Exterior Door REX Electrified Exit Device Application
Secure your facility’s perimeter with our Exterior Door REX Electrified Exit Device Applications. This advanced configuration integrates a professional electrified panic bar with an internal Request to Exit (REX) switch and an exterior mortise key switch, exterior keypad, or card reader. Ideal for schools, healthcare facilities, and logistics centers, this system allows for authorized keyed entry while providing your security software with real-time data on every exit event, ensuring full audit trails and reducing false alarms.
System Operation:
This application uses integrated electronics to monitor the movement of the push bar and manage authorized entry via a physical key.
- The door is normally closed and latched.
- Free Egress is permitted at all times.
- The door can be opened from exterior by access control keypad, key switch, or card reader.
- If the door is held or forced open, the alarm will sound and can be deactivated by keypad, key switch, card reader, or pushpad.
System Summary:
- Secured State: The door is locked from the exterior. The electrified exit device is fully latched, securing the perimeter against unauthorized entry.
- Keyed Entry: Authorized personnel use a physical key in the exterior mortise key switch. Turning the key momentarily retracts the latch or unlocks the lever for entry.
- Monitored Egress (REX): When an occupant exits from the interior, pressing the push bar triggers an internal Request to Exit (REX) microswitch.
- Signal Logic: The REX switch sends a signal to the access control system to "shunt" the door alarm, notifying security that the exit is authorized and not a forced-entry event.
- Mechanical Reliability: Regardless of power, the push bar always retracts the latch mechanically for immediate emergency egress.
- Audit Trail: By combining the REX switch with the keyed entry, facility managers can track exactly when the door was opened and from which side.
Electrified Exit Devices & Outside Trims
Beyond standard Request to Exit (REX) signaling, our electrified hardware offers advanced monitoring and control options for any architectural opening. Latchbolt Monitoring and Signal Switches provide real-time feedback on door status, while [link] Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR) and Electric Dogging allow for seamless integration with automatic operators and high-traffic scheduling. For entry control, our Electrified Outside Exit Trims provide a secure, brand-specific way to manage exterior access without replacing the entire device. For high-security environments, Delayed Egress functionality deters unauthorized exit without compromising life-safety codes. Each of these configurations is available with Windstorm and Hurricane certification, ensuring the technical specifications and mounting hardware meet the most rigorous coastal building requirements.
Power Supplies & Power Transfer
Ensure your electrified hardware never misses a beat with our Securitron BPS and PSP power supplies, which deliver clean, filtered power to your access control system. To protect critical wiring from damage or tampering, we offer a full range of power transfer solutions, including concealed electric hinges, EPTs, and heavy-duty armored door loops.
Readers, Keypads & Egress Sensors
Control who enters and how they exit. This section includes Securitron DK-26 keypads, proximity readers, and high-accuracy XMS2 motion sensors. In 2026, we prioritize "No-Touch" technology, featuring Alarm Controls wave-to-open sensors that trigger both the lock release and the door operator for a completely sanitary, hands-free experience.
ElectroLynx® Accessories
To eliminate the risk of field-wiring errors, McKinney ElectroLynx® accessories offer a plug-and-play system. This section includes cable harnesses, crimpers, and connectors that allow for snap-together installation, significantly reducing labor costs and ensuring a fail-safe connection between the power source and the hardware.
