IOTA I-13-L User Manual

I-13-L

COMPACT LAMP

EMERGENCY

P.O. BOX 11846 TUCSON, AZ 85734

[phone] • FAX [phone]

www.iotaengineering.com

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. CAUTION – Connect the battery to the unit before applying AC power.

2. CAUTION – To prevent electrical shock, do not mate unit connector until installation is complete and A.C.
power is supplied to the unit.

3. CAUTION – This fixture provides more than one power supply output source. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, disconnect both normal and emergency sources by turning off the A.C. branch circuit and by discon
necting the unit connector. In addition, the circuit board should be mounted so that no live parts are accessible

ing routine maintenance or relamping.

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4. CAUTION – The high temperature Ni-Cad battery is replaceable. Replacement batteries are available
from IOTA Engineering. Recycle or dispose of the nickel-cadmium battery properly.

5. The I-13-L is for use with grounded, U.L. Listed, indoor fixtures. The acceptability of the combination must be
determined by Underwriters Laboratories. Refer to the Engineering Considerations section for proper installa
tion.

6. The I-13-L requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Properly cap the unused A.C.
lead.

7. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

8. The I-13-L should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.

9. The I-13-L will cold strike and operate one 5, 7, 9, and 13 watt twin tube, 2 pin lamp with integral starter, or
one 9-13 watt USA quad 2 pin lamp with integral starter.

10. The I-13-L is for use with unusually shaped fluorescent fixtures such as wall packs, sconces, and recessed
stair fixtures.

11. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition, void
warranty, and result in non-compliance with UL specifications.

12. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.

13. Install in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.

14. Installation and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.

15. Lighting fixture manufacturers, electricians, and end-users need to ensure product system compatibility before
final installation.

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

+ RED
LEAD

WHITE/RED

LEAD

+ RED

ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS

Mounting

Barrier

Leave space
between boards

Use – For use only in complete equipment or final applications where the acceptability of the combination is deter-

mined by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

These components have been judged on the basis of the required spacings in the Standard for Emergency Lighting

and Power Equipment UL 924, Sec. 29, which covers the end use product for which the component was designed.

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTABILITY

1. Installed in a suitable ultimate enclosure.

2. Used with marked electrical ratings.

3. Provide with proper spacing between live parts and enclosure and/or adjacent devices.

4. Factory wired only (terminations not suitable for field wiring).

5. Temperature tests may have to be repeated where battery temperature exceeds 55° C.

6. Mounted within the end-use product such that the battery is secured and the test switch operates properly
when the end product is fully assembled.

7. End-use products employing one or more of these devices are to be marked in accordance with the Standard
for Emergency Lighing and Power Equipment, UL 924.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C. power is off and the I-13-L unit connector
is disconnected.

1. MOUNTING THE I-13-L AND BATTERY

Mount the I-13-L in the ballast channel or enclosed wireway so the wire leads are not exposed, at least 1/2″ away

from the A.C. ballast(s). Mount the I-13-L using the mounting holes provided. The insulating barrier should be
mounted against the fixture wall. Then the main circuit board can be mounted leaving a space between the board
and the mounting barrier as shown in Illustration 1. The circuit board should be placed so that no live parts are ac­cessible during routine maintenance or relamping.

The battery should be at least 1/2″ from the A.C. ballast and other heat sources. Since heat rises, try to mount the

battery as low as possible. CAUTION – Connect the battery to the unit before applying AC power.

2. WIRING

Refer to the wiring diagrams on the back page for the appropriate wiring of lamp(s), ballast and I-13-L. Install in

accordance with National Electrical Code and local regulations. For wiring diagrams of ballasts not shown, consult
Customer Service.

Illustration 1

Charge Indicator Light (LED)

Illustration 2

INSURE WIRING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY

3. INSTALLING THE CHARGE INDICATOR

Select a convenient location on the fixture so that the Charge Indicator can be seen after installation. Allow for

proper clearance and drill or punch a 1/2″ mounting hole. Disconnect the leads from the Charge Indicator. Push
the Charge Indicator into the 1/2″ hole until it is firmly locked into place. Reconnect the leads, observing proper
polarity (red lead to + red tab). Make certain all leads are enclosed in an appropriate wireway.

4. INSTALLING THE TEST SWITCH

The Test Switch should be mounted on the fixture to allow access to authorized personnel. Drill or punch a 1/2″

mounting hole. Make certain all leads are enclosed in an appropriate wireway.

NOTE: To ensure proper operation, use only the test accessories provided with the unit. See Page 1 of the Instruc-

tion Manual.

5. LABELS

Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the Test Switch and Charge Indicator. Annotate Re-lamping label for

lamp type and wattage. The Caution and the Re-lamping labels must be on the fixture in a readily visible location
to anyone attempting to service the fixture.

6. COMPLETING INSTALLATION

A. When the installation is complete, switch the A.C. power on and join the I-13-L unit connector.

B. Replace the ballast cover, fixture lens and other fixture hardware.

OPERATION

General – This unit is primarily designed to be used with compact fluorescent lamp downlight fixtures. It will wire in
conjunction with the existing A.C. ballast(s) and lamp(s) to provide the emergency function. It can also be wired for
emergency only operation.

Normal Mode – A.C. power is present. The A.C. ballast operates the fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The I-13-L is in the
standby charging mode. The Charge Indicator will be lit providing a visual indication that the battery is being charged.

