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Data sheet 07/20-EM071-10
Emergency lighting units
EM converterLED
Product description
• Emergency lighting LED Driver for manual testing
• For LED modules with a forward voltage of 40 – 97 V
• SELV for output voltage < 120 V DC
• Low profile casing (21 x 30 mm cross-section)
• For luminaire installation
• Nominal life-time up to 100,000 h
• 5-year guarantee
Properties
• Non maintained operation
• 1 or 3 h rated duration
• Operating time selectable with plug (duration link)
• Compatible with all dimmable and non-dimmable constant
current LED Drivers (see chapter 5.4)
• 3-pole technology: 2-pole LED module changeover
and delayed power switching for the LED Driver
• Automatic shutdown of output if LED load is out of range
• Constant power output
• Maximum light output for all LED modules
• Electronic charge system
• Deep discharge protection
• Short-circuit-proof battery connection
• Polarity reversal protection for battery
Batteries
• High-temperature cells
• NiCd or NiMH batteries
• D, Cs or LA cells
• 4-year design life
• 1-year guarantee
• For battery compatibility refer to chapter 7.1
È
Standards, page 4
Wiring diagrams and installation examples, page 5
EM converterLED BASIC NiCd/NiMH 90 V
BASIC series

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Status indication green LED
ACCES-
SORIES
Test switch EM3
ACCES-
SORIES
Ordering data
Type Article number Packaging,
bag
Packaging,
carton
Weight
per pc.
Test switch EM 3  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.013 kg
EL
Technical data
Rated supply voltage 220 – 240 V
Mains frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Typ. λ (at 230 V, 50 Hz) 0.6C
LED module forward voltage range 40 – 97 V
Output current see chapter 5.3
Time to light < 0.25 s from detection of
emergency event
Overvoltage protection 320 V (for 48 h)
U-OUT (including open- / short-circuit and
double load)
120 V
Max. open circuit voltage 120 V
Battery charging time 24 h1
Ambient temperature range ta -5 ... + 55 °C
Max. casing temperature tc 75 °C
Mains voltage changeover threshold according to EN 60598-2-22
Mains surge capability (between L – N) 1 kV
Mains surge capability (between L/N – PE) 2 kV
Type of protection IP20
Life-time up to 100,000 h
Dimensions LxWxH 179 x 30 x 21 mm
116 h battery charging time for 2 h emergency lighting function according to AS 2293.
EM converterLED BASIC NiCd/NiMH 90 V
BASIC series
30
21
30
179
169.2
Duration
link 3 h
No
duration
link 1 h
Note: LED Driver supplied with duration link in 3 hours position. Remove duration link for
1 hour duration. Duration link must be set before battery and mains connection.
Ordering data
Type1Article
number
Rated
duration
Number
of cells
Packaging,
carton
Packaging,
pallet
Weight
per pc.
EM converterLED BASIC 203
NiCd/NiMH 90V  1/3 h 310 pc(s). 1,600 pc(s).0.065 kg
EM converterLED BASIC 204
NiCd/NiMH 90V  1/3 h 410 pc(s). 1,600 pc(s).0.065 kg
Specific technical data
Type1Rated duration Typ. output
power Mains current in charging operation Rated power in charging operation
Initial charge Fast recharge Trickle charge Initial charge Fast recharge Trickle charge
EM converterLED BASIC 203 NiCd/NiMH 90V 1 h 2.5 W 17 mA 17 mA 15 mA 2.4 W 2.4 W 1.8 W
3 h 2.5 W 23 mA 23 mA 18 mA 3.5 W 3.5 W 2.4 W
EM converterLED BASIC 204 NiCd/NiMH 90V 1 h 3.5 W 18 mA 18 mA 17 mA 2.5 W 2.5 W 2.0 W
3 h 3.5 W 24 mA 24 mA 20 mA 3.8 W 3.8 W 2.5 W
1 EM = Emergency

