Dormakaba 9600 BB 630 ES Grade 1 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, Electric Latch Retraction, Narrow Stile Pushpad

The Dormakaba 9600BB ES changes that equation by integrating electric latch retraction directly into the exit device body. When the access control system signals the device, the internal solenoid retracts the top and bottom latch bolts simultaneously, allowing someone to push the door open from outside without operating the push bar from inside. The outside push is possible because the latches are retracted on demand. The inside push bar remains always free for egress at any time regardless of electrical state.

The "ES" designation means Electric Solenoid: electric latch retraction built into the device body. The "BB" is the size designation for the narrow stile 36" bar configuration, fitting doors 28" to 36" wide. The "9600" is the Dormakaba 9000 Series narrow stile CVR platform. The "630" is Satin Stainless Steel. For all commercial exit hardware, browse our full exit hardware catalog.

What Electric Latch Retraction Means for Access Control

Without ELR, outside access through an exit device requires either a cylinder in outside trim (which controls one latch mechanically via a key) or a separate electric strike mounted in the door frame. An electric strike on a CVR application creates a strike compatibility problem because both the top latch and the bottom rod need to release simultaneously. ELR solves this by retracting both latches from inside the device body when the solenoid fires. The access control signal goes to the device, both latches retract, and the door swings open with a push. No outside cylinder, no external electric strike, no compatibility issue.

For vestibule entries, hospital department access points, secure corridor doors in schools and universities, and any opening where a card reader or keypad controls outside entry while inside egress must remain free, the ELR configuration is the cleanest and most reliable access control integration on a CVR exit device.

Dormakaba 9600BB 630 ES Technical Specifications

SKU: 9600BB 630 ES. Also known as: Dormakaba 9600ES, 9600BBES, 9600BB630ES, 9600BB689ES. Series: Dormakaba 9600, within the 9000 Series heavy-duty family. Type: Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) with Electric Latch Retraction (ELR). Configuration: Narrow Stile Pushpad. Size BB: 36" bar, fits doors 28" to 36" wide. Height: Fits doors up to 7' (84") tall. Handing: Non-handed. Door thickness: 1-3/4" to 2-1/4". Electric operation: ES solenoid retracts both top and bottom latches simultaneously on signal. Inside push bar: Always free for egress regardless of electrical state. Strike: No. 430 standard. Dogging: Hex key dogging (non-listed, non-fire-rated applications only). Finish: 630 Satin Stainless Steel. Warranty: 10-year mechanical.

Narrow Stile vs. Wide Stile: Which 9000 Series CVR

The Dormakaba 9100 Series is the wide-stile CVR (minimum 4-1/2" stile). The 9600 Series is the narrow stile CVR, designed for doors with stiles narrower than the wide-stile minimum. Narrow stile aluminum storefront doors and narrow stile hollow metal doors that don't accommodate wide-stile hardware use the 9600/9700/9800 platform. If your door is narrow stile, the 9600BB ES is the correct specification for CVR with electric latch retraction. If your door is wide stile, the 9100 series (with an appropriate ELR option) is the correct specification.

Power Requirements and Access Control Wiring

The ELR solenoid requires 12V or 24V DC from a regulated power supply connected via a door loop or power transfer hinge. The door loop handles the wire transition from the door frame to the door panel. For new installations, specify the power transfer accessory at the same time as the device to ensure wiring compatibility.