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We are upgrading these rather than replacing them under warranty since they fail so often.

Tips

Get Pictures of the Existing Connections on the old Controller !!!!!
Do you know?
1. Is this door powered from the controller or an external supply?
2. If powered from the controller is it 12 or 24 volts?
Reset the new controller
Tools
1. Basic mounting supplies (big drill, wall anchors, washers)
2. Marker
3. Small Drill /Screwdriver
4. Wire strippers or knife

Step-by-step guide

Simple Single Door System Diagram (Wet Contact)

External PSU Single Door System Diagram (Dry Contact)

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What info can we get from the old controller?

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Red = Wet (Controller Powered) or Dry (External Powered) Latch / Panic Bar

Purple = What wires are used for the card reader?

Blue = What accessories are wired up? Monitor? Rex?

Connecting an A1601 Controller (Simple Door)

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Connecting an A1601 Controller (External Powered Door)

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HID Card Reader Default Wire Colors

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