Do you have a question about the ED250 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Louis Mothon
May 20, 2025
We are using a DX4604-21C Key switch panel with RJ45 Connector. Our bldg. Department would like to program this to shut down during non-business hours so the door opener motor will not burn out. IS THIS POSSIBLE?
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Mr. Anderson
May 24, 2025
No, the provided information does not indicate that the Dormakaba ED250 can be programmed to shut down during non-business hours using the DX4604-21C Key switch panel. The key switch panel allows control over activation sensors (e.g., disabling the exterior sensor), but scheduling shutdowns is not mentioned.
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ED250 Installation in In-ground Case Installation Instructions DL4614-070 – 08-2018 | EN |...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Blank page This page left intentionally blank. ED250 DL4614-070 08-2018...
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Liquidtight fittings: Opcon approved liquidtight 4.1 Technicians fittings shall be used (Ref. Chapter 15) at all 1. dormakaba USA Inc. and Opcon must certify electrical case penetrations. The liquidtight installation and service technicians. fittings may only be placed as outlined in 2.
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Install center hung pivot in top of door Safety information frame ED250 in-ground door configurations 14.3 Install butt hinge in side of door frame, ED250 in-ground single swing door with slide track door offset pivot arm 14.4 Install door swing hardware Prepare cement case for installation...
Install door signage 16.18 Hang door 16.19 Reinstall cement case cover 27.1 Install door signage Upgrade cards 16.20 Final anchoring cement pour 16.21 Remove cement case cover for ED250 28.1 Upgrade cards commissioning 28.2 Container module 16.22 Cement case chain tension 28.3...
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Chapter 1 1 General information 1.1 Installation instructions This manual provides installation instructions for ED250 in ground cement case used in single door and pair door installations. 1.2 Manual storage This document must be kept in a secure place, and accessible for reference as required.
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The ED250 is an electromechanical operator used Door width exclusively for opening and closing interior or exterior swing doors. ED250 The ED250 operator is packaged in a cement case for Inches Pounds in-ground floor installations. 711.2 For double swing doors, two cement cases are supplied.
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3.2 Door signage requirements Proper signs and labels shall be applied and maintained on the door controlled by the ED250 in-ground operator as WARNING referenced in: • ANSI/BHMA A156.19: Standard for power assist and Crushing hazards at door closing edges! low energy power operated doors.
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Door thresholds are not shown to transparent to provide hinge provide in ground cement case views. and arm views. ED250 in-ground single swing door with offset pivot arm Fig. 4.1.1 RH door with offset pivot arm Fig. 4.1.1.1 Overhead view ED250 in-ground...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 4 ED250 in-ground single swing door with center hung arm Fig. 4.2.1 Door with center hung arm Fig. 4.2.1.1 Overhead view ED250 in-ground cement case Blockout Door frame Center hung arm Top of door and...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 4 ED250 in-ground double swing doors Fig. 4.4.1 Double doors with offset pivot arms ED250 in-ground cement case Offset pivot arm Fig. 4.4.2 Double doors with center hung arms ED250 in-ground cement case Center hung arm Fig.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 5 5 ED250 in-ground packages 5.1 Center hung single door Fig. 5.1.1 ED250 in-ground cement case assembly ED250 in-ground cement case Fig. 5.1.2 Decals, low energy DK3137-010 DD0586-010 SAFETY INFORMATION Low Energy Swinging Doors...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 5 5.2 Center hung double door Fig. 5.2.1 ED250 in-ground cement case assemblies ED250 in-ground cement case Fig. 5.2.2 Decals, low energy, DK3137-030 2 sets DD0586-010 DD0758-010 SAFETY INFORMATION Low Energy Swinging Doors AUTOMATIC...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 5 5.3 Offset pivot single door Fig. 5.3.1 ED250 in-ground cement case assembly ED250 in-ground cement case Fig. 5.3.2 Decals, low energy DK3137-010 DD0586-010 DD0758-010 SAFETY INFORMATION Low Energy Swinging Doors DD0762-010 AUTOMATIC These minimum safety checks, in addition to those in the Owner’s Manual, should be...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 5 5.4 Offset pivot double door Fig. 5.4.1 ED250 In ground cement case assemblies ED250 in ground cement case Fig. 5.4.2 Decals, low energy, DK3137-030, 2 sets DD0586-010 DD0758-010 DD0762-010 SAFETY INFORMATION Low Energy Swinging...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 5 5.5 Arm and track single door Fig. 5.5.1 ED250 in-ground cement case assembly ED250 in-ground cement case Fig. 5.5.2 Decals, low energy, DK3137-010 DD0586-010 DD0758-010 SAFETY INFORMATION Low Energy Swinging Doors AUTOMATIC These minimum safety checks,...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 5 5.6 Arm and track double door Fig. 5.6.1 ED250 in-ground cement case assemblies ED250 in-ground cement case Fig. 5.6.2 Decals, low energy, DK3137-030 2 sets DD0586-010 DD0758-010 SAFETY INFORMATION Low Energy Swinging Doors...
