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Detex Advantex 40EA Series Super-Heavy-Duty Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Hardwired Electric Alarm

Detex Advantex 40EA Series Super-Heavy-Duty Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Hardwired Electric Alarm

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Detex Advantex 40EA Series Super-Heavy-Duty Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Hardwired Electric Alarm

Professional Panic Hardware Solution with Integrated Electric Alarm

The Detex Advantex 40EA Series delivers super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware designed for narrow stile single and double doors with mullions. This Grade 1 rim exit device features a patented mounting plate and strike locator system for precise installation, combined with hardwired electric alarm functionality for enhanced security monitoring. Built for demanding commercial environments, the device incorporates heavy-duty angled end caps and durable construction to withstand high-use, high-abuse applications while maintaining reliable operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Super-Heavy-Duty Construction: Grade 1 rated design engineered for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse commercial environments.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system ensures the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available, saving time and money.
  • Damage-Resistant Design: Heavy-duty angled end cap deflects damage away from device, protecting critical components from impact and abuse.
  • Premium Surface Finish: All exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with environmentally-friendly PVD coating for superior durability and appearance.
  • Hardwired Electric Alarm: Integrated alarm system provides security monitoring and alert capabilities for unauthorized exit attempts.
  • Flexible Trim Options: Outside trims are easily changed or re-keyed without removing device from door, allowing for future modifications and maintenance.
  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically designed for narrow stile applications on single and double doors with mullions for versatile installation options.
  • Comprehensive Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Battery Operated: No
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 40EA
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Series: 40 Series
  • Stile: Wide
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Advantex Series
  • Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Wood Door Compatible: No

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements for hardwired alarm system and confirm power supply capacity before proceeding with installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the exit device using the patented mounting plate and strike locator system ensuring proper alignment on narrow stile doors.
  4. Route and connect alarm wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the hardwired alarm application.
  5. Configure alarm settings and operational parameters per application security requirements and local code compliance.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including panic operation, alarm activation, and integration with connected security systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document alarm settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex Advantex exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with super-heavy-duty construction rated for demanding commercial applications. The patented mounting system and Grade 1 performance rating ensure dependable operation in high-use environments. Backed by a comprehensive 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, this exit device is engineered for applications where reliable panic hardware and security monitoring are essential.



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Installation Instructions
Parts List
Door Templates
Installation Video

