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Norton Rixson Norton Rixson 501 Push Switch NOR-501

Norton Rixson 501 Push Switch - 15 Amp Automatic Door Operator Control Switch

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Norton Rixson 501 Push Switch - 15 Amp Automatic Door Operator Control Switch

Professional Door Operator Control Solution

The Norton Rixson 501 Push Switch provides reliable automatic door operator control with 15 amp capacity at 125 VAC. This hardwired control switch features a compact 4-1/2" W x 4-1/2" H flush-mounted design that fits single or 2-gang electrical boxes. Compatible with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators, this professional-grade switch delivers dependable press-to-operate door control for commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Compact Dimensions: 4-1/2" W x 4-1/2" H flush-mounted design fits standard single or 2-gang electrical boxes for versatile installation options.
  • High-Capacity Electrical Rating: 15 amp @ 125 VAC operation provides reliable power handling for demanding automatic door operator applications.
  • Hardwired Installation: Direct electrical connection ensures consistent operation and eliminates battery maintenance requirements.
  • Universal Series Compatibility: Works with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators for flexible system integration.
  • Flush-Mount Design: Professional appearance integrates seamlessly with wall surfaces while providing easy access for operation.
  • Press-to-Operate Function: Simple activation method provides intuitive door control for users of all abilities.
  • Compatible Accessories: Part of comprehensive Norton Rixson accessories collection including switches, sensors, transmitters, and control kits for complete system solutions.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Compatibilty: All Low Energy Operators Except 5800
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Type: Switches
  • Subcategory: Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 15 amp capacity at 125 VAC before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including any configurable options per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, alarm/alert functions, and integration with connected systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Retail Establishment Entry Control
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson automatic door operator control switches deliver professional-grade reliability with hardwired construction rated for 15 amp @ 125 VAC operation. The flush-mounted design and universal compatibility with multiple operator series ensure dependable performance in demanding commercial applications where consistent door control is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches
Subcategory:
Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Compatibility:
All Low Energy Operators Except 5800
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson RIX501 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Norton Rixson 501 push switch work with my low energy door operator?
The 501 push switch works with all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. The description names the 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series specifically. If your opening runs a 5800, this is the wrong switch for it.
2) Is the Norton Rixson 501 hardwired or battery powered?
Hardwired. The 501 takes a direct electrical connection, rated 15 amp at 125 VAC, so there is no battery to change and no transmitter to pair. Kill the power before you land the wires and follow the operator's wiring diagram. If you want a wireless actuator instead, that is a different product class.
3) What else could I use instead of the Norton Rixson 501 as a push button to open the door?
Other push actuators ZenSupply carries include the Dortronics 5287 Series heavy duty push button, a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch back plate, the Dortronics 5286 Series push plate with Push to Exit text, and the RCI 916 Series tamper resistant push button in blue with a handicap logo at 1-3/4 inches. For an exterior or wash down location, the Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo switch is weather proof with a dual color illuminated ring and the WR5276-HD22 is a water proof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless button. The 501 is the Norton Rixson factory switch for their own operators.
4) What should I use instead of a Norton Rixson 501 push switch when the door needs touchless activation?
For hands-free activation, the Locknetics WS-200 and WS-200-MB are flush mount wave switches, the RCI 910TC Series is a touchless actuator with a 433 MHz remote control running on 12/24 VDC, and the RCI 913 is a microwave motion switch using Doppler radar technology for sterile environments. The Norton Rixson 501 is a press-to-operate hardwired switch, so it requires physical contact to actuate. In healthcare and lab settings where contact is discouraged, the wave or motion devices replace the press action; the 501 remains the contact-actuated control for Norton Rixson low energy operators.
5) Is the Schlage Electronics 7764 or 7766 a substitute for the Norton Rixson 501 push switch?
No. The Schlage Electronics 7764 is a magnetic door position switch in a concealed flush mount, single pole double throw, and the 7766 is the surface mount version of the same door position switch. A door position switch reports whether the door is open or closed; it does not command the operator. The Norton Rixson 501 is a press-to-operate control switch rated 15 amp at 125 VAC that a user pushes to run the operator. A job that needs both monitoring and activation takes one of each, not one in place of the other.
