Watchguard DOORRELEASE red emergency break glass door release, angled front view

DOORRELEASE front face with the FIRE label and Emergency Break Glass panel

DOORRELEASE close-up of the break glass panel with Press here arrows and fixing screw

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Watchguard Emergency Door Release - Emergency Break Glass - DOORRELEASE

Name: Watchguard Emergency Door Release - Emergency Break Glass - DOORRELEASE
Brand: Watchguard
SKU: DOORRELEASE
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Watchguard DOORRELEASE: a red emergency break glass door release with N.O. and N.C. contacts, for releasing a fail-safe electric lock beside an exit.

✓Emergency break glass, plastic film on glass
✓N.O. and N.C. contacts
✓Rated 24 V DC, 5 A
✓Surface or flush mount
✓Red case with FIRE label
✓85.2 × 50.1 × 85.2 mm

Watchguard DOORRELEASE red emergency break glass door release, angled front view with the FIRE label and Press here glass

Watchguard · Access control · Emergency door release

Press the glass. Release the door.
A red release point beside the exit.

The Watchguard DOORRELEASE is a red emergency break glass door release. Mounted beside a door locked by an electric lock, it gives people a clearly marked point to release that lock in an emergency.

In one sentence: the Watchguard DOORRELEASE is a red surface or flush mount emergency break glass door release with N.O. and N.C. contacts, rated 24 V DC and 5 A, used to release a fail-safe electric lock when the glass is pressed.

Door release only. The lock, power supply and cable are separate.

This listing is one DOORRELEASE unit. It switches a circuit; it doesn't lock or power anything itself. It can only release a fail-safe lock, and it must be wired into the lock circuit by a licensed installer.

In the box

DOORRELEASE emergency break glass door release

You also need

A fail-safe electric lock on the door, such as a magnetic lock
The lock's power supply, and the access controller if one is used
Cable from the door release to the lock circuit
Fixings to suit surface or flush mounting (confirm what is supplied with us)

A locked door needs a manual way out.

A magnetic lock or fail-safe strike holds the door while it has power. Wired into that power circuit, the DOORRELEASE gives people a marked point by the door to release it by hand, even if the reader or exit button isn't working.

Close-up of the Watchguard DOORRELEASE glass panel reading Emergency Break Glass with Press here arrows

Front

Emergency Break Glass. Press here.

The front panel reads Emergency Break Glass with Press here arrows pointing to the centre. The glass carries a plastic film. A screw at the bottom holds the front in place.

Case

Red case, easy to spot.

The bright red case and FIRE label stand out beside an exit. It measures 85.2 mm wide, 50.1 mm deep and 85.2 mm high, and mounts on the surface or flush. The DOORRELEASEG is the same unit in green.

How it goes in

From wall to working release.

Plan the lock circuit

Your installer works out how the release is wired: normally through the N.C. contact in the power to a fail-safe lock, so the door unlocks when the glass is pressed. The N.O. contact can signal a controller or alarm.

Mount it by the door

Fix it on the wall beside the exit, surface or flush mounted, where people will see it on the way out and nothing blocks it.

Wire it and close it

Run the cable in, connect the contacts as planned and refit the front with its screw. Keep the circuit within 24 V DC and 5 A.

Test the door

With the door locked, operate the release and check the door opens. Watchguard doesn't publish a reset method, so confirm with us how to restore it before you test.

At a glance

DOORRELEASE

Show specs

Type

Emergency break glass door release

Contacts

N.O. and N.C.

Rating

24 V DC, 5 A (Watchguard's operating voltage and current)

Front

Glass with plastic film, marked Emergency Break Glass and Press here

Label

FIRE

Case colour

Red

Mounting

Surface or flush

Size

85.2 × 50.1 × 85.2 mm (W × D × H)

Reset method

Not published; confirm with us

Standards

No fire or egress approval published

Packed size

120 × 100 × 80 mm, 0.2 kg

Warranty

1 year

Pair it with

What it works with

Fail-safe lock

MAGLOC100S magnetic lock

A surface mount magnetic lock with 272 kg holding force. It unlocks when power is removed, which is what the door release switches.

