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DynaLock 6901 Series Specialty Pushplates
Model 6931 Double Gang, Momentary SPDT
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:
- 6931
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6931 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the DynaLock 6931 pushplate actually switch, and can it both cut power to a maglock and trigger something else at the same time?
The 6931 is a momentary SPDT switch, single pole double throw. One common with a normally closed and a normally open contact, so a single press can break the lock power circuit on the NC side while the NO side signals an alarm shunt, a door position annunciator, or an access control input. It is momentary action, so the contacts transfer only while the plate is held and return to rest on release. Contact rating is 6 A at 125VAC, UL. If you need two fully separate circuits switched at once, that is DPDT, not this model.
2) Will the DynaLock 6931 fit a single gang electrical box?
No. The 6931 is a double gang pushplate and needs a double gang box or backbox opening. If the opening you are working with is single gang, this is the wrong plate for it. Plan the rough-in for two gangs before the wall closes up, because swapping a double gang plate into a single gang box is not something you fix at trim-out.
3) Is the DynaLock 6931 pushplate already marked for egress, or do I have to add signage?
PUSH TO EXIT is engraved into the plate, so no separate sign or applied label is needed. The lettering is black with a 1/8 inch stroke and a 1 inch minimum character height, which is the detail an inspector or a facility standards spec will ask about on an egress release device. That engraving is on all 6901 Series models, so every finish carries the same marking.
4) Should I use a momentary or a maintained (alternate action) exit pushplate?
Momentary, which is what the 6931 is, transfers its contacts only while pressed and resets on release. Use it where the door should unlock for one exit and relock immediately, normally paired with a timer or the access control panel to hold the release. Alternate action, DynaLock's A-A models, latch in the pressed state and stay there until pressed again. That is what you want for a plate that holds a door unlocked through a shift or an event and gets pressed again to secure it. If you need the unlock to persist for a set interval without a panel doing the timing, DynaLock's PTD pneumatic time delay models handle that and carry a higher 10 A at 125VAC contact rating.
5) What are the alternatives to a DynaLock 6931 double gang pushplate for a request to exit button?
If a double gang plate is more than the opening needs, ZenSupply carries narrower and smaller footprint options. The Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch that suits tight mullions and door frames. The Securitron PB3 Series push buttons and the medium round Securitron PB5, which is illuminated, are the round button alternatives. The RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol is a momentary switch in satin stainless if the opening also needs the accessibility marking. For an emergency release rather than a routine exit, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER is marked Emergency Release and the Securitron EEB is an emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses.
6) The DynaLock 6931 says PUSH TO EXIT. What if I need an accessibility symbol or a red EXIT marking instead?
The 6931's engraving is fixed at PUSH TO EXIT, so it will not serve as an accessible door operator actuator or as a red-marked emergency release. For the handicap symbol, the RCI 950 Series round push plate carries it and is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel. For red EXIT text, the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button has it, though that one is maintained operation rather than momentary, so it holds its state until pressed again.
7) I need to replace an existing DynaLock exit pushplate. Will the 6931 drop into the same opening?
If what is coming out is another 6901 Series double gang plate, yes, the 6931 uses the same double gang footprint. What changes between the models is the switching, so match that before ordering: the 6931 is momentary SPDT. If the existing plate is a maintained, DPDT, FORM Z, or pneumatic time delay version, a 6931 will mount but will not behave the same in the circuit. Trace the wiring at the old plate first and count the conductors.
8) What is the closest equivalent to a DynaLock 6931 pushplate if I need momentary rather than maintained operation from another brand?
The DynaLock 6931 is a double gang pushplate with momentary SPDT action, so the peer you want is one that also switches momentarily rather than latching. The RCI 950HP is a round push plate described as a momentary switch in satin stainless steel, and the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount momentary rocker switch. Both release the door only while pressed, the same way the 6931 does. By contrast the RCI 908-RE-MA is a maintained-operation exit button and the RCI 919-MA is a rotary release button with maintained operation - those hold their state after actuation and behave differently at the opening.
9) The opening only has a single gang box. What exit switch should I use instead of a DynaLock 6931?
The DynaLock 6931 is a double gang pushplate machined from solid aluminum, so it needs a double gang opening in the wall or mullion. Where the rough-in is single gang or narrower, the Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch, and the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount rocker switch. Round button styles that do not need a double gang plate include the RCI 950HP round push plate and the Securitron PB5, a medium round illuminated push button. Confirm the box and cutout you already have before choosing between the plate and the button.
10) My drawing calls for an emergency release station, not a push to exit plate. Is the DynaLock 6931 the right part?
No. The DynaLock 6931 carries PUSH TO EXIT signage engraved into the plate, with black lettering at a 1/8 inch stroke and 1 inch minimum height, so it reads as a normal egress release. For an emergency release callout, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER is a pushbutton switch marked Emergency Release, and the Securitron EEB is an emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses. Those carry the emergency marking the drawing is asking for; the 6931 does not.
