Central Battery System
Central Battery System
Central Battery System
Systems
Central Battery Systems
Contents 9
System Design 374 Loadstar AC/DC Systems 385
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Compact AC/AC 405 Switch Tripping Units 408
• Testing and maintenance is much easier to • Loadstar AC/DC Systems (See page 385)
carry out • Economy AC/DC Systems (See page 392)
• Battery replacement is much quicker and less
disruptive • Loadstar Static Inverter AC/AC Systems (See
• Battery life is generally 10 years or more page 395) 9
• Luminaires can be centrally controlled •
Compact Static Inverter AC/AC (See page
• High light levels can easily be achieved 405)
• The emergency lighting system can be
• Switchgear Tripping Battery Chargers (See
completely unobtrusive
page 408)
Eaton manufactures a wide range of central battery • EasiCheck 1.5 Slave Emergency Lighting
emergency lighting systems. Standard products Testing System (See page 410)
include AC/AC static inverter systems, with the •
Slave Luminaire Technical Data (See page
addition of a new compact, competitively priced 413)
unit for smaller installations. A comprehensive
range of traditional AC/DC systems are also
available, including an economy range designed for
use in small premises. Bespoke systems to suit
the exact requirements of the specifier are also
available.
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Dedicated
Some
of the
lighting
Notes
1. Conversion modules are designed to be incorporated into a 2. Static inverters provide mains voltage output during both
conventional mains luminaire. During normal conditions the normal and emergency conditions. They are designed to run
luminaire operates at full brightness (using the normal switched conventional mains fittings at full brightness even in emergency
mains supply and conventional control gear). In emergency conditions. Static inverters are ideal for projects with large open
conditions the luminaire continues to operate at reduced areas, or hazardous areas requiring higher than normal
brightness (with the emergency lamp being powered from the emergency lighting levels, or for powering compact fluorescent
conversion module instead of the conventional control gear). luminaires where there is often insufficient space within the
Conversion modules are ideal for use with mains luminaires fitting to accommodate a conversion module.
which have louvres with a sharp cut off angle, or for projects
where the mains luminaires have multiple tubes, but only one
3. Static inverter systems operate the emergency luminaires at
tube is required to be illuminated during emergency conditions.
full brightness throughout the emergency autonomy period,
which usually results in significantly improved luminaire spacing
for mains slave luminaires compared with an equivalent low
voltage AC/DC unit. In addition, the combination of higher
supply voltage and the resultant reduced input current reduces
installation costs by allowing the use of smaller distribution
cables than would be required with a lower voltage AC/DC
system.
Normal mains healthy condition Failure of normal lighting final circuit Total mains failure
KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
Normal mains healthy condition Failure of normal lighting final circuit Total mains failure
KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
Normal mains healthy condition Failure of normal lighting final circuit Total mains failure
KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
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Normal mains healthy condition Failure of normal lighting final circuit Total mains failure
OR
KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
- LIVE VIA INVERTER
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Normal mains healthy condition Failure of normal lighting final circuit Total mains failure
OR
KEY
- LIVE
- DEAD
- LIVE VIA INVERTER
Battery Type
Eaton offers a choice of five different battery types: Each battery type has specific characteristics. In order to assist
• Valve regulated lead acid (10 year design life) with the choice of battery, full details of the characteristics and
benefits can be found in the Loadstar and Static Inverter System
• Valve regulated lead acid (3-5 year design life)
product pages. The table below (fig. 2) provides a comparative
• Vented nickel-cadmium guide to these characteristics.
• High performance plante lead acid The most popular battery type is valve regulated lead acid with a
• Flat plate lead acid 10 year design life. This type of battery is used on approximately
90% of projects due to its competitive cost, good life
characteristics, ease of maintenance and compact size.
Valve Regulated Lead Valve Regulated Lead Vented Nickel High Performance Flat Plate
9 Characteristics Acid (10 year life) Acid (3-5 year life) Cadmium Plante Lead Acid Lead Acid
Expected life √√√ √ √√√ √√√ √
Capital cost √√ √√√ √ √ √
Maintenance √√√ √√√ √√ √√ √√
Resistance to damage and abuse √ √ √ √ √
Through life costs √√ √ √√ √√ √√
A = 0.045 x N x I
V
Where:
N = Number of cells in the battery
V = Volume of room in cubic metres
I = Charge rate in Amperes
This formula will give the number of air changes per hour required
during boost charge conditions. On float charge (systems are
on float charge for most of their service life), the amount of gas
emitted is approximately 1.5% of that liberated whilst on boost
charge and under most circumstances this will be dissipated by
natural ventilation, and will not present a hazard. However, we
recommend that the boost charge condition is allowed for at the
design stage to ensure the appropriate decision on ventilation
requirements is made.
