ETC Unison BatteryPack Option Kit User Manual

ETC® Setup Guide

The battery pack option (UBPO) kit provides battery
power to the architectural control processor for up to 90
minutes during power outages when installed in an
ERn2 or DRd enclosure, or up to 40 minutes when
installed in an ERn4 enclosure with two Paradigm
Architectural Control Processors. The self-contained
battery pack installs on the bottom of the enclosure.

connects to DRd

or ERn right I/O

connects to ERn4

(2nd processor)

right I/O only

Battery cable lead

(connection required

prior to installation)

Unison Battery Pack Option Kit Installation

Note:

A single DRd enclosure supports the use of either the Unison ride thru option
(URTO) kit or the Unison battery pack option (UBPO) kit, but not both in the same
enclosure.

Install the Battery Pack Option Kit

The battery pack option kit is provided with a battery pack and a wiring harness with a four pin
connector. The battery pack also includes a battery cable lead which must be connected to the battery
prior to installation.

The wiring harness splits into two twisted pairs of cable with a two pin connector on each end. The
shorter of the two twisted pairs connects to the right I/O board of either a host DRd or ERn enclosure.
The longer of the two twisted pairs is used specifically for installation in an ERn4 top position right I/O
board. Cable tie this twisted pair back and out of the way when it is not required.

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ETC Setup Guide

DRd rack before UBPO cable and connector installation

DRd rack after UBPO cable and connector installation

Connect Battery Cable

The battery cable is left disconnected when shipped from the factory and should be connected prior to
installation.

Step 1: Temporarily remove the six screws securing the cover to the battery pack.
Step 2: Locate the loose red battery cable lead and attach it to the spade receptacle on the

battery.

Unison Battery Pack Option Kit

Note:

Step 3: Replace the cover and secure it with the six screws previously removed.

You might find it easier to lift the battery up slightly from the container to fit the
spade onto the receptacle.

Install Battery Pack

Step 1: Install the wiring harness into the enclosure (the connector is keyed to ensure proper

orientation). Harness installation into the enclosure is similar for both a host DRd and a
host ERn enclosure.

a: Insert the connector end through the opening in the bottom of the enclosure. The

connector is designed to snap into place without additional hardware, therefore slight
force may be required to ensure the connector installs properly.

Step 2: Connect to the right I/O board.

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ETC Setup Guide

DRd right I/O ERn right I/O

Ride Thru / Batt

Ride Thru/Batt

a: Connect the two pin connector from the shorter twisted pair to the two pin receptacle

labeled “Ride Thru/Batt” on the right I/O board of the host product. In an ERn4 connect
to the bottom right I/O board.

b: The second (longer) twisted pair is required only for an ERn4 enclosure and should

be tied back when not required. For an ERn4, connect the two pin connector from the
longer twisted pair to the two pin receptacle labeled “Ride Thru/Batt” on the top right
I/O board.

Unison Battery Pack Option Kit

Ride Thru/Batt

to Signal Distro

Source

OFF

DUAL RACKS

DMXADMXB

End

24V In

- + - + - + - + - +

Aux Power

B A B A B A B A B A B A

LON

LON

DMX A

DMX Pass -Thru

DMX B

DMXA

DMXB

RPS IN

Ride-Thru/ Batt

CDI

LON

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ETC Setup Guide

see note after step 4a instructions

Step 4a:

Step 4b:

Step 3: Secure the wiring harness and twisted pairs to the host enclosure using the supplied

cable tie. A loose or poorly routed wiring harness could interfere with option module (ERn­NET or ERn-RPS) or option board (DRd-FLO or DRd-DALI) installation.

Step 4: Install the battery pack on to the bottom of the enclosure.

Unison Battery Pack Option Kit

a: Insert the tabs from the battery pack into the enclosure slots.

Note:

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As the battery is mated to the rack, the connector on the battery pack and the
connector receptacle installed in step 1 also mate.

b: Secure the battery pack to the enclosure using the captured screw provided.