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What cabling do I need to wire up the DPK range of Door Entry Systems?
You need a minimum of 6 cores at each station (51). So for a single station you will need 6 cores (5+1), and for a 4 way station you will need 9 cores (5+4).
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What cabling do I need to wire up the 4000 series of Door Entry System?
You need a minimum of 5 cores at each station (4+1). So for a single station you will need 5 cores (4+1), and for a 4 way station you will need 8 cores (4+4).
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How many handsets can I add to each station of a DPK Door Entry System?
You can add up to 2 additional phones, e.g. HT3003W. If more handsets are needed, you can fit R2007 electronic buzzers in every handset (maximum of 10).
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How many handsets can I add to each station of a 4000 series Door Entry System?
You can add up to 2 additional phones, e.g. T700, to each station; therefore you could install a handset in the hall, kitchen and bathroom of each flat if required.
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How do I add a Tradesman´s Entrance Button to the DPK Door Entry Systems?
You will need a ´spare´ call button, so when you order, ensure you have an additional call button e.g. for 7 flats, order a DPK8. Connect a wire from ´O´ to the call button contacts, then to the contacts of the Timeswitch and then to the lock coil terminal along with the cable coming from ´1´ on the handsets.
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What is the longest cable run I can use on the DPK Door Entry Systems?
These models can have a cable run of up to 70m using the NH200TV Amplifier supplied in the Kit. If you do need a longer run (up to 150m), you will need to order an NH200HV Amplifier.
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What is the longest cable run I can use on the DIS range of Disabled Toilet Alarms?
Using standard 4 core alarm cable runs of up to 30m can be achieved. If you ‘double up’ the cables (8 cores), it will work up to 50m.
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How do I interface a set of electric entrance gates to a 4000 Series Audio Door Entry Kit?
Fit a relay in place of the lock and use the contacts to operate the gates actuating circuitry.
The 4000 series has 12V AC lock output, so use an LCK/AC AC Lock Conversion Kit.
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How do I add the MMLK Magnetic Lock to the 4000 Series Audio Door Entry System?
The 4000 series along with most other entry systems gives you a momentary voltage via the door release button to energise a lock coil and thus release the holding mechanism. On a magnetic lock e.g. the MMLK you need to have a permanent supply to the lock (12V DC) which you interrupt the supply to the magnetic lock using the Normally Closed contacts of a 12V AC relay (in place of a conventional door lock). Order an LCK/AC AC Lock Conversion Kit. Do not forget you may also need a Push to Exit switch e.g. ES/F (close to the door) and, possibly an emergency break glass unit. (ESBG/S).
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How many MMLK Magnetic Locks can I run off an MPSD power supply (12V DC 1A)?
Only one lock should be run off an MPSD power supply. Remember the lock is on almost continually. If you do need to run more than one lock from a power supply, see our range of security power supplies.
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Can I switch energy efficient lamps using a PIR or Photocell?
At this time there are risks in trying to control energy efficient lamps by methods other than standard on/off switches or contactors. With so many new lamps coming on the market and little or no information being given by these manufacturers regarding alternative control methods, we would only suggest that a contactor/relay is installed to reduce the risk of damage to PIR’s or photocells. Note: it is the PIR or photocell which can be damaged by direct contact with the lamps so it is you who will get the call to replace the ´faulty´ photocell or PIR.
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I want to install your Public Address Amplifier and some PACS/6 ceiling speakers, what cable should I use?
These are 100V systems, so if you use the same 2.5 mm2 3 core flexible or solid cable you would use on mains wiring, you can power up speakers for runs of up to 650 metres from the amplifier.
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What cable do I use for the loop aerial for an ETA120 Induction Loop Amplifier?
A single core flexible cable with stranded copper conductors having a cross sectional area of 1.5mm is all you require.
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My Radio Controlled Clock did not reset to the current time when I inserted the battery it set to 12 o´clock?
The transmitter sends out a constant signal and the clocks check the time approximately every 4 hours (to save battery life) and make any adjustment to the time on receiving the signal. Hence when the clock´s battery is inserted‚ the hour and minute hands will rotate and initially stop at 4‚ 8 or 12 o´clock position‚ then the clock will finally ´set when it next ‘checks’ the radio time signal.
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