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E MC O N

COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS
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Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
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Table of contents

1 How to use these instructions


..................................................................................................................................4

2 Other available documents


..................................................................................................................................6

3 emCON ..................................................................................................................................7

4 Your emCON..................................................................................................................................9
system

5 Safety instructions
..................................................................................................................................11

6 Interface description
..................................................................................................................................12

6.1 Start page


...............................................................................................................................12

6.2 App overview


...............................................................................................................................13

6.3 Navigation
...............................................................................................................................14
principles

7 Requirements
..................................................................................................................................15

8 Commissioning
..................................................................................................................................16

8.1 Connecting
...............................................................................................................................16
to the emCON control device for the first time

8.2 Installation
...............................................................................................................................17
test

8.3 Network...............................................................................................................................18
settings

8.4 Date, time


...............................................................................................................................24
and time zone

8.5 System...............................................................................................................................26
image

8.6 Addressing
...............................................................................................................................28

8.7 Backing...............................................................................................................................29
up data

9 Configuration – basic settings


..................................................................................................................................31

9.1 Basic settings


...............................................................................................................................31

9.1.1 Password protection


.............................................................................................................31

9.1.2 Geographical
.............................................................................................................34
coordinates

9.1.3 Naming convention


.............................................................................................................35
for devices

9.1.4 Security settings


.............................................................................................................36

10 Configuration – emergency lighting function


..................................................................................................................................40

10.1 Overview
...............................................................................................................................40
of the “Emergency luminaires (self-contained)” app

10.2 Quick menu


...............................................................................................................................41

10.3 Emergency
...............................................................................................................................43
lighting functions

10.3.1 Test groups.............................................................................................................44

10.3.2 Switching modes


.............................................................................................................46

10.3.3 Signalling contacts


.............................................................................................................47

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10.3.4 Automatic function
.............................................................................................................48
test

10.3.5 Automatic duration


.............................................................................................................50
test

10.3.6 Inspection test


.............................................................................................................52

10.3.7 Limit for critical


.............................................................................................................53
fault

10.4 Configuration
...............................................................................................................................54
options: self-contained emergency luminaires

10.5 Configuration
...............................................................................................................................55
options: signalling contacts

11 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................56

11.1 Status display


...............................................................................................................................56
in the system image for emergency luminaires (self-contained)

11.2 Overview
...............................................................................................................................60
of faults

11.3 Emergency
...............................................................................................................................62
lighting tests

11.3.1 Automatic duration


.............................................................................................................62
test: detail view

11.3.2 Manual function


.............................................................................................................65
test

11.3.3 Manual duration


.............................................................................................................67
test

11.3.4 Inspection test


.............................................................................................................69

11.4 Test book


...............................................................................................................................70

11.4.1 Functions in.............................................................................................................70


the test book

11.4.2 Results in the


.............................................................................................................72
test book

12 Maintaining..................................................................................................................................74
the emCON system

12.1 Lock function


...............................................................................................................................74

12.2 Software
...............................................................................................................................76
versions

12.2.1 emCON software


.............................................................................................................76
update

12.3 Log ...............................................................................................................................78

12.4 Faults ...............................................................................................................................79

12.5 Data backup


...............................................................................................................................80

13 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................86

13.1 Icons ...............................................................................................................................86

13.2 Glossary
...............................................................................................................................87

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How to use these instructions

1 How to use these instructions


We are pleased that you have chosen this Zumtobel Lighting GmbH product. So that you can get the most from
these instructions, this section provides the following information:

· Signs and icons in these instructions

· Further information

· Target audience of these instructions

· Software version

Signs and icons in these instructions

The following signs and icons are used in these instructions:

Sign/icon Explanation

1. Individual steps in the instructions are numbered.

w Single-step instructions are indicated by the w icon at the beginning of the line.

Ü After a step has been described, a description of the expected results will follow. These results are
indicated by the Ü icon at the beginning of the line.

— Requirements which need to be checked before carrying out a step are indicated by —.

i Notes can be recognised by the i icon. In addition, notes are identified by the word Note .

[Bold text] Bold text indicates words that are shown on a device display or software user interface.

Danger and safety instructions are indicated by this icon. Safety and warning information is labelled
and classified using the following words:

DANGER indicates an immediate danger. This could lead to death or severe


injury if not avoided.

WARNING indicates a potentially dangerous situation. This could lead to death or


severe injury if not avoided.

CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation. This could lead to minor


injury or damage to property if not avoided.

Attention indicates a situation involving potential damage. If it is not avoided, the


product or something in the vicinity may be damaged.
Table 1: Signs and icons in these instructions

Note

i This manual contains path information which can be used to access the configuration options. The
path always starts from the app overview.
Example: “Path: app overview > Basic settings > Date and time” means that you should go to the
app overview, tap on Basic settings and then tap the Date and time button.

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How to use these instructions

Further information

Further information on the setup and function of your emCON system can be found in our product and system
documentation.

If you should have any further questions, please contact your sales partner.

General information on our products can be found on our website:


www.zumtobel.com

Target audience of these instructions

These instructions are intended for electricians without any special product training who would like to commission,
configure and monitor an emCON system with self-contained emergency luminaires. General service functions are
also described.

Software version

These instructions are based on software version emCON 3.1.0.

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Other available documents

2 Other available documents


All emCON manuals can be downloaded from the website:
https://www.zumtobel.com/com-de/produkte/product_popup.html?22171087

Manual Description

This manual is aimed at system integrators without any special


REST API & MQTT Zumtobel product training and describes how REST API and MQTT
can be commissioned and configured.
Table 2: Other available documents – emCON

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emCON

3 emCON
The emCON emergency lighting system is designed for the control and monitoring of self-contained emergency
luminaires.

The emCON web application allows for the automation of up


to 192 self-contained emergency luminaires with a maximum
of one emCON control device. The emCON web application
is therefore suitable for smaller buildings or – as shown in the
figure on the left – individual floors.

Figure 1: Application example – emCON

Self-contained emergency luminaires can be used in an emCON system. Self-contained emergency luminaires
contain all parts – such as the battery, lamp, control gear and test and monitoring equipment, if any – which are
arranged inside the luminaire or in its immediate vicinity (i.e. within a cable length of 1 m).

There are different switching modes for self-contained emergency luminaires:

1. Maintained light: switching mode in which the emergency lighting is permanently switched on during both
mains and emergency operation. The emergency luminaires cannot be dimmed/brightened. This switching
mode is used, for example, for safety sign luminaires.

2. Non-maintained light: switching mode in which the emergency lighting is switched off during mains operation
but switched on during emergency operation (in the event of a mains failure and during emergency lighting
tests).

Basic functions of the “Emergency lum. (self-cont.)” app

· Monitoring the functionality of the self-contained emergency luminaires

· Regular function tests


The emCON system tests in cyclical intervals whether the emergency lighting function is still guaranteed. The
results of the emergency lighting tests are recorded centrally in a test book. The test book can be exported.

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emCON

Commissioning the emCON emergency lighting system with self-contained emergency luminaires

The following steps are required:

· Step 1: commission the emCON emergency lighting system.


For more information see Section Commissioning 16

· Step 2: configure the basic functions of the emCON emergency lighting system.
For more information see Section Configuration – basic functions 31

· Step 3: address self-contained emergency luminaires.


Path: App overview > Addressing > Luminaires
For more information see Section Addressing emergency luminaires 28

· Step 4: configure the emergency lighting functions.


Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions
For more information see Section Emergency lighting functions 43

· Step 5: check the emergency lighting functions.


Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > Start function test
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > Start duration test
For more information see Section Starting a manual function test 65 or Starting a manual duration test 67

· Step 6: configure self-contained emergency luminaires.


Path: App overview > System image > Configure
For more information see Section Configuration options for self-contained emergency luminaires 54

Operating system and web browser

The following operating systems and web browsers have been tested and approved for emCON V 3.1.0:

· Windows with Google Chrome (version 31 or higher)

· Android 5.0.2 with Google Chrome 46.0

· Android 6.0.1 with Google Chrome 49.0

· iOS 8.1 with Google Chrome 33.0

· iOS 9.2.1 with Google Chrome 49.0

· iOS with Safari

Note

i The emCON web application has been optimised for the operating systems and web browsers
specified above. Please note that there may be problems with new versions initially, but these will
be corrected as quickly as possible.

Minimum web browser resolution

The minimum web browser resolution is 800 x 480 px. Please note that this information does not include the menu
bar.

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Your emCON system

4 Your emCON system


Application area

The emCON control device is designed to control max. 192 self-contained emergency luminaires. There are three
DALI-compliant outputs.

System limits – hardware

· per emCON control device, max. 192 self-contained emergency luminaires

· The following emergency luminaires are supported:

Device Type Lamp Available backup Explanation


durations

EMpower PROset ExD Maintained light that LED · 1h Standard emergency


can be · 3h lighting control gear
switched/dimmed/brig
htened

EM PRO EZ-3 Non-maintained light Fluorescent lamp · 1h EM converter for


· 3h fluorescent luminaires

EM PRO G2 Non-maintained light Fluorescent lamp · 1h EM converter for


· 3h fluorescent luminaires,
follow-on product for
EM PRO EZ-3

EM converterLED PRO Non-maintained light LED · 1h EM converter for LED


50V · 2h luminaires
EM converterLED PRO · 3h
90V
EM converterLED PRO
250V

EM powerLED PRO Maintained light that LED · 1h EM converter for LEDs,


EZ-3, 1 – 2 W can be · 2h converters from 2015
switched/dimmed/brig · 3h or later are compatible
htened

EM powerLED PRO Non-maintained light LED · 1h EM converter for LEDs,


EZ-3, 4 W · 2h converters from 2015
· 3h or later are compatible

EM powerLED PRO Maintained light that LED · 1h Combined emergency


DIM SR 45W can be · 2h luminaire LED driver
switched/dimmed/brig · 3h
htened

EM powerLED PRO Maintained light that LED · 1h Combined emergency


DIM C 45W can be · 2h luminaire LED driver
switched/dimmed/brig · 3h
htened

EM ready2apply PRO Maintained light/non- LED-integrated · 1h LED emergency


2W maintained light · 2h lighting module for
· 3h direct installation in
ceilings

Table 3: Supported self-contained emergency luminaires

· per DALI-compliant output, max. 64 DALI addresses or DALI-2 addresses

· per DALI-compliant output, guaranteed supply current 200 mA for max. 100 DALI loads

· per DALI-compliant output, max. supply current 250 mA

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Your emCON system

Line length: DALI control line

Note

i If the maximum line length is exceeded, the set switching modes may no longer function or it may
no longer be possible to operate the system. However, the emergency lighting function is still
guaranteed.

