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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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4. 

Manual Testing

This unit also provides for manual testing by pressing the test button in a specific pattern. To test this unit, the battery 

needs to be charged initially for 24 hours before pressing the test button (manual test). On pressing the test button, the 

unit will simulate an emergency mode with the numeric indicator displaying a “7”. The unit will return to normal opera-

tion after 60 seconds/30 minutes/90 minutes respectively. The different patterns and the resulting test are listed in the 

table below.

5. 

Operation

During an electrical power failure, the unit will transfer into emergency mode and remain illuminated for a minimum of 

90 minutes.

Self-test/Self-diagnostics (G2 option)

1. 

Introduction

Once the unit is properly installed according to the installation instruction and AC power is supplied, the EXIT sign will

illuminate. The dual-color LED indicator will also display automatically initiating the self-diagnostic test function. 

The LED indicator displays the current unit status. 

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A STEADY GREEN on the LED indicator indicates normal operation.

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BLINKING GREEN indicates that the unit is in testing mode. 

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GREEN/RED FLASHING indicates that the battery is charging. 

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RED (STEADY and BLINKING) would indicate a fault or a service alert. 

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The LED indicator would be off when the unit is in emergency mode.

Refer to 

Fault Indication

 section for more details. 

2.

 Self-Diagnostic Service

The self-diagnostic function is factory preset without any field adjustment. The automatic self-diagnostic feature serves

the following tests:

a. On-line real time monitoring of battery and LED(s): Identifies battery charging, disconnection and failure along with

    LED failures.
b. Self-testing and a 30-second discharge once every 30 days (conforming to NFPA code requirements), after AC 

    power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours.
c. Self-testing and a 30-minute discharge once every 180 days, after AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 

    24 hours.
d. Self-testing and a 90-minute discharge once every 365 days (conforming to NFPA code requirements), after 

    AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours. 

Ac

on 

Reac

on  

Indicator  

Push test bu

on once (within 2 seconds) 

60 second test 

Push test bu

on twice (within 2 seconds) 

30 minute test 

Push test bu

on three 

mes ( within 2 seconds) 

90 minute test 

Push and hold test bu

on (3-5 seconds) 

System Interrup

on 

 

Push and hold test bu

on ( more than 6 seconds) 

System Reset 

 

10070040 Rev 6 - 11/18

VEX SERIES

Summary of Contents for EXITRONIX VEX Series

Page 1: ... housing open the battery door and connect the battery terminals Close door and push the test button to confirm Allow to charge for 24 hours before the 90 minute test Then follow Self test Self diagnostics testing section 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following DISCONNE...

Page 2: ...or and connect the battery terminals Close door and push the test button to confirm Allow to charge for 24 hours before the 90 minute test Then follow Self test Self diagnostics testing section End Mounting 1 Attach sign to canopy 7 by inserting canopy into sign then slide to the top to lock 2 Feed transformer leads through the side hole of the housing 4 making sure to secure the wires into wire g...

Page 3: ...ions see Electrical Connection section 4 All electrical connections should be made inside the VEPA junction box 5 Fasten VEPA to canopy using 8 32 x machine screws Electrical Connections All electrical connections should be made inside junction box Make electrical connections as follows 120V AC 277V AC White Common White Common Black 120V Orange 277V Green Ground Green Ground Note Cap unused leads...

Page 4: ...de requirements after AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours c Self testing with a 30 minute discharge once every 180 days after AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours d Self testing with a 90 minute discharge once every 365 days conforming to NFPA code requirements after AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours 3 Fault Indication 3 Battery Recharge Failure ...

Page 5: ...at the unit is in testing mode GREEN RED FLASHING indicates that the battery is charging RED STEADY and BLINKING would indicate a fault or a service alert The LED indicator would be off when the unit is in emergency mode Refer to Fault Indication section for more details 2 Self Diagnostic Service The self diagnostic function is factory preset without any field adjustment The automatic self diagnos...

Page 6: ... the table below 5 Operation During an electrical power failure the unit will transfer into emergency mode and stay illuminated for a minimum of 90 minutes To test the unit the battery needs to be charged initially for 24 hours before depressing the test button to do manual test On pressing the test button the unit will transfer into a simulated emergency mode with the LED indicator flashing or bl...

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