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Dortronics Dortronics 5277-PZL Series Piezo Switch Weather Proof Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Switches DOR-5277-PZL

Dortronics 5277-PZL Series Piezo Switch Weather Proof Heavy Duty Touch Sensitive Push Button with Dual-Color Illuminated Ring

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Model: W5277-PZL-E1

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Dortronics 5277-PZL Series Piezo Switch Weather Proof Heavy Duty Touch Sensitive Push Button with Dual-Color Illuminated Ring

The 5277-PZL series piezo switch is extra rugged and weather resistant so it can withstand the rigors and abuse of everyday use. It is an industrial strength switch designed for heavy usage applications. It is constructed with a stainless-steel mounting plate and sealed electronics enclosure. The stainless-steel piezo button requires just a light touch to activate.

Features:

  • Adjustable Timer: The 5277-PZL series piezoelectric switch has an integrated time delay adjustable from 1 thru 60 seconds. It can be used to control automatic doors, electric strikes or electromagnetic locks. There is also a toggle (on/off) mode for maintained functionality.
  • LED Status Indicator: The 5277-PZL series features a bicolored LED illuminated ring. The output is jumper selectable to show relay on or relay off status with options for red, green, or no illumination. The LED ring may also be independently controlled to indicate door or lock state.
  • Interlock & Mantrap Applications: The highly visible LED ring may be independently controlled and used to indicate door status for access to mantraps and interlocks.
  • Access Control Applications: When used in conjunction with access control software/hardware, the DC power to the maglock is routed through the set of normally closed contacts to assure unlocking of the maglock when the 5277-PZL push button is activated. Simultaneously, a separate set of normally open contacts signal the access control system of a request to exit (R-E-X).
  • Rugged Construction: The 5277-PZL series is mounted on a 1/8” thick stainless steel back plate. Mounting screws are furnished in Phillips head and pin in hex tamper resistant (hex key included) screws are all stainless steel for corrosion protection.
  • Versatile Mounting: The choice of single gang “W” series or narrow “N” series jamb mount version covers a wide variety of installation applications. The device mounts to a standard single gang switch box, or mortise mounted into a door jamb. A Neoprene gasket is supplied with all switches.
  • Text Engraving Options: The 5277-PZL series has standard engraving options to suit the particular application. Red filled lettering stands out for easy reading.
  • Heavy duty stainless steel button and plate
  • Weather proof
  • Adjustable timer 1 to 60 seconds
  • Toggle mode on/off
  • Narrow jamb mount available
  • Status indicating LED ring

Models:

  • W5277-PZL: 1 Set NO 1 set NC contacts with tricolor LED indicator ring single gang stainless steel switch plate
  • W5277-PZLxE1: 1 Set NO 1 set NC contacts with tricolor LED indicator ring single gang stainless steel plate engraved “push to exit” (red text)
  • W5277-PZLxE3: 1 Set NO 1 set NC contacts with tricolor LED indicator ring single gang stainless steel plate engraved “exit” (red text)
  • N5277-PZL: 1 Set No 1 set NC contacts with tricolor LED indicator ring narrow 1-3/4” stainless steel plate
  • N5277-PZLxE3: 1 Set No 1 set NC contacts with tricolor LED indicator ring narrow 1-3/4” stainless steel plate engraved “exit” (red text)

Specification:

  • Input Voltage: 12 to 24 VDC
  • Relay Outputs: 2 Isolated outputs, one normally open, one normally closed
  • Relay Life: 1/2 Million cycles 1A@30VDC, 1/4 million cycles 2A@30VDC
  • Current Draw: Relay on, LED’s On: 140mA @ 24VDC
  • LED Illumination: (Jumper selectable) relay off: Red, green or no LED illumination. Relay on: Red, green or no LED illumination LED status may be independently controlled (see mounting instructions for operation)
  • Switch Operating Environment: Piezo button switch life: 1 Billion cycles indoor and outdoor (meets IP-65)
  • Operating Temperature: -31°F to 151°F, -35°C to 66°C
  • Operating Humidity: 0 to 85% (non-condensing)
  • Dimensions: W=1-Gang 4-1/2” H x 2-3/4” W. N=Narrow 4-1/2” H x 1-3/4” W

