Ontec C 7W Maintained Auto-Test Recessed Emergency Light Ø90 - White

The Ontec C is a recessed emergency LED light that drops into the ceiling on a compact Ø90 mm footprint, drawing 7W from a 220-240V AC supply. It runs in maintained mode, so the light stays lit during normal use and switches to its battery feed when mains power is lost. The output is 288 lumens at a crisp 5000K, a cool daylight tone chosen for clear visibility along escape routes rather than for ambient room brightness. As an emergency luminaire this is what US specifiers would list as an emergency exit or egress light, marking the way out when the building goes dark.

The Ontec C suits corridors, stairwells, lobbies, offices and other internal escape routes where building regulations call for emergency illumination. Rather than lighting a room to a working level, its job is to pick out the path of travel and key points along it, so coverage is judged by the spacing of fittings down a route rather than by floor area. The recessed format keeps it flush in the ceiling for a tidy finish in finished commercial interiors, and the cool 5000K light reads clearly against signage and floor markings. Plan fittings along the route at the intervals your emergency lighting layout specifies so no stretch of the escape path is left unlit.

Built with a plastic body in a white finish, the Ontec C is rated IP20 for dry indoor installation only and should be kept clear of damp, bathroom and outdoor locations. It carries an integral battery and an auto-test function that runs the required function and duration checks automatically, cutting down on manual testing routines. Mounting is recessed into the ceiling, and at Ø90 × 13 mm with a weight of 268 g it sits almost flush once installed. Other maintained and non-maintained options sit alongside it in the Ontec range from Kanlux.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

The Ontec C is a maintained fitting, which means the LED stays lit during normal operation and continues to run on its internal battery if the mains supply fails. This suits routes that need permanent illumination as well as emergency cover. Non-maintained versions, which only light up during a power failure, are also available in the range.

How does the auto-test function work?

The Ontec C has a built-in auto-test feature that automatically carries out the periodic function and duration checks an emergency system requires. This reduces the need for manual testing and helps keep a maintenance record without staff intervention. It runs the tests on its own schedule and indicates the result at the fitting.

Can the Ontec C be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20, which means it is for dry indoor use only and must be kept clear of damp, bathroom, shower and outdoor locations. Install it in corridors, stairwells, lobbies and similar internal spaces where it stays dry.

How is it installed in the ceiling?

The Ontec C is recessed into the ceiling, sitting almost flush thanks to its slim 13 mm depth and Ø90 mm body. You will need a suitable cut-out in the ceiling to drop it in, and it connects to a 220-240V AC supply. Its light 268 g weight makes handling during fit-out straightforward.