Hi,
I would like to install a open/close sensor on my garden gate, about 60m from the house. Range-wise it is just about possible to use a 46A00-1 but it is virtually impossible to seal it well enough to prevent water and/or insects from finding their way inside. I have also tried installing the sensor unit in a weatherproof box but that (a) reduces the range so that it doesn't connect and (b) doesn't work anyway because the stock magnet isn't strong enough. Sure I could install a stronger magnet, but I think something a little more robust is called for.
Has anyone installed a reed switch on a garden gate in this way? I am happy for it to be wired, I can get cable to it but obviously it needs to work with an Omni IIe.
Any and all thoughts welcome!
I would like to install a open/close sensor on my garden gate, about 60m from the house. Range-wise it is just about possible to use a 46A00-1 but it is virtually impossible to seal it well enough to prevent water and/or insects from finding their way inside. I have also tried installing the sensor unit in a weatherproof box but that (a) reduces the range so that it doesn't connect and (b) doesn't work anyway because the stock magnet isn't strong enough. Sure I could install a stronger magnet, but I think something a little more robust is called for.
Has anyone installed a reed switch on a garden gate in this way? I am happy for it to be wired, I can get cable to it but obviously it needs to work with an Omni IIe.
Any and all thoughts welcome!