Key takeaways
- The 9600 is for rim exit devices with up to a 3/4-inch throw Pullman latchbolt. HES's lock cross reference puts "All manufacturers" in the manufacturer column for that row, while its 2026 overview brochure labels the same group "Compatible with most manufacturers".
- A part number is the series, one of eight finish codes, and an optional latchbolt monitor (LBM) or latchbolt strike monitor (LBSM).
- Current draw is 500 mA at 12 VDC and 250 mA at 24 VDC, continuous duty, in the catalog page and the installation sheet. HES's overview brochure prints 450 mA at 12 VDC.
- HES prints two sets of strength figures: 2,000 lbs static strength and 1,000,000 cycles on the catalog page, and 1,500 lbs and 250,000 cycles as the installation sheet's UL 1034 rating for the five strikes it covers.
- On an aluminum frame with a blade stop, the installation sheet says an HES 9000-ASB, sold separately, is necessary to provide a secure installation.
Identify
What is the HES 9600, and how is it different from its sibling strikes?
The 9600 mounts on the face of the frame instead of in a pocket cut into it. HES describes it as a windstorm resistant, surface mounted electric strike designed to accommodate rim exit devices with a 3/4-inch throw latchbolt of the style HES calls Pullman. The BHMA certificate HES posts gives the function as for use with rim latches, with the electric strike surface mounted on the door frame.
The catalog drawing dimensions the strike at 9 inches, 1-3/4 inches and 3/4 inch. Its feature list includes stainless steel construction, a separate base and decorative cover for easy adjustments, horizontal adjustability, an internally mounted solenoid (the electric coil that moves the locking parts), a non-handed design and tamper resistance.
One HES installation sheet covers the 9600 and four sibling strikes, and HES's lock cross reference matches each to a different exit device latch, as the table shows. This page covers the 9600 only.
For frame preparation and wiring across HES's instruction sheets, see HES electric strike installation; for choosing between HES series, the HES electric strike series guide; and for any brand, the general guide to installing an electric strike.
| Strike | Exit device in HES's lock cross reference |
|---|---|
| 9400 | Pullman rim mounted exit devices up to 1/2-inch throw |
| 9500 | Pullman rim mounted exit devices up to 3/4-inch throw |
| 9600 | Pullman rim mounted exit devices up to 3/4-inch throw |
| 9700 | Squarebolt style rim mounted exit devices |
| 9800 | Adams Rite Starwheel and Interlocking rim exit devices |
Source HES's 9600 catalog page, the installation sheet for the 9400 to 9800 Series, HES's electric strike lock cross reference, and the BHMA certificate HES posts for the 9600.
Compatibility
Which exit devices does the HES 9600 work with?
The 9600 is for rim exit devices with up to a 3/4-inch throw latchbolt; throw is how far the latch projects. HES's product page lists the same 3/4 inch, with exit device as the lock type.
HES says the compatibility chart is offered as a convenience only, and one of its notes says it details products "that can replace competitors products but not necessarily the reverse".
The catalog page prints a caution under its ordering table: electric strike compatibility is determined at time of electric strike product release, and ASSA ABLOY is not responsible for incompatibility of products that have changed in design or craftsmanship by their respective manufacturers. When compatibility is a concern, the note says to contact Customer Support for application assistance.
For a Corbin Russwin 5000 Series or ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA 7000 Series (formerly Yale Commercial) equipped with an offset deadlatch, the installation sheet says the deadlatch is located just above the vertical alignment line in its dimension drawing.
| HES document and entry | What it lists |
|---|---|
| Lock cross reference: exit device | Pullman rim mounted exit device up to 3/4" [19mm] throw |
| Lock cross reference: manufacturer column | "All manufacturers" |
| Lock cross reference: electric strikes listed | 9500, 9600, 7000-783S, 7000-786S and Folger Adam 310-4 |
| Overview brochure (2026): the group holding the 9600 | Rim exit devices up to a 3/4" Pullman latchbolt, labelled "Compatible with most manufacturers" |
| Compatibility chart: 9600 row | Adams Rite 74R1, RCI 0162 and Trine 4800 |
Source HES's 9600 catalog page and product page, its lock cross reference and compatibility chart (both updated 6/11/25), its 2026 electric strike overview brochure, and the installation sheet.
Part numbers
How is an HES 9600 part number built?
A 9600 part number reads series, then finish, then an optional monitor. The ordering table's header row reads 9600 – 630 – LBM.
The table has no column for voltage or for fail mode; the same page lists both as field selectable.
A UL certificate HES posts for panic hardware components says Model 9600 may or may not be prefixed with HT.
| Column | Code | HES's description |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 9600 | Surface-Mounted Electric Strike for 3/4" Pullman Rim Exit Devices, non-fire rated; no faceplates required |
| Finish | 605 | Bright Brass |
| Finish | 606 | Satin Brass |
| Finish | 612 | Satin Bronze |
| Finish | 613 | Bronze Toned |
| Finish | 613E | Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze Powder |
| Finish | 629 | Bright Stainless Steel |
| Finish | 630 | Satin Stainless Steel |
| Finish | BSP | Black Suede Powder |
| Option | LBM | Latchbolt Monitor |
| Option | LBSM | Latchbolt Strike Monitor |
Source The How to Order table on HES's 9600 catalog page (updated 6/11/25), and the UL panic hardware component certificate HES posts on the 9600 product page.
