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466-1022 Rev. E 

February 2005

Door/Window & Long Life Door/Window Sensors

Installation Instructions

Product Summary

Door/Window (60-362) and Long Life Door/Window (60-641) 
sensors can be installed on doors, windows, or other devices that 
open and close. Under normal use, door and window sensors 
transmit open (TRIP) and close (RESTORE) signals to the panel 
each time a magnet connects with or breaks away from a sensor.

Also, each sensor sends a supervisory signal to a panel every 64 
minutes. The door/window sensor is powered by a 3.6V lithium 
battery.

Note:

The Long Life Door/Window Sensor battery cannot be 
replaced. If you experience a low-battery condition, you 
must return the sensor to GE Security for a full 
replacement.

Installation Guidelines

• Mount sensors within 100 feet of the panel.
• For door mounts, mount the sensor to a door frame and the 

magnet to the door.

• Mount sensors with screws; do not mount with double-sided 

tape or other adhesive products.

• To avoid damage, mount each sensor a minimum of five 

inches above the floor.

• For Long Life sensors, 

do not 

remove the jumper from the 

circuit board. The sensor cannot operate without the jumper.

• Use spacers (not included) to keep sensors and/or magnets 

away from metal surfaces such as flashing or foil wallpaper.

Door/Window Sensor Spacers:

White: Part No. 60-189
Brown: Part No. 60-191

Magnet Spacers:

White: Part No. 60-188
Brown: Part No. 60-190

• Remove internal reed switches not in use.
• Do not mount sensors near areas with excessive metal or 

electrical wiring, or near areas with excessive moisture.

• Do not mount sensors where temperatures exceed 120°F.

Tools Needed

• #6 Flathead screws
• Phillips and Slotted screwdrivers
• Wire cutter/stripper
• Sensor/magnet spacers (not included)

Installation

1.

Decide on a horizontal or vertical mount. Next, locate the 
alignment marks on the mounting surface (see Figure 1). 
The marks indicate reed switch locations. Remove unused 
reed switches (Step 4).

.

Figure 1.

Locating Sensor Alignment Marks

2.

Remove sensor cover.

3.

Remove the circuit board from the sensor base. Pull back on 
the plastic tab and lift the battery to release the circuit board. 

4.

Remove unused reed switches. Clip the leads as close to the 
board as possible (see Figure 2).

Figure 2.

Door/Window Sensor Circuit Boards 

CAUTION

You must be free of static electricity while 
handling electronic components. Touch a bare 
metal surface before touching the circuit board.

Sensor End

Sensor Side

Magnet

Alignment Marks

Jumper

Tamper Switch

Terminals

Reed Switch

3.6V Battery

60-641 (Old)

Terminals

Tamper Switch

3.6V Battery

Reed Switch

60-632 (Old)

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