bodine BSL10T3 Self Testing Emergency LED Driver User Manual
- June 9, 2024
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Table of Contents
BSL10T3/BSL06T3
Installation Instructions
Self-Testing Emergency LED Driver
BSL10T3 Self Testing Emergency LED Driver
! IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS !
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This product is for use with an emergency LED lighting load and supplies nominally 10.0 W/6.0 W (depending on model) of power, with a voltage of 15-54 VDC in emergency mode for a minimum of 90 minutes, in compliance with NFPA 101 and NEC 700.12.
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Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code and any local regulations.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies before servicing. Follow the instructions in the OPERATION section to disable the output of this LED driver.
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This emergency driver is suitable for both factory or field installation.
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This product is suitable for use in damp locations where the ambient temperature is 0ºC minimum,
+55ºC maximum. Product is also suitable for installation in sealed and gasketed fixtures. Product is not suitable for heated air outlets and wet or hazardous locations. Maximum allowable case temp is 65ºC. See unit label for Tc measurement location. -
An unswitched AC power source is required (120-277 VAC, 50/60 Hz).
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Do not install near gas or electric heaters.
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Do not attempt to service the battery. A sealed, no-maintenance battery is used that is not field replaceable. Contact the manufacturer for information on service.
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The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
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Do not use this product for other than intended use.
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Servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
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Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
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For Canadian application the output terminals should be in compliance with the accessibility requirement of the Canadian Electric Code.
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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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This product must be grounded. See the wiring diagrams for details.
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY.
THE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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INSTALLATION
Make sure the necessary branch circuit wiring is available. An unswitched
source of power is required. The emergency driver must be fed from the same
branch circuit as the AC driver.
Installation of this emergency LED driver will vary based on the luminaire
type, however, generally follow these steps:
STEP 1 – DETERMINE SUITABILITY
This product is suitable for field installation with suitable LED loads
including LED luminaires, DC voltage driven LED replacements for fluorescent
lamps and others. There are four (4) checks to determine if your luminaire is
eligible for field installation.
- Ensure the LED load’s rated power is greater than or equal to the power output of this emergency LED driver. This is to ensure that this emergency product will not produce more power than the LED load can handle, thus ensuring that the LED load will not be damaged when the system is in the emergency mode.
- Verify that the forward voltage of the luminaire’s LED array is within the limits of this emergency LED driver. The forward voltage of the LED array is commonly designated as Vf and should be found on the luminaire markings, in the luminaire specifications, or imprinted directly on the LED arrays. If multiple LED arrays are to be driven, verify that the total forward voltage is within the limits of this product. Using a voltage meter, it may be possible to directly measure the voltage across the LED arrays when operating from the AC driver.
- Ensure the output current of the AC LED driver does not exceed 3.0 Amps. This is the current into the blue wire connector.
- Ensure there will be sufficient light output in the end application. Estimate the egress lighting illumination levels by doing the following:
A. Find the efficacy of the LED load. This can be given by the luminaire manufacture. This number will be given in lumens per watt (lm/w). It is the installer’s responsibility to validate the luminaire manufacturer’s efficacy data.This can be accomplished by direct measurement, by review of independent 3rd party test data (UL, ETL, etc.), accessing a public database of 3rd party data (such as Design Lights Consortium, www.designlights.org), or other comparable means.
B. Lumens can be calculated by multiplying the output power of the emergency LED driver by the efficacy of the LED load. In many cases the actual lumen output in emergency mode will be greater than this calculation gives, however it will provide a good estimate for beginning the lighting design of the system.
Lumens In Emergency Mode = Lumens per Watt of Fixture Output Power of Chosen Product
__(Lumens) =__(lm/W) _____(W)
C. Using the results of this calculation and industry standard lighting design tools, calculate the anticipated illumination levels in the path of egress.
NOTE: This product has been designed to reliably interface with a wide
selection of LED loads and is electrically compatible with every simple LED
array that meets criteria 1 and 2 above. However, compatibility cannot be
guaranteed with all current and future LED systems. Compatibility testing of
the end-use system is suggested. Please contact the factory with any
questions.
NOTE: After installation, it will be necessary to measure the egress
lighting illumination levels to ensure it complies with national, state, and
local code requirements.
