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Alarm Controls 600 Series Single Magnetic Lock
Bracket mounted, single magnetic lock with 600 lbs holding
force, that can be easily installed without special tools and
used with any access control system. Ideal for high-use
areas for traffic control in interior applications. Available
with LED, bond sensor and door status signalling options.
Features
Standard Features
• 600S Standard model
• 600L Magnetic lock with red LED status indicator
• 600LB Magnetic lock with red LED status indicator, bond sensor, and door status sensor.
• 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 provided for easy installation, no special tools required
• Can be used with any access control system
• Clear anodized (US28) finish standard
• Limited lifetime warranty Options
• DURO Duranodic Finish (US 40) available, specify when ordering
• Dress covers in polished chromeand brass available.
Specifications Certifications & Listings
• UL 294 listed
• UL 10C fire rated
• CAN/ULC-S104 fire door conformant
• UL 864 listed
• CAN/ULC-S527 listed
Holding Force
• 600 lbs
Dimensions
• Magnet size: 9-7/8" L x 1-11/16" H x 1" W
• Armature size: 7-1/4" L x 1-1/2" H x 1/2" W
Electrical
• 12 or 24 VDC, field selectable
• Current draw: 505 mA at 12 VDC, 260 mA at 24 VDC
• 600LB bond sensor has SPDT 3A relay contacts
Operating Temperature
• +14 to +131F [-10 to +55C]
Manufacturer Resources
600S Series Installation Guide
Product Specs
- Series:
- 600 Series
- Holding Force:
- 600
- 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:
- 600
- Product Voltage:
- 12/24VDC
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Alarm Controls 600S – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Alarm Controls 600 mag lock unlock when the power goes out?
It does. The 600 Series is fail-safe, so it releases the moment power is removed and there's no hysteresis holding it shut after the drop. That's how mag locks have to behave on an egress door. It also means the lock provides no security during a power loss, so if the opening needs to stay secured through an outage a mag lock is the wrong device for it.
2) Is the Alarm Controls 600 mag lock 12 volt or 24 volt?
Both. It's field selectable between 12 and 24 VDC, so one part number covers either supply. Current draw is 505 mA at 12 VDC and 260 mA at 24 VDC, which is the number you size the power supply and the wire run against. On a multi-door job, running 24 VDC roughly halves the current per lock and gives you more headroom on a shared supply. You do pick a voltage when ordering.
3) Will the Alarm Controls 600 mag lock work with my existing card reader or keypad system?
It works with any access control system. A mag lock is a dumb load: the panel or reader relay simply interrupts the DC supply and the magnet releases. There's built-in arc suppression, so the relay contacts driving it aren't taking the coil kickback. Fail-safe operation means the controller cuts power to unlock, which is the standard wiring for card readers, keypads, request-to-exit devices and fire alarm release.
4) I need to secure a pair of doors. Will one Alarm Controls 600 mag lock do it?
No. The 600 Series is a single magnet for one leaf, so a pair needs two units, one per leaf, each with its own armature and current draw counted into the supply. If you'd rather buy one assembly, ZenSupply carries purpose-built double-door mags: the DynaLock 2250 Series (double, 1200 lb, surface mounted, outswing or inswing) and the Dorma EML320 (double door, 1500 lb, fail safe).
5) I'm replacing an old mag lock. Is the Alarm Controls 600 a straight swap?
Treat it as a new install, not a drop-in. Nothing ties the 600 Series to another maker's mounting pattern, so measure the existing magnet before you commit: you need about 9-7/8 inches of header length and a 7-1/4 inch armature run on the leaf to match up. It does come with its own header bracket and template, so a fresh layout is quick. If you're specifically pulling out a Locknetics 390+, ZenSupply carries the Schlage Electronics M390RFK, which is a direct retrofit for that lock at 1500 lbs with door status monitor and magnetic bond sensor.
6) Do I need the Alarm Controls 600 series to be fire rated, and what else carries a fire rating?
The Alarm Controls 600 series is UL 294 listed, UL 10C fire rated, CAN/ULC-S104 fire door conformant, UL 864 listed, and CAN/ULC-S527 listed, which is the listing package an institutional or healthcare specifier usually needs to see on a mag lock in a rated opening. Among the comparables, the Dorma EML310 and EML320 both carry a fire rating. If the drawing calls out a fire door assembly, the 600 series meets UL 10C at 600 lbs; the Dorma units bring a fire rating at 1500 lbs.
