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    Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches

    Image of Specification. Style A with Screw Terminals. Front orientation. Style A. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Image of Specification. Style A with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Style A. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Image of Specification. Style B. Front orientation. Style B. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.

    Style A with Screw

    Terminals

    Style A with

    Wire Leads

    Style B

    Image of Specification. Style C. Front orientation. Style C. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Image of Specification. Style D. Front orientation. Style D. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.

    Style C

    Style D

    Wire contacts to an alarm system to alert when doors or windows are opened. Mount the magnet to the door or window and mount the switch to the frame. The alarm will activate when the magnet is pulled away by the opening door or window.
    SPDT—SPDT switches connect to an alarm system and to another device, such as a motion detector.
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    Wire Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Color
    Environment
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Plastic Housing with Screw Terminals
     
    Screw On with Sealed Housing
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC0.75"2.5"0.56"0.5"GrayDusty, WetNEMA 1, IP62
    8039A1200000
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC1.25"3.93"0.75"0.62"GrayDusty, WetNEMA 1, IP62
    8073A1100000
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC1.25"3.93"0.75"0.62"WhiteDusty, WetNEMA 1, IP62
    8073A1300000
    A11 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    0.25 amp @ 30V AC/30V DC0.75"2.5"0.56"0.5"White8039A4700000
    A11 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    0.25 amp @ 30V AC/30V DC1.25"3.93"0.75"0.62"White8073A2800000
     
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads
     
    Adhesive Back with Sealed Housing
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC0.62"11.5"0.25"0.37"WhiteCorrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8039A210000
     
    Aluminum Housing with Wire Leads
     
    Screw On with Flexible Stainless Steel Conduit and Sealed Housing
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC3"33"0.5"1"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8039A5100000
    A11 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    0.25 amp @ 30V AC/30V DC3"33"0.5"1"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8039A5200000
    B11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC3"33.5"1.5"1.5"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8135A1100000
    B11 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    0.25 amp @ 30V AC/30V DC3"33.5"1.5"1.5"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8135A3200000
    C11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC6"1 1/26.12"0.5"1"80535A4200000
    D11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC3"23.62"0.68"3"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    80425A3100000
     

    Verbal Alarms

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Audible Alarms. Verbal Alarms.
    This alarm plays a recorded message when it detects someone passing within 6 1/2 feet.
    Volume
    Overall
    Batteries
    Control
    (Sound) @
    Distance
    Power
    Source
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Max. Recorded
    Message Lg., sec.
    Material
    Color
    Control Type
    Sensor
    Type
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Included
    No.
    Req.
    Size
    Mobility
    Each
    FixedNot RatedBattery2 1/2"3 3/4"1 1/4"6PlasticBlackOn/Off SwitchLight BeamNoYes3AAPortable1314A7000000
     

    Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches, Flush Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches, Surface Mount.
    Image of Product. Surface Mount with Conduit Connection. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches, Surface Mount, Conduit Trade Size 1/2.

    Flush Mount

    Surface Mount

    Surface Mount

    with Conduit

    Connection

    Prevent unauthorized use of doors or windows with a combination of coded magnets and contacts that wire to an alarm system. The coded magnets mean they can’t be bypassed with regular magnets. These switches actuate when the magnet comes within sensing distance of the switch and reset when the magnet moves away. Mount the magnet to your door or window and the switch to the frame. Connect the switch contacts to an alarm system, which will trigger when the magnet is pulled away as your door or window is opened.
    Flush Mount—Flush-mount switches are designed to mount against the door jam. They have a cord grip to reduce strain on your cord.
    Surface Mount—Surface-mount switches mount on the surface of your door.
    Conduit Trade Size 1/2—Switches with a 1/2 conduit connection are ready to directly attach to your conduit.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    No. of
    Terminals
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Painted Zinc Housing with Screw Terminals
     
    Screw On—Flush Mount
    21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    0.2 amp @ 30V DC0.26"74.33"1.38"1.26"Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) Alarm, Nickel-Plated Brass Cord GripIP67
    7612N130000000
     
    Screw On—Surface Mount
    21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    0.2 amp @ 30V DC0.26"72.96"1.38"1.34"Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) AlarmIP67
    7612N12000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    0.2 amp @ 30V DC0.26"71/2
    2.96"1.38"1.34"Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) AlarmIP67
    7612N11000000
     

