
AES-200
Electric Strike
Installation Instructions
and Technical Support
DIMENSIONS
]5.321[
"8/74
]189[
201.61][
7 3/8"
7 15/16"
1 3/8"
[ 36 ]
5/8"
[15.6]
5/8"
[15.75]
11/16"
[18]
1 1/4"
[31.5]
"23/11 3
"23/9 1
"8/1 4
]501[
1 3/4"
[44.66]
1-1/4"
[31.50]
]2.23[
"46/3 1
]4.62[
]52.91[
"4/3
Alarm Controls
19 Brandywine Drive
Deer Park, NY 11729
800.645.5538
www.alarmcontrols.com
1 1/8"
[28.2]
9/32"
[7.5]
]11.25[
"61/7
]93.75[
1-1/4"
[31.50]
"61/11 3
]58[
3/32"
[25]
5/8"
[15.75]
25/32"
27/32"
[21]
[17.1]
]38.2[
"2/1 1
7/16"
[13.24]
1-1/4"
5/8"
[15.75]
[31.50]
4-1/8"
4-7/8"
[123.83]
[104.78]
3-3/8"
[85.73]
3/4"
[18.90]
4-7/8“
SQUARE CORNER
FACE PLATE
4-1/8"
[104.78]
4-7/8"
[123.83]
3-3/8"
[85.73]
3/4"
[18.90]
4-7/8“
ROUND CORNER
FACE PLATE
7-7/16"
7-15/16"
[201.61]
[189.0]
3-3/8"
[85.20]
2-9/32"
[57.90]
7-15/16“
ROUND CORNER
FACE PLATE
Note: Drawings are not to scale. All dimensions are in inch and mm. This information is subject to change without notice.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare door jamb per appropriate template detail.
2. Install mounting tabs using #10-32 screws. Do not
tighten. Set tabs for 1/8” thick face plate.
3. Connect wires coming from the low voltage power
source (see wiring diagrams and electrical specifications
on page 3).
4. NOTE: It is important to allow enough space behind the
electric strike in the jamb cut-out for the wires.
Bunching the wires inside the electric strike body may
cause the unit to not operate properly.
5. Install electric strike and option face plate to jamb
using #12–24 machine screws or wood screws provided
in the option package.
6. Secure #10-32 screws holding mounting tabs (when
applicable).
Cutout dimensions for 4-7/8“ Faceplate.
Note: 1020 has radius corners.
R5/32"
for 4-7/8“ RD.Faceplate
FIG. 1: DOOR JAMB DESCRIPTION
2-1/4
[57.15]
[28.57]
1-1/8
CYLINDRICAL
LOCKSET
1-1/4
[31.8]
1-3/4
[44.45]
Door
VERTICAL
CENTERLINE
12-24 TAP
STRIKE
LOCK
4-7/8
[123.83]
[19.05]
3-3/8
[85.73]
3/4
STRIKE
PLATE
1-1/4
[31.8]
Door Jamb
FIG. 3: JAMB INSTALLATIONFIG. 2: JAMB INSTALLATION
Cutout dimensions for 7-15/16“ Faceplate.
[15.88]
3/8
[9.53]
3-1/2
[88.9]
4-1/8
[104.77]
5/8
7/8"
[22.23]
3-3/8"
[85.73]
1-1/4"
[31.75]
#12-24 Thread
3-1/2"
[88.89]
4-1/8"
[104.77]
4-7/8"
[123.83]
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R5/32"
[3.97]
3-3/8"
[85.73]
7/8"
[22.23]
1-3/8"
[34.93]
7-7/16"
[188.98]
7-15/16"
[201.61]

distance from the jamb face along the rebate to the mounting hole centerline of the Alarm Controls
ate properly, open the door and re-energize the electric strike.
RETROFIT JAMB PREPARATION
FIG 7
"A"
Face of Latchbolt
Deadlatch
OPENING
DIRECTION
F
IG 8
Silencer Buttons
or Weatherstripping
Rebate
"B"
Door Jamb
Jamb face extends
beyond face of the door .
Dimension A + B
FIG 9
Silencer Buttons
or Weatherstripping
Rebate
"B"
Door Jamb
Door face extends
beyond face of the jamb.
