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RCI 0161 Semi-Mortise Electric Strike for Rim Exit Devices with 24VAC/DC Operation

RCI 0161 Semi-Mortise Electric Strike for Rim Exit Devices with 24VAC/DC Operation

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RCI 0161 Semi-Mortise Electric Strike for Rim Exit Devices with 24VAC/DC Operation

Professional Semi-Mortise Electric Strike for Rim Exit Device Applications

The RCI 0161 is a 3/4" semi-mortise electric strike engineered specifically for Pullman latch rim exit devices. This commercial-grade strike accommodates 1/2" to 3/4" latch projection with 12VAC/VDC or 24VAC/VDC operation and delivers exceptional durability with 500,000 cycle testing. The stainless steel construction provides superior strength while creating a sleek architectural appearance for professional installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Precise Latch Accommodation: Designed for 1/2" to 3/4" (13mm-19mm) latch projection with horizontal adjustment for proper alignment with rim exit devices.
  • Heavy-Duty Durability: Tested to 500,000 cycles for long-term reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Flexible Power Options: 12VAC/VDC or 24VAC/VDC operation with 200mA maximum current at 12VDC for versatile system integration.
  • Superior Construction: Stainless steel construction ensures superior strength and creates a sleek aesthetic design for professional installations.
  • Fail-Secure Operation: Provides secure locking when power is removed for enhanced security applications.
  • High Load Capacity: 1,500lbf static and 70ft-lb dynamic strength ratings for demanding commercial use.
  • Easy Installation: Slotted horizontal holes on faceplate allow for easy and secure mounting with correct exit device alignment.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Semi-mortise rim strike designed for use with Pullman latch rim exit devices
  • Accommodates 1/2" to 3/4" (13mm–19mm) latch projection
  • Ensures proper latch alignment with horizontal adjustment
  • Stainless steel ensures superior strength and creates a sleek aesthetic design
  • Lockdown holes for secure mount
  • Non-handed
  • 200mA 12VAC/VDC Or 24VAC/VDC (Max at 12VDC)
  • 1,500lbf Static 70ft-lb Dynamic
  • 500,000 Cycles
  • Fail-Secure
  • 5 Year Limited Warranty

