Replace your central battery. No battery room needed.
The battery of your central battery system is worn out, spare parts are no longer available or you need the battery room? Switching to self-contained emergency luminaires is often the more economical solution. We survey the system free of charge, compare both options honestly and plan the switch in line with your fire safety concept.
When switching pays off
The entire system battery has to be replaced at once – a good moment to reconsider the system.
No spare parts, no individual luminaire monitoring or recurring faults.
New rooms or routes require new luminaires and cables anyway.
Self-contained luminaires need no electrical operating room – the space becomes free.
What needs to be clarified
- Survey: system, luminaires, circuits, cabling and logbook
- Fire safety concept and permit: is a central supply required? We align the change with you and, if needed, the fire safety engineer or inspector
- Circuit integrity: with self-contained luminaires, fire-resistant supply cables are usually not required – the requirements for your building apply
- Design to EN 1838: luminaire positions, exit signs and duration verified again
- Removal: dismantling of the old system and battery disposal are planned in
- Logbook: new luminaire list and test basis to EN 50172
Your contacts
How the switch works
We survey system, luminaires and building – free and non-binding.
Battery replacement or switch: you see both options with lifetime costs.
New self-contained luminaires, removal of the old system – section by section so operations continue.
Documentation, logbook and optional maintenance via app.
Frequently asked questions
May I replace a central battery system with self-contained luminaires?
In many buildings, yes. If the building permit or fire safety concept requires a central safety power supply – e.g. in some special buildings – the change must be agreed with the fire safety engineer and possibly the authority. We clarify this before designing.
Do I still need fire-resistant cables?
With self-contained luminaires the energy source is inside the luminaire, so circuit integrity of the supply cables is usually not required. The requirements for your building still apply.
What happens to the old system?
After the changeover the old system is decommissioned and removed, and the batteries are disposed of properly. We plan the removal in from the start.
Can existing cables be reused?
Self-contained luminaires need a normal mains supply from the respective lighting circuit. Whether existing cables can be used is shown by the on-site survey.
Is switching cheaper than replacing the battery?
That depends on the building and system. We compare battery replacement and switching over the entire service life – including battery room, testing effort and battery replacement – and show you both options.
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Luminaires, installation and maintenance from a single source – every inspection documented digitally in our app. We start with a free on-site survey and standard-compliant design.