DoorKing 1216 Magnetic Gate Lock Manuals & Support

DoorKing 1216, DKGL-S12-1

The DoorKing 1216 is a 1,200 lb magnetic gate lock kit with weld-on brackets. The lock holds when powered and releases when power is removed.

The lock itself is the DKGL-S12-1, which runs on 12 or 24 VDC and mounts on the top, bottom or face of the gate.

Identify your model

The 1216-080 and 1216-081 kits include the DKGL-S12-1 lock with predrilled, tapped weld-on brackets. The DKGL-S12-1L adds a lock status relay.

Key specs

Holding force 1,200 lb (544 kg)
Power 12 or 24 VDC
Operation Holds with power, releases without
Mounting Top, bottom or face of gate
Wire 18 AWG to 100 ft, 16 AWG to 200 ft

Manuals and documents

Installation Manual

Spec Sheet

Troubleshooting

Lock does not hold

  • The armature must seat flush on the lock with the gate closed. Check the rubber spacers let it align.
  • Check the DC supply and polarity.

Gate does not release

  • The lock must be wired through a normally closed output so power drops when the gate opens.

Common questions

A 12 or 24 VDC supply. Protec lists DoorKing's 1812-018 (12 VDC) and 1812-136 (24 VDC).

Full force comes only when the armature seats flush on the lock with the gate closed.

No. It holds only with power applied.