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Product description
• A green LED indicates that charging current is flowing into the
battery
• Plug connection
Status indication green LED
ACCES-
SORIES
Ordering data
Type Article number Packaging,
bag
Packaging,
carton
Weight
per pc.
LED EM green, 1.0 m CON  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.015 kg
LED EM green, HO 1.0 m CON  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.015 kg
LED EM green, 0.6 m CON  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.009 kg
LED EM green, HO 0.6 m CON  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.009 kg
LED EM green, 0.3 m CON  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.005 kg
LED EM green, HO 0.3 m CON  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.005 kg
Product description
• For connection to the emergency lighting unit
• For checking the device function
• Plug connection
Test switch EM3
ACCES-
SORIES
Ordering data
Type Article number Packaging,
bag
Packaging,
carton
Weight
per pc.
Test switch EM 3  25 pc(s). 200 pc(s). 0.013 kg
EM converterLED BASIC NiCd 90 V
BASIC series
30
21
30
179
169.2
Duration
link 3 h
No
duration
link 1 h
Note: LED Driver supplied with duration link in 3 hours position. Remove duration link for
1 hour duration. Duration link must be set before battery and mains connection.
Technical data
Rated supply voltage 220 – 240 V
Mains frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Typ. λ (at 230 V, 50 Hz) 0.7
LED module forward voltage range 40 – 97 V
Output current see chapter 5.2
Time to light < 0.25 s from detection of emergency event
Overvoltage protection 320 V (for 48 h)
U-OUT 120 V
Battery charging time 24 h1
Ambient temperature range ta -5 ... + 55 °C
Max. casing temperature tc 75 °C
Mains voltage changeover threshold according to EN 60598-2-22
Type of protection IP20
Dimensions LxWxH 179 x 30 x 21 mm
Ordering data
Type2Article
number
Rated
duration
Number
of cells
Packaging,
carton
Packaging,
pallet
Weight
per pc.
EM converterLED BASIC 203
NiCd 90V  1/3 h 310 pc(s). 1,600 pc(s).0.065 kg
EM converterLED BASIC 204
NiCd 90V  1/3 h 410 pc(s). 1,600 pc(s).0.065 kg

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1. Standards
• EN 61347-1
• EN 61347-2-13
• EN 61347-2-7
• EN 55015
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• EN 61547
• EN 60068-2-64
• EN 60068-2-29
• EN 60068-2-30
• EN 62384
• according to EN 50172
• according to EN 60598-2-22
1.1 Glow-wire test
according to EN 61347-1 with increased temperature of 850 °C passed.
1.2 Insulation and electric strength testing of luminaires
Electronic LED-Drivers can be damaged by high voltage. This has to be consid-
ered during the routine testing of the luminaires in production.
According to IEC 60598-1 Annex Q (informative only!) or ENEC 303-Annex A,
each luminaire should be submitted to an insulation test with 500VDC for 1 sec-
ond. This test voltage should be connected between the interconnected phase
and neutral terminals and the earth terminal. The insulation resistance must be
at least 2 MΩ.
As an alternative, IEC 60598-1 Annex Q describes a test of the electrical
strength with 1,500 VAC (or 1,414 x 1,500 VDC). To avoid damage to the electronic
devices this test must not be conducted.
2. Thermal details and life-time
2.1 Life-time
Average life-time 50,000 hours under rated conditions with a failure rate of
less than 10 %. Average failure rate of 0.2 % per 1000 operating hours.
Expected life-time
EM converterLED BASIC 203
NiCd/NiMH 90V
tc 65 °C 70 °C 75 °C
life-time > 100,000 h 93,000 h 66,000 h
EM converterLED BASIC 204
NiCd/NiMH 90V
tc 65 °C 70 °C 75 °C
life-time > 100,000 h 79,000 h 55,000 h
3. Installation / Wiring
3.1 Wiring diagram
One or more LED modules with a total forward voltage of 40 to 97 V can be con-
nected to the EM converterLED 90V module. These LED module(s), marked with
“Emergency” are operated in emergency mode from the associated battery. In
normal mains mode all LED modules are operated by the LED Driver from the
mains supply.
Use of the test switch:
For checking the device function press the test switch for a minimum of 3
seconds.
Meaning of marking
Double or reinforced insulation for built-in electronic LED Drivers. The control
gear relies upon the luminaire enclosure for protection against accidental contact
with live parts.
The emergency lighting LED Driver is designed for a life-time stated above
under reference conditions and with a failure probability of less than 10 %.
The relation of tc to ta temperature depends also on the luminaire design.
If the measured tc temperature is approx. 5 K below tc max., ta tempera-
ture should be checked and eventually critical components (e.g. ELCAP)
measured. Detailed information on request.

