1. The document discusses different emergency lighting testing systems from Thorn Lighting called Explorer that automatically test emergency luminaires on a weekly and annual basis to ensure compliance with regulations. 2. Explorer comes in three options - SelfTest for small areas, Project for up to 256 luminaires, and Vision for large installations up to 5000 luminaires. 3. The systems provide automatic scheduled testing, fault detection, and reporting to simplify regulatory compliance testing and provide peace of mind.

1. Explorer
Comprehensive testing for emergency lighting

2. When an incident occurs and
power is lost, emergency lighting
helps to guide people safely
and calmly from the building
while enabling the emergency
services to do their work
In a modern building environment,
light is taken for granted. People
trust it as they go about their lives.
It promotes comfort, security
and efficiency.

3. Emergency lighting testing – Integrated safety
provides comfort of use, security and efficiency
Normal Use
The lighting scheme with
integrated emergency
luminaires is designed for
optimal performance, efficiency
and comfort. The emergency
luminaire versions blend
into the overall scene.
Thorn Explorer technology brings
intelligence to the emergency
lighting system and enables
owners and operators to ensure
that their emergency lighting
system is fully tested and ready to
operate at optimum performance.
A comprehensive, integrated
emergency lighting package,
Explorer, provides the peace
of mind and full confidence
of regulatory compliance.
This fully automatic, economic
testing system will satisfy the
needs of the most demanding
of authorities and produce
comprehensive documentation,
at the ‘touch of a button’.
PEC
Explorer reflects Thorn’s intentions
to deliver ‘Performance’,
‘Efficiency’ and ‘Comfort’
(PEC) in all of its products.
The PEC programme concentrates
on delivering ‘quality’ in
a lighting installation.
Performance: The emergency
luminaires in the system provide
emergency lighting and signage
in accordance with EN1838
Efficiency: The system
automatically tests the luminaires
in accordance with EN62034
Comfort: Peace of mind that
no manual testing is required
and that the test records
are automatically stored for
two years. Luminaires are
automatically identified when
repair is required.
MenloSoft SR
Emergency Operation
Emergency luminaires are
designed to illuminate anti-panic
areas and escape routes to
the correct lighting levels and
the exit signage to indicate
the way out.

4. Explorer SelfTest Explorer Project Explorer Vision
Automatic testing: Yes Yes Yes
EN62034 compliant: Yes Yes Yes
Fault indication on luminaire: Locally via LED Centrally logged on Control Panel Centrally logged on PC and
Control Panels
Fault reports generated: Manually Printed or via SMS text Printed or e-mailed
Max. no of luminaires per system: 1 256 (with extenders) 5000
Communication cabling required: No Yes Yes / Computer network
Programmable: No Yes Yes
Addressable: No Yes Yes
Typical applications: Small areas or refurbishment
projects where additional cabling
is impractical. For example:
offices, small shopping centres,
restaurants, public houses, hotels
and guest houses, medical centres
Small and medium sized
projects where visual inspection
of luminaires is impractical
or undesirable. For example:
universities, schools and colleges,
museums, shopping centres,
offices, industrial facilities
Large projects where
programmable testing of
large numbers of luminaires is
required. For example: hospitals,
universities, museums, airports,
supermarkets and hypermarkets,
industrial facilities
SelfTestMany challenges –
which option is best?
Automated and cost effective
testing of Emergency Lighting:
Explorer SelfTest, Explorer Project
and Explorer Vision
Just like fire protection systems,
emergency lighting is potentially
life saving but worthless and
hazardous if the equipment
is not properly maintained.
As a consequence there are
increasingly stringent legal
requirements to regularly inspect,
test and maintain emergency
lighting in workplaces or
public buildings.
Explorer, the Thorn Lighting
Emergency Test product range,
provides automated testing of
emergency luminaires that is
fully compliant with European
Standards. This offers complete
peace of mind and safety
without the need for costly and
time-consuming manual testing
by a competent person, which
is required for the most basic
of conventional self-contained
emergency luminaires.
Your emergency lighting needs
to be regularly tested to check
that it is working properly (and
to conform with the requirements
of the regulations). A functional
test (where the luminaire changes
over to emergency operation)
must be performed every month.
A full duration test is required
annually, to confirm that the
battery has sufficient energy
to operate the luminaire in the
emergency mode for 3 hours.
The Explorer testing system
automatically checks functional
testing weekly and duration testing
annually, in accordance with the
requirements of EN62034.
Explorer has been designed
with three options to suit varying
requirements and budgets.
Consult the quick comparison
table below to help decide which
option is best for you.
Summary of benefits
• Cost effective compliance
with emergency lighting
testing regulations
• Explorer SelfTest performs the
testing automatically for you –
only requiring you to walk
around the building once per
month and record that all is ok
(or any failures)
• Explorer Project and Vision
performs all of the testing and
records the results
Project
Vision

