Thomas & Betts JSC18-2 Emergency Lighting Unit

Description:

The Thomas & Betts JSC18-2 Emergency Light is a self-contained 6V emergency lighting unit designed to provide dependable illumination during power outages in commercial and industrial facilities. Commonly installed in offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants, schools, hospitals, retail buildings, and electrical rooms to ensure safe egress in accordance with emergency lighting requirements. Maintenance personnel, electrical contractors, facility managers, and system integrators use this emergency light for new installations, life safety system upgrades, routine maintenance, and replacement of existing emergency lighting units.

Applications:

The Thomas & Betts JSC18-2 is part of the EMERGI-LITE® JS Series and features a compact steel enclosure with two adjustable emergency lamp heads powered by a sealed 6V nickel-cadmium battery. The unit automatically switches to battery operation upon AC power failure and provides a minimum of 90 minutes of emergency illumination. It is ideal for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, utility rooms, stairwells, hallways, and exit pathways requiring reliable emergency lighting in compliance with life safety standards.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Thomas & Betts (ABB) – EMERGI-LITE®
• Part Number: JSC18-2 (JSC182)
• Product Type: Self-Contained Emergency Light Unit
• Series: JS Series
• Battery Voltage: 6 VDC
• Battery Type: Sealed Maintenance-Free Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
• Battery Capacity: 18 W
• Lamp Heads: Two adjustable EF-18 lamp heads
• Lamp Type: 9 W High-Intensity Incandescent Lamps (Standard)
• Emergency Operation: Minimum 90-minute illumination during power failure
• Input Voltage: 120/277 VAC, 60 Hz
• Charger: PulsePlus® automatic charger with temperature compensation and brownout protection
• Housing Material: 20-Gauge Steel Cabinet
• Finish: Off-White Baked Enamel
• Mounting: Wall Mount; compatible with standard electrical boxes
• Test Feature: Push-to-Test Switch with Dual Diagnostic Indicators
• Standards: UL 924 Listed, NEC Compliant, Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) Compliant, OSHA Requirements Compliant
• Typical Applications: Commercial Buildings, Industrial Plants, Warehouses, Schools, Hospitals, Office Buildings, Stairwells, Hallways, Exit Routes, Utility Facilities.

Common Replacements:

• Thomas & Betts JSE18-2
• Thomas & Betts JSM18-2
• Thomas & Betts JSC25-2