Key takeaways
- The 6200 Series model depends on the lock in the door: one model is for mortise locks without a deadbolt only, one for a mortise lock with a 1-inch throw deadbolt, and 15 for mortise locks without a deadbolt or cylindrical locks.
- The 6300 mounts on the surface of the frame for rim exit devices. Von Duprin says it is designed for use with Von Duprin 98/99, however it can be used with most rim exit devices.
- A fail secure strike needs power to unlock the strike lip (the part that holds the latch); a fail safe strike needs power to lock it. Von Duprin's catalog says: "Building codes prohibit the use of fail-safe strikes on fire-rated openings."
- Von Duprin's conversion sheet warns that converting or modifying a 6000 series strike invalidates the UL fire listings and requires removal of the UL fire label.
Identify
Which Von Duprin strike do I have?
The 6300 mounts on the face of the frame and projects 3/4 inch; Von Duprin says it requires no alteration or cutting to the existing frame. Each 6200 Series model has a backbox, the housing behind the face plate, and the table lists its depth.
Within the 6200 Series, the model depends on the lock in the door, whether it is a single door or a pair, and the frame. A mortise lock has its body set into a pocket in the edge of the door; a cylindrical lock is a knob or lever lock fitted through a round hole in the door. Hollow metal is a steel frame.
Of the five other series in the catalog, the 6100 Series is also titled as strikes for rim exit devices; this page leaves it out.
For how a strike is fitted to a frame on any brand, see the general guide to installing an electric strike.
| Model | Lock | Doors | Door and frame type | Face plate length | Backbox depth | Catalog notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6210 | Mortise without deadbolt | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum | 4-7/8" | 1-3/4" | ANSI prep (a frame prepared to the ANSI standard) at standard height; inserts provided for different makers' deadlocking triggers (plunger beside the latch) |
| 6211 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum | 4-7/8" | 1-11/16" | See replacing an older strike |
| 6211AL | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Aluminum | 4-7/8" | 1-11/16" | None |
| 6211WF | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Wood | 4-7/8" | 4-1/2" | See replacing an older strike |
| 6212 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum | 6-3/8" | 1-21/32" | None |
| 6212WF | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Wood | 6-3/8" | 4-1/2" | None |
| 6213 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum; wood by note 1 | 6" | 2-1/2" | Note 1: includes wood frame for retrofit applications |
| 6214 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum; wood by note 1 | 9" | 2" | Note 1: includes wood frame for retrofit applications |
| 6215 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum; wood by note 1 | 9" | 1-5/8" | Note 1: includes wood frame for retrofit applications |
| 6216 | Mortise with deadbolt, 1" throw | Single | Hollow metal, aluminum, wood in the catalog's model table and the 6200 Series data sheet; HM/Alu (hollow metal, aluminum) in the catalog's cross-reference table | 9" | 2-7/8" | Deadbolt must be manually operated |
| 6221 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Hollow metal, aluminum, wood | 6" | 4-3/4" | Open back; 4-3/4" minimum stile required |
| 6222 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Hollow metal, aluminum | 9" | 2" | Open back |
| 6223 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Hollow metal, aluminum, wood | 6" | 4-1/2" | Closed back; 4-3/4" minimum stile required |
| 6224 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Hollow metal, aluminum | 9" | 2" | Closed back |
| 6224AL | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Aluminum | 9" | 1-5/8" | Closed back |
| 6225 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Hollow metal, aluminum | 9" | 1-5/8" | Open back |
| 6226 | Mortise without deadbolt, cylindrical | Pair | Hollow metal, aluminum | 9" | 1-5/8" | Closed back |
| 6300 | Rim exit device | Single, or pair with a mullion (the fixed post between two doors) | Hollow metal, aluminum and wood | 9" | Surface mounted, 3/4" projection | From the 6300 data sheet |
Source Von Duprin's electrified hardware catalog and its 6200 Series and 6300 Series data sheets.
Replacement
Which model replaces an older strike?
Von Duprin's catalog names 6200 Series replacements for some older Von Duprin and Folger Adam strikes.
| Older strike or situation | What the catalog says |
|---|---|
| Von Duprin 3140 or Folger Adam 712 | The 6211 is designed to replace the Von Duprin 3140 or Folger Adam 712. |
| Von Duprin 3041, 42, 61 or 62 on a wood frame | The 6213 is recommended on wood frames only if a drop-in replacement is needed for one of these. Otherwise, use the 6211WF. |
| Folger Adam 310-2 3/4 or 310-2 on a wood frame | The 6214 and 6215 are recommended on wood frames only if a drop-in replacement is needed for one of these. Otherwise, use the 6211WF. |
| A 6211WF in a retrofit | Wood frame horizontal solenoid location differs from Folger Adam and may require frame prep modification when retrofitting. |
Source The model notes and cross-reference table in Von Duprin's electrified hardware catalog.
Locks
Which locks does a 6200 Series strike work with?
Von Duprin prints two charts of mortise locks for the 6200 Series. One is for the 6210; the other is for the 14 models in the table caption.
The 6200 Series data sheet's charts differ from the catalog's in two places: the data sheet also lists Best 45H in the chart for the 14 models, and it writes the Falcon models with an MA prefix.
For cylindrical locks, the chart for the 14 models gives the latchbolt projection, how far the latch sticks out, as 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch for Baldwin, Corbin, Falcon, Russwin, Sargent and Yale, and 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch for Best and Schlage. A note says signalling may not function when using a 3/8-inch throw bolt, and that deadlocking cannot be guaranteed with all locks.
Von Duprin says it cannot guarantee compatibility, as other manufacturers' designs may change without notice. For a lockset not listed, or a strike being retrofitted to an existing application, it says to contact Von Duprin Technical Support.
The instruction sheets for the 6210 and the three 6211 versions each open with the same note: deadbolt will not function with this strike. The 6216 is the one model for a mortise lock with a 1-inch throw deadbolt, and the deadbolt must be manually operated.
| Manufacturer | 6210 chart | Chart for the other 14 models |
|---|---|---|
| Von Duprin | 7500 | 7500 |
| Adams Rite | Not listed | 4510, 4710 |
| Baldwin | Not listed | 6000 |
| Best | 30H (not 45H/47H) | 24H, 30H |
| Corbin, Russwin | Corbin/Russwin: ML2200, 5000, 9000, CR2200 (not 2000) | Corbin: 9000. Russwin: Mortise |
| Falcon | M100, M200, M300, M400, M500, M600 | M2300, M2500, M2600, M3300, M3500, M3600 |
| Precision | Not listed | Mortise |
| Sargent | 7700, 8100 (not 7800/8200) | 7700, 8100, 9000 |
| Schlage | L9000 | L9000, K30, K40, K50, K60 |
| Yale | 8700 (not 8800) | 7030, 7130, 8600, 8700 |
Source The lockset compatibility charts and model notes in Von Duprin's electrified hardware catalog and 6200 Series data sheet, and the 6210 and 6211 instruction sheets.
Exit devices
Will a 6300 work with my exit device?
On a rim exit device, a push bar whose latch sits on the face of the door at its edge, the 6300 is the strike that latch engages.
The 6300 instructions say maximum latch projection is essential to obtaining full holding force, and that the installer should ensure the exit device functions as intended for life safety concerns by verifying electric strike and exit device compatibility.
They also say: "When installed in a fail secure manner, the local authority having jurisdiction shall be consulted with regard to the use of selected panic hardware to ensure emergency exit from the secured area."
Installations of the rim strike qualify as indoor use only when not continuously exposed to an outdoor environment.
| Exit device | Note on the chart |
|---|---|
| VD 22/22-F Rim | None |
| VD 33A/35A Rim | Stile and frame condition may affect compatibility |
| VD 55 Rim | None |
| VD 88 Rim | None |
| VD 98/99 and 98/99-F Rim | None |
| Falcon 24/24-F Rim | Stile and frame condition may affect compatibility |
| Falcon 25/25-F Rim | None |
| Falcon 19/19-F Rim | None |
| Falcon Doromatic 1590 | Stile and frame condition may affect compatibility |
| Falcon Doromatic 1790 | Stile and frame condition may affect compatibility |
| Falcon Doromatic 2090 | Stile and frame condition may affect compatibility |
Source Von Duprin's 6300 Series data sheet and 6300 installation instructions.
Power
How is it powered?
Inside the strike, a solenoid, an electric coil, moves the lock, and it runs on direct current (VDC). The 6200 Series is 24 VDC standard with 12, 16 and 28 VDC operation optional. The 6300 has field selectable voltage, 12 VDC or 24 VDC.
The 6210 and 6211 instruction sheets add that the current figures are also shown on the strike label, and that the DC input is nonpolarized: either wire can take the positive side.
For an AC (alternating current) supply, both data sheets list optional rectifier kits, one converting 12 VAC to 12 VDC and one 24 VAC to 24 VDC; the 6200 instruction sheets label them SO-12 and SO-24.
Two connectors ship with the 6300, and the one that matches the available voltage at the opening is used. The 6300 instructions call them wire harnesses and say to use the 12V harness for 12VDC and the 24V harness only for 24VDC; overheated or burnt coils caused by incorrect voltage/wire harness combinations will not be covered under warranty.
The catalog's wire size table for a current requirement of 0 to .5 amp at 24 VDC lists 18 gauge for wire runs up to 600 feet, 16 gauge for 600 to 900 feet and 14 gauge for 900 to 1,200 feet.
| Strike | Voltage | Amps | Ohms | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6200 Series, all | 12 VDC | 0.60 | 21 | 6200 Series data sheet |
| 6200 Series, all | 16 VDC | 0.40 | 38 | 6200 Series data sheet |
| 6200 Series, all | 24 VDC | 0.33 | 83 | 6200 Series data sheet |
| 6200 Series, all | 28 VDC | 0.25 | 111 | 6200 Series data sheet |
| 6210, 6211, 6211AL, 6211WF | 12 VDC, yellow solenoid wires | 0.57 | Not given | Instruction sheets |
| 6210, 6211, 6211AL, 6211WF | 24 VDC, black solenoid wires | 0.29 | Not given | Instruction sheets |
| 6300 | 12 VDC | 0.50 | 22 | 6300 Series data sheet |
| 6300 | 24 VDC | 0.24 | 89 | 6300 Series data sheet |
Source Von Duprin's 6200 Series and 6300 Series data sheets, its electrified hardware catalog, and the instruction sheets for the 6210, the 6211 versions and the 6300.
Fail mode and fire doors
What happens when the power goes off, and what matters on a fire-rated door?
Fail secure and fail safe describe how the strike lip, the part of the strike that holds the latch, behaves with and without power. The 6200 Series comes standard in fail secure mode, and power failure mode is one of its ordering selections.
The catalog's 6000 Series page says FSE and FS strikes are field convertible with parts, and adds: "Building codes prohibit the use of fail-safe strikes on fire-rated openings."
Von Duprin's FS/FSE conversion sheet for the 6000 Series prints one warning twice: the conversion or modification of the 6000 series electric strikes invalidates the UL fire listings and requires removal of the UL fire label.
Both data sheets list UL 10C 3-hour fire-rated (fail secure only), UL 1034 for burglary-resistant electric door strikes and UL 294 for access control system. The 6300 also lists CSFM, the California State Fire Marshal.
On the pair-door 6200 models, the 3-hour entry carries a condition: when pair door has inactive leaf.
