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Norton Rixson 638 Low Profile Push Plate with 36" x 6" Activation Zone and RF Technology

Norton Rixson 638 Low Profile Push Plate with 36" x 6" Activation Zone and RF Technology

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Norton Rixson 638 Low Profile Push Plate with 36" x 6" Activation Zone and RF Technology

Professional Low Profile Push Plate for Automatic Door Operators

The Norton Rixson 638 Low Profile Push Plate delivers reliable activation control for automatic door systems with its generous 36" x 6" activation zone and compact 1" low profile depth. This wireless push plate operates on 433MHz radio frequency technology and features a durable stainless steel face plate construction. Compatible with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators, this push plate adapts to both wireless and hardwired installations for maximum flexibility.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Large Activation Zone: 36" x 6" activation area provides easy access for users while maintaining reliable operation in high-traffic applications.
  • Low Profile Design: 1" depth minimizes protrusion from wall surface for improved aesthetics and reduced impact risk.
  • Stainless Steel Construction: Durable stainless steel face plate provides long-lasting performance and resistance to wear in commercial environments.
  • RF Technology: 433MHz radio frequency operation enables wireless installation flexibility while maintaining reliable signal transmission.
  • Dual Installation Options: Adapts to either wireless (638) or hardwired (639) configurations for versatile system integration.
  • Series Compatibility: Works with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators for comprehensive system compatibility.
  • Commercial-Grade Reliability: Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable activation control is essential.

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: Push Plates
  • Subcategory: Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm voltage per specifications and current capacity 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 Loss Prevention
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson push plate products deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and proven 433MHz RF technology. The 638 Low Profile Push Plate is engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable activation control and durable performance are essential. Compatible with multiple Norton Rixson operator series, this push plate provides the flexibility and reliability required for professional automatic door systems.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

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

Norton Rixson RIX638 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Norton Rixson 638 push plate work with my Norton Rixson low energy operator?
The 638 works with all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. Named series compatibility covers the 5600, 5700, 6000 and 6300 Series operators. If the opening runs a 5800 operator, this actuator is not the one to order.
2) Is the Norton Rixson 638 push plate wireless or does it need wiring run to the operator?
The 638 is the wireless version, running on 433MHz RF, so no wire has to be pulled from the plate back to the operator. If the job calls for a hardwired actuator instead, the 639 is the hardwired configuration of the same plate. On a retrofit into finished walls the wireless 638 is what saves the conduit run; on new construction where the wire is already in place either will do.
3) What should I install instead of a wall mounted push plate when there is no wall near the door?
The SDC BP Series square bollard posts are made for access control at 6 inches by 6 inches, in a BPS6 surface mount at 42 inches and a BPG6 in-ground version at 54 inches. Those carry the actuator out to the approach path where the Norton Rixson 638 needs a wall surface to mount its 36 inch by 6 inch stainless steel plate. Vestibule openings with two doors are a different case again: the SDC 480V Series is a vestibule push plate actuator with dual switch activation.
4) What is the closest equivalent to a Norton Rixson 638 push plate if I need a 36 x 6 inch actuator?
The SDC 480AA Series is a 36 inch by 6 inch touch panel column built for ADA compliant access control, matching the 36 inch by 6 inch activation zone of the Norton Rixson 638. The 638 activates over 433MHz RF and carries a stainless steel face plate at a 1 inch profile depth, and it works with all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. The 480AA is a column-format touch panel, so confirm the actuator output suits the operator you are wiring to.
5) I only need a simple round wall switch to open a door, not a full length plate. What should I use?
The Camden CM-40 Series is a 4-1/2 inch round all-active switch, and the Camden CM-60 Series is a 6 inch round all-active switch available wired or with a kinetic wireless transmitter. Either gives a compact single-point actuator instead of the 36 inch by 6 inch activation zone of the Norton Rixson 638. If you want the wireless install without the long plate, the CM-60 with the kinetic transmitter is the round-format route; the 638 uses 433MHz RF for its wireless configuration.
6) How much does the Norton Rixson 638 push plate stick out from the wall?
One inch of depth. That low profile matters in corridors and vestibules where a protruding actuator gets hit by carts or gurneys, and it keeps the plate closer to flush on a wall where a deeper box would look wrong.
7) How big is the activation area on the Norton Rixson 638 push plate?
The active zone measures 36 x 6 inches. That is a tall column rather than a small square or round button, so a user can strike it anywhere along its length, including from a wheelchair or with an elbow or forearm when hands are full.
8) Should I use a tall column actuator or a round push button for an automatic door?
A column like the 638, with its 36 x 6 inch strike area, gives a large target that works for a standing user and a seated user off the same plate, which is why columns get specified on main entries and vestibules. A round switch is a smaller footprint for tight jambs or a wall where there is no room for a 36 inch run: Camden's CM-40 Series is a 4-1/2 inch round switch and the CM-60 Series is a 6 inch round. Round switches take two plates, one high and one low, to cover the same range a single column covers.
9) What is the closest alternative to the Norton Rixson 638 36 x 6 touch column from another brand?
SDC's 480AA Series is the direct counterpart, a 36 x 6 inch Ingress-R.E.X touch panel column. Same form factor and same strike area. The 638 is the one to use when the operator is a Norton Rixson low energy unit other than the 5800, since that compatibility is stated for it.
10) I need a push plate that holds the door open on a timer. Is the Norton Rixson 638 the right one?
No. The 638 is an RF activation plate for a low energy operator, not a time delay device. For pneumatic time delay, look at the Alarm Controls JP Series jumbo push plate or the PD Series, which covers the PD, PN, PS and PT vandal resistant plates. The vandal resistant PD family is also the direction to go for an exterior or abuse-prone location.
11) The push plate location gets abused. Is there a vandal resistant alternative to the Norton Rixson 638?
The Alarm Controls PD Series covers the PD, PN, PS and PT vandal resistant push plates with pneumatic time delay. The Norton Rixson 638 is a stainless steel face plate at 1 inch low profile depth, chosen to reduce protrusion and impact risk rather than to resist attack. The PD Series is a pneumatic time delay device, so the hold-open timing comes from the plate itself instead of from the operator.
12) Is the SDC 480 Series a direct swap for the Norton Rixson 638?
They are both stainless steel push plate actuators, but they are not the same device. The SDC 480 Series is built with 18 gauge stainless steel construction as a push plate actuator line. The Norton Rixson 638 is specified around a 36 inch by 6 inch activation zone with 433MHz RF technology and a 1 inch low profile depth, and it adapts to either the wireless 638 or the hardwired 639 configuration. If you are keeping the RF link to a Norton Rixson low energy operator, the 480 changes the activation method; if you are running wire anyway, compare the plate size and mounting prep before you order.
13) What is the difference between a jumbo push plate and the Norton Rixson 638?
The Alarm Controls JP Series is a jumbo push plate with pneumatic time delay, giving a large single actuator face with the delay built into the plate. The Norton Rixson 638 gives its large target as a 36 inch by 6 inch activation zone in a 1 inch deep stainless steel plate and signals over 433MHz RF, and it is rated for commercial use with all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. Pneumatic time delay plates like the JP Series are a mechanical actuation path, so the wiring and the operator interface are not the same job.
14) Is a Locknetics PPH-100 push plate the same thing as a Norton Rixson 638?
No. The Locknetics PPH-100-PL is a large round push plate supplied with a box, in black or aluminum. The Norton Rixson 638 is a rectangular 36 inch by 6 inch activation zone plate with a stainless steel face at 1 inch depth, using 433MHz RF technology. The PPH-100 comes with its own back box, so the wall prep is a box rough-in rather than the low profile surface mount the 638 is designed around.
15) What is the Norton Rixson 638 push plate made of, and will it hold up in a hospital or school corridor?
Stainless steel face plate, and it is built for commercial rather than residential duty. Stainless is what holds up to repeated hand contact and cleaning chemicals in healthcare and education corridors, which is where a painted or plastic actuator face wears through first.
16) Do I need two actuators for a vestibule with an inner and outer automatic door?
A vestibule usually takes an actuator on each side of each door leaf, and the 638 can be repeated at each of those positions as long as every operator involved is a Norton Rixson low energy unit other than the 5800. Where you want a single plate handling dual switch activation for a vestibule pair, SDC's 480V Series is built specifically for that vestibule function.
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Does the Norton Rixson RIX638 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Norton Rixson RIX638 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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