Re: Caddx NX8E door electric strike

["Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> >> 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.
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> He did not mention sirens or strobes he just said door strikes

I'm not disagreeing with you -- only saying how I would have done it.

>> 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  It's been replaced by the NX-507E.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.
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> The Caddx module will be supervised by the panel whereas the Elk or
> Altronix
> will not be

An *unsupervised* relay sitting inside the control panel.  How dangerous.
:^)