Specification

Application
The Bodine ELI-S-100 Emergency Lighting Inverter
works in conjunction with a fluorescent or LED
fixtures to create an emergency lighting system.
The ELI-S-100 operates a maximum load of 100VA
at unity power factor. It allows the connected
fixture(s) to be on, off, switched or dimmed without
affecting emergency operation. Each unit consists
of two sealed lead acid batteries, charger and
electronic circuitry in one steel case. The ELI-S-100
provides power to the input side of the fixture(s),
including AC ballast/driver, and can be used with
indoor or outdoor emergency fixture applications.
The ELI-S-100 is not suitable for use with HID or
incandescent sources nor is it rated for an outdoor
mounting location.
Operation
Upon failure of normal power, the ELI-S-100
instantly begins providing emergency power to
the connected lighting load for a minimum of
90 minutes. A low voltage disconnect circuit
protects the inverter batteries from damage by
deep discharge during prolonged power failures.
When normal power is restored, the ELI-S-100
automatically returns to charge mode. The battery
capacity is fully restored in 24 hours.
Dimming
The ELI-S-100 features a dimming control output of
0-10 volts. This dimming capability allows a higher
power fixture to operate at a dimmed 100VA
maximum emergency-mode lighting level - or,
alternately, it allows a string of multiple fixtures
to be driven in emergency mode at a combined
100VA maximum. For example, eight 50W (input) LED
fixtures may be connected to one ELI-S-100 and
automatically dimmed for emergency operation to
20% of normal power input, with each LED fixture
supplying approximately 10W of output power.*
The emergency mode output dimming voltage is
automatically controlled by the ELI-S-100 electronic
circuitry to maintain 100VA output throughout
an emergency event. The ELI-S-100 passes the
normal room dimming control voltage (0-to-10V)
where used, in the Normal (non-Emergency) mode
so normal dimming operation of the connected
fixtures is not affected. The maximum emergency
mode output dimming voltage is also field settable
in 5 steps to provide nominally 20%, 40%, 60%,
80%, or 100% light output. See product installation
instructions for more information.
*Note: The ELI-S-100 Emergency Lighting Inverter
(ELI) can operate a total non-dimmable load from
0-100VA. For a dimmable load, this is accomplished
by dimming the connected luminaires to a reduced
power level while they are being operated as
emergency lighting sources during power outages.
To calculate the total number of connected
luminaires requires the determination of their input
power levels at the required level of dimmed light
output. LED drivers are not 100% efficient and the
input power drawn from the AC line is typically 120%
of the LED load power. The typical efficiency shown
on most datasheets for drivers is at full light output.
This efficiency goes down as the driver is dimmed
and this data is typically not published. This is also
true of the driver power factor.
Another issue is the amount of “start-up power”
required to start the input stages of the LED driver
within the luminaire. This is not the same as the
“inrush current”, which is a very short AC line
current draw that lasts only for a few tens of
microseconds. The driver input start-up power
can last up to 100 milliseconds whenever AC power
is applied to the driver from any source, normal
or emergency, and is typically much higher than
the normal operating power. This is usually not
published by the driver manufacturer and can only
be arrived at through laboratory testing.
Since the LED driver start-up power is higher than
the steady-state operating power, this affects the
total number of connected emergency luminaires.
While this short-term phenomenon has been ad-
dressed in the design of the ELI-S-100, there are
still limitations for any lighting design application.
The ELI-S-100 is specified as capable of provid-
ing emergency power up to a 400W of connected,
dimmed luminaires. Even so, in the lighting design,
it is difficult to determine the total number of con-
nected luminaires because the start-up power may
greatly exceed the steady-state operating power.
Contact the factory for questions concerning your
specific application.
Installation
The ELI-S-100 does not affect normal fixture
operation and may be used with a switched or
unswitched fixture. It can be installed in close
proximity to the fixture or remote from the fixture
(up to 250 feet).
Emergency Illumination
The ELI-S-100 supports a 100VA emergency
illumination for a minimum of 90 minutes.
Specification
Emergency lighting shall be provided by using a
standard fixture equipped with a Bodine ELI-S-100.
Each unit consists of two maintenance free sealed
lead acid batteries, charger and electronic circuitry
contained in one 12.56” x 9.81” x 4.68" metal case.
The ELI-S-100 unit shall be capable of powering
any fluorescent or LED lighting fixture rated at a
maximum of 100VA at 0°C to 40°C for a minimum
90 minutes regardless of local switch position. The
ELI-S-100 shall allow the connected fixture(s) to
be on, off, switched or dimmed without affecting
emergency operation. The ELI-S-100 unit shall
exceed emergency standards set forth by the
current NEC and CEC. It shall be UL Listed for
factory or field installation.
Warranty
The ELI-S-100 is warranted for five (5) years from
the date of manufacture. This warranty excludes
the batteries, which have a warranty of three (3)
years with an additional seven (7) year pro-rated
warranty. This warranty covers only properly
installed Bodine ELI-S-100 emergency units used
under normal conditions. For the warranty period,
Bodine will, at its option, repair or replace without
charge a defective inverter provided it is returned
to the factory transportation prepaid on inspection
will be conducted to determine if the unit is
defective under the terms of the warranty. Repair
or replacement, as stated above, shall constitute
the purchaser’s exclusive warranty, which does not
extend to transportation, installation, labor or any
other charges; nor does it apply to any equipment
of another manufacturer used in conjunction with
the inverter.
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