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Key-Controlled Door Alarms
Arm and disarm these alarms with a key. They sound an alarm when a door is opened without authorization and the alarm and magnetic contact are separated. All require a mortise lock cylinder (sold separately) for operation.
Mount an optional rim lock cylinder (not included) on the opposite side of the door to arm and disarm these alarms from the outside.
O'all | Mount. Location | ||||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Material | Appearance | Color | Volume @ Distance | Sound Pattern | For Use Outdoors | Batteries Included | Features | Alarm | Contact | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Painted Aluminum | __ | Dark Brown | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Aluminum | Dull | __ | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Key-Controlled Door Alarms with Strobe Light
Attract more attention with a strobe light as well as an audible alarm. Arm and disarm these alarms with a key. They sound an alarm and emit short, intense bursts of light when a door is opened without authorization and the alarm and magnetic contact are separated. All require a mortise lock cylinder (sold separately) for operation.
Mount an optional rim lock cylinder (not included) on the opposite side of the door to arm and disarm these alarms from the outside.
Keypad-Controlled Door Alarms
Arm and disarm these alarms with a programmable code. They sound an alarm when a door is opened without authorization and the alarm and magnetic contact are separated.
An optional exterior keypad (sold separately) allows the alarm to be armed and disarmed from the outside.
O'all | Mount. Location | ||||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Material | Color | Volume | Sound Pattern | Combination Type | For Use Outdoors | Batteries Included | Features | Alarm | Contact | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Painted Aluminum | Dark Brown | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | Five Numbers | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Aluminum | __ | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | Five Numbers | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Optional Exterior Keypad | 0000000 | Each | 0000000 |
Verbal Alarms
This alarm plays a recorded message when it detects someone passing within 6 1/2 feet.
O'all | Batteries | ||||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Max. Recorded Message Lg., sec. | Material | Color | Volume Control | Control Type | Sensor Type | For Use Outdoors | Included | No. Required | Size | Mount Type | Each | |
| 2 1/2" | 3 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 6 | Plastic | Black | Fixed | On/Off Switch | Light Beam | No | Yes | 3 | AA | Portable | 000000 | 000000 |
Magnetic-Contact Door Chimes
No electricity or batteries are needed—as your door opens, the magnet and contact disc are separated, sounding a mechanical chime. The chime can be deactivated.
O'all | Volume | ||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Material | Color | Control | @ Distance | For Use Outdoors | Mount Type | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 5 3/4" | 2" | 2 3/4" | Plastic | Brown | Fixed | 88 dB @ 10 ft. | No | Surface | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Motion-Sensing Door Chimes
A chime announces when someone passes through the infrared light beam and a counter keeps track of each entrance and exit. Mount the transmitter and beam reflector between 2 and 20 feet apart. The chime's volume is adjustable up to 85 dB. It cannot be sold to California due to local energy efficiency regulations.
Additional chimes (sold separately) can be added to the transmitter.
Chime | Transmitter | Beam Reflector | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Wd. | Ht. | Material | Color | Volume | For Use Outdoors | Electrical Connection | Includes | Mount Type | Mount. Fasteners Included | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 3 3/4" | 5" | 1 1/2" | 5" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 4" | 2" | Plastic | White | 85 dB @ 10 ft. | No | Two-Prong Plug | 26-ft. of 24 Gauge Wire, Beam Reflector, Chime, Plug-In Transformer, Transmitter | Surface | Yes | CA | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| Additional Chime | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Alarmed Touch Bars for Emergency Exits
An alarm sounds when these touch bars are pushed to open doors. Often used on emergency exits, they require a lock cylinder (sold separately) to arm and disarm the alarm. You can mount an additional lock cylinder on the exterior of the door to use as a door lock.
Touch bars have a latch that automatically locks the door when it is closed, as well as a bolt that locks when the alarm is armed. Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt extends from the door's edge.
Touch bar for outdoor use is waterproof and can be used in washdown areas.
