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DynaLock 5200 Series Open Transformers
Model 5213 Open Transformer, 120VAC/12VDC, 2 Amp
5200 Series Open Transformers are specified
Where an economical source of low voltage
power is required
All models feature 120VAC/60Hz Input primaries
and are furnished with 10 color-coded flying leads.
Individual models are available with secondary outputs in 12 or 24 volts AC or DC
(with built-in rectifier bridge) and are rated at 2 Amps maximum.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Power Supply/Chargers
- Series:
- 5200
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Controllers, Power Supplies and Transformers
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Type:
- Transformer
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- 5213
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
DynaLock 5213 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the DynaLock 5213 transformer run a 12VDC maglock?
The 5213 puts out 12VDC at 2 amps maximum from a 120VAC/60Hz primary, so it will power 12VDC locking hardware whose total draw stays under 2 amps. Add up the current draw of every device on the circuit, not just one, and stay below that 2 amp ceiling.
2) Is the DynaLock 5213 a DC transformer, or do I need a separate rectifier?
No separate rectifier needed. The 5213 is the 12VDC model in DynaLock's 5200 Series, and the DC versions carry a built-in rectifier bridge on the secondary. If you were instead looking at an AC-only transformer, a discrete rectifier like the Trine SR-1 is what converts that output to DC.
3) How does the DynaLock 5213 transformer get wired in? Does it have terminals or leads?
It's an open-frame transformer furnished with 10 color-coded flying leads, so you're splicing to the leads rather than landing wires on a terminal block. That means it needs to go inside an enclosure, junction box, or equipment cabinet, not sit exposed.
4) I need 24 volts instead of 12 for my door hardware. Does the 5213 do that?
No. The 5213 is fixed at 12VDC. DynaLock's 5200 Series offers secondary outputs in 12 or 24 volts, AC or DC, as individual models, so a 24 volt job needs a different model number in the same family. For a 24VAC open-frame alternative, the MS Sedco 12024 is a 120V to 24V screw-mount open frame transformer.
5) What is the closest alternative to the DynaLock 5213 transformer if 24VAC output is needed instead of 12VDC?
The DynaLock 5213 is a 120VAC input, 12VDC output open transformer rated at 2 amps. For a 24VAC secondary from a 120V primary, the MS Sedco 12024 is an open frame 24V AC transformer described as a 120V to 24V screw mount power converter. The difference is the secondary: the 5213 supplies rectified DC at 12 volts, while the 12024 supplies AC at 24 volts, so match it to what the lock or device coil is rated for.
6) Is there a plug-in transformer alternative to the DynaLock 5213 for an installation without a junction box?
Yes. The DynaLock 5213 is an open transformer furnished with 10 color-coded flying leads, which assumes it will be wired inside an enclosure or junction box. The Trine 5204 is a plug-in type transformer with 12VAC output, so it connects to a standard receptacle instead of being hard-wired. Note the output type differs: the 5213 delivers 12VDC through a built-in rectifier bridge, while the 5204 delivers 12VAC.
7) Do I need to add a rectifier like the Trine SR-1 when using the DynaLock 5213?
No. The DynaLock 5213 already includes a built-in rectifier bridge and delivers 12VDC at its secondary. A separate silicon rectifier such as the Trine SR-1 is what you add when the transformer on hand is an AC-output unit and the lock or strike requires DC. Pairing an AC transformer with an SR-1 is the alternative path to the same DC result the 5213 gives in one device.
8) What's the difference between the DynaLock 5200 Series open transformers and a plug-in transformer?
The 5200 Series units, including the 5213, are open-frame: hardwired to a 120VAC source and mounted inside an enclosure. A plug-in type such as the Trine 5204 (12AC) or Trine 5205 tri-volt AC simply goes into a receptacle. Pick the open frame when the power is being run in conduit to a cabinet or header; pick a plug-in when there's a convenient outlet and no enclosure.
9) Is the DynaLock 5213 a power supply with battery backup, or just a transformer?
Just a transformer. The 5213 steps 120VAC down to 12VDC at up to 2 amps and nothing more, so there's no charger, no battery standby, no fire alarm relay, and no access control relay board. If the opening needs lock power to hold through a power loss, you need a filtered power supply with battery backup instead.
10) Can I run two maglocks off one DynaLock 5213?
Only if their combined draw at 12VDC stays under 2 amps, which is the maximum the 5213 is rated to deliver. Many 12VDC maglocks pull around half an amp each, but you have to check the actual figure on your lock, add accessories like an exit button LED or a relay coil, and leave headroom. Over that, split the load across two transformers or move up to a larger supply.
11) What should I use instead of the DynaLock 5213 if I do not yet know what voltage the device needs?
The DynaLock 5213 is fixed at a 12VDC secondary from a 120VAC/60Hz primary. If the field voltage is undetermined, the Trine 5205 is a plug-in type tri-volt AC transformer, meaning it offers selectable AC output taps rather than a single fixed secondary. Once the required voltage is confirmed, a dedicated unit such as the 5213 can be specified for that opening.
12) Will the MS Sedco 12024 drop into the same mounting as the DynaLock 5213?
They mount differently in practice. The DynaLock 5213 is an open transformer supplied with 10 color-coded flying leads for wiring into an enclosure, while the MS Sedco 12024 is an open frame unit described as screw mount. Both are open-style rather than plug-in, but confirm the screw pattern and available enclosure space before treating one as a physical drop-in for the other.
13) Is this DynaLock transformer rated for commercial installs?
Yes, the 5213 is a commercial-duty component intended for electronic access control work, typically paired with electric strikes, maglocks, and similar low-voltage door hardware where an economical source of low voltage power is required.
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Does the DynaLock 5213 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The DynaLock 5213 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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