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DynaLock 6901 Series Specialty Pushplates
Model 6901 Double Gang, 1-60 Sec. PTD, SPDT Form “Z”
DynaLock Specialty Exit Controls provide “out of the box” solutions to meet
specific codes or mandates governing egress requirements within a facility, municipality or region.
6901 Series are tamper resistant, heavy duty double gang pushplates machined
from solid aluminum. All models with “PUSH TO EXIT” signage engraved.
Lettering is black with 1/8” stroke and 1” height (minimum).
All momentary models feature “all active” operation.
Standard finish - Satin Aluminum US28
PTD Contact Rating: 10 A @ 125VAC / UL
All Others: 6 A @ 125VAC / UL
A-A Alternate Action (Maintained)
MOM Momentary Action
SPDT Single Pole Double Throw
DPDT Double Pole Double Throw
PTD Pneumatic Time Delay
FORM Z Single Pole Double Throw, Double Break
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Push Buttons
- Series:
- 6901
- 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:
- 6901
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6901 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the 1-60 second PTD on the DynaLock 6901 pushplate actually do when someone presses it?
PTD is pneumatic time delay. Press the plate and the switch transfers, then holds for a period adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds before returning, so a maglock or strike stays released long enough for someone to get through the opening without holding the plate in. That is different from the momentary models in the 6901 line, which transfer only while pressed, and from the alternate action (A-A) models, which latch until pressed again.
2) Is the DynaLock 6901 pushplate switch SPDT or Form Z, and how do I wire it?
This version is SPDT Form Z, which DynaLock defines as single pole double throw, double break. You get one common with a normally open and a normally closed path, and the contact breaks on both sides of the circuit rather than one. That double break is what lets it be used in the positive break arrangements some egress codes and AHJs require, where the door release circuit must be interrupted on both legs.
3) Will a DynaLock 6901 pushplate fit a single gang box?
No. The 6901 is a double gang plate and needs a two gang back box or a two gang cutout. If the wall is already roughed in for a single gang device, either change the box or pick a single gang or round push plate instead, such as the RCI 950 Series round push plate or a Securitron PB3 Series button.
4) I need an exit button for a narrow aluminum storefront stile. Is the DynaLock 6901 the right choice?
No, a double gang plate is too wide for a narrow stile. On a glass front or narrow mullion go with a narrow style unit like the Trine 342 electric door switch, or a small round button such as the Securitron PB3. The 6901 belongs on a wall next to the opening, in a two gang box.
5) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 6901 pushplate if a single-gang round push plate fits the wall box better?
The DynaLock 6901 is a heavy duty double gang pushplate machined from solid aluminum with engraved PUSH TO EXIT lettering. Where a round single button suits the box better, the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel, and the Securitron PB3 Series push button is another round-format option. Both change the plate footprint and the marking, so confirm the engraved PUSH TO EXIT text is not required by the local egress mandate before swapping.
6) The DynaLock 6901 has a 1 to 60 second pneumatic time delay - what do I use if I just need a plain momentary release?
The 6901 double gang model pairs a pneumatic time delay with an SPDT Form Z contact, which holds the output for a set interval after the plate is pressed. If the controller already handles timing and you only need a dry momentary closure, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch marked Emergency Release and the RCI 950 Series momentary round push plate are momentary-action devices. The Trine 342 narrow style electric door switch is another option where the mounting surface is a narrow mullion rather than a double gang box.
7) I need a maintained (latching) release instead of the DynaLock 6901 momentary plate - what else is there?
DynaLock designates maintained operation as A-A alternate action, while the 6901 double gang model described here uses a pneumatic time delay with Form Z contacts. For a device that stays in the actuated state until reset, the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button with red EXIT text is a maintained-operation unit, and the RCI 919 Series rotary release button is maintained with a satin aluminum finish. The rotary style requires a deliberate twist rather than a push, which some facilities prefer for controlled egress points.
8) Is the DynaLock 6901 pushplate an emergency exit device, or do I need something else for a code-mandated emergency release?
The 6901 Series is part of DynaLock Specialty Exit Controls and carries engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage in black lettering with a 1/8 inch stroke and 1 inch minimum height. It is a request-to-exit style plate, not a covered or alarmed emergency release. Where the drawing calls for an emergency release device, the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses and the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER marked Emergency Release are purpose-marked for that duty. Confirm which wording your authority having jurisdiction requires before ordering.
