Emergency Diagnostics
Fire safety codes require that a complete
equipment performance analysis be conducted every 30 days. If any component of the unit
fails, it has to be serviced or replaced.
With The Factor’s monitoring capabilities, you get the
critical backup you need. It constantly monitors the status of the lamps, battery and the
charger.
Features
- Manual test — Pushing the test switch initiates a ten
minute illumination of the dc emergency lamps. Upon completion of the test each unit
clearly displays component status making inspections easier. This procedure also set the
unit’s 28 day automatic test cycle
- Automatic test — The automatic cycle initiates a ten
minute test every 28 days independent of maintenance personnel. Status is then
continuously displayed until the next test cycle. Testing time may be automatically reset
by pressing the manual test button
- HID lamp restrike — Upon recovery from a power loss of
less than 90 minutes, The Factor will retain illumination of dc emergency lamps for ten
minutes to allow HID lamps to regain operational brightness during hot restrike
- 24 hour lockout — To prevent false indications of low
battery capacity caused by a previous test or power loss, the blinking red failure
indicator will be locked out of operation for a full 24 hours to allow complete recharge
of the battery
- Low voltage disconnect — This function prevents deep
discharge of the battery in extended emergency operation when the battery reaches 85% of
its standby voltage rating. This assures maximum battery life and capacity
- 90 minute test — To make it easier to initiate a
complete system test, all Factor diagnostic units are equipped with necessary contacts to
allow for a normally open, momentary switch that will initiate a full 90 minute diagnostic
test of emergency lamps from a single point. Upon completion, the status display will
indicate component analysis
- Automated lockout — This features allow Pathfinder®
battery units to be fully installed on non-energized electrical circuits prior to building
occupancy. Emergency lamps will not energize until electrical circuits are activated
- Temperature regulated — Compensating circuitry
maintains proper battery input by automatically adjusting to variations in operating
temperatures at 2.0 millivolts/°C/cell. This maintains battery voltages at levels
required to maximize battery life and capacity
- Brownout protection — In the event that normal ac power
drops below the 80% rating, emergency lamps will illuminate. This prevents down time and
achieves lighting continuity even under conditions, which cause HID and fluorescent
sources to become unstable or to become unstable or to extinguish
- Multi-stage charger — Current limiting electronics
quickly restore power to discharged batteries without overheating and possibly damaging
them
The Factor is Available in These Hubbell Emergency Products:
Pathfinder Series
Thermoplastic Exit Sign
PE Series Decorative
ORDERING INFORMATION - Option must be ordered with
fixture
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