olympia electronics GR-8600, GR-8600/300/4, GR-8600/600/8, GR-8600/300/8 Installation, Programming, Use

GR-8600

24VDC Address Central Battery System

Installation

Programming

Use

WARNING!!! PLEASE READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING

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Contents

1. General information ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Technical Characteristics ................................................................................................................................................ 5

2. Installation.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Designing the installation ................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Connecting luminaries on illumination zones .................................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Luminary Types .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.4 Connecting the batteries ................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.5 Describing the general inputs and outputs of the panel ................................................................................................ 10

2.6 Powering On ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

3. Indicators - Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

4. Programming ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Programming using the keypad .................................................................................................................................... 14

4.1.1 Programming the System...................................................................................................................................... 14

4.1.2 Programming the Zones ....................................................................................................................................... 16

4.1.3 Programming the luminaries ................................................................................................................................. 17

4.1.4 Check Luminary .................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1.5 Programming Timers ............................................................................................................................................ 18

4.1.6 System Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.7 Clearing Events ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.1.8 Change Code ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

4.1.9 Inhibit mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.1.10 Programming the function test .......................................................................................................................... 22

4.1.11 Programming the capacity test .......................................................................................................................... 22

4.1.12 Capacity test ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1.13 Reset Defaults .................................................................................................................................................. 23

4.1.14 Annual Test ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1.15 Network Setting ................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.2 Programming via PC ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.2.1 Programming the zones ........................................................................................................................................ 26

4.2.2 Programming timers .............................................................................................................................................. 26

4.2.3 Programming Points ............................................................................................................................................. 27

4.2.4 Programming the battery capacity and the autonomy ........................................................................................... 27

4.2.5 Dimming Level ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.2.6 INHIBIT function .................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.2.7 Adjusting the date and time................................................................................................................................... 28

4.2.8 Battery cooler ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

4.2.9 Change Language ................................................................................................................................................ 29

4.2.10 Staircase time ................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.11 Clearing the events log ..................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.12 Changing the tech code .................................................................................................................................... 30

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4.2.13 Network of panels ............................................................................................................................................. 30

4.2.14 Subpanel Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 30

4.2.15 Set Battery Current ........................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.16 Autodetect Luminaries ...................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.17 Check Current Zones ........................................................................................................................................ 31

4.2.18 Function test ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.19 Capacity test ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.20 Programming the function test .......................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.21 Programming the capacity test .......................................................................................................................... 32

4.2.22 Programming the annual check warning ........................................................................................................... 33

4.2.23 Annual Test ΟΚ ................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.2.24 Setting Defaults ................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.2.25 Changing information ........................................................................................................................................ 33

4.2.26 ΙΡ address ......................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.2.27 Resetting faults ................................................................................................................................................. 34

5 Use ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

5.1 Operation using the keypad .......................................................................................................................................... 35

5.1.1 Current faults ........................................................................................................................................................ 35

5.1.2 Test ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36

5.1.3 Dimming Level ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

5.1.4 Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 37

5.1.5 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................... 39

5.1.6 All Events .............................................................................................................................................................. 39

5.1.7 Earth Test ............................................................................................................................................................. 39

5.1.8 LED test ................................................................................................................................................................ 40

5.2 Operation via PC................................................................................................................................................................. 41

5.2.1 Panel Information .................................................................................................................................................. 41

5.2.2 Zone programming information ............................................................................................................................. 42

5.2.3 Zones status information ....................................................................................................................................... 42

5.2.4 Information Point ................................................................................................................................................... 42

5.2.5 Timer information .................................................................................................................................................. 43

5.2.6 Function test results .............................................................................................................................................. 43

5.2.7 Capacity test results .............................................................................................................................................. 43

5.2.8 Last autonomies .................................................................................................................................................... 43

5.2.9 All events .............................................................................................................................................................. 44

5.2.10 Network information .......................................................................................................................................... 44

5.2.11 Panels network ................................................................................................................................................. 44

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Thank you for your trust in our products

Olympia Electronics - European manufacturer

1. General information

The GR-8600 family consists of 3 models of central battery systems for emergency illumination. They are produced

in accordance with the current European norms ΕΝ50171 and ΕΝ50172. Depending on the model, they contain 4

to 8 illumination circuits (zones). Each illumination circuit (zone) can support up to 32 points (addressed luminaries)

that can be programmed individually to operate in maintained or non-maintained mode. Each point provides

information about its lamp and connection status to the panel. A 24VDC voltage is provided by internal power

supply unit to the illumination circuits, when the mains power is active. In case of mains power interruption, the

system is provided with 24VDC from the batteries. The interior of the panel is divided into 2 compartments, the

electronics compartment and the batteries’ compartment. A sensor monitors the batteries’ temperature

continuously.

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1.1 Technical Characteristics

GR-8600/300/4

GR-8600/300/8

GR-8600/600/8

Operating voltage

~230V 50-60Hz

Batteries

2 x12V/33Ah

2 x 12V/55Ah

Illumination circuits (zones)

4 8 8

Maximum AC power (input)

900VA

1.4kVA

Max. power output (emergency)

300W

600W

Max. power output (per zone)

75W

Operating temperature range

5 – 40 oC

Degrees of cover protection

ΙΡ 21

Dimensions

67 x 50 x 27 cm

Weight (w/o batteries)

17.3kg

17.6kg

18.7kg

Battery fuse

30A/32V (maxi)

Zones fuse (output)

4A/250V (slow)

Mains fuse

8A/250V (slow)

Battery fan fuse

0.3A/250V (slow)

Type of electric shock protection

Class I

Max. operating altitude (above sea level)

1000m.

Max. relative humidity

95%

Guarantee

2 years

All fuses are size 5x20, battery fuse is 29mm car type.

WARNING: This is a category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.

The class of Volt-meter and Ampere-meter is 1.5.

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2. Installation

This section contains information that concerns the designing of the installation, the connection of the panel with
the luminaries and the use of the auxiliary outputs and inputs. The instructions must be read carefully by the
installer that is set to commission the panel. Skill and knowledge about the panel as well as its peripherals is
essential for the good operation of the installation.

All the connections described below must be done with the 230VAC mains power supply isolated and the
battery fuse removed.

2.1 Designing the installation

Before starting to install the cable you must take into account some critical parameters.

- Each luminary installed in any zone can be programmed individually to operate in maintained or non­maintained mode.

- Each luminary in a zone should get a unique address. If 2 or more luminary are installed with the same
address in a single zone, there will be a data collision and the specific point (address) will not function
properly.

- There is an option for wall mounting the panel with the correct accessories. Please refer to manufacturer
for further information for wall mounting.

2.2 Choosing the correct cable

The cable between the panel and the luminaries must have the following specifications:

 2-core twisted pair cable. Normally the cables are unshielded but if the cable passes near

noisy/industrial environment the cables must be shielded.

 The cable must have only 2 cores, no other cables. If the environment is too noisy (motors, industrial

etc) a cable with shield must be used.

 The cable must have low resistance, below 25 Ohm/km. The total impedance of the cable of each core

from start to finish must be more than 9 Ohm or the maximum voltage drop 3,5V.

 The capacitance of the cable must be low (below 200pF/m). The total capacitance of the whole

installation must not exceed 800nF.

 The cable that will be used must be resistant to fire for at least 90 minutes.

 The cable cross section depends on the consumption of the luminaries on the zone and the total

length. It can be calculated using the table below. The table shows the required cross section of the
cable depending on the length and the consumption.

