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DynaLock 6700 Series Pushplates
Model 6720 Single Gang, Alternate Action DPDT
6700 & 6800 Series Pushplates are heavy duty egress controls machined
from solid aluminum with engraved “PUSH TO EXIT” signage. Multiple
switching configurations and finishes are available. Narrow recessed models
are specifically designed for installation in aluminum store front frames,
requiring minimal cut-out/preparation. All momentary models feature “all
active” operation. Consult factory for special engraving.
Standard finish - Satin Aluminum US28
PTD Contact Rating: 10 A @ 125VAC
All Others: 6 A @ 125VAC
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Push Buttons
- Series:
- 6700
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
- Product Type:
- Switches / Push Buttons
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Product Model:
- 6720
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6720 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does alternate action DPDT mean on the DynaLock 6720 pushplate, and when would I use it instead of a momentary button?
Alternate action means the plate latches: press once and the contacts change state and stay there, press again and they return. That is what you want for a door you need to hold unlocked for a period, like an entrance kept free during business hours. DPDT gives you two independent sets of contacts, so you can drop a mag lock and signal an alarm panel or relay from the same press. If you only want the door released while a hand is on the plate, pick a momentary model in the 6700 line instead. DynaLock notes that all the momentary models run "all active" operation.
2) I need an exit switch for a narrow aluminum storefront stile - is the 6720 single gang plate the right call?
The 6720 is a single gang pushplate, which needs a single gang cutout and more stile width than a narrow glass front rail usually gives you. The DynaLock 6700 and 6800 families do include narrow recessed models made specifically for aluminum store front frames with minimal cut-out preparation, and the Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch built for that same tight profile. For a standard wall box or a mullion with room, the 6720 single gang plate is the straightforward fit.
3) What is the difference between the DynaLock 6720 alternate action pushplate and a momentary exit button like the Securitron PB3?
The DynaLock 6720 is an alternate action DPDT pushplate - one press latches the contacts over and the next press returns them, so the state holds after your hand comes off the plate. The Securitron PB3 is a push button in the PB3 series and is the style you reach for when the release only needs to act while it is pressed. Use the 6720 where an operator needs to hold a door unlocked or an aux circuit switched until it is deliberately pushed back; use a momentary button where the unlock should time out with the access control board.
4) Which push-to-exit device holds its state instead of resetting, the RCI 908 maintained button or the DynaLock 6720?
Both hold. The RCI 908 Series electronic exit button is offered with maintained operation and carries red EXIT text on the face. The DynaLock 6720 is a single gang pushplate with alternate action DPDT switching, machined from solid aluminum and engraved PUSH TO EXIT. The practical split is the face and the contact set: the 908 gives you EXIT lettering in a button format, while the 6720 gives you a full engraved plate and two pole, double throw contacts for switching a second circuit such as an alarm shunt or indicator alongside the lock.
5) For an ADA accessible entrance actuator, should I use the DynaLock 6720 or something else?
The 6720 is engraved PUSH TO EXIT and is built as an egress control, not as a barrier free operator actuator. For an accessible entrance you want a plate carrying the wheelchair symbol - the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel and is the type specified for auto operator activation. Keep the 6720 for egress release, where its alternate action DPDT contacts and PUSH TO EXIT engraving are the point.
6) What finishes does the DynaLock 6720 pushplate come in, and which one matches most commercial door hardware?
Eight finishes: Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Light Bronze US10, Dark Bronze US10B, Medium Bronze US13, Black Satin US19, Bright Chrome US26 and Satin Aluminum US28. Satin Aluminum US28 is DynaLock's standard finish and the usual match for aluminum storefront and anodized frames. For a building standardized on 630 satin stainless trim, the closest look here is Bright Chrome US26 or Satin Aluminum; it is worth eyeballing a sample before you order a fleet of them.
7) Does the DynaLock 6720 come engraved, or do I need to order signage separately?
The plate arrives with "PUSH TO EXIT" engraved into it. It is machined from solid aluminum, so the lettering is cut in, not a stuck-on label that peels in a high traffic lobby. Custom wording is handled through the factory on a special engraving request.
8) What else could I use instead of a DynaLock 6720 if I want a momentary exit button rather than a latching one?
Several momentary alternatives sit in the same role. The RCI 950 round push plate is a momentary switch in satin stainless with a handicap symbol, which suits an accessible entrance. Securitron's PB3 push buttons are a standard option, and the PB4L and PB5 add illumination if the button needs to be found in a dark corridor. For an emergency release call point, look at the Securitron EEB or the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER, which is marked "Emergency Release". The 6720 stays where you left it after a press; those momentary units release only while pressed.
9) I need a maintained exit switch to replace an existing one. Is the DynaLock 6720 the equivalent, or is there another maintained option?
Alternate action and maintained describe the same behavior: the switch holds its state until pressed again, so the 6720 covers that need on a single gang plate with two pole double throw contacts. If you want a maintained device in a different form factor, the RCI 908 electronic exit button with red EXIT text runs maintained operation, and the RCI 919 rotary release button is maintained in satin aluminum. Choose on mounting and appearance, since all three hold the door released until someone resets them.
10) What should I specify instead of a 6720 pushplate for an emergency release station?
The 6720 is a general egress pushplate engraved PUSH TO EXIT. If the opening calls for a dedicated emergency release, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER is a pushbutton switch marked Emergency Release, and the Securitron EEB is an emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses. Those carry the emergency marking and lens options the life safety detail usually asks for, while the 6720 stays the choice for routine push to exit release with alternate action DPDT switching.
11) My exit device needs to be visible in a dim corridor - does the DynaLock 6720 light up, and what does if it does not?
The 6720 is a machined solid aluminum plate with engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage and no illumination. If the location needs a lit target, the Securitron PB4L is an illuminated halo button with a stainless push button, and the Securitron PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button. Those give a visible ring or face in low light; the 6720 gives you the engraved plate plus alternate action DPDT contacts.
12) Can I use a key switch in place of the 6720 pushplate on a controlled door?
They do different jobs. The ACSI 1310-1 is a mortise keyswitch, so release requires a key and the control is restricted to keyholders. The DynaLock 6720 is an unrestricted pushplate engraved PUSH TO EXIT, meaning anyone at the door can operate it - which is exactly what an egress point requires. Specify the keyswitch for staff-only override or an entry side control, and the 6720 where free egress is the requirement.
13) I need the exit switch to match dark bronze door hardware - which of these comes in bronze?
The DynaLock 6720 pushplate is offered in Light Bronze US10, Dark Bronze US10B and Medium Bronze US13, along with Black Satin US19, Bright Chrome US26, Satin Aluminum US28, Bright Brass US3 and Satin Brass US4. By comparison the RCI 950 round handicap plate is a satin stainless steel item and the RCI 919 rotary release is satin aluminum, so if the specification is bronze to match existing pulls and closers the 6720 is the one that carries it.
14) Is the DynaLock 6720 pushplate tough enough for a high traffic commercial entrance?
It is built for commercial use and rated heavy duty, machined from solid aluminum rather than formed sheet or plastic. That is the reason property managers use these on lobby and stairwell egress doors where a plastic exit button gets cracked within a season.
15) Is a rotary release button like the RCI 919 an equivalent to the 6720?
Not in operation. The RCI 919 Series is a rotary release button with maintained operation in a satin aluminum finish - you turn it and it stays, and it resets by turning back. The DynaLock 6720 also holds its state, but by alternate action DPDT push: push once to latch, push again to release. Both suit a hold-unlocked application; the choice is whether the staff at that door should be pushing a PUSH TO EXIT plate or twisting a knob-style release. The 6720 is also offered in Satin Aluminum US28 if you are matching the 919's finish family.
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