Product SKU: WEL2270DURESS
Product Overview
The SECOR WEL2270DURESS Twist to Release Keyed Red Mushroom Duress Button is a keyed red mushroom button designed for compatible duress, emergency signalling, alarm and low-voltage control applications. It features a large red mushroom head marked “DURESS” and uses a keyed release design, requiring the key to release the button after activation. The WEL2270DURESS provides isolated normally open and normally closed contacts, giving installers flexible wiring options for compatible alarm panels, duress inputs, monitoring circuits or control systems. With 1 x NO and 1 x NC isolated contacts, ≤50mΩ resistance, greater than 100MΩ insulation resistance, 50,000 cycle electric life and 200,000 cycle mechanical life, it is a practical option for visible keyed duress activation points where controlled reset is required.
Key Capabilities
Keyed Duress Release
The WEL2270DURESS requires the key to release the button after activation, supporting controlled reset by authorised personnel.
Large Red Mushroom Head
The large red mushroom button provides clear, visible activation for duress and emergency-style signalling locations.
“DURESS” Button Marking
The printed “DURESS” text clearly identifies the button’s purpose in compatible security and emergency response layouts.
Isolated NO and NC Contacts
The device provides one isolated normally open contact and one isolated normally closed contact for flexible system wiring.
Special Text Option
The supplied information notes that enquiries for special text are welcome, supporting site-specific button labelling needs.
Durable Switch Ratings
The listed 50,000 cycle electric life and 200,000 cycle mechanical life support use in suitable duress and control locations.
Best For
- Duress Activation Points: Suitable for compatible alarm or security systems requiring a clearly marked duress button.
- Keyed Reset Applications: Practical where the button should only be released or reset by an authorised key holder.
- Commercial Security Systems: Useful for reception areas, service counters, staff areas, medical suites, offices and controlled environments.
- Visible Emergency-Style Controls: The large red mushroom head is easy to identify and operate in urgent situations.
- NO/NC Circuit Wiring: Suitable where isolated normally open and normally closed contacts are required for compatible panels or controllers.
Why Choose the WEL2270DURESS
Choose the SECOR WEL2270DURESS when the installation needs a visible red duress button with keyed release control. Its large mushroom head and “DURESS” marking make the activation point easy to identify, while the keyed release design helps ensure the button is only released by an authorised person after activation. The isolated NO and NC contacts provide flexible wiring into compatible alarm, duress, monitoring or low-voltage control circuits. This model, supplied by Security Wholesalers, is a practical choice for sites requiring a keyed red duress button with clear visual identification and reliable reset control.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Confirm the connected alarm, duress or monitoring system requires a keyed release button. If the system requires a momentary or twist-to-reset button, choose the matching model instead.
Buyer Tip: Confirm whether the connected circuit requires normally open or normally closed operation before wiring the isolated contacts, and check whether the “DURESS” marking suits the site requirements.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Twist-to-release keyed red mushroom duress button. |
| Model |
WEL2270DURESS. |
| Brand |
SECOR. |
| Button Type |
Big mushroom head. |
| Button Colour |
Red. |
| Button Marking |
“DURESS”. |
| Release Method |
Turn key to release. |
| Contacts |
1 x NO and 1 x NC, isolated. |
| Output Type |
Isolated NO and NC contact. |
| Maximum Current |
5A at 12 or 24VDC. |
| Minimum Current |
5mA. |
| Resistance |
≤50mΩ. |
| Insulation Resistance |
>100MΩ. |
| Electric Life |
50,000 cycles. |
| Mechanical Life |
200,000 cycles. |
| Special Text |
Enquiry for special text welcome, as supplied. |
| Dimensions |
W70 x H115 x D53mm. |
| Typical Use |
Duress, emergency signalling, alarm input, access control and compatible low-voltage monitoring applications requiring keyed release operation. |
Ideal Use Cases
Duress Activation Points
Use where a compatible alarm or security system requires a clearly marked manual duress button.
Keyed Reset Control
Suitable where the button should only be released by an authorised key holder after activation.
Reception and Service Counters
Practical for staff areas where a visible duress control button is required.
NO/NC Alarm Inputs
Can be wired to compatible panels or controllers using isolated normally open or normally closed contacts.
Visible Red Emergency Buttons
The large red mushroom design provides clear visual identification for urgent activation locations.
Custom Text Applications
Suitable where a special text enquiry may be needed for site-specific button labelling requirements.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a red “DURESS” mushroom button with keyed release and isolated NO/NC contacts.
- Choose WEL2210R if: The site requires a red twist-to-reset duress button without keyed release.
- Choose WEL2210R_ASSI if: The site requires an “ASSISTANCE” marked button rather than a “DURESS” marked button.
- Choose a momentary duress button if: The connected alarm or security system requires a momentary pulse rather than a maintained activation requiring release.
- Check before installation: Confirm mounting depth, dimensions, current requirements, keyed reset procedure, wording requirements and compatibility with the alarm or control input.
FAQs
- What is the SECOR WEL2270DURESS used for?
The SECOR WEL2270DURESS is used as a keyed red mushroom duress button for compatible alarm, duress, monitoring, access control or low-voltage control systems. It provides a visible manual activation point marked “DURESS”.
- How is the WEL2270DURESS released?
The WEL2270DURESS is released by turning the key. This makes it suitable for applications where the button should remain activated until an authorised person uses the key to release or reset it.
- What contacts does the WEL2270DURESS provide?
The WEL2270DURESS provides 1 x normally open and 1 x normally closed isolated contact. This allows the installer to wire the device to compatible alarm, duress, access control or monitoring inputs using the contact type required by the system.
- Is this the same as a twist-to-reset button?
No. While similar mushroom-style buttons may reset by twisting, the supplied information for the WEL2270DURESS states “turn key to release”. Choose this model when keyed release is required rather than standard twist-to-reset operation.
- What does the “DURESS” marking mean?
The “DURESS” marking identifies the button as a duress activation point. It is useful in locations where staff may need to trigger a compatible alarm or alert system, subject to the connected system and site procedures.
- What are the contact ratings?
The WEL2270DURESS has a listed maximum current of 5A at 12 or 24VDC, minimum current of 5mA, resistance of ≤50mΩ and insulation resistance greater than 100MΩ. The connected circuit should remain within the specified ratings.
- What size is the WEL2270DURESS?
The WEL2270DURESS measures W70 x H115 x D53mm. Installers should confirm wall space, mounting depth, cable route, button clearance and key access before fitting it at a duress or emergency activation point.
- What should I check before buying the WEL2270DURESS?
Before buying the WEL2270DURESS, confirm that your system requires a keyed red duress button, that the “DURESS” marking suits the site layout, and that the NO/NC contacts match the connected input. This model is available through Security Wholesalers for compatible duress, security and control applications.
