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Illuminate the path to safety with our guide on emergency lighting code compliance. Ensure your spaces meet safety standards effectively.

Electrical supplies for homes and businesses commonly use single-phase alternating current (AC). This alternating current works with most appliances, simple office equipment, lighting, and other devices. Yet for large companies with complex equipment and in many other countries, equipment relies on three-phase alternating current. There are some key differences, advantages, and disadvantages when comparing single-phase vs three-phase power. Understanding these differences will allow you to select the right one for your company.

A lighting inverter system is made up of it’s power conditioning component, inverter components, charging, and the backup runtime component which are batteries. The UL 924 compliance code requires that 90 minutes of battery minimum are provided to all exit sign routes. This 90 minute runtime can only pass it’s minimum test by having well charged, healthy batteries.

DSPM provides superior products and solutions for the lighting inverter industry. DSPM provides products both for harsh environments, and standard commercial environment applications. With product ranges from 3kW to 125kW in the Eternalight Harsh Model, this provides a wide range of solutions for suspect voltage installations. The Eternalight Micro, Mini, and Plus lines provide products…

General lighting standards for the healthcare industry are much higher than other services or industries. Surgical LED lights, germicidal lamps, and mobile luminance requirements have higher operational standards than a standard commercial facility. Emergency lighting and central lighting inverter systems for healthcare facilities must adhere to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Life Safety Code…

Why ABB Lighting Inverters? ABB provides technology solutions for the emergency lighting and inverter markets. In addition, the ABB Group proudly operates the Emergi-Lite® Global Emergency Lighting Research & Innovation Center in Canada, a pioneering technology leader. ABB provides a wide range of inverter technologies for the UL 924 emergency lighting inverter markets. Central Lighting…

Who is ABB? ABB is a global provider of technology solutions for the emergency lighting and inverter markets. In addition, the ABB Group proudly operates the Emergi-Lite® Global Emergency Lighting Research & Innovation Center in Canada, a pioneering technology leader. ABB provides a wide range of inverter capacities—ranging from 400 watts to 50kVA—through their line…

Discover the crucial frequency for testing emergency lighting equipment to ensure safety and compliance in our insightful blog post.