FIRE SAFETY & DISASTER RECOVERY LEDS WILL TYPICALLY LAST 50,000
HOURS, COMPARED TO 7,000 HOURS FOR FLUORESCENT-BASED PRODUCTS.
or potential faults are automatically relayed to the control panel, which then provides definitive work instructions for any necessary maintenance.
Such systems are recommended by ICEL (The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting) as a benchmark for new and refurbished EL installations. They provide a simple way to monitor and manage EL systems. They can allow remote access to installations using the Cloud to access the very latest reports via mobile phones or tablets.
Businesses with multiple sites can have all of their emergency lights on a single network, with all testing, programming, maintenance and compliance data safely stored in a remote location. Automatic testing also allows buildings to be tested outside their normal hours of use, as testing some areas like busy offices or operating theatres must be planned to fit around normal operations.
Like all evolving technology, effective use of modern EL systems requires joined-up thinking. Yes, you can adapt existing installations with smart panel technology, or update luminaires in certain spaces, but then you have multiple systems.
The advantage with systems like Advanced’s Lux Intelligent is that the solution can be rolled out in one installation, or alternatively extended piece by piece until all emergency luminaires have been adapted/ replaced and added to the system.
In the near future, we are likely to see a move towards even more intelligent systems that focus on directing the public towards a specific exit route, as opposed to simply lighting up the area. The technology to do this does exist, but with limited guidance legislation, the jury is still out on whether the public will take notice, or simply follow the crowd.
Understanding the possibilities in EL today is vital for installers, consultants and end users, especially as in the medium term it is likely to become a key part of the wider evacuation strategy and as such will gain more and more prominence.
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