INSTALLATION GUIDE - REMOTE ACCESS CONTROLLER RAC 4 • PK3197_10_14
6.0 Annex D Quick Troubleshooting Guide
4. Locking Device Troubleshooting
Symptom Action
Locking Device always unlocked -  If the Locking Device Relay LED (D31) on the RAC 
4 controller is ON:
  •  Verify that the delay setting of the DIP switch 
(SW2) is correct.
  • Verify that the lock is in not Passage Mode.
-  If the Locking Device Relay LED (D31) on the RAC 
4 controller is OFF:
  •  Verify that the Bypass switch is not active 
(Bypass LED, D21, is OFF).
 •  Verify that the Fire Alarm input not active (Input 
contact closed, Fire Alarm LED, D47, is ON).
  • Verify the wiring to the locking device.
Locking device does not unlock - If the Locking Device Relay LED (D31) turns on:
   •  Verify that the Fire Alarm input is not active (Input 
contact closed, Fire Alarm LED, D47, is on).
  • Verify the wiring to the locking device.
-  If a diode is installed on the locking device, verify 
the polarity.
-  If the locking device Relay LED (D31) does not 
turn on:
  •  Verify that the Request to Exit or Remote Unlock 
activation unlocks the door.
  • Verify that the card is encoded properly.
  • Verify that the RAC 4 is not in Lockout mode.
  • Verify that the RAC 4 is programmed properly.
Fire Alarm does not Unlock door -  Verify that the Fire Alarm input is connected to a 
Normally Closed contact.
-  Verify that the Fire Alarm LED (D47) is normally on 
and turns off when the Fire Alarm is present.
-  Verify that the 12V_Lock output of the RAC 4 
controller is connected to the COMMON of the 
locking device relay.
RAC 4 Controller PCB resets when 
relay is activated
-  Verify that there is no short-circuit on the locking 
device wiring.
-  If a diode is installed on the locking device, verify 
the polarity.
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