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EM converterLED BASIC with a standard LED Driver and one LED module for mains and emergency operation
EM converterLED BASIC with one LED module for non-maintained emergency operation
+
+
–
–
+
––
+
P
O
Lout
Lin
N
L
EM ConverterLED
BASIC
Neutral
Un-Switched Line
Test
switch
Indicator
LED
Not connected
Not connected
Control gear
LED
LED
Control gear
Battery
Battery
LED Module
Emergency
Neutral
+
+
–
–
+
––
+
P
O
Lout
Lin
N
L
L
N
Neutral
Un-Switched Line
Test
switch
Indicator
LED
Switched Line in
Switched Line out
Control gear
LED
LED
Control gear
Battery
Battery
LED Module
Emergency
–
+
LED control gear
max. 150 W in operation
EM ConverterLED
BASIC
EM converterLED BASIC with a standard LED Driver and series operation of LED modules
Neutral
+
+
–
–
+
––
+
P
O
Lout
Lin
N
L
L
N
Neutral
Un-Switched Line
Test
switch
Indicator
LED
Switched Line in
Switched Line out
Control gear
LED
LED
Control gear
Battery
Battery
LED Module
Emergency
–
+
–
+
LED Module
–
+
LED Module
LED control gear
max. 150 W in operation
EM ConverterLED
BASIC
One LED module is operated in emergency mode.
All LED modules are operated in mains mode.

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EM converterLED BASIC with a standard LED Driver and series operation of LED modules
Neutral
+
+
–
–
+
––
+
P
O
Lout
Lin
N
L
L
N
Neutral
Un-Switched Line
Test
switch
Indicator
LED
Control gear
LED
LED
Control gear
Battery
Battery
LED Module
Emergency
–
+
–
+
LED Module
LED control gear
max. 150 W in operation
–
+
LED Module
Emergency
–
+
LED Module
Switched Line in
Switched Line out
EM ConverterLED
BASIC
Two or more LED modules are operated in emergency mode.
All LED modules are operated in mains mode.
EM converterLED BASIC with a standard LED Driver and parallel operation of LED modules
Neutral
+
+
–
–
+
––
+
P
O
Lout
Lin
N
L
L
N
Neutral
Un-Switched Line
Test
switch
Indicator
LED
Control gear
LED
LED
Control gear
Battery
Battery
LED Module
Emergency
–
+
–
+
LED Module
–
+
LED Module
LED control gear
max. 150 W in operation
Switched Line in
Switched Line out
EM ConverterLED
BASIC
One LED module is operated in emergency mode.
All LED modules are operated in mains mode.

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EM converterLED BASIC with a standard LED Driver and parallel operation of LED modules
Neutral
+
+
–
–
+
––
+
P
O
Lout
Lin
N
L
L
N
Neutral
Un-Switched Line
Test
switch
Indicator
LED
Control gear
LED
LED
Control gear
Battery
Battery
LED Module
Emergency
LED Module
Emergency
–
+
–
+
LED Module
–
+
LED Module
LED control gear
max. 150 W in operation
–
+
Switched Line in
Switched Line out
EM ConverterLED
BASIC
Two or more LED modules are operated in emergency mode.
All LED modules are operated in mains mode.
3.3 Loose wiring
8 – 9 mm
wire preparation:
0.5 – 1.5 mm²
3.2 Wiring type and cross section
Solid wire with a cross section of 0.5 – 1.5 mm². Strip 8 – 9 mm of insulation
from the cables to ensure perfect operation of terminals.
Wiring: LED module/LED Driver/supply
Loosen wire through twisting
and pulling or using a Ø1 mm
release tool
3.4 Wiring guidelines
• The LED terminals, battery, indicator LED and test switch terminals are clas-
sified as SELV (output voltage < 120 V DC). Keep the wiring of the input ter-
minals separated from the wiring of the SELV classified terminals or consider
special wiring (double insulation, 6 mm creepage and clearance) when these
connections should be kept SELV.
• The output to the LED is DC but has high frequency content, which should be
considered for good EMC compliance.
• LED leads should be separated from the mains connections and wiring for
good EMC performance.
• Maximum lead length on the LED terminals is 3 m. For a good EMC
performance keep the LED wiring as short as possible.
• The secondary wires (LED module) should be routed in parallel to ensure
good EMC performance.
• Maximum lead length for the Test switch and Indicator LED connection is 1 m.
The test switch and Indicator LED wiring should be separated from the LED
leads to prevent noise coupling.
• Battery leads are specified with 0.5 mm cross section and a length of 1.3 m
• To avoid the damage of the control gear, the wiring must be protected against
short circuits to earth (sharp edged metal parts, metal cable clips, louver, etc.)
To ensure that a luminaire containing LED emergency units complies with
EN 55015 for radio frequency conducted interference in both normal and emer-
gency mode it is essential to follow good practice in the wiring layout.
Within the luminaire the switched and unswitched 50 Hz supply wiring must be
routed as short as possible and be kept as far away as possible from the LED
leads.Through wiring may affect the EMC performance of the luminaire.
The length of LED leads must not be exceeded. Note that the length of the
leads from the EM converterLED to the LED modules is added to the length of
the leads from the LED Driver to the EM converterLED module when conside-
ring the max. permitted lead length of the LED Driver. Leads should always be
kept short as possible.

