This article documents the Touchbar Monitoring Switch (TS, TDS, WTS, WTDS) for Apex Series exit devices. It covers supported models, wiring instructions, electrical ratings, and monitoring functionality.
Product Names: Touchbar Monitoring Switch (TS – SPDT), Touchbar Monitoring Switch (TDS – DPDT), Weatherized Touchbar Monitoring Switch (WTS, WTDS)
Touchbar Monitoring Switch TS\TDS\WTS\WTDS |
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Instructions
| Document ID | Description |
| T93657 | Touchbar Monitoring Switch Wiring Details (TS or TDS) |
| T93657_SP | Serie: Instrucciones de instalación del interruptor de supervisión de la barra de empuje TS, TDS |
| T93657_FR | Séries : Instructions d'installation du commutateur de surveillance de la barre tactile TS, TDS |
| T93653 | Touchbar Monitoring Conversion Kit TSK-309 (TS or TDS) |
| T93653_SP | Interruptor de supervisión de la barra de empuje | TSK309, TDSK310 Instrucciones de instalación del kit de conversión |
| T93653_FR | Commutateur de surveillance de la barre tactile | TSK309, TDSK310 Instructions d'installation du kit de conversion |
Standard Touchbar Monitoring Specifications
- Compatible with all Apex Series exit devices.
- Is an internally mounted contact that signals electromagnetic locks, horns, monitoring panels, and other electronic devices.
- Can be used in combination with all Apex options including ELR Devices.
TS (SPDT - Single Pole, Double Throw)
The TS model uses a single SPDT switch to monitor one external device.
It requires a two-wire power transfer (not supplied).
TDS (DPDT - Double Pole, Double Throw)
The TDS model uses a DPDT switch to monitor two independent external devices.
It requires a four-wire power transfer (not supplied).
Touchbar Monitoring Conversion Kit
TS and TDS options are available as kits, specify TSK309 for Single Switch Monitoring or TDSK310 for Double Switch Monitoring.
Electrical Ratings
TS: Switch rated to 2 Amps at 24VDC SPDT
TDS: Switch rated to 2 Amps at 24VDC DPDT
Weatherized Touchbar Monitoring Specifications
- Compatible with all Apex Series exit devices.
- Designed for use on a variety of exit device applications where contact with the elements may occur.
- Provided with the same specifications as the standard Touchbar monitoring.
- Meets the requirements of MIL-STD 810F, Method 506.4, Driving Rain Test (simulating 4 in./hr. rain with 40 mph wind)
- Meets the requirements of MIL-STD 810F, Method 509.4, Salt Fog test (simulating effects of corrosive environments similar to atmospheric conditions found in coastal regions)