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INTRODUCING
THE NEW
MINI INVERTERS
BY LIGHTALARMS
Capacities Offered: 125, 250, 400 or 720W
RELIABILITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Maximize Emergency Power Operation Efficiency
& Reliability with a Lightalarms® Mini Inverter
Discover the Advantages of Mini Inverters
As LED technology increases the
efficiency of emergency lighting
systems and decreases energy
requirements, one Mini Inverter can
supply power to an entire floor or
large area when main power fails.
A Mini Inverter-powered emergency
lighting system requires fewer units
and consumes less energy, making
it an ideal choice for dependable,
economical emergency power.
In commercial and harsh industrial
environments, Lightalarms® is known
for durable, dependable specificationgrade emergency lighting and exit
signs. Lightalarms® manufacturing
and production operations in North
America ensure optimal lead time,
service, and quality built in at every
step.
One Mini Inverter can power a multitude of different fixture types
The Lightalarms® Mini Inverter provides a choice of 125W to 720W of emergency power to
operate a multitude of fixture types, from exits signs, remote emergency lighting heads and
even normally-on fixtures for 90 minutes during an emergency situation. One Mini Inverter
can fit in a small space and provides power to many different fixtures, offering maximum
emergency lighting system flexibility. Additional Mini Inverters can be added exactly where
needed to streamline the emergency lighting system. In large buildings, instead of requiring
one large central emergency power system, Mini Inverters can be installed on each floor,
optimizing space.
Existing fixtures can function as emergency lighting with a Mini Inverter
As an alternative to separate emergency lighting fixtures, normally-on light fixtures can be
connected to the Mini Inverter so they will function in an emergency. For specifiers who
wish to preserve a design aesthetic in high-visibility areas, this option is extremely valuable.
LED fixtures and most light sources run at 100% power in an emergency
With less than 1 second of transfer when power fails, the Mini Inverter provides 100% power/
lumen output, making it ideal for LED fixtures. The Mini Inverter allows fixtures to be on, off,
switched or dimmed, and can be used with most light sources except HID.
Advantages
•Works with LED Light Sources
•Small in Size
•Localized Testing and Maintenance
•Choice of Capacities 125W to 720W
•Operates: Normally-On or Normally-Off Fixtures,
Exit Signs & Remote Lighting Fixtures
Image above is shown with Nexus option.
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Reliability Through Technology
In an emergency, rest assured
that the Mini Inverter is ready to
power the emergency lighting
system. For additional reliability,
the optional Nexus® monitoring and
network management system can
be connected to the Mini Inverter.
Nexus® provides real-time assurance
that the entire emergency lighting and
exit sign system is ready for operation
for maximum reliability and safety.
Designed and manufactured for
North American safety standards
Each Mini Inverter is UL924 Listed, and must pass strict in-house quality testing for
North American standards. Lightalarms® Mini Inverters use a long-life, maintenance-free,
Lead-Acid battery for reliability. Fully-featured self-diagnostics test all connected lamps
and batteries to ensure that when the main power fails, the emergency lighting system will
operate as needed when needed.
The optional Nexus® real-time monitoring system
compatibility provides increased system reliability
The Mini Inverter is compatible with the Nexus® real-time monitoring and network management
system, allowing inverter-powered exit signs and emergency lighting (including LED fixtures)
to be managed using wireless communication and building automation. Diagnostics, monthly
and annual functional tests required by building codes, maintenance logs, and compliance
reports can all be run with the Nexus® system. For locations interested in LEED certification
and sustainability, the Nexus® system can contribute to achieving those objectives.
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Choosing The Right Backup Power System
Fan
Inverter Module
Terminal Block
Charger
Board
Charger
Transformer
Long-life Maintenance free
Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
Step up
Transformer
Back-up power can be provided in many ways. However, even though certain methods are suitable for critical
applications, they may not be suitable for Emergency Lighting applications. This is because a Emergency Lighting
system has unique load characteristics. Since Emergency Lighting is a critical life safety installation, it must be
designed with its specific load characteristics in mind. Mini Inverter systems are specifically designed to provide
emergency power for Emergency Lighting systems in a power failure.
