Re: Need to disable sensor (Paradox Spectra 175x-RF)

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cookie wrote:
> Thanks Frank!
>
> Yes I think it is an alignment issue.
>
> I had a sudden rush of blood to the head just now and pulled the sensor
> out of the door frame, cut the sensor off, and twisted the cable wires
> together.  This has made the alarm think that the door is always
> closed.
>
> I checked the alarm and it still works.  No sparks or burning smells so
> that is great.
>
> Thanks again. I feel stupid that in the end it was so easy.  :-|
>
> Regards
> Stuart
>


Not a problem.  We all experience "tunnel vision" every now and then.

If this does happen to clear your problem, you might want to have
another look at the alignment between the switch and the magnet.
Sometimes doors can warp.  I had one customer that called years ago to
complain that his door contact no longer worked.  It turns out that he
had *replaced* the door and the contractor forgot to install the magnet
from the old one.  What's really amazing is that he waited three months
to call us.  He didn't want to incur the service charge either but
decided (finally) that he should have the system fully functional for
when he went on vacation.  :-)