By Kent · Lock Depot Staff Writer

A maglock that does not look like a maglock

The usual maglock is a gray bar across the top of the door. It does the job and nobody mistakes it for decoration. The Securitron M680E is for the lobby, the office suite and the glass entry where the owner cares what the door looks like. The listing says it was made for the most discriminating designer openings. It holds 1200 pounds.

Three part numbers are in stock, and the difference between them is one letter and one finish. This is how to read them.

What all three share

From the listing:

• 1200 pounds of holding force.
• Bracket mount, which the listing says makes install easy on out-swinging doors.
• Operating voltage 12 or 24 volt DC, with automatic sensing and a microprocessor.
• BondSTAT bond sensor, patented, built in.
• Integrated door position switch.
• An LED that shows locked status, with a red and green output you can configure.
• An adjustable automatic relock timer from zero to 30 seconds.
• A wire chamber anti-tamper switch.
• Size optimized so it can be used with door closers.
• The MagnaCare lifetime replacement no fault warranty.

The listing also says the install uses a template that lines up the magnet and the armature plate. That alignment is where every maglock lives or dies. A lock that is a hair off holds less than it should and tells you nothing about it. The bond sensor is what catches that.

The two letters and two finishes

Part	Finish	What it adds
M680EBD-613E	Dark oxidized satin bronze	BondSTAT and door position switch
M680EBD-605	Polished brass	BondSTAT and door position switch
M680EBDX-613E	Dark oxidized satin bronze	BondSTAT, door position switch and request to exit

The 613E and the 605 are finish codes. Dark bronze suits black or bronze storefront framing. Polished brass suits traditional brass hardware. Pick it by what is already on the door, then check stock on the finish you want.

What the X adds

The X in M680EBDX is request to exit. It is a passive infrared motion detector built into the lock. When the detector sees motion, the listing says it automatically cuts power to the lock for egress. The listing says the beam pattern is adjustable, the relock timer is adjustable, and the lock gives a request to exit output.

It has one catch. The listing says a separate continuous power input is required to power the motion detector. The numbers given are 25 milliamps at 12 volts DC and 10 milliamps at 24 volts DC. So you run a second power feed. Plan the wire before you drill.

It also says the 1200 pound holding force is for indoor use only. That is a different statement from the M82, so do not carry assumptions across. For an outdoor door, do not assume this lock is the one. Ask us and we will point you to the right series.

Which to order

1. Is a motion detector on the secure side acceptable, and can you run the extra power? Then the X version saves a separate sensor.
2. Is there already a request to exit device, such as a push button or a keypad? Then the BD version is cleaner.
3. Does a closer hang on the door? The listing says the M680E is sized for use with door closers. Check clearance on your door anyway.

New to maglocks on egress doors? Read our no-mortise maglock guide first, because the egress rules do not change with the finish. The timers that pair with these locks are in our timer guide. Everything else Securitron is on the Securitron page.

Common questions

How much holding force does the M680E have?

The listing says 1200 pounds, for indoor use only.

What voltage does it run on?

12 or 24 volt DC, with automatic sensing.

Does the X version need extra power?

Yes. The listing says a separate continuous power input is required for the motion detector.

Can I adjust how long it stays unlocked?

The listing says there is an adjustable automatic relock timer from zero to 30 seconds.