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Remote Capable Exit Sign Combos

Remote capable exit sign combos (also called remote-ready exit sign combos) combine an EXIT legend, on-board lamp heads, and extra battery capacity to power remote heads — simplifying wiring and maintenance at doorways. They maintain code-required 90-minute runtime.

In other words, this is a combo exit sign with remote capacity — the EXIT signage with attached lamps, plus watt budget to drive separate remote heads (remote exit lights) placed around corners or down long corridors. Add coverage with remote heads.

Remote-Head Output LED Adjustable Heads 6V / 12V Circuits 90-Min Runtime Supervised Remotes 120/277 VAC
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What to Look for in Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos

  • Remote capacity (W) — 3-load sizing: Sum the EXIT legend + on-board heads + all remote heads; size the battery to sustain 90 minutes with safety margin.
  • Voltage drop & wiring: Design remote-ready branches with short runs or heavier gauge on longer pulls; confirm the farthest head stays bright at end-of-discharge.
  • Supervision & service: Prefer supervised remote circuits; mount where the status LED/test button is visible for single-point maintenance.

Use combos to concentrate egress coverage at doors and intersections: aim the on-board heads to light the near field, then place remote heads to carry illumination down stairs and long runs. Lay out remote head counts, run lengths, and wire gauge so brightness holds at the 90-minute mark—verify at end-of-discharge, not just at initial output.

Match the enclosure to the environment (damp/wet or NEMA/IP where needed), and choose supervised remote circuits so branch faults surface at the fixture. Mount with the status LED and push-to-test visible from the floor, leave service clearance for battery swaps, and label remote circuits at the source and at each head to speed troubleshooting.

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Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos - Specs & Features

  • Remote capacity (W) — 3-load sizing: Match 6 V / 12 V circuits, then total the EXIT legend + on-board heads + all remote heads; size to maintain 90 minutes with margin for temperature/aging/wire loss.
  • Voltage drop & topology: Keep home runs short, upsize copper on long runs, avoid mixing gauges on a branch, and check the furthest head at end-of-discharge.
  • Supervised remotes: Choose units that monitor remote branches and surface distinct fault codes at a single status LED/test switch.
  • Enclosure & protections: Rigid housing, brownout/LVD, documented recharge time; specify gasketed/wet or NEMA/IP variants where spray, dust, or exterior exposure is expected.

Need standalone plaques instead of combos? See remote-capable exit signs (sign-only units that power separate remotes).

FAQs About Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos

Remote-capable combo vs remote-capable exit sign — what’s the difference?

A remote-capable combo is an EXIT sign with lights on the same housing plus extra remote capacity to power separate heads. A remote-capable exit sign is the sign-only version that powers remotes but has no on-board lamps. For sign-only units, see our remote-capacity exit signs. (Also called remote-ready models.)

How many remote heads can a remote-capable combo drive?

It depends on the unit’s remote wattage and voltage (6V/12V). Add the EXIT legend load + on-board heads + every remote head and keep the total within the combo’s remote-output rating at 90 minutes.

Can I mix 6V and 12V remote heads on the same combo?

No. Remote heads must match the fixture’s output voltage. Mixing voltages risks dim legs or damage; use only heads listed as compatible with the unit’s remote circuit.

How far can I run remote-head wiring before brightness drops?

Distance is limited by voltage drop. Keep runs short, upsize wire for long distances, and confirm brightness at the end-of-discharge. Always calculate drop to the furthest head on the branch.

Will the combo report a failed remote head?

Choose models with supervised remote circuits. These surface branch faults at the fixture’s status indicator so you can service a failed remote without ladder-hunting each head.

Don’t need remote capacity? See standard exit sign with lights.