Door signage, low energy single swing 14.5 Remove protective film strips from door operator 11.3 Door signage, low energy double swing 14.6 Install ED50 operator on mounting plate doors in header 11.4 Safety label, low energy swing doors 14.7 Double header ED50 operator installation 14.8...
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Table of Contents Arm with track mount installation Install door signage 15.1 Arm with track installation 28.1 Install door signage ANSI/BHMA standards 15.2 Splined arm and track assemblies 15.3 Splined arm and track hardware 29.1 A156.19 Low energy power operated...
Chapter 1 1 General information 1.1 Installation Instructions. This manual provides installation instructions for ED50 low energy operators used in single door and double door surface applied installations. 1.2 Manual storage. This document must be kept in a secure place, and accessible for reference as required.
ED50 operators. Included inside header: • (2) low energy accessory installation kits WARNING (Chapter 6). To reduce risk of injury to persons, use this ED50 • Program switch panel (Chapter 5). operator only with a swing door for which the •...
Crushing hazards at door closing edges! Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors shall be applied and maintained on the door controlled by the ED50 low energy operator. Fig. 3.1 Door closing edges 3.3 Safety warnings. WARNING...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 4 4 Recommended tools and torque chart Recommended tools Fig. 4.1.1 Recommended tools T-handle hex key, 5 mm Hex keys, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm Screwdriver, flat blade Door pressure gauge, 0 to 35 ft - lbf...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 7 7 Technical data ED50 Technical data 7.1.4 Outputs Maximum wire size 7.1.1 Required operating conditions 16 AWG Connector plug 1/16” screw size Ambient temperature 5 to 122 °F Sr parameter Suitable for dry...
Appendix A, Parameter detail Low energy product 8.2.1 ANSI/BHMA 156.19 Required system safety, as a low energy application, is ED50 operator is configured to meet requirements of a achieved utilizing the following design factors: low energy application per ANSI/BHMA A156.19 •...
SA ED50 Installation Instructions Chapter 9 9.3.1 Program switch control modes Program switch panel • Auto, door opens following pulse generation by a knowing act device or by Fig. 9.3.1 Program switch panel push/pull. • Close, door closes automatically, or Program switch remains closed.
Door locking device Manual release switch ED50 header 10.2 System accessories 10.2.1 Overview 10.2.6 Activators ED50 operators are normally used with Typical activators: system accessories available from 1. Pushbuttons, key switches dormakaba USA, Inc. or other 2. Access control systems manufacturers.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 11 11 ED50 door signage 11.1 Low energy operator 11.2 Door signage, low energy single swing door 11.1.1 Overview Signage and warnings are specified in ANSI /BHMA Fig. 11.2.1 Knowing act device initiation of door operation A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 11 11.3 Door signage, low energy double swing doors Fig. 11.3.1 Knowing act, SA header side Fig. 11.3.2 Knowing act, hinge side AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION DOOR DOOR DOOR DOOR...
SA ED50 Installation Instructions Chapter 12 12 ED50 SA arm configurations 12.1 Single swing door right hand arm configurations Fig. 12.1.1 RH pull Pull arm Track Fig. 12.1.2 RH deep pull Track Pull arm with CPD lever Fig. 12.1.3...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 12 Fig. 12.1.5 RH deep push Deep push arm Door stop (optional) 12.2 Single swing door left hand arm configurations Fig. 12.2.1 LH pull Pull arm Track Fig. 12.2.2 LH deep pull Track Pull arm with CPD lever Fig.
SA ED50 Installation Instructions Chapter 12 Fig. 12.2.4 LH push Push arm Door stop (optional) Fig. 12.2.5 LH deep push Deep push arm Door stop (optional) 12.3 Single swing door center hung door arm configurations Fig. 12.3.1 Center hung door, RH push arm Fig.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 12 Fig. 12.3.5 Center hung door, LH pull arm Fig. 12.3.3 Center hung door, RH pull arm Track Pull arm with CPD lever Bottom pivot assembly (by others) Fig. 12.3.6 Center hung door, pull as push RH Fig.
SA ED50 Installation Instructions Chapter 12 12.4 Double door arm configurations Fig. 12.4.1 Double door pull Pull arm Track Fig. 12.4.2 Double door deep pull Track Pull arm with CPD lever Fig. 12.4.3 Double door pull as a push...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 12 12.5 Double egress arm configurations Fig. 12.5.1 Double egress LH Track Pull arm with CPD lever Push arm Fig. 12.5.2 Double egress RH Track Pull arm with CPD lever Push arm ED50 DL4615-002...
SA ED50 Installation Instructions Chapter 12 12.6 Double door center hung arm configurations Fig. 12.6.1 Center hung door, double door pull Track Pull arm with CPD lever Bottom pivot assembly (by others) Top pivot assembly (by others) not shown Fig.
Structural, local conditions, available tools, or other factors or circumstances WARNING may require modification to these steps. ED50 header assembly should be installed by trained and knowledgeable installers WARNING experienced in installation and commissioning Operator 115 Vac branch circuit disconnect must of automatic door closers.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 13 13.4 Single header installation 13.4.1 Single header installation preparation Fig. 13.4.1 Door frame width 1. Door frame installed. Header width 2. Confirm header width. • Header width equals door frame width plus three inches.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 13 Fig. 13.4.4 Header located on door frame Screws in bottom slide channel Screws in top V-groove (located on stud centerlines) Program switch panel (may be in different location) Low voltage wiring 115 Vac wiring (may...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 13 13.6 Double header installation Fig. 13.6.1 Header and door frame width 13.6.1 Double header installation preparation 1. Door frame installed. Header width 2. Confirm header width. Door frame width • Header width equals door frame width plus three inches.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 13 Fig. 13.6.3 Header located on door frame/wall Screws in bottom Low voltage and slide channel 115 Vac wiring (may Screws in top be in different V-groove (located on location) stud centerlines) Program switch...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 13 13.7 SA narrow header (4 x 6") – push arm template Fig. 13.7.1 Standard push arm template 0 to 8 3/4” Reveal depth 90° 20 1/16” [510] Header width = door width + 3”...
Fig. 14.3.1 Mounting plate power connection side WARNING 115 Vac terminal block Routing and connection of 115 Vac Ground terminal wiring to ED50 must be performed Terminal block screw by a qualified person! torque label Preferred 115 Vac wiring entry point WARNING...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 14 14.8 Connect program switch cable to ED50 operator Fig. 14.8.1 Header with ED50 operator Program switch panel Header for program switch cable COM 1 service connector Fig. 14.8.2 Cable installation on operator Fig. 14.8.4 Program switch panel...
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15 Arm with track mount installation 15.1 Arm with track installation NOTICE Reference Para. 12.2 (single door) and Para. 12.3 (double door) installation templates. 15.2 Splined arm and track assemblies Fig. 15.2.1 Splined arm with CPD lever and Fig.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15.6 Fasten track assembly to door 15.6.1 Mount track assembly on door. Fig. 15.6.1 Track assembly example Track CAUTION Fixing piece Insure track hardware is Slide shoe assembled for hand of door. Bumper Wood screw 1.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15.7 Arm assembly Fig. 15.7.1 Arm assembly Aarm 15.8 Arm assembly with CPD extension 15.8.1 Arm with CPD extension assembly. Fig. 15.8.1 Slotted spring pin Slotted spring pin CAUTION Assemble arm and CPD lever based on RH or LH pull or push.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 15 15.9 Fasten arm to ED50 operator 15.9.1 Mount drive arm to operator. Fig. 15.9.1 Mount drive arm to operator at 12 degrees WARNING 12° Use caution when working in proximity of door and drive arm!.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 15 Fig. 15.9.6 Fastening drive arm to pivot pin 15.9.2 Attach drive arm to pivot pin. 1. Open door as required to access pivot pin M8 socket head. 2. Use 6 mm T handle hex key to rotate pivot pin M8 socket head into drive arm and tighten.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 16 16 Push arm installation 16.1 Push arm installation templates NOTICE Reference Chapter 13 for installation templates. Fig. 16.1.1 Push arm assemblies Standard push arm, reveal depths 0 - 8" maximum Deep push arm reveal depths 8 - 12"...
Reference Chapter 19, Set operator spring tension. 2. Insert axle extension into drive arm. Splined drive arm Shoe 3. Move arm to ED50, inserting axle Socket Ball head extension sleeve into operator spindle at Adjustment arm a 90⁰ angle (Fig. 16.3.3).
