Door Holder?

I have a request by a store to install one of those door holders that keeps
the door locked untill they press a button to unlock it. They do not want
the entire door changed out or notched into it, and im sure there is a
device that can be mounted on the frame and on the door itself that holds it
closed to the button is pressed.. can anyone give me a link to something
like this? Im not looking for the most expensive, just something that works.

Thanks

 

Advanced Signal makes the most cost effect Magnetic Lock which is very easy
to install. ADI carry's them if your a dealer. If not there are some online
folks here who can help you out. The part No. is L-1000SS, it has 1,000 lbs.
holding force 12/24 VDC. I have installed hundreds of these.

Jack

 

I have an ADI catalog and i just looked at it. .. the door and the frame
itself are flush together, more like a regular door in a house (frame and
dooor come together to make a straight line not the door being out a little.
Can this 1000SS still work on this door? it looks like the magnet strip
comes to the holder from the back .. i would need something that latches
north to south verses east to west if that makes sense

 

I'd investigate it. There could be a logical explanation. I said could. Such
as in preparing for the test, relays were disabled during the test, as to
not interfere with daily activities. The real question is: was there a means
of manual disconnect at the door? If not, that's the first point I'd bring
up...then discuss the fire release. There should be both.

Jack

 

Sorry to be so stupid on this, but then if this is on the front door, how do
the people get into the building in the morning? Do they have to turn it on
first thing in the mornign and turn it off at night? or is this not the
right type of thing to use on the main entrance?

 

Ok, your talking something a little different now than just putting a
maglock on a door. Your talking Access Control. Well...a couple of things.
Is there a security system already in place? If so, a simple cost effective
way to incorporate some limited access control features would be to use an
I.E.I product. I.E.I (International Electronics Inc.) makes keypads which
can handle what you need. Whether you have an existing system or not. These
devices have, or can have, a keypad (weather proof) which can be mounted
outside, which communicates to another board (located inside) which contains
a lock release relay, a door position switch (door contact), and a
Request-to-exit input. Keep in mind two critical things. 1. If your placing
a Maglock on any door, it must be interfaced to release when the building
fire alarm activates. 2. You must provide an emergency means of manual
egress (in case of an emergency). You can use a Securitron PB-2 to activate
the Request-to-Exit which would release the lock from the inside (Normal
egress), or you can use a Motion Detector if the door will be used for
public egress, and the door is always locked. I use a Manual Pull Station
made by STI, model 2400. It's a "Blue" Pull Station labeled "Emergency Door
Release". This station has a DPDT contact. Use one side NC to supply power
to the Maglock. This is important. Run the Power for the Maglock through
this Pull Station before going through the I.E.I controller and then to the
Maglock. This ensures, under any condition, power will be cut to the
Maglock. The other set of contacts can be wired to the existing security
system, or you could activate a local buzzer, etc. The I.E.I. is simple to
wire. Before there were integrated systems, I used I.E.I. to do access
control, and used a standard burg panel to transmit alarm conditions. I do
the same now, but with DMP. I sell a standard Access Control Door with a
Maglock for around $ 1,000.00 Installed. Depending on what your customer
wants, I.E.I is a great little way to secure a door, and depending on the
level of features with their HUB series, you can even tie software into it,
or even administer it remotely through a dial-up connection. Just remember
safety. Fire Alarm Interface, and Emergency Egress always when it comes to
maglocks. www.ieib.com

Jack

 

I like IEI too, just one little thing:

Don't put those little self-contained (screwdriver through the 5-key)
keypads on an exterior door... Make sure to get one which has the control
electronics remotely located.

I'll do it some interior doors though.

 

Oh BTW, the surgery was successful and my mother is doing fine. :^)

will burst.

 

Dang... You just had to provide him with the explanation, didn't you?? I
was really enjoying the thought of all the "egg" on his face when he went to
report the "violation" to the AHJ... Great "security expert/student pilot"
that he is...

 

I know...but think of all the mindless babble I just saved a few from
typing. Sometimes you have to think of the recipient as well...and what I
saved him.

Jack

 

Yeah... right... whatever...

 

Regardless of any "Contracts", that's a no brainier who'll be paying for
that.

Jack