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Can Von Duprin QEL/EL and CX be in the same device?
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You can not use these options together on the same device per the following reasons: QEL/EL device retracts the latch bolt of the exit device allowing entry. CX (Chexit) device ...:
What does BOCA mean for the Von Duprin Chexit option device?
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The Von Duprin Chexit-BOCA has special software. Following is the function of this software: When Chexit device push bar is pushed and goes into alarm it will release in 15/30 sec...:
How do I connect the external inhibit option for the Chexit?
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For Chexit devices shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven connect your normally closed contact from access control system between green and red on the twelve field wire ...:
What are the amperage and power supply requirements for the Von Duprin Chexit (CX) devices?
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Chexit motor driven devices shipped after 8-24-2015:You can use 1 Chexit device with PS902, 3 Chexit devices with PS904, and 4 Chexit devices with PS914 or PS906 power supplies with proper gau...:
Is the CX and LBR options available on a 9847?
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You can specify Chexit CX98/9927-LBR or CX98/9947-LBR exit devices. If your door is fire rated you will use the AFL, Auxiliary Fire Latch provided with exit device. :
What is (SD) Special Dogging?
Resolution:
SD is Special cylinder dogging in the center case of 98/99 rim and vertical rod non fire rated devices and is available with standard, EL, QEL, CX and ALK.:
Does the cylinder cam get inverted on the SD option for the Von Duprin 99 exit device?
Resolution:
The cylinder cam must be inverted with the SD option to work properly.:
What is the difference between the EPT 2 and the EPT 10?:
Resolution:
The EPT2 has (2) 18 gauge wires and the EPT10 has (10) 24 gauge wires. Even though they are 18 gauge or 24 gauge wires they are special high stress, high flex, & high current wires specifically u...:
What is the part number for the CX-RX switch?
Resolution:
For solenoid driven Chexit devices shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015, the RX switch is no longer available. This part was discontinued in 2019. If the older version Chexit RX s...:
Who can adjust or replace the Chexit RX switch?
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For Chexit devices with solenoid driven shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015, the RX switch is ordered as a "Special CX RX Switch". It may only be installed or adjusted ...:
How do I connect External Inhibit wires on Chexit?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 were solenoid driven: A normally closed card reader contact, key pad contact or any other control contact connects to the G...:
Is the Von Duprin EPT10 required for CX device?
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The wires in the EPT are larger than the wires in an electric hinge and are less prone to breaking. This is why we recommend the Von Duprin EPT10 with CX device but if necessary yo...:
What gauge wire is needed for CX red and black power wires?
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For Product Shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid and EPT or Door Loops: a. 0-100 ft, use #14 Gauge Wire ...:
What is the part number for the CX wiring assembly?
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The part number for "CX Wiring Assembly" also called "Ten Wire Connector" is 112018-00. :
Is there a way to get a dry contact signal from a Chexit device when it is in alarm?
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To get a dry contact signal from a Chexit device to monitor the alarm, use the blue and brown wires (do not connect the blue to the red) of the harness connector cable tha...:
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...:
Where can I find wiring information for the Chexit?
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Chexit devices shipped before 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven:Attached are the single and double door wiring , cable voltage reading documents for trouble shooting, and the installation in...:
How to test the RX switch in a Chexit device.
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven: If Chexit device goes into alarm with fast flashing red LED after the rearm time, the RX switch may be out of adjustment or defect...:
How does the outside trim function on a Chexit Rim or Vertical Rod device?
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A thumbpiece, knob or lever trim left in the unlock position would be locked when the Chexit is armed and unlock when the Chexit device is disarmed. To keep the outside trim in the lock p...:
Solenoid on Chexit pulls back and immediately lets go and alarm goes off with red solid light.
Resolution:
The following could cause the Chexit solenoid ( devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015) pulls in then drop out with no alarm. Mechanical adjustment such as vertical rods. Disconnect t...:
Is the Von Duprin Chexit part number 050228 a module or a kit?
Resolution:
The circuit board is sometimes referred to as a "module" in the field.:
What is the part number for a horn on the Chexit?
Resolution:
If the horn fail to operate in the CX device you need to replace the Chexit module. 040086 is the part number for devices shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven.050228 is the...:
What is the solenoid coil resistance on the Chexit solenoid?
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Only applicable for solenoid driven Chexit devices shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015; Chexit solenoid coil resistance between the green and orange wires is 110-140 ohm and betw...:
Is there a Von Duprin delay egress Chexit conversion kit?
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There is no conversion kit for Von Duprin Chexit device. If delayed egress Chexit device is required, the entire device must be replaced.:
What is the part number for the Trim Device Cable to connect an E996 or RX996 or E7500 to a Chexit module?
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The Trim/Device Cable part number is 040193. If a Chexit device is ordered with an E996/RX996/E7500 from the factory, the trim/device cable is automatically furnished at no...:
Can the Chexit 98/99 be used with the E996 lever trim?
Resolution:
You can use the E996L electric trim with Chexit 98/99 series exit device.:
Do you have a micro-switch with orange wires?
