Incite Fire FIREscape User manual

Emergency Lighting System

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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FIREscape System Installation Manual

Title: FIREscape System Installation Manual

Issue 1.0

Issue Date: February 2017

Part No. 2-3-0-1331AS

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Contents

1Introduction..................................................................................................................................7

2Overview.......................................................................................................................................8

3Standards.....................................................................................................................................8

3.1 Cables and Cable Screen.....................................................................................................8

3.2 InstallationEnvironment........................................................................................................9

4Panel Housing..............................................................................................................................9

4.1 Installation.............................................................................................................................9

5EL-KP Keypad............................................................................................................................11

5.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................11

6Installation..................................................................................................................................13

6.1 Connection..........................................................................................................................14

7Settings.......................................................................................................................................15

7.1 Start ....................................................................................................................................16

8EL-2 Connections ......................................................................................................................17

8.1 Control PanelFuses: ..........................................................................................................17

8.2 Relay Outputs.....................................................................................................................18

8.3 LEDs...................................................................................................................................18

8.4 Settings...............................................................................................................................19

8.5 Language Selection............................................................................................................19

4.8 FactoryReset......................................................................................................................19

9RS-232 Connectors ...................................................................................................................20

9.1 PC Interface, PRG..............................................................................................................20

9.2 EL-ISOL (RS-232Isolator)..................................................................................................20

9.3 EL-ISOL Connection:..........................................................................................................21

9.4 Additional Port, PRN...........................................................................................................21

10 Addressable Emergency Lighting Lines.................................................................................22

10.1 Principle..............................................................................................................................22

10.2 Mounting Base(EL-TSB)....................................................................................................22

10.3 Emergency Lighting LineConnection .................................................................................23

11 Wiring to House Lighting via PM .............................................................................................25

12 Emergency Luminaires.............................................................................................................27

12.1 EL-DL2-AS Escape Corridor Down Light............................................................................27

12.1.1EL-DL2-AS Technical Specifications........................................................................27

12.1.2EL-DL2-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights.......................................................27

12.2 EL-DL3-AS Open Area DownLight ....................................................................................28

12.2.1EL-DL3-AS Technical Specifications........................................................................28

12.2.2EL-DL3-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights.......................................................28

12.3 16 m Exit Sign.....................................................................................................................29

12.3.116 m Exit SignLenses ..............................................................................................30

12.3.216 m Exit Sign Technical Specifications...................................................................30

12.4 24 m Exit Sign.....................................................................................................................31

12.4.124m Exit Sign Lenses...............................................................................................32

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12.4.224m Exit Sign TechnicalSpecifications....................................................................32

12.5 NF89-O-AS High Powered Emergency Escape Open Area Down Light...........................33

12.5.1NF89-O-AS TechnicalSpecifications .......................................................................33

12.5.2NF89-O-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights......................................................33

12.6 NF89-C-AS High Powered Emergency Corridor Escape DownLight................................34

12.6.1NF89-C-AS TechnicalSpecifications........................................................................34

12.6.2NF89-C-AS Classifications & Mounting Heights ......................................................34

12.7 EL-SL Step Light ................................................................................................................35

12.7.1EL-SL TechnicalSpecifications ................................................................................35

13 EL-IO Module .............................................................................................................................36

13.1 Address Switches...............................................................................................................36

13.1.1EL-IO TechnicalSpecifications.................................................................................37

14 EL-EXP Expansion Unit.............................................................................................................38

15 TCH-B200 Address Programming Device...............................................................................40

15.1 ButtonFunctions.................................................................................................................40

15.2 Programming......................................................................................................................40

16 Cabling Length ..........................................................................................................................41

16.1 IlluminationPoints...............................................................................................................41

16.2 Using the Cabling RecommendationsGraphs....................................................................41

16.3 Illumination Points at Regular Intervals..............................................................................43

16.4 Examples............................................................................................................................43

16.5 Other Devices.....................................................................................................................46

16.6 Devices at Equal Intervals..................................................................................................48

16.7 Devices at the End of The Cable........................................................................................51

17 EL-2 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................54

17.1 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................54

18 System Components.................................................................................................................55

18.1 Luminous Intensity for Exit Signs .......................................................................................55

19 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................57

19.1 RS-485 DataConnection....................................................................................................57

19.2 Ground Leakage .................................................................................................................57

19.2.1Interference with Keypad Data Line..........................................................................57

19.3 Luminaire Line ....................................................................................................................57

19.3.1SupplyCurrent..........................................................................................................57

19.3.2Line Data Communication ........................................................................................57

19.3.3Double Address Detection........................................................................................58

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1 Introduction

FIREscape is an addressable intelligent emergency lighting single point system that utilizes LED technology

and low voltage SHEILDED cabling. The system is fully monitored and is controlled using up to 8 keypads (EL-

KP) per system and / or PC interface

The system monitors every mains lighting circuit by use of a phase monitor. This device triggers the initial signal

of 240v power loss to a mains lighting circuit via its communications line interfaced to the EL2 emergency

lighting control panel.

