DE global

Contactphone_icon

close_icon

Contact us!

phone_icon +49 40 611 631-0 telephone_icon +49 40 611 631-79 mail_icon info@battery-kutter.de

Our business hours:

Monday–Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm
Friday, 8 am – 2 pm

Contact us

Batteries for emergency and safety lighting

SSB Battery SBL

Thanks to their compact design and low capacity gradation, the SSB SBL 12V batteries are ideal for emergency and safety lighting.

SSB Battery Grid Power

The SSB Battery Grid Power series offers maintenance-free high-temperature lead-acid batteries, ideal for reliable emergency and safety lighting.

SSB Battery PLP

The SSB Pure Lead Power series boasts a long service life thanks to TPPL technology.

LiBrick Standard

Our LiFePO4 batteries in lead housings are the ideal solution for applications with high energy and performance requirements.

What is emergency lighting and how does it work?

Emergency lighting is essential in the event of a power failure in public buildings. It protects against accidents and panic and enables people to leave the building and get to safety in an emergency. The lighting must function reliably, reach its maximum brightness in a short time and remain effective thanks to a rechargeable battery.

It is therefore particularly important that the emergency lighting with rechargeable battery is a second lighting system – independent of the general supply. A safety power source or fire-retardant cabling is essential here. The safety power source, also known as a backup power source, can be a generating set or battery system. 

What types of emergency lighting exist?

Emergency lighting is an umbrella term and is subdivided into safety lighting and backup lighting.

Backup lighting ensures the continuation of an ongoing activity that cannot be interrupted, such as an operation in a hospital. In the event of a power failure, backup lighting provides sufficient light to complete a task – in this case it is also referred to as a permanent circuit.

In the case of emergency lighting, there is a standby circuit, i.e. the emergency lighting is switched on in the event of a power failure. Safety lighting for escape routes is a very well-known example. The green and white escape sign luminaires with a stylised person and an arrow pointing in the direction of escape are a globally recognised pictogram and form a building's safety guidance system. There is also anti-panic lighting, which ensures adequate visual conditions, and safety lighting for workplaces with special hazards.

Which batteries are suitable for emergency lighting?

The choice of battery for emergency lighting with a rechargeable battery depends on various factors. As batteries have a certain service life, their capacity can decrease over the years, which has a negative effect on the emergency lighting. Ambient temperatures and the type of installation at the installation site also have an influence on battery performance. This depends on the dimensions of the batteries and also whether it is possible to organise the installation of the batteries in battery cabinets or safety cabinets. Depending on the chemical nature of the battery, an electrolyte-resistant coating on the floor or special ventilation of the room may be necessary.

For emergency lighting with high reliability, good performance and a long service life – even under difficult conditions if necessary – a lead-acid battery is recommended. SSB Battery batteries are particularly suitable for applications with a long autonomy time for emergency lighting and safety lighting. We also have a solution for you if you prefer pure lead batteries. Our SSB PLP series offers you the performance you need for emergencies. Are you focussing on lithium-ion batteries? Then our LiBrick brand is perfect for you. These batteries are not only lighter than lead batteries, they often also manage a higher number of cycles and therefore last longer. However, lithium-ion batteries are also more expensive.

Another option is to use a battery pack. We offer you the industry standard connections for your battery packs as a basic equipment. This includes JST and Molex connectors, for example. In addition to ready-made packs, Battery-Kutter also offers you the option of configuring your own customised battery pack. Benefit from our 30 years of experience in the development of customised battery packs. We not only focus on the specific selection for your application, but also on the customisation of modern monitoring and safety electronics as well as the appropriate charging technology.

Consultancy is the core of our business and our well-trained technicians and engineers are the backbone of our company! We look forward to working with you to find a customised solution!

Give us a call and we will be happy to help you: +49 40 611 631-0

Our bestseller for your safety lighting:

SSB Battery SBL18-12i

AGM battery | OGiV |
12 V | 18 Ah (C20) |
sealed | maintenance free |
10-12 years | measurements:
181 × 77 × 167 mm |
F-M5 internal thread |
weight: 5.0 kg

SSB Battery SBL28-12i

AGM battery | OGiV |
12 V | 28 Ah (C20) |
sealed | maintenance free |
10-12 years |
measurements:
165 × 125 × 175 mm |
F-M5 internal thread |
weight: 8.6 kg

SSB Battery SBL75-12i(sh)

AGM battery | OGiV |
12 V | 75 Ah (C10) |
sealed | maintenance free |
10-12 years |
measurements:
258 × 166 × 215 mm |
F-M6 internal thread |
weight: 24 kg

LiBrick S12-7.5 T2

Type: LiFePO4
Nominal Voltage: 12.8 V
Capacity: 7.5 Ah @ 0.5C
Connection: T2
Housing: ABS, UL-94 V-0
Serial connection: max. 4
Parallel connection: max. 4
Size: 151 x 65 x 92 mm (+2 mm tabs)
Weight: 1.1 kg

When is emergency lighting mandatory and where is it required?

Emergency lighting is mandatory in certain public buildings and facilities to protect people in the event of an emergency. The lighting and signs must be recognisable in the event of a power failure or heavy smoke in the event of a fire and ensure sufficient lighting. For example, emergency exits, first aid and extinguishing equipment must be labelled and escape and rescue routes as well as hidden dangers must be illuminated. The regulations in buildings depend, among other things, on the size of the facility and known risk factors as well as many other conditions. In the following, we will therefore show you a few criteria for workplaces where safety lighting is required:

  • Workplaces that are frequented by people (restaurants, railway stations)
  • Workplaces that accommodate a large number of people, floors, winding escape routes or hazards and accident risks (high-rise buildings)
  • Workplaces that require people to cross large spaces (entrance halls, open-plan offices)
  • Workplaces that do not have daylight (sales rooms, workshops)

The following escape routes and rooms should always have extensive emergency lighting:

  • Corridors and stairwells required for escape and rescue routes as well as steps
  • Rooms between necessary stairwells and stairwell extensions
  • Exits and exits to the outside (emergency exits and emergency exits)
  • Rooms without daylight
  • Lifts and lift lobbies

Are you also interested in other areas of application? Please find more information here:

Emergency power and UPS systems
Hazard alarm systems
Intralogisitcs