Detex EAX-500W Surface Mounted Exit Alarm, Gray, Weatherproof, Less Cylinder

The Detex EAX-500W Weatherized Exit Alarm is engineered for exterior or wet-environment exit doors requiring reliable audible alerting when the door is opened without authorization. According to the manufacturer, it is “designed for applications that require a battery-powered alarm on secured doors, particularly emergency exits that open to the outdoors or wet environment.”

Key Features:

• Approximately 100 dB piezo alarm when the door is opened while armed.

• Weatherized electronics: certified for driving rain and salt fog conditions.

• Battery-powered with a 9V DC battery (low battery alert included).

• Quick installation: tapered cover for narrow-stile doors, surface or wall mount.

• Tamper-resistant housing; alarm can only be silenced by the control key.

• Gray finish (standard) with optional alternate finishes; cylinder sold separately.

Why It Matters:

For secured exit doors exposed to exterior or harsh conditions, the EAX-500W provides a compact, high-performance alarm solution. It eliminates the need for complex wiring or full access control when the key requirement is to detect and alarm unauthorized propping or egress — especially useful in retail, educational, healthcare or mixed-use facilities.