 Typical cable cross section is from 1mm2 to 4mm2 depending on the number of connected luminaires,

topology of the installation and length of cable runs.

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The first step to calculate the cross section of the cable is to calculate the current of each zone. You must add the
current of each luminary at 24VDC and multiply with 1.4 factor. Then you pick the correct cross section cable from
the below table. For example, if you want to connect 10 luminaries with lamp 30L the current is 10*85mA = 0.850A
multiply 1.4 factor is 0.850A*1.4 = 1.19A. From the table, for a length less than 100m you must choose cable 1,5
mm2.

0.5 A

1 A

1.5A

2 A

2.5A

3 A

100m

1mm2

1mm2

1.5mm2

2.5mm2

2.5 mm2

4mm2

150m

1mm2

1.5mm2

2.5mm2

2.5mm2

4mm2

4mm2

200m

1mm2

2.5mm2

2.5 mm2

4mm2

4mm2

250m

1mm2

2.5mm2

4mm2

300m

1.5mm2

2.5mm2

4mm2

400m

2.5mm2

4mm2

500m

2.5mm2

4mm2

600m

4mm2

The values on the table are calculated when most of the load (luminaries) are placed at the end of the cable. It is
the worst condition.

It is better to connect the luminaries along the length of the cable.

You can use a star connection at the zone to reduce the voltage drop.

This is recommended to check the currents and the voltage drop when the installation is finish just for verification.

Olympia Electronics recommends the following cables:

1. NHXH FE180/E90.

2. YSLY-OZ

3. LiYCY with shield

2.3 Connecting luminaries on illumination zones

The connection of the luminaries is the same as common luminaries. Below you can see an example:

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All connections to the illumination zones as well as any other modifications afterward require that the
mains power supply is isolated and that the battery fuse is removed

Every Zone (illumination circuit) can support up to 32 unique addressed points. Same address between two or
more points in the same zone can lead to malfunction. Point location in a row does not affect proper operation, it’s
not necessary the first point to be address #1. Maximum points table is shown below. Each line refers to zone
number and each column to point number.

Calculate the load according to the model. Do not exceed 75W per zone.

2.4 Luminary Types

The possible luminary types the system can recognize are the following:

1

NO LUMINARY

17

SPOT LIGHT 60L

2

LUMINARY 15 LED

18

SPOT LIGHT 1P

3

LUMINARY 30 LED

19

SLD-28

4

LUMINARY 3L

20

SLD-34

5

LUMINARY 6L

21

SLD-44

6

LUMINARY 4P

22

ZLD-28

7

LUMINARY 6P

23

ZLD-34

8

LUMINARY 12 LED

24

ZLD-44

9

LUMINARY 21 LED

25

DOUBLE LIGHT

10

POWER LIGHT 1 LAMP

26

ADAPTOR A

11

POWER LIGHT 2 LAMP

27

ADAPTOR B

12

EXIT SIGN

28

ADAPTOR C

13

DOUBLE EXIT SIGN

29

ADAPTOR D

14

SLIM LIGHT

30

ADAPTOR E

15

EASY LIGHT

31

ADAPTOR F

16

SPOT LIGHT 30L

32

OTHER LUMINARY

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2.5 Connecting the batteries

It’s recommended to use the following types of batteries:
A-1200 (12V/33Ah) and A-1202 (12V/55Ah).
Both of these types are designed for Central Battery Systems (CBS)
and the stated minimum life expectancy is at least 10 years at 20°C
ambient temperature.

First remove the battery fuse from its socket. The batteries must be
connected in series. Two cables, one red and one black can be found
in the batteries’ compartment. There is also a short cable (12cm black)
contained in the package with two hole terminals on its ends. The red
cable must be connected to the positive pole of the 1st battery and the
black cable must be connected to the negative pole of the 2nd battery.
The 3rdshort cable must be used to connect the negative pole of the
first battery to the positive pole of the second battery.

WARNING!! Do not plug the battery fuse in this phase.

Warning!! In case of wrong battery polarity and battery fuse is
plugged in DO NOT turn off the main switch before removing the

battery fuse.

-Batteries compartment-

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2.6 Describing the general inputs and outputs of the panel

On the printed circuit board located to the left side of the panel you can see the general purpose input and output
terminal blocks. The figure below shows the terminals of the circuit board and they are described from left to right.

The next 3 outputs are relay outputs that are mandatory by the European norms. These outputs are connected to
the building BMS and relays that require information regarding the status of the central battery illumination system.

FAULT YES / NO. Fault relay contact. When there is no system fault, the NO contact is active otherwise the YES
contact is active.

SUPPLY MAINS / BAT. Relay contact that indicates what source of voltage is powering the system. When the
power is supplied by the batteries then the BAT contact is active and when it is powered from the mains230VAC
the MAINS contact is active.

OPERATION OFF / ON. Relay contact indicating the operation status of the panel. When the panel is operating,
the ON contact is active. When the panel is shut down or is in cut-off mode the OFF contact is active.

The next 4 outputs-inputs are not relay contacts and they are supplied by live voltage so safety has to be
considered when connecting those terminals. Don’t connect the mains power cord before completing the following
connections (if any).

BAT FAN. Output for connecting an AC 230V cooling fan (optional). (fuse 0.3A/250V)

STRCS SWITCH. This input is used to connect in parallel, common staircase light buttons. By programming, some

illumination zones can be activated for a pre-programmed time period by pressing one of the staircase light
buttons.

3 PHASE MONITOR. This contact by default has a jumper installed. When the contact is open then the panel
activates the emergency luminaries. By using one or more mains voltage monitors you can activate the emergency

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light circuits even when the power to the panel has not been cut. It can also be used as a trigger input that is
controlled by a higher level building management system which can give a command for the emergency
illumination to turn ON.

Below you can see the connection with 3 mains voltage monitoring devices connected to individual electrical
panels.

If any phase on any electrical panel fails, then a command is sent and the emergency illumination is turned ON.

AC POWER. Mains AC power connection terminal. It is suggested to do this connection after all the other
connections are finished. WARNING!! Connect the supply accordingly to the indications
L – N – PE. The polarity is crucial for the normal operation and the user’s safety.

-Interior of a GR-8600 (8 Zones)-

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2.7 Powering On

Before powering on the device, reassure that the batteries and the mains power cord are connected with correct
polarity and the battery fuse is unplugged. Then turn on the green switch (mains power switch).

The switch must light on and the panel starts up. The system goes on a brief self-test while the message “CBS­24V/AD/R, Ver.x.xx, PLEASE WAIT” appears on screen. W hen it’s done, main screen appears. It’s now safe to
plug the battery fuse (30A). The fault “BATTERY, FUSE FAULT” should appear on screen, but it will disappear in a
minute or less from the time the battery fuse is plugged in.

2.8 Configuring initial installation

The following 3 actions are crucial to be done after initial installation for the proper operation. These steps
have to be done when new luminaries are installed to or removed from the whole installation also.

i) AUTODETECT LUMINARIES This is the first step needed to be made in order for the system to auto-

detect all connected points in the installation. The system goes on an automatic scanning and registers
every connected point to its memory. After autodetect takes place, every illumination zone operates in
maintained mode and every luminary will light. This is an assisting function to confirm which of the
luminaries are detected. Every successfully installed luminary will light. If a single luminary or a group
of luminaries are not lighting there may be a problem, such as a faulty connection, conflicted
addresses (same addresses in a zone) or the address set in that point(s) may be invalid. In that
occasion the operation AUTODETECT LUMI/RIES has to be done again after fixing the problem.

