HES PBL-3 Latching Panic Button 2 N/C Contacts

HES PBL-3 Latching Panic Button 2 N/C Contacts

The HES PBL-3 is a stainless steel latching panic button engineered for reliable emergency egress and access control integration. Featuring a smooth ground finish, this durable device resists corrosion and vandalism in both indoor and outdoor environments. The latching mechanism holds the button in the pressed position until manually reset, ensuring consistent emergency response coordination with security systems and door release hardware.

Key Features

• Two normally-closed (N/C) contacts for flexible wiring in series or parallel configurations
• Stainless steel construction with smooth ground finish for corrosion resistance
• Latching mechanism maintains depression until manual reset
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor access control applications
• Compatible with standard 12/24 VDC systems

Technical Highlights

The PBL-3's dual N/C contact configuration supports both hardwired and supervised circuit installations, providing flexibility in system design. The stainless steel construction with smooth ground finish ensures long-term durability in demanding environments subject to weather exposure or attempted vandalism. The latching functionality is critical for life safety applications, maintaining the panic activation state until security personnel manually reset the device.

System Integration

The PBL-3 integrates seamlessly with standard access control infrastructure including magnetic locks, electric strikes, relay modules, and alarm monitoring panels. The N/C contact configuration supports integration with 12/24 VDC door strike releases and security system monitoring, making it suitable for comprehensive life safety and emergency egress solutions.

Applications

Ideal for commercial facilities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other environments where reliable emergency panic activation is required. The robust stainless steel construction makes it particularly suitable for outdoor mounting or high-traffic areas where durability is essential.