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DynaLock 6800 Series Pushplates
Model 6820 Narrow, 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:
- 6800
- 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:
- 6820
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6820 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does alternate action DPDT mean on the DynaLock 6820 exit pushplate?
Alternate action means the switch latches: press once and it stays in the switched state, press again and it returns. It is not a spring-return momentary button, so it holds a maglock released until someone presses it again. DPDT gives you two independent sets of changeover contacts, so you can break the lock power circuit and signal an alarm panel or shunt an input at the same time. If you want the door to relock on its own after a timed release, you want a momentary model instead, since DynaLock's momentary versions are the ones with all active operation.
2) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 6820 narrow pushplate for a storefront aluminum frame?
The Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch, which is the same narrow profile approach the DynaLock 6820 uses for aluminum store front frames requiring minimal cut-out. The DynaLock 6820 is a solid aluminum plate engraved PUSH TO EXIT with alternate action DPDT switching, so if you need the engraved egress signage and latching double-pole switching, stay with the 6820; if you just need a narrow release switch in the stile, the Trine 342 covers that opening.
3) If I need a momentary exit button instead of the latching DynaLock 6820, what should I order?
The DynaLock 6820 is an alternate action DPDT plate, meaning each press latches the contacts until the next press. For a momentary release instead, the Securitron PB3 series push button and the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch marked Emergency Release are momentary devices, and the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount momentary rocker switch rated 250VAC 10A. Momentary is the usual choice where the button simply drops a maglock for a timed release; alternate action suits a latched hold-open or arm/disarm state.
4) For an ADA accessible entrance, is the DynaLock 6820 the right plate or should I use something else?
The RCI 950HP is a round push plate carrying a handicap symbol with a momentary switch in satin stainless steel, which is the device intended for an accessible entrance actuator. The DynaLock 6820 is engraved PUSH TO EXIT and is built as a heavy duty commercial egress control, so it is the right part for the egress side of the opening rather than the accessible actuator side.
5) Does the DynaLock 6820 come already marked for exit use, or do I have to add a sign?
The plate is machined from solid aluminum with PUSH TO EXIT engraved into it, so no separate signage or applied label is needed. DynaLock will do special engraving as a factory order if your facility needs different wording.
6) What finishes does the DynaLock 6820 narrow pushplate come in, and which one matches clear anodized storefront?
Eight finishes: Satin Aluminum US28, Bright Chrome US26, Black Satin US19, Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Light Bronze US10, Medium Bronze US10B labeled dark bronze, and Medium Bronze US13. Satin Aluminum US28 is the standard finish and is the usual match for clear anodized aluminum storefront. For dark bronze anodized frames, the bronze options line up better.
7) What are the alternatives to a DynaLock 6820 narrow pushplate for a storefront door?
The Trine 342 is the closest cross-brand match, a narrow style electric door switch made for the same slim frame condition. If you want a maintained latching action in a different form factor, the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button with red EXIT text comes in a maintained version, and the RCI 919 Series rotary release button is maintained as well. For a momentary release with an accessibility marking instead, look at the RCI 950 Series round push plate with the handicap symbol, or the Securitron PB3 Series push buttons.
8) I need the exit button to light up or to be key controlled instead of a push plate. What should I look at?
The 6820 is an unlit engraved aluminum plate, so if you need illumination look at the Securitron PB4L Series with its illuminated halo and stainless button, or the Securitron PB5 Series medium round illuminated push button. If the release needs to be restricted to staff rather than open to anyone, a key operated device such as the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch is the right direction. For a dedicated break glass style emergency release, the Securitron EEB or the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER marked Emergency Release covers that.
9) Can I use the DynaLock 6820 to release a maglock and trigger an alarm shunt at the same time?
Yes, the double pole double throw arrangement gives two separate circuits switching together, so one pole can break the lock power and the second can shunt the door contact or notify the panel. Keep each circuit within the 6 A at 125VAC contact rating that applies to the non-PTD configurations. Because the action is alternate rather than momentary, the shunt stays active until the plate is pressed again.
10) What is the difference between the DynaLock 6820 and the RCI 908 exit button?
Both are maintained-style release devices. The RCI 908 series electronic exit button carries red EXIT text and maintained operation in a satin stainless finish. The DynaLock 6820 is a narrow pushplate machined from solid aluminum with engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage and alternate action DPDT switching, offered in eight finishes including Satin Aluminum US28, Dark Bronze US10B, Black Satin US19 and Bright Brass US3. Pick by wording and plate format: engraved plate versus button with EXIT text.
11) Is a Securitron PB4L or PB5 a substitute for the DynaLock 6820?
Not a direct one. The Securitron PB4L is an illuminated halo with stainless push button and the PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button, both round illuminated buttons. The DynaLock 6820 is a narrow rectangular pushplate engraved PUSH TO EXIT for aluminum store front frame cut-outs with alternate action DPDT contacts. If the existing prep is a narrow stile plate cutout, the round Securitron buttons will not drop into it, and if you want an illuminated button the DynaLock plate does not provide that.
12) I need key control rather than a push button at this door - what replaces the DynaLock 6820?
Use the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch from the 1300 series. It is a keyed device, so release requires a key rather than the open press of the DynaLock 6820, which is a solid aluminum pushplate with engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage and alternate action DPDT switching. Keyswitches suit doors where you want to restrict who can release or latch the lock; the 6820 suits a free egress push.
13) What should I use instead of the DynaLock 6820 for an emergency break-glass style release?
The Securitron EEB emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses and the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton marked Emergency Release are the devices built for emergency release duty. The DynaLock 6820 is a standard egress pushplate engraved PUSH TO EXIT with alternate action DPDT switching in eight finishes, intended for everyday exit control rather than an emergency-marked station.
14) Is a DynaLock 6820 pushplate heavy duty enough for a high traffic commercial entrance?
It is rated heavy duty and commercial, and the plate is machined from solid aluminum rather than stamped or molded plastic. For a lobby or a tenant entrance seeing constant egress traffic, that solid aluminum body is the reason to pick it over a plastic-bodied button.
15) Which release device matches a satin aluminum hardware package if not the DynaLock 6820?
The RCI 919 series rotary release button is offered with maintained operation in a satin aluminum finish, so it will run with an aluminum storefront package. The DynaLock 6820 also carries Satin Aluminum US28 as its standard finish and is additionally available in Bright Chrome US26 and Medium Bronze US13 if the rest of the openings are keyed to a different finish. The 919 is a rotary release; the 6820 is a push plate.
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