For AUTODETECT LUMI/RIES operation see 4.1.1.

ii) CHECK CURRENT ZONES This procedure is a tool to determine if the load installed in a zone

exceeds the permitted values. The maximum load in a zone should not exceed 75W. When the system
detects a zone with a load current at 3.5A or more, then a fault message is displayed. This message
cannot be reset unless the load is adjusted correctly and the operation CHECK CURRENT ZONES
takes place again.

For CHECK CURRENT ZONES operation see 4.1.1.

iii) IDLE ZONES This operation is also critical in order to ensure proper communication between the panel

and the luminaries. When this function is selected, all communications shut off, and there is no voltage
modulation on the power lines. This helps the installer to check the voltage drop on the last point of
each illumination circuit (zone). When the cable powering the luminaries is installed according to the
table on par 2.2, then there should be a voltage drop less than 3.5V. Voltage drop more than 3.5V can
cause communication issues. (The voltage supply when mains power is active is 25V, this means that
on the last point of each line the voltage should be at least 21.5V).

For IDLE ZONES operation see 4.1.1

iv) SET BATTERY CURRENT This procedure is also significant for the system to calculate the output

current (sourced by the battery). When this action takes place, the system acts like in emergency mode
and the electrical current value (in Amperes) that the illumination circuits draw from the battery is
stored in the system memory. Each time the system goes in emergency mode the current consumption
is compared to the stored values and if there is more current drawn than the initial configuration then a
related message is displayed.

For SET BATTERY CURRENT operation see 4.1.1

Due to AUTODETECT LUMINARIES procedure, all the luminaries in every zone will operate in
maintained mode. To change mode to a whole zone (all luminaries) to non-maintained with one action,
you can use the SETUP LUMINARIES option and then select NON MAINTAINED in the desired zone.

For SETUP LUMINARIES function see 4.1.1.

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3. Indicators - Controls

The panel has the following controls and indicators.

On the left section of the front face there are LED indications which show the status of the zones:

The green LED next to each zone, lights on continuously when the zone is installed and is supplied by mains
voltage. When the green LED blinks, the luminaries in that zone are powered by the batteries. Green LED blinking
occurs in emergency mode or in test function mode. When the green LED is off, the zone is either not installed or
set on “OFF” mode.

The red LED next to each zone lights on when there is a fault on the specific zone (like fuse fault, etc)

On the middle section of the panel there is the system screen and some indication LEDs which are described
below:

POWER. A green LED which is lit when the panel has a 230VAC (mains) power supply. Blinking in emergency
mode.

CHARGE. A green LED which is lit when the batteries of the panel are charging.

TEST. An orange LED which is lit during a function test procedure or a capacity test.

BATTERY. An orange LED which is lit when the illumination output circuits are powered by the batteries.

FAILURE. An orange LED which is lit when at least one system error has occurred.

INDICATION CUT-OFF. An orange LED which is lit when the batteries’ voltage is low and cut-off is about to take

place in a few minutes.

On the right section of the front face there is a group of buttons (keypad) and the INHIBIT indication LED.

INHIBIT LED. A green LED which is lit when “inhibit” mode is active. In this state, the panel charges the
batteries but does not enter emergency operation, meaning that the zones’ output is inactive when the mains

power fails. This is useful for buildings that are not used for long periods of time.

The INHIBIT button next to the LED has a toggle function. It will change the state between “NORMAL” and
“INHIBIT” and vice versa in every push.

Above the “inhibit” button, there are 6 main buttons used for the programming and control of the panel. The buttons
with the arrows (up/down/left/right) are used to navigate, select and increase/decrease a variable. “Enter” button is
used for selecting an option and “Esc” is for rejection or returning to the previous state.

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4. Programming

The programming of the panel can be done using the keypad and the screen. Alternatively, can be done using a
PC via Ethernet connection. In case of a network of panels, some settings can only be done using a PC.

4.1 Programming using the keypad

After correctly completing the whole installation and powering on the system,
the screen on the right should appear.

If “Enter” key is pressed the next screen shows up (MENU). In order to start
programming the system, press the down arrow until the cursor goes to the
selection TECHNICIAN MENU and select by pressing the “Enter” key again.

For safety reasons, programming can be done only by personnel that are
allowed know the technician code. To enter the 4-digit code, use the arrow
keys. Use the up/down arrow keys for increasing/decreasing the value and
the right/left keys to go to the next or previous digit. When the code is
entered press Enter.

The factory default code for the Technician Menu is “1000”.

4.1.1 Programming the System

If a correct code is given and the “Enter” key is pressed the Technician Menu
screen is shown, else an error is displayed. The Technician Menu also has
some additional settings that can be shown if you scroll down the menu,
pressing down arrow. These are CHANGE TECH CODE, MODE INHIBIT,
SET FUNCTION TEST, SET CAPACITY TEST, MAKE A CAPACITY TEST,
RESET DEFAULTS, ANNUAL CHECK DONE, and NETWORK.

By selecting SYSTEM and pressing the “Enter” key the menu on the right is
shown.

By pressing “Enter” on the first option, AUTODETECT LUMI/RIES, the
system goes on an auto-detection process where all installed luminaries in
the illumination circuits (zones) are automatically registered in the system’s
memory. Before starting this process first make sure that all connections
have been made properly and all the luminaries have been correctly
addressed.
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order for the panel to be able to communicate with the luminaries. It also has
to be done when new luminaries are installed to a present system, or when
old luminaries are removed. Otherwise, manual registration is also possible
(see par.4.1.3)

The AUTODETECT LUMI/RIES procedure lasts for 75 seconds. During this
procedure the screen on the right is shown. The remaining time in seconds is
displayed too.

When the process is over, the screen on the right is shown. On the top
section of the screen, the amount of the luminaries installed in each zone
(from 1 to 8) is displayed. The total amount of all luminaries is also
displayed. Pressing “Esc” key goes back to the previous menu, or else
waiting 9 seconds goes back automatically.

Note that after this procedure every luminary in every zone will be set as
maintained. This way you can confirm that all illumination circuits are
working. Also, the total amount of found luminaries must match to the
luminaries installed, otherwise there has to be a connection problem.

By selecting SET BATTERY CURRENT and pressing “Enter” the screen on
the right is shown. The system begins a procedure that simulates an
emergency situation. During this procedure that lasts 90 seconds, the
luminaries installed in every zone are powered from the batteries and are lit.
The batteries’ voltage and the total current drawn by the luminaries are
displayed. This function is necessary after completing the installation and is
crucial for current fault detection.

Warning. Before starting the procedure, the batteries of the panel must be
charged at least to their 60% capacity.

Warning. This procedure must be done every time a new luminary is
installed or removed, after it has first been registered in the system’s
memory.

By selecting SETUP LUMINARIES and pressing “Enter” key, the screen on
the right is shown. This option gives the ability to set all the luminaries
installed in a zone as maintained or non-maintained at once. The system
asks for a zone selection. Use the “Up & Down” keys to select the desired
zone and press “Enter”.

After selecting the required zone, the system asks for operation mode for all
luminaries in that zone. These modes are MAINTAINED or NON
MAINTAINED. After selecting an option and pressing “Enter” all luminaries
installed in that zone operate under the same mode.

This procedure is time-saving, after an auto-detection process, when one or
more zones are required to be set completely non-maintained.

