iGuard Power Supplies

Time & Attendance Plug-In Power Solution

For simple time and attendance solutions with the iGuard you may use a plug-in power supply.  Likewise for access control, you MAY at your option use a plug in power supply for the iGuard and another plug-in power supply for the door strike, however it is HIGHLY recommended that you use a wired-in 12v low voltage power supply system as outlined below to comply with your local fire codes.  With either solution, you will need to make sure that you have SINGLE STEP EGRESS capability to comply with fire code.

The Plug-In power supplies for the iGuard are $39.95 each

• Plug-In Power Supply - 12v @ 1200mA (110-220v input 50/60Hz) USA Rectangular 2 Prong Plug

Access Control Power and Door Strikes - Wired In Solution

Secure Strike Relay - IG-ER-01

The IG-ER-01 Secure Strike Relay controller further increases the security level by controlling the door strike from inside of the premises. With this optional controller, the iGuard sends a special signal to this controller to open the door, rather than directly open the door with the internal relay. Because this optional controller is installed inside the premises, it is now impossible for the intruders to get into the premises, even if they destroy the iGuard.

Door Strike Release

An Electric Door Strike allows you to enter a room without having to turn the knob on the door lock by opening a gate that allows the lockset to pass through the door frame.   The iGuard releases a 12v power (Normally Open) or alternatively interrupts the 12v power to the door strike (Normally Closed) to allow you to pull the door open.  The gate on the strike release is at this point freed to simply allow the door to be pulled open.  The strike releases are field-selectable between Normally Open (Fail Safe) and Normally Closed (Fail Secure).

One of the advantages of the Door Strike Release is that you do not need to retrofit any door mechanisms, nor do you need to run power through the door as you would with a powered door handle or mortise lockset.  You can use your existing hardware on the door and replace the strike plate on the door frame with the appropriate door strike (cylindrical lockset)

• Buy Enforcer SD994C - Cylindrical Lockset Door Strike Release - Wood Door Frame @ $99.95
• Buy Enforcer SD995C - Cylindrical Lockset Door Strike Release - Metal Door Frame @ $99.95

Electric Door Strikes for Wood Doors SD-994C

• Fail-secure or Fail-safe: 12VDC

Electric Door Strikes for Metal Doors SD-995C

• Fail-secure or Fail-safe: 12VDC
  • Field-programmable in just seconds for fail-secure or fail-safe applications.
  • The ENFORCER Electric Door Strikes convert cylindrical lock sets to an electronic access controlled locking system.
  • Can be used on virtually any cylindrical door locking system.
  • Suitable for office-type applications.
  • 7-15/16" x 1-7/16" x 1-1/4” (202 x 36 x 32mm) Symmetrical-sized.
  • Reversible for right-hand or left-hand doors.
  • Shallow design for use with most wood doors.
  • Powered by a solenoid, not a buzzer coil.
  • Jaw strength 2, 000 pounds.
  • Stainless steel lip (keeper) for strength and long life.
  • Non-polarized connection.
  • Wires can be reversed.
  • SD-994C: Current draw 250mA @ 12VDC.
  • Tested to 1 million cycles.
  • Optional lip-extension bracket available.
  • CE approved.

Magnetic Locks

A Magnetic Lock or MAG-LOCK is a locking mechanism that uses the power of a strong electro-magnet to hold the door shut until you authorize on the iGuard and then the power is interrupted allowing you to open the door.  This type of implementation is optimal where you are using swinging, roll-up metal or glass doors because you can secure a metal plate directly to the door to lock onto the electromagnet when engaged.  When using this type of locking mechanism you MUST use a panic button to interrupt the power so that you can open the door in an emergency.  We sell the button release with the panic button on it to go on the wall with.  These releases and Mag-Locks are sold with a 15 second "delayed Egress" timer giving you time to hold open the door during an evacuation.  Additional equipment at additional cost may be required to comply with your local codes and/or job field conditions.  Please check with your local Fire & Building departments.  Review 2000 NFPA101 7-2.1.6.2 and 1999 NFPA 72 3-9.7 for additional details on egress controlled doors.

• SZ-1581SNDV - Magnetic Lock 650 Pound Holding Force with Push Button Override - $489.95
• Single Step Egress Push Button - $99.95

Power Supplies Overview

The use of a wired-in power supply gives you several options that will improve the efficiency and operation of your iGuard system such as battery back-up for power outages, spike & surge protection and guaranteed clean, efficient power at the proper voltage.  We recommend the Altronix or Honeywell lines of UL rated power supplies.  

Our standard solution includes the option of 2 - 5Amp Hour batteries for power backup.  We recommend that these solutions are installed by a CERTIFIED, BONDED AND LICENSED LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN which can be easily found in your local Yellow Pages.  Installation of most systems for a single door should not take more than 1-2 hours.