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DynaLock 6901 Series Specialty Pushplates
Model 6961 Recessed Double Gang, Alternate Action 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:
- 6961
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6961 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the DynaLock 6961 pushplate latch on when pressed, or only make contact while held?
The 6961 is an alternate action (maintained) switch, so one press changes state and it stays there until pressed again. That is what you want for a door you need to hold unlocked, not for a momentary release. If you need the contact only while the plate is pressed, order a momentary (MOM) model from the 6901 Series instead, which DynaLock builds with "all active" operation.
2) What size electrical box does the DynaLock 6961 recessed pushplate need?
It is a recessed double gang plate, so it mounts into a standard two-gang box or double gang cutout in the wall. Surface applications need a different model or a surface box; the 6961 itself is built to sit flush.
3) Can I switch both a mag lock and an alarm relay off one DynaLock 6961?
The 6961 is SPDT, single pole double throw. You get one common with a normally open and a normally closed contact, so you can break the lock power and make a second circuit at the same instant, but only one pole. To switch two fully isolated circuits you need a DPDT model in the 6901 Series.
4) I need the door to unlock briefly and re-lock itself. Will the DynaLock 6961 do that?
Not on its own. Being alternate action, it holds the state until someone presses it again, so the door stays released. For a timed release use a pneumatic time delay (PTD) model in the 6901 Series, which is the version rated 10 A at 125VAC, or feed the 6961 output into a timer relay.
5) What is the closest maintained-action exit button to the DynaLock 6961 pushplate if a double gang plate will not fit the wall?
The DynaLock 6961 is a recessed double gang pushplate with alternate action (maintained) SPDT switching, machined from solid aluminum with engraved PUSH TO EXIT lettering. Where a double gang box is not available, the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button in the RE-MA configuration also operates maintained, carries red EXIT text, and comes in a single-button format. The RCI 919 Series rotary release button in the MA configuration is another maintained device and is offered in satin aluminum, the same standard finish family as the 6961.
6) I need a momentary exit switch, not a maintained one. What should I order instead of the DynaLock 6961?
The 6961 is the alternate action (maintained) SPDT version, meaning the contact stays transferred until the plate is pressed again. For momentary operation, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch is marked Emergency Release and is a momentary device, the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel, and the RCI 909F-MO is a flush mount momentary rocker switch rated 250VAC 10A.
7) What is a narrower alternative to the DynaLock 6961 double gang pushplate for a narrow stile door or mullion?
The 6961 is a double gang plate, so it needs the width of a two-gang opening. The Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch, which suits narrow stile aluminum doors and mullions. The Securitron PB3 Series push buttons are another compact option where plate real estate is limited.
8) What current can the DynaLock 6961 pushplate switch handle?
6 A at 125VAC, UL, which is the rating on all 6901 Series models other than the pneumatic time delay versions (those are rated 10 A at 125VAC). That is ample for a typical mag lock power supply relay or a low voltage access control input.
9) Does the DynaLock 6961 come marked for egress, or do I need to add a label?
Every 6901 Series plate is engraved "PUSH TO EXIT" from the factory. The lettering is black, 1/8 inch stroke, minimum 1 inch character height, so no field labeling is needed to identify it as the egress release.
10) Is the DynaLock 6961 pushplate tough enough for a school or hospital corridor?
It is a heavy duty, tamper resistant plate machined from solid aluminum, rated commercial. That construction is what separates it from a plastic exit button in a high traffic or abuse-prone opening.
11) What else could I use instead of the DynaLock 6961 if I do not have a double gang box?
Several smaller-footprint release devices work where a two-gang recess is not available. The Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch, the Securitron PB3 and the illuminated PB4L and PB5 are round push buttons, and the RCI 919 is a rotary release button with maintained operation in satin aluminum. The RCI 919 is the closest in behavior to the 6961 since it also maintains its state rather than resetting on release.
12) Is there a maintained-action exit button similar to the DynaLock 6961 that shows EXIT text instead of PUSH TO EXIT?
Yes. The RCI 908 Series electronic exit button carries red EXIT text and maintained operation, so it latches like the 6961 but reads differently on the wall. If your local authority dictates specific signage wording, that difference decides which one you order.
13) Can I use the DynaLock 6961 as an ADA door opener actuator?
No. The 6961 is engraved PUSH TO EXIT and is built as an egress release for locked openings. For a handicap actuator you want a plate marked with the accessibility symbol, such as the RCI 950 round push plate with handicap symbol in satin stainless, which is a momentary switch suited to triggering an operator.
14) Which alternatives to the DynaLock 6961 give me a decorative finish match to existing brass or bronze hardware?
The DynaLock 6961 is the broadest finish option in this group: beyond its standard Satin Aluminum US28 it is 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 alternatives, the RCI 919 maintained rotary release is listed in satin aluminum and the RCI 950HP push plate in satin stainless steel, so if the opening must match brass or bronze trim the 6961 is the one that carries those finishes.
15) Which exit push devices offer an illuminated button, since the DynaLock 6961 pushplate does not?
The 6961 signals with engraved PUSH TO EXIT lettering in black, 1/8 inch stroke and 1 inch minimum height, rather than illumination. If you want a lit device, the Securitron PB4L has an illuminated halo around a stainless push button, the Securitron PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button, and the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button uses interchangeable LED lenses.
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