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Alarm Controls Alarm Controls 320S Series Magnetic Cabinet Single Lock ACT-320S

Alarm Controls 320S Series Magnetic Cabinet Single Lock

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Alarm Controls 300 Series Magnetic Locks

Bracket mounted, single magnetic lock with 300 lbs holding force.

This versatile maglock is easy to install, operates at 12 or 24 VDC and is ideal for cabinets and showcases.

Features

Standard Features
• Built-in arc suppression
• Instant release,no hysteresis
• Self-drilling TEC screws
• Non-aluminum parts are plated to resist corrosion
• E-Z mount header bracket and template providedfor easy installation, no special tools required
• Can be used with any access control system
• Ideal for cabinets and showcases
• Clear anodized, (US28) finish standard
• Limited lifetime warranty Options
• DURO Duranodic finish (US 40) available, specify when ordering.

Specifications

Holding Force
• 300 lbs Dimensions
• Magnet size: 6-11/16" L x 1-1/2" H x 1-3/16" W
• Armature size: 5-1/2" L x 1-1/4" H x 7/16" W Electrical
• Operates on 12 or 24 VDC, field selectable
• Low current draw: 250 mA at 12 VDC, 130 mA at 24 VDC

Operating Temperature
• +14 to +131F [-10 to +55C]

Manufacturer Resources

300 Series Installation Guide

Product Specs

Series:
300
Holding Force:
600
Subcategory:
Electromagnetic Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Temperature Range:
14 to 131F (Minus 10 to 55C)
Product Type:
Electromagnetic Locks
Electronic:
Yes
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electromagnetic Locks
Battery Operated:
No
Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
Fail-Safe
Product Model:
600WP
Product Voltage:
12/24VDC
Product Finish:
Clear Anodized (US28)
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Alarm Controls 320S – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the 320S cabinet maglock run on 12 volts or 24 volts?
Both. The 320S is field selectable for 12 or 24 VDC, so one unit covers either supply. Current draw is 250 mA at 12 VDC and 130 mA at 24 VDC, which matters when you are sizing a power supply feeding several locks off one circuit. Voltage is selected when ordering as well, so pick the one that matches your access control power.
2) Does this Alarm Controls cabinet lock release when the power goes out?
Yes. The 320S is fail-safe, so cutting power releases the magnet and the cabinet opens. That is the behavior you want tied into a fire alarm or emergency release, but it also means a power failure leaves the case unsecured. If the contents need to stay locked through an outage, a maglock of any kind is the wrong choice.
3) I need a mag lock on a sliding glass showcase door - is the 320S the right style?
The 320S is a bracket-mounted magnet and armature pair with 300 lbs holding force, mounted to a header bracket with the supplied template and self-drilling TEC screws. For a sliding door where a surface magnet and armature will not line up, the Schlage Electronics 320M is a compact mortise sliding door electromagnetic lock rated 1500 lbs holding force and built as a heavy duty unit. The 320M mortises into the frame rather than surface mounting on a bracket.
4) Does the Alarm Controls 320S give me door position or bond monitoring for my access control panel?
The 320S is a standard non-monitored magnet: it is fail-safe, field selectable for 12 or 24 VDC, has built-in arc suppression and instant release, and can be used with any access control system. If your panel needs status contacts back from the lock, monitored alternatives include the Dortronics 1000 Series with an SPDT door position switch and field-selectable 12/24VDC, the Dorma EML310 BA DP with bond alert and door position sensor, and the ROFU 8031-002 shear lock at 2200 lb holding force, 12/24VDC, monitored.
5) Can I use the 320S on a fire-rated door opening?
The 320S is a cabinet and showcase magnet with 300 lbs holding force, clear anodized US28 standard with a Duranodic US40 option, and is not presented as a fire door device. Where the opening is fire rated, the Dorma EML310 single door and EML320 double door electromagnetic locks both carry a fire rating and are electrically locked (fail safe) at 1500 lb. Choose EML310 for a single leaf and EML320 for a pair.
6) Can I use this maglock with my existing card reader or keypad system?
Yes. The 320S has no proprietary controller requirement and works with any access control system that can switch 12 or 24 VDC to the lock. Built-in arc suppression is included, so you are not adding a diode across the coil to protect relay contacts, and release is instant with no hysteresis holding the magnet after power drops.
7) What is involved in installing the Alarm Controls 320S, and do I need special tools?
Installation is bracket mounted with an E-Z mount header bracket and a drilling template in the box, plus self-drilling TEC screws. No special tools are required. Non-aluminum parts are plated against corrosion. A full 300 Series installation guide is published with the product if you want to check the bracket layout before you cut into a showcase header.
8) Can the 320S cabinet maglock be used in an unheated storage area or an outdoor kiosk?
Rated operating range on the 320S is +14 to +131 F (-10 to +55 C), which covers an unheated interior space but is not a weatherproof rating. For exposed or wash-down locations, a sealed unit is the right call, such as the Locknetics WMG Series weatherproof maglock or the Dortronics 1000 Series with sealed electronics.
9) Does this Alarm Controls lock monitor whether the cabinet is actually closed and locked?
The 320S is a plain single magnet with no door position switch or bond sensor. If your system needs to report door status back to the head end, choose a monitored lock: the Dorma EML310 with door position sensor, the Dortronics 1000 Series with an SPDT door position switch, or the Schlage M390RFK with door status monitor and magnetic bond sensor.
10) I need to lock a pair of glass display doors. Is one 320S enough?
The 320S is a single magnet and secures one leaf. For two leaves you either mount a lock per leaf or move to a double unit like the DynaLock 2250 or the Dorma EML320 double door lock. Note those are full-size door locks, not cabinet-scale, so for a showcase the usual approach is a 320S on each leaf.
11) What should I use instead of the 320S on a pair of doors?
The 320S is a single magnet with 300 lbs holding force, so a pair of leaves would need two of them plus two brackets. Purpose-built double-door units include the DynaLock 2250 Series double electromagnetic lock at 1200 lb, surface mounted for outswing or inswing single or double doors, and the Dorma EML320 double door lock at 1500 lb, which is fire rated and electrically locked (fail safe).
12) I have a narrow aluminum stile door - is the 320S slim enough, or is there a better fit?
The 320S magnet measures 6-11/16 inch L x 1-1/2 inch H x 1-3/16 inch W with a 5-1/2 inch armature, dimensions set for cabinet and showcase frames rather than a storefront header. For narrow stile aluminum openings, the Dortronics 1107 is a narrow 2 inch slim line 600 lbs single door mag lock in the 1100 Series, and the ROFU 8512 is a standard single magnet with selectable keyhole mounting at 1200 LB and 12/24VDC.
13) What is the lowest holding force full-door maglock if 300 lbs on the 320S is too light but 1200 lb is more than I need?
The 320S delivers 300 lbs holding force with a low current draw of 250 mA at 12 VDC and 130 mA at 24 VDC. A middle step for an interior single door is the Schlage M420 electromagnetic lock in the M400 Series, rated 500 lbs holding force for a single door. Above that, the Locknetics MG Series and the Dortronics 1107 both sit at 600 lb.
14) Is a shear lock a substitute for the 320S?
They solve different openings. The 320S is a surface bracket magnet and armature pair at 300 lbs, fail-safe, sized for cabinets and showcases. The ROFU 8031-002 is a shear lock rated 2200 LB holding force at 12/24VDC with monitoring, a concealed style that engages the door top rather than presenting a surface magnet face. Pick the shear lock when nothing can protrude into the opening and the 320S bracket when a surface mount magnet is acceptable.
15) Which maglocks besides the 320S run on both 12 and 24 VDC off my existing power supply?
The 320S is field selectable for 12 or 24 VDC, drawing 250 mA at 12 VDC and 130 mA at 24 VDC. Other dual-voltage options include the Dortronics 1000 Series, listed as 12/24VDC dual voltage field selectable, the Locknetics MG Series and weatherproof WMG Series at 12/24VDC, the ROFU 8512 at 12/24VDC, and the ROFU 8031-002 shear lock at 12/24VDC. All of these let you keep a single supply rail across an opening.
16) I need early warning or delayed egress behavior - does the 320S do that?
The 320S is a straight fail-safe magnet with instant release and no hysteresis, so it drops the moment power is removed with no built-in warning stage. For an opening that needs an alert before release, the DynaLock 2101 Series is a 1200 Lb early warning lock. For bond monitoring on a fire rated single door, the Dorma EML310 BA DP is offered with bond alert and a door position sensor.
17) My door swings inward - the 320S bracket assumes a header. What mounts either way?
The 320S ships with an E-Z mount header bracket and template for a straightforward bracket installation on cabinets and showcases. If you need one magnet that covers either swing direction on a full door, the DynaLock 2050 Series is a single electromagnetic lock at 1200 Lb surface mounted for outswing or inswing single or double doors, and the 2250 Series is the double version with the same mounting flexibility.
18) What finishes does the Alarm Controls 320S maglock come in?
Clear anodized (US28) is the standard finish on the 320S, and Duranodic (US40) is the alternate. Specify the Duranodic when ordering if you are matching darker bronze-tone case hardware; otherwise the clear anodized aluminum is what ships.
19) Is the Alarm Controls 320S rated for commercial use?
Yes, it is a commercial grade electronic lock, not a battery product, so it needs a hardwired 12 or 24 VDC supply. Typical use is retail showcases, pharmacy and display cabinets, and equipment cases in institutional buildings where the access control system already exists and you are adding a locked case to it.
How fast can I get the Alarm Controls 320S delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Alarm Controls 320S come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Alarm Controls 320S is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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