New York City Approved Steel Glare Free Lamp Heads Emergency Unit

NYDXR Series – New York City Approved Emergency Lighting Unit with Remote Capacity

The NYDXR New-York-City-Approved Emergency Unit features a durable, powder-coated 20-gauge steel cabinet and up to three fully adjustable PAR-style lamp heads. This rugged unit is available in 6 V and 12 V configurations with sealed lead-acid batteries, offering 18 W, 27 W, or 50 W of emergency lighting output and up to 14 W of remote-head capacity for additional egress coverage. Fully compliant with NYC Local Law and UL 924.

Download NYDXR Emergency Unit Spec Sheet (PDF)

Illumination

• Adjustable PAR-style heads — 9 W on 6 V models; 12 W on 12 V models
• 27 W and 50 W versions include a third head (field-installable)

Electrical

• Universal 120/277 VAC input with LED status indicator and push-to-test button
• Sealed lead-acid battery options: 6 V 18 W · 6 V 27 W · 12 V 50 W · 12 V 100 W
• Up to 14 W of remote-capable output (12 V 27 W & 50 W units)
• Solid-state transfer switch and two-rate battery charger (24-hour recharge)
• Input power:
  • 7.1 W / 0.066 A @ 120 V · 8.0 W / 0.031 A @ 277 V (18 & 27 W units)
  • 15.2 W / 0.143 A @ 120 V · 15.8 W / 0.065 A @ 277 V (50 W units)

Mounting

• Universal knockouts on backplate for wall mount
• ½ in knockouts on sides and top for surface conduit connection

Housing

• 20-gauge powder-coated steel cabinet — white or black finish
• High-impact thermoplastic PAR-style lamp heads

Warranty / Listings

• 5-year warranty on housing and electronics; 2-year prorated battery warranty
• UL 924 listed for dry locations (25 °C)
• Complies with NYC Local Code, NFPA 101, NEC, and OSHA

Dimensions

• 18 W model: 10½ in W × 9 ? in H × 2½ in D
• 27 W / 50 W models: 14½ in W × 10½ in H × 2½ in D

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NYDXR approved for use in New York City?

Yes. The NYDXR is specifically listed to comply with New York City emergency lighting requirements, including UL 924 and NYC Local Law compliance.

What battery capacities are available?

This series supports sealed lead-acid battery options at 6 V (18 W or 27 W) and 12 V (50 W or 100 W), with varying remote output capacity.

Does this unit support remote head lighting?

Yes. The 12 V 27 W and 50 W models offer up to 14 W of remote head output for additional lighting coverage.

What is the difference between 2-head and 3-head models?

The 27 W and 50 W models include a third PAR head in the box that can be installed in the field for increased illumination.

Is this unit suitable for outdoor or wet environments?

No. The NYDXR is UL 924 listed for dry interior use only. For outdoor or wet-location emergency lighting, see our wet-location rated models.

Product Features

• Brand: Best Lighting
• LED
• New York City Approved
• Product: NYDXR
• Remote Capable
• Steel
• Thermoplastic
• Emergency Lights
• Wall Mount
• Wet Location