Electronic Transfer Continuous Hinge

Friday, January 17, 2020

Question: Are you able to transfer wires on a door with a continuous hinge to electrify the hardware?   Answer: Yes! ABH makes an electronic transfer continuous hinge. The interesting ... Read More »

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Mobile Access to Parking Gate

Friday, September 27, 2019

Question: Our client would like to open a parking gate with their cell phone. Is There A Bluetooth Option Available for Parking Gate Access?   Answer: One solution would be ... Read More »

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Mobile-enabled Video Intercom Solution for Schools

Monday, August 12, 2019

Question: We’re looking for a mobile-enabled video intercom solution for a school. For one of the door units for the master station, the school would like to use the staff’s ... Read More »

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Use Cases for a Pre-load Capable Electric Strike

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

  Question: I was told by my installer that I need a “pre-load capable” electric strike for my opening. What does this mean?   Answer: Pre-load is a term used ... Read More »

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Converting from Wet to Dry Power Signal

Monday, May 20, 2019

Question: I have an existing EAC system in place and would like to wire it into my automatic door opener. I want to know how I should be converting from ... Read More »

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CAT5/6 Cable for My Wire Runs

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Question: I would like to use CAT5/6 cable for wire runs instead of using the cable the device specifies. Is that an option?   Answer: Never use CAT5/6 cable in ... Read More »

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