Security in combination
Do you want maximum security in access control while ensuring that escape routes can be used in an emergency? Then a panic lock is the perfect solution.
The panic lock allows a door to be opened from the inside at any time without a key, even when it is locked—that is, when the bolt is engaged. Pressing down the door handle or panic bar on the inside simultaneously retracts both the latch and the bolt. From the outside, the doors are generally opened with a key, and in certain variants also with the handle.
Different requirements for interior and exterior doors
Doors equipped with panic locks are subject to different requirements. For example, a distinction must be made between interior and exterior doors. While access control and burglary protection are often the focus for exterior doors, fire safety is particularly important for interior doors. In addition, it must be considered whether the door is single- or double-leaf.
The ability to escape and release in emergency and panic situations is always the central focus.
About latch, bolt, and follower
Panic locks have three essential components that play a special role in connection with the panic function—or more precisely, the panic functions: the latch, the bolt, and the follower.
follower
latch
deadbolt
Emergency exit or panic device
Two European standards essentially regulate the requirements for doors in escape routes and thus the key requirements for the panic locks installed there.
- EN 179, which covers requirements for emergency exit devices, e.g., for non-public office doors
- EN 1125, which addresses panic exit devices, e.g., for public project doors
In addition, BKS panic locks are certified according to further standards such as VdS.
suitability for fire protection
Approved for use on fire and smoke protection doors
Emergency exit devices with lever handle or push plate for doors in escape routes
The EN 179 standard refers to emergency exit devices intended for use in buildings where it is expected that people familiar with the escape route can quickly and safely reach an exit in an emergency. These locking systems are designed to be easily opened in the event of an emergency. They require only a simple hand movement without the use of keys or similar aids. EN 179 specifies requirements for the design and performance of such systems to ensure their reliability and safety.
panic-break-out hardware with horizontal operating bar
DIN EN 1125 refers to panic exit devices with integrated latch that are equipped with a horizontal operating bar. This standard specifies the requirements and test methods for emergency exit devices intended for use in public buildings to ensure a quick and safe exit in case of emergency. The devices must be designed so that they can be easily operated even under panic conditions.
mechanically operated locks and strike plates
EN 12209 is a European standard that deals with mechanical locks and striking plates for doors. This standard defines the requirements for security, functionality, and durability of mechanical locks. It includes test procedures for evaluating the performance of these products in various categories such as durability, corrosion resistance, and resistance to tampering.
VDS
Profile cylinders with this marking are available in VdS version.
RC
The EN 1627 standard is a European standard that defines requirements and classifications for burglar-resistant components such as doors, windows, curtain walls, grilles, and roller shutters. This standard is part of a series of standards, which also includes EN 1628, EN 1629, and EN 1630, covering various aspects of testing these products for their resistance to burglary.Resistance classes (RC = Resistance Class) are a central element of this standard and indicate how well a component withstands a burglary attempt. There are several resistance classes, from RC 1 to RC 6, with each higher class offering better protection. [doc2]
Panic locks and their escape door functions
Even though the basic function of a panic lock is always the same, there are different panic functions of the locks for various application scenarios. The panic functions B, C, D, E, and P are distinguished. The different panic functions regulate whether and how a lock can be opened from the outside with a key.
Umschaltfunktion B
- Der Zutritt von Außen ist nur per Schlüssel möglich, da der Türdrücker auf der Außenseite sich im Leerlauf befindet, die Schlossfalle die Tür im Schließblech hält und der Riegel eingefahren ist.
- Durch drehen des Schlüssels in eine spezielle Position wird der äußere Türdrücker dauerhaft eingekuppelt. Damit kann der Drücker wieder die Schlossfalle zurückziehen. Der Türdrücker behält diese Öffnungsfunktion so lange, bis mit dem Schließen des Schlüssels der äußere Türdrücker wieder in den Leerlauf versetzt wird. Da dauerhaft zwischen Leerlauf und Öffnungsfunktion umgeschaltet werden kann, spricht man von der Umschaltfunktion.
Öffnungsstellung (Bild oben)
Funktion von innen und außen
Durchgang von beiden Seiten über den Drücker, dabei wird die Falle zurückgezogen, die Schlossnuss ist beidseitig eingekuppelt.
Grundstellung (Bild mitte)
Funktion von außen
Leerlauf des Türdrückers, da die Nuss entkuppelt ist; die Tür kann nur mit dem Schlüssel geöffnet werden. Dabei wird die Schlossnuss eingekuppelt und die Tür kann über den Drücker geöffnet werden. Anschließend muss über den Schlüssel die Nusskupplung wieder in die Leerlauffunktion zurückgeschaltet werden.
Funktion von innen
Ausgang, die Öffnung der Tür ist grundsätzlich jederzeit in Fluchtrichtung möglich.
Verriegelung (Bild unten)
Bei Schlössern der 21er-Serie (automatisch verriegelnd) findet die Verriegelung von Automatikfalle automatisch statt.
Funktion von außen
Leerlauf des Türdrückers, da die Nuss entkuppelt ist; die Tür kann nur mit dem Schlüssel geöffnet werden. Dabei wird die Schlossnuss eingekuppelt und die Tür kann über den Drücker geöffnet werden. Anschließend muss über den Schlüssel die Nusskupplung wieder in die Leerlauffunktion zurückgeschaltet werden.
Funktion von innen
Ausgang, die Öffnung der Tür ist grundsätzlich jederzeit in Fluchtrichtung möglich.
Anwendungsmöglichkeiten
Durch den Drücker auf der Außenseite ist die Nutzung als Verbindungstür möglich.
- Flurtüren in Verwaltungs- und Bürobauten
- Altenheime
- Nebeneingangstüren
- Nebeneingänge an Kindergärten, Schulen und Hotels
Discover our panic locks
Whether for timber and steel doors or for tubular frame doors, at BKS you will always find the right panic lock for your requirements.