Frames and accessories
Will the HES 9600 fit my frame?
The 9600 is listed for metal and wood frames, and HES's catalog page says wood screws are not included.
When mounting on an aluminum frame with a blade stop (a thin, narrow door stop), the installation sheet says an HES 9000-ASB, sold separately, is necessary to provide a secure installation.
| Code | HES's name | What HES says about it | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9000-1xx | Spacer Plate | 9000-108 is the 1/8" plate and 9000-116 the 1/16" plate. Designed to accommodate various door gaps by offsetting the strike from the frame | 613E, 628E, 630 and BSP, to match the frame, the HES 9000 Series strike finish, or both |
| 9000-ASB | 1/2" Aluminum Spacer Bracket | Named in the installation sheet for an aluminum frame with a blade stop | 613E, 628E and BSP |
| SMB | Surface Mounting Box | Installs on inactive door of pair of doors to accommodate rim-exit devices; for the 7000 (783S and 789S), 9400, 9500, 9600 and 9700 series | Black only |
| 9000-MTK | Metal Template Kit | For installing the 9400, 9500, 9600, 9700 and 9800 electric strikes | Not given here |
| 2005M3 | SMART Pac III | In-line power controller able to receive input voltages from 12 to 32V AC or DC | Not given here |
| 2001M | Plug-in Bridge Rectifier | Converts AC to unfiltered DC. Rated 35 V, 1 Amp | Not given here |
| 2004M | ElectroLynx adapter | Adapter between existing HES electric strikes and ElectroLynx connectors | Not given here |
| 2006M | Plug-in Buzzer | Audible operation indicator at 24VDC | Not given here |
Source HES's 9600 catalog page and installation sheet, and HES's product page for each accessory in the table.
Electrical
How is the HES 9600 powered, and what happens when power is off?
The 9600 is dual voltage, 12 or 24 VDC. The installation sheet says solenoids are rated at plus or minus 10% of the indicated value.
Fail secure means the strike stays locked when power is off; fail safe means it unlocks. The installation sheet says the unit ships in fail secure mode, and that in fail safe operation both keepers (the parts that hold the latch) should be unlocked without power and locked when power is applied.
The sheet says installation wiring for the product and wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. A 9600 that is not releasing or latching as it should is a service call, not something for an owner or user to change at the strike.
| Voltage | Current, continuous duty | Resistance (installation sheet) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 VDC | 500 mA in the catalog page and the installation sheet; 450 mA in the 2026 overview brochure | 24 ohms |
| 24 VDC | 250 mA in all three | 96 ohms |
Source HES's 9600 catalog page, the installation sheet's solenoid table and fail mode notes, and HES's 2026 electric strike overview brochure.
Fire rating and windstorm
Is the HES 9600 fire rated or windstorm rated?
HES's documents differ on fire rating. The catalog page's ordering table calls the 9600 "non-fire rated", and in the overview brochure the 9500 is a fire-rated surface mounted design and the 9600 a windstorm resistant, surface mounted design.
The installation sheet's warning reads: "This unit ships in Fail Secure mode. Converting the 9400 | 9500 | 9600 | 9700 Series Strike to Fail Safe Mode negates the unit's fire rating." A second warning says fail safe operation mode should not be used in fire rated or windstorm resistant applications.
The catalog page calls the 9600 "the stylish windstorm rated, surface mounted solution", designed with the strength and durability required to exceed the severe forces of ANSI Windstorm testing.
The installation sheet ties that rating to one part: if no lockdown screw is used, it says the strike will not be windstorm rated and the windstorm label should be removed, and that this pertains only to the 9600 and 9700. Its product components list the #10-32 and 10-24 lockdown screws as optional.
Source HES's 9600 catalog page, the installation sheet's warnings and product components list, and HES's 2026 electric strike overview brochure.
Ratings
How strong is the HES 9600, and what is it listed for?
HES publishes two sets of strength figures that name the 9600. The catalog page lists one set among the 9600's features; the installation sheet gives the other as the UL 1034 rating for the five strikes it covers, the 9600 among them.
A footnote in the sheet says monitor options were not evaluated by UL 294, UL 1034 or ULC60839-11-1.
The catalog page's Certifications list reads, in HES's words: "ASTM E330 Certified"; "ANSI/BHMA A156.31, Grade 1"; "ANSI/SDI 250.13 Certified"; "Florida Building Code Approved FL# 14307"; "RoHS Compliant"; "UL 294 Listed"; "UL 305 Listed"; and "UL 1034 Burglary-Resistant Listed and Suitable for Outdoor Use".