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3.5 Maximum lead length
LED 3 m (6 m loop)
Status indication LED 1 m
Batteries 1.3 m
4. Mechanical values
4.1 Housing properties
• Casing manufactured from polycarbonate.
• Type of protection: IP20
• Max. torque at the mounting screws: 0.8 Nm
4.2 Mechanical data accessories
LED status indicator
• Green
• Mounting hole 6.5 mm diameter, 1 – 1.6 thickness
• Lead length 0.3 m / 0.6 m / 1.0 m
• Insulation rating: 90 °C
• Plug connection
Test switch
• Mounting hole 7.0 mm diameter
• Lead length 0.55 m
• Plug connection
Battery leads
• Quantity: 1 red and 1 black
• Length: 1.3 m
• Wire type: 0.5 mm2solid conductor
• Insulation rating: 90 °C
Battery end termination
Push on 4.8 mm receptacle to suit battery
spade fitted with insulating cover
Module end termination
8.0 mm stripped insulation
Two-piece batteries are supplied with a 200 mm lead with 4.8 mm receptacle
at each end and insulting covers to connect the separate sticks together.
3.6 Use of different phases
The use of different phases for switched line and unswitched line is allowed.
When using different phases, the unswitched line must fail if the switched
line fails. This is required to assure correct switching into emergency mode. It
can be realised with a relay.

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Automatic circuit breaker type B10 B13 B16 B20 C10 C13 C16 C20 Inrush current
Installation Ø1.5 mm21.5 mm21.5 mm22.5 mm21.5 mm21.5 mm21.5 mm22.5 mm2Imax time
EM converterLED BASIC 203 NiCd/NiMH 90V 90 130 130 130 180 260 260 260 10 A 120 μs
EM converterLED BASIC 204 NiCd/NiMH 90V 90 130 130 130 180 260 260 260 10 A 120 μs
5. Electrical values
5.1 Maximum loading of automatic circuit breakers
EM converterLED BASIC 203 NiCd/NiMH 90V
Article number: 89800561
3.6 V battery voltage
850 – 960 mA battery discharge current (tolerance)
EM converterLED BASIC 204 NiCd/NiMH 90V
Article number: 89800562
4.8 V battery voltage
850 – 960 mA battery discharge current (tolerance)
VLED VLED
5.3 Typ. LED current/voltage characteristics
The LED current in emergency mode is automatically adjusted by the EM converterLED module based on the total forward voltage of the LED modules con-
nected and the associated battery. The start of the LED in emergency mode does not result in a current peak.
LED current [mA] LED current [mA]
40
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
50 60 70 80 90 100 40
30
40
50
90
80
60
70
100
50 60 70 80 90 100
LED current at nominal battery voltage and
min. battery discharge current
LED current at nominal battery voltage and
max. battery discharge current
5.2 Insulation matrix
Mains Switched Live Battery, LED, Test
switch, Indicator LED
Mains – • • •
Switched Live • – • •
Battery, LED, Test
switch, Indicator LED • • • • –
• Represents basic insulation
• • Represents double or reinforced insulation

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5.4 LED Driver compatibility
The EM converterLED emergency unit use 3 pole technology and is compa-
tible with most LED Drivers on the market, however it is important to check
that the rating of the LED Driver does not exceed the values specified below:
• The max. allowed output current rating of the associated LED Driver is
2.4 A peak (current rating of switching relays of EM converterLED)
• The max. allowed inrush current rating of the associated LED Driver is
60 A peak for 1 ms or 84 A for 255 μs (inrush current rating of switching
relay of EM converterLED)
• The max. allowed output voltage of the associated LED Driver applied to
the EM converterLED output is 450V (voltage withstand between adja-
cent contact of the single switching relay of the EM converterLED)
• The max. allowed LED load of the associated LED Driver is 150 W in
operation. The load must be an LED module.
Check compatibility with short function tests (duration of several seconds).
6. Functions
6.1 Duration link selection
1 h
3 h
Without link
With link
Duration Usage duration link
Emergency lighting LED Driver supplied with duration link in 3 hours
position.
The position of the link will only be read on first power up. If it is changed
afterwards both the battery and mains supply must be disconnected for
10 seconds to enable the EM converterLED to read the new link position on
reconnection of the battery and mains. It will lead to a false battery failure
indication if the link is changed after installation without this reset.

