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RCI RCI 975 Illuminated Exit Pushbutton DOR975

RCI 975 Series Illuminated Exit Pushbutton with LED Green Lens and Tamper-Resistant Design

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RCI 975 Series Illuminated Exit Pushbutton with LED Green Lens and Tamper-Resistant Design

Professional LED-Illuminated Exit Control Solution

The RCI 975 Series Illuminated Exit Pushbutton delivers reliable access control with permanent LED illumination and tamper-resistant construction. This 1" square pushbutton features a green lens with LED illumination that meets code requirements for internally illuminated push buttons. Available in both standard 3"W and narrow 1-5/8"W plate sizes, the 975 Series accommodates installation on most door frames without requiring a surface box. Compatible with 12 and 24VAC/VDC power options with momentary (2-SPST) or time-delay (DPDT) switch configurations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Dual Plate Size Options: Standard 3"W x 4-3/4"H and narrow 1-5/8"W x 4-3/4"H configurations accommodate various door frame installations without surface boxes.
  • Permanent LED Illumination: 1" square green lens with LED lighting meets code requirements for internally illuminated push buttons in access control applications.
  • Flexible Power Options: 12 and 24VAC/VDC compatibility provides versatile integration with existing access control systems.
  • Tamper-Resistant Construction: Extruded aluminum 1/4" plate with beveled edges and stainless steel tamper-proof screws with spanner bit for enhanced security.
  • Switch Configuration Options: Momentary (2-SPST) or time-delay (DPDT) switches available for customized access procedures and timing requirements.
  • Professional Finish Options: Available in Brushed Anodized Aluminum (28) or Brushed Anodized Dark Bronze (40) finishes for architectural coordination.
  • Compatible Accessories: Optional components including 9SURBOX surface-mount box, TD30 30-second fixed timer, and TD30A adjustable 0-30 second timer for extended configurations.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty for added confidence and protection.

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: 975 Series
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons Switches

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm voltage (12 or 24VAC/VDC) 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 switch type (momentary or time-delay) per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, LED illumination, 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

  • Handicapped Accessible Areas
  • Vandal-Prone Environments
  • Vestibules and Storefront Applications
  • Industrial and Commercial Facilities
  • Healthcare Institution Access Control
  • Educational Facility Safety Systems
  • Emergency Exit Compliance Systems

