October 2024
ALPHABET SOUP
REVIEWING THE OPTIONS
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Exit sign / EM Light Options
- Alphabet Soup
- Defining Some Options
- An example
Inverter Options
- Inverter Soup
- Defining the Options
- Inverter Example
Resources
- New cheat sheet
- Spec sheets
UNDERSTANDING OPTIONS
OVERVIEW
EXIT SIGNS & EM LIGHTS
INVERTERS
MARKETING AND SALES
NAVIGATING THE SPEC SHEET
EXIT SIGNS
EXIT SIGNS
Ordering Information
1. SERIES
ELT2
2. OPERATION
AC AC Only
EM Ni-Cad Battery Backed
3. LETTER COLOR
G Green
G8 Green 8" Letter
R Red
R8 Red 8" Letter
4. FACE COUNT
1C Single Face, Clear Background
1M Single Face, Mirror Background
1W Single Face, White Background
2M Double Face, Mirror Background
2W Double Face, White Background
5. FRAME STYLE
AG Angular Trim
FT Flat Trim (1)
1. Only available with recessed mount.
6. FRAME COLOR
BA Brushed Aluminum
BK Black
BR Painted Brass
WH White
CC Custom Color
8. CHEVRON
AB Double Arrow
AL Arrow Left
AN No Arrows
AR Arrow Right
AL Right & Left Arrow (Double Face Only)
AU Universal Chevron Kit
7. MOUNTING
MRC Recessed Ceiling Mount
MT Top Mount
MB Back Mount
ME End Mount / Side Mount
MPA 12" Pendant Mount
MPB 24" Pendant Mount
MPC 36" Pendant Mount
MPD 48" Pendant Mount
MPE 60" Pendant Mount
MTEB Top / End / Back Mount
MMT Mullion Mount Top
MMB Mullion Mount Bottom
MRCLB Recessed Ceiling Mount, Preship Backbox (2)
9. OPTIONS
BLANK = NO OPTION
CX Dual Circuit - Universal Voltage
SD Self-Diagnostics (EM Only)
SR Self-Diagnostics + IR Remote Testing Receiver (EM Only)
VF Other Input Voltage (Indicate Volt & Frequency)
FL Flasher
FA Fire Alarm Interface
FLA Flasher / Audible Alarm
FAA FA Option w/Audible Alarm
DL Damp Location Listed
OW Old Work Clips (1)
ORDERING NOTES
1. Only available with recessed mount.
2. Must order ELT2-ACCY-RBB with MRCLB option
ELT2-AC-G-1C-AG-BA-MB-AB
Ordering Information
EXIT SIGNS
EXIT SIGNS
1. SERIES
ELT2
2. OPERATION
AC AC Only
EM Ni-Cad Battery Backed
3. LETTER COLOR
G Green
G8 Green 8" Letter
R Red
R8 Red 8" Letter
4. FACE COUNT
1C Single Face, Clear Background
1M Single Face, Mirror Background
1W Single Face, White Background
2M Double Face, Mirror Background
2W Double Face, White Background
5. FRAME STYLE
AG Angular Trim
FT Flat Trim (1)
1. Only available with recessed mount.
6. FRAME COLOR
BA Brushed Aluminum
BK Black
BR Painted Brass
WH White
CC Custom Color
8. CHEVRON
AB Double Arrow
AL Arrow Left
AN No Arrows
AR Arrow Right
AL Right & Left Arrow (Double Face Only)
AU Universal Chevron Kit
7. MOUNTING
MRC Recessed Ceiling Mount
MT Top Mount
MB Back Mount
ME End Mount / Side Mount
MPA 12" Pendant Mount
MPB 24" Pendant Mount
MPC 36" Pendant Mount
MPD 48" Pendant Mount
MPE 60" Pendant Mount
MTEB Top / End / Back Mount
MMT Mullion Mount Top
MMB Mullion Mount Bottom
MRCLB Recessed Ceiling Mount, Preship Backbox (2)
9. OPTIONS
BLANK = NO OPTION
CX Dual Circuit - Universal Voltage
SD Self-Diagnostics (EM Only)
SR Self-Diagnostics + IR Remote Testing Receiver (EM Only)
VF Other Input Voltage (Indicate Volt & Frequency)
FL Flasher
FA Fire Alarm Interface
FLA Flasher / Audible Alarm
FAA FA Option w/Audible Alarm
DL Damp Location Listed
OW Old Work Clips (1)
