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Alarm Controls Alarm Controls EXP Series - Explosion Resistant Request to Exit Stations ACT-EXP

Alarm Controls EXP Series - Explosion Resistant Request to Exit Stations

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Model: EXP-1

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Alarm Controls - EXP Explosion Resistant Request to Exit Stations

Explosion Resistant Request to Exit
Stations specifically designed for hazardous environments where flammable vapors and gases (Class I) and combustible dust (Class II) may be present or handled.

Features
Standard Features
• Heavy cast NEMA type 7 enclosure
• 2" diameter push button silkscreened with black epoxy ink
Options
• EXP-1 momentary action switch, button labeled "PUSH TO EXIT"
• EXP-2 latching action switch, button labeled "PUSH TO EXIT"
• EXP-15 Momentary action switch, button labeled "PANIC"
• EXP-25 Latching action switch, button labeled "PANIC"

Certifications &Listings
• Conforms to Class I, Division I and II, Group B, C, D, E, F, G
• UL and ULC approved for hazardous locations
Dimensions
• 6-1/2"H x 4"W x 4-1/2"D
Electrical
• Contacts rated 5A at 35 VDC or 120 VAC
• One N/O and N/C contact
• Pipe thread 1/2-14 NPT

Manufacturer Resources

Alarm Controls EXP Catalog Page

Product Specs

Series:
EXP-1
Subcategory:
Push Buttons
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Push Buttons
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Contact Action:
N/O and N/C
Product Model:
EXP
Product Voltage:
35/120 VDC
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Alarm Controls EXP-1 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the Alarm Controls EXP-1 and EXP-15?
Both are 2 inch explosion resistant pushbuttons with momentary action. The difference is the legend: the EXP-1 button is silkscreened PUSH TO EXIT, the EXP-15 reads PANIC. Pick by what the button is doing in the circuit, a door release versus an alarm trigger.
2) Will an EXP button switch a 120 VAC circuit directly, or do I need a relay?
The contacts are rated 5A at 35 VDC or 120 VAC, so it can switch either a low voltage access control circuit or a 120 VAC load within that 5 amp limit. Anything drawing more than 5A needs an interposing relay.
3) How does the EXP exit station mount and what conduit connection does it take?
It is a heavy cast NEMA type 7 enclosure with a 1/2-14 NPT pipe thread entry, so it lands on standard 1/2 inch rigid conduit in a hazardous location run. Plan the box location for an enclosure measuring 6-1/2 inches H x 4 inches W x 4-1/2 inches D, which is considerably deeper and taller than a single gang plate.
4) Can I use a standard illuminated exit pushbutton like the Dortronics 5215-SPB in a paint booth or fuel storage room instead of the Alarm Controls EXP?
No. The Dortronics 5215-SPB is a 1-1/2 inch square illuminated exit release push button on a single gang plate, which is a standard interior device for ordinary indoor openings. The Alarm Controls EXP stations are the ones built for hazardous environments where flammable vapors and gases (Class I) and combustible dust (Class II) may be present: they use a heavy cast NEMA type 7 enclosure, conform to Class I, Division I and II, Group B, C, D, E, F, G, and are UL and ULC approved for hazardous locations. If the room is a classified location, the EXP station is the device that suits it.
5) Do the EXP stations come in a latching version instead of momentary?
The EXP family is documented with both actions: EXP-1 and EXP-15 are momentary, while EXP-2 (PUSH TO EXIT) and EXP-25 (PANIC) are latching. Momentary is the normal choice for a maglock release; latching is for a hold state you want to stay in until reset.
6) Does the EXP station give me both normally open and normally closed contacts?
Yes, one N/O and one N/C contact per station. That lets you break a maglock power circuit on the N/C side and simultaneously signal the panel or shunt an alarm input on the N/O side from the same press.
7) Can I use this instead of a standard illuminated exit push button on an office door?
You can, but it is overkill and it will not sit in a single gang box. For ordinary interior openings a plate mounted button like the Dortronics 5215-SPB Series exit release, a 1-1/2 inch square illuminated pushbutton on a single gang plate, is the normal fit. Reserve the EXP cast NEMA 7 station for classified hazardous areas.
8) I need an illuminated exit button - will the Alarm Controls EXP work?
If illumination is the requirement, the Dortronics 5215-SPB is the illuminated exit release, a 1-1/2 inch square push button on a single gang plate. The Alarm Controls EXP uses a 2 inch diameter push button silkscreened with black epoxy ink, labeled PUSH TO EXIT on the EXP-1 or PANIC on the EXP-15. The EXP is the choice when the enclosure has to be rated for hazardous locations; the Dortronics is the choice when a lit button is what the job calls for.
9) Is the EXP Series suitable for commercial and industrial facility use?
It is a commercial grade device, used as a request to exit push button in access control circuits. Typical placements are refineries, chemical plants, grain handling, paint and solvent rooms, and any area classified for flammable vapor or combustible dust.
How fast can I get the Alarm Controls EXP-1 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Alarm Controls EXP-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Alarm Controls EXP-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Alarm Controls EXP-1?
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