BARRON EXITRONIX VEX Series User manual

Faceplate
Chevron Cover
Red/Green Diuser
Enclosure
Backplate
Wire Nuts
Junction Box
(Building Utility)
VEX SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Back Mounting
1. Remove faceplate and set aside.
2. Drill 3/8” hole into the center of the backplate (5). Drill 1/4” inch holes
into the oblong holes on backplate (5) that correspond to junction box
(7) being used.
3. Feed transformer leads through center hole of backplate.
4. Make electrical connections: see Electrical Connection section.
5. Feed excess wire into the junction box and secure backplate (5)
to the junction box (7) using screws (supplied by others).
6. For units without a battery door: connect the battery terminals
before securing the faceplate to the housing.
7. Remove diffuser (3) from inside of the faceplate (1) in order
to remove snap-in chevrons (2) as required. Store unused
chevron covers in a safe place. Then snap the faceplate (1)
to the housing (4).
8. For units with a battery door: after securing the faceplate
to the housing open the battery door and connect the battery
terminals. Close door and push the test button to confirm.
Allow to charge for 24 hours before the 90 minute test. Then
follow Self-test/Self-diagnostics testing section.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
DISCONNECT AC POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING.
• Installation and servicing of this equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel
• Ensure that the electrical wiring conforms to the National Electrical Code NEC® and local regulations if applicable.
• Do not mount near gas or electrical heaters.
• Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not be readily subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
• For 2CI operation - ensure that both AC power and auxiliary power are not simultaneously live.
• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• Any modification or use of non-original components will void the warranty and product liability.
• Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Battery Door

Ceiling Mounting
1. Attach the sign to canopy (7) by inserting the canopy
into sign then slide to the side to lock.
2. Feed transformer leads through top hole of housing (4),
making sure to secure the wires into wire guides found
at the edge of the sign.
3. Make electrical connections: see Electrical Connection
section.
4. Attach mounting plate (8) to junction box (10).
5. Feed the excess wires into junction box. Align holes in
canopy with those in mounting plate. Use supplied
screws to secure canopy to the mounting plate,
tightening until canopy is pulled tightly to the ceiling.
6. For units without battery door: connect the battery
terminals first before securing the faceplate to the
housing.
7. Remove the diffuser (3) from inside of faceplate (1)
in order to remove snap-in chevrons (2) as required.
Store the unused chevron covers in a safe place.
Then snap the faceplate (1) to housing (4).
8. For double-faced signs, replace the backplate with the
extra EXIT faceplate.
9. For units with a battery door: after securing the faceplate
to the housing open battery door and connect the battery
terminals. Close door and push the test button to
confirm. Allow to charge for 24 hours before the 90
minute test. Then follow Self-test/Self-diagnostics
testing section.
End Mounting
1. Attach sign to canopy (7) by inserting canopy into sign
then slide to the top to lock.
2. Feed transformer leads through the side hole of the
housing (4), making sure to secure the wires into wire
guides found at the edges of the sign.
3. Make electrical connections: see Electrical Connection section.
4. Attach mounting plate (8) to junction box (10).
5. Feed excess wire into the junction box.
6. For units without a battery door: connect the battery terminals before securing the faceplate to the housing.
7. Align holes in canopy with those in the mounting plate. Use supplied screws to secure the canopy to the mounting
plate, tightening until canopy is pulled tightly to the ceiling.
Faceplate
Chevron Cover
Red/Green Diuser
Enclosure
Backplate
Canopy Plug
Canopy
Mounting Plate
Wire Nuts
Junction Box
(Building Supply)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Junction Box
(Building Supply)
Faceplate
Chevron Cover
Red/Green
Diuser
Enclosure
Backplate
Canopy Plug
Canopy
Mounting Plate
Wire Nuts
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VEX SERIES

