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RCI RCI DE8310 Electromagnetic lock, Delayed Egress Electromagnetic Lock, 12-24 VDC, External/Built-in Sounder DE8310

RCI DE8310 Delayed Egress Electromagnetic Lock with Built-in Sensor and 15/30 Second Release Delay

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RCI DE8310 Delayed Egress Electromagnetic Lock with Built-in Sensor and 15/30 Second Release Delay

All-in-One Delayed Egress Solution for Perimeter Door Security

The RCI DE8310 Delayed Egress electromagnetic lock provides comprehensive perimeter door security with built-in pressure detection and field-selectable 15 or 30 second release delays. This 1500 lb holding force unit operates on 12/24VDC power and features fail-safe operation for code compliance. The system includes an integrated sensor that detects pressure on outward swinging doors without requiring replacement of existing door hardware, making it an ideal retrofit solution for commercial applications requiring loss prevention and life safety compliance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Built-in Pressure Detection: Integrated sensor detects when pressure is applied to outward swinging doors without requiring replacement of existing door hardware for easy retrofit installation.
  • Field-Selectable Timing: Choose between 15 or 30 second release delay with additional 0 to 3 second nuisance delay to prevent false alarms and ensure code compliance.
  • Heavy-Duty Holding Force: 1500 lb holding force provides reliable security for high-traffic commercial perimeter doors.
  • Dual Voltage Operation: 12/24VDC power compatibility allows integration with various access control systems and power supplies.
  • Fail-Safe Operation: Code-compliant fail-safe design ensures door releases during power loss for emergency egress requirements.
  • Visual Status Indication: Highly visible red/green light panel provides immediate local status indication of door condition and system operation.
  • Complete Monitoring Capability: Dry contact SPDT and DPDT relays enable both local and remote monitoring integration with building management systems.
  • Professional Installation Features: Keyhole mounting, plug-in wiring harnesses, easy-access wiring cavity, and 4-bolt drop stop mounting ensure reliable installation and service access.

Technical Specifications

  • Built-in sensor detects when pressure is applied to outward swinging doors – no need to replace existing door hardware
  • Field-selectable 15 or 30 second release delay with field-selectable 0 to 3 second nuisance delay
  • Unique highly visible red/green light panel indicates status of door (local)
  • Includes 960 Keyswitch for reset and override, Building Code Sign and base unit (DE8310) includes a 914 External Sounder
  • Dry contact SPDT and DPDT relays provided for local and/or remote monitoring
  • Keyhole mounting for ease of installation
  • Convenient plug-in wiring harnesses
  • Easy-access wiring cavity
  • Stabilizing 4-bolt “drop stop” mounting
  • Surge protection

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 12/24VDC voltage and current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit using keyhole mounting system ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring using convenient plug-in wiring harnesses according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including 15 or 30 second release delay and 0 to 3 second nuisance delay per application requirements and local building codes.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, pressure detection, delay timing, alarm functions, and relay outputs for monitoring systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Install included building code sign and verify compliance with local delayed egress requirements. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Perimeter Security
  • Retail Loss Prevention Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance Applications
  • Multi-Tenant Building Security

Delayed Egress Compliance

The DE8310 provides code-compliant delayed egress functionality with field-selectable 15 or 30 second release delays and visual status indication. The system includes required building code signage and fail-safe operation to meet life safety requirements while providing effective loss prevention and traffic control for perimeter doors.

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI delayed egress electromagnetic locks deliver professional-grade security with heavy-duty 1500 lb holding force and fire-rated construction for demanding commercial applications. The DE8310 combines reliable electromagnetic locking technology with intelligent pressure detection and code-compliant delayed egress timing. Engineered for perimeter door applications where loss prevention, life safety compliance, and traffic control are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Holding Force:
1500
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electromagnetic Locks
Product Type:
Electromagnetic locks
Subcategory:
Electromagnetic Locks
Electronic:
Yes
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Series:
Delayed Egress
Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
Fail-Safe
Product Model:
DE8310
Product Voltage:
12/24VDC
Product Function:
For single outswinging perimeter door
Product Dimension:
10-13/16" x 2-7/8" x 2-1/8"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware
Application:
Single Door

