with non-maintained or maintained circuit

operation

Input protection by mcb to BS 3871 Part 1 or BS 4752 Part 1

Sub-circuit monitoring and hold off relays can be added to the

system to energise the emergency luminaires in the event of a
localised mains circuit failure

Battery

Output voltage from the system batteries is 24, 50 or 110V DC

nominal
Conversion modules or dedicated slave ballasts within the
luminaire convert the output of the central system to operate the
emergency lamp

Valve regulated lead acid - 5 year design life

Converted luminaires have a combined inverter and changeover

relay in each host luminaire

Valve regulated lead acid - 10 year design life

Vented nickel cadmium

Full detail of modes of operation is shown on pages 466

High performance plante

Flat plate

Dimensions
D

Systems can be specified with:

See selection tables/guides for battery characteristics

Fusegear
Cubicle Ref

H (mm)

W (mm)

D (mm)

931
932
934

1200
1800
1800

715
715
1015

680
680
680

Dimensions are for guidance only and may be subject to

change

Removable industrial HRC fuses, complying with BS 88

Input Circuits
-

Cable entry via removable gland plate on top of cubicle

Single phase 230V 10% AC 50Hz supply. Other input voltages

on request

Input terminals and mcbs DIN rail mounted and easily accessible

Load Circuits

Standard Specification

Substantial DIN rail mounted output terminals

2 terminals per output pole for ease of connection of ring or

parallel circuits

Option of integral distribution board (MCB or HRC fuses)

Monitoring Circuits

Cubicles

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1.6mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032 Light
German Grey finish

Plinth base feature to prevent build up of moisture/corrosive

materials and aid mechanical handling by fork or pallet truck

3 standard size cubicles, for combined charger/battery, charger

only or battery only

Terminals provided for connection of remote monitors and controls

Maintained systems have terminals for connection of remote

switch or time clock on primary control circuit

Cables
-

Compliant with BS 6231

Transformer

Most systems require only one cubicle. Some larger systems are
housed in multiple sets (see selection tables)

Electrical control gear and battery compartments are segregated,

with lockable access door(s)

Rectifier

Battery compartments supplied, where appropriate, with separate

tiered sections to enable ease of electrolyte level inspection

Contactor

Separate fixed facia panel for mounting control/display panel

Option of open battery racks on larger systems

Central Battery Systems

Double wound with earth screen to BS 171

Full wave controlled thyristor/diode bridge

Mains failure contactor to BS 5424 Part 1

Temperature Compensation
-

All lead acid cell systems supplied with transducer to monitor

battery compartment temperature

Chargers pre-set for optimum performance in 20C ambient

Charging voltage automatically adjusted to optimise battery life

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Low Battery Voltage Disconnect Circuit

Installation Notes

Fitted as standard to lead acid cell systems

Automatically disconnects load from battery when battery voltage

falls below pre-set level, during extended periods of mains supply
failure

A full set of Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions is

supplied with each system to assist the installer carry out the
work efficiently and safely

Helps prevent potential damage from deep discharge

Indicator remains lit until mains power restored and reset Pressed

Test Push Button

-

Simulates a mains failure

Metering and Display Panel

-

Simple and easy to read status display

LCD meter indicating battery voltage, battery current or battery

compartment temperature. Voltage is default, others displayed
using push buttons. Display mode indicated by LED:

Adequate ventilation has been provided in the cubicle to allow a

safe dispersal of gases but it is important to remember that when
choosing where to locate systems, particularly those with large
batteries, attention must be paid to ensuring a build-up of
potentially explosive gases is avoided
Please refer to the System Design section for details of ventilation
calculations
Warning notices should be displayed on entry doors to battery
rooms:
BATTERY ROOM. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED LIGHTS BEFORE
ENTERING. NO SMOKING

Volts
Amps
Temperature - lead acid batteries only
-

Charger indication LEDs

Power On
Maintained Lights (maintained systems only)
Float Mode
Current Limit
Full Charge
Boost mode (vented battery systems only)

Alarm indication LEDs

Mains Fail
Charge Fail
Battery High Volts
Battery Low Volts
DC Earth Fault
Deep Discharge Protection (protection circuit has operated)

Audible alarm fitted internally, with mute button on display, plus

common volt free contacts for remote signalling of a fault condition
and terminals for optional remote alarm unit

Central Battery Systems

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Factory Fitted Options

Remote Mounted Options

Dual Output Options

Remote Alarm Unit

Separate circuits on maintained systems for non-maintained and

maintained luminaires/exit signs

Visual and Audible indication of system fault

Sounder mute facility

Suffix - MNM

Surface mounting dimensions: H114 x L114 x D25mm

Suffix RAU2

3 Phase Failure Monitor

-

Detects phase failure and energises output from the battery

Suffix - P

Sub Circuit Monitor

Multi-way Sub Circuit Monitor

Non load switching

Detects mains lighting circuit failure and energises output from the
battery

Monitors mains lighting circuits. Provides signal to central

battery unit in the event of a sub circuit failure

Monitoring relays fitted inside cubicle and require supply from

each mains lighting circuit

Standard units available to monitor 4, 8 or 12 sub circuits

Multiple units can be used if more than 12 circuits require

monitoring

A keyswitch can be fitted if required, to enable simple testing by

authorised user

Unit dimensions: H250 x L265 x D130mm

Suffix - xMPF (x = number of circuits)

Integral Distribution Board

-

For output load circuits. MCB or HRC fuses

Fire Alarm Relay

-

Input contacts from building fire alarm panel

Energises output from the battery when alarm signal received

Hold Off Relay Monitors

-

Load switching

Used to hold off maintained output from central battery unit,

providing non-maintained luminaire operation

Monitors mains lighting circuits. In the event of a sub circuit failure,

contactor drops out, allowing the maintained supply to energise
the emergency luminaires

Standard units available to monitor 4, 8 or 12 sub circuits

A keyswitch can be fitted if required, to enable simple testing by

authorised user

Unit dimensions: H250 x L265 x D130mm

Catalogue Numbers

Number of
ways monitored

Cat. No. of
Sub Circuit Monitor

Cat. No. of
Hold Off Relay Monitor

1SCM4

1HOR4

1SCM8

1HOR8

12

1SCM12

1HOR12

Use suffix /TS for addition of a test keyswitch, /NI for indicator, /RT for run on timer and /EC
for EasiCheck

Hold off relay monitor

SCM and HOR units are designed to accept a single common neutral per enclosure, all
monitored circuits connected to an individual unit must share a common neutral.

