Dortronics 48500 Series User Programmable 2-5 Door Interlock Controller
The 48500 PLC interlock controller is a cost-effective method for operating door interlock and mantrap systems of up to five doors. The fully integrated controller is a one board solution that allows the installer complete control of all operating and configuration options without complex software.
Features:
- Environmental or Security Applications: Suitable for air locks or security mantraps with two to five doors that are locked or unlocked. This controller has outputs for traffic lights and door alarm. It provides adjustable timed delays for a propped door, panic release and door unlock time. There are also optional AUX outputs available to control automatic door with locks.
- Access Control Compatible: Any access control system can be used with the 48500 series controllers. The request for access input recognizes any normally open dry contact. Each door has a normally open dry contact output to mirror door status back to an access control panel or remote console.
- Available with Power Supply & Enclosure: The 48500 PLC controller can be paired with a 4-Amp UL 294 class 2 power supply (only the 4 amp includes a fire alarm connection) and all can provide power to operate maglocks, electric strikes and traffic lights. The controller is also available without the power supply & enclosure for connection to an existing 12-24VDC power source.
- 48501 PLC Controller Powered: Mounted in an enclosure with UL294 power supply. Controls 2 – 5 doors in any combination locked or unlocked
- 48500 PLC Standalone Controller: Controller only PCB controls 2 – 5 doors in any combination locked or unlocked. No enclosure or power supply
Specifications:
- Physical Data:.
- 48501 Powered in Enclosure: Enclosure- 12” x 15-1/2” x 4-1/2” deep NEMA enclosure accommodates PLC controller and power supply.
- 48500: PLC Module 6” H x 10” L din rail mount
- xAUX: Optional output wiring harness for auto doors with locks
- Electrical: 4204NX - 4 Amp class 2 UL 294 listed power supply. AC Input - fused 110 VAC DC output - 4 amp @ 12/24 VDC selectable. Optional 6 or 10 amp power supply available
- Inputs:
- Five inputs for door status, five request for access
- One for panic release, one for interlock shunt/override
- Outputs:
- Five door control relays rated 2 amps at 28 VDC
- Ten LED traffic indicators (2) for each door.
- One door alarm output, one panic release output
- Timers: Three onboard adjustable timers for: propped door time, panic release unlock time and unlock pause time for rex unlock delay
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Series:
- 48500 Series
- Product Subgroup:
- Controllers, Power Supplies and Transformers
- Product Type:
- Mantraps
- Subcategory:
- Door Controllers
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
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