IOTA D Series User manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. CAUTION – To prevent electrical shock, do not mate unit connector until installation is complete and A.C.
power is supplied to the unit.
2. CAUTION – This fixture provides more than one power supply output source. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, disconnect both normal and emergency sources by turning off the A.C. branch circuit and by discon-
necting the unit connector.
3. CAUTION – This is a sealed unit. The integral, high temperature Ni-Cad battery is not replaceable. Replace
the entire unit when necessary and recycle or dispose of the nickel-cadmium battery properly.
4. DO NOT USE OUTDOORS. The I-13-EM-J is for use with grounded, UL Listed, indoor fixtures. Not for use in
heated air outlets or hazardous locations.
5. The I-13-EM-J requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Properly cap the unused
A.C. lead.
6. The I-13-EM-J and A.C. ballast must be on the same branch circuit.
7. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
8. The I-13-EM-J should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tamper-
ing by unauthorized personnel.
9. The I-13-EM-J will cold strike and operate one 5W, 7W, or 9W, twin tube, double twin tube, 180ma or 13W twin
tube, double twin tube, 285ma fluorescent lamp, each with a single lampholder per lamp.
10. The I-13-EM-J is for use with fluorescent downlight fixtures.
11. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
12. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
13. Install in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
14. Installation and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
I-13-EM-J
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SERIES D
COMPACT LAMP
EMERgENCY
LIgHTINg EqUIPMENT
THIS UNIT CONTAINS A
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-
CADMIUM BATTERY. PLEASE
RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF
PROPERLY.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C. power is off and the
I-13-EM-J unit connector is disconnected.
1. MOUNTING THE I-13-EM-J
When used with ceiling mounted downlight fixtures, the I-13-EM-J should be mounted on the fixture above
the ceiling.
When battery packs are remote mounted, the remote distance can not exceed 1/2of the distance from ballast to
lamp specified by the A.C. ballast manufacturer. For example, if the A.C. ballast manufacturer recommends no
more than 25′remote distance, then the battery pack should not exceed 121/2′. Under no circumstances should
the battery pack exceed a distance of 50′from the lamp.
2. MOUNTING THE TEST SWITCH AND CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT
Cut a single gang switch box into the ceiling tile adjacent to the fixture within reach of the I-13-EM-J flex. After
mounting the switch box, connect flex to the box and route all leads inside the box. Connect the leads to the com-
ponents as follows:
Red lead (+) Charge light terminal
Wht/Red lead (–) Charge light terminal White
Test switch
*Wht/Blk lead Unit connector White/Black
*Wht/Blk lead Unit connector
* To prevent electrical shock and unintentional battery discharge, do not join the unit connector until the installation
is complete.
3. WIRING
A. The I-13-EM-J and A.C. ballast must be on the same branch circuit.
B. The I-13-EM-J requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts; therefore, when used with
switched fixtures, the I-13-EM-J input must be wired ahead of the switch.
C. Refer to the wiring diagrams on the back page for the proper wiring.
4. LABELS
Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the Test Switch and Charge Indicator. Annotate Re-lamping label for
lamp type and wattage. The Caution and the Re-lamping labels must be on the fixture in a readily visible location
to anyone attempting to service the fixture.
5. COMPLETING INSTALLATION
When the installation is complete, switch the A.C. power on and join the I-13-EM-J unit connector.
INSURE WIRING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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OPERATION
General – This unit is primarily designed to be used with compact fluorescent lamp downlight fixtures. It will wire in con-
junction with the existing A.C. ballast(s) and lamp(s) to provide the emergency function. It can also be wired for emer-
gency only operation. The Test Switch and Charge Indicator light are offered for installation in a standard single gang
switch box adjacent to the fixture.
Normal Mode – A.C. power is present. The A.C. ballast operates the fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The I-13-EM-J is in
the standby charging mode. The Charge Indicator will be lit providing a visual indication that the battery is being charged.
Emergency Mode – The A.C. power fails. The I-13-EM-J senses the A.C. power failure and automatically switches to
the Emergency Mode. One lamp is illuminated, at reduced output, for a minimum of 90 minutes. When the A.C. power
is restored, the I-13-EM-J switches the system back to the Normal Mode and resumes battery charging. See page 1 of
the Instruction Manual.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Initial Testing – Allow the unit to charge approximately 1 hour, then conduct a short discharge test by depressing the
Test Switch. The Charge Indicator light will go out and the fluorescent tube will be illuminated. When the I-13-EM-J
is used in fixtures with more than one A.C. ballast, the second A.C. ballast is NOT de-energized with the Test Switch.
It may, therefore, be advisable to switch the A.C. fixture power off prior to depressing the Test Switch. Allow a 24 hour
charge before conducting a one hour test.
The I-13-EM-J is a maintenance free unit, however, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety
Code, outlines the following schedule:
Monthly – Insure that the Charge Indicator light is illuminated. Conduct a 30 second discharge test by depressing the
Test Switch. One lamp should operate at reduced output.
Annually – Insure that the Charge Indicator light is illuminated. Conduct a full 11/2hour discharge test. The unit should
operate as intended for the duration of the test.
“Written records of testing shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.”
SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Consult Customer Service or visit www.iotaengineering.com for current warranty information.

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UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUEBLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMP
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ONE LAMP MAGNETIC BALLAST
1LMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS
For use with 2 pin, 5 through 13 watt lamps with integral starter only
Rev. 071609
68313-005
1. ONE LAMP MAGNETIC BALLAST
3. ONE LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST
5. TWO LAMP PARALLEL MAGNETIC BALLAST
7. TWO LAMP SERIES MAGNETIC BALLAST
2. ONE LAMP HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST
4. TWO LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST
6. TWO LAMP PARALLEL HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST
8. TWO LAMP SERIES HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST
UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUEBLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMP
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ONE LAMP HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST
1LHPFMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUE
RED
BLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMP
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ONE LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST
1LEBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHITE
WHT
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLACK
BLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMPLAMP
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP
WHITE
BLACK
TWO LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
2LEBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
RED
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUEBLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMPLAMP
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
TWO LAMP PARALLEL MAGNETIC BALLAST
2LPMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHITE
BLUE
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUEBLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMPLAMP
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP
TWO LAMP PARALLEL HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
2LPHPFMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHT
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUE
BLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMPLAMP
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
TWO LAMP SERIES MAGNETIC BALLAST
2LSMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHITE
RED
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUEBLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
*LAMPLAMP
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP
TWO LAMP SERIES HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
2LSHPFMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.
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I-13-EM-J
I-13-EM-J
I-13-EM-J
I-13-EM-J I-13-EM-J
I-13-EM-J
I-13-EM-J
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UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
#1
A.C.
BALLAST
#2 *LAMPLAMP
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
TWO NORMAL POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS
2NPFMBJ
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS
For use with 2 pin, 5 through 13 watt lamps with integral starter only.
9. TWO NORMAL POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS
10. TWO HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS
UNIT
CONNECTOR
CHARGE
INDICATOR
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
FLEX
BLK (120V)
ORG (277V)
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BLUE/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
UNSWITCHED LINE
COMMON
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE



A.C.
BALLAST
#1
A.C.
BALLAST
#2 *LAMPLAMP
*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP
TWO HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
2HPFMBJ



DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.
LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

Insert
Rev. 071609
68313-005
I-13-EM-J
I-13-EM-J