Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Sensors for windows with 2 sliding panels

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Beldin610
05-10-08, 04:16 PM
I have a concord 4 alarm system, and have 5 windows I need wireless contact sensors for. Each window has 2 glass panels that both slid open. Do I need a wireless switch for each window panel meaning 2 per window? Or is there a way to wire a reg contact switch on one panel to a wireless switch on the other panel to cover the whole window.

Also would one GE Wireless stick on glass break sensor cover the whole window (both panels)??


I'm working with a budget and multiple wireless sensors per window gets expensive


kcxj
05-10-08, 04:58 PM
Just use a standard wireless sensor with the magnet on the top sash and the sensor on the bottom sash. Place them where the two sashes meet, next to the lock.

Beldin610
05-10-08, 07:52 PM
I have a concord 4 alarm system, and have 5 windows I need wireless contact sensors for. Each window has 2 glass panels that both slid open. Do I need a wireless switch for each window panel meaning 2 per window? Or is there a way to wire a reg contact switch on one panel to a wireless switch on the other panel to cover the whole window.

Also would one GE Wireless stick on glass break sensor cover the whole window (both panels)??


I'm working with a budget and multiple wireless sensors per window gets expensive

That was my first thought but the area is too small even for a mini magnet. The window cannot open. Also 3 out of the 5 windows are side by side not up and down.


MrRonFL
05-10-08, 08:05 PM
The standard wireless transmitter has input points for the hardwired contacts. Use standard hardwired contacts for the two window sections wired to the hardwired input on the transmitter.

You can then tuck the transmitter out of the way, like behind the curtains.

Beldin610
05-10-08, 08:56 PM
Thats just what I need thanks :). Last question
would one GE Wireless stick on glass break sensor cover the whole window (both panels)??

MrRonFL
05-10-08, 11:03 PM
No, impact sensor style glass breaks need to be on each section of glass. Acoustic glass breaks are a much better choice, since one will cover multiple windows in a single room.