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10.0 Commissioning the Digilite® DL500
The Digilite® DL500 can be commissioned in a very basic manner by using the menus, or fully using the
Windows Configuration Tool ( consult the Digilite® DL500 Programming Manual for full details)
It is strongly recommended that the Windows Configuration Tool is used ( for a list of compatible PC
hardware and operating systems please consult the Digilite® DL500 programming manual ).
It has been assumed that the time and date have been set ( consult the Digilite® DL500 User Manual for
details of how to do this ).
10.1 Loop Device Test Group Programming
Loop devices should be programmed with a test group appropriate to the system operation required.
28 test groups are available for loop devices. In general, it is desirable that physically adjacent
luminaires are programmed into different groups, to ensure that emergency lighting coverage is
maintained after a luminaire has just been tested.
10.2 Grouping Considerations For Central Systems
Careful thought must be given to the grouping for centrally monitored systems (Central Battery, or
Static Inverter based systems).
Standards dictating the functional and duration test time requirements for central
systems differ from non central based emergency systems and system programming
must reflect this.
The interface connected to the central system power source, and the interfaces associated with the
luminaires supplied by this power source must be programmed into the same group which is
unique to that central system. Multiple central systems can be accommodated on the same loop,
as long as they are programmed into different groups.
10.3 Sub Circuit Monitoring for Central Systems
Some central installations require a local sub mains circuit to be monitored, and for specific devices
to be put into emergency mode upon detection of the failure.
This is achieved on the Digilite® DL500 system by the use of a Static Inverter Loop Interface which
can be programmed to serve as a Sub Circuit Monitor device. When the local mains supply fails to
this device all central device types matching the group number of the interface will then be put
into emergency mode (this may take up to 30 seconds). The Static Inverter Loop Interface must be
programmed as SCM using the Windows Configuration Tool.
NOTE: Only one Sub Circuit Monitor interface is permitted per group.
10.4 Global Fault Contact Operation
The Digilite® DL500 will operate the global fault contacts under any fault condition ( including when
the panel is un-powered ) or if any loop device has failed a test. The fault contacts connections are
shown on the terminal label in the non fault state.
10.5 Control Input 1 and 2 operation
The operation of the Control 1 and 2 inputs can be programmed using the Digilite® DL500 Windows
Configuration Tool. The current options for Control Input 1 are:
1. Activate Remote Emergency Mode
Upon activation of the Control 1 input, all lights are forced into emergency mode.
If control input 1 is not released within 2 hours, all devices will automatically exit
emergency mode. Devices that are disabled will not enter Emergency Mode.
2. Mute Panel Buzzer
Upon momentary activation of the Control 1 input the buzzer on the Digilite® DL500
is muted and the current state of the Digilite® DL500 is accepted.
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