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Detex BE-961-6 Battery Eliminator 24VAC to 9VDC Power Supply for Exit Devices

Detex BE-961-6 Battery Eliminator 24VAC to 9VDC Power Supply for Exit Devices

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Detex BE-961-6 Battery Eliminator 24VAC to 9VDC Power Supply for Exit Devices

Professional Power Supply Solution for Exit Device Applications

The Detex BE-961-6 Battery Eliminator provides reliable 24VAC to 9VDC power conversion for Detex security exit hardware, eliminating the need for disposable batteries. This professional-grade power supply supports ECL-230D, ECL-230X Series, ECL-600 Series, and V40 alarmed rim exit devices with 0.5 amp current capacity and cast aluminum enclosure construction. The unit features a 10-foot flexible armored cable and LED status indicator for secure installation and operational monitoring.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 24VAC to 9VDC Conversion: Converts 24VAC input to regulated 9VDC output for reliable power supply to exit device applications.
  • High Current Capacity: 0.5 amp current capacity supports multiple connected devices with consistent power delivery.
  • Comprehensive Device Compatibility: Works with ECL-230D, ECL-230X Series, ECL-600 Series, and V40 alarmed rim exit devices for versatile installation options.
  • Durable Construction: Cast aluminum enclosure with 4-5/8" x 4-5/8" x 2" dimensions provides robust protection for commercial applications.
  • Secure Installation Design: 10-foot flexible armored cable allows clean and secure installations next to protected doors without impeding door movement.
  • Visual Status Monitoring: LED power indicator provides immediate visual confirmation of system status for easy maintenance verification.
  • Built-in Protection: Integrated transient suppression protects against power line disturbances for enhanced reliability.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Category: Power Supplies
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: BE-961 Series
  • Subcategory: Battery Eliminators & DC Converters

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available 24VAC power supply. Confirm voltage and 0.5 amp current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application. Note: transformer and conduit sold separately for this model.
  5. Configure jumper-selectable outputs per device requirements and application specifications.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, LED status indicator, and integration with connected exit devices.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Retail Loss Prevention
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • High-Traffic Emergency Exit Locations

