RCI Electromagnetic Locks
| Single Mag
Locks |
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Model |
Description |
Data Sheet |
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8310
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FULL SIZE
Multi-MagTM
1500 lbs.
Holding Force
For Outswing Doors |
8310 Data |
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8310-IQ
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FULL SIZE
Intelli-MagTM
1500 lbs. Holding Force
For Outswing Doors |
8310-IQ Data |
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8360
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SHEAR LOCK
Mortise Mounted Mini-MagTM
750 lbs. Holding Force
For Sliding Doors |
8360 Data |
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8365
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SHEAR LOCK
Mortise Mounted Micro-MagTM
300 lbs. Holding Force
For Sliding Doors |
8365 Data |
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8371
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MINI
Mini-MagTM
750 lbs. Holding Force
For Outswing Doors |
8371 Data |
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8375
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MICRO
Micro-MagTM
300 lbs. Holding Force
For Small and Outswing Doors |
8375 Data |
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8380
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GATE
Gate-MagTM
1500 lbs. Holding Force
For Swinging or Sliding Gates |
8380 Data |
| Double Mag Locks |
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Double
mag locks are for pairs of doors. They are two
mag locks within one housing.
8320 is a
double 8310
8320-IQ is
a double 8310-IQ
8372 is a
double 8371
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| Full Housing Mag Locks |
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You
may also order mag locks with a built-in housing for
an installation with a cleaner look.
8330 is a
8310 mag lock within a 36" wide aluminum housing
8340 is a
8310 mag lock within a 48" wide aluminum housing
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Rutherford
Controls Int'l Corp (“RCI”) warrants to the original
purchaser that all Electromagnetic Locks products shall
be free from defects in material or workmanship at time
of shipment.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the
repairing or replacing of any of our products, providing
said products are used within the specified ratings and
applied in accordance with good engineering practice,
and providing said products are proved by our
examination to be defective and returned to us
transportation prepaid.
In no event shall RCI be liable whether in contract,
tort, or negligence, for indirect, special, incidental,
consequential or collateral damages of any kind
sustained from any cause. This warranty does not extend
to any of our products which have been subject to
misuse, neglect, accident, improper application or
installation, nor shall it extend to material which has
been altered or repaired outside the factory.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied, including but not limited to any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Corrections of defects in the manner
and under the conditions stated above shall constitute
fulfillment of all our obligations and liabilities to
any person with respect to the covered products, whether
based on contract, negligence, strict liability or
otherwise.
No person or entity is authorized to create for us any
other obligation or liability to any person relating to
the covered products.
| Trouble Shooting Mag Locks |
In
order for an Electromagnetic Lock to operate correctly
there are several things to consider. As with any
electrical product, power is always important. The vast
majority of Electro-Magnetic locks require clean, stable
DC voltage. This is generally obtained from a filtered,
regulated power supply, as these are often virtually
free from the noise associated with AC voltage or
"ripple". A suitable supply should also have a means of
adjusting the output voltage to allow the installer to
ensure the connected devices are receiving appropriate
voltage according to their specifications. A lock
connected to an improperly filtered power supply can
overheat, and often will vibrate, enough to hum or buzz
when locked. Each of these factors can drastically
reduce the holding force of the lock.
A common concern with Electro-Magnetic locks is the
condition of the lock bonding surfaces. The surface of
the lock and the armature plate to which it bonds should
be smooth and clean. Many units are plated and then
polished to ensure a good solid bond when mated
correctly. Double check both of these surfaces to make
certain they can perform correctly. Something as
seemingly trivial as a piece of cellophane tape on the
surface of the lock can seriously affect the holding
force.
The last thing is perhaps the most important of all, the
proper alignment of the armature plate. The armature
plate mounted on the surface of the door is the only
thing that an electromagnetic lock has to bond to when
locked. Each manufacturer has a slightly different
method of mounting an armature plate but they all have
one thing in common. Armatures are all designed to move
freely on the door when installed. These plates should
pivot on some sort of mounting hardware and be easy to
push with just the strength of one hand. This free range
of motion is left in the installation to ensure that the
maximum amount of surface area comes in contact with the
surface of the magnet. If the plate is too stiff and
cannot move freely it may not seat properly with the
magnet. When the lock is activated the armature should
be pulled tightly to the magnets surface such that even
the air between them is pressed out, forming a complete
bond. If the plate only partially comes in contact with
the magnet, the holding force may be reduced enough to
seem non-existent.
Whatever the rated holding force of an electromagnetic
lock may be it should not be able to hold a screwdriver
or a pair of pliers such that it cannot be easily
removed. This is a useful way to troubleshoot lock
problems. If the lock is capable of holding a
screwdriver, even a little, it is most likely that it is
working perfectly and any problems lie with the
alignment of the armature. If this is the case this can
generally be remedied by loosening the armature in small
amounts until the door locks properly.
NOTE: While an armature plate needs to be capable of
movement when installed it should not be dangerously
loose. Follow the manufacturers instructions closely to
be certain the product is installed properly.
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