Signtex Lighting Inc.

Products / Central Battery System / Universal Central Battery Cost Comparison Central Battery System Cost Comparison Purchase and operating costs for the CBS MOONLITE LED system compared to typical fluorescent fixtures with self-contained batteries, including night lighting, exterior emergency lighting and full compliance with the Life Safety Code. Building area: 15,000 sq ft.


	Fluorescent Lighting with EM Ballast Click Image to Enlarge	Moonlite LED Central Battery Click Image to Enlarge


Number of batteries:	58	2
Purchase & Installation Cost:	$15,000	$15,000
Total Operating Cost over 10 Years	$70,000	$3,000
Cost per Square Ft Over 10 Years	$4.67	$0.20
Relative Operating Cost	100%	LESS THAN 5%
COST ASSUMPTIONS Battery removal/ replacement: 15 mins-40 mins (varies with Fixture) Utility Power Cost: $.115/KW-Hr Mthly test per NFPA Code: 1-2 mins/fixture Contractor Rate: $60/hr Annual Test per NFPA Code: 15 mins/ fixture Average Battery cost (FEB & CBS): $80 Avg battery life-all Fixtures & CBS: 4yrs: (All models)