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DynaLock 6901 Series Specialty Pushplates
Model 6951 Recessed 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:
- 6951
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6951 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the PTD on the DynaLock 6951 pushplate actually do when someone presses it?
PTD stands for pneumatic time delay. Press the 6951 plate and the switch transfers, then holds for an adjustable 1 to 60 seconds before returning, so a mag lock or electric strike stays released long enough to get through the opening without anyone holding the button. The delay is set on the unit itself, which means you don't need a separate timer module in the control loop.
2) What is the contact rating on the DynaLock 6951 push to exit plate, and can it switch a mag lock directly?
The PTD models are rated 10 A at 125VAC, UL, versus 6 A at 125VAC on the other 6901 Series models. That 10 A rating gives you room to break the load on most low-voltage lock power supplies or to drop a supply's AC input, and the Form Z arrangement gives a single pole, double throw contact with a double break for extra separation on the switched circuit.
3) What size electrical box do I need to rough in for a DynaLock 6951 pushplate?
The 6951 is a recessed double gang plate, so the rough-in is a standard two-gang box set flush in the wall or jamb face. Plan the box location before the drywall closes up, because the plate mounts into the box rather than surface mounting over it.
4) What can I use instead of the DynaLock 6951 pushplate if I do not need a built-in time delay?
The DynaLock 6951 is a recessed double gang pushplate with a 1-60 second pneumatic time delay and an SPDT Form Z (single pole double throw, double break) contact, engraved PUSH TO EXIT. If the release only needs to break the lock circuit while pressed and the timing is handled elsewhere in the access control panel, a straight momentary button covers it: the Securitron PB3 Series push button, or the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button, which is offered with maintained operation and red EXIT text. The Trine 342 narrow style electric door switch is another option where the mounting surface is too narrow for a double gang plate.
5) I need a barrier-free actuator for an ADA door, not an exit release. Is the DynaLock 6951 the right part?
No. The DynaLock 6951 is a heavy duty exit control pushplate machined from solid aluminum with PUSH TO EXIT signage engraved, intended for egress release. For an accessible door actuator carrying the handicap symbol, the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol in satin stainless steel is the part built for that purpose as a momentary switch.
6) Does the DynaLock 6951 come already marked for egress, or do I have to add a sign?
PUSH TO EXIT is engraved into the plate at the factory on all 6901 Series models. The lettering is black with a 1/8 inch stroke and a minimum 1 inch character height, so you are not adding a stick-on label to satisfy an inspector looking for legible egress marking.
7) Is the 6951 tough enough for a school or hospital corridor where people hit the plate hard all day?
It is built for that. The 6901 Series plates are machined from solid aluminum, rated heavy duty, tamper resistant, and specified commercial only. The large plate face spreads the load instead of concentrating it on a small button, which is what usually fails first in high-traffic public corridors.
8) Should I use a time delay pushplate like the 6951 or a plain momentary exit button?
Choose by how long the lock has to stay open. A momentary switch releases only while the hand is on it, which is fine for a single person at a mag-locked door. The 6951's 1 to 60 second pneumatic delay is what you want for accessible openings, carts, gurneys, or anywhere the door has to stay unlocked after the hand comes off the plate. DynaLock also builds 6901 Series models in momentary (MOM) and alternate action maintained (A-A) if you need a plate that latches on and off instead.
9) What else does ZenSupply carry if I need a small round exit button instead of a large recessed plate?
Several, depending on the look and the opening. For a compact round push button there is the Securitron PB3 Series, the illuminated Securitron PB5 Series, or the Securitron PB4L with an illuminated halo. The RCI 950 Series round push plate carries the handicap symbol with momentary operation, and the Trine 342 is a narrow style switch that fits a tight aluminum jamb where a double gang plate will not. If you need a keyed override rather than a push, look at the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch.
10) I want the door to stay unlocked until someone switches it back, not time out. Is a 6951 PTD wrong for that?
Yes, wrong choice. The 6951 PTD always times out and restores after 1 to 60 seconds. For a hold-open-until-reset function you want maintained operation: within the 6901 Series that is the A-A alternate action version. Comparable maintained units we carry include the RCI 908 Series exit button with red EXIT text and the RCI 919 Series rotary release, both maintained, or the RCI 909F momentary rocker if you want a flush rocker instead.
11) Is the DynaLock 6951 an emergency release device, or do I need something labeled for that?
The DynaLock 6951 carries engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage, so it reads as a normal egress release rather than an emergency device. Where the opening needs wording that identifies it as an emergency release, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch is marked Emergency Release, and the Securitron EEB is an emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses.
12) Which exit release should I specify if the button has to be illuminated?
The DynaLock 6951 is a non-illuminated recessed double gang plate; its legibility comes from engraved black lettering with a 1/8 inch stroke and 1 inch minimum letter height, and it is offered in finishes including Satin Aluminum US28, Dark Bronze US10B, Black Satin US19, Bright Chrome US26 and Bright Brass US3. When the specification calls for a lighted device, the Securitron PB4L illuminated halo push button with stainless button, the Securitron PB5 medium round illuminated push button, or the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses are the illuminated options.
13) What is the difference between the DynaLock 6951 and a keyswitch or rotary release for controlling a maglock?
The DynaLock 6951 is a free-access pushplate: anyone can press it, and the built-in pneumatic time delay holds the release for 1 to 60 seconds through an SPDT Form Z contact. A key-operated device restricts who can release the lock instead, which is what the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch does. The RCI 919 Series rotary release button is a twist-to-operate device offered with maintained operation in satin aluminum finish, which holds the circuit in position until it is turned back rather than timing out.
14) The 6951's contacts are rated 10 A at 125VAC. What else is rated for a similar load?
On the DynaLock 6901 series, PTD models such as the 6951 carry a contact rating of 10 A at 125VAC, UL, while the non-PTD models in the series are rated 6 A at 125VAC, UL. Among comparable devices, the RCI 909 Series flush mount momentary rocker switch is rated 250VAC 10A, in a beige finish, if a rocker rather than a plate suits the location.
15) We are standardizing exit buttons across a building with mixed finishes. Does the DynaLock 6951 or a comparable cover more finish options?
The DynaLock 6951 is offered in 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, which is the series standard. Comparable devices are catalogued in single finishes - the RCI 950HP round push plate in satin stainless steel, the RCI 919 rotary release in satin aluminum, and the RCI 909F-MO rocker in beige - so matching a brass or bronze door package is where the 6951 finish range applies.
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