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By selecting CHECK CURRENT ZONES and pressing “Enter” key, the
system starts a procedure that is able to calculate the current drawn by each
zone individually. At first, Z0 is being calculated. Z0 refer to in-system circuits
and the current must be less than 0.1A, usually 0.05A.

Then, Z1 and the rest of the zones are calculated step by step. The whole
procedure lasts 4 minutes. If the output current in a zone exceeds 3.5A then
a warning message is displayed on the main screen. In order to reset the
fault message, the load in the zone that the fault was found, has to be re­adjusted. After fixing the problem run CHECK CURRENT ZONES again.

In the end, when all zones’ output current has been calculated, there will be a
summary screen similar to the one on the right. The Amperes in each zone
should match with the installed load in each circuit.

By selecting IDLE ZONES and pressing “Enter” key the screen on the right is
shown. During this function, all the communications between the panel and
the luminaries (points) is shut off. There is no voltage modulation on the
lines, therefore, the voltage drop on the last point of each power line can be
clearly measured with a DC voltmeter. The maximum voltage drop allowed
for a proper communication between the panel and the luminaries when the
IDLE ZONES function is selected, should be 3.5V or less. This means that
when mains power is active, voltage supply on the zones output is 25V. So
the last point on each line should have at least 21.5V on its terminal. There
should be no issues when the cables connecting the luminaries are installed
according to the table on par 2.2.

4.1.2 Programming the Zones

After completing the “System Programming”, get back to the previous menu,
called TECHNICIAN MENU by pressing “Esc”.

The second option in the TECHNICIAN MENU is ZONES. Select this option
and press “Enter”. The screen on the right is shown. Select the required zone
number and press “Enter”.

First select if the zone is installed or not. NO is selected only if the zone is
not physically installed. With the selection NO the panel returns to the
TECHNICIAN MENU.

If you select YES, you proceed to further programming. If you select YES for
a zone that is not physically installed, then the programming will be done but
after a while an error message “NOT CONNECTED” will be shown on the
main screen.

By selecting YES in the previous menu, the system asks for staircase
function on the specific zone. By selecting YES and pressing “Enter” the
zone programming is over and the TECHNICIAN MENU is shown again.
STAIRCASE FUNCTION takes place when a button that is connected to the
terminal “STRCS SWITCH” is pressed. Then all the luminaries in that zone/s
which is/are programmed to operate in STAIRCASE FUNCTION will light for
period of time. The time can be set with the option STAIRCASE TIME (see

4.1.5).
Selecting NO option, the system continues further zone programming.

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WARNING! Staircase Function works with Maintained mode only. If
staircase function is selected in a zone, then only the luminaries that are set
as maintained will light in staircase function. Those maintained luminaries

are not lighting continuously though, but only when the staircase
switch is pressed.

In the table below you can see when a luminary is lit (supposing that the
system is in charging mode and the mains power is on)

Zone (luminaries) mode

Staircase Function

Luminaries’ Light

Maintained

No

ON

Non-Maintained

No

OFF

Maintained

Yes

Only in staircase

function

Non-Maintained

Yes

OFF

It’s also important to know that staircase function and timer function is
affected by dimming level.

By selecting NO option in the staircase function, the system asks for a timer.

Timers are used to turn OFF or ON luminaries at specific hours when people
are not in the building. Timers affect only the luminaries that are
programmed to operate as maintained. By selecting a timer, on NO
TIMER, the zone programming is over and then the previous menu
(TECHNICIAN MENU) is shown.

(For timers programming, see par. 4.1.4)
(For programming luminaries see par. 4.1.3)

4.1.3 Programming the luminaries

In order to register and program a specific luminary manually, select the
option LUMINARIES in the TECHNICIAN MENU and press “Enter”. The
screen on the right is shown, where the system asks for a zone selection.
Select the zone that the required luminary is installed to with “Up & Down”
keys and press “Enter”.

After selecting the zone number, the system asks for the luminary’s address.
Select the required address with “Up & Down” keys and press “Enter”. The
system displays the selected zone number and luminary address for 2
seconds.

The system asks if the required luminary in that address is installed or not.
By selecting NO and pressing “Enter” the system goes back in the zone
selection. If you select YES, the system continues the luminary
programming.

Note that if you select NO for a luminary that is already installed, later in the
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select YES for a luminary that is not present, then there will be a
communication loss fault on the main screen.

If you select YES in the previous menu, then the system asks for mode in the
selected address. The mode can be MAINTAINED or NON MAINTAINED. In
the maintained mode, the luminary in the selected address will keep lighting
continuously even if the mains power is up (excluding staircase function
zones). If a timer is selected to the zone that the address belongs to, then the
luminaries will light for the programmed time.

In non-maintained mode, the luminary in the selected address will stay off
until an emergency situation (mains power failure).

By selecting a mode for the luminary in the required address, the system
asks for the luminary type. For luminary types available see par. 2.3. Select
the matched type in the specific address.

4.1.4 Check Luminary

Check Luminary function is a tool to check packet communication between
the panel and a specific luminary/point. Select CHECK LUMINARY in tech
menu and the screen on the right is shown. In first place, point 1 in zone 1
appears (POINT 1.01). To chance the address press up/down arrow keys.
Change the zone by pressing the right/left arrow keys.

First line indicates luminary type that the system reads. Second line shows
the communication status (OK or FAULT).

The next line shows the lamp (LED) status.

On the last line there are 3 counters for packet communication. G stands for
“Good” packets, N for “Not good” and W for “Without answer”.

4.1.5 Programming Timers

Timers are used to automatically turn OFF the luminaries connected to MAINTAINED zones when there are no
people in the building. This way you can save power without degrading the safety level of the building. Even if a
zone has been turned OFF by a timer, during a mains power failure the luminaries connected to the zone will light.
There are 8 timer memory slots that can be individually programmed to operate in different hours of the day.

Select TIMER option and press “Enter”, then the next screen shows up. With
the Up/Down keys you can change the timer. Press “Enter” once the required
timer has been selected.

By default, all timers are deactivated. To program a timer, you must first
activate it by selecting the option ACTIVE and pressing “Enter”.

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Select the start time of the Timer (this is the hour that the luminaries will be
turned ON). With the “Up/Down” keys you can change the digit value and
with the “Right” key you select the next digit. To store the time, press the
right key past the last digit.

Select the start week day of the timer. With the selection EVERY DAY the
timer will repeat daily. There are also available WEEKEND and WEEK DAY
options.

Select the stop time of the Timer (this is the hour that the luminaries will be
turned OFF). With the “Up/Down” keys you change the digit value and with
the “Right” key you select next digit. Enter the required time. To store the
time, press the right key past the last digit.

Select the end day of the timer. If you have previously selected EVERY DAY
or WEEKEND or WEEK DAY, then this screen will not be shown.

4.1.6 System Settings

By selecting SETTINGS and then pressing “Enter” the screen on the right is
shown. The SETTINGS menu includes some additional options that can
become visible by scrolling down the menu with the “down” key. These are
SELECT LANGUAGE, ANNUAL CHECK WARNING, STAIRCASE TIME,
BATTERY COOLER and MENU MANUFACTURER.

By selecting BATTERY CAPACITY and pressing “Enter” you see the next
screen. The batteries that can be used are 33Ah or 55Ah depending on the
model. Using the up/down keys select the required capacity and press
“Enter”.

