Current Dual-Lite PLD7 Manual

Emergency LED Battery Pack Installation,
Operation, and Service Instructions
P/N 93080541
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following.
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other
reproductive harm. Thoroughly wash hands after installing, cleaning, or otherwise touching this product.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER DURING INSTALLATION AND BEFORE SERVICING.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SEE UNIT LABEL FOR ADDITIONAL MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BY OWNER/OCCUPANT
PLD7
INSTALLER:
CLASS 2 OUTPUT
1. Do not join converter connection until installation is complete and AC power is supplied to the
emergency driver.
2. This product is for use with an emergency LED lighting load and supplies 7.0 W of constant output
power to LED lamps rated from 15-56 Vdc. Operates emergency LED load in the emergency
mode for a minimum of 90 minutes.
3. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the NEC and any local regulations.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies and
converter connector from the emergency driver before servicing.
5. This emergency driver is suitable for factory or eld installation inside a suitable lighting xture.
6. Do not use outdoors. This product is suitable for use in damp locations where the ambient
temperature is 5°C minimum, +55°C maximum. Product is not suitable for heated air outlets and
wet or hazardous locations.
7. An unswitched AC power source is required (120-277 VAC, 50/60 Hz).
8. Do not install near gas or electric heaters.
9. Do not attempt to service the battery. A sealed, no-maintenance battery is used that is not eld
replaceable. Contact Dual-Lite for information on service.
10. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an
unsafe condition.
11. Do not use this product for other than intended use.
12. Servicing should be performed by a qualied service personnel.
13. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not be subjected to
tampering by unauthorized personnel
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

1. Ensure the LED load’s rated power is greater than or equal to the power output of this emergency LED driver (7W). This is to ensure that this emergency product will not
produce more power than the LED load can handle, thus ensuring that the LED load will not be damaged when the system is in the emergency mode.
2. Verify the forward voltage of the luminaire’s LED array is within the limits of this emergency LED driver. The forward voltage of the LED array is commonly designated as Vf
and should be found on the luminaires markings, in the luminaire specications, or imprinted directly on the LED arrays. If multiple LED arrays are to be driven, verify
that the total forward voltage is within the limits of this product. Using a voltage meter, it may be possible to directly measure the voltage across the LED array when
operating from the AC driver.
3. Ensure the output current of the LED driver does not exceed 1.6 Amps. This is the current into the blue wire.
4. Ensure the LED xture’s rated efcacy is equal to or greater than 65 lm / watt. This is to ensure that the LED xture can be mounted at or below the maximum rated
mounting height of 25.8 ft.
5. Ensure there will be sufcient light output in the end application. Estimate the emergency egress lighting illumination levels by doing the following.
You can estimate the egress lighting illumination levels by doing the following:
a. Find the efcacy of the LED lighting xture. Luminaire efcacy information can be found at the Design Lights Consortium websit (http://www. designlights.org),
Energy Star - Certied Products - product nder website (http://www.energystar.gov/productnder/) or given by the luminaire manufacturer on product catalog
specication sheets. The LED xture efcacy will be given in lumens per watt (lm/w).
b. Lumens can be calculated by multiplying the output power of the emergency LED driver (7W) by the efcacy of the LED load.
In many cases the actual lumen output in emergency mode will be greater than this calculation gives, however it will provide a good estimate for beginning the
lighting design of the system.
Lumens In Emergency Mode = Lumens Per Watt of Fixture * Output Power of Chosen Product
(LUMENS) = (LM/W) * W
c. Using the results of this calculation and industry standard lighting design tools, calculate the anticipated illumination levels in the path of egress.
CAUTION: SUPPLY AC POWER TO THE EMERGENCY DRIVER BEFORE JOINING BOTH CONVERTER CONNECTOR RED WIRES
INSTALLATION
This product is suitable for field installation with suitable LED loads including LED luminaires, DC voltage driven LED replacements for
fluorescent lamps and others. There are 4 checks to determine if your luminaire is eligible for use with this LED battery pack.
