Connecting Door Boxes And Relays - NEC DSX-160 Hardware Manual

Installing a DSX Analog Door Box and 2PGDAD Module

Connecting Door Boxes and Relays

To connect a Door Box:
1. Find a suitable location for the DSX Analog Door Box.
- The door box is a weather-tight unit and can be installed outdoors.
2. Run one-pair 24 AWG station cable from the door box to the 2PGDAD Module.
At the door box, strip each conductor about 3/8", connect as shown, then mount the door box.
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4. At the 2PGDAD Module, strip each conductor about 1/4" and connect to the block as shown.
- To make a connection, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to push down on tab, insert the wire, then
release the tab.
Be sure all module jumpers are in the open position.
5.
To connect a relay:
Run one-pair 24 AWG station cable from the relay location to the 2PGDAD Module.
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2. At the relay, connect the station cable following the instructions provided with the relay.
3. At the 2PGDAD Module, strip the wires about 1/4" and connect to the block as shown.
- To make a connection, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to push down on tab, insert the wire, then
release the tab.
4. Be sure the relay you choose is compatible with the 2PGDAD Module relay contact specifications.
All Jumpers Open
To Door 1 Relay
To Door 2 Relay
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To Door 2 Door Box
To Door 1 Door Box
Figure 44: Connecting Door Boxes and Relays
2PGDAD Module Relay
Contact Specifications
Configuration: Normally open
Maximum Contact 500 mA @ 24 VDC
Ratings: 250 mA @ 120 VAC
Optional Equipment ◆ 59