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By selecting SYSTEM AUTONOMY and pressing “Enter” you see the next
screen. Using the up/down keys you can select one of the five options
available. Press “Enter” when finished. With this selection you do not
actually change the autonomous duration of the panel. You only inform
the system of the required emergency duration so it can use it in future
autonomous duration test. The actual duration must be calculated before

the installation by calculating the consumption of the luminaries in
emergency operation and selecting the appropriate batteries. The

calculated duration must be equal to or greater than the required.

By selecting the BUTTON INHIBIT and pressing “Enter” you can see the next
screen. There you can set whether the INHIBIT key is functional or not. The
function of the INHIBIT key can be seen in par. 3. Sometimes for safety
reasons it is required that the INHIBIT key is not functional. In this case
select NO and press “Enter”. By default, BUTTON INHIBIT is set to YES.

With the next 3 functions you can modify the date and hour. This must be
done during the installation to enable all logged events to have the correct
time and date stamp. It’s also crucial for the timers to operate in the correct
time.

By selecting the DAY OF WEEK SETTING and pressing “Enter” you can see
the following screen on the right. Select the current day of the week using the
“Up/Down” keys and press “Enter”.

By selecting DATE SETTING and pressing “Enter” you see the screen on the
right. With the “Up/Down” keys you can change the value of each digit. With
the “Right” key you can select next digit. Select the correct date and press
“Enter”.

Note that date format is day/month/year.

By selecting TIME SETTING and pressing “Enter” you can see the screen on
the right. With the “Up/Down” keys you can change the value of each digit.
With the “Right” key you can select next digit. To store the time, press the
right key past the last digit.

By selecting SELECT LANGUAGE and pressing “Enter” you can see the
screen on the right. With the “Up/Down keys” select between Greek, English
or Norge and then press “Enter”. When changed, all logged events use the
new language.

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By selecting ANNUAL CHECK WARNING and pressing “Enter” you see the
screen on the right. With the “Up/Down” keys select NO or YES and press
“Enter”. If you select YES, then every year you will be getting a reminding
message about the Annual inspection.

By selecting STAIRCASE TIME and pressing “Enter” you can see the screen
on the right. With the “Up/Down” keys you can select the required minutes
that the staircase light will remain on and then press “Enter”. The default
value is 3 minutes. (min 1’, max 30’)

By selecting BATTERY COOLER and pressing “Enter” you can see the
screen on the right. With the “Up/Down” keys you select NO or YES and then
press “Enter”. The option YES must only be selected if a cooling fan has
been installed. Deactivated by default.

The MANUFACTURER MENU does not contain any option that can be
adjusted by the installer.

4.1.7 Clearing Events

By selecting CLEAR EVENTS in the TECHNICIAN MENU and pressing
“Enter” you can see the screen on the right. The system requests a
confirmation. If you actually need to clear the events, then with the down key
select YES and then press “Enter”. Clearing of event must be done after the
initial installation has finished.

4.1.8 Change Code

By selecting CHANGE CODE and pressing “Enter” you can see the screen
on the right. Using the “Up/Down” and “Right/Left” keys enter the desired
4digit code and press “Enter”. The new code is the one to be used for
programming the system from PC also. Changing the technician code is an
action that must be responsibly done. In case of a code loss, there is no way
to reset the code to the previous one without knowing the current code.

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4.1.9 Inhibit mode

This option sets the INHIBIT mode ON/OFF.

About INHIBIT mode, see par. 3.

4.1.10 Programming the function test

By selecting SET FUNCTION TEST and pressing “Enter” you can set the
parameters for the automatic function test. The options are Daily, Every
Other Day or once a week on a specific day. The duration of the test is 90
seconds. During this test all the luminaries are supplied by the batteries
(simulating a power failure). Batteries’ discharge current and zones’ current
consumption are compared to the values that were logged during “SET
BATTERY CURRENT” procedure.

Select the required interval and press “Enter”.

Now set the hour for the test. With the “Up/Down” keys you can change the
value of each digit. With the “Right” key you can select next digit. To store
the time, press the right key past the last digit.

It is wise to program the function test to take place in hours and days when
the building is not crowded or even closed so it does not interfere with other
tasks. The default setting is 8:00 am every day.

4.1.11 Programming the capacity test

The capacity test procedure is able to determine if the required system autonomy can be achieved. There are 2
memory positions to adjust two different in time tests. The capacity test must be done from once every 6 months to
once a year. The capacity test lasts maximum for the 2/3 of the stated autonomous duration of the system.

By selecting SET CAPACITY TEST and pressing “Enter” you see the screen
on the right. Select the required test number, 1or 2 and press “Enter”.

By default, both tests are active. To continue select ACTIVE and press
“Enter”.

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Select the desired date for the test using the arrow keys. The last 2 digits are
for the year. Once the required date is set, press “Enter”.

Select the hour for the test using the arrow keys.

You must select wisely the time and date of the capacity test because for the
next 12 hours after the test finishes, the system will not achieve the stated
autonomous duration due to batteries’ discharging.

4.1.12 Capacity test

By selecting MAKE A CAPACITY TEST and pressing the “Enter” key the
system conducts a manual capacity test and you see the screen on the right.
On the first line with the big letters you see the duration of the test. On the
next 3 lines you can see the voltage of the batteries, the current that
discharges the batteries and the capacity that has determined until this time.

Warning. Before starting the procedure, the batteries must be fully
charged (24h charge at least).

You can let the test to end automatically when the autonomy hits the 2/3 of
the stated autonomous duration or you can stop the test at any time by
pressing the “Esc” key.

Stated autonomous duration is set by the user. See par. 4.1.5

4.1.13 Reset Defaults

To reset all settings to factory default, select RESET DEFAULTS and press
“Enter”. When the message on the right is shown then the procedure has
finished.

4.1.14 Annual Test

If you have finished with the annual tests and want to delete the related
message, select ANNUAL TEST DONE and then press “Enter”. When the
screen shows the message on the right then the related message has been
deleted.

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4.1.15 Network Setting

By selecting NETWORK and pressing “Enter” you see the settings for using
the panel via an Ethernet connection. The panel can be connected to a
network in order to cooperate with other panels or to be programmed by a
computer. In order to operate a panel via a network, the Ethernet module has
to be installed. It’s not installed by default, unless it has been ordered so. The
Ethernet module is placed behind the main board on the front door (above
locking mechanism).

If the panel has an Ethernet module installed then select ETHERNET CARD,
press “Enter” and then select YES.

If you select ΙΡ ADDRESS and press “Enter” you see the screen on the right.
The panel must have an IP address that is compatible with the network that it
will be connected to. Consult your network administrator for the IP address.
In order to program the address, use the arrow keys. The up/down keys are
used to increase the value and the right/left keys are used to select the digit.
Once the IP address is set press “Enter”. By default, the IP address is

10.0.1.143.

If any adjustments are made (like setting a new IP address) on the Ethernet
module, please select the option RESET ETHERNET and press “Enter”. This
procedure initializes the connection so the panel is able to connect with the
new IP address.

If you select NETWORK PANELS and press “Enter” you see the screen on
the right. This option sets the panel as master or subpanel in a network.
Master panel can be set to operate as in emergency mode, if one or more of
the subpanels are currently in emergency mode. Select YES to set the panel
as master panel or NO for subpanel.

There can’t be more than one master panel in the same network.

