Evaluation Report CCMC 13316-R
Always On™ ELI AC Inverter - Borealis and Aurora Series

The product is a battery powered, uninterruptible power system that provides emergency AC power for lighting circuits in the event the primary power source fails. The selected loads will continue to receive safe and clean AC power during major power events, such as blackouts, brownouts, and over-voltage or under-voltage conditions. The equipment consists of a battery bank, battery charger, transformer and the IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) transistors to convert DC power to AC. The microprocessor-controlled unit also provides self-diagnostics and monitoring of the operating parameters.

The Aurora Series is offered in many configurations, which are outlined in the manufacturer's literature. This includes units and critical loads with ratings ranging from 3 kW - 15 kW, single phase. The kW ratings and corresponding input/output voltage combinations are indicated in Table 4.1.1.

The Borealis Series is offered in many configurations, which are outlined in the manufacturer's literature. This includes units and critical loads with ratings ranging from 8 kW - 48 kW, three phase. The kW ratings and corresponding input/output voltages are indicated in Table 4.1.2.

The system is capable of powering any combination of lighting (e.g. electronic ballast, power factor corrected ballast and self-ballasted fluorescent, incandescent or HID lighting).

The product is intended for use as an emergency power supply for buildings that require a separate emergency power supply.

• Once installed the system must be inspected and tested in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Manual, which must be kept on site at all times, and certified by a professional engineer.
• The system is not considered applicable for hospitals or nursing homes unless it qualifies under CAN/CSA-Z32.4-M86, “Electrical Safety and Essential Electrical Systems in Health Care Facilities.”
• Operating parameters can only be changed by a professional engineer who will certify that the life safety parameters will not be affected. The manual must be updated accordingly.
• Required site specific information includes a single line diagram of the installation, panel schedules for all lighting panels connected, equipment room layout showing the location of the system and required auxiliary equipment, the sprinkler zone shut-off-valve location (when installed in a sprinklered room), and a list of external devices required for the operation, including location of feeder circuit switches and/or circuit breakers for the system, and interlocking devices.
• Batteries must be labeled with manufacturer's model and contact number along with a certification mark and kept in a ventilated locked cabinet.
• The output of the inverters must be a true no-break supply to ensure that all types of lighting load can be used.
• When the system is located in a sprinklered building, the service room where the system is installed must be sprinklered and the enclosures housing the inverters must be sprinkler proof.
• The system must be located in a ventilated room where the ambient temperature must be maintained at not less than 10°C.
• Where permitted, auxiliary loads must be supplied from separate circuits from the emergency lighting loads.
• All aspects of the installation must be in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable local requirements.
• The product must be labeled with the following information:
  • product name;
  • handling precautions;
  • manufacturer's name;
  • UL 924-2012, “Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment” certification mark;
  • electrical certification mark;
  • manufacturer's certification mark for battery times other than 90 minutes;
  • CCMC 13316-R.