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MEL Troubleshooting

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If necessary, troubleshoot operation (LED is only visible with the mechanism case removed)

Power at 

the MEL

MEL Response

Condition/Solution

24 VDC

LED - solid green 

Latchbolt - retracted

Operation normal, latch retracted immediately

LED - solid red after latchbolt 

attempts to retract multiple 

times

Latchbolt cannot fully retract mechanically

Remove power. Depress pushbar and make sure 

latchbolt retracts and extends fully. If necessary, 

disconnect any vertical rods or mortise lock from 

device center case, and reapply power. If motor 

holds, mechanical adjustments may be required 

per the device instructions.*

LED - flashing green/red

 

Latchbolt - not retracted

Excessive tamper (while power applied, the 

pushpad was pulled out at least 3 times)

Wait 15 seconds and latchbolt will retract again OR 

remove and reapply power to clear condition.

24 VDC low

LED - flashing green

 

Latchbolt - retracted

Voltage low during latchbolt retraction 

(latchbolt retracts at reduced force)

Wire length is too long, wire gauge is too small, or 

power supply has poor regulation.

29 VDC or 

greater

LED- flashing red

 

Latchbolt - will not retract

Input voltage is too high for proper operation

Wrong power supply, power supply defective.

13 VDC or 

lower

Input voltage is too low for proper operation

Wrong power supply, power supply defective or not 

set to the proper output voltage.
To set, remove AC power from power supply, 

change power supply setting from 12 to 24 VDC, 

then reapply AC power and verify proper operation.

0 VDC

LED - off

 

Latchbolt - not retracted

No input voltage

Problem with the power supply, control switch, or 

wiring.

*For information about adjusting exit devices, you can find their installation instructions in the

 

support area at www.allegion.com/us or call Technical Services at 1-877-671-7011

LED

on Device

Summary of Contents for MEL 24 Series

Page 1: ...available to order 106198 MEL CON adapter cable with 8 pin connector 040069 MEL motor cable MEL CON adapter cable with 8 pin connector If MEL is preinstalled in the device If installing the MEL conver...

Page 2: ...on a table or bench remove the 2 screws that connect mechanism case to center case Use long shank screwdriver 6 Unhook baseplate from center case a Slide back mechanism case about 2 to access hooking...

Page 3: ...3 7 Slide baseplate out of mechanism case baseplate 8 Remove any existing dogging assembly d e f Slide m...

Page 4: ...down from baseplate the hook arm should sit on the near side of that post Rotate the motor assembly to hook the arm over the baseplate axle pin that is closest to the baseplate Do not pull out on moto...

Page 5: ...while sliding mechanism case onto baseplate b 11 Reconnect center case to baseplate via hooking parts 12 Insert remaining pushbar guide nearest the center case and slide mechanism case against center...

Page 6: ...res 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 Dia...

Page 7: ...ption 1 Option 3 Option 2 Option 1 PS902 1 Board PS904 914 2 Boards PS906 3 Boards 1 a Review Available 900 series Option Board Mounting Locations Gray PS902 PS904 PS914 PS906 1 1 2 2 3 1 Plug Option...

Page 8: ...50 60Hz Input I1 will activate both outputs Input I1 will activate output 1 Input I2 will activate output 2 MEL Device 1 PS900 Series PS900 Series MEL Device 2 Note Fail secure output only allowed if...

Page 9: ...ain OR remove and reapply power to clear condition 24 VDC low LED flashing green Latchbolt retracted Voltage low during latchbolt retraction latchbolt retracts at reduced force Wire length is too long...

Page 10: ...10 21 Install MEL cover plate Do not cut from recessed end of cover plate back of new MEL cover plate back of old cover plate recessed area Install this end first recessed end...

Page 11: ...11 22 Reinstall end cap 23 Reinstall center case cover...

Page 12: ...y CAUTION Cautions indicate potentially hazardous conditions which if not avoided or corrected may cause minor or moderate injury Cautions may also warn against unsafe practices Notices indicate a con...

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