Product Specification Sheet A PS281 - Rev. 07/2013
212M / 212MAL Mullion Keypad Station (Surface Mount)
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Model 212M
(Bronze ) Shown
Model 212MAL
(Alum inum) Shown
Architects' And Engineers'
Specifications
The acc ess control system shall be Alpha
Communications®/IEI model 212M /
212MAL keypad or approved equivalent.
The keypad memory shall have
nonvolatile EEPROM memory for up to 120
users. Codes may be from 1-6 digits in
length and digits may be repeated.
Assisted by the door position sensor
input, the 1 amp Form-C relay shall
energize if the door is opened without a
valid user entry or egress input. This
output shall be programmable to energize
for up to 15 minutes or latc h. It can be
reset by a valid code entry.
The system's propped door relay c an be
programmed for a 1 to 15 minute time
window in which the door may be held
open aft er a valid entry. The system shall
alert the resident to any "propped" door
by energizing a 1 amp Form 'C' relay. This
output may be wired to a siren, buzzer,
guard station, camera or any other
device.
The loc k release relay is rated a 8 amps
and shall be tough enough to handle any
locking device. Simple programming allows
the output t o toggle (by code) or time
from 1 to 90 seconds.
212M / 212MAL Mullion Keypad
The 212M / 212MAL keypad offers field proven reliability and cost effec tive solutions for
residential, commercial and industrial installations, elegant yet durable, it blends with any
decor. Designed for compat ibility with any elec tric locking device. The keypad ac cepts
power from any 12-24V AC/DC supply. No separate programmer is ever necessary.
Features
Lock release relay
Lock release timer
Forced door alarm relay and Propped door alarm relay
Alarm zone shunting relay
Timed egress input
120 user capac ity
Front Programming
Weather resistant metal housing
Two-piec e design with secured elec tronics
Narrow housing suitable for aluminum door frame mounting
Available in Bronze or Satin Aluminum (suffix 'AL')
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions:
(R ea der)
Height: 4.50" (114.3mm)
Width: 1.75" (44.4mm)
Depth: 1.55" (39.4mm)
Dimensions:
(P rog ram min g Keyp a d)
Height: 4.50" (114.3mm)
Width: 2.75" (69.9mm)
Depth: 2.50" (63.5mm)
Electrical Specifications
Voltage:
12 to 24 volts AC or DC (selec ted by jumper)
(No rma lly us ed with m od el SS1 06 p igta il or mo d el T1 24 0 p lu g- in tran sfo rm e r)
Current:
@12VDC 20mA typical, 50mA worst case
@24VDC 25mA typical, 70mA worst case
Note:
Keypads using additional relays require an additional 15mA for each
relay energized.
Outputs:
Main relay: 8 Amp, Form 'C' @24VDC-10 Amp surge
Alarm Zone Shunting Relay: 1 Amp, Form 'C' @24VDC
Forced Door Relay: 1 Amp, Form 'C' @24VDC
Propped Door Relay: 1 Amp, Form 'C' @24VDC
Wire Distance: 250' bet ween reader and elec tronics with #22AWG
Environmental Specifications
Temperature: -20°F to 130°F (- 28°C to 54°C)