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DynaLock 6700 Series Pushplates
Model 6740 Single Gang, Momentary 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:
- 6740
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6740 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does DPDT momentary mean on the DynaLock 6740 pushplate, and can it control two things at once?
DPDT means two independent sets of changeover contacts operated by one push, so a single press can drop a maglock and simultaneously trigger a second circuit such as an alarm shunt, a door position annunciator, or an auto operator. Momentary means the contacts only transfer while the plate is being pressed and return to rest when released, so the lock re-secures on its own. All momentary models in the 6700 and 6800 Series use "all active" operation, meaning the entire plate face is the switch rather than a small button in the middle.
2) Will the DynaLock 6740 single gang pushplate mount in a standard electrical box?
Single gang is the form factor, so the 6740 drops onto a standard single gang box or single gang ring in a wall, which is the usual mounting for an egress release beside the opening. It is a wall device, not a frame device. If you need to mount into the vertical stile of an aluminum storefront frame instead, use one of the narrow recessed 6700/6800 models, which are built for that cut-out with minimal frame preparation.
3) I need an ADA push plate for a door operator, not just an exit release. Is the 6740 the right part?
No. The 6740 is engraved PUSH TO EXIT for egress control, so it is the wrong marking for a barrier-free actuator. For an operator actuator, use a plate carrying the handicap symbol, such as the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol and momentary switch in satin stainless steel.
4) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 6740 pushplate for a narrow aluminum storefront stile?
The DynaLock 6740 is a single gang momentary DPDT pushplate machined from solid aluminum with engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage, and the 6700 and 6800 families include narrow recessed models made for aluminum store front frames with minimal cut-out. If you want a narrow-profile switch from another maker, the Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch. Confirm the stile width and the switch contact arrangement your access control panel expects before ordering either.
5) Is there an ADA-symbol push plate I can use in place of the DynaLock 6740?
The DynaLock 6740 carries PUSH TO EXIT engraving, not an accessibility symbol. For an opening where the drawing calls for the handicap symbol, the RCI 950HP is a round push plate with handicap symbol and momentary switch in satin stainless steel. The 6740 is a single gang rectangular plate in eight finishes including Satin Aluminum US28 and Dark Bronze US10B, so the two differ in plate shape, marking, and finish range.
6) The DynaLock 6740 is momentary - what do I use if the door needs to stay released until someone resets it?
The 6740 is a momentary DPDT device, and all DynaLock momentary models use all active operation, so the circuit changes state only while the plate is pressed. For a maintained release that holds after actuation, look at the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button with red EXIT text and maintained operation, or the RCI 919 Series rotary release button with maintained operation in satin aluminum. Maintained devices change how the opening behaves under fire alarm interface, so check that against your life-safety scheme.
7) Does the DynaLock 6740 come already marked for egress, or do I need to add signage?
The plate arrives engraved "PUSH TO EXIT" as part of the machined solid aluminum face, so no stick-on label or separate sign is needed at the device itself. Custom wording is possible but it is a factory engraving request, not a stock option.
8) What finishes does the DynaLock 6740 pushplate come in to match the other hardware in my building?
Eight finishes: Satin Aluminum US28 (the standard), Bright Chrome US26, Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Light Bronze US10, Medium Bronze US13, Dark Bronze US10B, and Black Satin US19. Satin Aluminum and the bronzes line up with anodized storefront and commercial aluminum door hardware; US3 and US4 match brass lever and closer trim.
9) Should I use a momentary pushplate like the 6740 or a maintained switch for my access control release?
Momentary is what you want for request-to-exit and visitor release: the lock drops only while the plate is held, then restores itself, so nobody can leave the door unsecured. Choose maintained when you want the door to stay unlocked until someone deliberately switches it back, for example unlocking a lobby for business hours. For that, look at maintained-operation devices such as the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button with red EXIT text or the RCI 919 Series rotary release in satin aluminum.
10) What are the alternatives to the DynaLock 6740 if I need an illuminated or emergency-release exit button instead?
The 6740 is a plain engraved PUSH TO EXIT plate with no lamp. If you need the button to be visible in a dark corridor, the Securitron PB4L uses an illuminated halo around a stainless button and the Securitron PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button. For a supervised emergency release, the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button takes interchangeable LED lenses, and the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER is a momentary pushbutton marked "Emergency Release". For a narrow frame application rather than a wall plate, the Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch.
11) What should I use instead of a DynaLock 6740 if the release needs to be key-operated rather than a push plate?
The 6740 is a push-to-exit plate and anyone can actuate it, which is what you want on an egress side. Where the release must be restricted to authorized staff, a keyswitch is the right device - the ACSI 1310-1 is a mortise keyswitch from the 1300 Series. These are not interchangeable: the keyswitch requires a mortise prep and a cylinder, while the 6740 mounts as a single gang plate in Satin Aluminum US28 and seven other finishes.
12) Does the Securitron PB3 or PB5 replace a DynaLock 6740 pushplate?
They solve the same job but in a different form. The 6740 is a solid aluminum single gang pushplate with an engraved legend and a momentary DPDT switch rated 6 A at 125VAC on non-PTD models. The Securitron PB3 is a push button, the PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button, and the PB4L is an illuminated halo type with a stainless button. A button swap changes the door prep and the trim appearance, so if you are matching a run of existing engraved plates, stay with the 6740.
13) I need a higher voltage or higher current switch than the DynaLock 6740 - is there an option?
On the 6740, PTD contacts are rated 10 A at 125VAC and all other configurations are rated 6 A at 125VAC. If your circuit runs above that, the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount momentary rocker switch rated 250VAC 10A, though it comes in a beige finish rather than the metal finishes offered on the 6740. Match the switch rating to the actual load, not to the panel supply.
14) Which push-to-exit device gives me an illuminated indication, since the DynaLock 6740 does not?
The 6740 is a heavy duty engraved aluminum pushplate with no lamp. For a lit device, the Securitron PB4L is an illuminated halo style with a stainless push button, the PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button, and the Securitron EEB uses interchangeable LED lenses. Illuminated units need power to the device itself, so confirm you have a supply at the box before you spec one in place of the 6740.
15) Is the DynaLock 6740 pushplate tough enough for a high-traffic public exit?
It is rated heavy duty and built for commercial use, machined from solid aluminum rather than a stamped plate or a plastic housing. The all-active face means the whole plate takes the hit instead of a small plunger, which is what holds up on a lobby or stairwell exit that gets hundreds of pushes a day.
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