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EM converterLED BASIC, 1 / 3 h
Type EM converterLED BASIC
203 NiCd/NiMH 90V
EM converterLED BASIC
204 NiCd/NiMH 90V
Article no. 89800561 89800562
Cells 3 cells 4 cells
Duration 1 h 3 h 1 h 3 h
Technology
and capacity
Design Number
of cells
Type Article no. Assignable batteries
NiCd 4 Ah
D cells
stick 1 x 3 Accu-NiCd 3A 55  •
side by side 3 x 1 Accu-NiCd 3B 55  •
stick 1 x 4 Accu-NiCd 4A 55  •
stick + stick 2 + 2 Accu-NiCd 4C 55  •
side by side 4 x 1 Accu-NiCd 4B 55  •
NiMH 2.2 Ah
Cs cells
stick 1 x 3 Accu-NiMH 3A  •
stick 1 x 4 Accu-NiMH 4A  •
NiMH 4 Ah
LA cells
stick 1 x 3 Accu-NiMH 4Ah 3A CON  •
stick 1 x 4 Accu-NiMH 4Ah 4A CON  •
EM converterLED BASIC, 1 / 3 h
Type EM converterLED BASIC
203 NiCd/NiMH 90V
EM converterLED BASIC
204 NiCd/NiMH 90V
Article no. 89800561 89800562
Cells 3 cells 4 cells
Duration 1 h 3 h 1 h 3 h
Battery charge
time
Initial charge 24 h
Fast recharge 24 h
Trickle charge continuously
Charging current
Initial charge 80 – 130 mA 170 – 220 mA 80 – 130 mA 170 – 220 mA
Fast recharge 80 – 130 mA 170 – 220 mA 80 – 130 mA 170 – 220 mA
Trickle charge 45 – 95 mA 80 – 130 mA 45 – 95 mA 80 – 130 mA
Discharge current 850 – 960 mA 850 – 960 mA 850 – 960 mA 850 – 960 mA
Charge voltage range10.9 – 1.65 V per cell
Discharge voltage range 1.65 – 0.90 V per cell
1The battery will be charged below 0.9 V. The EM converterLED will indicate a battery fault.
The emergency lighting LED Driver will recharge the battery normally after running the test of 61347-2-7 CL 22.3
(abnormal operating conditions).
7.2 Battery charge / discharge data
7. Battery data
7.1 Battery selection

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8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Maximum number of switching cycles
EM converterLEDs are tested with 50,000 mains switching cycles of the
associated LED driver.
8.2 Battery replacement
After a battery replacement and a subsequent full charge cycle (24 h) a
duration test is mandatory to prove that with the new battery the rated
duration is achieved.
7.5 Wiring batteries
To inhibit inverter operation disconnect the batteries by removing the
connection at battery side.
For further informations refer to corresponding battery datasheet.
7.6 Storage, installation and commissioning
Relevant information about storage conditions, installation and commissioning
are provided in the battery datasheets.
7.3 Accu-NiCd
4.2 / 4.5 Ah
International designation KRMU 33/62
Battery voltage/cell 1.2 V
Cell type D
Case temperature range
to ensure 4 years design life +5 °C to +55 °C
Max. short term temperature (reduced life-time) 70 °C
Max. number discharge cycles 12 cycles per year plus
4 cycles during
comissioning
Max. storage time 12 months
7.4 Accu-NiMH
2.2 Ah
International designation HRMU 23/43
Battery voltage/cell 1.2 V
Cell type Cs
Case temperature range
to ensure 4 years design life +5 °C to +50 °C
Max. short term temperature (reduced life-time) 70 °C
Max. number discharge cycles 4 cycles per year plus
30 cycles during
comissioning
Max. storage time 12 months
4.0 Ah
International designation HRMU 19/90
Battery voltage/cell 1.2 V
Cell type LA
Case temperature range
to ensure 4 years design life +5 °C to +45 °C
Max. short term temperature (reduced life-time) 70 °C
Max. number discharge cycles 4 cycles per year plus
30 cycles during
comissioning
Max. storage time 12 months
For a higher battery temperature rating for NiMH 4 Ah refer to the
EM converterLED xx MH/LiFePO4 product range.
8.3 Additional information
Additional technical information at www.tridonic.com →Technical Data
Guarantee conditions at www.tridonic.com →Services
Life-time declarations are informative and represent no warranty claim.
No warranty if device was opened.