The EAX-500 is a battery-powered door alarm for emergency exits and restricted access doors where unauthorized use needs immediate notification. This surface-mount unit installs on doors or gates that require audible warning when opened without authorization. Detex designed this alarm for facilities that need secondary exit monitoring but lack hardwired power at the door location.
The 100dB piezo horn sounds when the magnetic contact breaks, alerting security or staff to potential unauthorized egress attempts. The intelligent circuit automatically detects magnet position and sets proper door handing during installation. Only authorized personnel with the control key can silence the alarm, preventing tampering or false deactivation.
The tapered housing fits narrow stile doors and emergency exit assemblies where space is limited. Quick battery installation eliminates the need for electrical runs, making this ideal for retrofit applications on existing means of egress doors.
| Product Family | EAX-500 Battery Powered Door Alarm |
|---|---|
| Alarm Level | 100dB Piezo Horn |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Mounting | Surface Mount (Door or Wall) |
| Finish | Gray |
| Country of Origin | USA |
The EAX-500 is a door alarm, not exit hardware. It signals that a door was opened and does not latch, lock or release the opening, so it is specified alongside the exit device rather than in place of one. Background on the rules that govern the opening itself is in our guide to NFPA 101.