A BHMA certificate of compliance for A156.31, printed 4/24/2023, lists the 9600 at Grade 1. A UL certificate issued October 3, 2018 covers the 9600 and the other four strikes on the installation sheet under UL 1034 and UL 294, and says Models 9400, 9500, 9600 and 9800 are suitable for outdoor use.
For UL 305, the catalog page says "UL 305 Listed". The UL certificate HES posts, issued February 19, 2019, covers the same five strikes as "COMPONENT - PANIC HARDWARE" under UL 305 and CAN/ULC S132, and says UL Recognized components are intended for installation in complete equipment submitted for investigation to UL LLC.
| Figure | 9600 catalog page, features | Installation sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Static strength | 2,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs (UL1034 rating) |
| Dynamic strength (the sheet says dynamic impact) | 120 ft-lbs | 70 ft-lbs (UL1034 rating) |
| Endurance | 1,000,000 cycles | 250,000 cycles (UL1034 rating) |
| UL294 destructive attack | Not given here | Level I (no attack test) |
| UL294 line security | Not given here | Level I (no line security) |
| UL294 endurance | Not given here | Level IV (100,000 cycles) |
| UL294 standby power | Not given here | Level I (no secondary power source) |
Source HES's 9600 catalog page, the installation sheet's UL 1034 rating and UL 294 performance levels, and the UL and BHMA certificates HES posts on the 9600 product page.
Monitoring
What do the LBM and LBSM monitors report, and what are their wire colours?
The 9600's two ordering options are monitors, switches with their own wire leads. HES's overview brochure says the latchbolt monitor (LBM) detects when the latchbolt is in a locked state, and the latchbolt strike monitor (LBSM) detects when the latchbolt and strike are in a locked state.
The sheet lists the state of the switch for an unpowered strike and the LBM in the unactuated (door open) position. HES's product page lists the 9600's monitoring installation as factory configured.
| Monitor | Common | Normally open | Normally closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBM (latchbolt monitor) | White | Orange | Green |
| LBSM (latchbolt strike monitor) | Brown | Blue | Yellow |
Source HES's 2026 electric strike overview brochure, the installation sheet's monitor wiring diagrams, and the 9600 product page.
Service
Help with an HES 9600 electric strike
Elwin Security installs, repairs and replaces HES electric strikes as part of its electric strike, maglock and door release hardware service for commercial and multifamily properties in the San Francisco Bay Area. Calls are answered 8:00 AM-8:00 PM daily at (408) 539-0535.
FAQ
HES 9600 electric strike questions
What exit devices does the HES 9600 work with?
Rim exit devices up to a 3/4-inch throw latchbolt, HES's catalog page says. HES's lock cross reference puts "All manufacturers" in the manufacturer column for that row, while the 2026 overview brochure labels the same group "Compatible with most manufacturers".
Is the HES 9600 fire rated?
HES's documents differ: the 9600 catalog page calls the strike "non-fire rated", while a warning in the installation sheet says converting the strike to fail safe mode negates the unit's fire rating.
How much current does an HES 9600 draw?
500 mA at 12 VDC and 250 mA at 24 VDC, continuous duty, in HES's catalog page and installation sheet. HES's overview brochure prints 450 mA at 12 VDC and 250 mA at 24 VDC beside the 9600.
Does the HES 9600 need a faceplate or a frame cutout?
No. HES's catalog page says no faceplates are required and no cutting on the frame is required for installation, because all components are encased within the 3/4-inch thick stainless steel housing.
What do LBM and LBSM mean on an HES 9600 part number?
LBM is the latchbolt monitor and LBSM the latchbolt strike monitor, the two options in the 9600 ordering table.
Sources and further reading
These sources back up the general guidance. Your building and the people who approve the work decide the details for your doors.
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 9600 Series Surface Mounted Electric Strike Catalog Page (updated 6/11/25)
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 9600 Series Surface Mounted Electric Strike product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 9400 | 9500 | 9600 | 9700 | 9800 Electric Strike Installation Instructions & Frame Preparation (3026006.004_3)
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): Electric Strike Lock Cross Reference (updated 6/11/25)
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): Electric Strike Compatibility Chart (updated 6/11/25)
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): HES Electric Strike Overview Brochure (HES-094-0226)
- UL: UL Certificate of Compliance 20181003-BP7059 (UL 1034, UL 294), posted by HES
- UL: UL Certificate of Compliance 20190219-SA12445 (UL 305 component), posted by HES
- Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association: BHMA Certificate of Compliance, A156.31, Hanchett Entry Systems (printed 4/24/2023), posted by HES
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 9000-1x Spacer Plate product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 9000-ASB 1/2" Aluminum Spacer Bracket product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): SMB Surface Mounting Box product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 9000-MTK Metal Template Kit product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 2005M3 SMART Pac III product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 2001M Plug-in Bridge Rectifier product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 2004M ElectroLynx adapter product page
- HES (ASSA ABLOY): 2006M Plug-in Buzzer product page