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RCI 991 Series Pneumatic Time Delay Push Button Switch with 1-45 Second Adjustable Timer

RCI 991 Series Pneumatic Time Delay Push Button Switch with 1-45 Second Adjustable Timer

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RCI 991 Series Pneumatic Time Delay Push Button Switch with 1-45 Second Adjustable Timer

Professional Pneumatic Time Delay Access Control Solution

The RCI 991 Series Pneumatic Time Delay Push Button Switch provides reliable access control with adjustable 1-45 second timing for both handicap and exit applications. Available in handicap configuration with blue button and engraved wheelchair symbol, or exit configuration with red button and "PUSH TO EXIT" engraving. Features tamper-resistant mounting that cannot be burned or pried off, with 2-3/8" (58.3mm) diameter button and brushed stainless steel (32D) faceplate construction.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Time Delay: 1-45 second pneumatic timing provides precise control for various access requirements and compliance needs.
  • Dual Configuration Options: Available as handicap button (blue with wheelchair symbol) or exit button (red with "PUSH TO EXIT" engraving) for specific application requirements.
  • Tamper-Resistant Design: Secure mounting system cannot be burned or pried off, ensuring reliable operation in high-security environments.
  • Flexible Mounting: Quickly mounts to standard single gang box or narrow-stile door frames with Standard (2-3/4"W x 4-1/2"H) or Narrow (1-3/4"W x 4-1/2"H) configurations.
  • Professional Construction: Brushed stainless steel (32D) faceplate with 2-3/8" (58.3mm) diameter button provides durability and professional appearance.
  • UL Recognition: UL 508 recognized microswitch and CSA C22.2 NO. 14-10 listing ensure code compliance and reliable performance.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty provides confidence and protection for commercial installations.
  • Compatible Accessories: Optional 9SURBOX surface-mount single gang box available for versatile installation configurations.

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: 991 Series
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons Switches

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and confirm compatibility with existing access control system before proceeding with installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location using either standard single gang box or narrow-stile door frame mounting, 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 the microswitch application.
  5. Configure pneumatic time delay settings between 1-45 seconds per application requirements and ADA compliance needs.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, time delay functionality, 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
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Retail Security and Exit Control
  • Industrial Facility Access Points
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Tamper-Resistant Design

