ONTEC S M5105 6.8W Maintained Auto-Test Emergency Light - Surface IP65 - White

The ONTEC S M5105 is a maintained emergency luminaire drawing 6.8W and delivering 576 lumens at a crisp 5000K daylight tone. In US terms this is the kind of emergency light fitting used to keep escape routes lit when mains power fails, switching automatically to its internal battery. As a maintained unit it can run continuously as part of normal lighting or stay dark until a mains failure triggers the battery, depending on how it is wired. The cool 5000K output gives clear, high-contrast illumination along corridors and over doorways where visibility matters most.

Built for exit routes, stairwells, plant rooms and car parks, the ONTEC S marks the safe path out rather than lighting a room to a set brightness, so its 576 lumens are best judged on escape-route marking and corridor throw rather than any desk or ambient coverage figure. The IP65 rating means it copes with exposed outdoor positions, wet utility areas and damp loading bays, making it equally at home on an external wall by a fire door or inside a washdown environment. Surface mounting suits sites where chasing into the structure is not practical, and it can be fixed to either wall or ceiling to suit the run.

The housing is moulded plastic in a white finish, surface mounted to wall or ceiling using the integral fixing points. The auto-test function runs scheduled function and duration checks on the battery and LED automatically, cutting the manual testing burden and flagging faults so compliance records stay straightforward. The IP65 sealing keeps moisture and dust out of the gear in harsh locations. Other wattage and mounting options sit within the wider Ontec emergency range stocked by Niori.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

The ONTEC S is a maintained luminaire, so it can stay lit during normal operation and continues running on its internal battery if the mains supply fails. It can also be wired to remain off until a power failure if your installation calls for that. This makes it suitable for areas that need permanent illumination as well as emergency cover.

What does the auto-test function do?

The auto-test feature runs scheduled function and duration tests on the battery and LED without anyone needing to be on site for each check. It flags any fault it finds, which keeps your emergency lighting compliance records simple and reduces routine manual testing. This is particularly useful across larger sites with many fittings.

Can it be used outdoors or in wet areas?

Yes. With an IP65 rating it is weatherproof and rated for exposed outdoor positions and wet locations such as washdown areas, loading bays and external fire-door surrounds. The sealed plastic housing keeps dust and water jets out of the internal gear.

How should the fitting be cleaned and maintained?

Wipe the white housing and lens with a soft damp cloth to keep the light output clear, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could scratch the plastic. Make sure the unit is isolated before any close inspection. Beyond cleaning, the auto-test function handles routine battery and LED checks for you.