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RCI 990 Series Oversized Tamper-Resistant Push Button Switch with 2-3/8" Diameter

RCI 990 Series Oversized Tamper-Resistant Push Button Switch with 2-3/8" Diameter

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Model: 990N-BH-MO 28
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RCI 990 Series Oversized Tamper-Resistant Push Button Switch with 2-3/8" Diameter

Professional Oversized Push Button Switch for Access Control Applications

The RCI 990 Series delivers professional-grade tamper-resistant push button functionality with an oversized 2-3/8" (60mm) diameter design. This commercial switch system features extruded aluminum construction with beveled edges and mounts to single gang surface or recessed electrical boxes. Available in both handicap (blue) and exit (red) configurations with momentary (2-SPST), maintained (2-SPST), or time-delay (DPDT) switch options for versatile access control integration.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Oversized Button Design: 2-3/8" (60mm) diameter button provides enhanced visibility and accessibility for ADA compliance applications.
  • Tamper-Resistant Construction: Extruded aluminum 1/4" plate with beveled edges and stainless steel tamper-proof screws with spanner bit for enhanced security.
  • Versatile Switch Options: Available in momentary (2-SPST), maintained (2-SPST), or time-delay (DPDT) configurations to meet specific application requirements.
  • Dual Application Types: Handicap version with blue button and optional labeling, plus exit version with red button and "EXIT" label for emergency applications.
  • Flexible Mounting: Quickly mounts to single gang surface or recessed electrical box, plus narrow-stile door frame compatibility for handicap version.
  • Professional Finish Options: Available in Brushed Anodized Aluminum (28) or Brushed Anodized Dark Bronze (40) finishes for architectural coordination.
  • Complete Hardware Kit: Includes stainless steel tamper-proof screws and spanner bit for secure installation and service access.
  • 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: 990 Series
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons Switches

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm switch type (momentary, maintained, or time-delay) meets application needs.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit to single gang surface or recessed electrical box ensuring proper alignment and secure attachment using provided tamper-proof hardware.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Configure switch contacts per application requirements (2-SPST or DPDT as applicable).
  5. Configure operational settings including time-delay parameters if using DPDT time-delay version per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including button operation, contact switching, 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

  • ADA Compliant Automatic Door Systems
  • Emergency Exit Control Systems
  • Commercial Building Access Control
  • Healthcare Facility Patient Access
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Retail Security and Access Management
  • Industrial Facility Entry Points