Conductor cross-section Maximum DALI line length

2 × 0.75 mm² 150 m

2 × 1.50 mm² 300 m


Table 4: Maximum DALI line length

Available apps

The following table contains an overview of the apps that are available in emCON.

App

Addressing

Basic settings

Data backup

Faults

Installation test

Log

REST API & MQTT

Self-contained emergency luminaires

System image

Table 5: Available apps

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Safety instructions

5 Safety instructions

Attention
· The emCON system may only be used for the application area specified.
· Relevant health and safety regulations must be observed.
· Assembly, installation and commissioning may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
· The emCON system and connected devices can only be operated when in complete working
order.
· The manufacturer is neither liable nor does it accept any guarantee for consequential damage that
may occur if these instructions are not followed.

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Interface description

6 Interface description
This section contains a description of the interface:

· Start page 12

· App overview 13

· Navigation principles 14

6.1 Start page


The following contains an overview of the functions on the start page.

Quick menu

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick


menu

This page shows a quick overview of the most important data for
the self-contained emergency luminaires installed in the system
and provides access to the most important functions.
For more information see Section Quick menu 41

Settings

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings

· The system image shows detailed information about the status


of the self-contained emergency luminaires installed in the
system. You can also change the names of the devices here.
You can also trigger a function or duration test for individual
devices, for groups or for rooms or lock the emergency
luminaires.
For more information see Section Status display in the system
image for self-contained emergency luminaires 56

· You can also configure various emergency lighting functions


(define test groups, assign switching modes, configure signalling
contacts, configure function/duration/inspection tests and define
the limit for critical faults).
For more information see Section Emergency lighting
functions 43

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Interface description

6.2 App overview


The app overview contains a list of the apps that can be used to commission, configure and service your emCON
system. The app overview consists of two pages.

The following contains an overview of the functions in the app overview.

Figure 2: App overview page 1 Figure 3: App overview page 2

Function Brief description

(1) The following apps and functions are always included in the header of each page of the app overview:

Log out Tap Log out to access the start page.

Note

i If a password is saved, password protection is enabled.


Use this function when you finish commissioning or
configuring the emCON system.
For more information see Section Password
protection 31

Lock function The emCON system can be locked against inadvertent or


unauthorised operation by enabling the lock function. The lock
function must be set up separately for each display device.

Note
i For more information see Section Lock function 74

Language Select the language displayed in the web application.

Start page Tap the Start page button to access the start page.

(2) Commission, configure and maintain the emCON There are a variety of apps that can be used to commission,
system configure and maintain the emCON system.

(3) Switch between individual pages of the app The number of points corresponds to the number of the pages in the
overview app overview. The point filled in with colour indicates the page
currently being displayed. Tap an empty point to go to the
corresponding page.
Table 6: Functions in the app overview

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Interface description

6.3 Navigation principles


There are different buttons in the web application for commissioning, configuring and operating the system. If a
button is tapped, its colour changes briefly.

Button Description

Set value
You can enter a specific value in the click area so that all devices have the same control
value.
If, for example, different control values (80%, 60%) are set for the luminaires and you tap
on 50%, all luminaires switch to the control value of 50%.

If you tap on the left or right click area, the value you are setting decreases or increases
respectively in the entire effective range by one unit. If different control values are saved
for the luminaires (80%, 60%, 20%) and you tap on the button, these control values
are increased by one unit (81%, 61%, 21%). This function is not available for all setting
options.

Set value
Tap these buttons to increase or decrease the value being set. Tap the button to change
the value by one unit. Tap and hold the button to change the value, and release when
the desired value has been reached. The longer the button is held, the faster the value is
changed.

Special feature: set the time


If the time is tapped, the Set time view appears. The hours and minutes can be set
separately here.

Expand – collapse
The arrow indicates that additional information or selection options can be displayed
(e.g. devices in a group).
Tap the arrow pointing right to expand the information or selection options. The arrow
changes so that it is pointing down.
Tap the arrow pointing down to collapse the information or selection options. The arrow
changes so that it is pointing right again.

Save or confirm
Tap this button to save the settings or confirm a message.

Option not selected – option selected (single choice)


This button marks multiple options that are available, from which only one can be
selected. As soon as an option for a switch is selected, all other switches change to the
other option accordingly.

Option not selected – option selected (multiple choice)


This button marks multiple options that are available, from which multiple options can be
selected. As soon as an option is selected, it is highlighted.

Setting not selected – setting selected


Detail control only; if an empty button is tapped, the button is filled in with colour. One or
more control elements (such as sliders) appear below.

Switch between individual pages of the app overview


The number of points corresponds to the number of the pages in the app overview. The
point filled in with colour indicates the page currently being displayed. Tap an empty
point to go to the corresponding page.

Tap the logo to access the Information view. This page contains manufacturer
information, the reference number and version of the web application and information on
the licences used.
Table 7: Navigation principles

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Requirements

7 Requirements
Before starting the commissioning and configuration process for your emCON system, ensure that the following
requirements have been met.
— emCON control device and display device are connected via an Ethernet cable.

– or –
— emCON control device and display device are connected via a wireless access point.

— The following settings are stored for the display device and wireless access point:
o IP address . . . . . . . . .10.10.40.2 – 10.10.40.253
o Subnet mask . . . . . .255.255.0.0
— The emCON control device must have hardware batch B3 as a minimum.

Note

i The hardware batch can be found on the batch label of the emCON in the second position; e.g.
V2.00 B3A M17.

— The emCON platform must be updated to version 3.0.1-B3 or higher.


Path: App overview > Basic settings > Software versions > emCON
— The software version must be updated to version 3.1.0.
Path: App overview > Basic settings > Software versions

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Commissioning

8 Commissioning
emCON system commissioning comprises the following parts:

· Connecting to the emCON control device for the first time

· Testing the installation

· Testing the network settings

· Setting the date, time and time zone

· Creating rooms and groups

· Addressing self-contained emergency luminaires

· Backing up data

8.1 Connecting to the emCON control device for the first time
1. Open a browser.
2. In the browser, navigate to the following default IP address of the emCON:
http://10.10.40.254
ÜThe start page of the emCON web application appears.

Note

i The web application starts in English the first time a connection is established. You can change the
language in which the web application is displayed using the following button:

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8.2 Installation test


Test the electrical installation of the emCON system. You can start an installation test manually at any time.

Path: App overview > Installation test

The scope of the installation test depends on the application:

· To test whether newly added devices have already been addressed, select the All devices button.

· After initial commissioning or during a system extension, select the Unaddressed devices only button.

Testing the installation

Path: App overview > Installation test

1. Navigate to the correct page as indicated in the path.


ÜThe Test installation view is displayed.

2. Select the scope of the installation test (All devices or Unaddressed devices only
button).
3. Test the installation.

Note

i The following options are available:


· Intensity: 100%, 0%
· Signalling contact: I (contact closed), 0 (contact opened)

4. Tap this button to access the app overview.


ÜThe devices switch back to the value they were at before the installation test.

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8.3 Network settings


You can define whether the emCON control device uses a static IP address or automatically obtains the IP
address. A static IP address is assigned by default.

Note

i The following default settings are stored in the emCON:


· Default IP address of the emCON: 10.10.40.254
· Default subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

Changing the device name and device designation

You can change the device name of the emCON. The device name is emCON by default. For easier assignment,
we recommend giving the emCON installed in your emCON system a unique name (e.g. emCON ground floor).
You can also change the device designation of the emCON. The device designation is an abbreviation of the
device name used to uniquely assign the RGA address of a device (e.g. luminaire) to a control device.

Note

i The maximum length of the device designation is four characters, such as


o eC01 as an abbreviation for emCON 01.
o 0001 as an abbreviation for the first emCON in general.
o GF01 as an abbreviation for the first emCON on the ground floor.

Allowing portal connection via HTTP

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Network settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Change network settings view is displayed.

2. Enable the Allow portal connection via HTTP option.


ÜA note appears stating that an unsecure connection has been enabled.
3. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe settings are saved.
ÜThe start page appears.

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Allowing connection to the service interface via the network

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Network settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Change network settings view is displayed.
2. Enable the Allow connection to service interface via network option.
ÜA note appears, indicating that an unsecure connection from the network to the
service interface has been enabled.

Note
i This option should only be enabled for troubleshooting purposes.

3. Tap the tick mark.


ÜThe settings are saved.
ÜThe start page appears.

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Using a static IP address

Note

i The new IP address must be within the same IP address range for the web application to
automatically be redirected to the new IP address. Example:
· Old IP address: 10.10.40.254
· New IP address: 10.10.40.201

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Network settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Change network settings view is displayed.

ÜThe Use static IP address option is active.


ÜThe MAC address, IP address and subnet mask are displayed at the bottom.
2. Tap the Edit button.
ÜThe Change network settings view is displayed.

3. Select the corresponding button to change a value.


4. Change the value.
5. Note down the new IP address if it is located in a different IP address range.
6. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe Change network settings view is displayed.

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7. Tap the tick mark as soon as all the necessary data has been changed.
ÜThe changes are saved.
ÜIf the old and new IP address are located in the same IP address range, the web
application is automatically redirected to the new IP address.

– or –
ÜIf the old and new IP address are located in different IP address ranges, the web
application is not automatically redirected to the new IP address. A corresponding
message is displayed.

Note
i wOpen the web application in the browser using the new IP address.

Obtaining an IP address automatically

If a DHCP server is installed in your network, the emCON control device can automatically obtain the IP address
via this server. The advantages of this are that you do not have to ensure that the IP address has already been
assigned in the network and any potential IP address conflicts are automatically resolved.

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Network settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Change network settings view is displayed.
2. Enable the Obtain IP address automatically option.
ÜThe MAC address is displayed at the bottom.
3. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe changes are saved.
ÜThe web application is not automatically redirected to the new IP address. A
corresponding message is displayed.
4. Request a new IP address from your IT manager.
5. Open the web application in the browser using the new IP address.

Resetting the network settings to factory settings

You can reset the network settings at any time using the function key on the emCON control device.

1. Press the function key.


2. Release the function key in the 3rd orange phase.
ÜThe network settings are reset to the factory settings.

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Network ports used

The corresponding network port must be opened to use the respective service:
Service Port Protoco Comm. Incomin Outgoin Client Server Description
l service g g

emCON 443 TCP HTTPS x Browser Control HTTPS – emCON


web application device web application
via HTTPS
(secure) 8889 TCP HTTPS x WSS – WebSocket
Secure

4445 TCP HTTPS x HTTPS – user


management

emCON service 8443 TCP HTTPS x Browser Control HTTPS – service page
page device
via HTTPS
(secure)

emCON web 80 TCP HTTP x Browser Control HTTP – emCON


application device web application
via HTTP If portal connection via
(unsecure) HTTP is not permitted,
web application is
redirected to port 443.

