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06/18 750.1782 Rev. J

2/12

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EMIU 125/250/400W Mini Inverter

          

   

    

   

          

       

  

 

      

 

WARNING:

THE MINI INVERTER MUST BE MOUNTED SECURELY USING A 1/4” (MIN) SCREW AND FLAT 
WASHER FOR EVERY KEYHOLE. THE MOUNTING SURFACE MUST ALSO BE SUFFICIENTLY 
REINFORCED TO ACCOMODATE THE WEIGHT LISTED (SEE PAGE 1). FAILURE TO SECURE THE 
UNIT SUFFICIENTLY CAN DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING:

DO NOT ENERGIZE THE CIRCUIT UNTIL ALL STEPS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

WARNING:

DO NOT RELY SOLELY ON THE INVERTED T-BAR STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE UNIT. FAILING TO 
INSTALL WIRE SUPPORTS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING:

FAILURE TO CONNECT THE BATTERY(S) PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE OR
AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. A SMALL SPARK MAY OCCUR WHEN
CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY WIRES. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS CAUSED BY LARGE 
CAPACITORS CONTAINED IN THE MINI INVERTER BEING CHARGED.

WARNING:

ALWAYS TURN OFF THE INVERTER MODULE AND THE AC SUPPLY TO THE EQUIPMENT AND 
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS
SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THE USE OF PARTS SUPPLIED BY OTHER THAN THE 
MANUFACTURER MAY RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT PROVIDES MORE THAN ONE POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT SOURCE. TO REDUCE THE 
R I S K OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN SERVICING, DISCONNECT BOTH  NORMAL AND 
EMERGENCY SOURCES BY  TURNING OFF  THE A.C. BRANCH  CIRCUIT AND BY DISCONNECTING 
THE  B AT T E RY.

CAUTION:

BEFORE INSTALLING, MAKE CERTAIN THE A.C. POWER IS OFF. 
NOTE: THE BATTERY(S) ARE SHIPPED SEPARATELY. PLACE THEM IN A LOCATION AWAY FROM 
THE WORK AREA TO AVOID DAMAGE UNTIL THEY ARE TO BE INSTALLED.

CAUTION:

ONLY ONE VOLTAGE IS ALLOWED (120V OR 277V). CONNECTION TO MORE THAN ONE VOLTAGE 
MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

CAUTION:

FOR NORMALLY ON UN-SWITCHED UNITS: THE JUMPER WIRE IS PRESET FOR 120VAC. IF THE 
UNIT IS TO BE WIRED FOR 277VAC, REMOVE THE JUMPER WIRE FROM THE 120VAC INPUT 
POWER TERMINALS AND REINSTALL THE JUMPER WIRE INTO THE 277VAC INPUT POWER 
TERMINALS.

 

CAUTION:

IF CONNECTED TO 277V INPUT, USE A 277V RATED SWITCH. FAILURE TO USE THE PROPER
VOLTAGE SWITCH MAY RESULT IN SWITCH FAILURE, A SHOCK HAZARD, AN UNSAFE 
CONDITION AND/OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE.

CAUTION:

THE MINI INVERTER HAS A SELF-TEST FEATURE AND CAN ENTER IN SELF-TEST MODE (MONTHLY, 
BIANNUAL OR ANNUAL) AT ANY TIME. WHEN THIS OCCURS, POWER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE 
OUTPUT OF THE MINI INVERTER, EVEN IF THE LATTER WAS CONFIGURED FOR NORMALLY-OFF 
OPERATION. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE INVERTER MODULE INSIDE THE MINI INVERTER BEFORE 
WORKING WITH THE WIRING SYSTEM OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM.

IMPORTANT:

WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE MINI INVERTER, YOU MUST RESPECT THE 
APPROPRIATE WIRING DIAGRAMS. DO NOT CONNECT THE “INPUT POWER” NEUTRAL TO THE 
“LOAD” NEUTRAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS DIRECTIVE MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT 
FAILURE AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT:

FOR NORMALLY OFF LOAD: REMOVE THE JUMPER WIRE BEFORE WIRING THE UNIT.

Summary of Contents for EMIU-125W

Page 1: ...ional Electrical Code and local regulations 12 The EMIU contains potentially hazardous voltages Installation maintenance and service work should be performed by qualified and trained personnel 13 Electricians and end users need to ensure product system compatibility before final installation 14 Units to be installed only as per configuration described in this instruction manual IMPORTANT Do not ex...

