Industrial-Grade Weatherproof Push Button for Commercial Door Release, Access Control & Exterior Applications

The Dortronics WR5276 Series Heavy-Duty Weather-Resistant Push Button is a professional-grade electrical control switch designed for commercial access control systems, electric locking hardware, automatic door applications, and demanding exterior environments.

Manufactured by Dortronics Systems, Inc., the WR5276 Series features a rugged brushed stainless steel actuator, weather-sealed construction, and an IP65 waterproof rating, providing dependable operation in outdoor installations, industrial facilities, and environments exposed to moisture and wash-down conditions.

Available with momentary or maintained (alternate-action) switch operation, the WR5276 Series offers flexibility for a wide variety of commercial door control applications.

Optional red/green LED illuminated rings, stainless steel mounting plates, time-delay modules, and custom engraved legends allow the switch to be configured for specific access control and security requirements.

The WR5276 Series is an excellent choice for commercial buildings, hospitals, schools, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and other locations requiring rugged, weather-resistant door control hardware.

Key Features & Benefits

• Heavy-Duty Weatherproof Construction: Designed for commercial and industrial environments exposed to moisture and harsh operating conditions.

• IP65 Waterproof Rating: Protected against dust ingress and water jets from any direction.

• Brushed Stainless Steel Actuator: Durable 3/4" diameter push button with a professional architectural appearance.

• Stainless Steel Mounting Plate: Provides a durable installation surface for commercial applications.

• Neoprene Weather Seal: Included gasket helps protect the wall-mounted switch assembly from moisture intrusion.

• Momentary or Maintained Operation: Available in HD29 momentary and HD28 alternate-action configurations.

• Normally Open & Normally Closed Contacts: Provides flexible switching for compatible access control and locking circuits.

• Optional Red/Green LED Indicator: Illuminated versions provide visual status indication.

• 24VDC LED Operation: Optional illuminated models use a 24VDC bi-color indicator ring.

• Multiple Mounting Configurations: Available with single-gang, narrow-stile, or double-gang stainless steel plates.

• Optional Time Delay: Available with fixed or adjustable electronic timer modules.

• Custom Engraving Available: Standard and custom text options for exit, release, panic, and entry applications.

• Commercial Access Control Compatibility: Suitable for connection to compatible electric locks, access controllers, relays, and door operators.

Heavy-Duty Weather-Resistant Construction

The Dortronics WR5276 Series is engineered for reliable operation in environments where ordinary indoor push buttons may be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, or demanding conditions.

The push button features a brushed stainless steel actuator designed for repeated use in commercial and industrial installations.

A neoprene gasket is supplied for installation between the stainless steel mounting plate and the mounting surface.

Construction Features:

• Brushed stainless steel push-button actuator

• 3/4" diameter round push button

• Heavy-duty stainless steel mounting plate

• Neoprene weather-sealing gasket

• IP65-rated waterproof button

• Commercial-grade switching mechanism

• Recessed electrical box mounting

• Mounting screws included

• Optional tamper-resistant mounting hardware

The weather-resistant construction makes the WR5276 suitable for exterior door release stations, controlled entry points, industrial wash-down environments, and other harsh applications.

IP65 Waterproof Protection

The Dortronics WR5276-HD28 and WR5276-HD29 configurations feature an IP65 ingress protection rating.

This rating provides protection against:

• Dust ingress

• Rain and wind-driven moisture

• Water sprayed from multiple directions

• Low-pressure water jets

• Moisture exposure in compatible exterior installations

• Industrial cleaning and wash-down conditions within the product rating

Important: IP65 does not mean the switch can be submerged. Proper installation, electrical box selection, sealing, and wiring practices are required to maintain weather protection.

Momentary vs. Maintained Switch Operation

The WR5276 Series is available in two primary switching configurations.

WR5276-HD28 – Maintained / Alternate-Action

The HD28 configuration provides alternate-action operation.

Pressing the button changes the switch contact state, and the contacts remain in the selected condition until the button is pressed again.

Typical Applications:

• Maintained switching functions

• Compatible electric locking controls

• Equipment control circuits

• Security control functions

• Applications requiring a manually maintained contact state

WR5276-HD29 – Momentary Action

The HD29 configuration provides momentary switch operation.

The contacts change state only while the button is depressed, returning to their normal condition when released.

Typical Applications:

• Request-to-exit push buttons

• Electric strike release signals

• Electromagnetic lock control interfaces

• Automatic door activation

• Access control input signals

• Momentary control circuits

Important: Select the switch operation required by the connected equipment and the applicable life-safety requirements.

Normally Open & Normally Closed Switching

The WR5276 Series provides isolated normally open and normally closed switching functions for integration with compatible commercial access control systems.

