Plug-&-Play Black Emergency Light
The Elumen Black Spitfire is a recessed LED emergency light fitting featuring a sleek black design that's ideal for cinemas, theatres, and other low-light environments.
- Choose between the Standard or Self-Test model.
- Black finish blends seamlessly into dark ceilings and low-light settings – ideal for theatres, cinemas, auditoriums, and venues where aesthetics are crucial.
- Includes a generous 1.8m lead and plug for easy installation.
- Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery unit with smart charger.
- Up to 5-Year Warranty that includes the battery.
Choose Your Black Spitfire Variant
The Elumen Sunrise black emergency spitfire light comes in two main options:
- The Standard black spitfire is the most economical choice for standard installations. It suits standard testing routines and includes a 3-year warranty.
- The Self-Test black spitfire offers assisted compliance testing, app-based management, and an extended 5-year warranty.
Here are the additional features of the Self-Test model:
- Automated test schedule. The black spitfire light will test itself on a scheduled basis and record the results. You can adjust the test schedule in the app.
- Quick results gathering. Each light connects to the Elumen app via Bluetooth for easy data collection and reporting. Simply walk past each spitfire to gather results.
- Compliance reporting. The app includes exportable Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) reports and a floor-plan integration.
Specifications – Black Spitfire Emergency Light
| Product Type | Non-maintained recessed emergency light with 1.8m lead and plug in Theatre / Black finish |
| Voltage | 220–240V AC |
| Power Use | 0.5W standby, 4.7W max |
| Light Source | LED with 100,000-hour lifetime |
| Emergency Classification | Standard: D40. Self-Test: D40 (default), D25, D32, D50, D63 (selectable in app) |
| Battery Type | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| IP Rating | IP20 Indoor-rated |
| Material | Black Polycarbonate |
| Weight | 0.43 kg |
| Dimensions | Ceiling Cut-Out: 76 - 120mm diameter Spitfire Light: 145mm (diameter) × 26mm (depth) Battery/Control Unit: 177 x 58 x 30mm |
| Mounting Type | Recessed ceiling installation with flex-and-plug connection |
| Product Identifiers | Elumen Sunrise Black Emergency Spitfire Light; SUNRISE-BLK-EM (Standard), SUNRISE-BLK-ST (Self-Test), SUNRISE-BLK-LR (Networked). |
| Further Details | Spec Sheet & Install Guide (PDF) |
| Warranty | 3 Years (Standard), 5 Years (Self-Test) |

Key dimensions of the Elumen Black Spitfire light.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a black spitfire light required?
The black finish is ideal for venues where aesthetics matter and a standard white emergency light would be visually distracting. Theatres, cinemas, restaurants, and art galleries benefit from the black spitfire's seamless integration into dark ceilings and low-light environments.
What exactly is a 'spitfire' light?
The spitfire name was originally coined by Stanilite for their halogen emergency lights several decades ago. The term has since become so iconic that people often use it generically to describe any recessed emergency light of this style.
What is a 'non-maintained emergency light'?
Spitfires are referred to as non-maintained lights because they remain off during normal operation and automatically illuminate when mains power fails. Conversely, maintained exit signs remain on in both normal and emergency operation.
Is the remote-access 'networked' option available?
The networked SUNRISE-BLK-LR variant is available for large-scale deployments. If you're interested in networked emergency lighting with remote testing and management across multiple sites, please contact us.