N
L4
L3
L2
L1

N
L4
L3
L2
L1
230V 50Hz
MONITORED
SUPPLY

UNUSED INPUTS
MUST HAVE A LIVE
CONNECTION

230V 50Hz
MONITORED
SUPPLY

N
L4
L3
L2
L1

UNUSED INPUTS
MUST HAVE A LIVE
CONNECTION

C1

S1019

S1019

COM

N/0

COM

N/0

LOOP IN

LOOP IN

LOOP OUT

LOOP OUT

FROM CENTRAL
BATTERY SYSTEM
OR STATIC INVERTER

+/L
-/N

TO NEXT MONITOR
OR CENTRAL BATTERY
SYSTEM

Typical sub-circuit monitor arrangement

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TEST KEY
SWITCH

Typical hold off relay arrangement

Central Battery Systems

C1-1
C1-2

+/L
TO LUMINAIRES
-/N

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Systems with Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries

Compact

Available with 3-5 year or 10 year design life batteries

Reliable

Low battery voltage disconnect circuit fitted as standard

Cost effective

Charger temperature compensation fitted as standard

Maintenance free
Selection Table: SLR Range - 10 year design life batteries
System
Reference

Volts

Watts

1 Hour
Amps

Watts

2 Hour
Amps

Watts

3 Hour
Amps

Cubicle

SLR24/20*

24

250

10.6

152

6.4

110

4.7

930

SLR24/28*

24

344

14.8

198

8.5

146

6.2

930

SLR24/40*

24

572

24.7

326

14.0

243

10.4

930

SLR24/75*

24

854

37.0

490

21.0

364

15.6

930

SLR24/95*

24

1142

49.4

653

28.1

485

20.8

930

SLR24/120*

24

1392

60.8

826

35.8

605

26.0

931

SLR24/150*

24

1882

81.6

1104

47.6

797

34.1

931

SLR24/200*

24

2285

98.7

1306

56.2

970

41.6

931

SLR24/260*

24

3230

138.0

1695

69.0

2343

58.4

932

SLR24/300*

24

3677

156.0

2123

90.8

1556

65.0

932

SLR50/20*

50

500

10.6

303

6.4

220

4.7

931

SLR50/28*

50

687

14.8

396

8.5

292

6.2

931

SLR50/40*

50

1144

24.7

653

14.0

486

10.4

931

SLR50/75*

50

1708

37.0

979

21.0

728

15.6

931

SLR50/95*

50

2285

49.4

1306

28.1

970

20.8

931

SLR50/120*

50

2734

60.8

1651

35.8

1210

26.0

932

SLR50/150*

50

3763

81.6

2208

47.6

1594

34.1

932

SLR50/200*

50

4570

98.7

2611

56.2

1939

41.6

932

SLR50/260*

50

6461

138.0

3389

69.0

2733

58.4

934

SLR50/300*

50

7354

156.0

4246

90.8

3111

65.0

934

SLR110/20*

110

1126

10.6

682

6.4

496

4.7

931

SLR110/28*

110

1547

14.8

890

8.5

657

6.2

931

SLR110/40*

110

2575

24.7

1469

14.0

1093

10.4

932

SLR110/75*

110

3845

37.0

2203

21.0

1637

15.6

932

SLR110/95*

110

5141

49.4

2938

28.1

2182

20.8

932

SLR110/120*

110

6264

60.8

3715

35.8

2722

26.0

934

SLR110/150*

110

8467

81.6

4968

47.6

3586

34.1

934

SLR110/200*

110

10282

98.7

5875

56.2

4363

41.6

934

SLR110/260*

110

14537

138.0

7325

69.0

6150

58.4

932 + 932

SLR110/300*

110

16546

156.0

9554

90.8

6950

65.0

932 + 934

* Specify /NM1, /NM2, /NM3, /M1, /M2 or /M3 as appropriate

See page 476 for cubical dimensions

Selection Table: SLG Range - 3-5 year design life batteries

System
Reference

1 Hour

2 Hour

3 Hour

Volts

Watts

Amps

Watts

Amps

Watts

Amps

SLG24 Series

24

144 - 913

6.1 - 39.4

84 - 546

3.6 - 23.5

61 - 399

2.6 - 17.1

SLG50 Series

50

281 - 1349

6.1 - 29.1

168 - 638

3.6 - 13.7

123 - 466

2.6 - 10.0

SLG110 Series

110

644 - 966

6.1 - 9.1

385 - 578

3.6 - 5.4

281 - 422

2.6 - 3.9

This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our Central Systems Technical Sales department for full details, including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or
Maintained operation can be specified on all systems

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Systems with Vented Nickel Cadmium Batteries
Extremely robust over a wide temperature range
Reliable, with a 25 year service life
Good through life costs
Resistant to electrical and mechanical abuse
Can be stored in any state of charge without damage
Automatic and manual boost circuits fitted as standard
Selection Guide: NC Range
System
Reference

Volts

Watts

1 Hour
Amps

Watts

2 Hour
Amps

Watts

3 Hour
Amps

No. of Cells

NC24 Series

24

186 - 3078

7.7 126.9

118 - 1979

4.9 82.1

83 - 137

3.4 57.1

20

NC50 Series

50

389 - 6412

7.7 126.9

246 - 4122

4.9 82.1

174 - 2872

3.4 57.1

42

NC110 Series

110

855 - 14106

7.7 126.9

542 - 9070

4.9 82.1

383 - 6319

3.4 57.1

92

This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our Central Systems Technical Sales department for full details, including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or
Maintained operation can be specified on all systems

Systems with High Performance Plante Batteries

25 year service life
Reliable
Retains virtually full capacity throughout design life
Low battery voltage disconnect circuit fitted as standard
Charger temperature compensation fitted as standard
Selection Guide: HP Range
System
Reference

Volts

Watts

1 Hour
Amps

Watts

2 Hour
Amps

Watts

3 Hour
Amps

No. of Cells

HP24 Series

24

236 - 2379

10.0 -102.2

148 - 1474

6.3 61.8

111 - 1111

4.6 46.2

13

HP50 Series

50

473 - 4758

10.0 102.2

296 2948

6.3 61.8

223 - 2215

4.6 46.2

26

HP110 Series

110

1001 - 10065

10.0 102.2

627 - 6237

6.3 61.8

473 - 4686

4.6 46.2

55

This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our Central Systems Technical Sales department for full details, including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or
Maintained operation can be specified on all systems

Systems with Flat Plate Batteries

10 year service life
Low battery voltage disconnect circuit fitted as standard
Charger temperature compensation fitted as standard
Selection Guide: FP Range
System
Reference

