Multi Track Sliding Door

[thedroid]

Hi All,
 
Does anyone one have suggestions for security contacts on a multi track sliding door such as the WIndoor 8100 (Unfortunately this forum will not allow me to post a link)  
 
I am trying to secure a 6 panel, 4 track sliding door system.
 
Thanks in advance.

 

[Deane Johnson]

I can't help you with security contacts as I haven't worked with any, but here's a link to the proudcut.  I might question if the 4 track looks like any of the photos on the site.
 
http://windoorinc.com/aluminum-family/8100-sliding-glass-door/

 

[ano]

Hi All,
 
Does anyone one have suggestions for security contacts on a multi track sliding door such as the WIndoor 8100 (Unfortunately this forum will not allow me to post a link)  
 
I am trying to secure a 6 panel, 4 track sliding door system.
 
Thanks in advance.

Maybe for that consider an IR beam across the openings, or just glass breakage sensors. You could use a wireless senor and magnet on every door, but probably not worth it.

 

[Del91574]

@ Ano, The problem of a beam or GBD is it will not provide status of an open/closed, which would defeat any integrated automation and perimeter security. The unfortunate thing with sliders is they are VERY easy to lift off the track to gain entry.
 
You're looking at a contact for each movable panel, and that would be in each track so the door can bypass. most likely. I've done these a bunch of times. 3/8" contact, drilled next to the track on top (or bottom if needed) with a rare earth magnet on the moving panel. If tipping the panels down for magnet installation isn't possible, a small surface magnet/housing (rare earth and WG) on the butt of each movable panel also works.
 
The biggest item is making sure the bored holes in the aluminum track are square and straight and not oversized, with the contact secure or barely proud of the sill.