Resolution:
The micro-switch with two orange wires is probably the Chexit switch assembly for devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven, part number 13-065-00. :
Which direction does the Von Duprin CX 10 wire harness plug into the board?
Resolution:
Chexit devices shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven has a twelve wire connector wires and is keyed and can only plugged into the Chexit module in one direction. Chexit d...:
What is required to be ordered with the Chexit?
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The following are needed for a basic installation: Fire alarm contact is always required with Von Duprin Chexit device. 1 1/4" Mortise cylinder with straight cam is required&nbs...:
What would cause my Chexit to go into a weak alarm 10 seconds after arming it?
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The following could cause the Chexit device shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven to go into weak alarm with solid LED light: Wrong power supply- Chexit device requires a...:
What is the part number for the Von Duprin 15 second CX sign?
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113781 is the part number for Von Duprin 15 second CX sign.:
Is dogging available w/ EL option on 24 or 25 series devices?
Resolution:
This option is not available as the solenoid is in the mechanism case where the dogging components would go. An HD-EL solenoid is not available, and Special Dogging(SD) is not an optio...:
What is the Von Duprin Chexit module part number?
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Part number for Von Duprin standard 15 sec. release Chexit module shipped after 8-24-2015 with motor driven is 040086-00. Part number for Von Duprin standard 15 sec. release Chexit module shi...:
Is the 900-ELK wiring adaptor required when using the PS914 power supplies?
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Products shipped on or after August 8, 2012 no longer require the EL wiring adaptor. The ELK Wiring Adaptor (900ELK) was used only when using the PS914 power supply with either the 900-2RS or...:
Can I mount an LCN Cush closer with an GJ overhead stop?
Resolution:
It would be unnecessary to use the CNS/Cush arm and the Glynn Johnson overhead devices in the same application, both mechanisms stop the door.:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be changed to ALK exit alarm?
Resolution:
The Chexit device has a different base plate and center case than the ALK. The Chexit device would need to be replaced with an ALK device.:
Can you connect an external horn to a Chexit device?
Resolution:
Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven:Use the external alarm contact, blue and brown wire on Chexit device.Connect the blue wire to the red wire and connect the brown wire ...:
Why does a Chexit device blink once then powers down?
Resolution:
If Chexit device LED blink once when you turn the unit on, the External inhibit green wire is not by passed or not connected to the access control normally closed contact. For devices sh...:
Can the NL key override be used on Chexit Rim or Vertical Rod devices?
Resolution:
The NL key override will not open the door while Chexit rim or vertical rod device is in the arm mode.:
How many Chexit devices can be operated from the PS914 power supply?
Resolution:
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...:
Can a Chexit release delay time be changed in the field?
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The release delay time for the Chexit is programmed into the Chexit module and cannot be changed in the field.The ability to change the delay time is restricted by the UL listing of the device.&nbs...:
Why does the auto operator not open the door when installed with a Chexit?
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Chexits are NOT electric latch retraction devices, therefore the latch will not retract and allow the opener to swing the door open. Chexits block and unblock the latch. In order for a Ch...:
Chexit goes into alarm with fast flashing LED and not locking after rearm time.
Resolution:
Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven: Chexit device has a RX switch with a connector that needs to be connected to the Chexit module otherwise the alarm will sound af...:
What would cause the Von Duprin delay egress Chexit device not to provide delay egress?
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For Solenoid driven Chexit devices shipped from the factory prior to 8-24-2015, the following could cause the device not to provide delay egress:Measure the voltage between green and orange wires o...:
How many transfer wires are required for a Chexit device?
Resolution:
Depends on which options are used on the Chexit device. Most application use 6-8 wires, but can use up to ten wires.:
Is the Von Duprin 2' door device provided with a UL label?
Resolution:
The Special Von Duprin 2' door device as of 02-07-14 is now shipped with UL Panic Hardware label or UL Fire Exit Hardware label. The 2’ devices are most commonly used in...:
REMOTE CHEXIT MODULE
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RCM:
CHEXIT – REMOTE CHEXIT MODULE
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How many Chexit devices will the PS 914 operate?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven:You can power up to four Chexit devices per PS914 power supply on low traffic doors.0-100' run wire, use #14 gauge.0-200' run wire, us...:
Is the the PS914 EL wiring adapter needed for Von Duprin Chexit device?
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The EL Wiring Adapter is not needed for a CX device.:
Why does my Chexit device open without sounding the alarm?
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Why is my Von Duprin Chexit device not lighting up or arming?
Resolution:
Devices were shipped from the factory with solenoid driven prior to 8-24-2015. First confirm that you are using a PS873 or PS914 power supply.Measure the DC voltage at the ten wire hardness a...:
Von Duprin Chexit device keeps going into alarm by itself.
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Chexit devices shipped with solenoid prior to 8-24-2015. 1. When Chexit device is set for more than zero second rearm time (factory setting is 10 second rearm time) and device goes...:
Why is the electric E996L-FSE trim used with a Chexit CX99 exit device?
