SECO-LARM E-942FC-600AR User manual

Electromagnetic Gate Lock
with Door Cord
Installation Manual
Model Voltage Current Draw Holding Force
E-942FC-600AR 12/24 VDC 500mA@12VDC, 250mA@24VDC 600-lb (272kg)
E-942FC-1K2AR 12/24 VDC 500mA@12VDC, 250mA@24VDC 1,200-lb (544kg)
The SECO-LARM Electromagnetic Gate Lock with Door Cord combines a strong and durable gate
lock with an armored door cord for ease of installation and greater security. With variants of both
1,200-lb (544kg) and 600-lb (272kg) holding force, it is suitable for almost any gate installation and
can be installed horizontally as well as vertically.
 12/24 VDC
 For use with nearly all types of outdoor sliding and swinging electric gates
 Low current draw of 500mA@12VDC, 250mA@24VDC
 Can be mounted horizontally or vertically
 18" (457mm) Armored door cord with housing and security screws (security wrench included)
 IP65 Weatherproof
 Limited Lifetime Warranty
E-942FC-1K2AR shown

SECO-LARM Electromagnetic Gate Lock with Door Cord
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Parts List
1x
Maglock
1x
Armature plate
1x
Armature screw
3x
Large steel
washers
2x
Rubber washers
1x
Sexnut bolt
4x
Mounting screws
*
4x
Small washers
*
4x
Tamper caps
*
2x
Guide pins
1x
Hex key
/ security wrench
1x
Door spacer (tube)
1x
Manual
4x
Blind nuts
*
1x
Blind nut assembly (M6x30 screw,
hex tool
, washer)
*E-942FC-600AR includes 2x
Specifications
Model E-942FC-600AR E-942FC-1K2AR
Operating voltage 12/24 VDC
Holding force 600-lb (272kg) 1,200-lb (544kg)
Current
draw
12VDC 500mA
24VDC 250mA
IP Rating IP65
Connections 18" (457mm) Armored door cord with housing
Operating temperature 14°~131° F (-10°~55° C)
Dimensions Maglock 8"x111/16"x19/16" (203x43x40 mm) 8"x21/2"x19/16" (203x63x40 mm)
Armature 71/4"x15/8"x9/16" (185x41x14 mm) 71/4"x23/8"x5/8" (185x61x16 mm)
Weight 6-lb 2-oz (2.76kg) 10-lb 5.6-oz (4.7kg)
Installation Overview
Installation
1. Determine the type of gate.
a. Sliding gate (Fig. 1) – The gate slides away from a fixed
gate post. For this installation, use two L-brackets to mount
the electromagnet to the post and the armature to the gate
perpendicular to each other.
b. Single-swing gate (Fig. 2) – The gate swings on one end
and closes on a fixed gate post. In this case, usually the
electromagnet is mounted to the gate post, and the armature
is connected to the free end of the gate with a Z-bracket.
Anti-
tamper
caps x4
Mounting
screws x4
Guide
pin
Rubber
washer
Large steel
washers
Electromagnetic lock Armature plate
Armature
screw*
Blind nuts x4
(for hollow
door or gate
post, see
Fig. 4, pg. 3)
Guide
pin
Door
spacer*
Sexnut
bolt*
*NOTE: Don't use the door spacer or sexnut bolt with the optional Z-bracket. Replace the armature
screw with the short screw included with the bracket or cover the screw's end with the nut.
Armored
door cord
Fig. 2
Maglock
Post
Armature
Z
-
Bracket
Post
Fig. 1
L
-
Bracket
Armature
L
-
Bracket
Post
Maglock
Gate

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Installation (Continued)
c. Double-swing gate (Fig. 3) – Two gates swing in the same direction
when activated. The electromagnet is fixed to one gate's free end,
and the armature is fixed to the other's free end via a Z-bracket.
IMPORTANT
 A cover piece should be added to the Z-bracket as shown in
Fig. 3 to help prevent unauthorized users from prying the armature and the electromagnet apart.
 It is important to coordinate the gates' swing to prevent the electromagnet from catching on the
cover piece. The gate with the armature should open before the gate with the electromagnet.
2. Mount the electromagnet. Usually, the electromagnet's position will determine the location of the armature
plate. Make sure there is space to run the cable.
NOTE: For hollow door headers or gate posts, use blind nuts (see Fig. 4)
a. Tape the template to the appropriate location.
b. Drill four 3/8" (9.5mm) holes, one per hex screw.
IMPORTANT: The holes must be precisely 3/8" (9.5mm).
c. Insert a blind nut in one of the 3/8" (9.5mm) holes.
d. Put the washer on the M6x30 hex screw, put the hex tool on the
screw, and turn the screw by hand into the blind nut.
e. Use a wrench or vice-grip to tightly hold the hex tool while using the
included hex key to slowly tighten the hex screw until it does not
turn any further. This compresses the blind nut so that it remains
permanently fixed in the hole. Remove the hex screw and hex tool.
f. Repeat steps c through e for the other blind nuts.
g. Push hex screws into each of the screw holes in the electromagnet.
Use the hex wrench to tighten the screws into the blind nuts.
3. Mount the armature (see Fig. 5). The correct position depends on the
electromagnet's mounted position. Use the appropriate L-bracket or
Z-bracket to position the armature so it lays against the electromagnet
when activated. However, leave a slight gap so the armature does not
slam against the electromagnet when the gate is closed.
a. Put one rubber washer between two steel washers and place them over the armature screw between
the armature and the bracket. This allows the armature to pivot slightly around the armature screw in
order to compensate for gate misalignment.
b. Ensure the guide pins are inserted into guide holes to prevent the armature from spinning.
c. Tighten the sexnut enough so the armature can withstand the force of someone attempting to pry the
gate open while the electromagnet is engaged.
d. Do not tighten the armature against the bracket. The armature must be able to pivot around the
armature screw.
4. Cover the installation. Use a steel box to make the installation more attractive as well as prevent
unauthorized users from prying the armature and electromagnet apart when engaged.
5. Run the wires. The goal is to keep as little of the wires exposed as possible. Use the armored cable
between the electromagnet and the out-of-sight location to protect them from being cut.
6. Open the terminal housing and connect the wires as shown in Wiring Diagram on pg. 4 and test the unit.
7. After all is final, insert the tamper caps into the mounting screw access holes of the electromagnet. This
should be the last step, since, once the tamper caps are in place, they are difficult to remove.
Fig. 3
Cover
piece
Z
-
bracket
Fig. 5
Post
Maglock
Z
-
bracket
(fixed or
adjustable
Armature
Fig. 4
3/8" (9.5mm)
hole
(precise size)
Hex screw
(M6x30)
Hex key
(must
be firmly seated)
Washer
Hex tool
Door header
Hex screw
(M6x30)
Hold
firmly
with wrench
Blind nut

SECO-LARM Electromagnetic Gate Lock with Door Cord
IMPORTANT:
Users and installers of this product are responsible for ensuring that the installation and configuration of this product com
plies with all national, state,
and local laws and codes. SECO-LARM will not be held responsible for the use of this product in violation of any current laws or codes.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
These products may contain chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
LIMITED LIFEWTIME
WARRANTY:
This SECO
-
LARM product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship while used in normal service for
the lifetime
of the product. SECO-LARM’s obligation is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part if the unit is returned, transportation prepaid, to SECO-
LARM.
This Warranty is void if damage is caused by or attributed to acts of God, physical or electrical misu
se or abuse, neglect, repair or alteration, improper or abnormal
usage, or faulty installation, or if for any other reason SECO-
LARM determines that such equipment is not operating properly as a result of causes other than defects
in material and workmanship. The sole obligation of SECO-
LARM and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the replacement or repair only, at
SECO-LARM’s option. In no event shall SECO-LARM be liable for any special, collateral, incidental, or consequential personal o
r property damage of any kind to the
purchaser or anyone else. For all other countries the warranty is 1 (one) year.
NOTICE:
The SECO
-
LARM policy is one of continual development and improvement. For that reason, SECO LARM reserves the right to change spec
ifications without
notice. SECO-LARM is also not responsible for misprints. All trademarks are the property of SECO-LARM U.S.A., Inc. or their respective owners. Copyright © 2023
SECO-LARM U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved.
Wiring Diagram
Troubleshooting
Gate does not lock  Ensure the wires are secure.
 Ensure that the power supply is connected and operating.
Gate locks but can be
easily forced open
 Ensure the electromagnet and armature plate are properly aligned.
 Ensure the contact surfaces of the electromagnet and armature plate
are clean and free from rust.
Delay in gate releasing  The electromagnet includes a built-in metal oxide varistor to prevent
interference, so do not install a secondary diode.
Regular Maintenance
 Clean the contact surfaces of the electromagnet or armature plate with a soft cloth and non-abrasive, non-
corrosive cleaner.
 Apply a light coat of silicon lubricant to both contact surfaces and wipe away the excess to prevent rust.
 Check that the armature plate is securely attached to the door yet can pivot slightly around the armature
screw and that the electromagnet is securely attached to the gate or post.
Accessories
Z-Brackets L-Brackets Weldable Brackets
E-942F-600/Z (for 600-lb)
E-942F-1300/ZQ (for 1,200-lb)
E-942F-600/L (for 600-lb)
E-942F-1300/L (for 1,200-lb)
E-942F-600G/WQ (for 600-lb)
E-942F-1K2G/WQ (for 1,200-lb)
Green
Black
White
12VDC
GND
Red
12VDC
Operation
Green
Black
Red
White
24VDC
GND
24VDC
Operation
IMPORTANT:
Damage caused
by improper connection will
void warranty.
Wires are non
-
polarized.
SECO-LARM ® U.S.A., Inc.
16842 Millikan Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606
Website:
www.seco
-
larm.com
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