The RCI 991 Series features tamper-resistant mounting that cannot be burned or pried off, providing enhanced security for access control applications. The robust construction ensures reliable operation even in high-traffic or potentially vandalism-prone environments.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 991 Series pneumatic time delay switches deliver professional-grade reliability with brushed stainless steel construction and UL 508 recognized microswitch components. 2 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial access control applications. Engineered for dependable performance with tamper-resistant design and precise 1-45 second timing control.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
991 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 991-REPTD 32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How long does the RCI 991 hold the door unlocked after the button is pressed?
Anywhere from 1 to 45 seconds, set on the switch itself. The delay is pneumatic, not electronic, so you adjust it mechanically at install rather than programming it. That range covers a short exit release at a couple of seconds all the way out to the longer hold time a slow-moving user needs at an automatic operator.
2) Which RCI 991 button should I order for a handicap door operator versus a request to exit?
Four button faces are offered, all on the same switch. For an accessible operator, use the blue button with the engraved wheelchair symbol. For egress, use the red button engraved "PUSH TO EXIT". There are also blue blank and red blank buttons for anything that needs the color coding without wording, such as a vestibule release or a call station where the engraving would be wrong. Pick the plate size separately, standard or narrow.
3) Do I need a back box for the RCI 991, or does it mount straight to the frame?
The standard size drops onto a standard single gang box, and the narrow size mounts to a narrow-stile door frame. If there is no box in the wall and you do not want to cut one in, RCI offers the 9SURBOX surface-mount single gang box as an option to order alongside it. Plan the box before you order, since the narrow plate and the gang box are not interchangeable choices.
4) I need a heavy duty exit push button for an exterior door - is the RCI 991 the right pick?
For an exterior opening, look at the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 Series, which is a heavy duty water proof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, or the Dortronics 5277-PZL Series piezo switch, a weather proof heavy duty touch sensitive push button with a dual-color illuminated ring. The RCI 991 is a commercial pneumatic time delay button with a brushed stainless steel 32D faceplate and tamper-resistant mounting that cannot be burned or pried off, which suits protected interior and vestibule locations where the 1-45 second adjustable hold time is the point.
5) What is the closest alternative to the RCI 991 pneumatic push button if I need a push-to-exit plate rather than a round button?
The Dortronics 5286 Series is a push plate exit release engraved "Push to Exit", so it covers the same request-to-exit function with a plate-style actuator instead of the RCI 991's 2-3/8 inch round button. The RCI 991 is also offered with a red "PUSH TO EXIT" engraved button on a brushed stainless faceplate in Standard 2-3/4 inch by 4-1/2 inch and Narrow 1-3/4 inch by 4-1/2 inch sizes, so if the opening is a narrow stile the 991 narrow plate is the one that fits the frame face.
6) What can I use instead of the RCI 991 if I want a touchless actuator for a healthcare corridor?
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 actuate without contact. The RCI 991 requires a physical press on its 2-3/8 inch button and is offered in a blue handicap configuration with an engraved wheelchair symbol, so it is the choice when a mechanical ADA actuator with a 1-45 second pneumatic hold is what the drawing calls for.
7) Is there another push button with a built-in timer, or do I need a separate timer relay with the RCI 991?
The Locknetics TS-100 is a touch switch with a programmable timer and dual LED status indicators, so it holds the output without an external relay in the same way the RCI 991 does with its 1-45 second pneumatic time delay. The difference in actuation is real: the TS-100 is a touch switch, while the 991 is a mechanically pressed button on a brushed stainless steel faceplate with a UL 508 recognized microswitch.
8) Can I substitute a Schlage 7764 or 7766 for an RCI 991 exit button?
No. The Schlage Electronics 7764 and 7766 are magnetic door position switches - the 7764 concealed flush mount and the 7766 surface mount, both single pole double throw - and they report whether the door is open or closed rather than releasing it. The RCI 991 is a pneumatic time delay push button that a person presses to request exit or handicap operation, with 1-45 second adjustable timing. A full opening often uses both: a position switch to monitor the door and a button like the 991 to release it.
9) Is a pneumatic time delay button the right choice, or should I use an electronic timer switch?
A pneumatic button like the 991 does the timing inside the switch itself, so the delay works off the button with nothing to program and no controller logic to set up. That is why it suits a standalone accessible entrance or an exit release where the only requirement is hold the door for a set count. If you want a timer you can program and status feedback at the button, the Locknetics TS-100 touch switch carries dual LED indicators and a programmable timer instead. If you need no timing at all, just a momentary contact, a plain push plate such as the Dortronics 5286 Series "Push to Exit" release is the simpler part.
10) What is the switch rating on the RCI 991, and will it work with my access control panel?
The 991 uses a UL 508 recognized microswitch and carries a CSA C22.2 No. 14-10 listing. Wire it as a dry contact into your controller, maglock circuit, or operator input the same way you would any other momentary release, using the manufacturer wiring diagram for the contact arrangement. Confirm your panel's input voltage and current against the switch before you commit the run.
11) How big is the actual button on the RCI 991, and can someone hit it with an elbow or a wheelchair?
The button is 2-3/8 inches (58.3mm) in diameter, so it is a full palm target rather than a fingertip switch, and it can be struck with a forearm or a closed hand. If your application needs a larger paddle or a hands-free actuation, look at a wave switch such as the Locknetics WS-200 flush mount instead, which does not require contact at all.
12) What should I use instead of the RCI 991 if release needs to be restricted to authorized staff?
A push button is open to anyone who reaches it. The Detex CS-400 Series electronic keyswitches with LED indicators restrict actuation to a key, and the Locknetics CSW-100 and CSW-200 are flush mount concealed desk releases with an SPDT switch, mounted out of public reach under a counter. The RCI 991 is built for openings where anyone should be able to release the door, and its tamper-resistant mounting cannot be burned or pried off for exposed public locations.
13) What is the simpler momentary switch to use if I do not need an adjustable hold time?
The Norton Rixson 503 vestibule switch is 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 sequenced vestibule pairs. Both actuate only while pressed. Choose the RCI 991 instead when the opening needs the door held for a set interval, since it carries a 1-45 second adjustable pneumatic time delay.
14) I want the request-to-exit signal to come from the lock itself instead of a wall button - what do I order?
The Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request to exit switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks in an SPDT configuration, so the signal is generated when the lever is turned and no wall plate is needed. The RCI 991 is the wall-mounted route, going into a standard single gang box or a narrow-stile door frame with a Standard 2-3/4 inch by 4-1/2 inch or Narrow 1-3/4 inch by 4-1/2 inch faceplate, and it adds the 1-45 second hold that a lock-mounted switch does not provide.
15) Is the RCI 991 push button rated for commercial use or is it a residential device?
Commercial. The 991 is built for commercial access control openings, with a stainless faceplate, a tamper-resistant mount, and a UL 508 recognized microswitch. It is regularly used at healthcare accessible entrances, school corridors, retail exit control, industrial access points, and multi-tenant residential common doors.
16) Do any of these switches give a visual indication that the door has released?
Yes - the Detex CS-400 Series keyswitches include LED indicators, the Locknetics TS-100 has dual LED status indicators, and the Dortronics 5277-PZL piezo switch carries a dual-color illuminated ring. The RCI 991 signals differently, using a color-coded and engraved button: blue with a wheelchair symbol for handicap operation or red with "PUSH TO EXIT" for exit, with blank blue and blank red buttons also offered.
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