Dutch firm Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, is helping building managers control, monitor and test emergency lighting and produce compliance reports through a secure cloud-based dashboard.

Powered by Signify’s Interact connected lighting system developed for intelligent buildings, the system enhances the testing process by automating function and duration tests, while delivering data insights and health status alerts.

Interact Building Manager lets building operators monitor and manage general and emergency lighting through a cloud-based dashboard. This supports multiple testing schedules and delivers detailed reports for regulatory documentation and reporting. The system also simplifies maintenance and supports compliance with emergency lighting standards as per local regulations.

“For building managers and maintenance teams alike, regular testing and maintenance of emergency lighting is crucial, but can be time-consuming and prone to human error,” said Greg Nelson, executive vice president at Signify (www.signify.com). “Signify’s new wireless emergency lighting portfolio and Interact Building Manager provides visibility and control over your emergency lighting with regular proof of performance to ensure compliance with relevant standards while reducing operational complexity and cost.”

There are four key configurations to meet the varying needs of buildings: general lighting fixtures with built-in emergency capabilities; wireless Dali (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) extenders and sensors; wireless exit signs; and emergency lights. Everything from general lighting to emergency lighting can be commissioned and deployed under one contract and one dashboard, enabling cost savings and efficient maintenance and monitoring of an entire lighting system. Alternatively, emergency lighting can be installed and commissioned on its own to achieve mandatory building compliance.

“With our connected wireless emergency lighting portfolio, building operators can find tailor-made options while also reducing cost, streamlining operations and meeting essential compliance standards,” said Nelson. “Signify’s expertise in both general and emergency lighting means we can act as a single trusted partner for a wide range of customer needs.”

Interact (www.interact-lighting.com) already supports millions of connected light points in large-scale installations worldwide and is built on cyber-security principles to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of users’ data are protected and maintained.

The wireless emergency lighting is being first made available in Australia and New Zealand through the Pierlite portfolio (pierlite.com.au/products/indoor-led-lighting/emergency); it will be made available in Europe in early September.