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Technical News July 28, 2017 TECH TIP MC521 PRO CONTROL BOX SWING AND BIFOLD DOORS Installation and Operation Manual Prepared by: Jeff Bonas Engineer: Tony Ranaudo, Len Pursell Tech Tip: TT170728 CN: _________ RDW: ________ Reference Tech Tip: ________...
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Attached is the revised MC521 Pro Controller Manual: MC521 Pro Control Box for Swing and Bifold Doors Installation and Operation Manual (204090 rev. D) Included in the revised manuals are the following: Settings for Monitored Presence Sensors ...
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Stanley Part Number 204090 REV D 03.2017 Copyright 2017 Stanley Access Technologies, LLC. Prohibition on Copying: Any unauthorized reproduction, disclosure or distribution of copies by any person of any portion of this work may be a violation of copyright law of the United States of America and other countries, could result in the awarding of statutory damages of up to $250,000 (17 USC 504) for infringement, and may result in further civil and criminal penalties.
This manual provides abbreviated descriptive information, wiring instructions, and tune-in instructions for the MC521 PRO controller used with Magic-Swing™, Magic-Force™, and Bifold operators. The manual is intended as a quick-reference guide. Attachment 7 illustrates the MC52I PRO controller controls and indicators.
Magic-Touch™: A feature that allows the door to be actuated by a slight manual movement of the door-without the need for an approach sensor. The MC521 PRO control box controls the Magic-Touch hold-open time delay. Magic-Touch can be used with press plates or a radio control system, providing the system with two separate time delays.
MC521 PRO Control Box WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Evaluate Power Requirements EVALUATE door system power requirements as follows: • ENSURE power source is a dedicated 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz source with 20A circuit rating per two controllers. • ENSURE power source is not shared with other equipment, i.e., cash registers, EAS systems, or other electromagnetic interference generators.
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MC521 PRO Control Box • Repeat for second door operator: CONNECT yellow jumper wires installed on the single/dual motor harness as follows: a. INSTALL stripped end of first jumper wire (from position 3 of the 8-pin connector on operator harness) into terminal 9 of control box connector TB3.
MC521 PRO Control Box Connecting Breakout Status Signal Wiring (Magic-Force Operators) Warning : To prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment, control box power must be deenergized before connecting breakout status signal wiring. Caution : If the motor is running and the breakout status switch is connected, arcing across the breakout switch contacts can occur.
MC521 PRO Control Box 2. Continued. Figure Breakout Status/Breakout Cam Settings - Magic Force Operators LEFT HAND OPERATOR BREAKOUT CAM DECREASE INCREASE CAM ROTATION BREAKOUT BREAKOUT ANGLE ANGLE BREAKOUT STATUS CAM CLOSE CHECK CAM INCREASE DECREASE CAM ROTATION CLOSE CHECK...
MC521 PRO Control Box Wiring the Operator for Required Handing (Magic-Force Operators) Note : Operator cams are factory-set for right hand operation. • Refer to Figure 4, and DETERMINE door handing. Figure 4. Door Handing DOOR OPENING MOTION LEFT HAND RIGHT HAND •...
Wiring Bodyguard-T Note : The Bodyguard-T does not require a lockout relay for use with the MC521 PRO control box. The MC521 PRO control box generates the data signals for door open, closing, and closed positions. Refer to Attachment 5 as applicable for wiring connections.
Note : The following steps provide instructions for tuning the MC521 PRO controller using the ‘Hand held device. MC521 PRO application software is required. The screen shots are for reference only and may vary from device to device. Step 1...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Step 5 : If additional configuration is needed Step 6 : Configure additional settings and press press after each setting has been changed. CONFIGURE DOOR UPDATE Once completed press to return to BACK the Main Selection menu. Motor 1 and Motor 2 have independent settings.
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MC521 PRO Control Box Step 12 Step 11 : If the door is not operating correctly press : Configure settings as needed and press after each setting has been to enter the Trouble- TROUBLESHOOTING UPDATE shooting menu. changed. Once completed, press...
Output Control On configured for monitored sensors. for more information. Tuning in the MC521 PRO Using the Controller Pushbuttons 1. To change the INDEX: • Hold ENTER switch while pressing UP or DOWN to get to desired INDEX 2. To change a VALUE: •...
MC521 PRO Control Box Table 1. FIS Procedure Using Pushbuttons Display Step Description Status Index Value Code Set Function switch to “Closed” Turn power on. Unlock keypad. Restart FIS Select door type (Refer to Table 2) Refer to Table 2...
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MC521 PRO Control Box 2. MC521 PRO Mode Values Table Code MC521 PRO Operational Mode Dura-Glide door style—Single Motor Dura-Glide door style—Dual Motor Magic-Swing Door Style—Single Motor Magic-Swing Door Style—Dual Motor Magic-Force Door Style—Single Motor Magic-Force Door Style—Dual Motor Magic-Force Door Style—Single Motor Low Energy Magic-Force Door Style—Dual Motor Low Energy...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Table 4. Magic Force/Magic Swing Configuration Codes -- Motor 1 Defaults Min. Max. Index Description Value Value Low Energy Full Energy Open speed, revolutions per second Check speed, revolutions per second Stall speed, percent of PWM counts...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Table 4. Magic Force/Magic Swing Configuration Codes -- Motor 1 Continued Defaults Min. Max. Full Index Description Value Value Energy Energy Safety Logic. INDEX 11 - 00 to 15 00 = Sensor 01 = Sentrex 02 = Carpet 03 = Carpet 12 Sec.
