Commercial Electronic Exit Bar | Four SPDT Switches | Low-Profile Design | Field Reversible | US28 Clear Anodized Aluminum

Provide convenient electronic door release with the Alarm Controls REB-1 Request-to-Exit Push Bar, a heavy-duty, low-profile exit control designed for commercial access-control installations.

Manufactured by Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY company, the REB-1 allows users to activate a compatible electronic locking or door-release circuit simply by pressing the horizontal push bar.

Featuring a 34-1/2-inch aluminum bar, low operating force, minimal bar travel, and redundant internal switch contacts, the REB-1 offers a practical means of initiating electronic release at commercial entrances.

The push bar incorporates four SPDT changeover switch contacts, also described in distributor listings as two DPDT switch sets, providing flexible switching arrangements for compatible access-control systems.

Constructed from heavy-duty clear anodized satin aluminum (US28/628), the REB-1 features a durable finish and a slim profile suitable for commercial hollow metal doors, storefront entrances, and other appropriately prepared doors.

Each REB-1 includes an 18-inch armored door loop with interchangeable white and brown end caps to protect the electrical wiring between the moving door and stationary frame.

The bar is also field reversible, helping simplify installation on different compatible door configurations.

Ideal for electronic access-controlled doors, maglock release systems, and certain approved delayed-egress applications, the Alarm Controls REB-1 provides reliable mechanical activation of an electronic exit-release circuit.

Key Features

• 34-1/2" Request-to-Exit Bar: Full-length push surface for convenient activation of electronic door-release equipment.

• Low-Profile Design: Measures 2-1/2 inches wide by 2 inches high.

• Low Operating Force: Designed for convenient activation with minimal push-bar travel.

• Redundant Switching: Four SPDT switch contacts provide multiple changeover contact arrangements.

• Electronic Door Release: Can initiate release of compatible electromagnetic locks and access-control equipment.

• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Construction: Durable construction for commercial installations.

• Clear Anodized Satin Aluminum: Standard US28/628 architectural finish.

• 18" Armored Door Loop Included: Provides protected wiring transfer between the door and frame.

• Interchangeable Door Loop End Caps: White and brown end-cap options are included with the armored loop.

• Field-Reversible Design: Accommodates appropriate door handing and installation configurations.

• Surface-Mount Installation: Designed for mounting to compatible commercial door surfaces.

• Commercial Access Control Compatibility: Integrates with properly designed electronic door-locking systems.

• Maglock Release Applications: Suitable for controlling the appropriate release circuit for compatible fail-safe electromagnetic locks.

• Delayed-Egress Interface: May serve as an initiating device for a properly approved delayed-egress controller.

• No Separate Motor Required: Mechanical pressing action activates the internal electrical switch contacts.

• Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty: Subject to applicable Alarm Controls warranty terms.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Alarm Controls

• Parent Company: ASSA ABLOY

• Model / SKU: REB-1

• Product Type: Request-to-Exit Push Bar

• Function: Electronic Door Release Activation

• Bar Length: 34-1/2"

• Bar Width: 2-1/2"

• Bar Height / Projection: 2"

• Construction: Heavy-Duty Aluminum

• Standard Finish: Clear Anodized Satin Aluminum

• Finish Code: US28 / 628

• Alternate Finish Model: REB-1DURO

• Alternate Finish: US40 Duranodic Dark Bronze

• Operating Action: Mechanical Push Bar

• Switch Contacts: Four SPDT

• Distributor Contact Description: Two DPDT Switch Sets

• Contact Rating: 1.5A at 30V DC, as published by distributor; verify actual device documentation

• Activation Force: Low Operating Force

• Bar Travel: Minimal

• Handing: Field Reversible

• Mounting Configuration: Door Surface Mount

• Armored Door Loop: Included

• Door Loop Length: 18"

• Door Loop End Caps: Changeable White and Brown

• Primary Application: Commercial Electronic Access Control

• Electronic Lock Compatibility: Dependent on Wiring and Locking System Design

• Power Requirements: Mechanical switch assembly; connected equipment supplies the control circuit

• Warranty: Manufacturer Limited Lifetime Warranty

Included Components

The Alarm Controls REB-1 package includes:

• One REB-1 request-to-exit push bar

• Internal redundant switch contacts

• One 18-inch armored door loop

• Interchangeable white and brown door-loop end caps

Package Note: Confirm installation hardware and any additional wiring accessories against the actual unit's packaging.

Electronic locks, access-control controllers, power supplies, delay controllers, and additional door hardware are separate products unless specifically included in a complete system package.

