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Product Description
It’s important to make sure your commercial building is secure. One way you can improve your security and access control, is by implementing out battery-powered AL alarm kit into your building
This alarm kit is easy to install and works with PDQ's 6300/6400 exit devices. It's great for upgrading existing setups and offers durability with low maintenance. Contact our sales team to add this alarm kit to your buildings security system.
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PDQ’s alarm kit offers flexible security features that help improve commercial buildings' access control.
- It has configurable alarm modes with auto-silence for flexible activation
- It’s siren emits a powerful 95dB sound at close range
- It has a low battery warning system
- It has up to a 1-year battery life
Optional features include:
- You can choose a latchbolt monitor for enhanced security
- You can choose a relay output for integration with existing systems
Ideal for commercial use, our alarm kits provide a robust security solution to protect your property.
Features & Benefits
FAQs
What does the PDQ AL alarm kit do?
The PDQ AL is a battery-powered, self-contained door alarm that sounds a 95dB audible alert whenever a monitored exit device is opened, flagging unauthorized or unmonitored door use. It's built specifically to retrofit onto PDQ's 6300 and 6400 series exit devices without any hardwired power connection.
Which exit devices is the PDQ AL alarm kit compatible with?
Is the PDQ AL kit a delayed-egress device?
No, the AL kit is an audible exit alarm, not a delayed-egress lock, so it sounds an alert when the door opens rather than delaying the door from opening. It's meant for monitoring and deterrence on doors like stairwell exits and secondary egress doors where immediate egress must stay unobstructed.
How long does the battery last in the PDQ AL alarm kit?
The AL kit runs about one year on its internal battery when armed and unactuated. It gives an audible low-battery warning (an intermittent chirp), once voltage drops below 7VDC, so facility staff get advance notice before a battery change is needed.
Can the PDQ AL alarm's auto-silence timing be adjusted?
Yes, the alarm can be configured to auto-silence after 7, 3, or 1 minute of continuous sounding. It also shows armed status with a red LED that blinks every 10 seconds, letting facility managers match the alarm behavior to their operational or code requirements.
Can the PDQ AL alarm kit integrate with a building's access control or monitoring system?
Yes, it includes an optional relay output that can feed into an existing access control or building monitoring system for centralized alerting. An optional latchbolt monitor is also available for added position and tamper monitoring on the exit device itself.
Specifications
View PDQ’s AL alarm kit specifications, built for strong security and reliable performance in commercial settings.
| ALARM MODE: |
• Unit can be configured to auto silence the alarm after 7, 3 or 1 minute |
| ALARMED STATE: |
• Red LED blinks every 10-seconds to indicate unit is armed |
| LOW BATTERY: |
• Siren will intermittently chirp when battery is low (<7VDC). Siren chirps regardless of arming state |
| BATTERY LIFE: |
• 1-year life expectancy in armed, unactuated state |
| SIREN INTENSITY: |
• 95dB @ 4in |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE: |
• 0C – 49C |
| MAX RELATIVE HUMIDITY: |
• 85% (non-condensing) |
| INCLUDED DECAL: |
• “EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY – ALARM WILL SOUND” |
| LATCHBOLT MONITOR: |
• Standard for SVR device |
Download our Section 08710 Specification here.
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