Q: If power is not available, what is the manual override (pull or push)? Can I snake some wire in an inconspicuous place to pull the release?
A: You could attach a wire to the silver post sticking out of the corner. This post has a light trigger and it doesn't take much effort to release the latch from this post.
Q: Can I wire two of them together on the same push button switch? How does it affect the voltage required to operate them once wired together?
A: don't wire it in a series circuit, wire them in a parallel circuit with a 12V DC supply, 1-2 amps should be sufficient.
Q: How do you unlock the device ?
A: When you apply 12 volts DC power to the connector the internal solenoid fires and pulls the latch, which opens the latch. There's a spring in it as well, so it doesn't just unlock, but actually pushes the metal loop out, giving it a "pop" when it fires. This is nice because it means that you don't need to hold the solenoid open with a constant 12VDC input. You can just give it a quick 12v burst and it will pop open.
Alternatively, you can press the trigger with a finger without any electricity and it will pop open the same way.
Q: What trigger and power supply is needed?
A: I am using a 12v dc 2a power supply. Trigger is anything that will allow 12v to the lock. The lock is secured when tongue is inserted, and unlocks when 12v is applied for a very brief peiod of time. Trigger can be a prop, momentary button, or access control keypad .
Q: What is the holding force when locked? Also does it require power to stay locked?
A: I haven't really tested it to its limit, but I have yanked on it pretty hard when locked and it doesn't budge. I'm sure a significant force could break it, but so far it seems quite sturdy.
It only uses power when unlocking (and then it uses a lot of power, roughly 2 amps unless you put a power resistor to bring it down to ~1 amp). When locked it is using no power.
Don't know seems really sturdy and no doesn't require power to stay close.
ODM/OEM Order Notes
1. How much the solenoid lock voltage/current?
2. Is there a limit to the form factor?
3. Is there any requirement for the connector of the wire, standard wire 2468/#26 (standard connector SM2.54/2P), is there any requirement for the outer leakage of the wire length?
4. Is the built-in test switch selected to be open or closed?
5. Is there a requirement for a salt spray test for appearance (standard time 8 hours)?
6. What is the total height of the latch (26mm/29mm as standard)?
7. Are the switches made of Omron or conventional switches (Dewey brand)?
8. Is there a requirement for the strength of the pop-up of the door?
9. What is the unhooking force after the lock is energized?
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