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Self Testing Emergency Lights

Select self-testing (self-diagnostic) emergency lights that automate monthly (~30 s) and annual (90-minute) code tests—so your walk-throughs are quick visual checks. Need a sign-only solution? See self-testing exit signs. Want legend + heads in one fixture? Compare self-testing exit sign & emergency light combos. Planning exterior or wash-down installs? Browse wet-location self-testing lights.

Auto-Test Diagnostics LED Adjustable Heads 90-Min Runtime Remote-Capable (select) Cold-Weather Option 120/277 VAC
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What to Look for in Self-Testing Emergency Lights

  • Output & optics: Choose lumen/optic packages that keep required foot-candles at the 90-minute mark; aim heads to overlap pools along stairs and corridors.
  • Self-diagnostics: The controller automates monthly (~30 s) and annual (90-min) tests; status LED/flash codes flag battery, charger, or lamp faults for quick walk-throughs.
  • Remote-capable (if needed): Match voltage (6 V / 12 V); sum on-board heads + any remote heads; verify total watts still meet 90 minutes with temperature margin.
  • Power & battery: Dual-voltage 120/277 VAC; Ni-Cd or LiFePO4 packs; solid-state charger with low-voltage disconnect; ~24-hour recharge after full test.
  • Environment & mounting: Surface wall/ceiling standard; pick wet-location/IP/NEMA variants for exposure and cold-weather kits where ambient is low.

Built for stairwells, corridors, warehouses, and open areas, self-testing emergency lights keep egress illumination on track without monthly push-tests. The controller exercises the charger, battery, and lamp heads on schedule and surfaces clear pass/fail codes at floor level for quick walk-throughs.

After installation, confirm head aiming and spacing meet your plan at end-of-discharge (90 minutes). For cold or unconditioned spaces, select models with low-temperature packages; if the unit is remote-capable, verify the self-test also supervises remote heads.

💡 Tip: Validate egress light levels at 90 minutes, not just at full charge—spacing that looks fine at install can fall short at end-of-discharge.
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Self-Testing Emergency Lights - Spec Guide

  • Auto-test & supervision (lights): Controller runs monthly function and a 90-minute discharge, with quiet-hour deferral, external manual test, and a floor-visible status LED reporting AC/charger/battery/lamp faults. If remote-capable, ensure self-test also supervises remote heads.
  • Photometric performance at 90 min: Aim head optics to maintain ~≥1 fc avg / ≥0.1 fc min after full discharge; confirm model spacing for corridors, stairs, and open areas at your mounting height.
  • Battery & environment (lights): Specify Ni-Cd or lithium with documented recharge time and ambient range; add cold-weather packages for unconditioned spaces and choose vandal-resistant housings in public areas.

FAQs About Self-Testing Emergency Lights

Do self-testing units replace manual inspections?

No. They run the tests automatically, but you still do a quick monthly visual (status LED) and keep an annual 90-minute test record per NFPA 101.

How do I size a remote-capable unit?

Add the on-board head watts + all remote head watts, then confirm the unit’s 90-minute rating at your ambient. Leave margin for temperature and voltage drop.

Any aiming tips for better coverage?

Aim heads to overlap at floor level; lock angles after a lights-out check. In stairs, bias beams to landings and first/last treads.