ONTEC S 6.5W Maintained Emergency Light Auto-Test Surface IP65 - White

The ONTEC S is a 6.5W maintained emergency LED fitting that delivers 204 lumens at a crisp 5000K daylight tone. Maintained operation means the fitting works as a normal light during mains supply and switches automatically to its battery on a power failure, so escape routes stay marked at all times. In US terms this is the kind of emergency exit light specified for life-safety lighting, designed to keep stairwells, corridors and doorways visible when the main supply drops.

Surface mounting suits exits, plant rooms, car parks and external escape routes where a clear illuminated path matters most. The cool 5000K output marks the way without softening into a warm glow, and the modest lumen figure is intended for escape-route signalling rather than ambient room lighting, so it should be positioned to light the line of travel and key changes in level. With an IP65 rating the fitting copes with exposed outdoor and wet locations, making it a sound choice for loading bays, covered yards and damp utility areas as well as indoor commercial settings.

Built from white plastic with an IP65 weatherproof seal, the ONTEC S mounts to a wall or ceiling and runs from a 220-240V AC mains supply. The auto-test function runs scheduled self-checks of the battery and lamp, cutting the manual testing burden across larger installations and flagging faults automatically. The clean white finish keeps the fitting discreet against most surfaces. This model sits within the wider Ontec emergency range, which includes further wattage and mounting options to suit different building layouts.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

The ONTEC S is a maintained fitting, so it operates as a standard light while the mains is on and continues to illuminate on battery if the supply fails. This makes it well suited to areas that need permanent lighting as well as emergency cover, such as stairwells and public corridors.

How does the auto-test function work?

The fitting runs scheduled self-tests of its battery and LED automatically, without anyone needing to trigger them manually. It reports faults so maintenance can be planned, which is a real time-saver where many fittings are installed across a site.

Can it be used outdoors or in wet areas?

Yes. With an IP65 rating the ONTEC S is weatherproof and suitable for exposed outdoor and wet locations, including covered car parks, loading bays and damp utility spaces. It is equally at home in standard indoor commercial settings.

How should the fitting be cleaned?

Switch off the supply and wipe the white plastic housing with a soft, damp cloth, avoiding harsh solvents that could mark the surface. Keeping the diffuser clear of dust and grime helps maintain full light output along the escape route.