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The E996L-FSE trim is needed if the application requires fail-secure operation from the trim side of the opening. When power is out on Chexit device, E996L-FSE trim will remain locked to ...:
Will a key from pull side retract the Chexit device latchbolt when armed?
Resolution:
CX98/9975 mortise devices will retract the latch bolt when the key is used on the pull side of the door.:
CX will not arm. Red light on solid waits 10 sec, light goes out and cycle repeats
Resolution:
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...:
Will CX re-arm if door is held open?
Resolution:
If a door position switch (DPS) is connected across the green and white wires of the old CX (green and red of new CX) the CX would go into alarm if the door is held open when it attempts to rearm.&...:
What would cause the Von Duprin Chexit device to have one red flash when armed then nothing?
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Chexit devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven. The GREEN wire is not shorted to the WHITE if no Access Control system is used.If Access Control system is used,...:
Is there a template that shows where to drill the hole for E/EL/SS/RX/LX/CX wires?
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The hole should be drilled in the field once the end cap is located on the door. It is a 5/8" hole, that is located 5/16" from the end of the mechanism case. See installation instruction of t...:
What is the minimum opening that a Chexit 4' device can be cut down?
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The Von Duprin CX 98/99-4 feet Rim devices on single doors with 5/8" stops and the standard 299 roller strike can be field sized to fit a minimum of 40.2" door opening. This an...:
Can you have a RX and CX in the same device?
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The CX device has an internal RX switch that is wired to the CX circuit board. This RX switch is not available to outside monitoring and no other RX switches may be added to the CX device. :
Can a Von Duprin 98/99 standard device be converted to a CX98/99 device?
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The standard Von Duprin mechanical or electrical 98/99/33/35 exit devices can NOT be converted to a CX98/99 or CX33/35 device. Von Duprin CX98/99 or CX33/35 have a...:
Will the door unlock if a Von Duprin CX 98 / 99 Chexit device is deactivated with card reader and has a 996LBE trim?
Resolution:
When a CX99L-BE is not armed the exterior 996L BE lever trim will be free to retract the CX latch for entrance. When the CX99-L BE is armed the exterior 996L BE lever will not move and...:
Is there an external horn for use with the Chexit device?
Resolution:
Schlage Electronics 1910 series horn can be used as an external horn with Von Duprin Chexit device.:
Why does the fuse blow in the power supply when arming the Von Duprin Chexit device?
Resolution:
The following could cause the fuse to blow in the power supply with devices shipped prior to 8-24-2015 with solenoid driven when Chexit device is arming. Wrong power supply Confirm PS873 or...:
Does Von Duprin offer an exit device for exterior use?
Resolution:
Most Panic devices are not designed for exterior applications. As with any mechanical device, exposure to the elements may affect the operation and life of the device and/or finish an...:
Does the Chexit device retract the latch bolt?
Resolution:
The Von Duprin Chexit device does not have electric latch retraction feature.:
Why would the horn sound when the solenoid tries to engage on a Von Duprin Chexit device?
Resolution:
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...:
What is a Door Position Switch (DPS) for a Chexit device?
Resolution:
A Door Position Switch is a switch and magnet mounted on the door and frame that monitors the door status. If door is held open beyond rearm time or if door is forced open, alarm wil...:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be ordered with LX latch bolt monitor?
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The LX switch is not available with Von Duprin rim and vertical rod Chexit devices. If using a mortise Chexit device the SS7500 mortise lock would provide a LX latch bolt monito...:
Will a Von Duprin Chexit device automatically rearm itself after a fire alarm clears?
Resolution:
The Von Duprin Chexit device will not automatically rearm itself after a fire alarm clears. After a Fire Alarm has triggered the Von Duprin Chexit device, the device must be manually reset&nb...:
What power supply is needed for EL devices?
Resolution:
You can use a Von Duprin PS914 power supply with any of the following option boards depending on the application. 900-2RS board will power 1 or 2 devices that do not require timing from pow...:
How do I add the Special Dogging (SD) option to a 98/9927 vertical rod device?
Resolution:
Special Dogging can be added but you will need a new center case assembly, cylinder dog housing, and center case cover. 050550, SD center case kit RHR and 050551, SD center case kit LHR. 112409...:
What is SLM blocking and how does it effect exit device installation?
Resolution:
SLM - special laminated material - blocking is put into the wood doors so there is material to mount the exit device using wood screws.:
Is there any way to lock the push side of an opening with a Von Duprin exit device?
Resolution:
You cannot lock the push side of the exit device as a panic device by design must allow exit. Any attempt to block an exit is forbidden by code.:
Can a magnet, or sentronic device, be released and close the door from a button at a desk?
Resolution:
If a door is being held open by the LCN SEM 7800/1900 magnet or any ME/SE Series Sentronic LCN closer, you can remotely release that door to close by ordering the following parts and wiri...:
What took the place of the Von Duprin 873-DE option board?
Resolution:
The delay egress is controlled in the exit device (Von Duprin Chexit), the magnetic lock, or other locking device.: