ONTEC S M2302 6.5W Maintained Emergency Light - Auto-Test Cold-Rated IP65 Surface - White

The ONTEC S M2302 is a surface-mounted LED emergency light fitting drawing 6.5W from a 220-240V AC supply and delivering 241 lumens at a 5000K cool white tone. It runs as a maintained unit, so the lamp stays lit during normal mains operation and switches to its internal battery the moment the supply fails. The cool 5000K output is deliberate for escape lighting, giving a clear, high-contrast light along the route rather than a soft domestic glow. Specifiers working to US conventions will recognise this format as an emergency luminaire built for exit and egress duty.

Coverage here is about marking the way out rather than lighting a room, so it is best judged by where it is placed rather than by an area figure. Mount it above doorways, at changes of level, along corridors and near firefighting equipment so the escape route stays visible during a power loss. Its IP65 rating and cold-rated build suit exposed and unheated locations, car parks, loading bays, plant rooms and external walls where temperature swings and weather would defeat an indoor-only fitting. It surface-mounts to either wall or ceiling, which keeps siting flexible across awkward layouts.

Construction is a white plastic housing rated IP65 against dust ingress and water jets, so it copes with wet and fully exposed positions outdoors. The cold-rated specification means the battery and electronics keep working in unheated and low-temperature settings. An auto-test function runs the required function and duration checks automatically and flags faults, cutting the manual testing burden on larger sites. The fitting surface-mounts directly to the structure with no recess needed. We also stock other variants in the Ontec emergency range for non-maintained and differing output requirements.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

The ONTEC S M2302 is a maintained fitting, meaning the LED stays illuminated during normal mains operation and continues running on its internal battery if the supply fails. This suits areas that need permanent lighting as well as escape-route cover, such as corridors and public spaces. Non-maintained variants are available elsewhere in the Ontec range for locations that only need light during a failure.

How does the auto-test function work?

The fitting carries out its own scheduled function and duration tests automatically and signals any fault it finds. This removes much of the manual checking that emergency lighting normally requires and is particularly useful across larger installations with many fittings. You should still confirm the test regime meets your local compliance obligations.

Can it be used outdoors and in cold locations?

Yes. It is rated IP65, so it is protected against dust and water jets and is suitable for exposed outdoor and wet positions. It is also cold-rated, so the battery and electronics keep operating in unheated spaces such as car parks, loading bays and external walls.

How do I clean and maintain the fitting?

Wipe the white plastic housing and lens with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding solvents and abrasive cleaners that could mark the surface. Keep the lens clear so the output stays bright along the escape route. Because the unit self-tests, routine attention is mainly cleaning plus any compliance checks your site requires.