ONTEC S M2102 6.5W Maintained Emergency Light - Auto-Test IP65 Cold-Rated Surface - White

The ONTEC S M2102 is a surface-mounted emergency light fitting that draws 6.5W and delivers 241 lumens at a clear 5000K daylight tone. It runs on 220-240V AC and operates in maintained mode, so the LED stays lit during normal supply and switches automatically to its internal battery if the mains fails. In the language used across the US market this type of fitting is an emergency exit light, marking escape routes and key points so people can move safely in a power cut. The cool 5000K output gives crisp, high-contrast illumination that reads well against signage and floor markings.

Built for exposed and demanding locations, this fitting carries an IP65 rating and a cold-rated battery, which makes it suitable for car parks, loading bays, external stairwells, plant rooms and unheated stores where standard emergency units would struggle. Rather than lighting a room to a set brightness, its job is escape-route marking: position it along corridors, above doorways and at changes of level so the path to an exit stays visible. Surface mounting to wall or ceiling means it can be fixed where it is most useful without recessing into the structure, and the auto-test function logs its own checks to ease scheduled compliance duties.

The housing is moulded white plastic, weighing 582g, and seals to IP65 so it copes with direct water and dust at fully exposed sites. The integral battery supports maintained running and the self-contained design needs no separate central system, while the auto-test feature runs and records the required function and duration tests on its own. Wall or ceiling fixing is straightforward via the surface bracket. We also stock other variants within the ONTEC S range for sites that need different outputs or non-maintained operation.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

It is a maintained fitting, so the LED is lit during normal mains operation and continues on its internal battery the moment the supply is lost. Maintained units suit areas that need permanent illumination as well as emergency cover, such as corridors and stairwells in public buildings.

Can it be used outdoors and in wet or cold areas?

Yes. The IP65 rating makes it weatherproof and suitable for fully exposed outdoor and wet locations, and the cold-rated battery lets it perform in unheated and low-temperature spaces such as car parks, loading bays and external stairwells.

How does the auto-test feature work?

The fitting runs its required function and duration tests automatically and records the results, which reduces the manual checking needed to stay compliant. This is helpful across larger installations where testing many individual units by hand is time-consuming.

How should the housing be cleaned and maintained?

Wipe the white plastic housing with a soft, slightly damp cloth and avoid solvents or abrasives that could mark the surface or affect the IP65 seal. Keep the lens clear of dust and grime so the 241 lumen output and any indicator remain easy to see during a check.