User Guide

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Emergency Lighting Control
Emergency Lighting Function
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Siemens Desigo TRA User Guide A6V10415564_en_a_21
Building Technologies 2015-06-23
4 Emergency Lighting Control
Emergency lighting installed in the building must be tested for availability on a
regular basis. The frequency of the function test depends on:
 National standards
 Local standards
 Object use (hospital, office building, warehouse, cinema, etc.)
 Manufacturer information
 Eventually other factors
The information can be compiled in a report after the function test and printed and
saved for documentation purposes.
NOTICE
Availability of Emergency Luminaires not Guaranteed
A continuous test drains the emergency luminaire batteries and has no voltage
during an emergency.
Never conduct a function test (discharging batteries) for the entire building.
Ensure that emergency lighting and power are operational at all times for safety
reasons.
NOTICE
Panic during an Emergency
Continuous test is conducted during primary occupancy.
Post advance notice on the continuous test.
Do not conduct a continuous test during main hours, late afternoon or at night.
Sufficient lighting must be available during an emergency.
Reason: It may take several hours to charge drained batteries.
4.1 Emergency Lighting Function
General
Back-up power must automatically assume power supply for mandatory safety
lighting in the event of a power failure.
Support
Desigo CC supports emergency lighting with DALI bus integration and integrated
test and operating functions.
Test Function
Information is saved in emergency lighting if a test function is conducted. In
addition, individual manufacturers indicate the state with an LED.
Test Data
Desigo CC collects the saved data after a test and compiles it in a report.