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Detex 24VAC Relay Kit for Exit Alarms with Remote Bypass Feature

Detex 24VAC Relay Kit for Exit Alarms with Remote Bypass Feature

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Model: RLY24

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Detex 24VAC Relay Kit for Exit Alarms with Remote Bypass Feature

Professional Relay Interface for Coordinated Access Control Systems

The Detex 24VAC relay kit (part number RLY24) provides essential system integration capabilities for Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass functionality. Operating on 24V AC power, this relay kit enables remote shunting of alarm signals while simultaneously activating secondary electrified devices such as electric strikes, maglocks, or auxiliary signaling systems. Designed for professional wiring environments, this kit requires a separate junction box for proper installation and delivers reliable switching action for commercial and institutional applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 24VAC Power Operation: Standard 24V AC voltage input provides reliable operation with common building power systems for consistent performance.
  • Dual-Function Control: Enables simultaneous alarm shunting and activation of secondary electrified devices for coordinated system responses.
  • Clean Switch Interface: Provides reliable switching action between alarm bypass circuits and building access control or alerting systems.
  • Professional Installation Design: Requires separate junction box (not included) for proper wiring in commercial environments where code compliance is essential.
  • System Integration Capability: Commonly used to trigger electric locks, strikes, or secondary alerts for comprehensive security coordination.
  • Compatible Device Support: Works with Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass functionality for expanded system capabilities.
  • Multi-Device Activation: Simplifies integration of multiple electrified components within one event trigger for streamlined operation.

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible Systems: Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass functionality
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Subcategory: Alarm Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available 24VAC power supply and confirm current capacity before proceeding with installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Install separate junction box in accessible location with adequate clearance for wiring access and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams, connecting alarm bypass circuit and secondary device control circuits as specified.
  5. Configure relay operation for proper coordination between alarm shunt function and secondary device activation per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including alarm bypass operation, relay switching action, and secondary device activation to verify proper system coordination.
  7. Complete final inspection and document wiring configuration. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams and troubleshooting procedures.

Professional Applications

  • Educational Facilities with Coordinated Access Control
  • Healthcare Institutions with Emergency Response Systems
  • Commercial Buildings with Integrated Security Systems
  • Government Facilities with Multi-Level Access Control
  • Industrial Facilities with Coordinated Egress Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Buildings with Centralized Alarm Management
  • Public Buildings with Code-Compliant Emergency Systems

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex relay kits deliver professional-grade reliability with clean switching action designed for demanding commercial applications. Engineered specifically for integration with Detex alarmed exit devices, this 24VAC relay kit provides the essential interface needed for coordinated access control and emergency response systems where dependable performance is critical.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Alarm Accessories
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Compatible Systems:
Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass functionality
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex RLY24 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Detex RLY24 relay kit actually do on an alarmed exit device?
The RLY24 is a 24VAC relay interface for Detex alarmed exit devices that have remote bypass. When the bypass is triggered, the relay shunts the local alarm signal and at the same time switches a second circuit, so you can drive an electric strike, a maglock, or an auxiliary annunciator off the same event. It is an interface, not a power supply and not a lock.
2) Will the Detex RLY24 work on my Detex exit alarm?
Only if the device has the remote bypass function. The RLY24 is built to interface with Detex alarmed exit devices carrying remote bypass; on an alarmed device without that feature there is no bypass circuit for the relay to tie into.
3) What voltage do I need to run the RLY24 relay kit?
24V AC. Confirm the available supply is 24VAC and that it has the current capacity for the relay plus whatever secondary device you are switching before you wire it in. There is no low-voltage DC option on this kit.
4) Does the Detex RLY24 relay kit come with a junction box?
No. A separate junction box is required and is not supplied with the kit. Plan on mounting it somewhere accessible with clearance for the wiring and for later service, since all the field connections for the bypass circuit and the secondary device land there.
5) Can the Detex RLY24 relay kit be used in place of a vertical rod exit device?
No. The Detex RLY24 is a 24VAC relay kit that shunts the alarm on Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass and simultaneously triggers a secondary electrified device such as an electric strike or maglock. It has no latching hardware and does not secure or release a door on its own. If the actual panic hardware is what is needed, surface vertical rod devices such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, a Grade 1 wide stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, or the Imperial USA ED-VR531, a Grade 1 wide stile exit-only device, are the exit device itself rather than an electrical accessory.
6) If the opening is fire rated, what vertical rod device should be specified alongside a Detex alarm bypass relay?
The RLY24 relay kit itself is a wiring accessory for Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass and carries no fire rating role. For a fire rated opening, the device on the door must be a fire rated vertical rod unit: the Delaney F9100 Series for a 36 by 84 inch door and the Marks USA M9900FVR at 36 by 84 inch are both fire rated exit-only vertical rod devices, and the Marks USA M9900F-VR is the 48 by 84 inch fire rated version. Non-rated devices such as the Delaney 9100 Series or the Cal-Royal 9860 would not suit that opening.
7) Can one relay kit trigger more than one electrified device at the same time?
Yes. The RLY24 is used to bring multiple electrified components under a single event trigger, so one bypass event can shunt the alarm and fire an electric lock, strike, or secondary alert together. Total load has to stay inside the capacity of your 24VAC supply.
8) We only need a mechanical exit-only door with no alarm integration - is the Detex RLY24 still needed?
No. The RLY24 exists to interface Detex alarmed exit devices that have remote bypass with other electrified components, so an opening with no alarm shunting and no electric strike or maglock to trigger has nothing for the relay to do. A purely mechanical exit-only vertical rod device covers that case: the Marks USA M9900VR is a non-handed 36 by 84 inch exit-only vertical rod panic device, and the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 exit-only surface vertical rod device.
9) What vertical rod device suits a 48 inch wide leaf if the Detex alarmed device is being replaced with standard panic hardware?
For a 48 inch leaf, the Marks USA M9900VR is offered in a 48 by 84 inch exit-only vertical rod configuration, and the fire rated equivalent at that size is the Marks USA M9900F-VR at 48 by 84 inch. The Detex RLY24 relay kit does not change with door width - it mounts in a separate junction box rather than on the door - but it is only useful where a Detex alarmed exit device with remote bypass remains in service.
10) What is the install sequence for the RLY24 relay kit?
Kill the power first, then set the junction box in an accessible spot. Land the bypass circuit and the secondary device control circuit per the Detex wiring diagram, set the relay up so the shunt and the secondary output coordinate the way the application needs, then re-energize and test bypass, relay switching, and secondary device pickup before you sign off. This is licensed-electrician work under local electrical code.
11) What is the difference between the Delaney 8100 and 9100 Series vertical rod devices when standardizing a building that also uses Detex alarm relays?
Both are Grade 1 vertical rod type devices sized for a 36 by 84 inch door and neither is fire rated; the Delaney 9100 Series is described as heavy duty and is offered in a stainless steel finish, while the 8100 Series is the other Grade 1 vertical rod line for the same door size. Either can sit on non-rated openings in a building where Detex alarmed exit devices with remote bypass and the RLY24 relay kit handle the alarm-shunt and electrified-device coordination at other doors.
How fast can I get the Detex RLY24 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
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 RLY24 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex RLY24 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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