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- 1. Explorer Comprehensive testing for emergency lighting
- 2. When an incident occurs and power is lost, emergency lighting helps to guide people safely and calmly from the building while enabling the emergency services to do their work In a modern building environment, light is taken for granted. People trust it as they go about their lives. It promotes comfort, security and efficiency.
- 3. Emergency lighting testing – Integrated safety provides comfort of use, security and efficiency Normal Use The lighting scheme with integrated emergency luminaires is designed for optimal performance, efficiency and comfort. The emergency luminaire versions blend into the overall scene. Thorn Explorer technology brings intelligence to the emergency lighting system and enables owners and operators to ensure that their emergency lighting system is fully tested and ready to operate at optimum performance. A comprehensive, integrated emergency lighting package, Explorer, provides the peace of mind and full confidence of regulatory compliance. This fully automatic, economic testing system will satisfy the needs of the most demanding of authorities and produce comprehensive documentation, at the ‘touch of a button’. PEC Explorer reflects Thorn’s intentions to deliver ‘Performance’, ‘Efficiency’ and ‘Comfort’ (PEC) in all of its products. The PEC programme concentrates on delivering ‘quality’ in a lighting installation. Performance: The emergency luminaires in the system provide emergency lighting and signage in accordance with EN1838 Efficiency: The system automatically tests the luminaires in accordance with EN62034 Comfort: Peace of mind that no manual testing is required and that the test records are automatically stored for two years. Luminaires are automatically identified when repair is required. MenloSoft SR Emergency Operation Emergency luminaires are designed to illuminate anti-panic areas and escape routes to the correct lighting levels and the exit signage to indicate the way out.
- 4. Explorer SelfTest Explorer Project Explorer Vision Automatic testing: Yes Yes Yes EN62034 compliant: Yes Yes Yes Fault indication on luminaire: Locally via LED Centrally logged on Control Panel Centrally logged on PC and Control Panels Fault reports generated: Manually Printed or via SMS text Printed or e-mailed Max. no of luminaires per system: 1 256 (with extenders) 5000 Communication cabling required: No Yes Yes / Computer network Programmable: No Yes Yes Addressable: No Yes Yes Typical applications: Small areas or refurbishment projects where additional cabling is impractical. For example: offices, small shopping centres, restaurants, public houses, hotels and guest houses, medical centres Small and medium sized projects where visual inspection of luminaires is impractical or undesirable. For example: universities, schools and colleges, museums, shopping centres, offices, industrial facilities Large projects where programmable testing of large numbers of luminaires is required. For example: hospitals, universities, museums, airports, supermarkets and hypermarkets, industrial facilities SelfTestMany challenges – which option is best? Automated and cost effective testing of Emergency Lighting: Explorer SelfTest, Explorer Project and Explorer Vision Just like fire protection systems, emergency lighting is potentially life saving but worthless and hazardous if the equipment is not properly maintained. As a consequence there are increasingly stringent legal requirements to regularly inspect, test and maintain emergency lighting in workplaces or public buildings. Explorer, the Thorn Lighting Emergency Test product range, provides automated testing of emergency luminaires that is fully compliant with European Standards. This offers complete peace of mind and safety without the need for costly and time-consuming manual testing by a competent person, which is required for the most basic of conventional self-contained emergency luminaires. Your emergency lighting needs to be regularly tested to check that it is working properly (and to conform with the requirements of the regulations). A functional test (where the luminaire changes over to emergency operation) must be performed every month. A full duration test is required annually, to confirm that the battery has sufficient energy to operate the luminaire in the emergency mode for 3 hours. The