NOTE: This product has been designed to reliably interface with a wide selection of LED loads and is
electrically compatible with every simple LED array that meets criteria 1 - 4 above. However, compatibility
cannot be guaranteed with all current and future LED systems. Compatibility testing of the end-use system is
suggested. Please contact the factory with any questions.
NOTE: After installation, it will be necessary to measure the egress lighting illumination levels to ensure it
complies with national, state and local code requirements.
Installation of this Emergency LED Driver will vary based on the luminaire type, however, generally follow these steps.
Step 1. Disconnect AC power to the LED lighting xture. Remove lens and ballast channel cover from LED xture if applicable. (see illustrations 2 & 4)
Step 2. Using the 2 supplied screws, mount the LED emergency driver. The lighting xture instructions might provide suggestions on the driver mounting location.
Step 3. Test switch/indicator light can be mounted directly to a xture surface thru a 1/2 inch diameter hole. Once nut is tightened, slip UL switch cover over wires,
pushing cover against xture surface completely covering switch, then afx ty-wrap over wires against cover to secure. Switch should be visible once xture is
installed. (see illustration 1 & 4)
Step 4. Test switch/indicator light can also be installed onto a driver channel cover through a 7/8 inch diameter hole (see illustrations 2 & 3.) Trim plastic tube to desired
length, afx UL switch cover as shown and place into tube. Afx both the small bushing and the large bushing onto the plastic tube as shown. Connect tie wrap
onto wires, tighten and insert into channel. Switch should be visible once xture is installed.
1/2" DIA.
THRU HOLE
SUPPLIED NUT
SMALL
BUSHING
SUPPLIED TEST SWITCH/
INDICATOR LIGHT
TY-WRAP
SW INDICATOR
LARGE
BUSHING
PLASTIC
TUBE
SW INDICATOR
PLASTIC
TUBE
LARGE
BUSHING
EM DRIVER
SMALL
BUSHING
SW LEADS
TIE WRAP
7/8" DIA THRU
HOLE
BALLAST
CHANNEL
COVER
FIXTURE
DIFFUSER
LENS
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ILLUSTRATION 2
ILLUSTRATION 1
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ILLUSTRATION 3
TY-WRAP
UL SWITCH
COVER
UL SWITCH
COVER
1/2" DIA.
THRU HOLE
SUPPLIED NUT
SMALL
BUSHING
SUPPLIED TEST SWITCH/
INDICATOR LIGHT
TY-WRAP
SW INDICATOR
LARGE
BUSHING
PLASTIC
TUBE
SW INDICATOR
PLASTIC
TUBE
LARGE
BUSHING
EM DRIVER
SMALL
BUSHING
SW LEADS
TIE WRAP
7/8" DIA THRU
HOLE
BALLAST
CHANNEL
COVER
FIXTURE
DIFFUSER
LENS
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ILLUSTRATION 2
ILLUSTRATION 1
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ILLUSTRATION 3
TY-WRAP
UL SWITCH
COVER
UL SWITCH
COVER

1/2" DIA.
THRU HOLE
SUPPLIED NUT
SMALL
BUSHING
SUPPLIED TEST SWITCH/
INDICATOR LIGHT
TY-WRAP
SW INDICATOR
LARGE
BUSHING
PLASTIC
TUBE
SW INDICATOR
PLASTIC
TUBE
LARGE
BUSHING
EM DRIVER
SMALL
BUSHING
SW LEADS
TIE WRAP
7/8" DIA THRU
HOLE
BALLAST
CHANNEL
COVER
FIXTURE
DIFFUSER
LENS
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ILLUSTRATION 2
ILLUSTRATION 1
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ILLUSTRATION 3
TY-WRAP
UL SWITCH
COVER
UL SWITCH
COVER
Mounting Height: This product meets or exceeds the NFPA minimum light
requirements with all loads, down to the smallest rated lamp load, at heights
up to 25.8ft. Many factors inuence emergency illumination levels, such as the
lamp load selected, luminare design, and environmental factors, therefore end
use verication is necessary. For installations where the attached luminaire
is mounted at heights greater then 25.8ft, the level of illumination must be
measured in the end application to ensure the requirements of NFPA 101 and
local codes are satised.
WIRING
Step 5. Select correct wiring diagram to connect the emergency driver to the LED load, AC LED driver and Switch. Make sure all connections are in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.
