Reed switches: what do I need to consider?

Hi,
This might be a very simple answer, I am getting a 5102BCLEDL 2 channel bus coupler. What I need is a suitable reed switch to connect to it so that I can use the reed switch to tell me when a door is open. The door has a shutter above it, so I want to disable the shutter from going down if the door is open.

Aside from how they work, I know nothing about reed switches. Any better than others? Things to consider?

I am guess the unit will pop up in Toolkit and I just go from there in terms of programming?

Thank you for any help.

Cheers,

P_R.

 

Any reed switch will work with the bus coupler. Just pick the one that is easiest to install for your particular application.

More importantly, the bus coupler has a lead length limitation of 1 metre per connection, so you will need to locate it near the reed switch.

 

Thank you!

 

Hi P_R,

You can also use the L5504AUX Aux input module for attaching to reed switches if you can't locate a bus coupler within 1 metre of the reed switch, or if its more convenient to locate the module further remotely from the reed switch due cabling etc.

These Ness Stubby Recessed Reed Switches or Ness Self Adhesive Reed Switches tend to work quite well on doors.

Good Luck,

Brad

 

I have a Reed switch sensing my garage door position. It's wired with a single pair of cat6 cable because I had an extra spool. Wiring runs about 30 feet along the garage wall. Works great, but ymmv.

 

Well I never considered that, but maybe that's a new project. My garage is not c-bus connected, but that does not stop me monitoring it with a similar switch.