DC418 and DC428 Magnetic Contacts

Installation Sheet

Figure 1: DC418 Figure 2: DC418

Z
Y

Figure 3: DC418 Figure 4

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Figure 5: DC428

Figure 6: DC428 Figure 7: DC428

Description When mounting on ferromagnetic materials, the detector and

The DC418 (see Fig. 1,2 and 3) and DC428 (see Fig. 5, 6 magnet must be mounted on the side of the frame towards
and 7) detectors are designed for use in intruder alarm which it is opened.
systems, which need to comply with the strictest security Figure 3 provides a detailed view of which elements of the
standards. device are relevant for finishing installation.
Do not place the housing cover on the detector until you have
Positioning finished the learn-in procedure (see "Configuration" section);
otherwise, the LED that is needed for the learn-in will no longer
For positioning, take note of Figure 2 and the following be visible.
instructions. The orientation from the magnetic housing to the
detector housing is predefined and must conform to the
illustration.

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When connecting the wires, make sure that the command wire Wire(s) Type Assignment
is either insulated or connected to a fixed potential, to prevent
White, grey Output Fault (external field)
undesired execution of commands.
Also make sure that solely the installation contractor has
access to the command wire. Thus it must not be laid out to Distances
the alarm control unit. DC418 DC428 (*)
Mounted on non-ferromagnetic material
Configuration Approach distance A 15 mm ±3 mm 30 mm ±10 mm
The figure below shows a list of all available commands. Break distance B 18 mm ±3 mm 50 mm ±10 mm

All commands are triggered by a brief connection of the Fault trigger distance C −3 mm ±1 mm −4 mm ±2 mm
command wire to the zero potential (“contact ground”). Mounted on ferromagnetic material
Approach distance A 17 mm ±4 mm 28 mm ±7 mm
Figure 8: Overview of learning phases
Break distance B 21 mm ±4 mm 38 mm ±5 mm
Fault trigger distance C −3 mm ±1 mm −4 mm ±2 mm
Detector Reset
Default State: LED off
See Figure 4. The values refer to the Y-distance relative to the learning
position. Values along the Z-axis may differ. If required they are to be
Learn-In Environment determined separately. The distances may vary depending on the
Indication: Red
installation situation, the magnetic code and the learning distance.
Before the device is brought into service, they are to be verified.
Temporarily disconnect
Environment Learnt-In Reset Detector
Power Supply LED off Indication: Orange
(*) These operating distances are reached with a learning distance of
LED off
15 mm (y axis) with a tolerance of ±5 mm (x axis) between the detector
and the magnet housing.
Learn-In Magnet
Indication: Green

Magnet Learnt-In Specifications

Detection Active: LED off
Operating voltage 12 to 24 V DC
Power consumption (monitoring Approx. 5 mA (typical)
This section briefly describes the learn-in procedure.
mode)
For more detailed instructions see "DC418 Magnetic Contact Power consumption (learn-in max. 13 mA
Operation and Installation Manual". mode, LED)
The learn-in procedure requires the following steps: Permitted installation gap between DC418: 5 to 12 mm
magnet and detector DC428: 10 to 20 mm
1. Connect the detector to a power supply.
Installation offset on the sides max. 1.5 mm
2. Learn-in the environment (magnet remote to the detector) (revolving)
by contacting the command wire to ground. The LED will Clearance from metal components min. 2 mm
indicate as follows: off > red (continuous) > red (flashing).
Permitted tolerance after learn-in max. 1.5 mm
Confirm the command by contacting the command wire to
(radial)
ground again. The LED turns off.
Signal output Electronic switch
3. Learn-in the magnet by contacting the command wire to
Transfer resistance (closed) approx. 7Ω (typical)
ground. The LED will indicate as follows: off > green
(continuous) > green (flashing). Confirm the command by Transfer resistance (open) ≥10MΩ
contacting the command wire to ground again. The LED Electrical isolation between input min. 30 V
flashes faster. Move the magnet to its final position. The and output
LED turns off or changes to red if the magnetic field was
Permitted output current max. 50 mA
too weak.
Permitted output voltage max. 30 V
4. If you need to correct the learnt-in values, the detector
Measurement speed approx. 100 ms
may be reset by contacting the command wire to ground.
The LED will indicate as follows: off > orange (continuous) Connection cable LIYY 9 x 0.14 mm² copper tin-
> orange (flashing). Confirm the command by contacting plated
the command wire to ground again. The LED turns off. Cable conductors See Table 1
Cable diameter Ø 5.8 mm
Wiring configuration for EN version Cable length Up to 10 m

Wire(s) Type Assignment Contact dimensions DC418: 80 x 18 x 20 mm

DC428: 140 x 62 x 28 mm
Red Supply Supply voltage (+)
Magnet dimensions DC418: 80 x 15 x 20 mm
Blue Supply Ground (-) DC428: 121.5 x 45 x 25 mm
Pink Input Command input Temperature range −40 to +70°C
Black, brown Output Intrusion
Yellow, green Output Tampering (removal protection)

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