If you select NETWORK LIGHTS ON and press “Enter” you see the screen
on the right. By selecting YES, if this panel is a master panel, when a
subpanel enters emergency mode, this master panel will light on its
illumination circuits. If this is a subpanel, when the master panel enters
emergency mode, this subpanel will light on its illumination circuits.

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4.2 Programming via PC

No special software is needed to program the system from a PC. A common web browser such as Google Chrome,
Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc. can be used. The following photos show the use of Google Chrome. We
recommend using Google Chrome web browser.

The requirements needed are a common network with a PC and a CBS panel connected to it. In order for a CBS
panel to be able to connect to a network, an Ethernet Card has to be installed. You also need to know the IP
address of the CBS panel in order to operate it remotely. There is the option to have access to the system via
internet globally, if the correct adjustments on the network are made by the network administrator of the building.

The first action is to open a web browser and then enter the IP address of the panel in the URL area. If everything
is connected correctly, then you will see the following page.

By clicking on the link TECHNICIAN MENU you see the following page

Place the cursor on the TECH CODE field, enter the 4digit tech code and press SEND. If the code is correct then
the following page appears. If not, then a “wrong code” message is displayed.

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4.2.1 Programming the zones

Click on the first link ZONES and then the following page appears. In this page you can set all the available options
for each zone.

First click on the zone that you want to program.

Then, select if the specific zone is installed or not. Select YES only when that zone is installed, else a fault will be
displayed in the system. Select NO only when that zone is not installed, else there will be a fault displayed too.

Now select if the specific zone operates in staircase function. When staircase function is ON all the luminaries in
that zone that are set as maintained will be lit when the staircase switch is pressed. (see 4.1.2 for staircase
function).

Select if the zone operates with a timer selection. No timer means that a maintained luminary in that zone will light
continuously. Else, if a timer is selected, then the luminary will operate according to the timer. The timers are used
to turn OFF the luminaries that have been programmed as MAINTAINED automatically when there are no people
in the building. This way you can save energy without degrading the safety level of the building. Even if a zone has
been turned OFF by a timer, in an event of a power failure the luminaries connected to this zones will be turned
ON.

Timer selection and staircase function are not affecting luminaries that are set as non-maintained in a zone.

Staircase function overrides timers (if selected).

When done press the SAVE button on top to keep the adjustments into the memory. You can adjust all zones by
selecting a zone and repeating the procedure.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU link goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.2 Programming timers

By selecting in the technician’s menu the TIMERS option you see the page below.

In this screen you can program the timers. Click on the desired timer and YES to activate. Adjust the start time and
day and the end time and day. The option DAY OF THE WEEK START has the options DAILY, WEEKDAY
andWEEKEND. With the selection DAILY the timer is repeated daily. With the option WEEKDAY the timer is
repeated from Monday to Friday and during the weekend it is off. With the option WEEKEND the timer will be
repeated only on weekend. If you select one of these options, it does not matter what end date you select.

Click the SAVE button to keep the settings on the system memory.

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4.2.3 Programming Points

Luminaries that are addressed are also referred under the term points. By selecting the third option POINTS in the
technician menu, the page below is displayed:

Enter the zone number that the luminary is installed to and then the address. Press SETUP to continue point
programming. The page below is displayed:

First select if the point is installed or not. Select YES only for a point that is already installed, else there will be a
fault displayed. Select NO for a point that is not installed, else there will be a fault too.

Choose an operation mode for that point, MAINTAINED or NON MAINTAINED.

You can choose a name for that point too (CAPITAL ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTERS).

Select the luminary type in the dropdown list.

When done, click SAVE to store all the adjustments in the systems memory.

4.2.4 Programming the battery capacity and the autonomy

Clicking on the BATTERY CAPACITY & SYSTEM AUTONOMY you can see the following page:

Use the keyboard to write the battery capacity (33 or 55Ah). In the option SYSTEM AUTONOMY select one of the
following durations (1HOUR, 1.5 HOUR, 2 HOURS, 3 HOURS or 8 HOURS). This option DOES NOT change the
actual autonomous duration of the system. It informs the system about the minimum required autonomous
duration, so the system can determine if the required autonomy can be achieved under the capacity test, or a
power failure.

The autonomous duration when there is the maximum load installed in the system, is 1 hour. For more
duration the load must be calculated according to the system capacity.

Press the SAVE button to keep the settings in the system memory.

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4.2.5 Dimming Level

Dimming level is an operation that scales down the light output power. There are 8 selections available in the
dropdown list: 12%, 25%, 37%, 50%, 67%, 75%, 87% and 100%. The last selection is the maximum light intensity
available and is selected by default. Choose an option and then press SAVE.

Dimming level affects all zones, every luminary that is set to operate in maintained mode. Also affects the same
way staircase function and timers. Dimming level does NOT affect emergency mode.

4.2.6 INHIBIT function

By default, this option is set to OFF. If you select YES and press SAVE the system automatically enters a state
where it only charges the batteries. Maintained-mode zones will keep lighting when the mains power is on but in
case of a power failure (emergency) all zones will be inactive and will not light. INHIBIT function is used when a
building is not in use and without occupants for a large time period.

If you select NO and press SAVE, the panel enters the normal operation state.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.7 Adjusting the date and time

By clicking DATE SETTING & TIME SETTING you enter to the following page.

Adjust the date, time and day of the week and press SAVE. These setting must be done during the initial system
setup so as to have an accurate log of the events.

Note that the date format is year/month/date and time is 24h format.

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4.2.8 Battery cooler

Clicking on BATTERY COOLER goes in the following page.

By default, this option is set to NO. If a cooling fan has been installed, then to enable it you must select YES and
press SAVE.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.9 Change Language

Clicking on SELECT LANGUAGE goes in the following page.

Select GREEK, ENGLISH or NORGE and press SAVE. The language selection affects the language of the panel,
the language of the PC software and the logged events. All previously logged events will be displayed in the
current language.

4.2.10 Staircase time

Click on STAIRCASE TIME to adjust it in the following page.

Type the time that the staircase luminaries will be ON and press SAVE. By default, the time is 3 minutes.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.11 Clearing the events log

Click on CLEAR EVENTS LOG to clear all logged events in the following page.

In this page you see the confirmation screen. If you press YES, then all the events will be wiped from the memory
and you will be redirected to the previous page. This action should be done after initial installation.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

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4.2.12 Changing the tech code

By clicking on CHANGE TECH CODE you can change the technician code. Before changing this code mind that
once changed, there is no way to reset the code to the previous one if you don’t have the new one, so it has to be
responsibly done. Enter a new 4-digit code and press SAVE.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.13 Network of panels

With the option PANELS NETWORK combined with the SUBPANELS SETUPyou can adjust the network if more
than one panel are required in the same building to operate in cooperation with each other.

First select if the panel is the Master (select YES) or a subpanel (select NO).

In the option LIGHTS ON FROM SUBPANEL, if you select No then the specific panel (either master or subpanel)
will not enter emergency operation if another subpanel has entered it. If you select YES, then the specific panel will
enter emergency operation when any other subpanel enters it.

The option LIGHTS ON FROM MASTER PANEL matters only if you are programming a subpanel. If you select NO
the specific subpanel will not enter emergency operation when the master panel enters it. Selecting YES it will
enter emergency operation when the master panel enters it.

4.2.14 Subpanel Setup

If you set the current panel as Master, then via this page (SUBPANEL SETUP) you can program its subpanels.
Enter the panel number (starting from 1 to 32) and press SELECT. You see the following image.

