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Note: The device should be powered down while positioning 
the input selection jumper. 
External contact wiring 
Use the following specifications for the external contact: 
•  Maximum wire length: 30 m 
•  Stranded, Ø0.5–1.0 mm (24–18 AWG) 
•  Hermetically sealed external switches (sealed reed switch) 
that supply a minimum 500 milliseconds open or close on 
alarm 
External contacts and one internal reed switch may be used at 
the same time. 
You can connect up to five external contacts in series. 
You can wire the terminal blocks on the sensor with leads from 
an external contact. Contact includes both alarm and tamper 
indication. The external contact is wired with two end-of-line 
(EOL) resistors: one in series with and one across the external 
contact (Figure 5, item 2). 
EOL resistors must be installed at the external detection device 
for proper supervision. This gives the following readings for a 
normally closed configuration: 
•  Open/short: Tamper or external contacts are not used 
•  1 R (4.7 kΩ): All devices closed (one EOL) 
•  2 R (9.4 kΩ): Alarm (both EOL) 
Verifying RF communication 
Before mounting the sensor, verify that the sensor mounting 
location provides good RF communications to the panel. 
To verify, do the following: 
1.  Put the panel/receiver into sensor test mode. 
2.  Take the sensor to the mounting location. 
3.  Hold the magnet next to the arrow on the end of the 
sensor and then pull the magnet away from the sensor. 
4.  Listen for panel beeps to determine appropriate response 
(refer to the specific panel/receiver documentation). 
5.  Exit sensor test mode. 
Mounting 
To mount the sensor: 
1.  Mount the sensor base with two 3.5 x 25mm pan head 
screws at the T and L mounting hole locations (Figure 6). 
2.  Start both the T and L screws and turn down about 
halfway. 
3.  Level and tighten the L screw first. 
4.  Tighten the T screw last. Do not over tighten the T screw. 
5.  Remove the magnet from its base. 
6.  Line up the arrow on the magnet with the small notch on 
the side of the sensor (Figure 7), depending on the 
internal reed switch being used (Figure 4). 
7.  Mount the magnet base with the 3.5 x 16 mm pan head 
screws no more than 1 cm away from the sensor base. 
Replace the magnet cover. 
8.  Attach the sensor cover to the sensor base and secure 
with the 2.9 x 6.5mm pan head screw (Figure 2). 
Battery replacement 
When the system indicates that the sensor battery is low, 
replace it immediately. Use the recommended replacement 
batteries (see “Specifications” below) or contact technical 
support for more information. 
To replace the batteries: 
1.  Remove the sensor cover (Figure 2). 
2.  Remove the battery and dispose as required by local laws. 
3.  Insert the replacement battery, observing correct polarity 
(Figure 3). 
4.  Test sensor with the panel. See “Verifying RF 
communication” above. 
Specifications 
White: RF-DC101-K4 
Mahogany: RF-DC101B-K4 
Maximum power output, 
E.R.P. 
Interlogix 433 MHz control panels / 
receivers with 80Plus protocol 
Duracell DL123A, Energizer EL123AP 
>5 years with supervisory signals every 
15 minutes and 4 activations per hour 
Distances 
Mounted on non-ferromagnetic material: 
Approach distance X (switch closed) 
Removal distance X (switch open) 
Approach distance Z (switch closed) 
Removal distance Z (switch open) 
Approach distance Y (switch closed) 
Removal distance Y (switch open) 
Tolerance for all distances 
For X, Y, Z distance explanation, see Figure 2. 
Warranty information 
To the extent permitted by law, UTC hereby disclaims all 
warranties and representations, whether express or implied,