FirstLink BUA1 High and Low Lumen Unit Equipment Installation Guide
- August 2, 2024
- FirstLink
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FirstLink BUA1 High and Low Lumen Unit Equipment
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- Maximum mounting height is 10 feet. For installations greater than 10 feet, consult factory to ensure that adequate illumination will be available on the path of egress.
- All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
- Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
- The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
- Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
- Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
- Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
- Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations. Turn off AC power to branch circuits to which units will be connected.
- This product is for use in indoor or damp locations where the ambient temperature is 10°C to 40°C. Not suitable for outdoor, wet, or hazardous locations.
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
- This product must be grounded.
INSTALLATION
Caution : Turn off AC power to the location where these products will be
installed.
See wiring diagram for connections to AC power. Make sure all connections are
in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.
Connect white wire to neutral. Connect black wire to 120VAC or 277VAC. Connect
green wire to ground.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNT USING JUNCTION BOX
- Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the two slots between backplate and housing and pry to remove backplate from housing. See Figure 1.
- Remove center knockout in backplate and appropriate keyhole knockouts. Mount backplate to junction box. See Figure 2.
- Feed AC supply wires thru center hole in backplate.
- Connect the unit wires to the AC supply using wire nuts (not provided).
- Press wires and wire nuts back into the junction box.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNT USING CONDUIT POWER FEED
- Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the two slots between backplate and housing and pry to remove backplate from housing. See Figure 1.
- Remove knockout found in the top U-shaped protrusion on the backplate and appropriate keyhole knockouts. Mount backplate to wall or ceiling using screws provided. Secure flex conduit to knockout on backplate. See Figure 3.
- Remove U-shaped knockout from housing. See figure 4.
- Connect the unit wires to the AC supply using wire nuts (not provided).
- Press wires ad wire nuts back into junction box.
WIRING DIAGRAM
NOTE 1: For short-term testing of the emergency function, the battery must be charged for at least one hour. The emergency driver must be charged for at least 24 hours before conducting a long-term test.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
- Snap the housing onto the backplate.
- Apply AC power. Press the illuminated test button. The lamp heads should illuminate as long as the test button is depressed.
- Adjust lamp heads as required (see adjustment drawing below).
- See Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for self-test/self-diagnostic system instructions.
OPERATION
When AC power fails, the unit equipment automatically switches to emergency mode, powering the LED lamp heads for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the unit equipment return to charging mode.
ABConnect:
Applying AC power to the unit activates the charger circuit, and supplies
power to the control/monitor circuit and charging indicator light. This also
activates the emergency operation circuit automatically.
To deactivate the unit for storage or shipping, press and hold the test button
while the unit is in emergency mode until the LED lamp heads is turned off.
MAINTENANCE
This self testing unit equipment automatically performs required routine
testing. Results are reported to maintenance personnel via the indicator
light.
Note : Maintenance personnel can periodically check the indicator light
although this is no longer necessary with FirstLink connectivity. If the
indicator light is flashing, follow steps in the Troubleshooting Guide.
Self-Test:
This unit contains a control/monitor circuit that automatically performs a
30-second discharge test once a month and a full 90-minute discharge test once
a year. During routine testing, the self-testing emergency driver simulates an
AC power failure causing the unit to automatically switch to emergency mode.
The unit will monitor the operation of the LED load, battery voltage, and
emergency duration. If the emergency system functions properly, then the unit
will return to normal mode. Should the unit detect any problems, the indicator
light will flash per failure condition (see Troubleshooting Guide on page 5)
until the condition has been corrected and the unit passes the next test.
To reset a failure indication, briefly push the Test Switch. If the condition has not been corrected by the next scheduled test, the unit will once again detect the failure and signal the failure indicator.
To perform a manual self-diagnostic test, push and hold the Test Switch for minimum of 5 seconds. Once test switch is released the emergency driver will perform a 30 second diagnostic test. During this test, unit will monitor the operation of the LED load, and battery voltage. If the emergency system functions properly, the unit will return to normal mode. Should the unit detect any problems, the indicator light will flash per failure condition (see Troubleshooting Guide) until the condition has been corrected and the unit passes the next test.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit has encountered a problem after installation, then the Illuminated Test Switch will flash the error code with the indicator light. Count the number of times the indicator is OFF to read the number of flashes. Then use the troubleshooting steps to solve the issue.
Bi-Color indicator (color/flashing)| ERROR| CORRECTIVE
ACTION
---|---|---
Green/ No Flashes| None| The unit is operating correctly, and the internal
battery is fully charged
Green/ Slow Flashes| None| 1. The Unit is charging. The main light is
operating normal.
2. The Unit is running a self-diagnostic test. The LED Load is operating in Emergency level.
OFF| None| In Emergency mode, or emergency run-time is ended and unit is de-
activated.
Red-Green/fast| None| Device Identification command is in progress.
Red / 2x Flashes
| ****
Battery
| Indicates that a self-test/self-diagnostic test did not meet full duration
1. Charge the unit for the rated recharge time and perform a manual self- diagnostic test.
2. If error is still present, then the battery is past it’s useful life and should be replaced.
Red / 3x Flashes
| ****
Charging
| 1. Check input AC mains wiring of Unswitched Hot, Neutral and Ground.
2. Verify Voltage and Frequency are stable and match the product’s input rating on the label
Red / 4x Flashes| LED Load, Commissioning| During a self-test/self-diagnostic test, the unit detected the LED load has changed more than 25% from the initial commissioned value.
1. Replace the LED Load and perform a manual self-diagnostic.
2. If error is still present, then recalibrate the commission value by deactivating the unit. Apply AC mains to activate unit and it will recommission itself after one hour.
3. Check for Open or Short circuit on the output connections.
Red / 5x Flashes| Temperature| Product temperature is beyond its rated temperature range.
1. Ensure unit is within the rated temperature range stated on the product label.
2. Confirm by measuring at the Tc point on the product label.
Alternating Red/Green Flashes| None| The product has been placed into the Identification mode through the app.
FIRSTLINK
This unit is able to be commissioned into a connected emergency system using the FirstLink phone /tablet app. This allows periodic self-tests to be scheduled at a convenient time for the installation site. Once scheduled, the functional tests (30 seconds every 30 days) and duration tests (90 minutes every year) will be conducted automatically and the results stored in the unit awaiting download from the app. Written reports in the form of Excel “.csv” files are available through the app as well. See Bodine FirstLink App Guide (FirstLink App Guide) for more information.