prox.pad Plus IR Access System Installer Guide
Installing a Tamper Switch
A tamper switch must be installed in one of the configurations described below and connected to an intrusion alarm system.
Mounting over a metal or plastic single gang J-Box
1. Use an Ademco 945T magnet and reed switch (or equivalent) with foam-backed adhesive tape.
2. Clip the screw mounting tabs from both the magnet and reed switch using pliers or a wire cutter.
3. With the prox.pad Plus IR base removed, stick the magnet to the Keypad board in location A, using the adhesive tape.
4. Stick the reed switch on the inside of the long side of the J-box in the upper right-hand corner, using the adhesive tape. The
switch should be flush with the edge of the J-box.
Wall mounting
1. Use an Ademco PR-20451 magnet and reed switch (or equivalent).
2. Mount the magnet at location B, using one of the adhesive pads provided.
3. Drill a 3/8 inch hole in the wall behind the magnet location, feed the switch wire through the wall and press the switch into
place.
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Figure 8: Tamper Switch Locations