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What is Emergency Lighting?

What is Emergency Lighting?

Have you ever been in a store or other commercial space when the power went out? Could you see to find your way out? The answer should be yes, thanks to emergency lighting!

Types of Inverters

Type of Lighting Inverters

Lighting inverters are relatively simple in design, with less than a half dozen components. Yet, there is much to know about their operation and things to consider when specifying them for a project…

Inverters 101

Inverters 101

In typical power situations, inverters store energy in their battery banks as DC power. When power is lost, inverter circuitry converts the DC power in the batteries back to AC power.

Emergency Drivers for Lighting System

Emergency Lighting is a code requirement for every commercial building. We will talk more about what it is and why it is needed, but first, what is a driver?

Why are emergency exit signs red or green?

One of the most shocking incidents in American industrial history occurred on March 25, 1911, in New York City. The Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory burned, killing 146 workers. The tragedy was largely preventable as most victims died due to neglected safety features and locked doors within the building.

UL 924 – Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

The UL 924 standard is applicable for emergency lighting and power equipment circuits of 600 volts or less, which is intended to supply power and illumination in critical locations when the regular power fails.

Emergency Lighting Inverter

What is an Emergency Lighting Inverter?

No matter the battery capacity, an inverter provides several advantages over other systems. Learn more about how inverters support emergency lighting systems.