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Remote Capable Exit Signs

Remote-capable exit signs are battery-backup EXIT plaques that can drive one or more remote emergency light heads from the same power pack—keeping the legend visible while discreet remotes deliver egress illumination nearby. Specify single- or double-face, set arrows at install, and choose letter color for long-distance readability. Browse all exit signs, and pair with remote heads for emergency lights to light the approach path.

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: Reserve capacity for the EXIT legend (letter color/board load) and allocate remaining watts to remote heads; confirm both legend and remotes sustain 90 minutes.
  • Remote output matching: Use only heads that match the sign’s 6V/12V output; calculate voltage drop on the planned route and label polarity at the sign and each head for service clarity.
  • Mounting & inspection access: Wall/ceiling/end canopy with indicator and push-to-test visible from floor level after install; keep chevrons set and faces (single/double) aligned to sightlines at the opening.
  • Legend performance: Even illumination of 6-inch letters with long-distance readability; low standby load LED board and solid-state charger on battery models.

FAQs About Remote-Capable Exit Signs

If my exit sign powers remotes, can the EXIT legend dim early?

It can if the load budget is tight. Reserve capacity for the EXIT legend first, then allocate remaining watts to remotes so both legend and remotes sustain the full 90-minute requirement.

Are remote-capable exit signs AC-only?

No. Remote-capable exit signs are battery-backup models—the internal battery drives the legend and the remote heads. AC-only signs rely on building emergency power and cannot power remotes.

Where should I place remote heads fed by an exit sign?

Use the sign as a power hub: place remotes to light the approach path near the door and along the first corridor segment. Match the sign’s output voltage, calculate voltage drop, and keep the indicator/test visible after mounting.