7) Can the Alarm Controls 600 series magnetic lock be used on an exterior gate or a door exposed to weather?
The Alarm Controls 600 series is specified for interior applications and carries an operating temperature range of 14 to 131F (minus 10 to 55C). For an exterior opening, the Locknetics WMG series is a weatherproof electromagnetic lock in 600 lb and 1200 lb models at 12/24 VDC, and the Dortronics 1000 series is an industrial magnetic lock with sealed electronics and weather resistant construction, SPDT door position switch, 12/24VDC field selectable. The WMG in its 600 lb model keeps the same holding force you get from the 600 series while adding the weatherproof housing.
8) What is the closest equivalent to the Alarm Controls 600 series magnetic lock from another manufacturer at the same holding force?
The Alarm Controls 600 series is a surface mounted single door magnetic lock rated at 600 lbs holding force running 12 or 24 VDC. Two peers cover the same ground: the Dortronics 1107 is a narrow 2 inch slim line 600 lb single door mag lock, and the Locknetics MG series is offered in 600 lb and 1200 lb models with standard or monitored configurations at 12/24 VDC. If you are matching an existing 600 lb opening, the Dortronics 1107 holds the same force in a narrower housing, and the Locknetics MG in its 600 lb model gives you the same force with a choice of monitored or non-monitored.
9) The Alarm Controls 600 magnetic lock is for a single door. What secures a pair of doors?
The 600 series is a single door magnetic lock. For a double door opening you want a unit built for two leaves: the DynaLock 2250 is a double electromagnetic lock at 1200 lbs, surface mounted for outswing or inswing on single or double doors, and the Dorma EML320 is a double door magnetic lock at 1500 lbs. The DynaLock 2050 at 1200 lbs is also listed for single or double door surface mounting. Ordering two single 600 units is a different install than a purpose built double unit, so confirm the header condition before choosing.
10) Mag lock or shear lock for an interior door with an access control system?
A surface mag like the Alarm Controls 600 mounts on the header with a bracket and the armature on the leaf, so it's visible but installs without special tools and works on doors that were never prepped for electric hardware. It releases instantly on power loss. A shear lock like the ROFU 8031-002 mortises into the header and the door top so nothing shows when the door is open, and it holds at 2200 lbs, but it needs the door and frame machined for it and the door has to close in alignment every time. For retrofit work on an existing opening, surface mag. For new work where appearance matters, shear.
11) Will the Alarm Controls 600 series magnetic lock work on a sliding door?
The Alarm Controls 600 series is a bracket mounted single magnetic lock with an E-Z mount header bracket, intended for a swinging door where the armature on the door face meets the magnet at the header. For a sliding leaf, the Schlage 320M is a compact mortise sliding door electromagnetic lock at 1500 lbs holding force, in a heavy duty build. The mounting condition is the deciding factor here, not the force rating.
12) Which magnetic locks are fail safe like the Alarm Controls 600 series?
The Alarm Controls 600 series is fail safe, meaning it unlocks on loss of power, which is what fire and egress code expects of a magnetic lock on an exit door. Among the comparable units, the Dorma EML310 and EML320 are both listed with a product function of electrically locked (fail safe) and carry a fire rating. All magnetic locks release on power loss by construction, so the choice between them comes down to holding force, monitoring, and mounting rather than lock function.
13) Which magnetic locks besides the Alarm Controls 600 series accept both 12 and 24 VDC?
The Alarm Controls 600 series is field selectable for 12 or 24 VDC, drawing 505 mA at 12 VDC and 260 mA at 24 VDC. Peers with the same dual voltage flexibility include the Dortronics 1000 series, which is dual voltage field selectable at 12/24VDC; the Locknetics MG series and WMG series, both at 12/24VDC; the ROFU 8512 at 12/24VDC; and the ROFU 8031-002 shear lock at 12/24VDC. Dual voltage matters when you are standardizing a building on one power supply and do not want to stock two part numbers.
14) What magnetic lock uses a keyhole style mount instead of a header bracket?
The Alarm Controls 600 series ships with an E-Z mount header bracket and template and installs with self-drilling TEC screws, no special tools. If the install calls for a keyhole mounting arrangement instead, the ROFU 8512 is a standard single magnet on a selectable keyhole mount at 1200 lbs holding force, 12/24VDC. The mounting method changes what you drill and how the unit is serviced off the header, so match it to the frame you have.
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Does the Alarm Controls 600S come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Alarm Controls 600S is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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