Detex EA-2500 User Manual

®

INS-2500/PM MAY 2, 2001

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EA-2500 EXIT ALARM (POLYMER CASE)

Detex Corporation, 302 Detex Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 [phone] / 1-800-729-3839 / FAX [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail] Internet: www.detex.com

NOTE: The EA-2500 can be in­stalled on either side of the door.

FIG. 3.- MONITORING TWO DOORS WITH ONE ALARM

FIG. 1 SURFACE MOUNT

SEE PAGE 5 FOR WIRING

SURFACE WIRING

EQUIVALENT METRIC DIMENSIONS

ENGLISH MILLIMETERS ENGLISH MILLIMETERS

1/8" 3 7/8" 22
1/4" 6 1" 25

5/16" 8 1-1/4" 32

3/8" 10 1-9/16" 40
1/2" 13 1-3/4" 44
5/8" 16 3-3/4" 95
3/4" 19 8-3/4" 222

FIG. 2 FLUSH MOUNT

IN-WALL WIRING

WARRANTY

The Detex Security hardware product you have purchased is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship when properly
installed, used and maintained according to instructions. We will, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, repair or replace
any part which, upon our examination, proves to be defective under normal use. This does not apply to batteries or to damage from battery
leakage. This warranty will be honored only upon presentation of proof that the product covered thereby was purchased directly from
an authorized Detex Distributor. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS
OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE FAILURE OF THIS DEVICE.

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NOTE TO THE INSTALLER

These instructions contain informa­tion required by the owner. Please
turn them over to the owner when
the installation is complete.

FEATURES

The EA-2500 Exit Alarm includes
the following features.

COMMUNICATIONS TO A
REMOTE INDICATING
PANEL (RIP)

When the system is armed and a
protected door is opened, a signal is
sent to the RIP. (Optional)

REMOTE BY-PASS

By installing an optional remote by­pass switch, (Detex part # CS-915A),
authorized personnel can enter with­out setting off the alarm.
N/O Dry Contact.

MULTIPLE DOORS

Several doors can be monitored with
one alarm. Wiring for multi-door
installations is given on page 5 Figs.
12/13.

CALL BELL

This feature (optional), uses a con­ventional door bell (N/O Dry
contact)to trigger the alarm in the
EA-2500 (Detex part # EA-803).

ADJUSTABLE TIME DELAY

When the system is by-passed by an
authorized person, that person has a
limited amount of time to exit and
close the door before the alarm
sounds. The time delay is preset at
the factory to approximately 8 sec­onds (minimum time). If more time
is desired, an adjustment is pro­vided in the alarm (See page 5 Fig.

6).

ALARM BY-PASS

(EXTENDED)

When it is necessary to by-pass the
alarm for extended periods of time,
such as when deliveries are being
made through a protected door, an
adjustment is provided in the alarm
for this situation as described on
page 5 Fig. 6.

ALARM BY-PASS

AUTO-REARM

With this feature, the unit will sound
when the door is opened by unau­thorized personnel, stop when the
door is closed and automatically
rearm the alarm. (See page 5 Fig. 6)

90 DEGREE DETENT

To prevent removal of the arming
key in the disarmed position, a de­tent is provided in the hardware kit.
(See page 5 Fig. 6)

MOUNTING SCREWS

Two types of screw are supplied
with the EA-2500; #10-32 machine
screws and #10 thread-forming
screws.The machine screws are re­quired for installing the flush unit
and the thread-forming screws are
for the surface unit.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

REQUIRED

Screwdriver, blade type, 5/16"
Screwdriver, blade type, 1/8"
Screwdriver, Philips, #1
Linesman's pliers to cut the cylin­der tailpiece.
Drill motor and bits
Punch for knockouts
Hammer
Pencil
Hole saw

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OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

Rim cylinder, 5, 6 or 7-pin.
A 5-pin cylinder is available from
Detex as part number ECL-445K

- For 6-pin or 7-pin cylinder, a
spacer is required (Detex part #
ECL-1595)

Transformer, 12 VAC, 25VA
Detex part number PP-5152-3
For international applications at
240 VAC, use
Detex p/n PP-5452-2

Magnetic switch, Form "C" switch

Detex p/n MS-2049

NOTE

These instructions cover the surface
mounted EA-2500S and the flush­mounted unit, EA-2500F. Many of
the steps involved in installing this
product are common to both units.
When a step applies to a specific
unit, that information is so noted.