Resources

5277 SERIES PIEZO SWITCH CUTSHEET

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
5277 Series
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches
Subcategory:
Push Buttons
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Model:
5277-PZL
Product Dimension:
4-1/2” H x 2-3/4” W
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Dortronics W5277-PZL-E1 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the 5277-PZL fit a narrow aluminum door jamb, or do I need a single gang box?
Both are covered by the series. The W versions mount to a standard single gang switch box and use a 4-1/2 inch H x 2-3/4 inch W plate. The N versions use a narrow 4-1/2 inch H x 1-3/4 inch W plate for mortise mounting into a door jamb, which is what you want on a narrow stile aluminum frame. If your jamb face is under 2-3/4 inches, order the N5277-PZL.
2) Can this push button release a maglock directly, or does it have to go through the access control panel?
It can do either. DC power to the maglock is routed through the normally closed contact set, so pressing the button breaks power and unlocks the mag directly. At the same time the separate normally open set signals the access control system as a request to exit. Two isolated relay outputs, one NO and one NC, so you get both the break and the REX signal from one device.
3) How long does the door stay unlocked after someone touches the button, and can it be set to stay unlocked?
The integrated time delay is field adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds, so you set the unlock duration at the device rather than in the panel. There is also a toggle on/off mode if you need maintained operation, for example holding a door unlocked during business hours.
4) Is the Dortronics 5277-PZL a door position switch I can use to monitor whether the door is closed?
No. It is an actuator, a touch sensitive push button that a person presses to release a door. To monitor whether the door is actually closed you need a door position switch, such as the Schlage Electronics 7764 concealed flush mount or the 7766 surface mount, both SPDT magnetic contacts. A common setup pairs one of those with the 5277-PZL and drives the LED ring from the position switch so the button shows door state.
5) If no one should have to touch the button at all, what goes in instead of a Dortronics 5277-PZL?
For a no-contact release, look at touchless and motion-based actuators rather than a piezo button. The RCI 910TC Series is a touchless actuator with a 433 MHz remote control that runs on 12/24 VDC, the same supply range the 5277-PZL accepts. The Locknetics WS-200 is a flush mount wave switch, and the RCI 913 is a microwave motion switch using Doppler radar intended for sterile environments. The 5277-PZL still requires a light finger touch on its stainless steel piezo button.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Dortronics 5277-PZL touch switch with a status LED and built-in timer?
The Locknetics TS-100 is the nearest peer: it is a touch switch with a dual LED status indicator and a programmable timer, the same combination of features the 5277-PZL provides through its bicolor LED ring and integrated time delay adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds. The Dortronics unit differs in construction, using a stainless steel piezo button on a 1/8 inch stainless steel back plate rated to IP-65 for outdoor use, and it provides two isolated relay outputs, one normally open and one normally closed.
7) I only need a plain momentary push button with no timer or LED - is there something simpler than the Dortronics 5277-PZL?
Yes. The Norton Rixson 503 is an SPDT momentary push switch rated 15 amps, and the RCI 916 Series is a tamper-resistant push button on a 1-3/4 inch plate with a blue handicap logo. Neither carries a timer or status indicator. The 5277-PZL adds the adjustable 1 to 60 second time delay, a toggle on/off mode, and the jumper-selectable red or green LED ring, so choose it when you need the delay or the visual status; the simpler momentary switches cover a straight dry-contact release.
8) Can a Schlage 7764 or 7766 be used in place of a Dortronics 5277-PZL push button?
No. The Schlage Electronics 7764 and 7766 are magnetic door position switches - the 7764 concealed flush mount and the 7766 surface mount, both single pole double throw - so they report whether the door is open or closed. The 5277-PZL is a piezo push button a person presses to request exit or release a lock, with normally open and normally closed relay outputs. The two are often used together on the same opening rather than substituted for one another.
9) What voltage and current does the Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo switch need?
12 to 24 VDC input. Worst case draw is 140mA at 24VDC with the relay energized and the LEDs on, so size your power supply and the shared bus with that figure in mind if you are running several switches off one supply.
10) Can the LED ring show door status rather than just switch status on a mantrap or interlock?
Yes, that is one of its intended uses. The bicolor LED ring is jumper selectable to show red, green or no illumination for relay off and again for relay on, and it can also be driven independently so it reflects actual door or lock state. That independent control is what makes it workable for interlocks and mantraps where the ring tells the user whether the other door is secure.
11) Which 5277-PZL model do I order if I need PUSH TO EXIT lettering on the plate?
Order the W5277-PZLxE1 for a single gang stainless plate engraved "push to exit" in red filled text. If you want just "exit", that is the W5277-PZLxE3 in single gang or the N5277-PZLxE3 on the narrow 1-3/4 inch plate. The W5277-PZL and N5277-PZL are the blank, unengraved versions. All five carry the same 1 NO / 1 NC contacts and tricolor LED ring.
12) I need a timed exit button with a status LED but not for outdoor use. Is there a simpler alternative?
The Locknetics TS-100 is the closest indoor equivalent, a dual LED status indicator touch switch with a programmable timer. The 5277-PZL is the choice when the opening is exposed to weather or heavy abuse, since it is IP-65 with a 1/8 inch stainless back plate. For a plain momentary button with a handicap logo and no timer, the RCI 916 on a 1-3/4 inch plate is an option, and the Norton Rixson 503 is a straight SPDT momentary vestibule switch.
13) How much load can the relay in the 5277-PZL switch, and how long will it last?
Relay life is 1/2 million cycles at 1A@30VDC and 1/4 million cycles at 2A@30VDC, so it is sized for low voltage DC locking hardware, electric strikes, maglocks and automatic door operators. It is not a line voltage switch. If you need a high amperage momentary contact, the Norton Rixson 503 vestibule switch is rated 15 amps.
14) For an exterior door where a button will see weather and abuse, does the Dortronics 5277-PZL suit it better than the alternatives?
The 5277-PZL is built for it: stainless steel button and 1/8 inch stainless steel back plate, a sealed electronics enclosure, a neoprene gasket, stainless mounting screws in both Phillips and pin-in-hex tamper resistant styles, piezo button life rated at 1 billion cycles indoor and outdoor meeting IP-65, and an operating range of -31 F to 151 F. Among the peers, the RCI 916 Series is also tamper-resistant and the Norton Rixson 504 uses a stainless steel face plate, though they are plain push switches without the LED ring or timer.
15) I need two separate circuits from one vestibule switch - does the Dortronics 5277-PZL do that, or is there a better choice?
The 5277-PZL provides two isolated relay outputs, one normally open and one normally closed, which is the arrangement used to drop a maglock through the NC contacts while signaling request-to-exit to the access control panel through the NO contacts. If you need two independent momentary circuits instead, the Norton Rixson 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate.
16) What should I use if the request-to-exit signal has to come from the lock itself rather than a wall button like the Dortronics 5277-PZL?
The Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request-to-exit switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks in an SPDT configuration, so the exit signal is generated when the lever is turned and no wall device is needed. The 5277-PZL is a separate wall or jamb device that mounts to a standard single gang switch box or mortises into a door jamb, and it signals request-to-exit from its normally open contacts when the button is touched.
17) The button has to be hidden at a reception desk, not visible on the wall - what replaces a Dortronics 5277-PZL there?
Use a concealed release instead. The Locknetics CSW-100 / CSW-200 is a flush mount concealed desk release with an SPDT switch, intended to be out of sight under a counter. The 5277-PZL is the opposite approach - a visible stainless plate with a highly visible LED ring and optional red-filled engraving such as "push to exit" or "exit" - so it suits an opening where occupants need to find and read the device.
18) I want release restricted to authorized staff, not anyone who walks up - what instead of a Dortronics 5277-PZL?
A keyswitch limits who can operate the door. The Detex CS-400 Series is an electronic keyswitch with LED indicators for access control systems, so release requires a key rather than a press. The 5277-PZL is a free-egress style touch device that anyone can activate, which is why it is commonly engraved "push to exit" and used for request-to-exit and mantrap or interlock indication.
19) Is this push button tamper resistant for a public exterior entrance?
Reasonably so. The button and plate are stainless steel on a 1/8 inch thick stainless back plate, and pin-in-hex tamper resistant screws are furnished along with standard Phillips screws (hex key included). All screws are stainless for corrosion protection. If your concern is someone defeating the button itself, note there are no moving parts to break, the piezo element actuates on light touch.
20) Does the Dortronics 5277-PZL sound an alarm when the button is pressed?
No. The 5277-PZL signals through contacts and shows state visually - two isolated relay outputs plus a bicolor LED ring that can be jumpered to red, green, or no illumination for relay on and relay off, and that can also be driven independently to indicate door or lock state. If you need an audible warning at the opening, the RCI 903 Series is a tamper-resistant audible alert rated 80 to 96 dB and would be added alongside rather than in place of the button.
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