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| − | 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. Test the position by opening and closing the door or window; if the LED on the DS10A blinks when the door/window is opened, and again when it is closed, then the magnet is close enough. To cover bigger gaps, you can | + | 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. Test the position by opening and closing the door or window; if the LED on the DS10A blinks when the door/window is opened, and again when it is closed, then the magnet is close enough. To cover bigger gaps, you can use a shim to bring the magnet closer, or try using a different, stronger magnet, instead of the magnet we provide. |
We cannot recommend any particular magnet sellers; I recommend doing [http://www.google.com/products?q=rare+earth+magnet a Google Products search for RARE EARTH MAGNET]. | We cannot recommend any particular magnet sellers; I recommend doing [http://www.google.com/products?q=rare+earth+magnet a Google Products search for RARE EARTH MAGNET]. | ||
Revision as of 20:43, 30 April 2009
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. Test the position by opening and closing the door or window; if the LED on the DS10A blinks when the door/window is opened, and again when it is closed, then the magnet is close enough. To cover bigger gaps, you can use a shim to bring the magnet closer, or try using a different, stronger magnet, instead of the magnet we provide.
We cannot recommend any particular magnet sellers; I recommend doing a Google Products search for RARE EARTH MAGNET.