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DynaLock 6800 Series Pushplates
Model 6840 Narrow, 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:
- 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:
- 6840
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6840 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the DynaLock 6840 pushplate fit a narrow aluminum storefront frame?
That is what the narrow recessed 6840 is built for. DynaLock's narrow recessed pushplates are made for installation in aluminum store front frames and need only minimal cut-out and preparation, so you are not hogging out a wide mortise in a narrow stile. If you are working in a drywall or block wall rather than a narrow frame, a wide pushplate or a round button like the Securitron PB3 is the easier mount.
2) What does DPDT momentary mean on a DynaLock 6840 exit pushplate, and what can I wire it to?
Momentary means the contacts change state only while the plate is pressed and return the instant it is released, so it releases a maglock or strike for the duration of the push rather than latching it open. DPDT gives you two independent sets of changeover contacts, so you can break power to a lock on one pole and use the second for a shunt, alarm bypass, or timer trigger at the same time. Contact rating on the 6840 is 6 A at 125VAC.
3) Does the DynaLock 6840 latch in the pressed position, or do I need a maintained switch?
The DynaLock 6840 is a momentary DPDT device - all momentary models in the 6700 and 6800 series feature all active operation, so the contacts transfer only while the plate is pressed. If the application needs the switch to hold its state after release, look to a maintained device instead, such as 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.
4) What is the closest narrow-style exit switch to the DynaLock 6840 for an aluminum storefront stile?
The DynaLock 6840 is a narrow recessed pushplate designed for installation in aluminum store front frames with minimal cut-out preparation, engraved PUSH TO EXIT, with momentary DPDT switching. The closest narrow-style alternative is the Trine 342 Narrow Style Electric Door Switch, which is also built for narrow stile applications. The DynaLock is machined from solid aluminum and offered in eight finishes including Satin Aluminum US28, Dark Bronze US10B and Black Satin US19, so it is the one to specify when the switch has to match bronze or black storefront framing.
5) I need a momentary exit button but the door has a wide stile - what should I use instead of the DynaLock 6840?
The DynaLock 6840 is the narrow version of the 6800 series, intended for aluminum store front frames. Where stile width is not a constraint, a round pushplate such as the RCI 950 Series Round Push Plate with Handicap Symbol in satin stainless steel, or the Securitron PB3 Series push button, covers the same momentary release duty in a wider format. Choose the RCI 950HP if the opening also needs the handicap symbol, which the DynaLock 6840 does not carry since it is engraved PUSH TO EXIT.
6) What finishes do DynaLock 6840 pushplates come in, and which is standard?
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 the standard finish and the usual match for clear anodized aluminum storefront. For dark bronze anodized frames, US10B is the closer pick.
7) Does the 6840 come engraved, or do I have to order signage separately?
The plate is machined from solid aluminum with PUSH TO EXIT engraved into it, so no applied label or separate sign is needed to mark the egress device. DynaLock will do special engraving on request through the factory.
8) What is the difference between the DynaLock 6840 and a Trine 342 narrow style switch?
Both are narrow style electric door switches meant for tight aluminum frames. The 6840 is the DynaLock 6800 Series solid aluminum plate with engraved PUSH TO EXIT and DPDT momentary contacts at 6 A, 125VAC. The Trine 342 is the comparable narrow style electric door switch from Trine. If you want a round surface button instead of a narrow plate, the RCI 950 Series with handicap symbol or the Securitron PB3 are the other direction.
9) Can I use the DynaLock 6840 as the emergency release button on an egress door?
The DynaLock 6840 is a heavy duty egress control engraved PUSH TO EXIT, so it reads as a normal request-to-exit device rather than an emergency release. Where the opening calls for an explicitly marked emergency device, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch is marked Emergency Release, and the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button uses interchangeable LED lenses. DynaLock will do special engraving on the 6800 series by consulting the factory if the PUSH TO EXIT text is not what the job requires.
10) If the exit button needs to be visible in a dark corridor, is the DynaLock 6840 the right choice?
The DynaLock 6840 is a non-illuminated machined aluminum pushplate with engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage, so its visibility depends on ambient light and finish contrast. For an illuminated device, the Securitron PB4L Series pairs an illuminated halo with a stainless push button, and the Securitron PB5 Series is a medium round illuminated push button. Those are round buttons rather than narrow plates, so confirm the stile has room before substituting them for the 6840.
11) Is a mortise keyswitch an equivalent substitute for the DynaLock 6840 pushplate?
No. The DynaLock 6840 is a push-to-exit pushplate anyone can operate by hand, with momentary DPDT contacts. The ACSI 1310-1 is a mortise keyswitch, which requires a key to actuate and is used for authorized control rather than free egress. They mount and operate differently and are not interchangeable on a request-to-exit opening.
12) Is a DynaLock 6840 pushplate tough enough for a school or hospital exit that gets hit hundreds of times a day?
It is a heavy duty commercial egress control, machined from solid aluminum rather than formed sheet or plastic, which is why these hold up on high traffic entries. It is not a residential-grade button.
13) If I am standardizing exit buttons across a building, can I mix the 6840 with other DynaLock pushplates?
Yes. The 6840 is part of DynaLock's 6700 and 6800 Series pushplates, which share the same solid aluminum construction, engraved signage, and finish range, with several switching configurations offered across the family. You can spec narrow recessed plates where the frames are aluminum storefront and other configurations elsewhere and still keep the same look and finish across openings.
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