March 2023
STAYING ILLUMINATED
The EMP & Emergency Drivers
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BACKGROUND
- System Architecture
- Wiring Information
Electrical Specification
Mechanical Specification
"NEED TO KNOW"
EMP Updates
Resources & Contact Information
SALES & MARKETING
EMERGENCY DRIVERS
OVERVIEW
Architectural Benefits
Definitions
Theory Of Operation
- Project Management Notes
An LED Emergency Driver is an electronic device that is furnished with a battery that sits on the low voltage (LED) side of a standard architectural LED Driver. The emergency driver illuminates the LED lights in the event of a power failure.
EMERGENCY DRIVER DEFINIITION
BACKGROUND
Emergency drivers are distinct from micro-inverters, which sit on the front-end (AC) side of the LED driver and continue to provide AC power in an emergency. These devices are out of scope this presentation.
NOTES
All of NFPA 101 still applies to emergency driver installations.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
BACKGROUND
LUMINAIRE
LED DRIVER
EM DRIVER
LED
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THEORY OF OPERATION
BACKGROUND
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LED DRIVER
EM DRIVER
LED
LUMINAIRE
WIRING INFORMATION
BACKGROUND
AC LED DRIVER
LED LOAD
EM DRIVER
DRIVER CONNECTOR
TEST SWITCH
LED INDICATOR
UNSWITCHED HOT
COMMON
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Utilizes the Existing LED Fixtures
Mostly the Same Building Wiring Strategy (More on Next Slide...)
Doesn't require any additional control hardware outside the fixture
Doesn't occupy space in the electrical closet
ARCHITECTURAL BENEFITS
BACKGROUND
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- This will result in a diminished lamp brightness in emergency mode.
- Photometric simulations need to be run with this diminished light output
Emergency LED Drivers must be specified to be lower than the wattage of the fixture they're connected to.
SPECIFICATION: ELECTRICAL
NEED TO KNOW
Emergency LED Drivers require a connection to un-switched/un-controlled utility power to observe local power failures.
- This does have wiring implications in that there are 2 "live" conductors going to the emergency fixture
Emergency Drivers operate independently of architectural lighting controls, no special driver specification is required.
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- Some jurisdictions allow remote mounting...
- But some do not. Your mileage may vary.
- Wiring distances need to be considered.
Emergency Drivers are large, you have to have a fixture that will fit them.
SPECIFICATION: MECHANICAL
NEED TO KNOW
Space must be provided on or around the fixture for the test button and LED.
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There are some project management headaches associated with having very similar fixtures with very different functions
Not clear who is going to replace the drivers down the road. Driver manufacturer? Fixture manufacturer? This can result in agency headaches
We're doing a minor refresh of the EMP product line
EMP UPDATES
SALES & MARKETING
- All existing EMP drivers will be discontinued once stock runs out
- Likely we'll be out of all models within the next 2-3 months
- 25W unit is already discontinued
New units have user-selectable self diagnostic features
Electrical specifications remain unchanged
Unit dimensions have changed slightly, double check your applications!
7W Unit - 10.24" x 2.26" x 1.34"
12W Unit - 10.24" x 2.26" x 1.34"
25W Unit - 17.7" x 2.26" x 1.43"
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- Specs Sheets & Drawings
- Wiring Diagrams
- Sell Sheet
Available on the Website
- Training Video Link
- Sales Presentation PDF
- Sell Sheet & Marketing Assets
Available Within Follow-Up Sales Packet
SALES MATERIALS
SUPPORT
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- Schedule a Webinar for Advanced Sales & Engineering Training
Team of Experts
NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE?
SUPPORT
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For Additional Training, Please Contact Your
Local Sales Representative
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