Astronics

Escape Path Marking


Overview

The EPM system provides floor lighting and exit door identification to passengers and crew evacuating an aircraft in limited visibility.

EPM Datasheet

Astronics is a leading supplier of emergency egress lighting systems. These systems are designed to help airline passengers identify aircraft exits in the case of emergency. We provide escape path lighting direct to over 200 airline operators around the world. Astronics provides complete systems to include floor path marking, monument lights and low level exit indicators.

  • Floor Track
  • Seat Lights
  • Wall & Galley Monuments
  • Exit Locators

Product Information

Each EPM system installation consists of seat-mounted white or red LED aisle markers, LED exit signs for doors and escape hatches, independent electronic power supplies, and interconnecting wire harnesses.

Features

  • Long life LED light sources
  • Easy retrofit of existing floor mounted systems
  • Flush mounted aisle markers to eliminate damage from luggage and carts
  • LED lighting with multi-voltage input capability (6 to 28 VDC)
  • Full installation and certification support available

Ordering Information

Please contact us for part numbers and ordering information.

System Components

  • Electronic Control Module (ECM) – provides independent power to illuminate the lighting elements, monitor and activate the system, and maintain the charge readiness of the batteries.
  • Wiring harness assemblies – interconnect the EPM system to the aircraft electrical buss providing system and LED lighting element activation.
  • LED aisle markers – installed on the inboard side of selected aisle seats to provide a well-illuminated path to the exit doors and hatches.
  • LED exit signs – installed adjacent to all exit doors and hatches to provide evacuees with both illumination and visual cues for exiting the aircraft.

Certification / Compliances

  • FAR 25.812, 25.853, and 25.562