Comparison of Dual Guard-S vs other AC/AC CPS

AC/DC CPS AC/AC CPS

AC-AC CPS requires Double
conversion with additional Inverter
Normal operation --> AC to Load Normal operation --> AC to Load modules and additional risk of extra
Emergency Operation--> DC to Load Emergency Operation--> AC to Load components/ thyristors/ control
gears/ Heat dissipation associated
etc.

Battery string monitoring allows

Addressable Chargers
Non Addressable Chargers failure of any bank to immediately
Redundancy Charging reported for rectification and avoid
limited or no redundancy (for smaller ratings)
Battery String monitoring for each String as per battery duration failure incase of
new draft EN50171 Not available but shows Battery charge fault only.
emergency. (currently in new draft
proposal EN50171)

Load capacity is based on VA

increased Battery size and space (around 15% Inverter efficiency 85% to
Optimized Battery sizing consider 15% on batteries
more compared to AC/DC CPS).
design.

AC-AC CPS, construction of modules

Comply No so friendly are heavy due to transformers/
Fully encapsulated Plug-n- Play modules with Chargers and Inverter are built in Modules chokes for ease of maintenance.
redundant charger modules with reverse feed back Spares to keep occupy ample space
protection - Heavy (60kgs)
at client premises with difficultly in
logistics.

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Comparison of Dual Guard-S vs other AC/AC CPS
AC/DC CPS
Fully addressable without additional Data cables to
the Luminaires
Flexible to add/ modify easily without aid of
additional data cabling in the field circuits
-EXIT and Emergency on same circuit
Automatic Insultation and Earth Leakage
monitoring at each output Circuit level as standard
- Improved Safety
HF Gear ballast allows up to 100% Light output
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AC/AC CPS
Additional data cables may be required to
individual Luminaires to monitor status
Limited flexibility as more devices to be added or
new circuits to be pulled.
- Optional EXIT and Emergency on same circuit
Not available.
HF Gear ballast allows upto 100% Light output
Data Cable required for each sub-
station or group LIMITATION
Separate panels also required for
each group
Contract Drawings need not be
revised for electrical layout for
changes in field load or luminaire
quantity
No separate Earth leakage
monitoring required for AC-DC
CBS
The high frequency ballasts, as per
EN 60598-2-22, suitable for operating
on CBS, ensures the percentage of
the light output. If the Ballast Lumen
Factor(BLF) is 1 during emergency
then the output is identical in AC-DC
& AC systems
Comparison of Dual Guard-S vs other AC/AC CPS

AC/DC CPS AC/AC CPS

This feature allows energy
conservation, by enabling a high
Comply Comply wattage luminaire to be programmed
-Pre-defined - No control on DALI signal, able to switch to provide a pre-set percentage
Emergency converted Luminaire to 100% lumens output during Emergency (e.g. A
emergency mode (10- 100%) for DALI output during Emergency mode 36W luminaire can be set to provide
based concepts as per project requirements 18W or 50% during Emergency)

The free programming facility

AC-DC CBS can programmed up to 200 freely
programmable switching inputs per panel
Can able to influence Luminaire activation across
the Panels
max Upto 8 inputs per module to provide Sub
circuit monitoring possible
- Not possible to influence Luminaire activation
across the panels/.
ensures that one (1) switch can turn
ON the entire luminaire load on the
Panel & also one light. Moreover,
each luminaire can be assigned two
switching inputs

New amendments are expected

Updated as per New EN50171 to release on Jun/Jul2021 in
Not available., EN50171 standards
Upto 4 strings monitoring possible in real time
- More safety requirements
- Better security functions
Battery Block Monitoring offer
Comply complete Peace of mind for client
- Offers wireless technology to provide proactive Not Available investment for 10 years as per
and real time battery block maintenance features Battery design life and alert intime to
with email Alert functions avoid any situations leading
premature failures.

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