Outdoor doors and gates

MAGLOC200S magnetic lock

Watchguard's 270 kg stainless magnetic lock with a lock status sensor, 12 or 24 V DC. Fail safe: it releases when power is removed.

Electric strike

ACLOC105 door strike

A monitored mortise strike that can be switched to fail-safe on site. Left in fail-secure mode, a strike stays locked when power is cut and won't release from this unit.

Where it is used

Office exits

Doors held by a magnetic lock and opened by a card reader.

Shop back doors

Rear doors kept locked from outside during trading.

Apartment lobbies

Entry doors controlled by an intercom or access system.

Medical and dental clinics

Staff-only doors fitted with electric locks.

Server and store rooms

Access-controlled rooms that still need a manual release.

Gyms and clubs

Member doors run on fobs or PIN codes.

DOORRELEASE or DOORRELEASEG

	DOORRELEASE (this unit)	DOORRELEASEG
Case colour	Red	Green
Contacts	N.O. and N.C.	N.O. and N.C.
Rating	24 V DC, 5 A	24 V DC, 5 A
Front	Glass with plastic film	Glass with plastic film
Mounting	Surface or flush	Surface or flush
Size	85.2 × 50.1 × 85.2 mm	85.2 × 50.1 × 85.2 mm
Warranty	1 year	1 year

The same Watchguard door release in two colours. Your installer or building manager will say which colour the site uses. Figures from Watchguard's product information for each model.

Common questions

What does the DOORRELEASE do?

It gives people a break glass point beside a door to release an electric lock in an emergency. Pressing the glass operates its contacts, which your installer wires into the lock circuit.

What contacts does it have?

N.O. and N.C. contacts. The N.C. contact is normally used in the power to a fail-safe lock, and the N.O. contact can signal a controller or alarm.

What is it rated for?

24 V DC and 5 A, according to Watchguard. It is a low voltage device; never switch mains through it.

Will it release any electric lock?

No, only a fail-safe lock: one that unlocks when its power is cut, such as a magnetic lock or a strike set to fail-safe. A fail-secure strike stays locked when power is cut.

Can it be flush mounted?

Yes. Watchguard lists it for surface or flush mounting.

How is it reset after use?

Watchguard doesn't publish a reset method or spare glass for this model, so ask us before you install. If you need a call point that resets with a key, we also sell the Gianni CP-32GBZ-LB.

Does it meet fire or building code requirements?

Watchguard publishes no fire or egress standard approval for it, and it isn't a fire alarm call point. Whether it suits a particular exit is for your installer and building certifier to decide.

Can it connect to a fire alarm panel?

Watchguard doesn't document a fire panel connection. Any link to a fire system must be designed and installed by a licensed fire services contractor.

Is there a green version?

Yes. The DOORRELEASEG is the same unit with a green case.

Can it be used outdoors?

Watchguard publishes no weather rating, so fit it indoors or in a sheltered spot.

Who should install it?

A licensed security installer. Installing access control for others needs a security licence in most states, and any mains wiring for the lock supply needs a licensed electrician.

What warranty does it have?

1 year, according to Watchguard's product information.

Supported by InFront Technologies.

Help choosing a fail-safe lock or planning the release wiring: call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected].

Installation and safety

Low voltage only. Rated 24 V DC, 5 A. Never switch mains through it. Lock power supplies wired to mains must be installed by a licensed electrician.

Fail-safe locks only. It can only release a lock that unlocks when its power is cut. Check the lock is fail-safe and test that the door releases after installation.

Exit doors and fire rules. Watchguard publishes no fire or egress standard approval for this unit, and it is not a fire alarm call point. On any door that is an exit path, the building code and fire rules apply: have a licensed installer and your building certifier confirm the design.

Licensing and cabling. Installing access control for others needs a security licence in most Australian states. Concealed cabling should be installed by a registered cabler.

What it does not do. It doesn't lock the door, power the lock or monitor the door. Watchguard publishes no weather rating and no reset method.

Figures. From Watchguard's product information for the DOORRELEASE. Watchguard publishes no datasheet for it.