Volts

Watts

1 Hour
Amps

Watts

2 Hour
Amps

Watts

3 Hour
Amps

No. of Cells

FP24 Series

24

247 - 1482

10.6 63.6

164 - 983

6.6 39.6

122 - 733

5.0 30.0

13

FP50 Series

50

475 - 2850

10.6 63.6

315 - 1890

6.6 39.6

235 - 1410

5.0 30.0

26

FP110 Series

110

1045 - 6270

10.6 63.6

693 - 4158

6.6 39.6

517 - 3102

5.0 30.0

55

This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our Central Systems Technical Sales department for full details, including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or
Maintained operation can be specified on all systems

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Economy AC/DC

Where the benefits of central control and maintenance are

Competitive central battery system

desired in small premises, the Economy range of central

Compact wall mounted cubicle

battery systems provides a competitive solution. The

Maintained and non-maintained mode options

compact wall mounted cubicle can be unobtrusively mounted

Maintenance free valve regulated lead acid batteries

in non-public areas, in buildings such as restaurants, pubs

and community centres. All units have a 24V nominal output,
with different output rating options to suit a wide range of
applications. Available with 1 or 3 hour duration and nonmaintained or maintained operation, all units are supplied with
maintenance free valve regulated lead acid batteries. Offering
reliability and non-disruptive maintenance, Economy systems
offer a viable alternative to self contained emergency lighting.

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Choice of battery design life - 3-5 or 10 years

DC power supply unit option
Low maintenance
Low cost

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Specification

Indicators

Battery Charger

Simple status display

Solid state, constant voltage charge control module

Indication lamps

Fully automatic

Power On

Full recharge within 24 hours of a rated discharge

Maintained Lights (maintained systems only)

Current limit facility, preventing overcharging or damage to the

system in the event of battery failure or fault

Cubicles

Input protection by fuse to BS88

1.2mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032 Light
German Grey finish

Battery

Wall mounting design

Valve regulated lead acid

Access to charger and battery via removable cover

Choice of 10 year or 3-5 year design life

Dimensions

Input Circuits
-

Cable entries on top of cubicle

Single phase 230V 10% AC 50Hz supply

Input terminals and fuse DIN rail mounted and easily accessible

H (mm)

W (mm)

D (mm)

450

745

270

Load Circuits
-

Substantial DIN rail mounted output terminals

Optional double pole HRC fuses

Monitoring Circuits
-

Terminals provided for connection of remote switch on maintained

units

Cables
-

Compliant with BS6231

A full set of Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions is

supplied with each system to assist the installer carry out the
work efficiently and safely
Adequate ventilation has been provided in the cubicle to allow a
safe dispersal of gases but it is important to remember that when
choosing where to locate systems, particularly those with large
batteries, attention must be paid to ensuring a build-up of
potentially explosive gases is avoided

Transformer
-

Installation Notes

Double wound with earth screen to BS171

Rectifier

Refer to the System Design section for ventilation calculations

Full wave controlled thyristor/diode bridge

Warning notices should be displayed on entry doors to battery

rooms:

Low Battery Voltage Disconnect Circuit

BATTERY ROOM. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED LIGHTS BEFORE

ENTERING. NO SMOKING

Automatically disconnects load from battery in the event of

extended mains failure

Helps prevent potential damage of deep discharge

Options

Automatically resets when mains supply is restored

Customised versions suitable for use as DC power supplies

-

Factory modification to operate as a DC power supply with

battery backup

Suitable as power supply to door release units, relay coils etc

Custom designed to meet specific requirements

Selection Table: SLA Range

System
Reference

Volts

Watts

1 Hour
Amps

Watts

2 Hour
Amps

Battery Life

SLA24/10*

24

141

6.1

61

2.6

3-5 Yr

SLA24/15*

24

211

9.1

92

3.9

3-5 Yr

SLA24/24*

24

337

14.5

147

6.3

3-5 Yr

SLA24/38*

24

534

23.0

233

10.0

3-5 Yr

SLA24/65*

24

720

30.0

399

17.1

3-5 Yr

SLAR24/10*

24

337

14.5

147

6.3

10 Yr

SLAR24/38*

24

534

23.0

233

10.0

10 Yr

SLAR24/65*

24

720

30.0

399

17.1

10 Yr

* Specify /NM1, /NM3, /M1 or /M3 as appropriate

Central Battery Systems

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Loadstar AC/AC Systems

The Loadstar range of AC/AC static inverter units offer the

Cost effective modular design

opportunity to create a discreet emergency lighting system,

Standard mains luminaires used for emergency lighting

utilising suitable standard mains luminaires without

Fully complies with BS EN50171:2001

modification. Small or decorative compact fluorescent

Digital display to clearly indicate system status

luminaires can also be easily incorporated. Loadstar AC/AC

systems offer many benefits, including higher light levels in
emergency mode, as all lamps in the luminaire are usually
energised by the emergency supply. Mains voltage and lower

EasiCheck compatible versions available

Low maintenance
Low running cost due to passive stand-by operation

currents enable cables of smaller cross sectional area to be

used than with low voltage AC/DC systems, without
unacceptable levels of voltage drop. The proven and reliable
modular design ensures a cost effective emergency lighting
solution.

Central Battery Systems

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System Operation

Standard Specification

In mains healthy condition, the system charges the batteries and

stores power, ready for emergency operation

Cubicles
-

1.6mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032

Light German Grey finish

Plinth base feature to prevent build up of moisture/corrosive

materials and aid mechanical handling by fork or pallet truck - 3
standard size cubicles, for combined charger/inverter/battery,
charger/inverter only or battery only

Local change-over switching can be achieved using an ACM1

module, controlling single or multiple luminaires (if fed from
common switched mains supply - max load 750VA). The system
will then supply normal mains power or emergency power via the
inverter, dependant on status of mains supply at the static inverter

Small systems require only one cubicle. Larger systems housed

in multiple sets (see selection tables)

Electrical control gear and battery compartments are segregated,

with lockable access door(s)

In the event of a mains failure, the system provides emergency

power to dedicated mains slave or designated standard mains
luminaires, until mains power is restored (or for the rated duration
of the system in the event of extended mains failure)

Battery compartments supplied, where appropriate with separate

tiered sections, to enable ease of electrolyte level inspection

Separate fixed facia panel for mounting control/display panel

Option of open battery racks on larger systems

In mains healthy condition, the power to luminaires designated for

emergency use is supplied from the normal mains, via a by- pass
contactor inside the cubicle. This may be switched, using a
maintained lights switch (optional extra) or by use of a remote
switch connected to terminals provided

Output voltage, from the system via the inverter, is 230V AC

nominal

Battery Charger

Standard mains luminaires require no modification to operate with

the static inverter (unless ACM1 change-over module is fitted
integrally). All lamps in multi-lamp luminaires will be lit during
mains failure, unless separate control gear is provided for
individual lamps

Solid state, constant voltage charge control module

Fully automatic

Full recharge within 24 hours of a rated discharge

Recharge to 80% capacity within 12 hours, complying with

BS EN 50171:2001

Manual boost switch on systems with vented battery cells

Current limit facility, preventing overcharging or damage to the

system in the event of battery failure or fault

Full detail of ACM1 module is shown on page 388

Outputs have low AC ripple currents for maximum battery life and
in compliance with BS EN 50171:2001

Dimensions

Input protection by mcb to BS 3871 Part 1 or BS 4752 Part 1

Sub-circuit monitoring and hold off relays can be added to the

system to energise the emergency luminaires in the event of a
localised mains circuit failure, if the ACM1 module is not used
Full detail of modes of operation is shown on page 466

Battery

Cubicle Ref

H (mm)

W (mm)

D (mm)

931
932
934

1200
1800
1800

715
715
1015

755
755
755

Depth of 931/2/4 includes a 75mm spacer fitted to back, to

ensure ventilation grilles are not obstructed. Dimensions are
for guidance only and may be subject to change

Systems can be specified with:

Valve regulated lead acid
Vented nickel cadmium
High performance plante

See selection tables/guides for battery characteristics

Fusegear
-

Removable industrial HRC fuses, complying with BS 88

Input Circuits

Energy Efficient Standby Operation

The Loadstar range of AC/AC static inverter systems are designed
specifically for long term sustainability, reduced carbon footprint and
reduced running cost without compromising on the products
performance criteria. Due to the passive stand-by operation of the
inverter only operating when required, the quiescent running power is
minimised while maximising equipment lifetime and reduced running
cost.

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Cable entry via removable gland plate on top of cubicle

Single phase 230V 10% AC 50Hz supply. Other input voltages

on request

Input terminals and mcbs DIN rail mounted and easily accessible

Load Circuits
-

Substantial DIN rail mounted output terminals

Option of integral distribution board (MCB or HRC fuses)

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Standard Specification contd

Monitoring Circuits

Metering and Display Panel

Terminals provided for connection of remote monitors and

controls

Simple and easy to read status display

-

Cables

LCD meter indicating battery voltage, battery current or battery

compartment temperature. Voltage is default, others displayed
using push buttons. Display mode indicated by LED:

Volts

Compliant with BS 6231

Amps
Transformer
-

Double wound with earth screen to BS 171

Temperature - lead acid batteries only

-

Power On

Rectifier
-

Charger indication LEDs

Maintained Lights (maintained systems only)

Full wave controlled thyristor/diode bridge

Float Mode
Contactor

Current Limit

Full Charge

Mains failure contactor to BS5424 Part 1

Boost mode (vented battery systems only)

Temperature Compensation
-

All lead acid cell systems supplied with transducer to monitor

battery compartment temperature

Chargers pre-set for optimum performance in 20C ambient

Charging voltage automatically adjusted to optimise battery life

Alarm indication LEDs

Mains Fail
Charge Fail
Battery High Volts
Battery Low Volts
DC Earth Fault

Low Battery Voltage Disconnect Circuit

Deep Discharge Protection (protection circuit has operated)

Automatically shuts down the inverter when battery voltage falls

below pre-set level, during extended periods of mains supply
failure

Helps prevent potential damage from deep discharge

Inverter Overload (optional alarm package)

Indicator remains lit until mains power restored and reset pressed

Inverter High Volts (optional alarm package)

Inverter indication LEDs

Inverter Running

Inverter Low Volts (optional alarm package)

Inverter
-

Extensively proven and reliable modular design

Systems with ratings up to 4 kVA incorporate a single module

rated at 1.25 kVA, 2.5 kVA or 4 kVA

Larger systems utilise multiple modules in parallel to provide a

single common output, equal to sum of individual ratings

Complies fully with BS EN50171:2001

Modules can be quickly and easily removed/replaced, aiding

installation and maintenance

See table for detailed technical specification

Audible alarm fitted internally, with mute button on display plus

common volt free contacts for remote signalling of a fault condition
and terminals for optional remote alarm unit

Test Push Button

-

Simulates a mains failure

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Inverter Technical Specification
Output Voltage

Pre-settable in the range 220-240V AC. Default setting is 230V AC. Voltage
tolerance is 2% on loads of 0-100% of system rating

Frequency

50 or 60Hz. 0.01%. Standard setting 50Hz. Waveform: Sinusoidal

Voltage Regulation

Static 2%, dynamic 6%

Isolation

2kv rms between input and output terminals

Total Harmonic Distortion

Less than 3% into a linear load

Power Factor

Will supply loads in the 0.3 lag - 0.3 lead range

Overload

200% for 10 seconds, 125% for 20 minutes without reduction in output

voltage

Start-up time

Standard 30mS soft start

Noise Level

Less than 55dBA at 1 metre

Efficiency

85 - 89%

Protection

DC input and AC output mcbs

DC input reverse polarity protection
Short circuit protection
Pre-charge protection fuse
Reverse-fed mains proof

Low Voltage Shut down

Inverter module(s) automatically shut down when battery discharges to a

pre-set level. Re-set is following a combination of the restoration of the mains
supply and an increase in battery voltage above the disconnect threshold
level
Residual current drain when the disconnect circuit has operated is less than
1mA per module

Inhibit

An inhibit switch to control the inverter is fitted on a user control pcb in the
cubicle

Technology

Pulse width modulation with high frequency switching

Installation Notes

System Design

Note - BS EN 60598-2-22 prohibits the use of glow starters in

fluorescent luminaires used for emergency lighting.