Insert the faceplate lock key in the
faceplate lock cylinder and turn it
about eight turns counter-clockwise
until the cylinder releases the inter­nal locking stud.

The bottom edge of the faceplate is
held captive by an internal retainer.
Push the bottom edge upward to
release it.

Install the internal key control
(IKC)

(See page 5 Fig. 8)

ARMING

Turn the IKC key maximum counter­clockwise (Switch Lever released).
The "LED" will be turned off. The
door may be opened & closed dur­ing this time without the unit sound­ing. Once the "LED" turns back
"ON" the unit will sound instantly
when opening the door and con­tinue to sound until the unit is re-set
with the key.

TROUBLESHOOTING

A) Cover Key does not turn E) Unit sounds after delay - door

1)

Confirm key # with cover lock
cylinder - # should be the
same (EX: DT011)

2)

Spray WD40 or any lite
lubricant into cylinder
opening and slide key in and
out. Let sit for approximately
2-3 minutes - Retry.

B) IKC hard to turn

1)

Check dimensions on
cylinder cut (See pg. 5 Fig.

2)

8).
Confirm you are using correct
key.

C) Can't remove IKC key with
unit armed

1)

Check CAM alignment - key
removed (See pg. 5 Fig. 6).

2)

Cam mis-aligned - remove
cylinder. Align IKC cam as
per drawing (see page 5
Fig. 6). Remove key from
cylinder - reinstall.

D) No LED, no sound

1)

Check voltage on transformer

- should be 12 - 14 VAC. If
OK

2)

Check voltage on white &
black wires on Intermediate
Power Cable - should be 12 ­14 VAC.

3)

Check CAM position/
installation of IKC cylinder
(see page 5 Fig. 6)

4)

If "Remote By-Pass Feature"
is used, check wiring & switch
(N/O Dry Contact).

5)

Check Circuit Breaker

closed/door open

1)

Check door contact. Close
loop when door secure.

2)

If monitoring multiple doors,
wire switches in series.

3)

Check door contact wiring to
orange and gray wires.

4)

Unit has Magnet/Switch
Tamper feature. When
closing unit make sure no
wires rest between magnet
on back box and tamper
switch on PC Board.

5)

Secure faceplate to back box
to close tamper switch circuit.

6)

Confirm tamper magnet is in
place. As you look into back
box, magnet on left side (see
page 5 Fig. 7).

F) "LED" OK, but unit does not
sound when door is opened

1)

With unit armed ("LED" on)
remove face - unit should
sound. Re-set . Replace
faceplate. Piezo/Tamper
Switch OK.

2)

Check for "Open Circuit"
between frame and orange
and gray wires.

3)

Disconnect orange and gray
wires from door switch.
Splice orange and gray wires.
Arm unit, when "LED" turns
on - unit should not sound,
separate orange and gray
wires - unit should sound. If
OK, door switch is defective.
Replace.

G) Unit emits a chirp approxi­ mately every 45 seconds

1)

Confirm 9V battery is
connected

2)

Replace 9V battery. (Use
ALKALINE only)

H)

Low db level (volume)

1)

Contact Detex

PROBLEMS?

Contact Customer Service at

1-800-729-3839

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FIGURE 4.-PARTS BREAKDOWN, SURFACE UNIT

FIGURE 5.- PARTS BREAKDOWN, FLUSH UNIT

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May 2, 2001