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RCI RCI 914 Sounder DOR914

RCI 914 Series Delayed Egress Sounder with Field-Selectable Volume Output up to 102dB

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RCI 914 Series Delayed Egress Sounder with Field-Selectable Volume Output up to 102dB

Professional Delayed Egress Audio Alert System

The RCI 914 Series Delayed Egress Sounder delivers customizable audio alerts for commercial delayed egress applications with field-selectable volume output up to 102dB. This surface-mounted sounder operates on 12-24VAC at 63mA and features weatherproof construction options for both interior and exterior installations. Available in white or weatherproof red finishes, the unit measures 4-3/4"W x 5-9/16"H and includes a 2 Year Limited Warranty for reliable performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Field-Selectable Volume Control: Adjustable output up to 102dB allows customization for specific environmental requirements and code compliance.
  • Dual Environment Capability: Available in weatherproof red finish for exterior applications or white finish for interior installations.
  • Flexible Power Requirements: 12-24VAC operation at 63mA provides compatibility with various delayed egress control systems.
  • Compact Surface Mount Design: 4-3/4"W x 5-9/16"H dimensions enable easy wall installation without ceiling mounting requirements.
  • Delayed Egress Optimization: Specifically engineered for delayed egress applications to provide clear audio notification during egress delay periods.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Parts and Accessories
  • Series: 914 Series
  • Subcategory: Electronic Access & Data

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 12-24VAC voltage and 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 wall location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements. Note: Not suitable for ceiling mounting.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure volume output settings up to 102dB per application requirements and local code compliance.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, audio output levels, and integration with delayed egress control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Delayed Egress Door Systems
  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Retail Loss Prevention Systems

