Installation instructions
1. Note: The circuit supplying mains power to the fitting must not be energised until installaton of
the fitting is completed.
2. Mark and cut-out a hole in the ceiling to suit either small or large Spitfire head. The cut-out size for
the standard lamp head is 50mm. The cut-out size for a small 85mm adaptor plate is 70mm and for
the large 141mm adaptor plate is 130mm.
Note: The adaptor plates are mainly used for existing
Spitfire replacement or where ceiling access is limited.
3. Snap the lamp head to the appropriate adaptor plate (if used).
4. Connect the battery to the control pack, the battery pack can be attached to the control pack using
cable tie supplied.
5. Connect the mains wiring brown to (active), blue to (neutral), white to (DALI +) and black to (DALI -),
see figure 1.
6. Feed the battery and control pack assembly through the ceiling cut-out and secure them to a
suitable location within the ceiling space. If access to the ceiling cavity is not available, connect the
mains power cord before recessing the battery and control pack in the ceiling cut-out. Secure the
battery and control pack to a suitable location within the ceiling space.
7. Check operation of the unit to ensure that the installation was successful. Once powered up, as a
non-maintained fitting the present lamp stays off. Allow a few minutes to give the battery a small
charge, then press the test button located at the Spitfire lamp head. Hold the test button in for a
few seconds and observe the operation of the lamp switching from mains to the emergency mode.
If the lamp on emergency mode works momentarily, that is okay. Try again in a few more minutes
in case battery is completely discharge, it may take a little time to charge up enough to operate
even momentarily. After this time, press the test button again and if the lamp does not work at all,
check the supply, the connections and follow the instruction given in the trouble shooting guide at
the end of this document. Operation modes of the LED status as shown below. In the pattern
descriptor ‘_’ means off while ‘R’, ‘G’ and ‘Y’ mean red, green and yellow, respectively.
Note: LED
patterns are displayed only if mains is present. If there is a mains failure, the LEDs are turned
off.
Priority
Pattern
Indicated condition
9
GG_
Damaged configuration, the unit is not operational
8
GG_R_
Hardware fault, the unit is not operational
7
G
The button is pressed
6
_
Faulty charger or battery, cannot go to emergency mode
5
RR__
Self-test is in progress
4
GG_R_R_
STM32 interface card is missing
3
GG_R_R_R_R_
The DALI bus is not powered
2
YY_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y__
Identify command was received from DALI
1
YY__
Last self test failed
1
YYYY_
Last self test succeeded
0
R
Unit is healthy, battery is charging
Important: 24 hours is required to allow the fitting battery to reach full capacity, ie: prior to a
discarge test. As the installer, it is your responsibility to conduct the initial discharge testing of the
fitting. Refer to AS/NZS 2293.
DALI emergency features
DALI emergency comprises most of the
standard features of DALI in addition to
features and commands specific to emergency
products. Some of these are outlined below:
Rest
• To ensure maximum battery life (especially
through the construction stages), a smart
control system can use the rest command to
extinguish the emergency lamp (when
power has been lost) and limits the number
of continual charge and discharge cycles
present in the commissioning or installation
phase. This reduces the stress on the
battery and ensures the longest possible
life.
Function test
• A test designed to quickly check the unit’s
functionality. During this short test the unit
is able to check that the battery, lamp and
circuitry are all working correctly. The result
of this test is stored and can be returned to
the control system when required.
Duration test
• The most important test for an emergency
device is the duration test. This test allows
the device to change to emergency mode
and discharges the battery.
• You will need to allow 24 hours for the
battery to fully charge prior to conducting
this test, presently (at the time of writing),
the standard requires that fittings operate
in emergency mode for a period not less
than 2 hours for their commissioning test
and for not less than 90 minutes thereafter
(it is required that 6 monthly discharge tests
be carried out). The result of the test is
stored and can be returned to the control
system when required.
Inhibit
• Another measure that can be initiated by the
control system is the inhibit feature which
can stop the emergency DALI device from
going into emergency mode.
Prolong time
• The prolong time function of the emergency
DALI protocol gives installers the ability to
prolong the emergency light’s emergency
state. This time can be set from 0 to 60
minutes and can ensure that a safe lighting
level is present after a short power failure.
Removal instructions
1. Before removing the installed fitting, de-
energise and lock off the supply circuit.
2. Disconnect the mains and DALI wiring
connections.
3. Disconnect the battery and lamp head plug.
Power cable
Main control unit
Brown - active
Blue - neutral
White - DALI +
Black - DALI -
Figure 1