Explorer testing system automatically checks functional testing weekly and duration testing annually, in accordance with the requirements of EN62034. Explorer has been designed with three options to suit varying requirements and budgets. Consult the quick comparison table below to help decide which option is best for you. Summary of benefits • Cost effective compliance with emergency lighting testing regulations • Explorer SelfTest performs the testing automatically for you – only requiring you to walk around the building once per month and record that all is ok (or any failures) • Explorer Project and Vision performs all of the testing and records the results Project Vision
- 5. 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Component LED Indicator Status Battery Green Steady Healthy Red Slow Flash Low Red Rapid Not charging Lamp Green Steady Healthy Red Steady Failure Test LED Indicator Duration Frequency EN requirement Function Test (Energise luminaire from battery briefly to simulate mains failure) Green Rapid Flash 30 seconds Weekly Monthly Duration Test (Energise luminaire for full rated duration) Green Slow Flash 1 or 3 hours Annually Annually Cathode heating Boost starting A bi-colour LED (red and green) on the luminaire indicates status as it monitors and automatically tests its emergency functions at intervals compliant with legislation. Easy to install and requiring no additional cabling, SelfTest provides simple and reliable standalone automatic testing, eliminating the need for costly manual testing by a competent person. • Self testing in accordance with EN62034 • Faster than average recharge time: 10-15 hours • 3 hours operation, this gives you the ability to re-enter the building after an evacuation • Bi-colour LED (red and green) to provide clear status indication • Boost starting technology gives higher lumen output during most critical switchover phase to ensure greater visibility of potential danger • AC operation of lamps to prevent lamp end blackening. The visual benefit is that the lamps look like new and the luminaire continues to look attractive. SelfTest Project Vision Explorer SelfTest Many of the Thorn ranges come with Explorer SelfTest as standard, with an integral diagnostic microprocessor to monitor and automatically test to the recommended schedule • Cathode heating during emergency operation prolongs emergency lamp life to that of normal fluorescent lamps, reducing lamp replacements • Adaptive mode: learns to test while the building is unoccupied, providing more comfort to the user, removing the distraction of a test • Regulated electronic charging circuit • Deep discharge protection to prevent battery damage, prolonging battery life and minimising maintenance cycles • Automatic commissioning – no programming required • Function and duration testing is staggered over the month, minimising risk Most Thorn Lighting luminaires are enabled for use with Explorer SelfTest, Explorer Project and Explorer Vision
- 6. XP128 Controller DALI Emergency operation Explorer Project Up to 128 emergency luminaires Intelligent emergency lighting rises to the challenge Explorer Project is the perfect emergency lighting monitoring system for medium-size installations where low overheads and full compliance are essential. At the heart of the automatic monitoring system is the XP128 controller which provides quick and easy visual supervision over all emergency luminaires without special training.
- 7. L N Gnd24V XPPSU PE N L A-D1 A-D2 B-D1 B-D2 TxD RxD Gnd K11 K12 K14 K21 K22 K24 K31 K32 K34 Gnd RxD TxD Gnd XPGSM Explorer Project GSM Module 24V SelfTest Project Vision • The XP128 controller supervises 128 luminaires over two channels of up to 64 luminaires each • Touch screen for easy programming • Can be expanded to 256 luminaires via XPX64 modules (see pages 8 and 9) • Infra-red port can up-load reports to hand-held printers • Volt-free contacts enable signalling to remote locations indication or interface to a BMS (building management system) • GSM module (XPGSM) can report faults via text message to mobile phones and also supports ‘one person commissioning’ The luminaires contain a module that communicates to the XP128 controller which signals over wires to tell them to perform their weekly functional tests and annual duration tests. To maintain integrity, they are asked to do these tests in groups at periods of minimum risk, in accordance with the requirements. Bus wiring to luminaires and XPX64 expander modules 300m max – use 1.5mm2 twisted pair, equivalent to Belden 9411 Mains Mains max. 250m/1.5mm2 / max. 64 Luminaires Three volt free contacts to signal system status max.24VAC/DCmax.2A K11-K14 NO K11-K12 NC K21-K24 NO K21-K22 NC K31-K34 NO K31-K32 NC NO: nomally open (SchlleBer) NC: normally closed (Offner) Mains Mains Mains Mains MainsMains max. 250m/1.5mm2 / max. 64 Luminaires Mains Mains Mains Mains MainsMains Remote aerial – supplied with 5m lead