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Set the ENABLE option to YES and enter the IP and MAC address of the subpanel in position 1.

These addresses can be found in the option INFORMATION NETWORK in the initial menu of the subpanel (via
Ethernet).

Select SAVE and continue with all consecutive subpanels.

4.2.15 Set Battery Current

By clicking on the option SET BATTERY CURRENT in the tech menuyou can see the above confirmation page. If
you press YES, the panel erases from the memory all previous current entries and executes the operation
CURRENT ADJUST. The adjustment of the current must be done when the installation has finished and when all
luminaries have been verified that operate correctly. It must also be done every time a luminary is added or
removed. The procedure lasts 90 seconds and when it finishes, the current that the total load draws, is saved in the
system memory.

Note: Before starting this operation be sure that the batteries of the panel are charged to at least 60% of the
capacity.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.16 Autodetect Luminaries

By clicking on the option AUTODETECT LUMI/RIES in the tech menu, you can see the confirmation page. Press
YES and the system runs an automated scanning and registering procedure, where finds all installed luminaries
and registers them in the system’s memory. This procedure lasts 75 seconds. After this action all luminaries
correctly registered will turn on and light in maintained mode. If one or more luminaries are off, there might be a
communication problem between the panel and that/those luminaries.

4.2.17 Check Current Zones

By clicking on the option CHECK CURRENT ZONES in the tech menu a confirmation screen appears. Select YES
to run the test. The system step by stem calculates the current drawn by each zone (illumination circuit) separately
in order to check for overloads. When the load exceeds 3.5A a similar error is displayed. This specific error cannot
be cleared, unless the load is correctly adjusted and the CHECK CURRENT ZONES procedure is run again, this
time without overloads.

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4.2.18 Function test

By pressing YES, a complete function test is conducted.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.19 Capacity test

By pressing YES, a complete capacity test is conducted.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.20 Programming the function test

Via this page you can program the automatic function test. In the selection TIME INTERVAL select DAILY, EVERY
OTHER DAY or one of the days of the week. Enter the time in the TIME SETTING box and press SAVE. It’s wise
to adjust the function test to take place when there are no people in the building or when there are no other active
tasks that could interfere with the automated function test.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.21 Programming the capacity test

Via this page you can program the next 2 consecutive capacity tests. By default, both tests are active. To program
the capacity test, select YES in the selection ACTIVE for test 1 and test 2 (if needed). Adjust the time and date for
each test and press SAVE.

With the capacity test the system tests the batteries’ capability of sustaining the stated autonomy. The capacity test
must be done from once every 6 months to once a year. The maximum duration of the capacity test is the 2/3 of
the stated autonomous duration of the panel.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

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4.2.22 Programming the annual check warning

By selecting YES and pressing SAVE you will receive a reminding message on the panel’s screen or on the
systems interface (via Ethernet) yearly.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.23 Annual Test ΟΚ

Via this page you can delete the reminding message for the required annual tests if they have been conducted. By
pressing YES, the message is deleted.

Clicking on TECHNICIAN MENU goes back to the technician menu page.

4.2.24 Setting Defaults

With this selection you can restore the panel to its factory default settings. For confirmation the panel asks for the
technician code. After the end of the procedure the main menu is shown.

4.2.25 Changing information

Via this page you can change the general information of the panel. You can change the LOCATION (up to 24
characters), the TECHNICIAN INFO (up to 24 characters) and the TECH TELEPHONE (up to 16 characters).

By pressing SAVE all the information is stored in the system’s memory.

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4.2.26 ΙΡ address

Via this screen you can change the IP address of the panel.

Press SAVE to keep the new IP address in the system’s memory. After saving, the communication between the
panel and the PC web browser will terminate. Then you must manually enter the new IP address in the URL bar of
the browser. (see par. 4.2).

4.2.27 Resetting faults

In this page if you press YES then all the current panel faults are cleared.

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5 Use

The GR-8600 central emergency lighting system is made to operate without the continuous supervision from the
user. The function test as well as the autonomous durations test can be programmed to be executed automatically.
The building attendant can see the results at any time. If no errors are logged, then he does not have to take any
actions. If any error is observed then he can fix it or he can consult an electrician, depending on the cause. The
user has a variety of options to manually inspect the whole system whenever required.

When the panel is in normal operation the screen on the right is shown. Also
the indicators POWER, CHARGE and zones’ POWER are lit. (for indicators
see par. 3).

If for any reason you need to disable emergency operation (i.e. during closed
periods of hotels), press the INHIBIT key. The indicator INHIBIT is lit and the
screen should look like the image on the right. To exit INHIBIT mode simply
press again the INHIBIT key.

Note that if the inhibit key is disabled from the technician menu, then there
will be no response on pressing.

5.1 Operation using the keypad

5.1.1 Current faults

By pressing the “Enter” key you enter the user MENU as shown in the screen
on the right. If faults have been detected in the system, then the first option
would be CURRENT FAULTS. All the options except the TECHNICIAN
MENU are available to the user. For tech menu entry the technician code is
needed and should be accessed only by authorized personnel.

If there is a CURRENT FAULTS option and you press “Enter” you can see
the screen on the right. If you select RESET FAULTS and press “Enter” the
panel resets all the current faults (and logs them into the memory).

If you select SHOW FAULTS and press “Enter” you can see a screen as in
the image on the right. When an error is displayed there is always a “Χ” on
the top left corner that blinks. To the right with bold characters you can see
the source of the fault (In our case Zone 4). Under the blinking “X” you can
see the name of the zone (underground) followed by a detailed description.
On the last line you can see the number of the fault to the total faults. With
the up/down arrow keys you can navigate through the faults. With the “Esc”
key you go to the previous menu.

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5.1.2 Test

If you select TEST and press “Enter” you will see the screen on the right.

If you select MAKE A FUNCTION TEST and press “Enter” a manual function
test is conducted. Its duration is 90 seconds. The screen shows the
remaining time, the battery voltage and the discharging current that the
whole load consumes from the batteries.

When the test finishes the screen on the right is shown. The first line shows
the date and the hour of the test. The following 3 lines show the faults that
have been detected for the system, the zones and the battery. By pressing
“Esc” you return to the previous menu. If faults have been detected, then you
must go to the menu CURRENT FAULTS for more details.

If you select TEST RESULTS and press “Enter” you can see the screen on
the right.

If you select FUNCTION TEST and press “Enter” you see the screen on the
right. The first line shows the indication 01/ΧΧ (where ΧΧ the amount of tests
in memory) as well as the date and hour of the test. The following 3 lines
show the faults detected on the system zones and battery. The last line
shows the battery voltage and current at the end of the test. If more than 1
test are in memory, then using the up/down arrow keys you can view them
all.

If you select CAPACITY TEST and press “Enter” you see the screen on the
right. The first line shows the indication 01/ΧΧ (where ΧΧ the amount of tests
in memory) as well as the date and hour of the test. The following 3 lines
show the results of the test (Passed or Failed), the duration and the capacity
of the batteries. The last line shows the battery voltage and current at the
end of the test. If more than 1 test are in memory, then using the up/down
arrow keys you can view them all.

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During the first three months after the installation probably there will be no
data concerning the autonomous duration.

If no information is available, then the screen on the right is shown.

5.1.3 Dimming Level

By selecting DIMMING LEVEL option and pressing “Enter” the screen on the
right appears. This is an option that can dim the luminary’s light when on
maintained mode. The lower percentage means lower light level.

