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What is the new option for the old 873-AC board?
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When the new PS900 series power supplies were created we did not pursue a version of these option boards. Need to discuss the specific hardware they are using and requirements to determine the app...:
How do I program my device?
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The programming processes for Allegion devices can be both product and features specific. Some products programming processes are electronic in nature, others are physical in nature. &nb...:
Would the 900-4R option board control EL devices in a PS914?
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The 900-4R is used with PS900 series power supplies and has four independent outputs and inputs with no time delay. You can use any of these outputs with electrified hardware including EL devices a...:
What is the power supply needed for the Dor-O-Matic EL devices?
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PS914 with either the 900-2RS option board for powering 1 or 2 devices or the 900-4RL option board for up to 4 devices.:
Why does the DC output voltage on the PS914-2RS or PS914-4RL drops when access control is activated?
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Following items could cause the DC output on PS914 series power supply to drop when access control is activated. Wrong gauge wire from power supply to the the power transfer. Excessive wire run...:
What power supply replaces the Von Duprin MPB840 or MPB842?
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MPB840 = PS914power supply, MPB842 = PS914-2RS power supply.:
Can 240 VAC be applied to the PS900 power supply?
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The standard PS900 series power supplies can be powered with 120-240 VAC.:
Is the instruction sheet for the PS 902 on the Von Duprin website?
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The installation instruction for PS900 series power supplies are available online under the Von Duprin, Falcon exits, Schlage, and Schlage Electronics sections of the website. You can also find by...:
What power supply is needed for EL devices?
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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...:
If using the alarm kit-ALK with the 99 device what power supply is needed?
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Exit alarm ALK operates with 9VDC battery and doesn't required a power supply.If you choose to hard wire the exit alarm ALK use the PS902 power supply.Exit alarm ALK requires 24VDC regulated power ...:
What power supply is used to operate the Von Duprin E 996 L trim?
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The Von Duprin E996L trim required .22 amps at 24VDC.:
Will a PS902 power my mag lock and my DE5101?
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This is possible as long as the total current draw does not exceed the 2 amp capacity of the PS902 power supply. The Schlage Electronics 320, 350, or 390 maglock must be used with a DE5101 and th...:
Can I run 4 QEL devices from one PS902?
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No, you can only add one 900-2Q option board to the PS902 power supply and 900-2Q only can support two QEL devices.:
What power supply is need for Falcon EL devices?
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The Von Duprin PS914 power supply with either the 900-2RS or the 900-4RL option board is required.:
What could cause the fuse to blow in a PS873 power supply?
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Following could cause the fuse to blow in Von Duprin PS873 power supply. PS873 power supply provides 2AMP at 24VDC or 4AMP at 12VDC. If this limit is exceeded the fuse will blow in the power sup...:
Will the PS900-2 RS operate the Von Duprin QEL device?
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See below for QEL device requirements: QEL devices shipped prior to 7/23/12 must have the 2Q option board for the communication link between the power supply and the exit device. &nb...:
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 ...:
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...:
Does the PS 914 RFK include the former 873 box?
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The PS914RFK retrofit kit power supply includes the former PS873 enclosure.:
Will the PS873-2 operate the EL with new potted module?
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The PS873-2 power supply will still operate the EL with new potted module.:
Is the 871-2Q board required on QEL devices when using the PS 873 AO to operate my QEL devices?
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The QEL exit devices that were shipped prior to August, 2012 will only communicate to the PS873 with 871-2Q option board or PS900 series with 900-2Q option board. If you...:
Is there a wiring diagram for EL and Von Duprin PS914-2RS power supply?
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Reference The 914 Installation instructions.:
Why is the Von Duprin PS873 power supply buzzing or chattering?
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Some transformers in the power supplies provide a little humming noise and that is normal. If the humming in Von Duprin PS873 power supply is loud follow these steps. Remove the load from the outp...:
Are the PS914 and PS873 option boards interchangeable?
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The optional boards for PS914 and PS 873 are not interchangeable.:
What power supply is required for two EL devices and one LCN auto operator?
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Von Duprin PS914 x 900-4RL supports two EL with two auto operator.:
Why would QEL retract and release repeatedly?
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The following could cause the QEL device to retract and release repeatedly: If this is a vertical rod type device, the vertical rods could be adjusted too short. Check rods for dead locking, ...:
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...:
What outputs should be showing on the 871-2 board?
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The 871-2 option board on PS873 power supply provides output voltage when an input such as card reader is activated. If 871-2 board is programmed for sequential operation when either input is activ...:
What are the wire gauge and length requirements for QEL devices?
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Use #18 gauge wire up to 200 feet maximum distance from PS900 x 900-2Q power supply to the QEL exit device. The new QEL+ no longer requires the 900-2Q board but still needs a different option board...:
AC is fuse blowing on a PS914 when AC power is applied.
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If AC fuse blowing on a PS914 power supply then the mother board is defective. You need to replace the power supply with a new one.:
Can you operate a Doromatic EL 1490 with an LCN power supply?
