Tridonic 89800176 EMpowerLED 15W BASIC CLE NiCd – Combined Emergency Lighting LED Driver

89800176 Technical Data

Supply voltage 220 – 240 V
Mains frequency 50 / 60 Hz
U-OUT (including open- / short-circuit and double load) 48 V
Overvoltage protection 320 V (for 1 h)
Battery charging time 24 h
Battery charging current 120 mA
Battery discharge current Refer to data sheet

Rated duration 3 h
Battery cells 3
Starting time (at 230 V, 50 Hz, full load) 100 ms
Ambient temperature ta 0 … +55 °C
Max. casing temperature tc 75 °C
Dimensions L x W x H 123 x 79 x 31 mm
Mains voltage changeover threshold According to EN 60598-2-22
Type of protection IP20
Lifetime up to 50,000 h

Standards

• EN 55015
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• EN 61347-1
• EN 61347-2-13
• EN 61547
• EN 62384
• EN 61347-2-7
• according to EN 50172
• according to EN 60598-2-22

Batteries

Connection method: 4.8 x 0.5 mm spade tag welded to end of cell
For stick packs this connection is accessible after the battery caps have been fitted.
To inhibit inverter operation disconnect the batteries by removing the connector from the battery spade tag.
For further information refer to corresponding battery datasheet.

Storage of batteries

• Store batteries within the specified temperature range in low humidity conditions. Optimal storage conditions are:
– temperature: +5 … +25 °C
– humidity: 65% ±5%

• Avoid atmosphere with corrosive gas
• Disconnect batteries before store or delivery
• Avoid storage of discharged batteries
• A long term storage in open circuit leads to battery self discharge and deactivation of chemical components. It could be required to charge and discharge the batteries a few times to recover the initial performance.

89800176 Mechanichal details

Case manufactured from polycarbonate.
Glow-wire test according to EN 60598-1 650 °C and 850 °C passed

LED status indicator

• Green
• Mounting hole 6.5 mm diameter, 1 – 1.6 mm thickness
• Lead length 1,000 mm

Battery leads

• Quantity: 1 red and 1 black
• Length: 1,000 mm
• Wire type: 0.5 mm2 solid conductor
• Insulation rating: 90 °C

Battery end termination

Push on 4.8 mm receptacle to suit battery spade fitted with insulating cover
Module end termination
8.0 mm stripped insulation

Short-circuit behaviour

In case of a short circuit on the secondary side (LED) the LED ouput is switched off. After elimination of the short circuit the nominal operation is restored automatically.

No-load operation

The LED Driver is not damaged in the no-load operation. The max. output voltage can be obtained during no-load operation.

Storage conditions
Humidity: 5 % up to max. 85 %, not condensed (max. 56 days/year at 85 %)
Storage temperature: -40 °C up to max. +80 °C

The devices have to be within the specified temperature range (ta) before they are operated.

89800176 Wiring instructions

• Secondary leads should be separated from the mains connections and wiring for good EMC performance.
• The EM powerLED terminals, battery and indicator LED terminals are classified as SELV. Keep the wiring of the input terminals separated from the wiring of the SELV equivalent terminals or consider special wiring (double insulation, 6 mm creepage and clearance) when these connections should be kept SELV.

• Maximum lead length on the EM powerLED terminals is 3 m. For a good EMC performance keep the LED wiring as short as possible.
• The secondary wires (LED module) should be routed in parallel to ensure good EMC performance.
• Maximum lead length for the indicator LED connection is 1 m. The indicator LED wiring should be separated from the EM powerLED leads to prevent noise coupling.
• Battery leads are specified with 0.8 mm cross section and a length of < 1 m.
• Switched live and unswitched live supplies must be off the same phase.
• To avoid the damage of the control gear, the wiring must be protected against short circuits to earth (sharp edged metal parts, metal cable clips, louver, etc.).

89800176 Wiring type and cross section

Solid wire with a cross section of 0.5 – 1.5 mm². Strip 8 – 9 mm of insulation from the cables to ensure perfect operation of terminals.

89800176 Installation instruction

Max. torque for the mounting screws: 0.5 Nm / M4.

You must make sure that the LED is connected with the correct polarity. LEDs that are connected to EM powerLED should have polarity reversal protection such as a Schottky diode. There may be irreversible damage if the

LED is connected with the wrong polarity. The protection device must be capable of handling a load of more than 700 mA.

Maximum number of switching cycles

All LED Drivers are tested with 50,000 switching cycles.

The actually achieved number of switching cycles is significantly higher.

Combined emergency LED drivers (or “all-in-one” drivers) integrate standard LED operation, battery charging, and emergency power backup into a single unit. They automatically switch to battery power during outages, providing typically 90+ minutes of illumination to ensure safety code compliance. These systems simplify installation, reduce costs, and are ideal for retrofitting existing fixtures.

Key Features and Benefits

Integrated Design: Combines the AC driver (for normal operation) and the emergency battery pack into one enclosure, simplifying wiring.

Emergency Functionality: Provides constant power to LEDs (often 6W-20W) during power failures, typically for 90 to 180 minutes.

Compatibility: Works with various LED fixtures, including downlights and panels, often featuring auto-sensing voltage (e.g., 12V-90V DC).

Maintenance & Safety: Includes automatic testing (IEC 62034 compliant) to ensure functionality, with battery status indicators.

Battery Options: Supports various rechargeable batteries, including Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiPO4).

Typical Applications

Commercial & Industrial: Emergency lighting in offices, warehouses, and factories.

Retrofit Projects: Ideal for replacing old, inefficient lighting with new LED systems that require code-compliant backup.

Emergency Lighting: Essential for emergency exits, pathways, and stairwells.

Installation Considerations

Charging: Requires a minimum of 24 hours to fully charge the battery for proper functionality.

Wiring: Standard practice includes a test switch to verify operation.

Output: Ensures a consistent emergency lumen output even as the battery voltage drops.

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