Although Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries require little
ventilation under normal operating conditions, it is good practice to
apply the formula to calculate the number of air changes required
to achieve minimum risk under battery fault or failure conditions.
Please refer to: BS 6133:1995
Fig 3. Typical system. VA rating with and without power factor correction
Note: Use of compact fluorescent luminaires with power factor correction (PFC) leads to a reduced inverter module size and therefore savings in
space and capital costs
Fig 4. Typical system. VA rating with and without power factor correction
Additional Considerations
Spare capacity Fire protection of cables
With any central battery system it is important to bear in mind that Cables should be routed through areas of low fire risk.
it is difficult to extend the system at a later date unless capacity The following cables and wiring systems should be used.
has been allowed for at the design stage. For this reason, we a) Cables with inherently high resistance to attack by fire
would strongly recommend that some spare capacity is included
i) Mineral-insulated copper-sheathed cable in accordance
when selecting the central battery system rating. Our technical
with BS 6207: Part 1
department is available to provide assistance. Contact the Central
System team, Tel: 01302 303317 or E-mail: CBUsystemsUK@ ii) Cable in accordance with BS 6387. The cable should be at
Eaton.com least category B
VDT = I x VDM x D
The problems of volt drop can be overcome by:
Where: • Using higher system voltages (= lower currents and therefore 9
VDT = volts drop total lower volt drop)
I = maximum load current • Using larger cables (= lower resistance and therefore lower volt
VDM = volts drop per amp per metre (obtained from fig. 5) drop)
D = cable run in metres • Using multiple outgoing circuits (= less current per circuit and
therefore lower volt drop)
Example:
Fig. 6 and 7 show an example comparison for a central battery
system with a total connected load of 1500W and a 50m run of
16mm2 cable supplying the luminaires.
This example shows that for this configuration, a 230V system
would be most suitable to meet the requirements of BS 5266. The
low current value combined with greater allowable volt drop would
enable much smaller cables to be used.
Fig 6. Fig 7.
The use of larger cables or multiple outgoing circuits may permit the
use of 24, 50 or 110V systems in the above example.
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The Loadstar range of AC/DC central battery units • High specification systems
comply with the latest relevant European and • Fully complies with BS EN50171:2001
British standards. High quality, cost effective units
provide secure sources of emergency power for • Digital display to clearly indicate system status
escape and emergency lighting systems in a wide • Maintained or non-maintained versions with
variety of installations. Many years of experience, 1, 2 or 3 hour duration
gained whilst designing and manufacturing systems • EasiCheck compatible versions available
to customer requirements, have led to the current
• Simple operation and reduced complexity
modular concept based on a basic specification,
combined with a choice from five battery types and • Low maintenance
a number of standard optional extras. This enables • Low running cost
the specifier to choose a standard product and
select optional extras as required to customise the
equipment to meet the project requirements.
• Input Circuits
- Cable entry via removable gland plate on top of cubicle
Cubicle Ref H (mm) W (mm) D (mm) - Single phase 230V ± 10% AC 50Hz supply. Other input
931 1200 715 680 voltages on request
932 1800 715 680
934 1800 1015 680
- Input terminals and MCBs DIN-rail mounted and easily
Dimensions are for guidance only and may be subject to change
accessible
• Load Circuits
- Substantial DIN-rail mounted output terminals
- 2 terminals per output pole for ease of connection of ring or
parallel circuits
- Option of integral distribution board (MCB or HRC fuses)
Standard Specification
• Monitoring Circuits
- Terminals provided for connection of remote monitors and
• Cubicles controls
- 1.6mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032 - Maintained systems have terminals for connection of remote
light pebble grey finish switch or time clock on primary control circuit
- Plinth base feature to prevent build up of moisture/corrosive
materials and aid mechanical handling by fork or pallet truck • Cables
- 3 standard size cubicles, for combined charger/battery, charger - Compliant with BS 6231
only or battery only
- Most systems require only one cubicle. Some larger systems • Transformer
are housed in multiple sets (see selection tables) - Double wound with earth screen to BS 171
- Electrical control gear and battery compartments are
segregated, with lockable access door(s) • Rectifier
- Battery compartments supplied, where appropriate, with - Full wave controlled thyristor/diode bridge
separate tiered sections to enable ease of electrolyte level
inspection • Contactor
- Separate fixed fascia panel for mounting control/display panel - Mains failure contactor to BS 5424 Part 1
- Option of open battery racks on larger systems
• Temperature Compensation
- All lead acid cell systems supplied with transducer to monitor
battery compartment temperature
- Chargers pre-set for optimum performance in 20°C ambient
- Charging voltage automatically adjusted to optimise battery life
Catalogue Numbers
Number of Ways Cat No of Sub Circuit Cat No of Hold Off
Monitored Monitor Relay Monitor
4 1SCM4 1HOR4
8 1SCM8 1HOR8
12 1SCM12 1HOR12
Use suffix /TS for addition of a test keyswitch, /NI for indicator, /RT for
run on timer and /EC for EasiCheck
SCM and HOR units are designed to accept a single common neutral
per enclosure, all monitored circuits connected to an individual unit
must share a common neutral.
