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Schlage Electronics 653-04 Keyswitch, SPDT-Clockwise Maintained

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Overview


Schlage 650 Series keyswitches utilize an innovative magnetic spring design which allows installers to configure both clockwise and counterclockwise key turn direction as well as momentary or maintained action in seconds. Single gang and narrow stiles are available with numerous options which include heavy-duty plate, weather resistant cover (single gang size only), 2 LED lights – green/red, anti-tamper switch and Schlage Everest cylinder. in addition to the standard (630) satin stainless steel finish, there are three additional architectural finishes to choose from.

 

Features and benefits

  • Easy to install and maintain
  • Single gang and narrow stile offer ultimate flexibility
  • Patented magnetic spring design allows installers to configure momentary to maintained action in seconds
  • UL 294 Listed

Standard keyswitch

  • 5 amp @ 30 VDC
  • SPDT contacts

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Included Components:
Heavy-Duty Plate; Weather Resistant Cover; (2) LED Lights Green/Red; Anti-Tamper Switch; Schlage Everest Cylinder
Product Type:
Keyswitch
Features:
Easy to Install and Maintain; Single Gang and Narrow Stile Offer Ultimate Flexibility; Patented Magnetic Spring Design Allows Installers to Configure Momentary to Maintained Action in Seconds
Installation Category:
Single Gang
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Electronics 653-04 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I change a Schlage 653-04 keyswitch from maintained to momentary action in the field?
Yes. The 650 Series uses a magnetic spring design that lets the installer set momentary or maintained action, and clockwise or counterclockwise key turn direction, at the switch in seconds. So the 653-04 ships as SPDT clockwise maintained, but you are not locked into that if the door operator or mag lock circuit needs a momentary pulse instead. One part number covers both behaviours, which is why it works as a standardized spare across a building.
2) Will a Schlage 650 Series keyswitch fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
Only if you order the narrow stile option. The 653-04 is a single gang keyswitch by default, which needs a single gang box or jamb prep. The narrow stile version comes with a stainless steel plate measuring 1-3/4 x 4-1/2 inches, which is what fits the stile of an aluminum glass door or a narrow jamb face. Order the wrong one and the plate will overhang the stile.
3) Does the Schlage 653-04 keyswitch come with a cylinder, or do I supply my own?
Both routes exist. The base 653-04 is ordered without a cylinder, so a locksmith can fit an existing keyway. If you want it complete, there is an option that includes a 1-1/4 inch Schlage Everest mortise cylinder with two keys and a 1/8 inch spacer ring, and a keyed alike version of the same package when several switches need to run on one key. Everest is a patented restricted keyway, so plan key control accordingly.
4) Can I use a Schlage 650 keyswitch outdoors on an exterior door?
There is a weather resistant cover option, with two restrictions worth knowing before you order: it fits a 1-1/8 inch cylinder only, and it is not available with the narrow stile plate, the two-LED version, or special finishes. So an exterior single gang switch with the standard 630 satin stainless plate is fine; an exterior narrow stile storefront switch with a cover is not a combination you can build.
5) I need both a key switch and a push plate at the same jamb - is one device better than two?
The Schlage 653-04 is a keyswitch alone, mounted in a single gang opening. If the opening also needs a push actuator, the BEA 10COMBOPLATE is a jamb push plate and maintained keyswitch on one double gang access control switch plate, and the BEA 10COMBOPLATEMOM pairs a jamb push plate with a momentary keyswitch on a double gang combo plate. Choosing a combo plate means cutting one double gang opening instead of two separate preps; choosing the Schlage keeps the key control on its own single gang plate.
6) What is the closest alternative to a Schlage 653-04 keyswitch if the door needs momentary action instead of maintained?
Two routes work. The Schlage 650 series itself uses a patented magnetic spring design that lets an installer switch between momentary and maintained action in seconds, so the same switch can be reconfigured at the opening rather than reordered. If you would rather buy a plate that is momentary out of the box, the BEA 10JAMBSWITCHMOM is an access control keyswitch plate with momentary operation. The Schlage unit carries SPDT contacts rated 5 amp at 30 VDC and is UL 294 listed.
7) Will a BEA jamb keyswitch plate drop into the same opening as a Schlage 653-04?
Treat them as different preps. The Schlage 653-04 is built for a single gang opening, with a narrow stile version on a 1-3/4 inch by 4-1/2 inch stainless steel plate for aluminum door stiles. The BEA 10COMBOPLATE and 10COMBOPLATEMOM are double gang plates, so they need a wider cutout than a single gang Schlage. Confirm the existing prep before ordering a swap.
8) What finishes does the Schlage 653-04 keyswitch come in, and can I match the other hardware in the building?
Four finishes: 630 satin stainless steel, 626 satin chrome, 625 bright chrome, and 613 oil rubbed bronze. 630 is the standard and the usual match for commercial stainless trim and aluminum storefront; 626 lines up with the satin chrome lever and closer trim found on most institutional openings; 613 is for dark bronze hardware suites. All four are offered with the standard switch, the anti-tamper switch, the cylinder packages, the LED version, and the narrow stile plate.
9) What is the anti-tamper switch option on a Schlage 650 keyswitch for?
The anti-tamper switch adds a monitored contact that reports if the switch plate is pulled off the box, so the access control panel or alarm sees an attack on the device rather than just a door event. It is worth specifying on exterior or public-side installations, school and healthcare corridors, and anywhere the switch is the only thing standing between the outside and a released mag lock. It is available in all four finishes.
10) What is the difference between the Schlage 653-04 and a BEA jamb keyswitch plate?
The BEA 10JAMBSWITCHMOM is a keyswitch plate with momentary operation, and the 10JAMBSWITCHONF is a keyswitch plate with a tamper-resistant design. Each is built for one behaviour as supplied. The Schlage 653-04 differs in that the action is set by the installer, momentary or maintained, and the key turn direction clockwise or counterclockwise, using the magnetic spring design. If you are stocking one part for a mixed fleet of doors, that matters; if you know the door needs momentary and nothing else, either route works.
11) Can I key all the Schlage 650 keyswitches in my building to one key?
Order the keyed alike cylinder option, which supplies a 1-1/4 inch Schlage Everest mortise cylinder with two keys and a 1/8 inch spacer ring, keyed alike across the switches on the order. For a property manager or facility with keyswitches at several entrances, that means one key in the maintenance ring instead of one per door. If the site already runs a Schlage Everest system, the alternative is to buy the switch without a cylinder and have your locksmith fit cylinders from your existing keyway.
12) For a keyswitch in an area where tampering is a concern, what are the choices?
The Schlage 650 series answers this with an anti-tamper switch option, ordered on the same keyswitch alongside the heavy-duty plate and a Schlage Everest cylinder, and it is available in 630 satin stainless steel, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 625 bright chrome and 626 satin chrome. The BEA 10JAMBSWITCHONF is an access control keyswitch plate with a tamper-resistant design. The Schlage approach adds a switch that reports the condition; the BEA approach is built into the plate itself.
13) Which keyswitch should I use for an exterior door exposed to weather?
The Schlage 650 series offers a water resistant cover that fits a 1-1/8 inch cylinder only and is not available with the narrow stile, the two LED option or special finishes, so it is ordered in 630 satin stainless steel, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 625 bright chrome or 626 satin chrome on the single gang size. If the opening needs a combined push plate and key switch instead, the BEA 10COMBOPLATE puts a jamb push plate and maintained keyswitch on one plate, but plan the weather protection separately.
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