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Detex EAX-500 Installation Instructions

Detex EAX-500 Installation Instructions

Exit alarm

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EAX-500 Operations
NOTE: Depending on models ordered, delay times may vary
SPECIAL NOTES and DEFINITIONS:
1. The door needs to be closed to test the unit.
2. When operating the ON/OFF switch, there is a slight delay.
3. The key is inserted and removed only in the vertical position (home position).
4. Key function: counter clockwise (CCW) = Armed; clockwise (CW) = Disarmed
5. The battery needs to be disconnected to register changes in the slide switches.
a. Status Indicator (This will affect battery life)
b. Disable Auto Rearm
6. The bottom left switch is only used when the outside key control function is used.
7. If re-handing is necessary remove battery and place magnet on left or right side and reconnect the battery.
OPERATIONS:
To arm the system, close the door and turn the key counter clockwise (CCW) to the 8 o'clock position or until you
feel and/or hear a click. The switch on the bottom right side of the board should be engaged by the plastic
actuator and maintained. This is the 'ON' position. The red light should blink twice and the green light will come
on solid for the arming time sequence (default 15 seconds). After the arming time, the green light will turn off and
the unit will beep three times. At this time, the alarm is armed and if the door is opened the alarm will sound and
the red light will turn on.
DISARMING:
To turn off the alarm or disarm the system, turn the key clockwise (CW) to the 2 o'clock position.
The bottom right switch should be released.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
If the unit does not arm, the magnet may need to be re-aligned or shimmed closer to the EAX-500. If the unit fails
to operate, confirm the slide switches are in the default condition (see step 4) and disconnect and reconnect the
battery. If re-handing is necessary remove battery and place magnet on left or right side and reconnect the battery.
LOW BATTERY ALERT:
1. Siren will beep and red LED will blink at approximately 45 second intervals when battery is low
STATUS INDICATOR:
1. Slide the switch to ON and then, install battery.
2. If the unit is armed, the red LED will blink every 3 seconds.
3. If the unit is disarmed, the green LED will blink every 3 seconds.
Disable AUTO REARM:
1. Slide switch to OFF and then, install battery.
2. Unit arms as described above.
3. Once the unit is in full alarm and the door closes, the alarm will shut off after 2 minutes.
Figure 2:
KEY STOP INSTALLATION
(Key stop included in hardware kit)
Install key stop
P/N: 102688
Top surface of Key Stop should
NOT protrude beyond highest
point on plastic cam
.050" Hex Wrench
(NOT PROVIDED)
Rotate key to this
position before reinstalling
cam assembly
Key stop
installed
CORRECT
Cam orientation
Back View
for Key Stop option
Ins No: 101321
Figure 1
Key orientation
installed)
NOTE: Key Stop will prevent key
removal in "OFF" position
Front View
KEY STOP POSITIONS
"ON" position
(Key can be removed)
Key and cams
shown in 90°
stop "ON"
position
"OFF" position
(Key cannot be removed)
Mortise cam orientation
as shown
Key and cams
shown in "OFF"
position
WRONG
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EAX-500 EXIT ALARM
"ON"
position
"OFF"
position
"ON"
Cover lock,
position
nut, and 2 keys
(If Key
P/N: PP-5572
Stop
Cylinder nut
P/N: 100783
Hardware Kit
P/N: 102633
Mortise cylinder required (standard yale cam)
Detex P/N: 102281-X
101321
Detex Corporation, 302 Detex Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3045
(830)629-2900 / 1-800-729-3839 / Fax (830)620-6711
E-MAIL: detex@detex.com
INTERNET: www.detex.com
U.S. PATENT NUMBERS:
20050257389
20050231363
20050223764
Parts breakdown depiction
(Mortise cylinder required)
9V Battery
P/N: PP-5567 (or equivalent)
Battery retainer
P/N: 102606
Cam assembly kit
Switch guard
P/N: 102655
P/N: 102613
#8-32 Truss HD screw
Backplate
P/N: 102627-15
P/N: 102603
03 Rim cylinder plate
P/N: 102638
Locate this component for Step 6
DETEX 101321
September 15, 2008
Circuit board kit
P/N: 102656-1 (Standard)
Magnet Kit
P/N: 102665
Magnet locator
P/N: 102607

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Summary of Contents for Detex EAX-500

  • Page 1 Cover lock, position If the unit does not arm, the magnet may need to be re-aligned or shimmed closer to the EAX-500. If the unit fails nut, and 2 keys to operate, confirm the slide switches are in the default condition (see step 4) and disconnect and reconnect the...
  • Page 2 DEFAULT: Alarm will automatically rearm 2 minutes after alarm Magnet has been activated and door closed. Drill #43 for #4-40 Custom settings can be programmed by DETEX. machine screws Alarm will not automatically rearm after alarm has been Drill #44 for activated.