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Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches
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 switches connect to an alarm system and to another device, such as a motion detector.
| Style | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Sensing Distance | Wire Lead Lg., ft. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Color | Environment | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Plastic Housing with Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||
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Screw On with Sealed Housing | ||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 0.75" | __ | 2.5" | 0.56" | 0.5" | Gray | __ | NEMA 1, IP62 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 1.25" | __ | 3.93" | 0.75" | 0.62" | Gray | __ | NEMA 1, IP62 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 1.25" | __ | 3.93" | 0.75" | 0.62" | White | __ | NEMA 1, IP62 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 0.75" | __ | 2.5" | 0.56" | 0.5" | White | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 1.25" | __ | 3.93" | 0.75" | 0.62" | White | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Plastic Housing with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
Adhesive Back with Sealed Housing | ||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 0.62" | 1 | 1.5" | 0.25" | 0.37" | White | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Washdown, Submersible | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Aluminum Housing with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
Screw On with Flexible Stainless Steel Conduit and Sealed Housing | ||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3" | 0.5" | 1" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3" | 0.5" | 1" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3.5" | 1.5" | 1.5" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPDT | 0.25 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 3" | 3 | 3.5" | 1.5" | 1.5" | __ | Corrosive, Washdown, Temporary Submersion | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 6" | 1 1/2 | 6.12" | 0.5" | 1" | __ | __ | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.5 A @ 100 V AC/100 V DC | 3" | 2 | 3.62" | 0.68" | 3" | __ | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Washdown, Submersible | NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67 | 00000000 | 00000 |
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 | Specifications Met | Each | |
Plastic Housing | |||||||||||
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Wi-Fi Connection | |||||||||||
| 0.5" | Android 6.0 or Later, iOS 11.0 or Later | 1.6" | 0.8" | 2.8" | White | Yes | Yes | Indicating Light | ETL Listed, C-ETL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches
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 switches are designed to mount against the door jam. They have a cord grip to reduce strain on your cord.
Surface-mount switches mount on the surface of your door. Those with a 1/2 conduit connection are ready to directly attach to your conduit.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Sensing Distance | No. of Terminals | Conduit Trade Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Features | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Painted Zinc Housing with Screw Terminals | |||||||||||||
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Screw On—Flush Mount | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | DPST-1NO/1NC | 0.2 A @ 30 V DC | 0.26" | 7 | __ | 4.33" | 1.38" | 1.26" | Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) Alarm, Nickel-Plated Brass Cord Grip | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Screw On—Surface Mount | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | DPST-1NO/1NC | 0.2 A @ 30 V DC | 0.26" | 7 | __ | 2.96" | 1.38" | 1.34" | Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) Alarm | IP67 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | DPST-1NO/1NC | 0.2 A @ 30 V DC | 0.26" | 7 | 1/2 | 2.96" | 1.38" | 1.34" | Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) Alarm | IP67 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
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 an optional rim lock cylinder (not included) on the opposite side of the door to arm and disarm these alarms from the outside.
O'all | Mount. Location | ||||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Material | Appearance | Color | Volume @ Distance | Sound Pattern | For Use Outdoors | Batteries Included | Features | Alarm | Contact | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Painted Aluminum | __ | Dark Brown | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Aluminum | Dull | __ | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 optional rim lock cylinder (not included) on the opposite side of the door to arm and disarm these alarms from the outside.
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.
An optional exterior keypad (sold separately) allows the alarm to be armed and disarmed from the outside.
O'all | Mount. Location | ||||||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Material | Color | Volume | Sound Pattern | Combination Type | For Use Outdoors | Batteries Included | Features | Alarm | Contact | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Painted Aluminum | Dark Brown | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | Five Numbers | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 9" | 2 3/8" | Aluminum | __ | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous, Pulse | Five Numbers | No | Yes | LED Indicating Light | Door | Door Frame | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Optional Exterior Keypad | 0000000 | Each | 0000000 |
Alarmed Touch Bars for Emergency Exits
An alarm sounds when these touch bars are pushed to open doors. Often used on emergency exits, they require a lock cylinder (sold separately) to arm and disarm the alarm. You can mount an additional lock cylinder on the exterior of the door to use as a door lock.
Touch bars have a latch that automatically locks the door when it is closed, as well as a bolt that locks when the alarm is armed. Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt extends from the door's edge.
Touch bar for outdoor use is waterproof and can be used in washdown areas.
Touch Bars | |||||||||||||||
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Faceplate | Lock Cylinders | ||||||||||||||
| For Use Outdoors | Latch Bolt Projection | Overall Wd. | Bar Projection | Ht. | Wd. | Housing Material | Finish | Volume | For Door Swing Direction | Batteries Included | Mounting Hardware Included | Each | Each | ||
For Double/Single Doors | |||||||||||||||
Alarm Lock 700 | |||||||||||||||
| No | 1" | 33" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Yes | 1" | 33" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Alarmed Push Levers for Emergency Exit Doors
This lever has a bolt that locks your door when the alarm is armed. The alarm sounds when the lever is pushed to open the door. A lock cylinder (sold separately) is required to arm and disarm the alarm. You can mount an additional lock cylinder on the exterior of the door to use as a door lock.
Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt extends from the door's edge.
Push Lever | ||||||||||||||
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Faceplate | Lock Cylinder | |||||||||||||
| For Use Outdoors | Latch Bolt Proj. | O'all Wd. | Projection | Ht. | Wd. | Housing Material | Finish | Volume | For Door Swing Direction | Mounting Hardware Included | Each | Each | ||
Detex ECL-230D | ||||||||||||||
| No | 1/2" | 12 7/8" | 3 3/4" | 10 3/8" | 5 3/4" | Zinc | Dull Zinc Plated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement 9-Volt Battery | 00000000 | Pkg. | 00000 |
Self-Locking Alarmed Push Levers for Emergency Exit Doors
In addition to a bolt that locks your door when the alarm is armed, these levers have a latch that automatically locks the door when it's closed. The alarm sounds when the levers are pushed to open the door. A lock cylinder (sold separately) is required to arm and disarm the alarm. You can mount an additional lock cylinder on the exterior of the door to use as a door lock.
Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt extends from the door's edge.
Lever for outdoor use is waterproof and can be used in washdown areas.
Push Levers | |||||||||||||||
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Faceplate | Lock Cylinders | ||||||||||||||
| For Use Outdoors | Latch Bolt Projection | Overall Wd. | Projection | Ht. | Wd. | Housing Material | Finish | Volume | For Door Swing Direction | Mounting Hardware Included | Batteries Included | Each | Each | ||
Alarm Lock 250 | |||||||||||||||
| No | 1" | 13 1/4" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Yes | 1" | 13 1/4" | 3 1/4" | 8 1/2" | 4 3/16" | Aluminum | Dull Aluminum Coated | 95 dBA @ 10 ft. | Left, Right | Yes | Yes | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |