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Kevin Wylde, Internal Sales Manager at Tridonic Distribution UK
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Dependable emergency lighting, correctly specified

Emergency systems keep escape routes and key areas lit during a power failure. We help select compatible components suited to the luminaire, duration and testing approach.

Common Applications

  • Commercial and public buildings
  • Emergency conversion of existing luminaires
  • Battery technology upgrades
  • Automated and self-test systems

Common questions

  • How do I choose the right emergency lighting components?

    Selection depends on the luminaire, the required duration, whether the system is maintained or non-maintained, and your testing approach. We supply emergency drivers, inverters, batteries, kits and standalone products, and help you choose compatible components. We can explain the options and what information is needed, though the applicable standards and project requirements must always be considered for your specific installation.

  • Can you help convert an existing luminaire to emergency?

    In many cases, yes. Emergency conversion combines compatible emergency gear and a battery with the existing luminaire. We help identify suitable components and explain what is needed – load, duration and testing method – so the conversion works correctly. Confirming the luminaire and driver details helps us recommend compatible emergency products for your specific fitting.

  • How do I move from NiCd or NiMH to lithium batteries?

    We guide the transition to modern lithium battery solutions, helping identify compatible batteries and gear for your emergency luminaires. The right choice depends on the existing system, duration and charging requirements. Sharing the current battery and gear details lets us recommend a suitable replacement that keeps the system dependable and compatible.

Emergency System Support

Correctly specified emergency components protect safe operation, support compliant installations and reduce maintenance uncertainty over time.

  • Duration & Rating

    Correct duration and rating

    We help match emergency gear and batteries to the required duration and load, so provision suits the luminaire and application.

  • Conversion

    Emergency conversion support

    Guidance on converting existing luminaires with compatible emergency gear, batteries and kits, integrated correctly with the fitting.

  • Battery Technology

    Lithium battery transitions

    Support identifying compatible modern battery solutions when replacing older NiCd or NiMH systems.

  • Testing

    Self-test and automated options

    Advice on components that support self-test or automated testing and reporting, reducing manual checks.

Selecting and integrating emergency lighting

Emergency lighting keeps escape routes and key areas illuminated when the mains supply fails. The range spans emergency drivers and inverters, battery systems, combined emergency kits and standalone ready-to-apply emergency products. Correct selection depends on the luminaire, duration, maintained or non-maintained operation and the testing approach.

How we support emergency selection

  • Compatible emergency component selection
  • Emergency conversion guidance
  • Lithium battery replacement support
  • Maintained and non-maintained advice
  • Self-test and automated testing options
  • Technical support and product sourcing

The Emergency Lighting Range

  • Tridonic emergency LED driver and inverter.

    Emergency Drivers & Inverters

    Emergency gear that maintains light output during a mains failure, matched to the luminaire.

  • Tridonic emergency battery pack.

    Battery Systems

    Modern battery solutions, including lithium options replacing legacy NiCd and NiMH.

  • Tridonic emergency conversion kit.

    Emergency Kits

    Combined emergency solutions for integrating emergency operation into luminaires.

  • Tridonic ready2apply standalone emergency exit set.

    Standalone Emergency (R2A)

    Ready-to-apply standalone emergency luminaires for straightforward installation.

The Benefits

Correctly specified emergency lighting supports safe operation, compliant installations and dependable performance over the system’s life.

  • Dependable emergency operation
  • Support for compliant installations
  • Reduced maintenance uncertainty
  • Easier testing and upgrades

Need help selecting an emergency solution?

Emergency selection depends on the luminaire, duration, maintained or non-maintained operation and your testing approach. Share these details and we can help identify compatible components, subject to compatibility checks and the applicable standards for your project.

Kevin Wylde, Internal Sales Manager at Tridonic Distribution UK
Talk to an expert Call us on 01923 802500

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the difference between maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting?

    Maintained emergency luminaires operate in normal use and continue during a mains failure, while non-maintained luminaires illuminate only when the mains fails. The right choice depends on the space and its use. We can explain the options and help select compatible components, but the applicable standards and project requirements must be considered for your specific installation.

  • Can you supply components for automated emergency testing?

    Yes. We supply emergency systems and controls that support self-test and automated testing, along with reporting, which reduces manual checks and helps keep records audit-ready. The right approach depends on your existing systems and reporting needs. We can explain compatible options; responsibility for testing and compliance remains with the responsible person on site.

  • How do I find a replacement for obsolete emergency gear?

    Using the original component’s specification – duration, load, format and battery type – we can help identify a compatible modern or successor product. Where an exact match no longer exists, we suggest suitable alternatives and explain any differences that affect fit or operation. Sharing the original code and luminaire details helps us confirm a suitable replacement.

  • Do you supply standalone emergency luminaires?

    Yes. We supply standalone, ready-to-apply emergency products for situations where a self-contained emergency luminaire is more practical than converting an existing fitting. We can help you choose a suitable product based on the location, mounting and duration required, and explain how it fits alongside the wider emergency scheme.

  • What information do you need to recommend emergency components?

    The most useful details are the luminaire type, required duration, maintained or non-maintained operation, the mains driver or gear, and your testing approach. With this we can identify compatible emergency components and flag anything that needs checking. Applicable standards and the specific project requirements should always be confirmed for the installation.

Need help choosing an emergency lighting solution?

Share your luminaire, duration and testing requirements and we’ll help identify compatible, dependable emergency components.

Kevin Wylde, Internal Sales Manager at Tridonic Distribution UK
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