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9
10
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Component LED Indicator Status
Battery Green Steady Healthy
Red Slow Flash Low
Red Rapid Not charging
Lamp Green Steady Healthy
Red Steady Failure
Test LED Indicator Duration Frequency EN requirement
Function Test
(Energise luminaire from
battery briefly to simulate
mains failure)
Green Rapid Flash 30 seconds Weekly Monthly
Duration Test
(Energise luminaire for
full rated duration)
Green Slow Flash 1 or 3 hours Annually Annually
Cathode heating Boost starting
A bi-colour LED (red and green)
on the luminaire indicates status
as it monitors and automatically
tests its emergency functions
at intervals compliant with
legislation. Easy to install and
requiring no additional cabling,
SelfTest provides simple and
reliable standalone automatic
testing, eliminating the need
for costly manual testing by a
competent person.
• Self testing in accordance
with EN62034
• Faster than average
recharge time: 10-15 hours
• 3 hours operation, this gives
you the ability to re-enter the
building after an evacuation
• Bi-colour LED (red and green) to
provide clear status indication
• Boost starting technology gives
higher lumen output during
most critical switchover phase
to ensure greater visibility of
potential danger
• AC operation of lamps to
prevent lamp end blackening.
The visual benefit is that the
lamps look like new and
the luminaire continues to
look attractive.
SelfTest
Project
Vision
Explorer SelfTest
Many of the Thorn ranges come with
Explorer SelfTest as standard, with an
integral diagnostic microprocessor to
monitor and automatically test to the
recommended schedule
• Cathode heating during
emergency operation prolongs
emergency lamp life to that
of normal fluorescent lamps,
reducing lamp replacements
• Adaptive mode: learns to
test while the building is
unoccupied, providing more
comfort to the user, removing
the distraction of a test
• Regulated electronic
charging circuit
• Deep discharge protection
to prevent battery damage,
prolonging battery life and
minimising maintenance cycles
• Automatic commissioning –
no programming required
• Function and duration testing
is staggered over the month,
minimising risk
Most Thorn Lighting luminaires are enabled for use with
Explorer SelfTest, Explorer Project and Explorer Vision

6. XP128 Controller
DALI
Emergency operation
Explorer Project
Up to 128 emergency luminaires
Intelligent emergency lighting
rises to the challenge
Explorer Project is the perfect
emergency lighting monitoring
system for medium-size
installations where low overheads
and full compliance are essential.
At the heart of the automatic
monitoring system is the XP128
controller which provides quick
and easy visual supervision
over all emergency luminaires
without special training.

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K31
K32
K34
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Explorer Project GSM Module
24V
SelfTest
Project
Vision
• The XP128 controller
supervises 128 luminaires
over two channels of up
to 64 luminaires each
• Touch screen for easy
programming
• Can be expanded to 256
luminaires via XPX64 modules
(see pages 8 and 9)
• Infra-red port can up-load
reports to hand-held printers
• Volt-free contacts enable
signalling to remote
locations indication or
interface to a BMS (building
management system)
• GSM module (XPGSM) can
report faults via text message
to mobile phones and
also supports ‘one person
commissioning’
The luminaires contain a module
that communicates to the XP128
controller which signals over
wires to tell them to perform
their weekly functional tests and
annual duration tests. To maintain
integrity, they are asked to do
these tests in groups at periods
of minimum risk, in accordance
with the requirements.
Bus wiring to luminaires and XPX64 expander modules 300m max –
use 1.5mm2
twisted pair, equivalent to Belden 9411
Mains
Mains
max. 250m/1.5mm2
/ max. 64 Luminaires
Three volt free contacts
to signal system status
max.24VAC/DCmax.2A
K11-K14 NO K11-K12 NC
K21-K24 NO K21-K22 NC
K31-K34 NO K31-K32 NC
NO: nomally open (SchlleBer)
NC: normally closed (Offner)
Mains Mains Mains Mains MainsMains
max. 250m/1.5mm2
/ max. 64 Luminaires
Mains Mains Mains Mains MainsMains
Remote aerial –
supplied with 5m lead

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XP128 Control
GSM Module
XP Extender
Explorer Project – up to 256 emergency luminaires
Simple to operate and configure
Expanding the Explorer
Project to work with more than
128 emergency luminaires
In this configuration, channel ‘B’
becomes a ‘signaling bus’ and
is used for communication to
the XPX64 extender modules.
There must be no emergency
luminaires directly connected to
this channel in this mode.
This helps with the wiring
planning as there can be up
to 300m of cable between the
XP128 controller and the XPX64.
The maximum distance from the
XPX64 to the furthest luminaire is
another 300m. If this still causes
planning difficulties, there is
a kit to extend the distances a
further 300m (XP300m+)
If you still need more capacity
see Explorer Vision, for up to
5000 luminaires!
Third floor
Second floor
First floor
300m max
to last XP-Extender
RS232 (max 3m)
Mains
Loop 2
64 luminaires
300m max
from XP-Extender
Loop 3
64 luminaires
300m max
from XP-Extender
Loop 4
64 luminaires
300m max
from XP-Extender
GSM Module
XP Extender
XP Extender
XP Extender
XP128 Controller
Loop 1
64 luminaires
300m max
(furthest luminaire
300m away)
Ground floor
The diagram below shows
the luminaires connected in
a string. This is often an easy
method of installation, but
you soon reach the 300m
maximum for the data cables.
Use a ‘star connection’ or make
a branch off from the main run
to achieve the cable run to your
furthest luminaire within the cable
limit. Optional isolators break
these runs into easily managed
segments (of 20 luminaires) to
speed up commissioning.
Explorer Project uses eDALI and
DALI signalling on the bus, which
means that it works with all Thorn
addressable emergency luminaires
and other DALI compatible
emergency luminaires.
Typical installation for up to 256 luminaires
Isolator every 20 luminaires
speeds up commissioning
Can be star connected
max.
300m
1.5mm2
max. 300m/1.5mm2
/ max. 64 EM - Ballasts
Group
1
Group
2
Group
3
Group
4
max. 300m/1.5mm2
/ max. 64 EM - Ballasts
max. 300m/1.5mm2
/ max. 64 EM - Ballasts
max. 300m/1.5mm2
/ max. 64 EM - Ballasts

9. Luminaires
Address CallibrationCheck
Luminaire address group 1 (10 luminaires)
Next
Floor 1, north entry
auto-search . . .
location:
logical
address:
Cancel
assign
Previous
1
Test
all groups similar
Start function test
start function test now ...
Funct. test Duration test Relay
also see test book
every Thur, Fri
16 : 00 : 00at oclock.
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Relaybuzzer
Assignments AssStatus
Relay1
OK
Factory settings
Lamp fault
Battery fault
Comm. problem
Test error, time out
Func. test running
Relay2
Relay3
Buzzer
GSM
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Tue, 10.02.2004 16:52
info
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Explorer Project XP128
Last test result:
OK
Quick Menu
info
?
BLOCK system . . .
Start function test . . .
Start duration test . . .
SelfTest
Project
Vision
1. Touch screen
Used to operate the system.
The screens are intuitively
arranged for easy use. This first
screen gives access to the quick
menu or other pages to input data,
display test results and so on.
2 and 3. Testing
Automatic tests normally run
once a week. When a manual
or duration test is required, it
can be selected here. The block
feature is used when selected
luminaires (in sensitive areas
such as operating theatres)
should only be tested manually.
4. Addressing
Luminaires are addressed on
site after installation. No special
programming is required, making
the process quick and reliable,
with no logistical problems.
5. Assigning relays and GSM
Relays can be selected to operate
according to the type of test or
fault. GSM operations are also
configured here.
Summary of benefits
• Performs all of the testing and
records the results
• Cost effective compliance with
emergency lighting testing
regulations
• Test results stored for 2 years
• Explorer Project is for up to
256 emergency luminaires
• XP300m+ gives additional
wiring distance
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3.
4.
5.