Select between 12%, 25%, 37%, 50%, 67%, 75%, 87% and 100% and press
“Enter”. Dimming level affects zones in staircase function too.

Dimming level DOES NOT AFFECT emergency mode.

5.1.4 Information

By selecting INFORMATION and pressing “Enter” you see the screen on the
right. The INFORMATION menu contains additional options that are not
visible on the first screen. Using the “Up/Down” keys you can scroll down to
these options. These are LAST AUTONOMIES, PANEL SOFT VERSION
and TECHNICIAN INFO.

The battery information shows the battery voltage, charge/discharge current
and the temperature of the batteries’ compartment.

The mains power information shows the current voltage of the mains power
supply.

If you select ZONES and press “Enter” then you see the screen on the right.
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the required zone and press “Enter”.

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The screen shows information of the selected zone. You can see if it is
installed, the zone’s output current, if the fuse is OK (NORMAL or FAULT),
the current status (MAINS, BAT or OFF) and the voltage state of the output
(NORMAL or FAULT). By pressing “Esc” you return to the INFORMATION
menu.

If you select LUMINARIES and press “Enter” the system asks for the zone
that the required luminary is installed into. Select the zone and press “Enter”.

Now the system asks for the luminary’s address. Select the required address
and press “Enter” again.

Information concerning the selected address is displayed, as seen on the
screen on the right. The first line “POINT X.YY” refers to the luminary’s
address. Next line indicates whether there is a luminary installed or not under
the specific address. The third line indicates zone number and luminary
address, fourth line luminary type, fifth line communication status and last
line, lamp status (ON/OFF).

If you select PANEL and press “Enter” you can see the screen on the right.
The CURERENT LIMIT shows the total current that is drawn from the
batteries when in emergency mode. The CONS.FROM BATTERY shows the
battery output power in Watts currently. You can also see if the battery fan is
operating (OΝ or OFF) and finally the STATUS which is OK if no fault is
detected and FAULT if an error is detected (on the battery fan). By pressing
“Esc” you return to the INFORMATION menu.

If you select NETWORK and press “Enter” you can see the screen on the
right. In this screen you can see if the Ethernet card is installed and also the
IP and MAC address of the system. By pressing “Esc” you return to the
INFORMATION menu

With the option LAST AUTONOMIES, you can see all the logged autonomy
durations of the system. On the first line you can see 01/ΧΧ (where ΧΧ the
number of logged duration tests) along with the date and time of each logged
event. You can see if the panel is fully charged or not, the duration of the
emergency operation and the battery capacity used. With the “Up/Down”
arrow keys you can change the logged emergency states. By pressing “Esc”
you go back to the INFORMATION menu.

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With the option PANEL SOFT VERSION, you can retrieve information
regarding the firmware installed in the panel. By pressing “Esc” you go back
to the INFORMATION menu.

By selecting TECHNICIAN INFO and pressing “Enter” you see information
regarding the name of the technician the telephone number and a general
description of the panel. This information can be changed only by using a PC
(via Ethernet). Press “Esc” to return to the INFORMATION menu.

5.1.5 Reset

By selecting RESET all current faults will be reset, including “CUTOFF TOOK
PLACE” message.

The message “CUTOFF TOOK PLACE” is displayed when there was
previously a system cutoff by low battery voltage when in emergency.

5.1.6 All Events

By selecting the option ALL EVENTS in the main menu and pressing “Enter”
you can see the screen on the right. The top screen shows the logged
information and the bottom screen shows the logged faults.

On logs containing information you can see the symbol “i" on the top left. On

its right with bold characters you can see the source of the event (in this case
GENERAL PANEL). Below this you can see a description of the event, the
date and time. The last line shows the number of the event to the total
number of logged events.

On logs containing faults you can see the symbol Χ on the top left. On its
right with bold characters you can see the source of the fault (in this case the
ZONE 04). Under the X you can see the name of the zone
(UNDERGROUND). Below this you see a description of the fault, the date
and time. The last line shows the number of the fault to the total number of
logged events.

With the “Up/Down” arrow keys you navigate between events. Press “Esc” to
return to the previous menu.

5.1.7 Earth Test

If you select TEST EARTH FAULT and press “Enter” you deliberately invoke
an earth fault to determine if the circuit that detects earth fault and the
indicators are operating. After the test finishes the system returns to the initial
screen.

Please be informed that when the batteries are disconnected and the battery
fuse is unplugged, the earth test will not function.

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5.1.8 LED test

If you select TEST LED and press “Enter” you see the blank screen on the
right. All LEDs on the front face are lit so you can inspect them visually.
Press “Esc” to return to the initial screen.

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5.2 Operation via PC

The text below describes how a user can retrieve information of the system via a PC. The access for a common
user is not full, because there are no options to program the system. For system programming via a PC see par.

4.2.

No special software is needed to use the system via a PC. A common web browser such as Google Chrome,
MozillaFirefox, Internet Explorer, etc. can be used. The following photos show the use of Google Chrome. The
requirements are that the panel must have an Ethernet card installed, you have to know its IP address, the
computer must be connected to the same network and the settings must be correct. With suitable settings you can
have access to the panel via internet globally. All these setting must be adjusted from the network administrator of
the building.

The first action is to open a web browser and for the URL you must enter the IP address of the panel. If everything
is connected correctly, then you will see the following screen.

All options available to the user are shown in the LINKS on the left apart from the TECHNICIAN MENU.

5.2.1 Panel Information

By selecting INFORMATION PANEL, you see the following screen which shows the current state of the panel.

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5.2.2 Zone programming information

In this screen you can see how each zone has been programmed to operate. The current limit column displays the
current that has been measured during the CURRENT MEASUREMENT in the initial installation.

5.2.3 Zones status information

5.2.4 Information Point

Choose zone by clicking the links above (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). By clicking any zone, all 32 addresses in
that specific zone are shown below.

First column indicates address (point number). Second indicates by YES/NO if a luminary is installed in
the specific address. Third column indicates point name. Fourth column indicates mode of function
(maintained – non maintained). Fifth column indicates luminary type. Sixth column indicates if there is
any fault at that point. Seventh column indicates communication status and last column the lamp status.

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5.2.5 Timer information

You can see the programming of the timers.

5.2.6 Function test results

You can see the last 10 results of the function tests.

5.2.7 Capacity test results

You can see the last 10 results of the capacity tests.

5.2.8 Last autonomies

You can see the latest 10 time periods that the panel has entered emergency mode.

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5.2.9 All events

You can see the latest 250 events of the panel.

5.2.10 Network information

You can see the network IP and MAC address of the system.

5.2.11 Panels network

If there is a network of panels then with this option, you can see how many and which panels are installed as well
as the most important information for each panel.

WARRANTY

Olympia Electronics guarantees the quality, condition and operation of the goods. The period of
warranty is specified in the official catalogue of Olympia Electronics and also in the technical le aflet,
which accompanies each product. This warranty ceases to exist if the buyer does not follow the
technical instructions included in official documents given by Olympia Electronics or if the buyer
modifies the goods provided or has any repairs or re-setting done by a third party, unless Olympia
Electronics has fully agreed to them in writing. Products that have been damaged can be returned to
the premises of our company for repair or replacement, as long as the warranty period is valid.
Olympia Electronics reserves the right to repair or to replace the returned goods and to or not charge
the buyer depending on the reason of defection. Olympia Electronics reserves the right to charge or
not the buyer the transportation cost.

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