Dimension A - B
IG 10
F
Face
"C"
Face
Door
Stop
Door
Stop
Door
D
IMENSION C =
A + B + 9/3 2” [7.14]
OR
A - B + 9/32” [7 .14]
Vertical Centerline
of Mounting Screws
TO FIND VERTICAL CENTERLINE
When Jamb:
• is not squared
• is warped
• has heavy weather stripping
• conditions are not ideal
1. To determine the location of the Vertical Centerline of the mounting screw holes, first measure
the distance from the outside face of the door to the face of the latchbolt (distance “A”) (see F
2. Close the door and measure the distance from the outside face of the door jamb (distance “B”)
(see F
IG. 8). Do not force the door against the stop, close gently .
3. If the jamb face extends beyond the face of the door, add A and B (see F
extends beyond the jamb face, subtract B from A (see F
4. Using the dimension obtained add 9/32” [7.14 mm] (see F
IG. 9).
IG. 10). The resulting dimension “C” is the
IG. 8). If the door
AES-100 Series Electric Strike.
Vertic al Centerline:
Dimension A ± Dimension B + 9 / 32” [7.14 mm] = Dimension C
TO FIND HORI ZON TAL CENTERLI NE
1. Mark the location of the lock centerline on the jamb face, as shown in figure 1 on page 1 .
ELECTRIC STRIKE TROUBLE- SHOOTING GUIDE
If the electric strike does not operate properly after installation, the following problems may need to
be corrected. Please read carefully before calling for technical service.
Step 1. If the electric strike does not oper
If the electric strike operates properly with the door held open, the lockset may be pre-loading or
binding the keeper of the electric strike.
Solution: The horizontal relationship between the lockset and the electric strike will have to be
adjusted to eliminate the binding between the bolt of the lock and the electric strike keeper (also see
note 2.)
Step 2. If the electric strike does not oper ate with the door open, remove the electric strike from the
jamb leaving the wiring connected and re-energize the electric strike. If the electric strike operates
properly outside of the jamb, then the problem may be from a tight-fitting jamb cutout pinching the
sides of the electric strike together.
Solution: The electric strike cutout in the door jamb needs to be slightly enlarged.
Step 3. If all mechanical problems have been eliminated without successful electric strike operation
check the following electrical problems:
a. Examine the power supply or transformer to verif y that the output voltage is at the listed rating
b. Verify that the power wires leading to the electric strike are a large enough gauge to handle the
current requirements. Note: Some voltage may be lost when using smaller gauge
wires over long distances.
c. Using a multimeter: V erify that the input voltage is within the recommended limits (+/- 10%)
d. Confirm that the input voltage at the installation site is DC or properly rectified AC.
e. Verify that all peripheral devices such as bridge rectifiers, S MART-Pacs, buzzers, LEDs etc. are
properly connected.
f. Check that the switch, key pad, etc., meets the voltage requirements for the system.
Note 1: A quick way to determine if an electric strike is defective is to install it in a site where another
electric strike has been installed and working properly . Another way is to use an alternative power
source to test the electric strike (i.e. a DC battery pack.)
Note 2: If the voltage is slightly too low to operate the electric strike, a 35 volt, 220 micro farad
capacitor may be installed across the bridge rectifier (positive to positive, negative to negative) to
provide an initial boost of power to the unit. This is also helpful to overcome slight pre-loading
conditions (as in step 1.)
IG. 7).
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WIRING DIAGRAMS AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION!
Many power supplies and transformers operate at higher levels than listed. Any input voltage exeeding 10% of solenoid
rating may cause severe damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
Before connecting any device at the installation site, verify input voltage and current using a multimeter.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This electric strike operates on a 12 through 24 VAC or VDC.
WIRING
c ncno
Latch monitoring outputs.
24 V
1 A
Check voltage!
AC/DCAC/DC
12 V/0.2 A
24 V/0.1 A
Using a multimeter, confirm that you have the correct
output voltage at the power supply.
Then, using a multimeter, confirm that you have the
correct input voltage at the strike.
+/- doesn't matter!
FAIL SAFE/FAIL SECURE SELECTION
Fail safe
Fail secure
SPECIFICATIONS
AES-200 (fail secure)
ELECTRI CAL RATINGS Continuous Duty Operating Temperature
FOR SOLENOID
Resistance in Ohms 58 230
Watts Seated 2.5 1.68 1.56 1.68
Amps Seated .2 .07 .13 .07
Solenoids are rated at +/- 1 0% indicated value
12 VAC 24 VAC 12 VDC 24 VDC
58 230
MECHANICAL RATINGS
Static Strength
Dynamic Strength
Endurance
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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-10°C to +40°C, 14°F to +104°F
1000 lbs - force
70 ft - lbs - force
500 000 cycles
DOCAES200 REV. B 11/13