Tamper-Resistant Design

The RCI 975 Series features extruded aluminum construction with beveled edges and includes stainless steel tamper-proof screws with spanner bit for enhanced security in high-risk environments. The 1/4" thick aluminum plate provides durability against vandalism while maintaining professional appearance.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 975 Series pushbuttons deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and permanent LED illumination rated for demanding commercial applications. The 2 Year Limited Warranty and tamper-resistant design with stainless steel hardware ensure dependable performance in high-traffic and security-sensitive environments. Engineered for code compliance and architectural integration where reliable access control is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
975 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 975-MO-08 28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI 975 exit pushbutton fit on a narrow aluminum storefront door frame?
Yes, if you order the narrow plate. The RCI 975 comes in a narrow 1-5/8"W x 4-3/4"H (41mm x 121mm) plate specifically for tight frame faces, plus a standard 3"W x 4-3/4"H (76mm x 121mm) plate for wider mullions and wall mounting. Both mount on most door frames without a surface box, so you are not adding depth to the frame face.
2) Should I order the momentary or the time delay version of the RCI 975 pushbutton?
Momentary is the 2-SPST switch: it breaks the lock power only while the button is held, which is what you want when a door controller or maglock power supply is already handling the unlock timing. Time delay is the DPDT version and holds the release for a set period after the button is pressed, which is the choice for a vestibule or an accessible opening where someone needs time to get through. Both are available in either plate size, either finish, and 12 or 24VAC/VDC.
3) Does the RCI 975 exit button work on a 24V maglock power supply?
It does. The 975 is built for both 12 and 24VAC/VDC, and you pick the voltage when you order, so match it to the supply feeding the lock. Every plate size and switch mode is offered in both voltages.
4) Can I use a Schlage 7764 or 7766 in place of an RCI 975 exit pushbutton?
No. The RCI 975 is an exit pushbutton, a switch a person presses to release a door. The Schlage Electronics 7764 and 7766 are magnetic door position switches, single pole double throw, that report whether the door leaf is open or closed; the 7764 is a concealed flush mount and the 7766 is a surface mount. They monitor the opening rather than release it, so a 7764 or 7766 goes alongside an exit button in the same system, not in place of one.
5) What is the closest equivalent to an RCI 975 illuminated exit pushbutton if I need a lighted push button with a timer built in?
The RCI 975 is a 1 inch square green LED lens pushbutton available with a momentary (2-SPST) or time-delay (DPDT) switch, and it accepts the TD30 30-second fixed or TD30A adjustable 0-30 second timer for longer hold times. The nearest lighted-with-timing peer is the Locknetics TS-100, a dual LED status indicator touch switch with a programmable timer, which puts the timing and the indication in one touch-activated device instead of a mechanical button plus timer module. The Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo switch also carries illumination, in the form of a dual-color illuminated ring around a touch sensitive button rather than a green lens.
6) I need a request-to-exit button for a vandal-prone exterior door. Is a green lens LED pushbutton the right choice or is there something tougher?
The RCI 975 is built for vandal-prone environments with a 1/4 inch extruded aluminum plate, beveled edges, and stainless steel tamper-proof screws driven by a spanner bit, but it is a lensed button. For a wet or washdown exterior opening, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 is a heavy duty water proof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, and the Dortronics 5277-PZL is a weather proof heavy duty touch sensitive piezo button with no moving plunger to force. Both trade the 1 inch illuminated green lens for a smaller stainless or solid-state actuator.
7) Is there a touchless alternative to the RCI 975 pushbutton for a healthcare or accessible entrance?
The RCI 975 is a pressed 1 inch green lens button listed for handicapped accessible areas and healthcare institution access control. For a no-contact actuator on the same kind of opening, the Locknetics WS-200 and WS-200-MB are flush mount wave switches, and the Cal-Royal 8633-SW is a microwave cell switch supplied with single and double gang black faceplates. Both sense an approaching hand or body instead of requiring the user to press a plate, and the Cal-Royal ships with gang-box faceplates rather than the frame-mount aluminum plate the 975 uses.
8) Is the RCI 975 push button illuminated, and does it meet the requirement for an internally illuminated exit button?
The button is a 1" square green lens with permanent LED illumination behind it, which is what satisfies the code requirement for an internally illuminated push button in access control openings. The LED is on continuously rather than only when pressed, so the release point stays visible in a dark vestibule or corridor.
9) How tamper resistant is the RCI 975 pushbutton for a vandal prone entry?
