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This European standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of electrically controlled panic exit systems, specifically designed for use in a panic situation on escape routes. These systems consist of at least the following elements: - Requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar for requesting the release of electrical locking elements in one single operation in order to exit; - Electrical locking element for securing an exit door; - Electrical controlling element for supplying, connecting and controlling electrical locking element and requesting element. This European Standard covers panic exit systems placed on the market as a complete unit (e.g. mortise lock, cylinder, keeper, requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar, electrical locking element, electrical controlling element, etc.). The components are tested as a single product.