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RCI RCI 916 Tamper Resistant Button, Blue with Handicap Logo DOR916

RCI 916 Series Tamper-Resistant Push Button Switch with Handicap Logo Blue 1-3/4" Electronic Access Control

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RCI 916 Series Tamper-Resistant Push Button Switch with Handicap Logo Blue 1-3/4" Electronic Access Control

Professional Tamper-Resistant Access Control Switch

The RCI 916 Series push button switch delivers tamper-resistant electronic access control with a blue 1-3/4" (44mm) diameter button featuring handicap symbol screen printing. Built with an extruded aluminum 1/4" (6.4mm) plate with beveled edges for enhanced durability and tamper resistance. Available in multiple switch configurations including momentary (2-SPST), maintained (2-SPST), and time-delay (DPDT) options for versatile access control applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Tamper-Resistant Construction: Extruded aluminum 1/4" (6.4mm) plate with beveled edges provides exceptional durability and resistance to vandalism in high-traffic areas.
  • Multiple Switch Configurations: Available in momentary (2-SPST), maintained (2-SPST), or time-delay (DPDT) switch modes for flexible access control integration.
  • Dual Mounting Options: Standard 3"W x 4-3/4"H (76mm x 121mm) for single gang box mounting or narrow 1-5/8"W x 4-3/4"H (45mm x 121mm) for narrow-stile door frame applications.
  • Professional Hardware Kit: Includes stainless steel tamper-proof screws and spanner bit for secure installation and maintenance access.
  • ADA Compliant Design: Blue 1-3/4" (44mm) diameter button with handicap symbol screen printing meets accessibility requirements for commercial applications.
  • Durable Finish Options: Faceplate available in Brushed Anodized Aluminum (28) or Brushed Anodized Dark Bronze (40) for architectural coordination.
  • Compatible Accessories: Works with optional components including 9SURBOX surface-mount single gang box, TD30 30-second fixed timer (12/24VDC), and TD30A 0-30 second adjustable timer (12/24VDC).
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty for added confidence and protection in commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • 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
  • Series: 916 Series
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons Switches

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply for timer accessories if used. Confirm 12/24VDC capacity for TD30 or TD30A timer integration.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in standard single gang box or narrow-stile door frame location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for momentary, maintained, or time-delay switch configuration.
  5. Configure operational settings including switch mode selection per application requirements and timer settings if applicable.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, switch response, and integration with connected access control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Access Control Systems
  • Healthcare Facility ADA Compliance Points
  • Educational Institution Accessibility Systems
  • Retail Establishment Entry Control
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring Points
  • Government Building Security Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Access Points

