Luminairesystemtypes 18 29 31 categories modes of emergency lighting 20 32 control test facility 21 33 duration 22 34 luminaire marking 23 35 self contained emergency lighting systems 23 36 emergency lighting central power supply. Overview of emergency light fittings and using a key operated switch to disconnect power for test purposes.
Emergency Lighting Best Practices Guide Van Meter Inc
Self test emergency lighting wiring diagram. Em test switch small system figure 2. 26 additional standards relevant to emergency lighting 15 27 icel guides and registration schemes 15 3. The purpose of emergency lighting is to ensure the lighting is provided promptly automatically and for a suitable time when the normal power supply to the lighting fails to ensure that people. This technology is in compliance with bs5266. Overview of emergency light fittings and using a key operated switch to disconnect. The last para before the note strongly suggests that you shouldnt be using the mcb to kill the whole lighting circuit for emergency lighting testing unless you are happy that killing that circuit presents no hazard during the test period personally i dont design for that scenario and include test switches even if i have included self test capability the self test system should be able to.
Self testing emergency lighting checks itself automatically to ensure that the battery and lamp in each emergency light are fully operational. The diagrams are categorized primarily according to the number of lamps in the. The local indicator led fast flashes green whilst the function test is in progress. A function test is a 30 second test that simulates a mains failure and checks the operation of the emergency light source from the battery supply. If a diagram cannot be found within this selection consult customer service. If a problem is detected by the self test the system will display a visual warning and sound an audible warning.
Wiring diagram for sensing and control of a large emergency lighting system. Self contained emergency luminaire with a manual test facility in the monitored supply typical single lighting circuit buildings. The emergency ballast wiring guide this document has been customized to contain a wide library of individual dia grams for various installation applications.