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Remote Capable Emergency Lights

Remote-capable emergency lights—sometimes called remote-ready emergency lighting—are high-output egress luminaires whose internal battery also powers low-voltage remote heads (6V or 12V), extending illumination beyond the fixture to maintain code-required 90-minute runtime in corridors and stairwells. This centralized approach cuts device count and simplifies maintenance on larger layouts. Browse all emergency lights, and add coverage with remote heads.

Note: A remote-capable emergency light includes its own battery and can run external heads; a remote head is just the lamp and must be powered by a remote-capable unit.

Remote-Head Output LED Adjustable Heads 6V / 12V Circuits 90-Min Runtime Supervised Remotes 120/277 VAC
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What to Look for in Remote-Capable Emergency Lights

  • Remote capacity (W): total the watts of on-board lamps plus all remotes and size the battery to sustain 90 minutes.
  • Voltage drop & wiring: design remote-ready circuits with short runs or heavier gauge on longer pulls; confirm the farthest head stays bright at the 90-minute mark (test at end-of-discharge).
  • Supervision & service: Prefer supervised remote circuits so faults on remotes are reported; place status LED and push-to-test where visible for single-point maintenance.

Remote-capable emergency lights centralize battery power: one unit feeds its own heads and low-voltage remotes across nearby paths. Lay out the run lengths, wire gauge, and head wattages so brightness holds at the 90-minute mark—verify with an end-of-discharge check, not just initial output. Label the remote circuits at the source and at each head to speed troubleshooting.

In tougher environments, pick housings that keep aim locked and electronics cool; choose supervised remote circuits so a failed head is flagged at the source. Mount where the status LED and test switch are readable from the floor, and leave service clearance for battery swaps without disturbing head alignment.

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Remote-Capable Emergency Lights - Specs & Features

  • Remote output & capacity: Match 6 V / 12 V circuits to compatible remote heads; total the watts of on-board lamps plus all remotes and size the battery to sustain 90 minutes with margin for temperature, aging, and wire loss.
  • Voltage drop & topology: Keep home runs short, upsize copper on long runs, avoid mixing gauges on a branch, and target low drop at the furthest remote so brightness holds at end-of-discharge.
  • Supervised remotes: Prefer units that monitor remote circuits and expose distinct fault codes (on-board lamp vs remote branch) at a single status LED/test switch for quick maintenance.
  • Enclosure & protections: Rigid housing, brownout/LVD, documented recharge time; choose gasketed/wet or NEMA/IP variants where wash-down, dust, or exterior exposure is expected.

FAQs About Remote-Capable Emergency Lights

How many remote heads can a remote-capable emergency light drive?

It depends on the unit’s remote wattage and voltage (e.g., 6V or 12V). Add the watts for on-board lamps plus every remote head and ensure the total stays within the fixture’s rated remote capacity at 90 minutes.

Can I mix 6V and 12V remote heads on the same emergency light?

No. Remote heads must match the fixture’s output voltage. Mixing voltages on a branch risks under-illumination or damage. Use only heads listed as compatible with the unit’s remote circuit.

How far can I run remote-head wiring before brightness drops?

Distance is limited by voltage drop. Keep runs short, upsize wire for long distances, and confirm brightness at the end-of-discharge. Always calculate drop to the furthest head on the branch.

Will the unit report a failed remote head?

Choose models with supervised remote circuits. These report branch faults at the fixture’s status indicator so you can service a failed remote without ladder-hunting each head.