2 .12 outdoor wiring, Sensaphone – Sensaphone 800 User Manual

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Model 800 User’s Manual

See Figure 2-8. Multiple N.C. sensors are typically magnetic reed
switches to monitor the security of windows and doors.

Multiple normally-closed

sensors wired in series

(example using Zone 2)

Alert condition

occurs when a

switch is opened

1 C

ZONES

2 C

3 C

4 C

5 C

6 C

7 C

8 C

Figure 2-8 . Multiple Normally Closed Sensors

To wire several normally open sensors to one alert zone, connect
them in parallel. To do this, take one lead from each sensor and
attach it to the numbered terminal. Then, take the second lead
from each sensor and attach each to the corresponding common
screw. Refer to Figure 2-9.

Alert condition occurs

when a normally open

switch closes.

1 C

ZONES

2 C

3 C

4 C

5 C

6 C

7 C

8 C

Figure 2-9 . Multiple Normally Open Sensors

2 .12 Outdoor Wiring

When wiring sensors outdoors, DO NOT allow exposed wires
to run freely in open air; under such conditions, the Model