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* Not supplied
SelfTest
Project
Vision
Explorer Vision
Up to 500 luminaires
For up to 500 emergency
luminaires, choose the Explorer
Vision XV500.
This computer operates
monitoring software, that ‘talks’
to the XP128 controllers over
a standard computer network
cable (up to 100m) to the Nport2
interface. This interface converts
the signals from ‘TCP-IP’ to RS232
so that the XP128 controller can
understand them. The screen
(not provided) shows the status
of the emergency luminaires.
If you need a longer distance
between the XV500 and the
Explorer Project XP128 controllers,
use your computer network to
perform the connections – see
configuration diagram overleaf.
You would connect the XV500 in
place of the XV5000. Now you
can monitor the XV500 from
another computer on your local
area network (using the software
provided). Note: if your building
layout needs you to have more
than 1m between the XP128
controllers just use an extra
Nport2 – see diagram overleaf.
Summary of benefits
• Medium system
• Up to 500 emergency
luminaires
• Direct connection up to 100m
• Can connect XV500 to your
computer network and monitor
it from another of your own
network computers
Explorer Vision satisfies the needs
of larger installations requiring more
than 256 emergency luminaires
XV500
Cross-over cable
up to 100m
XPX64
Max 3
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
RS232 1m max
300m max
1.5mm2
unscreened twisted
pair equivalent to
Belden 9411
Nport2
XPX64
Max 3
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
300m max
1.5mm2
unscreened twisted
pair equivalent to
Belden 9411
RS232 1m max

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XV5000 / XV5000D Computer
* Not supplied
Use your computer network to link
multiple Explorer Project controllers
together to support as many as
5000 emergency luminaires over
a 1000m distance.
A larger computer operates the
monitoring software, which ‘talks’
to the XP128s over a standard
computer network cable via a
Nport2 interface. This interface
converts the signals from ‘TCP-IP’
to RS232 so that the XP128 can
understand them. The screen
(not provided) shows the status
of the emergency luminaires.
Summary of benefits
• Large system
• Up to 5000 luminaires
• Uses computer network for
communication
• Use another PC on your
computer network to view status
of your emergency lighting
• Distances up to 1000m over
your computer network
Explorer Vision connects into your
computer network and monitors
your emergency lighting system
SelfTest
Project
Vision
XV5000
Ethernet
(shielded twisted pair cable)
CAT5 cable (Limit 100m)
RS232 1m max
Nport2
XPX64
Max 3
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
64max Luminaires
300m max
1.5mm2
unscreened twisted
pair equivalent to
Belden 9411
Ethernet
(shielded twisted pair cable)
CAT5 cable (Limit 100m)
Ethernet
(shielded twisted pair cable)
CAT5 cable (Limit 100m)
Fibre-optic link
(Limit 1000m)
Max. 5 Hubs serial
from computer
or after switch
Ethernet
(shielded twisted pair cable)
CAT5 cable (Limit 100m)
RS232 1m max
Nport2
RS232 1m max
Nport2
Ethernet
(shielded twisted pair cable)
CAT5 cable (Limit 100m)
HUB
HUB
SWITCH
SWITCH
For the more challenging application...
Up to 5000 luminaires

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1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
SelfTest
Project
Vision
Explorer Vision – How it works
Monitoring your emergency
lighting system
1. Explorer Vision links XP128
controllers together and
monitors the status of the
emergency luminaires.
2. It is easy to navigate around
the installation. Each Explorer
Project XP128 is shown along
with its four groups (of up to 64
luminaires) e.g. Main building
ground floor, west wing. Just
click onto an area to get to the
luminaires you want to access.
3. Click on the luminaire to get
its details.
4. Click on the group and the
luminaires are displayed.
5. Faults are indicated by the
red luminaire and details are
displayed. You can easily
monitor the Explorer Vision
computer, from another
computer connected to the
network using the software
provided on the disc. Note,
the software licence only
permits one user, so if the
computer is being accessed
locally e.g. for maintenance
purposes, it is not possible
to operate it from a remote
station, until the local
work has been completed.
All functions that are available
on the Explorer Project
controller XP128 can be
accessed from the Explorer
Vision computer. It operates
like a ‘virtual touch screen’.
6. Here the testing regime
for the XP128 is being
programmed from the
Explorer Vision controller.
Summary of benefits
• Checks your emergency
lighting remotely
• All Explorer Project
functions can be accessed
using the keyboard of the
XV500/XV5000/XV5000D
• See your emergency lighting
networked system from
one screen
Explorer Vision
Version 3.7 (Build 3.7.1.1)
Company: A.N. Other
Building: Enterprise House
License code: LMC-0520-5861-2813-7613-7267-0190
License limit: local server
Reference number: 255975920
Time limit: none
THORN Lighting
www.thornlight.com

