SECO-LARM E-946FC-600Q User manual

Note: Model numbers that end with “Q” orthat have a round green “Q” sticker signify RoHS-compliant products.
Electromagnetic Gate Locks
with Face or Surface Mounting
Manual
•Now with face and surface mounting
•For sliding or swinging gates
•Water resistant and vandal resistant
•Maintenance-free, factory-sealed design
•Dual-threaded conduit fitting
•Attractive stainless-steel housing
•Dual voltage: 12/24 VDC Operation
•No residual magnetism
•MOV Surge protection
•Complete mounting hardware included
Model
Holding Force
E-946FC-600Q
600-lbs (271kg)
E-946FC-1K2Q
1,200-lbs (544kg)

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Specifications:
Parts List:
Model
E-946FC-600Q
E-946FC-1K2Q
Holding force
600-lb (271kg)
1,200-lb (544kg)
Operating voltage
12VDC or 24VDC
Current
draw
12VDC
500mA
24VDC
250mA
Operating temperature
14°~131° F (-10°~55° C)
Dimensions Magnet
8”x111/
16
”x19/
16
”
(203x43x40 mm)
811/
16
”x21/
2
”x19/
16
”
(220x63x40 mm)
Armature
plate
71/
4
”x15/
8
”x9/
16
”
(185x41x14 mm)
71/
4
”x23/
8
”x5/
8
”
(185x61x16 mm)
Weight (approx.)
6-lb (2.7kg)
11-lb (5kg)
Dimensions:
*When using the optional Z-bracket, do not use the door spacer and the sexnut bolt. Also, replace the
armature screw with the short armature screw included with the bracket, or cover the exposed end of the long
screw with the nut.
E-946FC-1K2Q
E-946FC-600Q
E-946FC-1K2Q
E-946FC-600Q
811/
16
”
(220mm)
21/
2
”
(63
mm)
19/
16
”
(40
mm)
23/
8
”
(6
1mm)
71/
4
”
(185mm)
5/
8
”
(16mm)
15/
8
”
(4
1mm)
71/
4
”
(185mm)
9/
16
”
(14mm)
8”
(203mm)
111/
16
”
(43mm)
19/
16
”
(40mm)
1x
Electromagnet
1x
Armature plate
2x
Metal washers
1x
Rubber washer
1x
Sexnut bolt
1x
Armature screw
12x
Tamper caps
1x
Hex wrench
4x
Long hex screws
(for surface
mounting)
4x
Short hex screws
(for face mounting)
1x
Blind nut tool
4x
Blind nuts
2x
Long guide pins
2x
Short guide pins
1x
Electromagnet
1x
Armature plate
2x
Metal washers
1x
Rubber washer
1x
Sexnut bolt
1x
Armature screw
6x
Tamper caps
1x
Hex wrench
2x
Hex screws
1x
Blind nut tool
2x
Blind nuts
2x
Guide pins

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Overview:
E-946FC-600Q
Installation Applications:
Single-swing gate
Sliding gate
E-946FC-1K2Q
Tamper cap
Electromagnet
Electromagnet
Tamper cap
Double-swing gate
For surface
mounting*
For surface
mounting
*
For surface
mounting
*
For surface
mounting
*
For face
mounting
*
For face
mounting
*
For face
mounting
*
For face
mounting
*
*NOTE: Each installation will use either face mounting OR surface mounting.No installation will use both. For more information on which type of mounting
method to use, please see page 5, Installation.
*NOTE: Each installation will use either face mounting OR surface mounting.No installation will use both. For more information on which type of mounting
method to use, please see page 5, Installation.
Sexnut bolt
Sexnut bolt
Guide pin
Steel washer
Rubber washer
Armature screw
Steel washer
Guide pin
Steel washer
Rubber washer
Armature screw
Steel washer

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Wiring Diagram:
Wire Length 25ft 50ft 75ft 100ft 150ft 200ft 250ft 300ft 400ft 500ft 1000ft
Wire Gauge @ 500mA
20
18
18
18
16
14
14
12
10
--
--
Wire Length 25ft 50ft 75f. 100ft 150ft 200ft 250ft 300ft 400ft 500ft 1000ft
Wire Gauge @ 250mA 24 24 22 20 18 18 16 16 14 14 14
24VDC Minimum Wire Gauge:
12VDC Minimum Wire Gauge:
For a complete chart, please visit www.seco-larm.com.
Optional SECO-LARM Electromagnetic Lock Accessories:
Maximum Distance from Power Source to Electromagnetic Lock:
12VDC
IMPORTANT:
Damage
caused
by improper
connection will
void warranty.
24VDC
Description
Z Brackets
L Brackets
E-946FC-600Q
E-942F-600/Z
Not available
E-946FC-1K2Q
E-942F-1300/ZQ
E-946F-1K2/LQ
Red
White
Black
Green
12 VDC
GND
24 VDC
GND
Red
White
Black
Green

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1. Determine type of gate:
a. Single-swing gate: Gate swings on one end, and comes to rest on a fixed gate post
when closed. In this case, a typical installation has the electromagnet face mounted to
the gate post, and the armature plate connected to the free end of the gate with a
Z bracket.
Installation:
b. Double-swing gate: Two gates swing in the same direction when activated. The
electromagnet is fixed to the free end of one gate, and the armature plate is fixed to
the free end of the other via a Z bracket. It is important to coordinate the swing of the
gates to prevent the armature plate from closing before the magnet.
c. Sliding gate: The gate slides instead of swings away from a fixed gate post. In this
case, surface mount the electromagnet to the gate post and use an L bracket to
mount the armature plate perpendicular to it.
Z Bracket
Electromagnet
Armature plate
Armature plate
Electromagnet
Z Bracket
Armature plate
Install
electromagnet on
the side that will
close
first
Install Z
bracket on
the side that
will
open first
Armature plate
Electromagnet
Z Bracket
Electromagnet
Armature plate
L Bracket
Electromagnet
Armature plate
L Bracket
Note: An L bracket may also be used as a spacer for the electromagnet if the electromagnet and armature plateare not aligned properly.

