The Adams Rite 7101 Electric Strike provides remote electrical unlocking for the inactive-leaf nose of a pair of narrow-stile doors. Its distinguishing feature is a radiused 1-1/4" × 4-7/8" faceplate, shaped specifically to match the rounded nose of the inactive door leaf.
The 7101 works with Adams Rite 4500, discontinued 4700 and 4900 Series deadlatches, as well as compatible cylindrical locksets with a 1/2" to 5/8" latchbolt projection. Electrical actuation releases the keeper, allowing the active door leaf to open without mechanically retracting the latchbolt.
The 7101 is available for 12-, 16- or 24-volt AC or DC systems. It may be field converted between fail-secure and fail-safe operation during installation. www.adamsrite.com
Important: The 7101 is the radiused-faceplate model for the inactive leaf of paired narrow-stile doors. It is not the standard flat-faceplate version. For a flat jamb or frame preparation, review the Adams Rite 7100 instead.
Key Features
- Designed for the inactive leaf of paired narrow-stile doors
- Radiused faceplate matches the inactive-leaf nose
- Remote electrical release of compatible latchbolts
- Compatible with Adams Rite 4500 and 4900 Series deadlatches
- Compatible with discontinued Adams Rite 4700 deadlatches
- Accepts compatible cylindrical locksets
- Supports 1/2" through 5/8" latchbolt projection
- Stainless-steel bolt-retaining keeper
- Available in 12-, 16- and 24-volt configurations
- AC and DC configurations available
- Field convertible between fail-secure and fail-safe operation
- Optional two-switch monitoring configurations available
- UL 1034 burglary-resistant listed
- UL 294 listed
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Adams Rite 7101 |
| Product type |
Electric strike |
| Primary application |
Inactive leaf in a pair of narrow-stile doors |
| Faceplate shape |
Radiused |
| Faceplate dimensions |
1-1/4" × 4-7/8" |
| Compatible deadlatches |
Adams Rite 4500, 4700 and 4900 Series |
| Cylindrical-lock compatibility |
Compatible latchbolts with 1/2"–5/8" projection |
| Strike case |
1" × 3-3/8" × 1-5/8" deep |
| Strike opening |
5/8" × 1-7/16" × 1/2" deep |
| Keeper material |
Stainless steel |
| Voltage options |
12, 16 or 24 volts |
| Current options |
AC or DC |
| Operation |
Field convertible between fail secure and fail safe |
| Monitoring |
Available as an ordered option |
| Lip extensions |
Not available |
| Available finishes |
313, 335 and 628 |
| Shipping weight |
Approximately 2 lb. |
| Listings |
UL 1034 and UL 294 |
Electrical Requirements
| Voltage |
DC Current |
AC Current |
| 12V |
0.33A |
1.42A |
| 16V |
0.22A |
0.63A |
| 24V |
0.17A |
0.74A |
Electrical Configuration Warning
- DC continuous-duty models operate silently.
- AC intermittent-duty models produce an audible buzz while energized.
- An AC intermittent solenoid must not be continuously energized.
- Voltage, AC/DC duty and monitoring must be selected correctly when ordering.
- Fail-safe/fail-secure operation may be converted in the field, but this does not change the unit’s voltage or duty rating.
Fail-Safe and Fail-Secure Operation
The 7101 may be field converted between the following operating modes:
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Fail secure: The strike remains locked when power is removed.
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Fail safe: The strike unlocks when power is removed.
The appropriate mode must be determined according to the opening’s access-control requirements and all applicable building, fire and life-safety codes.
Monitoring Option
The 7101 is available with two Form C monitoring switches that can indicate:
- Whether the latchbolt is engaged in the strike
- Whether the strike jaw is blocked
Monitoring is optional and must be specified when ordering. It is not included with every 7101.
Important Lip Information
Lip-extension kits are not available for the Adams Rite 7101.
Because the 7101 uses a specially radiused faceplate designed to match the nose of the inactive door leaf, the opening’s dimensions and door relationship must be verified before ordering. Do not assume that a 7100 lip extension can be added to a 7101.
