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Electronic Hardware
Electronic door hardware is the powered layer of an opening: the devices that release a lock, the supplies that power it and the parts that connect it to an access control system. It is for integrators, locksmiths and facility managers. Browse push buttons and egress devices, access control power supplies and system accessories, or start with the Securitron PB5 illuminated button or the Securitron AQD6 6 amp supply.
What Electronic Door Hardware Includes
Electronic door hardware is every powered or signal-carrying part of an opening other than the lock itself: egress devices, power supplies and the accessories that join them. The category has three branches, and each has its own page: push buttons and egress devices for leaving the door, access control power supplies for powering it, and system accessories for keyswitches, receivers, timers and monitoring parts.
| Branch | Brands in catalog | Typical parts | Choose by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push buttons and egress devices | Securitron, Schlage Electronics, BEA, RCI, SDC, Camden, Alarm Controls | Exit buttons, push plates, touchless sensors, motion REX, touch sense bars | Button size, stile width, ADA symbol, wired or wireless |
| Power supplies | Securitron, SDC, PHI, Nortek Control | 12/24 VDC supplies, power distribution boards, control modules | Voltage, amperage, number of outputs, fire alarm interface |
| System accessories | Schlage Electronics, Securitron, RCI, Camden, BEA, Dorma | Keyswitches, receivers, timers, boxes, door position switches | Contact type, mounting, compatibility |
Push Buttons, Touchless Sensors and Egress Devices
Egress devices signal the lock to release so people can leave without a key, and the right type depends on who uses the door. Push buttons, such as the Securitron PB5 illuminated button, are the simplest choice. Touchless sensors and push plates with an ADA symbol suit entrances used by people with limited mobility. Touch sense bars such as the Securitron TSB Touch Sense Egress Bar give a full-width release. Motion sensors detect approach from the secure side, and illuminated buttons make the exit easy to find in low light. Mounting width matters: narrow stile versions fit aluminum storefront frames, single gang versions fit a standard box. Read the request-to-exit device guide for how each type behaves with a latch or a maglock.
Access Control Power Supplies
An access control power supply delivers regulated low-voltage DC to electric strikes, maglocks and other powered devices, and it should be sized by total current draw. Add up every device on the output and leave margin; a common practice is about 25 percent. Many supplies in our catalog are 12/24 VDC field selectable, such as the SDC 602RFL 1 amp supply, while larger loads call for units such as the Securitron AQD6 6 amp supply. Distribution boards, control modules and plug-in supplies are also listed. Pick a supply with a fire alarm interface when the opening must release on an alarm signal, and confirm the supply has enough outputs for each lock on the panel. Follow how to choose an access control power supply for a sizing method.
Fail Safe or Fail Secure: Plan It Before You Buy
Fail safe devices unlock when power is lost, and fail secure devices stay locked. The choice affects the lock, the supply and the release method, and it is set by egress and fire rules, not preference. Magnetic locks are fail safe, electric strikes and electrified locks are offered both ways. Plan power, release and wiring together; how to coordinate a complete electrified opening walks through the sequence.
Codes and Standards That Apply
Several standards touch electronic door hardware. ANSI/BHMA A156.23 covers electromagnetic locks, A156.31 covers electric strikes and A156.25 covers electrified locking devices. ADA 2010 Standards 404.2.7 requires door hardware operable with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist, so touchless sensors and push plates are common on accessible routes. NFPA 101 governs means of egress, and the authority having jurisdiction has the final say on fire release and delayed egress.
Accessories and Wiring Parts
Accessory parts such as keyswitches, wireless receivers, day timers, surface boxes, door position switches and power transfer devices complete the circuit and are listed on the system accessories page, so a missing part does not stall the install.
Related categories: electric strikes, maglocks and keypad and prox locks.
What to have ready when ordering electronic door hardware
- Lock or strike model, voltage and fail safe or fail secure mode
- Current draw of each device and the supply amperage
- Door type, stile width and gang box size for buttons and plates
- Wired or wireless release, and the contact type your controller accepts
- Finish and any ADA or signage requirement
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The tables and selection notes on this page are compiled by National Lock Supply from manufacturer catalogs, templates and product listings. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size power supply do I need for an electric strike or magnetic lock?
Add the current draw of every device on the supply, then choose a unit with margin above that total, commonly about 25 percent. Match the voltage (12 or 24 VDC) to the lock. Many supplies in our catalog are field selectable between 12 and 24 VDC, so one model often covers either.
What is the difference between a push-button egress device and a touchless sensor?
A push button needs a press to send the release signal, while a touchless sensor detects a wave of the hand. Touchless units suit hygiene-sensitive or accessible entrances, and push buttons suit simple exits. Both signal the lock the same way, so choose by user needs and mounting space.
Are BEA push plates compatible with any access control system?
BEA push plates and switches output a dry contact signal, so they work with most controllers and power supplies that accept a contact input. Check the contact rating, whether the unit is hardwired or wireless, and the voltage requirement on the listing before you connect it.
What electronic accessories are required to wire an access-controlled door?
A typical opening needs a lock or strike, a power supply, a way to exit, and often a keyswitch, a door position switch and a power transfer device. Receivers, timers and surface boxes are added as needed. These parts are listed on the system accessories page.
Do touchless egress actuators meet ADA and fire code requirements?
Many are made with ADA symbols and can support accessible entry, but the actuator alone does not make an opening compliant. ADA 2010 Standards 404.2.7 covers operable hardware, and fire code decides release behavior. Confirm the full opening with the authority having jurisdiction.
Can I use the same power supply for both the electric lock and the access control panel?
Sometimes, but it is better to use a supply with separate fused outputs, or a separate supply for the panel, so a lock fault does not take down the controller. Add the loads together and keep within the rated output. Distribution boards help split the circuits cleanly.
What is the difference between fail safe and fail secure?
Fail safe devices unlock when power is cut, and fail secure devices stay locked. Magnetic locks are fail safe by design, while electric strikes and electrified locks come in both versions. Fire and egress rules decide which one an opening needs, so confirm before ordering.
Do I need a request-to-exit device on an electrified door?
Usually, when a lock could trap someone or when the controller needs to know a door was opened from inside. Mechanical free egress through the lever may cover some openings, but a REX device is often added for monitoring. Local code and the lock type decide the requirement.
What brands does the electronic hardware category include?
The catalog includes Securitron, Schlage Electronics, BEA, Von Duprin, RCI, SDC, Camden, PHI, Alarm Controls, DynaLock, Dorma and Nortek Control. Search by model number or call 718-814-6300 and our team will help you match a part to your opening, including cross-references from an existing device.