11) The exit device on my job has to stay released after it is pressed. Will a DynaLock 6931 do that?
No. The DynaLock 6931 is momentary SPDT with all active operation, so the contacts transfer only while the plate is pressed and return when released. For a device that holds the released state, the RCI 908-RE-MA is an electronic exit button with red EXIT text and maintained operation, and the RCI 919-MA is a rotary release button with maintained operation in satin aluminum. Within the DynaLock 6901 series, alternate action A-A models provide the maintained equivalent of the 6931.
12) My circuit draws close to 10 amps. Does the DynaLock 6931 handle it or do I need a different switch?
The DynaLock 6931 is a momentary SPDT model, and non-PTD models in the 6901 series are rated 6 A at 125VAC, UL. Only the pneumatic time delay models in that series carry the 10 A at 125VAC rating. If the load genuinely needs more headroom, the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount momentary rocker switch rated 250VAC 10A. Size the switch to the actual inrush of the lock or strike it is controlling, not just the holding current.
13) What does "all active" mean on a DynaLock momentary pushplate?
All active means the entire plate face is the switch. Press it anywhere and it actuates, rather than hunting for a small button in the middle. That matters on an egress release in a corridor or a stairwell where someone is moving fast, in the dark, or pushing with a forearm or a cart. Every momentary model in the 6901 Series works this way.
14) Is a DynaLock 6931 pushplate durable enough for a high traffic public corridor or a school?
It is machined from solid aluminum, tamper resistant, and rated heavy duty for commercial use. That is the construction you want where the plate gets hit hundreds of times a day or where someone may go after it with a tool. If you are standardizing egress releases across a facility, the same 6901 Series plate can be repeated at every opening and specified in one finish across the building.
15) What is the difference between DynaLock's SPDT and FORM Z exit switch options?
SPDT, the 6931's configuration, is single pole double throw: one set of transferring contacts. FORM Z is single pole double throw, double break, meaning the circuit is broken at two points instead of one. Double break is what some AHJs and some maglock specifications call for on the egress release, since it puts two physical gaps in the lock power run. If your spec or your local code language calls out double break, order the FORM Z version rather than this SPDT model.
16) Can I use a DynaLock 6931 pushplate to switch a 24VDC maglock circuit?
Yes. The 6931's contacts are rated 6 A at 125VAC, UL listed, and a dry contact rated for that will carry a 24VDC maglock's current with margin. Wire the lock power through the normally closed side so the press breaks the circuit and drops the magnet. Keep the free contact for your shunt or REX input to the panel.
17) I need the release to match bronze or brass hardware on the rest of the doors. How does the DynaLock 6931 compare to the stainless and aluminum options?
The DynaLock 6931 ships standard in Satin Aluminum US28 and is also offered in Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Light Bronze US10, Dark Bronze US10B, Medium Bronze US13, Black Satin US19, and Bright Chrome US26. Among the comparable release devices, the RCI 950HP is a satin stainless steel plate, the RCI 919-MA is satin aluminum, and the Securitron PB4L uses a stainless push button. If the fleet standard is a bronze or brass finish, the 6931 range covers it where those stainless and aluminum devices do not.
18) I need a barrier free or handicap marked release. Does the DynaLock 6931 cover that, or do I need a different plate?
The DynaLock 6931 is engraved PUSH TO EXIT, which is egress signage rather than an accessibility symbol. Where the facility standard calls for the wheelchair symbol on the actuator, the RCI 950HP is a round push plate with handicap symbol and momentary switch in satin stainless steel. Both are momentary devices, so the switching behavior is comparable; the difference is what is marked on the face and the round versus double gang plate format.
19) Which release device should I specify if I want the button lit so staff can find it in a dark corridor?
The DynaLock 6931 is a solid aluminum pushplate with engraved lettering and no illumination. For a lit actuator, the Securitron PB4L is an illuminated halo with a stainless push button, the Securitron PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button, and the Securitron EEB uses interchangeable LED lenses. Those are round button formats rather than a double gang plate, so the wall prep and the look at the opening change along with the illumination.
20) What is the simpler alternative to a DynaLock 6931 double gang pushplate for a back of house door?
The DynaLock 6931 is a heavy duty, tamper resistant plate machined from solid aluminum, which is what you pay for on a public corridor. On a staff-only or back of house opening, a plain button does the same release job: the Securitron PB3 is a push button series, the Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch, and the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount rocker switch. All are actuators for the same access control circuit; the 6931 differs in the solid aluminum double gang plate and the engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage.
21) Is an ACSI 1310-1 a substitute for a DynaLock 6931?
No, they are different devices. The ACSI 1310-1 is a mortise keyswitch, which requires a key to actuate and mortises into the door or frame. The DynaLock 6931 is a pushplate that anyone can press, engraved PUSH TO EXIT, with momentary SPDT switching. If the intent is authorized release by key, the keyswitch is the correct device; if the intent is free egress by hand, it is not a substitute for the 6931.
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