The EL2 control panel is powered by a Mains Transformer (EL 35V) that takes the 240v input from the mains

supply and converts it to 35V 220VA

Each EL2 panel runs 2 x 40v digital communications lines with each line having a capacity of up to 127 devices

or 254 per panel which can consist of a mixture of Emergency exit lights, exit signs and I/O modules. (max and

min line population is ascertained by use of a line calculator)

All luminaires are intelligent and given an address on the system to be easily identified. This address consists of

a line number and a device number.

The Hochiki FIREscape range includes 16 meter to 24-meter range of emergency exit signs with the ability to

be either wall or ceiling mounted, single sided or double sided.

The emergency escape luminaires also come in various transverse C0 and longitudinal C90 planes to best suit

building specific applications including a high powered option. All emergency escape luminaires and exits signs

are intelligent and equipped with an integral battery which once fully charged will allow the luminaire/sign to

operate for a minimum of 3 hours under a mains power failure.

All luminaires and signs fit onto a Hochiki EL-TSB magnetic test switch base for easy installation and local

operation.

The Hochiki FIREscape emergency lighting and exit system has an automatic testing facility performed weekly

in accordance with AS2293 and a manual test facility that continuously monitors battery and luminaire

performance that can be controlled through the systems keypad

The Hochiki FIREscape emergency lighting system has the ability to interface to third party products and

available with a graphics package

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2 Overview

This guide covers the installation of the FIREscape system featuring the EL-2 Emergency

Lighting Control Panel

Figure 1 - FIREscape System

3 Standards

The system implements device tests, fault monitoring and reporting conformant to Australian

standards AS2293.

3.1 Cables and Cable Screen

The cable type must be shielded cable. All calculations in this guide use a 1.5mm² conductor diameter

and.

The insulation resistance between the conductors and building earth must be >1 M. If the insulation

resistance is smaller, uncontrolled ground currents will transfer to the system and cause interference.

Problems are caused, for example, when the shield cable is terminated to metal installation boxes, which are

bonded to the building earth.

All shield cables must be connected to the control panel housing. Similarly, the shield cable at the keypad end

must be connected to connector pin S (shield). The shield cable must have continuity via the connection point of

each mounting base on the lighting lines.

The cable between the transformer and the control panel must be of the MSK 2 x 1mm type. The cable must be

less than 1m long. The cable is delivered with the control panel.

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3.2 Installation Environment

The operating environment of the system and its connected components must be considered at the design

stage prior to installation

4 Panel Housing

4.1 Installation

The weight of the control panel is approximately 8 kg, including 1 x 7 Ah battery. The weight of the control panel

must be considered when for wall mounting. The cable between the control panel and the transformer must not

exceed 1 m. The cable is provided with the control panel.

Figure 2 - An example installation

Drill 4 x 6mm holes for the mounting plugs. The hole depth must be 20–25 mm. Refer to

Figure 3 on page 8 for the location of the holes. Once drilled, insert appropriate fixing plugs.

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Figure 3 - Fixing Hole Template

Insert 4 x 2mm screws into theplugs.

Lift the control panel housing to the wall and guide the screws into the screw grooves in the

housing.

Tighten the screws.

Route the cables between the wall and the panel housing and then through the cable aperturein to the

panel housing.Shorten the cables to a suitablelength.

Strip the cables ready forconnection.

The insulation resistance must be measured before connecting the cableconnectors.

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NOTE: The aperture at the bottom of the housing is for the transformer cable. The apertures at the top of the

housing are for other cables.

Figure 4 - Measuring Insulation Resistance

The insulation resistance is measured for each conductor, including the shield, against the building earth. The

insulation resistance must be >1 MΩ.

After this, the cable shield can be connected to the shield connection, see Figure 4 on page 9.

5 EL-KP Keypad

5.1 Overview

EL-KP keypad(s) are used to control and interact with the emergency lighting system. A maximum of 8 keypads

can be connected to the system. The keypads are rear entry only by connection and connect directly to the

CPN serial communication port of the motherboard.

A 4 core cable plus SHEILD is required for the connection of a keypad to the control panel. The keypad can be

powered directly from a local power supply or the control panel’s auxiliary supply. The local power supply must

be double-insulated without need for grounding and must have battery backup. When using any other type of

power supply, the RS485 traffic between the control panel and the keypad must be isolated with the EL-ISOL.

NOTE: When using separate power supplies without the EL-ISOL card, the negative leads of the power

supplies must be connected with the negative leads of the control panel.

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The keypads are connected in parallel to the serial communication bus. The cabling can be a star

(through a central node) or ring (through each device). The units do not have to be addressed sequentially.

Figure 11 - EL-KP Keypad Connectivity

NOTE: The maximum length of the data bus is 500m.

When calculating the voltage drop, the maximum power consumption of the keypad must be used.

Figure 12 - EL-KP Dimensions

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