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Cover Gasket 36” (6 1/4” REF) 4 7/8” 4 1/2” Ø 2 3/8” 5.9” Fig. 6.1.2 ED250 in-ground case cover and fasteners In-ground case (28) 3 Covers 8-32 x 3/4" PFHMS (Philips flat head machine screw) Center bearing shaft, ED250-IG Shaft seal Gasket, 1/8"...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 6 ED250 in-ground cement case internal assembly Fig. 6.2.1 ED250 in-ground case component view ED250 in-ground case Gasket, 1/8" thick 8-32 x 3/4" FHMSPH (flat head machine screw, Phillips) ED250 operator PCB bracket assembly Fig.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 7 7 Technical data ED250 Technical data 7.1.1 Required operating conditions 7.1.4 Outputs Maximum wire size Ambient temperature 5 to 122 °F 16 AWG Connector plug 1/16” Suitable for dry Relative air humidity: screw size...
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Designed for automatic access following pulse generation by a motion detector or pushbutton. Parameter descriptions can be found in Chapter 8.1.2 Manual mode 20, Parameters and in ED250 Service Manual, Door closer mode parameter hd=1. Chapter 17. Designed for doors primarily accessed manually.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 9 9 Recommended tools and torque chart Recommended tools Fig. 9.1.1 Recommended tools T-handle hex key, 5 mm Hex keys, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm, 5/32" Screwdriver, flat blade Door pressure gauge, 0 to 35 ft - lbf...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 10 10 User interface 10.1 Overview Fig. 10.1.1 ED250 in-ground cement case Fig. 10.1.2 Operator keypad and display 2 digit display 4 button keypad PCB assembly 10.1.1 Operator user interfaces 4 button keypad and 2 digit display: •...
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ED250 in-ground operator for dormakaba handheld connection. Wiring diagrams: Reference Appendix B 10.5 Operator status LEDs Fig. 10.5.1 ED250 in ground case assembly 10.5.1 Operator status LEDs Accessory terminal In ground case cover must be opened to board view LEDs.
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Door locking device Manual release switch ED250 in-ground cement case 11.2 System accessories 11.2.1 Overview 11.2.6 Activators ED250 operators are normally used with Typical activators: system accessories available from 1. Pushbuttons, key switches dormakaba USA, Inc. or other 2. Radio systems manufacturers.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 11 11.3 ED250 terminal board interfaces Fig. 11.3.1 Terminal board electrical connections Green LED (Para. 10.4) Night- Activation inputs Yellow LED (Para. 10.4) Interior Exterior bank Safety sensors input Red LED (Para. 10.4) DCW bus...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 12 12 ED250 door signage 12.1 Low energy operator 12.1.1 Overview Signage and warnings are specified in ANSI /BHMA A156.19, American National Standard for power assist and low energy power operated doors. 12.1.2 All low energy doors Fig.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 12 12.2 Door signage, low energy swing doors, initiation of door operation 12.2.1 Single door Fig. 12.2.2 Push/Pull Fig. 12.2.1 Activate Switch To Operate Push To Operate Pull To Operate AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC...
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This AAADM label (Fig. 12.7.2) outlines safety checks SAFETY INFORMATION that should be performed daily on automatic swing Low Energy Swinging door controlled by an ED250 in ground operator Doors configured for low energy operation. 12.3.2 Safety information label location These minimum safety checks,...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 13 13 ED250 in ground installation templates 13.1 Center hung door Fig. 13.1.1 Single door center hung *Extra clearance may be required at liquid tight fittings. Jamb 36” cement case standard Jamb Special sizes available for custom doors Floor blockout 7 1/2”...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 13 Fig. 13.1.4 Double door center hung *Extra clearance may be required at liquid tight fittings. Conduit between cement cases Jamb Jamb 7 1/2” Interior Exterior Floor blockout 2 3/4” 2 3/4” C cement case, door and spindle...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 13 13.2 3/4" offset pivot door Fig. 13.2.1 Single 3/4" offset pivot door overhead view *Extra clearance may be required at liquid tight fittings. 36” cement case standard Special sizes available for custom doors...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 13 Fig. 13.2.4 Double door 3/4" offset pivot *Extra clearance may be required at liquid tight fittings. Jamb Floor blockout Jamb Pivot and spindle Pivot and spindle C of door C of door Interior 3/4”...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 13 13.3 Bottom arm and track Fig. 13.3.1 Arm and track single door *Extra clearance may be required at liquid tight fittings. Blockout width = width between jambs 36” cement case standard Special sizes available for custom doors Jamb 1 1/4”...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 13 Fig. 13.3.4 Arm and track double door *Extra clearance may be required at liquid tight fittings. Blockout = width between jambs Floor blockout 2 3/4” 1 1/4” C of spindle to interior 1 1/4” C of spindle to interior 2 3/4”...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 14 14 Door frame and door preparation 14.1 Install offset hung pivot in top of door frame Fig. 14.1.1 Offset pivot, LH door TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS LH offset pivot bracket. Refer to Chapter 13 installation templates.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 14 14.3 Install butt hinge in side of door frame, slide track door Fig. 14.3.1 Butt hinge, slide track door Upper butt hinge. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Refer to Chapter 13 installation templates. 14.3.1 Install butt hinge.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15 Prepare cement case for installation 15.1 Remove cement case cover Fig. 15.1.1 ED250 cement case, screws removed from cover ED250 cement case (21) 4 1/8" thick gasket Cover 8-32 x 3/4" Phillips flat...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15.2 System accessory wiring into cement case, single door 15.2.1 System accessory wiring. Fig. 15.2.1 ED250 cement case accessory wiring 2 3/8" hole for PVC TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS reducer coupling Terminal board for...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15.4 Liquidtight conduit entry locations into cement case Fig. 15.4.1 Cement case sides, areas for conduit entry Main extrusion, operator mounting Angle iron Spacer, operator mounting 4 1/2” 1 3/8” 2 3/8” dia. hole 15.4.1 Determine conduit hole locations in...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15.6 115 Vac wiring into cement case 15.6.1 115 Vac wiring into cement case. Fig. 15.6.1 Cement case 115 Vac entry 1. 115 Vac will terminate at 115 Vac 2 3/8" hole for terminal block inside cement case.
Installation site may require modification of steps referenced in Chapter 16. 16.1 Verify concrete floor blockout Fig. 16.1.1 Minimum blockout dimensions 16.1.1 Verify blockout for ED250 in ground case. 5 1/2” min. pit Using applicable ED250 in-ground installation template depth (Chapter 13) to verify: 1.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.3 Install cement cases, double door Fig. 16.3.1 Cement cases installed in blockout 16.3.1 Set cement case into blockout NOTICE Reference applicable installation template (Chapter 13) and contractor and/or architect documentation to position cement case spindles in blockout.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.4 Locate center of cement case spindle Refer to Chapter 13, installation templates. CAUTION 16.4.1 Offset and center hung arms; align After centering spindle: top door pivot with spindle. • Level and plumb cement case 1.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.4.2 Slide arm and track; locate center TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS of cement case spindle 1. Referencing contractor or customer 1. Para. 16.4.2 is for butt hinge drawings, establish location of interior and 3/4" offset pivot doors door face .
