Securitron DK-26BK, DK-26PBK, DK-26PSS, DK-26SS Installation Instructions

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MODEL DK-26 DIGITAL KEYPAD SYSTEM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SECURITRON MODEL DK-26 DIGITAL KEYPAD

TABLE OF CONTENTS AND GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL

SECTION 1. DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------------------------Page 2
SECTION 2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ----------------------------------------------Page 2
SECTION 3. WIRING --------------------------------------------------------------------Page 2
SECTION 3.1 POWER SELECTION -----------------------------------------------------Page 2
SECTION 3.2 CONNECTING THE KEYPAD CABLE TO THE CPU BOARD ----------Page 3
SECTION 3.3 POWER AND ELECTRIC LOCK WIRING-------------------------------Page 3
SECTION 3.3.1 AC LOCK WITH AC POWER ------------------------------------------Page 3
SECTION 3.3.2 DC LOCK WITH AC POWER ------------------------------------------Page 4
SECTION 3.3.3 DC LOCK WITH DC POWER ------------------------------------------Page 5
SECTION 3.4 USE OF THE “F” TERMINAL --------------------------------------------Page 6
SECTION 3.5 ADDING OTHER LOCK CONTROL SWITCHES------------------------Page 6
SECTION 3.6 THE REX FUNCTION-----------------------------------------------------Page 6
SECTION 4. PROGRAMMING -----------------------------------------------------------Page 8
SECTION 4.1 FIXED PROGRAMMING -------------------------------------------------Page 8
SECTION 4.2 KEYPAD CHANGEABLE PROGRAMMING------------------------------Page 9
SECTION 4.2.1 CHANGING THE USER AND PROG. CODE FROM KEYPAD -------Page 10
SECTION 4.2.2. ADDING MULTIPLE USER CODES ----------------------------------Page 10
SECTION 4.3 “MASTERKEY” USE OF THE HARD CODE -----------------------------Page 11
SECTION 4.4 SUBSET CODES ----------------------------------------------------------Page 11
SECTION 4.5 DELETING CODES -------------------------------------------------------Page 11
SECTION 4.6 SETTING THE TIME RANGE AND TOGGLE MODE -------------------Page 12
SECTION 5. CHANGING LED AND BEEPER OPERATION ---------------------------Page 12
SECTION 6 USE OF THE PROGRAMMABLE RELAY ----------------------------------Page 13
SECTION 6.1 DOORBELL FUNCTION --------------------------------------------------Page 13
SECTION 6.2 DURESS FUNCTION -----------------------------------------------------Page 13
SECTION 6.3 ANTI-TAMPER ALARM FUNCTION ------------------------------------Page 13
SECTION 6.4 DOOR PROP ALARM FUNCTION ---------------------------------------Page 14
SECTION 6.5 NIGHTLIGHT FUNCTION -----------------------------------------------Page 14
SECTION 7 ADDITIONAL HARD WIRED OPTIONS----------------------------------Page 14
SECTION 7.1 DUAL PAD OPERATION-------------------------------------------------Page 14
SECTION 7.2. HARD WIRED CODE DISABLING -------------------------------------Page 15
SECTION 7.3 ALARM SYSTEM SHUNTING--------------------------------------------Page 15
SECTION 7.4 ANTI-TAILGATING ------------------------------------------------------Page 16
SECTION 7.5 WIRING WITH TOUCH SENSE BAR AND MAGNALOCK

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APPENDIX A COMMAND SUMMARY----------------------------------------------------Page 17
APPENDIX B TROUBLE SHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------Page 17
MAGNACARE WARRANTY -----------------------------------------------Page 21

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SECURITRON MODEL DK-26 DIGITAL KEYPAD

INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. DESCRIPTION

Securitron's DK-26 is a digital keypad system designed for medium/high security control of
electric locks. It consists of two components: the keypad and the CPU board conn ected by a 16
ft. cable. This allows the CPU board to be mounted within the protected area for higher
security. Tampering with or even destroying the keypad will not release the door. The rugged
stainless steel keypad may be mounted outdoors in any environment as it is fully weatherproof.
The keypad features true 10 digit operation (keys are not paired), three LED’s and a beeper.

2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
The keypad is normally surface mounted on the outside of the door to be controlled, and the

CPU Board is mounted inside the protected area safe from tampering.
To install the keypad, holes must be drilled for the 2 mounting screw s and the cable. A template

is not provided due to unavoidable variations on the cable exit of each keypad. Referring to
Figure 1, note that the top screw engages the slot at the top of the keypad. Once the top screw
has been installed, the location of the cable hole should be set roughly by positioning the keyp ad
and marking the cable hole point. Make sure the keypad is pulled down firmly on to the screw.
A 3/8" (10MM) hole is then drilled for the cable. After the cable has been pulle d through, the
final screw secures the keypad to the wall. Note final ly tha t a blank rectangular label has also
been furnished. This can be used to cover up the “BELL” legend if you don’t intend to utilize the
doorbell function.

FIG. 1: PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF KEYPAD

(1) MOUNT SCREW TO ENGAGE SLOT AT
TOP OF KEYPAD
DRILL 1/8" (3MM) HOLE

MOUNTING

SURFACE

CABLE

(2) DRILL 3/8" (10MM) HOLE FOR CABLE

(3) SECURE BOTTOM WITH SECOND
SCREW. COVER SCREW HEAD WITH
"DK-26" LABEL.
DRILL 1/ 8 " (3 MM ) HOLE
NOTE: CHOOSE PHILIPS OR SPANNER
(TAMPER) HEAD SCREW

The CPU Board must be installed in a dry location free of extremes of temperature and humidity.
If the 16 ft., twelve conductor cable that is included is not of sufficient length, additional cabling
can be spliced by the installer. However, a long cable run can give rise to electronic noise
problems in certain environments. It should therefore be avoided where possible and in no case
should cable length exceed 100 ft. (30 meters).

3. WIRING

3.1 POWER SELECTION

The DK-26 operates on 12 to 24 volts AC or DC. Nearly all electric locks operate on voltage
within this range, so the power supply you would normally utilize to operate the electric lock will
also operate the DK-26. Power consumption of the DK-26 depends on voltage and is shown on
the following chart:

DK-26 POWER CONSUMPTION: 12 VOLTS 24 VOLTS

RELAYS, LED’S, + BEEPER ON (MAX) 160 mA 190 mA

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Be sure that your power source is of adequate capacity to operate both the lock and
DK-26. If the installation is "under-powered", the voltage of the supply will drop
rapidly when the lock is energized and this can crash the microprocessor.

3.2 CONNECTING THE KEYPAD CABLE TO THE CPU BOARD

There are 12 color coded wires in the keypad cable. Refer to Figure 3 and connect each wire to
the indicated terminal on the CPU Board. No other connections may be made to these terminals
(except if two keypads are used with one CPU board).

3.3 POWER AND ELECTRIC LOCK WIRING

The wiring scheme for electric lock control varies depending on the type of lock and the desired
control. The following sections provide drawings and explanations for different types. Note that
the DK-26 includes additional options which are covered in Sections 6 and 7.

Note installation of the MOV across the power wires to the lock. The MOV is the black disk
shaped component furnished loose with the DK-26. Its function is to absorb inductive kickback
from the lock’s coil. Without the MOV, this kickback voltage will arc over the relay contacts and
reduce the switching life of the relay. The arc also creates electronic noise which could cause
the microprocessor to malfunction. The MOV should be spliced into the lock power wires

as close to the lock as possible. Some DC electric locks have internal kickback protection
including all Securitron Magnalocks. You don’t need the MOV for these locks but if you are

not sure, it does no harm to install the MOV so long as the lock power is in the 12-24 volt range.

