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Detex Siren Switch Assembly for ECL-230 Series Exit Control Locks with 100dB Alarm Activation

Detex Siren Switch Assembly for ECL-230 Series Exit Control Locks with 100dB Alarm Activation

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Model: 100069-1

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Detex Siren Switch Assembly for ECL-230 Series Exit Control Locks with 100dB Alarm Activation

Genuine OEM Replacement Component for Exit Device Alarm Systems

The Detex Siren Switch Assembly is a genuine OEM replacement part engineered specifically for ECL-230 Series exit control locks. This critical component activates the integrated 100dB alarm system when the egress bar is engaged, ensuring immediate audible notification during unauthorized or emergency egress events. Compatible with all ECL-230D field applications, this switch assembly maintains essential life-safety compliance and loss prevention capabilities in commercial and institutional settings.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ECL-230 Series Compatibility: Designed specifically for Detex ECL-230 Series exit control locks including ECL-230D and ECL-230X models for precise fit and function.
  • 100dB Alarm Activation: Triggers the built-in alarm system immediately when the touchbar is depressed, providing critical audible notification for security and safety compliance.
  • OEM Construction: Genuine Detex replacement part ensures correct fit and reliable signal performance with factory-specified voltage and current matching.
  • Compact Serviceable Design: Installs easily inside the device housing with plug-in or wire-to-terminal connection as per factory specifications.
  • Commercial-Grade Durability: Engineered for high-traffic, high-use door applications in demanding commercial and institutional environments.
  • Life-Safety Compliance: Essential component for maintaining safety compliance and theft deterrence capabilities of ECL-230 Series hardware.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: Covered under Detex standard replacement part warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible Series: ECL-230 Series Exit Devices
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Subcategory: Exit Device Parts

Installation & Operation

This replacement component is designed for use with compatible ECL-230 Series exit control locks. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Security
  • Educational Facility Safety Systems
  • Healthcare Institution Access Control
  • Retail Loss Prevention Systems
  • Industrial Facility Emergency Egress
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex replacement parts deliver professional-grade reliability with genuine OEM construction engineered to factory specifications. This siren switch assembly maintains the critical 100dB alarm functionality essential for life-safety compliance and security applications. Backed by Detex standard replacement part warranty, this component ensures dependable performance in demanding commercial environments where reliable alarm activation is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Device Parts
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Compatible Series:
ECL-230 Series Exit Devices
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 100069-1 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex 100069-1 siren switch work on my ECL-230D exit control lock?
Yes. The 100069-1 siren switch assembly is the OEM switch for the Detex ECL-230 Series, and the ECL-230D is specifically covered, along with the ECL-230X. It is the part that closes the circuit when the egress bar is pushed and sets off the lock's 100dB alarm. If the alarm on your ECL-230D has gone silent but the unit still latches and releases normally, this switch is the usual culprit.
2) My ECL-230 alarm doesn't sound when the bar is pushed. Is the siren switch what I replace?
That symptom points straight at the switch. On the ECL-230, the siren switch assembly is what senses the egress bar being engaged and fires the 100dB alarm, so a dead alarm on a lock that otherwise operates normally is a switch fault rather than a horn or bar fault. The Detex 100069-1 is the genuine OEM assembly for that job, matched to the factory voltage and current of the ECL-230 alarm circuit, which matters because a substituted switch can pass current without reliably triggering the siren.
3) Can a Von Duprin 8827-3FT be used in place of the Detex 100069-1 siren switch assembly?
No, those are different classes of hardware. The Detex 100069-1 is a siren switch assembly that triggers the 100dB alarm inside ECL-230 Series exit control locks when the touchbar is depressed, so it only has a role inside an existing ECL-230 device. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a complete wide stile surface vertical rod exit device from the 88 Series, Grade 1, for 1-3/4 inch doors. If the ECL-230 body is sound and only the alarm has stopped sounding, the switch assembly is the part; the 8827-3FT is what you order when you are replacing the whole device on the opening.
4) The door with the ECL-230 is now a fire rated opening. What vertical rod device suits it?
A siren switch assembly for the ECL-230 Series does not carry a fire rating of its own, so a fire rated opening is decided by the device you hang on it. Two fire rated vertical rod options are the Delaney F9100 Series DLY-694300, a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch door in an aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR, a fire rated exit only non-handed vertical rod exit device for 36 by 84 inch doors. For a 48 inch leaf, Marks USA lists the M9900F-VR in a 48 by 84 inch fire rated exit only version.
5) If an opening no longer needs the alarm function, what plain vertical rod exit device replaces an alarmed exit control lock?
Once the alarm is no longer wanted, the opening needs a standard exit only vertical rod device rather than an ECL-230 with its 100dB siren switch. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device, exit only, non fire rated. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 from the ED-500 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for a 36 inch opening, also exit only and non fire rated. The Cal-Royal is the lighter grade of the two; the Imperial is specified as wide stile, which matters if the door has an aluminum stile to mount to.
6) How does the Detex siren switch assembly connect inside the ECL-230 housing?
It goes in inside the device housing, using either a plug-in connection or wire-to-terminal, depending on how your ECL-230 is built. That is a screwdriver-and-hand-tools job for a locksmith or maintenance tech, not a door prep. Follow the installation instructions for the ECL-230 lock itself, since the switch is integrated into that device rather than mounted independently.
7) Can I use a Von Duprin or Marks USA vertical rod exit device instead of repairing my Detex ECL-230?
Those are different animals. The Detex 100069-1 is a repair part for an alarmed exit control lock, while devices like the Von Duprin 8827-3FT wide stile surface vertical rod, the Marks USA M9900VR 36 x 84 exit-only panic device, or the Imperial USA ED-VR531 are full panic hardware for the door. None of them is a substitute for the siren switch, and none of them is stated to carry the ECL-230 alarm function. Repairing the ECL-230 with the OEM switch keeps the alarmed-egress setup you already have; swapping in a vertical rod device replaces the hardware and changes what the opening does.
8) What vertical rod exit device covers a 48 inch wide leaf?
The Marks USA M9900VR is listed in a 48 by 84 inch size as an exit only vertical rod panic exit device, alongside the 36 by 84 inch M9900VR, which is exit only and non-handed. Both are non fire rated. Handing is not a concern with the M9900VR since it is non-handed, so the decision on a 48 inch leaf comes down to the door size itself rather than left or right hand prep.
9) Can I keep a spare Detex siren switch on hand for several ECL-230 doors in my building?
Yes, and for a facility running the ECL-230 on multiple stair and back-of-house doors it is a sensible shelf item. The 100069-1 is the same OEM switch across ECL-230 Series locks, including the ECL-230D and ECL-230X, so one part number covers a mixed run of those openings rather than needing a different switch per door.
10) Is there more than one version of the Detex ECL-230 siren switch assembly to choose from?
One part, one configuration. The siren switch assembly is ordered as model 100069-1 with no finish, handing, or size options to specify, so there is nothing to get wrong on the order form beyond confirming your lock is an ECL-230 Series.
How fast can I get the Detex 100069-1 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 Detex 100069-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 100069-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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