The Sargent 5300 Series puts the alarm inside the push rail. No separate panel, no wiring to a central system, no additional equipment: the device sounds the moment the door is opened, and a flashing red LED shows that a violation occurred. Shop the 5300 Series for outward swinging doors in E, F, J, and G rail sizes covering 24 to 48 inch doors, in six finishes. In stock at Commercial Door Hardware and shipping the same day.
What the 5300 Series Is Built For
Some doors have to be available for egress and shouldn't be used for anything else. A rear exterior door in a retail store. A rooftop access point. A stairwell discharge that staff uses as a shortcut. Code requires them to open instantly for anyone, so locking them isn't an option.
The 5300 Series is designed for exactly those openings. The alarm sits inside the push rail, so the device is self-contained: battery-powered, with a microprocessor-based alarm board handling activation. Push the bar and the door opens immediately, exactly as panic hardware must. At the same moment, the alarm sounds and the red LED begins flashing, so staff know the exit was used and which door it was.
That makes it a standalone solution. No access control panel, no head-end equipment, no wiring run back to a security room.
Features at a Glance
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Feature |
What it does |
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Standalone alarm in the push rail |
Sounds immediately when the door is opened, with no separate alarm equipment |
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Microprocessor-based alarm board |
Handles alarm activation reliably and accurately |
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Flashing red LED |
Visual indication that a violation occurred, so staff can identify the door |
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Battery powered |
No wiring to a panel, which simplifies installation and retrofits |
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Low battery alert |
Signals when the battery needs replacing, before the alarm fails silently |
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Automatic re-arming |
Re-arms the alarm after a set time without staff intervention |
Automatic re-arming is the feature that matters most day to day. On a device that stays in alarm until someone resets it, a single legitimate exit leaves the alarm sounding until staff find the door and silence it. Auto re-arming closes that loop on its own.
Choosing the Right Rail Size
The push rail has to suit the door width, so the push surface covers the usable portion of the door. Sargent designates rail sizes by letter.
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Rail |
Door width |
Typical door |
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E Rail |
24" to 32" |
Narrow service and utility doors |
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F Rail |
33" to 36" |
Standard 36" commercial doors, the most common size |
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J Rail |
37" to 42" |
Wider commercial and institutional doors |
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G Rail |
43" to 48" |
Oversized doors and wide egress openings |
Measure the actual door width rather than the nominal opening. If a door falls at the boundary between two rails, check the device specifications before ordering.
Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Door swing |
Outward swinging doors |
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Minimum stile width |
4-1/2 inches |
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Standard door thickness |
1-3/4 inches |
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Chassis |
Non-ferrous metal |
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Push bar |
Rolled steel |
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Standards |
ANSI/BHMA A156.3 and A117.1 |
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Fasteners included |
Machine screws and wood screws |
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Optional fasteners |
Through-bolts and mortise nuts for added security |
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Power |
Battery powered |
The 4-1/2 inch minimum stile width is the first thing to check. Aluminum storefront doors with narrow rails often fall below it, so confirm the stile on your door before ordering. Through-bolts and mortise nuts are worth specifying on high-abuse and exterior openings, since they resist removal far better than screws into the door face.
Available Finishes
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Code |
Finish |
Notes |
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US32D / 630 |
Satin stainless steel |
The standard commercial exit device finish, resists wear and frequent cleaning |
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32D |
Satin stainless |
Stainless designation on select configurations |
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US28 / 689 |
Aluminum |
Painted aluminum, matching aluminum closers and storefront framing |
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BSP |
Black suede powder coat |
Textured black for contemporary and dark hardware schedules |
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Dark bronze |
Dark bronze |
Matches bronze anodized storefront framing and bronze hardware |
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ERD |
Red polyester powder coat |
High-visibility red, commonly specified where an exit must be unmistakable |
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US32D/630 satin stainless is the default on most commercial openings, since the push bar is touched constantly and stainless holds up to wear and cleaning better than painted finishes.
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ERD red polyester powder coat is the finish specified when the door needs to read as an emergency exit at a glance, which pairs naturally with an alarmed device.
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BSP and dark bronze suit openings where the exit hardware should blend with the entrance rather than stand out.
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Match the device finish to any trim on the opening, since the two are visible together from opposite sides of the same door.
Where the 5300 Series Fits
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Rear exterior doors in retail, where unauthorized exits are a loss prevention problem.
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Rooftop access doors requiring egress with monitoring.
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Stock rooms and back-of-house openings in retail and warehousing.
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School and university perimeter doors that get propped open.
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Stairwell discharge doors used as unauthorized shortcuts.
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Hospital and healthcare corridors limiting access to restricted areas.
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Hotel service exits monitoring after-hours use.
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Manufacturing and distribution perimeter doors.
Benefits of the Sargent 5300 Series
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Egress is never restricted. The door opens instantly on a push, alarm or no alarm.
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Self-contained operation. The alarm lives in the push rail, with no panel or head-end equipment.
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No wiring to a central system, which makes retrofits straightforward.
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Visual identification. The flashing LED shows which door was used.
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Automatic re-arming means staff don't have to reset the device after every legitimate exit.
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Low battery alert prevents the alarm from failing unnoticed.
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Four rail sizes covering 24- to 48 inch doors.
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Six finishes, including high-visibility red and satin stainless.
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Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3 and A117.1.
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Ready to ship. In-stock devices ship the same day.
Why Order Sargent Exit Hardware from Commercial Door Hardware
Commercial Door Hardware supplies door hardware for schools, healthcare facilities, retail, offices, and institutional buildings, carrying exit devices, locks, closers, hinges, thresholds, weatherstripping, and the parts that go with them from Sargent, Von Duprin, Corbin Russwin, Accentra, Schlage, LCN, Norton, Pemko, and others.
That range matters on an exit opening, because the device is only part of it. The opening needs a strike matched to the device, a closer that shuts and latches the door every time, often trim for outside access, and on exterior doors, a threshold and seals. Ordering those together means they arrive together and match in finish.
Everything in this collection is in stock at Commercialdoorhardware.com and ships the same day, because a failed exit device is a life safety problem rather than a maintenance item. If you're replacing an existing device, send us the model number, and we'll confirm the correct rail size, finish, and configuration before you order.