Revolutionary Emergency LED Tube Technology
Every contractor installing emergency lighting faces the same frustration: emergency tubes never match the regular LEDs in the same fixture, creating visible lighting inconsistencies that compromise professional results. The EIKO Emergency Type B LED Tube solves this with first-to-market power-selectable and color selectable technology.
Field-adjustable Power Set options (16W/14W/12W delivering maximum 2200/1900/1650 lumens) and Color Set temperature selection (3000K-6500K) enable perfect matching with any T8 LED. The Type B ballast bypass design simplifies retrofits by eliminating ballast compatibility issues while enabling direct wiring to line voltage. The UL 924-compliant twist-lock mechanism eliminates the screws and brackets required by existing solutions in the market, reducing installation time while meeting safety standards. Our complete solution includes the tube, lamp holders, and test button—no separate accessory purchases needed. During power outages, the tube delivers 500 lumens for 90 minutes.
The Design Process
The Objective: Eliminate the lumen output mismatch between emergency and standard T8 LED tubes in multi-lamp fixtures while simplifying UL 924 compliance installation. Secondary objective: reduce distributor SKU complexity through field-adjustable specifications.
The Team: Cross-functional development between electrical engineering (dual selectability circuit integration), mechanical engineering (twist-lock socket mechanism), and field application engineers. Validation testing conducted with commercial electrical contractors across multiple fixture types and ceiling heights to verify real-world performance parameters.
The Solution: Integrated dual DIP switch architecture enables field-selectable output (16W/14W/12W) and CCT (3000K-6500K) without circuit reconfiguration. Mechanical twist-lock design achieves UL 924-compliant tube retention without fasteners. Type B ballast bypass eliminates compatibility variables. Complete kit packaging (tube + G13 sockets + test switch) reduces installation touchpoints and accessory procurement overhead.
Sustainability
Energy Performance:
- 135 lm/W efficacy rating
- DLC 5.1-6.0 Premium qualified
- Power selectable feature prevents over-specification waste (enables 12W deployment where 16W unnecessary)
- 120-277V universal voltage reduces inventory multiplication across different electrical systems
Resource Efficiency:
- SKU consolidation reduces manufacturing runs, packaging materials, and distribution emissions
- Type B architecture eliminates ballast obsolescence failures
- Lithium battery chemistry: 500+ charge cycles, minimal capacity degradation
End-of-Life: Separated component categories (aluminum housing, PC lens, lithium cells, LED boards) facilitate material stream recycling.
Pricing
Distributor cost positioned at competitive parity with premium fixed-output emergency tubes. Total cost of ownership advantages:
- Saves cost on accessory kit procurement per installation
- Reduces labor hours through tool-free installation (estimated 5-10 minutes per fixture savings)
- Single SKU inventory model reduces distributor carrying costs and obsolescence risk
- Field adjustability reduces mis-specification callbacks and restocking penalties
Target price supports distributor profitability while delivering contractor savings through reduced total installed cost.
Notes
First commercial emergency LED tube with integrated field-selectable lumen output and CCT adjustment. Addresses fundamental application gap where fixed-specification emergency tubes create visible lumen output disparities in retrofit installations.
Technical differentiation: dual selectability via integrated switching (not external modules), UL 924-compliant mechanical retention without fasteners, and complete solution packaging. Category innovation rather than incremental improvement—creates new specification methodology for emergency lighting in multi-lamp commercial fixtures.
Headquartered in Kansas, EiKO has been a leading provider in the lighting industry for over 45 years. Our mission is clear: to empower electrical distributors with commercial lighting solutions that meet the everyday needs of contractors, engineers, and end-users. With operations spanning US, Canada, Europe, and Asia we are committed to building lasting partnerships by consistently delivering solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs.