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2. Mount the electromagnet. In most cases, the position of the electromagnet will determine the
location of the armature plate. Make sure there is space to run the cable.
a. Tape the template to the
appropriate location.
b. Drill four (E-946FC-1K2Q) or two
(E-946FC-600Q) 9.5mm (3/8”)
holes, one for each short hex
screw. IMPORTANT: The holes
must be 9.5mm (3/8”). No smaller or
larger.
c. Insert a blind nut in one of the
9.5mm (3/8”) holes.
d. Put the washer on the M6x30
screw. Then put the hex tool on the
screw. Then turn the screw by
hand into the blind nut.
e. Use a wrench or vice-grip to tightly
hold the hex tool. Then use the
included Allen wrench to slowly
tighten the screw until it does not
turn any further. This compresses
the blind nut so that it remains
permanently fixed in the hole.
f. Remove the screw.
g. Repeat steps c through f for the
other blind nuts.
h. Push hex screws into each of the
screw holes in the electromagnet.
Use the Allen wrench to tighten the
screws into the blind nuts.
Installation, continued:
Surface mounting
(E-946FC-600Q shown)
Face mounting.
(E-946FC-600Q shown)
Allen wrench
Hex screw (M6x30 thread)
Hex tool
Door header
Blind nut
Hold with wrench or vice
grip while turning hex screw
Washer

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3. Mount the armature plate. Once the
electromagnet is mounted, determine the
correct position of the armature plate. Use the
appropriate L bracket or Z bracket to position
the armature plate so that it will lay against the
electromagnet when activated. However, leave
a slight gap between the two so that the
armature plate does not slam against the
electromagnet when the gate is closed.
a. Place the steel and rubber washers
over the armature screw between the
armature and the bracket (see page 3,
Overview). This will allow the armature
to pivot slightly around the armature
screw to compensate for gate
misalignment.
b. Make sure the guide pins are inserted
loosely 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
slightly around the armature screw.
4. Run the wires. Keep the wiring concealed.
a. Run the wires into an out-of-sight location as close as possible to the electromagnet.
Run them inside hollow posts if possible.
b. Use standard armored cable to prevent the wires from being cut between the
electromagnet and the out-of-sight location.
c. The conduit fitting on the end is 3/4” outside and 1/2
” on the inside. Use the appropriate
fitting if using conduit.
5. Connect the wires and test the unit. See Wiring Diagram on pg. 4 for more information.
6. Insert the tamper caps into the mounting screw access holes of the electromagnet.
NOTE: This should be the last step, as once the tamper caps are in place, they are difficult to
remove.
Installation, continued:
Armature plate
Z Bracket
Armature plate
L Bracket

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY:
This SECO-
LARM product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship while used
in normal service for the lifetime ofthe product. SECO
-LARM’s obligation is limited to the repair or replaceme
nt of any defective part
if the unit is returned, transportation prepaid,to SECO
-LARM. Under no circumstances will SECO-LARM be responsible forany
costs orcharges for removal, installation, or reinstallation. This Warranty is void if damage is caused by
or attributed to acts of God,
physical or electrical misuse or abuse, neglect, repair, or alteration, improper or abnormal usage, or faulty installation, o
r if for any
other reason SECO
-LARMdetermines thatsuchequipment is not operating properly as a resultof causes other than defects in
materialand workmanship. The sole obligation of SECO
-LARM,and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to
replacement or repair only at SECO
-LARM’s option. In no event shall SECO-LARM be liable forany speci
al, collateral, incidental, or
consequential personalor property damages ofany kind to the purchaser or anyone else. This limited lifetime warranty is for
products sold and installed in the United States and Canada. For all othercountries the warranty i
s 1 (one) year.
NOTICE:
The information and specifications printed in this manualare current at the time ofpublication. However, the
SECO
-LARM policy is one of continual development and improvement. For this reason, SECO-LARM reserves the right to change
specifications without notice. SECO
-LARM is also not responsible for misprints or typographical errors.
Copyright © 2014 SECO
-
LARM U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the writ
ten permission ofSECO-LARM.
SECO
-LARM®U.S.A., Inc.
16842 Millikan Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606
Website: www.seco-larm.com
Tel: 800
-662-0800 / 949-261-2999 Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
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Troubleshooting:
The gate does not lock. •Check that the wires are secure.
•Check that the power supply is connected and operating.
•Check that the unit is wired correctly.
The gate locks, but can be
easily forced open.
•Check that the electromagnet and armature plate are properly aligned.
•Check that the contact surfaces of the electromagnet and armature
plate are clean and free from rust.
•Check the power leads with a meter, and make sure the correct
voltage ispresent.
•Make sure that power supply is 12/24 VDC. Do not connect the
electromagnet to VAC.
There is a delay in the
gate releasing. •The electromagnet is fitted with a metal oxide varistor to prevent
interference, so do not install a secondary diode.
Maintenance:
1. Clean the contact surfaces of the electromagnet or armature plate with a soft cloth and
non-abrasive, non-corrosive cleaner.
2. Apply a light coat of a silicon lubricant to both contact surfaces and wipe away the excess to
prevent rust.
3. Check that the armature plate is securely attached to the door, yet can pivot slightly around the
armature screw.
4. Check that the electromagnet is securely attached to the gate or post.