To ensure a suitably rated system is selected, list the luminaires to

be used, with their characteristics, to determine the wattage and
VA power rating of the required inverter

A full set of Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions is

supplied with each system to assist the installer carry out the
work efficiently and safely
Adequate ventilation has been provided in the cubicle to allow a
safe dispersal of gases but it is important to remember that when
choosing where to locate systems, particularly those with large
batteries, attention must be paid to ensuring a build-up of
potentially explosive gases is avoided

Where possible, utilise luminaires with high frequency control gear,

compact fluorescent luminaires with high power factor correction,
or dedicated Menvier or JSB 230V AC mains slave luminaires, to
minimise the required VA rating of the inverter
Using uncorrected compact fluorescent luminaires with poor
power factor, will increase the size of inverter module required,
leading to increased capital cost and space requirements

Please refer to the System Design section for details of ventilation

calculations

See page 471 for an example of determining the required inverter

rating

Warning notices should be displayed on entry doors to battery

rooms:

For details of static inverter systems with ratings above those

listed, please contact our central systems technical sales
department

BATTERY ROOM. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED LIGHTS BEFORE

ENTERING. NO SMOKING

It should be noted that multiple smaller units can often be more

cost effective than a single large system. Distribution costs can be
substantially reduced by locating units throughout a large building
BS EN 60598-2-22 prohibits the use of glow starters in
fluorescent luminaires used for emergency lighting
Note - systems specified for emergency lighting use should not
have other services connected to them

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Factory Fitted Options

Remote Mounted Options

3 Phase Failure Monitor

Remote Alarm Unit

Detects phase failure and energises the inverter from the battery
supply

Visual and Audible indication of system fault

Sounder mute facility

Suffix - P

Surface mounting dimensions: H114 x L114 x D25mm

Catalogue Number - RAU2

Multi-way Sub Circuit Monitor

-

Detects mains lighting circuit failure and energises the inverter

from the battery supply

Sub Circuit Monitor

Monitoring relays fitted inside cubicle and require supply from

each mains lighting circuit

Non load switching

Suffix - xMPF (x = number of circuits)

Monitors mains lighting circuits. Provides signal to central battery

unit in the event of a sub circuit failure

Standard units available to monitor 4, 8 or 12 sub circuits

Multiple units can be used if more than 12 circuits require

monitoring

A keyswitch can be fitted if required to enable simple testing by

authorised user

Unit dimensions: H250 x L265 x D130mm

Hold Off Relay Monitors

Load switching

Used to hold off maintained output from static inverter unit,

providing non-maintained luminaire operation

Monitors mains lighting circuits. In the event of a sub circuit failure,

contactor drops out, allowing the maintained supply to energise
the emergency luminaires

Standard units available to monitor 4, 8 or 12 sub circuits,

however monitors are available with up-to 24 circuits

A keyswitch or supply healthy indicator can be fitted if required to

enable simple testing by authorised user and visual indication of
the supply condition

Unit dimensions: H250 x L265 x D130mm

Remote Alarm Unit

Catalogue Numbers

Number of
ways monitored

Cat. No. of
Sub Circuit Monitor

Cat. No. of
Hold Off Relay Monitor

1SCM4

1HOR4

1SCM8

1HOR8

12

1SCM12

1HOR12

Use suffix /TS for addition of a test keyswitch, /NI for addition of supply healthy indicator, /RT
for addition of run on timer.
SCM and HOR units are designed to accept a single common neutral per enclosure, all
monitored circuits connected to an individual unit must share a common neutral.

N
L4
L3
L2
L1

N
L4
L3
L2
L1
230V 50Hz
MONITORED
SUPPLY

UNUSED INPUTS
MUST HAVE A LIVE
CONNECTION

230V 50Hz
MONITORED
SUPPLY

N
L4
L3
L2
L1

UNUSED INPUTS
MUST HAVE A LIVE
CONNECTION

TEST KEY
SWITCH

C1

S1019

S1019

COM

N/0

COM

N/0

LOOP IN

LOOP OUT

LOOP IN

LOOP OUT

Typical sub-circuit monitor arrangement

FROM CENTRAL
BATTERY SYSTEM
OR STATIC INVERTER

+/L
-/N

C1-1
C1-2

+/L
TO LUMINAIRES
-/N

TO NEXT MONITOR
OR CENTRAL BATTERY
SYSTEM

Typical hold off relay arrangement

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Loadstar AC/AC Systems

Systems with Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries
Compact
Reliable
Cost effective
Maintenance free, 10 year design life batteries
Low battery voltage disconnect circuit fitted as standard
Charger temperature compensation fitted as standard
Selection Table: AC/AC SLR Range
System Reference

Cubicle Arrangement

Inverter Power

Output Watts

Rating (kVA)

1 Hr Autonomy

2 Hr Autonomy

3 Hr Autonomy

AC1KVA/850/SLR*

1.0

850

931

931

931

AC2KVA/1700/SLR*

2.0

1700

931

932

932

AC2.5KVA/2125/SLR*

2.5

2125

931

932

932

AC3KVA/2550/SLR*

3.0

2550

932

932

934

AC4KVA/3400/SLR*

4.0

3400

932

934

934

AC5KVA/4250/SLR*

5.0

4250

932

934

934

AC6KVA/5100/SLR*

6.0

5100

934

934

932 + 934

AC7.5KVA/6375/SLR*

7.5

6375

934

932 + 934

932 + 934

AC8KVA/6800/SLR*

8.0

6800

934

932 + 934

932 + 934

AC9KVA/7650/SLR*

9.0

7650

932 + 932

932 + 934

932 + 934

AC10KVA/8500/SLR*

10.0

8500

932 + 932

932 + 934

932 + 934

AC11KVA/9350/SLR*

11.0

9350

932 + 932

932 + 934

932 + 934 + 932

AC12KVA/10200/SLR*

12.0

10200

932 + 932

932 + 934

932 + 934 + 932

AC13KVA/11050/SLR*

13.0

11050

932 + 932

932 + 934

932 + 934 + 932

AC14KVA/11900/SLR*

14.0

11900

932 + 932

932 + 934 + 932

932 + 934 + 932

AC15KVA/12750/SLR*

15.0

12750

932 + 934

932 + 934 + 932

932 + 934 + 932

AC16KVA/13600/SLR*

16.0

13600

932 + 934

932 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 932

AC17KVA/14450/SLR*

17.0

14450

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 934

AC18KVA/15300/SLR*

18.0

15300

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 934

AC19KVA/16150/SLR*

19.0

16150

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 934

AC20KVA/17000/SLR*

20.0

17000

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 934 + 932

AC21KVA/17850/SLR*

21.0

17850

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 934

934 + 934 + 934 + 932

AC22KVA/18700/SLR*

22.0

18700

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 934

934 + 934 + 934 + 932

AC23KVA/19550/SLR*

23.0

19550

934 + 934

934 + 934 + 934

932 + 932 + 934 + 934 + 934

AC24KVA/20400/SLR*

24.0

20400

934 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 934 + 932

932 + 932 + 934 + 934 + 934

AC25KVA/21250/SLR*

25.0

21250

934 + 934 + 932

934 + 934 + 934 + 932

932 + 932 + 934 + 934 + 934

* Denotes the system autonomy i.e. AC1KVA/850/SLR3 = 3Hr Backup Autonomy

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Systems with Vented Nickel Cadmium Batteries

