Emerson Enters Exit & Emergency Lighting Market

ROSEMONT, IL -- Emerson has launched the Appleton HEX LED Series of egress lighting, including exit and emergency exit signs, emergency lighting, and lamps-only emergency lighting systems.

The emergency models feature 90-minute battery backup as required by OSHA, NFPA, and the NEC.

During an evacuation, the rugged lighting systems deliver lifesaving illumination in hostile industrial environments, such as oil refineries, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants, chemical processing areas, and water and wastewater treatment facilities, enabling employees to escape safely from potentially dangerous situations.

In addition to the products’ ability to withstand exposure to corrosive elements, high vibration, heavy impact, and wide temperature ranges, the systems are rated for safe usage in NEC Class I, Div. 2 (C1D2) hazardous locations where flammable gases and vapors may be present.

Fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate housings, UV-stabilized polycarbonate lenses, stainless steel hardware, 6kV surge protection, and die-cast aluminum mounting brackets ensure industrial-grade reliability for long-term value.

While standard versions of the Appleton HEX Series are operational in weather conditions from 32º F to 122º+ F, customers can choose cold temperature models equipped with an internal heater and a battery blanket, resulting in an ambient temperature range of -4º F to 122º+ F.

Electrical power is often lost during an industrial emergency, leaving employees in total darkness. Two ultrabright LED adjustable lamp heads in Appleton HEX LED Series emergency lighting systems can safely illuminate a 45-foot center-to-center space to light employees’ way toward safety.

The emergency systems' 6V DC or 12V DC rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries provide fail-safe backup operation of 90 minutes or more, automatically activating within 10 seconds of a power outage.

Self-diagnostic circuitry troubleshoots battery conditions monthly, bi-annually, and annually, removing the need for manual testing. If a failure is detected, the visual status on the LED indicator lights up immediately to alert maintenance personnel to perform repairs. Diagnostic testing can also be prompted on-demand using the included magnet flash.

Appleton HEX LED Series emergency systems are recommended for installation in all exit routes within hazardous areas and throughout industrial facilities, including hallways, stairways, corridors, and doorways.

The Appleton HEX Series from Emerson meets UL Standard 844 and 924, OSHA 1910.37 Exit Routes and Emergency Planning, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. They are NEC-rated for use in Class I, Div. 2 (Groups A, B, C, D) areas and listed for wet locations.

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