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ACSI 8500 Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Classroom Mortise Lever Lock Body

ACSI 8500 Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Classroom Mortise Lever Lock Body

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Model: 8500-M1-PL-24VDC-CLS-26D-RH
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ACSI 8500 GEMINI LOCKING SYSTEMS OPERATOR ONLY FOR CORBIN RUSSWIN 2000 SERIES CLASSROOM MORTISE LEVER LOCK OVERVIEW

ACSI 8500 Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Classroom Mortise Lever Lock Body.

Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Classroom Mortise Lever Lock Body, Handed.

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ACSI 8500 GEMINI LOCKING SYSTEMS OPERATOR ONLY FOR CORBIN RUSSWIN 2000 SERIES CLASSROOM MORTISE LEVER LOCK PRODUCT FEATURES

  • For Use With: Corbin Russwin 2000 Series
  • Handing: Handed
  • Function: Part/Component
  • ADA Compliant: No
  • Function Family: Part/Component
  • Product Type: Access Control Part/Accessory
  • Manufacturer Parent: ACSI

ACSI-8500-H GEMINI OPERATORS AVAILABLE CONFIGURATION

ACSI 8500 Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Classroom Mortise Lever Lock Body
ACSI 8500-M1-ML2055LL-626-RH Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Mortise Lever Lock Right Hand 626 - Satin Chrome
ACSI 8500-M1-ML2055LL-626-RH-QC Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Mortise Lever Lock Right Hand 626 - Satin Chrome
ACSI 8500-M1-ML2055LL-626-LH Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Mortise Lever Lock Left Hand 626 - Satin Chrome
ACSI 8500-M1-ML2055LL-626-LH-QC Gemini Locking Systems Operator Only for Corbin Russwin 2000 Series Mortise Lever Lock Left Hand 626 - Satin Chrome

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Gemini Operators
Series:
8500 Series
Collection:
8500 Series
Product Type:
Parts and Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Compatibility:
Corbin Russwin 2000 Series
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Classroom
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Gemini Operators
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Function:
Classroom
Door Hand Direction:
Right Hand
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

