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==Answer==
 
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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 always try using a different, stronger magnet, instead of the magnet we provide.
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The magnet and switch can work in other configurations besides having the arrows pointing at each other.
  
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].
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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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*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].
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[[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.


Related Articles

Adding A Switch To A Door Sensor