Emergency lighting in production. So the line stops safely.
In production, machines, presses and conveyors run – often in shifts, around the clock. When the power fails, processes must be ended safely and everyone must find the way out. We design safety lighting for high-risk task areas and escape routes – and make existing hall luminaires emergency-capable.
In industrial and manufacturing plants, safety lighting follows from workplace legislation and the risk assessment, and for larger industrial buildings also from industrial building rules and the fire safety concept. At high-risk task areas EN 1838 requires at least 10% of normal illuminance, at least 15 lx, within 0.5 seconds. Escape routes need at least 1 lx and clearly visible exit signs.
What applies?
- Risk assessment under workplace legislation as the basis
- Safety lighting at machines and plant with special risk: 10% of normal lighting, at least 15 lx, within 0.5 s
- Escape route lighting and exit signs along escape routes and main aisles
- Industrial building rules and fire safety concept for larger industrial buildings
- Protection rating suited to dust, oil, moisture and temperature – often IP65
- Testing without stopping production – via self-test and digital logbook
This describes typical requirements, using Germany as the reference. What applies to your building depends on the building permit, fire safety concept, risk assessment and national or regional rules – exactly what we check during the free on-site survey.
Common mistakes
Only the escape route is planned – at the press, saw or conveyor it stays dark.
New plant or moved machines – the safety lighting is not adjusted.
If areas must be closed for testing, it gets postponed. Self-test runs in the background.
How we make it easy
We survey the building, escape routes and existing system and create a standard-compliant emergency lighting design – free and non-binding.
Exit sign, escape route and recessed luminaires plus emergency drivers – with self-test and LiFePO4 battery.
Every test documented digitally, deadlines monitored automatically – ready to show at any inspection.
Annual on-site inspection, all batteries replaced in year 5–6 and repairs – predictable costs instead of surprises.
Matching products
Emergency drivers
Self-contained emergency drivers with battery and self-test – for existing LED luminaires and LED high-bays up to 300 W.
3DEscape route luminaire
Surface-mounted luminaire for escape routes, light output adjustable to 90° or 180°.
3DExit sign luminaire
Discreet LED exit sign luminaire for ceiling, wall, side or pendant mounting – up to 30 m viewing distance.
Frequently asked questions
Does a manufacturing plant need emergency lighting?
As a rule, yes: machines, long routes and shift work regularly lead to safety lighting in the risk assessment. Larger industrial buildings also require it under industrial building rules and the fire safety concept.
What applies at machines?
Where a sudden loss of light is dangerous, EN 1838 requires safety lighting with at least 10% of normal illuminance, at least 15 lx, within 0.5 seconds – so processes can be ended safely.
Can existing hall luminaires become emergency lighting?
Often, yes. Series 19 emergency drivers make LED high-bays up to 300 W and LED battens emergency-capable – with their own battery and self-test, without a central battery.
How is testing done in shift operation?
Self-test luminaires test themselves at times you set and report results to the app. We are only on site when something needs replacing – and once a year under the maintenance contract.
Which protection rating do luminaires in production need?
It depends on dust, oil, moisture and temperature – IP65 is often sensible. Explosive atmospheres have their own requirements, which we look at separately.
Related knowledge
Emergency Lighting Illuminance: Lux Levels per EN 1838
How bright must emergency lighting be? 1 lx, 0.5 lx, 15 lx, 5 lx: all EN 1838 lux levels, uniformity ratios and response times – with table and planning tips.
Read articleWhen Is Emergency Lighting Required? Workplaces and Buildings
When is emergency lighting a legal requirement? EU workplace rules, building regulations and high-risk buildings explained, with Germany as a worked example.
Read articleSelf-Testing Emergency Lights: Automatic Testing to EN 62034
How do self-testing emergency lights to EN 62034 work? Test sequence, status LED, app monitoring, pros and cons, remaining duties and retrofit options.
Read articleOther building types
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