Hold off relay monitor
* Specify /NM1, /NM2, /NM3, /M1, /M2 or /M3 as appropriate † See page 390 for cubical dimensions
NC50 Series 50 389 - 6412 7.7 – 126.9 246 - 4122 4.9 – 82.1 174 - 2872 3.4 – 57.1 42
NC110 Series 110 855 - 14106 7.7 – 126.9 542 - 9070 4.9 – 82.1 383 - 6319 3.4 – 57.1 92
9 This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our central systems technical sales department for full details,
including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or maintained operation can be specified on all systems
HP50 Series 50 473 - 4758 10.0 - 02.2 296 - 2948 6.3 - 61.8 223 - 2215 4.6 - 46.2 26
HP110 Series 110 1001 - 10065 10.0 - 02.2 627 - 6237 6.3 - 61.8 473 - 4686 4.6 - 46.2 55
This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our central systems technical sales department for full details,
including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or maintained operation can be specified on all systems.
FP50 Series 50 475 - 2850 10.6 - 63.6 315 - 1890 6.6 - 39.6 235 - 1410 5.0 - 30.0 26
FP110 Series 110 1045 - 6270 10.6 - 63.6 693 - 4158 6.6 - 39.6 517 - 3102 5.0 - 30.0 55
This table provides only an overview of possible system configurations. Contact our central systems technical sales department for full details,
including cubicle types required. Non-maintained or maintained operation can be specified on all systems
Economy AC/DC
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Where the benefits of central control and • Competitive central battery system
maintenance are desired in small premises, the • Compact wall mounted cubicle
Economy range of central battery systems provides
a competitive solution. The compact wall mounted • Maintained and non-maintained mode options
cubicle can be unobtrusively mounted in non-public • Maintenance free valve regulated lead acid
areas, in buildings such as restaurants, pubs and batteries
community centres. All units have a 24V nominal • Choice of battery design life - 3 to 5 or 10 years
output, with different output rating options to suit
• DC power supply unit option
a wide range of applications. Available with 1 or 3
hour duration and non-maintained or maintained • Low maintenance
operation, all units are supplied with maintenance • Low cost
free valve regulated lead acid batteries. Offering
reliability and non-disruptive maintenance, Economy
systems offer a viable alternative to self contained
emergency lighting.