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MenloSoft SR
Voyager Elite SXVoyager Elite Voyager Elite XR
AquaForce Diffusalux II
Quattro T line
SelfTest
Project
Vision
Typical luminaires available as
Explorer SelfTest or to work with
Explorer Project/Explorer Vision

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Explorer Project Components SelfTest
Project
Vision
Contact your local sales
engineer if you require
commissioning for your
Explorer Project
XP128 22154297
Controller
High quality controller for
monitoring, testing and fault
logging for up to 128 emergency
or exit sign luminaries. Can be
expanded to operate up to 256
using XPX64 extenders. 2 year
rolling memory. Din rail mounted.
XPX64 22154301
Extender (adds 64 luminaires)
Module (used on Channel B)
extends the Explorer Project
Controller capacity by a further
64 luminaire addresses.
For up to 192 use 2 modules
193 – 256 use 3 modules.
Din rail mounted.
EXPISO 96218105
Isolator
Splits circuits and reduces
commissioning time.
XP300m+ 22154567
300m extra wiring
Kit comprises a XV Repeater and
DALI Power Supply. Allows for
additional 300m wiring from
the XPX64 or XP128 controller.
Din rail mounted.
XPGSM 22154298
GSM Module
GSM Module facilitating ‘one
man’ commissioning of emergency
lighting systems using a mobile
phone. Also sends SMS messages
to maintainer on discovering
a fault. SIM card not supplied.
Din rail mounted.
XPPSU 22154300
GSM power supply
Required to power the GSM
module. Din rail mounted.
XPPRI 22154299
Infra red hand held printer
Used for printing test reports
from the log file of the XP128
controller. Power supply by
battery, data transfer via
infrared interface.

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SelfTest
Project
Vision
Explorer Vision Components
XV5000 22154562
Computer (Analogue)
(Up to 5000 luminaires)
Computer with visualisation
package for graphic display
and monitoring of up to
5000 emergency or escape
sign luminaires. Analogue
modem for remote access
over telephone line. Complete
with mouse and keyboard.
Additional software for another
PC to monitor if networked
(single user licence enabled).
XV5000D 22154569
Computer (Digital)
(Up to 5000 luminaires)
Computer with visualisation
package for graphic display
and monitoring of up to 5000
emergency or escape sign
luminaires. Digital modem for
remote access over broadband
connection. Complete with
mouse and keyboard.
Additional software for another
PC to monitor if networked
(single user licence enabled).
XVCOM 22154566
Commissioning for
Explorer Vision
XV500 22154561
Computer (Up to 500 luminaires)
Computer with visualisation
package for graphic display
and monitoring of up to 500
emergency or escape sign
luminaires. Complete with
mouse and keyboard and
230/24V power supply.
Additional software for another
PC to monitor if networked
(single user licence enabled).
Nport2 72052223
Network Interface
Converts Explorer Vision signals
to Explorer Project format
(TCP-IP to RS232). Normally
one per XP128 controller.
(1m max RS232 to XP128)
Can be used for up to 2 Explorer
Project XP128 controllers.
SC Kabelsatz 72052839
Nport
Pack of 2 cables (each 1m long
to connect between the Nport2
and the RS2323 port on the
XP128 Controller

16. Lighting people and places
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UK
Silver Screens, Elstree Way, Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire, WD6 1FE
UK Sales desk -
Orders/Stock Enquiries
Tel: 08701 610 610
Fax: 08701 610 611
Project Enquiries:
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Fax: 08701 610 711
Ireland
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Tel: (353) 1 4922 877
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E-mail: enq.dublin@thornlight.com
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Tel: 020 8732 9829
Fax: 020 8732 9825
E-mail: enquiries.outdoor@thornlight.com
Spare Parts
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Fax: 0191 301 3038
E-mail: spares@thornlight.com
Technical Support
Tel: 0870 600 8111
Fax: 0191 301 3907
E-mail: technical@thornlight.com
Brochureline Answering Service
Brochures on specific products/ranges
Tel: 020 8732 9898
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E-mail: brochures@thornlight.com
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Fax: (44) 20 8732 1911
E-mail: international.sales@thornlight.com
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Block E, PO Box 1200, Deira, Dubai, UAE
Tel: (971) 4 2940181
Fax: (971) 4 2948838
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