8. Remove diffuser (3) from inside of the faceplate (1) in
order to remove snap-in chevrons (2) as required. Store
unused chevron covers in a safe place. Then snap
faceplate (1) to housing (4).
9. For double-faced signs, replace the backplate with the
extra EXIT faceplate.
10. For units with a battery door: after securing the faceplate
to the housing open the battery door and connect the
battery terminals. Close door and push test button to
confirm. Allow to charge for 24 hours before the 90
minute test. Then follow Self-test/Self-diagnostics
testing section.
Extension Rod Mounting (VEPA)
1. Fasten VEPA to extension rod using the supplied lock
nuts.
2. Attach sign to canopy by inserting the canopy into sign
then slide to the side to lock.
3. Make electrical connections: see Electrical Connection
section.
4. All electrical connections should be made inside the
VEPA junction box.
5. Fasten VEPA to canopy using 8-32 x ¼” machine screws.
Electrical Connections
All electrical connections should be made inside junction box.
Make electrical connections as follows:
120V AC 277V AC
White - Common White - Common
Black - 120V Orange - 277V
Green - Ground Green - Ground
Note: Cap unused leads to prevent shorting.
2CI option models have two transformers, one for the
AC input and the other for the auxiliary input. Please make
connections as follows:
AC Line Auxiliary Line
White - Common White - Common
Black - 120V Black - 120V
Red - 277V Red - 277V
Note: The AC and auxiliary power cannot be simultaneously live,
consult factory for a solution.
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Extension rod
Lock nut
VEPA
Lock nut
Canopy
8-32 x 1/4 “
screws
Note: AC
connections
should be
made inside
VEPA
enclosure.
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Self-test/Self-diagnostics testing for numeric indicator
1. Introduction
Once the unit is properly installed according to the installation instruction and AC power is supplied, the EXIT sign
will illuminate. The numeric Indicator will display the status of the unit.
2. Self-test/Self-diagnostics (G2-NI option)
The self-test/self-diagnostics function is a factory preset without any field adjustment. The automatic self-test/
self-diagnostics feature serves the following test.
a. Online real-time monitoring of battery and LED(s): identifies battery charging, disconnection and failure along with
LED failures.
b. Self-testing with a 60 second discharge once every 30 days (conforming to NFPA code requirements), after AC
power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours.
c. Self-testing with a 30 minute discharge once every 180 days, after AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 24
hours.
d. Self-testing with a 90 minute discharge once every 365 days (conforming to NFPA code requirements), after AC
power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours.
3. Fault Indication
3 Battery Recharge Failure*
4 Battery Disconnection
5 LED Failure
6 Battery Failure**
* A battery recharge failure will display if the battery is NOT able to recharge within the 24 hour charge time.
** A battery failure will display if the battery is NOT able to operate the unit for the period of the discharge test.
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Normal service
1
Battery charging
2
Emergency mode
3
Battery recharge failure
4
Battery disconnected
5
LED failure
6
Battery Failure
7
Manual testing
8
Yearly/monthly self-check testing mode
Numeric Indicator
Fault Descripon
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4. Manual Testing
This unit also provides for manual testing by pressing the test button in a specific pattern. To test this unit, the battery
needs to be charged initially for 24 hours before pressing the test button (manual test). On pressing the test button, the
unit will simulate an emergency mode with the numeric indicator displaying a “7”. The unit will return to normal opera-
tion after 60 seconds/30 minutes/90 minutes respectively. The different patterns and the resulting test are listed in the
table below.
5. Operation
During an electrical power failure, the unit will transfer into emergency mode and remain illuminated for a minimum of
90 minutes.
Self-test/Self-diagnostics (G2 option)
1. Introduction
Once the unit is properly installed according to the installation instruction and AC power is supplied, the EXIT sign will
illuminate. The dual-color LED indicator will also display automatically initiating the self-diagnostic test function.
The LED indicator displays the current unit status.
• A STEADY GREEN on the LED indicator indicates normal operation.
• BLINKING GREEN indicates that the unit is in testing mode.
• GREEN/RED FLASHING indicates that the battery is charging.
• RED (STEADY and BLINKING) would indicate a fault or a service alert.
• The LED indicator would be off when the unit is in emergency mode.
Refer to Fault Indication section for more details.
2. Self-Diagnostic Service
The self-diagnostic function is factory preset without any field adjustment. The automatic self-diagnostic feature serves
the following tests:
a. On-line real time monitoring of battery and LED(s): Identifies battery charging, disconnection and failure along with
LED failures.
b. Self-testing and a 30-second discharge once every 30 days (conforming to NFPA code requirements), after AC
power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours.
c. Self-testing and a 30-minute discharge once every 180 days, after AC power has been supplied for a minimum of
24 hours.
d. Self-testing and a 90-minute discharge once every 365 days (conforming to NFPA code requirements), after
AC power has been supplied for a minimum of 24 hours.
Acon
Reacon
Indicator
Push test buon once (within 2 seconds)
60 second test
7
Push test buon twice (within 2 seconds)
30 minute test
7
Push test buon three mes ( within 2 seconds)
90 minute test
7
Push and hold test buon (3-5 seconds)
System Interrupon
Push and hold test buon ( more than 6 seconds)
System Reset
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FAULT DESCRIPTION LED INDICATION
Battery Disconnection
Battery Recharge Failure*
Battery Failure**
LED Failure
STEADY Red
FLASHING Red
Red BLINKING ’2’ times
Red BLINKING ‘3’ times
3. Fault Indication
* A battery recharge failure will display if the battery is NOT able to recharge within the 24hrs charging time.
** A battery failure will display if the battery is NOT able to operate the unit for the period of a discharge test.
4. Manual Testing
This unit also provides for manual testing by pushing the test button in a specific pattern. The different patterns
and the resulting tests are listed in the table below.
5. Operation
During an electrical power failure, the unit will transfer into emergency mode and stay illuminated for a minimum of
90 minutes. To test the unit, the battery needs to be charged initially for 24 hours before depressing the test button
(to do manual test). On pressing the test button, the unit will transfer into a simulated emergency mode with
the LED indicator flashing or blinking green. The unit will return to normal operation after 30 seconds/30 minutes/
90 minutes respectively.
ACTION REACTION AND LED INDICATION
Push test button once (within 2 seconds)
Push test button ‘2’ times (within 2 seconds)
Push test button ‘3’ times (within 2 seconds)
Push & Hold test button (3-5 seconds)
Push & Hold test button (more than 6 seconds)
30 second test; FLASHING Green
30 minute test; Green BLINKING ‘2’ times
90 minute test; Green BLINKING ‘3’ times
System Interruption
System Reset