A new analogue addressable emergency lighting system using LED technology has been launched by Hochiki Europe.

Called FIRElux, the system is being claimed as the UK’s first low voltage, intelligent LED emergency lighting system. Hochiki says the new offering provides significant cost of ownership benefits and uses less than 5% of energy compared to conventional emergency lighting.

At the heart of the system is the addressable FIRElux control panel, and addressable, self-contained luminaires and emergency signage that use conventional low-voltage cabling. The addressable two-loop FIRElux -2 controls up to 254 luminaires or route signs, with cable lengths of between 500 metres and 1000 metres. The system can be wired as a radial with spurs, allowing cable connection to the sensor mounting base prior to installing the luminaires.

The individual luminaires and route signs, each of which incorporates battery back-up, use the standard Hochiki ESP sensor mounting base. Each luminaire has a unique address and can be programmed using a hand-held programmer. The route signs can be wall or ceiling-mounted, thanks to a ‘flex-it’ hinge that houses the fitting’s address and battery, while in the luminaires they are located in the device’s cup.

A GSM or IP alarm transfer unit lets the system be monitored remotely.

Currently, the line-up of fittings includes the FIRElux-20 and FIRElux-40 addressable exit signs that have viewing distances of 20 metres and 40 metres respectively. These are available with left, right or down directional arrows and as a double- sided option. Emergency luminaires are the FIRElux ceiling-mounted fitting, and the FIRElux-SL wall-mounted staircase model.