Room Entry Sensor (RMA-RE1-SEN)
Installation Note
AVTECH’s Room Entry Sensor monitors the open/closed state of
building doors, windows, cabinet doors, drawers, etc. This twopiece sensor does not require a power supply and operates very
simply. The first piece has an embedded proximity switch which
opens or closes when the second piece, the magnet, is pulled away
or pushed near. By pairing the Room Entry Sensor with your
Room Alert monitor, you gain a simple, reliable open/closed room
entry status indicator.
Room Entry Sensor Package Contents
• One (1) proximity switch with 11.81" leads
• One (1) magnet
• One (1) 25' speaker cable
• One (1) Installation Note (You’re reading it now.)
Install Your Room Entry Sensor
Do not use the Room Entry Sensor in hazardous (classified) locations or life/safety
applications.
Proximity Switch
1
2
Magnet
Leads
Step 1: Prepare the included 25' speaker cable.
1. Separate the leads on both ends of the speaker cable
included with your Room Entry Sensor package.
2. Strip one end to expose about ½" of wire and the other
end to expose about ¼".
Step 2: Connect the speaker cable to the Room Entry Sensor.
1. Twist the speaker cable leads with ½" exposed wire to the proximity
switch leads. The proximity switch leads are non-polarized, so you
may connect either side of the speaker cable to either side of the
proximity switch wires.
2. Cap or tape the connected leads to avoid a short.
Step 3: Mount your Room Entry Sensor on an entry point.
1. Position the proximity switch (the piece with wires) against the vertical or horizontal
edge of a door frame, window casing, etc.
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2. Position the magnet (the piece without wires) on the edge
of the door or window so that when it closes, the magnet
closely abuts the proximity switch without actually
touching it. The two pieces may directly face one another
or form a right angle, as shown here, giving you more
installation options.
3. Mount the two pieces securely with screws through their
flange holes, as shown here, or with an adhesive.
Step 4: Connect your Room Entry Sensor to Room Alert.
1. Run the speaker wire from the proximity switch back to your
Room Alert monitor.
2. Connect the free ends (the ¼" leads) of the speaker cable to an
open switch sensor port on your Room Alert. Again, the
proximity sensor’s leads are non-polarized, so you may connect
either lead to either of the port’s dry contacts.
Do not connect the dry contacts on AVTECH products or other electrical appliances
to any live circuit.
Use only low-voltage 2-wire cable to connect dry contacts.
Configure Your Room Entry Sensor
With Room Alert’s Built-In Web Interface
Navigate to SettingsÆSensors in your Room Alert web interface. The options you see
below will vary depending on your Room Alert model.
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1. Scroll down to “Switch Sensor Settings.”
2. Find the switch sensor label that matches the port you connected your Room Entry
Sensor to. For example, if you used the first switch sensor port on your Room Alert,
look for “Sensor 1 Label”; if you used the second, look for “Sensor 2 Label,” and so on.
3. In “Sensor X Label,” you may leave the default name or enter something more
descriptive, such as “Ext Room Entry,” as shown here.
4. In “Alarm On,” choose “Open” if you want alerts sent when the entry point is open (i.e.,
the magnet and proximity switch are apart); choose “Closed” if you want alerts sent
when the entry point is closed (i.e., the magnet and proximity switch are together).
5. If you have any “Alarm Profiles” configured, you may choose one from the drop-down
list. Otherwise, you may leave the default, “No Alarm.”
6. Click Accept Changes at the bottom of your screen to temporarily save your settings.
You may now navigate to another screen; however, if you close the web interface before
the next step, you will lose your changes.
7. Click Save Settings in the navigation bar to the left of your screen. Your Room Alert
will automatically reboot and commit your changes.
With AVTECH’s Device ManageR Software For Advanced Functionality
For advanced functionality and easy management of
multiple units, configure your Room Entry Sensor with
AVTECH’s Device ManageR, the software that comes
FREE with the purchase of any Room Alert monitor.
You may download the current version from your
customer account at AVTECH.com/Downloads while
your Maintenance, Support & Update Service (MSUS)
is current. If your service and access has lapsed, please
contact your Product Specialist about reactivating them.
Room Entry Sensor Features & Specifications
Environment Condition Monitored .................. Proximity (Open/Closed)
Type Of Sensor ................................................... Switch
Normal State ................................................... Closed (Proximity switch & magnet together)
Power Supply ...................................................... Monitoring unit
Sensor Cable Type ............................................. Low-voltage, two-wire speaker cable
Included .......................................................... Yes
Length ............................................................. 25'
Maximum Extendible Length ......................... 900'
Operating Temperature Range......................... -40º F to 221º F (-40º C to 105º C)
Compatible Room Alert Monitors .................... Any Room Alert or Wireless Sensor Hub model
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