HES 5000 Strike Body Only PoE Electric Strike
The HES 5000 is a component-level electromagnetic strike designed for system integrators and OEMs who need to build access control systems with custom door frame architectures. This strike body—sold without mounting hardware or frame integration components—delivers professional-grade holding and release performance while letting you architect the installation around your specific physical constraints and security requirements.
Key Features
- PoE (802.3af) Power Delivery: Draws under the 802.3af budget (13W typical), meaning your existing PoE switch can power the strike without dedicated electrical infrastructure, conduit runs, or a separate transformer—a significant cost and installation-time savings in retrofit or new-build scenarios.
- Strike Body Only Configuration: No integrated mounting plate or frame hardware means you can adapt the 5000 to non-standard door jambs, heavy-gauge stainless frames, or OEM enclosures without field-fabricating or compromising the electromagnet housing.
- Professional-Grade Electromagnetic Construction: Reliable solenoid and armature design rated for access control duty cycles (holding and release cycles in high-traffic commercial environments)—not consumer-grade latching hardware.
- Compatible with Standard Access Control Systems: Integrates with any wired access control panel or controller that supports 24VDC relay output or PoE injector; no proprietary protocol dependency.
- Reduced Wiring Complexity: Single CAT5e/6 run to the strike eliminates the need for parallel power and signal runs, simplifying conduit routing and reducing labor during installation.
- Flexible OEM Integration: Ideal for equipment manufacturers embedding access control into larger systems (kiosk doors, secure equipment cabinets, automated locker banks) where a modular strike component fits better than a pre-packaged unit.
Integration and Compatibility
The 5000 strike body ships without mounting hardware, so you must source compatible frame brackets and installation plates separately. This is by design: it allows integrators to match the strike to specific door construction (wood, hollow metal, glass storefront, or frame-mounted on OEM equipment). Standard access control panels with relay outputs or PoE injectors work with the 5000; confirm your controller supports 802.3af PoE current draw if you plan on-switch power delivery. For higher duty cycles or higher-security applications, consult the electric strike selection guide to compare holding-force ratings and cycling specifications.
Typical Deployments
- OEM Equipment Integration: Embedded in locker systems, document safes, or secure cabinets where a standard strike footprint doesn't fit.
- Custom Door Access Control Builds: Integrators designing single-strike or multi-strike access control retrofits in buildings with non-standard frame geometry.
- High-Security Facility Upgrades: Replacing older mechanical strikes in older buildings where the door opening and frame were designed around legacy hardware; the body-only configuration avoids re-engineering the frame.
- System Integrator Component Sourcing: Projects where the integrator supplies all hardware (frame brackets, mounting plates, finish) and needs a reliable strike core.
PoE power delivery on the 5000 eliminates the cost and complexity of dedicated electrical wiring, making it a practical choice for access control upgrades in leased or multi-tenant spaces where running new power is expensive or disruptive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the HES 5000 require a separate power supply, or can it draw power directly from my PoE switch?
A: The 5000 is 802.3af PoE-powered and draws approximately 13W, well within the standard 15.4W per-port budget of any 802.3af-capable switch. No separate transformer required—run a single CAT5e/6 line from your switch to the strike.
Q: What mounting brackets or frame hardware come with the HES 5000?
A: The 5000 is sold as the strike body only; mounting hardware and frame integration plates are not included. You source those separately to match your specific door frame type and opening dimension.
Q: Is the HES 5000 compatible with standard access control panels?
A: Yes. Any access control panel or controller with a relay output or PoE injector capable of delivering 802.3af power can trigger and power the 5000. Confirm your panel supports the current draw and that the strike's connector aligns with your wiring standard.
Q: Can I use the HES 5000 in a high-traffic commercial environment?
A: The 5000 is rated for professional-grade access control duty cycles. For applications exceeding several hundred operations per day or security-critical facilities, consult the strike's cycle rating and compare it against your expected daily traffic; heavier-duty variants may be required.
Q: Do I need to install the HES 5000 myself, or should I hire a door hardware specialist?
A: Installation depends on your door type and existing hardware. Many integrators and commercial door hardware shops can install it; verify the technician is familiar with PoE-powered strikes and can properly frame-mount the body to your specific door construction.
Q: What's the difference between the strike body and a complete strike unit?
A: A complete strike includes pre-attached mounting hardware, keeper plates, and finish trim designed for standard commercial door frames. The 5000 body-only lets you adapt to non-standard framing, OEM equipment, or custom installations where the standard hardware won't fit.
Jerry TildsenPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The HES 5000 strike body is a practical choice when you're building a custom access control installation and the standard pre-mounted strike won't fit your door geometry. The PoE (802.3af) power model eliminates the need for a separate 24VDC power run—a real advantage in retrofit work where you want to minimize electrical infrastructure changes.
Technical Highlights:
- 802.3af PoE Power Delivery (~13W): Falls comfortably under the 15.4W per-port standard, so you don't need a dedicated PoE+ switch or power injector—any modern managed switch handles it. In a multi-strike deployment, this adds up to real cost savings.
- Strike Body Only Design: No integrated mounting hardware means maximum flexibility when adapting to non-standard frames, but it also means you must source and install frame brackets separately—don't overlook that line item in your budget.
- Professional-Grade Electromagnet Construction: Rated for standard commercial access control duty cycles. If you're looking at 500+ operations per day in a high-security environment, verify the cycle rating against your expected traffic.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 5000 is a component, not a complete solution—you supply the frame brackets, keeper plates, and finish hardware. Budget installation labor accordingly, especially if your integrator is unfamiliar with PoE-powered strikes.
- Confirm your access control panel's relay output or PoE injector can deliver 802.3af current without voltage sag; some legacy panels have undersized drivers or weak PoE implementations.
Use the 5000 when you're retrofitting a custom door installation (retail storefront, laboratory access, secured storage room) where standard strike dimensions don't match your frame opening. For OEM integrators embedding access control into larger systems (automated lockers, document safes, secure kiosks), the body-only configuration eliminates the need to field-modify or discard pre-mounted hardware.
