I just tried installing two different 2Gig-DW20R-345 recessed Door contacts in my back door. Both sensors work the same way and require the door to be almost a full 90 degrees open before the alarm goes off.
Is this the way these sensors are supposed to work or am I doing something wrong?
Sensor type = 01 exit/entry 1
Equipment code: 0863-2GIG Recessed Door Contact
Loop: 1
I have a double 6 foot door and just wanted the alarm to go off if someone kicked in the center of the two doors but not go off when I open the non stationary door. This was an extra Stay perimeter type of comfort sensor.
Is there anything that I do to make it work better where it is currently installed?
No, I don’t think it does. As long as the equip code is for a Door/Window type sensor, that gives you the programming options for entry/exit, or perimeter.