Specifications
MECHANICAL
(Including 1/4” [6.4mm] mounting bracket):
8310 lock Dimensions:
1-5/8”D x 2-7/8”W x 10-1/2”l (41mm x 73mm x 268mm)
8320 lock Dimensions:
1-5/8”D x 2-7/8”W x 21-1/8”l (41mm x 73mm x 536mm)
Standard Armature plate dimensions:
5/8”D x 2-3/8”W x 7-7/16”l (16mm x 61mm x 190mm)
DSS Armature plate is 10”l (252mm)
ELECTRICAL:
Voltage: auto-sensing 12vDC to 24vDC
Current: 0.23A @ 12vDC
0.13A @ 24vDC
NoTe: 8320 lock contains 2 control boards
that will each draw these Amps.
SCS Output Relay*: SPDT relay. Contacts rated at 2A@24vDC
DSS Reed Switch*: Magnetically actuated SPDT switch.
Contacts rated for 0.20A @12vDC and 0.12A @ 24vDC
*
effective for either resistive or inductive loads
(power factor
≥
0.6 with inductive loads)
ENVIRONMENTAL: Not for use in outdoor environments.
Circuit board operating temperature: 32˚ to 120˚F (0˚ to 49˚C)
NOTE: Specifications may change without notice.
8300 Series Troubleshooting Guide
8310 & 8320 Electromagnetic Lock
Installation Instructions
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Problem
Solution
Cannot remove the lock mounting bracket from top of magnet for
installation.
Remove anti-tamper screw and cavity screw. Insert supplied Allen wrench into
mounting bolt holes in the bottom of the lock housing and turn. (See Fig.3)
lock is installed but has no holding force at all.
Check power supply. DC power should be slightly over the voltage
specifications outlined on the packaging. eg: for 12vDC operation
supply should be set at 12vDC-13vDC.
Check connections at power supply, connected releasing devices, lock
terminals and lock circuit board to magnet core.
Check delayed relock wiring and time setting.
Check that the momentary switch does not include a shunted light option.
lock has enough holding force to lightly hold a screwdriver or set
of pliers but door will not lock.
Check to see that armature plate is correctly aligned with the
electromagnetic lock. If there is improper alignment, make a 1/4 turn of the
armature plate mounting bolt and check for alignment.
Make sure to follow the armature plate mounting instructions on the
template and Page 1 of this install.
lock is operating and locking but the armature plate is “humming”
against the surface of the lock.
This generally indicates that the lock is either operating on AC voltage or there
is some AC voltage present in the DC supply. A properly filtered and regulated
DC power supply is required to achieve optimal operation from the lock.
lock is not releasing immediately upon removal of powe
r
ensure that switching devices are interrupting the DC power and not the
AC power supply voltage.
ensure rubber washer on armature plate mounting bolt has not been
removed or damaged.
Check that switching device interrupts the positive wire and not the
negative wire (See Fig. 2)
Remove any Diodes or other suppression devices that may be installed.
Voltage
8310
8320
12vDC
0.23A
0.23A x 2= 0.46A
24vDC
0.13A
0.13A x 2= 0.26A
Power Supply
NOTE: All RCI electromagnetic locks must be powered with filtered and regulated DC power supplies such as the RCI 10 Series ul
listed power supply. RCI offers a full line of power supplies and switching devices that are suitable for use with the 8300 Series locks.
