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MEL Wiring and Configuration (page 1 of 3)
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Complete wiring
If not wiring at this time,
DO NOT DISCARD CABLE!
After installing device or conversion kit, if there is room, store the cable inside the mechanism
case until the electrical wiring occurs. Otherwise, store the cable in a designated location.
a. Drill wire access hole.
b. Route furnished 6’ MEL two-piece cable thru device end mounting bracket to connect MEL device to power transfer wires.
c. Plug cable connector into MEL motor.
d. Reinstall end mounting bracket.
e. Refer to table below to route proper gauge wires (from electric hinge, EPT, or door loop) to PS900-Series power supply.
c
d
⁵⁄₁₆
"
⁵⁄₈
"
Dia.
a
b
end mounting bracket
connect to power
transfer wires
e
Distance
(one way)
Wire
Gauge
200’
18AWG
320’
16AWG
500’
14AWG
800’
12AWG
MEL device used
with EPT, Electric
Hinge, or Door Loop
MEL Electrical Load
Voltage: 24 VDC
Current: 1.0 A inrush (0.5 sec)
0.14 A holding
Power wires to MEL are not polarized.
MEL exit
device
PS900-Series power
supply with 900-Series
option board(s)
installed
electric hinge shown
(an EPT or door loop
may also be used)
