OEM RL-A11 Non-Touch Exit Switch

RL-A11 Non-Touch Exit Switch

The OEM RL-A11 Exit switch uses infrared proximity sensing for hands-free request-to-exit release. Users wave a hand near the faceplate to signal the access controller without physical contact. Security integrators deploy the A11 model in healthcare, food service, and cleanroom doors where touch surfaces are discouraged. The non-touch sensor reduces wear compared with mechanical paddles on very high cycle openings. Low-voltage wiring connects the proximity output to supervised controller inputs on maglock circuits. Electricians route cable from the door wall box to IO modules following manufacturer gauge and distance limits. The RL-A11 mounts at standard reach height with clear detection zone marking for occupants. Installers adjust detection range during commissioning so accidental triggers from foot traffic are minimized. Controller firmware maps proximity RTE to unlock timers, interlocks, and anti-passback policies. Facilities teams specify non-touch exits on laboratory and surgical suite doors with strict hygiene protocols. The sensor face suits indoor conditioned corridors rather than unprotected outdoor exposure. Access auditors include proximity RTE devices on life-safety egress checklists during annual reviews. Integrators document detection range settings on door hardware schedules for future service calls. Fire alarm panels shunt lock power during alarm events regardless of proximity switch activation state. The A11 generates momentary release signals; it does not store credentials or process card data. Head-end systems log RTE events when audit logging is enabled for security operations centers. Server room mantraps may use non-touch inner exits so technicians egress while carrying equipment. Quality control verifies detection at maximum range and confirms no false trips from HVAC airflow. Procurement catalogs the A11 under access control sensors alongside touch and mechanical exit options. Technicians test supervised wiring and input resistance before accepting door commissioning. Proximity technology eliminates moving springs that fatigue on doors with thousands of daily cycles. Maintenance cleans sensor lenses per facilities policy to maintain reliable infrared detection. Education campuses install non-touch exits on cafeteria and clinic doors with heavy traffic volume. Warehouse clean zones use A11 switches on garment and wash entry doors with glove protocols. Integrators pair proximity RTE with door position switches to verify physical unlock after signal. Programming includes hold-open inhibit when interlock logic blocks mantrap inner release incorrectly. The sensor housing fits standard back boxes used for readers and mechanical exit devices. Service trucks carry spare A11 units for same-day replacement when drift tests fail field calibration. Non-touch exits complement signage instructing users to wave hand within the marked detection zone. Low-current dry contacts suit 12 VDC and 24 VDC subsystems on common door controllers. Install crews complete sensor mounting during the same visit as lock power and reader termination. Retrofit projects replace worn paddle switches when existing wire maps support proximity inputs. Detection range adjustment accounts for wall reflectors and bright sunlight on glass-adjacent doors. Controller event logs help security staff separate proximity RTE from tailgate alarm conditions. Multi-tenant offices standardize on non-touch exits for consistent hygienic egress on shared floors. The RL-A11 SKU maps to inventory for maintenance contract replacements and new build rollouts. Integrators verify fire release shunt overrides proximity input during alarm panel functional tests. Proximity sensing supports users carrying trays, carts, or tools who cannot press a paddle. Technicians label each switch with wave icon decals matching manufacturer detection zone guidance. Access projects document A11 model on door elevation drawings for permit and inspection packages. Healthcare infection control teams prefer non-touch RTE on patient corridor doors with maglocks. The sensor does not require PoE; it uses discrete low-voltage pairs from the door controller. Commissioning includes walk-through tests with multiple users to validate range across hand sizes. Field supervisors apply first-door template settings before bulk commissioning on remaining openings. Non-touch technology reduces acoustic noise from repeated mechanical paddle strikes in quiet zones. Security integrators confirm compatibility with controller supervised input modules before bulk orders. The A11 suits pharmaceutical and electronics assembly doors with controlled environment requirements. Maintenance schedules include lens inspection and range re-test during annual access hardware audits.

Key Features

• Infrared Proximity Detection
  Hand wave near the faceplate triggers request-to-exit without physical contact.

• Hands-Free Hygienic Egress
  Non-contact actuation suits healthcare, food service, and cleanroom doors.

• Adjustable Detection Range

  • Field tuning limits false triggers from pass-by foot traffic
  • Commissioning validates reliable wave detection at marked zone

• Access Control Integration
  Dry contacts connect to door controllers for maglock and strike release.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• RL-A11 non-touch infrared exit switch

• Mounting hardware for wall plate installation

Why Choose RL-A11

• Hands-free proximity release supports hygienic egress on maglocked healthcare and lab doors.

• No moving paddle parts reduces mechanical wear on very high traffic openings.

• Adjustable range tuning minimizes false triggers during commissioning.