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McKinney QC-RF8 Female Receptacle 8 CKT

McKinney QC-RF8 Female Receptacle 8 CKT

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McKinney QC-RF8 Female Receptacle 8 CKT
 

The McKinney QC-RF8 is a heavy-duty, 8-circuit (8-pin) female receptacle designed as part of the ASSA ABLOY ElectroLynx® Quick Connect system. Engineered specifically for access control and remote door monitoring systems, this electrical accessory acts as a critical link to transfer power and data seamlessly across electrified door openings.

By utilizing standardized, plug-and-play Molex connectors, the QC-RF8 eliminates the tedious process of manual hardwiring, wire slicing, and color-matching at the installation site. It is primarily used to terminate, repair, or retrofit wiring paths for McKinney electrified hinges, power transfer devices, and electromechanical locking hardware—ensuring a clean, hidden, and tamper-resistant installation that preserves the aesthetic integrity of architectural openings.

Key Features

  • Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Features a factory-terminated 8-position connector that snaps securely into the male end, drastically reducing field labor time and human error.

  • ElectroLynx® Ecosystem Architecture: Fully standardized to plug into any ASSA ABLOY Group brand's electro-mechanical hardware (such as McKinney hinges, Sargent, Corbin Russwin, or Yale hardware).

  • Tamper-Resistant Security: Fits entirely concealed inside the door or frame cavity, protecting the connection against physical tampering or weather damage.

  • Versatile Circuit Support: Ideal for 4-wire (QC4) and 8-wire (QC8) installations, providing a safe, constant current path for fail-safe/fail-secure locks, request-to-exit (REX) sensors, and latch bolt monitoring.

  • Heavy-Duty Continuity: Designed to seamlessly support low-voltage power distribution, ensuring consistent electrical connectivity through thousands of open/close door cycles.

Technical Specifications

Property Specification
Manufacturer McKinney (An ASSA ABLOY Group Brand)
Part Number (MPN) QC-RF8 (Also known as QCRF8)
Component Type Female Receptacle Connector / Electrical Accessory
Circuits (Pins) 8 CKT (8-Position)
Connector Type Molex / ElectroLynx Quick Connect
Wire Gauge Compatibility Works with standard 22 AWG up to 18 AWG configurations
Primary System Compatibility QC4 and QC8 Electric Hinges, ElectroLynx Wire Harnesses
Applications Commercial, Government, Institutional, and High-Traffic Access Control Openings

Applications & Use Cases

  • Retrofitting & Repair: Serves as a direct service component to replace damaged connectors or convert traditional hardwiring into a clean ElectroLynx quick-connect system.

  • Electrified Door Frameworks: Bridging power between the main power supply (via the door frame jamb) through to electrified mortise locks, cylindrical locks, and exit devices.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Product Type:
Wire Harnesses & Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Application:
Door Side Application
Product Subgroup:
Pivots and Pivot Sets
Product Model:
QC-RF4
Product Category:
Door Hinges and Pivots
Department:
Door Hardware

McKinney QC-RF8 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the McKinney QC-RF8 plug into Sargent, Corbin Russwin or Yale electrified hardware, or only McKinney hinges?
It plugs into any ASSA ABLOY Group brand electro-mechanical hardware built on the ElectroLynx standard, which includes Sargent, Corbin Russwin and Yale as well as McKinney hinges. That is the whole point of the ElectroLynx connector: the 8-position Molex end is common across the group, so you are not matching brands, you are matching circuit count.
2) Can I use an 8-circuit ElectroLynx receptacle on a 4-wire QC4 hinge, or do I need the 4-pin version?
The QC-RF8 is listed for both 4-wire (QC4) and 8-wire (QC8) installations, so it will serve a 4-conductor run as well as a full 8-conductor one. You simply leave the unused positions empty. If you want a strict 4-circuit part instead, that is the QC-RF4.
3) I have an electrified opening that was hardwired years ago. Can I convert it to quick connect without replacing the hinge?
That is one of the stated uses for the QC-RF8. It terminates or retrofits an existing wiring path, letting you convert traditional hardwiring into an ElectroLynx quick-connect joint, or replace a connector that got damaged during service. You are splicing the existing conductors into the receptacle rather than pulling new hardware.
4) Is the McKinney QC-RF8 a female end or a male end, and how do I know which one I need?
The QC-RF8 is the female receptacle, the 8-position end that the male plug snaps into. Check what is already terminated on your hinge or harness leg: if the hardware side presents a male connector, this is the mating half. It is a single component, not a pair.
5) What wire gauge can I terminate into a McKinney ElectroLynx QC-RF8 receptacle?
It works with standard 22 AWG through 18 AWG conductors, which covers the usual low-voltage runs for electric strikes, electrified locks and monitoring circuits in a commercial opening.
6) How many separate functions can one 8-circuit ElectroLynx connector carry on a single door?
Eight circuits, which in practice is enough to run a fail-safe or fail-secure lock, a request-to-exit sensor and latch bolt monitoring on the same opening without a second transfer path. A 4-circuit connector typically runs out once you add monitoring to a powered lock.
7) Does the QC-RF8 connector sit inside the door, or does it need a surface box?
It is sized to sit entirely inside the door or frame cavity, so nothing is exposed at the opening. That keeps the joint out of reach of tampering and out of the weather, and leaves the architectural look of the opening intact. No surface housing is involved.
8) Is this connector rated for commercial access control work or is it a residential part?
Commercial. It is specified for commercial, government, institutional and high-traffic access control openings, and it is built to keep continuity through thousands of door cycles. It is not a residential doorbell-grade connector.
9) Is QCRF8 the same part as QC-RF8?
Same part. McKinney's ElectroLynx 8-circuit female receptacle is catalogued as QC-RF8 and is also written QCRF8 without the hyphen. If a spec or submittal shows either form, you are looking at the same connector.
How fast can I get the McKinney QC-RF8 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 McKinney QC-RF8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The McKinney QC-RF8 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 McKinney QC-RF8?
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