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Mini Inverter Features & Benefits
Standard Features
Benefits
Self-Diagnostic/Self-Testing (non-audible)
Versatile Applications
The diagnostic/charger is a fully self-contained, fully automatic micro
controller based system. Any fault condition causes a status LED
indicator to blink, identifying the nature of the fault. Every 30 days,
the sequence generator will generate a command to energize the
transfer relay for a variable test period based on code requirements
(1 minute each month, 10 minutes after 6 months, and 90 minutes
after 12 months).
Mini Inverter systems can be used in almost every type of
building, and are ideal for architecturally sensitive applications or
when maintenance costs and testing of individual unit equipment
becomes significant. The smaller unit size of the Mini Inverter
allows more flexibility and minimizes testing. The Mini Inverter
can be installed at a distance, offering the opportunity to hide the
unit from view and maintain the architectural design by powering
normally-on luminaries.
System Design
High Performance
Inverter and charger modules utilize highly reliable solid state
electronics. The modules feature input and output protection, and they
measure and limit their own current.
The Mini Inverter is a rugged, easy-to-maintain system with
exceptional performance for emergency lighting use. It offers
exceptional overload performance without the need to overspecify the rating
Capacity
Code Compliance
Capacity is available starting at 125W up to 720W, with 120V and
277V operation
Reduces service personnel testing and service time for minimal
maintenance cost, to ensure that local safety codes are met,
while providing system reliability in a power failure condition.
True Sine Waveform (250W and up)
Maximum Light Output
Using a solid-state, pulse width modulation (PWM) inverter, Mini
Inverter systems produce pure sinusoidal output waveform with less
than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for linear loads.
The Mini Inverter will deliver 100% power / lumen output of
the fixture up to a 90 minute run time. It is compatible with
fluorescent ballast, LED drivers or incandescent light sources.
Optional Features
Nexus® Monitoring System
The Mini Inverter is compatible with Nexus®, a real-time monitoring system that manages the status of the entire Emergency Lighting
and Exit Sign system from a central control unit. Nexus® runs diagnostics, performs required monthly and annual functional tests as per
Life Safety Code, generates maintenance logs and runs compliance reports.
Nexus® allows for lower maintenance time and cost savings, and increases the reliability that the emergency lighting fixtures will perform
when needed. Nexus® can contribute to LEED certification and support sustainability objectives.
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Mini inverter Series
Features
specifications
Housing
•14-Gauge Steel
•White semi-gloss powered-coat paint finish
Mounting
•Surface mount
•Optional recessed T-Bar (125W unit only)
Lamp Types Operated
•LED
•Incandescent
•Fluorescent
•Operating switched, normally-on or normally-off fixture types
•Incandescent, LED, fluorescent lamps and ballast combinations, including
triac dimmable ballasts (consult factory if 0-10V or DALI dimming)
Load Capacity
•125W, 250W, 400W or 720W
•Line voltage allows for remote mounting of the emergency fixtures at
distances up to 1000 feet
•May accept load to it’s full capacity when load feature power factor
of 0.9 for 250W model and 0.8 for 125, 400 and 720W model
Electronics
•High-efficiency pure sine wave inverter at 250W capacity or higher
•Temperature compensated charger
•Replaceable output fuse protection
•Low battery voltage disconnect
•Unit comes standard with electronic lockout and brownout circuits
Controls
•Standard with a non-audible self diagnostic/charger is fully
self-contained, fully automatic microcontroller- based system
•Optional audible auto diagnostic available
Supply and install Lightalarms® Mini Inverter Series.
Emergency lighting shall be provided by inverter unit equipment designed to
operate designated incandescent, fluorescent and LED fixtures on emergency
power at their full nominal lumen rating during the full 90 minutes emergency
discharge cycle. System output will be rated at
watts for 90 minutes and
provide used output connections to the load. The system’s voltage rating shall be
VAC input/output. The inverter unit shall allow for connected emergency
fixture(s) to be normally on, normally off, switched or triac dimmable ballasts without
affecting lamp operation during a power failure. Upon utility power loss, the inverter
unit shall deliver 100% of its rated output to the emergency fixtures regardless of
the local switch or dimmer position, and will provide power to emergency fixtures at
distances of up to 1000 feet. The housing shall be manufactured using 14-gauge
steel with a white baked-on powder coat paint finish.