3.3.1 AC LOCK WITH AC POWER

A fail secure lock operating on AC is used. This i s generally an electric strike. “Fail secure”
means that the lock is secure when it is not powered. Power is applied to release the lock.
Referring to figure 2, select a transformer of the same output voltage as the lock (12 or 24
VAC). Make sure the capacity of the transformer is large enou gh to operate both the DK-26 and
the lock and that the transformer is UL listed under the UL 294 standard. The two
transformer secondary wires connect to the “AC inpu t” terminals as shown (there is no polarity
with AC). Power from one terminal then goes to the common of relay #1. The NO contact of
relay #1 will power the lock (releasing the door) when a correct code is entered. Note that AC
locks are normally all fail secure. If you come across a fail safe AC lock (secure when powered)
you would merely make the connection to the lock from the NC1 rather than NO1 terminal.

FIG. 2: AC LOCK - AC POWER WIRING

AC IN F DC IN /OUT

TRANSFORMER

12 OR 24 VAC

+

NC1 C1 NO1

MOV

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AC FAIL SECURE
LOCK

FIG. 3: OVERVIEW OF CPU BOARD

KEYPAD CABLE

12/24 AC POWER

FREE TERM INAL

12/24 DC NEGATIVE
12/24 DC POWER +

AC IN F DC IN/OUT

PS1

PS2

PS3

VIOLET

KEYS

VIO

BEIGE

ORANGE

PINK

KEYS

KEYS

KEYS

GRAY

BROWN

KEYS

KEYS

WHITE

BLACK

COMMON

BLUE

BEEPER

RED

RED LED

YELLOW

YEL LED

GREEN

GRN LED

KEYS

BLK GRY BRN BGE ORG PNK

WHT

GRN YEL RED BLU

MICROPROCESSOR

AUX.
SOCKET

SPDT

+

RELAY

DPDT RELAY

DC TERMINALS MA Y
ALSO BE USED AS
OUTPUT TO POWER
DC LOCK, IF AC
POWER IS SUPPLIED

PRGM
CODE

PUSH TO SET PROGRAM MODE

HARD

CODE

PUSH TO PROGRAM HARD CODE

SRC

COM. FOR REX, UCD, HCD TERMS

UCD HCD NCX CX

REX

REX INPUT (REMOT E R ELE ASE)

DISABLE HARD CODE

DISABLE ALL USER CO D ES

NOX

PROGRAM
RELAY

NC2 C2

NO2

LOCK CONTROL
RELAY CONTACTS

NC1 C1

NO1

CONTACTS

RELAY CONTACTS
RATED AT 5 AMPS

3.3.2 DC LOCK WITH AC POWER

For convenience and economy, most DC electric locks can be operated from an AC transformer
when the DK-26 is used. Select a transformer of the same voltage as the lock (12 or 24). The
CPU board converts the input AC to DC to operate the lock. Make sure the capacity of the
transformer is large enough to operate both the DK-26 and the lo ck and that the transformer

is UL listed under the UL 294 standard. The lock must accept full wave rectified DC
power. This is true of most DC locks (including Securitron’s Magnalocks) but some specialty

units require regulated DC power. You must operate those as described in the next Section.
Note finally that many DC lock installations call for battery backup. To achieve this, you must
employ a DC battery backup power supply and also follow the wiring description in Section

3.3.3.
DC locks come in “fail secure” and “fail safe” versions. A fail secure lock is secure when not

powered and a fail safe lock is secure when powered. All magnetic locks are fail safe. Figure
4 shows AC power being input to the AC terminals. The DC terminals furnish output power for

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the lock. DC locks operated in this way must not draw more than 2 Amps. The positive
DC terminal connects to the common of relay #1 and either the NO1 te rminal (if the lock is fail
secure) or the NC1 terminal (if the lock is fail safe) connects to the lo ck’s positive power input.
This is shown in dotted lines. You only connect one of these terminals. Note that some DC locks
are polarized and you must connect lock power correctly to positive and negative. Others are
not polarized and can be connected either way. Consult the lock instructions.

FIG. 4: DC LOCK - AC POWER WIRING

AC IN F DC IN /OUT

TRANSFORMER

12 OR 24 VAC

NOTE: MOV NO T REQUIRED IF

+

SECURITRON MAGNALOCK IS U SED

NC1 C1 NO1

DC FAIL SECURE

+

OR FAIL SAFE LOCK

IF FAIL SECURE

IF FAIL SAFE

MOV

3.3.3 DC LOCK WITH DC POWER

Select a power supply of the same voltage as the lock (12 o r 24). Make sure the capacity o f the
supply is large enough to operate both the DK-26 and the lock. The DK-26 does not require
regulated power but certain specialized electric locks do, so follow the rule of matching the
power supply to the requirements of the lock.

DC locks come in “fail secure” and “fail safe” versions. A fail secure lock is secure when not
powered and a fail safe lock is secure when powered. All magnetic locks are fail safe. Figure 5
shows correct wiring. The positive DC terminal connects to the common of relay #1 and either
the NO1 terminal (if the lock is fail secure) or the NC1 terminal (if the lock is fail sa fe) connects
to the lock’s positive power input. This is shown in dotted lines. You only connect one of these
two terminals. Note that some DC locks are polarized and you must be sure to con nect the lock
power wires correctly to positive and negative. Others are not polarized and it doesn’t matter
which way they are connected. Consult the lock instructions.

FIG 5: DC LOCK - DC POWER WIRING

AC IN F

POWER SUPPLY

DC IN /OUT

NOTE: MOV NO T REQUIRED IF

+

12 OR 24 VDC

DC POWER NEED NOT
BE REGULATED

+

NC1 C1 NO1

IF FAIL SAFE

SECURITRON MAGNALOCK IS USED

IF FAIL SECURE

DC FAIL SECURE

+

OR FAIL SAFE LOCK

MOV

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3.4 USE OF THE “F” TERMINAL

A

The F terminal on the power strip is not connected to
anything. It is a free terminal with either of two
intended uses. First, on some complicated
installations, a large number of wires (generally DC

TRANS­FORMER

FIRE ALA R M

AC IN F DC IN /OUT

CONTACTS

N

C

C

negative) may require termination. It can be
convenient to run a jumper from the DC- terminal to
the F terminal so that the large number of negative
returns can be spread on to the two terminals.
Second, some magnetic lock installations require
interface with NC contacts controlled by the fire alarm
system which will cut low voltage power

WHEN THE FIRE
ALARM CONTACTS
OPEN, ALL POWER

+

WILL BE RE MO VED
FROM THE DOOR

immediately releasing the magnetic lock for
safety. The connection to the fire alarm contacts is normally made in the power supply but if

you are using a plug in power supply, you’ll want to make the connection on the DK-26 CPU
board where you have terminals. Using the example of a plug in AC transformer. See the
drawing to the right.

3.5 ADDING OTHER LOCK CONTROL SWITCHES

The drawings in Section 3.3 are valid for simple installations w here the DK-26 is the only control
device that can release the electric lock. Often, however, additional control devices are called
for. The most common is some type of exit switch and this issue is covered in the next
Section. Sometimes other control switches are needed which are not appropriate for the REX
input as use of this input triggers the timed release capability of the DK-26.

A typical example would be a switch located centrally which would release the lock in response
to an intercom call for example. If the lock is fail safe, the switch will need to break power to
the lock and if it’s fail secure, the switch will need to send power to the lock. Figure 6 shows
how to add external contacts for non timed remote release of the lock for both lock types.