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MC521 PRO Control Box Table 5. Magic Force/Magic Swing Configuration Codes -- Motor 2 Defaults Min. Max. Index Description Value Value Low Energy Full Energy Open speed, revolutions per second Check speed, revolutions per second Stall speed, percent of PWM counts...
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Door State is in Close Stop NOTE • If the current status code is “Normal operation—All OK”, the MC521 Pro will show the current door state. Otherwise, the MC521 Pro alternates between showing the current status code and the door state.
Verify that the correct Safety Logic has been selected for Sensor Monitoring and that JP200 is installed. o. Please refer to Attachment 11 for MC521 Pro Controller Fine Tuning for adjustment recommendations. Document # 204090 REV D • www.stanleyaccess.com • 1.800.7.ACCESS...
MC521 PRO Control Box SPARE PARTS LIST Table 7 Shows the spare parts for the MC521 PRO control box used with Magic-Swing™, Magic-Force™, and Bifold operators. Table 8. Spare Parts Description Part Number MC521 PRO Controller and 4 terminal blocks...
MC521 PRO Control Box ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 Breakout Status Wiring for Magic-Swing Operators (Sheet 1 of 1) Document # 204090 REV D • www.stanleyaccess.com • 1.800.7.ACCESS...
MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 3 Magic-ForceWiring Diagram—MC521 PRO With Power Close Option (Sheet 1 of 1) Document # 204090 REV D • www.stanleyaccess.com • 1.800.7.ACCESS...
MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 6 MC521 PRO Terminal Block Connections—TB1 through TB7 (Sheet 1 of 1) Document # 204090 REV D • www.stanleyaccess.com • 1.800.7.ACCESS...
MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 7 MC521 PRO Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2) SEE DETAIL A JP200 DETAIL A NOTE: See next page for indicators and descriptions 1.800.7.ACCESS • www.stanleyaccess.com • Document # 204090 REV D...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 7 MC521 Pro Controls and Indicators (Sheet 2 of 2) ITEM CONTROL/INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Motor 2 Connector P402 Motor No. 2 connector. Power Connector J500 Connection point for incoming line, neutral, and common power wiring. Fuse F500 Controller fuse-- 5 Amp, 250V.
MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 8 ANSI/BHMA and UL Compliance Requirements for Swinging and Folding Doors (Sheet 1 of 2) Final adjustment and proper operation of the door system must be and shall be performed in the field. Note : These instructions are for informational purposes and do not substitute for review against the current revision of the referenced standards.
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MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 8 ANSI/BHMA and UL Compliance Requirements for Swinging and Folding Doors (Sheet 2 of 2) Wiring • To reduce the risk of electric shock proper and reliable grounding is mandatory. See Main Power Wiring Wiring Diagrams instructions and in this guide for grounding techniques.
MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 9 ‘Hand held device’ Troubleshooting Aid—Swing/Bifold (Sheet 1 of 2) Terminal and Pin Description State Dark = door open TB1-8 Bodyguard-T Data Output Light = door closed Function Switch States for TB2 Hold Open Auto ON...
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(Sheet 2 of 2) Output Control Mode The Output Control allows the user to run the MC521 Pro Control Box in a debug mode. The Output Control is located on the MC521 Troubleshooting Screen. The MC521 Pro firmware needs to be above 7.97 for the Toolbox to have Output Control Mode functionality.
MC521 PRO Control Box Values shown as grayed out do not affect motion of the door and may need to be adjusted to suit the application Attachment 10 Table 1 Recommended Values for Concealed Doors - Motor 1 Index Description...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Values shown as grayed out do not affect motion of the door and may need to be adjusted to suit the application Attachment 10 Table 2 Recommended Values for Concealed Doors - Motor 2 Index Description...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Values shown as grayed out do not affect motion of the door and may need to be adjusted to suit the application Attachment 10 Table 3 Recommended Values for Single Out-Swing Doors Index Description Light Weight Door (100lbs)
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MC521 PRO Control Box Values shown as grayed out do not affect motion of the door and may need to be adjusted to suit the application Attachment 10 Table 4 Recommended Values for Single In-Swing Doors Index Description Light Weight Door (100lbs)
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MC521 PRO Control Box Values shown as grayed out do not affect motion of the door and may need to be adjusted to suit the application Attachment 10 Table 5 Recommended Values for Dual Egress Swing Doors with Motor 1 as In-Swing...
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MC521 PRO Control Box Values shown as grayed out do not affect motion of the door and may need to be adjusted to suit the application Attachment 10 Table 6 Recommended Values for Dual Egress Swing Doors with Motor 2 as In-Swing...
MC521 PRO Control Box Attachment 11 MC521 Pro Controller Fine Tuning (PAGE 1 OF 1) Match your actual door to one from the list of doors described in the attachment. Start by installing these set- tings. Use the guide below to make adjustments to these settings.
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