6) Will a Norton Rixson 501 tell my access control system whether the door is open or closed?
No. The 501 is an actuator, you press it and the operator swings the door. It reports nothing about door position. For that you want a door position switch, the Schlage Electronics 7764 is a concealed flush mount magnetic contact with SPDT output and the 7766 is the surface mount version. Those are a separate device wired back to the panel.
7) Can I use the Norton Rixson 501 as a request to exit device on a locked electrified door?
That is not what the 501 is built for. It triggers an automatic operator, not a lock release circuit. For request to exit, look at the Command Access REXKIT-CL field installable switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks with SPDT configuration, or the Locknetics CSW-100 / CSW-200 flush mount concealed desk release with an SPDT switch. Those give a dry contact set the access panel expects.
8) What is the difference between the Norton Rixson 501 push switch and the RCI 916 push button?
The RCI 916 Series is a tamper-resistant push button switch with a blue handicap logo and a 1-3/4 inch button. The Norton Rixson 501 is a 4-1/2 inch W x 4-1/2 inch H flush-mounted push switch rated 15 amp at 125 VAC that mounts to a single or 2-gang electrical box and is listed for all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. The 916 is a small round button in a tamper-resistant housing; the 501 presents a larger square flush plate at the wall. Both are pressed to actuate.
9) Can a Detex CS-400 keyswitch replace a Norton Rixson 501 push switch?
They do different jobs. The Detex CS-400 Series are electronic keyswitches with LED indicators for access control systems, so activation requires a key and the switch reports state through the LEDs. The Norton Rixson 501 is a press-to-operate switch with no key control, intended for anyone approaching the opening to actuate the door. Choose the CS-400 where activation must be restricted to keyholders and the 501 where the door is meant to be operated by the public.
10) What is the equivalent of the Norton Rixson 501 for a concealed release under a reception desk?
The Locknetics CSW-100 and CSW-200 are flush mount concealed desk releases with an SPDT switch, so the actuator hides at the desk and staff release the door without a visible wall plate. The Norton Rixson 501 is the opposite arrangement: a visible 4-1/2 inch square flush-mount plate on the wall that a user presses. A lobby that needs staff-controlled release plus a public actuator uses the CSW at the desk and a wall switch at the opening.
11) Do I need a Norton Rixson 501 if the cylindrical lock already has a request to exit switch?
They sit at different points in the system. The Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request to exit switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks with an SPDT configuration, so it signals from inside the lock when the lever is turned. The Norton Rixson 501 is a wall-mounted press-to-operate switch rated 15 amp at 125 VAC that a user presses to run a Norton Rixson low energy operator. A powered opening commonly carries the lock-mounted REX for egress signaling and a separate wall switch for operator activation.
12) Which switch gives a visible status indication that the Norton Rixson 501 does not?
The Locknetics TS-100 is a dual LED status indicator touch switch with a programmable timer, and the Detex CS-400 Series keyswitches carry LED indicators. The Norton Rixson 501 is a press-to-operate flush-mount switch rated 15 amp at 125 VAC without indicator lamps or an onboard timer. Where staff need to read door state at the switch or hold the door for a set interval, the TS-100 covers that; where the requirement is straightforward activation of a Norton Rixson low energy operator, the 501 is the matched control.
13) Is the Norton Rixson 501 push switch rated for commercial use?
It is a commercial grade device, hardwired and flush mounted, and it is used on healthcare, education, retail, government, and multi-tenant residential entrances. Nothing about it is set up for a residential no-operator door; it exists to trigger an automatic operator.
14) How many 501 push switches do I need for one automatic door entrance?
Plan on one on each side of the opening for a single door, interior and exterior, since a press-to-operate switch only works from the side you can reach it. Both wire back to the same operator. At a vestibule with two banks of doors, each operator needs its own pair. The 501 is ordered as model RIX501, a single configuration with no finish or size options to pick.
15) What looks like an alternative to the Norton Rixson 501 but does not activate a door operator?
The RCI 903 Series is an audible alert with a tamper-resistant design rated 80-96 dB. It mounts in the same family of wall locations and reads as a companion device, but it annunciates rather than commanding the operator. The Norton Rixson 501 is the press-to-operate control switch rated 15 amp at 125 VAC for the Norton Rixson operator. Specify the 903 when the opening needs an alert and the 501 when it needs activation.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Norton Rixson RIX501 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Norton Rixson RIX501 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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