Door Position Switches (DPS) For Access Tutorial

Published Dec 16, 2020 15:46 PM

Door position switches are frequently ignored or forgotten, yet can solve major access control problems.

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Access 'control' itself relies on these switches to make the right logical decisions about sending alarms and locking doors. In this note, we look at how to choose the right set of contacts for your door and cover these details:

  • Sensor Function
  • DPS Importance
  • Sensor Types Available
  • Doors Impact Selection
  • Common Sensor Types
  • Common Sensor Mount Locations
  • Sensor Pricing
  • Controller Connection Location
  • Mitigating Magnetic Tampering Risks

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Shannon Davis
Dec 16, 2020
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Brian Rhodes
Dec 16, 2020
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Dec 16, 2020
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Chuck Janzer
Dec 16, 2020
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Undisclosed Integrator #2
Dec 18, 2020

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Dec 16, 2020

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Dec 17, 2020

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Dec 18, 2020

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Ricardo Lucas
Dec 21, 2020
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Lynn Harold
Dec 21, 2020

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Jan 09, 2021

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Dec 22, 2020

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Jan 09, 2021
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Jan 09, 2021

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Brian Rhodes
Jan 09, 2021
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Jan 09, 2021

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