Request-to-Exit Operation

1. Mechanical Push-Bar Activation

When a person presses the REB-1, the push bar operates the internal mechanical switches.

These switches change electrical contact states, providing a signal or circuit interruption to appropriately connected access-control equipment.

The actual door-release response depends on the installation's wiring and controller configuration.

2. Redundant Switch Contacts

The REB-1 provides four SPDT switch contacts for redundant operation and flexible electrical configurations.

These contacts can be used in properly designed systems requiring electrical signaling or direct switching within the specified contact rating.

The manufacturer identifies four SPDT switches, while some distributors describe the switching arrangement as two DPDT switch sets.

Installers should refer to the actual wiring diagram to determine the correct contact connections.

3. Magnetic Lock Release

The REB-1 can be integrated with compatible fail-safe electromagnetic door locks.

When connected through an appropriately designed release circuit, pressing the bar interrupts magnetic-lock power or activates an approved release controller.

The electromagnet then releases its holding force, permitting the door to open.

The bar itself does not provide magnetic holding force or mechanically retract a latch.

4. Access-Control Integration

The REB-1 can be connected to properly designed access-control systems using equipment such as:

• Commercial access-control panels

• Electromagnetic door locks

• Electronic door-release controllers

• Request-to-exit inputs

• Door monitoring systems

• Delayed-egress control equipment

• Regulated low-voltage power systems

Control-circuit configuration must be appropriate for the locking equipment and applicable building and fire codes.

5. Armored Wiring Protection

The included 18-inch armored door loop provides a protected path for low-voltage wiring between the moving door leaf and the stationary frame.

This accessory helps reduce exposure of wiring at the door hinge area.

The door loop includes interchangeable white and brown end caps.

Recommended Applications

• Commercial Access-Controlled Doors

• Hollow Metal Commercial Doors

• Aluminum Storefront Entrances

• Commercial Office Buildings

• Warehouses and Distribution Centers

• Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities

• Secured Employee Entrances

• Commercial Building Security

• Electronic Magnetic Lock Systems

• Institutional Facilities

• Schools and Universities

• Healthcare Facilities

• Retail Back Entrances

• Administrative Offices

• Electronic Request-to-Exit Installations

• Approved Delayed-Egress Systems

Installation & Compatibility

The Alarm Controls REB-1 is intended for installation by qualified commercial door hardware and access-control professionals.

The push bar mounts horizontally to a suitable door surface and connects electrically to compatible door-release controls.

The included armored door loop protects wiring between the door and frame.

Installation Considerations

• Verify door width, handing, and construction.

• Confirm sufficient mounting space for the 34-1/2-inch bar.

• Follow manufacturer-approved mounting and wiring instructions.

• Install the bar on a suitable structural mounting surface.

• Route wiring through the included armored door loop.

• Identify the correct normally open, normally closed, and common switch connections.

• Verify switch contact ratings before connecting electrical loads.

• Integrate the bar with the appropriate locking or access-control equipment.

• Test normal door release and the operation of all required emergency-egress controls.

Important Installation Information

• This listing is for Alarm Controls REB-1, not the newer REB-1A.

• The REB-1 operates an electronic door-release circuit through mechanical switches.

• It is not a standalone mechanical panic or fire-exit device.

• It does not contain an electromagnetic lock.

• It does not independently retract a conventional mechanical latch.

• It does not contain a delayed-egress timer.

• It does not independently supply electrical power.

• Its switches must be connected within the approved contact ratings.

• The installer must confirm the actual wiring arrangement before connecting the device.

• Proper electronic-lock release equipment is required.

• Required emergency-release and fire alarm provisions depend on the opening and applicable codes.

• Do not assume that the REB-1 is approved as a substitute for listed panic or fire-exit hardware where such hardware is required.

• Delayed-egress applications require appropriately listed control equipment and approval under applicable codes.

• Do not use the bar in a way that prevents legally required immediate or emergency egress.

• All installations must follow manufacturer instructions and the requirements of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Why Choose the Alarm Controls REB-1?

The Alarm Controls REB-1 Request-to-Exit Push Bar combines durable aluminum construction with convenient mechanical activation for commercial electronic door-release applications.

Its 34-1/2-inch low-profile bar, redundant switch contacts, field-reversible design, and included 18-inch armored door loop make it a practical choice for compatible commercial access-controlled entrances.

For facilities requiring a straightforward method to initiate electronic door release, the REB-1 provides dependable switching capability and a clean commercial appearance.