Systems with High Performance Plante Batteries

Extremely robust over a wide temperature range

25 year service life

Reliable, with a 25 year service life

Reliable

Good through life costs

Retains virtually full capacity throughout design life

Resistant to electrical and mechanical abuse

Low battery voltage disconnect circuit fitted as standard

Can be stored in any state of discharge without damage

Charger temperature compensation fitted as standard

Automatic and manual boost circuits fitted as standard

Selection Guide: AC/NC Range
System Reference
AC/NC Series

Selection Guide: AC/HP Range

Inverter Power
Rating (kVA)

Inverter
Wattage

1.0 - 25.0

500 - 21250

This guide provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our Central
Systems Technical Sales department for full details, including cubicle arrangement. 1, 2 or 3
hour autonomy systems available

System Reference

Inverter Power
Rating (kVA)

Inverter
Wattage

1.0 - 25.0

500 - 21250

AC/HP Series

This guide provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our Central
Systems Technical Sales department for full details, including cubicle arrangement. 1, 2 or 3
hour autonomy systems available

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Compact AC/AC

Many features normally only associated with larger units

Competitive 500VA or 600VA static inverter system

are included in the standard specification of the Menvier

Compact - ideal for smaller installations

Compact AC/AC static inverter system. The inverter has a

Fully complies with BS EN 50171:2001

rated output of 500VA/400W or 600VA/500W and benefits

Four separately fused outputs

from 4 independently fused outputs, battery deep discharge

protection, automatic temperature compensation and a clear,
informative system status display panel. The unit also fully

Digital display to clearly indicate system status

EasiCheck compatible version available

complies with the latest BS EN 50171:2001 standard. An

output voltage of 230V AC permits any suitable, unmodified
mains luminaires to be operated at full output in emergency
mode.

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Compact AC/AC
Specification

System Operation
In mains healthy condition, the system charges the batteries and
stores power, ready for emergency operation
In mains healthy condition, the power to luminaires designated for
emergency use is supplied from the normal mains via a by-pass
contactor inside the cubicle
In the event of a mains failure, the system provides emergency
power to dedicated mains slave or designated standard mains
luminaires, until mains power is restored (or for the rated duration
of the system in the event of extended mains failure)
Output voltage, from the system via the inverter, is 230V AC
nominal
Local change-over switching can be effected using an ACM1
module, controlling single or multiple luminaires (if fed from
common switched mains supply)
Suitable standard mains luminaires require no modification to
operate with the static inverter (unless ACM1 change-over module
is integral). All lamps in multi-lamp luminaires will be lit during
mains failure, unless separate control gear is provided for
individual lamps
Sub-circuit monitoring and hold off relays can be added to the
system to energise the emergency luminaires in the event of a
localised mains circuit failure, if the ACM1 modules is not used
Full details of modes of operation is shown on page 466
Full details of ACM1 module is shown on page 388

H (mm)

W (mm)

D (mm)

970

530

400

494

Cubicle

1.6mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032 Light German
Grey finish. Removable cover retained by screws. Cable entries via removable
top gland plate

Batteries

Valve regulated lead acid, 10 year design life

Charger and controls

Mains supply

230V 10% AC single phase supply, 50 Hz

Input control

MCB to BS3871 Pt 1, or BS4752 Pt 1

Fusegear

HRC type to BS88

Terminals

DIN rail mounted near to cable entry

Transformer

Double wound with earth screen to BS171

Rectifier

Full wave controlled thyristor/diode bridge

Contactor

Standard contactors comply with requirements of BS5424

Charger

Constant voltage, current limited type with electronic solid state controller.
Voltage controlled to within 2% of setting at up to 10% mains supply
variations.Full recharge within 24 hours. 80% capacity within 12 hours.
Current limit facility

Deep discharge protection

Fitted as standard. Automatic shut down of inverter when battery voltage falls
below pre-set level, during extended periods of mains supply failure

Cables

Compliant with BS6231

Load circuits

4 independent fused output circuits.

Monitoring circuits

Terminals provided for connection of remote monitors and controls

Temperature compensation

Fitted as standard. Charger voltage is automatically adjusted with reference to

ambient temperature to optimise charging and battery life. Pre-set for
optimum performance at 20C

Test push button

Simulates mains failure

Display panel

Composite facia with LCD display and LED indicators

Alarm warning

Audible alarm fitted internally plus common volt free contacts for remote
signalling of a fault condition and terminals for remote alarm unit option

Inverter

Dimensions
D

General

Central Battery Systems

Output voltage

Pre-settable in the range 220-240V AC. Default setting is 230V AC. Voltage
tolerance is 2% on loads of 0-100% of system rating

Frequency

50Hz. 0.1%. Waveform: Sinusoidal

Voltage regulation

Static 2%, dynamic 6%

Isolation

1kv rms between input and output terminals

Total harmonic distortion

Typically 3% or better. Max. 10%

Power factor

Will supply loads in the 0.7 lag - 0.7 lead range

Overload

200% for 10 seconds, 125% for 20 minutes without reduction in output

voltage

Start-up time

Standard 300mS. Soft start

Noise level

Effectively silent on both charge and discharge

Efficiency

83% nominal. Typically 82-85%

Protection

DC input protection. AC output fuses

DC input reverse polarity protection
Short circuit protection
Pre-charge protection fuse

Low voltage shut down

Inverter module automatically shuts down when battery discharges to a

pre-set level. Re-set is automatic following the restoration of the mains supply

Inhibit

An inhibit switch to control the inverter is fitted on the main pcb in the cubicle

Technology

Pulse width modulation with high frequency switching

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Metering and display panel

Design and Installation Notes

Simple and easy to read status display

LCD meter indicating battery voltage or current Reading mode

indicated by LED:

To ensure the system is suitably rated, list the luminaires to be

used, with their characteristics, to ensure the wattage and VA
power rating of the inverter is not exceeded

Volts
Amps
-

Indication LEDs
Power On
Charge Fail
Battery High/Low Volts
Deep Discharge Protection (protection circuit has operated)
Inverter Running

Using fluorescent luminaires with poor power factor will increase

the VA load
Note - BS EN 60598-2-22 prohibits the use of glow starters in
fluorescent luminaires used for emergency lighting.
A full set of Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions is
supplied with each system to assist the installer carry out the
work efficiently and safely
Adequate ventilation has been provided in the cubicle to allow a
safe dispersal of gases but it is important to remember that when
choosing where to locate systems, particularly those with large
batteries, attention must be paid to ensuring a build-up of
potentially explosive gases is avoided
Please refer to the System Design section for details of ventilation
calculations
Warning notices should be displayed on entry doors to battery
rooms:
BATTERY ROOM. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED LIGHTS BEFORE
ENTERING. NO SMOKING

Catalogue Numbers - Compact Static Inverter

System
Reference

Inverter Output
Rating (VA)

Output
Watts

Standby
Time

Weight
(kg)

AC500VA/M3

500

400

3 Hours

135.0

AC600VA/M3

600

500

3 Hours

136.00

Remote Mounted Options

Remote Alarm Unit
Sub Circuit Monitor
Hold Off Relay Monitor
ACM1s
Full details of these options can be found on page 489

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Switch Tripping Units

Cooper Lighting battery chargers for switchgear tripping and

Proven and reliable units

closing have been developed from the experience gained

Digital display to clearly indicate system status

from many years of designing and manufacturing

Comprehensive alarm and indication package

sophisticated battery charging and control equipment.

