Detex Corporation

These magnetic switches are designed primarily to serve as sensing devices to detect the opening of a door or window; to assure that a protected door is securely under surveillance; to serve as a trigger for a wall-mounted Detex exit alarm; to signal that a door has been inadvertently left open; and to be used as a direct switch to set off many kinds of audio and visual alarms.

Features:

• Provides assurance that protected doors are under surveillance
• Serves as a trigger for alarms or remote monitors
• UL listed for use on fire rated doors and assemblies
• Tamper protection - mounting screws inaccessible when door closed
• Components potted to protect against shock and moisture
• Easy installation with concealed wiring and color coded leads
• Surface mounted units are housed in a durable high impact ABS thermoplastic, a UL listed material used in the manufacture of telephones, auto bodies, etc. Wide range of alarm and signal applications
• Minimizes false signals due to loosely closed doors
• Switch rated for over one million operations under load

Models:

• MS-2049F: Flush magnetic switch
• MS-2049S: Surface mounted magnetic switch
• MS-2049SC: Surface mounted magnetic switch with conduit connector for use with thin-wall conduit
• MS-2049SI: Surface mounted magnetic switch for in-swinging doors

Specifications:

• Maximum contact ratings - 24VDC @ .5A
• For use on steel, aluminum or wood doors and frames
• May be mounted on stiles as narrow as 1-3/8"
• Overhead (preferred) or latch-stile mounting available for all models
• Switch - single pole, double throw (SPDT)
• The flush device (MS-2049F) should have the switch contact housed in the door frame and the magnet mortised in the edge of the door
• Wiring leads, 12" long, color coded, concealed