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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, ...:
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...:
What is the decimal equivalent for a steel gage thickness?
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The term "gage" and Gauge" are used interchangeably.:
What would cause an EL device to pull and release?
Resolution:
If your Von Duprin EL (solenoid) device pulls and releases quickly instead of holding the latch retracted, please check all of the items below.In most cases, one or more of these solutions will r...:
Why would an EL1690 retract the rods but not hold them?.
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One of the following items may cause the EL1690 device to retract then release: Incorrect power supply - Verify you have the PS873-2/4TD or PS914-2RS/4RL power supply. Problems with wire gauge...:
Metal gages and conversions.
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Gage and gauge are interchangeable terms. Gage is an archaic numeric value used to define a range of thickness of material. Gage is no longer used in ANSI standards and has been replaced with ...:
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 wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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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 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 ...:
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...:
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...:
What is the difference between the EPT 2 and the EPT 10?:
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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...:
Does the wire size of an EPT affect the operation of an EL device?
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Since most wire transfer devices such as an EPT or electric hinges cannot provide large gauge wires, we take the small gauge wire into account when determining the overall wire size for the device....:
What is the maximum distance you can wire a PIB300 or PIB301 from a Access Control Panel?
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See the User Guide instructions in the links below:
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...:
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 must have a separate Power Supply for motorize...:
What wire gauge is recommended for LCN hardwired actuators?
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LCN recommends an 18 AWG (minimum) wire size (gauge) to the 8310 Series hardwired actuators.:
What is the wire gauge on the motor driven L9000 mortise locks?
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Supply wires - 24AWGRX wires - 20AWGLX wires - 20 AWG:
How do you specify an exit alarm ALK with a hard wire to the power supply?
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All new 22, 33/35A and 98/99 series exit devices with exit alarm ALK option can be hard wired to the PS902 power supply as a standard feature.:
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...:
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...:
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...:
Is there a wiring diagram for EL and Von Duprin PS914-2RS power supply?
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Reference The 914 Installation instructions.:
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...:
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 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...:
Solenoid on Chexit pulls back and immediately lets go and alarm goes off with red solid light.
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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...:
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...:
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...:
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 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...:
Why will my EL 1490 fire my latches but not hold?
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One of the following items may cause the EL1490 device to retract then release: Incorrect power supply - Verify you have the PS873-2/4TD or PS914-2RS/4RL power supply. Problems with wire gauge...: