Open/Close Sensor Owner’s Manual
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Install Open/Close Sensor
1) RF-only devices require at least one dual-band INSTEON device, such as an Access Point (#2443), for
communication. For the best INSTEON network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least
two dual-band INSTEON devices.
2) Use a screwdriver to remove the cover of the Open/Close Sensor main case and install one AA battery
(included)
3) Unless the location where you plan to mount Open/Close Sensor is in direct view of the status LED on a
dual-band INSTEON device, have someone watch the status LED on the nearest dual-band device. Then,
hold Open/Close Sensor in the location where you intend to mount it and tap its Set button.
Open/Close Sensor status LED will flash once
The dual-band device status LED will also flash once or twice to confirm Open/Close Sensor is within
range
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If the Open/Close Sensor status LED doesn’t flash, replace the battery
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If the Open/Close Sensor status LED flashes, but the dual-band device’s status LED doesn’t flash,
Open/Close Sensor might be out of range. Try moving the dual-band device to other locations or
add additional dual-band devices.
4) When mounting Open/Close Sensor, ensure the main case and magnet are as close to each other as
possible. The magnet must be within ½” of the case to work properly. The arrows on the side of the case
and the magnet must also align and face each other.
Screws or double-stick tape can be used for mounting. Depending on the style of your door or window
frame, you might need to use some double-stick tape beneath one of the pieces to ensure they are at the
same relative height.
NOTE: The included double-stick tape is very strong; you may wish to reduce its adhesion by first pressing
it lightly against a piece of fabric or carpet.
5) Mount the Open/Close Sensor magnet to the door/window as close to the edge as possible
6) Mount the Open/Close Sensor case to the door/window trim. If you plan to mount the unit with screws,
remove the battery to mount and then reinstall the battery.
7) If you plan to link responders, follow the steps in
Make Open/Close Sensor a Controller
before replacing
the battery cover.
Connecting an External Sensor to Open/Close Sensor
NOTE: For the basic use of Open/Close Sensor’s external sensor terminals, it is not recommended to also use
Open/Close Sensor’s internal reed switch to help ensure the desired behavior. If connecting multiple sensors to
Open/Close Sensor’s external sensor terminals and/or using Open/Close Sensor’s reed switch in addition to an
external sensor, see
1) Use a small screwdriver to remove the cover of the Open/Close Sensor main case
2) Strip the sensor wire about ¼”
3) Unscrew the external sensor terminals, connect the sensor wire, and then screw in terminals
4) Test by opening and closing the sensor
Open/Close Sensor status LED will flash once when the sensor opens or closes
5) If you haven’t already done so, link the desired responders before replacing the cover. See
Open/Close Sensor a Controller.
6) Replace the Open/Close Sensor main case cover