8887 TCP HTTP x WS – WebSocket

4444 TCP HTTP x HTTP – user


management

emCON service 8080 TCP HTTP x Browser Control HTTP – service page
page device If portal connection via
via HTTP HTTP is not permitted,
(unsecure) service page is
redirected to port
8443.

REST API 443 TCP HTTPS x REST client Control HTTPS – REST
device

MQTT 8883 TCP MQTTS x x MQTT client Control MQTTS


device

emLINK v3 443 TCP HTTPS x emLINK Control HTTPS – web


device application

8889 TCP HTTPS x WSS – WebSocket


Secure

4445 TCP HTTPS x HTTPS – user


management

Network 5353 UDP mDNS x emLINK Control Automatic control


location device device search by
emLINK
Multicast via
IPv4: 224.0.0.251
or IPv6: ff02::fb

SSH 22 TCP SSH x SSH client Control Direct connection


device to control device;
access for
development

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Service Port Protoco Comm. Incomin Outgoin Client Server Description


l service g g

Service 6852/ TCP x Gateway client Control Direct connection


interface 6853 (service device to service interface
interface) via analysis tools like
MMT
and LMW-ADMP
Only available if a
connection to the
service interface
is permitted.
Table 8: Network ports used

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8.4 Date, time and time zone


The date and time are used as the basis for timestamps for test book and log entries.

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Date and time

Note

i The date and time are automatically changed depending on the time zone. For this reason, we
recommend proceeding as follows to set the date, time and time zone:
1. Open the Date and time app.
2. Set the time zone.
3. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe changes are saved.
ÜThe emCON is restarted. This process may take several minutes. Then start page is then
displayed.
4. Open the Date and time app again.
5. Set the date.
6. Set the time.
7. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe changes are saved.
ÜThe Basic settings view is displayed.

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The following contains an overview of the functions in the Date and time app.

Figure 4: View of “Date and time” app

Function Brief description

(1) Set the date The plus and minus buttons can be used to set the desired date
(day, month, year).

(2) Select a date from the calendar The “Select date” view can be accessed via this button. You can
select the desired date from the calendar here.

(3) Discard changes As soon as you tap the cross, the changes are rejected and the
“Basic settings” view is displayed.

(4) Set the time The plus and minus buttons can be used to set the desired time
(hours, minutes).

(5) Set the time zone The “Select time zone” view can be accessed via this button. You
can select the desired time zone from the list here.

(6) Save changes The changes will be saved as soon as you have tapped the tick
mark.
Ü If only the date and time have been changed, the “Basic settings”
view appears.
– or –
Ü If the date, time and time zone or only the time zone has been
changed, the emCON control device is restarted. This process
may take several minutes. The start page is then displayed.
Table 9: Functions in the “Date and time” app

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8.5 System image


The system image is a list-like representation of the emCON system in the web application. It contains rooms,
groups and the devices installed in the system.

The following contains an overview of the functions in the System image app.

Path: App overview > System image

Figure 5: “System image” app view

Function Brief description

(1) Return to app overview The app overview can be accessed via this button.

(2) Display RGA address As soon as you tap the button, the RGA address is displayed instead
of the device name (e.g. 2-1-2). This address is used for
communication purposes. It is based on the following address
scheme: room address/group address/individual address.

(3) Locate luminaires visually Luminaires can be located visually to determine where they are
situated in the field.
· A visually located luminaire responds by switching to the maximum
level.

There are three levels of location:


· an individual luminaire
· all luminaires in a group
· all luminaires in a room

(4) Assign device With the button Assign you can change the device type and move a
device (room and group).
When the device is moved, the following rules apply:
· If a fixed control value is assigned to the device before being
moved, this control value remains unchanged.

(5) Configure device The button Configure can be used to configure addressed devices.
For more information see Section Configuration options for self-
contained emergency luminaires 54

(6) Create new room Create a new room. Assign a meaningful name that refers to the real
room (e.g. stairwell).

(7) Select room Select the room so that the groups in this room are displayed in the
right-hand column.

Rename room The pencil icon to the right of a room can be used to rename the
room.

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Function Brief description

Delete room The pencil icon to the right of a room can also be used to delete the
room. If a room is deleted all groups in this room and all devices
including their DALI short addresses within these groups are also
deleted.

(8) Select group Tap the arrow in front of a group to view the devices in this group.

Rename group The pencil icon to the right of a group can be used to rename the
group.

Rename device The pencil icon to the right of a device can be used to rename the
device.

Delete group The pencil icon to the right of a group can also be used to delete the
group. If a group is deleted all devices including their DALI short
addresses within this group are also deleted.

Delete device The pencil icon to the right of a device can also be used to delete the
device.

Note

i · The icon to the left of the device name indicates the device type.
For more information see Section Icons 86
· If an exclamation mark is displayed to the right of the device name, a fault has occurred for this
device. The Faults app contains an overview of all current faults in the emCON system.
For more information see Section Faults 79

(9) Create new group Create a new group within a selected room.
Table 10: Functions of the “System image“ app

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8.6 Addressing
Addressing is the sum of the processes needed so that each electronic network and bus subscriber is given an
individual RGA address (room address/group address/own address). The combination of processes differs from
device to device.

Path: App overview > Addressing

The following devices can be addressed in the emCON web application:

Device Description

Luminaires When luminaires are addressed the type of luminaire must also
be defined.

Signalling contacts A signalling contact is a contact that is used to forward status


information. If a change of condition occurs,
· the signalling contact is opened and closed, e.g. LM-4RUKS;
· the status is displayed via LEDs, e.g. remote display ONLITE
BRI.
Table 11: Addressable devices

General procedure for addressing in the emCON web application

1. Select device category to be addressed (e.g. luminaires).

2. Locate the device visually in the field.

Note

i Visual location: a location method in which a network or bus subscriber can be found visually using
its address in the field.
Example:
· Emergency luminaire indicates its address as a binary flashing pattern using the status LED.

3. A type is assigned to the device.


The type is automatically selected, if possible.

Device category Icon in Device type Use


system
image

Luminaires Emergency luminaire Self-contained emergency luminaires

Signalling contacts Signalling contact Signalling contacts

ONLITE BRI Remote display

4. Assign a room and a group to the device.

5. Optionally, change the device name.

Note

i Every time there is a change on a DALI control line the affected emCON control device must be
restarted in order for the changed field to be imported correctly.

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8.7 Backing up data


emCON offers different types of data backup: a complete data backup or a partial data backup.

· Complete data backup: the complete data backup is saved on the computer and contains more information
than a partial data backup. The complete data backup provides the advantage of being able to restore the
data of the emCON system in full if data loss occurs (e.g. due to a faulty emCON control device).

· Partial data backup: the partial data backup is saved locally on the emCON and only includes the configuration
of the emCON system (e.g. system image). It is suitable for restoring a previous version of the system after a
reconfiguration.

We therefore recommend storing a complete data backup on your computer once commissioning is finished.

Path: App overview > Data backup

Note
i For more information see Section Data backup 80

Backing up data (complete data backup)

Note
i This function is not supported by display devices with iOS operating systems.

Requirement:
— emCON control device and computer are connected via an Ethernet cable.
Path: App overview > Data backup

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.

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2. In Section Complete data backup, tap the Save backup button.


ÜThe data backup is created.

i Note
The save location depends on the browser settings.

ÜThe date and time of the data backup are displayed.

3. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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9 Configuration – basic settings


After commissioning, additional settings can be defined in order to adapt the emCON system to your on-site
requirements.

9.1 Basic settings


Path: App overview > Basic settings

In addition to the basic settings which were defined during commissioning, the Basic settings app provides the
following additional basic settings:

· Password protection 31

· Geographical coordinates 34

· Naming convention for devices 35

· Security settings 36

9.1.1 Password protection

The emCON system can be locked against inadvertent or unauthorised configuration by enabling password
protection.

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Password protection

Note

i To lock the emCON system against inadvertent or unauthorised operation, use the lock function.
For more information see Section Lock function 74

Password protection is disabled by default (i.e. no password is set). As soon as a password is set, password
protection is enabled and the app overview can only be accessed once the password has been entered.

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Changing the password

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Password protection

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Change password view is displayed.

2. Enter the old password.

Note

i Password protection is disabled by default (i.e. no password is set).


Leave the Old password field blank if this is the first time a password is
being set.

3. Enter a new password.


4. Enter the password a second time as confirmation.
5. Tap the tick mark.
ÜA message is displayed confirming that the password has been applied.
6. Tap the icon to close the message.
ÜThe Basic settings view is displayed.
7. Tap this button to access the app overview.
8. To enable password protection, tap the Log out button.
ÜThe start page appears.
ÜThe app overview is password-protected.

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Requesting an unlock code

If you have forgotten the password, it can be deleted using an unlock code. As soon as the password is deleted
the app overview can be accessed again without entering a password.

The unlock code can be requested from your sales partner. The reference number is required for this. The unlock
code can only be used once.

Requirements:
— The start page is displayed.
— Password protection is enabled.
Path: App overview > Forgot password?

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Request an unlock code view is displayed.

2. Note down the reference number and give this to your sales partner.
3. The unlock code is sent.
4. Enter the unlock code.
5. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe password is deleted and a corresponding message appears.
6. Tap the tick mark.
ÜPage 1 of the app overview appears.
ÜThe app overview is no longer password-protected and can be accessed
directly via the button for the app overview.

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9.1.2 Geographical coordinates

The emCON control device uses geographical coordinates to determine the time of the sunrise and sunset at that
specific location.

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Geo. coordinates

Changing geographical coordinates

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Geo. coordinates

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Set geographical coordinates view is displayed.

2. To select a previously defined location, tap the button in the header and then
select the desired location.

– or –
2. Set the desired value.
ÜThe times for the sunrise and sunset are updated.

Note

i · Icon for sunrise:

· Icon for sunset:

3. Tap the tick mark.


ÜThe Basic settings view is displayed.
4. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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9.1.3 Naming convention for devices

Set names are suggested by default for all devices during addressing. These names are created by combining the
identifier (module ID), channel identification and production number. The convention for assigning names can be
customised for the different device categories in version 3.0.0 or higher. In the settings for the naming convention,
you can now set device names to be created from a user-defined name and a suffix (counter or production
number). The naming convention is applied to suggestions for all devices being newly addressed and can be
changed in the course of addressing if desired. Devices that have already been addressed retain their previously
assigned names.

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Naming convention for devices

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Naming convention for devices view is displayed.

2. Enable the User-defined name option.


3. Tap the pencil icon next to the device category for which you wish to define a
user-defined name.
ÜThe Edit the user-defined name for [xy] view is displayed.

Note
i [xy] stands for a device category, e.g. luminaires or contacts.

4. Enter a new user-defined name.


5. Tap the Submit button.
ÜThe Naming convention for devices view is displayed.
6. Select the Counter (per group) or Production number suffix.
7. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe new naming convention is defined for the selected device category and is
applied to suggestions for all devices of this category being newly addressed.
ÜThe Basic settings view is displayed.
8. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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9.1.4 Security settings

In the security settings in version 3.0.0 or higher, you can select between using a self-signed security certificate or
an external security certificate that must be signed by a root certificate authority. The certificates are used for
secure communication via HTTPS, as well as REST API and MQTT. The external security certificate must be
renewed periodically.

Note

i · A self-signed security certificate is stored by default.


· The self-signed security certificate stored in advance is valid for 10 years.

Creating an external security certificate


Path: App overview > Basic settings > Security settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Security settings view is displayed.

2. Tap the Create CSR file button.


ÜThe Create CSR file view is displayed.

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3. Enter a fully qualified domain name.

Note

i Make sure that you enter a valid domain name. The security certificate is
issued to this fully qualified domain name. This domain name must be set
up for accessing the web application, in order to use the security
certificate correctly.

4. Enter the rest of the data, such as the company name, if necessary.
5. Tap the Create button.
ÜThe CSR file has been created view is displayed.

6. Tap the Download CSR file button within 5 minutes.


ÜExisting CSR files are deleted.
ÜThe newly created file is downloaded.
7. Tap the icon.
ÜThe Security settings view is displayed.

Note
i The downloaded CSR file must be signed by a root certificate authority.

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Enabling an external security certificate


Path: App overview > Basic settings > Security settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Security settings view is displayed.

2. Tap the Upload signed certificate (CRT) button.


3. Select and upload the signed certificate.
ÜThe signed certificate is being uploaded... view is displayed.
4. Tap the Reload button.
ÜThe web application reloads.
ÜThe start page appears.

Resetting to a self-signed certificate


Path: App overview > Basic settings > Security settings

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Security settings view is displayed.

2. Tap the Reset security settings button.


ÜThe Reset security settings view is displayed.

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3. Tap the Reset button.


ÜThe web application reloads.
ÜThe start page appears.

Note

i Tapping Reset deletes ongoing signing processes and replaces existing


certificates with a self-signed certificate.

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10 Configuration – emergency lighting function


This section explains how to configure emergency lighting functions.

10.1 Overview of the “Emergency luminaires (self-contained)” app


After commissioning the emergency luminaires using the Addressing app, the Emergency lum. (self-cont.) app
provides two main menus for the further configuration:

Quick menu

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick


menu

This page shows a quick overview of the most important data for
the self-contained emergency luminaires installed in the system
and provides access to the most important functions.
For more information see Section Quick menu 41

Settings

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings

· The system image shows detailed information about the status of


the self-contained emergency luminaires installed in the system.
You can also change the names of the devices here. You can
also trigger a function or duration test for individual devices, for
groups or for rooms or lock the emergency luminaires.
For more information see Section Status display in the system
image for self-contained emergency luminaires 56

· You can also configure various emergency lighting functions


(define test groups, assign switching modes, configure signalling
contacts, configure function/duration/inspection tests and define
the limit for critical faults).
For more information see Section Emergency lighting
functions 43

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10.2 Quick menu


The following contains an overview of the functions in the Quick menu.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu

Figure 6: View of the “Self-contained emergency luminaires” app > “Quick menu”

Function Brief description

(1) Return to app overview The app overview can be accessed via this button.

(2) Status of the self-contained emergency This shows you the status of the self-contained emergency
luminaires installed in the system luminaires installed in the system at a glance:
· Total no. of emergency luminaires: number of addressed self-
contained emergency luminaires in the system.
· Thereof faulty: number of emergency luminaires experiencing one
or more faults.
· No. of emergency luminaires in mains operation;
· No. of emergency luminaires in emergency operation;
· No. of locked emergency luminaires;
· No. of emergency luminaires currently being tested.

The display also has a coloured background whereby the colour


indicates the status at a glance:
· Green: the installed emergency luminaires do not have any faults.

Note

i It may be the case that individual luminaire faults have


occurred, yet the display is still highlighted in green. Use
the Limit for critical fault function to set how many
luminaire faults may occur in the emCON system without
them being recorded and shown as critical faults.
For more information see Section Limit for critical
fault 53

· Orange: the display has an orange background during


commissioning. A duration test must be successfully completed in
order to finish commissioning.
· Red: the emergency luminaires are in a critical state. The number
of luminaire faults defined as a threshold has been reached.

(3) Lock all emergency luminaires The emergency lighting function is disabled if the emergency
luminaires are locked. The emergency luminaires continue to be
supplied with AC. Running tests are interrupted.

Unlock all emergency luminaires Unlock the emergency luminaires to re-enable the emergency
lighting function.

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Function Brief description

(4) View test book The test book is a legally required record of the results of
function/duration tests. The test book contains information on the
time and type of test and on the errors that occurred, if any. It also
takes note of whether the test was successful. The record of
individual test results must be kept and made available for a legally
defined period of time. The test book also contains events and
manually added user data.

Note
i For more information see Section Test book 70

(5) Results of the last function and duration test The results of the last function and duration test are shown here.

(6) Start manual function test A power failure is simulated in a function test to check whether the
emergency luminaires are operational. The result of the function test
is recorded in the test book.
You can start a function test manually at any time. This is
recommended, for example, when devices are replaced, new
devices are added or other changes are made to the configuration.
The function test may take a few minutes.

Cancel a function test You can cancel a running function test at any time. If a function test is
cancelled prematurely, this will be documented in the test book
(event: function test > cancelled).

(7) Start manual duration test A power failure is simulated in a duration test to check whether the
emergency luminaires are operational and whether the battery
achieves the nominal duration. The result of the duration test is
recorded in the test book.
You can start a duration test manually at any time.
The length of the duration test depends on the nominal duration.

Cancel a duration test You can cancel a running duration test at any time. If a duration test
is cancelled prematurely, this will be documented in the test book
(event: duration test > cancelled).

(8) Start inspection test An inspection test is a special type of emergency lighting test; as
soon as an inspection test is performed, a duration test is carried out
for all self-contained emergency luminaires that reported a battery
fault in the last duration test.
An inspection test can only be started if the self-contained
emergency luminaire to be tested is not locked, no other test is
running and the battery is fully charged.

Cancel inspection test You can cancel a running inspection test at any time. If an inspection
test is cancelled prematurely, this will be documented in the test
book (event: inspection test > cancelled).
Table 12: Functions in the “Self-contained emergency luminaires” app > “Quick menu”

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10.3 Emergency lighting functions


The following contains an overview of the functions in the Emergency lighting functions menu.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions

Figure 7: App view “Self-contained emergency luminaires” > “Settings” > “Emergency lighting functions”

Function

(1) Assign test groups

(2) Assign switching modes

(3) Configure signalling contacts

(4) Configure automatic function test

(5) Configure annual automatic duration test

(6) Start inspection test

(7) Set limit for critical fault


Table 13: Functions in the app “Self-contained emergency luminaires” > “Settings” > “Emergency lighting functions”

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10.3.1 Test groups

A power failure is simulated in a duration test to check whether the emergency luminaire is operational and
whether the battery achieves the nominal duration. In order to ensure that, in an emergency, all batteries are not
flat due to a previous duration test, a duration test is not performed simultaneously for all self-contained
emergency luminaires; the emergency luminaires are tested in two test groups (test group A and test group B). A
test group is a group of self-contained emergency luminaires that are tested simultaneously during an automatic
duration test.

The self-contained emergency luminaires are automatically assigned to test groups A and B during addressing.
The assignment alternates between group A and group B. The assignment can be changed at any time.

WARNING
If test groups are incorrectly assigned, the emergency lighting will not function.
If too many emergency luminaires are tested simultaneously, the emergency lighting function cannot
be guaranteed in an emergency.
· Ensure that the emergency luminaires are distributed equally between test group A and B, e.g.
25 emergency luminaires in test group A and 25 emergency luminaires in test group B.
· Ensure that all emergency luminaires in the test groups are also spatially distributed.

Assigning test groups

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Test groups

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Assign test groups view is displayed.

2. Select either Test group A or Test group B for each emergency luminaire.

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3. To locate the test groups, tap the Locate test groups button.
ÜThe Locate test groups view is displayed.

Note

i · To locate test group A, select Test group A. You can then locate the
emergency luminaires in test group A with the Alternating, 100% and
0% buttons.
· To locate test group B, select Test group B. You can then locate the
emergency luminaires in test group B with the Alternating, 100% and
0% buttons.
· Press the End button to end the location of the test group.

4. Tap the tick mark.


ÜThe Assign test groups view is displayed.
5. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe changes are saved.

Note

i The assignment to a test group for an individual self-contained emergency luminaire can also be set
via the System image for self-contained emergency luminaires.
For more information see Section Status display in the system image for emergency luminaires (self-
contained) 56

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10.3.2 Switching modes

You can assign a switching mode to each emergency luminaire.

Note

i · A switching mode is assigned to each emergency luminaire by default during addressing. The
assigned switching mode depends on the type of emergency luminaire.
· Not every emergency luminaire supports all switching modes; if a switching mode is not
supported, it is greyed out.

The following switching modes are available:

· Maintained light: switching mode in which the emergency luminaire is permanently switched on during both
mains and emergency operation. The emergency luminaires cannot be dimmed/brightened. This switching
mode is used, for example, for safety sign luminaires.

· Non-maintained light: switching mode in which the emergency luminaire is switched off during mains operation
but switched on during emergency operation (in the event of a mains failure and during emergency lighting
tests).

Configuring the switching mode

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Switching
mode

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Assign switching mode view is displayed.

Note
i Not every emergency luminaire supports all switching modes; if a
switching mode is not supported, it is greyed out.

2. Select a switching mode for each emergency luminaire.


3. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe changes are saved.