Allow anchoring cement to set for first pour time period referenced in Bottom of blockout manufacturer's instructions. Fig. 16.6.2 ED250 cement case front view, first anchoring cement pour 1” Level of first concrete anchor pour Bottom of cement case 16.6.2 First anchoring cement pour, double doors.
PFHMS securing the cover to the cement PFHMS securing the cover to each case. cement case. 2. Remove cover to access ED250 operator. 2. Remove covers to access ED250 operators. 16.8 Single door, install and terminate 115 Vac liquidtight conduit and wiring Fig.
Socket for 115 Vac power connection cable WARNING 115 Vac power source for ED250 must be OFF! 1. Install 115 Vac conduit and wiring into selected cement case per Para. 16.8. 2. Route 115 Vac wiring into cement case and terminate per Para, 16.8.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.15 Rotate cement case spindle to enable door hanging Fig. 16.15.1 Keypad and display TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Partial learning cycle (Para. 16.15.3) will be used < 3s Quit > 3s Reset > 3s to rotate spindle.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.15.2 Set AS installation type parameter 16.15.2.1 Power up ED250 controller. Fig. 16.15.2.1 Arm and track, LH (push) Interior Set power switch to ON. AS = 0 After power on sequence, rotating "0" and a P indicate operator is ready for further settings.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.15.3 Initiate learning cycle to rotate spindle to door hanging position Fig. 16.15.3.1 Arm and cement case cover installed; 16.15.3.1 Install cement case cover and arm on center hung arm RH pull example spindle.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.16 Set operator spring tension Fig. 16.16.1 Spring tension adjustment Spring tension adjustment T handle hex key, 5 mm 16.16.1 Spring tension setting revolutions 16.16.2 Operator spring tension function 1. Spring tension sets closing force on door.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.18 Hang door Fig. 16.18.1 LH offset pivot door Fig. 16.18.2 LH center hung door Threshold Door pivot hardware (by others) Door frame pivot hardware (by others) Offset pivot arm Center hung arm...
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.19 Reinstall cement case cover Fig. 16.19.1 ED250 cement case with cover installed. (21) 8-32 x 3/4" PFHMS (Phillips flat head machine screws) 16.19.1 Install cover. CAUTION 1. Insure gasket is clean, then place cover Cover must be installed on cement over gasket.
Chain tension adjustment is accomplished (3/8" x 1 1/4" hex by adjusting chain tension nut (4) on a standoff) threaded stud. This moves ED250 operator 3/8" x 2" long toward or away from spindle drive, threaded stud loosening or tightening chain.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.23 Cement case spindle height adjustment 16.23.1 Spindle height adjustment. Fig. 16.23.1 Height adjustment set screws Spindle bearing is mounted to adjustable 5/16" x 2" cup point plate (6). set screw Two 5/16" x 5 1/2: cap screws (5) secure the 5/16"...
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.24 Spindle centering Fig. 16.24.1 Spindle centering hardware Spindle 1.1 Spindle gearbox 5/16" x 3/8" flange head cap screw Slide mounting plate 1/4" x 3/4" cap screw Gearbox top 5/16" x 1" cap screw Block, operator Fig.
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16.24.2 Operator mounting main extrusion Fig. 16.24.3 Spindle side adjustment side position against cement case. Spindle 1. Two side mounting plates (Fig. 16.24.3, 5/16" x 3/8" flange item 3) are used as spacers holding...
Door width is set in increments of 100 mm (4"), Measured width of 1000 mm (39.4") = Tb value of "10". Parameter Tb value Door width measurement ED250: [914- 1219 mm] 36" - 48" 17.2 Tb parameter values 17.2.1 ED250 IG door widths Door width measurement...
19.1.2 Setting door closing speed upon power failure. It is imperative that this door closing 1. Turn ED250 power switch OFF. time be set. 2. Manually open door to 90° angle and let If door closes in less than three it close.
Operator firmware version is displayed during first 4 button keypad commissioning. Reference Chapter 21. 2 digit display • dormakaba handheld can be used to check operator < 3s Quit firmware version and to perform firmware updates. > 3s Reset > 3s Reference Service Manual Chapter 20, dormakaba handheld, or dormakaba handheld manual.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 21 21 Single door first commissioning 21.1 First commissioning 21.1.1 Conditions prior to commissioning. Fig. 21.1.1 Program switch 1. Door installed. Program switch, 2. 115 Vac branch circuit to operator is energized. 3 position 3.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 21 21.3 Verify driving parameters for low energy operation WARNING Parameters for ED250 In-ground must be configured for low energy operation! 21.2.2 Verify driving parameter factory settings for low energy operation. Step 13 Press Step 1 Returns to Fc parameter.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 21 21.3 Perform learning cycle CAUTION Manually move door to desired Step 4 maximum opening angle Learning cycle must be performed while (maximum door angle: 110°). motor is cold! Step 5 Press Momentarily press down button to continue learning cycle.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 22 22 Double door first commissioning 22.1 Separately commission active and passive doors 22.1.1 Commission active door first. 22.1.2 Commission passive door. Refer to Chapter 21, Single Door First Commissioning. Refer to Chapter 21, Single Door First Commissioning.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 22 22.2.2 Passive door, set parameter dL. 1. Set program switch to CLOSE. 2. Set parameter dL (door type) for passive door. Step 1 Step 5 Press and hold right button to enter Press...
• Reference Chapter 11, System accessories tested, before cement Accessories. case cover is installed (Chapter 25). 1. Terminate all accessory wiring at ED250 terminal board. 2. Secure all accessory wiring in cement case away from ED250 operator, gearbox, and chain.
The following table references portions of content from ANSI/BHMA A156.19. Refer to the standard, available through ANSI or BHMA for additional information. Standard material reprinted with BHMA permission. Reference ED250 service manual for additional parameter detail. 24.1.1 Door measurements, low energy power operated door ED250 Parameter A156.19 standard...
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ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 24 24.1.2 A156.19, Table I: Minimum opening and closing times. "W" door weight, pounds "D" door width, inches 3.0 s 3.5 s 3.5 s 3.0 s 3.0 s 3.5 s 4.0 s 4.0 s 4.5 s...
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 25 25 Install cement case cover Fig. 25.1.1 Cement case with cover off Spindle shaft seal Spindle Cement case gasket Fig. 25.1.2 Cement case with cover on Cement case gasket 8-32 x 3/4" PFHMS Cover seam 25.1 Install cement case cover...
• Threshold supplied by customer / contractor. • Customer / contractor installation responsibility. NOTICE Fig. 26.1.2 Threshold installed example for ED250 in-ground Refer to Warranty Guidelines, page 3 for threshold manufacturing and installation requirements. CAUTION • Cement case cover must be installed and sealed (Chapter 24).
28.1 Upgrade cards 28.2 Container module 28.1.1 Upgrade card installation 28.2.1 Container module dormakaba USA Inc. upgrade cards can be used to expand the • The first upgrade card installed becomes range of functions of the ED250 operator. the container module.
ED250 IG Installation Instructions Chapter 28 28.3 Installing upgrade cards 28.3.3 Installing additional upgrade cards 28.3.1 Set program switch to CLOSE. Upgrade card slot 1. Remove container Professional module from upgrade Set program switch to Close. upgrade card card slot.
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We are using a DX4604-21C Key switch panel with RJ45 Connector. Our bldg. Department would like to program this to shut down during non-business hours so the door opener motor will not burn out. IS THIS POSSIBLE?
No, the provided information does not indicate that the Dormakaba ED250 can be programmed to shut down during non-business hours using the DX4604-21C Key switch panel. The key switch panel allows control over activation sensors (e.g., disabling the exterior sensor), but scheduling shutdowns is not mentioned.
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