About this item
The LCN 8310-852 is a hardwired low voltage push plate actuator from LCN's 8310 series, designed to activate automatic door operators. It's a 6-inch round stainless steel plate with a blue-filled engraved wheelchair symbol that meets most accessibility code requirements. When someone presses the plate, it sends a low voltage signal to the connected automatic door opener, which opens the door. It's that straightforward - no motion sensing, no waving required. Just a physical push button in a round format that meets ADA accessibility signage standards and connects directly to your door operator's actuation input.
If you've been searching "8310 actuator" or "lcn 8310" looking for this product, the 8310-852 is the round 6-inch version of LCN's push plate actuator family. LCN makes several variations in this series and the numbers after the dash tell you what you're getting.
What Voltage Does the LCN 8310-852 Run On
The "lcn 8310 actuator voltage" is one of the most searched questions for this product and nobody answers it directly on any product page. The 8310-852 is a low voltage actuator - it connects to the actuator input terminal on your LCN automatic door operator (or equivalent) using the low voltage signal circuit on the operator, typically 12VDC or 24VDC depending on the operator model. It's not wired to line voltage. The actuator switch completes the low voltage control circuit - it doesn't power the door operator itself. Refer to your specific door operator's installation instructions for the exact actuator input voltage and wiring terminal assignments before connecting.
8310-852 vs 8310-852T vs 8310-852WP: Which One Is This
Knowing the suffix difference saves a return:
The 8310-852 (this product) has the engraved blue wheelchair symbol with no text. Just the logo.
The 8310-852T adds the engraved "PUSH TO OPEN" text below the wheelchair symbol. Useful when visual instruction on the plate itself is part of your accessibility specification.
The 8310-852TA uses the "active" ISA symbol - the forward-leaning figure - instead of the static seated symbol. Some newer accessibility guidelines prefer the active symbol.
The 8310-852WP is the wireless package version. It has an integral transmitter and battery so it doesn't need a hardwired run back to the operator. The 8310-852 (this unit) requires hardwiring.
Mounting: What Comes With It and What You Need to Buy Separately
The actuator plate comes with the switch mechanism. The mounting box does not. LCN makes flush and surface mount boxes for this actuator, sold separately. You can also use a standard single gang electrical box or a 4-inch by 4-inch double gang box (both by others) if your electrical rough-in already has a box in the wall at the right location. The plate mounts in or on the box with vandal-resistant fasteners.
Typical ADA placement for a push plate actuator is on the latch side of the door, centered between 15 and 48 inches from the finished floor, with enough clearance from the door swing that someone pressing the plate won't be hit by the opening door. LCN recommends interior installation only for this model - it's not rated for exterior use despite the weather-resistant switch.
For two-way traffic openings, one actuator is needed on each side of the door.
Specifications
Model: LCN 8310-852
Series: LCN 8310 Series Actuators
Type: Push plate, hardwired, low voltage
Plate Shape: Round
Plate Diameter: 6" (152mm)
Material: Stainless steel
Symbol: Blue-filled engraved wheelchair symbol (ISA)
Text: None (for logo + text, see 8310-852T)
Voltage: Low voltage signal (matches door operator actuator input)
Mounting: Wall mount - flush or surface box (sold separately)
Alternate Mounting: Single gang or 4" x 4" double gang electrical box (by others)
Vandal Resistance: Heavy industrial grade components
Weather Resistance: Weather resistant switch standard
Installation: Interior only (LCN recommended)
American Locksets has stocked LCN actuators and the full 8310 series since 2001.
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