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DynaLock 6901 Series Specialty Pushplates
Model 6971 Recessed Double Gang, Alternate Action DPDT
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:
- 6971
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6971 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the DynaLock 6971 pushplate stay latched when pressed, or does it only make contact while held?
Alternate action, which means maintained: press once and the contacts stay transferred until the plate is pressed again. That is what you want for a lock release you need to hold open, like an ADA door held unlocked or an interlock. If you need the circuit to break the instant the hand comes off the plate, you want one of the momentary (MOM) models in the 6901 Series instead, which are also the ones built with "all active" operation.
2) What does DPDT give me on this DynaLock exit pushplate that SPDT would not?
DPDT is double pole double throw, so the 6971 switches two independent circuits at once off a single press. Typical use is releasing a maglock on one pole while the second pole shunts an alarm zone, signals an access control panel, or drops a second lock. If you only need one circuit transferred, the SPDT version of the 6901 Series covers it.
3) What box do I need to rough in for a recessed DynaLock 6971 pushplate?
It is a double gang recessed plate, so the rough-in is a two-gang box in the wall. Single-gang prep will not take it. Plan that during rough electrical, because the plate is machined solid aluminum and does not flex to cover a mis-sized opening.
4) Can I switch a 120V circuit directly with the DynaLock 6971, or does it have to run low voltage?
Contacts on the 6971 are rated 6 A at 125VAC, UL. That covers low voltage lock power and panel inputs, and it will carry a modest line voltage load within that 6 amp limit. The 10 A at 125VAC rating in the 6901 Series belongs only to the PTD pneumatic time delay models, not to this one, so do not size the circuit off that figure.
5) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 6971 pushplate if I need a maintained-action exit button instead of a double gang plate?
The DynaLock 6971 is an alternate action (maintained) DPDT pushplate machined from solid aluminum with engraved PUSH TO EXIT lettering, recessed double gang. If you want maintained switching in a smaller button rather than a double gang plate, the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button is offered in a maintained version with red EXIT text, and the RCI 919 Series rotary release button is also offered with maintained operation in a satin aluminum finish. Both hold their state the same way the 6971 does, but they are single button devices rather than an engraved double gang plate.
6) I need a momentary exit switch, not a maintained one. What should I use instead of the DynaLock 6971?
The 6971 is the alternate action (maintained) DPDT version, so it latches rather than releasing when you take your hand off. For momentary release, look at the RCI 909 Series flush mount momentary rocker switch, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton marked Emergency Release, or the RCI 950 Series round push plate with handicap symbol, which is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel.
7) Which push button should I specify instead of the DynaLock 6971 if the opening needs an ADA handicap symbol?
The DynaLock 6971 is engraved PUSH TO EXIT with black lettering at 1/8 inch stroke and 1 inch minimum height, so it reads as an egress device rather than a barrier-free actuator. Where the drawing calls for the wheelchair symbol, the RCI 950 Series round push plate carries the handicap symbol and is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel.
8) Is the DynaLock 6971 already marked for egress, or do I have to add signage?
"PUSH TO EXIT" is engraved into the plate on every 6901 Series model, lettering in black with a 1/8 inch stroke and a minimum 1 inch character height. No stick-on label or separate sign is needed to identify the release at the opening.
9) Is a recessed aluminum pushplate worth it over a small surface-mounted exit button in a school or public corridor?
That is the case the 6901 Series is built for. The plates are tamper resistant, heavy duty, and machined from solid aluminum, which holds up where a plastic or thin stainless button gets abused. The trade-off is wall prep: you need a recessed two-gang box. For a back-of-house door or a retrofit into finished drywall where you do not want to cut, a surface button like the Securitron PB3 or the RCI 908 Series maintained exit button is the easier install.
10) I need a timed release rather than a maintained one. Does the 6901 Series cover that?
Yes, but not with the 6971. Alternate action holds the contacts until someone presses again, with no automatic reset. For a timed unlock the series offers PTD pneumatic time delay models, which are also the only ones rated at 10 A at 125VAC. FORM Z models are the other variation, single pole double throw with double break, used where the code or panel wants a positive break on both sides of the circuit.
11) I need to match a satin aluminum finish across several doors. Which push controls come in that finish besides the DynaLock 6971?
The DynaLock 6971 is 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 comparable devices, the RCI 919 Series rotary release button is offered with a satin aluminum finish, while the RCI 950 Series round push plate and the Securitron PB4L push button are stainless steel.
12) What is a simpler alternative to the DynaLock 6971 for a basic door release button?
The 6971 is a heavy duty, tamper resistant double gang plate machined from solid aluminum with engraved signage and DPDT maintained switching, which is more device than a plain release needs. For a straightforward release, the Securitron PB3 Series push button and the Trine 342 narrow style electric door switch are single-purpose switches, and the Trine 342 fits a narrow mounting location where a double gang plate will not go.
13) If I need an illuminated exit button rather than the DynaLock 6971, what are my options?
The 6971 plate uses engraved black lettering with no illumination. For a lit actuator, the Securitron PB4L Series is an illuminated halo with a stainless push button, the Securitron PB5 Series is a medium round illuminated push button, and the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button uses interchangeable LED lenses.
14) Is a mortise keyswitch like the ACSI 1310-1 a substitute for the DynaLock 6971 pushplate?
No. The DynaLock 6971 is a push-to-exit pushplate meant to be pressed by anyone leaving, with alternate action DPDT contacts. The ACSI 1310-1 is a mortise keyswitch from the 1300 Series, which requires a key to actuate and mortises into the frame or door, so it serves authorized control rather than free egress. They are not interchangeable in an egress application.
15) For a delayed-egress or emergency release opening, does the DynaLock 6971 work or should I pick something else?
The 6971 is an alternate action DPDT plate engraved PUSH TO EXIT; DynaLock also builds the 6901 Series with pneumatic time delay (PTD) and other switch configurations, with PTD models rated 10 A at 125VAC UL and all others 6 A at 125VAC UL. If the opening specifically calls for an emergency release marking, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER is a momentary pushbutton marked Emergency Release and the Securitron EEB is an emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses.
16) Is the DynaLock 6971 pushplate meant for commercial use or will it work in a house?
It is a commercial, heavy duty device, and it is an electronic access control component rather than standalone door hardware. It has to be wired to a lock power supply or access control panel to do anything. For a residential door it is overbuilt and requires the same two-gang recess and wiring as a commercial install.
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