Page 2: ...OTH NORMAL AND EMERGENCY SOURCES BY TURNING OFF THE A C BRANCH CIRCUIT AND BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CAUTION BEFORE INSTALLING MAKE CERTAIN THE A C POWER IS OFF NOTE THE BATTERY S ARE SHIPPED SEPARATELY PLACE THEM IN A LOCATION AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA TO AVOID DAMAGE UNTIL THEY ARE TO BE INSTALLED CAUTION ONLY ONE VOLTAGE IS ALLOWED 120V OR 277V CONNECTION TO MORE THAN ONE VOLTAGE MAY RESULT IN...

Page 3: ...especting the operating voltage All remote circuitry is to be wired in accordance with Article 700 of the National Electric Code Do not exceed the total rating of the Mini Inverter Unit is rated at maximum Watt and maximum VA where Max W Max VA Total load W must be derated when load power factor PF is less than 0 9 for maximum rating Special attention shall be taken when load consists of LED lamps...

Page 4: ...lor in each pole on the terminal block See Figure on side c Leave a minimum of one inch 25mm between the live voltage cabling and the unsheathed low voltage data cabling NOTE NO WIRING IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEXUS WIRELESS VERSION MANUAL TEST A manual test is initiated once the test switch is pressed for 1 second and then released The Status Indicator will start flashing green The designated fixtures...

Page 5: ...re of 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F their life expectancy is 8 to 10 years However as stated above the equipment must be tested for a minimum of 90 minutes once per year When the batteries will no longer operate the load for 90 minutes they must be replaced Replace only with manufacturer supplied parts Properly dispose of or recycle the Lead Acid battery FIGURE 1A RED BLUE 125W BATTERY CONFIGURATION 250W ...

Page 6: ...itched Neutral Ground Line see note 3 see note 3 Wall Switch Normally ON Lighting Load Output Wiring Triac Dimmer Device Fluorescent LED Incandescent FIGURE 2A WIRING DIAGRAM SWITCHED NORMALLY ON LOAD Line 120Vac Neutral 120V Neutral Ground Ground Neutral Line Switched Line Not Used Un Switched Line Neutral see note 3 see note 3 FIGURE 2B WIRING DIAGRAM NORMALLY OFF LOAD IMPORTANT FOR NORMALLY OFF...

Page 7: ...NPUT POWER terminals 4 DO NOT COMBINE THE INPUT POWER NEUTRAL WITH THE LOAD NEUTRAL Un Switched see note 3 Line 120Vac Neutral 120V Neutral 120Vac Ground 0 10V FIGURE 2D WIRING DIAGRAM UN SWITCHED NORMALLY ON LOAD WITH LCO REFER TO FIGURE 6 0 10V LCO Primary Un Switched AC Input Normally ON Lighting Load see note 4 Input Wiring Output Wiring Ground Switched Line Un Switched Line Neutral Lighting L...

Page 8: ... switch for at least 6 seconds The reset also initializes the main counter This renewal takes place to compensate for system variations when the unit ages Renewal is not allowed if there is a lighting load failure alarm This is not applicable for units with no auto test option e SERVER FAILURE The Nexus server controller or PC is no longer communicating with the RF unit s modem To solve this issue...

Page 9: ...disabled during a power failure in order for the load to provide a 100 level of lighting The circuit consists of a single pole dry contact relay that is normally closed in stand by operation In emergency mode power failure the relay contacts open and disconnect the dimming signal from the lighting load allowing the load to operate at 100 light level INSTALLATION 1 Locate the Lighting Control signa...

Page 10: ... not commissioned to the Nexus system Lamp load is OFF None if unit is in normally off mode Nexus option Unit is operating correctly Unit is not commissioned to the Nexus system LED flashing GREEN OFF Lamp load is ON None the unit is in test mode or is sampling load Unit is operating correctly Lamp load is OFF Inverter switched OFF Check the inverter ON OFF switch Turn it on Switch is located on t...

Page 11: ... the batteries LED Flashing RED 2 times every 6 seconds Charger Failure Error Charger not working Reset the unit see page 4 and if the same error is displayed replace the charger board LED Flashing RED 3 times every 6 seconds Lamp Failure Error Lost 10 or more if initial lamp loading is lost Replace the bad lamp and reset the unit LED AMBER ORANGE steady On Network server down The Nexus modem is n...

Page 12: ...ACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICING MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Consult Customer Service for current warranty information All information and specifications contained in these instructions are subject to change due to engineer design errors and omissions 2014 Thomas Betts Limited All rights reserved ...

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