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06/18 750.1782 Rev. J

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EMIU 125/250/400W Mini Inverter

INSTALLATION       

a.   Remove the front cover of the Mini Inverter by removing the two screws at the top of the cover.
b. Extend the unswitched, properly-rated voltage AC supply and remote fixture wires to the installation area.
c. Use keyhole slots at the rear of the unit and mount the Mini Inverter securely to the wall.   

d. Connect the conduit containing the AC supply and remote fixture leads to the Mini Inverter. Use the provided knock-outs on the 

side of the Mini Inverter for connecting the incoming wires.

e. Install the batteries at this time, but do not connect the battery leads until other wiring is completed.        

NOTE: For Ceiling Mount Application , the Mini Inverter requires a minimum of 12

 clearance all around the unit and 2

 above.

a.   Remove the side cover from the Mini Inverter.
b. Remove the ceiling tile in the desired installation location.
c. Extend the unswitched, properly-rated voltage AC supply and remote fixture wires to the installation area.
d. Place the Mini Inverter across the 2

 T-bars of the ceiling grid. Support the unit with wires attached to the building steel framing. 

Holes are provided at the top of the Mini Inverter to support wire connection.

e. Connect the conduit containing the AC supply and remote fixture leads to the Mini Inverter. Use the provided knock-outs on the 

Mini Inverter for connecting the incoming wires.

f. After installation is complete, replace properly-sized tile into the ceiling grid. The tile should rest on the flange of the Mini Inverter.

a.   For 120V supply, connect the AC Line wire to the 120V (UN-SWT) position of the INPUT POWER section of the terminal block. 

For 277V supply, connect the AC Line wire to the 277V (UN-SWT) position of the INPUT POWER section of the terminal block.

b. Connect the NEUTRAL wire to the NEUTRAL position of the INPUT POWER section of the terminal block.
c. Connect the ground wire in accordance with local and national codes.  
d. For Nexus wired (option): Refer to the “WIRING FOR NEXUS

®

” on the page 4.

a.   Connect the remote emergency fixtures to the correct position of the OUTPUT terminal block, respecting the operating voltage. 

All remote circuitry is to be wired in accordance with Article 700 of the National Electric Code. 

Do not exceed the total rating of 

the Mini Inverter. Unit is rated at maximum Watt and maximum VA, where Max.W = Max.VA. Total load (W) must be 
derated when load power factor (PF) is less than 0.9 (for maximum rating).

 Special attention shall be taken when load 

consists of LED lamps with no built-in power factor correction. Example: most of the single LED lamps (Screw-on, GU-10, etc.) 
have a power factor of less than 0.6. This translates to a derating close to 50%.

b.

NORMALLY-OFF FIXTURES (only come on during power failure)

 - Connect the AC Line input wire of the fixtures to the 

appropriate position of the LOAD terminal block (120V OR 277V). Connect the fixture Neutral to the Neutral position of the LOAD 
terminal block. Refer to Figure 2B.

c.

UN SWITCHED NORMALLY-ON LOAD

 - Connect the AC Line input wire of the fixtures to the appropriate position of the LOAD 

terminal block (120V OR 277V). Connect the fixture Neutral to the Neutral position of the LOAD terminal block.  
Refer to Figure 2C.

d.

SWITCHED NORMALLY-ON LOAD

 (fixtures may be turned on and off locally, but will come on during power failure regardless of 

switch position) - Follow Step 3B above. Connect the Line side of the switch to the (UN-SWT) position of the INPUT POWER ter-
minal block, respecting the operating voltage (120V OR 277V). Connect the load side of the switch to the (SWT) position on the 
INPUT POWER terminal block, respecting the operating voltage (120V OR 277V). Refer to Figure 2A.  

e.  Connect the Fixture Supply Ground to the Mini Inverter Ground.   

a.   Position the battery(s) in the unit. 
b. Refer to figure 1. Connect the RED wire to the positive (+) post of the battery. Connect the BLUE wire to the negative (-) post of 

the battery. Tighten all bolts to a recommended torque of 

78 lbf-in ± 4 lbf-in

. Put the protective red cover completely over the pos-

itive battery post (125W T-BAR unit only).  

NOTE: THE EMERGENCY LIGHT AND INDICATORS WILL NOT TURN ON AT THIS TIME.   

STEP 1A: MOUNTING THE MINI INVERTER TO THE WALL

STEP 1B: RECESSED T-BAR CEILING MOUNT

 

(EMIU-125W ONLY)

STEP 2: CONNECT THE NORMAL AC INPUT (SEE FIGURE 2A, 2B, 2C OR 2D)

STEP 3: CONNECT THE REMOTE EMERGENCY FIXTURES (SEE FIGURE 2A, 2B, 2C OR 2D)

STEP 4: CONNECT THE BATTERY(S)

STEP 5: SWITCH ON THE INVERTER MODULE (SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF 
               THE INVERTER MODULE).

Summary of Contents for EMIU-125W

Page 1: ...ional Electrical Code and local regulations 12 The EMIU contains potentially hazardous voltages Installation maintenance and service work should be performed by qualified and trained personnel 13 Electricians and end users need to ensure product system compatibility before final installation 14 Units to be installed only as per configuration described in this instruction manual IMPORTANT Do not ex...

Page 2: ...OTH NORMAL AND EMERGENCY SOURCES BY TURNING OFF THE A C BRANCH CIRCUIT AND BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CAUTION BEFORE INSTALLING MAKE CERTAIN THE A C POWER IS OFF NOTE THE BATTERY S ARE SHIPPED SEPARATELY PLACE THEM IN A LOCATION AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA TO AVOID DAMAGE UNTIL THEY ARE TO BE INSTALLED CAUTION ONLY ONE VOLTAGE IS ALLOWED 120V OR 277V CONNECTION TO MORE THAN ONE VOLTAGE MAY RESULT IN...

Page 3: ...especting the operating voltage All remote circuitry is to be wired in accordance with Article 700 of the National Electric Code Do not exceed the total rating of the Mini Inverter Unit is rated at maximum Watt and maximum VA where Max W Max VA Total load W must be derated when load power factor PF is less than 0 9 for maximum rating Special attention shall be taken when load consists of LED lamps...

Page 4: ...lor in each pole on the terminal block See Figure on side c Leave a minimum of one inch 25mm between the live voltage cabling and the unsheathed low voltage data cabling NOTE NO WIRING IS REQUIRED FOR THE NEXUS WIRELESS VERSION MANUAL TEST A manual test is initiated once the test switch is pressed for 1 second and then released The Status Indicator will start flashing green The designated fixtures...

Page 5: ...re of 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F their life expectancy is 8 to 10 years However as stated above the equipment must be tested for a minimum of 90 minutes once per year When the batteries will no longer operate the load for 90 minutes they must be replaced Replace only with manufacturer supplied parts Properly dispose of or recycle the Lead Acid battery FIGURE 1A RED BLUE 125W BATTERY CONFIGURATION 250W ...

Page 6: ...itched Neutral Ground Line see note 3 see note 3 Wall Switch Normally ON Lighting Load Output Wiring Triac Dimmer Device Fluorescent LED Incandescent FIGURE 2A WIRING DIAGRAM SWITCHED NORMALLY ON LOAD Line 120Vac Neutral 120V Neutral Ground Ground Neutral Line Switched Line Not Used Un Switched Line Neutral see note 3 see note 3 FIGURE 2B WIRING DIAGRAM NORMALLY OFF LOAD IMPORTANT FOR NORMALLY OFF...

Page 7: ...NPUT POWER terminals 4 DO NOT COMBINE THE INPUT POWER NEUTRAL WITH THE LOAD NEUTRAL Un Switched see note 3 Line 120Vac Neutral 120V Neutral 120Vac Ground 0 10V FIGURE 2D WIRING DIAGRAM UN SWITCHED NORMALLY ON LOAD WITH LCO REFER TO FIGURE 6 0 10V LCO Primary Un Switched AC Input Normally ON Lighting Load see note 4 Input Wiring Output Wiring Ground Switched Line Un Switched Line Neutral Lighting L...

Page 8: ... switch for at least 6 seconds The reset also initializes the main counter This renewal takes place to compensate for system variations when the unit ages Renewal is not allowed if there is a lighting load failure alarm This is not applicable for units with no auto test option e SERVER FAILURE The Nexus server controller or PC is no longer communicating with the RF unit s modem To solve this issue...

Page 9: ...disabled during a power failure in order for the load to provide a 100 level of lighting The circuit consists of a single pole dry contact relay that is normally closed in stand by operation In emergency mode power failure the relay contacts open and disconnect the dimming signal from the lighting load allowing the load to operate at 100 light level INSTALLATION 1 Locate the Lighting Control signa...

Page 10: ... not commissioned to the Nexus system Lamp load is OFF None if unit is in normally off mode Nexus option Unit is operating correctly Unit is not commissioned to the Nexus system LED flashing GREEN OFF Lamp load is ON None the unit is in test mode or is sampling load Unit is operating correctly Lamp load is OFF Inverter switched OFF Check the inverter ON OFF switch Turn it on Switch is located on t...

Page 11: ... the batteries LED Flashing RED 2 times every 6 seconds Charger Failure Error Charger not working Reset the unit see page 4 and if the same error is displayed replace the charger board LED Flashing RED 3 times every 6 seconds Lamp Failure Error Lost 10 or more if initial lamp loading is lost Replace the bad lamp and reset the unit LED AMBER ORANGE steady On Network server down The Nexus modem is n...

Page 12: ...ACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICING MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Consult Customer Service for current warranty information All information and specifications contained in these instructions are subject to change due to engineer design errors and omissions 2014 Thomas Betts Limited All rights reserved ...

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