FIG. 6: ADDING EXTERNAL CONTACTS FOR FAIL SAFE AND FAIL SECURE LOCKS

AC IN

AC IN F

FOR NON-TIMED REMOTE
RELEASE OF FAIL SAFE
LOCK, PLACE NC C ONTACTS

F DC IN /OUT

IN CIRCUIT AS SHOWN

N

C

+

C

MOV

+

FAIL
SAFE
LOCK

NC1

C1

DC IN /OUT

+

FOR NON-TIMED RE MO TE
RELEASE OF FAIL SECURE
LOCK, PLACE NO CONTACTS
IN CIRCUIT AS SHOWN

O

N

C

NO1C1

MOV

+

FAIL
SECURE
LOCK

3.6 THE REX FUNCTION

Often, when the DK-26 is used, provision must be made to allow
people to use the door freely from the inside. If an electric strike
is used, exit may be accomplished by purely mechanical means
(turning the doorknob). If, on the other hand, a solenoid
operated or electromagnetic lock is used, free exit is only

SRC

REX

N N.O. SWITCH
CLOSING BETWEEN
"SRC" AND "REX"
CAUSES TIMED
RELEASE OF THE
DOOR.

possible if a switch on the inside releases the lock.
Connection of this switch or switches is most easily accomplished by using the DK-26's REX
input terminal (see Figure 2). REX stands for Request To Exit. When a normally open switch
activates the REX terminal, the DK-26's control relay will open the lock for the amount of time
programmed into the DK-26's timer. The result is the same as if the DK-26 was used from the
outside of the door. The REX terminal is activated by being connected to the SRC (voltage
source) terminal. It will also activate if +12 or +24V is input to the terminal from the
DK-26’s external power supply. The drawing to the right shows the simplest connection to
an external normally open momentary switch. Any number of additional switches could be
connected in parallel so that pressing any of them would activate the REX function.

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There are some special characteristics as to how the REX input works. First, it does not start
the timer when the input is closed but rather when it reopens. This means that you can
use the REX input to release the door for an extended period of time. As long as terminals
REX and SRC remain connected, the lock will be released. When they disconnect, the lo ck will
remain released for the amount of time programmed. The REX input is also retriggerable.
This means that if the lock has been released and the REX input is triggered, the release time
will be extended to the full value that has been programmed.

When using exit switches, the possibility must be considered that an electronic failure may occur
to the DK-26 and a person will not be able to exit. If the DK-26 controls the only door

exiting the area, additional steps should be taken to improve the reliability of exiting
so as to avoid trapping someone. This can most easily be done by implementing a

secondary means of releasing the lock not dependent on the DK-26's REX input. Additional
switch contacts should be used which directly control the electric lock. In the case of a fail- safe
lock, which should always be employed when there is only one exit path, this can be easily
accomplished with "double break" wiring between the exit button, electric lo ck, and DK-26. If
the exit button has a set of normally open and normally closed contacts, it should then be wired
according to Figure 6. When the exit button is depressed, its normally closed contacts directly
break power to the lock while its normally open contacts activate the DK-26. In effect, the lock
is released twice. Note that the NC contacts are placed in the circuit before the DK-26's lock
control relay. This is to aid possible troubleshooting. It is usually easier to get to the DK-26
CPU board than to get to the push button wiring in a service situation. With wiring as shown in
Figure 6, the push button NC contacts can be metered on the DK-26 CPU board. If for any
reason a failure occurs with the DK-26, a person can still exit by holding the exit button down
while pushing the door open. Note, you should always consult your local building or fire

department when securing doors that are part on an emergency exit path to make
sure you are complying with local codes.

FIG. 7: DOUBLE BREAK WIRING FOR FREE EGRESS (TWO POLE SWITCH)

AC IN F DC IN/OUT

NC

CPU BOARD

+

WHEN THE EXIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE NC CONTACTS OPEN WHICH RELEASES THE FAIL
SAFE LOCK. AT THE SAME TIME, THE NO CONTACTS CLOSE WHICH ACTIVATES THE REX INPUT.
THIS DEENERGIZES T HE LO CK CONTROL RELAY WH ICH RELEASES THE LOCK "A SECOND TIME"
FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME TH AT HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED. IF THE DK-26 SUFFERS A FAILURE,
THE EXIT SWITCH CAN STILL RELEASE THE LOCK FOR SAFETY.

SRC REX NC1

C1

NO

2 POLE
SWITCH

NC

NO

MOV

+

FAIL SAFE
ELECTRIC

LOCK

Note that Figure 6 shows a DC fail safe l ock (virtually all fail safe locks are DC). Power could
either be furnished by an AC transformer which would connect to the “AC IN” terminals or a DC
power supply which would connect to the “DC IN/OUT” terminals.

If you have an SPDT exit switch available to double break REX, the connection is shown in
Figure 7. The difference is that you don’t use the SRC terminal at all. The REX terminal is
triggered from the +DC terminal via the NO contact of the SPDT switch.

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FIG. 8: DOUBLE BREAK WIRING FOR FREE EGRESS (SPDT SWITCH)

AC IN F DC IN/OUT

NC

CPU BOARD

+

REX NC1

WHEN THE EXIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE NC CONTACTS OPEN WHICH RELEASES THE FAIL
SAFE LOCK. AT THE SAME TIME, THE NO CONTACT DIRECTLY ACTIVATES THE REX INPUT.
THIS DEENERGIZES THE LOCK CONTROL RELAY WHICH RELEASES THE LOCK "A SECOND TIME"
FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED. IF THE DK-26 SUFFERS A FAILURE,
THE EXIT SWITCH CAN STILL RELEASE THE LOCK FOR SAFETY.

C1

NO

SPDT
SWITCH

C

+

FAIL SAFE

MOV

ELECTRIC

LOCK

4. PROGRAMMING

The DK-26 has ten numbered keys and a bell key which is used for several functio ns. Each of
these keys is read separately by the unit, so the DK-26 is a true 11 digit access device. This
provides excellent security against a code being guessed. Also , the DK-26 employs non-volatile
EEPROM memory so that all programming is retained in a power failure.

Before learning all programming options for the DK-26, you should decide how you want the
unit to be used. Then learn only the appropriate programming for that use. This simplifies the
task of operating the unit and cuts down on unneeded service calls.

The programming questions to ask are: do you want a “fixed” code that will either never be
changed or changed only rarely? Or do you want regular code changes from the keypad?
This issue depends on the amount of security called for in the application. Fina lly, do you want
multiple codes? The DK-26 supports 59. The purpose of multiple codes is to assign different
codes to individuals or groups. Then if a code needs to be changed, the other individuals or
groups need not go to the trouble of learning a new code. This is a convenience issue.

4.1 FIXED PROGRAMMING

Employ fixed programming in a situation where the end user is not likely to ever change the
code, or at least that changes would be rare. Fixed programming can be used in lower security
"traffic control" applications, as the longer the code remains unchanged, the greater the risk that
an unauthorized person will be able to learn it.

The DK-26 makes it simple for you to program the unit in this “fixed” way. You will utilize a
push button set, single code called the “Hard code”. With power applied to the unit, note that
the yellow LED is on steadily. This signals that all code memories are empty. This is
important as you don’t want any unknown codes present in the unit. If the yellow L ED is not on ,
read the last two paragraphs in this section now for the procedure to erase existing codes.

Do not pause while you’re entering the code as any time there is more than a five second
gap between keys being pressed, the unit will stop reading the sequence. Note that a
successful button press is echoed by a beep and a flash of the green LED.

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Below we show a step by step summary.

Power up unit; confirm steady yellow LED
Press the “Hard Code” button on the CPU board for one second
Confirm slow flashing yellow LED
Within 30 seconds of pressing Hard Code button, enter a 2-7 digit code
Wait 5 seconds
Note two red LED flashes for confirmation
Re-enter code (door should open)

As mentioned at the beginning of this section, here is the procedure to follow if you don’t get a
steady yellow light on power up. The absence of the yellow light means that for any reason,

the unit already has one or more codes in memory. You must erase these other codes to be
certain that the unit will operate only on the single code you plan to enter. Follow the steps
shown below.

Press the “Prgm Code” button on the CPU board for one second.
Confirm fast flashing yellow LED
Enter 0-0 followed by the Bell key (or wait 5 seconds). Confirm two red flashes
Enter 8-8 followed by the Bell key (or wait 5 seconds). Confirm two red flashes
Extinguish the fast yellow flashing LED by pressing the Bell Key or waiting 30 seconds

This procedure has erased any program code that was present and all User codes. The yellow
LED will usually come on steadily. If it doesn’t, it means that the unit has a previous Hard co de
in memory and this is no problem as you will be overwriting the old Hard code. Return to the
beginning of this Section for fixed code programming.

