Detex DTX-2300 - Manual (Page 11)

Prox.pad Installer Guide
Document # 6-055678 X2 Page 11 of 32
Installing a Tamper Switch
A tamper switch must be installed in one of the confi gurations described below and connected to an intrusion alarm
system.
Mounting over a metal or plastic single gang J-Box
1. Use an Ademco 945T magnet and reed switch (or equivalent) with foam-backed adhesive tape.
2. Clip the screw mounting tabs from both the magnet and reed switch using pliers or a wire cutter.
3. With the prox.pad base removed, stick the magnet to the Keypad board in location A, using the adhesive tape.
4. Stick the reed switch on the inside of the long side of the J-box in the upper right-hand corner, using thread
adhesive tape. The switch should be fl ush with the edge of the J-box.
Wall mounting
1. Use an Ademco PR-20451 magnet and reed switch (or equivalent).
2. Mount the magnet at location B, using one of the adhesive pads provided.
3. Drill a 3/8 inch hole in the wall behind the magnet location, feed the switch wire through the wall and press the
switch into place.
Figure 5: Tamper Switch Locations