Note

i The switching mode for an individual self-contained emergency luminaire can also be changed via
the System image for self-contained emergency luminaires.
For more information see Section Status display in the system image for emergency luminaires (self-
contained) 56

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10.3.3 Signalling contacts

Information about the status of the self-contained emergency luminaires can be forwarded via signalling contacts.
The statuses to be forwarded are freely configurable.

Status Description

Ready The emergency luminaires are ready, i.e.


· all emergency luminaires are supplied with mains voltage
· no test is running
· all emergency luminaires are free from faults
· no emergency luminaire is locked

Lamp failure At least one emergency luminaire has a lamp failure.

Battery fault A battery fault has occurred in at least one emergency luminaire.

Charging fault A fault has occurred when charging the battery of at least one emergency luminaire.

Communication error Communication with at least one emergency luminaire in the emCON system is no longer
possible.

Function test running A function test for at least one emergency luminaire has been started and is currently running.

Duration/inspection test A duration test or inspection test for at least one emergency luminaire has been started and is
running currently running.

Emergency operation The general power supply has failed; at least one emergency luminaire is now being supplied
by the battery.

Test time exceeded The test time has been exceeded during a test of at least one emergency luminaire.
Test time exceeded means that an emergency luminaire does not respond during the test. The
test is therefore cancelled after a certain time. The time depends on the type of test, e.g. 3
minutes for a function test.

Locked At least one emergency luminaire has been locked.

Deep-discharge protection At least one emergency luminaire has reached the deep-discharge threshold in emergency
operation so that the deep-discharge protection has tripped. The lamp is switched off as a
result. Nevertheless, the battery continues to supply power to the control gear and the battery
therefore continues to discharge.
Table 14: Description of the statuses that can be forwarded

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Configuring signalling contacts

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Signalling
contacts

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Configure signalling contacts view is displayed.

2. Select a signalling contact in the left-hand column.


3. Select at least one message.

4. Tap the tick mark at the bottom right.


ÜThe changes are saved.

10.3.4 Automatic function test

During a function test, a power failure is simulated in order to test whether the emergency lighting system is
functioning properly. The function test must be carried out regularly. The results for the last several years must be
recorded and archived in a test book.

· IEC 62034 stipulates that a function test must be performed at least once per month.

· EN 50172 stipulates that a function test must be performed at least once per week.

How often the test must be conducted and how long the results must be archived also depend on national
regulations. In Austria, the function test is conducted weekly as a rule. A function test is less comprehensive than
a duration test.

You can configure your emCON system to automatically perform a function test at a specific time.

Note

i · You can start a function test manually at any time. This is recommended, for example, when
devices are replaced, new devices are added or other changes are made to the configuration.
For more information see Section Starting a manual function test 65
· When a function test is running, this is shown in the overview of the Emergency lum. (self-cont.)
app irrespective of whether the test was started manually or automatically.
· The result of the function test is recorded in the test book.
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book
For more information see Section Results in the test book 72
· In the event of a power failure that lasts for less than 7 days, the function test is automatically
repeated at the earliest configured time. If a power failure lasts longer than 7 days, the
commissioning and complete configuration must be checked.

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Configuring an automatic function test

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Function
test

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Configure automatic function test view is displayed.

2. Enable the tick mark to activate the automatic function test.


3. Select at least one day of the week.

Note
i Selected days of the week are highlighted in colour.

4. Set the desired time.


5. Tap the tick mark at the bottom right.
ÜThe changes are saved.

Note

i You can also select two functions directly on this page:


wTo show the result of the last function test in the test book, tap View result in test book.
ÜThe test book is shown and automatically filtered according to Tests only.
wTo start a function test, tap Start function test now.
ÜThe settings will be saved and the function test started.

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10.3.5 Automatic duration test

During a duration test, a power failure is simulated in order to test whether the emergency lighting system is
functioning properly and whether the emergency power source (e.g. battery) achieves its nominal duration. The
duration test must be carried out regularly. The results for the last several years must be recorded and archived in
a test book.

· IEC 62034 and EN 50172 stipulate that a duration test must be performed at least once per year.

How often the test must be conducted and how long the results must be archived also depend on national
regulations.

You can configure your emCON system to automatically perform a duration test at a certain time each year. A
maximum of three tests can be performed. To ensure that a previous duration test has not emptied all batteries in
the event that an emergency occurs, a duration test is not performed simultaneously for all self-contained
emergency luminaires.

For each test execution, test group A is tested first and then test group B is tested with a delay of 5–14 days. The
following requirements must be met in order to perform an automatic duration test for test group A, for example:

— The self-contained emergency luminaires from test group A are in normal operation.

— The batteries for the self-contained emergency luminaires from test group A are fully charged.

— The batteries for the self-contained emergency luminaires from test group B are fully charged.

If these requirements are not met, the automatic duration test will be postponed. The duration test can be
postponed up to 4 times in total: if, for example, the automatic duration test is to be performed for test group A, a
check is first carried out to determine whether test group B meets the requirements. As soon as test group B
meets the requirements, a check is carried out to determine whether test group A meets the requirements. The
duration test can be postponed for a total of up to 2 times per test group:

if a duration test for a test group has been postponed, this is documented accordingly in the test book. The
duration test is only complete when it has been performed for both test groups.

Note

i · You can start a duration test manually at any time.


For more information see Section Starting a manual duration test 67

· When a duration test is running, this is shown in the overview of the Emergency lum. (self-cont.)
app irrespective of whether the test was started manually or automatically.
· The result of the duration test is recorded in the test book.
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book
For more information see Section Results in the test book 72 or Automatic duration test: detail
view 62
· In the event of a power failure that lasts for less than 7 days, the duration test is automatically
repeated at the earliest configured time. If a power failure lasts longer than 7 days, the
commissioning and complete configuration must be checked.

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Configuring an automatic duration test

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Duration
test

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Configure annual automatic duration test view is displayed.

2. Enable the tick mark to enable the automatic duration test.

3. Select the date on which test group A is to be tested.


4. Set the desired time for testing test group A.
5. Select the number of days (5–14) after which test group B is to be tested.
6. Set the desired time for testing test group B.
7. Tap the tick mark at the bottom right.
ÜThe changes are saved.

Note

i You can also select two functions directly on this page:


wTo show the result of the last duration test in the test book, tap View result in test book.
ÜThe test book is shown and automatically filtered according to Tests only.
wTo start a duration test, tap Start duration test now.
ÜThe settings will be saved and the duration test started.

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10.3.6 Inspection test

An inspection test is a special type of emergency lighting test; as soon as an inspection test is performed, a
duration test is carried out for all self-contained emergency luminaires that reported a battery fault in the last
duration test.

Note

i · An inspection test can only be started if the self-contained emergency luminaire to be tested is
not locked, no other test is running and the battery is fully charged.
· The result of the inspection test is documented in the test book.
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book
For more information see Section Results in the test book 72

Starting an inspection test

Requirement:
— One or more emergency luminaires reported a battery fault in the last duration test.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Inspection
test
1. Navigate to the path.
ÜThe Inspection test view is displayed.

ÜThe table shows the emergency luminaires for which an inspection test can now be started.
2. To start an inspection test, tap the Start inspection test button.
ÜThe inspection test starts.

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10.3.7 Limit for critical fault

You can set the number of luminaire faults required to trigger a critical fault message. Luminaire faults are lamp
failures, address conflicts or failures of the ballast, for example. Set the threshold to 1 if you wish to view every
instance of these faults as critical faults. Increase the threshold if a higher number of luminaire faults is desired
before a critical fault is displayed.

Note

i · The default limit is 1.


· If your emCON system has an ONLITE BRI integrated in it, the red LED lights up red continuously
as soon as too many self-contained emergency luminaires are detected as being faulty.

Setting the limit for critical faults

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > Emergency lighting functions > Limit for
critical fault

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Set limit for critical fault view is displayed.

2. Set the value for the number of luminaire faults after which a critical fault message
should be triggered.
3. Tap the tick mark at the bottom right.
ÜThe changes are saved.

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10.4 Configuration options: self-contained emergency luminaires


Path: App overview > System image

You can configure self-contained emergency luminaires in your emCON system.


The following table provides a description of the individual configuration options:

Parameter Description

Lower dimming limit The dimming range is a range in which the intensity of the luminaires can be
smoothly adjusted. It is restricted to the physical upper and lower limits.
Upper dimming limit Setting a lower and upper dimming limit can limit the dimming range further.

System Failure Level Specifies the value the control gear adopts after a DALI bus failure. Enable
System Failure Level Mask to ensure no change is made upon restoration
following a DALI bus failure.

Power On Level Specifies the value the control gear adopts after a voltage supply failure.
Enable Power On Level Mask to ensure no change is made upon
restoration following a voltage supply failure.

Switching mode Type of behaviour emergency luminaires can have during mains and/or
emergency operation. The following switching modes are available:
· Maintained light: switching mode in which the emergency luminaire is
permanently switched on during both mains and emergency operation.
The emergency luminaires cannot be dimmed/brightened. This switching
mode is used, for example, for safety sign luminaires.
· Non-maintained light: switching mode in which the emergency luminaire
is switched off during mains operation but switched on during
emergency operation (in the event of a mains failure and during
emergency lighting tests).

Note

i · A switching mode is assigned to each emergency luminaire


by default during addressing. The assigned switching mode
depends on the type of emergency luminaire.
· Not every emergency luminaire supports all switching
modes; if a switching mode is not supported, it is greyed
out.

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Test group During a duration test, a power failure is simulated in order to test whether
the emergency luminaire is functioning properly and whether the battery
achieves its nominal operating duration. In order to ensure that a previous
duration test has not emptied all batteries in an emergency, a duration test
is not performed simultaneously for all self-contained emergency
luminaires; the emergency luminaires are tested in two test groups (test
group A and test group B). A test group is a group of self-contained
emergency luminaires that are tested simultaneously during an automatic
duration test.
The self-contained emergency luminaires are automatically assigned to test
groups A and B during addressing. The assignment takes place alternately.
The assignment can be changed at any time.

WARNING
If test groups are incorrectly assigned, the emergency
lighting will not function.
If too many emergency luminaires are tested simultaneously,
the emergency lighting function cannot be guaranteed in an
emergency.
· Ensure that the emergency luminaires are distributed
equally between test group A and B, e.g. 25 emergency
luminaires in test group A and 25 emergency luminaires in
test group B.
· Ensure that all emergency luminaires in the test groups are
also spatially distributed.

Info text 1–3 Information entered by the user for the self-contained emergency luminaire
(e.g. lamp type, article number).
Table 15: Configuration options – Self-contained emergency luminaires

10.5 Configuration options: signalling contacts


A signalling contact is a contact that is used to forward status information. The signalling contact is opened or
closed if the status changes.