The plate is extruded aluminum a full 1/4" thick with beveled edges, and it fastens with stainless steel tamper-proof screws driven by a spanner bit, so it does not come off with a standard screwdriver. That combination is why it gets specified in schools, transit vestibules and other spots where a plastic plate gets pried.
10) What finish options does the RCI 975 exit pushbutton come in, and will they match my other door hardware?
Two finishes: brushed anodized aluminum (28), which reads as satin aluminum next to clear-anodized storefront framing, and brushed anodized dark bronze (40) for bronze-anodized entrances. Both are available across every plate size, switch mode and voltage combination, so you can standardize one finish across an entire building without giving up any other option.
11) What do I need to order with an RCI 975 button if I cannot cut into the wall or frame?
Add the 9SURBOX surface-mount box. The 975 normally mounts flush on most door frames with no box, but where the substrate is solid masonry, glass framing or a finished wall you do not want opened, the 9SURBOX gives you the surface housing. RCI also offers the TD30 fixed 30-second timer and the TD30A adjustable 0 to 30 second timer if you need release timing beyond what the built-in time-delay switch provides.
12) Should I use a push button like the RCI 975 or a touchless wave switch for a healthcare exit?
A mechanical button like the 975 takes physical contact, which is what you want where you need a deliberate, unmistakable action and a plate that survives abuse. If the opening is infection-control sensitive or hands are usually full, a touchless device is the better call, and ZenSupply carries the Locknetics WS-200 flush mount wave switch and the Locknetics TS-100 touch switch with dual LED status indicator and programmable timer. For a fully weather-exposed exterior push point, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 heavy duty waterproof switch with a 5/8" round stainless entry button is the outdoor-rated option.
13) Do I still need a wall-mounted exit button like the RCI 975 if the door has a cylindrical lock I can switch instead?
The RCI 975 is a frame- or wall-mounted pushbutton with a 1 inch green LED lens and a momentary (2-SPST) or time-delay (DPDT) switch, wired at 12 or 24VAC/VDC. An alternative on an opening with a compatible lockset is the Command Access REXKIT-CL, a field installable request to exit switch kit with an SPDT configuration for CL180 series cylindrical locks, which takes the exit signal from the lever itself and leaves the wall clear. It is lock-specific to the CL180 series, and it gives no illuminated indication at the door the way the 975 green lens does.
14) I want the exit release out of public reach instead of a lighted button on the frame. What are my options?
The RCI 975 is designed to be seen and used by the person exiting, with permanent LED illumination in a green lens and mounting on most door frames without a surface box. If the release should be operated only by staff, the Locknetics CSW-100 and CSW-200 are flush mount concealed desk releases with an SPDT switch, mounted under a reception counter rather than at the opening. For staff-only control at the door itself, the Detex CS-400 series uses electronic keyswitches with LED indicators, so operation requires a key.
15) What is a simpler substitute for an RCI 975 illuminated pushbutton in a vestibule where no LED is needed?
The RCI 975 pairs its momentary or time-delay switch with permanent LED illumination in a green lens, which is what satisfies a requirement for an internally illuminated push button. Where that illumination is not called for, the Norton Rixson 503 is a vestibule switch with an SPDT momentary push switch rated at 15 amps, and the Norton Rixson 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate. Both are momentary-only and unlit, and the 504 gives two sets of SPDT contacts where the 975 momentary version provides 2-SPST.
16) For a narrow aluminum storefront stile, is the RCI 975 narrow plate the right pick or is another button a better fit?
The RCI 975 comes in a narrow 1-5/8 inch W x 4-3/4 inch H plate as well as the standard 3 inch W x 4-3/4 inch H, in Brushed Anodized Aluminum (28) or Brushed Anodized Dark Bronze (40), and is listed for vestibule and storefront applications, so the narrow plate is the version that suits a slim stile. Among the peers, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 uses a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, a smaller actuator footprint, while the Dortronics 5287 sits on a 3 inch wide back plate, matching the standard 975 width rather than the narrow one.
17) Is the RCI 975 exit pushbutton rated for commercial use, or is it a residential product?
Commercial. The 975 is specified for vestibules and storefronts, industrial and commercial facilities, healthcare and educational buildings, accessible openings and vandal-prone locations. The 1/4" extruded aluminum plate and stainless tamper-proof hardware are what carry it in that traffic.
18) Which alternatives to the RCI 975 exit pushbutton come in a dark bronze finish to match existing hardware?
The RCI 975 is offered in Brushed Anodized Aluminum (28) and Brushed Anodized Dark Bronze (40), with 695 Dark Bronze and satin aluminum available across both the standard and narrow plates in 12 and 24VAC/VDC. Among the peers, the Norton Rixson 504 has a stainless steel face plate and the Cal-Royal 8633-SW ships with black single and double gang faceplates, so neither offers a bronze match. If the surrounding trim is dark bronze, the 975 in finish 40 is the one that coordinates.
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