- 8. PE N L A-D1 A-D2 B-D1 B-D2 Tx Rx Gnd K11 K12 K14 K21 K22 K24 K31 K32 K34 *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) *) outD1 outD2 inD1 N L inD2 XP X64 outD1 outD2 inD1 N L inD2 XP X64 outD1 outD2 inD1 N L inD2 XP X64 *) *) *) ................................... ........................... ........................... ........................... ............................. ................................................................................ ........................... .................................................................................................................................................. ......................................................... ................ .......................... ................... XP128 Control GSM Module XP Extender Explorer Project – up to 256 emergency luminaires Simple to operate and configure Expanding the Explorer Project to work with more than 128 emergency luminaires In this configuration, channel ‘B’ becomes a ‘signaling bus’ and is used for communication to the XPX64 extender modules. There must be no emergency luminaires directly connected to this channel in this mode. This helps with the wiring planning as there can be up to 300m of cable between the XP128 controller and the XPX64. The maximum distance from the XPX64 to the furthest luminaire is another 300m. If this still causes planning difficulties, there is a kit to extend the distances a further 300m (XP300m+) If you still need more capacity see Explorer Vision, for up to 5000 luminaires! Third floor Second floor First floor 300m max to last XP-Extender RS232 (max 3m) Mains Loop 2 64 luminaires 300m max from XP-Extender Loop 3 64 luminaires 300m max from XP-Extender Loop 4 64 luminaires 300m max from XP-Extender GSM Module XP Extender XP Extender XP Extender XP128 Controller Loop 1 64 luminaires 300m max (furthest luminaire 300m away) Ground floor The diagram below shows the luminaires connected in a string. This is often an easy method of installation, but you soon reach the 300m maximum for the data cables. Use a ‘star connection’ or make a branch off from the main run to achieve the cable run to your furthest luminaire within the cable limit. Optional isolators break these runs into easily managed segments (of 20 luminaires) to speed up commissioning. Explorer Project uses eDALI and DALI signalling on the bus, which means that it works with all Thorn addressable emergency luminaires and other DALI compatible emergency luminaires. Typical installation for up to 256 luminaires Isolator every 20 luminaires speeds up commissioning Can be star connected max. 300m 1.5mm2 max. 300m/1.5mm2 / max. 64 EM - Ballasts Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 max. 300m/1.5mm2 / max. 64 EM - Ballasts max. 300m/1.5mm2 / max. 64 EM - Ballasts max. 300m/1.5mm2 / max. 64 EM - Ballasts
- 9. Luminaires Address CallibrationCheck Luminaire address group 1 (10 luminaires) Next Floor 1, north entry auto-search . . . location: logical address: Cancel assign Previous 1 Test all groups similar Start function test start function test now ... Funct. test Duration test Relay also see test book every Thur, Fri 16 : 00 : 00at oclock. ? Relaybuzzer Assignments AssStatus Relay1 OK Factory settings Lamp fault Battery fault Comm. problem Test error, time out Func. test running Relay2 Relay3 Buzzer GSM ? Tue, 10.02.2004 16:52 info ? Explorer Project XP128 Last test result: OK Quick Menu info ? BLOCK system . . . Start function test . . . Start duration test . . . SelfTest Project Vision 1. Touch screen Used to operate the system. The screens are intuitively arranged for easy use. This first screen gives access to the quick menu or other pages to input data, display test results and so on. 2 and 3. Testing Automatic tests normally run once a week. When a manual or duration test is required, it can be selected here. The block feature is used when selected luminaires (in sensitive areas such as operating theatres) should only be tested manually. 