Step 6. Install the labels “CAUTION” & “STATUS” in a visible location (see illustration 4).
Step 7. After installation is complete, supply AC power to the emergency ballast and join the converter battery connector.
Step 8. At this point, power should be connected to both the AC driver and the emergency driver, and the charging indicator light should illuminate indicating
the battery is charging.
Step 9. A short-term discharge test may be conducted after the emergency ballast has been charged for one hour.
Step 10. Charge for 24 hours before conducting a long-term discharge test. Refer to “Operation” section below
Note: Make sure the necessary branch circuit wiring is available. An unswitched source of power is required.
The emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit as the AC ballast.
EMERGENCY DRIVER AND AC DRIVER MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT
TYPICAL SCHEMATICS ONLY. CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS
ILLUSTRATION 4
EM DRIVER
LED mtg plt
(lens not shown)
TYPICAL LED
LIGHTING
FIXTURE
SWITCH
INDICATOR
"CAUTION"
LABEL
"STATUS"
LABEL
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RED
RED
WHT/RED
BLACK
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE
YEL/BLK
YELLOW
LED (+)
LED (-)
AC DRIVER (-)
AC DRIVER (+)
BLACK
WHITE
PLD7
EM LED
DRIVER
LED LOAD
AC DRIVER
HOT
COMMON
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
WALL SW
CONVERTER BATTERY CONN.
TEST SW/LED INDICATOR
EMERGENCY BACK-UP & AC DRIVER
RED
RED
WHT/RED
BLACK
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE
YEL/BLK
YELLOW
LED (+)
LED (-)
AC DRIVER (-)
AC DRIVER (+)
BLACK
WHITE
PLD10
EM LED
DRIVER
LED LOAD
AC DRIVER
HOT
COMMON
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
WALL SW
CONVERTER BATTERY CONN.
TEST SW/LED INDICATOR
RED
RED
WHT/RED
BLACK
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE
YEL/BLK
YELLOW
LED (+)
LED (-)
AC DRIVER (-)
AC DRIVER (+)
SW 1
WHITE
PLD7
EM LED
DRIVER
LED LOAD
AC DRIVER
HOT
COMMON
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
CONVERTER BATTERY CONN.
TEST SW/LED INDICATOR
AC DRIVER (-)
AC DRIVER (+)
LINE 1
LINE 2
HOT
SW 2
EMERGENCY BACK-UP & AC DRIVER EMERGENCY BACK-UP, AC DRIVER
AND STEP DIMMING

OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
During normal operation AC power is applied, the charging red indicator light is illuminated, indicating that the battery is being
charged. When power fails, the emergency LED driver automatically switches to emergency power (internal battery), operating
the LED load for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the emergency driver returns to the charging mode (red
LED on). The unit also has a visual indication of unit malfunction when there is a “Charger Fault” with the red LED blinking three times
with a 3 second pause between the 3 blink group.
All steel, aluminum and thermoplastic parts are recyclable.
NOTICE: Emergency units contain rechargeable batteries which
must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Ni-Cd
Although no routine maintenance is required to keep the emergency driver functional, it should be checked periodically to
ensure that it is working.
The following schedule is recommended:
1. Visually inspect the charging indicator light monthly. It should be illuminated.
2. Test the emergency operation of the xture at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Simply depress and hold the illuminated test switch. The LED load should operate at reduced illumination.
3. Conduct a 90-minute discharge test once a year, by turning off the AC circuit breaker at the service panel.
The LED load should operate at reduced illumination for at least 90 minutes.
*REFER ANY SERVICING INDICATED BY THESE CHECKS TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL*
Recycling Information
NOTE: For short term testing of the emergency function, the battery must be charged for at least one hour. The emergency
driver must be charged for at least 24 hours before conducting a long term test.
RED
RED
BLACK
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE
YEL/BLK
YELLOW
LED (+)
LED (-)
EM LED
DRIVER
LED LOAD
HOT
COMMON
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
CONVERTER BATTERY CONN.
TEST SW/LED INDICATOR
CAP
EMERGENCY BACK-UP ONLY
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