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Are the wires on a Von Duprin 6000 series electric strike polarized?
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The wires on 6000 series electric strike solenoid are non polarized.:
What is dual switch monitoring or DS?
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The DS is Dual Monitor Switch for Von Duprin 6100 and 6200 series electric strikes (not 6300 or 6400)DS option cannot be added to a Von Duprin 6000 series electric strikes in the field. It is only ...:
Why won't the 5100 24v strike work on both a RH & LH door?
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The 5100 strike details are listed below: Only operates with 12VDC or 24VDC power supply. Will not operate with AC transformer. 12 or 24VAC can be converted to 12/24VDC using Von Duprin SO12 o...:
What is the part number for the 6000 series electric strike 24VDC solenoid?
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The Von Duprin 6000 series electric strike can be converted by ordering the appropriate kits below. Kits include the solenoid, plunger, spring, and washer. 6000 Series solenoid Kit 1...:
How to convert the Von Duprin 6000 series electrical strike from Fail Secure to Fail Safe or Fail Safe to Fail Secure?
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Part numbers: FS slider, part # 090591 (Use for all EXCEPT 6211WF/6212WF/6221/6223. See 090798 below) FS slider, part #090798 (Use this slider for FS models 6211W...:
Will the 9100 series Benchmark III power an electric strike?
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The Benchmark III control has a 24VDC, 2.5 amp power supply, and built in relay for controlling electric strikes or other accessories less than 2.5 amps current load. For a fail secure strike, r...:
Will the 6300 work with the 55 rim?
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The Von Duprin 6300 surface mounted electric strike is compatible with 55 rim device.:
Is a rectifier needed to change AC to DC on Von Duprin 6000 series electric strikes?
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The strike will always be DC. By using a SO24 or SO12(rectifiers) you will be able to convert the AC waveform from a transformer to a DC waveform that will be acceptable by the 6000 series strikes.:
How can the Von Duprin 4854 mullion be ordered when using the 6300 electric strike?
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Does the Von Duprin 6121 electric strike work with the Von Duprin XP exit device?
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Von Duprin does not recommend using XP98/99 devices with any electric strike. Von Duprin recommends using the standard 98/99 rim device. :
What electric strike can be used on a pair of doors with an L9000 lock?
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Von Duprin 6223 electric strike is the most common closed back strike or the 6221 for open back strike on inactive leaf that can be used with Schlage L9000 or Von Duprin 7500 mortise lock.:
What questions should be asked to determine which Von Duprin 6000 series electric strike I have?
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See Catalog to identify specific model: Von Duprin Electrical Security Products and Accessories Catalog:
What size wire and run is recommended when using a PS914-2RS?
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For Product Shipped Prior to August 2012 using the old (black) potted module:a. 0-100 ft 14 gauge wireb. 0-200 ft 12 gauge wire&nbs...:
Where can Von Duprin 6300 electric strike installation instructions or templates be found?
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Von Duprin surface mounted 6300 electric strike paper template and installation instruction are provided with the electric strike. See attached https://us.allegion.co...:
What power supply is required to operate the 6000 series electric strike?
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Option boards are not required with PS900 series power supplies when using electric strikes. See the list of options below. The PS902 would power up to 5 electric strikes at 24VDC or&n...:
Why would the horn sound when the solenoid tries to engage on a Von Duprin Chexit device?
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Make sure the proper power supply (PS873 or PS914) and proper gauge and run wire is used for Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven. Related Solution: What wire&n...:
How many Von Duprin QEL devices can be connected to a power supply?
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Product Ordered before 7/10/2012 - Product identified by no label on QEL motor. You must use the 900-2Q option board with the PS900 power supplies to operate the QEL devices. The attached ta...:
CX will not arm. Red light on solid waits 10 sec, light goes out and cycle repeats
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Inadequate power or wrong gauge wire is used. The inrush current demand by CX will overload and shutdown the power supply if undersized. You must use the Von Duprin PS873 or...:
What electric strikes can be used with the Von Duprin aluminum mullions?
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Aluminum mullions 5654 or 5754 are not designed to accept any electric strike including 6300 surface mounted electric strike.:
How do you route the wires for an E996L trim through the exit device?
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The wires run through the device out to the EPT. See step 7 on page 5 of E996L instructions.:
What is the power output of a 4600 operator?
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The 4600 Series operator has both a 12VDC and 24VDC output rated at 1A (combined load) to power strikes, maglocks, and other devices, but an EL device "always" has to have a separate PS914-2RS Seri...:
Can the Von Duprin 5100 electric strike be used on a pair of doors?