4.2 KEYPAD CHANGEABLE PROGRAMMING
In this application, two codes are programmed into the DK-26. The first, called the Program

code acts as a password which allows changing the User code. It is the User code which is

employed regularly to gain access. Knowledge of the Program code should be restricted to
security management as its only use is to change the User code. With this me thod of operation,
higher security is obtained because the end user can change the User code regularly or any time
he feels it has been compromised.

With power applied to the unit, note that the yellow LED is on steadily. This signals that all
code memories are empty (you don’t want any unknown codes present). If the yellow LED is
not on, read the last two paragraphs in this section for the procedure to erase existing codes.

Below we show a step by step summary of programming the two codes.

Power up unit; confirm steady yellow LED
Press the “Prgm Code” button on the CPU board for one second
Confirm rapid flashing yellow LED
Within 30 seconds of pressing Prgm Code button, enter prefix 0-0 followed immediately

by a 5-7 digit Program code
Wait 5 seconds
Note two red LED flashes for confirmation, note rapid yellow flashing LED returns
Enter prefix 0-1 followed immediately by a 2-7 digit User code
Wait 5 seconds
Note two red LED flashes for confirmation, note rapid yellow flashing LED returns
Press Bell key to terminate program mode or wait 30 seconds
Re-enter User code (door should open)
Re-enter Program code followed by the Bell key (yellow LED should rapidly flash),

terminate with Bell key

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As mentioned at the beginning of this section, here is the procedure to follow if you don’t get a
steady yellow light on power up. The absence of the yellow light means that for any reason,

the unit already has one or more codes in memory. You must erase these other codes to be
certain that the unit will operate only on the codes you plan to enter. Follow the step s shown
below.

Press the “Hard Code” button on the CPU board for one second.
Confirm slow flashing yellow LED
Press the Bell key (yellow flashing stops). Confirm two red flashes
Press the “Prgm Code” button on the CPU board for one second.
Confirm fast flashing yellow LED
Enter 8-8 followed by the Bell key (or wait 5 seconds). Confirm two red flashes
Extinguish the fast yellow flashing LED by pressing the Bell Key or waiting 30 seconds

This procedure has erased any Hard code that was present (see Section 4.1) and all user codes.
The yellow LED will usually come on steadily. If it doesn’t, it means that the unit has a previous
Program code in memory and this is no problem as you will be overwriting the old Program code.
Return to the beginning of this section for keypad changeable programming.

4.2.1 CHANGING THE USER AND PROGRAM CODE FROM THE KEYPAD
This is the day to day procedure that should be taught to the end user. Normally the end user

will not access the CPU board. Everything should be done from the keypad. To change the User
code:

Enter program code, followed by the Bell Key, note rapid yellow flashing LED (program
mode)

Enter prefix 0-1 followed immediately by a new 2-7 digit User code
Wait 5 seconds
Note two red LED flashes for confirmation, note rapid yellow flashing LED returns
Press Bell key to terminate program mode or wait 30 seconds
Re-enter new User code (door should open)

The program code should need changing much less often. To do it:

Enter old program code followed by the Bell Key, note rapid yellow flashing LED
(program mode)

Enter prefix 0-0 followed immediately by a 5-7 digit new Program code
Wait 5 seconds
Note two red LED flashes for confirmation, note rapid yellow flashing LED returns
Press Bell key to terminate program mode or wait 30 seconds
Re-enter new Program code followed by the Bell Key (to test it), note rapid yellow

flashing LED returns
Press Bell key to terminate program mode or wait 30 seconds

The logic behind this procedure is as follows. All programming for the DK-26 starts with putting
the unit into program mode (except entering the single Hard code). The unit is put into program
mode by either pressing the “Prgm Code” button on the CPU board or en tering a valid program
code. When you enter a program code, however, you have to terminate the sequence with
the Bell Key. This is for a little extra security. An unauthorized person who came across a
copy of the Program code might not kno w he had to press the Bell key after entering it. The
prefix 0-0 causes the code which follows to be stored as the Program code. The prefix 0-1
causes the code to be stored as a user code.

4.2.2 ADDING MULTIPLE USER CODES

The DK-26 has memory locations for up to 59 User codes. This allows separate codes for
individuals or groups which is a benefit because when one code is changed (usually owing to a
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program additional User codes, you follow the procedures described ab ove for setting the User
code in memory location 01 but you employ memory locations 02 through 59. For example,
once the unit is in program mode (rapid yellow flash), entering 0-2 followed by a code sequ ence
will enter a second User code. The same is true when you enter prefixes 0-3, 0-4 up to 5-9.
When you’re programming multiple User codes, note that you can enter them one right after
another. When a code is accepted, the unit signals by two red flashes. It then automatically
goes back into program mode and another code can be immediately entered without exiting
program mode. Be sure to test all the codes you have entered before you consider
programming complete. You can individually erase any code (including the Program code) by
entering program mode, pressing the prefix for the code (01-59) and then pressing the Bell key
or waiting 5 seconds until you get the two red flashes.

4.3 “MASTERKEY” USE OF THE HARD CODE

The primary use for the Hard code is to allow simple single code “fixed” operation as is described
in Section 4.1. The Hard code can only be set or changed from the “Hard Code” button in the
CPU board. It is deliberately kept separate from all programming functions. Ano ther use for it,
however, is as a “masterkey” code. For example, consider a facility with multiple DK-26’s un der
the control of different departments. Each department might want to employ different Program
and User codes to restrict cross access but a common Hard code could b e established for all of
the units so that security management personnel could enjoy universal access. This Hard cod e
will never be lost from keypad operations (the CPU board has to be accessed).

4.4 SUBSET CODES

When you recognize that the DK-26 accepts multiple codes of different lengths, it is possible
that one code will be a subset of another. For example, suppose you programmed “1-3-3- 5-8”
and then programmed “3-3-5” as another code. When you try to enter 1-3-3-5-8, you can’t
complete the entry because when the unit sees the sequence 3-3-5, it will operate. A real
problem could occur if a User code was a subset of the Program code. The unit could not be put
into program mode from the keypad.

The DK-26, however, avoids this problem by rejecting any code that is a subset of another
code in memory. It signals this rejection by showing the single red (error) flash instead of the
two-flash confirmation signal. You’ll get the same error if you try to enter a duplicate code. If
you are trying to enter a code and see it rejected by the error signal, carefully check your list of
other codes. You are probably attempting to enter a subset co de. If the security procedures of
the installation allow individuals to choose their own codes without reference to a list, the users
need to be advised that they may have to try alternate codes if the one they prefer is rejected
as a subset. Other typical reasons for code rejection are covered in the troubleshooting section
at the end of the manual.

4.5 DELETING CODES

To delete the Hard code, press the “Hard Code” button on the CPU board, confirm that you are
in hard program mode (slow yellow flash) and press the Bell key or wait 30 seconds.

To delete the Program code, put the unit into program mode (fast yellow flash) from the
“Prgm Code” button or from the existing Program code. Enter 0-0 and press the Bell key or wait
five seconds. You’ll see the two red confirmation flashes. You’ll need to then press the Bell key
again to exit program mode or wait 30 seconds. Note that it can be considered logical to
operate without a Program code. It is more difficult to put the unit into program mode (it can
only be done from the “Prgm Code” button in the CPU board) but User codes can still be changed
and some users may feel that this is a more secure code changing procedure.

To delete any individual User code, put the unit into program mode (fast yellow flash) from
the “Prgm Code” button or from the existing Program code. Enter the prefix for the co de you
wish to delete (01 - 59) and press the Bell key or wait five seconds. You’ll see the two red
flashes. You’ll then need to press the Bell key again to exit program mode or wait 30 seconds.

An alternate method to delete any individual User code when you know the actual code
but not the two digit prefix is as follows. Put the unit into program mode (fast yellow flash)
from the “Prgm Code” button or from the existing Program code. Enter 7-9 followed
immediately by the complete code you wish to delete. If it’s a seven digit code you’ll

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immediately see the two red confirmation flashes. Otherwise press the Bell key or wait five
seconds. If you get the single red error flash, it is probably because the code you thought was
in memory was not. You’ll then need to press the Bell key again to exit prog ram mode or wait
30 seconds.

To delete all User codes, there is a special prefix. Put the unit into program mode (fast yellow
flash) from the “Prgm Code” button or from the existing Program code and enter 8-8. This
special prefix will immediately delete all User codes and you’ll immediately receive the two red
flashes. There is no need to hit the Bell key as it is used for early termination of sequences that
don’t have a fixed length (typically codes). 8-8 as a prefix is a complete command. You will
then need to press the Bell key to exit program mode (or wait 30 second s). Deletion of all codes
is typically done when you have lost accurate knowledge of what codes are in memory. It’s b est
to delete them all and program a new set.

4.6 SETTING THE TIME RANGE AND TOGGLE MODE

The DK-26 will release the lock it controls for a default time of 5 seconds when a correct User
code is entered. This can be changed to any value from 1-99 seconds by entering a special
programming sequence. With the unit in program mode, enter key 9 followed by any two
digit entry from 01 to 99. You will then see the double red flash immediately. If you get the
single “error” flash, you probably entered only one digit. Then exit program by hitting the Bell
key or waiting 30 seconds. Enter a correct User code to test that the changed time is working.
The DK-26 will operate in toggle mode if key 9 followed by 00 is entered when the unit is in
program mode. In toggle mode operation, the relay will energize when a correct code is ent ered
and deenergize when a correct code is entered a second time. Toggle mode is generally used
for the application where the door is released all d ay by entering a User code and then secured
all night by entering a User code again. When you have enabled toggle mode, activation of
the REX input will successively energize and deenergize the lock control relay (just as if you
entered the User code).

5. CHANGING LED AND BEEPER OPERATION

As delivered, the DK-26 echoes key presses by a short beep and a short flash of the green LED.
The red LED comes on to show that the door has been released and also to confirm or reject
programming commands (two flashes confirm; one rejects). As an issue of individual
preference, these operating defaults can be changed.

The beeper can be assigned to sound when the door is released. If this is done, it will
continue to sound for its other functions (echoing keys and continuous ly s ounding fo r 30 seconds
if 16 wrong keys have been entered). Users find this function helpful if a silent type of electric
lock is being employed (such as an electromagnetic lock). When the person attempting to enter
hears the beeper, he is prompted to open the door. To set this change, put the unit into
program mode and enter 7-0. You will see the two flash confirmation. Exit program mode b y
hitting the Bell key or waiting 30 seconds.

Some customers want to silence the beeper as its sound can be considered annoying in some
environments. . To set this change, put the unit into program mode and enter 7-1. You will
see the two flash confirmation. Exit program mode by hitting the Bell key or waiting 30
seconds. This function will override the one discussed in the previous paragraph.

To return the beeper to factory set default, put the unit into program mode and enter 7-2.
Finally, you can reverse the red/green LED logic so that the green light comes on when the

red light did, and visa versa. To set this change, put the unit into program mode and enter 7-

3. You will see the two flash confirmation. Exit program mode by hitting the Bell key or waiting
30 seconds. If you make this change, note that every time this manual discusses something
that the red or green LED does, it will be reversed.

To return the red/green LED logic to factory set default, put the unit into program mode
and enter 7-4.

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6. USE OF THE PROGRAMMABLE RELAY

The DK-26 CPU board includes a second relay whose 5 Amp, SPDT contacts are marked CX, NCX
and NOX (see Figure 2). This relay is employed for different functions which are selected by
commands sent to the CPU board while the unit is in program mode. In general, you need to
choose the function you want to make active for this relay (if any) and the following section s lay
out the choices.

6.1 DOORBELL FUNCTION

As delivered, the programmable relay will operate when the Bell key is pressed when the unit is
in “normal” operating mode (ready to accept a code). The Bell key is used a great deal in
programming operations but the relay will not operate during programming (including
initiating and exiting programming mode).

The purpose for this is to operate a real doorbell so that
unauthorized persons outside the controlled door can request
entry. Most commercial doorbells are furnished with their own

CX

NOX

power supply, so typical wiring is as shown in the drawing to the
right.

Note that if you don’t plan to use this function, a blank
rectangular label is supplied which can be used to cover the

DOORBELL
POWER
SUPPLY

“BELL” legend on the keypad face. This avoids misleading a
person on the outside of the door.

6.2 DURESS FUNCTION

The duress function is used for high security applications. It allows a person being threatened to
release the door but simultaneously create a silent alarm which would b e employed to summon
assistance. To make this work, obviously the threatened authorized person has to enter
something different than a standard User code.

The DK-26 handles this requirement by establishing the Hard code as a duress code. You need
to do several things however to implement this.

Ordinary operation must be via one or more User codes (see Section 4.2 for
programming)

Program the Hard code as your duress code (see Section 4.1).
Put the unit in program mode , and enter 7-5. You will see the two flash confirmation.

Exit program mode by pressing the Bell key or waiting 30 seconds.

Now, when you enter a user code, the door will open but when you enter the Hard code, the
door will open and the programmable relay will switch. The door will remain open for the
amount of time programmed but the programmable relay will stay switched (it latches)
until the hard code is entered a second time to reset it. Use the programmable relay

contacts (CX, NOX and NCX) to report the releasing of the door under duress. Th is can be done
by interfacing with an alarm panel or dialer. Note that a duress code is rarely used. To make
the code easier to remember, you can select a Hard code that is close to the User code (if only
one User code is being employed) or you can select a short hard code. Note finally that
selection of this option means you give up the opportunity to implement a doorbell or other use
of the programmable relay.

6.3 ANTI-TAMPER ALARM FUNCTION
A person attempting to guess the code and pressing 16 wrong digits will put the DK-26 into

alarm. The keypad's beeper and green LED will operate for 30 seconds during which time th e
keypad will accept no input. For high security applications, particularly when a lot of User codes
are active, you can assign the programmable relay to operate during the alarm period. Put the
unit into program mode and enter 7-6. You will see the two flash confirmation. Then, exit
program mode. You have now the means to report attempts to guess a valid code. This can be
done by interfacing with an alarm panel or dialer. Note finally that selection of this option means
you give up the opportunity to implement a doorbell or other use of the programmable relay.

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6.4 DOOR PROP ALARM FUNCTION

This function provides enhanced security at the door
by creating an alarm signal any time the door is left
open too long while being used for entry or exit.
With the function enabled, select a relatively long
door open time (see Section 4.5 to set timer). You
will then need a door switch whose contacts open
when the door opens. To wire the door switch, follow

SRC

DOOR SWITCH

UCD HCD

CON NECT A DOOR
SWITCH WHICH
OPENS WHEN THE
DOOR OPENS TO
UCD OR HCD
DEPENDING ON WHICH
COMMAND YOU CHOOSE

the drawing to the right. You will give up the function
of disabling either the Hard code or all the User codes (see Section 7.2). Put the unit into
program mode and enter 8-2 to put this feature on the HCD terminal or 8-3 to put it on
the UCD terminal. You will see the two flash confirmation. Then, exit program mode. The
respective input terminal will have its meaning redefined. You will also give up the opportunity
to implement a doorbell or other use of the programmable relay.

Now, when a code is entered (or the REX input is used), the door will release for the relatively
long period of time programmed. If the door is not opened at all, the lock will resecure w hen
the set time expires and nothing further will happen. If the door is opened and recloses be fore
the time expires, it will resecure immediately upon closure. This is called anti-tailgating and
means that although you have selected a long release time, a second person will not be able to
use the door after a first person has, because the door resecures immedi ately upon recl osu re. If
the door remains open for a longer period of time than is set on the timer, the programma ble
relay will switch and will remain energized until the door closes or the keypad is used again.
Note that if you are using the programmable relay for another function you can enable anti­tailgating alone (no alarm signal) as is described in Section 7.4.

Connection from the programmable relay is generally not
made to an alarm system, as if an alarm system is active
on the door, you can get the same “door open too long”
signal more simply by using the second pole of the lock
control relay to shunt the door switch (see Section 7.3).

DC IN /OUT

AUDIBLE DOOR PROP ALARM

+

CX NOX

SONALERT

Generally, you mount a Sonalert on the CPU board
enclosure. It will sound if the door is left open too long and this will act as a prompt for
someone near the door to close it. Sonalerts operate on 12-24 VDC so the wiring shown on the
drawing to the right should be used.

To terminate this function and return the HCD or UCD input to its standard use (and return the
programmable relay to the doorbell function), put the unit into program mode and enter 8-4.
You will see the two flash confirmation. Then, exit program mode.

6.5 NIGHTLIGHT FUNCTION
When this function is selected, the act of touching any key will operate the programmable re lay

for five seconds. This may be used to turn on a lamp directed at the Keypad at night so th at the
person using the Keypad can see to enter the code. Put the unit into program mod e and enter
7-7. You will see the two flash confirmation. Then, exit program m ode. Note that selection of
this option means you give up the opportunity to implement a doorbell or other use of the
programmable relay.

To return the programmable relay to factory set (doorbell) function, put the unit into
program mode and enter 7-8. You will see the two flash confirmation. Then, exit program
mode.

7. ADDITIONAL HARD WIRED OPTIONS

7.1 DUAL PAD OPERATION
If keypad control from both sides of the door is de sired, two keypads can be connected to

one CPU Board. Simply put the colored wires from both keypads into the appropriate term inals

on the CPU Board such that 2 wires are in each terminal. Either keypad will then be able to
release the lock and both keypads will beep and illuminate their LED's when either one is used.
Two is the maximum number of keypads that can be connected to one CPU Board. Note that in
the unusual case where both keypads are being used simultaneously, the door will not release as
the sequence will certainly be disturbed. Only one keypad m ay be used at a time. Be sure you

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don’t violate egress building codes when employing a keypad on the inside of a door.
Check with your local building or fire department.

7.2 HARDWIRED CODE DISABLING

This means making a switch connection to the CPU board which will cause valid codes to not be
accepted. The DK-26 has two terminals marked “HCD” and “UCD” which will respectively
disable the Hard code and all User codes. Simply connect the SRC terminal to either of
these terminals via an external switch and the respe ctive codes will not function while the sw itch
is closed. Alternately if you supply +12V or +24V from the DC+ terminal to either of these
terminals, it will have the same effect.

The main reason for doing this is to support
day/night operations. For example, you could
allow all User codes to be active during the day
but disable them at night by closing a switch
between SRC and UCD. The Hard code would be
the only method of entry at night. Or, you could
have no Hard code programmed so that there
would be no entry at night. This could be done by

SPDT
SWITCH
OR RELAY

SRC

REX UCD HCD

C

NO

NC

WITH THE CON TACTS
AS SHOWN, THE HARD
CODE IS DISABLED.
WHEN THEY SWITCH,
ALL USER CODES
WILL BE DISABLED.

timer controlled contacts from a timer such as
Securitron’s model DT-7. It’s finally possible to flip the codes (Hard and all User) so that, for

example, User codes are active only during the day and the Hard code is active only at night.
An SPDT switch or relay is needed to do this as the drawing to the right shows. Note that you
won’t be able to use one of these disabling features (Hard o r User) if you have implemented the
door prop alarm (Section 6.4) or anti-tailgating (Section 7.4) features. These reassign one of
the terminals.

7.3 ALARM SYSTEM SHUNTING
The DK-26's lock control relay is of the double pole, double throw type. Note that in all the

other drawings in this manual, we show only one of the poles being used (C1, NC1 and NO1).
The most common use for the second pole (C2, NC2 and NO2) is to shunt out an alarm
system, which would be connected to the door when the DK-26 is being utilized. The idea is
that if the door opens without the DK-26 having been activated, an alarm signal should result.
When the DK-26 is employed to open the door, the alarm signal should be shunted.

The alarm system will be connected to a door switch or other detector at the door vi a two wires.
You will need to determine if this “loop” is closed when the door is clo sed and opens when the
door opens (the most common) or is open when the door is closed and closes when the door
opens. In the former case (closed when the door is closed), splice wires respectively from C2
and NO2 into the wires from the detector or switch . When the DK-26 operates, this connection
will close preventing the alarm loop from opening (alarm condition). In the latter case (open
when the door is closed), cut one of the alarm loop wires and splice wires respectively from C2
and NC2 into the ends of this wire. When the DK-26 operates, this connection will open
preventing the alarm loop from closing (alarm condition).

FIG 8 WIRING TO SHUNT ALARM SYSTEM ON DOOR

TO ALARM PANEL TO ALARM PANEL

NC2 C2

NO2

NC2 C2

NO2

CUT EITHER
WIRE FROM

DOOR
SWITCH

ALARM SIGNAL WHICH IS
CLOSED WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED;
OPENS TO ALARM

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SWITCH

ALARM SIGNAL WHICH IS
OPEN WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED;
CLOSES TO ALARM

DOOR
SWITCH

7.4 ANTI-TAILGATING

Particularly when using the longer time ranges, the end user may be concerned that after an
authorized person has used the door, a second unauthorized person can also use it before the
lock has reset. By the addition of a door switch which opens when the door opens, the DK-
26 can be made to re-engage the lock as soon as the door has re-closed regardless of the status
of the timer. To implement this feature, a special command has to be sent to the CPU board
which will alter the function of either the HCD or UCD input terminal. When you enable this a nti­tailgating feature, you must give up the capability of disabling either the Hard code or all the
User codes.

Put the unit into program mode and enter 8-0 to

assign this function to the HCD terminal or 8­1 to assign it to the UCD terminal. You will

see the two flash confirmation. Then, exit
program mode.

Finally connect a door switch as shown in the
drawing to the right and you will see that the door

SRC

UCD HCD

DOOR SWITCH

CON NECT A DO OR
SWITCH WHICH
OPENS WHEN THE
DOOR OPENS TO
UCD OR HCD
DEPENDING ON WHICH
COMMAND YOU CHOOSE

will always relock immediately when it recloses regardless of how much time is left on the ti mer.
The feature will operate when the door has been released from the keypad or from the REX
input (see Section 3.6). Note that to disable the anti-tailgating feature and return full function
to the HCD and UCD terminals, put the unit into program mode and enter 8-4. Note that the
DK-26 supports a more powerful anti-tailgating feature which incorporates an alarm signal
through the use of the programmable relay. Read Section 6.4 for details.

7.5 WIRING WITH SECURITRON'S TOUCH SENSE BAR AND MAGNALOCK

The DK-26 is often used with Securitron's Touch Sense Bar and magnetic lock. The following
drawing shows wiring for this particular configuration. Note that the REX input is not used.
Since touching the bar opens the door in a single motion, you do not want to activate the DK­26's timer which would only serve to keep the lock released for a longer time, thereby reducing
security. Another potentially confusing element is that the Touch Sense Bar is also a powered
device which operates most reliably when it is constantly powered. The drawing show s a wiring
method that is applicable for either an AC or DC power supply (naturally, the supply voltage
must be matched to the lock voltage). Note that a variation of this wiring scheme could be
desired if you are using the second pole of the DK-26’s lock control relay to shunt an alarm
system (see Section 7.3). You would then want the Touch Bar to operate the DK-26’s lock
control relay in double break fashion so that the alarm system is shunted both for entry and exit.
Simply follow Figure 9 except also connect the blue and orange wires from the Touch Sensor to
terminals SRC and REX on the CPU board (as well as connecting the second pole of the lock
control relay to the alarm point as shown in Section 7.3).

