iON Plunger-G Door Sensor / Monitor Deadbolt Lock

[ultrajones]

Has anyone attempted to use the iON Plunger-G Wireless door sensor to monitor if a deadbolt is locked or unlocked?

Regards,
Ultrajones

 

[iostream212]

Your name is cool. You got a link to the product?

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[Del91574]

I've done similar using traditional plungers, but I think you're going to run into a little difficulty as they don't have the typical flanges and spacers that hardwired units have.

 

[ultrajones]

I am really interested in adding deadbolt monitoring to my home automation system. What are the traditional plunger hardwire options?

 

[Del91574]

Depends on what sort of clearance your door/lock combo has, can be magnetic or mechanically operated, however it's strictly a brew your own solution.

 

[ultrajones]

I am surprised an off the shelf solution doesn't exist for this (like door/window sensors). I would like my Elk M1 to remind me if my dead bolts are not locked by a certain time...

 

[Del91574]

Believe it or not, the market for such a product is very limited compared to security or access control. Factor in the construction differences in a door jamb, let alone wire path (or space for a transmitter) I can't see there being 1-2 products that would facilitate this off the shelf.

If you have enough space, almost any tamper switch/plunger type would work, however I can't see a door contact style plunger working in many applications because of the throw the bolt would need to actuate the plunger.

 

[tmbrown97]

throw the bolt would need to actuate the plunger.

And with the Ion is has to be depressed almost completely so proper fit would be essential.

 

[Del91574]

And with the Ion is has to be depressed almost completely so proper fit would be essential.

Yup, and they lack the traditional flange and offer no spacers like hardwired or other units.