Securitron PB3E, PB3EA, PB3ER, PB3EAR Installtion Instruction

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BUTTON INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. DESCRIPTION

The model PB3E series is a spring loaded momentary rectangular e xit button without indicators,
mounted on a stainless steel SG keyplate. The model PB3EA is alternate action (push-on; push
off). Adding "N" to the part# (PB3EN, PB3EAN) is mounted on a 1 3/4" narrow stile plate.

The model PB3ER (alternate action version PB3EAR) is a surface mount version of the same
product which is often used as a receptionist’s button mounted on the underside of a desk. No te
that the PB3ER enclosure has enough room to add Securitron’s model TM-9 timer.

The NO and NC (DPST) contacts switch when the button is depressed and return when it is
released. The 3 AMP switch is UL listed. Note that the switch t ype is double pole double throw.
NOTE: NO1 and NC2 are not factory wired, but may be wired by the installer if desired.

The PB3E can be used for momentary release of fail safe or fail secure electric locks. If
interfaced with a release hold timer, such as Securitron's model TM-9 TimeMate, it can provide
for timed release of electric lo cks. It may also be used to input a REX (request to exit) signal
to a card reader system. We recommend that the local building or fire safety authority be
consulted prior to using exit buttons for door egress. They may require a "no special
knowledge" exit device such as Securitron's Touch Sense Bar.

2. INSTALLATION

The PB3E comes with a color coded hookup wires installed. The drawing on the second page
shows identification of the unit's connection points.

3. SWITCH ILLUMINATION OPTION

The PB3-LK is a field installable illumination kit intended for the PB3E/PB3EA series pushbuttons
which includes the LED, wires and instructions needed to add illumination to the switch.

4. WIRING

The PB3E can be used in many different ways but the drawings on the second page show two
common applications: momentary release of a fail safe or fail secure electric lock and timed
release of a fail safe electric lock using the PB3 and Securitron's TimeMate. Momentarily
pressing the button will release the lock for the amount of time set on the TimeMate. The wiring
is also done in double break fashion so that even if the ti mer fails, the button will stil l be able to
momentarily release the lock. This is for added safety.

5. ALTERNATE LENS CHANGING
The pushbutton is factory shipped with a green lens set installed and an optiona l red lens set.

Changing to the Red set is simple

1) While holding the keyplate grasp the top and bottom of the lens and pull straight out from
the keyplate.

2) Place the new lens over the switch face confirm that the text on the lens is right reading to
the keyplate and push down completely until it snap s into place. Depres s lens several time
to ensure smooth operation and that the lens is not binding.

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WIRE IDENTIFICATION

A

A

A

A

A

A

T

T

REAR OF UNIT SHOWN

NC2

NO1

MOMENTARY RELEASE OF FAIL SAFE OR FAIL SECURE ELECTRIC LOCK

BLUE/WHT

POWER
SUPPLY

+

_

RED/WHT

BLUE (NO 2)
RED (NC 1)

RED/WHITE (COM 1)

BLUE/WHITE (COM 2)

RED

PB3

BLUE

THETWO TERMIN
CENTEROF THE SWITCH
FOROPERATIONOF
ILLUMINATOR FOR THE SWITCH.
THIS ILLUMINATOR IS FURNISHED
ON SECURITRON'S PB3 SERIES.
THE PB3E SERIES DOES NOT
INCLUDE ILLUMIN

PB3-LK KIT IS A VAILABLE IF ILLUMINATION
ON SWITCH IS DESIRED.

NOTE THAT NO1 AND NC2
FACTORY WIRED BUT M
BY THE INSTALLER IF DESIRED

LS IN THE

RE

NLED

TION.

RE NOT

YBE WIRED

IF FAIL SAFE

IF FAIL SECURE

+

ELECTRIC

+

D.C. LOCK

_

POWER
SUPPLY

POWER
SUPPLY

BLUE/WHT

+

_

+

_

TIMED DOUBLE BREAK RELEASE OF FAIL SAFE LOCK

BLUE

YELLOW

WHITE

GREEN

IMEMATE

RED/WHT

PB3

BLUE
RED

RED

BLACK

TIMED R ELEASE OF FAIL SECURE LOCK

WHITE

BLUE/WHT

PB3

BLUE

YELLOW

IMEMATE

BLUE

RED

BLACK

+

FAIL S AFE

_

D.C. LOCK

+

FAIL SECURE

_

D.C. LO CK

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