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This is not possible. Due to the device's 16 Amp in-rush it would require it's own PS914-2RS which will power 1 or 2 devices.:
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...:
What power supply do I need for my 2 QELA devices with LCN auto operator?
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Use the PS902-2RS power supply with LCN auto operator on single door, PS904-2RS power supply on double door and PS904/906-2RS-2RS for 2 pair of QELA is required for basic operation with a...:
What would make the PS914-2RS cycle on and off?
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The following could cause the PS914-2RS Power Supply to cycle on and off: The wrong wire gauge or run distance from power supply to the EL device. Click HERE for wiring requirementsOverlo...:
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...:
What will cause no output of 24V on the 900-2RS?
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Checking the following items: The setting of the PS914 is set on 24VDC You measure 24VDC from the PS914 mother board The 900-2RS is plugged into the PS914 power power supply Either the fire a...:
Can I operate the QEL+ devices with the PS 873 -2?
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You can operate the QEL+ devices with PS873-2 power supply.:
How long will the battery back up work for on the PS914-900BBK?
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Attached table provides how long the battery back up will last with a PS914 power supply. Load (Amp DC) Battery backup time Comments 0.3 Amp 20 hours Continuous load ...:
What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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Was the old Von Duprin PS871 power supply replaced by the PS873-2?
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The Von Duprin PS873-2 power supply replaced the old Von Duprin PS871 power supply. The Von Duprin PS914-2RS power supply replaces the PS873-2 or PS871 power supply and is currently the supply r...:
What is the purpose of the 900-2RS board?
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The 900-2RS option board is used with PS914 power supply to isolate the inputs such as key pads or card readers from the outputs for EL electric exit devices. The EL draws 16 amp inrush that needs...:
Where is the cross reference list for PS800 to PS900 series power supplies?
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Von Duprin PS914-4RL power supply replaces the PS873-4TD.:
Is the PS 914-2RS required for EL operation?
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The PS914-2RS is the required power supply to operate 1 or 2 EL devices.:
How many Von Duprin ALK's can be powered off a PS900 series power supply?
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The Von Duprin exit alarm ALK draws about .25 amp. PS902 power supply powers up to 8 exit alarm ALK. PS904/914 powers up to 16 exit alarm ALK. PS906 powers up to 24 exit alarm ALK. :
Will the 900-2Q option board operate an EL device?
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The 900-2RS is recommended to be used with EL devices but if you have a 900-2Q with PS914 power supply it can be used to operate up to two EL or one EL and one QEL devices .:
Will the PS914 or PS873 replace the RDS-2?
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This is not an option, the older RDS-2 was used with the older Falcon Monarch ELR devices. The power supply would apply 24VDC for 1 second then drop down to 5VDC for the remainder of h...:
Can we run both mag locks and EL devices from the PS 914?
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It requires 900-4RL and 900-FA option boards to release the mag locks when a fire alarm is activated. Specify PS914 x 900-4RL x 900-FA.:
Are the batteries for the PS 914 BBK the same as the ones from the 873 BB?
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The battery for the PS873 and PS914 are the same, 7AH sealed Lead Acid battery.:
What power supply replaces the PS 873 - 4TD?
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Option Board Von Duprin PS914 Schlage PS902, PS904, PS906 900-2RS Yes No 900-2Q ...:
When would you use the 900-4R option board in a 900 series power supply?
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The 900-4R is used with PS900 series power supplies. The 900-4R has four independent outputs and inputs with no time delay. You can use any of these outputs with electrified hardware including EL...:
Can Battery Backup (BB) be added to a PS900 series power supply in the field?
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Battery backup can be added to the PS900 series power supplies. Order the 900-BBK to get the battery backup board and batteries for field installation.:
Will the PS861 power an EL99?
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The PS861 will not power an EL device. The high 16Amp current of the EL requires the PS914-2RS, PS914-4RL or the older PS873-2 power supply to operate.:
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...:
How many EL devices can be operated from the PS 914?
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You can operate two EL devices with PS914-2RS, up to four with PS914-4RL and up to eight with PS914-4RL-4RL with limited distance from power supply to the EL devices.:
Why does the PS900 power supply not provide any DC output when AC power light is on?
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The following items may cause the PS900 series power supply to have no DC output voltage. 1. If the DC voltage selection jumper is missing, the power supply will not provide any D...:
Will the FA card mount directly to the PS914?
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The 900-FA fire alarm board doesn't mount directly to the PS914 power supply. The 900-8F option board is required with fire alarm board. Fire alarm board plugs to the 900-8F and 900-8F plugs into...:
How many times can an EL device be operated when using a PS914-2RS with battery backup?
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The Von Duprin PS914-2RS retracts the EL or QEL device approximately 200 times with five second hold time after each pull.:
What power supply do I need for my EL1690?
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The PS914-2RS is required to operate the EL1690 exit device.:
What would cause a PS873 power supply to put out higher than 24Vdc?
