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Detex V40EX-W Weatherized 48" Value Series Rim Exit Device with Built-In Request to Exit Switch

Detex V40EX-W Weatherized 48" Value Series Rim Exit Device with Built-In Request to Exit Switch

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Detex V40EX-W Weatherized 48" Value Series Rim Exit Device with Built-In Request to Exit Switch

Professional Weatherized Exit Device with Integrated Electronic Monitoring

The Detex V40EX-W combines mechanical exit device reliability with electronic monitoring capabilities in a weatherized 48" rim exit device. Engineered for harsh outdoor environments including perimeter gates, exterior doors, and wet environments, this Value Series device features a built-in EX-W Request to Exit (REX) switch with SPDT (Form C) contacts. The weather-resistant construction includes a stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt with 3/4" throw and reinforced pushpad rated to withstand 1400+ lbs. static pull force.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 48" Door Width Compatibility: Designed specifically for 48" wide doors with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness range for versatile installation options.
  • Heavy-Duty Security Performance: Withstands 1400+ lbs. static pull force with stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt for high-security applications.
  • Weatherized Electronic Monitoring: Built-in EX-W Request to Exit switch with weather-sealed SPDT contacts provides reliable outdoor operation for alarm and access control integration.
  • Durable Construction: Steel-reinforced pushpad with red/white labeling (RWE) and weather-resistant materials ensure long-term performance in challenging environments.
  • Universal Strike Compatibility: Compatible with standard (99) and semi-mortise (98) strikes for flexible installation requirements.
  • Professional Installation System: Includes Detex patented mounting plate and strike locator for quick, precise installation without paper templates.
  • Comprehensive Certifications: ANSI A156.3, ADA, UL Listed, and BHMA Certified for code compliance and professional applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-Year Mechanical / 3-Year Electrical Limited warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Category: Panic Devices & Exit Alarms
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: Value Series V40 – EX-W (Request to Exit)
  • Subcategory: Exit Devices

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements for the EX-W Request to Exit switch and confirm integration compatibility with existing alarm or access control systems.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the device using the included patented mounting plate and strike locator system, ensuring proper alignment for 48" door width and 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" door thickness.
  4. Route and connect the pre-wired SPDT contacts according to manufacturer wiring diagrams: Yellow (Normally Open), Brown (Common), Green (Normally Closed).
  5. Configure the weather-sealed REX switch for specific application requirements including alarm activation, strobe triggering, or access control integration.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including mechanical exit operation, REX switch activation, and integration with connected alarm or control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, weatherization requirements, and troubleshooting for outdoor applications.

Professional Applications

  • Perimeter Gate Security Systems
  • Exterior Door Access Control
  • Wet Environment Exit Monitoring
  • Industrial Facility Outdoor Access Points
  • Commercial Property Perimeter Security
  • Emergency Exit Compliance with Electronic Monitoring
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Exterior Doors

Weatherized Construction

Engineered specifically for harsh outdoor environments including perimeter gates, exterior doors, and wet environments. The weather-sealed SPDT switch and reinforced construction provide reliable electronic monitoring capabilities while maintaining mechanical durability in challenging weather conditions.

