Chapter 1 Overview

Power Options and Requirements

Installing Surge Suppressors on Output Device Connections

Install a surge suppressor between all output devices and the Gateway, Reader, or Output modules to protect the devices from power surges. Use one of the following methods:

If the base on a lock device receives power from an external power source, install an isolation relay between the output device and the Gateway, Reader, or Output module.

Install a MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) surge protection product, such as the Ditek DTK-ESS Electric Switch Suppressor kit from Diversified Technology Group. An example installation is shown in Figure 1-8. You can also use a diode 4N4001 for surge suppression.

Figure 1-8 Sample Surge Suppressor Installation

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Connect Reader Devices with Module Power Off

Disconnect power from the Gateway or Reader module before connecting reader devices to the modules. Connecting a reader device when the modules are powered can cause the Gateway or Reader module to malfunction.

 

 

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