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Detex EAX-500 Series Surface Mount Battery Exit Alarm — EAX-500 thru EAX-525W | Weatherized, IC7, IK7, MC65 Cylinder Options | 100dB Piezo Horn

Detex EAX-500 Series Surface Mount Battery Exit Alarm — EAX-500 thru EAX-525W | Weatherized, IC7, IK7, MC65 Cylinder Options | 100dB Piezo Horn

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Detex EAX-500 Series Surface Mount Battery Powered Exit Alarm with 100dB Piezo Horn

Self-Contained Door Alarm for Emergency Exit and Restricted Door Applications

The Detex EAX-500 Series is a battery-powered door alarm designed for applications requiring unauthorized exit detection on secured doors. This self-contained unit features a 100dB piezo horn alarm that sounds when someone attempts an unauthorized exit. The redesigned shape and smaller size makes it ideal for quick and easy installations on emergency exit and restricted doors, with a tapered cover that allows installation on narrow stile doors.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • High-Output Alarm: 100dB piezo horn provides clear audible warning for unauthorized door use in commercial environments.
  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Tapered cover design allows installation on narrow stile doors where space is limited.
  • Intelligent Auto-Configuration: Circuit automatically senses external magnet location and sets correct door handing for simplified installation.
  • 9VDC Battery Operation: Self-contained battery power eliminates wiring requirements with low battery alert for maintenance planning.
  • Tamper-Resistant Security: Secure housing design with control key requirement prevents unauthorized silencing of the alarm.
  • Visual and Audible Indicators: LED visual and audible arming indicators provide clear status confirmation for operators.
  • Versatile Applications: Low cost solution for door and gate alarm applications requiring unauthorized use detection.

Technical Specifications

  • Battery Operated: Yes
  • Collection: EAX-500
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: EAX-500
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Control Locks and Alarms
  • Product Type: Timers and Alarms
  • Series: EAX-500
  • Subcategory: Exit Alarm

Professional Applications

  • Emergency Exit Door Monitoring
  • Restricted Access Area Security
  • Commercial Building Perimeter Control
  • Educational Facility Safety Systems
  • Healthcare Institution Access Control
  • Retail Loss Prevention
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring

Tamper-Resistant Design

The EAX-500 features secure, tamper-resistant housing that prevents unauthorized access to internal components. The alarm can only be silenced using the proper control key, ensuring security personnel maintain control over the system and preventing tampering or unauthorized disabling of the alarm function.

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex EAX-500 Series alarms deliver professional-grade reliability with intelligent auto-sensing technology and tamper-resistant construction designed for demanding commercial applications. The 100dB piezo horn and secure housing provide dependable unauthorized exit detection where security and safety compliance are essential.



Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Alarm
Series:
EAX-500
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Control Locks and Alarms
Product Type:
Timers and Alarms
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Battery Operated:
Yes
Product Model:
EAX-500
Collection:
EAX-500
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex EAX-500 GRAY – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to run wiring to install a Detex EAX-500 exit alarm?
No wiring. The EAX-500 is a self-contained surface mount alarm running on a 9VDC battery, so it goes on the door with no power drop, no conduit, and no low-voltage run back to a panel. It gives a low battery alert so maintenance knows when to swap it. That is the whole reason property managers and MRO crews use it on a back exit or a stockroom door instead of tying the opening into an access control system.
2) Will a Detex EAX-500 alarm fit on a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
Yes. The EAX-500 uses a tapered cover specifically so it mounts on narrow stile doors where a squarer housing runs out of room, and the redesigned smaller body is what makes that work. Glass front installers put these on aluminum entrance and exit doors for that reason.
3) Is there a Detex EAX-500 exit alarm for an exterior gate or a door exposed to weather?
Yes. The EAX-500 is ordered with a weatherized option, yes or no, and the weatherized build is the one for gates and exterior openings. One thing to plan around: the SK wall mount kits are offered for the non-weatherized units, so if you need the alarm off the door and on a wall or post, work that out before you settle on weatherized.
4) Does the Detex EAX-500 have to be handed left or right when I order it?
No handing to specify. The circuit senses where the external magnet sits and sets the door handing itself, so the same unit works on a left or right hand opening. That matters if you are buying a batch for a building and do not want to survey every door first.
5) Can staff open a Detex EAX-500 alarmed door for deliveries without the horn going off every time?
That is the bypass option, and it is chosen at order time. A key bypass with auto re-arm lets an authorized person key the door open and walk product through, and the alarm re-arms itself after 2, 10, or 20 minutes depending on which you specify. The alternatives are manual re-arm only, or a setting where the alarm sounds if the door is still open after the arming delay and has to be turned off by hand. Pick the auto re-arm intervals for receiving doors, manual for doors that should never be propped.
6) Which cylinder do I order with a Detex EAX-500 so it keys into my existing master key system?
Four choices. MC65 is a standard mortise cylinder, supplied with the alarm. IC7 is a 7-pin interchangeable core housing and IK7 is an InstaKey housing, and on both of those the core is not included, so if your facility is standardized on small format IC you order the housing here and drop in your own keyed core to bring it onto the existing system. There is also a None option if you are not using a key at the alarm at all.
7) How loud is the Detex EAX-500 exit alarm horn?
100dB from a piezo horn. That is loud enough to be heard across a retail floor or a corridor, which is the point on a loss prevention or restricted door application, and it is what an occupant hears if they push out an emergency exit that is not supposed to be used routinely.
8) What is the arming delay on a Detex EAX-500 and which one should I pick?
Three delays are offered: 1 second, 5 seconds, or 15 seconds. The delay is the window after the unit is armed before it will sound, so a longer 15 second setting gives an authorized person time to clear the opening and shut the door behind them, while 1 second is for a door that should be secure essentially the moment it closes. Specify it when you order, along with the bypass behavior.
9) Can someone just shut off a Detex EAX-500 once it starts sounding?
Not without the control key. The housing is tamper resistant and the alarm silences only with the proper key, so a person exiting cannot reach in and kill it. Security staff keep control of the unit. That is the difference between an exit alarm and a plain door chime, and it is why these hold up on school, healthcare, and retail doors where the alarm is there to deter the person standing in front of it.
10) What finishes does the Detex EAX-500 exit alarm come in?
Black or gray, and that is the full range. Gray blends against a painted hollow metal door or an aluminum storefront; black is the usual pick on dark anodized frames. If you are standardizing a fleet of doors across a property, pick one and stay with it, since the two are the only options and there is no custom finish to match later.
11) Can I get signage with a Detex EAX-500 exit alarm, and is it available in Spanish?
Signage is an add-on option and comes in seven versions: red with white letters in English, Spanish, or French Canadian, and green with white letters in English, German, Chinese, or German/English. That covers the bilingual posting a lot of facilities need at an emergency exit. It is optional, so if you need it on the door you have to specify it with the order.
12) What is the key stop option on a Detex EAX-500?
Key stop is a yes or no selection made at order time on the EAX-500, alongside the cylinder type, arming delay, bypass behavior, weatherized build, and any surface kit. If your spec calls for it, call it out on the order, because it is part of the configuration rather than something added afterward.
13) Is the Detex EAX-500 rated for commercial use or is it a residential door alarm?
Commercial. The EAX-500 is built for commercial door and gate applications, including emergency exit monitoring, restricted area security, building perimeter control, schools, healthcare, retail loss prevention, and industrial facilities. It is not a residential-grade product.
14) How do I know if a Detex EAX-500 is armed before I walk away from the door?
The unit gives both an LED visual indicator and an audible arming indicator, so a guard or a maintenance tech can confirm state at the door without opening anything. The same unit alerts on low battery, which is the other thing you want to see on a walk-around.
How fast can I get the Detex EAX-500 GRAY 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 EAX-500 GRAY come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex EAX-500 GRAY is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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