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 16 Fig. 16.3.5 Arm assemblies attached to door and ED50 16.3.4 Connect adjustment arm to drive arm. 1. Loosen the two adjustment M6 x 10 mm flanged button head screws (Fig. 16.3.5). 1. Using square, position adjustment arm assembly at 90⁰...
Use of arm and CPD lever (Fig. 17.4.1): Value of parameter rd must be reduced by 3/16" [30]. Door frame • Example: ED50 with CPD pull arm and lever in pull installation with reveal of 30 mm (1 1/8"). Parameter rd setting = 0 Face of (Reveal of 30 mm - 30 mm).
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 19 19 Operator spring tension 19.1 Set ED50 operator spring tension 19.1.2 Operator spring tension function. Fig. 19.1.1 Spring tension adjustment 1. Spring tension sets closing force on door. 2. Required spring tension is based on door width.
3/32" [2-3 mm] flat blade screwdriver required for adjustment. 20.1.2 Setting door closing speed upon power failure. 1. Turn ED50 power switch OFF. 2. Manually open door to 90° angle and let it close. 3. If door closes in less than 5 seconds, turn...
Operator firmware version is displayed during first commissioning. Reference Chapter 22. Program switch, • dormakaba handheld can be used to check operator 3 position firmware version and to perform firmware updates. Reference Appendix C, dormakaba handheld, or dormakaba handheld manual.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 21 21.1.5 Configuration parameters TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Parameter Description Driving parameter details can be found in Appendix A, Driving Parameters – detail. Installation type Reveal depth Driving parameter Description Door width Input 4/4a and X3, 1G 24V locking...
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[Application specific]. installation. 1. For doors without fire or smoke detection • Example: ED50 with arm and CPD lever in pull requirements. installation with reveal of 30 mm (1 1/8"). 2. Maximum reveal depth of 2 3/8" [60]. Parameter rd setting = 0 (Reveal of 30 mm - 30 mm).
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 22 22 Single door first commissioning 22.1 First commissioning Fig. 22.1.1 Program switch Conditions prior to commissioning. Program switch, 3 position 1. Header with operator is installed. 2. Standard push arm or arm with track is installed.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 22 22.2 Set configuration parameters 22.2.1 Set parameter AS, installation type. Fig. 22.2.1 4 button keypad, 2 digit display Step 1 Press and hold PRG > 3 s to enter Four button Press program mode, AS parameter keypad displayed.
CAUTION set parameter PS to 1. Key switch option – Step 1 Press and hold PRG > 3 s to enter Program switch wired to ED50 terminal Press program mode, AS parameter board. Reference Appendix D. displayed. Parameter PS (Program switch type) must be Step 2 set to 1.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 22 22.4 Perform learning cycle CAUTION Step 1 Secure motion range of door. Learning cycle must be performed while Step 2 Set program switch to CLOSE position. motor is cold! Rotating "o" and a "0" indicates CAUTION operator learning cycle is required.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 23 23 Double door first commissioning 23.1 Separately commission active and inactive doors 23.1.1 Commission active door first. 1. Refer to Para.21.1 and commission active door. 23.1.2 Commission inactive door. 1. Refer to Para.21.1 and commission inactive door.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 23 23.2.2 Inactive door, set parameter dL. 1. Set program switch to CLOSE. 2. Set parameter dL (door type) for inactive door. Step 1 Step 5 Press and hold PRG > 3 s to enter...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 24 24 Set track bumper stop 24.1 Set track bumper stop position 24.1.1 Set bumper stop position. Fig. 24.1.1 Door at set opening angle, bumper stop set 1. Set program switch to OPEN. 2. Door moves to set opening angle.
Chapter 25 dormakaba SA ED50 Installation Instructions 25 Install push arm door stop 25.1 Install push arm bumper stop (optional assembly) Fig. 25.1.1 Bumper stop assembly TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1/2" thick base plate Contact local dormakaba USA, DC4633-002 Inc. distributor for bumper stop (4) 5.1...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 29 29 ANSI/BHMA standards 29.1 A156.19 Low energy power operated doors 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.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 29 29.1.2 A156.19, Table I: Minimum opening and closing times. "W" door weight, pounds "D" door width, inches 3.0 s 3.0 s 3.0 s 3.0 s 3.5 s 3.0 s 3.5 s 3.5 s 4.0 s...
