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Any entry system gurus out there? I have an electric strike opening a door. It can be opened with the intercom system or the membrane keypad. There is a relay in the wiring closet too. You can hear the electric strike click but the property owner wants a buzz or some kind of louder noise when the strike is engaged. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Something you need to know is that AC strikes buzz while DC strikes do not. It's usually a matter of preference. Apparently you have a DC operated strike. Replace it with an AC strike and power it with a simple transformer rather than a DC power supply.
-Hal
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Not to be too simplistic, but why not parallel a buzzer of the appropriate voltage (usually 24V) - I think Edwards still makes them - and tuck it up inside the door jam.
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Many popular door strikes, such as those from Adams-Rite, will operate on either AC or DC. It could be something as simple as swapping transformers. If I were on site, the first thing I would do is take a look at the markings on the side of the door strike (two screws should allow removal) and see what the allowable current and duty cycle is.
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I believe the AC/DC strikes are actually DC with a built in bridge rectifier to allow them to operate on AC as well. Won't buzz even with AC.
Does bring up a good point though, it already may be powered by a transformer that you won't have to replace.
-Hal
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Hal is right - this buzzer works with DC but not AC. I think I can just install this in-line with the strike right? https://www.nokey.com/pisibu.html
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I forgot to thank you guys for your time and response - again! What a great site this is. The pool of knowledge is pretty comprehensive, and everyone is very gracious in responding. Thanks as always.
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