Canopy light for emergency exit signage with a universal pictogram set. The housing is suitable for wall or ceiling mounting and is made of plastic. The self-sufficient emergency light features an LED light source. The operational duration can be selected via a switch (3 hours / 8 hours). The emergency light is equipped with a monitoring module for automatic function and operational duration tests to ensure compliance with DIN V VDE 0108-100-1 and DIN VDE 0711-400 standards. The status indication (ready for operation, charging mode, battery operation, battery fault, LED/electronics fault) is displayed via a two-color status LED. Critical faults can be reported via an optional acoustic signal. The integrated accumulator includes electronic charge monitoring and deep discharge protection.