• Input Circuits
Dimensions
- Cable entries on top of cubicle 9
- Single phase 230V ± 10% AC 50Hz supply
- Input terminals and fuse DIN-rail mounted and easily accessible
H (mm) W (mm) D (mm)
• Load Circuits 450 745 270
• Monitoring Circuits
- Terminals provided for connection of remote switch on
maintained units
Options
• Customised versions suitable for use as DC power supplies
- Factory modification to operate as a DC power supply with
battery backup
- Suitable as power supply to door release units, relay coils etc
- Custom designed to meet specific requirements
Selection Table: SLA Range
1 Hour 3 Hours
System Reference Volts Watts Amps Watts Amps Battery Life
SLA24/10* 24 141 6.1 61 2.6 3-5 Yr
SLA24/15* 24 211 9.1 92 3.9 3-5 Yr
SLA24/24* 24 337 14.5 147 6.3 3-5 Yr
SLA24/38* 24 534 23.0 233 10.0 3-5 Yr
SLA24/65* 24 720 30.0 399 17.1 3-5 Yr
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The Loadstar range of AC/AC static inverter • BSI Kitemarked for peace of mind
units offer the opportunity to create a discreet • Cost effective modular design
emergency lighting system, utilising suitable
standard mains luminaires without modification. • Standard mains luminaires used for emergency
lighting
Small or decorative compact fluorescent luminaires
can also be easily incorporated. Loadstar AC/ • Fully complies with BS EN50171:2001
AC systems offer many benefits, including • Digital display to clearly indicate system status
higher light levels in emergency mode, as all
• EasiCheck compatible versions available
lamps in the luminaire are usually energised by
the emergency supply. Mains voltage and lower • Low maintenance
currents enable cables of smaller cross sectional • Low running cost due to passive stand-by
area to be used with low voltage AC/DC systems, operation
without unacceptable levels of voltage drop. The • Three phase systems available
proven and reliable modular design ensures a cost
effective emergency lighting solution.
• Frequency
- 50 Hz +/- 0.01% (60 Hz option)
Output Voltage Pre-settable in the range 220-240V AC. Default setting is 230V AC. Voltage
tolerance is 2% on loads of 0-100% of system rating
Frequency 50 or 60Hz. ±0.01%. Standard setting 50Hz. Waveform: Sinusoidal
Voltage Regulation Static 2%, dynamic 6%
Isolation 2kv rms between input and output terminals
Total Harmonic Less than 3% into a linear load
Distortion
Power Factor Will supply loads in the 0.3 lag - 0.3 lead range
Overload voltage 200% for 10 seconds, 125% for 20 minutes without reduction in output
Start-up time Standard 30mS soft start
Noise Level Less than 55dBA at 1 metre
Efficiency 85 - 89%
Protection DC input and AC output MCBs
DC input reverse polarity protection
Short circuit protection
Pre-charge protection fuse
L1
L2
L3
L4
N
230V 50Hz
Catalogue Numbers
MONITORED
SUPPLY
Number of ways Cat No of Cat No of Hold Off
UNUSED INPUTS
MUST HAVE A LIVE
monitored Sub Circuit Monitor Relay Monitor
CONNECTION
4 1SCM4 1HOR4
8 1SCM8 1HOR8
12 1SCM12 1HOR12
S1019
S1019
N
N
L
L
N/0
N/0
COM
COM
Use suffix /TS for addition of a test keyswitch, /NI for addition of supply
LOOP OUT
LOOP IN
LOOP OUT
LOOP IN
N
230V 50Hz L4
MONITORED L3
SUPPLY
L2
L1
UNUSED INPUTS TEST KEY
MUST HAVE A LIVE SWITCH
CONNECTION C1
C1-1
+/L +/L
FROM CENTRAL
BATTERY SYSTEM TO LUMINAIRES
C1-2
OR STATIC INVERTER -/N -/N
System Reference Inverter Power Rating (kVA) Inverter Wattage System Reference Inverter Power Rating (kVA) Inverter Wattage 9
AC/NC Series 1.0 - 25.0 500 - 21250 AC/HP Series 1.0 - 25.0 500 - 21250
This guide provides only an overview of possible system This guide provides only an overview of possible system
configurations. Contact our central systems technical sales department configurations. Contact our central systems technical sales department
for full details, including cubicle arrangement. 1, 2 or 3 hour autonomy for full details, including cubicle arrangement. 1, 2 or 3 hour autonomy
systems available systems available
Easton College
Nolfolk
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Many features normally only associated with larger • Competitive 500VA or 600VA static inverter
units are included in the standard specification of system
the Compact AC/AC static inverter system. The • Compact - ideal for smaller installations
inverter has a rated output of 500VA/400W or
• Fully complies with BS EN 50171:2001
600VA/510W and benefits from 4 independently
fused outputs, battery deep discharge protection, • Four separately fused outputs
automatic temperature compensation and a • Digital display to clearly indicate system status
clear, informative system status display panel.
• EasiCheck compatible version available
The unit also fully complies with the latest BS
EN 50171:2001 standard. An output voltage
of 230V AC permits any suitable, unmodified
mains luminaires to be operated at full output in
emergency mode.
