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DA3862 Deagan Solid State Action

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A solid state replacement for the original Deagan electro-mechanical relay module used on the 67 type Tower Chime action.

Deagan 67 SS Action Controller
Deagan 67 SS Action Controller

Features

  • High current coil outputs with active back-EMF quenching
    • Optional third output for 67-O type Action
  • Optical ram position sensors (replacement retract cup)
  • Reverse polarity warning light
  • Adjustable ram thrust power (volume control)
  • Buttons for testing
  • Supplied with new sensor retraction cup with new felts and leather bumpers

Advantages

  • Faster repeat times (should be used with our suspension cable stabilizers)
  • Quieter operation (especially with removal of old reversing switch mechanism)
  • Simple Installation
  • Spark free operation
  • No complicated contact adjustments
  • Stuck-input protection
  • Low current actuation input

Installation

 
Deagan 67 Hookup
  • Remove old relay from top of the Deagan 67 action.
    • Optionally remove bottom contacts and actuating arm to reduce friction and noise.
  • Move coil return leads to positive terminal block (module coil outputs are negative)
  • Move the head toward the chime. Replace the retraction cup with the new cup. Orient the cup so that the sensor cable exits the top. Tighten the cup bolt.
  • Mount new module to the top of the action using the supplied bracket (terminal labels will be right-reading viewed from chime end).
  • Connect positive and negative 48V as shown.
    • Briefly, power the system and be sure the POLARITY REVERSED light does not come on.
  • Connect the coil leads to the output terminals. Strike coil is the large bobbin at the chime end. Retract coil is at the rear. Optional O coil is the middle coil.
  • Connect the action signal lead from the main relay to ACTUATION INPUT.

Testing

  • Press the TEST ACTION button to test the striker.
  • Press the TEST MODE button to select the test mode (1 to 3 times)
  • Press the TEST MODE button to cancel tests
  • Adjust the THRUST control clockwise for longer strike pulses. Reducing THRUST allows faster repeat times and lower chime ringing intensity.

Test Modes

  • ERROR/MODE light not blinking - single strike
  • ERROR/MODE light blinking once - 60 BPM for five minutes
  • ERROR/MODE light blinking two times - 120 BPM for five minutes
  • ERROR/MODE light blinking three times - 150 BPM for ten strikes

Error indications

  • POLARITY REVERSED light indicates the motor generator or power supply leads are reversed.
    • If coils are connected while reversed polarity voltage is supplied, the module will be damaged.
    • Always verify polarity before connecting the action coils.
  • ERROR light blinks steadily: The actuation input is stuck. Check for shorted keyboard or relay contacts.
  • ERROR light on solid: Sensor error or strike cycle took longer than expected. Check connections and lubricate action.
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