Why is the Falcon motorized electric latch retraction device called MEL instead of QEL (Quiet Electric Latch)?

This option is being marketed as a power efficiency improvement over the current solenoid latch retraction product (1 amp in-rush of the motor vs. 16 amp in-rush of the solenoid). Falcon 24/25 exit devices do not have the noise reducing dampers as do the Von Duprin 33A/35A and 98/99 series devices.

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