CVFC: Voltage Free Contact / Door Strike - Install Guide
- Alex Murphy
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PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION
The iZone access control uses a standard iZone Voltage Free Contact controller (CFVC)
The CVFC is hard wired to the mains power and uses wireless RF for the control communication
Once installed the CVFC is configured to operate as a door strike
The iZone Voltage Free Contact must be located indoors
The door strike is supplied by locksmiths or others speciality door hardware companies and must be supplied with its own power supply to power the door strike
Antenna:
Ensure the antenna is screwed in tightly
Voltage free contact module:
This is provides a voltage free or dry contact closure from an iZone command via the App, screen or a schedule
Voltage free connection:
There are two terminals here for CN1 and CN2
Terminal cover:
Remove the terminal cover to expose the terminal
This should only be done by a qualified electrician
Manual On/Off button:
It is possible to switch the contacts on and off from the manual on/off button
This is useful when testing the device
Pair button:
The pair button is located on the end of the module. Press and hold the pair button while pressing the pair button on the App or on the iZone screen
The LED will flash blue rapidly to indicate it is paring to the system
Mains power connection:
There are three terminals here for Live / Neutral / Earth
Mounting lugs:
Mounting lugs are provided on both ends to enable the module to be fixed in place
Knock outs for cables / conduits:
Knock outs are provided on the front of the module to enable holes to be drilled for various cable or conduit sizes
SPECIFICATIONS
Model numbers | CVFC |
Power supply | Input: 220 - 240V AC 50/60Hz |
Power consumption | Maximum 1.9 Watts switched on (no load connected) Minimum 0.6 Watts switched off |
Output | 30V DC, 12 Amp or 240V AC, 10 Amp |
Connection | Hard wired |
Control frequency | 433 MHz |
Operating Temperature | -20oC to +70oC |
Environment | Suitable for indoor use only |
Size & Weight | Height: 150 mm (Excludes mounting lugs and antenna) Width 85 mm Depth 36 mm (Excludes Antenna) Weight 200g (Designed to fit through a standard 95mm diameter down light hole) |
WIRING DIAGRAM
Door Strike Wiring diagram
INSTALLATION
Switch the power off at the switchboard
Remove the (CVFC) voltage free contact module from the packaging
Connect the wiring to CN1 and CN2
Connect 240V AC mains wiring as indicated on the casing
Connect the door strike and power adaptor as per the door strike manufacturers specification
Test the contact and switching using the manual On/Off button on the module
PAIRING
Pair the iZone Voltage free contact module to the iZone Bridge by pressing the pair button on the Dimmer Switch module and on the screen simultaneously
The blue LED adjacent to the pair button on the module will flash blue several times to indicate it is pairing
CONFIGURATION
Device Details screen:
Go into the the device details screen to configure the CVFC as a door strike
Set to Door strike:
Select door strike here
Set Pulse length:
Set the pulse length. This is the length of time the door strike will remain active when the button is pressed
DS denotes door strike:
When set to door strike (2) above. The Type will change from CVFC to CVFCDS. Denoting that it is now a Door Strike not a simple Voltage Free Contact
Reverse output:
If for safety or other reasons the output needs to be reversed this can be configured here. If it is a requirement for the door to be opened in the event of a power failure then this will also need to be configured within the door strike device
Check with the door strike manufacturer to ensure the one you have has these capabilities
CONFIGURATION QUICK GUIDE
Name your CVFC module on the screen or app
Group your CVFC module to other devices or switches
In the details section set the following:
Set to Door Strike
Set Pulse length (how long the Door Strike will be active before locking again)
The output can also be reversed here if required