RCI DE8310 28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI DE8310 delayed egress mag lock work on a door that swings in?
No. The DE8310 is built for a single outswinging perimeter door. The built-in sensor works by detecting pressure applied against the door in the outward direction, so an inswinging opening gives it nothing to sense. It is also a single door unit, not a pair application.
2) Do I have to replace the exit device or panic hardware to use the RCI DE8310?
No, and that is the point of the built-in sensor version. The DE8310 senses pressure on the door itself rather than taking a signal from a request-to-exit bar, so the existing door hardware stays. That makes it a retrofit on an opening that already has hardware you do not want to touch.
3) What happens to the RCI DE8310 if the building loses power?
It unlocks. The DE8310 is fail-safe, so cutting power drops the magnet and frees the door for egress. Plan the power supply accordingly, this is not a lock you can put on an opening that must stay secure through an outage. It runs on 12 or 24VDC, so it takes either common access control supply.
4) Can I put a delayed egress mag lock on a fire rated door?
The DE8310 carries a fire rating and is fail-safe, which is what a fire door assembly requires, it must release on power loss and on fire alarm. Tie the lock into the fire alarm relay so it drops with the alarm, and set the delay to what your AHJ permits. The included building code sign gets posted on the door as part of that compliance.
5) Should I set the delayed egress lock to 15 or 30 seconds?
Both are field selectable on the DE8310, so the decision is made at commissioning, not at ordering. 30 seconds is only permitted where the authority having jurisdiction approves it, otherwise 15 is the setting. There is also a separate 0 to 3 second nuisance delay, which is the one you tune to stop someone brushing the door from starting the whole alarm cycle.
6) Do I need a separate request-to-exit sensor or door contact with the RCI DE8310?
Not for the egress function. The DE8310 bundles the pieces a delayed egress opening needs into one unit: the pressure sensor, the timer, the status lights, the sounder, the 960 keyswitch for reset and override, and the code sign. What you supply is a 12 or 24VDC power source, the fire alarm interface, and wiring back to any monitoring you want off the relays.
7) How much room do I need above the door for a DE8310 delayed egress lock?
The unit measures 10-13/16 x 2-7/8 x 2-1/8 inches, and it mounts with a 4-bolt drop stop plus keyhole slots. Allow clearance beyond the housing itself for the wiring cavity access and the plug-in harnesses, since you need to get at that side for service.
8) Is 1500 lb holding force enough for a busy retail or hospital exit door?
1500 lb is the DE8310's rated holding force, and the unit is classed heavy duty for commercial use. On a delayed egress opening the magnet is not being asked to resist a determined attack indefinitely anyway, it holds while the 15 or 30 second timer runs and the alarm sounds, then releases. That is the security model: time and noise, backed by holding force.
9) What is the difference between the two DE8310 options, external sounder and built-in sounder?
Both give you the alarm, the difference is where it lives. The external sounder version ships with a separate 914 sounder you mount where the noise needs to be heard, useful when the head of the door is high or the alarm should carry down a corridor. The built-in sounder keeps everything in the one housing at the door, fewer parts and less wire. Pick on where staff need to hear it, not on function.
10) How does staff reset the door after a delayed egress alarm trips?
With the 960 keyswitch, which ships with the DE8310. It handles both reset after an alarm and authorized override so a manager can pass through without starting the countdown. The red/green light panel on the unit shows the door state locally, so whoever responds can see at a glance whether the door is secure or released.
11) Can I monitor the DE8310 from the security desk or tie it into building management?
Yes. Dry contact SPDT and DPDT relays are provided for local and remote monitoring, so the door state and alarm condition can be reported back to a head end or BMS. Dry contacts mean the receiving panel supplies its own signal, which keeps it independent of the 12/24VDC feeding the lock.
12) Is a delayed egress mag lock the right choice, or should I use a standard mag lock with a card reader?
Different jobs. A standard mag lock controls who comes in and releases immediately for anyone leaving. Delayed egress like the DE8310 is about who goes out: pressure on the door starts a 15 or 30 second countdown with an alarm before it releases, which is what stops merchandise walking out a back door or a patient wandering off a ward. Choose delayed egress when the exit itself is the risk. Choose a plain mag lock when you only need access control on entry.
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