Catalogue Numbers
General
Cubicle 1.6mm zinc coated steel panels with powder coat RAL7032 light pebble grey finish. Removable cover retained
by screws. Cable entries via removable top gland plate
Batteries Valve regulated lead acid, 10 year design life
Inverter
Output voltage Pre-settable in the range 220-240V AC. Default setting is 230V AC. Voltage tolerance is 2% on loads of 0-100%
of system rating
Frequency 50Hz. ±0.1%. Waveform: Sinusoidal
Voltage regulation Static 2%, dynamic 6%
Isolation 1kv rms between input and output terminals
Total harmonic distortion Typically 3% or better. Max. 10%
Power factor Will supply loads in the 0.7 lag - 0.7 lead range
Overload 200% for 10 seconds, 125% for 20 minutes without reduction in output voltage
Start-up time Standard 300mS. Soft start
Noise level Effectively silent on both charge and discharge
Efficiency 83% nominal. Typically 82-85%
Protection DC input protection. AC output fuses
DC input reverse polarity protection
Short circuit protection
Pre-charge protection fuse
Low voltage shut down Inverter module automatically shuts down when battery discharges to a pre-set level. Re-set is automatic
following the restoration of the mains supply
Inhibit An inhibit switch to control the inverter is fitted on the main PCB in the cubicle
Technology Pulse width modulation with high frequency switching
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Eaton battery chargers for switchgear tripping • Proven and reliable units
and closing have been developed from the • Digital display to clearly indicate system status
experience gained from many years of designing
and manufacturing sophisticated battery charging • Comprehensive alarm and indication package
and control equipment. Designed to provide a • Choice of vented nickel cadmium or valve
continuous DC supply for operating switchgear regulated lead acid batteries
and protection equipment, these latest units are • Systems available to meet exact project
supplied with a comprehensive alarm, metering and requirements
indication package as standard. The informative and
clear display panel is fixed to the fascia of both wall
and floor standing units, with a remote alarm unit
as an option. Extremely reliable and easy to install,
these units provide a competitively priced solution.
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EasiCheck 1.5 Slave is a purpose designed • Reduces time and cost of testing and
emergency lighting testing system for central maintenance as required by law
battery slave systems, providing a simple to • Testing in compliance with EN50172
operate, labour saving alternative to manual testing.
• Easy to use touch screen panel
Avoiding the need for separate secure manual
test keys and the need to manually inspect fittings • 250 luminaire capacity per panel
during and after tests, EasiCheck 1.5 automatically • Stand alone or network up to 63 panels
tests the emergency lighting luminaires and central
• Event logs and test reports can be downloaded
battery system at a user controlled, convenient, or printed
non-disruptive time, then gathers the test results
and displays them in a simple to understand • Selection of central monitoring software (text or
graphic)
manner at a central control panel. EasiCheck 1.5
has been designed to ensure quick and simple
installation, ease of operation and simple system
re-configuration. System extensions and changes
can easily be incorporated without the need for
specialist software or re-programming.
Dimensions
Catalogue Numbers
D2
W
Cat No Description
EC1002TS EasiCheck1.5 Slave control panel
EC1002TSNC EasiCheck1.5 Slave control panel (networked)
EC141 Luminaire interface module with changeover relay
H (mm) W (mm) D1 (mm) D2 (mm) EC140 Luminaire changeover relay (non-monitoring)
H
375 357 50 45 EC125 Luminaire interface module
EC160 Hand-held programmer
EC170EC2 Printer
EC400 LON/IP Echelon router
CFSFL01 Fibre optic router
EC460 Network booster
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System and Luminaire Technical Data
Note: SMCB units use changeover relays, so the maintained function should be provided by the normal mains control gear. However, the module
will operate on either AC or DC enabling it to operate with a maintained central system in the emergency conditions.
Dedicated Slave
AC/AC Systems
AC/DC Systems 110V 230V High Frequency Ballast
Lamp Watts Type Lumens Amps Lumens Watts VA
8W T5 275 0.07 272 8 9
11W TC-S - - 900 14 16
2x21W Tungsten 2x300 0.50 2x300 55 60
Notes:
1. VA ratings assume power factor capacitors are fitted
2. Watts and VA figures based on typical control gear data, for system design purposes
3. The above lumen data is based on output from triphosphor lamps. De-rate by 15% if halophosphate lamps are used
4. Lumen output figures include the effects of lamp and luminaire ageing, end of discharge voltage and cable volt drop
5. Data for 230V AC/AC SMCB unit available on application