Exit Stopper®

STI-6400 Series

Features
· Helps prevent unauthorized exits/entries through doors.
· Easy to install. Warning sound when turning on (two flashes/beeps) and off
(one flash/beep).
· Add warning in second language with provided labels (21 languages).
· Select volume, alarm duration and delay settings.
· Mount on top, right, left or next to almost any door.
· Select on-site whether to use an alarm or annunciator.
· Low battery detection, beep and flashes.
· Alarm sounds and high power LED light flashes when activated.
· Dry contact Form C relay.
· Protect anything such as cabinet, extinguisher, etc. with an external reed or
any mechanical switch.

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Warnings
All units are recommended for indoor use only. Unit must be tested periodically to verify the life
of battery. STI recommends you change the 9 Volt battery twice a year. To hear alarm when
normal work environment is loud, may need to purchase remote horns. When purchasing a
remote unit (STI-6403 or STI-6404) you will need to periodically test the connections to make
sure audibles function at a sound level to alert staff. Maximum of three remote alarms may be
used in parallel.

All specifications and information shown are current as of publication and subject to change
without notice.

Warranty Information
· Three year guarantee against breakage of polycarbonate in normal use (one year on electro
mechanical and electronic components).
· Electronic warranty form at www.sti-usa.com/wc14

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Dichloromethane, which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Specifications

Polycarbonate Enclosure
Dimensions 5.375” W x 5.375” H x 2 “ D (137mm x 137mm x 51mm)
Flammability UL94 V-2
Wall Thickness 0.12 in (3.05mm)

Electronics
Power source 9 VDC battery
If not using, slide switch 6 “on”
Remote power input 12VDC - 24VDC, 300mA
Installed battery will act as backup power if switch 6 is “off”
30 cm high volume 112dB; low volume 97dB
Horn volume
100 cm high volume 102dB; low volume 88dB
Low battery detection Flash 1x / minute; beep 1x / 3 minutes
Relay contacts 0.5A 125VAC / 1A 30VDC
Battery <15μA (Battery Life approx. 2 years dependent on use)
Stand by current 12VDC <0.15mA
24VDC <1mA
Alarm current (volume high + relay) <286mA @12VDC <149mA @24VDC
Operating temperature 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
Power “on” notification 2 flashes and 2 beeps
Power “off” notification 1 flash and 1 beep

Electronics: STI-6403 and STI-6404 - Remote Horn Unit

Power Source 9 VDC operating power* only
Horn Volume at 1 ft. 95 dB low / 105 dB high
Stand by Current 0A
Alarm Current 50mA at 95 dB/ 200 mA at 105 dB

* Power source for the STI-6403 and STI-6404 Remote Horn uses a separate power
source from the STI-6400 alarm. The Remote Horn contains an internal 9 volt battery.
Horn operates when the Form C contact at main unit is activated on alarm.

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Circuit Board Set-up

Remote ON DIP Switch Settings

Power
(defaults shown)
Form C
Relay

All models are shipped with jumper

across RS2 terminals for use with
RS1 RS2 KEYSW
one reed switch. If using second reed
switch, remove jumper wire and insert
second reed switch.
JUMPER WIRE
TO MAGNETIC SWITCH
Figure 1

Switch Settings

SWITCH SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Arming - immediate OFF*
Arming - 15 second delay ON
Trip - immediate OFF*
Trip - 15 second delay ON
Shut-off based on duration OFF*
(switches 4 & 5)
Shut-off approx. 3 sec. after ON
door closes
Duration - 30 second alarm OFF* OFF*
Duration - 180 second alarm OFF ON
Duration - continuous alarm ON OFF
Duration - 30 second annunciator mode ON ON
Low battery detection on - Turn switch off OFF*
Low battery detection off - Turn switch on ON
Volume - high ON*
Volume - low OFF
Dry contact relay function OFF OFF*
Dry contact relay function ON ON
*default

Slide lever to desired ON/OFF position as labeled on circuit board.

*factory settings
NOTE: Disconnect all power sources before changing switch settings.

Battery Replacement
If low battery is detected (flashes once a minute and beeps once every three minutes), replace
9 VDC battery. When replacing battery with all power and battery removed; flip switch “6” on/
off to reset supervisory; than replace battery and any remote power.