Emergency Mode – The A.C. power fails. The I-13-L senses the A.C. power failure and automatically switches to the
Emergency Mode. One lamp is illuminated, at reduced output, for a minimum of 90 minutes. When the A.C. power is
restored, the I-13-L switches the system back to the Normal Mode and resumes battery charging. See page 1 of the
Instruction Manual.

TESTING & MAINTENANCE

Initial Testing – Allow the unit to charge approximately 1 hour, then conduct a short discharge test by depressing the
Test Switch. The Charge Indicator light will go out and the fluorescent tube will be illuminated. When the I-13-L is

used in fixtures with more than one A.C. ballast, the second A.C. ballast is NOT de-energized with the Test Switch. It
may, therefore, be advisable to switch the A.C. fixture power off prior to depressing the Test Switch. Allow a 24 hour
charge before conducting a one hour test.

The I-13-L is a maintenance free unit. However, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code,
outlines the following schedule:

Monthly – Insure that the Charge Indicator light is illuminated. Conduct a 30 second discharge test by depressing the
Test Switch. One lamp should operate at reduced output.

Annually – Insure that the Charge Indicator light is illuminated. Conduct a full 11/2 hour discharge test. The unit should

operate as intended for the duration of the test.

“Written records of testing shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.”

SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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BLK (120V)

ONE LAMP MAGNETIC BALLAST

TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS

BLK (120V)

ONE LAMP HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

ONE LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST

TWO LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST

TWO LAMP PARALLEL MAGNETIC BALLAST

TWO LAMP PARALLEL HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

TWO LAMP SERIES MAGNETIC BALLAST

TWO LAMP SERIES HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

For use with 2 pin, 5 through 13 watt lamps with integral starter only

Wiring and Troubleshooting Tips are available on-line at http://www.iotaengineering.com/wiringtips.pdf

1. ONE LAMP MAGNETIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

TEST

BLUEBLACK

*LAMP

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

3. ONE LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST

*LAMP

➀

BLK (120V)

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

WHITE

BLACK

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

TEST

RED

BLUE

5. TWO LAMP PARALLEL MAGNETIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

RED

TEST

BLUEBLACK

*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP

BLK (120V)

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

7. TWO LAMP SERIES MAGNETIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

BLACK

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

TEST

BLUE

WHT

*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP

BLK (120V)

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE

BLUE/WHT

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

➁

WHT/BLK

CONNECTOR

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

WHT/BLK

CONNECTOR

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

➁

WHT/BLK

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

RED OR
RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

WHT/BLK

UNIT

CONNECTOR

➂

➁

CONNECTOR

CHARGE

INDICATOR

UNIT

INDICATOR

➁

UNIT

CHARGE

INDICATOR

INDICATOR

UNIT

CHARGE

CHARGE

2. ONE LAMP HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

WHITE

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

TEST

BLUEBLACK

*LAMP

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

➁

WHT/BLK

UNIT

CONNECTOR

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

CHARGE

INDICATOR

4. TWO LAMP ELECTRONIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

WHITE

BLACK

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

WHT

BLACK

TEST

BLACK

WHITE

*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP

BLK (120V)

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

BALLAST

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

➁

WHT/BLK

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT

CONNECTOR

CHARGE

INDICATOR

6. TWO LAMP PARALLEL HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

WHITE

SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

BLUE

TEST

BLUEBLACK

*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP

BLK (120V)

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

BLUE

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

➁

WHT/BLK

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT

CONNECTOR

CHARGE

INDICATOR

8. TWO LAMP SERIES HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

WHITE

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

SWITCH

A.C.

BALLAST

RED

TEST

BLUEBLACK

*AC/EMERGENCY LAMP

BLK (120V)

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

BLUE

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

RED OR

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

➁

WHT/BLK

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL

➀

INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER

➁

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER

➂

TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

UNIT

CONNECTOR

CHARGE

INDICATOR

Rev. 071513
68313-600

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TWO NORMAL POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS

TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS

RED OR

BLK (120V)

TWO HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLAST

For use with 2 pin, 5 through 13 watt lamps with integral starter only.

Wiring and Troubleshooting Tips are available on-line at http://www.iotaengineering.com/wiringtips.pdf

9. TWO NORMAL POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS

BLK (120V)

➀

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

* AC / EMERGENCY LAMP

SWITCHED OR

UNSWITCHED

LINE

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

BLACK

BALLAST

BLACK

BALLAST

A.C.

#1

A.C.

#2

TEST

SWITCH

BLUE

BLUE

10. TWO HIGH POWER FACTOR MAGNETIC BALLASTS

RED OR

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

➀

➁

➂

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

WHT/BLK

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

➂

CHARGE

INDICATOR

➁

UNIT

CONNECTOR

UNSWITCHED LINE

COMMON

SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED

LINE

WHITE

BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

BALLAST

BALLAST

A.C.

#1

A.C.

#2

TEST

SWITCH

BLUE

BLUE

ORG (277V)

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

BLUE

YELLOW

YEL/BLK

*LAMPLAMP

EMERGENCY

I-13-L

BALLAST

* AC / EMERGENCY LAMP

DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED.

LAMP SELECTOR LEADS—REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
LAMP OPERATION SECTION FOR
VARIOUS OPTIONS.

TEST ACCESSORY LEADS-REFER
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY WIRING.

RED/BLK (+)

WHT/RED

WHT/BLK

WHT/BLK

CHARGE

INDICATOR

UNIT

CONNECTOR

Rev. 071513
68313-600

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Insert

ATTENTION

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE UNIT

UNTIL BATTERY IS CONNECTED

ATTENTION

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE UNIT

UNTIL BATTERY IS CONNECTED

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Insert