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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,...:
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...:
Why does my Chexit device open without sounding the alarm?
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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...:
Is the Von Duprin 2' door device provided with a UL label?
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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...:
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...:
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 a Chexit device blink once then powers down?
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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...:
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...:
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 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...:
Is there an external horn for use with the Chexit device?
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Schlage Electronics 1910 series horn can be used as an external horn with Von Duprin Chexit device.:
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 ...:
Which electric strike do I use for cylindrical locks used in a single door?
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The 6211 would be the most common electric strike to be used with cylindrical locks on a single door application. Check the template to confirm compatibility with specific cylindrical lock model n...:
Can the NL key override be used on Chexit Rim or Vertical Rod devices?
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The NL key override will not open the door while Chexit rim or vertical rod device is in the arm mode.:
Is a Von Duprin or Falcon EL device available in 12V?
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Electric latch retraction, EL, devices are only available in 24VDC. (Note: The EL option for 24/25 series and related service parts have been discontinued as of 7/25/2022):
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...:
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...:
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. :
Why is my Von Duprin Chexit device not lighting up or arming?
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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...:
What is (SD) Special Dogging?
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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.:
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...:
Can the Von Duprin Chexit device be changed to ALK exit alarm?
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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.:
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. :
Will the Falcon 24 R with deadlocking accept the LM/DM switches?
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This configuration is not possible as the anti-pick plate of a "DL" or "F" device center case interferes with the LM/DM switch mounted also on the center case. :
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...:
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...:
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...:
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...:
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...:
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 ...:
Will the door unlock if a Von Duprin CX 98 / 99 Chexit device is deactivated with card reader and has a 996LBE trim?
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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...:
Can you connect an external horn to a Chexit device?
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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 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 ...:
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...:
Chexit goes into alarm with fast flashing LED and not locking after rearm time.
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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...:
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...:
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 ...:
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...: