Anti-panic (AP) - Digital Cylinder AX (Z5)

Doors can be fitted with mortise locks with panic function. In some mortise locks, the panic function can be blocked by certain positions of the tappet (area R).

For these doors/mortise locks a Digital Cylinder AX with panic function (AP) must be used.

Digital Cylinder AX with panic function are equipped with a spring mechanism which always pulls the tappet into a non-critical position (area O or area U). This means that the tappet can no longer block the panic function of a panic lock.

Installation does not differ from installation of the normal comfort cylinder (see Comfort cylinder (CO, reader on one side)).

For doors built along escape routes after April 2003, the following points must be observed:

  • All closures for which the approvals state that the Digital Cylinder AX does no affect the function of the lock, all Digital Cylinder AX can be used.
  • For all closures in which the tappet position of the Digital Cylinder AX affects the function of the lock, the Digital Cylinder AX AP (anti-panic cylinder) may have to be used; this must be specified in the lock manufacturer's approval.

DANGER

danger

Due to the structural properties of panic locks, it is not permitted to turn the knob of the Digital Cylinder AX to the stop, as this can affect the lock’s panic function.

CAUTION

caution

Use of the anti-panic version of the locking cylinder in non-approved locks

If you use the anti-panic version of the locking cylinder in unauthorised locks, the escape door function may be impaired and cannot be released again.

  1. Only use the anti-panic version of the locking cylinder in locks for which the locking cylinder is expressly approved.
  2. Please refer to the documentation of the respective lock manufacturer.
  3. Contact SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH for further information on this subject (see Help and other information).