Designed to provide a continuous DC supply for operating

Choice of vented nickel cadmium or valve regulated lead

acid batteries

switchgear and protection equipment, these latest units are

Systems available to meet exact project requirements

supplied with a comprehensive alarm, metering and indication

package as standard. The informative and clear display panel
is fixed to the fascia of both wall and floor standing units, with
a remote alarm unit as an option. Extremely reliable and easy
to install, these units provide a competitively priced solution.

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Metering and display panel

Installation Notes

Simple and easy to read status display

LCD meter indicating battery voltage and the option of battery

current or battery compartment temperature. Voltage is default,
others displayed using push buttons (If options specified). Display
mode indicated by LED:

A full set of Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions is

supplied with each system to assist the installer carry out the
work efficiently and safely

Amps (optional)

Adequate ventilation has been provided in the cubicle to allow a

safe dispersal of gases but it is important to remember that when
choosing where to locate systems, particularly those with large
batteries, attention must be paid to ensuring a build-up of
potentially explosive gases is avoided

Temperature (lead acid battery systems only)

Refer to System Design section for ventilation calculations

Charger indication LEDs

Warning notices should be displayed on battery room doors:

Power On

BATTERY ROOM. EXTINGUISH ALL NAKED LIGHTS BEFORE

ENTERING. NO SMOKING

Volts

Float Mode
Current Limit

Full Charge

Options

Boost mode (nickel cadmium battery systems only)

Remote Alarm Unit

Alarm indication LEDs

Integral HRC fused distribution board (110V systems only)

Mains Fail

Integral MCB distribution board (110V systems only)

Charge Fail
Battery High Volts

Specification

Battery Low Volts

General

DC Earth Fault
Audible alarm fitted internally, with mute button on display. Common
set of volts free changeover contacts for remote signalling and output
for remote alarm unit

Cubicle (30V systems)

Wall mounted 1.2mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032
Light German Grey finish. Removable cover retained by screws. Steel divider
separates control gear and battery compartments

Cubicle (110V systems)

1.6mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032 Light German
Grey finish. 2 lockable doors and segregated control gear/battery
compartments. Cable entries via removable top gland plate

Batteries

Vented nickel cadmium, 25 year design life Valve regulated lead acid, 10 year
design life

Dimensions
Charger and controls
W

Cubicle Ref

H (mm)

W (mm)

D (mm)

Wall (S Type)
931
932

450
1200
1800

745
715
715

270
680
680

Dimensions are for guidance only and may be subject to

change, depending on precise specification required

Mains supply

230V 10% AC single phase supply, 50 Hz. Other input voltages available

Input control

MCB to BS3871 Pt 1. Type D

Input terminals

DIN rail mounted near to cable entry

Transformer

Double wound with earth screen to BS171

Rectifier

Full wave controlled thyristor/diode bridge

Charger

Constant voltage, current limited type with electronic solid state controller.
Voltage controlled to within 1% of setting at 10% mains supply variations.
Full recharge within 24 hours.

Cables

Compliant with BS6231

Output terminals

DIN rail mounted

Temperature compensation

Fitted as standard to lead acid battery units. Charger voltage is automatically

adjusted with reference to ambient temperature to optimise charging and
battery life. Pre-set for optimum performance at 20C

Display panel

Composite facia with LCD display and LED indicators

Alarm warning

Audible alarm fitted internally plus common volt free contacts for use in
conjunction with integral on-board power supply to operate the remote alarm
unit option

Catalogue Numbers
System
Reference

Nominal Battery
Ah Capacity

Nominal
System Voltage

Float

Output Voltage
Max

No of
Cells

Cubicle
Type

Systems With Nickel Cadmium Batteries

ST30/10/*

10

30

36

41.25

25

Wall(S)

ST30/18/*

18

30

36

41.25

25

Wall(S)

ST30/24/*

24

30

36

41.25

25

Wall(S)

ST30/30/*

30

30

36

41.25

25

Wall(S)

FST110/10/*

10

110

132.5

151.8

92

932

FST110/18/*

18

110

132.5

151.8

92

932

FST110/24/*

24

110

132.5

151.8

92

932

FST110/30/*

30

110

132.5

151.8

92

932

Systems with Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries

FSLRT110/19/*

19

108

122.5

122.5

54

931

FSLRT/110/29/*

29

108

122.5

122.5

54

931

FSLRT110/38/*

38

108

122.5

122.5

54

932

Notes:

1. * = Specify charger size. Contact us for guidance

2. Diode regulators can be fitted to control the output terminal voltage to pre-determined limits. Contact Central Systems Technical Sales for details
3. Other size batteries and chargers are available on request

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EasiCheck Slave

EasiCheck offers an advanced, versatile and flexible solution

Saves time and cost on testing and maintenance

to automatic testing, which is easy to use and provides a

Tests fully comply with EN 50172

high level of integrity. Each panel can monitor up to 250

Easy to use control panel

luminaires, continuously lamp status, communication and

255 address capacity per panel

central battery operation. Function and duration tests are

performed automatically at frequencies that exceed the
requirements of the current codes of practice. All faults are
displayed on the panel, providing location text and the nature
of the fault, to aid maintenance. EasiCheck is suitable for all
sizes of projects, but particularly medium to large
installations, where panels can be networked or where
optional site monitoring or colour graphics software is
required, providing central PC control.

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Stand alone or network up to 63 panels

Events log and test reports can be printed
Colour graphics software package available
Continuous monitoring of CBU and luminaire

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System Operation

Panel

An EasiCheck interface module or addressable changeover

module is fitted into all suitable dedicated emergency luminaires
or mains luminaires converted for emergency operation.

Constructed from flame retardant polycarbonate. 2 line x 40

character LCD display and soft touch 5 button keypad. Access to
panel functions is by means of a secure password. All functions
controlled by the keypad, via a series of user friendly menus with
context sensitive help information. System and luminaire faults can
be viewed without input of password. Panel has printer connection
facility and battery back-up. An on-board alarm is fitted, which is
activated when faults are identified. Alarm can be muted or disabled
using keypad.

