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Will the 9100 series Benchmark III power an electric strike?
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The Benchmark III control has a 24VDC, 2.5 amp power supply, and built in relay for controlling electric strikes or other accessories less than 2.5 amps current load. For a fail secure strike, r...:
What wire gauge and run is recommended for Von Duprin electric latch retraction EL device?
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Can you power an electric strike or maglock from the 9500 Series Senior Swing?
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An electric strike or maglock (24 volt only) can be wired to a Senior Swing 2800/9500 series operator using the P10 Lock Interface cable.For Current Sr Swing control boxes with ID# 72940 on th...:
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...:
Why won't the 5100 24v strike work on both a RH & LH door?
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The 5100 strike details are listed below: Only operates with 12VDC or 24VDC power supply. Will not operate with AC transformer. 12 or 24VAC can be converted to 12/24VDC using Von Duprin SO12 o...:
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...:
How do you wire an electric strike to a 4600 Series operator?
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The 4630/4630 operator has a 12 VDC and 24 VDC output that can power an electric strike or maglock. The wiring diagrams are shown on page 14 of the installation instructions (attached). 4600 Insta...:
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 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 would cause an EL device to pull and release?
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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 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 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.:
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...:
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....:
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...:
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 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 wire gauge on the motor driven L9000 mortise locks?
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Supply wires - 24AWGRX wires - 20AWGLX wires - 20 AWG:
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...:
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...:
Why would the horn sound when the solenoid tries to engage on a Von Duprin Chexit device?
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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...:
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...:
What is the power output of a 4600 operator?
Resolution:
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...: