Provide dependable door-release and access-control activation with the Schlage Electronics 701RD Red Mushroom Pushbutton.

Designed for commercial access-control systems, the 701RD features a highly visible 7/8" red mushroom-style button with a standard momentary SPDT switch. Pressing the button temporarily changes the switch contacts, making it ideal for request-to-exit, electric lock release, door-control, and other momentary switching applications.

The switch is mounted on a durable single-gang satin stainless steel faceplate for a clean, professional installation in commercial and institutional facilities.

Key Features

• Genuine Schlage Electronics

• Model: 701RD

• 700 Series pushbutton

• 7/8" red mushroom button

• Standard momentary-action switch

• SPDT – Single Pole, Double Throw

• 3A @ 30 VAC/VDC contact rating

• Single-gang faceplate

• US32D / 630 Satin Stainless Steel

• 20 AWG wire leads

• Approximately 6" wire lead length

• Large, highly visible actuator

• Designed for commercial access-control applications

• Suitable for request-to-exit and door-release functions

• UL 294 Listed

Momentary SPDT Operation

The standard 701RD uses a momentary SPDT switch.

When the red mushroom button is pressed, the switch changes contact state. When the button is released, it automatically returns to its normal position.

The SPDT configuration provides:

• Common contact

• Normally Open contact

• Normally Closed contact

This allows the button to work with a wide variety of compatible access-control and electric-lock circuits.

Common Applications

The Schlage 701RD is ideal for:

• Request-to-exit stations

• Electric strike release

• Magnetic lock release

• Electrified exit-device control

• Automatic-door control

• Access-control systems

• Remote door release

• Reception desk release buttons

• Security control stations

• Commercial door-control systems

Red Mushroom Button

The 7/8" red mushroom-style actuator provides a larger, easy-to-identify activation surface compared with a standard small pushbutton.

Its highly visible red design makes the switch easy to locate in commercial security and door-control applications.

Satin Stainless Steel Faceplate

The standard 701RD is supplied with a commercial single-gang satin stainless steel faceplate.

Approximate Faceplate Size:
2-3/4" Wide × 4-1/2" High

The satin stainless finish provides durability and coordinates well with common commercial architectural hardware.

Electrical Specifications

Switch Type: SPDT
Action: Momentary
Contact Rating: 3A @ 30 VAC/VDC
Wire Leads: 20 AWG
Lead Length: Approximately 6"

Always verify the electrical requirements and current draw of the connected equipment before installation.

Mounting

The standard 701RD uses a single-gang mounting configuration.

Compatible installations may use a recessed electrical box or an appropriate surface-mount box depending on the application.

Schlage identifies compatible mounting-box options including:

• 724-40 Mortise Mount Box

• 744-1 Surface Mount Box

Mounting box is sold separately unless specifically stated.

Product Specifications

Brand: Schlage Electronics
Manufacturer: Allegion
Series: 700 Series
Model: 701RD
Product Type: Pushbutton Switch
Button Style: Mushroom
Button Color: Red
Button Diameter: 7/8"
Switch Action: Momentary
Contact Type: SPDT
Contact Rating: 3A @ 30 VAC/VDC
Faceplate: Single Gang
Finish: US32D / 630 Satin Stainless Steel
Wire Leads: 20 AWG × Approximately 6"
Certification: UL 294 Listed
Application: Commercial Access Control / Door Release

What's Included

• Schlage 701RD pushbutton switch

• 7/8" red mushroom actuator

• Single-gang satin stainless steel faceplate

• Factory wire leads

Not Included

• Electrical mounting box

• Power supply

• Electric strike

• Magnetic lock

• Exit device

• Access-control controller

• Field wiring

• Other accessories unless specifically stated

Important Ordering Information

This listing is for the standard 701RD momentary model.

Schlage offers additional 701 Series configurations including:

• Maintained / alternate-action switching

• Red and green LED indicators

• Narrow-stile faceplates

• PUSH TO EXIT configurations

Verify the required switch function before ordering.