    Smart Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Smart Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Use a free, downloadable app with these switches to automate alarms in your facility, such as sounding a buzzer if a trailer door is opened after a certain time. These switches link to your Wi-Fi network and push notifications to your smartphone. They have two parts: a magnet and a sensor. Mount each part to a surface—for instance, the magnet to a door and the sensor to the door frame—and the switch will send a signal when the magnet is pulled away.
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    Operating System Compatibility
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Color
    Batteries
    Included
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Features
    Certification
    Each
    Plastic Housing
     
    Wi-Fi Connection
    0.5"Android 6.0 or Later, iOS 11.0 or Later1.6"0.8"2.8"WhiteYesYesIndicating LightETL Listed, C-ETL Listed
    7641N11000000
     

    Paddle Level Switches for Dry Materials

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Paddle Level Switches. Horizontal Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Paddle Level Switches. Vertical Mount.

    Horizontal Mount

    Vertical Mount

    Monitor the level of dry material in surge bins, tanks, and silos to avoid overspills and outages. With a long paddle, these switches extend farther into large storage containers to detect material levels where other types of switches can’t reach. You can even adjust the paddle's sensitivity to materials of different sizes and shapes, such as powders, plastic pellets, and wood chips. Install multiple switches on the same container to monitor levels at various points. They are rated NEMA 4X and IP66 for protection from corrosion and washdowns.
    Horizontal Mount—Commonly installed near the bottom of containers to indicate low levels as material flows out. These switches start to rotate when material falls low enough to uncover the paddle, triggering a conveyor, pump, or other piece of equipment to prevent the container from emptying.
    Vertical Mount—Mount to the roof of containers to indicate high levels when loading material. For domed roofs, you can extend these switches farther down by connecting the paddle to your desired length of 1/8 NPT Schedule 40 pipe. The paddle rotates freely until material rises to its level and stops it, triggering a conveyor, pump, or other piece of equipment to prevent overfilling.
    With Alarm—Switches with an alarm alert you to potential malfunctions before they occur. They continuously perform self-diagnostics to detect everything from motor failure to seized bearings. When they detect an error, an LED light flashes in a corresponding code, so maintenance workers will immediately know which problem they need to fix.
    Paddle
    Switch
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Material Wt. Cap.
    Range, lb/ft³
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Speed,
    rpm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Starting
    Position
    Designation
    Current @
    Voltage
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Horizontal Mount
     
    With Alarm
    6 5/8"0 to 3030 psi @ 70° F17"2"316 Stainless Steel
    1 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    8 amp @ 120V ACIP66
    NEMA 4X
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    UL Listed
    C-UL Listed
    49005K260000000
     
    Vertical Mount
     
    With Alarm
    12"30 to 7030 psi @ 70° F15"1 1/2"316 Stainless Steel
    1 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    8 amp @ 120V ACIP66
    NEMA 4X
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    UL Listed
    C-UL Listed
    49005K36000000
     
    Replacement Paddles for Horizontal Paddle Level Switches

    Key-Controlled Door Alarms

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Audible Alarms. Key-Controlled Door Alarms.
    Arm and disarm these alarms with a key. They sound an alarm when a door is opened without authorization and the alarm and magnetic contact are separated. All require a mortise lock cylinder (sold separately) for operation.
    Mount a rim lock cylinder (not included) on the opposite side of the door to arm and disarm these alarms from the outside.
    Volume
    Overall
    Batteries
    Mounting
    Location
    Control
    (Sound) @
    Distance
    Sound Pattern
    Power
    Source
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Material
    Appearance
    Color
    Control
    Type
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Included
    No.
    Req.
    Size
    Alarm
    Contact
    Mounting
    Profile
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Features
    Each
    Fixed95 dBA @ 10 ft.Continuous, PulseBattery2 1/2"9"2 3/8"Painted AluminumDark BrownKeyNoYes19VDoorDoorframeSurfaceYesLED Indicating Light8108A230000000
    Fixed95 dBA @ 10 ft.Continuous, PulseBattery2 1/2"9"2 3/8"AluminumDullKeyNoYes19VDoorDoorframeSurfaceYesLED Indicating Light8108A21000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Audible Alarms