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex V40EX-W exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with steel-reinforced construction and stainless steel components rated to withstand 1400+ lbs. static pull force. The comprehensive 10-Year Mechanical / 3-Year Electrical Limited warranty and multiple certifications including ANSI A156.3, ADA, UL Listed, and BHMA ensure dependable performance in demanding outdoor commercial applications where both mechanical security and electronic monitoring are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Devices
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Series:
Value Series V40 – EX-W (Request to Exit)
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Panic Devices & Exit Alarms
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 104287-4 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex V40EX-W latch into strikes I already have on the door?
It works with standard 99 strikes and semi-mortise 98 strikes, and the stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt has a 3/4 inch throw. If your existing frame is prepped for either of those strike types, the device latches into it. The patented mounting plate and strike locator sets the alignment without a paper template.
2) How do I wire the request to exit switch on a Detex V40EX-W into my access control panel?
The device comes pre-wired with SPDT (Form C) contacts: yellow is normally open, brown is common, green is normally closed. Because it is Form C, you can take either the NO or NC leg depending on what your panel or alarm input expects, and use it to shunt an alarm, trigger a strobe, or signal a legal egress to the access control system. The switch is weather sealed for outdoor use.
3) Can I use a Detex V40EX-W on a perimeter gate or a door that gets rained on?
That is what the W suffix is for. The V40EX-W is weatherized for perimeter gates, exterior doors and wet environments, with a weather-sealed REX switch and weather-resistant construction. A standard indoor exit device with an unsealed switch will corrode or nuisance-trip in those conditions.
4) Is the Detex V40EX-W code compliant for an egress door?
It is listed to ANSI A156.3, ADA compliant, UL Listed and BHMA Certified. The pushpad is steel reinforced with red and white RWE labeling, and it is rated to hold against 1400+ lbs of static pull force, which is the number that matters on a perimeter door someone may attack from outside.
5) What is a non-electrified alternative to the Detex V40EX-W for a 48 inch door?
If the opening does not need a request-to-exit signal, the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 is a 48 inch by 84 inch vertical rod panic exit device, exit only and non-handed, with no fire rating. The Detex V40EX-W differs in that it carries a built-in weather-sealed EX-W request to exit switch with SPDT (Form C) contacts pre-wired Yellow normally open, Brown common, Green normally closed, for integration with alarm or access control. Choose the Marks device where the door is purely mechanical egress and the Detex where the exit needs to be monitored electronically.
6) I need a fire rated exit device on a 48 inch door - can I use the Detex V40EX-W?
The Detex V40EX-W is certified to ANSI A156.3, ADA, UL Listed and BHMA, and is built as a weatherized rim device for perimeter gates and exterior openings. For a labeled fire door at 48 inches wide, the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR is a 48 inch by 84 inch fire rated vertical rod panic exit device, exit only. Fire rated exit devices are latching only and do not carry the dogging or the weatherized outdoor construction the Detex is built for, so confirm the opening is an interior labeled door before substituting.
7) My opening is a standard 36 inch interior door - what should I order instead of the Detex V40EX-W?
The Detex V40EX-W is sized for a 48 inch wide door, so it is the wrong width for a 36 inch leaf. For a 36 inch by 84 inch opening, the Delaney 9100 Series (DLY-692301) is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device in stainless steel finish with no fire rating, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device at 36 inches, exit only. Both are mechanical only, so if the 36 inch door still needs a request to exit signal you will be adding a separate switch.
8) What is the closest Von Duprin equivalent to the Detex V40EX-W?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device in the 88 Series, sized for a 3 ft opening, with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness and no fire rating. The Detex V40EX-W covers a 48 inch door width with a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thickness range and adds the built-in weatherized REX switch, so it suits a wider leaf, a thicker door, and an opening that needs an electrical exit signal. The Von Duprin is the mechanical-only choice at the narrower 3 ft size.
9) Do I need a separate REX motion sensor if I install a Detex V40EX-W?
No. The request to exit switch is built into the device, so pressing the pushpad generates the egress signal directly at the door. That removes the ceiling-mounted motion detector and its wiring from the job, and it is more reliable outdoors than a motion sensor exposed to weather.
10) What are my options if I need a 48 inch exit device but not the electronic monitoring?
If the opening does not need a REX signal, a mechanical-only surface vertical rod device covers it. ZenSupply carries the Marks USA M9900VR in a 48 by 84 inch size, exit only, and the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR M9900F in 48 by 84 inch fire rated, exit only. Neither carries the Detex weatherized construction, so for an outdoor gate or wet location stay with the V40EX-W.
11) Is a Detex V40EX-W heavy enough for a multi-tenant building's rear exit that gets constant use?
Yes. The pushpad is steel reinforced and rated to 1400+ lbs of static pull force, with a stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt, and multi-tenant residential exterior doors are one of the stated applications. The deadlocking bolt resists the shim and pry attempts common on back-of-building doors.
12) What is the difference between the Detex V40EX-W and a plain Grade 2 exit device for an outdoor application?
Two things separate them. First, weatherization: the V40EX-W's switch and construction are sealed for wet locations, where an unsealed device is not. Second, the built-in REX contacts let it report egress to an alarm or access control panel. A device like the Cal-Royal 9860 heavy duty surface vertical rod is Grade 2, exit only, with no monitoring, so it covers mechanical egress only.
13) Is a Grade 2 vertical rod device like the Cal-Royal 9860 an acceptable substitute for the Detex V40EX-W?
They serve different duty expectations. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device, exit only, ADA compliant, with no fire rating. The Detex V40EX-W is a weatherized rim device rated to withstand 1400 plus pounds of static pull force with a stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt at 3/4 inch throw, and it carries ANSI A156.3, ADA, UL and BHMA certification plus the integrated REX switch. For an interior low-to-moderate traffic exit-only opening the Cal-Royal covers the function; for an exterior or wet-environment opening that also needs electronic monitoring, the Detex is the one built for it.
14) What is the difference between the Delaney 9100 and F9100 vertical rod devices when spec'ing against the Detex V40EX-W?
Both Delaney devices are Grade 1 vertical rod type for a 36 inch by 84 inch door. The 9100 Series (DLY-692301) is not fire rated and comes in stainless steel finish; the F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is fire rated and comes in aluminum finish. Delaney also lists the 8100 Series (DLY-8100-3684) as a Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod device at the same 36 by 84 size. None of the three carry an integrated request to exit switch, which is what the Detex V40EX-W adds with its weather-sealed SPDT contacts.
15) Which exit device should I standardize on across a facility with both 36 inch and 48 inch exterior doors?
Standardizing on one manufacturer keeps trim, strikes, and service parts consistent. Marks USA offers the M9900VR at 36 inch by 84 inch and the M9900VR-48X84 at 48 inch by 84 inch, both exit only, non-handed, and not fire rated, with fire rated counterparts in the M9900FVR at 36 by 84 and the MARM9900F-VR at 48 by 84. That family covers both widths mechanically. Where a specific exterior opening also needs a monitored exit, the Detex V40EX-W supplies the 48 inch weatherized device with the built-in REX switch and SPDT contacts for the access control tie-in.
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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 104287-4 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 104287-4 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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