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RCI 919 Series Rotary Release Button with Maintained Operation and Satin Aluminum Finish

RCI 919 Series Rotary Release Button with Maintained Operation and Satin Aluminum Finish

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RCI 919 Series Rotary Release Button with Maintained Operation and Satin Aluminum Finish

Professional Electronic Access Control Switch

The RCI 919 Series Rotary Release Button provides reliable electronic access control with maintained operation and directional twist cap release functionality. This commercial-grade switch features durable aluminum construction with satin aluminum (US28) finish and compact 3" x 4-1/2" dimensions for single gang mounting applications. Manufactured in the USA, this electronic switch is designed for professional access control systems requiring twist cap directional release operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Compact Professional Dimensions: 3" x 4-1/2" size with 2.5" box depth fits standard single gang mounting for versatile installation options.
  • Directional Twist Cap Operation: Maintained operation with twist cap directional release provides secure and controlled access activation.
  • Durable Aluminum Construction: Aluminum substrate with satin aluminum (US28) finish delivers long-lasting performance in commercial environments.
  • Single Gang Mounting: Standard single gang mount design allows easy integration into existing electrical box configurations.
  • 919 Series Compatibility: Part of the established 919 Series product line for consistent performance and compatibility.
  • USA Manufacturing: Manufactured in the USA ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply chain support.

Technical Specifications

  • Application: For Applications that Require twist cap, directional Release
  • Box Depth: 2.5
  • Box Height: 4.75
  • Box Weight: 0.5
  • Box Width: 3.25
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Mounting Method: Single Gang Mount
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Dimension: 3" x 4-1/2"
  • Product Finish: Satin Aluminum (US28)
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Substrate: Aluminum
  • Product Type: Switches / Push Buttons
  • Series: 919 Series
  • Subcategory: Push Buttons

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm current capacity 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 single gang electrical box 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 access control application.
  5. Configure operational settings for maintained operation and directional release per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including twist cap operation, maintained 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