Standard Package
The Adams Rite 7101 is individually boxed with:
- Electric strike
- Radiused faceplate
- Mounting screws
- Mounting clips
- Adhesive shims
The adhesive shims accommodate jamb or stile extrusion thicknesses greater or less than the nominal 1/8" thickness.
7101 vs. 7100
| Feature |
7101 |
7100 |
| Faceplate |
Radiused |
Flat with radius corners |
| Faceplate size |
1-1/4" × 4-7/8" |
1-1/4" × 4-7/8" |
| Intended location |
Nose of inactive leaf in paired narrow-stile doors |
Compatible flat frame or jamb preparation |
| Lip extensions |
Not available |
Available |
| Monitoring option |
Available |
Available |
| 7101 finishes |
313, 335 and 628 |
Broader finish selection |
Choose the 7101 when the electric strike mounts in the radiused nose of the inactive leaf in a pair of narrow-stile doors. Choose the 7100 when the opening requires the standard flat, radius-corner faceplate.
Related Models
This listing is specifically for the Adams Rite 7101. Other models should be selected only when the opening requires their particular faceplate.
| Model |
Primary Difference |
| 7100 |
Flat 1-1/4" × 4-7/8" faceplate with radius corners |
| 7110 |
Longer 1-7/16" × 7-15/16" flat faceplate |
| 7111 |
Longer 1-7/16" × 10-1/4" flat faceplate |
| 7130 |
Flat 6-7/8" conversion faceplate covering an existing MS deadlock strike opening |
| 7131 |
Radiused 6-7/8" conversion faceplate for an inactive leaf |
| 7140 |
Flat 1-1/4" × 4-7/8" faceplate with square corners |
Ordering Checklist
Confirm all of the following before ordering:
- The strike will mount in the inactive leaf of paired narrow-stile doors.
- The inactive-leaf nose requires a radiused faceplate.
- The required faceplate measures 1-1/4" × 4-7/8".
- The latchbolt projects between 1/2" and 5/8".
- The existing deadlatch or cylindrical lock is compatible.
- The opening does not require a lip extension.
- The correct voltage has been selected.
- The correct AC or DC duty has been selected.
- Monitoring is selected if required.
- The required finish is available for the 7101.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adams Rite 7101 designed for?
The 7101 is designed to mount in the radiused nose of the inactive leaf in a pair of narrow-stile doors.
What is the difference between the Adams Rite 7100 and 7101?
The 7100 has a flat faceplate with radius corners. The 7101 has a radiused faceplate shaped to match the nose of an inactive narrow-stile door leaf.
Can the 7101 be used in a standard flat jamb?
The 7101 is specifically designed for a radiused inactive-leaf nose. If the opening has a flat frame or jamb preparation, review the 7100 or another faceplate model instead.
Are lip extensions available for the 7101?
No. Adams Rite specifically states that lip-extension kits are not available for the 7101.
Which locks work with the 7101?
It is designed for Adams Rite 4500, discontinued 4700 and 4900 Series deadlatches, and compatible cylindrical locks with a 1/2" to 5/8" latchbolt projection.
Can the 7101 be used with a cylindrical lock?
Yes, provided the cylindrical lock has a compatible latchbolt projecting between 1/2" and 5/8".
Is the 7101 fail safe or fail secure?
The strike may be field converted between fail-secure and fail-safe operation during installation. Voltage, AC/DC duty and monitoring still must be correctly selected when ordering.
Is monitoring included?
Not necessarily. Monitoring is an optional configuration and must be specified when placing the order.
What does the monitoring option report?
The optional two Form C switches indicate whether the latchbolt is engaged and whether the strike jaw is blocked.
What voltages are available?
The 7101 is available in 12-, 16- and 24-volt AC or DC configurations.
Can an AC 7101 be powered continuously?
No. Adams Rite states that the AC intermittent solenoid must not be continuously energized.
What finishes are available?
The official Adams Rite ordering information lists 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized and 628 clear anodized for the 7101. content.assaabloyusa.com
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