ACSI 8500-M1-PL-24VDC-CLS-26D-RH – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the ACSI 8500 operator work on a Schlage or Sargent mortise lock?
No. The 8500 Gemini operator is built specifically for the Corbin Russwin 2000 Series mortise lock body. It will not fit another manufacturer's mortise case. If your door has a Schlage or Sargent mortise lock, you need the Gemini operator built for that lock family instead.
2) Is the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator handed, and how do I determine which hand to order?
Handing matters here, and it is not field reversible. The operator is ordered as either left hand or right hand, matching the hand of the Corbin Russwin mortise lock body already in the door. Determine hand from the outside of the door: if the hinges are on your right, it is a right hand door. Ordering the wrong hand means the operator will not drive the lever correctly.
3) What is the difference between Closed Loop Secure Monitor and Open Lock Secure Monitor on the 8500 operator?
Both are monitoring options on the Gemini operator, and you pick one at order time. Closed loop monitoring signals on a closed circuit at the secure condition; open lock monitoring signals on the opposite state. Match the option to how your access control panel or head end expects the secure input to read, because the choice is built into the operator rather than set in the field.
4) Should I order the ACSI 8500 with the quick connect cable option?
The quick connect cable is a yes or no choice on the 8500 operator. Take the quick connect version if you want a plug type termination for faster hookup to a door loop or electric hinge transfer, which saves splicing on a retrofit. Skip it if your installer is terminating conductors directly at a junction. Both handings are offered with and without it.
5) Is the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator suitable for a classroom door in a school?
That is what it is set up for. The operator is a classroom function part, paired with a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series mortise lever lock, and it is a commercial grade component rather than residential. Lever trim is used, not a knob, which is what most institutional door schedules call for.
6) Can I standardize this operator across a building with mixed mortise locks?
Only where the doors carry Corbin Russwin 2000 Series mortise lock bodies. The 8500 Gemini operator is built to that lock family, and each door still needs the operator ordered to its own hand. Openings with a different mortise lock brand need a different operator, so a mixed building will not standardize on one part number.
7) Can a GMS small format interchangeable core be used instead of the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator on a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series mortise lock?
No. The ACSI 8500 Gemini operator is a replacement part that electrifies a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series classroom mortise lever lock body, and it is supplied handed left or right. The GMS IC6-26D is a 6-pin small format IC core only, un-combinated, with keys, pins, springs and caps not included, and the GMS IC7-26D is the 7-pin version of the same core. Those cores are the keyed cylinder that drops into a lock housing and control mechanical key access; they do not provide the electrified operator function inside the mortise case. A retrofit that needs both remote release and a keyway takes the 8500 operator plus a core.
8) I need a mortise cylinder housing for the same door as the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator - what takes that?
The ACSI 8500 Gemini operator handles the electrified release inside a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series classroom mortise lever lock body and is not a cylinder component. For the mortise cylinder side, the GMS ICM7-ST is a Best SFIC straight mortise housing, 7-pin, with a Yale cam, and the GMS KIT-PART04 collars kit supplies cylinder collars. Confirm the cam and collar match the mortise case you are working in before ordering alongside the operator.
9) Is the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator programmed like an Alarm Lock Trilogy lock?
No. The ACSI 8500 Gemini operator is a mechanical-electrical replacement part for a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series classroom mortise lever lock body, ordered by handing and by monitoring type - closed loop secure monitor or open lock secure monitor - with an optional quick connect cable. Alarm Lock's programming ecosystem is a different architecture: the AL-DTMIII data transfer module carries data for Trilogy electronic access control with a 200-lock capacity, the AL-PCI2-U is a USB computer interface cable with DL-Windows software, and the AL-PRE2 is a proximity card enroller for HID and iClass running on a 9V battery. Those items serve standalone credential-based locks, not a wired Gemini operator reporting to a panel.
10) Will a Securitron AOS armature offset strike or an ABH armature head work with the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator?
They address a different locking method. The ACSI 8500 Gemini operator works inside a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series mortise lever lock body and keeps the classroom lever function on the door. The Securitron AOS is an armature offset strike and the ABH 20020 is a standard door armature head assembly with 1-5/8 inch projection - both are magnetic lock components that mount to the door face and hold against an electromagnet, with no lever or mortise case involved. Choose the 8500 operator when the opening keeps its mortise lock and latch; choose armature hardware when the opening is held by a mag lock.
11) What finish does the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator come in?
Satin chrome, 626, is the finish shown across the 8500 Gemini operator configurations for the Corbin Russwin 2000 Series lock, in both left and right hand. 626 is the common commercial finish, so it generally matches existing Corbin Russwin lever trim on adjacent classroom doors.
12) Does the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator include a strike, or do I order that separately?
The ACSI 8500 Gemini operator is the operator only for a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series classroom mortise lever lock body, so strike hardware is a separate line. For a standard prep, the Cal-Royal ASA478 is a template ASA strike for commercial door hardware. On a glass door application the Codelocks CL4000-RSB glass door strike box suits CL4000 or CL4500 glass door locks, which is a different opening type than a mortise-prepped door. Match the strike to the existing door and frame prep.
13) For a door that only needs to be held closed rather than electrically released, is there a simpler option than the ACSI 8500 Gemini operator?
Yes, if no electrified control is required. The ACSI 8500 Gemini operator is specified when a Corbin Russwin 2000 Series classroom mortise lock has to be released and monitored electrically, and it is ordered handed with either closed loop or open lock secure monitoring. Where the door only needs light mechanical hold, the ABH 1890 Series roller latch comes with a full lip cast strike and 5/16 inch adjustable projection, and the ABH 1895 Series roller latch uses a T strike with 1/2 inch adjustable projection. Roller latches hold a door shut without latching or keying, so they suit closets and vestibules rather than a secured classroom.
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Does the ACSI 8500-M1-PL-24VDC-CLS-26D-RH come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The ACSI 8500-M1-PL-24VDC-CLS-26D-RH is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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