Access control applications   
3.28  EST3 Installation and Service Manual 
Maglock peripherals 
Description of the application 
Maglocks require maglock peripherals due to NFPA codes. In 
general, these devices are intended to ensure that an egress door 
secured with a maglock can always be opened in an emergency. 
Figure 3-9 shows the CRC using a maglock and required 
peripherals. 
Maglock application requires a passive infrared motion detector 
(PIR) to be mounted above the door. Also required is a request to 
exit (REX) switch to be mounted within five feet of the door and 
40 to 48 inches above the ground. The PIR is connected on the 
input circuit of the CRC. The REX is connected directly to the 
maglock so that when activated it unlocks the door 
independently of the CRC. 
The CRC is designed so that on detection of a fault on the input 
circuit of the PIR, the door will unlock. The PIR detects an 
approaching body and unlocks the door. Similarly, the REX 
switch unlocks the door when it is pressed. The REX switch 
must unlock the door for a minimum of 30 seconds. 
CRC
Passive 
infrared 
detector
Request to 
exit switch
Maglock
Power supply
Other factors
Hardware configuration
SDU programming
ACDB/KDC operation
X
X
 
Figure 3-9: Maglock and peripherals