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 12VAC/VDC or 24VAC/VDC voltage and 200mA 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 fail-secure operation per application requirements and verify proper latch alignment using horizontal adjustment features.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, strike release, and integration with rim exit device 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
  • Retail Loss Prevention
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI electric strike products deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction rated for 500,000 cycles and 1,500lbf static strength. The 5 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and UL 1034 Burglary-Resistant Listed compliance are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
0 Series
Features:
Sleek Attractive Architectural Appearance; Slotted Horizontal Holes on the Faceplate Allow for Easy and Secure Mounting During Installation and Correct Alignment; Endurance: 500000 Cycles; Non-Handed; Lockdown Holes for Secure Mount
Latch Throw:
1/2" to 3/4"
ADA Compliant:
No
Static Strength:
1500
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electric Strikes
Product Type:
Electric Strikes - Rim
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Exit Device
UL Listing Type:
UL 1034 Burglary-Resistant Listed
Subcategory:
Electric Strikes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Compatibility:
Rim Exit Device
Product Voltage:
12/24 VAC/DC
Product Finish:
Satin Stainless Steel
Product Dimension:
1-3/4" x 9" x 1-5/8"
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI 0161-08 32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI 0161 electric strike work with my rim exit device?
The 0161 is a semi-mortise rim strike built for Pullman latch rim exit devices, and it takes a latch projection of 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. Measure how far your device's Pullman latch throws out of the case: if it lands in that 1/2 to 3/4 inch band, the 0161 catches it. Anything outside that range is the wrong strike. It won't work with a mortise lock latch or a vertical rod device, which latch at the head and threshold rather than into the frame at the strike.
2) Does the RCI 0161 stay locked or unlock when the power goes out?
Fail-secure. Pull the power and the 0161 keeps the latch held, so the opening stays locked from the outside. Egress is unaffected because the rim exit device retracts its own latch mechanically from the inside push bar. If your job requires the door to release on a power drop, for example a fire alarm interface that has to free the outside trim, a fail-secure strike is the wrong choice and you need a fail-safe unit instead.
3) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the RCI 0161 strike?
No handing to specify. The 0161 is non-handed, so one part covers a left or right hand opening. That also means you can stock a single strike for a building with doors swinging both ways instead of splitting the order. The faceplate has slotted horizontal holes so you can shift it side to side and line the keeper up with the device latch once the door is hung.
4) What voltage do I need to run an RCI 0161 electric strike, and can it run off my existing 24V access control power supply?
The 0161 runs on 12 or 24 volts, AC or DC, and you order the voltage you need: a 12 VAC/VDC version or a 24 VAC/VDC version. Current draw is 200mA maximum at 12VDC, so a standard access control supply carries it with room to spare and several strikes can share one supply. Pick the version that matches the supply already in the closet rather than adding a second one.
5) How much frame prep does a semi-mortise electric strike like the RCI 0161 need?
Semi-mortise means part of the strike body sits in a cutout in the frame and the faceplate lands on the surface, so you are cutting the frame, not just screwing to it. Plan the prep around the strike's 1-3/4 x 9 x 1-5/8 inch envelope and confirm you have depth behind the frame face for the body and the wire run. If cutting into the frame isn't an option on the job, a fully surface mounted rim strike such as the Dormakaba Dorma ES62F mounts on the face of the frame instead.
6) What electric strike works with a rim exit device on a fire rated opening instead of the RCI 0161?
For a fire rated opening, look at the Dormakaba Dorma ES62F, which is a 3 hour fire rated surface mount rim exit strike. The RCI 0161 is a semi-mortise rim strike carrying a UL 1034 Burglary-Resistant listing and fail-secure operation, so it is the one to specify when the requirement driving the opening is forced-entry resistance rather than a fire label. Both are built for rim exit devices, so the exit device on the door does not have to change either way.
7) The frame cannot be cut for a mortise prep - what rim exit strike can be used in place of the RCI 0161?
Use the Dormakaba Dorma ES62F, a surface mount rim exit strike, when the frame will not take a cutout. The RCI 0161 is a semi-mortise strike measuring 1-3/4 inch by 9 inch by 1-5/8 inch, so it needs a recess in the frame to sit in; a surface mount unit fastens to the face of the frame instead. Both serve a rim exit device, so this is a decision about the frame condition, not about the exit device.
8) Is the RCI 0161 strike strong enough for a high traffic entrance that gets abused?
Rated at 1,500 lbf static and 70 ft-lb dynamic, with 500,000 cycle endurance testing behind it. The body is stainless steel. For a main entry at a school, hospital, or retail box running hundreds of openings a day, those are the numbers that matter: the static figure is the pull the keeper resists, the dynamic figure is a hit against the door, and the cycle count is the service life under repeated use. It is a commercial rated part, not a residential one.
9) What do I have to specify when ordering an RCI 0161, and what else do I need to make the door work?
One choice on the order: 12 VAC/VDC or 24 VAC/VDC. The strike is non-handed and comes in a single finish, so there is nothing else to pick. It is only the release device, though. You still need the rim exit device with a Pullman latch, a power supply sized for the voltage you chose at 200mA per strike, the wire run to the frame, and whatever releases it, a card reader, keypad, or push button. The strike does not include any of those.
10) My latch is not lining up with the electric strike after install. Is there adjustment in the RCI 0161?
There is horizontal adjustment built in. The faceplate uses slotted horizontal holes, so you can slide the strike left or right before you tighten it down and set the gap against the device latch. Lockdown holes then fix the position so it doesn't creep under use. Adjustment is side to side only, so the vertical location of the keeper has to be right in the frame prep.
11) Is the Dorma ES62F a drop-in replacement for an RCI 0161 electric strike?
No. The two are not interchangeable in the same frame prep even though both are rim exit device strikes. The Dorma ES62F is a surface mount unit, while the RCI 0161 is a semi-mortise strike with a 1-3/4 inch by 9 inch by 1-5/8 inch body that seats into the frame and accommodates 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch latch projection with horizontal adjustment. Swapping between them means changing the frame preparation, so confirm what is cut into the frame before ordering.
12) What finish does the RCI 0161 come in, and will it match the other hardware on my storefront doors?
Satin stainless steel, and that is the only finish offered on the 0161. It reads as the standard 630 style satin stainless most commercial exit devices, push bars, and hollow metal frame hardware are finished in, so it blends on a typical aluminum or hollow metal opening. If your building is standardized on bronze or black, this strike will not match and will sit visible on the frame face.
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Does the RCI 0161-08 32D come with a warranty?
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