Path: App overview > System image

The following signalling contacts can be installed in your emCON system:

· Signalling contacts: e.g. LM-4RUKS

Note

i The default configuration of these devices can only be changed using the Mobile Maintenance Tool
commissioning software from Zumtobel.

· Remote display: ONLITE BRI


The following table provides a description of the individual configuration options:

Parameter Description

Info text 1–3 Information entered by the user for ONLITE BRI (e.g. installation location,
article number).
Table 16: Configuration options – ONLITE BRI

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11 Monitoring
There are various ways to monitor your self-contained emergency luminaires. You can start emergency lighting
tests, view the results of previous emergency lighting tests in the test book and find out the status of the devices.
You can also see which faults were identified during operation or during the emergency lighting tests at any time.

Note

i If the emCON or an emergency luminaire fails, this does not affect the emergency operation of the
other emergency luminaires in the emergency lighting system. No emergency lighting tests that have
not been configured are triggered.

11.1 Status display in the system image for emergency luminaires


(self-contained)

In the system image of the Emergency lum. (self-cont.) app, you can check the status of the individual
emergency luminaires and signalling contacts in your emCON system at any time.

Viewing the status of devices

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
ÜThe System image for self-contained emergency luminaires view is displayed.

ÜThe list of rooms with emergency luminaires is displayed.


2. Select the desired device in the left-hand column.
ÜThe status of the selected device is displayed.

Status display for self-contained emergency luminaire

The following information is displayed for a self-contained emergency luminaire in the system image of the
Emergency lum. (self-cont.) app:

Information Description

Operating status Status of the self-contained emergency luminaire during running


operation.

Possible operating statuses:


· Normal operation
· Emergency operation
· Locked
· Test running
· Deep-discharge protection

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Possible faults Display indicating whether there is a fault with the self-contained
emergency luminaire and if so, what kind of fault it is.

Note
i For more information see Section Overview of Faults 60

Battery status Status indicating whether the battery is charged or discharged, for
example.

Possible charging statuses:


· Battery: charged
· Battery: charging
· Battery: discharging

Nominal duration of the battery Time during which the battery supplies the necessary energy in
emergency operation.

Possible nominal durations of the battery:


· 60 min
· 120 min
· 180 min

Switching mode Type of behaviour self-contained emergency luminaires can have


during mains and/or emergency operation.

Possible switching modes:


· Maintained light
· Non-maintained light

Test group A group of self-contained emergency luminaires that are tested


simultaneously during an automatic duration test. The emergency
luminaires are assigned to two different test groups and tested
separately in order to ensure that the emergency lighting functions
are available in the event that an actual emergency occurs while the
automatic duration test is taking place.

Possible test groups:


· Test group A
· Test group B

User data Information entered by the user for the self-contained emergency
luminaire (e.g. lamp type, article number).
Table 17: Status display for a self-contained emergency luminaire in the system image of the “Emergency lum. (self-cont.)” app

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Status display for a signalling contact

The following information is displayed for a signalling contact (e.g. LM-4RUKS) in the system image of the
Emergency lum. (self-cont.) app:

Information Description

Operating status Status of the signalling contact during running operation. The operating status of the
signalling contact changes as soon as a change occurs with the self-contained
emergency luminaires (for example, in the event of a luminaire fault or battery fault,
depending on the configuration).

Possible operating statuses:


· Contact: open
· Contact: closed

Possible faults Display indicating whether there is a fault with the signalling contact and if so, what kind
of fault it is.

Note
i For more information see Section Overview of Faults 60

User data Information entered by the user for the signalling contact.
Table 18: Status display for a signalling contact in the system image of the “Self-contained emergency luminaires” app

Status display for an ONLITE BRI

The following information is displayed for an ONLITE BRI in the system image of the Emergency lum. (self-cont.)
app:

Information Description

Green status LED Flashing pattern transmitted by the ONLITE BRI via the green status LED.

Possible displays on the emCON web interface:


· Green LED: on
· Green LED: off

Note

i The green status LED is on when all of the following requirements have
been met:
· Limit for critical fault is not exceeded.

· No self-contained emergency luminaires are in emergency operation.

· No self-contained emergency luminaires are locked.

· Deep-discharge protection is not enabled for any self-contained


emergency luminaire.
· No emergency lighting test is running.

Yellow status LED Flashing pattern transmitted by the ONLITE BRI via the yellow status LED.

Possible displays on the emCON web interface:


· Yellow LED: on
· Yellow LED: off

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Note

i The yellow status LED is on when at least one self-contained emergency


luminaire is in battery operation or when a function test, duration test or
inspection test is being performed.

Red status LED Flashing pattern transmitted by the ONLITE BRI via the red status LED.

Possible displays on the emCON web interface:


· Red LED: on
· Red LED: off

Note

i The red status LED is on when the limit for critical fault has been
exceeded. The system is therefore not ready for operation, as too many
self-contained emergency luminaires have been identified as faulty.

Possible faults Display indicating whether there is a fault with the ONLITE BRI and if so, what kind of
fault it is.

Note
i For more information see Section Overview of Faults 60

User data Information entered by the user for the ONLITE BRI.
Table 19: Status display for an ONLITE BRI in the system image of the “Emergency lum. (self-cont.)” app

Note

i The hardware can provide more information via the status LEDs:

Status LED Description

All on Installation test running via emCON web interface; all


– or – status LEDs may be on or off depending on the
All off configuration.

All off · LM-Bus failure


· Addressing ongoing

All flashing on/off every 0.5 s · ONLITE BRI is not addressed


· emCON failure
· emCON software update or data backup ongoing
· ONLITE BRI is being located using the system image
on the LITECOM web interface

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11.2 Overview of faults


The following section provides an overview of the individual faults that can occur with self-contained emergency
luminaires. It also provides information on what the cause of the error message could be and how the problem
can be corrected.

Self-contained emergency luminaire

Message Possible cause Solution

General error A general error has occurred with an w Contact your sales partner.
emergency luminaire.

Battery fault A fault has occurred with the battery. w Replace the battery.

Duration test due. The service interval has been 1. Carry out maintenance.
exceeded. 2. Perform a duration test.

Communication error A luminaire was connected, for w Delete the luminaire from the system
example, first to one DALI control line image and readdress.
and then to another. As a result a
communication error has occurred.

Short circuit DALI control line DALI control line has a short circuit. w Check the affected line and eliminate the
short circuit.

Charging fault A fault has occurred when the battery w Check the battery wiring.
was charging.
– or –
w Replace the battery.
– or –
w Replace the control gear.

Lamp or control gear failure The lamp is not correctly connected. w Check the lamp wiring.

Lamp or LED module is faulty. w Replace the faulty lamp or LED module.

Control gear is faulty. w Replace the faulty control gear.

Note

i If the emCON control device or an emergency luminaire fails, this does


not affect the emergency operation of the other emergency luminaires in
the emergency lighting system. No emergency lighting tests that have not
been configured are triggered.

Test time exceeded The emergency luminaire being tested 1. Perform the emergency lighting test
is not responding. The test is cancelled again.
after a certain time. 2. If the fault occurs again: replace the
control gear.

Deep-discharge protection The deep-discharge threshold has w Check the mains fuse provided on site.
been reached in emergency operation
so that the deep-discharge protection
has tripped. The lamp is switched off
as a result. Nevertheless, the battery
continues to supply power to the
control gear and the battery therefore
continues to discharge.

Break DALI control line DALI control line has a break. w Check the affected line and eliminate the
break.

Table 20: Possible faults with a self-contained emergency luminaire

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Signalling contact

Message Possible cause Solution

Hardware failure Signalling contact is faulty. w Replace the signalling contact.

The signalling contact is not supplied w Check whether there is power.


with current.

Communication error Communication problems are occurring w Check the system image and correct it
on the DALI control line. along with any commissioning errors.
– or –
A commissioning error has occurred. – or –
w Replace the signalling contact.

Short circuit on DALI line DALI control line has a short circuit. w Check the affected line and eliminate
the short circuit.

Mains failure in load circuit A mains failure on site has occurred w Check the mains fuse provided on site.
with the emergency luminaire.

Relay contact obstructed Output load is too high. w Replace the signalling contact.

Undefined state An undefined state has occurred with a w Contact your sales partner.
signalling contact.

Break on DALI line DALI control line has a break. w Check the affected line and eliminate
the break.

Table 21: Possible faults with a signalling contact

ONLITE BRI

Message Possible cause Solution

Offline The ONLITE BRI in the system image w Check the wiring of the device and
has stopped communicating. resolve the wiring error.

Table 22: Possible fault with an ONLITE BRI

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11.3 Emergency lighting tests


This section first describes the possible sequences of the automatic duration test in more detail using examples. It
then explains how to start a manual function or duration test as well as an inspection test.

11.3.1 Automatic duration test: detail view

The possible sequences of the automatic duration test (including test results in the test book) are described in the
following using three examples.

The following requirements must be met in order to perform an automatic duration test for test group A, for
example:

— The self-contained emergency luminaires from test group A are in normal operation.

— The batteries for the self-contained emergency luminaires from test group A are fully charged.

— The batteries for the self-contained emergency luminaires from test group B are fully charged.

If these requirements are not met, the automatic duration test will be postponed. The duration test can be
postponed up to 4 times in total: if, for example, the automatic duration test is to be performed for test group A, a
check is first carried out to determine whether test group B meets the requirements. As soon as test group B
meets the requirements, a check is carried out to determine whether test group A meets the requirements. The
duration test can be postponed for a total of up to 2 times per test group:

if a duration test for a test group has been postponed, this is documented accordingly in the test book. The
duration test is only complete when it has been performed for both test groups.

Example 1

Self-contained emergency luminaires are each assigned to test group A and test group B. The automatic duration
test is to be performed for test group A. However, test group B does not meet the requirements for performing the
automatic duration test.

Output status Result Result in test book

The battery of at least one self-contained The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (1)
emergency luminaire in test group B is not fully 24 hours.
charged.

After 24 hours: the battery of at least one self- The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (2)
contained emergency luminaire in test group B is another 24 hours.
still not fully charged.

After another 24 hours: the battery of at least one The automatic duration test is not started. Not started
self-contained emergency luminaire in test group
B is still not fully charged.
Table 23: Example 1

Note

i The test book may also contain other information (message and path), if any, for the individual test
result.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book >

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Example 2

Self-contained emergency luminaires are each assigned to test group A and test group B. The automatic duration
test is to be performed for test group A. Test group B meets the requirements for performing the automatic
duration test. Test group A, on the other hand, does not meet these requirements.

