Digitech 1420 001 User Manual
DigiGuard™ Door Alarm
Installation and Operation Guide
World Class Security Solutions
Chapter 2
Installing the Door Transmitter
Included in this Chapter
Introduction............................................................................
Mounting the Door T ransmitter and Magnet......................
Battery Connection and Replacement .................................
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Description of Door Transmitter
Roll-Up Doors
Garage Type Panel Roll-Up Doors
Swing Doors
Installing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
2 - 2 Installing the Door Transmitters
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-1
Introduction
The Door Transmitter, Figure 2-1, is housed in an environmental plastic enclosure. The enclosure has
been designed for outdoor use, and has a UV inhibitor in the material. The enclosure is also moisture
sealed with a gasket between the cover and case of the enclosure.
The Door Transmitter is equipped with a tamper switch. Removing the cover of the Transmitter or placing
another magnet near the case will trigger the tamper alarm.
The Transmitter must be mounted on the door frame with the Magnet, Figure 2-2, mounted on the door.
The proper alignment of these two components will ensure that the reed switch array will operate correctly
when the door is opened and the Magnet moves away from the Transmitter. Proper orientation of the door
switch will also ensure that the antenna is oriented correctly for maximum antenna gain. The magnet is a
heavy duty design which allows for greater tolerance, preventing the possibility of false alarms from minor
movements of the door.
The Transmitter/Magnet assembly should be mounted on the opposite side of the door from the door hasp
on a roll-up door to avoid hitting the Transmitter with the hasp. On swing doors, mount the Transmitter/
Magnet assembly on the opposite side of the door from the hinges to provide adequate separation of the
Magnet on opening of the door. Mounting is shown on the left of a roll-up door since most hasps are
mounted on the right. On swing doors, the mounting is shown on the right since most hinges are on the
left.
If the facility’s configuration is different, rotate the entire assembly, Transmitter and Magnet, keeping the
orientation of the Magnet and Transmitter the same.
NOTE: If the site has garage type doors or other non standard doors, or any damaged doors or frames, notify
Digitech International, Inc. at 800.523.9504, or contact the Reseller for specific instructions before attempting to install this system.
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