FIG. 9: WIRING OF DK-26, TOUCH SENSE BAR AND MAGNALOCK

NOTE: SEE FIG. 2 FOR 12 WIRE

IF AC POWER IS
BEING USED,
CONNECT 12
OR 24 VAC TO
AC IN TERMINALS

IF DC POWER IS
BEING USED,
CONNECT 12
OR 24 VDC TO
DC IN/OUT
TERM INALS. BE
SURE TO OBSERVE
POLARITY

KEYPAD CABLE CONNECTIONS

AC IN

DC IN/OUT

F

+

DC IN/OUT

+

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MUST MATCH VOLTAGE OF MAGNALOCK

CPU BOARD

C1

NC1

WHITE

TOUCH
SENSOR

GREEN

RED

BLACK

RED

MAGNALOCK

BLACK

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APPENDIX A: COMMAND SUMMARY

WITH THE UNIT IN PROGRAM MODE (FAST YELLOW FLASH):
00 followed by 5-7 digits sets Program code

01 followed by 2-7 digits set first User code
02-followed by 2-7 digits sets second User code
Additional User codes can be set up to the prefix 59 (total 59 User codes)

70 will sound beeper when door is open (except toggle mode). Echo and prompt beeps are
retained
71 will silence beeper at all times
72 will return beeper to factory set
73 will reverse light logic (red to echo, green to show door is open)
74 will return light logic to normal
75 will direct Hard code to programmable relay for duress (entering Hard code releases door and
switches programmable relay)
76 will transfer programmable relay to alarm function (16 wrong digits switches programmable
relay as well as locking out keypad for 30 seconds)
77 will transfer programmable relay to light function (relay operates for 5 seconds when any key
is pressed.)
78 will return programmable relay to doorbell function.
79 is alternate code delete. Any valid code entered directly after the 79 command will be
deleted
80 re-assigns the HCD terminal to anti-tailgating
81 re-assigns the UCD terminal to anti-tailgating
82 re-assigns the HCD terminal to door prop alarm
83 re-assigns the UCD terminal to door prop alarm
(Note the door prop alarm function automatically includes anti-tailgating)
84 returns either input to original (code disable) meaning

88 will erase all user codes (not Program or Hard code)
89 will return all functions (including timer) to factory set. Codes are unchanged.

Pressing 9 when in program mode sets the timer. Two digit codes must be entered from 01 to
99 seconds. Default is 5 seconds. Entering 00 sets toggle mode.

APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING

Note first that the DK-26 replaces older Securitron keypads: the DK-20, DK-20+ and DK-25.
The DK-26 keypad and CPU board are not compatible with any of the older units so make sure
you have both a DK-26 keypad and DK-26 CPU board. I f the keypad label is missing, you can
identify a DK-26 keypad by the fact that it has three LED’s. The DK-26 circuit board is marked
with its name. Also, as you are going through these troubleshooting points, note that the goal is
to get the unit working, but if this is not possible, to identify whether th e failure is in the keypad
or in the CPU board.

PROBLEM-- Unit appears dead.

First check that power has been correctly connected and use a voltmeter on the CPU board to
make sure that the correct voltage level is present. If the voltage reads very low, the problem
may be that a fail safe lock being controlled by the DK-26 is drawing too much current for the
power supply. Remove the lock from the circuit. If this restores proper voltage and operation of
the DK-26, you'll have to determine if the power supply is undersized or if there is a short circuit
in the lock wiring which is pulling down the power supply.

If the DK-26 is receiving specified voltage, briefly short terminal SRC to terminal REX. You
should hear the relay click. This confirms that the CPU board is working but for some reason,
it’s not reading the keys. Make sure that the keypad cable is connected exactly as shown in
Figure 2. It is fairly easy to skip a terminal when connecting the keypad cable and also a strand
of wire may jump between two terminals. Pay particular attention to the keypad white wire
going into terminal WHT. If this wire is not connected, the keypad will appear to be dead.

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If the relay doesn’t operate when SRC and REX are connected, the CPU
board has either tripped one of its automatic fuses or has some major
problem requiring replacement. The DK-26 employs three special type
fuses called PolySwitches. PolySwitches look like capacitors. To identify
them on the board note the drawing to the right. When a PolySwitch
senses a current overload problem, it automatically adds a high resistance

AC

PS1

PS2

PS3

to the circuit which limits current flow to about 100 mA, thereby protecting
the circuit. Each PolySwitch protects against a particular problem and you

IN

need to know how to determine if the PolySwitch has tripped and how
to correct the problem and reset the PolySwitch.

PolySwitch #1 comes into play only if you are powering the unit from an AC source conne cted to
the AC input terminals. It protects against an internal short on the board in the components
(four large diodes) that convert AC to DC. If you are powering the board with DC voltage into
the DC input terminals, you can ignore PolySwitch #1. PolySwitch #2 protects against an
internal DC short circuit on the CPU board. PolySwitch # 3 protects against a short circuit in the
keypad which can be caused by skinned keyp ad wires or mis-wiring the keypad cable into the
CPU board terminals. PolySwitch #3 will also trip if there are short circuit problems with the
SRC, REX, UCD and HCD terminals.

To check the PolySwitches, apply the probes of a voltmeter to both PolySwitch leads.
Note that you have to do this with power on the board. If you are checking PolySwitch #1, set
your voltmeter to AC. Set it to DC for Po lySwitches #2 and #3. In the normal condition, the
PolySwitch will be conducting current so you will read less than one volt. A tripped PolySwitch
acts as a high impedance resistor so you will read several volts across the PolySwitch leads. If
none of the three PolySwitches have tripped but the properly powered board will n ot operate its
relay when SRC and REX are briefly shorted together, the CPU board must be returned for
replacement to the factory.

Any time you find a tripped PolySwitch, you have to understand how to reset it. Overload
current through the PolySwitch trips it so that it clamps the current down to roughly 100 mA.
The PolySwitch will continue to clamp until all power is removed for about 5 seconds. It is
not enough to correct the overload condition; you have to depower the board for 5 seconds and
the PolySwitch will reset itself.

If PolySwitch #1 has tripped, visually inspect the four large diodes on the board to see if a
loose wire has fallen on them to create a short circuit. If you do not find such a physical
problem that can be easily corrected, the board should be replaced although you should be
aware that it can be operated with no problems from a DC power supply connected into the DC
input terminals if only PolySwitch #1 has tripped. Read the special case paragraph below for
another possible cause if you are using AC power to operate a DC lock.

If PolySwitch #2 has tripped, and you are using DC power, make sure your input polarity is
correct (see Figure 2). Reversing your input polarity will tr ip PolySwit ch #2. Otherwise, loo k for
any loose wires that could be creating a short circuit anywhere on the board. If you can’t
correct the fault that is tripping PolySwitch #2, the board must be replaced. Read the special
case paragraph below for another possible cause if you are using AC power to operate a DC lock.

In the special case of AC power operating a DC lock (see Figure 4), a short circuit in the
external lock or lock wiring will trip either PolySwitch #1 or #2 (but not both). Att empt to reset
the PolySwitch after disconnecting the external lock to determine if this is the problem.

If PolySwitch #3 has tripped, the overload condition is in the keypad wiring or in terminals
SRC, REX, UCD and HCD. Carefully make sure that all keypad wires are connected to the
correct terminals. If they are, temporarily disconnect the keypad and attempt to reset
PolySwitch #3 by de-powering the board for 5 seconds. Once the board has been re-powered,
momentarily connect SRC to REX to see if the board will function (the lock control relay will
operate). If the CPU board resumes function, reconnect the keypad. If PolySwitch #3 trips
again, the keypad will need to be replaced. If the CPU board did not resume function,
disconnect any wires on the SRC, REX, UCD and HCD terminals and attempt reset. If this does
not restore function to the board, the board will need to be replaced.

