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PALS™ Intelligent Addressable System

Programmable addressable emergency lighting testing system

PALS™ Intelligent Addressable System

Programmable addressable emergency lighting testing system

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Key Features

  • Each PALS™ panel is fully expandable from 1 to 5 loops using plug-in line drivers
  • A maximum of 126 devices can be supported by each line driver card allowing one panel to monitor and test 630 devices. However, 100 devices should be specified to allow for future expansion
  • 95 PALS™ panels can be networked to allow a total system size of 59,850 devices
  • A range of interface units allow the system to operate with most types of emergency luminaires including self-contained, central battery and static inverter systems for both LED and fluorescent light sources
  • User-friendly software with auto-learn device and data loop status for trouble-free setting-up, commissioning and fault-finding
  • Constant communication with luminaires to prove system integrity
  • Reports charger or mains supply failure within 60 seconds of the event
  • Carries out weekly, quarterly and annual tests, either fully automatically or to customers own requirements up to a maximum of 500 tests per year
  • Full system and luminaires test can be manually activated at any time
  • Reports luminaire number, location and nature of fault detected
  • On-board power supplies on the panel to maintain system memory in the event of power failure
  • Easy to use, tab-style question for programming and operating, on-board alpha numeric keyboard for easy updates and modifications
  • Multi-panel networking, PC report and control
  • Complies with the requirements of BSEN62034
  • Interface available for internal Ethernet networking
Overview
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System Schematic
Regular testing and maintenance of emergency lighting is essential and is now a legal requirement in many countries. It is possible to carry out testing manually but this can be expensive and time consuming and accurate record keeping difficult to arrange.

PALS™ is a programmable addressable light system that will automatically test and monitor the emergency lighting system and produce accurate reports of test results and system events.

It ensures building owners and occupiers are informed promptly of any problems affecting their emergency lighting system.

OEL-308 monitors and tests for:
  • Unswitched mains supply is present at all times
  • Battery is connected and charging
  • Light output from the LED/lamp in emergency operation (PALS™ monitors the actual lamp light output as current monitoring can be unreliable)
  • Data loop integrity at all times

OEL-309 monitors and tests for:
  • Light output from the LED/lamp in
  • Data loop integrity at all times
Cat No Description Function/Information
OLELCA1 PALS™ control panel Each panel requires at least 1 x OEL001 driver, with a maximum of 5
OEL001 PALS™ line driver To allow for future expansion, specify 100 devices per driver (maximum of 126)
OEL003 9 pin-25 pin D type cable For serial printer connection
OEL004 RS232 cable and gland Internal cable and gland for local printer and RS232 panel communications
OEL008 PC-Net 001 upload software To allow easy on-site description and test changes via external computer
OEL009 PC-Net 002 light logger software Allows full off-site system monitoring and testing facilities
OEL010 Ethernet interface card One required for communicating with PALS™ panels
OEL108 RS232-RS485 converter Converter for use with local RS232 printers
OEL302 Lighting interface One required for each emergency luminaire, monitors charge, mains and light output
OEL304/20 12V 20W Tungsten interface Monitors the current in 10W and 20W non-maintained Tungsten luminaires
OEL304/40 12V 50W Tungsten interface Monitors the current in 20W and 50W non-maintained Tungsten luminaires
OEL305 Fluorescent central system interface One required for each static inverter or central battery unit with fluorescent luminaires
OEL307 Light sensor interface Monitors only the lamp light output, one required for each luminaire used on central systems
OEL308 LED lighting interface Monitors only the LED light output, one required for each luminaire used on central systems
OEL309 LED central system interface One required for each static inverter or central battery unit with LED luminaires
OEL485 RS485 network card One required for each panel for local and modem networking of PALS™ panels
16-508 12V 6Ah valve regulated lead acid battery Must be installed in each PALS™ panel to ensure back-up in the event of a power failure

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OLELCA1
PALS™ control panel
Each panel requires at least 1 x OEL001 driver, with a maximum of 5

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL001
PALS™ line driver
To allow for future expansion, specify 100 devices per driver (maximum of 126)

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL003
9 pin-25 pin D type cable
For serial printer connection

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL004
RS232 cable and gland
Internal cable and gland for local printer and RS232 panel communications

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL008
PC-Net 001 upload software
To allow easy on-site description and test changes via external computer

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL009
PC-Net 002 light logger software
Allows full off-site system monitoring and testing facilities

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL010
Ethernet interface card
One required for communicating with PALS™ panels

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL108
RS232-RS485 converter
Converter for use with local RS232 printers

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL302
Lighting interface
One required for each emergency luminaire, monitors charge, mains and light output

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL304/20
12V 20W Tungsten interface
Monitors the current in 10W and 20W non-maintained Tungsten luminaires

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL304/40
12V 50W Tungsten interface
Monitors the current in 20W and 50W non-maintained Tungsten luminaires

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL305
Fluorescent central system interface
One required for each static inverter or central battery unit with fluorescent luminaires

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL307
Light sensor interface
Monitors only the lamp light output, one required for each luminaire used on central systems

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL308
LED lighting interface
Monitors only the LED light output, one required for each luminaire used on central systems

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL309
LED central system interface
One required for each static inverter or central battery unit with LED luminaires

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
OEL485
RS485 network card
One required for each panel for local and modem networking of PALS™ panels

Cat No

Description

Function/Information
16-508
12V 6Ah valve regulated lead acid battery
Must be installed in each PALS™ panel to ensure back-up in the event of a power failure
Panel:
Length x Width x Depth (mm): 375mm x  375mm x 80mm
Weight: 10kg excluding batteries

Interface:
Length x Width x Depth (mm): 130mm x  50mm x 30mm
Weight: 80g

Specification / Technical Information

  • Mains Supply: 230V 50Hz AC
  • Standby: Integral charger for 12V 6Ah valve-regulated lead acid battery (not supplied)
  • Auxiliary Relay: 1 Volt-free change-over output (contacts rated at 5A 250V maximum per relay)
  • Sensor Circuit: Two-wire addressable loop
  • Loop Protection: Short circuit protection on-board (without isolators in loop)
  • Signalling Lines: 5 plug-in line driver circuits
  • Devices Per Line: Up to 126 luminaires per line driver
  • Controls: Alpha-numeric key pad
  • Indicators: 20 test zone LEDs and audible buzzer
  • Display: 2 line by 40 characters backlit LCD, 20 LED zone test indicators, 20 LED zone fault indicators, 2 LED common fault indicators
  • Communications: 1 RS485 serial port (OEL-485 plug-in module required), 1 on-board RS232 port
  • Recommended Cable: For signalling line circuirs, Beldon 8762, 8760 or 8719 is recommended

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