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Alarm Feature Description
Switch settings – factory default listed first
1 OFF = arming immediate (ON for 15 second delay)
2 OFF = trip immediate (ON for 15 second delay)
3 OFF = shut-off based on switches #4 and #5 (ON shut-off approx. 3 sec. after door closes)
4 OFF and Switch 5 OFF = duration 30 sec. (other options 4 OFF and 5 ON = duration 180
sec., 4 ON and 5 OFF duration continuous, 4 ON and 5 ON = annunciator beeps)
6 OFF = low battery detection. Flashes once per minute and beeps once every three minutes.
ON turns off low battery detection, use when not operating battery for backup.
7 ON = high volume (OFF = low volume)
8 OFF = relay and battery power saver (ON for relay function)
Test Alarm
Note: STI recommends testing the alarm in factory settings prior to mounting (see Switch
Settings). Disconnect all power sources before changing switch settings.
1. Make sure key switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove tamper screw on the side of the unit using the tamper wrench provided. Remove
housing cover. Save the tamper wrench for future service and battery replacement (Fig. 2).
3. Connect battery.
4. Place magnet next to reed switch. Note: for STI-6402 and STI-6404 models, place magnet
next to reed switches 1 & 2.
5. Turn the key switch to the ON position.
6. Move magnet away from reed switch. Unit should alarm immediately.
7. Turn unit off with the key to silence alarm.
8. Apply optional label if desired.
Installation Instructions
1. Set switches on circuit board to desired alarm settings (Fig. 1).
2. If using external power source, use Class II UL Listed 12-24VDC supply. If not using 9V
battery, be sure switch 6 is in “ON” position before connecting any power. Refer to page 4
figure 1.
3. Mount main unit on or next to the door using hardware provided. Reed switch may be
located in one of four internal positions or route the reed switch through the slot in the
bottom of the cover as shown in Fig. 3.

Figure 2
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 BASE
TAMPER WRENCH
Installation Instructions (continued) (1) PROVIDED

4. Mount magnet using hardware

provided. Magnet must be within
¾” of the reed switch when door is REMOVE FRONT COVER AND
ROUTE REED SWITCH WIRES
closed. Please refer to figures 8, 9 THROUGH NOTCH ON BOTTOM
and 10 for other mounting options. SURFACE AS SHOWN
Note: When mounting on metal
doors or door frame, use plastic SCREW MAXIMUM GAP
(2) PROVIDED
spacers provided. 3/4 in. (19mm)
REMOVE FRONT COVER AND
ANCHOR
5. If installing STI-6402, STI-6403, MAGNET ROUTE REED SWITCH WIRES
(2) PROVIDED
THROUGH NOTCH ON BOTTOM
STI-6404 or STI-6405 continue to SPACERS (USE AS NECESSARY) SURFACE AS SHOWN
page 6. NOTE: 2 SPACERS UNDER BOTH
MAGNET AND REED SWITCH
6. Replace cover by sliding flanges on MUST BE
SCREW
USED ON STEEL
(2) PROVIDED
MAXIMUM GAP
3/4 in. (19mm)
inside of cover into slots on base, DOORS
ANCHOR
snap closed and replace the tamper MAGNET
(2) PROVIDED

screw. SPACERS (USE AS NECESSARY)

NOTE: 2 SPACERS UNDER BOTH
MAGNET AND REED SWITCH
MUST BE USED ON STEEL
DOORS
Figure 3
STI-6402 Double Door Install Notes
1. If not using extra reed switch, leave
jumper wire across terminals RS2
on terminal block.
2. STI provides 1 internal reed switch with
approx. 14” wire and 1 reed switch with NO
COM

KIT-E06402
approx. 72” wire (cut wire to desired REED SWITCH
OPTIONAL:
length). TO REMOTE HORN
(RS2)

3. First reed switch is connected to RS1. STI-6403 NO

COM

TERMINAL BLOCK KIT-E06402

Remove jumper and connect second OPTIONAL:
REED SWITCH
(RS2)
in RS2 (Fig. 4). Refer to Fig. 1 for TO REMOTE HORN INTERNAL
STI-6403
REED SWITCHBLOCK
(RS1)
additional details. TERMINAL

