2950 Series Magnetic Locks
Installation Instructions
I-EA00063
Rev 2, Rev Date: 12/12/13
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HAGER COMPANIES 139 Victor Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 • (800) 325-9995
AWG WIRE CHART
To determine the correct wire gauge to use on “one circuit” the following information is required:
1. The quantity, voltage, and current draw of all lock(s) to be used.
2. The distance in feet from the power supply to the furthest lock.
Add together the current draw (amps) of all locks on the same circuit. Cross reference the total amps with the distance between the power source and
the furthest lock to determine the wire gauge required. All wiring must be installed in accordance with all state and local codes.
Minimum
Wire
Gauge for
12 Volts
AC or DC
AMPS
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
DISTANCE IN FEET FROM POWER SOURCE TO FARTHEST LOCKING DEVICE
25
50
75
100
150
200
250
300
400
500
1000
18
18
18
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
18
18
18
16
16
14
12
18
18
16
14
12
12
18
16
14
14
12
18
14
12
12
16
14
12
16
12
Minimum
Wire
Gauge for
24 Volts
AC or DC
AMPS
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
25
50
75
100
150
200
250
300
400
500
1000
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
16
16
16
18
18
18
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
18
18
18
18
16
14
14
12
12
18
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
18
18
16
14
14
12
18
16
14
14
12
18
16
14
12
DISTANCE IN FEET FROM POWER SOURCE TO FARTHEST LOCKING DEVICE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Mag Lock releases slowly.
(residual magnetism)
Poor holding force.
No holding force.
Door does not lock.
CAUSE
Control switch wired on AC side of power source.
Field installed diode in parallel with power input.
Armature installed rigidly.
Low voltage.
AC voltage input.
(Emlock will make a humming noise)
No power.
Input polarity reversed.
Open circuit in Emlock coil.
Magnet coil short.
SOLUTION
Control switch must be wired on DC side of power supply.
When an AC transformer and rectifier are used, the control
switch must be wired between the rectifier and the MagLock.
Remove diode.
Armature must pivot loosely from its center mounting point to
permit full armature contact.
Check for proper voltage at the MagLock input. If low,
determine if the correct wire gauge is being used to prevent
excessive voltage drop.
Check power supply load capacity. It must meet or exceed the
combined current rating of all locks on the circuit.
MagLocks require DC input voltage. When AC voltage from a
transformer is used, a full wave bridge rectifier must be
installed to convert the AC voltage to DC voltage.
Check the voltage at the MagLock. If the voltage is low or
zero, double check all wire connections and the power supply.
Check voltage polarity. Terminal (-) is: Negative. Terminal
(+) is: Positive.
Check coil continuity with OHM meter. If reading is high or
open, replace the magnet coil. See Fig. 3A and the Resistance
Specifications.
Coil shorts or incorrect wiring will blow fuses. Measure the coil
for correct resistance. See Fig. 3A and the Resistance
specifications.
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