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RCI 917 Easy Touch Weatherproof Exit Push Button Switch with Brushed Aluminum Finish

RCI 917 Easy Touch Weatherproof Exit Push Button Switch with Brushed Aluminum Finish

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Model: RCI-917-MO 28

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RCI 917 Easy Touch Weatherproof Exit Push Button Switch with Brushed Aluminum Finish

Solid State Pressure-Sensitive Exit Control Solution

The RCI 917 Easy Touch is a weatherproof, solid-state push button switch designed for reliable exit control applications. This pressure-sensitive switch features no moving parts for virtually infinite lifetime operation and measures 2-3/4"W x 4-1/2"H (70mm x 114mm). The weatherproof self-contained metal housing with brushed anodized aluminum faceplate provides rugged, vandal-resistant performance suitable for most environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Compact Dimensions: 2-3/4"W x 4-1/2"H (70mm x 114mm) for versatile mounting in standard electrical boxes and tight spaces.
  • Solid State Design: No moving parts construction ensures virtually infinite lifetime operation with minimal maintenance requirements.
  • Weatherproof Construction: Self-contained metal housing provides reliable operation in outdoor and harsh environment applications.
  • Vandal-Resistant Design: Rugged construction withstands tampering and abuse in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • No Power Required: Passive switch operation eliminates power supply requirements and reduces installation complexity.
  • Universal Compatibility: Works with any system accepting momentary switch operation (SPST) for flexible integration options.
  • Glove-Friendly Operation: No skin contact required allows operation with gloved hands, elbows, or other body parts for accessibility compliance.
  • Premium Finish: Brushed anodized aluminum (28) faceplate provides professional appearance and corrosion resistance.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Model: 917
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Type: Switches
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons Switches

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
  • Retail Loss Prevention
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Outdoor Access Control Points

