Re: Electromagnetic lock wiring

["Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx>]

If you're trying to power the maglock from the HID power supply, it won't
work. The maglock needs its own power supply.


<sam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1139622680.040769.74080@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I need some assistance.
>
> i installed a HID entryprox standalone unit using a padde
> electormagnetic lock. Ive wired the hid according to the wiring
> diagram. however the maglock does not function. The hid manual suggests
> that the mag lock needs a negative connection from the keypad and a
> main relay connection.
>
> In the Padde maglock there is a +, - terminal and a NC, common and No
> terminal.
>
> I tried connecting to the + and - terminal but the maglock just buzzes,
> red light and no magnetism. i tried one to the - and the other
> connection to the NC as the HID diagram recommends, but no power.
>
> Can any one give me an idea as to what im doing wrong, or maybe someone
> has the padde maglock wiring diagram
>
> thanks in advance
> sam
>