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The regulator on the main PS873 circuit board has failed. Replace the PS873 with PS914 power supply.:
Do Von Duprin power supplies comply with European Directives and CE certification?
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The Von Duprin and Schlage PS900 series power supplies do not meet this requirement.:
My PS914 has power but my 2RS card is not working?
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Following could cause the 900-2RS board not to operate: If 900-2RS board is not plugged into the PS914 mother board. If PS914 power supply is selected for 12VDC instead of 24VDC. If control co...:
What power supply replaces the Von Duprin 9VDC PS9 power supply?
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The PS9 power supply was discontinued. The new exit alarm ALK can either use a 9VDC battery or 24VDC regulated power supply. There is no direct replacement for Von Duprin PS9 power supply. Cur...:
Where are the PS914 instructions?
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The link to the specific sheet can be found by clicking here: http://us.allegion.com/content/dam/allegion-us-2/web-documents-2/InstallInstructions/Von_Duprin_PS914_Power_Supply_Installation_I...:
Should terminals SC and I1 have constant 24VDC on Von Duprin PS873-2 power supply?
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Yes, SC and I1 measure 24VDC.:
Are there MSDS sheets for the batteries in the 900-BB?
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Attached are the MSDS (material safety data sheet) of the three different manufacturers of batteries for the 900-BB battery backup. MSDS for 900-BB:
What power supply replaced the Von Duprin PS861?
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The PS902 power supply replaced the Von Duprin PS861 power supply.:
Will the older 871-2Q cards work with the new PS914 power supply?
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The older 871-2Q card that was used on PS873 power supply will not work with PS914 power supply. You don't need to use the PS914 power supply with 900-2Q board, you can simply use the PS902 power ...:
Where are the Data sheets or Installation Instructions for the 900 series Power Supplies?
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Data sheets and installation instructions for 900 series power supplies are available at http://us.allegion.com/Services/TechSupport/Pages/home.aspx?ps=Electronic%20Security&pc=Electronic%...:
Is the Battery Backup still available for the PS873?
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The battery back up is no longer available for PS873 power supply.:
Will the Von Duprin PS902 power supply operate the QEL device?
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The Von Duprin PS902 power supply will operate the QEL device as long as you also use the 900-2Q board for devices shipped prior to September of 2012. After July of 2012, the 900-2RS boa...:
What size is the fuse in the PS873?
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The DC output fuse in the PS873 power supply is 4 AMP slow blow.:
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...:
What is needed to keep the EL device retracted all day?
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To keep the Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL or QELA exit device dogged (retracted) all day, have your access control, Key pad, key switch, fire alarm contact or any other signals ...:
Why is my PS873 outputting 27 volts?
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If PS873 power supply provides more than 26.4VDC replace the power supply with PS914 power supply.:
Are the legacy Von Duprin PS873 and the current PS900 power supplies filtered and regulated?
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The Von Duprin PS873 and PS900 series power supplies are filtered and regulated.:
How do I wire an EL device to normally hold open the latch and release it during a fire alarm?
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Use a normally closed fire alarm as the input to the power supply option board (PS873-2 or PS914-2RS), this will hold the latch retracted. During a fire alarm, the contact will open, dropping...:
What replaces the Von Duprin PS873 power supply?
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Option Board Von Duprin PS914 Schlage PS902, PS904, PS906 900-2RS Yes No 900-2Q ...:
Can a PS872 operate EL devices?
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Yes, 871-2 option board is included in the PS872 power supply and will power 1 or 2 EL electric exit devices.:
Can the new 900-2Q option board be used with an old Von Duprin PS873 power supply?
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The PS900 power supplies will only accept the 900-XX option boards.:
Is the PS873 defective if supplying more than 26.4 VDC?
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If PS873 power supply provides more than 26.4VDC replace the power supply with PS914 power supply.:
Can the 8200 power an EL panic device?
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The 8200 can not supply the power needed on an EL dev ice. The EL device requires a Von Duprin PS914-2RS or PS914-4RL power supply or the older Von Duprin PS873-2 or PS873-4TD models.:
Will one PS902 power supply run two Von Duprin exit alarm ALK'S?
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PS902:
What do I need to use a fire alarm board with a PS914?
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The Basic PS914 power supply will not accept a 900-FA fire alarm board. 900-8F option board is required with PS914 power supply to accept 900-FA fire alarm board (900-8F is an adaptor board for...:
What power supply is used with RX or LX switches?
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The RX switch is request exit and the LX switch is latch bolt monitor switch. They do not require a power supply directly. The electrified hardware that the RX or LX switch...:
What took the place of the Von Duprin 873-DE option board?
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The delay egress is controlled in the exit device (Von Duprin Chexit), the magnetic lock, or other locking device.:
What would cause an EL exit device to pull and release repeatedly?
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Following could cause the EL device to pull and drop repeatedly. Short to ground on EL wiring. Incorrect wire gauge used. For wire run and gauge requirements, click HERE Wrong power suppl...: