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INOTEC solutions for premises at risk of fire

INOTEC offers an emergency luminaire and emergency exit luminaires specifically for premises at risk of fire. They need to have special properties because the construction of a low-voltage system places increased demands on premises at risk of fire.

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What applies to sports facilities from now on

The German version of EN 12193:2018 was published in July 2019, replacing the previous version, DIN EN 12193:2008-04. The standard specifies lighting for indoor and outdoor sports facilities for the sports most frequently practised in Europe.

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Dynamic escape routing

The leaflet "Adaptive escape routing" of the ZVEI, in which INOTEC contributed decisively, deals with theories about escape routing in general: What can dynamic escape routing achieve nowadays? Which applications are there today and where are limitations of the concept?

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Venting and aerating batteries

A power failure does not have to be a disaster – stationary batteries are often used to provide an alternative source of power to electronic systems in such circumstances. Anyone using such batteries must, however, take special precautions, as described in EN 50272-2 (VDE 0510 Part 2) that was issued in December 2001.

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Monitoring of general lighting

Continuous ­improvement, better quality and lower prices for the light emitting diodes are causing the share of luminaires equipped with LED lamps to soar. As a result, the number of LED lights used, not just for general lighting, but also as safety luminaires, is growing rapidly. Operating general lighting from central power systems does, however, require careful consideration and meticulous advance planning. Don't be fooled by labels claiming the lights are "suitable for emergency lighting" – they do not automatically imply compatibility with the central power systems in use.

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Inrush currents in (safety) lighting

Inrush currents for lighting have never been as topical as they are now. Why have inrush currents increased so much over the past years? Why does a 45W LED luminaire have a inrush current of 53A? How can inrush currents be calculated and compared?

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