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Connecting the Power
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before electrically connecting the device, the input voltage must be verified using a multimeter.
Many power supplies and low voltage transformers operate at higher levels than listed. Any input
voltage exceeding 10% of the electrical specification (see Page 1) may cause severe damage to the
unit and will void the warranty.
RED
RED/GREEN
BLACK
VIOLET
RED
BLACK
VIOLET
RED/GREEN
IF CONNECTOR IS MISSING
(+ 12 VDC)
(-NEG)
(+ 24 VDC)
(-NEG)
ELECTRIC STRIKE
ELECTRIC STRIKE
CONNECT
TOGETHER
CONNECT
TOGETHER
CONNECT
TOGETHER
For 12 VAC, 12 VDC, or 16 VAC, USE the pigtail marked “12 VDC.”
For 24 VAC or 24 VDC, USE the pigtail marked “24 VDC.”
Purple and Black Wires
Red and Black Wires
Converting the Operation Mode
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Converting the electric strike to FAIL SAFE mode negates the unit’s fire rating.
NOTE 1:
The 1500 and 1600 Series Electric Strikes ship configured for FAIL SECURE OPERATION. The steps
below are provided to convert to FAIL SAFE OPERATION, if desired. The operation mode of the
1500E and 1600E (EcoStrike
™
) is set at the factory and cannot be changed.
NOTE 2:
The suitability of the locks in the FAIL SECURE OPERATION mode is up to the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) and emergency exit hardware may be required in such installations.
1500 or 1600:
NOTE:
No AC input voltage.
For 10–30 VDC, ALWAYS USE the pigtail marked “12 VDC.”
1500E or 1600E:
White
Tan
Tan
White
Common
Door Closed and Latched
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