On the 6200 Series, the entry buzzer (EB) option is only available if fail-secure is specified; the 6300 data sheet lists the entry buzzer as optional.
| Mode | Power is needed to | Data sheet marking | 6200 Series | 6300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fail secure (FSE) | Unlock the strike lip | Fire-rated | Standard | The only mode: "Fail-secure only (FSE)" |
| Fail safe (FS) | Lock the strike lip | Non-fire-rated | An ordering selection | Not listed; the 6300 is fail-secure only |
Source Von Duprin's 6200 Series and 6300 Series data sheets, the 6000 Series page of its electrified hardware catalog, and its 6000 Series FS/FSE conversion sheet.
Monitoring
Can the strike report whether the door is latched and locked?
The 6200 Series monitoring option is DS or DS-LC, dual monitor switches: two SPDT contacts (single-pole, double-throw: one common lead and two others). One switch monitors the tripper, which is depressed when the latchbolt is inserted into the strike pocket; the second monitors the strike lip, open or closed and locked.
Dual switch monitoring is factory installed only, and dual monitor switches are not available on open back strikes. The model tables show no DS entry for the 6221, 6222 and 6225.
| Item | What Von Duprin lists | Document |
|---|---|---|
| DS switches | Rated for 24 VDC at .050 to 2.0 amps | 6200 Series data sheet |
| DS-LC, the low current option for computer monitoring | Rated for 24 VDC at .050 amp or less | 6200 Series data sheet |
| Standard switch | 5 A, 30 VDC | Instruction sheets for the 6210, 6211, 6211AL and 6211WF |
| Gold switch | 0.25 A, 30 VDC | Instruction sheets for the 6210, 6211, 6211AL and 6211WF |
| Switch S1, monitors the tripper | Red (C), blue and yellow leads | Instruction sheets for the 6210, 6211, 6211AL and 6211WF |
| Switch S2, monitors the strike lip | White (C), gray and violet leads | Instruction sheets for the 6210, 6211, 6211AL and 6211WF |
Source Von Duprin's electrified hardware catalog, the 6200 Series data sheet and the instruction sheets for the 6210 and the 6211 versions.
For the installer
What the installation instructions cover
This detail is for the installer. The table describes what Von Duprin's sheets for the 6210, the 6211 versions (AL for aluminum frames, WF for wood frames, DS with dual monitor switches) and the 6300 say; it is not a set of steps for building staff.
| Topic | What the sheet says | Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit | Check with the factory for retrofit applications. | 6210 and the three 6211 sheets |
| Frame preparation drawing | Suggested cutout. #16 drill and #12-24 tap, 2 places. Reinforce for strike attachment as required. | 6210/6210DS, 6211/6211DS |
| Frame preparation drawing | Suggested cutout with 3/16" radius, 4 places. #16 drill and #12-24 tap, 2 places. Reinforce for strike attachment as required. | 6211AL/6211ALDS |
| Frame preparation drawing | Pilot drill for #12 wood screws. 6" long lead wires; 1/2" dia. minimum wiring access. | 6211WF/6211WFDS |
| Powered test | Applying solenoid power unlocks a fail secure (FSE) lip and locks a fail safe (FS) lip. This comes before the strike goes into the frame. | 6210 and the three 6211 sheets |
| Insert | A step to install an insert for auxiliary bolt operation. | 6210, 6211, 6211AL |
| Fastening | Install strike with two #12-24 screws. The 6211WF drawing calls for pilot holes for #12 wood screws. | 6210 and the three 6211 sheets |
| Clearance | The clearance between latch bolt and strike lip is 1/32 inch. | 6210 and the three 6211 sheets |
| Tripper | If the latch bolt does not extend far enough to actuate the tripper, install an extension. | 6211DS, 6211ALDS, 6211WFDS (the versions with a tripper) |
| Door test, the last step | With the strike unlocked, the door opens with the latch bolt extended. When the door closes, the latch bolt rides over the strike lip. | 6210 and the three 6211 sheets |
| Spring kits | Kit 050939-00 for the 6211, 6211AL, 6211WF, 6212 and 6212WF; kit 050940-00 for the 6210; kit 050941-00 for the 6216. | 6000 Series spring kit sheet |
| Holes | Two mounting holes and two locking holes, drilled and tapped, and a drilled wire access hole. | 6300 |
| Test fit | The strike is test fitted to ensure full latch engagement, with the provided spacer added if required. | 6300 |
| Screws | 1/4-20 UNC screws provided, in the horizontal mounting holes (the outer slots); the locking holes are also tapped for 1/4-20 UNC. | 6300 |
| Gap | A warning says a 3/16-inch gap (minimum) is required for proper operation, beside a drawing labeled 99 Rim template shown. | 6300 |
| Latch clearance | A 1/16-inch (1.5 mm) clearance is kept between the exit device latch and the electric strike; the latchbolt should not touch the keeper. | 6300 |
| Final check | The final step is to check proper electrical and mechanical function. | 6300 |
Source Von Duprin's instruction sheets for the 6210/6210DS, 6211/6211DS, 6211AL/6211ALDS and 6211WF/6211WFDS, its 6300 surface mounted rim strike installation instructions, and its 6000 Series spring kit sheet.
FAQ
Von Duprin electric strike questions
Which Von Duprin electric strike is listed for a 98 or 99 rim exit device?
The 6300. Its data sheet lists the VD 98/99 and 98/99-F Rim in its rim exit device compatibility chart, and Von Duprin says the strike is designed for use with Von Duprin 98/99.
Does a Von Duprin 6300 need the frame cut?
Von Duprin says the 6300 is surface mounted and requires no alteration or cutting to the existing frame. Its instructions call for two mounting holes and two locking holes, drilled and tapped, and a drilled wire access hole.
Is a Von Duprin 6211 fail safe or fail secure?
It comes standard as fail secure, like every 6200 Series strike, and fail safe is an ordering selection.
Can a fail safe Von Duprin strike go on a fire-rated door?
Von Duprin's catalog says: "Building codes prohibit the use of fail-safe strikes on fire-rated openings." For both the 6200 Series and the 6300, the UL 10C 3-hour fire rating is fail secure only.
What voltage is a Von Duprin 6200 or 6300 electric strike?
The 6200 Series is 24 VDC standard, with 12, 16 and 28 VDC operation optional; the 6300 has field selectable voltage, 12 VDC or 24 VDC. Both data sheets list optional rectifier kits for a 12 VAC or 24 VAC supply.
Service
Help with a Von Duprin electric strike
Elwin Security installs, repairs and replaces Von Duprin electric strikes as part of its electric strike, maglock and door release hardware service for commercial and multifamily properties in the San Francisco Bay Area. Calls are answered 8:00 AM-8:00 PM daily at (408) 539-0535.
Sources and further reading
These sources back up the general guidance. Your building and the people who approve the work decide the details for your doors.
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6200 Series Strikes for Mortise or Cylindrical Devices Data Sheet (005368, Rev. 03/25)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6300 Series Surface Mounted Strike for Rim Exit Devices Data Sheet (003242, Rev. 01/24)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): Electrified Exit Hardware Solutions: Electrical Security Products and Accessories Catalog (009981, Rev. 3/26)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6210/6210DS Electric Strike Single Door Mortise Application Installation Instructions (931001-00, Rev. 12/25-j)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6211/6211DS Electric Strike for Single Door Mortise or Cylindrical Application Installation Instructions (931227-00, Rev. 12/22-f)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6211AL/6211ALDS Electric Strike, Single Door Aluminum Frame Installation Instructions (931221-00, Rev. 12/22-e)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6211WF/6211WFDS Electric Strike, Single Door Wood Frame Installation Instructions (931218-00, Rev. 12/22-e)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6300 Surface Mounted Rim Strike Installation Instructions (P516-961, Rev. 01/17-b)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6000 Series Electric Strike FS/FSE Conversion Installation Instructions (941335-00, Rev. 2/17-a)
- Von Duprin (Allegion): 6000 Series Electric Strike Spring Kit Installation Instructions (911008-00, Rev. 01/14-b)