Jace Nimh Replacement Battery (Npb-Batt) : Mounting
Jace Nimh Replacement Battery (Npb-Batt) : Mounting
Jace Nimh Replacement Battery (Npb-Batt) : Mounting
Description Notes
Custom 12V NiMH Replacement requires powering off
(Nickel Metal Hydride) the JACE controller, removing its
battery pack assembly cover, and unscrewing the old
with two-wire cable and battery pack assembly.
connector plug, Before replacing the battery, be
pre-mounted on a sure to backup the JACE’s
metal “H-bracket” with configuration, using the appropriate
four mounting holes. NiagaraAX software tool (e.g. Mounting
Workbench platform tools).
Note that a new replacement NiMH
battery may require up to 18 hours Warning Power to the JACE must be OFF when
of powered operation before it will removing the old NiMH battery assembly
reach full charge and provide and replacing with the NPB‐BATT.
reliable power backup.
The NPB‐BATT replaces the original NiMH battery
For related JACE® mounting and wiring details assembly in the JACE controller.
(including battery operation), see the appropriate
JACE mounting and wiring document. Procedure 1 Mounting NPB-BATT in JACE.
1. Backup the JACE controller’s configuration to
Included in this Package your PC using the appropriate NiagaraAX
Included in this package you should find the software tool (for example, Workbench).
following items: 2. If a Security JACE, disconnect the sealed
• an NPB‐BATT assembly. lead‐acid backup battery from the controller.
• This JACE Series NiMH Replacement Battery 3. Remove power from the JACE—see the
(NPB‐BATT) Installation Sheet, Part Number previous Warning above. Wait for LED activity to
10824 Rev 1.2, Updated: March 8, 2010. stop—after several seconds (if a JACE‐2/6) or up
to several minutes (if a Security JACE), all LEDs
Material and Tools Required on the JACE should be off.
The following tool is required for installation: 4. Remove the JACE cover.
To do this, press in the four tabs on both ends of
• #2 phillips screwdriver: used to remove the old the unit, and lift the cover off.
NiMH battery assembly and re‐mount the new
NPB‐BATT assembly.
Note If accessory modules are plugged into the
JACE, you may need to slide them away from
the unit to get to the cover tabs.
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Screws (4)
Battery Assembly
(includes cable
and H-bracket)
9. Replace the JACE cover.
JACE-2/6 If accessory modules were unplugged, plug them
Series with
cover removed back into the JACE as before, and secure.
10. If a Security JACE, reconnect the sealed lead‐acid
backup battery to the controller.
Unplug / plug
battery here
Battery Disposal
Please dispose of the used JACE NiMH battery in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Option Slot
End Plate
Warning Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery, as
this may cause it to burst or release toxic
6. Plug the battery cable of the new NPB‐BATT materials.
assembly into the battery connector on the JACE
(see Figure 2 for location). If regulations specify returning the old battery to a
7. Set the new NPB‐BATT battery and bracket recycling center, but no acceptable recycling center
assembly back over both option card slot can be found, please return the old JACE NiMH
endplates, with the mounting holes aligned with battery pack to Tridium for proper disposal.
the standoffs.
8. Place the four screws through the holes in the
bracket and endplates, and into the standoffs on
the JACE base board. Using a phillips head
screwdriver, hand tighten these screws. See
Figure 3.