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PROBLEM-- Keys do not operate but a beep is heard every five seconds

This is a diagnostic feature which indicates that one of the keys is being read as down (always
being pressed). In that condition, the CPU board will not be able to read any other keys. It can
happen because of mechanical failure within the switch element such that the key really is down,
or keypad wires that are shorted to each other. The latter problem usually happens when
insulation is scraped off some of the wires in the keypad cable as it’s being pulled through the
door frame. You may be able to restore operation by rapping on all the keys. If this works,
however, it is likely only a temporary fix and you should be prepared to change the keypad.
Next, check the wiring of the keypad cable into the board (see Figure 2). If you don’t see any
problems, the keypad will need to be replaced but you can restore pa rtial use, if you wish, while
awaiting a replacement. Put the positive probe of a voltmeter on terminal WHT and successively
apply the negative probe on terminals BLK, GRY, BRN, BGE, ORG, PNK, and VIO. “Good”
terminals will read about 11 volts. Two terminals, however, will rea d about zero volts. Remove
the wires from the two terminals which read zero volts. If you are won dering why a single d own
key does not create a single zero volt terminal read, you should understand that the keys are in
a two of seven matrix so the one to one relationship doesn’t hold. Wh en you remove the two
wires from the zero volt reading terminals, you will disable several keys. You will be able to
determine which keys are working by pressing each key and seeing which ones are echoed by a
beep and LED flash. You can then establish a temporary Hard code using only the active keys
by pressing the Hard Code button on the CPU board and following the instructions in Section 4.1.

PROBLEM-- A key isn’t echoed (no beep or LED flash)

This is the opposite of the above problem. A key is failing to be read when it is pressed. This
can happen because of mechanical failure within the switch element such that the key will not
close, or from a broken or mis-wired keypad wire. If, however, the problem is with a wire, more
than one key will be “dead”. If just one key is not being ech oed, the problem is with the key
itself. You can, of course, use the unit for all operations that don’t require that particular key
but you will want to replace the keypad for full operation.

PROBLEM-- Unit beeps when keys are pressed but does not accept programming
If the problem occurs on initial installation, usually it's caused by misunderstanding the

programming instructions. Read them again carefully. Be sure you're not waiting more than 5
seconds between hitting keys as if you are, the entry will be ignored. Finally note that if
terminals SRC and UCD are connected, all User codes will be disabled. If terminals SRC and
HCD are connected, the Hard code will be disabled.

PROBLEM-- Beeper doesn’t sound while the unit otherwise functions

Note that the beeper could have been deliberately silenced by the unit having been sent a
special command. Even on a new unit, this could have happened by factory error. Attempt to
restore the beeper by putting the unit into program mode and entering 7-2. You should see the
two red flash confirmation. If the beeper still doesn’t work, the problem is either a wiring
mistake, a defective beeper or a fault on the CPU board with the output that drives the beeper.
Check that the keypad blue wire (this controls the beeper) is connected into terminal BLU. If it
is, next remove it from the BLU terminal and briefly touch it to terminal DC-. If the beeper
sounds, the problem is with the beeper driver on the CPU board and the CPU board will have to
be replaced. If the beeper does not sound, the problem is with the beeper itself in the keypad or
with the internal beeper wiring within the keypad. The beeper is the only part of the keypad
which is repairable. This is because the beeper is physically located in a chamber at the bottom
of the keypad. If it was sealed in the keypad, the sound level would not be adequate. Look at
the beeper in its chamber to confirm that the wires look OK. You can then return the keypad to
the factory for beeper replacement or you can replace the beeper in the field (this requires
soldering). The part number for a replacement beeper from Securitron is 050-10600.

PROBLEM-- One or more of the LED’s do not work while the unit otherwise functions

This is either a wiring mistake, a failed LED in the keypad or a fault on the CPU board with the
output that drives the LED. Each LED is operated by the wire that be ars the LED’ s colo r. S o, fo r
example, if the green LED is the one that is not working, first check to see that the green
keypad wire is correctly connected to terminal GRN. . If it is, next remove it from the GRN
terminal and briefly touch it to terminal DC-. If the green LED comes on, the problem is with
the driver on the CPU board and the CPU board will have to be replaced. If the LED does not

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come on, the problem is with the LED in the keypad or with the internal wiring within the
keypad. The keypad will have to be replaced to restore operation of the LED.

PROBLEM-- Error signal (one second long red pulse) received while programming

Anytime you receive an error signal, retry the programming operation. It’s easy to mis-hit one
key. If the error signal persists, it is almost always a misunderstanding of programming
procedures rather than a fault with the unit. A product fault that impaired the operation of the
microprocessor would generally prevent it from giving you the error signal.

When programming the hard code, you directly enter the code once you are in hard
programming mode (slow yellow flash). Remember you must never pause for more than five
seconds while pressing keys. The only way to get an error signal while programming the hard
code is to enter an illegal one digit code.

When in program mode, the most common error is to forget to enter the two digit memory
slot prefix when attempting to program a code. Valid prefixes are 00-59 and if this step is
forgotten in an attempt to enter the code directly, there are a lot of sequences that will create
an error signal. For example, any sequence that starts with 6 will be rejected. 8-5 is also
illegal. Or if you entered just 9-2, the unit would read 9 as an attempt to change the door open
time and then reject a single digit new time.

Another source of the error signal would be an illegal attempt to enter a program code of less
than five digits (after prefix 0-0). Finally, while programming mult iple codes, you will get an
error signal if a code you’re attempting to program is a subset of one already in memory or a
duplicate (see Section 4.4).

PROBLEM-- Door opens on a short code that wasn’t programmed

This can arise through an unnoticed programming error. Suppose you want to program 4-5-1-2.
But when the unit is in program mode, you forget to put in the two digit memory slot prefix b ut
just directly enter 4-5-1-2. The microprocessor will accept this sequence and interpret it as code
1-2 in memory slot 45. You test the code by re-entering 4-5-1-2 and the door opens because
the sequence includes the real code, 1-2. Later it w ill be noticed that th e door is o pening on 1-2
as this is such a simple sequence that it will be entered. When you have any evidence that
unknown codes (particularly short ones) are in the unit, it is best to erase all User codes and
reprogram.

PROBLEM-- How to check the Keypad

For reference, when each key is pressed, two terminals will measure zero volts with respect to
the WHT (common) terminal. You can use a voltmeter to see that each key is working correctly.
Put the positive probe on WHT and when key #1 is pressed you will read roughly zero volts on
VIO and BRN (the other terminals in the matrix will be reading about 11 volts. The terminal pair
that will show zero volts for the other keys are as follows:

#2 = VIO + GRY #3 = VIO + BLK #4 = PNK + BRN #5 = PNK + GRY #6 = PNK + BLK
#7 = ORG + BRN #8 = ORG + GRY #9 = ORG + BLK #0 = BGE + GRY BELL=BGE +BLK

PROBLEM-- Unusual operation complained of after some operating history

"Unusual" operation can be caused by the microprocessor in the CPU Board being disturbed b y
electrical noise. Symptoms can vary quite a bit. The unit may forget its codes, the action of the
keypad beeper may become drawn out or erratic, the timer may function at widely varying
ranges, etc. To cure the problem, remove power from the CPU Board for about 10 seconds,
then reconnect it. This forces the microprocessor to reset itself and reload its program. If the
unit has functioned for a long period of time without incident, this may be an adequate fix. The
problem may never reoccur and the end user should be made aware of this simple fix if it should
reoccur. All microprocessors can sometimes "crash" and they are restored by reset. If,
however, the problem is more persistent, steps can be taken to guard against electrical noise
problems. You should make sure that the MOV furnished with the unit is properly installed
across the electric lock (review Figures 3-5). The inductive kickback from electric locks can
often be a source of considerable electrical noise. Noise can also come from the keypad ca ble,
particularly if its length has been extended. There is no specific distance which is a limit for an
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noise producing devices such as motors, fluorescent or neon lighting et c. The same proble m ca n
occur if the cable from an exit switch is extended a long way from the CPU board. If there are
noise sources, it may be necessary to limit the cable run distances while also trying to avoid the
noise sources.

If the problem shows up frequently, it is usually bad power. This particularly occurs when a fail
secure lock is operated from the same supply as the DK-26. When the lock is energized, it may
draw too much power for the power source. This reduces the voltage and these voltage swings
can crash the microprocessor. The solution is either to use a power supply with greater capacity
or use two power supplies: one to operate the DK-26 and the se cond to operate the fail secure
lock through the DK-26's lock control relay.

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