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex BE-961-6 power supply products deliver professional-grade reliability with cast aluminum construction and built-in transient suppression for demanding commercial applications. 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty provides added confidence for critical exit device power supply installations. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and zero maintenance power supply is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Battery Eliminators & DC Converters
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Series:
BE-961 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Power Supplies
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex BE-961-6 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Detex BE-961-6 battery eliminator actually do, and which exit devices does it power?
The BE-961-6 is a power supply that replaces the 9 volt battery in Detex alarmed exit hardware. It takes 24VAC in and puts out a regulated 9VDC at 0.5 amp, so the device runs off building power instead of a disposable battery. It's built for the ECL-230D, the ECL-230X Series, the ECL-600 Series, and the V40 alarmed rim exit device. If you're maintaining a building full of alarmed exits and someone is walking around swapping batteries, this is the part that stops that.
2) What else do I need to order with a Detex BE-961-6 to complete the install?
You need to supply the 24VAC source yourself. The transformer and the conduit are sold separately for the BE-961-6, so budget those into the job. What does come with it is the 10 foot flexible armored cable, which runs from the enclosure to the exit device and is long enough to mount the box beside the opening without the cable fouling door swing. Wiring follows Detex's diagrams and whatever your local electrical code requires.
3) Will a Detex BE-961-6 work on a Von Duprin or Marks USA vertical rod exit device?
No. The BE-961-6 is a 9VDC supply built for Detex alarmed exit hardware, specifically the ECL-230D, ECL-230X, ECL-600 and V40. Mechanical vertical rod devices like the Von Duprin 8827-3FT or the Marks USA M9900VR have no electronics to power, so there's nothing for it to connect to. Match the power supply to the alarm hardware's own voltage requirement, not to the exit device brand.
4) Is the Detex BE-961-6 an exit device itself, or just the power supply?
Just the power supply. The BE-961-6 is the box that feeds 9VDC to an alarmed Detex exit device; it doesn't latch anything and it doesn't mount on the door. If you're buying the exit hardware itself for a pair of doors or a single leaf, that's a separate device, such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT wide stile surface vertical rod for 1-3/4 inch doors or the Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod. The BE-961-6 is what you add when the alarmed Detex device on that opening needs to come off batteries.
5) Can a Von Duprin 8827-3FT be ordered in place of a Detex BE-961-6?
No - they do the two different halves of the job. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, for a 1-3/4 inch door. The Detex BE-961-6 is a battery eliminator that converts 24VAC to 9VDC at 0.5 amp and powers ECL-230D, ECL-230X Series, ECL-600 Series and V40 alarmed rim exit devices through a 10-foot flexible armored cable. If the door has no device on it yet, the 8827-3FT is the panic hardware; the BE-961-6 does not latch or release anything on its own.
6) The opening needs fire rated vertical rod exit hardware - what covers that?
A battery eliminator like the Detex BE-961-6 is a 24VAC to 9VDC power supply and carries no device rating, so the rating comes from the exit device itself. Fire rated vertical rod devices include the Delaney F9100 Series, a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch door, and the Marks USA M9900FVR, a fire rated exit only non-handed vertical rod device in the same 36 by 84 inch size, with the MARM9900F-VR covering 48 by 84 inch openings.
7) How much wall space does the Detex BE-961 battery eliminator enclosure take up?
The cast aluminum enclosure measures 4-5/8 x 4-5/8 x 2 inches. Leave clearance around it for the wiring entry and for service later. Mounting it within 10 feet of the door is the practical constraint, since that's the length of the armored cable feeding the exit device.
8) Can one Detex BE-961-6 power more than one alarmed exit device?
It carries 0.5 amp of output at 9VDC, and Detex rates that capacity as supporting multiple connected devices. The honest limit is arithmetic: add the draw of every device you intend to hang on it and stay inside 0.5 amp. The other limit is physical, since the supplied armored cable is 10 feet, so a second door across the building is a second supply.
9) Do I have to set anything on the Detex BE-961-6 during commissioning?
Output is jumper selectable, so it gets configured to match the connected device before you close the box up. Set the jumpers per the device requirement, restore the 24VAC, then confirm normal operation, the LED, and the exit device alarm function together. Document the jumper position, because the next tech in that closet will want it.
10) What is the difference between the Cal-Royal 9860 and the Grade 1 vertical rod devices when I also need the Detex BE-961-6 power supply?
The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 2, exit only, non fire rated, with ADA compliance. The Delaney 8100 Series for a 36 by 84 inch door and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 wide stile device are Grade 1 exit only, also non fire rated. The Detex BE-961-6 sits outside that comparison entirely - it is a cast aluminum 24VAC to 9VDC battery eliminator with a 0.5 amp output and an LED status indicator, and it is specified for Detex ECL and V40 alarmed hardware rather than for any of these mechanical devices.
11) I am replacing the batteries in an alarmed exit device every few months - is a Marks USA M9900VR the fix?
The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 inch vertical rod panic exit device, exit only and non-handed, and a purely mechanical device change does not address battery service. The Detex BE-961-6 battery eliminator is what removes disposable batteries from the picture on Detex ECL-230D, ECL-230X Series, ECL-600 Series and V40 alarmed rim devices, converting 24VAC to a regulated 9VDC output with transient suppression built in. Note that the transformer and conduit are separate items for this model.
12) Do I need one Detex BE-961-6 per door, or does one cover a bank of doors like a set of Delaney 9100 devices?
Each Delaney 9100 Series device is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device sized for a single 36 by 84 inch door, so a bank of doors takes one device per leaf. The Detex BE-961-6 is rated at 0.5 amp of current capacity, which the manufacturer describes as supporting multiple connected devices, and it ships with a 10-foot flexible armored cable intended to run next to the protected door. Total the current draw of the ECL or V40 devices you are powering against that 0.5 amp figure and keep each unit within the cable reach.
13) How do I tell if the Detex battery eliminator is powering the exit device correctly?
There's an LED power indicator on the unit. Lit means the supply is delivering; that's the first thing to look at on a service call before you start pulling covers off the exit device. The unit also has built in transient suppression, so power line disturbances on the 24VAC side don't pass through to the exit device electronics.
14) Will the Detex BE-961-6 hold up in a stairwell or back-of-house install?
The housing is cast aluminum, not plastic, and the cable to the door is flexible armored rather than bare wire, which is what you want in a service corridor or loading area where a cart can hit it. Commercial exit locations, retail back doors, healthcare and school egress points are the typical placements.
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Does the Detex BE-961-6 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex BE-961-6 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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