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Remote Capable Exit Signs

Remote-capable exit signs (remote-ready exit signs) are battery-backup EXIT plaques that can also power one or more remote emergency lamp heads from the same pack — keeping the EXIT legend visible while nearby heads light the path for 90 minutes.

Choose single- or double-face, set chevrons at install, and match remote head voltage/watts to the unit’s rating for reliable runtime and inspections. For remote-capable emergency light units (no EXIT legend), see remote-capable emergency lights.

Remote-Head Ready Red / Green EXIT Single / Double-Face Directional Arrows Status Indicator LED 90-Min Legend Backup
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What to Look for in Remote-Capable Exit Signs

  • Exit signage first: Keep the EXIT legend readable—spec letter color, single/double-face, and arrows—then allocate remaining battery to remote heads without starving the legend load.
  • Remote head layout from the sign: Route remotes to light the approach path near the exit sign; use the sign’s 6V/12V output, calculate voltage drop, and place the indicator/test where inspectors can see it from floor level.
  • Capacity limits: Most remote-capable exit signs drive one or two LED remotes—confirm total watts at 90 minutes and avoid mixing incompatible voltage heads.

Remote-capable exit signs prioritize the illuminated EXIT legend while their battery also drives one or two remote heads. Treat the sign as your power hub: route remotes to light the approach path near the door, and keep the indicator and push-to-test visible after wall/ceiling/end mounting so inspectors can confirm status quickly.

Balance the load—legend first, remotes second. Most models support limited remote wattage; match the sign’s output voltage, calculate voltage drop for the run, and confirm that the legend and remotes still meet visibility and illumination needs at 90 minutes.

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Remote-Capable Exit Signs – Specs & Features

  • Legend-first power budget: Size the unit so the EXIT legend stays bright, then allocate remaining watts to remote heads for a full 90-minute run.
  • Match remote load to rating: Add up remote head watts (per head × count) and keep ≤ the unit’s remote-output rating for 90 minutes (leave ~15–20% margin).
  • Remote capacity (W): Confirm the sign’s remote capacity (e.g., 25–50 W at 90 min) covers total remote-head watts with ~15–20% margin.
  • Voltage & heads: Use remote heads that match the sign’s output voltage (e.g., 6V/12V) to avoid dim legs and voltage-drop issues.
  • Standalone sign clarity: These are standalone signs that power separate remotes — not integrated combos. (Also called remote-ready exit signs.)
  • Mounting & inspection: Mount with status LED/test button visible from the floor to simplify monthly checks; keep heads within listed cable runs.
  • Environment: Use damp/wet or cold-rated variants (and heater kits where applicable) so runtime holds in real conditions.

FAQs About Remote-Capable Exit Signs

Standalone remote-capable sign or a combo — which should I pick?

Pick a remote-capable exit sign when you want the EXIT legend to power one or more separate remote heads along the path (one battery hub, multiple points of light). Pick a combo unit when you want an all-in-one EXIT with lamps on the same housing above a door or intersection.

Will adding remote heads dim the EXIT letters?

No — compliant units reserve power for the legend first. Just keep your total remote watts within the sign’s remote-output rating so both the legend and heads maintain brightness for 90 minutes.

How far can I run the remote heads?

Follow the spec’s max run and wire gauge. Longer cable runs increase voltage drop; use the recommended gauge and stay within the posted distance so remote heads don’t dim late in the cycle.

What does “remote capacity” mean on an exit sign?

It’s the watt budget the sign’s battery can deliver to remote heads for 90 minutes. Add up (watts per head × number of heads) and keep at or under the sign’s remote capacity, with a small safety margin.

Need an all-in-one option? See our exit sign with lights.