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Locknetics Locknetics DC-PL Light Duty Door Cord with Silver Plastic End Caps; Stainless Steel Cable Silver Finish LOCKNETICS-DC-PL

Locknetics DC-PL Light Duty Door Cord with Silver Plastic End Caps; Stainless Steel Cable Silver Finish

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Door cords offer a protective conduit for running wires from the frame to the door installed with electrical devices such as electrified locks. The cords are available in various lengths and finishes. Medium duty door cord with aluminum end caps; Stainless steel cable; 20" length. The door cords offer a protective conduit for running wires from the frame to the door installed with electrical devices such as electrified locks. The cords are available in various lengths and finishes.

FEATURES

  • Door Loops Available in 12", 16", and 20"
  • Stainless Steel Cable Resist Abrasion and Damage
  • Surface Mount
  • Mounting Hardware Included
  • Inside Loop Diameter 5/16", Outside Loop Diameter 7/16"

RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS

Locknetics DC-HD-16 Door Loop Installation Instructions

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Controllers, Power Supplies and Transformers
Series:
DC Series
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Controllers, Power Supplies and Transformers
Product Type:
Power Transfers
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
DC-PL
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Locknetics DC-PL-12 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is a Locknetics DC-PL door cord actually for?
It's the protective conduit that carries wiring from the frame into the door leaf when the door has an electrified device on it, an electrified lock or strike prep in the leaf. The wire runs inside a stainless steel cable jacket that resists abrasion where the loop flexes every time the door swings. Without something like this you're running loose conductors across a moving joint, which is how those runs fail.
2) What size wire will fit through a DC-PL door loop?
The loop's inside diameter is 5/16 inch and the outside diameter is 7/16 inch. That 5/16 inch inside dimension is the number that decides it, since it's the clear space your conductors have to pass through, so size your bundle against it before you pull.
3) Does the DC-PL door cord mount on the surface or does it need to be mortised into the door and frame?
Surface mount. Nothing gets routed into the door edge or the frame rabbet, which makes it the option when you're retrofitting an opening that was never prepped for a power transfer and you don't want to pull the door to mill it.
4) Should I use a surface door cord or a concealed power transfer for an electrified lock?
Two different jobs. A surface door cord like the DC-PL sits on the face of the door and frame, so it installs without machining and you can see it, which is fine on back-of-house, mechanical rooms, and retrofits. A concealed power transfer is mortised into the hinge edge and disappears when the door is closed, which is what you want on a finished or public-facing opening, and it also puts the wiring out of reach of anyone who'd tamper with it. ZenSupply carries the ABH PT200 Series concealed power transfer as the concealed route.
5) What is the difference between a Locknetics DC-PL door cord and an ABH PT200 power transfer?
They solve the same wiring problem in opposite ways. The DC-PL is a light duty door cord that surface mounts on the frame and door and carries the wire to an electrified lock inside an exposed protective loop, with a stainless steel cable jacket and silver plastic end caps, in 12 inch and 20 inch lengths. The ABH PT200 is a concealed power transfer with 18 AWG wiring, so the wire crosses the gap inside the mortised edge of the door and frame rather than in a visible loop. Choose the DC-PL when the door and frame are already hung and you cannot mortise them, and the PT200 when the opening can be prepped and the transfer needs to be out of sight.
6) What should I use instead of a surface door loop when the electrified hardware needs a stated voltage and current rating?
Look at the ABH PT1000 series power transfer, which is rated 24VDC at 1A. The Locknetics DC-PL is a light duty door cord built as a protective conduit for running wire from the frame to a door with electrified devices, so it is specified by cord length, 12 inch or 20 inch, and by its stainless steel cable and loop dimensions of 5/16 inch inside and 7/16 inch outside. If your submittal calls out a transfer device by voltage and amperage rather than by loop length, the PT1000 series carries that 24VDC 1A rating.
7) Does the Locknetics DC-PL come with mounting hardware or do I need to order screws separately?
Mounting hardware is included, so the cord ships ready to install. Anything on the other end of the run, the electrified lock, strike, or power supply feeding it, is a separate order.
8) I need a 24VDC power transfer for an electrified lock. Is a door cord the same thing?
They solve the same problem two ways. The DC-PL door cord is a passive conduit, it just protects the conductors crossing from frame to leaf, so whatever voltage and current your lock draws runs through the wire you pull, not through the cord. A dedicated power transfer unit is spec'd by electrical rating instead: the ABH PT1000 Series is rated 24VDC at 1A, and the ABH PT200 Series uses 18 AWG wiring. If your spec sheet calls out a rating, you're being asked for a transfer unit, not a loop.
9) Is an ABH concealed power transfer a drop-in replacement for a Locknetics door cord?
No, and the prep is why. The DC-PL door cord is surface mounted with its mounting hardware included, so it fastens to the face of the frame and the door with no machining of the opening. The ABH PT200 is a concealed power transfer, which means the door edge and frame have to be prepped to receive it. Swapping one for the other on an existing opening changes the door prep, not just the part, so treat them as different install scopes rather than interchangeable numbers.
10) Is the Locknetics DC-PL rated for commercial door hardware use?
It's a commercial-duty item, catalogued light duty within the Locknetics DC Series. Light duty here refers to the cord construction, not the setting, so it suits low to moderate traffic openings carrying a small conductor bundle. High-cycle entrances and heavier bundles are better served by a medium or heavy duty loop.
11) What finish are the DC-PL door cord end caps, and will they match aluminum hardware?
The DC-PL uses silver plastic end caps over a stainless steel cable in a silver finish, so it reads close to aluminum or brushed chrome trim on the opening. The caps are plastic rather than metal. If you want metal caps, Locknetics builds a medium duty door cord with aluminum end caps in a 20 inch length.
How fast can I get the Locknetics DC-PL-12 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Locknetics DC-PL-12 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Locknetics DC-PL-12 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Locknetics DC-PL-12?
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