Re: Caddx NX8E door electric strike

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

"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:SNednehyKfmdH-PfRVn-jw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I have installed a Caddx NX8E in my office.  Can I program a code to
> > activate an electric door strike or magnetic lock?  If so do I have to
> > have an additional module ie relay module etc or can I do it with the
> > NX8E as is.
>
> 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

> ELK Products and Altronix both make low current relay boards which will do
> what you need.  There are other brands as well but I carry these in my
> online store.

He doesn't need them but even if he did require external relays I'm suprised
you didn't mention Caddx's own nx507