9) What load can I switch through a DynaLock 6901 PTD pushplate?
The PTD contacts are rated 10 A at 125VAC, UL. The other 6901 configurations carry a 6 A at 125VAC UL rating. That 10 amp rating means the plate can switch a maglock power supply or a relay coil directly rather than needing an interposing relay for typical access control loads.
10) Does the DynaLock 6901 pushplate come marked for exit, or do I have to add signage?
Every 6901 model ships with PUSH TO EXIT engraved into the plate. The lettering is black, 1/8 inch stroke, with a minimum 1 inch character height, so no applied label or separate sign is needed at the device itself.
11) Is the DynaLock 6901 pushplate tough enough for a high traffic public exit?
It is built for that. The plate is machined from solid aluminum, rated heavy duty, tamper resistant, and made for commercial use. That construction is the reason it gets specified on school, hospital and multi-family egress doors where a plastic housed button gets broken off.
12) Should I use a pneumatic time delay pushplate or a plain momentary exit button?
Use the time delay version when the release has to hold open on its own, for example a delayed egress or maglock door where someone needs several seconds to clear the opening, or where the AHJ requires a fixed release period. A momentary button only releases while it is held, which works where a reader or panel handles the timing. Straight momentary alternatives include the RCI 950 Series round push plate and the Trine 342 narrow style electric door switch, while maintained action units like the RCI 908 Series exit button stay transferred until pressed again.
13) Can one DynaLock 6901 pushplate release the lock and signal the alarm panel at the same time?
Yes. Being SPDT Form Z, it gives a normally open and a normally closed path off a common, so one press can drop the lock power on one throw while the other throw shunts an alarm zone or signals the panel. Both sides break, which is what makes it acceptable where a positive double break is required on the release circuit.
14) Which release device should I specify instead of the DynaLock 6901 if the exit point needs to be visible in a dark corridor?
The 6901 double gang plate is solid aluminum with engraved black lettering and no illumination; standard finish is Satin Aluminum US28. For a lit exit point, the Securitron PB4L Series is an illuminated halo with a stainless push button and the Securitron PB5 Series is a medium round illuminated push button. The Securitron EEB uses interchangeable LED lenses. All three are round-format buttons rather than double gang plates, so plan the box and wall prep accordingly.
15) Can I use a key switch in place of the DynaLock 6901 pushplate to control the same door?
Not interchangeably. The 6901 is a tamper resistant double gang pushplate that anyone can operate, which is what a push to exit point requires. The ACSI 1310-1 is a mortise keyswitch from the 1300 Series, meaning operation is restricted to a keyholder. Use the keyswitch for authorized control such as shunting or arming, and keep a pushplate or exit button on the egress side where free egress must be maintained.
16) Does any alternative to the DynaLock 6901 handle a higher switching load?
On the 6901, the pneumatic time delay models are rated 10 A at 125VAC UL and all other models 6 A at 125VAC UL. The RCI 909 Series flush mount momentary rocker switch is rated 250VAC 10A, so it covers a higher voltage at the same current if the circuit calls for it. The 909 is a rocker in a flush mount body rather than a double gang engraved plate, so it suits equipment control more than a marked egress point.
17) Does the DynaLock 6901 pushplate light up or have an LED?
No, the 6901 is an unlit engraved aluminum plate. If the job calls for an illuminated indication at the button, look at the Securitron PB4L with its illuminated halo, the Securitron PB5 medium round illuminated button, or the Securitron EEB emergency exit button with interchangeable LED lenses.
18) The DynaLock 6901 finish options do not match my hardware - what comparable switch comes in a different look?
The 6901 double gang pushplate is offered in Satin Aluminum US28, Bright Chrome US26, Black Satin US19, Light Bronze US10, Dark Bronze US10B, Medium Bronze US13, Bright Brass US3, and Satin Brass US4. If none of those suit, the RCI 950 Series round push plate is satin stainless steel, the RCI 919 Series rotary release is satin aluminum, and the RCI 909 Series flush mount momentary rocker switch is a beige finish for utility or back of house locations.
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