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
40 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Battery Operated:
No
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile:
Wide
Warranty:
10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
40EA
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 40EA – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Detex Advantex 40EA alarm run on batteries or does it need to be wired in?
The 40EA is hardwired only. Its integrated exit alarm is powered from building supply, not a battery pack, so the opening needs power routed to the device and the alarm wiring run per the manufacturer wiring diagram. Plan on an electrician or a low voltage tech being part of the install, and kill power before you start. If you want an alarmed exit device that runs standalone with no wiring, this is the wrong model.
2) Will a Detex 40EA rim exit device work on a pair of doors?
Yes, on a pair with a mullion. A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or mullion, so on double doors you need a mullion between the leaves for the 40EA to latch against. If you have to keep the opening clear from jamb to jamb with no mullion, a rim device is the wrong choice and you want a vertical rod device instead, like the Hager 4501 Series concealed vertical rod.
3) Can I put the Detex Advantex 40EA on a wood door?
No. The Detex Advantex 40EA is not wood door compatible. For wood door openings, the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch fire rated rim device and the Adams Rite 8700 Series 30 inch rim device are both listed as wood door compatible and both are Grade 1 narrow stile devices with starwheel interlocking. Note the Adams Rite 8800 Series, despite being the adjacent model, is not wood door compatible and is listed for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
4) What is the closest alternative to the Detex Advantex 40EA if I need an electrified rim exit device rather than a mechanical one?
The Detex Advantex 40EA is a Grade 1 rim exit device with an integrated hardwired electric alarm, and it is an electronic device that is not battery operated. Two peers in the same electrified rim category are the SDC S6136 Spectra S6000 Series 36 inch electrified architectural rim exit device, built for a 4 inch wide stile and doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Dormakaba E2103 electrified rim 36 inch exit device with 4908A trim in an 08-Classroom function. The Detex integrates alarm annunciation at the device; the SDC and Dormakaba units are electrified for access control and trim function rather than local alarm.
5) I need a Grade 1 rim exit device for an aluminum narrow stile storefront door but I do not need the alarm. What should I order?
For a narrow stile aluminum door without alarm electronics, mechanical Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices include the Corbin Russwin ED4200 in 36 inch, the Falcon 19-R in 36 inch exit only, the Falcon 1590EO in 42 inch exit only, the TownSteel ED3700 in 36 inch, and the TownSteel ED8900 in 36 inch. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 and the two Falcon devices are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors and are not wood door compatible. The Detex Advantex 40EA carries the hardwired electric alarm on board; these peers are purely mechanical panic hardware.
6) The 40EA will not work on my opening because the door is fire rated. What rim exit devices are fire rated?
Fire rated rim exit devices in the same class include the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch fire rated narrow stile rim device with starwheel interlocking, which is Grade 1 and wood door compatible; the Dexter ED1000 Series Grade 1 fire rated rim device; the Arrow FS1250 fire rated 32 inch rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors; the Orca OED85 36 inch fire rated rim device; and the Marks USA M9900F in 36 inch and 48 inch, both exit only with a panic protector end cap. Fire rated devices do not permit mechanical dogging, so confirm the opening requires latching under fire conditions before specifying one.
7) Is an SDC pressure sense bar or switch bar the same thing as the Detex 40EA alarmed exit device?
They are not the same. The Detex Advantex 40EA is a Grade 1 rim exit device with a latch and strike plus a hardwired electric alarm, so it mechanically latches the door. The SDC MSB550 Series 36 inch mechanical switch bar and the SDC SureExit PSB560 Series 36 inch pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology are switch bars that release an electromagnetic lock; both are listed for narrow or wide stile and neither is wood door compatible. Use the SDC bars where a maglock secures the opening, and the Detex where the device itself must latch.
8) Is the Detex 40EA Grade 1 for a high traffic school or hospital exit?
Grade 1, which is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for panic hardware and the level normally specified for schools, hospitals and other high abuse public buildings. The 40EA is built for that duty, with an angled end cap that turns impact away from the device body and exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with a PVD coating so the finish holds up in heavy use.
9) If I already have Detex Advantex devices on other doors, does the 40EA match them?
It does. The 40EA is part of the Advantex 40 Series, so it uses the same Advantex platform, mounting plate and strike locator system as the rest of the family. For a property manager standardizing a building, that means the same door prep approach and the same parts list across openings, with the 40EA used where you want an alarm on the exit and a non alarmed 40 Series device elsewhere.
10) Can the outside trim on a Detex 40EA be re-keyed later without pulling the device off the door?
Yes, and that is one of the practical reasons locksmiths spec it. Outside trims on the 40EA can be changed or re-keyed with the device still mounted, so a keying change or a trim swap does not mean taking the bar off the door and redoing the alignment.
11) I need an alarmed or electrified exit bar. What else does ZenSupply carry besides the Detex 40EA?
A few different approaches. The SDC Spectra S6136 is an electrified architectural rim exit device with a 4 inch wide stile that fits 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. The SDC SureExit PSB560 is a pressure sense bar with tri failsafe technology, and the SDC MSB550 is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, both of which suit narrow or wide stile doors. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors. The 40EA differs from all of these in that the alarm is integral to a Grade 1 Detex panic device rather than a switch feeding a separate lock or access control system.
12) What is the difference between the Detex Advantex 40EA and a Sargent 12-8810 with request to exit?
Both bring electrical function to a rim exit device but in different ways. The Detex Advantex 40EA is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device whose electrical content is an integrated hardwired alarm at the device. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile rim device with RX and MELR, so its electrical content is a request-to-exit signal and motorized electric latch retraction for access control, and it is not wood door compatible. Pick the Sargent where the head end needs latch retraction and an exit signal, and the Detex where local alarm annunciation at the door is the requirement.
13) If I do not need a Grade 1 device, what lighter rim exit options are there?
The Detex Advantex 40EA is Grade 1. Lower-grade and standard duty rim alternatives include the Cal-Royal 5000 36 inch wide rim device with touch bar on a Grade 2 chassis, the Cal-Royal 5500 48 inch push bar device, also Grade 2, and the Design Hardware 2000R 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging. The Hager 4701 Series 36 inch is a standard duty rim device carrying Grade 1 BHMA certification. None of these four are wood door compatible, and none carry an integrated alarm.
14) My opening needs vertical rod hardware rather than a rim device. What replaces the Detex 40EA there?
A rim device like the Detex Advantex 40EA latches into a strike on the frame or mullion, so it is not interchangeable with vertical rod hardware on a pair without a mullion. For concealed vertical rod openings, the Hager 4501 Series 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device uses a wide stile pushpad, and the Hager 4601 Series 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device is the narrow stile version. The Dormakaba QED200 36 inch Grade 1 heavy duty narrow device ships with a 7 ft rod and is not wood door compatible.
15) I need a rim exit device with a night latch or keyed outside trim function instead of an alarm. What are my options?
The Detex Advantex 40EA allows outside trims to be changed or re-keyed without removing the device from the door. If the function itself is what you need, the Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow design rim exit device in a night latch function, and the Corbin Russwin ED4200 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 device is listed as exit only, accepts trim, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Dormakaba E2103 36 inch electrified rim device ships with 4908A trim in an 08-Classroom function.
16) Is the Securitron EMB exit bar a substitute for the Detex 40EA alarmed exit device?
Not directly. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar listed for 2-1/4 inch door thickness, while the Detex Advantex 40EA is a Grade 1 rim exit device with a hardwired electric alarm intended for narrow stile single and double doors with mullions and is not wood door compatible. The EMB locks and releases electromechanically at the bar itself; the Detex relies on its rim latch and strike with the alarm layered on top. Confirm which of the two behaviors your access control sequence expects before swapping one for the other.
17) My door opening is 48 inches wide. Which rim exit devices cover that width if the Detex 40EA does not suit?
For 48 inch openings, the Sargent 2828 and Sargent 3828 are Grade 1 reversible rim exit devices for 48 inch minimum door width, both wide stile and exit only, with the 3828 using a standard push bar. The Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dormakaba 9300 Series 48 inch is a heavy duty wide stile exit only device, and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch is a crossbar rim panic device in exit only. None of these carry an integrated alarm.
18) Are door prep templates and an install sheet available for the Detex Advantex 40EA?
Yes. Detex publishes installation instructions and a parts list for the Advantex 40 Series, and ZenSupply hosts both as PDFs, plus Detex offers 40 Series door prep templates and an installation video. Worth pulling the template before you cut, because the mounting plate and strike locator system sets the device and strike position and getting that prep right is what makes the install go quickly.
19) Is the Detex 40EA suitable for a residential apartment door?
It is a commercial rated device. Detex builds the Advantex 40EA for commercial use, including multi tenant residential buildings, so common area and stairwell exits in an apartment property are within its intended scope. Interior unit doors are not what panic hardware is for, and a hardwired alarmed exit bar on a dwelling unit door creates egress problems rather than solving them.
How fast can I get the Detex 40EA 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 40EA come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 40EA is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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