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DynaLock 6901 Series Specialty Pushplates
Model 6991 Recessed Double Gang, Momentary 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:
- 6991
- Product Finish:
- Satin Aluminum (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 6991 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does DPDT momentary mean on the DynaLock 6991 pushplate, and what can I wire it to?
The 6991 is a momentary double pole double throw switch, so pressing it gives you two independent sets of changeover contacts that return to rest the instant you let go. That lets one press drop a maglock and simultaneously shunt an alarm input or signal an access control panel on the second pole. Contact rating on the 6991 is 6 A at 125VAC, UL. If you want the contacts to stay transferred until pressed again, you need an alternate action (A-A) model instead, not this one.
2) Is the 6991 exit pushplate marked for egress, and how big is the lettering?
Every model in the DynaLock 6901 series, including the 6991, is engraved PUSH TO EXIT. The lettering is black, 1 inch minimum character height with a 1/8 inch stroke, which is the kind of signage detail an AHJ looks at on a delayed egress or maglock opening.
3) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 6991 pushplate if the opening needs a single-gang or round button instead of a double gang plate?
The DynaLock 6991 is a recessed double gang pushplate machined from solid aluminum with engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage and momentary DPDT contacts. If the box in the wall is a single gang or you want a round button, the Securitron PB3 Series push button or the Securitron PB5 medium round illuminated push button cover that form factor, and the RCI 950 Series round push plate is a round momentary switch with a handicap symbol. Those are different plate shapes and different switch arrangements, so confirm the wall prep and the number of contacts your controller needs before swapping.
4) I need a maintained (latching) exit switch, not a momentary one. What should I use instead of the DynaLock 6991?
The 6991 is a momentary DPDT device, so the contacts only transfer while the plate is pressed. For maintained operation, the RCI 908 Series electronic exit button with red EXIT text and the RCI 919 Series rotary release button both operate maintained. DynaLock designates maintained devices in the 6901 Series as A-A, alternate action, so if you want to stay within the same solid aluminum double gang plate family, specify an alternate action model rather than the 6991.
5) I need a momentary release switch rated for a higher voltage than 125VAC. What are my options?
The DynaLock 6991 momentary contacts are rated 6 A at 125VAC, UL, with pneumatic time delay models in the 6901 Series rated 10 A at 125VAC. For a 250VAC circuit, the RCI 909 Series flush mount momentary rocker switch is rated 250VAC 10A. It is a rocker in a beige finish rather than an engraved aluminum pushplate, so it changes the look of the station as well as the rating.
6) What else could I use instead of a DynaLock 6991 double gang exit plate?
Depends what you need from the switch. For a large press surface with a handicap symbol, the RCI 950 series round push plate is a momentary switch in satin stainless. For an emergency release that has to be deliberately operated, look at the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER, marked Emergency Release, or the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses. If the application calls for key control rather than a push, the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch is the swap. None of those are DPDT the way the 6991 is, so if you are switching two circuits from one press, stay with the 6991.
7) What finishes does the DynaLock 6991 pushplate come in?
Eight finishes: Satin Aluminum US28 (the standard), Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Light Bronze US10, Dark Bronze US10B, Medium Bronze US13, Black Satin US19, and Bright Chrome US26. Satin Aluminum is what ships unless another is specified, so if you are matching existing bronze or brass trim on a run of openings, call the finish out on the order.
8) Will a DynaLock 6991 pushplate hold up in a high traffic corridor or a school?
It is built for that. The 6901 series plates are machined from solid aluminum, tamper resistant, and rated heavy duty for commercial use. That solid plate construction is the difference between these and a plastic bodied exit button when the same door gets hit a few hundred times a day.
9) Can I get a DynaLock 6901 pushplate with a built in time delay instead of momentary?
The 6901 series includes a PTD pneumatic time delay variant alongside momentary (MOM) and alternate action (A-A) models, plus SPDT, DPDT and Form Z contact arrangements. The PTD models carry a higher contact rating, 10 A at 125VAC UL, where the rest of the series including the 6991 are rated 6 A at 125VAC UL. The 6991 itself is the momentary DPDT model, so order a PTD model number if you need the door to hold released for a set interval.
10) Which push button is the right choice for a code-required emergency release station rather than a normal push to exit?
The DynaLock 6991 carries engraved PUSH TO EXIT signage, which suits normal egress release. For a station specifically identified as an emergency release, the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER pushbutton switch is marked Emergency Release, and the Securitron EEB emergency exit push button uses interchangeable LED lenses. Those are labeled and presented as emergency devices; the 6991 is not.
11) What looks like a substitute for the DynaLock 6991 but is not?
The ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch is sometimes grouped with exit release devices, but it is a key-operated mortise switch rather than a pushplate, so it does not give building occupants a push to exit station the way the 6991 does. The Trine 342 is a narrow style electric door switch sized for narrow stile frames, not a double gang wall plate. Both control a door release, but neither drops into the recessed double gang prep the 6991 is machined for.
12) Is there an illuminated version if the exit station needs to be visible in a dark corridor?
The DynaLock 6991 is a machined aluminum plate with black engraved lettering and no illumination. Where the station has to be seen in low light, the Securitron PB4L uses an illuminated halo around a stainless push button, the Securitron PB5 is a medium round illuminated push button, and the Securitron EEB takes interchangeable LED lenses. Those are round or single-device buttons, so the wall opening will differ from a recessed double gang plate.
13) If the station has to carry an accessibility symbol instead of PUSH TO EXIT text, what should I specify?
The DynaLock 6991 plate is engraved PUSH TO EXIT in black lettering with a 1/8 inch stroke and 1 inch minimum height. Where the drawing calls for the international symbol of accessibility on the actuator, the RCI 950 Series round push plate carries a handicap symbol and is a momentary switch in satin stainless steel. It is a round plate, so the wall prep differs from the recessed double gang 6991.
14) We want the exit station to match bronze or brass door hardware. Does the DynaLock 6991 do that better than the alternatives?
The DynaLock 6991 is offered in Light Bronze US10, Dark Bronze US10B, Medium Bronze US13, Black Satin US19, Bright Chrome US26, Satin Aluminum US28, Bright Brass US3, and Satin Brass US4, with Satin Aluminum US28 as the standard finish. Among the comparable exit devices, the RCI 950 round push plate is satin stainless steel, the RCI 919 rotary release is satin aluminum, and the RCI 909 flush rocker is beige. If the specification calls for a bronze or brass station, the 6991 finish range covers it.
15) Why choose the DynaLock 6991 over a standard single push button for a high traffic or vandal prone opening?
The 6991 belongs to the 6901 Series, which is tamper resistant heavy duty double gang pushplates machined from solid aluminum, and it is classed as heavy duty commercial hardware. Comparable single-device buttons such as the Securitron PB3 and the Securitron PB4L illuminated halo with a stainless push button are smaller actuators rather than a machined solid plate. For a lobby, stairwell, or corridor that takes abuse, the solid aluminum plate is the heavier construction.
16) What does "all active" operation mean on the momentary DynaLock pushplates?
All momentary models in the 6901 series, the 6991 included, are all active: the entire face of the plate is the switch, so a press anywhere on it actuates. Useful where someone is coming through with a cart or an armload and will not aim for a small button.
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