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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...:
What is needed to keep the EL device retracted all day?
Resolution:
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 ...:
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...:
What are the amperage and power supply requirements for the Von Duprin Chexit (CX) devices?
Resolution:
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...:
Why do you need the potted circuit breaker for the Von Duprin EL device?
Resolution:
The potted circuit breaker for the Von Duprin EL device does the switching from the 16 amp pull coil on the solenoid to the .33 amp holding coil of the solenoid.:
Why does the DC output voltage on the PS914-2RS or PS914-4RL drops when access control is activated?
Resolution:
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 would an EL 98/99 solenoid get hot?
Resolution:
If voltage going into the solenoid is much higher than 24VDC it could cause the solenoid to get hot. Check the power supply output voltage to confirm. If the holding coil on EL solenoid is shor...: