Meter door alarm sensor

[Eric H]

I have magnetic sensors on my meter doors for my alarm system. Problem is they need to be almost touching to close the zone, but about 2" apart to open the zone to trigger the alarm.

I had a meter box broken into about a year ago and intended to change out the sensors to something different. It there something better to use? I'm looking for something that will trigger at about 1/2". I am also going to install shock sensors at the same time.

 

[pitzerwm]

You might change to a mech. switch with a lever on it that you can adjust.

 

[mac]

This is a timely post. One of my customers was broke into yesterday, and I'm looking for a shock sensor, one that is wireless. I'll let you know what I find. I want to put them on the vacs also. I think this is better than a door switch since you can force some doors open by the hinge side and leave the locked side intact.

 

[SCS]

I have recently been using a spring loaded pin switch that you can screw out the tip or screw in the tip to set the distance. You could put one of these through your meter and put a lock bar over it. Then if lock bar is removed the spring loaded pin switch pops out and the alarm goes out.

 

[pitzerwm]

Gary Baright uses these shock sensor with great results. First strike cause audible alarm to sound. Second strike call the alarm company and the cops. They are also adjustable.

 

[mac]

Bill, any info on where to get these sensors?

 

[pitzerwm]

Tom Hoffman jr. is getting the info

 

[tom mchugh]

assault sensor

Did anyone ever get the Sentrol Model number for this sensor. I have a different version that is giving me problems with false alarms?????

Please help

 

[Ric]

I researched this subject 4 years ago and found a solution that worked for me...tokens

 

[thoffmanjr]

There are two things: the shock sensor and the analyzer. The analyzer circuit board can help trip the alarm after a certain amount of vibration. Gary's alarm guy provided both pieces of equipment. I don't see a part number or manufacturer on the shock sensor but I did find the analyzer. http://www.spytown.com/gs617-w.html?iorb=4764