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DynaLock 6805 Series Handicapped Pushplates
Model 6845 Narrow, Momentary DPDT
6705 & 6805 Series Handicapped Pushplates are heavy duty egress controls
machined from solid aluminum with blue engraved handicapped symbol.
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.
Standard finish - Satin Aluminum US28
PTD Contact Rating: 10 A @ 125VAC
All Others: 6 A @ 125VAC
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Push Buttons
- Series:
- 6805
- 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:
- 6845
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6845 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does DPDT momentary mean on the DynaLock 6845 handicap pushplate, and can I switch two separate circuits with it?
DPDT gives you two independent sets of transfer contacts off one press, so you can break the power to a mag lock and simultaneously trigger an auto operator or an alarm shunt from the same plate. Momentary means the contacts transfer only while the plate is pressed and return on release, which is the normal arrangement for a request-to-exit or door-open button. All momentary models in the 6805 Series run "all active" operation.
2) Can I run a mag lock directly through the DynaLock 6845 pushplate, or do I need a relay?
The 6845 switches 6 A at 125VAC, which is the contact rating on all 6805 Series models other than the PTD version (PTD is rated 10 A at 125VAC). That is enough to break a typical low-current mag lock or strike circuit directly. Anything above that rating needs an interposing relay, with the plate driving the relay coil instead of the load.
3) I need a narrow door switch for an aluminum storefront stile - what are my options besides the DynaLock 6845?
The 6845 is built for exactly that application: the narrow recessed models are designed for installation in aluminum store front frames and require minimal cut-out and preparation. The other narrow-style option is the Trine 342 narrow style electric door switch. The practical difference is the face: the DynaLock 6845 carries the blue engraved handicapped symbol, so it doubles as the ADA actuator on the opening, while the Trine 342 is a plain narrow switch. If the stile switch also has to read as a handicap actuator, take the 6845.
4) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 6845 handicap pushplate if I need a round handicap push plate instead of a narrow one?
The DynaLock 6845 is a narrow recessed handicapped pushplate with a blue engraved handicap symbol, machined from solid aluminum, and it uses a momentary DPDT switch. If the opening takes a round plate rather than a narrow stile-width plate, the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol is the counterpart - it is also a momentary switch and comes in satin stainless steel. Choose the 6845 when you are cutting into an aluminum store front stile, and the 950 round plate when you have a wall or mullion face wide enough for a round plate.
5) What should I use instead of the DynaLock 6845 if the button needs to stay latched after it is pressed?
The 6845 is a momentary DPDT device - all momentary models feature all active operation, so the contacts transfer only while the plate is pressed. For an opening that needs the release to hold after one press, look at a maintained-operation device instead: the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button with red EXIT text is a maintained unit, and the RCI 919 Series rotary release button is also maintained and comes in satin aluminum, which matches the 6845 standard satin aluminum US28 finish.
6) What finishes does the DynaLock 6845 handicap pushplate come in, and which one matches dark bronze storefront?
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. For dark anodized storefront, Dark Bronze US10B is the match. Satin Aluminum US28 is the standard finish and the one that blends with clear-anodized aluminum frames.
7) Is the DynaLock 6845 pushplate durable enough for a high-traffic public entrance?
It is a heavy duty egress control machined from solid aluminum, not a stamped or plastic-faced plate, with the handicapped symbol engraved and filled blue rather than printed on. Engraving is the detail that matters on a lobby or clinic door: a screened symbol wears off under constant palm and elbow traffic, an engraved one does not.
8) Should I use a momentary pushplate like the DynaLock 6845 or a maintained switch on my access-controlled door?
Momentary is the right choice when you want a single release or a timed auto-operator cycle, since the contacts transfer only while pressed. Use a maintained device when the door has to stay unlocked or held until someone switches it back, such as an unlock-for-business-hours function; the RCI 908 Series exit button and the RCI 919 Series rotary release both come in maintained operation for that job. Emergency break-glass style release is a different device again, like the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button.
9) Can I standardize on the DynaLock 6845 across a building where some openings need different switching?
Yes, and that is the point of the 6805 Series. The plate, the solid aluminum body, and the engraved blue handicap symbol stay identical across the family while the switching configuration and finish change per opening, so a campus can carry one visual standard at every door and still spec DPDT momentary here and a different configuration elsewhere.
10) We need an illuminated release button - does the DynaLock 6845 light up, or is there a better choice?
The DynaLock 6845 is an unlit device: it is a solid aluminum plate with a blue engraved handicapped symbol, offered in finishes including satin aluminum US28, bright chrome US26, dark bronze US10B and black satin US19. For a lit actuator, the Securitron PB4L uses an illuminated halo with a stainless push button and the Securitron PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button. Those give you visual confirmation in a dim vestibule; the 6845 gives you the engraved handicap symbol and a narrow storefront footprint.
11) For an emergency egress release rather than a handicap actuator, what do I order instead of the DynaLock 6845?
The 6845 is a heavy duty egress control carrying the handicap symbol, so it reads as an accessible-entry actuator. When the code official wants a marked emergency release instead, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch is marked Emergency Release and is a momentary device like the 6845, and the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button offers interchangeable LED lenses. Use the 6845 where the plate identifies an accessible opening and the EEB or 1320-1-MOM-ER where it has to identify an emergency exit.
12) Can I use a key-operated switch in place of the DynaLock 6845 pushplate?
Only if you want to change who can operate the door. The DynaLock 6845 is a public-use handicapped pushplate - anyone can press it, which is the point of an accessible actuator. The ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch restricts operation to a keyholder. They are not substitutes for each other on the same opening: a facility often carries the 6845 on the accessible entry and a keyswitch such as the 1310-1 where release must be staff-only.
13) Is there a higher-current switch than the DynaLock 6845 for switching a load directly?
On the 6845 the contact rating is 6 A at 125VAC, with PTD models rated 10 A at 125VAC. If you are switching a load that needs a higher-rated contact in a flush device, the RCI 909 Series flush mount momentary rocker switch is rated 250VAC 10A and comes in a beige finish. Note the tradeoff: the 909F-MO is a rocker switch rather than a symbol-engraved plate, so it will not serve as the handicap actuator the 6845 provides.
14) Is the DynaLock 6845 rated for commercial use or is it a residential part?
Commercial. The 6845 is a heavy duty electronic egress control for access-control openings, sold for storefront, institutional, and multi-family entrances rather than home use.
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