Knight Fire & Security BCP03-G: Illuminated Triple Pole Emergency Door Release

Full Description

High-Visibility, Triple-Pole Break Glass Unit for Secure Egress

The Knight BCP03-G is a professional-grade, surface-mount emergency door release designed to provide a reliable and highly visible method of egress during an emergency. This Triple Pole unit offers maximum flexibility for access control integration, allowing you to simultaneously drop power to a lock, trigger a local alarm, and signal a central monitoring system.

Setting it apart from standard call points, the BCP03-G features a selectable backlight and buzzer, providing clear visual and audible status updates. The resettable element eliminates the need for replacement glass, making it a cost-effective and low-maintenance solution for high-traffic environments.

Key Features of the Knight BCP03-G:

• Triple-Pole Versatility: The BCP03-G is equipped with three independent poles, each featuring Common, N/O, and N/C terminals. This allows for complex switching of multiple circuits from a single activation.
• Intelligent Illumination: Features PCB-mounted LEDs that can be configured using simple headers:
  • Idle State: Glows bright Green for easy location in low light.
  • Activated State: Switches to bright Red upon press to indicate the door is released.
• Integrated Audible Alert: Includes a selectable 80 dBA buzzer that sounds upon activation, providing an immediate warning that an emergency exit has been triggered.
• Resettable Operation: Uses a robust resettable plate rather than frangible glass. The unit is easily reset using the provided MX001 reset key, ensuring the system can be restored instantly after testing or use.
• Wide Voltage Input: Supports 12-24V DC operation, making it compatible with almost all standard access control and fire alarm power supplies.
• Robust Construction: Designed for surface mounting with a user-friendly reset action and a wide operating temperature range for various internal environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Activation Type: Microswitch with Resettable Plate
• Configuration: Triple Pole (3 x COM / NO / NC)
• Input Voltage: 12V to 24V DC
• Electrical Rating (Poles): 3A @ 120V AC / 1.5A @ 250V AC
• Sounder Output: 80 dBA
• Visual Indication: Dual-colour LED (Green/Red)
• Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C
• Dimensions: 87.5 mm x 87.5 mm x 54 mm
• Reset Method: Manual key (MX001 included)
• Manufacturers Data Sheet

Benefits:

• Reduced Maintenance: No glass to replace after testing or accidental activation, reducing long-term costs and downtime.
• Enhanced Safety: The bright LED backlight ensures the exit point is clearly identifiable even in smoke-filled or dark corridors.
• Audit Trail & Security: The 80 dBA buzzer acts as a deterrent against unauthorised use of emergency exits and provides an immediate alert to security staff.
• Flexible Logic: Triple-pole switching ensures the unit can interface with fail-safe locks, alarm panels, and third-party monitoring software simultaneously.

Ideal Applications:

• Commercial Buildings: Primary emergency release for doors secured by maglocks or electronic strikes.
• Public Facilities: Schools, hospitals, and libraries where high visibility and ease of reset are required.
• Industrial Sites: Hazardous areas where clear status indication (Green/Red) is vital for safety protocols.
• Access Control Integration: Any site requiring a “Request to Exit” backup that complies with fire safety regulations.

The Knight BCP03-G is the definitive emergency release for modern facilities. Its combination of Triple Pole switching and illuminated/buzzer feedback ensures that your emergency egress routes are both compliant and easy to manage.