Emergency Management Systems
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Life-Safety Compliance Through Centralised Emergency Monitoring

EMS provides centralised monitoring, testing, and reporting of all emergency luminaires across a building. The system runs functional and duration tests automatically and generates the compliance reports, which cuts manual inspection cost and keeps the install audit-ready.

Key Features

  • Automatic functional and duration testing
  • Centralised fault reporting and logging
  • Compliance report generation
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Zone-based test scheduling
  • Integration with fire alarm systems
  • DALI emergency (EN 62386-202) support
  • 24/7 monitoring capability

Applications

Hospitals High-Rise Buildings Shopping Malls Airports Data Centers Educational Institutions

System Details

Division: Low Current

Standard

EN 50172 / BS 5266

Protocol

DALI

Testing

Automatic functional & duration

Industries We Serve

Applications & Sectors

Automatic testing, reporting, and maintenance management for facilities where emergency readiness must be proven, not assumed.

Data Centers
Educational Facilities
Airports
Transportation Hubs
Utility Infrastructure
Healthcare Facilities
Commercial Buildings
Industrial Facilities

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the NLC EMS do?

EMS provides centralised monitoring, testing, and reporting of all emergency luminaires across a building. It automatically runs functional and duration tests and generates compliance reports, cutting manual inspection cost and keeping the installation audit-ready.

Which standards does the EMS comply with?

The system is built to EN 50172 / BS 5266, and supports DALI emergency luminaires per EN 62386-202.

What communication protocol does the EMS use?

It uses the DALI protocol, including DALI emergency (EN 62386-202) support for emergency luminaires.

Can the EMS integrate with fire alarm systems?

Yes. The system supports integration with fire alarm systems, alongside centralised fault reporting and logging, battery health monitoring, and 24/7 monitoring capability.

Where is the EMS typically used?

Typical applications include hospitals, high-rise buildings, shopping malls, airports, data centers, and educational institutions. It is part of NLC's Low Current division.

How does the EMS help with compliance reporting?

The EMS automatically runs functional and duration tests and generates compliance reports to EN 50172 and BS 5266, keeping the installation audit-ready and cutting manual inspection cost.

Does the EMS monitor battery health?

Yes. The system provides battery health monitoring along with centralised fault reporting and logging and 24/7 monitoring capability across all emergency luminaires.

Is the EMS compatible with DALI emergency luminaires?

Yes. The EMS uses the DALI protocol and supports DALI emergency luminaires per EN 62386-202 for monitoring and testing.