Securitron Magnalock Corp.
Tel 775.355.5625
550 Vista Boulevard
Fax 775.355.5633
Sparks, NV 89434
www.securitron.com
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Rev. C, 6/09
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader
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SECURITRON MODEL DK-16W DIGITAL KEYPAD
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. DESCRIPTION
Securitron's DK-16W is a two piece digital keypad system designed to output Weigand 2601
format data and therefore integrate into an access control system just as if it was a card
reader. It consists of two components: the keypad and the CPU board. The keypad is for indoor
use only and installs in a single gang cut-out. It includes two active LED’s (green and red
controlled by the system) and a beeper.
2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Two wallboxes are supplied with the DK-16W pad. The backless wallbox is used for flush
mounting on dry wall or other material where a cut-out can be made. The two-piece wallbox
allows surface mounting on a variety of materials. To use the two piece wallbox, note that its
cover and base are snapped together and must first be separated by either pulling the outer rim
of the cover away from the base or inserting a screwdriver into the four holes at the corners of
the cover and prying the base loose. Once the base is separated from the cover, remove the
large rectangular knockout in the center of the base by cutting around it with a knife and then
popping it out. The base can then be mounted with the supplied #6 sheet metal screws and
plastic anchors. The DK-16W pad mounts on the cover with the supplied #6 machine screws
(tamper or standard are supplied) and the assembly then snaps into the mounted base. Wires
are usually pulled through the center of the base although it is also possible to attach plastic
wiremold raceway to the side of the cover (note the knockouts on the inside of the cover sides).
Raceway is not recommended because it’s quite easy for anyone to attack the wires.
The DK-16W pad can be used outdoors with the optional rain cover (part #WCC) although we do
not advise this use in areas exposed to heavy, direct rain. When used outdoors, you must
supply a weatherproof, gasketed wallbox (available from Securitron under part #WBB).
The CPU Board is furnished in a snap-apart steel enclosure with the board itself mounted on
plastic snap-trak. The CPU Board must be installed in a dry location free of extremes of
temperature and humidity. If the 16 ft., twelve conductor cable that is included is not of
sufficient length, additional cabling can be spliced by the installer. However, a long cable run
can give rise to electronic noise problems in certain environments. It should therefore be
avoided where possible and in no case should cable length exceed 30 ft. (10 meters).
Cable entry to the CPU board enclosure can be handled in one of two ways. There is a hole in
the bottom of the enclosure, the use of which creates the most attractive installation as the
cable is completely hidden. Alternately, there is a side knockout in the enclosure cover which
permits surface mounting of the cable. The side knockout also permits a wiring technique
which is convenient when the CPU board enclosure is to be mounted in an awkward
location such as above a drop ceiling. You can pop the board itself out of its snap track and
make all your connections with the board in your hands. The board is then re-snapped into the
plastic trak. The enclosure cover snaps on with the wires emerging from the side knockout. If
you use this technique, avoid touching the components or rear pins on the board as
much as possible. Static electricity can destroy the processor. Also when you snap the
board back in its track, make sure it’s securely done. Sometimes you need to squeeze the
outer lips of the track to insure that the board edges are really seated in the slot.
