SOS Waypoint Limited, Unit B2A Mill 1 Pleasley Vale Business Park Mansfield
Notts NG19 8RL
Wall Protection and Wayguidance Specialists
• Active illumination of “Right Way” and “Wrong Way”.
• Independent of electrical
supply and ambient light charging.
• No batteries, bulbs or wiring required.
• Maintenance-free
over a long life cycle.
• Absolute reliability – no moving parts or consumable components.
• Tactile wayguidance
The complete system is self-luminous, needing no external or internal electrical
power supply. The photoluminescent strips are charged in ambient lighting conditions,
whilst the TGLDs within the tactile indicators provide continual red and green wayguidance
markers. In the event of reduced visibility the system is immediately evident, providing
both visual and tactile guidance to evacuees. The photoluminescent strip will gradually
reduce in brightness over a period of 60 minutes whilst the TGLDs continue to emit
light even during prolonged periods of total darkness.
This unique system is a hybrid system which combines photoluminescent material and
a tritium gas lighting devices (TGLD) which emit light for up to 10 years with no
power consumption. The result is a system that brings very significant benefits to
users in terms of performance and cost- effectiveness.
This system is ideally suited for use in situations where there is insufficient light
to fully charge the photoluminescent material and where the cost of a powered system
cannot be justified.
Typical applications include plant rooms, utility corridors, tunnels, etc.
How Does it Work?
TGLDs are self-illuminating light sources which harness gaseous
tritium as an energy source to activate phosphor, all encapsulated in a tough, borosilicate
glass tube. Activation of the phosphor coating generates light which is emitted steadily
throughout the extensive lifetime of the product. TGLDs operate safely in hazardous
atmospheres and adverse environmental conditions, from - 60°C to +70°C, even when
immersed in water. A polycarbonate enclosure in the form of the Waypoint tactile
indicator safely protects the TGLD from physical damage.
Also available: Metal stamped housings to comply with tunnel and sub-surface
Transport fire and toxicisity regulations.