STEP 2 – INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY DRIVER
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Disconnect AC power from the LED luminaire.
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Mount the emergency LED driver by the mounting tabs using the supplied screws. The
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Mounting Height: Many factors influence emergency illumination levels, such as the lamp load selected, luminaire design, and environmental factors therefore end use verification is necessary. For field installations, when the attached luminaire is mounted at heights greater than 7.17ft (2.2m), the level of illumination must be measured in the end application to ensure the requirements of NFPA 101 and local codes are satisfied.
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Remote Mounting: The emergency LED driver may be remote mounted from the luminaire if enclosed and installed in accordance with the NEC. If used in conjunction with an AC driver the allowed distance is up to half the distance the AC driver manufacturer recommends remote mounting the AC driver from the LED load. If used without an AC driver, and remote mounting more than 50 feet from the luminaire, please consult the factory to determine the necessary wire gauge. CAUTION: Remote mounting can result in reduced power output.
STEP 3 – INSTALLING THE ILLUMINATED TEST SWITCH
- Mount the supplied Illuminated test switch in a location that is visible and accessible by maintenance personnel. The test switch mounts through a ½” hole which may need to be made in the luminaire or could come pre-punched by the luminaire supplier.
- Connect the test switch per wiring diagrams provided on these instructions.
- If wired correctly, the indicator light should be ON when AC power is supplied to the fixture indicating that the unit is charging. After installing, mark with the “PUSH TO TEST” and “CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT” labels.
STEP 4 – WIRING THE EMERGENCY DRIVER
- See wiring diagram to connect the emergency driver to the AC driver and LED load. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.
- After installation is complete, supply AC power to the emergency driver and the AC driver.
- At this point, the Charging Indicator Light should illuminate indicating the internal battery is charging.
- After the emergency driver has been charged for one-hour automatic commission test will be performed. The emergency driver will switch to the emergency mode for 30 seconds and store in its memory the current level of the connected load. If, during future self-test, this level deviates by more than 25%, an error will be triggered.
- A short-term discharge test may be conducted after the emergency driver has been charged for one hour. Charge for 24 hours before conducting a long-term discharge test. Refer to OPERATION.
- In a readily visible location, attach the label “CAUTION – This Unit Has More Than One Power Connection Point. To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock, Disconnect Both The Branch Circuit-Breakers Or Fuses And Emergency Power Supplies Before Servicing.”
OPERATION
When AC power fails, the emergency driver automatically switches to emergency mode, powering the LED load per the rating of the emergency driver for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the emergency driver returns to charging mode.
AB Connect:
Applying AC power to the unit activates the charger circuit , and
supplies power to the control/monitor circuit and charging indicator light.
To deactivate the unit for storage or shipping, press and hold the test
button while the unit is in emergency mode until the LED load is turned off.
Self-Test:
This unit contains a control/monitor circuit that if enabled 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) until the condition has been corrected and the unit
passes the next test.
Commissioning: After the emergency driver has been charged for one-hour
an automatic commissioning test will be performed. The emergency driver will
switch to the emergency mode for 30 seconds and store in its memory the
current level of the connected load. If, during future self-test, this level
deviates by more than 25%, an error will be triggered.
Caution: Once commissioned, connecting this equipment to higher voltage
loads will result in reduce current levels triggering the derangement signal
indicating the equipment requires re-calibration to ensure proper operation.
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.
Self-test select feature:
A slide switch is used to enable and disable the self-test feature of the
product.
| Switch Position | Function |
|---|---|
| ON | Self-test feature Enabled |
| 1 | Self-test feature Disabled |
MAINTENANCE
This self testing emergency driver automatically performs required routine
testing. Results are reported to maintenance personnel via the indicator
light.
Note: Maintenance personnel should periodically check the indicator
light. If the indicator light is flashing, follow steps in the Troubleshooting
Guide.
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
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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 / 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.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
EMERGENCY DRIVER AND AC DRIVER MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT
TYPICAL SCHEMATICS ONLY. MAY BE USED WITH OTHER DRIVERS. CONSULT THE FACTORY
FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS.
NOTE: Emergency driver case or green connector must be grounded
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.