1. ምርት አብቅቷልview
The Bodine B90 Emergency Linear Fluorescent Ballast is designed to provide emergency illumination for fluorescent lighting fixtures. This unit ensures that your lighting remains operational for a minimum of 90 minutes during power outages, enhancing safety and compliance with emergency lighting regulations. It features End-of-Life (EOL) protection to prevent premature lamp failure during brief power fluctuations and includes flexible wiring conduits for versatile installation options.

Figure 1: Bodine B90 Emergency Linear Fluorescent Ballast. This image shows the compact red casing of the ballast with its identifying labels and wiring connections.
2. ቴክኒካዊ ዝርዝሮች
| ባህሪ | ዝርዝር መግለጫ |
|---|---|
| ሞዴል | ብ90 |
| የምርት ስም | Bodine (Philips) |
| Light Type Compatibility | ፍሎረሰንት |
| የአስቸኳይ ጊዜ ሥራ ጊዜ | ቢያንስ 90 ደቂቃዎች |
| Lumen Output (Emergency) | 500-600 lumens |
| ግብዓት Voltage | 120V / 277V |
| ኃይል መሙያ ጊዜ | 24 ሰዓታት |
| የባትሪ ዓይነት | NiCAD (Replaceable 1.4V Battery) |
| የአሠራር ሙቀት | 41°F እስከ 122°F (5°C እስከ 50°ሴ) |
| ልዩ ባህሪያት | EOL Protection, LED Charging Indicator, Single Pole Test Switch, Flexible Wiring Conduits |
| የምስክር ወረቀቶች | UL 924 ተዘርዝሯል |
| መጠኖች | 8 x 2 x 1.3 ኢንች |
| ክብደት | 2 ፓውንድ |
3. የመጫኛ መመሪያዎች
በመጀመሪያ ደረጃ ደህንነት; Before beginning installation, ensure that power to the fixture and circuit is turned OFF at the breaker panel. Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
- መጫን፡ The B90 ballast can be mounted inside or on top of the fluorescent fixture. Utilize the flexible wiring conduits to allow for remote installation up to 2 feet away from the lighting fixture if necessary. Secure the ballast firmly using appropriate fasteners.
- ሽቦ ማድረግ፡ Connect the ballast to the unswitched AC power supply (120V or 277V) and to the fluorescent lamp(s) according to the wiring diagram provided with the product packaging. Ensure all connections are secure and insulated. The ballast is designed to work with specific fluorescent lamp types; refer to the product's detailed wiring diagram for compatibility.
- Test Switch Installation: Install the single pole test switch in an accessible location, typically on the fixture or a nearby wall plate. This switch allows for manual testing of the emergency function.
- የኃይል መሙያ አመልካች፡- Install the LED charging indicator light in a visible location on the fixture or adjacent to it. This indicator will confirm that the battery is charging.
- የመጀመሪያ ክፍያ After installation, restore AC power to the circuit. The ballast battery will begin charging. Allow a minimum of 24 hours for the battery to achieve a full charge before conducting the first operational test.
The B90 features End-of-Life (EOL) protection, which helps prevent premature lamp burnout during minor power fluctuations, extending the life of your fluorescent lamps.
4. የአሠራር መመሪያዎች
The Bodine B90 operates automatically to provide emergency lighting when AC power is interrupted.
- መደበኛ ተግባር፡- When AC power is present, the fluorescent fixture operates normally. The B90 ballast's battery charges, indicated by the illuminated LED charging indicator.
- የአደጋ ጊዜ ሁኔታ Upon an interruption of normal AC power, the B90 automatically switches to emergency mode, illuminating the connected fluorescent lamp(s) for a minimum of 90 minutes. The LED charging indicator will turn off during emergency operation.
- በመሞከር ላይ፡ To manually test the emergency function, press and hold the single pole test switch. This simulates a power outage, and the fixture should switch to emergency mode. Release the switch to return to normal operation (if AC power is present).
- መሙላት After an emergency discharge or manual test, the battery requires approximately 24 hours to fully recharge. Ensure AC power is restored during this period.
5. ጥገና
Regular maintenance ensures the reliable operation of your emergency lighting system.
- ወርሃዊ ሙከራ፡- Conduct a monthly functional test by pressing the test switch for at least 30 seconds. Verify that the emergency lampዎች ያበራሉ።
- ዓመታዊ ሙከራ፡- Perform an annual full discharge test. Interrupt AC power to the ballast for 90 minutes. Ensure the emergency lamps remain illuminated for the entire duration. After the test, restore AC power and allow 24 hours for the battery to fully recharge.
- የባትሪ መተካት፡ The B90 uses a replaceable NiCAD battery. If the unit fails to maintain emergency illumination for the required 90 minutes during an annual test, the battery may need replacement. Contact a qualified technician for battery replacement. Dispose of old batteries according to local regulations.
- ማጽዳት፡ Keep the ballast and surrounding fixture clean and free from dust and debris to ensure proper heat dissipation.
6. መላ መፈለግ
If your Bodine B90 emergency ballast is not functioning as expected, refer to the following common issues and solutions:
| ችግር | ሊሆን የሚችል ምክንያት | መፍትሄ |
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| ድንገተኛ lamps do not illuminate during a power outagኢ ወይም ፈተና። |
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| LED charging indicator is off when AC power is present. |
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| ድንገተኛ lamps do not stay on for 90 minutes. |
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If problems persist after attempting these solutions, contact customer support or a qualified electrician.
7. የዋስትና መረጃ
Please note that this product is sold without an explicit warranty. For any concerns regarding product defects upon receipt, please contact your point of purchase immediately.
8. የደንበኛ ድጋፍ
For further assistance, technical inquiries, or to report issues not covered in this manual, please contact Bodine customer support or your authorized distributor. Ensure you have your product model number (B90) and purchase details available when contacting support.
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