I’ve been reading in the forum about using the 5150w wired shock sensors with the RE101 window/door sensor. However, am I correct in assuming this won’t work with double hung windows? The large part of the EH101 has to go on the frame and the 5150w wired to it goes on the window, so the window would only be able to be opened as far as the wire is long, correct? If this is the case, this option won’t work on Idina glass doors either, right? Would move to use this option but I’m not understanding how it would work. Thanks!
If you are using a Qolsys panel, it would be better to use an extended door/window instead of something like the RE101.
There is no reason the sensor must be on the frame. Place the magnet on the frame and the sensor on the window edge, then the shock sensor can be on the glass.
Ah ok I wondered what made the extended DW sensors different, makes sense now. What would you put on the top pane of the window? The one that doesn’t move? I was thinking this might be more cost effective, but if I need a DW sensor and 5150w on the top as well, then wouldn’t it be easier to just put a Shock-S sensor on each pane?
I was originally going to use the glass break sensors since we have a lot of windows, but we have a dog that barks at people walking by and I’m afraid we will constantly have false alarms.
Dogs are a common source of false alarm for glass breaks, usually if they tend to paw at the window as well, but it is a good consideration.
The Shock S would be another good option. You could use one on each window. You could use just the shock portion for any non-moving window pane.
I’m about to install several glass break detectors, but I wasn’t aware of their propensity to alarm at dog barks. How likely is this to occur? I don’t want to install them only to be plagued by false alarms.
Depends on the model and the dog. What model of glass break are you using?
I haven’t installed any yet, but was considering using the PG9922 with an IQ4 panel.
The PG9922 is less false alarm prone in general, so it may be a good fit. False alarms cannot be completely ruled out, but even glass break testers will not cause it to trip under normal circumstances, it must be placed in a test mode first.
I would generally recommend shock sensors if the dog tends to bark and put its paws on the wall or window.