ORDERING NOTES
1. Only available with recessed mount.
2. Must order ELT2-ACCY-RBB with MRCLB option
ELT2-AC-G-1C-AG-BA-MB-AB
EXAMPLE
HOW IT WILL LOOK
HOW IT WILL INSTALL
HOW IT WILL OPERATE
HOW IT CAN BE ORDERED
SIMPLIFYING THINGS
- No battery (for use with inverter)
DEFINING OPTIONS
- Battery Backup
- Two AC circuits, one from utility, one from inverter/generator
AC Only - AC
EM
Dual Circuit - CX, C1, C2
EXIT SIGNS & EMERGENCY LIGHTS
ORDERING NOTES
1. This dual circuit option should only be used for exits that are intended to be connected simultaneously to normal and emergency power circuits but cannot support hot inputs. Only one of the normal or emergency circuits can be powered at any given time. Energizing both normal and emergency circuits simultaneously will result in damage to the exit sign.
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- Automatically tests every 28 days
DEFINING OPTIONS
- Remote to initiate test from the ground
- Battery will last longer than 90 minutes
- Able to share its battery with a "remote" fixture
Self-Diagnostic - SD
IR Receiver - SR/TLRT
Extended Runtime - EB
Remote Capacity - EB
EXIT SIGNS & EMERGENCY LIGHTS
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- Flashes the legend in emergency mode
DEFINING OPTIONS
EXIT SIGNS & EMERGENCY LIGHTS
- Buzzes in emergency mode
- Flashes legend when the fire alarm goes off
- Turns on lights
Flasher - FL
Audible Alarm - FLA
Fire Alarm Interface - FA
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- Often includes flasher
- Impact resistant bubble to protect the device
DEFINING OPTIONS
- Security torx screws
When you'd want these:
- High-traffic environments
- Schools and gyms
- Prisons and mental health facilities
- Public spaces like train stations
Vandal Shield - VR
Tamperproof Screws - TP
EXIT SIGNS & EMERGENCY LIGHTS
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- Heated battery for cold applications
DEFINING OPTIONS
- Extends warranty on electronics from 5 years to 10 years
- Print almost any words / graphics onto an exit sign
Heater - HX, H1, H2
Extended Electronics Warranty - EEW
Custom Wording - CW
EXIT SIGNS & EMERGENCY LIGHTS
- Keeps emergency lights on for 15 minutes after power is restored
- For ballast restrike on sodium lights
Time Delay - TD
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- A historic stone building with a courtyard
The Application
EXAMPLE
EXIT SIGNS
Needs to:
- Match the aesthetic
- Connect to fire alarm
- Wire without a back box
- Stand up to weather
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Specifying the Sign
EXAMPLE
EXIT SIGNS
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Ordering Information
1. SERIES
LPDC2
2. OPERATION
AC AC Only
EM Battery Backed
3. LETTER COLOR
R Red
G Green
4. FACE COUNT
1 Single
2 Double
U Universal
5. BODY COLOR
WH White
BK Black
CC Custom
6. FACE COLOR
BA Brushed Aluminum
WH White
BK Black
CC Custom
7. MOUNTING
MTEB Mount Top End Back
MB Back Mount
ME End Mount
MS Stanchion Mount
MCE Direct Conduit Entry
MPA/B/C/D/E/F Pendant Mount
8. OPTIONS
HX Heater/Cold Temp.
CX Dual Circuit
DL Damp Location
FA Fire Alarm Interface
FL Flasher
SD Self-Diagnostic/IR Receiver
VR Vandal Shield
TP Tamperproof Screws
LW Wet Location
EEW Extended Electronics Warranty
Brown
EXAMPLE
EXIT SIGNS
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INVERTER OPTIONS
INVERTERS
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9. OPTIONS
BLANK = NO OPTION
MB Maintenance Bypass Switch
CB Custom Breaker
DT Delayed Transfer
EMW20 Extended Battery Warranty
EEW Extended Electronics Warranty
ORDERING NOTES
1. In order to use the web-based monitoring available at Isolite.com, the -WEB option must be selected.
2. Indicated VA ratings may be ordered as a stacked unit using Configuration H. This configuration is not seismic certified. Contact factory for specific details.
KE Keyed Enclosure
TA Trip Alarm with Breaker
RA Remote Annunciator (Not included with TB)
TB Programmable Terminal Block (Not included with RA)
Z4 Seismic Zone 4 Restraints (Includes KE)
BI BMS Integration
BTMS Battery Thermal Management System
EO Emergency Power Off
WEB Web Monitoring Connection (1)
LO Breaker Locks
NOTES
Maximum number of OUTPUT breakers supported depends on sizing and option selection. Contact factory for specific details.
Disconnects all inverter electronics but allows all the lights downstream of the inverter to remain on
DEFINING OPTIONS
INVERTERS
Maintenance Bypass Switch - MB
- This allows you to work on the inverter without effecting lighting in the building
- Note that this option may impact number of breakers
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Output breakers of unique amperage/voltage
Custom Breaker - CB
- Amperages like 50A or 10A (standard is 20A)
- 2-pole breakers on a 3-phase inverter
For example:
The inverter sends info to a Building Management System via a wired connection
DEFINING OPTIONS
INVERTERS
BMS Integration - BI
- The data points it sends are published on "BMS Interface Points List" on the spec sheet
Access critical data from the inverter through the internet
Web Monitoring Connection - WEB
- This is a free option
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This option allows you to integrate a building management system or fire alarm system
DEFINING OPTIONS
INVERTERS
Programmable Terminal Block - TB
LED and buzzer alarm that is mounted remotely from the inverter
Remote Annunciator - RA
- The relay can be triggered on the following status or alarm features:
- Field-selectable wet or dry contacts
- Useful for when the inverter is locked away in an electrical closet or basement where its own alarm can't be heard
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- AC Present
- Battery Charging
- Inverter On
- High Temperature
- Utility Failure
- Near Low Battery
- Low Battery
- High VAC
- Low VAC
- Relay Off
Breaker with built-in alarm to alert when it trips
DEFINING OPTIONS
INVERTERS
Trip Alarm with Breaker - TA
Allows breakers to be locked in the off position
Breaker Locks - LO
- Produces a loud sound when tripped
- Alerts Web Monitoring System
- Takes up 1.5 breaker spaces
- For OSHA Lockout / Tagout: a safety procedure that keeps equipment off and prevents it from being turned back on while maintenance or repairs are being done downstream..
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DEFINING OPTIONS
INVERTERS
- Extends the prorated battery warranty schedule to 20 years
Extended Battery Warranty - EMW20
- Extends the electronics warranty from 3 years to 5
Extended Electronics Warrenty - EEW
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- Locks the inverter to prevent tampering
Keyed Enclosure - KE
Adds brackets and bracing to prevent damage in an earthquake
- Meets OSHPD Zone 4 certification
DEFINING OPTIONS
INVERTERS
Seismic - Z4
The inverter kicks on less quickly to allow smart power packs to detect an outage
Delayed Transfer - DT
A big red button that kills power to everything
- External to the unit
Emergency Power Off - EO
A more advanced temperature reading configuration that measures temperature at the busbar between every two batteries.
Battery Thermal Management System - BTMS
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- A new construction high rise in California needs emergency lighting.
The Application
EXAMPLE
INVERTERS
- Limited space in electrical closet
- 26kVA load
- Tenant is a financial institution
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Details:
EXAMPLE
INVERTERS
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9. OPTIONS
BLANK = NO OPTION
MB Maintenance Bypass Switch
CB Custom Breaker
DT Delayed Transfer
EMW20 Extended Battery Warranty
EEW Extended Electronics Warranty
ORDERING NOTES
1. In order to use the web-based monitoring available at Isolite.com, the -WEB option must be selected.
KE Keyed Enclosure
TA Trip Alarm with Breaker
RA Remote Annunciator (Not included with TB)
TB Programmable Terminal Block (Not included with RA)
Z4 Seismic Zone 4 Restraints (Includes KE)
BI BMS Integration
BTMS Battery Thermal Management System
EO Emergency Power Off
WEB Web Monitoring Connection (1)
LO Breaker Locks
NOTES
Maximum number of OUTPUT breakers supported depends on sizing and option selection. Contact factory for specific details.
MB-CB-DT-EMW20-EEW-TA-RA-Z4-BI-BTMS-EO-LO
E3MAX-33000-3P-LC-IF-OF/OG-C18
- Specs Sheets & Drawings
- New cheat sheet
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- Sales Presentation PDF
- Sell Sheet & Marketing Assets
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