Tamper-Resistant Design

The RCI 990 Series incorporates comprehensive tamper-resistant features including extruded aluminum construction with beveled edges and stainless steel tamper-proof screws. The included spanner bit ensures authorized service access while preventing unauthorized tampering, making it ideal for high-security applications where button integrity is critical.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 990 Series push button switches deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and tamper-resistant design engineered for demanding commercial applications. The 2 Year Limited Warranty and comprehensive hardware kit demonstrate RCI's commitment to long-term performance. Engineered for demanding access control applications where dependable operation and security are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
990 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 990N-BH-MO 28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What electrical box does the RCI 990 push button mount to?
The RCI 990 mounts to a single gang box, either surface mounted or recessed. On the handicap version it will also mount to a narrow-stile door frame, which is how it gets used on aluminum storefront jambs where there is no room for a wide plate.
2) Should I order the momentary, maintained, or time-delay version of the RCI 990?
Pick by what the button has to do. Momentary (2-SPST) closes only while pressed, which is what a request-to-exit or a door operator actuator wants. Maintained (2-SPST) latches on until pressed again, for holding a door unlocked or holding an operator in automatic. Electronic time delay (DPDT) releases for a set interval after one press, so a person has time to get through before the lock re-secures. All three are offered on both the handicap and the exit button.
3) What is the difference between the handicap and exit button on the RCI 990?
Two different jobs. The handicap version has a blue button with the wheelchair symbol and optional labeling, used to actuate an ADA automatic door operator. The exit version has a red button labeled EXIT for egress release. Both use the same 2-3/8 inch (60mm) oversized button and the same aluminum plate, so they coordinate visually if you use both in one vestibule.
4) For an exterior door where the release button will be exposed to weather, what should be used instead of the RCI 990?
The RCI 990 Series is a commercial extruded aluminum push button that mounts to a single gang surface or recessed electrical box, and no weather rating is part of its design description. For exposed exterior locations, the Dortronics 5277-PZL is a weather proof heavy duty touch sensitive piezo push button with a dual-color illuminated ring, and the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 Series is a heavy duty waterproof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button.
5) What is the closest alternative to the RCI 990 push button if the opening needs a "Push to Exit" labeled push plate instead of a round button?
The RCI 990 Series uses an oversized 2-3/8 inch (60mm) round button, offered with either a blue handicap symbol or a red EXIT label. If the specification calls for a rectangular push plate reading "Push to Exit" instead, the Dortronics 5286 Series push plate exit release carries that text, and the Dortronics 5287 Series offers a heavy duty push button with a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch wide back plate, also marked "Push to Exit".
6) What looks like a substitute for the RCI 990 push button but will not work as a door release?
Two families are easy to confuse with it. The Schlage Electronics 7764 concealed flush mount and 7766 surface mount are magnetic door position switches with single pole double throw contacts - they report whether the door is closed, they do not release it. The Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request to exit switch kit with SPDT configuration for CL180 Series cylindrical locks, so it senses lever actuation inside the lock rather than giving an occupant a button to press. The RCI 990 is an operator-actuated push button in momentary, maintained, or time-delay form.
7) For a vestibule between two automatic doors, is the RCI 990 the right switch or is there a dedicated option?
The RCI 990 Series is a general-purpose tamper-resistant push button used on ADA automatic door and exit control applications, with momentary, maintained, or time-delay contacts. For vestibule duty specifically, the Norton Rixson 503 is a vestibule switch with an SPDT momentary push switch rated 15 amps, and the Norton Rixson 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate for controlling both leaves.
8) How big is the button on the RCI 990, and is it large enough for an accessible entrance?
The button itself is 2-3/8 inches (60mm) in diameter, which is the point of the 990 over a standard round switch. That surface area makes it easy to hit with a forearm, elbow, or closed fist, and the handicap version carries the blue accessibility symbol for use at automatic door entrances.
9) How tamper-resistant is the RCI 990 button, and do I need a special bit to service it?
The plate is 1/4 inch extruded aluminum with beveled edges, held by stainless steel tamper-proof screws. A spanner bit is supplied in the box, so you do not have to source one separately, but hang onto it, since that bit is what you need every time you open the switch for service.
10) I want a touchless button instead of a mechanical push button. What else do you carry?
The RCI 990 is a mechanical push button, so a hand has to contact it. For no-touch operation in the same role, look at the Locknetics WS-200 flush mount wave switch, the Locknetics TS-100 touch switch with dual LED status indicator and programmable timer, or the Cal-Royal 8633-SW microwave cell switch, which ships with both single and double gang black faceplates. Those are the usual choices in healthcare and lab corridors where touching a plate is the objection.
11) Should I use a round push button or a push plate for a push-to-exit release?
A round button like the RCI 990 keeps the footprint to a single gang opening and gives a defined 2-3/8 inch target, which suits narrow jambs and tight wall space. A push plate gives a larger strike area and printed wording for egress signage: the Dortronics 5286 Series push plate is labeled Push to Exit, and the Dortronics 5287 Series pairs a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch wide back plate with the same wording. Choose the plate when you want the text and the bigger surface, the 990 when you want the single gang mount and tamper-proof aluminum.
12) Can the RCI 990 switch two separate circuits at once?
Yes. The momentary and maintained versions are 2-SPST, so you get two independent single-pole contacts from one press, which is what you need to trigger a door operator and signal the access control panel at the same time. The electronic time delay version is DPDT instead, giving two changeover contacts.
13) Is the RCI 990 a door position switch?
No. The 990 is a push button actuated by a person, not a monitoring device. To monitor whether a door is open or closed, use a magnetic door position switch: the Schlage Electronics 7764 is the concealed flush mount SPDT version for a prepped door and frame, and the 7766 is the surface mount SPDT version when you cannot drill the frame.
14) Does the RCI 990 time-delay button eliminate the need for a separate timer module, and what else offers built-in timing?
The RCI 990 Series is offered in momentary (2-SPST), maintained (2-SPST), and electronic time-delay (DPDT) switch modes, with the time-delay version configured during installation, so the delay is handled at the button. Among no-touch alternatives, the Locknetics TS-100 touch switch also carries a programmable timer.
15) If the release should be hidden from the public rather than visible on the wall, what is the alternative to the RCI 990?
The RCI 990 is deliberately conspicuous - a 2-3/8 inch button in blue with a handicap symbol or red with an EXIT label, on a 1/4 inch extruded aluminum plate with beveled edges. Where the release needs to be out of sight at a reception or security desk, the Locknetics CSW-100 and CSW-200 are flush mount concealed desk releases with an SPDT switch.
16) Is there an alternative to the RCI 990 that restricts operation to authorized staff rather than anyone who walks up?
Anyone can press the RCI 990, which is the point on an ADA or exit application - the tamper resistance is in the stainless steel tamper-proof screws and spanner bit that protect the device itself, not in restricting who can actuate it. Where actuation must be limited to keyholders, the Detex CS-400 Series electronic keyswitches include LED indicators for access control systems.
17) What is the alternative if the RCI 990 button is too large for the mounting location?
The RCI 990 uses an oversized 2-3/8 inch (60mm) button on a single gang footprint, chosen for visibility and accessibility; the handicap version is also suited to narrow-stile door frames. Where a much smaller actuator is wanted, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 Series uses a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, and the Dortronics 5287 Series uses a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch wide back plate.
18) Which alternatives to the RCI 990 provide a lighted or LED indication at the button?
The RCI 990 Series relies on color and labeling for identification - a blue handicap button or a red EXIT button on a brushed anodized aluminum or dark bronze faceplate. If visual status feedback at the device is required, the Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo switch has a dual-color illuminated ring, the Locknetics TS-100 touch switch has a dual LED status indicator, and the Detex CS-400 Series keyswitches include LED indicators.
19) What finishes does the RCI 990 faceplate come in?
Two anodized aluminum finishes: Brushed Anodized Aluminum (28) and Brushed Anodized Dark Bronze (40). Finish is a required selection when you order, and the bronze is the one that coordinates with dark bronze storefront framing rather than clear anodized.
20) I need a request-to-exit signal from the lock itself, not a wall button. Is the RCI 990 the right part?
Not if you want the signal to come from the door hardware. The 990 is a wall or jamb mounted button someone has to press. For a request to exit generated by the lever turning, the Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable RTX switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks with an SPDT configuration.
21) Can I get wiring diagrams for the RCI 990 before I rough in the boxes?
Yes. The RCI product catalog covering the 990 Series is published as a PDF and carries the wiring detail and switch configuration data, so you can confirm contact arrangement (2-SPST or DPDT) and conductor count before you pull wire to the single gang boxes.
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