Delayed Egress Compliance

The RCI 914 Series sounder is specifically designed for delayed egress applications, providing clear audio notification during egress delay periods. The field-selectable volume output up to 102dB ensures compliance with local code requirements while allowing customization for specific environmental conditions and ambient noise levels.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 914 Series sounders deliver professional-grade reliability with weatherproof construction options and field-selectable volume control up to 102dB. The 2 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial delayed egress applications. Engineered specifically for delayed egress systems where dependable audio notification is essential for code compliance and occupant safety.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
914 Series
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Electronic Access & Data
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI 914W – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What voltage does the RCI 914 sounder need, and will it run off my delayed egress control board?
The 914 sounder runs on 12-24VAC and draws 63mA. That current draw is the number to check against the auxiliary output on your delayed egress controller or power supply before you wire it in, since a small accessory output can be budgeted tight once a mag lock and a REX are already on it. It is an AC-only device, so a straight 12VDC access control output is not the right source for it.
2) How loud is the RCI 914 delayed egress sounder, and can I turn it down?
Volume is field-selectable up to 102dB, set at the unit during install rather than at the controller. That matters in two directions: in a quiet corridor or a healthcare wing a full 102dB alert at a patient room door is more than anyone wants, and on a loading dock or a noisy industrial floor you need the top of the range to be heard at all. Set it after the unit is mounted and test it in the actual ambient noise of the opening.
3) What is the difference between the white and the red weatherproof RCI 914 sounder?
Two versions are sold: Sounder, White and Sounder/Weatherproof Red. The white unit is the interior choice, for corridors, stairwell doors and back-of-house openings. The weatherproof red is the one to order for an exterior wall, a covered dock, an unconditioned stair tower or a parking structure, where the unit sees weather or wash-down. The red also reads as an alarm device visually, which is often what you want at an exterior exit.
4) Is the RCI 914 sounder a complete delayed egress system, or just the horn?
Just the audible. The 914 is a replacement or add-on sounder that produces the alert during the egress delay period; the delay timing, the relock logic and the fire alarm interface all live in the delayed egress controller or exit device it wires to. Order it when you are replacing a dead sounder, adding a remote audible where the device's own horn cannot be heard, or extending an existing delayed egress opening. It does not, on its own, make a door a delayed egress door.
5) My delayed egress panel only has 115VAC available - do I need something besides the RCI 914 sounder?
Yes, you need a step-down source in front of it. The RCI 914 sounder operates on 12-24VAC at 63mA, so it cannot be fed line voltage directly. The Adams Rite 4605 regular transformer converts 115 VAC to 12/24 VAC with a 40 volt-amp output, which lands in the same 12-24VAC band the 914 is built for. The transformer is not a substitute for the sounder; it is the piece that makes the sounder usable on a 115VAC feed, and the 40 volt-amp figure gives you headroom to carry the sounder alongside other low-voltage devices on the same circuit.
6) How much wall space does the RCI 914 sounder take up, and can I mount it on the ceiling?
The sounder measures 4-3/4 inches by 5-9/16 inches and is a surface mount device that goes on the wall, not the ceiling. Plan the location above or beside the door with room behind for the wiring and enough clearance to get back to it for service. If your design calls for a ceiling-mounted annunciator, this is the wrong housing for it.
7) What else could I use instead of the RCI 914 if I just need an audible at the door?
The Adams Rite 29-0218 piezo electric horn is the closest alternative for a straight audible alert at an opening. It is a different animal in one respect worth knowing: the 29-0218 is a multi-voltage piezo, while the 914 is a 12-24VAC sounder with field-selectable output up to 102dB. If your power source is DC, the Adams Rite unit is the one to look at. If you need the volume dialed to a specific level for the corridor, the 914 is the one with the adjustment.
8) I don't have a 12-24VAC source at the door for a delayed egress sounder. What do I need to add?
You need a transformer that steps line voltage down to the AC the sounder wants. The Adams Rite 4605 regular transformer takes 115 VAC to 12/24 VAC with a 40 volt-amp output, which covers the 63mA the 914 draws with plenty of headroom for other AC accessories on the same opening. Size the transformer against everything you are hanging on it, not the sounder alone.
9) I need to stop people from unbolting the exit device on a delayed egress door - will an RCI 914 sounder handle that?
No. The RCI 914 is an audio notification device: it produces a field-selectable output up to 102dB during the egress delay period and does nothing mechanically at the door. For fastener security on an exit delay opening, the Securitron SB-MXD exit delay sex bolt is the part that addresses it, since it is a through-bolt made specifically for exit delay applications. The two are complementary rather than interchangeable - the sounder announces the delay, the sex bolt secures the hardware mounting.
10) Is a Dortronics 6510/COV alarm cover an alternative to the RCI 914 sounder for alerting on a door?
They alert in different ways and are not swaps for each other. The Dortronics 6510/COV is an anti-tamper alarm cover for 6500 Series pull stations and 5000 Series push buttons - it sits over an existing release device and sounds when someone lifts the cover to reach the button. The RCI 914 is a standalone surface-mounted sounder wired to a delayed egress control system on 12-24VAC at 63mA, mounted on the wall rather than over a device, with volume adjustable up to 102dB. If your goal is protecting a pull station from casual use, the 6510/COV is the right part; if you need audible notification driven by the egress delay itself, the 914 is.
11) What do I use for an exterior delayed egress door where the sounder is exposed to weather?
The RCI 914 sounder comes in a weatherproof red version alongside the white interior version, so the exterior condition is handled by the unit itself rather than by an add-on enclosure. That is a different approach from accessories like the HES 1000-102 rain guard, which is a separate Grade 1 shield fitted over an electric strike for rain or high dust areas. With the 914, you select the weatherproof red at time of order; there is no companion cover to specify.
12) Is the RCI 914 sounder rated for commercial buildings or is it a residential device?
Commercial. It is built for delayed egress openings in healthcare facilities, schools, industrial plants, retail loss-prevention exits and commercial building security systems, which is where delayed egress hardware is used in the first place. For a property manager standardizing audibles across a portfolio, the same unit covers interior and exterior openings by choosing between the white and the weatherproof red version.
13) Do I need a separate junction box to surface mount the RCI 914 sounder?
The 914 is a self-contained surface mount unit, so it lands on the wall with its own housing and does not require a separate enclosure. Where an installer does reach for a box is when the wiring feeds a different device on the same wall; a Cal-Royal 8641-SM single gang surface mount box handles that case. For the sounder itself, plan the wire route into the back of the unit and keep clearance for future service.
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