Centralised Battery Systems

A Centralised Battery System (CBS) or Centralised Supply System (CSS) is an emergency back-up power supply used to power emergency lighting systems. A CBS or CSS can also be used to provide standby power for automatic fire extinguisher systems, alarms, smoke extraction, access detection, carbon monoxide monitoring and security systems. A Centralised Battery System has to confirm to EN50171 and meet a number of criteria

A Centralised Battery System provides standby power from an internal battery set that is automatically charged when mains power is present. The use of a CBS reduces emergency power system set-up and maintenance costs but the system will require periodic inspection, battery testing and battery replacement. The main advantages of central battery systems over distributed self-contained systems include:

• Testing and maintenance is much easier to carry out
• Battery replacement is much quicker and less disruptive
• Battery life is generally 10 years or more
• Luminaires can be centrally controlled
• High light levels can easily be achieved
• The emergency lighting system can be completely unobtrusive

CBS/CSS Suppliers, Batteries and Maintenance Contracts

EcoPowerSupplies can provide maintenance contracts, battery testing and battery replacement on a number of CBS/CSS brands. Our principle partners are Eaton Cooper Lighting and Riello UPS. For more information download the Riello Centralised Supply System or the Eaton Cooper Lighting System Design and Information datasheets.

Whether you are looking for an off-the-shelf box or complete project management for a custom, ‘turn-key’ installation, contact our Power Projects team to book a FREE site survey, discuss our trade-in service or Health Check an existing system for a maintenance contract or replacement batteries.