Flexible power requirements and circuit counts let you design the system you want. The ELTS2 allows selected houselights that are normally fed by a dimmer, to provide Code-compliant, full-on emergency illumination during loss of utility power, fire alarm activation, or manual activation. Unlike systems that simply bypass the dimmer, ELTS2 actually transfers the load (both hot and neutral conductors) from the dimmer output to a separate emergency power source.

A local control panel that includes a test keyswitch and LED indicators clearly displays system status. The winning project – nominated by Le Viet Hung, Marketing Manager, Philips Lighting Vietnam – received a further round of funding to provide solar-powered LED lighting and emergency lighting for 288 households and a play area at the community center in the off-grid village.

It’s a sobering thought that close to 150 million people in the ASEAN region still live without access to electricity. Vietnam has worked hard on developing its national grid, yet today an estimated 4 per cent of all Vietnamese households are still without electricity. The village of Thanh Son is located in a remote rural area, about 70km (a two hour drive) from Hanoi. The villagers mainly earn a living by farming and growing cassava.

For 30 years, village life in this largely off-grid community ended when the sun went down. But not anymore. The ability to withstand harsh environments and extreme conditions is an essential quality for Spotlight used in high-risk locations. Newlec Energy Efficient Anti-corrosive Luminaires are built for such conditions. With a high degree of moisture-proof protection, each ceiling mounted light is encased with a durable impact-resistant polycarbonate body and features injected moulded polycarbonate diffusers. Highly resistant to the elements, the lamps can operate in subzero temperatures.

Effective and efficient emergency lighting are particularly important in hazardous conditions and extreme environments. In a workplace where constant monitoring of vital processes are essential, light must be instantly available and able to withstand whatever conditions might arise. Some environments are highly demanding of both man and technology, and so specialised emergency lighting solutions are of the utmost importance.