4. Addressing Luminaires are addressed on site after installation. No special programming is required, making the process quick and reliable, with no logistical problems. 5. Assigning relays and GSM Relays can be selected to operate according to the type of test or fault. GSM operations are also configured here. Summary of benefits • Performs all of the testing and records the results • Cost effective compliance with emergency lighting testing regulations • Test results stored for 2 years • Explorer Project is for up to 256 emergency luminaires • XP300m+ gives additional wiring distance 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
- 10. 10 * Not supplied SelfTest Project Vision Explorer Vision Up to 500 luminaires For up to 500 emergency luminaires, choose the Explorer Vision XV500. This computer operates monitoring software, that ‘talks’ to the XP128 controllers over a standard computer network cable (up to 100m) to the Nport2 interface. This interface converts the signals from ‘TCP-IP’ to RS232 so that the XP128 controller can understand them. The screen (not provided) shows the status of the emergency luminaires. If you need a longer distance between the XV500 and the Explorer Project XP128 controllers, use your computer network to perform the connections – see configuration diagram overleaf. You would connect the XV500 in place of the XV5000. Now you can monitor the XV500 from another computer on your local area network (using the software provided). Note: if your building layout needs you to have more than 1m between the XP128 controllers just use an extra Nport2 – see diagram overleaf. Summary of benefits • Medium system • Up to 500 emergency luminaires • Direct connection up to 100m • Can connect XV500 to your computer network and monitor it from another of your own network computers Explorer Vision satisfies the needs of larger installations requiring more than 256 emergency luminaires XV500 Cross-over cable up to 100m XPX64 Max 3 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires RS232 1m max 300m max 1.5mm2 unscreened twisted pair equivalent to Belden 9411 Nport2 XPX64 Max 3 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 300m max 1.5mm2 unscreened twisted pair equivalent to Belden 9411 RS232 1m max
- 11. 11 XV5000 / XV5000D Computer * Not supplied Use your computer network to link multiple Explorer Project controllers together to support as many as 5000 emergency luminaires over a 1000m distance. A larger computer operates the monitoring software, which ‘talks’ to the XP128s over a standard computer network cable via a Nport2 interface. This interface converts the signals from ‘TCP-IP’ to RS232 so that the XP128 can understand them. The screen (not provided) shows the status of the emergency luminaires. Summary of benefits • Large system • Up to 5000 luminaires • Uses computer network for communication • Use another PC on your computer network to view status of your emergency lighting • Distances up to 1000m over your computer network Explorer Vision connects into your computer network and monitors your emergency lighting system SelfTest Project Vision XV5000 Ethernet (shielded twisted pair cable) CAT5 cable (Limit 100m) RS232 1m max Nport2 XPX64 Max 3 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 64max Luminaires 300m max 1.5mm2 unscreened twisted pair equivalent to Belden 9411 Ethernet (shielded twisted pair cable) CAT5 cable (Limit 100m) Ethernet (shielded twisted pair cable) CAT5 cable (Limit 100m) Fibre-optic link (Limit 1000m) Max. 5 Hubs serial from computer or after switch Ethernet (shielded twisted pair cable) CAT5 cable (Limit 100m) RS232 1m max Nport2 RS232 1m max Nport2 Ethernet (shielded twisted pair cable) CAT5 cable (Limit 100m) HUB HUB SWITCH SWITCH For the more challenging application... Up to 5000 luminaires