  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Retail Loss Prevention
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI 919 Series electronic access control products deliver professional-grade reliability with durable aluminum construction and precision manufacturing. Made in the USA with commercial-grade specifications, this rotary release button provides dependable maintained operation for demanding access control applications where secure directional release functionality is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
919 Series
Box Depth:
2.5
Box Height:
4.75
Box Weight:
0.5
Box Width:
3.25
Country of Origin:
USA
Application:
For Applications that Require twist cap, directional Release
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches / Push Buttons
Subcategory:
Push Buttons
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Finish:
Satin Aluminum (US28)
Product Dimension:
3" x 4-1/2"
Mounting Method:
Single Gang Mount
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI RCI-919-MA 28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI 919 rotary release button fit a standard single gang electrical box?
Yes. The 919-MA is built for single gang mounting, with a 3 x 4-1/2 inch faceplate covering the opening. Plan on a box that gives you 2.5 inches of depth behind the plate for the switch body and wire slack. If your existing box is a shallow old-work single gang, swap it before you set the plate.
2) What does maintained operation mean on the RCI 919 release button, and when do I want it instead of a momentary button?
Maintained means the twist cap stays where you put it. Turn it and the circuit holds in that state until someone turns it back, so a mag lock stays released or a door stays unlocked without anyone standing there holding a button. That is what you want for holding an opening unlocked through a delivery window or a shift change. If you only want the door to release for the few seconds it takes someone to walk through, you want a momentary button instead, like the DynaLock 6115A pushbutton or the Securitron PB3.
3) Is the RCI 919 rotary release a twist-to-operate switch or a push button?
You twist it, you do not press it. The 919 uses a rotary twist cap with a directional release action, so the actuation is deliberate rather than a slap. That matters where a casual bump or a passerby leaning on a wall should not release the door. A push button such as the Securitron PB3 or DynaLock 6115A gives you the opposite behavior, one-touch actuation.
4) Is a Securitron EEB emergency exit button the same thing as an RCI 919 rotary release?
They are not interchangeable. The Securitron EEB is an emergency exit push button with interchangeable LED lenses, intended as a marked emergency egress device, and the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER is a pushbutton switch marked Emergency Release for the same kind of duty. The RCI 919-MA is a commercial maintained release button for applications that require a twist cap directional release, with no emergency marking or lens in its build. If your drawing calls for a labeled emergency release at the opening, specify the EEB or the ACSI 1320-1-MOM-ER rather than the 919.
5) What is the closest alternative to the RCI 919 rotary release button if I need a maintained switch that stays latched until reset?
The RCI 919-MA is a maintained-operation release button, meaning the contact holds its state after actuation rather than returning on release. For the same latched behavior from another maker, the DynaLock 6115A is a one-pushbutton, 1-gang alternate-action unit in the 6000 Push Button series, and alternate action is the same hold-until-pressed-again behavior in a single gang footprint. The RCI 919 requires a twist cap directional release to change state, while the DynaLock 6115A resets by pressing the button again, so decide which reset motion you want the user to perform.
6) I just need a simple momentary door release, not a twist-to-reset button. What should I order instead?
The RCI 919-MA is built for applications that require a twist cap directional release, so every activation has to be twisted back. If the opening only needs a press-to-open request-to-exit, a plain momentary button is the simpler choice: the Securitron PB3 series push buttons and the Trine 342 narrow style electric door switch are both straight door-release switches, and the Trine 342 uses a narrow faceplate for mullions and narrow stiles where a 3 inch by 4-1/2 inch single gang plate will not fit.
7) The release button is going on an exterior door. Does the RCI 919 suit that, or is there a better switch?
The RCI 919-MA is specified as a commercial device with an aluminum substrate and a satin aluminum US28 finish, mounted in a single gang box, with no weather rating in its build. For an exterior or wash-down location, the DynaLock 6171 series is a weatherproof pushbutton with a blank faceplate and is the one to specify when the switch sees rain or hose-down.
8) Will the RCI 919-MA satin aluminum finish match the other switch plates in my building?
The finish is satin aluminum, US28, on an aluminum substrate. That is the standard brushed clear-anodized look that pairs with aluminum storefront framing and with the satin aluminum wall plates already in most commercial corridors. It will read slightly warmer and lighter than satin stainless (US32D) if you are mixing it into a stainless-trimmed opening.
9) Can the RCI 919 rotary release button be mounted outdoors or in a wet location?
Treat the 919-MA as an interior device. It is a single gang flush-mount switch with no weatherproofing called out. For an exterior door, a gate, or a wash-down area, go to a weatherproof unit such as the DynaLock 6171 Series weatherproof pushbutton instead.
10) I need a key to control the door release, not a twist cap. What should I use instead of the RCI 919?
A twist cap is not key-restricted, so anyone who reaches the plate can operate the 919-MA. If only authorized staff should be able to release the opening, use a keyswitch instead, such as the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch. Keep the 919 for staff-side locations where physical access to the wall is already controlled.
11) We need a hands-free or large-target actuator at this door instead of a small twist cap. What replaces the RCI 919?
The RCI 919-MA uses a twist cap the user has to grip and turn, which is a fine-motor action. Where a large actuation target is wanted, the DynaLock 6210 series palm switch buttons are alternate-action SPDT devices, so they hold state the way the 919 does but are struck with a palm rather than twisted. The 6210 palm switch is the substitute to look at for carts, gloved hands, or accessible openings.
12) If I want the release point to be key operated rather than a twist cap, what do I use?
The RCI 919-MA releases by twist cap, so anyone at the door can operate it. Where release has to be restricted to a keyholder, the ACSI 1310-1 mortise keyswitch in the 1300 series is the device to specify instead, since it takes a mortise cylinder rather than an open pushbutton face. Choose the keyswitch when the release must be limited to staff, and the 919 when anyone at the opening should be able to work it.
13) Will an illuminated push button give me the same visual indication as the RCI 919 twist cap?
The RCI 919-MA indicates its state by the position of the twist cap itself, with no lamp in the device. If you want a lit indication at the opening, the Securitron PB4L series is an illuminated halo with a stainless push button and the Securitron PB5 series is a medium round illuminated push button. Both are momentary-style release buttons rather than twist cap devices, so specifying one changes the operation as well as adding the light.
14) Does the DynaLock 6300 work as a substitute for the RCI 919 release button?
No. The DynaLock 6300 series is an audible annunciator rated 6-28 VDC, a sounder that reports a condition, not a device that releases a door. The RCI 919-MA is a maintained release button for applications requiring a twist cap directional release. The 6300 is something you would add alongside a release point, not in place of one.
15) Is the RCI 919 rotary release rated for commercial use or is it a residential device?
Commercial. The 919-MA is specified as a commercial-grade device with an aluminum body and aluminum faceplate, which is what holds up in a corridor, a loading dock vestibule, or a hospital wing where the switch gets used all day. It is made in the USA.
16) How many switches does one RCI 919-MA cover, and what do I order for a wide door I have to hit with my elbow?
The 919-MA is a single rotary release on one single gang plate, 3 x 4-1/2 inches. It is a deliberate hand operation, so it is a poor choice where staff are carrying carts or trays. For hands-busy openings, a large palm switch like the DynaLock 6210 Series palm switch button is the device to spec.
17) Does the RCI 919 release button light up so people can find it in a dark corridor?
The 919-MA is a plain satin aluminum rotary cap with no illumination. If the switch sits in a dim vestibule or a stairwell and you need it visible, spec an illuminated button instead, such as the Securitron PB4L with its illuminated halo and stainless button, or the Securitron PB5 medium round illuminated push button.
18) How do I order the RCI 919 rotary release, and are there other configurations to choose from?
There is one thing to specify and it is already in the model number: 919-MA 28. The MA is the maintained action and the 28 is the satin aluminum US28 finish. No handing, no size, no trim options to pick.
19) Our other doors already have DynaLock or Securitron buttons in single gang boxes. Can the RCI 919 go into the same rough-in?
The RCI 919-MA is a single gang mount device measuring 3 inches by 4-1/2 inches, so it lands in the same standard single gang box used by single gang peers such as the DynaLock 6115A one pushbutton, 1 gang unit. Mixing brands across a building generally comes down to matching the box and the plate size, then confirming the contact arrangement suits your panel input; the 919 gives you maintained operation with a twist cap reset, which is a different user action than the buttons already on your other doors.
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