Each module is given a unique address number, using a hand

held programmer.
Every luminaire is then connected to a 2 core data BUS cable,
which is linked back to the control panel. A single panel can
accommodate up to 255 luminaires and addressable devices.
When switched on, the panel will self learn the number of
luminaires connected to it.
Text information can be allocated to each system component,
including central battery units and changeover devices during
commissioning by a Cooper Lighting and Security service
engineer.

Panel is used to facilitate following functions:

-

Set up test types and times

Initiate manual tests

Display real time current/voltage of single luminaire

The panel can then be programmed to carry out automatic test

sequences according to BS 5266/EN 50172. Testing can also be
initiated manually. All test data is sent back and stored at the
control panel. Additionally, the system carries out continuous real
time monitoring of all connected devices.

Print test results (remote printer)

Configure Panel functions

Central battery unit status is constantly monitored and multiple

CBUs can be controlled by a single panel.

Power on

Emergency mode

General fault

System fault

Test in progress

In the event of a fault, the precise location of the device is

displayed at the control panel along with accurate details of the
nature of the fault and an alarm is raised.
A printer can be connected, which automatically prints details
of any system events as soon as they occur.
The system can be enhanced by networking up to 63 panels.
Central PC monitoring and a global network printer can also be
incorporated. An advanced colour graphics software package is
available to provide central and remote system control and
monitoring.

In addition, LED indicators display the following status:

Dimensions
12 Cable
Entry Points

332mm

283mm
198mm
242mm
MUTE
BUZZER

270mm

SCROLL

90mm

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Slave Luminaire Technical Data

To be compatible with the power supply unit and to comply with the
luminaire product standard, whilst being installed to meet the
requirements of the BS 5266 Pt.1 code of practice, the luminaires
should meet the following requirements:

Slave luminaires for use with central emergency lighting systems

must be compatible with the central battery supply unit.
The most common types are:
Dedicated slave luminaires, with specially designed
housings and circuits

Voltage compatibility - the luminaire operating range must be

within the central system output voltage range, minus an
additional 4% cable voltage drop

Converted mains luminaires, which have been modified by

the addition of an emergency circuit, normally to operate
on 24, 50 or 110V AC/DC supplies

Static inverter systems - luminaires must fully meet the

requirements of EN 60598-2-22, which ensures they are suitable
for use as emergency luminaires

Mains luminaires which are suitable to be powered by 230V AC

inverter systems

Cooper Lighting systems and slave luminaires meet these

requirements in full.

System & Luminaire Technical Data

24 AC/DC

50V AC/DC

110V AC/DC

230V AC/AC

Maintained voltage output range including cable voltage drop

19.4 - 25.3V

40.5 - 53.0V

89.1 - 116.6V

194.4 - 254.4V

Initial emergency output voltage range including cable voltage drop

21.6 - 24.0V

45.0 - 50.0V

99.0 - 110.0V

200.0 - 223.0V

End of duration output voltage range including cable voltage drop

19.4 - 21.6V

41.4 - 45.0V

89.0 - 99.0V

200.0 - 223.0V

Minimum strike volts (0C)

18.0V

37.5V

82.5V

198.0V

Minimum run volts (0C)

18.0V

37.5V

82.5V

198.0V

Maximum run volts (0C)

30.0V

62.5V

138.0V

264.0V

Minimum strike volts (0C)

95.0V

Minimum run volts (0C)

82.5V

Maximum run volts (0C)

62.5V

138.0V

Central System Output

Compatible Dedicated 8W Luminaires

Converted or Dedicated Luminaire Fitted with SMCB Module

Note: SMCB units use changeover relays, so the maintained function should be provided by the normal mains control gear. However, the module will operate on either AC or DC enabling it to
operate with a maintained central system in the emergency conditions

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Slave Luminaire Technical Data

Power Consumption and Performance
Dedicated Slave
AC/DC Systems
50V
Lumens
Amps

24V
Lamp Watts & Type

110V
Lumens
Amps

AC/AC Systems
230V High Frequency Ballast
Lumens
Watts
VA

Lumens

Amps

8W

T5

275

0.34

275

0.18

275

0.07

272

11W

TC-S

900

14

16

Tungsten

2x300

0.50

2x300

55

60

2x21W

Mains Luminaires Converted with an AC/DC SMCB Unit

AC/DC Systems 110V
Lumens
Amps

AC/AC Systems 230V

Lumens
Amps

Lamp Watts

Lamp Type

18W

T8

350(0.44)

0.095

594(0.44)

11.20

36W

T8

650(0.33)

0.14

1105(0.33)

16.50

58W

T8

740(0.24)

0.165

1248(0.24)

19.54

70W

T8

700(0.18)

0.17

1179(0.18)

20.00

16W

2D

400(0.65)

0.11

28W

2D

500(0.40)

0.145

38W

2D

560(0.33)

0.15

9W

TC-S

250(0.71)

0.09

11W

TC-S

375(0.70)

0.10

13W

TC-DE

330(0.63)

0.10

18W

TC-DE/TC-L

330(0.63)

0.10

408(0.34)

11.80

26W

TC-DE

425(0.40)

0.13

684(0.38)

15.80

36W

TC-L

600(0.35)

0.15

928(0.32)

17.60

Mains Luminaires Powered from a Central Inverter

230V AC/AC systems
High Frequency Ballast
Wire Wound Ballast
Watts
VA
Watts
VA

Lamp Watts

Lamp Type

Lumens

18W

T8

1100

20.2

20.8

26

29.5

36w

T8

2700

38

39.2

43

45.3

58w

T8

4200

58.1

59.9

67

77

70w

T8

5300

72.4

74.6

80

92

16w

2D

850

17

17.9

21

45.7

28w

2D

1655

31.2

32.5

34

37.4

38w

2D

2300

43.2

45

45

49.5

13w

TC-DE

725

16.1

16.6

18

20.7

18w

TC-DE/TC-L

970

20.6

21

24

26.4

26w

TC-DE

1450

28.8

30

32

35.6

36w

TC-L

2300

37.6

38.4

45

53

Notes:
1. VA ratings assume power factor capacitors are fitted
2. Watts and VA figures based on typical control gear data, for system design purposes
3. The above lumen data is based on output from triphosphor lamps. De-rate by 15% if halophosphate lamps are used
4. Lumen output figures include the effects of lamp and luminaire ageing, end of discharge voltage and cable volt drop
5. Data for 230V AC/AC SMCB unit available on application

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