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Alarm Controls 1200WP Series Weather Resistant Magnetic Lock
Magnetic gate lock with 1200 lbs of
holding force provides weather resistant
access control for perimeter applications.
Ideal for sliding or swinging gates.
Features
Standard Features
• 0.5" ID / 0.75" OD conduit fitting pipe thread
• 10" color coded wire leads in plastic jacket
• Blind nuts provided
• Self-drilling TEC screws
• Non-aluminum parts are plated to resist corrosion
• Top mount or side mount with L brackets (order separately)
• Completely sealed in stainless steel case
• Ideal for sliding or swinging gates
• Clear anodized (US28) finish standard
• Limited lifetime warranty
Holding Force
• Up to 1200 lbs
Dimensions
• Magnet size: 9-1/16" L x 2-5/8" H x 1-1/16" W
• Armature size:7-9/32" L x 2-5/8" H x 5/8" W
Electrical
• 12 or 24 VDC, field configurable
• Current draw: 500 mA at 12 VDC, 250 mA at 24 VDC
Operating Temperature
• +14 to +131F [-10 to +55C]
Manufacturer Resources
1200WP Series Installation Guide
Product Specs
- Series:
- 1200WP Series
- Holding Force:
- 1200
- Subcategory:
- Electromagnetic Locks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Temperature Range:
- 14 to 131F (Minus 10 to 55C)
- Battery Operated:
- No
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Electromagnetic Locks
- Product Type:
- Electromagnetic Locks
- Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
- Fail-Safe
- Product Model:
- 1200WP
- Product Voltage:
- 12/24VDC
- Product Finish:
- Standard - Clear Anodized (US28)
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Alarm Controls 1200WP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Alarm Controls 1200WP mag lock hold up outdoors on a gate?
That's what the 1200WP is built for. The magnet is completely sealed in a stainless steel case, non-aluminum parts are plated to resist corrosion, and the wire leads come in a plastic jacket with a 0.5 inch ID / 0.75 inch OD conduit fitting pipe thread so you can run the wiring in conduit. Operating range is +14 to +131F (-10 to +55C), so it covers most perimeter climates but not a deep-freeze northern winter site. It works on sliding or swinging gates.
2) Does the 1200WP magnetic gate lock unlock when the power goes out?
Yes. The 1200WP is fail-safe, so it releases the moment power is removed. That's how mag locks work as a class, and it means the gate is free on a power failure and any egress device, fire alarm relay, or exit button that cuts the circuit drops the lock. If you need a gate that stays locked with the power off, a mag lock of any kind is the wrong choice.
3) What voltage does the Alarm Controls 1200WP mag lock run on, and how much current does it draw?
12 or 24 VDC, field configurable, so one unit covers either supply and you set it at install. Draw is 500 mA at 12 VDC or 250 mA at 24 VDC. Size the power supply off whichever rail you pick, and remember 12 volts doubles the current, which matters on long runs out to a gate where voltage drop is the usual problem. Voltage is a required selection when ordering.
4) How big is the 1200WP mag lock, and how much room do I need on the gate frame?
The magnet body measures 9-1/16 x 2-5/8 x 1-1/16 inches and the armature measures 7-9/32 x 2-5/8 x 5/8 inches. Both are 2-5/8 inches on the same dimension, so that is the face you need clearance for on the frame and the leaf. It's a compact body compared with a typical interior 1200 lb surface mag, which is what lets it land on gate tube steel.
5) Do I need extra brackets to mount a 1200WP weather resistant mag lock?
Depends how you mount it. Top mount needs nothing extra, and the lock ships with blind nuts and self-drilling TEC screws for the fastening. Side mount requires L brackets, which are ordered separately and are not in the box. Decide the mounting orientation before you order so the bracket goes on the same purchase order.
6) Which magnetic lock is right for a fire rated door instead of the Alarm Controls 1200WP?
For a fire rated opening, the Dormakaba EML310 is the one to specify: it is a single door electromagnetic lock at 1500 lb, fire rated, and electrically locked (fail safe), available with a door position sensor as the EML310 DP and with both bond alert and door position sensor as the EML310 BA DP. The EML320 is the fire rated double door version at 1500 lb. The 1200WP is a fail safe 1200 lb magnet built for weather resistant perimeter and gate work.
7) Can I use the Alarm Controls 1200WP on an interior building door instead of a gate?
It'll lock an interior door, but you're paying for a sealed stainless case and corrosion plating you don't need, and the WP body doesn't carry the fire rating an interior egress door usually wants. For a single interior door, the Dorma EML310 is fire rated at 1500 lb, and the DynaLock 2011 is a 1200 lb surface mount for an outswing single door. Keep the 1200WP where it belongs, on the perimeter.
8) Is a magnetic gate lock the right choice, or should I use a shear lock?
A surface mag lock like the 1200WP mounts on the face of the frame and leaf, so it's visible and needs a clear flat mounting surface, but it's the simplest install on a gate and holds 1200 lbs. A shear lock mortises into the frame and door edge and is concealed once installed, which suits a sliding leaf or an opening where nothing can project. The ROFU 8031-002 is a shear lock at 2200 lb holding force, 12/24VDC, monitored. For sliding doors specifically, the Schlage 320M is a compact mortise sliding door mag lock at 1500 lb. Shear locks demand tighter prep and alignment, so on a gate that moves and settles, surface mounting is generally more forgiving.
9) Is a shear lock or a mortise mag lock a substitute for the 1200WP on a sliding gate?
They are a different mounting concept, not a drop-in. The ROFU 8031-002 is a shear lock at 2200 lb holding force, 12/24VDC, monitored, and the Schlage Electronics 320M is a compact mortise sliding door electromagnetic lock at 1500 lb. Both are concealed into the door or frame and depend on close alignment between the two halves. The 1200WP is a surface applied 1200 lb magnet that mounts top mount or side mount with L brackets and is sealed in stainless steel for outdoor sliding or swinging gates, where frame prep for a concealed lock usually is not available.
10) What finish does the Alarm Controls 1200WP come in?
Clear anodized, US28, and that's the standard and only finish on the 1200WP. On a gate that's the finish you want anyway, since it's an anodized aluminum housing surface rather than a plated architectural finish that would chalk outdoors.
11) Is the Alarm Controls 1200WP rated for commercial use, and does it run on batteries?
Commercial rated, and it is hardwired, not battery operated. It needs a constant 12 or 24 VDC supply, which for a gate application means either a run out from the building or a local power supply and transformer at the gate post. Budget the supply and the conduit run as part of the job.
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Does the Alarm Controls 1200WP come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Alarm Controls 1200WP is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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