Output status Result Result in test book

all batteries for the self-contained emergency The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (1)
luminaires from test group B are fully charged. 24 hours.

At least one self-contained emergency luminaire


from test group A does not meet the
requirements for performing the automatic
duration test (e.g. self-contained emergency
luminaire is locked).

After 24 hours: at least one self-contained The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (2)
emergency luminaire from test group A still does another 24 hours.
not meet the requirements for performing the
automatic duration test (e.g. self-contained
emergency luminaire is in emergency operation).

After another 24 hours: at least one self- The automatic duration test is not started for at Incomplete
contained emergency luminaire from test group A least one self-contained emergency luminaire
still does not meet the requirements for from test group A. The emergency lighting test is
performing the automatic duration test (e.g. performed for all other self-contained emergency
battery for self-contained emergency luminaire is luminaires from test group A. If a fault occurs with
not fully charged). these self-contained emergency luminaires, an
entry is created in the test book accordingly.
Table 24: Example 2

Note

i The test book may also contain other information (message and path), if any, for the individual test
result.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book >

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Example 3

Self-contained emergency luminaires are each assigned to test group A and test group B. The automatic duration
test is to be performed for test group A. Test group B and test group A only meet the requirements for the
automatic duration test after two delays each. The duration test for test group A is therefore only performed after
the maximum number of delays (4) is reached.

Output status Result Result in test book

The battery of at least one self-contained The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (1)
emergency luminaire in test group B is not fully 24 hours.
charged.

After 24 hours: the battery of at least one self- The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (2)
contained emergency luminaire in test group B is another 24 hours.
still not fully charged.

After another 24 hours: all batteries for the self- The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (3)
contained emergency luminaires from test group another 24 hours.
B are fully charged.

At least one self-contained emergency luminaire


from test group A does not meet the
requirements for performing the automatic
duration test (e.g. self-contained emergency
luminaire is in emergency operation).

After another 24 hours: at least one self- The automatic duration test is postponed by Delayed (4)
contained emergency luminaire from test group A another 24 hours.
still does not meet the requirements for
performing the automatic duration test (e.g.
battery for self-contained emergency luminaire is
not fully charged).

After another 24 hours: all requirements are met, The automatic duration test is performed for test e.g. Complete, Failed
so that the automatic duration test can be group A.
performed for test group A.
Table 25: Example 3

Note

i The test book may also contain other information (message and path), if any, for the individual test
result.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book >

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11.3.2 Manual function test

You can start a function test manually at any time. This is advisable, for example, if devices have been replaced,
new devices added or if other changes have been made to the configuration.

Note

i · The function test may take several minutes.


· When a function test is running, this is shown in the overview of the Self-contained emergency
luminaires app irrespective of whether the function test was started manually or automatically.
· The result of the function test is documented in the test book.
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book
For more information see Section Results in the test book 72

Starting a manual function test for all emergency luminaires

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > Start function test
wNavigate to the path.
ÜThe function test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel function test is displayed.
ÜAs soon as the function test has been completed, the result will be shown in the quick menu and
documented in the test book.

Starting a manual function test for all emergency luminaires in a room

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
2. Select a room in the left-hand column.
3. Select Start FT.
ÜThe function test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel function test is displayed.
ÜWhen the function test is running, the right-hand column shows the luminaires for which a function test is
being performed.
ÜAs soon as the function test has been completed, the result will be documented in the test book.

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Starting a manual function test for all emergency luminaires in a group

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
2. Select a group in the left-hand column.
3. Select Start FT.
ÜThe function test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel function test is displayed.
ÜWhen the function test is running, the right-hand column shows the luminaires for which a function test is
being performed.
ÜAs soon as the function test has been completed, the result will be documented in the test book.

Starting a manual function test for an emergency luminaire

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
2. Select an emergency luminaire in the left-hand column.
3. Select Start FT.
ÜThe function test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel function test is displayed.
ÜWhen the function test is running, the right-hand column shows how long the function test has been running.
ÜAs soon as the function test has been completed, the result will be documented in the test book.

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11.3.3 Manual duration test

You can start a duration test manually at any time. However, as all emergency luminaires are switched on during a
duration test, we recommend that this is performed outside the operating times. You should also ensure that the
batteries are fully charged in due time before the start of the operating times.

Note

i · The length of the duration test depends on the nominal duration.


· The duration test will be cancelled automatically as soon as the deep-discharge threshold is
reached and the deep-discharge protection is tripped. Faults detected before the cancellation will
still be documented in the test book. In this case, the test result will be Failed.
· When a duration test is running, this is shown in the overview of the Self-contained emergency
luminaires app irrespective of whether the test was started manually or automatically.
· The result of the duration test is documented in the test book.
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book
For more information see Section Results in the test book 72

Starting a manual duration test for all emergency luminaires

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > Start duration test
wNavigate to the path.
ÜThe duration test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel duration test is displayed.
ÜAs soon as the duration test has been completed, the result will be shown in the quick menu and
documented in the test book.

Starting a manual duration test for all emergency luminaires in a room

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
2. Select a room in the left-hand column.
3. Select Start DT.
ÜThe duration test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel duration test is displayed.
ÜWhen the duration test is running, the right-hand column shows the luminaires for which a duration test is
being performed.
ÜAs soon as the duration test has been completed, the result will be documented in the test book.

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Starting a manual duration test for all emergency luminaires in a group

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
2. Select a group in the left-hand column.
3. Select Start DT.
ÜThe duration test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel duration test is displayed.
ÜWhen the duration test is running, the right-hand column shows the luminaires for which a duration test is
being performed.
ÜAs soon as the duration test has been completed, the result will be documented in the test book.

Starting a manual duration test for an emergency luminaire

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Settings > System image
1. Navigate to the path.
2. Select an emergency luminaire in the left-hand column.
3. Select Start DT.
ÜThe duration test is performed.
ÜThe option Cancel duration test is displayed.
ÜWhen the duration test is running, the right-hand column shows how long the duration test has been running.
ÜAs soon as the duration test has been completed, the result will be documented in the test book.

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11.3.4 Inspection test

An inspection test is a special kind of emergency lighting test; as soon as an inspection test is performed, a
duration test is carried out for all self-contained emergency luminaires that reported a battery fault in the last
duration test.

Note

i · An inspection test can only be started if the self-contained emergency luminaire to be tested is
not locked, no other test is running and the battery is fully charged.
· The result of the inspection test is documented in the test book.
Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book
For more information see Section Results in the test book 72

Starting an inspection test

Requirement:
— One or more emergency luminaires reported a battery fault in the last duration test.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > Start inspection test
1. Navigate to the path.
ÜThe Inspection test view is displayed.

ÜThe table shows the emergency luminaires for which an inspection test can now be started.
2. To start an inspection test, tap the Start inspection test button.
ÜThe inspection test starts.

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11.4 Test book


This section first describes which functions can be performed in the test book. It then provides an overview of the
individual test results documented in the test book.

11.4.1 Functions in the test book

The results of function, duration and inspection tests as well as events and user info are documented in the test
book of your emCON system over a legally defined period of time. Test book entries are organised in chronological
order (most recent test result at the top).

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > View test book

Viewing the test book

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > View test book
wNavigate to the path.
ÜThe Test book view is displayed.

Note

i · The list with results from the emergency lighting tests is shown by default (Tests only).
· The following information is displayed for each emergency lighting test:
o Test type (function, duration or inspection test)
o Date and time test was performed
o Information on where the test was performed (system-wide, room-wide, group-wide or for an
individual device)
o Information on whether test could be carried out or was cancelled

· The test book may also contain other information (message and path), if any, for the individual test
result.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book >

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Additional functions in the test book

· Type of test book entry: you can select which test book entries are shown (All, User data only, Events only,
Tests only).

· Filter test book entries: you can also filter the test book entries by date, event or path. The options depend on
the selected type of test book entry.

Exporting the test book

You can export the test book as a PDF or XML file. You can also select whether to export all test book entries or
only a subset.

Note

i To export just a part of the test book (e.g. just the function tests), filter the test book accordingly
before exporting it.

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > Quick menu > View test book > Export
1. Navigate to the path.
2. To export the test book as a PDF file, select the PDF button.
– or –
To export the test book as an XML file, select the XML button.

Note
i The save location of the file depends on the browser settings.

Resetting the test book (for authorised users only)

Path: App overview > Basic settings > Test book

1. Navigate to the path.

2. Tap the Reset button.


ÜThe Enter password view appears.

3. Enter the password.


4. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe logged data in the test book is reset.

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11.4.2 Results in the test book

The following table provides an overview of the individual test results documented in the test book:

Path: App overview > Emergency lum. (self-cont.) > View test book

Note
i The causes marked with an asterisk * can only occur for an automatic or manual duration test.

Result in test book Description

Cancelled The emergency lighting test was cancelled.

Possible causes:
· Self-contained emergency luminaire is in emergency operation.
· Self-contained emergency luminaire is locked.
· Addressing is currently taking place.
· The emergency lighting test has been manually cancelled.

Complete The emergency lighting test was performed for all self-contained emergency luminaires to be tested.
No errors were found.

Failed The emergency lighting test was performed for all self-contained emergency luminaires. One of the
following faults occurred for at least one self-contained emergency luminaire:
· Lamp failure
· Charging fault
· Battery fault
· Test time exceeded
· Communication error

A corresponding entry is therefore created in the test book for at least one self-contained emergency
luminaire.

Not started The emergency lighting test was not started. None of the self-contained emergency luminaires to be
tested meet the requirements for performing the emergency lighting test.

Possible causes:
· Self-contained emergency luminaire is in emergency operation.
· Self-contained emergency luminaire is locked.
· Emergency lighting test is currently running.
· Deep-discharge protection is enabled.
· The battery for the self-contained emergency luminaire is not fully charged.*

Incomplete The emergency lighting test was not started for at least one self-contained emergency luminaire.

Possible causes:
· Self-contained emergency luminaire is in emergency operation.
· Self-contained emergency luminaire is locked.
· Emergency lighting test is currently running.
· Deep-discharge protection is enabled.
· The battery for the self-contained emergency luminaire is not fully charged.*

The emergency lighting test has been performed for all other self-contained emergency luminaires. If
a fault occurs with these self-contained emergency luminaires, an entry is created in the test book
accordingly.

Delayed (x) The automatic duration test could not be started for the test group to be tested and has been
postponed by 24 hours. A maximum of 4 postponements are possible.

