Re: Caddx NX8E door electric strike

["Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:RYmdnbyJjcGzI-PfRVn-hA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> The NX8-E has four programmable outputs on
> >> board the master control panel.  You can use
> >> one of them to trigger a low current relay which
> >> in turn operates the door strike.  Don't connect
> >> the aux outputs directly to the door strike
> >> though.  They're designed for low current loads.
> >> You can then assign a user code to trigger the
> >> desired output for the door.  There are a few
> >> programming entries needed but it's not hard
> >> to set up.
> >
> > The NX-8E already has two 1-amp relay outputs
>
> That's true.  I usually reserve on-board relays for sirens, strobes, etc.,
> so I didn't copnsider using them for this purpose but you're right, they
> could be used.

He did not mention sirens or strobes he just said door strikes


> The NX-507 is discontinued.  It's been replaced by the NX-507E.  I didn't
> suggest either of these because they cost several times as much as ELK's
and
> Altronix' relay boards.  If one of the on-board relays is available that's
> fine.  If not, ELK or Altronix are preferable IMO to the Caddx module.

The Caddx module will be supervised by the panel whereas the Elk or Altronix
will not be