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pastor1189
Dec 19, 2014, 07:19 AM
Couldn't figure how this alarm works. I do have any security system. Just these two pieces.
When you put the switch on the alarm goes off. I don't see how the smaller piece with the magnets attach to the larger one to keep the alarm from going off. It is only good as a panic button now.I tried them side by side?

donf
Dec 19, 2014, 08:13 AM
I hope you have a Blessed Christmas Pastor.

It would help to know the make and model of the alarm system so that we could look it up.

From a quick look at your system picture, those sensors should trigger the alarm when they become separated. For example a window opening, will separate the two parts of the sensor mounted on the window which will trigger the alarm.

pastor1189
Dec 19, 2014, 08:49 AM
That is the concept. But this alarm goes off, even when both parts are together.
Side by side. Top of bottom. Don't have the brand name?

J_9
Dec 19, 2014, 09:10 AM
How long have these been installed? They look like child proof alarms preventing a child from opening the windows. I had something similar in the 80s.

pastor1189
Dec 19, 2014, 09:41 AM
I figure it out. You have to line up the arrows. Thanks

ma0641
Dec 19, 2014, 10:06 AM
Yes, magnet must hold contact open.

ballengerb1
Dec 19, 2014, 11:48 AM
That appears to be a battery powered single window alarm with a remote switch. Putting the two items in the top puicture together switch it to ON. If you separate them the alarm should go off, do they?