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 Fig. 30.1.2 Annual Fig. 30.1.1 Safety compliance information 30 Maintenance inspection label label ANNUAL COMPLIANCE SAFETY INFORMATION 30.1 Safety label, low energy swing INSPECTION Low Energy Swinging Doors INSPECT FOR AND doors COMPLIES WITH ANSI These minimum safety checks, A156.19 ON:...
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DD0586-010 ACTIVATE SWITC H TO OPERATE DD0758-010 DD0758-010 dormakaba ED50 header can be cleaned with a damp cloth and commercial cleaning agents. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Abrasive (scouring) agents should not be used as they may damage header surfaces. 30.2.4 Water and other liquids.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 30.4 Pull arm maintenance Fig. 30.4.1 Pull arm with track assembly, track mounting screws Fig. 30.4.3 Program switch 30.4.1 Track mounting screws. 1. Set program switch to CLOSE. 2. Remove track end caps 3.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 30.4.1 Arm fasteners – torque requirements 30.4.1.1 Check drive arm M8 SHCS torque. Fig. 30.4.1.1 Spindle M8 SHCS 1. Set program switch to CLOSE. 2. Remove cap over M8 SHCS. 3. Check torque.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 30.6 Push arm maintenance Fig. 30.6.1 Push arm assembly Fig. 30.6.4 Program switch 30.6.1 Push arm maintenance. WARNING Set program switch to CLOSE before performing maintenance! 1. Adjustment arm. • Check for wear or damage.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 30.7 Push arm – M8 SHCS torque requirements 30.7.1 Drive arm M8 SHCS torque. Fig. 30.7.1 Push arm M8 SHCS 1. Remove spindle cap. 2. Check tightness of M8 SHCS. 3. Replace spindle cap.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 30.8 ED50 brake maintenance 30.8.1 Adjustment of air gap: Fig. 30.8.1 ED900 operator brake to brake disc (Fig. 30.8.2). TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Reference drawing: 254197-01-50 WARNING Brake assembly Set program switch to CLOSE Fig.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Chapter 30 30.8.2 Torque setting of M3 x 5 SHCS. Fig. 30.8.5 M3 x 5 SHCS • 5.3 in-lb + 0.9 in-lb [0.6 Nm +0.1 Nm] Brake assembly Brake disc assembly M3 x 5 SHCS Fig.
ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix A Appendix A - Driving parameters Driving parameters – detail A.1.1 Driving parameters detail. Value Factory Parameter Units Description range setting Opening speed, automatic mode 1. Opening speed refers to automatic mode, speed can be adjusted using this parameter.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix A A.1.1 Driving parameters detail. Value Factory Parameter Units Description range setting Safety sensor parameter ST must be set to sensors used and if they are active-high or active-low. See E 04 safety sensor test error, Appendix B.
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.45- 3.4 1.35 See Chapter 29. 4. ED50 low energy operator: static force range is reduced. Static force in closing direction 1. Static force in closing direction (basic parameter for wind load control). Static force on door closing edge can be changed using this parameter.
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix A A.1.1 Driving parameters detail. Value Factory Parameter Units Description range setting Push & Go 1. Parameter is activated. 2. Automatic opening of door is started when door is manually moved 4° out of the 0 - 1 closed position.
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1. Status relay activated when door is opened further than opening angle parameter OA, set during learning cycle. 2. Parameter OA value can only be changed using dormakaba handheld or by performing another learning cycle. Locking device output configuration;...
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Service interval is reset to 12 months. • Yellow LED not illuminated. 0 - 1 2. Parameter is then automatically reset to "0". 3. Values other than default values must be set using dormakaba USA, Inc. handheld: • Maintenance interval •...
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ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix A A.1.1 Driving parameters detail. Value Factory Parameter Units Description range setting 1. Automatic mode. This mode is applicable whenever door is mainly opened automatically and where motion detectors are installed. 2. Mode is optimized for high frequency use.
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Key switch button ST 32 DCW (max. 2) • I/O module DCW (max. 1) COM 1 configuration interface Interface programmed for communication with dormakaba handheld. 0 - 1 Interface programmed for use with dormakaba TMS Soft control software. ED50 DL4615-002 01-2020...
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ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix A A.1.1 Driving parameters detail. Value Factory Parameter Units Description range setting Backcheck when door opened manually 1. Angle after which door is braked when manually opened. 2. Back check level is automatically optimized during manual door opening cycles. This...
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix A Overhead concealed mode (OHC): Activation of permanent open via night-bank input Function disabled. 0 - 1 If night-bank signal is longer than 3 seconds, operator changes to permanent open mode. Overhead concealed mode (OHC):...
Red LED operator will switch to emergency mode. Users can Yellow LED then access door manually. Green LED B.1.3 User information display. User interface display, or or dormakaba handheld displays: • Information ln codes • Error message E codes B.1.4 Viewing error messages.
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix B B.1.7 Error message memory. 1. There are ten error message memory locations; E 0 through E 9. 2. The latest error message is always stored in error memory location E 0: • As soon as another error occurs, the existing error stored in E 0 will be moved to E 1 and the latest error will be stored in E 0.
3. If ln 08 still present, check activators or system wiring. Upgrade card error 1. Installed upgrade card cannot be removed from ED50. • Installed upgrade card has 2. If more than one upgrade card is installed, the first card installed becomes been removed.
4. Check for activation of the test at the safety sensors. EEPROM error • Internal memory check could 1. Using dormakaba handheld, reload current firmware to Flashing not be completed. reinitialize system. E 12 12 x •...
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ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix B B.4.1 Troubleshooting chart, "E" codes. Display Red LED • Description Troubleshooting error codes Overcurrent detection 1. Motor is consuming too much power, check for any external • Motor is consuming more Flashing causes.
(dot, comma, hash key, plus, C.1.1 Interface cable minus, asterisk and diagonal slash). Use dormakaba interface cable (Article No. 16596101170) C.1.3 Handheld startup. to connect dormakaba handheld to operator 1. Press OFF ON to turn on Handheld terminal.
ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix C NOTICE Parameters and detail may change depending on firmware version. dormakaba handheld; configuration parameters "#" refers to reference numbers in Parameter list, Chapter 18. C.2.1 Configuration parameters Parameter and Parameter and Description / Selections...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix C C.2.1 Configuration parameters Parameter and Parameter and Description / Selections Description / Selections default default Manual mode on. NO contact; night- Manual bank function mode Normal* Manual mode disabled. triggered while contact closed.
ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix C dormakaba handheld; special functions (Upgrade cards) ED50 C.4.1 Special functions (upgrade cards) Parameter and Parameter and Description / Selection Description / Selection default default • locked: not available locked Upgrade • unlocked: available, not active...
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix C dormakaba handheld; diagnostics C.5.1 Diagnostics Parameter name Description Setting Parameter name Description Setting FW vers BM Displays firmware (FW) x.x y y (e.g.,0190 Wartungs x x y y (month, version of basic module v 1.9.0)
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ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix C C.5.1 Diagnostics Parameter name Description Setting Parameter name Description Setting Clamp X3, 1G and 3, 0, low active Klemme 1G 24 V out Setting code (function on) 1, function off Opening width Displays opening angle ( ..
ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix C New dormakaba handheld; language change to English C.6.1 New dormakaba handheld; language 5. Press to select Sprachen (Fig. 26.6.6). ENTER Fig. C.6.1 change. Fig. C.6.7 Sprachauswahl (Language dormakaba handheld If German language is displayed on screen...
ED50 SA Installation instructions Appendix C dormakaba handheld; firmware update C.7.1 Firmware update procedure CAUTION For all firmware changes, set program switch to CLOSE and allow door to close completely before any updates are made! Fig. C.7.1 Handheld power on sequence...
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ED50 SA Installation Instructions Appendix C Fig. C.7.5 Select Firmware upload Fig. C.7.4 Select UpDoLd ENTER button F2 button Up/down arrows Connected with: DOWN/UPLOAD ED50_US Download data FW-Version: 01.40 Upload file Revision: Firmware upload Again UpDoLd Door Door 4. Press F2 to select UpDoLd.
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