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Faceplate | Lock Cylinders | ||||||||||||||
| For Use Outdoors | Latch Bolt Projection | Overall Wd. | Bar Projection | Ht. | Wd. | Housing Material | Finish | Volume | For Door Swing Direction | Batteries Included | Mounting Hardware Included | Each | Each | ||
For Double/Single Doors | |||||||||||||||
Alarm Lock 700 | |||||||||||||||
| No | 1" | 33" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Yes | 1" | 33" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Self-Locking Alarmed Push Levers for Emergency Exit Doors
In addition to a bolt that locks your door when the alarm is armed, these levers have a latch that automatically locks the door when it's closed. The alarm sounds when the levers are pushed to open the door. A lock cylinder (sold separately) is required to arm and disarm the alarm. You can mount an additional lock cylinder on the exterior of the door to use as a door lock.
Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt extends from the door's edge.
Lever for outdoor use is waterproof and can be used in washdown areas.
Push Levers | |||||||||||||||
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Faceplate | Lock Cylinders | ||||||||||||||
| For Use Outdoors | Latch Bolt Projection | Overall Wd. | Projection | Ht. | Wd. | Housing Material | Finish | Volume | For Door Swing Direction | Mounting Hardware Included | Batteries Included | Each | Each | ||
Alarm Lock 250 | |||||||||||||||
| No | 1" | 13 1/4" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Yes | 1" | 13 1/4" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Alarmed Push Levers for Emergency Exit Doors
This lever has a bolt that locks your door when the alarm is armed. The alarm sounds when the lever is pushed to open the door. A lock cylinder (sold separately) is required to arm and disarm the alarm. You can mount an additional lock cylinder on the exterior of the door to use as a door lock.
Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt extends from the door's edge.
Push Lever | ||||||||||||||
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Faceplate | Lock Cylinder | |||||||||||||
| For Use Outdoors | Latch Bolt Proj. | O'all Wd. | Projection | Ht. | Wd. | Housing Material | Finish | Volume | For Door Swing Direction | Mounting Hardware Included | Each | Each | ||
Detex ECL-230D | ||||||||||||||
| No | 1/2" | 12 7/8" | 3 3/4" | 10 3/8" | 5 3/4" | Zinc | Dull Zinc Plated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement 9-Volt Battery | 00000000 | Pkg. | 00000 |
Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches
Wire contacts to an alarm system to alert when doors or windows are opened. Mount the magnet to the door or window and mount the switch to the frame. The alarm will activate when the magnet is pulled away by the opening door or window.
SPDT switches connect to an alarm system and to another device, such as a motion detector.
| Style | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Sensing Distance | Wire Lead Lg., ft. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Color | Environment | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Plastic Housing with Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||
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Screw On with Sealed Housing | ||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 0.75" | __ | 2.5" | 0.56" | 0.5" | Gray | __ | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 1.25" | __ | 3.93" | 0.75" | 0.62" | Gray | __ | NEMA 1, IP62 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 1.25" | __ | 3.93" | 0.75" | 0.62" | White | __ | NEMA 1, IP62 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 0.75" | __ | 2.5" | 0.56" | 0.5" | White | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 1.25" | __ | 3.93" | 0.75" | 0.62" | White | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Plastic Housing with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
Adhesive Back with Sealed Housing | ||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 0.62" | 1 | 1.5" | 0.25" | 0.37" | White | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Washdown, Submersible | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Aluminum Housing with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
Screw On with Flexible Stainless Steel Conduit and Sealed Housing | ||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3" | 0.5" | 1" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3" | 0.5" | 1" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3.5" | 1.5" | 1.5" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3.5" | 1.5" | 1.5" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 6" | 1 1/2 | 6.12" | 0.5" | 1" | __ | __ | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 3" | 2 | 3.62" | 0.68" | 3" | __ | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Washdown, Submersible | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 00000000 | 00000 |