The unit’s electronics shall include as standard, non-audible self-diagnostics,
a self-contained inverter section with a fully automatic, thermal-compensating
variable-rate battery charger, AC lockout feature, low voltage battery disconnect,
DC overload, short circuit and brownout protection as standard. The unit shall
utilize a sealed Lead-Acid battery with a 10-year design life.
The inverter system shall be UL 924 Listed and labeled. The unit shall be covered
under a 3-year full warranty on the electronics, against defects in material or
workmanship. The battery includes a 3 year full, plus a 7 year pro-rata warranty.
Unit shall be Lightalarms® catalog number
.
Nexus Option
•Units equipped with NEXUS® self-testing monitoring system circuitry
shall selftest, in accordance with NFPA101, Life Safety Code minimum
30 seconds every 30 days, 30 minutes every six months and 90 minutes
annually as well as keep a history of all testing logs, plus feature a realtime diagnoses, as well as, be able to locate exact fixture location while
notifying service personnel to the status of the fixture via email notification.
Nexus® system interface with an improved minimum load lost detection
of 10%
Sealed Maintenance-Free Battery
•12V oversized Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery
•Provides 90 minutes of emergency operation
Power Requirements
•Choice of Voltage 120V in/120V out or 277V in/277V out operation, 60Hz
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specifications
TRANSFER TIME
Less than 1 second
Voltage Regulation on Emergency:
+/- 3%
Frequency Regulation on Emergency:
60 Hz +/- 1%
Load Power Factor Range:
• 250W model: .9 leading to .9 lagging
• 125, 400 & 720W models: 8 leading to .8 lagging
Operating Temperature:
68° to 86°F (20° to 30°C)
Approvals
•UL924 Standard
•Meets or exceeds all National Electric Code and Life Safety Code Emergency
Lighting Requirements
Warranty (subject to proper installation and maintenance)
•Unit has a 3 year full warranty (excluding lamps and fuses)
•Battery has a 3 year full, plus 7 year pro-rata warranty
All Lightalarms® inverter products receive 100% quality inspection
before shipment to insure proper and satisfactory operation.
Interruptible Unit Equipment
125W, 250W, 400W or 720W
Standard with Non-Audible Improved
Self-Diagnostics Circuitry
TYPE
CATALOG #
NOTES
ELectrical characteristics & dimensions
Power Rating
Sine wave
INSTALLATION
cabinet dimensions
W”
H”
D”
No. of battery
Weight
120V & 277V
weight w/o battery
120V & 277V
125W
Modified
T-Bar
24”
6.5”
8”
1
43 lbs
20 lbs
125W
Modified
Wall
16.5”
12.2”
7.3”
1
41 lbs
18.5 lbs
250W
Pure
Wall
27”
12.2”
7.3”
2
76 lbs
30 lbs
400W
Pure
Wall
24”
10.5”
20”
2
128 lbs
50 lbs
720W
Pure
Wall
24”
14.5”
20”
2
185 lbs
72 lbs
NOTE: For wiring diagram, please refer to instruction sheets.
POWER CONSUMPTION AND UNIT RATING
model number
AC specs
LMIU-125
LMIU-250
LMIU-400
LMIU-720
120 / 277VAC
120 / 277VAC
120 / 277VAC
120 / 277VAC
emergency power available for load
90min
2h
3h
1.15 / 0.50 Amps
2.28 / 0.99 Amps
3.73 / 1.62 Amps
6.90 / 2.99 Amps
125W
250W
400W
720W
83W
167W
300W
480W
62W
125W
200W
360W
4h
47W
94W
150W
270W
ORDERING information
series
LMIU
capacity
-125= 125W
-250= 250W
-400= 400W
-720= 720W
voltage in/out
options
BLANK= 120/120VAC or 277/277VAC
Blank= Includes Improved Self-Diagnostics (non-audible)1
-ID= Improved Self-Diagnostics (audible)1
-NEX= Nexus® wired
-NEXRF= Nexus® wireless
-D3= Time Delay (15 minutes)
-T= Recessed T-Bar mounting (125W unit only)
-SAC= Service alarm contact2
-10V= Lighting control override for 0-10V dimming system3
Minimum load required: 10% of unit capacity
Not available with 720 capacity
For any other lighting control system, please consult factory
Note: The unit comes standard with Improved Diagnostics (non-audible)
1
2
3
EXAMPLE: LMIU-720
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