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The following application information apply to the 5100 electric strike: Can only be used on a single door with a cylindrical lock Can not be used on a pair of doors Can not be used on a mullion:
Will the 6210 work with the Best 45H? If not is there another electric strike that is compatible.
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***The 6210 electric strike was designed to replace mechanical strikes in existing openings when access control is desired.*** Note: The Best 40H series lock is not listed on the 6210 electric s...:
Can the electric strike be used with a vertical rod device on a fire-rated door?
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Not for use in fire rated openings.:
Will the Von Duprin 6210 electric strike operate with the MA series locks?
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The Von Duprin 6210 electric strike was designed for retrofit applications and will not work with the Falcon MA series lock when strike and lock body are mounted at standard locations (centerline o...:
Are the Von Duprin 6000 series electric strikes rated for continuous duty?
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All of Von Duprin 6000 series electric strikes have continuous duty solenoids either 12 or 24VDC.:
What is the amount of pre-load force allowed for the 6300 electric strike before the strike will no longer release and operate properly.
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The 6000 series electric strikes 6100, 6200, 6300 models, require that there be no preload at all on the strike lip to function properly.:
What is the device backset when using a 1790 with a 6111 strike?
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The Von Duprin 6111 electric strike would work with DOM 1790 device on medium style doors Centerline of the 1790 device mounting screws are located 1 11/16" from face of stop. See d...:
What is the most common practice for running electric power from a frame to the door and hardware?
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Electrical hinges or a power transfer units are the most commonly used practices to run electric power to locks and/or strikes. Electric Hinges: Most electric hinges will fit into...:
Why would an electric strike not stay locked when turned upside down?
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The Von Duprin 6000 series electric strike has a 12 or 24VDC solenoid with plunger, spring and impact washer as shown 6000 solenoid Make sure the solenoid spring and impact washer are not missin...:
Do the electric removable mullions come with a quick connector?
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The Von Duprin electrified steel mullions, 4854 and 9854 come with a quick connector that connects the electric strike wires from the mullion to the frame through the top fitting. ...:
What electric strikes are available for Von Duprin rim exit devices?
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The 22, 33/35A and 98/99 rim exit devices: The 6111 is the most common electric strike to be used with these devices 6112 and 6113 electric strikes also could be used The 6300 surface mount el...:
How many Chexit devices can be operated from the PS914 power supply?
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Following information determine number of the Chexit devices that were shipped prior to 8-24-2015 from the factory with solenoid driven can be hooked up to a single Von Duprin PS873 or PS914 p...:
Why is my Von Duprin CX going into a weak alarm after the rearm delay?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid - the solenoid pulls and drops, the alarm sounds, there is a solid LED or no LED light after the rearm t...:
Is the Von Duprin 6111 electric strike compatible with Von Duprin XP98/99 rim exit device?
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This is not a recommended application as the electric strike does not have the same holding force as the XP98/99 rim exit device. Typically the XP device will withstand a higher force than electr...:
How do you wire an electric strike to a 4600 Series operator?
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The 4630/4630 operator has a 12 VDC and 24 VDC output that can power an electric strike or maglock. The wiring diagrams are shown on page 14 of the installation instructions (attached). 4600 Insta...:
Will the 6300 electric strike work with the 22 series rim device?
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The 6300 surface mounted electric strike can be used with a 22 rim device.:
Can you power an electric strike or maglock from the 9500 Series Senior Swing?
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An electric strike or maglock (24 volt only) can be wired to a Senior Swing 2800/9500 series operator using the P10 Lock Interface cable.For Current Sr Swing control boxes with ID# 72940 on th...:
Can the 8200 Series operator power a electric strike?
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The 8200 Series operator CANNOT power a strike, maglock, or EL device. A separate power supply is ALWAYS required. There is an onboard relay to control a strike, maglock, or EL device.:
Will the 6300 electric strike work with 88-F or the 88 rim panic?
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Von Duprin 6300 electric strike will operate with 88 rim but not 88F fire rated exit devices.:
Can the 5100 electric strike be used with a mortise exit device?
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The 5100 electric strikes are for use with cylindrical locks only. Instead use the following:6211 electric strike is used with mortise lock without deadbolt on a new single door, hollow ...:
What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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Can 24 volts be run to a 12 volt 6000 series electric strike solenoid?
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You can't run 24VDC into the 12VDC electric strike, over voltage such as this will cause the solenoid to heat up and damage the solenoid. You must change to a 24V solenoid, part number 050240-00.: