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System features
Comprehensive indication
display
Shows current system status at
a glance
Modular inverter
design
Individual inverter modules
can easily be removed for
maintenance or to reduce
weight during installation
(2.5KVA and above)
Temperature compensation
with digital display
Automatically adjusts charger
voltage to optimise performance
and life in response to ambient
temperature.
Integral plinth
For ease of positioning
Note: Compact units (AC500...) differ slightly from above, contact technical sales for full details (Tel: 01302 303221)
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Centralised or distributed systems
Cooper Lighting and Security manufactures a wide range This can considerably reduce the overall installed cost of
of Central battery systems. Standard products include the system by reducing the amount of distribution wiring.
static inverter systems with ratings from 500VA to 30KVA. Distributed systems can also increase system integrity by
limiting the area affected by failure of an individual unit.
Smaller systems are ideal for providing emergency lighting
in small localised areas, e.g. Atriums where traditional The compact 500VA static inverter system is ideal for use
emergency lighting is not appropriate, alternatively as part of a distributed system, having a small footprint
multiple small systems can be utilised, located at and a lift off front cover, ideal for use in areas where access
convenient points throughout the building. space is limited.
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Choice of emergency luminaires
To complement the range of Central systems, a wide
selection of slave luminaires and conversion modules is
also available, which have been specifically designed to Normal mains healthy condition
ensure compatibility with Cooper Lighting and Security
central systems. Alternatively ACM1 modules can be used Local Switched
Supply
to enable suitable normal unmodified mains luminaires to
be utilised for both normal and emergency lighting
operation.
Combined
ACM1 Mains/Emegency
ACM1 modules can either be mounted inside the Luminaire
Local Switched
Supply
Combined
ACM1 Mains/Emegency
Luminaire
Mains only
Luminaires
KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
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Addressable testing
Legislation demands that emergency lighting systems Where ACM1 modules are utilised to allow standard mains
are regularly tested and maintained in full working order. fittings to also operate as emergency luminaires, special
The Easicheck Addressable testing systems can greatly addressable versions are available which have the same
simplify the testing and maintenance regime, by functionality as normal ACM1 modules, but in addition
automatically carrying out complete automatic testing of can be controlled by Easicheck for automatic testing
the entire emergency lighting system and raising an alarm purposes. An additional interface is fitted to each central
when remedial work is required. battery unit to allow Easicheck to monitor critical
parameters and to activate discharge testing as required.
Easicheck removes the need for expensive, time consuming
manual testing of emergency lighting systems, and ensures Control panels can operate on a stand alone basis or can
that a thorough, consistent test regime is implemented. be networked together to form a single integrated system.
As well as carrying out regular testing of all connected In addition, software and hardware packages are available
emergency luminaires, the Easicheck system continually to allow Easicheck systems to connect to a computer to
monitors the status of the central battery units to ensure provide either a text based or graphical user interface for
that key parameters such as battery voltage and charge ease of monitoring on large sites.
current are at the correct level.
The diagram below represents a typical wiring
The Easicheck system consists of a control panel (or series arrangement for a networked Easicheck system connected
of control panels on large projects) and an addressable to a Central battery system. A comprehensive installation
interface added to each emergency luminaire and control planning guide is available on request to assist with the
device. An individual Easicheck panel can monitor and detailed planning of an Easicheck installation.
control up to 250 addressable interfaces, each of which
could be either a luminaire, a control device or Central
battery system.
Data cable
Network Cable
Optional PC
Interface
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Static inverter detailed technical specification
The system includes all necessary features to comply with the requirements of BS EN50171: 2001 for Central System Supplies.
Inverters are able to start the full load of a previously un-powered system, within the response time of EN1838 in mains
failure mode.
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Display Indication
Indicates that mains power is supplied to the charger, and to all connected sub-circuit monitors
Power On
(LK1), and that no “brown-out” has occurred.
Indicating that mains power is supplied to the Maintained circuit, and that any switching
Maintained lights
connected to LK2 is closed
Indicating that the charger is working in the constant voltage mode (and hence the charge current
Float mode* is low or falling). Unless the Boost Mode indicator is also lit (see below) this indicates that the
battery voltage is at the preset float voltage
Current limit* Indicating that the charger is in constant current mode (and hence the battery voltage is rising).
Indicating that the charger is in constant voltage mode (at float voltage unless the boost indicator
Full charge* is also illuminated), and that the current has dropped to a low level (generally below 10-20% of
current limit)
(Not applicable to Valve Regulated Lead Acid types of batteries) - Indicating that the unit is
charging towards a target voltage about 20% higher than the preset float voltage. Depending on
options selected at the design stage, this can be initiated automatically or manually. If automatic,
Boost mode*
it shall start and finish on preset voltage thresholds. If initiated manually, it shall be terminated
either manually or by a timer. Manual operation shall be by means of two push buttons on the
internal PCB.
Indicating that mains power has failed (or dropped below the “brown-out threshold”) either to
Mains fail* the unit or to one of the sub-circuit monitors connected to it. The charger will then not be
operating, and the output will be supplied from the battery
Charge fail Indicates that battery voltage and charge current are both low.
Indicating that the battery voltage has risen above a preset threshold, normally 5% above float
Battery high volts
voltage
Indicates that the battery voltage has dropped below a preset threshold, normally 5% below float
Battery low volts
voltage
Indicating some leakage to earth (resistance approximately 5kohms or less) on any circuit
Earth fault*
connected to the battery positive or negative.
Indicating that the deep discharge protection circuit has operated, cutting off the output to avoid
Deep discharge
damage to the battery. It shall remain illuminated until mains power has been restored AND the
protection
condition has been acknowledged by pressing the Deep Discharge Protection Reset button
Inverter running Indicates that the inverter is providing an output of nominally 230VAC
Display current Changes the digital meter display from battery voltage to battery current
Display Temp* Changes the digital meter display from battery voltage to battery temperature
Mute buzzer An internal buzzer sounds when any alarm condition occurs, which can be silenced with this button
Displays Battery voltage by default, will display charge/discharge current or ambient temperature
LCD Display
if above buttons are operated
* Not fitted on compact static inverter units (AC500...) See page 10 for details.
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Selecting the correct sized unit
Use the following procedure to select a correctly sized 3) Fittings with a low Power factor have a much higher
static inverter: circuit VA than fittings with a high power factor.
Using low power factor fittings on a static inverter will
1) Make a list of all the luminaires to be connected to the increase the size and cost of the static inverter unit.
static inverter. 4) Ensure any fitting selected for use as an emergency
2) Note the quantity of fittings of each type. fitting complies with the product standard for
3) Establish the electrical supply details for each luminaire emergency fittings (EN60598-2-22) note, that to
type (the circuit watts and the circuit VA). comply with this standard glow starters, or lamps
4) Multiply each of these by the quantity of luminaires with built in starters must not be used, (use electronic
5) Add together the total Circuit wattage requirement starters instead).
and the total circuit VA requirement.
6) Add an allowance (recommend a minimum of 20%) Worked examples
for future expansion. In the following examples the same fitting types have been
7) Select an inverter unit from the list opposite which is used in both cases, however in the first example, switch
capable of supplying both the required VA rating and start gear has been used as the basis for calculation, the
the required wattage rating. second example, is based on HF gear. These examples
illustrate how the use of HF gear results in a smaller and
Notes cheaper static inverter unit.
1) Make sure you use the circuit watts of the fitting not
the lamp watts (with a switch start fitting, there can be Calculate the correct sized static inverter to support the
as much as 40% difference between the lamp wattage following load:
and the actual circuit wattage of the fitting) 55 x 58W battens
2) The circuit wattage of a HF fitting will be normally be 21 x Twin 58W Weatherproof fittings
substantially lower than that of an equivalent switch 20 x 8W Exit signs
start fitting. If HF fittings are used instead of switch
start fittings, the resulting inverter is likely to be
significantly cheaper and smaller.
Qty Type Circuit VA (ea) Circuit VA (Tot) Circuit Watts (Ea) Circuit Watts (Tot)
Qty Type Circuit VA (ea) Circuit VA (Tot) Circuit Watts (Ea) Circuit Watts (Tot)
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Having calculated the required system size, select a unit from the list below which has sufficient capacity to support the
required load (including the spare capacity), note bolts and VA wattage must be checked.
Cooper Lighting and Security offers a wide range of static inverter systems, with ratings from 500VA to 30KVA. The list below
shows a number of popular sized units are available on short delivery lead times. For requirements outside this range, please
contact out central battery systems technical sales department, who will be pleased to provide further details.
Part Number Easicheck compatible Max output VA Max output Watts Standby hrs
1AC500VAM3 No 500 400 3
1AC500VAM3EC Yes 500 400 3
1ACSLX12503AP No 1250 1065 3
1ACSLX25003AP No 2500 2000 3
1ACSLX37503AP No 3750 3200 3
SK-AC4KVA-SLR3 No 4000 3400 3
SK-JAC4KVA-SLR3* Yes 4000 3400 3
SK-AC5KVA-SLR3 No 5000 4250 3
SK-JAC5KVA-SLR3* Yes 5000 4250 3
SK-AC7-5KVA-SLR3 No 7500 6375 3
SK-JAC7-5KVA-SLR3* Yes 7500 6375 3
SK-AC8KVA-SLR3 No 8000 6800 3
SK-JAC8KVA-SLR3* Yes 8000 6800 3
SK-AC10KVA-SLR3 No 10000 8500 3
SK-JAC10KVA-SLR3* Yes 10000 8500 3
Contact technical sales for details of cubicle dimensions (Tel: 01302 303221)
Head Office
Cooper Lighting and Security Ltd, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 4NB
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