Note
i For more information see Section Automatic duration test: detail view 62

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Possible causes:
· Emergency lighting test is currently running.
· Batteries for the self-contained emergency luminaires from test group A and/or test group B are
not fully charged.
· Self-contained emergency luminaire from the test group to be tested is in emergency operation.
· Self-contained emergency luminaire from the test group to be tested is locked.
· Deep-discharge protection is enabled for a self-contained emergency luminaire from the test
group to be tested.
Table 26: Overview of results in the test book

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12 Maintaining the emCON system


This section contains the following information:

· Lock function 74 · Faults 79

· Software update 76 · Data backup 80

· Log 78

12.1 Lock function


Your emCON system can be controlled using different display devices (computers). The emCON system can be
locked against inadvertent or unauthorised operation by enabling the lock function. The lock function must be set
up separately for each display device. If the lock function is enabled, a prompt to enter a password appears on
any display device for which it has been enabled as soon as a user attempts to operate the emCON system from
the start page.

Path: App overview > Lock function

Note

i To lock the emCON system against inadvertent or unauthorised configuration, enable password
protection.
For more information see Section Password protection 31

There are two ways to lock the start page: lock the start page one time and lock the start page permanently.

Locking the start page one time

Path: App overview > Lock function

1. Navigate to the correct page as indicated in the path.


ÜThe Lock start page from unauthorised access view is displayed.

2. Enter the password.


3. Enter the password again in order to verify it.
4. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe password is saved.
ÜThe start page reloads.
ÜOperation is only possible once the password has been entered.

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Locking the start page permanently

Path: App overview > Lock function

1. Navigate to the correct page as indicated in the path.


ÜThe Lock start page from unauthorised access view is displayed.

2. Enter the password.


3. Enter the password again in order to verify it.
4. Enable the Always lock start page tick mark.

5. Enter the desired value after which the start page is always locked.
6. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThe password is saved.
ÜThe app overview appears.
7. To enable the lock function, tap the Log out button.
ÜThe start page is locked for a defined time.
ÜOperation is only possible once the password has been entered.

Note
i To unlock the system, go to the Lock function app and disable the Always lock start page option.

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12.2 Software versions


The emCON control device contains the following software version:

· Software version of the emCON control device:


you can use an EFF file (emCON Firmware File) to update the software version of the emCON control device.
After updating the software, the emCON system will be restarted.
you can use a PFF file (Platform Firmware File) to update the platform version of the emCON control device.
After the update the emCON system will be restarted.
Path: App overview > Basic settings > Software versions > emCON
For more information see Section emCON software update 76

Note
i These functions are not supported by display devices with iOS operating systems.

12.2.1 emCON software update

Note

i We recommend creating a complete data backup before every software update. In the event of the
loss of any data, this can be used to restore your emCON system data.
For more information see Section Data backup 80

Updating the emCON control device software

Requirements:
— emCON control device and computer are connected via an Ethernet cable.
— A new EFF file has been saved on this computer.
— A complete data backup has been created.
Path: App overview > Data backup > Complete data backup > Save backup
For more information see Section Data backup 80
Path: App overview > Basic settings > Software versions

1. Navigate to the correct page as indicated in the path.


ÜThe Software versions on the emCON view is displayed.

2. Tap the Select file button.

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xxxx 3. Select the EFF file and open it.


ÜA pop-up window with a progress bar appears.
ÜThe files for the software update are uploaded.
ÜThe software is updated.
ÜThe emCON control device is restarted.

Note
i This process may take several minutes.

ÜAs soon as the software is updated, a corresponding message appears.


4. Tap the Reload button.
ÜThe start page appears.

Note

i Once the software has been successfully updated and you have connected to the web application
with another display device, a message appears, indicating that the web application interface must
be reloaded due to a software update.
wConfirm the message.
ÜThe web application interface is reloaded.
ÜThe start page appears.

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12.3 Log
General events as well as faults and warnings are logged in the Log app.

Path: App overview > Log

The following information is displayed for each event:

· Date and time: information about when the event occurred.

· Path: information about where the event occurred. If the event can be uniquely assigned to a device, the path
consists of the room\group\device name, e.g. Room 1\Group 1\LIGHTS - 6400000100. All other events are
marked with application.

· Event: information on the type of event (Information, Error, Warning).

· Message: detailed information about the event

You can save the log as a CSV file. The save location depends on the browser settings.

Note
i This function is not supported by display devices with iOS operating systems.

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12.4 Faults
The Faults app provides information on which field device faults are currently unresolved in your emCON system
at any given time.

Path: App overview > Faults

The following information is displayed for each fault:

· Date and time: information on when the fault occurred.

· Path: information on where the fault occurred. The path consists of the room\group\device name, e.g. Room
1\Group 1\LIGHTS - 6400000100

· Type: Type of device assigned during addressing.

· Message: information about the fault

As soon as a fault has been corrected the corresponding entry disappears from the list.

Note

i Messages about the occurrence and correction of faults can still be seen in the log.
For more information see Section Log 78

You can also save a list of the current faults as a CSV file. The save location depends on the browser settings.

Note
i This function is not supported by display devices with iOS operating systems.

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12.5 Data backup


It is possible to back up your emCON system data. In the event of the loss of any data, this can be used to
restore your emCON system data.

Note
i This function is not supported by display devices with iOS operating systems.

Path: App overview > Data backup

There are two ways to back up your emCON system data: by creating a complete data backup or partial data
backup.

Complete data backup Partial data backup

Save location On the computer; save location depends on Locally on the emCON control device
the browser settings.
Requirement The emCON control device and computer –
must be connected via an Ethernet cable or
wireless access point.

File type ECP file –

Method of data backup Manual · Manual: six manual data backups can be
saved. As soon as the seventh data backup
is created, the oldest manual data backup
is overwritten.
· Automatic: the data is automatically backed
up every night. Three automatic data
backups can be saved. As soon as the
fourth data backup is created, the oldest
automatic data backup is overwritten.
Scope of data backup · Configuration of the emCON system (e.g. · Configuration of the emCON system (e.g.
system image) system image)
· Device-specific settings for the DALI field · Device-specific settings for the DALI field
devices, which are connected directly to devices, which are connected directly to
the emCON and can be configured via the emCON and can be configured via
emCON emCON
· DALI database for the emCON control · DALI database for the emCON control
device device
· Partial data backups (if there are any) · Time zone
· Log
· User-defined colours
· All available images on the controls
· Time zone
· Network settings
· Activated licences
· Active API consumers

Area of application After successful commissioning the emCON Before a major reconfiguration; a previous
control device has to be replaced so that the version of the configuration can be restored if
configuration can be restored. necessary.
Table 27: Differences between data backups

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Note

i The following settings are not saved:

· Browser-specific settings, e.g. language

· Control device-specific settings

· Date and time

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Backing up data

Path: App overview > Data backup

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.

2. Go to Section Complete data backup or Partial data backup and tap the Save
backup button.
ÜThe data backup is created.
ÜThe date and time of the data backup are displayed.

Note

i · The scope and save location of the data backup depend on the type
of data backup.
· The date and time of the data backup are displayed. For partial
backups, manual or automatic is also added to indicate how the
partial backup was created.

3. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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Restoring data

When restoring the data, the RGA address and device-specific settings are applied to the field devices.

Path: App overview > Data backup

There are two ways to restore the data of your emCON system: restore data from a complete data backup or a
partial data backup.

Restoring data from complete data backup

Requirement:
— The emCON control device and computer containing the desired data backup are connected via an Ethernet
cable or wireless access point.

Path: App overview > Data backup

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.

2. In Section Complete data backup, tap the Restore button.


ÜThe pop-up window for file selection opens.
3. Navigate to the save location of the data backup and select the file.
ÜA compatibility check is performed.
ÜIf the data backup is compatible with the current software version, the data will
be written to the emCON system from the data backup. This procedure may
take several minutes.
ÜAs soon as the data is restored, a corresponding message appears.

Note

i If the data backup is not compatible with the current software version, a
corresponding message appears.
ÜUpdate software version.
ÜRestore data.

4. Tap the tick mark.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.
5. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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Restoring data from partial data backup

Path: App overview > Data backup

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.

2. In Section Partial data backup, tap the Restore button.


ÜThe Restore data from partial data backup view is displayed.

3. Select the desired data backup.


4. Tap the tick mark.
ÜA compatibility check is performed.
ÜIf the data backup is compatible with the current software version, the data will
be written to the emCON system from the data backup. This procedure may
take several minutes.
ÜAs soon as the data is restored, a corresponding message appears.

Note

i If the data backup is not compatible with the current software version, a
corresponding message appears.
ÜUpdate software version.
ÜRestore data.

5. Tap the tick mark.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.
6. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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Restoring the factory settings

Path: App overview > Data backup

1. Navigate to the path.


ÜThe Back up data and restore view is displayed.

2. In Section Restore factory settings, tap the Restore button.

ÜThe Restore view is displayed.


3. Tap the tick mark.
ÜThis procedure may take several minutes.
4. Tap the tick mark.
5. Tap this button to access the app overview.

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13 Appendix
This section contains the following information:

· Icons 86

· Glossary 87

13.1 Icons
This section contains an overview of all icons shown on the web application.

“System image” app

Icon Description

Luminaire

Relay (luminaire)

Emergency luminaire/safety sign luminaire

Signalling contact, e.g. LM-4RUKS

ONLITE BRI
Table 28: Icons in the “System image” app

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13.2 Glossary

Term Explanation

Building service Component of the building's technical equipment which is part of the
building's infrastructure.

Example: lighting

DALI load Typical power consumption of a subscriber on the DALI control line.

Dimming range A range in which the intensity of the luminaires can be smoothly adjusted. It is
restricted to the physical upper and lower limits. Setting a lower and upper
dimming limit can limit the dimming range further.

Light source System for generating light in an emergency luminaire

Location Process for determining where a network or bus subscriber is located or what
its address it. How subscribers are located differs from device to device.
There are three methods of locating devices: visual, acoustic and tactile.

Mode of operation Determines which building service is being controlled. Each building service is
controlled by at least one mode of operation.

Example: intensity

Production number Globally unique identification number of a device. The serial number can be
determined from the production number.

Required illuminance Illuminance required at minimum at a specific location (e.g. workspace) so


that a person can complete visual tasks effectively and accurately.

RGA address Address used for communication purposes. The RGA address is based on
the following address scheme: room address/group address/individual
address.

System extension Process during which new network or bus subscribers are addressed, which
are used in an existing and addressed system. Addressing for previously
addressed network or bus subscribers will remain unchanged.

Visual location Type of location in which the address of a network or bus subscriber is used
to visually locate this subscriber in the field.

· A visually located emergency luminaire, for example, responds by switching


to the maximum level.

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