Tamper-Resistant Design

The 916 Series features an extruded aluminum 1/4" plate with beveled edges specifically engineered to resist tampering and vandalism. The mushroom-style push button design with tamper-proof mounting hardware provides enhanced security in public access applications while maintaining ADA compliance for accessibility requirements.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 916 Series push button switches deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and tamper-resistant design rated for demanding commercial applications. 2 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence for long-term installations. Engineered for commercial access control environments where dependable ADA-compliant operation and vandal resistance are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
916 Series
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches
Subcategory:
Push Buttons Switches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI 916-BH-MO 28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI 916 push button fit a narrow aluminum storefront stile?
Yes, if you order one of the narrow versions. The 916 Series comes in two faceplate sizes: a standard 3" W x 4-3/4" H plate for a single gang box, and a narrow 1-5/8" W x 4-3/4" H plate made for narrow-stile door frames. Every switch mode (momentary, maintained, electronic time delay) is offered in both the standard and narrow plate in either finish, so the narrow plate doesn't limit your function choice.
2) What's the difference between the momentary, maintained, and time delay versions of the RCI 916 switch?
Three separate orderable configurations. Momentary is a 2-SPST switch that makes contact only while the button is pressed, which is the usual choice for a request-to-exit or door operator actuator. Maintained is also 2-SPST but latches in position until pressed again, so it holds a door unlocked or a system on. Electronic time delay is a DPDT switch that holds the output for a set interval after one press, which is what you want on an ADA operator where the door needs to stay released long enough for someone to get through. You pick the mode at the time of order; it is not field-changeable.
3) Is a Schlage 7764 or 7766 door position switch a substitute for the RCI 916 push button?
No. The Schlage Electronics 7764 is a concealed flush mount magnetic door position switch and the 7766 is the surface mount version, both single pole double throw - they report whether a door leaf is open or closed. The RCI 916 Series is an operator-actuated push button switch available in momentary (2-SPST), maintained (2-SPST), and time-delay (DPDT) modes. One senses the door; the other is pressed by a person to release it. Many jobs use both.
4) What is the closest alternative to the RCI 916 push button if I need a labeled exit push plate instead of a handicap-logo button?
The RCI 916 Series uses a blue 1-3/4 inch (44mm) mushroom-style button with handicap symbol screen printing on an extruded aluminum 1/4 inch plate with beveled edges. If the opening calls for a text-labeled plate rather than an accessibility logo, the Dortronics 5286 Series is a push plate exit release marked "Push to Exit". The 5286 communicates the exit function in words on a plate face, while the 916 signals an accessible actuator by symbol and color.
5) For an exterior door exposed to weather, what should I use instead of the RCI 916 button?
The RCI 916 Series is built for commercial access control with a tamper-resistant extruded aluminum faceplate, but for an opening that sees direct weather the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 Series is a heavy duty waterproof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, and the Dortronics 5277-PZL Series is a weather proof heavy duty touch sensitive piezo push button with a dual-color illuminated ring. Both are specified for wet exterior locations; the 916's strength is vandal-resistant ADA actuation on interior and protected commercial points.
6) We want touchless release at an ADA entry - what replaces the RCI 916 button there?
The RCI 916 Series requires physical contact with its 1-3/4 inch mushroom button. For hands-free actuation, the Locknetics WS-200 and WS-200-MB are flush mount wave switches, and the Dortronics 5277-PZL is a touch sensitive piezo push button with a dual-color illuminated ring that needs no mechanical travel. Also touch-based is the Locknetics TS-100 dual LED status indicator touch switch with a programmable timer, which builds timing into the switch itself where the 916 reaches timing through its electronic time delay mode.
7) Can the RCI 916 be surface mounted if there's no gang box in the wall?
Yes. The standard 3" wide plate is sized for a single gang box, and RCI offers the 9SURBOX surface-mount single gang box as an accessory when you can't cut into the wall or the substrate is masonry. It is ordered separately from the switch.
8) Is the RCI 916 blue handicap button tough enough for a public lobby or school corridor?
That's what the design targets. The faceplate is extruded aluminum, 1/4" (6.4mm) thick with beveled edges, and the unit ships with stainless steel tamper-proof screws plus the spanner bit to drive them. The mushroom-style button is 1-3/4" (44mm) across with the handicap symbol screen printed rather than applied as a sticker, so it won't peel off in high traffic. It is a commercial-rated device.
9) What's included with the RCI 916 switch, and what do I still have to supply?
You get the switch with its extruded aluminum faceplate, stainless tamper-proof screws and the spanner bit to install them. Not included: the gang box (use the 9SURBOX if you're mounting on the surface), the low-voltage wiring, the power supply, and any timer module such as the TD30 or TD30A if you need a timed output and aren't taking the electronic time delay version.
10) I need a touchless exit button instead of a push button - what should I look at?
The RCI 916 is a mechanical push button, so it needs physical contact. For a no-touch release, look at the Locknetics WS-200 flush mount wave switch, or the Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo touch switch with a dual-color illuminated ring, which has no moving parts and is weatherproof for exterior openings. Cal-Royal's 8633-SW microwave cell switch is another non-contact option and ships with both single and double gang black faceplates.
11) Can I use the RCI 916 outdoors on an exterior door?
Nothing in the RCI 916 data covers weather exposure, so for a wet or exterior location pick a switch built for it. The Dortronics WR5276-HD22 is a heavy duty waterproof switch with a 5/8" round stainless entry button, and the Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo switch is also weatherproof. Keep the 916 for interior lobbies, corridors and vestibules.
12) Is a push button like the RCI 916 the right way to signal request-to-exit, or should the switch be in the lock?
Depends on whether you want the exit signal tied to the hardware or to a wall plate. A wall-mounted button like the 916 is a deliberate push-to-exit action and is what you use when the release point needs to be visible and ADA marked. If instead you want the signal generated when someone turns the lever, a lock-integrated switch is the better route: Command Access makes the REXKIT-CL field installable request-to-exit switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks, SPDT. For a concealed release at a reception desk rather than on the wall, the Locknetics CSW-100/CSW-200 flush mount concealed desk release uses an SPDT switch.
13) The RCI 916 needs a single gang box or narrow stile frame - what if I have no wall prep at all?
The RCI 916 Series mounts either 3"W x 4-3/4"H in a standard single gang box or 1-5/8"W x 4-3/4"H for narrow-stile door frames, with a 9SURBOX surface-mount single gang box available. If no visible wall device is wanted, the Locknetics CSW-100 / CSW-200 is a flush mount concealed desk release with an SPDT switch, mounted under a reception counter rather than at the opening. That moves release control to staff instead of the person at the door.
14) What do I use if release should be restricted to keyholders rather than open to anyone, like the RCI 916?
The RCI 916 Series is a public-access button, intended to be pressed by any occupant at accessibility points. Where actuation must be limited to authorized staff, the Detex CS-400 Series electronic keyswitches with LED indicators serve the same access control circuit but require a key to operate. The 916 remains the right device wherever an ADA-marked actuator is required for general use.
15) How does the RCI 916 compare with a vestibule switch like the Norton Rixson 503 or 504?
The Norton Rixson 503 is an SPDT momentary push switch with a 15 amp rating and the 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate - both are momentary-only vestibule devices. The RCI 916 Series covers momentary (2-SPST) plus maintained (2-SPST) and electronic time delay (DPDT), and adds the blue 1-3/4 inch handicap-marked button and tamper-proof stainless screws with spanner bit. Choose the 916 where a marked accessible actuator or a held or timed contact is required.
16) I need a smaller push button than the RCI 916 for a tight frame - what are the options?
The RCI 916 Series narrow plate measures 1-5/8"W x 4-3/4"H with the 1-3/4 inch button. For an even smaller actuator, the Dortronics 5287 Series uses a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch wide back plate marked "Push to Exit", and the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 uses a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button. Note that both trade away the large blue ADA-marked mushroom button the 916 provides.
17) What finishes does the RCI 916 push button come in, and will they match my other door hardware?
Two faceplate finishes: 628 brushed anodized aluminum and 695 brushed anodized dark bronze. Both are available with any of the three switch modes and in both the standard and narrow plate widths, so you can standardize a building on one finish and still mix functions door to door. Anodized aluminum is the common match for clear-anodized storefront; dark bronze pairs with bronze-anodized frames.
18) I want the plate to read "Push to Exit" instead of the wheelchair symbol - does RCI 916 offer that?
The 916 covered here is the blue button with the handicap symbol screen printed on it. If your opening calls for exit wording rather than an accessibility symbol, the Dortronics 5286 Series push plate exit release carries "Push to Exit" text, and the Dortronics 5287 Series heavy duty push button puts a 1-1/2" wide push plate on a 3" wide back plate with the same wording.
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