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| − | The magnet and switch can work in other configurations besides having the arrows pointing at each other | + | The magnet and switch can work in other configurations besides having the arrows pointing at each other. |
| − | + | You can generally rotate the magnet '''90 degrees''', or '''leave a gap of up to about 1/4 inch''', and it will still work OK. | |
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| − | Lastly - you could also try using a different, stronger magnet, instead of the magnets we provide. | + | *Arm the console before testing magnet positions. Test the position by opening and closing the door or window; if the LED on the DS12A blinks when the door/window is opened, and again when it is closed, then the magnet is close enough. |
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| + | *To cover larger gaps or when using with molding, we recommend using a shim to bring the magnet closer. | ||
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| + | *Lastly - you could also try using a different, stronger magnet, instead of the magnets we provide. | ||
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We cannot recommend any particular magnet sellers; but do suggest trying [http://www.google.com/products?q=rare+earth+magnet a Google Products search for RARE EARTH MAGNET]. | We cannot recommend any particular magnet sellers; but do suggest trying [http://www.google.com/products?q=rare+earth+magnet a Google Products search for RARE EARTH MAGNET]. | ||
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==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
[[Adding A Switch To A Door Sensor]] | [[Adding A Switch To A Door Sensor]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:19, 18 June 2014
Question
I am installing my Door/Window sensor, but I cannot position the magnet and sensor so that their arrows are pointing exactly at each other. What can I do?
Answer
The magnet and switch can work in other configurations besides having the arrows pointing at each other.
You can generally rotate the magnet 90 degrees, or leave a gap of up to about 1/4 inch, and it will still work OK.
- Arm the console before testing magnet positions. Test the position by opening and closing the door or window; if the LED on the DS12A blinks when the door/window is opened, and again when it is closed, then the magnet is close enough.
- To cover larger gaps or when using with molding, we recommend using a shim to bring the magnet closer.
- Lastly - you could also try using a different, stronger magnet, instead of the magnets we provide.
We cannot recommend any particular magnet sellers; but do suggest trying a Google Products search for RARE EARTH MAGNET.