Emergency Break Glass Access Control.

Emergency Break Glass Exit Button | Access Control Kenya Description

The Emergency Break Glass Access Control unit is a safety device designed to provide a quick method of releasing an electrically locked door during an emergency or access-control failure. It is commonly integrated with electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, access controllers and other electronic door-locking systems. When the break-glass mechanism is activated, the electrical circuit can be interrupted or the connected lock can be released, depending on the system configuration.

Its clearly visible design makes it easy to locate during an emergency, while the resettable versions can be restored after activation without replacing the entire unit. It is suitable for offices, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, warehouses and residential apartments.

For installations involving emergency exits or fire escape routes, the break-glass device should be installed and configured according to applicable building, fire and electrical safety requirements. Always verify compatibility with the specific access-control lock and controller before installation.

Key Features

• Emergency door release device

• Break-glass activation mechanism

• Suitable for access-control systems

• Can be used with electric locks

• Suitable for electromagnetic locks

• Visible and easy to operate

• Resettable models available

• Helps provide emergency exit access

• Compact wall-mounted design

• Suitable for commercial and residential applications

Specifications Specification Details Product Type Emergency Break Glass Application Access Control / Emergency Exit Activation Break Glass Installation Wall Mounted Compatibility Electric Locks & Access Controllers Reset Model dependent Use Emergency Door Release Ideal For:

• Emergency exits

• Offices

• Schools and institutions

• Hospitals

• Hotels

• Shops and commercial buildings

• Warehouses

• Apartments

What is an emergency break glass access control unit?

It is a device used to manually release an electronically controlled door during an emergency or when normal access-control operation is unavailable.

How does an emergency break glass work?

When the break-glass mechanism is activated, it changes the electrical circuit connected to the door-locking system, allowing the door to be released according to the installation configuration.