    Key-Controlled Door Alarms with Strobe Light

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Audible Alarms/Indicator Lights. Key-Controlled Door Alarms with Strobe Light.
    Attract more attention with a strobe light as well as an audible alarm. Arm and disarm these alarms with a key. They sound an alarm and emit short, intense bursts of light when a door is opened without authorization and the alarm and magnetic contact are separated. All require a mortise lock cylinder (sold separately) for operation.
    Mount an rim lock cylinder (not included) on the opposite side of the door to arm and disarm these alarms from the outside.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Location
    Mounting
    Volume (Sound)
    @ Distance
    Volume
    Control
    Sound Pattern
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Material
    Appearance
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Batteries
    Included
    Alarm
    Contact
    Profile
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    110 dBA @ 10 ft.FixedContinuous, Pulse2 1/2"11"2 3/8"Aluminum
    DullNoYesDoorDoorframeSurfaceYes1292A260000000
     
    Lock Cylinders

    Fire Alarm Station Covers with Alarm

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fire Alarm Station Covers. Fire Alarm Station Covers with Alarm, Covers with Audible Alarm.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fire Alarm Station Covers. Fire Alarm Station Covers with Alarm, Covers with Audible Alarm and Spacer.

    Covers with

    Audible Alarm

    Covers with

    Audible Alarm

    and Spacer

    An alarm sounds when the cover is lifted. Install these to protect your fire alarm stations from damage. Covers help comply with ADA standards when properly installed.
    Spacer—Cover with spacer is extra deep for applications with an exposed back junction box and/or conduit.
    Volume (Sound)
    @ Distance
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Batteries
    Included
    Environment
    Certification
    Each
    Covers with Audible Alarm
    105 dBA @ 1 ft.8 1/8"5 3/8"2 5/8"YesOutdoorUL Listed
    1105T510000000
     
    Covers with Audible Alarm and Spacer
    105 dBA @ 1 ft.8 1/8"5 3/8"4"YesOutdoorUL Listed
    1105T53000000
     

    Keypad-Controlled Door Alarms

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Audible Alarms. Keypad-Controlled Door Alarms.
    Arm and disarm these alarms with a programmable code. They sound an alarm when a door is opened without authorization and the alarm and magnetic contact are separated.
    Volume
    Overall
    Batteries
    Mounting
    Location
    Control
    (Sound) @
    Distance
    Sound Pattern
    Power
    Source
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    Control
    Type
    Combination
    Format
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Included
    No.
    Req.
    Size
    Alarm
    Contact
    Mounting
    Profile
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Features
    Each
    Fixed95 dBA @ 10 ft.Continuous, PulseBattery2 1/2"9"2 3/8"Painted AluminumDark BrownKeypadFive NumbersNoYes19VDoorDoorframeSurfaceYesLED Indicating Light8108A470000000
    Fixed95 dBA @ 10 ft.Continuous, PulseBattery2 1/2"9"2 3/8"AluminumKeypadFive NumbersNoYes19VDoorDoorframeSurfaceYesLED Indicating Light8108A44000000
     
    Keypads

    Fire Alarm Stations

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fire Alarm Pull Stations. Fire Alarm Stations, Push-Button Activation.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fire Alarm Pull Stations. Fire Alarm Stations, Pull-Handle Activation.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fire Alarm Pull Stations. Fire Alarm Stations, Lift-and-Pull Handle Activation.

    Push-Button

    Activation

    Pull-Handle

    Activation

    Lift-and-Pull

    Handle

    Activation

    Install these stations throughout your facility for quick access in case of a fire. When activated, they send a signal to your control panel.
    Push-Button Activation—Push-button station helps comply with ADA standards when properly installed.
    Fire Alarm Pull Stations
    Replacement
    Fire Alarm Rods
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    Push-Button Activation
    6"4 3/8"1 3/4"PlasticRedUL Listed
    6597T19000000———0
     
    Pull-Handle Activation
    4 1/2"3 1/4"1"IronRedUL Listed
    6652T11000006652T1200000
     
    Lift-and-Pull Handle Activation
    5 1/4"3 1/2"1 3/8"PlasticRedUL Listed
    6652T21000006652T220000
     
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