ABB Stanilite T8 Nexus RF User manual

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Troubleshooting guide
If you have installed and connected the fitting as per the instructions listed earlier and it does
not function correctly, use the following table as a guide to fixing the problem. Look up the
type of fault in the left column and check the possible causes from the right column.
If the fitting still does not work after checking these possible causes, contact ABB customer
service in Australia on 1800 60 20 20.
No. Fault Possible causes
LED not lit; or
LED not flashing green
AC supply not connected; or
AC supply turned off
LED is flashing green but AC lamp does not come on
when connected to mains
Switch active supply turned off; or
Missing loop from unswitched to switched active; or
Lamp damaged; or
Lamp not inserted properly
LED is flashing green but lamp does not come on when
test switch is pressed
Lamp damaged or lamp not inserted properly; or
Battery pack not connected; or
Battery pack damaged; or
Test switch damaged
LED not red after the commissioning Battery pack not connected; or
LED wire not properly inserted into the terminal
block
Lamp is lit momentarily when test switch is pressed; or
When mains fail
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Battery pack damaged
LED is constant green Fitting self checks fail - return to manufacturer
Fitting LED is not flashing yellow/orange under wink
node command
Fitting is not receiving communication signal. Check
data cable wiring path and cable connections. Refer
to Nexus RF user guide.
Construction sites
Continuously switching off the mains power
supply that is connected to emergency light
fittings during the construction phase of an
installation will cause these fittings to discharge
and charge their batteries many times over a
short period; this can shorten life of the battery.
ABB does not recommend such practices and
may not honour the warranty on batteries when
they are subjected to such harsh operating
conditions. Emergency light fittings are designed
to be discharge tested once every 6 months as
per AS/NZS 2293.2, subjecting the product to
repeated discharge or charge cycles is regarded
as an abuse of the fittings.
Testing precautions
Once the fitting is permanently connected to the
mains supply, a commissioning discharge test as
required in AS/NZS 2293.2 must be carried out.
You will need to allow 24 hours for the battery to
fully charge prior to conducting this test,
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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
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keep the records for the commissioning test and
enter them into the building emergency services
logbook or via other recording methods as
allowed by AS/NZS 2293.2.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Stanilite®
Power pack T8
Nexus® RF
Thank you for choosing ABB product
Please read this document thoroughly before
commencing installation and retain for future
reference. Contact ABB customer service in
Australia on 1800 60 20 20 if you need any
assistance. The installation instructions were
correct at the time of print. To reflect changes in
technology and Australian standards; ABB
reserves the right to amend the instructions
without notice. Updated document can be found
on the Stanilite website.
Safety warning
In Australia and New Zealand, only licensed
electricians are permitted by law to work with
240 volt electrical installations.
Do not attempt to install or connect this product
unless you are a licensed electrician.
Turn off and isolate the electrical supply before
connecting this fitting to the building wires.
Do not touch the terminals of the terminal block
when the light fitting is energised.
The only user-serviceable part is the battery.
Do not attempt to service other parts of the
fitting as this will void the warranty.
As the installer, it is your responsibility to ensure
compliance with all relevant building and safety
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the applicable standards for data and mains
cabling installation procedures and
requirements.
This document covers What’s inside the box
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Installation instructions Installation manual
Removal instructions Warranty information
Testing precautions
Troubleshooting guide
Important to note:
• This product is designed for indoor use only.
EMC warning
Power pack complies with EMC regulations. We
advise that if you incorporate this pack into
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PL Lamp warning
For PL lamp application it is recommended that
the power pack be used without a LDR. The fitting
should be designated as a non-maintained fitting.
The LDR is not designed to be affixed to a PL lamp.
If AC lamp monitoring is required then the LDR
must be mounted adjacent to the PL lamp. Please
contact ABB customer service on 1800 60 20 20
if you require more information. Specific PL lamp
power packs are supplied without a LDR and are
programmed as non-maintained.
Nexus RF (wireless system)
The Nexus RF power pack is a wireless RF system
monitor conversion kit suitable for AC fluorescent
luminaire to be converted to Nexus RF fluorescent
emergency luminaire, they communicate via a
proprietary RF network system. The power pack
comes complete with Nexus RF MAC address
label. Affix the Nexus RF MAC address label
supplied with the power pack on to the retrofitted
emergency fitting in a recognisable position for
recording upon installation
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Installation instructions
Note: Please read all the following instructions before commencing installation.
It is recommended that the power pack is installed by a competent person ensuring the installation
complies with the necessary Australian standards. ABB accepts no responsibility for injury, damage or
loss, which may arise due to result of incorrect installation, operation or maintenance.