- 12. 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SelfTest Project Vision Explorer Vision – How it works Monitoring your emergency lighting system 1. Explorer Vision links XP128 controllers together and monitors the status of the emergency luminaires. 2. It is easy to navigate around the installation. Each Explorer Project XP128 is shown along with its four groups (of up to 64 luminaires) e.g. Main building ground floor, west wing. Just click onto an area to get to the luminaires you want to access. 3. Click on the luminaire to get its details. 4. Click on the group and the luminaires are displayed. 5. Faults are indicated by the red luminaire and details are displayed. You can easily monitor the Explorer Vision computer, from another computer connected to the network using the software provided on the disc. Note, the software licence only permits one user, so if the computer is being accessed locally e.g. for maintenance purposes, it is not possible to operate it from a remote station, until the local work has been completed. All functions that are available on the Explorer Project controller XP128 can be accessed from the Explorer Vision computer. It operates like a ‘virtual touch screen’. 6. Here the testing regime for the XP128 is being programmed from the Explorer Vision controller. Summary of benefits • Checks your emergency lighting remotely • All Explorer Project functions can be accessed using the keyboard of the XV500/XV5000/XV5000D • See your emergency lighting networked system from one screen Explorer Vision Version 3.7 (Build 3.7.1.1) Company: A.N. Other Building: Enterprise House License code: LMC-0520-5861-2813-7613-7267-0190 License limit: local server Reference number: 255975920 Time limit: none THORN Lighting www.thornlight.com
- 13. 13 MenloSoft SR Voyager Elite SXVoyager Elite Voyager Elite XR AquaForce Diffusalux II Quattro T line SelfTest Project Vision Typical luminaires available as Explorer SelfTest or to work with Explorer Project/Explorer Vision
- 14. 14 Explorer Project Components SelfTest Project Vision Contact your local sales engineer if you require commissioning for your Explorer Project XP128 22154297 Controller High quality controller for monitoring, testing and fault logging for up to 128 emergency or exit sign luminaries. Can be expanded to operate up to 256 using XPX64 extenders. 2 year rolling memory. Din rail mounted. XPX64 22154301 Extender (adds 64 luminaires) Module (used on Channel B) extends the Explorer Project Controller capacity by a further 64 luminaire addresses. For up to 192 use 2 modules 193 – 256 use 3 modules. Din rail mounted. EXPISO 96218105 Isolator Splits circuits and reduces commissioning time. XP300m+ 22154567 300m extra wiring Kit comprises a XV Repeater and DALI Power Supply. Allows for additional 300m wiring from the XPX64 or XP128 controller. Din rail mounted. XPGSM 22154298 GSM Module GSM Module facilitating ‘one man’ commissioning of emergency lighting systems using a mobile phone. Also sends SMS messages to maintainer on discovering a fault. SIM card not supplied. Din rail mounted. XPPSU 22154300 GSM power supply Required to power the GSM module. Din rail mounted. XPPRI 22154299 Infra red hand held printer Used for printing test reports from the log file of the XP128 controller. Power supply by battery, data transfer via infrared interface.
- 15. 15 SelfTest Project Vision Explorer Vision Components XV5000 22154562 Computer (Analogue) (Up to 5000 luminaires) Computer with visualisation package for graphic display and monitoring of up to 5000 emergency or escape sign luminaires. Analogue modem for remote access over telephone line. Complete with mouse and keyboard. Additional software for another PC to monitor if networked (single user licence enabled). XV5000D 22154569 Computer (Digital) (Up to 5000 luminaires) Computer with visualisation package for graphic display and monitoring of up to 5000 emergency or escape sign luminaires. Digital modem for remote access over broadband connection. Complete with mouse and keyboard. Additional software for another PC to monitor if networked (single user licence enabled). XVCOM 22154566 Commissioning for Explorer Vision XV500 22154561 Computer (Up to 500 luminaires) Computer with visualisation package for graphic display and monitoring of up to 500 emergency or escape sign luminaires. Complete with mouse and keyboard and 230/24V power supply. Additional software for another PC to monitor if networked (single user licence enabled). Nport2 72052223 Network Interface Converts Explorer Vision signals to Explorer Project format (TCP-IP to RS232). Normally one per XP128 controller. (1m max RS232 to XP128) Can be used for up to 2 Explorer Project XP128 controllers. SC Kabelsatz 72052839 Nport Pack of 2 cables (each 1m long to connect between the Nport2 and the RS2323 port on the XP128 Controller
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