This arrangement can support multiple control functions, such as sending a request-to-exit signal while simultaneously controlling a separate relay or lock-control circuit.

Common Applications Include:

• Access control panel inputs

• Electric strike release

• Electromagnetic lock control

• Automatic door activation inputs

• Security system interfaces

• Auxiliary relay operation

The manufacturer's WR5276 literature identifies Form Z switching, while some ordering descriptions specify one normally open and one normally closed circuit. Confirm the exact contact configuration and wiring diagram for the selected model before installation.

Optional Red/Green LED Indicator Ring

The WR5276 Series is available with an optional bi-color LED illuminated ring.

The LED ring provides visual indication of a selected system condition and can be controlled independently through compatible electrical equipment.

LED Features:

• Red and green illumination

• 24VDC operation

• Approximate 20mA operating current

• Up to 120mA peak current

• Separate indicator-control connection

• Compatible with status indication applications

The optional Dortronics 4801RB610 relay can be used where automatic switching between red and green status indications is required.

Note: LED illumination is included only with the appropriate illuminated model, not with standard non-illuminated configurations.

Available Model Configurations

All four configurations feature heavy-duty stainless steel construction and IP65-rated weather-resistant push-button assemblies.

Optional Mounting Plate Configurations

The WR5276 Series supports several stainless steel mounting plate options.

Single-Gang Plate – Standard

• Approximately 2-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" high

• Standard commercial electrical box installation

• Stainless steel construction

Narrow Plate – N Prefix

• 1-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" high

• Designed for compatible narrow mounting locations

• Stainless steel construction

Double-Gang Plate – D Prefix

• 4-1/2" wide x 4-1/2" high

• Designed for compatible double-gang installations

• Stainless steel construction

All configurations should be installed using suitable electrical boxes and mounting methods.

Optional Time-Delay Functions

Dortronics offers optional electronic time-delay modules for selected WR5276 Series configurations.

AT – Adjustable Time Delay

• Adjustable timer configuration

• Manufacturer literature specifies an approximately 2–60 second adjustment range

• DPDT relay output

• Useful for approved timed control applications

FT – Fixed Time Delay

• Fixed 30-second timer

• DPDT relay output

• Suitable for appropriately designed timed-release applications

Important: Timer options must be selected according to the required application. Adding a timer does not automatically make the assembly a code-compliant delayed-egress device.

Optional Engraved Plate Legends

The WR5276 Series supports standard and custom text options.

Engraved text options provide convenient identification for commercial door controls and access control stations.

Product Specifications

Recommended Commercial Applications

The Dortronics WR5276 Series is suitable for a wide range of professional door control applications, including:

• Commercial office buildings

• Exterior access-controlled entrances

• Schools and universities

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Government and municipal facilities

• Manufacturing and industrial facilities

• Warehouses and distribution centers

• Parking garage access points

• Industrial wash-down areas

• Automatic door control systems

• Electric strike release stations

• Electromagnetic lock control interfaces

• Commercial security and access control systems

• Facility maintenance and replacement projects

Installation & Ordering Information

Before ordering, select the appropriate switch function, indicator option, mounting plate, and any additional accessories.

Installation Considerations:

• Select HD28 maintained or HD29 momentary operation.

• Choose illuminated or non-illuminated configuration.

• Verify the required mounting plate dimensions.

• Confirm the connected equipment's voltage and current requirements.

• Check normally open and normally closed contact requirements.

• Determine whether a time-delay module is required.

• Select any required engraved legends.

• Use an appropriate electrical box.

• Install the included neoprene gasket.

• Follow Dortronics wiring and installation instructions.

• Verify operation after installation.

Important: For emergency release applications involving electromagnetic locks or other electrically controlled egress hardware, ensure the complete release arrangement complies with applicable building and fire codes.

Package Includes

Standard configurations generally include:

• (1) Dortronics WR5276 Heavy-Duty Push Button Assembly

• (1) Stainless Steel Mounting Plate

• (1) Neoprene Weather-Sealing Gasket

• Mounting Screws

Optional accessories are supplied only when specified in the selected configuration.

Why Choose the Dortronics WR5276 Series?

The Dortronics WR5276 Heavy-Duty Weather-Resistant Push Button combines industrial-grade stainless steel construction, IP65 waterproof protection, and flexible switching options in a professional commercial door control solution.

With momentary or maintained operation, optional red/green LED indicators, multiple mounting configurations, and customizable engraving, the WR5276 Series can be configured for a wide range of access control and door release applications.

Whether controlling an electric lock, activating an automatic door, or replacing an exterior access control push button, the Dortronics WR5276 Series provides durable construction and dependable switching performance for demanding commercial environments.