*Note: Alarm will sound when either door is opened. INTERNAL Figure 4
REED SWITCH (RS1)

STI-6403 Remote Horn Install Notes

1. Remove cover.
2. Move relay function (switch 8) to “ON”
(see page 4).
3. Connect two conductor wire (14-24
AWG) from main unit terminal block
pins COM and NO to remote horn unit
terminal block (wire not provided). Units
can be set up to 300 ft. apart. Not
polarity sensitive (refer to Fig. 1 and Fig.
5 for details).
4. Connect internal battery.
5. Mount similar to main unit with #8 x 1 in.
screws and anchors if necessary.
6. Replace cover and screws.
7. Turn key switch to ON position. STI-6403 REMOTE HORN UNIT INSTALLATION
Figure 5
*Note: The ON/OFF key position is opposite from
6400 main unit. Remote horn sounds when
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STI-6404 Double Door with Remote Horn Install Notes
The STI-6404 is a combination unit for double doors with a remote horn. Reference the installation
instructions for the main unit, the STI-6402 and the STI-6403 for complete installation.

STI-6405 Exit Stopper with Momentary Reset

The STI-6405 uses a momentary switch. After initial
installation, unit is always on and you do not have to
remember to turn it on when you leave a protected area.
This model also eliminates having to remember to re-arm it
because it is never off.

When the alarm is triggered, to silence the alarm, insert the

key and turn completely to the “RESET” position
VIEW SHOWING andINSTALLATION
MAGNET hold
for 2 seconds, then release. The switch will spring back to
its original position and push the key out. To turn the unit
off, supply power must be removed.
REMOVE FRONT COVER
AND ROUTE REED SWITCH
WIRES THROUGH NOTCH ON Figure 6
BOTTOM SURFACE AS SHOWN
Label Option MAXIMUM GAP 3/4 in. (19mm)
3/8 in. (9.5mm) ON METAL DOOR
· Optional use AND FRAME

· Recommend applying before mounting SPACERS (USE AS NECESSARY)

NOTE: 2 SPACERS UNDER BOTH
· Provides bilingual instructions SCREW
6 x 1 1/4 in.
MAGNET AND REED SWITCH
MUST BE USED ON STEEL DOORS
(2) PROVIDED
· Select from 21 languages ANCHOR
MAGNET (2) PROVIDED

Figure 7

Mounting Options

TYPICAL FLUSH MOUNT DOORJAMB

INSTALLATION
SCREW MAGNET MUST BE
6 x 1 1/4 in. INSTALLED OPPOSITE
(2) PROVIDED RAISED RIB ON OUTER COVER
SPACERS - USE NOTE: (2) SPACERS MUST BE
AS NECESSARY USED ON STEEL DOORS
MAGNET
ANCHOR
(2) PROVIDED
6400 UNIT

JAMB
DOOR STOP
DOOR
SWING

DOOR

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Mounting Options (continued)

TYPICAL RECESSED MOUNT DOORJAMB

INSTALLATION

MAGNET ASSEMBLY
(SEE ABOVE FOR INSTALLATION) 3/4 in. (19mm)
MAXIMUM GAP

DOOR STOP

MAGNET

6400 SWING

DOOR
SWING

*Note: When mounting reed switch on door and the main unit on wall, wire service loop must be used. Figure 9

TYPICAL
DOUBLE
DOOR
INSTALLATION

STI 6402
INTERNAL REED SWITCH
(RS1)
TO KEY
SWITCH Figure 10

TERMINAL BLOCK
OPTIONAL:
USA TO REMOTE EMEA
HORN
2306 Airport
Rd • Waterford,
STI-6403 MI 48327,
KIT-E06402 USA
REED SWITCH
(RS2)
Phone: 248-673-9898 • [email protected] • www.sti-usa.com
VIEW SHOWING INSTALLATION OF
Taylor House • 34 Sherwood Road •REED
ADDTIONAL Bromsgrove, Worcestershire • B60 3DR • England
SWITCH KIT-E06402
Tel: +44 (0)1527 520 999 • [email protected] • www.sti-emea.com
Unit 7A • Lockhead Avenue • Airport Business Park • Waterford • X91 HWF2 • Ireland
[email protected] • www.sti-emea.com

Subject to change without notice. -8- Inst. 6400 AUG2022