The power pack conversion kit requires an un-switched supply for charging the battery and a switched
supply if the luminaire is being used for maintained operation.
Please ensure to disconnect mains power supply when installing.
1. When placing/installing the control and battery pack into the existing luminaire ensure that they will
operate within their temperature ratings.
2. In general, the control pack is placed close to the ballast to keep wiring short, but far enough away to
prevent overheating.
3. Keep battery away from heat source when installing within the luminaire. The high temperature Ni-
Cad battery supplied is specified and tested for essential characteristics, the performance cannot be
guaranteed with alternative batteries.
4. The LED charge indicator must be positioned in the luminaire where it will be clearly visible during
normal operation. A 6mm hole is required for mounting the LED indicator.
5. The test switch must be positioned in the luminaire where it will be easily accessible to test
emergency operation. A 7mm hole is required for mounting the test switch.
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lamp/tube refer figure 1.
7. Ensure the layout does not interfere with the essential safety features of the original luminaire.
8. Do not obstruct cable entries, mounting points, etc.
9. Installation of a power pack conversion kit will invalidate the original luminaire manufacturer’s
compliance and approval. It is the responsibility of the person installing this power pack conversion
kit to comply with Safety, EMC and AS/NZS 2293 design and compliance requirements.
10. It is best practice to avoid running the mains cables next to the power pack output to the lamp to
obtain the best EMC results.
11. Clearly label the un-switched and switched active mains supply in the luminaire.
12. Always use high temperature 105°C insulated wire, or higher grade if originally used in the luminaire.
13. Affix the Nexus RF MAC address label supplied with the power pack on to the fitting in a recognisable
position for recording upon installation.
14. Refer to the Nexus RF user guide for detailed description of all possible LED states and their
meanings.
15. Check the operation of the fitting to ensure that the installation was successful. When powered up,
allow a few minutes to give the battery a small charge, then press the manual test button located on
the fitting. Press and hold the test button for a few seconds and observe that the emergency lamp
lights up and stays on, until the test switch is released. If the lamp works only momentarily, this
ensures that the connections are correct and the battery requires at least 24 hours to fully charge. If
the lamp does not work at all, check the supply, the connections and the troubleshooting guide at the
end of this document.
16. Once manually checked as per above, the fitting is ready to be communication tested and
commissioned into the Nexus network. Keep the information details of this fitting including exact
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numbering, plan number and cross referencing information as all this will be required for entry into
the database during commissioning. Refer to the Nexus RF user guide for full details.
Removal instructions
1. Before removing the installed power pack,
switch off the mains supply to the fitting.
2. Unscrew/unplug the unswitched active,
switched active, neutral and output (lamp and
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block using a suitably sized screwdriver.
3. Undo the test switch nut and remove LED from
the grommet.
4. Unscrew the mains cable connection from the
terminal block and remove sensing clip from
the tube/lamp.
5. Disconnect the battery plug from the battery
pack and then unscrew the mounting screws of
the power pack.
6. When the fitting is reconnected to the supply,
it will need time to recharge its battery before
it will be capable of a full length discharge
again.
Wiring connections
• Following below are the wiring connections
to wire power pack as maintained, non-
maintained and sustained. When wiring
power pack to a sustained fitting, the fitting
must be programmed as sustained using
utility tools. Ensure that the stripped wire
ends are completely inserted into the
terminal block and no bare conductors are
exposed to the metal.
Note: Wiring connections are different if using
electronic or other magnetic ballast.
Important: 24 hours is required to allow the fitting battery to reach full capacity, ie: prior to a
discharge test. As the installer, it is your responsibility to conduct the initial discharge testing of
the installed fitting. Refer to AS/NZS 2293.
Figure 1: Wiring diagram power pack Nexus RF using conventional magnetic ballast
DataData
ShieldShield
DataData
RedRed
BlackBlack
WhiteWhite
LEDLED
TestTest
switchswitch
1 x __ W maintained1 x __ W maintained
Unswitched activeUnswitched active
Neutral 240VacNeutral 240Vac
Earth 50HzEarth 50Hz
LampLamp
RedRed
LDRMLDRM
FSUFSU
ClipClip
LDRLDR
DataData
LEDLED
BlackBlack
WhiteWhite
TestTest
switchswitch
ShieldShield
DataData Switched activeSwitched active
Unswitched activeUnswitched active
Neutral 240VacNeutral 240Vac
Earth 50HzEarth 50Hz
BallastBallast
SwitchedSwitched
activeactive
1 x __ W maintained1 x __ W maintained
LampLamp