Installation Instructions of IP capable Access Sensor

The IP capable access sensor is a magnetic contact switch for monitoring the opening and closure of existent doors and windows. Monitor important doors and windows with this IP-capable door contact sensor in:  

  • Production and manufacturing environments
  • Warehousing and logistics infrastructures
  • Energy supply and emergency power systems
  • Telecommunication, computer and server rooms
  • Depots and archives 

This access sensor is manufactured within the EU. The following components are an integral part of the scope of delivery: 

  • 1 x labeled sensor unit with 2x RJ11 / RJ12 connectors
  • 1 x labeled magnetic contact unit
  • 1 x mounting bracket, 2x screws, 2x M5 screws with nuts, 1x double-sided adhesive tape
  • 1 x 2 meter (6.5 ft) RJ11 / RJ12 sensor cable *

Mounting the access sensor on the door or on the window

The sensor unit of the access sensor is mounted on the frame of the door or window. This sensor unit can be mounted both vertically and horizontally. The attachment of the access sensor can be done with the included mounting bracket, with a head screw or with the help of the double-sided mounting tape.

If you use the double-sided adhesive tape, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned beforehand with a glass cleaner. Then mount the labeled magnetic contact unit parallel to the sensor unit on the door or on the window. To fix it, use one of the two Phillips screws or the double-sided adhesive tape.

Connection of the sensor on the IP-based monitoring device

After attaching the door contact sensor to the door / window, insert the RJ11 plug of the supplied sensor cable into one of the two sensor ports on the main sensor unit.

The other RJ11 connector of the sensor cable can be easily connected to a free sensor port of your remote monitoring unit 50/100/400/500/600/700. With the support of the innovative Auto Sensing feature, the access sensor is automatically detected by the IP-based monitoring unit and displayed in the multi-language web interface under the menu item "System tree".

* Note from the technical editors:

The maximum length of the RJ11 / RJ12 sensor cable may be up to 150 meters (492 ft). The cable assignment of the Didactum sensor cables can be found here.

Alternatively, you can order a suitable sensor cable here.

Connect several access sensors in series

If you need several door contact / access sensors to monitor your doors and windows, you can easily connect them in series. Simply connect the first door contact sensor with the free sensor port of the second access sensor via RJ11 / RJ12 patch cable.

Only one sensor port of your IP based remote monitor will be used.

Note from the technical editors:

If several door contact sensors are connected in series, you will receive a general alarm (window open / closed). If you would like to individually monitor the status of the door or window (e.g. door server cabinet 1 open / closed), then a single access sensor must be connected to the IP-capable remote monitoring unit!

Configuration of the sensor in the remote monitoring device

In the multilingual web interface of the IP-based remote monitoring device, you can name access sebsor individually (example: door contact server cabinet 1, etc.).

Immediate notification when the door sensor is triggered

After the access sensor has been configured, we define under "logical scheme” rule " Alert Server Cabinet 1 Opened". The sending of e-mail notifications via Microsoft Exchange Server has already been set up under "System Tree" and successfully tested.

Tamper protection of the access sensor

All Ethernet-based monitoring devices of the manufacturer Didactum offer i.a. tamper protection feature. If the sensor cable of the door contact sensor is disconnected or cut, you can be proactively notified and alerted.