Instruction Manual

HW Installation manual Rev 3.15
VECOS Europe BV, Esp 237, 5633 AD EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands Page 6 of 17
2.1. Extending the standard power cable length
If the standard 27Volt power cable is too short, it is allowed to apply longer cables. Please use suitable UL-Listed
connectors (WAGO) and cable (2x2.5mm
2
[AWG 13] to be sure the connections are reliable, and the voltage drop
over the total supply cable is less than 4 Volt, when the entire block is activated (all lock in this block active). As
example, activating 24 locks over 100m [328 ft] cable (2x2.5mm
2
AWG 13 will result in a voltage drop of 5.2v,
meaning the locks are not powered with 27v, but only 21.8v.
For USA & CAN, only VW-1 cables up to 3.05m [10 ft] can be supplied, longer cables need to be sourced locally and
require to be in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, and the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70
For connecting the cables we advise the WAGO Splicing wire connectors:
Type
No contacts
Specification
Wago 221-413
3 ways
0,14 – 4 mm2 (AWG 24-12)
Wago 221-415
5 ways
0,14 – 4 mm2 (AWG 24-12)