*** Tane Pill Installation pics.... Anybody?

[Mp333]

I searched for Tane pill installation pics for double windows. No luck. So I am wondering if people who have used them can post some pics.
Debating between Tane pill or Honeywell wireless contact, that will do top and bottom sash with one sensor. Obviously more involved with Tane with some obvious pro's.

 

[Photon]

This is a Tane Micro; not a pill, but they are of similar size. I was experimenting with where to place the contacts. These are double hung windows, but they tilt in for cleaning, so there is nowhere I found on the sides to mount them. I don't like the bare wires showing, so in the end I decided to skip the contacts and rely on glass breaks and PIRs.

Other forum members have said contacts are necessary, so I have drilled holes in some of the vinyl frames, thus voiding their warranty, to use hidden wires on some other windows. While a visual success, I still don't think they have much value. I have no expectation a burglar will undo the latches and open the windows. Much more likely to break the glass. The only value I see in contacts is to let me know a window is open when I attempt to arm the system. However, as these windows are in a walk-out unfinished basement, we never open the windows.

 

[iostream212]

Thank you for sharing. I used these contacts in my setup 5 years ago but broke one recently. I have been scratching my head trying to find a replacement, and this is it exactly!

 

[Del91574]

Contrary to Photon's thoughts, I'd force a window before breaking glass.....you'd be amazed how insecure the window hardware is (pot metal) and how easy it is to either break or use a putty knife to flip the latch (had to do that in 20 degree weather after locking myself out of a house I used to own while starting a work truck in slippers and PJ pants).  Yes, it is true that it helps prevent an end user from leaving open invitations, but in my case, I was able to open the window with no consequence.
 
I have a few old coworkers that pulled windows out of the jambs after locking themselves out of a house while installing a system. YMMV.

 

[Photon]

Contrary to Photon's thoughts, I'd force a window before breaking glass . . .

 
Well, that is why I bought the Tane sensors in the first place.  Somewhere around the time I decided they were ugly, our neighborhood had a visit by an investigator from the sheriff office.  He told us the break-ins they investigated over the last few years around here were smash-and-grabs.  Low skill.  Probably drug inspired.  Just a couple expensive items removed with entrance through a broken window or door.  Usually a window broken in a door or next to a door.  Sometimes they pry out a sliding glass patio door.
 
The latches on our windows are exceptional.  Way stronger than the window frames as demonstrated by our builder. Nevertheless, others insisted sensors are essential, so I installed hidden sensors on other windows down there.   I'll remove the surface mounts before we finish out the lower level.