Weatherproof Construction

The RCI 917 features weatherproof self-contained metal housing designed for reliable operation in outdoor and harsh environment applications. The rugged construction is suitable for most environments where weather exposure and vandal resistance are critical requirements.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 917 push button switches deliver professional-grade reliability with solid-state construction and weatherproof metal housing rated for virtually infinite lifetime operation. The rugged, vandal-resistant design with no moving parts ensures dependable performance in demanding commercial applications where reliable exit control is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches
Subcategory:
Push Buttons Switches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Model:
917
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI RCI-917-MO 28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the RCI 917 Easy Touch push button be mounted outdoors?
Yes. The 917 Easy Touch uses a weatherproof, self-contained metal housing with a brushed anodized aluminum faceplate, and RCI states it is suitable for most environments including outdoor access control points and harsh-environment installations. The anodized aluminum face also resists corrosion, which is what matters on an exterior wall or a gate pedestal.
2) Does the RCI 917 Easy Touch need its own power supply?
No. It is a passive switch, so there is no separate power feed to run and no transformer to size. You wire it into the device it is releasing, the same way you would a dry-contact push button.
3) What kind of contact does the RCI 917 give me, and will it work with my access control panel?
It provides momentary SPST operation, so it works with any panel, mag lock controller, or electric strike circuit that accepts a momentary dry switch input. Note it is single-pole single-throw only: if your controller needs a normally-closed leg as well, or a changeover contact, you need an SPDT device instead.
4) I'm replacing a request-to-exit button on a mag lock at an exterior door. Is the RCI 917 a drop-in?
Mechanically it is a wall-mounted plate at 2-3/4 by 4-1/2 inches over a standard box, and electrically it is a momentary SPST dry contact with no power feed of its own, so it substitutes for a conventional momentary exit button on a mag lock circuit. Two things to confirm on your existing device: that the old button was wired as a simple momentary break or make and not an SPDT changeover, and that your current plate cutout is not larger than the 917 face. If the request-to-exit signal has to come from the lock itself rather than the wall, a lock-mounted kit like the Command Access REXKIT-CL for CL180 Series cylindrical locks is the different approach.
5) I need the exit button to say Push to Exit - what do I use instead of the RCI 917?
The RCI 917 Easy Touch faceplate is a plain brushed anodized aluminum surface with no legend. If the authority having jurisdiction or the facility standard requires marked exit hardware, the Dortronics 5286 Series push plate exit release carries Push to Exit text, and the Dortronics 5287 Series heavy duty push button carries the same Push to Exit text on a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate mounted on a 3 inch wide back plate. Both are mechanical push plates rather than touch-sensitive pads.
6) Is a Schlage 7766 door position switch a substitute for the RCI 917?
No - they do opposite jobs. The RCI 917 Easy Touch is a push button exit switch a person activates to release a door, providing a momentary SPST contact to any system that accepts one. The Schlage Electronics 7766 is a magnetic door position switch, surface mount, single pole double throw, which reports whether the door leaf is open or closed with no user interaction at all. The Schlage 7764 is the concealed flush mount version of the same door position function. A typical exterior access-controlled opening uses both: the 917 for egress release and a position switch for monitoring.
7) What is the closest weatherproof touch-sensitive exit button to the RCI 917 Easy Touch?
The Dortronics 5277-PZL is the nearest match in intent: it is a weatherproof heavy duty touch sensitive piezo push button, and like the RCI 917 it relies on touch rather than a mechanical plunger. The difference a security integrator will care about is the indication - the 5277-PZL carries a dual-color illuminated ring, while the RCI 917 is a plain brushed anodized aluminum faceplate with no indicator. If the opening needs visual feedback that the release fired, the Dortronics is the one to specify; if you want the simplest passive momentary contact with no moving parts, the 917 stays.
8) What should I use if the exit release needs to be touchless instead of touch-activated?
The RCI 917 Easy Touch still requires physical contact with the faceplate, even though no skin contact is needed and it can be hit with a glove or elbow. For a genuinely no-contact release, look at the Locknetics WS-200 flush mount wave switch or the Cal-Royal 8633-SW microwave cell switch from the 8600 Series, both of which activate without the user touching the plate. That matters most in healthcare and food service, where infection control drives the spec.
9) My panel input needs a dry SPDT contact - will the RCI 917 work, or do I need a different switch?
The RCI 917 Easy Touch provides momentary SPST operation and works with any system that accepts a momentary switch. If your controller specifically requires a single pole double throw contact, the Norton Rixson 503 vestibule switch is an SPDT momentary push switch with a 15 amp rating, and the Locknetics CSW-100 / CSW-200 flush mount concealed desk release is also an SPDT switch for a remote release point. Where two independent SPDT circuits are needed from one actuation, the Norton Rixson 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate.
10) Why choose a solid-state touch switch like the RCI 917 over a mechanical push plate?
There are no moving parts in the 917, so there is no plunger or microswitch to wear out or jam with grit and ice. RCI rates it for virtually infinite lifetime operation. A mechanical push plate such as the Dortronics 5286 Series push plate exit release gives you a physical click and a large strike area, which some buyers prefer for high-visibility egress. Where the button sees weather, heavy traffic, or abuse, the pressure-sensitive solid-state design has less to fail.
11) Can the RCI 917 be operated with gloves or an elbow for ADA-style egress?
Yes. The 917 is pressure sensitive rather than capacitive touch, so it needs no skin contact. Gloved hands, an elbow, or a forearm will actuate it, which is why it holds up in cold-weather exteriors, kitchens, healthcare corridors, and industrial areas where staff wear PPE.
12) What does the 28 in RCI 917-MO 28 mean?
The 28 is the finish code for brushed anodized aluminum on the faceplate, and MO designates momentary operation. Ordered as 917-MO 28, you get the momentary solid-state exit switch with the brushed aluminum face.
13) What are the alternatives to the RCI 917 if I need a weatherproof exit button with an illuminated ring or a status LED?
The 917 has no indicator light. If you want visual feedback at the button, the Dortronics 5277-PZL Series is a weatherproof heavy-duty touch-sensitive piezo push button with a dual-color illuminated ring, and the Locknetics TS-100 is a touch switch with dual LED status indicators and a programmable timer. For a small stainless entry button in a waterproof housing, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 Series uses a 5/8 inch round stainless button.
14) I want a timed release and status indication on the wall - is that the RCI 917?
Not from the RCI 917 itself. The 917 Easy Touch is a passive solid-state momentary switch with no power requirement and no indicator on the faceplate, so any timing has to come from the controller or a separate timer. The Locknetics TS-100 touch switch builds in a programmable timer and a dual LED status indicator, and the Detex CS-400 Series electronic keyswitches include LED indicators for access control systems where a keyed override at the wall is also wanted.
15) Can I get request-to-exit off the lock instead of mounting a wall button like the RCI 917?
Yes, if the opening uses a compatible cylindrical lock. The RCI 917 Easy Touch is a wall-mounted button someone has to reach for, which is the right approach for a remote or operator-controlled release point. The Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request to exit switch kit with an SPDT configuration that goes into CL180 Series cylindrical locks, so the signal comes from the lever being turned rather than from a separate plate on the wall. Pick the 917 when the release point is away from the door or when the exterior environment calls for a weatherproof metal housing.
16) Is the RCI 917 rated for commercial use or is it a residential switch?
Commercial. RCI classes the 917 as a commercial door hardware product, and it is applied in building security, retail, healthcare, schools, and industrial facility monitoring. The vandal-resistant metal housing is aimed at public-access openings rather than a home entry.
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