Assa Abloy ACCENTRA 6000 Series - Installation Notes; Hinge Requirements; Wire Gauge Chart; Power and Contact Ratings

1. Overview
B. Installation Notes
C. Hinge Requirements
D. Wire Gauge Chart
E. Power and Contact Ratings
 The MELR option pushbar works only with Commercial 6000 Series exit devices.
 Always perform mechanical installation using the appropriate installation instructions, prior to electrical wiring.
 Earth Ground: Required for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, unless grounded through the metal door and frame.
Hinge Information
Without Timer With Timer
Application Wires Recommended Hinge Wires Recommended Hinge
MELR 3 QC8 5 QC12
“S” MELR 5 QC8 7 QC12
“B” MELR 6 QC8 8 QC12
“S”, “B” MELR 8 QC8 10 QC12
“O” MELR 5 QC12 7 QC12
“S”, “O” MELR 7 QC12 9 QC12
“B”, “O” MELR 8 QC12 10 QC12
“S”, “B”, “O” MELR 10 QC12 12 QC12
Wire Gauge Information
Total One-Way
Length of Wire
Run (ft.)
Load Current @ 24VDC
1/4A 1/2A 3/4A *1A 1-1/4A 1-1/2A 2A 3A
100 24 20 18 18 16 16 14 12
150 22 18 16 16 14 14 12 10
200 20 18 16 14 14 12 12 10
250 18 16 14 14 12 12 12 10
300 18 16 14 12 12 12 10 -
400 18 14 12 12 10 10 - -
500 16 14 12
10 10 - - -
750 14 12 10
10 - - - -
1,000 14 10 10 - - - - -
1,500 12 10 - - - - - -
*When calculating voltage drop, use 1A as the recommended current draw for the
MELR
MELR Contact Ratings
Voltage: 24VDC
 Filtered and regulated power supply
 Motor operating current: 800mA
 Motor hold current: 330mA
Contact Ratings
“S” Latch Bolt “B” Touch Bar “O” Trim
200mA@28VDC 1A@30VDC 1A@28VDC
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6000 Series MELR
Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
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