Exitguard Fire Door Alarm with integral Keyswitch in Green
Summary
The Exitguard® 100 Series is the ideal solution for securing fire exit doors while maintaining emergency egress capability. An integral high power sounder is activated when the door is opened to warn those in the vicinity that security has been breached, providing a highly visible deterrent against unauthorised access.
The series offers flexible power configurations to suit different installation requirements. The EX104G is battery powered using 6 x AA batteries that can last up to 3 years depending on usage, ideal for doors opened infrequently. The EX105G operates on 12vdc power for doors that may be opened frequently or where the sounder needs to operate for extended periods, featuring an alarm output relay for remote system integration. The EX106G is mains powered with battery backup, providing up to 200mA at 12vdc for ancillary equipment such as remote indicators and sounders.
Advanced features include auto sounder reduction which attenuates the alarm to a periodic bleep after 2 minutes, keyswitch control for isolation and reset, and tamper protection with separate tone. The system incorporates safe set functionality to minimise false alarms and can be configured with door open too long delays of 30, 60 or 90 seconds. Specialist variants are available with key trapped in off position and key monitoring capabilities for enhanced security management.
Features
- Highly visible deterrent for fire exit door security
- Auto reset / re-arm relays adjustable 0 – 90 seconds
- Door open too long delay (DOTL) options: 0, 15, 30, 60 or 90 seconds with pre-warn bleep
- Independent N/C lid tamper switch on all models
- Selectable alarm tones – two tones available (high and low)
- Up to 3 year battery life on EX104G models
- Battery condition monitor on EX104G models
- High power piezo sounder – 105dB at 1 metre
- Keyswitch control to isolate and reset alarm
- Separate tamper tone with manual reduction via keyswitch
- Visual alarm indication via red LED
- Chime facility – jumper programmable on installation
- Alarm relay output on EX105G and EX106G models (SPCO 1A/30vdc volt free)
- Simple function change by internal jumpers
- Available with key trapped in off position (EX104GT, EX105GTKM)
- Available with key monitoring capability (EX105GKM, EX105GTKM)
- Manufactured in the UK
- Auto sounder reduction feature – alarm reduces to periodic bleep every 30 seconds after 2 minutes
- Safe set functionality minimises false alarms – pass through if door open when armed, auto set when door closed
- Alarm loop input and tamper loop input
- Adjustable auto reset timer – beyond 90 seconds becomes manual reset
- ABS plastic enclosure with mark resistant decal
- Compact dimensions: 175mm x 125mm x 60mm tapering to 50mm
- Supplied with fixings, door contact, 1 metre cable, door warning sign and batteries where applicable
- UKCA and CE marked, ROHS compliant
FAQs
Which Exitguard model should I choose?
Choose EX104G if the door is opened infrequently and no external power is available – batteries can last up to 3 years. Choose EX105G (12vdc) or EX106G (mains) if the door may be opened frequently or the sounder needs to operate for extended periods. Models with -30, -60, or -90 suffix include door open too long delays. Models with KM provide key monitoring, and TKM models trap the key in the off position.
How long do the batteries last?
On the EX104G battery powered models, the 6 x AA batteries can last up to 3 years depending on usage. The unit will continue to function for at least two weeks after a battery fault indication. The EX106G mains powered model includes backup batteries for power failure situations.
What is the door open too long (DOTL) delay?
The DOTL feature provides a pre-warn bleep before the full alarm sounds, giving authorised users time to close the door. Standard models have 0 or 15 second delays (jumper selectable), while -30, -60, and -90 models provide 30, 60, or 90 second delays respectively.
What is the auto sounder reduction feature?
After the alarm has been sounding for 2 minutes with the door closed, the sounder automatically attenuates to a periodic bleep every 30 seconds. The full alarm will restart if the door is opened again, preventing noise nuisance while maintaining security.
Can the Exitguard be connected to a remote alarm system?
Yes, the EX105G and EX106G models include an alarm relay output (SPCO 1A/30vdc volt free contacts) for connection to remote devices and alarm management systems. The EX106G can also power remote indicators and sounders with up to 200mA at 12vdc.
What is the safe set feature?
Safe set minimises false alarms by allowing pass through if the door is open when the system is armed. The system automatically sets itself when the door is closed, preventing alarms from sounding unnecessarily during setup.
How loud is the sounder?
The integral high power piezo sounder produces 105dB at 1 metre, with the actual level dependent on input voltage. Two selectable tones are available (high and low) to suit different environments.
What happens if someone tampers with the unit?
All models include an independent N/C lid tamper switch. When triggered, a separate tamper tone sounds which can be manually reduced via the keyswitch. The tamper feature is configured so that the alarm can still be set even if tamper security has been breached.
What accessories are included?
All Exitguard units are supplied with fixings, a surface door contact with 1 metre of 4 core cable, a door warning sign, and batteries where applicable. Additional accessories available include double door contact kits, remote sounders, and large warning signs.
Specifications
EX104G (Battery Powered)
- Supply Voltage: 6 x AA Batteries
- Supply Input Current: 35µA quiescent, 80mA max in alarm
- Auxiliary Power Output: No
- Batteries: 6 x AA Alkaline
- Battery Life: Up to 3 years (depending on usage)
- Battery Backup After Fault: Minimum 2 weeks
- Fusing: No
- Alarm Relay Contacts: No
- Weight: 0.63kg
- Compatible Accessories: S1778P (No), S1788P (No)
EX105G (12vdc Powered)
- Supply Voltage: 11 – 14vdc
- Supply Input Current: 8mA quiescent, 120mA max in alarm
- Auxiliary Power Output: No
- Batteries: No
- Fusing: No
- Alarm Relay Contacts: SPCO 1A/30vdc volt free for connection to remote devices
- Weight: 0.48kg
- Compatible Accessories: S1778P (Yes), S1788P (Yes)
EX106G (Mains Powered)
- Supply Voltage: 220/240vac
- Supply Input Current: < 0.5A
- Auxiliary Power Output: 12vdc @ 200mA
- Batteries: 6 x AA Alkaline (backup)
- Fusing: 1A Mains Fuse
- Alarm Relay Contacts: SPCO 1A/30vdc volt free for connection to remote devices
- Weight: 0.83kg
- Compatible Accessories: S1778P (Yes), S1788P (Yes)
Common Specifications (All Models)
- Visual Indication: 1 x red LED indicates fault and alarm conditions
- Integral Sounder Level: 105dB at 1 metre dependant on input voltage
- Sounder Tones: Two selectable tones, high and low
- Inputs: Alarm loop input and tamper loop input
- Tamper: Independent N/C lid tamper switch on all models
- Auto Reset Timer: Adjustable 0 – 90 seconds. Beyond 90 seconds becomes manual reset
- Safe Set: Minimises false alarms. Pass through if door open when armed. Auto set when door is closed
- Chime: Jumper programmable on installation
- Annoyance Reduction: Alarm reduces automatically after 2 minutes
- Door Open Too Long Delay: Default 0 or 15 seconds – Jumper selectable pre-warn bleep (30, 60, 90 second options available on specific models)
- Enclosure: ABS plastic with mark resistant decal
- Dimensions: 175mm x 125mm x 60mm tapering to 50mm
- Door Contact: Surface door contact c/w 1m x 4 core cable plus fixings
- Approvals: UKCA and CE marked, ROHS compliant
- Manufacturer: Hoyles Electronic Developments Ltd
- Country Of Manufacture: UK
Downloads
- Datasheet (Adobe PDF)